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“Planning ensures that this change is managed so that we build a better city by retaining Guelph’s best qualities as it grows.”
Townhouse development complex at Waterloo Avenue and Alma Street, an example of how Guelph is redeveloping historic properties into modern day residences.
The Athletic Club currently under construction on Stone Road West.
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For a number of reasons, these are inspiring times to live, work, study and play in Guelph. Ours is a vibrant, innovative community on the cusp of exciting change, with a tremendous amount of promising
opportunity ahead. Of course, cities – like people – need to take hold of opportunity and steer it in a direction that brings benefit. At City Hall, a continuing challenge for City Council and staff is maximizing opportunity for Guelph, while maintaining the city’s integrity, charm and unique history.
Though not an easy task, Guelph is well- positioned to do this and that’s something we can all be pleased about. The City has a strong Strategic Plan that establishes a vision and direction for Guelph. It guides our decisions and provides the framework for how we’ll shape our growth and respond to the needs of the community.
Another way the City of Guelph is preparing to respond to change and shifting needs is through the recent adjustment of our organizational structure. A new, more responsive alignment of its resources will make City Hall better-equipped to provide quality service to its residents. Our recent realignment will position us to be able to do what’s needed in order to plan for the city’s future and ensure Guelph remains a community that thrives – in every way.
In this day and age, it is often said that ‘change is the only constant’. Indeed, one only needs to glance at a newspaper or website of other levels of government to realize that change is underway in municipalities right across Ontario. By working together strategically with a common goal, Council, City staff and the community can manage that change effectively. As we do, we will continue to make Guelph truly a great place to call home.
From the CAO
Larry Kotseff, Chief Administrative Officer
Guelph – unique among municipalities What $6.15 a day can buyDid you know that Guelph is a full service city? That makes us different from all of our neighbouring communities.
Guelph is a single-tier municipality that provides all but one of our services directly. Guelph has only one tax rate, and it’s set by Guelph City Council.
Other communities operate under a two-tier system with both local and regional/county governments. The lower tier offers local services – like recreation programs and building inspections – while the upper tier offers services across a number of towns and cities, such as police, transit and waste management.
In the two-tier system, each tier has a council, and they set their tax rates independently of each other. The two tax rates are added together and included on the same tax bill.
With a single-tier municipality like Guelph, it’s clear who is responsible for service delivery and how each tax dollar is spent. Consider this: the average household in Guelph has an annual tax bill of $2,250. This amounts to an average of $6.15 per day.
To put this in perspective, here’s a sample of what $6.15 buys you from the City compared to what it buys you elsewhere:
what $6.15 a day can buyall of these One of these
� 24 hours of police, fire and ambulance service
� Access to over 300 city parks and recreation facilities
� Public works services (road maintenance, winter control, traffic signals, etc.)
� Access to the Guelph Public Library system’s collection of 300,000 items in paperback, hardcover, large print, regular print, including books on CD or cassette or eBooks
� Waste management services (collection, recycling, transfer to landfill, etc.)
� A fast food combo meal at a drive-thru restaurant
� A large bucket of popcorn at the movies
� A 2-kilometer cab ride
� A 22 minute long distance call from Guelph to Toronto
� Rental of a new release movie at the video store
Places to Grow Plan for Guelph and OntarioThe Ontario government has released its Places to Grow, Better Choices, Brighter Future Proposed Growth Plan for public review. The Plan presents a thirty-year growth strategy to manage growth, guide infrastructure development, and protect cultural and natural resources from Barrie to Niagara and Peterborough to Waterloo, known as the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area (GGHA).
Highlights of the strategy include:
• Population, household and employment targets for planning and managing growth and associated infrastructure.
• Specific cities in the GGHA, including Guelph, are targeted to receive growth.
• A transportation network consisting of “future goods movement corridors” and “improved inter-regional transit”.
• Policies and targets to promote more compact and intensified growth.
• Policies to protect natural and cultural resources and to promote energy conservation and sustainable development.
For Guelph, this translates into a projected population of over 200,000 within the next 25 years, with 1,300 new residential units coming on board each year. Of this residential growth, 40% is to be accommodated through infill development. The downtown area is expected to have a minimum density of 150 people and jobs per hectare, which may result in different types of development from what we have today. Newly developing greenfield areas will be expected to achieve higher overall densities of 50 people and jobs per hectare compared to today’s 35 to 40.
Guelph City Council has responded to the Ontario Government and has made it known it does not support the legislation’s growth projections. These targets have significant implications in terms of the City’s servicing capacities, land supply and the cost to fund necessary infrastructure. A full analysis of the impact of growth has to take place so that the City will know what these costs are, and the Province has to be
responsible for fully funding its plan, and ensuring the funding is sustainable over time.
The City doesn’t endorse this top-down approach to growth management because it removes local autonomy for planning decisions. The City of Guelph needs to set its own direction for growth through the completion of our own local growth strategy that is being developed in consultation with the community.
