LIVE BLOG: City Council Meeting for April 25, 2016

Published on by Adam A. Donaldson

This may be the most contentious Guelph City Council of the year yet with a lot of potentially dramatic issues on the table. You can click here for the amended agenda from City Hall, and you can click here to read Politico’s preview of tonight’s meeting. For the complete blow-by-blow of tonight’s council meeting, you can follow me on Twitter, or follow along below via Storify.

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Adam A. Donaldson
Sat, Sep 23 2017 19:04:33

Guelph City Council Meeting – April 25, 2016

Live blog from the meeting starting at 7 pm.

  1. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    So there’s a big city council meeting tonight. Here’s the rundown of what’s being discussed.  http://guelphpolitico.blogspot.ca/2016/04/city-council-preview-whats-on-agenda_19.html …

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 17:23:53

  2. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    From Guelph Politico: An explainer on the Community Energy Initiative.  http://guelphpolitico.blogspot.ca/2016/04/so-whats-deal-with-coummity-energy.html …

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 17:24:44

  3. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    From @OS_Guelph an editorial about openness and transparency at City Hall.  https://opensourcesguelph.com/2016/04/23/the-weekender-sharing-should-be-caring-at-city-hall/ …

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 17:25:40

  4. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Of course, don’t forget to follow the live blog from the council meeting tonight at 7 pm.  http://guelphpolitico.blogspot.ca/2016/04/live-blog-city-council-meeting-for_25.html …

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 17:26:16

  5. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    At City Hall. Looks like there will be a lot of community interaction tonight. Could be a long one.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 22:52:34

  6. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    There are 15 delegations alone for the Community Energy Initiative update.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 22:53:51

  7. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Shout out to former MP @FrankValeriote. He’s in the house tonight.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 22:56:36

  8. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Council is slowly trickling into the chambers…

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 22:59:23

  9. Well #Guelph #CityCouncil… pic.twitter.com/ePoxLz2s2p
    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    ·

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:01:59

  10. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    The Mayor’s got a page to read.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:02:13

  11. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Not yet discussed CAO or Downtown property. Closed Session will conti new after

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:03:18

  12. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Metrolinx: Direction to staff
    OMB: Direction to staff
    Neg Variance: New info received, staff follow-up
    Feb 29: staff given direction.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:04:09

  13. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    See what I mean..  https://opensourcesguelph.com/2016/04/23/the-weekender-sharing-should-be-caring-at-city-hall/ …

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:04:47

  14. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Presentation from Franco Vaccarino, President & Vice Chancellor of @uofg kicks things off with presentation.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:06:57

  15. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    The presentation is called “The University and City – Building Community Together.”

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:07:15

  16. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    University going through “reflective process” as part of renewal. First in 20 years, says Vaccarino

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:08:17

  17. Ready to present on the Community Energy Initiative @cityofguelph #guelph @GuelphChamber https://t.co/CUHGa4hsKK

    Ready to present on the Community Energy Initiative @cityofguelph #guelph @GuelphChamber pic.twitter.com/CUHGa4hsKK
    Kithio Mwanzia@chamberadvocacy

    ·
    ·

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:08:34

  18. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Theme emerging fro 1100 conversations: deep connections between university and the city.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:08:46

  19. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Clear message: more opportunities and possibilities to tap in to. Gain higher profile nationally and globally, says Vaccarino

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:09:50

  20. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Vaccarino drops a Trump bomb. Impact of UofG is “huge”.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:10:23

  21. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    1K acres of campus space, 400 acres make up the arboretum.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:10:48

  22. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Vaccarino going over @uofg accolades. Probably an easy sell for this crowd.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:11:34

  23. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Vaccarino says that Guelph is an “It place”

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:12:07

  24. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Safety a big factor for @uofg. It’s important to parents to know that #Guelph is one of Canada’s safest cities.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:12:53

  25. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    City/Uni partnership has encouraged business retention in Guelph, says Vaccarino.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:13:54

  26. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    About turning knowledge into action. Greatest minds in the world at @uofg.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:14:34

  27. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    .@GuelphJazz , @emwf important culture events with connections to the @uofg. Important synergy btw city and university.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:16:20

  28. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Universities lifting Cities/Cities lifting universities.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:17:14

  29. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Strat plan a chance to revisit identity and sense of common purpose, says Vaccarino.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:18:45

  30. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Vaccarino will share draft document with mayor, councillors before moving on the final.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:19:19

  31. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Mayor @CamGuthrie notes appreciation to Vaccarino for the report. Gets a round of applause.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:20:06

  32. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Confirmation of minutes.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:20:17

  33. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Next up, report of the Integrity Commissioner Robert Swayze. Big issue #1.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:21:08

  34. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Swayze says report speaks for itself. No councillor should ever say anything about closed session.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:21:40

  35. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Cllr Billings asks how much the report costs. Swayze doesn’t know

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:22:16

  36. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Billings asks if any member so of council were interviewed. They were not.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:22:33

  37. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Cllr Gibson asks about protocol and due diligence about the meeting in question.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:23:21

  38. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Was the proper protocol followed? Gibson wants to prove accusation was disinformation.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:24:08

  39. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Swayze: made no accusations about protocol. Dealing only with disclosures by 3 members.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:24:40

  40. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Cllr Piper, who was named in the complaint has question about principles. Who filed the complaint?

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:25:13

  41. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Piper understands why someone would want to be anonymous when making complaint…

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:26:35

  42. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    …Also fine with Swayze not interviewing those complained against.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:26:49

  43. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Piper does not like that she was named in a complaint w/o knowledge. Found out through Twitter last week.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:27:25

  44. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Is that normal she asks.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:27:32

  45. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Swayze: Piper makes good points. It’s his fault. Should have given her report in advanced.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:28:21

  46. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    …On the other hand, he found her not in fault so – you know…

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:28:42

  47. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Swayze says he though Piper and Allt were defending selves for being accused of breaking quorum. Anonymous source said too much tho.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:30:13

  48. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Swayze felt anonymous source was talking about substance of meeting. Piper did not.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:30:56

  49. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Piper clarifies that councillors could go into closed meeting and approve disclosures in open session. Swayze agrees.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:32:02

  50. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Piper says she feels like council might owe it to citizens to have that discussion later.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:32:32

  51. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Cllr Salisbury asks about what counts as public and confidential information now.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:33:31

  52. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Cllrs walking our and loss of quorum was public, says Swayze. Salisbury wants know about info that staff barred from meeting.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:34:17

  53. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Can’t talk about what was discussed, decided or info pertaining to that Swayze says.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:34:45

  54. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Salisbury wants to get clarification that proper procedure was followed.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:36:07

  55. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie says that a motion is not necessary. There’s already a public report.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:36:37

  56. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gibson says there’s a public report now that says that proper protocol was followed. The minutes passed.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:37:11

  57. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gibson says the public was mislead and wants person to come forward.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:37:29

  58. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Piper says there were nuances of the meeting that need to be made public. Wants to speak openly about the minutes.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:38:37

  59. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Clerk says that Piper’s reason doesn’t count as an exemption under municipal act.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:39:14

  60. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie says “caution” means “proceed with caution”. Don’t need a motion. Piper says she will wait for Mayor to make judgments.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:40:20

  61. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Salisbury says he was not quoted as part of report for the article posted in “Guelph Today”

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:40:55

  62. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Salisbury reading statement.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:41:37

  63. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Its an email from Jan 20. Looking for clarity about purpose of meeting, and forbidding of exec team. Suggests he provide info.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:42:25

  64. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Salisbury wrote that he did;t know why they were meeting. Asked for summery.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:42:59

  65. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Salisbury reading email he wrote to city clerk. Felt the meeting opened up city to liability.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:43:48

  66. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    At this point the exec team were allowed to join meeting, but key docs were not provided, says Salisbury.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:44:16

  67. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “Outcome unfortunate and utterly avoidable” wrote Salisbury about lockout.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:45:01

  68. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    The he contacted me. Told me there was nothing he could say about meeting, personal feelings.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:45:34

  69. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Am I being thrown under the bus right now?

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:45:46

  70. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Purpose of meeting was to discuss GMHI. At no time did he disclosed any of these matter, says Salisbury.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:47:25

  71. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Salisbury says his concern was purely about management, and liability.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:47:57

  72. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Leak of info a serious problem with “this administration” says Salisbury.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:48:18

  73. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Light applause in the gallery for Salisbury.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:48:41

  74. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gibson says the integrity of blogger (i.e.: me) got called into question.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:49:21

  75. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Salisbury said he had a brief conversation with me, does not know who the anonymous source is.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:49:55

  76. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Allt calls this the biggest scandal since Sona.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:50:11

  77. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Email Allt responded to ended up on the blog of Gerry Barker. The emailer and Barker both on board of Grassroots Guelph

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:51:09

  78. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Most bloggers = Mad magazine/Enquirer, says Allt.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:51:37

  79. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Allt calls mayor’s call to keep exec staff out of the meet “Draconian”

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:52:15

  80. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    To hold closed meet with min. notice is unacceptable says Allt. Wettstein and Hofland on vacation at the time.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:52:49

  81. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Allt asks what discussion in the meeting broke the rules of the closed meeting rules.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:53:50

  82. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Allt asks, how does council work more effectively. How do we stop the leaks.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:54:10

  83. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Some want a rerun of the last municipal election, says Allt.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:54:24

  84. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Allt says that he’s not going to ask how much the investigation costs. It’s the right of every citizen to call one.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:55:15

  85. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Wettstein says he doesn’t have to recall info from the meeting. Some laughs.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:55:34

  86. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Wettstein says the approbate process didn’t happen in the first place.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:56:07

  87. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Wettstein says he’s not looking for further investigation.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:57:08

  88. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gibson points out that Allt responded to my blog. Allt points out I sit in the press gallery.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:58:05

  89. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gibson also points out that Wettstein voted in favour of the minutes of that meeting.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:58:25

  90. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “5 of you decided for yourselves did not want to hold that meeting.” says Gibson. Still haven’t had that meeting.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:59:08

  91. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gibson believes council should vote to continue investigation.

    Mon, Apr 25 2016 23:59:35

  92. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bell says it’s unfortunate that the 5 councillors do not agree with the city professionals that procedure was properly followed.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:00:34

  93. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bell says it will be decided by 7-6 vote. Wants general public to know at some point what GMHI and District Energy are on every agenda.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:01:32

  94. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Wettstein says council did discuss the report. Supported the minutes b/c they were accurate. Doesn’t mean the process was correct.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:02:34

  95. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    No reason why we wouldn’t vote for minutes, says Piper. Record of what happened.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:03:05

  96. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Piper says they all felt the meeting was in order. Councillors that left stayed in that meeting for a period of time.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:03:34

  97. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Concerns began to be raised about conduct of the meeting.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:03:48

  98. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Talking about 2 diff things: 1) how meeting was prepared and 2) how meeting was handled says Piper. She knows why she left.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:04:35

  99. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Piper agrees with Wettstein. “We’re airing our dirty laundry in public” and maybe that should happen.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:04:58

  100. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Piper: we have serious problems with leaks of other meetings, up to last week.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:05:30

  101. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Violation of closed session privilege puts all of us at risk, says Piper.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:05:52

  102. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Hofland says she can’t speak to the meeting, disappointed that mayor called it while she was away.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:06:34

  103. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    MacKinnon wants to clarify that no one on council has admitted they’re the anonymous source.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:08:10

  104. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Salisbury says he doesn’t believe he had disclosed any confidential information. Takes full ownership for that.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:09:05

  105. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Salisbury says he will tell you to your face if he has a problem with you, doesn’t hide behind anonymity.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:09:51

  106. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    MacKinnon thanks Sailsbury for “reclassifying the clarification.”

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:10:18

  107. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Salisbury says that the phrase “skillfully hung out to dry” did not come from him. Doesn’t know what that means.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:10:51

  108. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Salisbury says he may have vented to me “a little bit.”

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:11:14

  109. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie says he doesn’t want this to go on too much further.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:11:39

  110. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Downer says in 13 years never felt the need to leave meeting until that night.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:12:22

  111. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Downer points out that the 5 have been exonerated by integrity commissioner.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:12:56

  112. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie getting ready to call vote to receive report. Hofland moves.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:13:34

  113. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gibson: Does this preclude further investigation? Been suffering since the election with leaks.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:14:13

  114. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gibson says council should make person own up to mistake. Guthrie says a subsequent motion can be made.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:14:43

  115. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Wettstein says council’s done a great job tonight investigating themselves. Further investigation not necessary.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:15:21

  116. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie asks clerk to clarify that procedure was followed. With that info, Swayze determined no wrong doing in calling that meet.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:16:23

  117. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie adds allegation that he barred people from the meeting also false.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:16:44

  118. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    The source proactively went out to the media, says Guthrie, and lied about him. He takes that “very, very seriously.”

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:17:11

  119. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie says he has every right to share information for meeting. All it was was a sharing of info.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:17:40

  120. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    The problem, he says, some members of council want info and some that don’t. Ones that don’t leave meetings.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:18:13

  121. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Wettstain and Allt take exception. Crowd boos.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:18:32

  122. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie apologizes.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:18:43

  123. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Quorum was denied, Guthrie wishes he could have shared the info.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:19:27

  124. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    This is now up for public debate: was the meeting called for good reason? Who’s right? Guthrie says he know he did his job.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:20:03

  125. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Report drifted into accusations against mayor rather than about complaint.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:20:31

  126. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    13-0 vote in favour.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:20:40

  127. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bell would like Integrity Commish to investigate leaks further. Identify source of the leak. Van Hellemond seconds.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:21:31

  128. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Piper wants to clarify scope.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:21:42

  129. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Piper wants IC to look beyond the leak to Politico, has to be the whole scope.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:22:07

  130. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Piper believes more than 1 person is being looked for. Has to be bigger than one IC complaint.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:22:38

  131. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bell clarifies that this is for the one complaint against IC, the Politico quote.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:23:14

  132. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Piper says she can’t support investigation into single complaint, wants to amend Bell motion.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:23:38

  133. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Allt seconds Piper amendment.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:23:47

  134. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gibson says he can’t support amendment, no complaint has been made.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:24:20

  135. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gibson says it’s “martial law” on this issue.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:24:42

  136. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    MacKinnon says he also won’t support amendment for same reasons as Gibson.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:25:12

  137. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Can go back into a year and a half of leaks if we want, says MacKinnon. Not prepared to do that tonight.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:25:42

  138. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    MacKinnon says it should be easy to get to the bottom of the leak.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:26:05

  139. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Wettstein says “skillfully hung to dry” is 5 words out of 100s of greater consequence.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:27:15

  140. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Wettstein says he’d rather spend a little more money and do this right.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:27:31

  141. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Salisbury says the meeting and potatoes of I.C. been discussed. If he turns out to be the anonymous source, he’ll save the money now.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:28:29

  142. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    If council wants to decide on sanctions against Salisbury, that’s fine, he says.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:28:51

  143. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    If council wants to decide on sanctions against Salisbury, that’s fine, he says.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:28:51

  144. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    He takes exception that the info he said broke confidentiality.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:29:14

  145. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    He takes exception that the info he said broke confidentiality.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:29:14

  146. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie admits confusion. Is Salisbury the source or not?

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:29:48

  147. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie admits confusion. Is Salisbury the source or not?

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:29:48

  148. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Salisbury says these were personal feelings he was offering, not for print. Simply concerned about the process.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:30:33

  149. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Salisbury says these were personal feelings he was offering, not for print. Simply concerned about the process.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:30:33

  150. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Someone in the gallery says “resign” as Salisbury speaks.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:30:59

  151. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Salisbury says comments were probably better kept to himself, but it wasn’t a breach.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:31:28

  152. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Hofland says she’s not interested in pursuing this matter. Suggests hiring a facilitator for team building if money is spent.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:31:59

  153. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Hofland got some applause for that.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:32:09

  154. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Salisbury decides that he wants to set away. Disagrees with I.C. but he is left open to sanctions so he’s departing the chamber.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:33:06

  155. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Vote on the amendment. Broader investigation into leaks failed 10-2. Allt and Piper are the 2. Salisbury not present.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:34:13

  156. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    MacKinnon ask if Bell would consider withdrawing motion now that council knows.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:34:57

  157. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bell says he didn’t hear Salisbury say he’s the source of the statements. Wasn’t explicit enough.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:35:27

  158. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bell says he didn’t hear an apology and that Salisbury thinks he didn’t do anything wrong. Not going to withdraw motion.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:36:12

  159. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Wettstein says we’re “not going to get a pound of flesh.”

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:36:32

  160. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Billings asks if any other councillor would like to come forward to confess to leaks to Guelph Speaks.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:37:10

  161. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bell says “file a complaint.”

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:37:22

  162. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Billings says we can read it today. She thinks it’s relevant.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:37:45

  163. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Nobody’s disclosed being a leak to Barker.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:38:04

  164. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie says that Salisbury has summed up the problem. Doesn’t want to “waste money” on this anymore.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:38:54

  165. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Motion fails 11-1. Only Bell votes in favour.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:39:13

  166. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    MacKinnon says confidentiality is important. He’s satisfied with what Salisbury said. Wants to pose largest punishment possible.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:40:15

  167. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    That’s 90 days w/o pay. Someone in gallery shouts “What?”

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:40:35

  168. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie believes recommendation from I.C. comes first. Based on his findings.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:40:53

  169. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    City clerk says council can impose penalty if I.C. reports that member contravened code. Swayze would have to present report first.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:41:47

  170. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    MacKinnon withdraws motion. Guthrie asks record to reflect he was right.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:42:05

  171. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    This is only topic #1 tonight, but Guthrie calls 10 minute break.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:42:27

  172. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Back to business. Guthrie thanks everyone for the break.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:53:44

  173. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Next: Corporate Services Committee: 2015 Preliminary Year End Operating Variance Report (Unaudited)

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:54:15

  174. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Next: Corporate Services Committee: 2015 Preliminary Year End Operating Variance Report (Unaudited)

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:54:15

  175. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Under this report is the negative variance for solid waste. $2.6 million.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:55:27

  176. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gibson would like to make comment on operation budget variance. No surprise.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:56:18

  177. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Other two reports from Corporate Services Committee accepted 11-1. Billings voted against, Allt not in chamber.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:57:21

  178. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    All Governance Committee items pulled for discussion.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:58:13

  179. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Committee: Sign By-law Variances only item from that committee.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:58:43

  180. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Vote to accept passes 13-0

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 00:59:14

  181. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Public Services Committee: Summer Games Update, Harvard Rd Transit, and W-G Drug Strategy.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:00:26

  182. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    All Public Services Committee reports to be accepted by council. Passes 13-0

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:00:57

  183. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    That leaves variance report, priority project update, committee structure, and CEI on agenda.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:01:55

  184. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    2 delegates to speak on committee of the whole. Hugh Whitely up first.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:03:11

  185. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Whitely wants to read from a letter he received in 1992 from Chair of Planning committee, Linda Lemon.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:04:04

  186. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Substance of presentation is community engagement. That’s subject of report coming in June.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:05:08

  187. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Whitely says community engagement appears 36 times in tonight’s agenda, but not in committee of the whole item.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:06:12

  188. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Whitely points out 8 points of community engagement. Even i can;t type that fast.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:06:52

  189. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Billings ask when council lost that flexibility. Whiteley says it was when he pointed out that there was no public engagement on skate park.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:10:36

  190. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Early 2000s he says.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:10:45

  191. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Allt says 5 min format reminds him on Animal Farm: “All animals are equal, but not quite equal.”

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:11:31

  192. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Next up is @steven_petric.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:12:15

  193. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Petric says Committee of the Whole is right step, but he;s concerned about the rush.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:12:58

  194. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Wants to get it right the first time. Decease in delegations, having determine what’s new info are concerns.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:13:30

  195. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Petric would like to see a little bit more discussion before final decision is made.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:14:08

  196. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Salisbury points out that its tough to get all delegates since some ppl work in the day, and others work in evening.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:15:01

  197. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    A lot of cities have difficulty trying to balance, says Petric. Evenings makes more sense as Guelph is type of city where most have day jobs

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:15:55

  198. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Allt wants to know how “new information” is defined.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:16:56

  199. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Clerk says chair, council, and Deputy CAO would all be involved in that determination.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:18:03

  200. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gibson says there are some details he doesn’t like, such as not being able to delegate at a 2nd meeting. Are they approving the whole thing?

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:18:46

  201. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Clerk: council is directing staff to start the process and come back with recommendations in June on delegations and other aspects.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:19:16

  202. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Quite an extensive report coming back based on direction from council says Stephen O’Brien.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:19:54

  203. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    That was MacKinnon actually. (I’ve got learn people’s voices.)

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:20:42

  204. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Hofland is also feeling like they’re rushing this process, has concerns.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:21:02

  205. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Hofland won’t be supporting the move. Feels like its a backwards move, loses something in delegate process.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:22:11

  206. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Hofland believes that we’re also looking at very long meetings, and cameras are rolling during the evening.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:23:10

  207. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Hofland believes that there are changes that can be made to current structure. Doesn’t want to change it up and make wrong call.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:24:12

  208. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    O’Brien says report deals with way for urgent items to come before council in response to Billings’ question.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:25:17

  209. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Billings says she thinks this will pass b/c some councillors “loooooove” this idea. Also concerned about lengthy meetings.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:26:23

  210. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Billings says it’s much more comfortable for ppl new to the govt advocacy to come to committee and not full council

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:27:26

  211. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gordon asks if there will be public engagement as the process goes forward.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:28:20

  212. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    O’Brien said they needed to bring direct recommendations to council. Budget issues had to streamline.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:29:01

  213. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bell likes what Cllr Hofland said. Didn’t vote for current structure, felt restrictive. Would like to revisit standing bylaws.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:31:07

  214. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Salisbury not sure if he likes this idea either, but is there a plan B to identify ways visiting cllrs can participate in current structure.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:32:40

  215. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    O’Brien says there are, and council can direct staff to explore it.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:32:57

  216. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Allt thinks he’s for it, but there is still cause for concern like efficiency. (i.e. long meetings)

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:33:35

  217. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Allt says this could lead to a discussion about full-time councils.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:33:50

  218. ianward2

    ian findlay@ianward2
    Good point @PhilAlltWard3. Committee of the Whole will put pressure to have full time Councillors.

    ·

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:34:52

  219. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Allt says there are impediments on what visiting councillors can do. is there way to conserve elements of committee structure?

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:35:03

  220. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Hofland: is there any reason council can’t send report for more information?

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:36:11

  221. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie calls vote.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:36:56

  222. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    7-6 vote in favour. Tech snafu.
    Against: Hofland, Billings, Bel, Van Hellemond, Gibson, MacKinnon.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:38:10

  223. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Actually MacKinnon for, Piper against.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:39:16

  224. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    CEI up now. @chamberadvocacy is now speaking. The 1st of 15 delegations.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:40:03

  225. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Mwanzia points out that Guelph was a “first mover” in CEI, not being copied by many communities.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:40:45

  226. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    1) Important that targets are basis on decision making, says Mwanzia. 2) Also must be driven by the business community.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:41:52

  227. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Also needs metric based approach. In translation: we expect results.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:42:37

  228. ianward2

    ian findlay@ianward2
    ,@adamadonaldson and I believe all 15 will be in support of the Community Energy Initiative.

    ·

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:43:19

  229. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Allt asks Mwanzia what kind of message it sends to businesses if Guelph walks away from CEI?

