Committee of the Whole

That report “Managing the Impacts of COVID-19: Update 7” dated March 1, 2021 be forwarded to the local Member of Parliament and Member of Provincial Parliament, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Association of Municipalities Ontario, Ontario Big City Mayors and the Federal Minister of Finance and the Ministers of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister of Finance for the Province of Ontario. Voting

That the March 1, 2021 Consent Agenda - Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services, as identified below, be adopted: 8.1 Sign By-law Variance Report for 190 Hanlon Creek Boulevard - 2021-46 1. Sign By-law Variance Report for 190 Hanlon Creek Boulevard - 2021-46.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - Location Map.docx.pdf 3. Attachment 2 - Sign Variance Drawings.pdf That the request for variance from Table 2, Row 3 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit an illuminated freestanding sign to be located distance of 16m and 112m from other freestanding signs on the property of 190 Hanlon Creek Boulevard, be approved. (Sign B) That the request for variance from Table 2, Row 3 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit a non-illuminated freestanding sign to be located a distance of 16m and 96m from other freestanding signs on the property of 190 Hanlon Creek Boulevard, be approved. (Sign C) That the request for variance from Table 1, Row 3 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit a non-illuminated building sign with an area of 1.71 m 2 to be a height of 2.1m above the ground surface at 190 Hanlon Creek Boulevard, be approved. (Sign D) 8.2 Sign Variance Report for 1886 Gordon Street - 2021-44 1. Sign Variance Report for 1886 Gordon Street - 2021-44.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - Location Map.docx(1).pdf 3. Attachment 2 - Sign Variance Drawings.docx.pdf That the request for variance from Table 1, Row 5 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to

That paragraphs 2 and 3 be amended as follows: 2. That staff be directed to implement road closure Option 2 (Seasonal Road Closure) included as part of the 2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program. 3. That a one-time total transfer of $429,720.00 from the Tax Operating Contingency Reserve #180 be approved for the purpose of delivering the Seasonal Patio Program 2021 with expected future program costs being presented as part of the budget process. Voting

That Section 4.14 (a) and (b) of the Procedural By-Law be invoked to allow Committee to continue to 9:00 p.m. Voting

That paragraphs 2 and 3 be amended as follows: That staff be directed to implement road closure Option 3 (Intermittent Road Closure) included as part of the 2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program. That a one-time total transfer of $294,700.00 f rom the Tax Operating Contingency Reserve #180 be approved for the purpose of delivering the Seasonal Patio Program 2021 with expected future program costs being presented as part of the budget process. Voting

That the 2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program as described in the 2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program report be approved. That staff be directed to implement road closure Option 1 (Special Events Only) included as part of the 2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program. That a one-time total transfer of $112,500 from the Tax Operating Contingency Reserve #180 be approved for the purpose of delivering the Seasonal Patio Program in 2021 with expected future program costs being presented as part of the budget process. That a new annual seasonal patio parking stall rental fee be created in the amount of $3.00 per square meter, and that staff be directed to waive fees associated with the approval of seasonal patio applications for the 2021 year to support economic recovery due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That the Chief Administration Officer, or designate, be delegated authority until October 31, 2023, to implement, administer and revise any City Council approved form, guideline or requirement associated with the City of Guelph’s Seasonal Patio Program, including any modifications which may be necessary to the forms prescribed in connection with Commercial Patio Premises by the City Lands Encroachment By-law (2009)-18799. That staff shall be directed to prepare a temporary use by-law as authorized under section 39 of the Planning Act and O. Reg. 345/20 in connection with the 2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program. And further, to liaise with Provincial representatives from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs

That Council direct staff to complete traffic studies on streets impacted by downtown road alterations before and during the Seasonal Patio Program that are greater than 48 hours in duration and implement mitigating measures as required. Voting

That Council direct staff to report back with an Information Items Report on the Seasonal Patio Program in Q1 2022. Voting

That the March 1, 2021 Consent Agenda - Corporate Services, as identified below, be adopted: 12.1 2021 Property Tax Policy - 2021-60 1. 2021 Property Tax Policy - 2021-60.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - 2021 Ratio Discounts and Rates.pdf 3. Attachment 2 - City of Guelph Small Business Sub Class Report.pdf That the 2021 City of Guelph property tax ratios, subclass discounts and corresponding tax rates, as set out in Attachment-1 to the report titled 2021 Property Tax Policy dated March 1, 2021, be approved. 12.2 Property Tax Relief and Deferral Program Options - 2021-65 1. Property Tax Relief and Deferral Program Options - 2021-65.pdf 2. Attachment-1 Tax Deferral Program Options Consultants Report.pdf That the City of Guelph does not implement any property tax deferral programs other than those legislatively required. Voting

