Council Planning

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, regarding 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 Council direct staff to disposition the Rodgers Road site in accordance with the Policy for the Sale and Disposition of Real Property Interest policy. That staff be directed to prioritize the evaluation of adding residential use to the City-owned downtown surface parking lots at Neeve Street and Fountain Street and any other properties that align with current City policies and strategies, excluding parkland and land earmarked for future greenspace. Voting

That Council direct staff to disposition the Rodgers Road site in accordance with the Policy for the Sale and Disposition of Real Property Interest policy. Voting

That staff be directed to prioritize the evaluation of adding residential use to the City-owned downtown surface parking lots at Neeve Street and Fountain Street and any other properties that align with current City policies and strategies, excluding parkland and land earmarked for future greenspace. Voting

That the Housing in Guelph Semi-Annual Update report 2025-129, dated March 18, be received. That the proposed Affordable Housing Seed Funding Program, funded up to $100K from the Affordable Housing Reserve #119, be approved. That the General Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy be updated to reflect the updated policy terms for the Affordable Housing reserve (119) as outlined in report 2025-129. Voting

That the City of Guelph will actively collaborate with the local business community and the broader public sector to navigate these challenges through initiatives such as the Trade and Tariff Resource Hub. That effective immediately, the City of Guelph takes steps to avoid, wherever possible, any new procurements from US-based companies. That the City of Guelph seek clarity and support from the province to implement economic countermeasures encouraged by the province, to ensure that any changes in municipal procurement policies are consistent, collaborative, and do not result in unintended challenges. Voting

That by-laws (2025)-21058, (2025)-21060 and (2025)-21061 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting

That the meeting be adjourned (12:42 p.m.).

1. 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, regarding 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 in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the March 18, 2025 Council Consent Agenda identified below be adopted. 6.1 19 Woodycrest Drive - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2025- 93 1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 19 Woodycrest Drive 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. 6.2 328 Woolwich Street - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2025- 95 1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 328 Woolwich 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. 6.3 33 Dormie Lane - Notice of Intent to Designate - 2025-94 1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 33 Dormie Lane 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. 6.4 330 Woolwich Street - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2025- 96 Council Planning Meeting Minutes: March 18, 2025 - 3 1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 330 Woolwich Street pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Onta

Council Planning Meeting Minutes: March 18, 2025 - 5 1. That Council direct staff to disposition the Rodgers Road site in accordance with the Policy for the Sale and Disposition of Real Property Interest policy. 2. That staff be directed to prioritize the evaluation of adding residential use to the City-owned downtown surface parking lots at Neeve Street and Fountain Street and any other properties that align with current City policies and strategies, excluding parkland and land earmarked for future greenspace. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That Council direct staff to disposition the Rodgers Road site in accordance with the Policy for the Sale and Disposition of Real Property Interest policy. Voting in Favour: (4): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (8): Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Goller, and Councillor O'Rourke

1. That staff be directed to prioritize the evaluation of adding residential use to the City-owned downtown surface parking lots at Neeve Street and Fountain Street and any other properties that align with current City policies and strategies, excluding parkland and land earmarked for future greenspace. Council Planning Meeting Minutes: March 18, 2025 - 6 Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That the Housing in Guelph Semi-Annual Update report 2025- 129, dated March 18, be received. 2. That the proposed Affordable Housing Seed Funding Program, funded up to $100K from the Affordable Housing Reserve #119, be approved. 3. That the General Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy be updated to reflect the updated policy terms for the Affordable Housing reserve (119) as outlined in report 2025-129. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson

1. That by-laws (2025)-21058, (2025)-21060 and (2025)-21061 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson