Minutes: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

1. That the Lobbyist Registry One Year Review report, dated March 4, 2026, be received.

1. That the 2026 Development Charges Update Study dated January 30, 2026, included as Attachment-1 to report 2026-76 - 2026 Administrative Development Charge By-law Update, be approved.
2. That the Administrative By-law revisions set out in Chapter 3 of the 2026 Development Charges Update Study dated January 30, 2026, be approved.
3. That, in accordance with the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, Council determine that no further public meeting is required in respect of the proposed 2026 Amending Development Charges By-law.
4. That By-law Number (2026) – 21203 included as Attachment-2 to report 2026-76 – 2026 Administrative Development Charge By-law Update dated March 31, 2026, be approved.
5. That the updated Development Charge Interest Policy included as Attachment-3 of report 2026-76 - 2026 Administrative Development Charge By-law Update, be approved.
6. That Council direct staff to update the City’s Local Service Policy by May 27, 2027, as described in report 2026-76 – 2026 Administrative Development Charge By-law Update.

1. That, with the continued extension by the province of the 2017-2020 assessment cycle, tax ratios for all tax classes including the Multi-Residential ratio will remain consistent until a province wide reassessment occurs or provincial legislation forces such change.
2. That the 2026 City of Guelph property tax ratios and corresponding tax rates, as set out in Attachment-1 to the report titled 2026 Property Tax Policy dated March 4, 2026, be approved.

1. That the Recreation Facilities Allocation Process be approved.

1. That the 2025 Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner, dated February 24, 2026, be received.

1. That the 2025 Annual Report of the Lobbyist Registrar, dated March 2, 2026, be received.

1. That the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Public Services, or designate, have the authority to negotiate all Sleeman Centre rates and fees when revenue can be recovered through rental profit share or ticket sales.
2. That Sleeman Centre capital reserve fund ticket service charge increase to between $2.00 and $3.00 starting September 1, 2026.
3. That the Youth Facility Discount no longer be applicable for rentals at Sleeman Centre, as of September 1, 2026.

This motion was requested to be voted on separately.

1. That the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Public Services, or designate, have the authority to negotiate all Sleeman Centre rates and fees when revenue can be recovered through rental profit share or ticket sales.

2. That Sleeman Centre capital reserve fund ticket service charge increase to between $2.00 and $3.00 starting September 1, 2026.

3. That the Youth Facility Discount no longer be applicable for rentals at Sleeman Centre, as of September 1, 2026.

1. That staff report back through the 2027 confirmation budget process on the financial impact of extending the existing youth subsidy to eligible facility rentals at River Run Centre and Guelph Museums, along with information on similar subsidy programs in comparator municipalities.

1. That staff report back through the 2027 confirmation budget process on the financial impact of extending the existing youth subsidy to eligible facility rentals at, but not limited to, River Run Centre and Guelph Museums, along with information on similar subsidy programs in comparator municipalities.

1. That staff report back through the 2027 confirmation budget process on the financial impact of extending the existing youth subsidy to eligible facility rentals at, but not limited to, River Run Centre and Guelph Museums, along with information on similar subsidy programs in comparator municipalities.

1. That staff report back through the 2027 confirmation budget process on the financial impact of implementing Recommendations 55, 62, 78, 79, and 80 from the Parks and Recreation Master Plan to implement low-barrier recreation access for homeless youth, low-income residents, newcomers, and other underserved groups through neighbourhood-based programming, equipment lending, “try-it” activities, and drop-in opportunities.

Council recessed (8:29 p.m.) Council reconvened (8:52 p.m.)

1. That the salary for the position of City Councillor be increased to $59,137 for the 2026-2030 term of office subject to annual inflationary increases equal to the Non-Union Municipal Employee (NUME).

1. That Guelph City Council supports Bill 21, Protect Our Food Act, 2025 and strongly urges the provincial government to support this and every measure to protect our farmland, to aggressively prevent further losses and to ensure the future of agriculture in Ontario for future generations; and
2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, MPP Mike Schreiner, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.