City Council

That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held July 13, 15, 20 and 27, 2020, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting

That the August 24, 2020 Council Consent Agenda as identified below, be adopted: 6.1 RideCo Pilot Project Transition to Permanent Program - 2020-91 1. RidoCo Pilot Project Transition to Permanent Program - 2020-91.pdf That the Guelph Transit pilot project, as recommended through the Guelph Transit Business Service Review be approved and transitioned into a permanent program through a single source procurement award to RideCo. Voting

That the Mayor be appointed as a Committee of the Whole vice-chair for all service areas for the purpose of chairing electronic Committee of the Whole meetings until the next Governance Review to be completed by the end of Q1 2021. That staff be directed to review chairing in the context of electronic meetings and report back as part of the next Governance Review. Voting

That staff be authorized to issue a notice of completion for the Gordon Street Improvements Schedule ‘B’ Class Environmental Assessment and place the Environmental Study Report on the public record for the mandatory 30 day public review period prior to implementation of the preferred alternative. Voting

That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 239 (2)(c) of the Municipal Act relating to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. Voting

That a further financial incentive in the amount of $800,000, funded from the Affordable Housing Reserve, be provided to St. Joseph’s Housing Corporation for the Silver Maple Seniors Community affordable housing project subject to Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation final approval of the National Housing Co-Investment Fund and subject to 2020 funding from the County of Wellington Affordable Rental Housing Development fund. That staff be directed to enter into an agreement with St Joseph’s Housing Corporation to implement the municipal incentive to the satisfaction of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Public Services, the City Solicitor, and the Treasurer. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Municipal Incentive agreement. That staff be directed to explore transferring responsibility of distributing the municipal incentive funding for affordable housing in Guelph to the County of Wellington and report back by Q2 of 2021. That staff be directed to work alongside the Drop In Centre to determine a source of funding to help with moving the Parkview Motel into supportive housing, and that this information come back to Council by the October regular Council meeting for further consideration. Voting

That the following motion be

That section 4.1 and 4.3 of the City’s Procedural By-law be suspended to allow for discussion relating Metrolinx and Margaret Greene Park. Voting

That Guelph City Council confirms and supports the City Staff position that, while improved rail service and the associated environmental benefits from electrification are an important part of our Strategic and Community Plans, locating traction power substation (TPS) infrastructure in a City Park is not supported and that it be requested that Metrolinx reconsider their site selection for TPS in a non-City park location. That staff be directed to forward this resolution to Metrolinx, the Minister of Transportation and Guelph's MPP prior to August 28th, 2020. Voting

1. That Council request staff to bring forward to Council the study on rail crossing closures and modifications between the Guelph VIA station including Alma St, Glasgow St, Yorkshire Rd and adjacent neighbourhoods and the Hanlon Expressway due to electrification. Voting

2. That staff request that Metrolinx provide, in cooperation with City Staff, an opportunity for public input on concerns regarding the impact of potential increased traffic on Edinburgh Rd and the eventual reopened Silvercreek crossing and on adjacent neighbourhoods due to electrification. Voting

3. That staff report on cost, if any, to the Municipality from electrification and street modifications stemming from the construction of the Metrolinx sub generation facility in Guelph. Voting

4. That staff report to Council on the electrification of the GO line and the impact of the Breslau Regional Station on the potential for express trains to bypass Guelph and thereby travel at higher speeds through residential areas. Voting

That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 239 (2)(c) and (f) of the Municipal Act relating to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Voting

That By-law Numbered (2020)-20523 is hereby passed. Voting

That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held July 13, 15, 20 and 27, 2020, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke

That the August 24, 2020 Council Consent Agenda as identified below, be adopted: 6.1 RideCo Pilot Project Transition to Permanent Program - 2020- 91 1. That the Guelph Transit pilot project, as recommended through the Guelph Transit Business Service Review be approved and transitioned into a permanent program through a single source procurement award to RideCo. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke

1. That the Mayor be appointed as a Committee of the Whole vice- chair for all service areas for the purpose of chairing electronic Committee of the Whole meetings until the next Governance Review to be completed by the end of Q1 2021. 2. That staff be directed to review chairing in the context of electronic meetings and report back as part of the next Governance Review. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke

That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 239 (2)(c) of the Municipal Act relating to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke

1. That a further financial incentive in the amount of $800,000, funded from the Affordable Housing Reserve, be provided to St. Joseph’s Housing Corporation for the Silver Maple Seniors Community affordable housing project subject to Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation final approval of the National Housing Co-Investment Fund and subject to 2020 funding from the County of Wellington Affordable Rental Housing Development fund. 2. That staff be directed to enter into an agreement with St Joseph’s Housing Corporation to implement the municipal incentive to the satisfaction of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Public Services, the City Solicitor, and the Treasurer. 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Municipal Incentive agreement. 4. That staff be directed to explore transferring responsibility of distributing the municipal incentive funding for affordable housing in Guelph to the County of Wellington and report back by Q2 of 2021. 5. That staff be directed to work alongside the Drop In Centre to determine a source of funding to help with moving the Parkview Motel into supportive housing, and that this information come back to Council by the October regular Council meeting for further consideration. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor MacKinno

That section 4.1 and 4.3 of the City’s Procedural By-law be suspended to allow for discussion relating Metrolinx and Margaret Greene Park. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, and Councillor O'Rourke Voting Against: (1): Councillor MacKinnon

1. That Guelph City Council confirms and supports the City Staff position that, while improved rail service and the associated environmental benefits from electrification are an important part of our Strategic and Community Plans, locating traction power substation (TPS) infrastructure in a City Park is not supported and that it be requested that Metrolinx reconsider their site selection for TPS in a non-City park location. 2. That staff be directed to forward this resolution to Metrolinx, the Minister of Transportation and Guelph's MPP prior to August 28th, 2020. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke

1. That Council request staff to bring forward to Council the study on rail crossing closures and modifications between the Guelph VIA station including Alma St, Glasgow St, Yorkshire Rd and adjacent neighbourhoods and the Hanlon Expressway due to electrification. Voting in Favour: (7): Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, and Councillor Salisbury Voting Against: (6): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke

2. That staff request that Metrolinx provide, in cooperation with City Staff, an opportunity for public input on concerns regarding the impact of potential increased traffic on Edinburgh Rd and the eventual reopened Silvercreek crossing and on adjacent neighbourhoods due to electrification. Voting in Favour: (6): Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gordon, and Councillor Hofland Voting Against: (7): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke

3. That staff report on cost, if any, to the Municipality from electrification and street modifications stemming from the construction of the Metrolinx sub generation facility in Guelph. Voting in Favour: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, and Councillor O'Rourke Voting Against: (3): Councillor Bell, Councillor Goller, and Councillor MacKinnon

4. That staff report to Council on the electrification of the GO line and the impact of the Breslau Regional Station on the potential for express trains to bypass Guelph and thereby travel at higher speeds through residential areas. Voting in Favour: (1): Councillor Allt Voting Against: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke

That By-law Numbered (2020)-20523 is hereby passed. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke