City Council

That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 239 (2)(b) and (d) the Municipal Act, related to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negotiations. Voting

That Jill Cockburn, Kris Cummings, Daniella Johnson, Vanessa Lodge and Chidi Nwene be appointed to the Community Grant Allocation Panel, for a term ending December, 2021. Voting

That the 2020 Chief Administrative Officer 2020 performance evaluation from November 23, 2020 be approved; and That the 2021 Chief Administrative Officer Performance Objectives, from December 7, 2020, be approved. Voting

That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held November 9 and 23, 2020 and Special Council Meetings held November 5, 17 and 25, 2020 and Committee of the Whole meeting held November 2, 2020 be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting

balance of the Committee of the Whole Consent Agenda as identified below be adopted: 8.1 Transition of Blue Box and Electrical and Electronic Equipment Programs to Individual Producer Responsibility, 2020-216 1. Transition of Blue Box and Electrical and Electronic Equipment Programs to Individual Producer Responsibility - 2020-216.pdf That the City of Guelph request that the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks accommodate the City’s original request to transition its Blue Box program to full producer responsibility at the earliest transition date, January 1, 2023, or, in the event that this is not possible, that the City of Guelph receive full funding for the operation of the City’s Blue Box program based on 100% of reported costs until such time as the program is transitioned to producer responsibility. That the City’s preceding resolution be forwarded to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. That staff be authorized to enter into negotiations with producers or producer responsibility organizations for the purposes of developing transition strategies with respect to Blue Box services to be transitioned under the proposed Blue Box Transition regulation of the Waste Free Ontario Act once it is enacted. That the City continue to provide a waste collection service for Electrical and Electronic Equipment at the Public Drop-off depot and analyze the program’s performance during the first year to determine direction with respect to

That Aird & Berlis LLP be appointed as the City of Guelph’s Integrity Commissioner. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement to contract the services of Aird & Berlis LLP as the City of Guelph Integrity Commissioner. Voting

That Council approve the Intergovernmental Relations Strategic Framework to guide intergovernmental and advocacy activities for the rest of Council’s term. That Council approve the 2021 Advocacy Priorities as amended. That Staff report back to Council in Q4 2021 to provide an update on intergovernmental activities in 2021 and to propose advocacy priorities for 2022. Voting

D evelop a plan to phase out carbon-generating electricity generation to ensure Ontario meets its deadlines for its climate targets; and That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, MPP Mike Schreiner, and AMO. Point of Order Councillor Allt raised a point of order stating that the motion was contrary to the main motion. The Mayor ruled that the amendment was in order. Councillor Allt appealed the Mayor's ruling. Challenge to Chairs Ruling That the Mayor’s procedural ruling with regard to the amendment be upheld. Voting

D evelop a plan to phase out carbon-generating electricity generation to ensure Ontario meets its deadlines for its climate targets; and That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, MPP Mike Schreiner, and AMO. Voting

City of Guelph moves that the Province of Ontario: Establish an interim cap of 2.5 Megatonnes per year on our gas plant’s greenhouse gas pollution as soon as possible and develop a plan to phase out all gas-fired electricity generation by 2030 to ensure Ontario meets its climate targets, and That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, MPP Mike Schreiner, and AMO. Voting

That paragraph 3 be amended as follows: 3. That the porch at 341 Forestell Road be removed and catalogued for future restoration under the Ontario Heritage Act; and that the cost of reconstruction of the porch be forwarded to the 2022 budget process. Voting

That the property at 65 Delhi Street be deemed a surplus asset and be put up for sale. That a market sounding study to determine potential uses for the Drill Hall be completed by 2022, to coincide with the completion of the building stabilization efforts. That the porch at 341 Forestell Road be removed and catelogue for future restoration under the Ontario Heritage Act and that the cost of reconstruction of the porch be forwarded to the 2022 budget process. That staff report back to City Council in Q4 2021 to provide an update on the listed properties of interest. Voting

That staff be directed to prepare a stabilization plan by Q3 2021 for any stranded or under-utilized City owned heritage assets and that it include a review of the condition of the building, identify maintenance measures to be undertaken and provide a schedule and budget for ongoing monitoring, inspection and maintenance. Voting

That by-laws numbered (2020)-20553 and (2020)-20559 are hereby passed. Voting

That the meeting be adjourned. (7:02 p.m.) Voting

That Jill Cockburn, Kris Cummings, Daniella Johnson, Vanessa Lodge and Chidi Nwene be appointed to the Community Grant Allocation Panel, for a term ending December, 2021. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke

1. That the 2020 Chief Administrative Officer 2020 performance evaluation from November 23, 2020 be approved; and 2. That the 2021 Chief Administrative Officer Performance Objectives, from December 7, 2020, be approved. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke

That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held November 9 and 23, 2020 and Special Council Meetings held November 5, 17 and 25, 2020 and Committee of the Whole meeting held November 2, 2020 be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke

The balance of the Committee of the Whole Consent Agenda as identified below be adopted: 8.1 Transition of Blue Box and Electrical and Electronic Equipment Programs to Individual Producer Responsibility, 2020-216 1. That the City of Guelph request that the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks accommodate the City’s original request to transition its Blue Box program to full producer responsibility at the earliest transition date, January 1, 2023, or, in the event that this is not possible, that the City of Guelph receive full funding for the operation of the City’s Blue Box program based on 100% of reported costs until such time as the program is transitioned to producer responsibility. 2. That the City’s preceding resolution be forwarded to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. 3. That staff be authorized to enter into negotiations with producers or producer responsibility organizations for the purposes of developing transition strategies with respect to Blue Box services to be transitioned under the proposed Blue Box Transition regulation of the Waste Free Ontario Act once it is enacted. 4. That the City continue to provide a waste collection service for Electrical and Electronic Equipment at the Public Drop-off depot and analyze the program’s performance during the first year to determine direction with respect to future program offerings. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor B

1. That Aird & Berlis LLP be appointed as the City of Guelph’s Integrity Commissioner. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement to contract the services of Aird & Berlis LLP as the City of Guelph Integrity Commissioner. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke

1. That Council approve the Intergovernmental Relations Strategic Framework to guide intergovernmental and advocacy activities for the rest of Council’s term. 2. That Council approve the 2021 Advocacy Priorities as amended. 3. That Staff report back to Council in Q4 2021 to provide an update on intergovernmental activities in 2021 and to propose advocacy priorities for 2022. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke

1. Develop a plan to phase out carbon-generating electricity generation to ensure Ontario meets its deadlines for its climate targets; and 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, MPP Mike Schreiner, and AMO. Point of Order Councillor Allt raised a point of order stating that the motion was contrary to the main motion. The Mayor ruled that the amendment was in order. Councillor Allt appealed the Mayor's ruling. Challenge to Chairs Ruling That the Mayor’s procedural ruling with regard to the amendment be upheld. Voting in Favour: (6): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Goller, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke Voting Against: (6): Councillor Allt, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, and Councillor Salisbury

1. Develop a plan to phase out carbon-generating electricity generation to ensure Ontario meets its deadlines for its climate targets; and 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, MPP Mike Schreiner, and AMO. Voting in Favour: (4): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke Voting Against: (8): Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, and Councillor Salisbury

The City of Guelph moves that the Province of Ontario: 1. Establish an interim cap of 2.5 Megatonnes per year on our gas plant’s greenhouse gas pollution as soon as possible and develop a plan to phase out all gas-fired electricity generation by 2030 to ensure Ontario meets its climate targets, and 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, MPP Mike Schreiner, and AMO. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke

The City of Guelph moves that the Province of Ontario: 1. Establish an interim cap of 2.5 Megatonnes per year on our gas plant’s greenhouse gas pollution as soon as possible and develop a plan to phase out all gas-fired electricity generation by 2030 to ensure Ontario meets its climate targets, and 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, MPP Mike Schreiner, and AMO. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, and Councillor O'Rourke Voting Against: (1): Councillor MacKinnon

That paragraph 3 be amended as follows: 3. That the porch at 341 Forestell Road be removed and catalogued for future restoration under the Ontario Heritage Act; and that the cost of reconstruction of the porch be forwarded to the 2022 budget process. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke Voting Against: (1): Councillor Bell

1. That the property at 65 Delhi Street be deemed a surplus asset and be put up for sale. 2. That a market sounding study to determine potential uses for the Drill Hall be completed by 2022, to coincide with the completion of the building stabilization efforts. 3. That the porch at 341 Forestell Road be removed and catelogue for future restoration under the Ontario Heritage Act and that the cost of reconstruction of the porch be forwarded to the 2022 budget process. 4. That staff report back to City Council in Q4 2021 to provide an update on the listed properties of interest. 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 Salisbury, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke

That by-laws numbered (2020)-20553 and (2020)-20559 are hereby passed. 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 Salisbury, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke

That the meeting be adjourned. (7:02 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 Salisbury, Councillor MacKinnon, and Councillor O'Rourke