Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (16 motions)
16 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to The Municipal Act, to consider: 1242-1270 Gordon Street and 9 Valley Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Update - 2026-373 As per Section 239(2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Potential Land Acquisition As per Section 239(2)(c), (f) and (k) of the Municipal Act, regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Busuttil, seconded by Councillor Downer
That the July 14, 2026 Council Consent Report, identified below, be adopted: 5.1 19 Dublin Street South - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2026-272 1. 19 Dublin Street South - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2026-272.pdf 2. Attachment-1 Ontario Regulation 9-06 Criteria for Determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.pdf That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 19 Dublin Street South pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. That the designation by-law be brought before Council if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection period. 5.2 7 Balsarroch Place - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2026-324 1. 7 Balsarroch Place - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2026-324.pdf 2. Attachment-1 Ontario Regulation 9-06 Criteria for Determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest(1).pdf That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 7 Balsarroch Place pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. That the designation bylaw be brought before Council for approval if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection period.
Moved by Councillor Caron, seconded by Councillor Klassen
Carried
That the Public Meeting and Decision Report for Proposed Rental Replacement By-law and Enabling Official Plan Amendment as outlined in report 2026-351, dated July 14, 2026, be approved. That the draft Rental Replacement Bylaw Number (2026) – 21270, included as Attachment – 1, of the Public Meeting and Decision Report for Proposed Rental Replacement By-law and Enabling Official Plan Amendment report 2026-351 dated July 14, 2026 be approved. That the draft Official Plan Amendment Bylaw Number (2026) – 21271, included as Attachment – 2, of the Public Meeting and Decision Report for Proposed Rental Replacement By-law and Enabling Official Plan Amendment report 2026-351 dated July 14, 2026 be approved. That the draft Demolition Control By-law Amendment Bylaw Number (2026) – 21272, included as Attachment – 3, of the Public Meeting and Decision Report for Proposed Rental Replacement By-law and Enabling Official Plan Amendment report 2026-351 dated July 14, 2026 be approved. That in accordance with the Planning Act, City Council has determined that no further public notice is required related to the attached Official Plan Amendment, Demolition Control By-law Amendment and the Rental Replacement By-law. Voting
Moved by Councillor Allt, seconded by Councillor Caton
Carried
That Statutory Public Meeting Report regarding a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by GSP Group Inc. on behalf of 2742707 Ontario Limited for an Official Plan Amendment to redesignate the subject lands at 266 & 280 Clair Road West and a portion of 950 Southgate Drive, legally known as PART OF LOT 11, CONCESSION 7, GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, NOW IN THE CITY OF GUELPH, COUNTY OF WELLINGTON and PART OF LOT 12, CONCESSION 7, GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, PARTS 16, 17 AND 18, 61R9756; TOGETHER WITH EASEMENT OVER PART 15 61R9756 AS IN WC69019; TOGETHER WITH EASEMENT OVER PARTS 1, 2 AND 5, from Industrial and Significant Natural Area and Natural Area to High Density Residential and Significant Natural Area and Natural Area, and a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning from the current Industrial (B) Zone and Natural Heritage System (NHS) Zone to High Density Residential (RH.7) Zone with site specific regulations and a Holding (H) and Natural Heritage System (NHS) Zone provision, from Infrastructure, Development and Environment dated July 14, 2026 be received. Voting
Moved by Councillor Allt, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
That Report 2026-321 from Planning and Building Services, dated July 14, 2026, regarding the draft Ward Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines be received. Voting
Moved by Councillor Caron, seconded by Councillor Downer
Carried
That Guelph City Council receives the Guelph Growth Management Monitoring Report 2025. Voting
Moved by Councillor Goller, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That the Urban Design Master Plan (UDMP) for 64 Duke Street “Mid-town Village” Concept Plan in Attachment 1, be supported. Voting
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
That by-laws (2026) - 21255, (2026) - 21261, by-laws (2026) - 21270 through (2026) - 21272, (2026) - 21275, (2026) - 21276 and (2026) - 21280, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting
Moved by Councillor Goller, seconded by Councillor Caron
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned (10:23 p.m.).
Moved by Councillor Billings, seconded by Councillor Chew
Carried
1. That the July 14, 2026 Council Consent Report, identified below, be adopted: 5.1 19 Dublin Street South - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2026-272 1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 19 Dublin Street South pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. That the designation by-law be brought before Council if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection period. 5.2 7 Balsarroch Place - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2026- 324 Council Planning Minutes: July 14, 2026 - 3 1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 7 Balsarroch Place pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. That the designation bylaw be brought before Council for approval if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection period.
Moved by Councillor Caron, seconded by Councillor Klassen
Carried
1. That the Public Meeting and Decision Report for Proposed Rental Replacement By-law and Enabling Official Plan Amendment as outlined in report 2026-351, dated July 14, 2026, be approved. 2. That the draft Rental Replacement Bylaw Number (2026) – 21270, included as Attachment – 1, of the Public Meeting and Decision Report for Proposed Rental Replacement By-law and Enabling Official Plan Amendment report 2026-351 dated July 14, 2026 be approved. 3. That the draft Official Plan Amendment Bylaw Number (2026) – 21271, included as Attachment – 2, of the Public Meeting and Decision Report for Proposed Rental Replacement By-law and Enabling Official Plan Amendment report 2026-351 dated July 14, 2026 be approved. 4. That the draft Demolition Control By-law Amendment Bylaw Number (2026) – 21272, included as Attachment – 3, of the Public Meeting and Decision Report for Proposed Rental Council Planning Minutes: July 14, 2026 - 4 Replacement By-law and Enabling Official Plan Amendment report 2026-351 dated July 14, 2026 be approved. 5. That in accordance with the Planning Act, City Council has determined that no further public notice is required related to the attached Official Plan Amendment, Demolition Control By- law Amendment and the Rental Replacement By-law. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen
Moved by Councillor Allt, seconded by Councillor Caton
Carried
1. That Statutory Public Meeting Report regarding a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by GSP Group Inc. on behalf of 2742707 Ontario Limited for an Official Plan Amendment to redesignate the subject lands at 266 & 280 Clair Road West and a portion of 950 Southgate Drive, legally known as PART OF LOT 11, CONCESSION 7, GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, NOW IN THE CITY OF GUELPH, COUNTY OF WELLINGTON and PART OF LOT 12, CONCESSION 7, GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, PARTS 16, 17 AND 18, 61R9756; TOGETHER WITH EASEMENT OVER PART 15 61R9756 AS IN WC69019; TOGETHER WITH EASEMENT OVER PARTS 1, 2 AND 5, from Industrial and Significant Natural Area and Natural Area to High Density Residential and Significant Natural Area and Natural Area, and a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning from the current Industrial (B) Zone and Natural Heritage System (NHS) Zone to High Density Residential (RH.7) Zone with site specific regulations and a Holding (H) and Natural Heritage System (NHS) Zone provision, from Infrastructure, Development and Environment dated July 14, 2026 be received. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Allt, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
1. That Report 2026-321 from Planning and Building Services, dated July 14, 2026, regarding the draft Ward Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines be received. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Caron, seconded by Councillor Downer
1. That the Urban Design Master Plan (UDMP) for 64 Duke Street “Mid-town Village” Concept Plan in Attachment 1, be supported. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Goller