City Council · April 21, 2026 · Item 2.
Now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to the Municipal Act…
Main motion under the agenda item Authority to move into closed meeting
Carried (12 to 0)
12 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: April 2026 Public Appointments – The Elliott Community Board of Trustees As per section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Klassen.
How the room voted
In favour (12)
- Billings
- Busuttil
- Caron
- Caton
- Chew
- Downer
- Gibson
- Goller
- Guthrie
- Hauser
- Klassen
- Richardson
What was said
141 words from the meeting recording, transcribed automatically. Times are from the start of the recording.
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12:01This is as per section 239 to be of the municipal act regarding personal matters about identifiable individual
12:09Including municipal or local board employees before I call the vote on that
12:16Is there any disclosure of pecuniary interest any general nature?
12:20For many members of council on that item before we consider to move into closed
12:25Hearing and seeing none. So with that would someone be willing to move into close Richardson and Colson will do that
12:34Before I call the vote. I did get regrets from council or alt for the entire meeting today as well. Okay
12:40So with that, I'll call the vote is anybody against moving into closed session on that one. I am
12:46Nobody that's unanimous. So we will do that now and
12:50We will see everybody out back in public session soon. Okay everyone. Good evening
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