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:43:53

  230. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Mwanzia: A question of branding. Enviro becoming more competitive in terms of investment. But have to look at hard metrics too.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:44:42

  231. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    We will see the business community operationalize GEERS says Mwanzia.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:46:24

  232. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “Brand position” and being a leading community in terms of energy management is an important “profile piece” for Guelph.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:47:09

  233. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gibson says it’s important to recognize the brand, “a distinct advantage” to Guelph. Will qualitative metrics enhance us?

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:48:16

  234. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Mwanzia: Yes. It’s good that we have jurisdiction catching up to us. Had CEI for 10 years, other towns just getting started.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:48:50

  235. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Next up, Hugh Whiteley returns.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:49:32

  236. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Main message, having an update on a central issue in the city is appropriate.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:50:13

  237. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Whiteley has one process-related comment: community engagement is not there to provide governance.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:51:10

  238. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Whiteley says GEERS isn’t an investment by the city, but the facilitation of private investment.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:52:02

  239. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Whiteley doesn’t think GEERS requires more serious investigation. Other cities doing it. Mobilizing capital.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:52:40

  240. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    There is decision-based evidence says Whiteley to laughs.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:54:02

  241. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Whitely suggests that the initiative should be updated w/evidence-based decision making as objective.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:54:45

  242. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    No Qs. Michael and Maria Finoro of Finterra Realty up next.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:55:13

  243. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    MF Property Manages a lot of property in the city.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:55:54

  244. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Moved to HCBP, seized opportunity to be leader and trailblazer in doing their part for environment.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:56:43

  245. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    All lights in condos being replaced with energy efficiency bulbs pay back in less than five years.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:57:20

  246. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Properties yielding huge savings in energy efficient changes and gov’t credits/grants.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:58:01

  247. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Biggest risk was going in with GMHI and District Energy. Number of positive factors lead to decision.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:58:46

  248. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Their neighbours believed in District Energy too. Independent engineers assured them of sustainability too.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:59:21

  249. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Invites anyone interested to come and look at equipment to see who District Energy works (well).

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 01:59:53

  250. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Weren’t worried that District Energy would be dismantled. Not in #Guelph that’s energy leader.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:00:21

  251. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Couple gets extra five.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:00:32

  252. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    It;s “the height of egocentricity” to ignore the impact of global climate change on children says Finoro.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:02:32

  253. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    No Qs. Sally Ludwig up next.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:02:53

  254. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Ludwig is one of the co-founders of @transitnguelph

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:03:28

  255. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Obviously, she’s encouraging council to update, move programs forward with transparency.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:04:11

  256. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Wants better reporting on regular basis, but take things other than the financial into account.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:04:37

  257. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    #Guelph might also lose chance to take advantage of federal funds on clean energy.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:05:12

  258. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Local residents, business will get benefits says Ludwig.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:05:51

  259. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    @StuBurke8 Mostly being directed to the mayor who made comments on GEERS component at committee.  http://guelphpolitico.blogspot.ca/2016/04/so-whats-deal-with-coummity-energy.html …

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:06:49

  260. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Ludwig says time would be wasted waiting for the whole thing to be “nailed down.”

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:07:38

  261. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Need to “Stop debating what’s possible and do what’s necessary” Ludwig says.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:08:00

  262. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gibson says there’s something in CEI for anyone. Wonders what everyone’s “common currency” in the plan: environment v. financial metrics.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:08:46

  263. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Ludwig wants feedback to know definitely what’s working and what’s not.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:09:44

  264. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    No more Qs. Susan Watson is up next.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:10:02

  265. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Watson points out that last Wed. council passed the Baker St. plan w/o hard numbers.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:10:32

  266. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    I wasn’t there for that one, just repeating what she said.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:10:54

  267. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Watson says there’s a short round of time to get read. Need to be at the front of the line to take advantage.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:11:43

  268. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Also recognizes the importance of #Guelph‘s brand.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:12:13

  269. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guelph not just competing in regional economy, but national and international one.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:12:34

  270. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Watson says CEI is one of the things that brought Canadian Solar to Guelph.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:13:17

  271. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Tells council that they need to be conscience when talking about Guelph’s accomplishments.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:13:48

  272. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Watson points out that CEI got award last October from October.  http://guelph.ca/2015/10/city-of-guelph-enmax-corporation-and-windmill-developments-win-quest-2015-community-energy-builder-awards/ …

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:14:25

  273. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Watson points out that this was a national award. Guelph beat 6K plus cities nationwide.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:15:11

  274. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Billings asks about QUEST. Was former-Mayor Farbridge on that board?

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:15:38

  275. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “I’m pretty sure it is” says Mayor Guthrie.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:15:54

  276. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Next up is @SteveDyck of Guelph Solar.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:16:18

  277. ianward2

    ian findlay@ianward2
    ,@adamadonaldson It was the Development Priorities Plan that Susan Watson referred to.

    ·

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:18:19

  278. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    For the record, Farbridge is the Ontario Caucus Chair of QUEST:  https://ca.linkedin.com/in/karenfarbridge …, she’s not presently on BOD:  http://www.questcanada.org/about/whoweare/board-of-directors …

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:21:12

  279. This bit. https://t.co/0aBkjTWy4o

    This bit. pic.twitter.com/0aBkjTWy4o
    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    ·

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:24:34

  280. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Allt asks for elaboration on “net present value” vs CEI being a burden on tax payer.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:27:06

  281. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    About being able to prioritize projects based on how attractive the returns are, says Knowles.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:27:31

  282. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    @JasonDodgeWard3 @susan_t_carey You’re right. the concern comes from a 1-off comment, but that comment did come from the mayor.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:28:24

  283. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    @JasonDodgeWard3 @susan_t_carey You’re right. the concern comes from a 1-off comment, but that comment did come from the mayor.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:28:24

  284. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Cynthia Bragg up now. Proud Guelphite, and proud of CEI.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:30:17

  285. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bragg praising Germany’s dedication to clean energy in spite of her knowing its a country and not a city.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:31:45

  286. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bragg hopes GEERS will go ahead to allow her to make her home more energy efficient. She’s 70, unwell, and looking to save more.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:33:24

  287. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bragg would hate to see an “either or” situation between GEERS and sidewalk repair.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:34:13

  288. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “You timed that perfectly,” says Guthrie as Bragg ends right on the buzzer.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:35:22

  289. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Mike Darmon up now. (Not Matt Damon)

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:35:39

  290. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “You may not believe in climate change, but we have to stay competitive” Darmon says.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:36:01

  291. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Darmon says that commitment to sustainability has contributed to low unemployment. “Why mess with success?

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:39:33

  292. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    No Qs for Darmon. @MikeSchreiner up now.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:40:18

  293. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Schreiner is speaking in favour of CEI. Encourages investment, job creation. continue to establish Guelph rep for climate solutions.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:40:57

  294. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Schreiner has 3 observations: 1) Numbers matter, need quantifiable results.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:41:34

  295. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    2) don’t forget the community in the “Community Energy Initiative.”

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:42:08

  296. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    3) The CEI matters.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:42:22

  297. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    No Qs for Schreiner. Next up is Maggie Laidlaw. Yes, that Maggie Laidlaw.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:43:32

  298. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Laidlaw considers herself an environmentalist. Who knew?
    /jk

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:44:04

  299. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Laidlaw points out that Guelph is a “champion city” for district energy according to the U.N. Yes, that U.N.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:45:01

  300. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Laidlaw says to delay now when we’re so far ahead, “Would be nothing less than insanity.”

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:46:29

  301. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Over half the world lives in urban areas, which are responsible for 70% of emissions, says Laidlaw.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:47:37

  302. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Allt asks Laidlaw to email the UN report to council. It’s 180 pages.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:48:31

  303. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie aks for vote to extend past 11 pm

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:48:45

  304. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    We’re going later, yo!

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:48:54

  305. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Mary-Kate Gilbertson of Anwaatin Inc, an Indigenous company battling climate change.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:49:24

  306. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gilbertson: Guelph has rep for being environmental.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:49:45

  307. MikeSchreiner

    Mike Schreiner@MikeSchreiner
    Thanks. Great to see many delegates speaking out in support of community energy.  https://twitter.com/jasondodgeward3/status/724790857510080512 …

    ·

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:50:19

  308. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gilbertson: Ontario has caught up, ready to take advantage of low carbon econ. Guelph will have to take advantage of carbon taxes.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:50:58

  309. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    There’s proof that there’s times Guelph has taken risks that paid off.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:51:53

  310. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gilbertson says this would be like building the splash pad in Market Sq, then turning it into a parking lot.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:52:49

  311. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Last deligation: Evan Ferrari of @emergeguelph

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:54:40

  312. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Ferrari humbled by the presenters tonight. Got all his points except one.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:55:02

  313. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    The picture is of a net-zero energy Guelph.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:55:25

  314. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “We intend on being there with bells on.” Ferrari says.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:55:55

  315. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    That’s it for the delegations. Now council will discuss.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:56:12

  316. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gibson asking staff about impact of $150K on additional money on budget.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:57:17

  317. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Peter Cartwright says $75 in base budget, asking council to approve applications to apply for other $75 from elsewhere.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:58:09

  318. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Downer now chairing. Guthrie has excused himself.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:58:26

  319. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Piper looking to amend, asking about typo under point 3, was it guidance or governance? Allt 2nds

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 02:59:17

  320. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “guidance, oversight and reporting” the new wording.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:00:01

  321. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    .@AnnPappert says that’s a friendly amendment.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:00:16

  322. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Vote on Piper’s amendment. Passes 13-0