The proposed plan also raises concerns about the local water and wastewater systems. The City must be able to decide for itself if these local natural systems can support new growth, or if they are to be part of a larger inter-regional infrastructure network. Similarly, the Province needs to ensure that all forms of waste management capacity are available to support the projected growth for the GGHA. It appears that a large part of the burden of implementation appears to rest with local municipalities without a clear understanding of what tools and legislation will be available to help the City deal with this growth.
Guelph City Council strongly believes the Province’s proposed growth plan should not be adopted until all of the impacts of the plan are known and addressed. A full copy of the report and the City’s position on the Places to Grow plan are available on the City of Guelph’s website at guelph.ca.
Inside InsightThe Spring edition of Insight Guelph boasts a beautiful photograph of the exterior of Canada Company Hall at the River Run Centre.
Located downtown in John Galt Park along the bank of the Speed River, the River Run Centre is Guelph’s magnificent performing arts centre.
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Welcome to our spring edition of Insight Guelph. As I mull over this message, there’s a flurry of activity taking place outside my office window as crews take apart what used to be Memorial Gardens.
It’s a constant reminder that positive change – the kind that reveres our past and sets the stage for a prosperous future – is underway everywhere in our great city.
Change at home – like diversifying the city’s economic base – allows us to keep up with changes taking place in the world around us. It’s an important part of ensuring Guelph attracts new businesses and new jobs, and holds on to the ones already here. As you look through the pages of this edition, I think you’ll notice there’s a fair bit of this diversification taking place. Guelph is taking steps to foster up-and-coming sectors of our economy like retail, life sciences, agri-food and services. This way, as the dominance of some sectors lessens, the city is well poised, with adequate employment lands and facilities, to cultivate new ones.
Several of the articles in this edition feature Guelph’s recent attraction of new business; others show how established businesses are growing. A strong business sector enriches our city in many ways – not least of which is establishing greater balance of our tax assessment base. New industry, after all, creates jobs and provides taxes that support the services we all value and rely on.
And finally, perhaps most exciting of all is what I can only describe as a decidedly Guelph flavour to development that is taking shape throughout the city. Guelph’s buildings have a unique essence, their own distinct look; this tradition continues with some of the City’s newest buildings. At a time when other communities might rush to embrace development in any form, Guelph’s approach is more discerning. We’re coming to be known for fostering the kind of growth that reflects our city’s spirit and history.
Because change comes to every community, I’m very pleased that the people of Guelph are steering the change taking place in our backyard. A new growth advisory council, City staff, and Guelph residents are making sure this happens.
So while I bid a fond farewell to the historic part of this building now undergoing transformation, I’m confident what will stand in its place will reflect Guelph’s uniqueness, be a tribute to our past and a signal of future promise.
As always, we welcome your feedback. Let us know your thoughts. I hope you’ll sit back, stay a while, and enjoy our latest edition of Insight Guelph.
From the Mayor
Mayor Kate Quarrie
The face of public transit in Guelph is changing dramatically. Soon, a cutting-edge Internet-based automatic vehicle location (AVL) and dispatching system will take the guesswork out of taking the bus. Waiting and wondering when the next bus will be along will be a thing of the past when riders are able to use the Internet, handheld devices, or their telephones to receive accurate, real-time arrival and departure information.
This spring, Guelph Transit rolls out Ontario’s first web-based AVL system for transit buses and mobility vans, bringing reliable, real-time transportation information to passengers’ fingertips.
The new system will feature web-based map displays with local streets and routes, and real-time information available on the web. It will also incorporate dynamic transit display signs at key locations around the city. Riders will be able to view transit information on wireless handheld devices including Palms, Blackberries, and web-capable phones, or access voice information via either land telephone lines or cell phones.
So what does this new technology mean for Guelph Transit passengers? Tangible customer service improvements, for one.
Using the web to know before you goThe beauty of real-time web-based technology is that it allows users to access information without having to install software, and the data it provides is current and up-to-the-minute – not from yesterday, this morning, or even half an hour ago. What it will mean for Guelph Transit riders is the ability to view a map of the city and all its public transit routes. Click on any stop to see exactly when the next three buses will arrive, or track the movement of buses as they move around the city.
Regular transit rider Keith Bellairs says he plans to have the website on his screen while he brews his morning coffee. “That way, I’ll know before I leave the house whether my bus is on time or running a few minutes behind. I’ll be able to plan – I can stay inside until the bus is almost at my stop thanks to the ability to track its movement in real-time.”
Using handheld wireless devices to get arrival information while on the movePassengers will also be able to rely on handheld devices such as Palms, Blackberries, or cell phones to call up arrival information and messages.
Using your phone to receive real-time departure and arrival timesIn the second phase of the roll-out, Guelph Transit plans to phase in a voice response unit whereby all fixed route bus stops are assigned a code number. The public will then be able to call a local telephone number, enter the bus stop code, and receive the real-time departure times for the buses that service the selected bus stop.
Dynamic display signs – get the information you need at a glanceInformation displayed on these signs is dynamic, meaning it changes as buses move, providing arrival information for buses serving the locations they’re in. These prominent signs – visible even in bright sunlight – will be outfitted with voice activation technology for those with visual impairments. Plans include installing signs at Stone Road Mall, the University Centre, and St. George’s Square to give riders fast, accurate arrival information at a glance.
More improvements to Guelph TransitPerimeter Route goes full-timeGuelph Transit is pleased to announce its new perimeter route will now run all year long. The route, which was introduced last fall, allows transit users to travel to their destination without having to stop downtown.
Improvements to Mobility ServiceRecent changes to Guelph Transit’s Mobility Service are making travel more convenient for mobility challenged riders. A new taxi script initiative works by allowing Mobility passengers to purchase a book of coupons which may be presented to the taxi company as payment for their regular meter fare. The coupon book is subsidized at the rate of 50% by Mobility. In other words, the passenger pays half of the taxi cost and Mobility pays the other half. Passengers make their own arrangements with the accessible cab company to travel and may do so in many cases without advanced booking. This allows mobility challenged riders some spontaneity around their travel, choices which didn’t exist with a 24 hour advanced booking requirement.
Another recent improvement to the City’s Mobility Service is a change in the way Guelph Transit schedules Mobility buses. New scheduling software takes the guesswork out of matching buses and drivers to routes and schedules, thereby allowing Mobility to maximize the utilization of manpower and equipment. By managing capacity more effectively, it’s possible to provide service to even more riders.
new system means riders can know before they goLeading-edge technology brings new level of convenience to public transit
3:10 p.m. - Rachael leaves her 2 p.m. meeting ahead of schedule. She heads toward St. George’s Square to catch the bus back to work.
3:12 p.m. - Rachael uses her blackberry device to connect to the AVL system. The display area on her Blackberry tells her the next bus will be at the Square in 8 minutes.
7:05 a.m. - John checks Guelph Transit’s AVL website while having his coffee to track how close his bus is to his stop. He learns his bus will arrive in 9 minutes.
7:14 a.m. - The bus arrives precisely when the AVL system said it would. No more waiting at the corner or in the blustery cold!
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Ward News... what’s happening in YOUR neighbourhood
Councillor Laura Baily12 Buckthorn Crescent Guelph, ON, N1E [email protected]
Councillor Rocco J. FurfaroR. R. #5Guelph, ON, N1H [email protected]
Councillor Ray Ferraro276 Riverview Place Guelph, ON, N1E [email protected]
Councillor Dan Moziar27 Sherwood DriveGuelph, ON, N1E [email protected]
Councillor Maggie Laidlaw61 Tiffany Street West Guelph, ON, N1H [email protected]
Councillor Dan Schnurr29 Elora StreetGuelph, ON, N1H 2X7519-823-8070 [email protected]
Councillor David Birtwistle50 Rochelle DriveGuelph, ON, N1K 1L2519-822-3478 [email protected]
Councillor Gloria Kovach34 Brown Street Guelph, ON, N1L 1R2(519) [email protected]
Councillor Cathy Downer59 Martin AvenueGuelph, ON, N1G [email protected]
Councillor Lise Burcher104 Maple Street Guelph, ON, N1G [email protected]
Councillor Christine Billings59 Carden StreetGuelph, ON, N1H [email protected]
Councillor Peter Hamtak [email protected]
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Neighbourhood Groups South District Community Coordinator - Nancy Kielar519-837-5618 ext. 235 [email protected]
Hanlon Creek Neighbourhood Group contact: Nancy Kielar, District Community CoordinatorPhone: 519-837-5618 ext. 235Email: [email protected]: College Avenue, Gordon Street, Hanlon Expressway, Preservation Park
Old University Neighbourhood Residents’ Associationcontact: Ron MacDonald, President 519-836-9727 ext. 1Leanne Piper, Vice President 519-824-3840Email: [email protected] or [email protected]: Cutten Club, College Avenue, Wellington Street and Edinburgh Road (including Lynwood, Oriole, Maplewood and Lockyer Streets)
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Neighbourhood Groups Kortright Hills Community Association contact: Doug JohnsonPhone: 519-821-4533Email: [email protected]: www.kortrighthillscommunityassociation.caboundaries: Niska Road, city boundary, Hanlon Expressway and Laird Road Clairfields Neighbourhood Group
contact: Nancy Kielar, District Community Coordinator Phone: 519-837-5618 ext. 235Email: [email protected]: Brock Road, Clair Road and Preservation Park
Ward 3 Councillors
Neighbourhood Groups West District Community Coordinator - Paul Gregory519-837-5618 ext. 237 [email protected] Exhibition Park Neighbourhood GroupLocation: Exhibition Arena, 70 Division StreetPhone: 519-767-5750E-mail: [email protected]: Speedvale Avenue, Edinburgh Road, the Speed River and Paisley Road, Quebec Street/Douglas Street.
