Minutes: Tuesday, July 25, 2023

1. That Future Guelph: Strategic Plan 2024-2027 be approved.
2. That the costs associated with the implementation of Future Guelph: Strategic Plan 2024-2027 be referred to the 2024-2027 multi-year budget planning process in Fourth Quarter 2023.
3. That staff be directed to share the final key performance indicators for Future Guelph: Strategic Plan 2024-2027 in an information report in fall 2023.

1. That the Response Time Performance Plan for 2024 is set as recommended by staff.
2. That Council receives for information the report on the Response Time Performance of Guelph Wellington Paramedic Service in 2022.

1. That the Seasonal Patio Program as described in the Permanent Seasonal Patio Program report dated July 5, 2023 be approved pending budget approval as part of the 2024-2027 multi-year budget.

That the Seasonal Patio Program, as described in the Permanent Seasonal Patio Program report dated July 5, 2023, be amended to reflect a revenue neutral service level with a $10 per square meter per month seasonal patio fee with any additional funding coming from the general tax levy in the case that fees do not fully cover the cost of the program.

The following delegate spoke on this item: 
Bryan Steele

The amendment was withdrawn by the mover and seconder.

That the Seasonal Patio Program, as described in the Permanent Seasonal Patio Program report dated July 5, 2023, be amended to reflect a revenue neutral service level with a $10 per square meter per month for an on-street fee with any additional funding coming from the general tax levy in the case that fees do not fully cover the cost of the program.

That the Seasonal Patio Program, as described in the Permanent Seasonal Patio Program report dated July 5, 2023, be amended to reflect a revenue neutral service level with a $10 per square meter per month for an on-street fee with any additional funding coming from the general tax levy in the case that fees do not fully cover the cost of the program.

That staff come back to Council on an annual basis with a report on the permanent patio program.

1. That staff report back by October 2023 with additional information on the current workplan of by-law reviews being undertaken by the Operations Department, so that Council can consider any potential deletions or deferrals from the workplan.
2. That staff report back by October 2023 on potential timelines and resources required to undertake a review of the existing noise by-law as it pertains to vehicle noise and the use of noise cameras.
3. That staff report back by October 2023 on the potential timelines and resources required to undertake a review of a potential outdoor recreational fire by-law.
4. That staff report back by October 2023 on potential timelines and resources required to undertake a review of the existing by-law to regulate the display, sale, and setting off of fireworks. 

Mayor Guthrie requested for the clauses to be voted on separately. 

1. That staff report back by October 2023 with additional information on the current workplan of by-law reviews being undertaken by the Operations Department, so that Council can consider any potential deletions or deferrals from the workplan.

The following delegate spoke to this item:
Donna Jennison

2.That staff report back by October 2023 on potential timelines and resources required to undertake a review of the existing noise by-law as it pertains to vehicle noise and the use of noise cameras.

That Council direct staff to report back to Council for further consideration when noise enforcement cameras become available in the Province of Ontario.

And that Council direct the Mayor and Staff to advocate for noise vehicle camera technology to be legislated in Ontario when opportunities arise.

That Council direct staff to report back to Council for further consideration when noise enforcement cameras become available in the Province of Ontario and that Council direct the Mayor and Staff to advocate for noise vehicle camera technology to be legislated in Ontario when opportunities arise.

2. That Council direct staff to report back to Council for further consideration when noise enforcement cameras become available in the Province of Ontario and that Council direct the Mayor and Staff to advocate for noise vehicle camera technology to be legislated in Ontario when opportunities arise.

Mayor Guthrie raised a point of privilege to clarify the intent of his comments.

3. That staff report back by October 2023 on the potential timelines and resources required to undertake a review of a potential outdoor recreational fire by-law.

4. That staff report back by October 2023 on potential timelines and resources required to undertake a review of the existing by-law to regulate the display, sale, and setting off of fireworks.

Motion as Carried 

1. That staff report back by October 2023 with additional information on the current workplan of by-law reviews being undertaken by the Operations Department, so that Council can consider any potential deletions or deferrals from the workplan.
2. That Council direct staff to report back to Council for further consideration when noise enforcement cameras become available in the Province of Ontario and that Council direct the Mayor and Staff to advocate for noise vehicle camera technology to be legislated in Ontario when opportunities arise.
3. That staff report back by October 2023 on potential timelines and resources required to undertake a review of the existing by-law to regulate the display, sale, and setting off of fireworks.

1. That Council approve the draft by-law and any required amendments to the Traffic By-law Number (2022) - 20698 to permit the operation of personal use e-scooters effective July 25, 2023.

Council recessed (8:08 p.m.)
Council reconvened (8:16 p.m.)

That, in alignment with the "Building Our Future" pillar of the Strategic Plan, staff be directed to partner with the Home for Good Campaign, to the satisfaction of the DCAO of Corporate Services, to leverage up to $500,000 from the Affordable Housing Reserve for a matching funds program alongside the Home for Good Campaign with a start date of August 1, 2023, and an end date of March 31, 2024, and that the City's contribution be front-ended with a requirement for any matching funds not realized by March 31, 2024 to be paid back to the City by May 31, 2024 and that staff report back in June 2024 on the results of the City’s contribution to the campaign through 2022 to 2024, informing City Council of the outcomes, lessons learned or other relevant information.

Motion to refer the matter to staff for urgent consideration resulting in an emergency meeting of council in the coming weeks.

Councillor Goller raised a point of order regarding the timeline of when the item needs to come back to Council. 
Mayor Guthrie provided clarity surrounding the urgency of the item and timeline.