That the meeting be adjourned (8:47 p.m.). Voting

That the March 1, 2021 Consent Agenda - Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services, as identified below, be adopted: 8.1 Sign By-law Variance Report for 190 Hanlon Creek Boulevard - 2021-46 1. That the request for variance from Table 2, Row 3 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit an illuminated freestanding sign to be located distance of 16m and 112m from other freestanding signs on the property of 190 Hanlon Creek Boulevard, be approved. (Sign B) 2. That the request for variance from Table 2, Row 3 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit a non-illuminated freestanding sign to be located a distance of 16m and 96m from other freestanding signs on the property of 190 Hanlon Creek Boulevard, be approved. (Sign C) 3. That the request for variance from Table 1, Row 3 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit a non-illuminated building sign with an area of 1.71 m2 to be a height of 2.1m above the ground surface at 190 Hanlon Creek Boulevard, be approved. (Sign D) 8.2 Sign Variance Report for 1886 Gordon Street - 2021-44 1. That the request for variance from Table 1, Row 5 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit a non-illuminated building sign facing Gordon Street with an area of 2.22m2 to be located on the second storey of a building at 1886 Gordon Street, be approved. 8.3 2020 Water Services Annual and Summary Report - 2021-33 1. That Council approve the 2020 Water Services Annual and Summary Report.

That Section 4.14 (a) and (b) of the Procedural By-Law be invoked to allow Committee to continue to 9:00 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 MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury

That paragraphs 2 and 3 be amended as follows: 2. That staff be directed to implement road closure Option 3 (Intermittent Road Closure) included as part of the 2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program. 3. That a one-time total transfer of $294,700.00 from the Tax Operating Contingency Reserve #180 be approved for the purpose of delivering the Seasonal Patio Program 2021 with expected future program costs being presented as part of the budget process. Voting in Favour: (5): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, and Councillor Gordon Voting Against: (8): Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Hofland, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury

1. That the 2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program as described in the 2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program report be approved. 2. That staff be directed to implement road closure Option 1 (Special Events Only) included as part of the 2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program. 3. That a one-time total transfer of $112,500 from the Tax Operating Contingency Reserve #180 be approved for the purpose of delivering the Seasonal Patio Program in 2021 with expected future program costs being presented as part of the budget process. 4. That a new annual seasonal patio parking stall rental fee be created in the amount of $3.00 per square meter, and that staff be directed to waive fees associated with the approval of seasonal patio applications for the 2021 year to support economic recovery due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 5. That the Chief Administration Officer, or designate, be delegated authority until October 31, 2023, to implement, administer and revise any City Council approved form, guideline or requirement associated with the City of Guelph’s Seasonal Patio Program, including any modifications which may be necessary to the forms prescribed in connection with Commercial Patio Premises by the City Lands Encroachment By-law (2009)-18799. 6. That staff shall be directed to prepare a temporary use by-law as authorized under section 39 of the Planning Act and O. Reg. 345/20 in connection with the 2021-2023 Seasonal Patio Program. And further, to liaise with Provincial representatives from the Ministry of

That Council direct staff to complete traffic studies on streets impacted by downtown road alterations before and during the Seasonal Patio Program that are greater than 48 hours in duration and implement mitigating measures as required. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Bell, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Gordon, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury Voting Against: (1): Councillor Hofland

That Council direct staff to report back with an Information Items Report on the Seasonal Patio Program in Q1 2022. 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 MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury

That the March 1, 2021 Consent Agenda - Corporate Services, as identified below, be adopted: 12.1 2021 Property Tax Policy - 2021-60 That the 2021 City of Guelph property tax ratios, subclass discounts and corresponding tax rates, as set out in Attachment-1 to the report titled 2021 Property Tax Policy dated March 1, 2021, be approved. 12.2 Property Tax Relief and Deferral Program Options - 2021-65 That the City of Guelph does not implement any property tax deferral programs other than those legislatively required. 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 MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury

That the meeting be adjourned (8:47 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 MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Salisbury