Onward Willow Better Beginnings Better Futures ProjectProgram and Activity Centres: Location: Onward Willow Family Gateway, Shelldale Community Centre, 20 Shelldale CrescentPhone: 519-824-8498Location: Onward Willow Centre, 15 Willow Road, Unit K-45Phone: 519-824-6892
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Neighbourhood Groups
Parkwood Gardens Neighbourhood Group
Location: West End Community Centre, 21 Imperial Road South contact: Alix Aitken, Community Development WorkerPhone: 519-824-6340Fax: 519-824-0456Email: [email protected]
West Willow Woods Neighbourhood Group
Location: Westwood School Portable, 495 Willow RoadPhone: 519-826-9930E-mail: [email protected]: Hanlon Expressway, CP Rail tracks, north of Paisley Road, Speedvale Avenue, and western limits.
Ward 1Councillors
Neighbourhood GroupsNorth East District Community Coordinator - Kelly Rutherford519-837-5618 ext. [email protected]
Grange Hill East Neighbourhood Group
Email: [email protected]: Victoria Road, Eramosa Road, Watson Road railway tracks north of Elizabeth Street
Two Rivers Neighbourhood Group
Location: 131 Ontario Street (Tytler Public School)Phone/Fax: 519-837-4248Email: [email protected]: Between Victoria Road and Elizabeth Street, bounded by the Eramosa and Speed Rivers.
ward One Meeting - Thursday, May 11, Victoria Road Recreation Centre 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Steve Thompson from the Loblaws Group will be present to give an update with plans and timelines for a Zehrs Food Store at Watson Parkway and Starwood Drive.
Ward 2 Councillors
Neighbourhood Groups Brant Avenue Neighbourhood GroupLocation: Friendship Place, 35 Algonquin Drive Phone: 519-821-9243Fax: 519-821-7519Email: [email protected]
Waverley Neighbourhood Group
Location: Waverley Drive Public School, 140 Waverley DrivePhone: 519-821-9677Fax: 519-821-4047Email: [email protected]
Water Supply Master PlanChances are, you’ve heard talk this past year about the Water Supply Master Plan (WSMP). Last year, City Council initiated a planning process to identify a 50-year supply of water for Guelph.
The Plan forms a crucial part of Guelph’s overall Water Supply Strategy, initiated in 1999. The aim of the WSMP is to map out a path to supplement Guelph’s existing water supply for the next 50 years under the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process.
After a year of study and public input, this phase of the planning process will soon come to a close. Final Public Advisory Committee (PAC) and agency meetings took place in February. At these meetings, PAC members and the public reviewed the list of alternatives presented and provided input on strategies for implementation.
The WSMP was initiated in response to population growth in recent decades, climatic conditions that have affected our water resources, and concerns about water quality. Guelph’s 23 water supply facilities are considered to be among the safest in the world, and the City and other stakeholders want to make sure this track record is maintained.
The City of Guelph website contains a wealth of information about the WSMP. Log on to guelph.ca/waterworks for newsletters, reports and presentations or call the Waterworks Division at 519-837-5627.
Seniors’ discount day Enjoy one of the benefits of being 60 years young! Park at the Baker Street Lot or West Parkade any Tuesday and receive up to $1.00 off your parking fee. Courtesy of City of Guelph Parking & Downtown Operations.
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Webcam has eye on Memorial Gardens demolitionBusinesses and residents have seen an increase in activity at Memorial Gardens as demolition of the build-ing has begun. The new Guelph Civic Administration Centre is planned for construction at the arena’s exist-ing site on Carden Street between City Hall and the old Fire Hall.
A Watchful EyeThe area around Memorial Gardens arena has been boarded off and a webcam is keeping a constant watch on both the demolition and construction phases of the project. To see the most recent image from the webcam and to check on progress visit the City’s website at guelph.ca/civicadmin.
Once construction of the new building is complete in late-2008, images will be saved and put together into a short film which will be available for public viewing on the City’s website.
Piece by PieceThe current phase of the project involves a $1 million demolition of Memorial Gardens that is scheduled to be complete near the end of April 2006. Demolition has to be done in stages to ensure the limestone heritage wall and the old Fire Hall building and will be retained to be incorporated into the new Civic Administration Centre.
The Fire Hall had to be gutted from the inside while still retaining the outside windows and inside floors.
The next step is to physically separate the Memorial Gardens building from the old Fire Hall and install a temporary wall in its place to help maintain internal temperature and prevent freezing.
A large machine will be brought in to physically grab onto and claw out the roof and the inside pieces of the Gardens, without knocking the heritage wall down. The stones from the structure will be saved because they are a similar limestone to the heritage wall and can be used to patch openings that were made when the arena was originally built.
At the other end, there will be a delicate operation of removing the Memorial Gardens wall that connects it to the existing City Hall building. This needs to be done in a way that makes sure the outside limestone wall of City Hall is not damaged during the demolition.
The City is pursuing a Leed Silver Rating for the new Civic Administration Centre. This rating is awarded for energy efficiency and “green” components in new building construction. One of the first steps to achieving this rating will be to recycle approximately 50% of the building materials coming out of the demolition. These materials will ultimately be used in other construction projects.
One of the best seats in the house is on the City’s website. Check it out!
