Committee of the Whole

That the report entitled 797 Victoria Road North Debrief dated Monday, March 7, 2022, be received by Council. Voting

That Council direct the CAO to provide a progress report at the end of Q3 2022 on the Solutions Timelines as outlined in Report (2022-76). Voting

That Council receive the recommendations from the City Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee and provide direction to staff concerning same. Voting

That the salary for the position of Mayor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $152,500 (job rate) and that all other compensation items remain as is. That the employment status for the position of City Councillor should be changed to full-time employment. That the salary for the position of full-time City Councillor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $75,000 (job rate) annually. That compensation adjustments for the Mayor and members of Council be equal to the Non-union Municipal Employee group increase effective January 1st of each year for the next term of Council to be maintained. That the current policy of conducting a formal market review for Council every four years and the continued engagement of a Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee during the last year of the Council’s term of office be maintained. Councillor Salisbury raised a point of order. Councillor Salisbury provided concerns regarding the need to receive additional information and suggested a referral of the motion may be required. Mayor Guthrie confirmed with staff on the appropriate course of action for Council to receive the information requested. Councillor Allt raised a point of order. Councillor Allt asked for clarification on the role of the City Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee and their recommendations. Mayor Guthrie dismissed the point of order. Voting

That clause number 2 be removed. Voting

That the salary for the position of Mayor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $152,500 (job rate) and that all other compensation items remain as is. That the alternative salary as outlined by the City Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee for the position of City Councillor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $51,327 (job rate) annually. That compensation adjustments for the Mayor and members of Council be equal to the Non-union Municipal Employee group increase effective January 1st of each year for the next term of Council to be maintained. That the current policy of conducting a formal market review for Council every four years and the continued engagement of a Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee during the last year of the Council’s term of office be maintained. Councillor Allt raised a point of order. Councillor Allt requested that the amendment to the amendment be displayed on screen. Mayor Guthrie noted that the Clerk indicated the amendment to the amendment would be displayed on screen. Councillor Salisbury raised a point of order. Councillor Salisbury requested confirmation that the current vote is related to his amendment to the amendment. Mayor Guthrie confirm this information. Voting

That the salary for the position of Mayor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $152,500 (job rate) and that all other compensation items remain as is. That the alternative salary as outlined by the City Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee for the position of City Councillor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $51,327 (job rate) annually. That compensation adjustments for the Mayor and members of Council be equal to the Non-union Municipal Employee group increase effective January 1st of each year for the next term of Council to be maintained. That the current policy of conducting a formal market review for Council every four years and the continued engagement of a Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee during the last year of the Council’s term of office be maintained. Voting

5. That staff report back to council with a revised calculation of the 55th percentile salary for Councillors and Mayor using base remuneration from both lower and upper tiers using the same comparators as the March 7 City Council Remuneration Advisory Report. Voting

6. That a constituency support staff position be brought forward for consideration during the 2023 budget deliberations. Voting

That the salary for the position of Mayor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $152,500 (job rate) and that all other compensation items remain as is. That the alternative salary as outlined by the City Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee for the position of City Councillor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $51,327 (job rate) annually. That compensation adjustments for the Mayor and members of Council be equal to the Non-union Municipal Employee group increase effective January 1st of each year for the next term of Council to be maintained. That the current policy of conducting a formal market review for Council every four years and the continued engagement of a Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee during the last year of the Council’s term of office be maintained. That staff report back to council with a revised calculation of the 55th percentile salary for Councillors and Mayor using base remuneration from both lower and upper tiers using the same comparators as the March 7 City Council Remuneration Advisory Report. Voting

That staff be directed to bring forward to the next term of council, information on bringing the City Council Remuneration functions in-house, to the administrative oversight of the General Manager of Human Resources, prior to constituting the Support Advisory Committee. Councillor Downer raised a point of order. Councillor Downer raised concerns that this motion is contrary to clause number 5 of the previous motion as amended. Mayor Guthrie ruled that it is not contrary to clause number 5 of the previous motion as amended. The motion was

That the 2022 City of Guelph property tax ratios, subclass discounts and corresponding tax rates, as set out in Attachment-1 to the report 2022-41 titled 2022 Property Tax Policy dated March 7, 2022, be approved. Voting

That staff be directed to establish more enhanced reporting for all Community Benefit Agreements in the amount of $200,000 or more, and that staff include this information in the annual report to Council. This should include clear objectives and metrics. Voting

That in alignment with the City of Guelph's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion goals, staff be directed to add a supplemental addendum to the Community Benefit Agreements between the City and the Investment Recipients, requesting their board members adopt the rules of ethical conduct, as are applicable to Investment Recipients, set out in the City's Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards. Councillor Allt raised a point of privilege. Councillor Allt requested that Council abide by its rules of procedure regarding debate of the current motion. Chair MacKinnon recognized Councillor Allts statement and would consider it as Council continued their discussion. The motion was

That the meeting be adjourned (6:51 p.m.) Voting

1. That the report entitled 797 Victoria Road North Debrief dated Monday, March 7, 2022, be received by Council. 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 MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury

1. That Council direct the CAO to provide a progress report at the end of Q3 2022 on the Solutions Timelines as outlined in Report (2022- 76). Committee of the Whole Minutes: March 7, 2022 2 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 MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury

1. That Council receive the recommendations from the City Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee and provide direction to staff concerning same. 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 MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury

