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Guelph Council Record

Special Council Meeting - Budget · October 29, 2025 · Item 2.

Now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to the Municipal Act, to consider: Mayor's Draft 2026 Budget Update (Closed Council Memo)…

Main motion under the agenda item Authority to move into closed meeting

Carried (10 to 0)

10 in favour, 0 against — unanimous

What was voted on

The motion in its exact words, as recorded in the minutes.

That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to the Municipal Act, to consider: Mayor's Draft 2026 Budget Update (Closed Council Memo), 2025-499 As per Section 239(2)(b) and (d) of the Municipal Act, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negotiations; and Mayor's Draft 2026 Budget Update (Closed Council Memo), 2025-499 As per Section 239(2)(b) and (d) of the Municipal Act, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negotiations.

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Gibson.

How the room voted

In favour (10)

  • Allt
  • Caron
  • Caton
  • Downer
  • Gibson
  • Goller
  • Guthrie
  • Hauser
  • Klassen
  • Richardson

What was said

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12:50against that? Nobody that's unanimous so we will move into a closed session for a bit

12:57and just so everyone knows Councillor Boussatil is going to be trying to join us very shortly.

13:03Okay. With no other regrets I'm aware of so thank you very much. We'll be back when we're done.

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