The City of Guelph assumed the operation of the Guelph Sports and Entertainment Centre (GSEC) in mid-July 2005. Since assuming operation of the facility, staff have worked hard to set up the operations team. Led by Manager Rich Grau who brings with him many years of experience in managing operations and programs, the new team is eager to provide high- quality programs and services for our community.
Between the months of July and December of 2005 over 75,000 people attended hockey games and other events held at the GSEC. Some of the exciting events hosted were Blue Rodeo, Cirque Sublime, Kleenex Celebration on Ice and the 12th Annual NHL Alumni vs. the Guelph Firefighters Benefit Hockey Game, which raised funds for the Guelph Firefighters Benevolent Foundation.
In February, the GSEC more recently hosted the 2006 Kia Cup Ontario Men’s Curling Championship. The Guelph Minor Hockey and Guelph Girls Hockey Associations will be holding their representative team tryouts at the Centre from April 10 to May 14. The GSEC will also be hosting the Garden Brothers Circus on June 7 and the Shrine Circus on June 24. Other events are currently being scheduled for the fall. Watch for updates.
The Youth Ice Rental program will be subsidized at 47.5% – reflecting a budget cost to the City of $13,000 for the July to December, 2006 season. It’s important to make sure that the costs associated with ice rentals for youth are kept at an
affordable level so that they can continue to have access to programs that contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
On the financial front, the City will be assuming the debt for the $21 million facility. This adjustment was reflected in the 2006 budget, and breaks down as follows: operating costs of $120,000; capital loan costs of approximately $950,000 annually.
As always, OHL hockey continues to be the major draw at the Guelph Sports and Entertainment Centre. With the terrific performance of the Guelph Storm Hockey Club this season, GSEC is working with them towards a more exciting future.
We invite you to drop by the Guelph Sports and Entertainment Centre and check out what’s happening. People can also visit the Guelph Sports and Entertainment website for an up-to-date information and event listing at www.guelphsportsent.com.
Guelph Sports and Entertainment Centre
As part of its continuous efforts to ensure the safe, efficient flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, the City is ready to roll out an oversized street name sign program at fully signalized intersections throughout the city.
Oversized street name signs increase visibility – new signs will be easy to read from distances of up to 60 metres. They improve safety by allowing drivers more decision and reaction time. Placed at a consistent spot at signalized intersections will take the guesswork out of finding your way.
Apart from being bigger, the appearance of street signs won’t change; they’ll still feature white lettering on a blue background.
Oversized signs will be installed gradually over a three year period, beginning this spring. The first phase will be at major intersections like Gordon Street and Wellington Street. After that, signs will be installed at other lower volume intersections.
For more information, please call Traffic Services at 519-837-5604, ext. 2529.
Street name signs that are easier to read
Getting winter sand off the streetsEvery spring, the City of Guelph’s Operations department takes to the streets to sweep and flush away winter’s debris.
Until mid-April, sand left over from winter control operations remains on city roadways.
Motorists, cyclists and motorcyclists are reminded to take extra care on the road as sand may reduce traction.
Kindly help our Operations crews get the job done by sweeping winter sand (not garden dirt) from sidewalks and boulevards into the street gutters.
Have questions about Guelph’s spring sweep? Call us at 519-837-5628, or visit the City of Guelph website at guelph.ca.
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MajOr cOnstructiOn PrOjEcts cOMPLEtEd in 2005Project construc-
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� The Elliott Group New Retirement/Long Term Care Facility
$21,000,000
� New Gordon Street Townhouse Development
$14,500,000
� Stone Road Mall Additions & Renovations
$4,200,000
� New Wastewater Treatment Facility for Sleeman Breweries
$4,000,000
� Guelph Salvation Army Church
$3,000,000
� New Canada Post Building
$3,000,000
� McNeil Consumer Products Addition
$2,900,000
� New Wastewater Treatment Facility for Better Beef Limited
$1,800,000
� New Telecommunications Hub for Rogers Cable
$1,700,000
� New Zellers Store $7,900,000
� New Southgate Drive Industrial Mall
$1,100,000
� New Home Depot $6,000,000
� Emtol Manufacturing Addition
$2,000,000
� Ontario AgriCentre Building
$4,300,000
� New Fair Road Industrial Mall
$1,275,000
� New Speedvale Avenue East LCBO Store
$1,500,000
� New East End Fire Station
$2,000,000
� New Woodlawn Road Sarmazian Carpet & Retail Plaza
$2,180,000
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Mayor Quarrie participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony at the grand opening of Sarmazian Carpet.
2006 MajOr PrOjEcts in PrOGrEss
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� New Apartment Buildings, Village by the Arboretum
$40,100,000
� Schroder Crescent Townhouse Development
$2,775,000
� University of Guelph Science Complex Phase 2
$57,000,000
� 371 Waterloo Avenue Apartments
$2,700,000
� Stewart Mill Lofts $2,185,000
� Tim Hortons Warehouse & Distribution Centre
$22,000,000
� Melitron Addition $1,600,000
� Gordon Street Cluster Townhouses
$15,275,000
� Guelph Hydro Southgate Drive Addition
$6,500,000
� University of Guelph Biodiversity Institute
$3,400,000
� The Athletic Club, Stone Road
$8,000,000
� Guelph Tool Inc. Plant No. 3)
$6,500,000
� Hampton Inn & Suites $8,000,000
� Camtac Manufacturing Plant
$16,250,000
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2006 Clear Waste Collection SchedulesIn the past, Clear WASTE Collection Schedules were distributed to Guelph homes. This year, residents were invited to pick up their 2006 WASTE Collection Schedule at City facilities.
Because WASTE is collected bi-weekly, there are two different Schedules – Week A and Week B. Refer to the map to determine which Schedule is appropriate for your area. Please note, this map is the same as the one you may have seen online or at City displays. This two-colour version is designed so that it’s easier for residents to find the information they need.
To choose the correct Schedule for your area, please follow these simple steps:
1. Use the map as a guide to determine whether you live in a Week A or Week B collection area.
• If your street falls in a yellow zone - Week A Schedule
• If your street falls in a pink zone - Week B Schedule
2. Clip out the appropriate Schedule from below. Look for the yellow-coloured ‘A’ or ‘B’ in the top, left corner.
If you live on or close to a street on the map where the yellow and pink areas meet or do not know which Schedule you need, please call Solid Waste Resources at 519-767-0598 or e-mail [email protected] for assistance.
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Want to use your backyard again? Time to clean up the pet waste that has
accumulated.
Pet waste is accepted as WET waste and should be placed loose in a see-through green bag. For health and safety reasons, pet waste must be drained of all liquid and double-bagged before it can be collected at the curb.
Here is how to dispose of large quantities of pet waste:
Place loose pet waste in a see-through green bag. Poke small holes in the bottom half of the bag.
Allow the bag to drain. Once drained, place the bag of pet waste inside another green bag, tie securely shut and leave out for collection on your regular collection day. Please make sure the bag of pet waste is less than 15kg (33lbs).
Remember, plastic bags are not permitted in the WET waste. If you pick up your pet’s waste in plastic bags and don’t want to empty the pet waste into your WET bag, you must put the plastic bag and its contents in the WASTE bag.
For more information please contact Solid Waste Resources at 519-767-0598 orvisit the City of Guelph website at guelph.ca/wetdry.
Spring is in the air and it’s time to give your yard some well-deserved attention! Yard waste will be collected at the curb, on your regular collection day, during the week of May 8 to 12.
Please be aware of the following guidelines for Yard Waste Collection:
• Yard waste must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day
• Yard waste must be in paper or burlap bags, containers (less than 100L capacity and labeled “yard waste”) or tied in secure bundles using rope
• A weight limit of 20kg per bundle/bag applies and bundles must not exceed 1m (3.28 feet) in length and 0.6m (2 feet) in any other dimension
• Yard waste must be free of non-compostable materials such as plastic, sod and treated wood
For more information please call Solid Waste Resources at 519-767-0598
or visit our website at guelph.ca/wetdry.
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Major community improvements for 2006Making neighbourhoods stronger, protecting our assets, and coordinating planning for long-term needsGuelph has plans for major improvement projects in 2006. Some will take place in your neighbourhood and others across town. The list ranges from major road reconstruction projects to park development, but the goal of each is the same: to make Guelph an even greater place to call home. Most of these projects have been in the planning stages for some time – several years in some cases. They’ve been approved by City Council and 2006 will see them come to fruition. Watch for more information in the City News pages, on the City’s website, and at Public Information Centres (PICs) closer to the project date.
2006 will see the construction of a new ultraviolet (UV) enhanced disinfection facility at the F.M. Woods Pumping Station. UV disinfection provides an additional level of protection for Guelph’s drinking water, and brings the City into compliance with new provincial regulations.
Victoria Road between York and Stone, along with the Victoria Road Bridge at Eramosa River, will be reconstructed. The project will see the road and bridge widened to four lanes to improve pavement condition to accommodate the city’s growing transportation needs. Upgrades to water infrastructure inside the project limits include new watermains.
Improvements such as the replacement of underground services, sidewalk, curb, gutter and pavement, will be made on Gordon Street from Wellington to Waterloo. Cycle lanes, street furniture and landscaping are also part of the project. Upgrades to services within the project limits include the replacement of a watermain and sewer mains.
Clair Road from Gordon to Victoria, and Victoria Road from Arkell to Clair are also scheduled for improvement in 2006. A new watermain will be installed to reinforce the distribution system.
Construction will begin in 2006 on the Elmira Road Railway Grade Separation project, with the bridge completed by the end of 2006. All design and tender documents are complete. Depending on the weather conditions in late 2006, the road work should be complete early in 2007.
This year, the City continues the conversion of its pedestrian crossovers to a newer type of traffic signal called “Intersection Pedestrian Signals” (IPS.) IPS’s are designed to assist pedestrians in safely crossing a major roadway. This year, conversions will take place at Woolwich Street at Clarence Street; Eramosa Road at Mitchell Street; and London Road at Exhibition Street.A new IPS will be installed at Watson Road at Grange Road, and a new traffic signal will be installed at Laird Road at Southgate Drive.
Other improvements include upgrades to Guelph’s public transit system. This year, a bus stop upgrade program will make bus stops more accessible to people who use wheelchairs, and will improve overall comfort, convenience and safety for all passengers.
Accessibility improvements, upgrades that make our community accessible to everyone – including people with disabilities, are among the City’s major undertakings for the coming year, and every subsequent year until 2010. These are intended to provide greater barrier-free access to City buildings and facilities.
Capital projects identified for parks focus on upgrades, expansions, replacements and new installations within parks and open spaces. Types of improvement projects will vary from sports field lighting, restoration of heritage features, to the implementation of new sports fields, trails and approved master plans. Projects include:
• Grange Road – parkette and trail development• Heritage Park – building repairs• Riverside Park – upgrade of flood control gates• Victoria Road Ingram Subdivision – park• Victoriaview Ferndale Subdivision –
neighbourhood parkette• Waverley Park Master Plan – neighbourhood
consultation• Elmira Park – trail, steps and park furniture• Norm Jary Park – basketball courts• Deerpath Park – skate park development• Margaret Greene Park – accessible play structure• Centennial Park – soccer enclosure• Priory Park School – tennis court resurfacing• Conservation Estates Subdivision – park • Larry J. Pearson Baseball Complex in the south
end• Community Park – sports field, press box, batting
cage and picnic shelter
Visit the City of Guelph website at guelph.ca for more information about any of these projects.
Save more; park in downtown lotsAsk a lot attendant for a Frequent Parking Card. The card entitles the card holder to $1 off on their fifth visit.
Cards are valid from March 1 until August 30.
Boosting odour control at Guelph’s Wet plantAn indoor air scrubber system will be tested at the City of Guelph’s Organic Waste Processing Facility. The wet scrubber that will be installed as part of a pilot project is designed specifically to remove ammonia gas but is expected to remove other odourous compounds as well.
The wet scrubber will be used along with the biofilters that are already in place to improve odour control at the plant. Once an independent peer evaluation is complete, the wet scrubber will be installed and tested
at the Wet plant. If the pilot project is successful, and if funding is received through the Canadian Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF), Guelph City Council will make a final decision regarding Wet plant upgrades which may include an air lock system and a full-scale scrubber system.
Guelph City Council is eager to alleviate odours resulting from the City’s Wet plant while continuing to support the diversion of organic waste from the landfill.
Save water, save money with a 6 litre toilet
Almost 30% of all water consumed in the home is flushed down the toilet. Replace up to two toilets in your home with new 6 litre or dual-flush models and receive a 40 to 60 dollar rebate from the City of Guelph for each toilet.
Please call Environmental Services at 519-822-1260 ext. 2633 for further information.
New road and bridge on Stone Road at Watson is one example of recent improvements to our roads and bridges infrastructure
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With spring quickly approaching, the City would like to remind residents about the City Lands Encroachment By-law as it relates to planting and landscaping boulevards and commercial patios. There are many types of boulevard plantings and hard surface landscaping that do not require approvals under the By-law. The following are a few guidelines that will help residents to create public areas that are both visually pleasing and safe.
Boulevards - Plantings• Make sure plants, shrubs and hedges do not
create a hazard to pedestrians by being in or overhanging ditches, shoulders or sidewalks.
• Ensure that hedges or shrubs are planted at least one metre away from fire hydrants, shoulders and curbs.
• Be careful that plants, hedges or shrubs at corners and driveways are maintained at a height of no more than 0.8 metres.
• Be careful that plants, hedges or shrubs near hydrants are maintained at a height of no more than 0.3 metres.
• Make sure that hard landscaping (paving stones, stone, gravel, concrete, asphalt, etc.) is at the same height as the ground elevation around it.
• Hard landscaping cannot be placed in a ditch.• Residents can apply to plant trees on the
boulevard by making an application through Operations at 519-837-5628 ext. 525.
Commercial PatiosA “commercial patio” includes any non-permanent building or structure, primarily consisting of tables, chairs or other furniture used for the purpose of extending retail business operations or the serving area of a restaurant or tavern. Commercial patios are only permitted by an encroachment agreement with the City. Some of the rules that apply to commercial patios include:
• Operation is limited to the period between April 1 and October 31.
• Hours of operation are limited to between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. each day.
• The commercial patio needs to operate at all times in accordance with the City’s Noise By-law.
• Cooking is not permitted within a commercial patio.
• Signs are limited to a menu displayed within the commercial patio area.
• Artificial surfaces require the approval of the City. • The commercial patio is to be kept clean, tidy,
and free from papers, rubbish and debris.• Commercial patios must be enclosed with a non-
permanent free-standing fence.
While there are some exceptions to the By-law, all other encroachments onto the City’s lands (including commercial patios) require application to and approval of the City.
Residents should refer to the City Lands Encroachment By-law and the City Lands Encroachment Fees By-law which are available on the City’s web site at guelph.ca, under “quick links” select “by-laws”, and under “by-laws” select either (2005)-17789 or (2005)-17790.