1. That the salary for the position of Mayor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $152,500 (job rate) and that all other compensation items remain as is. 2. That the employment status for the position of City Councillor should be changed to full-time employment. 3. That the salary for the position of full-time City Councillor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $75,000 (job rate) annually. 4. That compensation adjustments for the Mayor and members of Council be equal to the Non-union Municipal Employee group increase effective January 1st of each year for the next term of Council to be maintained. 5. That the current policy of conducting a formal market review for Council every four years and the continued engagement of a Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee during the last year of the Council’s term of office be maintained. Councillor Salisbury raised a point of order. Councillor Salisbury provided concerns regarding the need to receive additional information and suggested a referral of the motion may be required. Mayor Guthrie confirmed with staff on the appropriate course of action for Council to receive the information requested. Councillor Allt raised a point of order. Councillor Allt asked for clarification on the role of the City Council Remuneration and Support Committee of the Whole Minutes: March 7, 2022 4 Advisory Committee and their recommendations. Mayor Guthrie dismissed the point of order. Voting i

That clause number 2 be removed. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury Voting Against: (1): Councillor Gordon

1. That the salary for the position of Mayor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $152,500 (job rate) and that all other compensation items remain as is. 2. That the alternative salary as outlined by the City Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee for the position of City Councillor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $51,327 (job rate) annually. 3. That compensation adjustments for the Mayor and members of Council be equal to the Non-union Municipal Employee group increase effective January 1st of each year for the next term of Council to be maintained. 4. That the current policy of conducting a formal market review for Council every four years and the continued engagement of a Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee during the last year of the Council’s term of office be maintained. Councillor Allt raised a point of order. Councillor Allt requested that the amendment to the amendment be displayed on screen. Mayor Guthrie noted that the Clerk indicated the amendment to the amendment would be displayed on screen. Councillor Salisbury raised a point of order. Councillor Salisbury requested confirmation that the current vote is related to his amendment to the amendment. Mayor Guthrie confirm this information. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hofland, Councillor

1. That the salary for the position of Mayor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $152,500 (job rate) and that all other compensation items remain as is. 2. That the alternative salary as outlined by the City Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee for the position of City Councillor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $51,327 (job rate) annually. 3. That compensation adjustments for the Mayor and members of Council be equal to the Non-union Municipal Employee group increase effective January 1st of each year for the next term of Council to be maintained. 4. That the current policy of conducting a formal market review for Council every four years and the continued engagement of a Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee during the last year of the Council’s term of office be maintained. Voting in Favour: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury Voting Against: (3): Councillor Billings, Councillor Gibson, and Councillor Gordon

5. That staff report back to council with a revised calculation of the 55th percentile salary for Councillors and Mayor using base remuneration from both lower and upper tiers using the same comparators as the March 7 City Council Remuneration Advisory Report. Committee of the Whole Minutes: March 7, 2022 7 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 MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury

6. That a constituency support staff position be brought forward for consideration during the 2023 budget deliberations. Voting in Favour: (5): Councillor Allt, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gordon, and Councillor Hofland Voting Against: (8): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury

1. That the salary for the position of Mayor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $152,500 (job rate) and that all other compensation items remain as is. 2. That the alternative salary as outlined by the City Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee for the position of City Councillor for the Council term commencing November 15, 2022, be set at $51,327 (job rate) annually. 3. That compensation adjustments for the Mayor and members of Council be equal to the Non-union Municipal Employee group increase effective January 1st of each year for the next term of Council to be maintained. 4. That the current policy of conducting a formal market review for Council every four years and the continued engagement of a Council Remuneration and Support Advisory Committee during the last year of the Council’s term of office be maintained. Committee of the Whole Minutes: March 7, 2022 8 5. That staff report back to council with a revised calculation of the 55th percentile salary for Councillors and Mayor using base remuneration from both lower and upper tiers using the same comparators as the March 7 City Council Remuneration Advisory Report. Voting in Favour: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury Voting Against: (3): Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Gibson

Committee of the Whole Minutes: March 7, 2022 9 1. That the 2022 City of Guelph property tax ratios, subclass discounts and corresponding tax rates, as set out in Attachment-1 to the report 2022-41 titled 2022 Property Tax Policy dated March 7, 2022, be approved. 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 MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury

Committee of the Whole Minutes: March 7, 2022 10 1. That staff be directed to establish more enhanced reporting for all Community Benefit Agreements in the amount of $200,000 or more, and that staff include this information in the annual report to Council. This should include clear objectives and metrics. 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 MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury

1. That staff be directed to establish more enhanced reporting for all Community Benefit Agreements in the amount of $200,000 or more, and that staff include this information in the annual report to Council. This should include clear objectives and metrics. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury Voting Against: (1): Councillor Gordon

1. That in alignment with the City of Guelph's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion goals, staff be directed to add a supplemental addendum to the Community Benefit Agreements between the City and the Investment Recipients, requesting their board members adopt the rules of ethical conduct, as are applicable to Investment Recipients, set out in the City's Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards. Committee of the Whole Minutes: March 7, 2022 11 Councillor Allt raised a point of privilege. Councillor Allt requested that Council abide by its rules of procedure regarding debate of the current motion. Chair MacKinnon recognized Councillor Allts statement and would consider it as Council continued their discussion. The motion was

That the meeting be adjourned (6:51 p.m.) 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 MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury