City Council

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: Superior Court Decision Update - 2025-475 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. 35, 40 and 55 Silvercreek Parkway South - Ontario Land Tribunal Update - 2025-474 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. 26-40 Carden Street and 27-39 Macdonell Street – Ontario Land Tribunal Update - 2025-505 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. Voting

That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held September 3, 9, 10 and 16, 2025, and the open minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held September 3, 2025, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting

That the October 28, 2025 Committee of the Whole Consent Report, identified below, be adopted. 9.1 Appointment of the External Auditor - 2025-454 1. Appointment of the External Auditor - 2025-454.pdf That KPMG LLP be appointed as the external auditor for the City of Guelph for the fiscal years ending 2025 through 2029. That the Treasurer be authorized to annually execute the engagement letter with KPMG LLP subject to the terms approved. 9.2 Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Report 2025 - 2025-429 1. Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Report 2025 - 2025-429.pdf 2. Attachment-1 Proposed Asset Naming List.pdf 3. Attachment-2 Kortright Subdivision Park Location Map.pdf 4. Attachment-3 Beaumont Road Park Location Map.pdf 5. Attachment-4 Reserve List.pdf 6. Correspondence - Rick Thompson.pdf That the recommended names proposed by the Naming Committee listed in Attachment-1 to this report be approved. That, subject to a naming process review by the General Manager, Parks, that the triangular park lot bounded by Water Street, Albert Street and Martin Street, located within the Brooklyn and College Hill Heritage Conservation District, be named Brooklyn Park, and that appropriate signage be scheduled to align with the planned commemoration of the Brooklyn and College Hill HCD. 9.3 Utility Billing Project Status and Customer Accounts By-law Update - 2025-457 1. Utility Billing Project Status and Customer Accounts By-law Update - 2025-457.pdf 2. Attac

That on behalf of the City of Guelph, the Deputy CAO of Infrastructure, Development and Environment, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and City Treasurer, be directed to enter into a lease for the Baker Library facility for a forty year term that has one ten-year renewal term. Voting

That staff be directed to incorporate recommendations from the Centralization of Back-Office Functions report, dated October 28, 2025, within the annual workplan process where appropriate. Voting

4. That staff be directed to conduct the necessary technical studies to evaluate the removal of Allan’s dam during detailed design for the Macdonell and Allan’s structures, subject to the inclusion of $750,000 to expand the scope of capital project RB0013 - Macdonell Bridge and Allans Dam Structure Upgrades (112, 131, 32), in the 2026 budget update; and 5. That staff report back to council on the outcomes of the Allan’s dam technical analysis including appropriate next steps. Voting

4. That staff be directed to report back to Council with an information report during the detailed design phase, following the public open houses, addressing Allan’s Dam and its associated structures. Voting

That the Macdonell and Allan’s Structures Environmental Assessment be approved, and that staff be directed to issue a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Notice of Completion. Voting

2. That staff be directed to salvage, retain, and conserve the steel railing system and salvageable elements of the superstructure of Allan’s Bridge for functional or commemorative re-use in the vicinity of Allan’s bridge.​ Voting

3. That staff be directed to engage with the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and Heritage Advisory Committee to identify opportunities for historical commemoration and placemaking, and heritage conservation within the project area during the design process. Voting

That Guelph City Council supports the Elect Respect pledge and commits to: Treat others with respect in all spaces—public, private, and online, Reject and call out harassment, abuse, and personal attacks, Focus debate on ideas and policies, not personal attacks, Help build a supportive culture where people of all backgrounds feel safe to run for and hold office, Call on relevant authorities to ensure the protection of elected officials who face abuse or threats, and Model integrity and respect by holding one another to the highest standards of conduct. That Guelph City Council calls on elected officials, organizations and community members to support the Elect Respect campaign and sign the online pledge at www.electrespect.ca . That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario’s Big City Mayors, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, relevant MPs and MPPs, the Guelph Police Service, the Ontario Provincial Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Voting

That by-laws (2025) – 21108, (2025) – 21138, (2025) - 21158 and (2025) - 21159, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting

That the meeting be adjourned (8:31 p.m.).

