LIVE BLOG: City Council Meeting for November 2, 2017

Published on by Adam A. Donaldson

Decisions will be made! Two important portions of the 2018 Budget will be voted on today. You can click here for the agenda from City Hall, and you can click here for the Politico preview. For the complete blow-by-blow of tonight’s council meeting, you can follow me on Twitter, or follow along below via Storify.

***Please note that there will be a pause in coverage between 4:30 until shortly after 6 (if necessary) due to the regular broadcast of Open Sources Guelph.

 

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Adam A. Donaldson
Thu, Nov 02 2017 20:59:49

#GuelphBudget Meeting – November 2, 2017

Live blog from the meeting starting at 2 pm

  1. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    So I guess I will not be going back to council after the show. Stay tuned for a recap on the main Politico site.  https://twitter.com/iamgmcnaughton/status/926190555360509952 …

     

     

    Thu, Nov 02 2017 20:58:55

  2. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    That will have to be the last question for now. Heading off to CFRU. See you again after Open Sources!

     

     

    Thu, Nov 02 2017 20:25:50

  3. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Much of this is the design to implement, says staff. In addition to $1.2 Mn, there are other things in the budget that are being undertaken that *will* also be a part of the active transport. plan. i.e.: constructing new bike lanes.

     

     

    Thu, Nov 02 2017 20:24:00

  4. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Hofland on active transportation network: $2 Mn meant to be invested in 2018 Capital. Now $1.2 Mn. Is that an even split of $12 Mn over 10 years.

     

     

    Thu, Nov 02 2017 20:22:40

  5. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    DCAO Clack: This year the budget had to be rolled down to make it full funded. Each year, the list will be refined further as staff puts together full-funded 10-year plan.

     

     

    Thu, Nov 02 2017 20:19:13

  6. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Back to business with Cllr Hofland. Has some things she needs to understand about the budget. She notes that there’s only reference for parks in the capital budget for 2018, can council get more info on the future?

     

     

    Thu, Nov 02 2017 20:17:40

  7. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    So we’re going to get going again shortly, and then I will have to get going to co-host this week’s @OS_Guelph. If the meeting’s still going after 6 pm, I’ll be back.

     

     

    Thu, Nov 02 2017 20:15:20

  8. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Okay, so council’s taking a break now till 4:15.

     

     

    Thu, Nov 02 2017 20:04:14

  9. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Paving: this is the actual waster resources site, not the road per Gibson’s question about why Starwood isn’t getting needed repaving.

     

     

    Thu, Nov 02 2017 20:00:22

  10. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Scales: A follow-up on staff report from July, and customer expectations on turnaround time.

     

     

    Thu, Nov 02 2017 19:59:17

  11. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    On Solid Waste, Gibson asks about public drop-off waste scales and software, and new asphalt for Dunlop facility. Not in previous capital forecast, so why the urgency?

     

     

    Thu, Nov 02 2017 19:57:39

  12. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gibson now asking about new Cedervale park, what amenities will it feature? GM Flaherty: It’s a small park, some playground equipment, maybe a trail.

     

     

    Thu, Nov 02 2017 19:55:52

  13. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Cllr Gibson now seeking clarification on matters concerning an off-leash park. GM of Parks and Rec says it was an initiative the city took on itself, and not from provincial mandate.

     

     

    Thu, Nov 02 2017 19:55:03

  14. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Cllr Wettstein says he can’t believe that we’re not even in 2018 yet, and “we’re already politicizing something.” RE: Downey Rd “improvements”

     

     

    Thu, Nov 02 2017 19:51:02

  15. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Mayor Guthrie says he’d love for a motion to be put forward to spend $250K to put Downey Rd. back now! If council thinks there are complaints now, nothing compared to when speed bumps will be put in. Doesn’t think they need a report on bumps.

     

     

    Thu, Nov 02 2017 19:47:14

  16. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    @iamgmcnaughton Correction: Non-tax passed without debate. The final vote was 11-2.

     

     

    Thu, Nov 02 2017 19:41:27

  17. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    @iamgmcnaughton Correction: Non-tax passed without debate. The final vote was 11-2.

     

     

    Thu, Nov 02 2017 19:41:27

  18. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Okay, so quick update per my colleague @iamgmcnaughton: Non-Tax Supported budget passed unanimously. Currently debating capital, $480K in improvements to council chambers already pulled. #GuelphBudget

     

     

    Thu, Nov 02 2017 19:40:04

  19. Okay, so I know I’m late already, but the live blogging will commence shortly. pic.twitter.com/v32Fl6AlLd

     

     

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
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    Thu, Nov 02 2017 19:38:41

  20. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Here’s what’s happening at the meeting today:  https://guelphpolitico.blogspot.ca/2017/10/city-council-preview-whats-on-agenda_20.html …

     

     

    Thu, Nov 02 2017 16:53:02

  21. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Unfortunately, do to circumstances beyond my control, the live blog of today’s council meeting won’t begin until shortly after 3 pm.

     

     

    Thu, Nov 02 2017 16:51:20

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