Guelph

The committee held elections for the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair. Several applications for consent and minor variances were reviewed and approved for properties on Cooper Drive, Victoria Road South, Marksam Road, Speedvale Avenue East, and Hanlon Creek Boulevard. Certain applications involving Preston Street were deferred sine die at the request of the applicants to allow for further revisions and coordination with staff.

The committee discussed the Gordon Street and Clair/Laird Road Environmental Assessment, ultimately supporting the recommended preliminary preferred alternative and providing specific comments regarding natural heritage policies, ecological gain, and follow-up on mitigation measures. Additionally, the committee endorsed updates to the Outside Water Use Bylaw. Other business included updates from staff regarding Council planning meetings, specifically the annual housing report, and administrative staffing updates.

The committee meeting included the receipt of the 2025-Q3 quarterly report regarding the operations of The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence. Additionally, leadership from The Elliott Community provided an update and details regarding the Transforming Together Campaign.

The sub-committee held a meeting to conduct the Chief Administrative Officer 2025 Year-End Performance Review and to review the Chief Administrative Officer 2026 Performance Objectives. During the session, the committee received information and provided direction to staff regarding these items.

The council held a planning meeting that included a closed session regarding Ontario Land Tribunal appeals. Key agenda items included the adoption of the consent agenda regarding the intention to designate 38 Clinton Street and 44 Edinburgh Road North under the Ontario Heritage Act. The council discussed and approved the designation of the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District, with amendments to remove residential development provisions. Additionally, the council approved an Official Plan Amendment, directed staff to initiate a process to designate specific land as open-space and parkland, and approved corrections to the voting records in previous draft minutes. Several by-laws were also formally approved.