1. 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: Superior Court Decision Update - 2025-475 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. 35, 40 and 55 Silvercreek Parkway South - Ontario Land Tribunal Update - 2025-474 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. 26-40 Carden Street and 27-39 Macdonell Street – Ontario Land Tribunal Update - 2025-505 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. City Council Minutes: October 28, 2025 - 2 Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Cou

1. That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held September 3, 9, 10 and 16, 2025, and the open minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held September 3, 2025, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. 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 Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

That the October 28, 2025 Committee of the Whole Consent Report, identified below, be adopted. 9.1 Appointment of the External Auditor - 2025-454 1. That KPMG LLP be appointed as the external auditor for the City of Guelph for the fiscal years ending 2025 through 2029. 2. That the Treasurer be authorized to annually execute the engagement letter with KPMG LLP subject to the terms approved. City Council Minutes: October 28, 2025 - 4 9.2 Municipal Property and Building Commemorative Naming Report 2025 - 2025-429 1. That the recommended names proposed by the Naming Committee listed in Attachment-1 to this report be approved. 2. That, subject to a naming process review by the General Manager, Parks, that the triangular park lot bounded by Water Street, Albert Street and Martin Street, located within the Brooklyn and College Hill Heritage Conservation District, be named Brooklyn Park, and that appropriate signage be scheduled to align with the planned commemoration of the Brooklyn and College Hill HCD. 9.3 Utility Billing Project Status and Customer Accounts By-law Update - 2025-457 1. Receive the report Utility Billing Project Status and Customer Accounts By-law update. 2. That the Utility Billing and Collections Customer Accounts by- law, as authority for in-house processing of billing and collections, be brought to Council in Q1, 2026. 3. That the Stormwater by-law (2023)-20839, be amended by by- law (2025)-21108, at the October 28, 2025 Council Meeting. Voting in Favour: (13):

1. That on behalf of the City of Guelph, the Deputy CAO of Infrastructure, Development and Environment, subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and City Treasurer, be directed to enter into a lease for the Baker Library facility for a forty year term that has one ten-year renewal term. 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 Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

City Council Minutes: October 28, 2025 - 6 1. That staff be directed to incorporate recommendations from the Centralization of Back-Office Functions report, dated October 28, 2025, within the annual workplan process where appropriate. 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 Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

4. That staff be directed to report back to Council with an information report during the detailed design phase, following the public open houses, addressing Allan’s Dam and its associated structures. Voting in Favour: (3): Councillor Chew, Councillor Goller, and Councillor Klassen City Council Minutes: October 28, 2025 - 8 Voting Against: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Hauser, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the Macdonell and Allan’s Structures Environmental Assessment be approved, and that staff be directed to issue a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Notice of Completion. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (1): Councillor Goller

2. That staff be directed to salvage, retain, and conserve the steel railing system and salvageable elements of the superstructure of Allan’s Bridge for functional or commemorative re-use in the vicinity of Allan’s bridge. Voting in Favour: (11): Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (2): Mayor Guthrie, and Councillor Allt

3. That staff be directed to engage with the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and Heritage Advisory Committee to identify opportunities for historical commemoration and placemaking, and heritage conservation within the project area during the design process. 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 Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

1. That Guelph City Council supports the Elect Respect pledge and commits to: a. Treat others with respect in all spaces—public, private, and online, b. Reject and call out harassment, abuse, and personal attacks, c. Focus debate on ideas and policies, not personal attacks, d. Help build a supportive culture where people of all backgrounds feel safe to run for and hold office, e. Call on relevant authorities to ensure the protection of elected officials who face abuse or threats, and f. Model integrity and respect by holding one another to the highest standards of conduct. 2. That Guelph City Council calls on elected officials, organizations and community members to support the Elect Respect campaign and sign the online pledge at www.electrespect.ca. 3. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario’s Big City Mayors, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, relevant MPs and MPPs, City Council Minutes: October 28, 2025 - 10 the Guelph Police Service, the Ontario Provincial Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. 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 Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

1. That by-laws (2025) – 21108, (2025) – 21138, (2025) - 21158 and (2025) - 21159, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. 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 Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson