The Guelph Record

Council Planning

May 9, 2023

Who was there

Present (13): Phil Allt, Christine Billings, Linda Busuttil, Leanne Caron, Erin Caton, Ken Yee Chew, Cathy Downer, Dan Gibson, Rodrigo Goller, C. Guthrie, Carly Klassen, D. O'Rourke, Michele Richardson

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 (18 motions)

16 carried, 2 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 Section 239(2) (b), (d), and (k) of the Municipal Act relating to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; labour relations or employee negotiations; and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Allt, seconded by Councillor Billings
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Richardson
That the May 9, 2023 Council Consent Agenda identified below, be adopted: 5.1 Building By-law Updates - 2023-134 1. Building By-law Amendment - 2023-134.pdf 2. Draft Building By-law Amending By-law.pdf That the By-law, included as Attachment-1, Draft Building By-law Amending By-law, be enacted to amend the Building By-law (2015)-19985, as amended. 5.2 47 Alice Street - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2023-153 1. 47 Alice Street - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2023-153.pdf 2. Attachment-1 Property Location.pdf 3. Attachment-2 Current Photos.pdf 4. Attachment-3 Historical Images.pdf 5. Attachment-4 Ontario Regulation 569-22.pdf 6. Attachment-5 Conservation Review Board Decision.pdf 7. Elia Morrison - Correspondence.pdf That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 47 Alice Street 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. Voting
Moved by Councillor Caron, seconded by Councillor Klassen
Carried
That report 2023-175, Official Plan Amendment 80 – Minister’s Decision to approve, with modifications, Official Plan Amendment 80 to the City of Guelph Official Plan, as adopted by By-law (2022)-20731, be received. Voting
Moved by Councillor Allt, seconded by Councillor Caron
Carried
a. Report back through the multi-year budget process on the financial and human resource impacts in response to provincial amendments to OPA 80 and Bill 23. Voting
Moved by Councillor Caron, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
b. Notwithstanding the removal of the legislative role of the GRCA, that city planning applications continue to be circulated to the GRCA as a valued stakeholder for their input and expertise. Clause b was
Moved by Councillor Caron, seconded by Councillor Goller
Withdrawn
c. Bring forward through the multi-year budget process the necessary resources to expedite recommendations in the Cultural Heritage Action Plan (CHAP) on lands affected by the OPA 80 provincial amendments, including financial incentives for conservation/restoration of designated properties. Voting
Moved by Councillor Caron, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
d. During the next five-year OP amendment process, initiate a public consultation exercise and bring forward recommendation(s) for additional future View Corridors that may be appropriate to protect sightlines for significant municipal landmarks, including, but not limited, to the Basilica of our Lady Immaculate (ie. from Turfgrass, Starkey Hill, etc.) for inclusion in the next OPA cycle. Voting
Moved by Councillor Caron, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor Richardson · Opposed (4): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Gibson, Councillor O'Rourke
e. That a plan for a future Downtown Park be
Moved by Councillor Gibson, seconded by Councillor Billings
Carried
In favour (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Richardson
2. That the Mayor be directed to send a letter to the Hon. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, expressing City Council's response regarding the impact of the amendments made to Guelph OPA 80 "Shaping Guelph" and OPA review process, as outlined in the draft letter attached. Voting
Moved by Councillor Caron, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Richardson · Opposed (1): Mayor Guthrie
3. And that the letter be copied to MPP Mike Schreiner and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA), Ontario’s Big City Mayors, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Minister of Finance, Minister of Infrastructure, Minister of Transportation, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks. Voting
Moved by Councillor Caron, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Richardson · Opposed (1): Mayor Guthrie
That By-law numbered (2023)-20792 is hereby passed. Voting
Moved by Councillor Allt, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned. (9:10 p.m.)
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
That the May 9, 2023 Council Consent Agenda identified below, be adopted: 5.1 Building By-law Updates - 2023-134 1. That the By-law, included as Attachment-1, Draft Building By- law Amending By-law, be enacted to amend the Building By-law (2015)-19985, as amended. 5.2 47 Alice Street - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2023-153 1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 47 Alice Street 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. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Caron, seconded by Councillor Klassen
Carried
1. That report 2023-175, Official Plan Amendment 80 – Minister’s Decision to approve, with modifications, Official Plan Amendment 80 to the City of Guelph Official Plan, as adopted by By-law (2022)-20731, be received. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Allt, seconded by Councillor Caron
Carried
In favour (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Richardson
a. Report back through the multi-year budget process on the financial and human resource impacts in response to provincial amendments to OPA 80 and Bill 23. Voting in Favour: (12): Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (1): Mayor Guthrie
Moved by Councillor Caron, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Richardson · Opposed (1): Mayor Guthrie
Council Planning Minutes: May 9, 2023 - 5 b. Notwithstanding the removal of the legislative role of the GRCA, that city planning applications continue to be circulated to the GRCA as a valued stakeholder for their input and expertise. Clause b was
Moved by Councillor Caron, seconded by Councillor Goller
Withdrawn
c. Bring forward through the multi-year budget process the necessary resources to expedite recommendations in the Cultural Heritage Action Plan (CHAP) on lands affected by the OPA 80 provincial amendments, including financial incentives for conservation/restoration of designated properties. Voting in Favour: (8): Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (5): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Chew, Councillor Gibson, and Councillor O'Rourke
Moved by Councillor Caron, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
That By-law numbered (2023)-20792 is hereby passed. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Allt, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Carried
In favour (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Richardson

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