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:00:55

  323. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Back to the main motion. Billings wants to add another amendment tho.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:01:30

  324. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Billings: we’re going to be looking a qualitative and quantitative. Need to be aware of both.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:03:16

  325. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Scott Stewart says its embedded in there, but it could be made more explicit.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:03:53

  326. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Stewart says staff will be reporting back on a regular basis. Won’t be huge gaps in the reporting process.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:05:20

  327. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Plus, there’s new territory, so that they don’t want to commit to something too soon.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:06:00

  328. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Back to main motion. Bell talking about brand. City pursued over the years recycling program expansions, and wasn’t w/o a number of setbacks

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:06:59

  329. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    This is a similar pursuit, Bell says. Hopes we’re determined to take that leadership role.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:07:23

  330. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bell says he’s totally bought in to continue brand expansion. It will come with understanding we’ll make mistakes & fix them.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:08:05

  331. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bell follows up on Schreiner: numbers matter. Need metrics in order to establish brand.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:08:31

  332. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bell worried that we’re on the light side of numbers & haven’t made best decision in past.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:09:10

  333. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Would like to see performance evaluation completed before going back to the public.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:09:28

  334. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bell may want an amendment, but definitely wants metrics before community engagement.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:10:09

  335. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie says he’s pretty sure he remember from committee that one of the steps was going to be bringing back historical data.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:11:04

  336. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Cartwright says staff report does give list of activities that will come back to council in July.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:11:38

  337. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    That helps Bell with sequencing. Thanks Guthire for pushing for CEI update.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:12:40

  338. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gibson wants broad base of support for CEI update.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:13:34

  339. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gibson says council is aware of the good will about green energy initiatives. Doesn’t want to lose public trust on that.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:14:44

  340. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “What we’ve inherited is a good brand” says Gibson.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:15:26

  341. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “What we’ve inherited is a good brand” says Gibson.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:15:26

  342. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Allt echoes statement about public trust.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:15:50

  343. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Allt hopes it will be supported unanimously by all on council

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:16:06

  344. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “There’s a movement that we can accept this,” says Gordon. “The credit is right out there.”

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:16:52

  345. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “I took this gig for a different reason” than “partisan bickering” says Gordon.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:17:15

  346. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gordon wants to honour the unanimity, and show that council can collaborate.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:17:47

  347. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Climate change isn’t going to wait for metrics, adds Gordon.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:18:14

  348. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie says he’s very excited about this. Wants to reposition the CEI properly.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:18:51

  349. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    The vote on CEI update report: 13-0. Gallery applauses.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:19:19

  350. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Finally, the operating variance. The final item for tonight.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:20:11

  351. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gibson thanks staff for handwork and the many positive variances we saw this year.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:20:41

  352. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie apologizes to staff. This was just supposed to be pulled for commentary, shouldn’t have made staff wait 4 hours.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:21:24

  353. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie asks council to go to chair of committee and indicate in advanced that they just want to comment.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:21:48

  354. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “Does anyone want to make up 10 questions?” jokes Guthrie.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:22:25

  355. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Billings asking about CFO job description. Incl. variance forecasting, whose responsible for taking forecast & making balanced budget.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:24:43

  356. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Pappert says treasurer and exec team look at mitigation. Ultimately its up to exec team and recommendations to council.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:25:25

  357. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Passes 13-0.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:25:42

  358. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    My bad. One more thing: Priority Project Update.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:27:04

  359. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Billings asking Guthrie if the public is fully apprised of any potential losses for 2015 for CVA

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:28:32

  360. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Billings: spent a lot of time talking about community engagement/transparency, wants to move holding report on District Energy Proposal…

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:29:17

  361. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    …till GMHI numbers complete.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:29:42

  362. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Pappert says the work is underway. Almost concluded. Be ready for late June/early July.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:30:44

  363. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Billings confused about what’s coming forward.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:31:23

  364. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie says the work is about sharing info with council, what they then do with that info is up to council.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:32:23

  365. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “I don’t know what’s coming forward.” says Billings.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:33:12

  366. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie says he doesn’t know what the strategies are either, it’s still in info gathering stage.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:33:39

  367. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Not sure if we’ve sorted that out, but it’s late…

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:36:07

  368. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie calls vote on Priority Project Update, passes 13-0.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:36:40

  369. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    But wait.. there’s still an issue about solid waste.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:38:38

  370. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Not on the agenda. Would have to have a suspension of procedural by-law. Guthrie says staff are on this issue & piloted something on wknd

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:40:09

  371. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie says it should be left in staff;s hands and they’re doing good work on that. Could be added to May 9 agenda.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:40:38

  372. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    First motion to go beyond 12. passes 10-3

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:41:16

  373. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Now motion to go back into closed session. Passes. That’s effectively the end of tonight’s meeting. Thanks for following along.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 03:41:57

 

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