For an application for an encroachment agreement contact Realty Services at 519-822-1260 ext. 2279.
Tips for sucessful boulevard landscaping and commercial patios
National Volunteer Week April 23 to 29The City of Guelph Community Services would like to recognize and thank the many volunteers who support the delivery of our services:
• Guelph Seniors Association/Evergreen• Aquatics – Learn to Swim/Arthritis Rehab/
Adapted Aquatics Program • River Run Centre• Communities in Bloom• Guelph Barrier Free Committees• Guelph Enabling Garden Committee• Guelph Youth Council• Guelph Youth Sports Advisory Committee• Neighbourhood Group Programs and
Services/Neighbourhood Support Coalition• One2One Program• Pottery Programs• River Run Centre Volunteers• Summer Camps• SWITCH Skateboard Park Volunteers• Youth Events
thank you for your dedication!
Are you bothered by door-to-door sales?All door-to-door sales in Guelph must be licensed by the City and comply with conditions such as;
• Time of day when sales are permitted• Locations where sales are permitted• Producing a business licence upon request
How does this affect me?With the warmer weather approaching, door-to-door salespeople tend to frequent many Ontario communities. The purpose of this by-law is to assist consumers in matters relating to door-to-door sales.
What can I do about it?First, you can ask to see the salesperson’s business licence from the City of Guelph. If they can’t produce a licence, you can kindly ask them to leave.
Second, if the problem persists, you can contact the City of Guelph Licence Enforcement Staff or the Guelph Police Service to register a complaint and request enforcement.
For more information regarding door-to-door sales, or any other licensing issues, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 519-837-5603.
Five ways to prevent the fluThe following five tips can help you protect yourself and your family from influenza (the flu):
1. Stay in good health by eating well and being active.
2. Get a flu shot to help reduce the spread of the flu virus.
3. Wash your hands often with soap and water.
4. Cover your mouth while sneezing and coughing to avoid spreading germs.
5. Stay home when you’re sick.
Know the symptoms of the flu such as muscle aches, tiredness, fever, coughing,sneezing, and a sore throat and be aware that it’s common to be contagious for a day or two before you show any symptoms.
More information about the flu is available at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Unit’s website at www.wdghu.org or call 519-821-2370.
It’s all here. wellingtonguelph.ca is the one-stop site where Wellington County and Guelph residents, visitors and the curious can search for and connect to local news, services and community events.
Finding a family physician will soon be easierThe Wellington Guelph Community Portal (wellingtonguelph.ca) will be introducing a new feature – Patient-Doctor Connect – to residents of Guelph and Wellington County in the near future. This unique system will speed up the process of finding a family physician, providing residents with timely access to primary health care services.
The new, easy-to-use website allows residents the opportunity to register themselves and members of their family who are in need of a family doctor. Once registration is complete, the information will be instantly made available to physicians accepting new patients. Given the increasing complexity of the health care system, people need a family doctor more than ever and this program is an important step toward improving health care delivery in Guelph and Wellington County.
More details will be available soon on wellingtonguelph.ca and in local media.
Guelph, a great place to call home.
Community EventsFamily ceilidhApril 23 Norfolk St. United ChurchDance to traditional Scottish and Irish music. $12/person, $25/family519-836-1221
Hot or Not: Antique Identification& Appraisal Day saturday, june 3Norfolk Street United ChurchAntique appraisers will be available: $5 per item, $12 for 3 items. Audience welcome.
Emergency Preparedness dayMay 10, 9:00 a.m. West End Recreation CentreFree admission.
Guelph and district Multicultural FestivalJune 16 to 18 Riverside ParkCelebrate diversity.
FaeryFestJune 24 to 25Riverside park - Bandshell Area. Entertainment, vendors, and activities.
“Earth, air and water” a Passion for the LandApril 8 to May 2 Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk St. W. Opening Reception: April 8, 2:00 p.m.
Exhibition of original paintings by artist John Page.
Up NorthMay 5 to June 14 Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk St. W. Opening reception May 5, 7:00 p.m.An exhibition of northern landscape paintings.
Guelph MuseumsEclectic Overview: Original Oil Paintings by connie MelnikApril 8 – June 4 Guelph Civic MuseumExhibit opening April 8, 2:00 p.m.
Labouring all Our Lives: a Glimpse at Guelph’s working class PastJune 23, 2006 – January 7, 2007 at the Guelph Civic MuseumOpening June 22, 7:00 p.m.
where Poppies blow: the story of the Flower of remembranceMay 5, 2006 – April 29, 2007 McCrae HouseThis exhibit explores the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. Founders’ week Lecture: canada and the Great war: Experience and MemoryApril 25, 7:30 p.m.Guelph Civic MuseumUnderstanding McCrae’s
generation while constructing our historical memory of the War in the 21st Century. Tickets: $5.00.
annual Poppy Push Fundraiser May 6, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. McCrae HousePoppies, as well as perennial and annuals from the historic gardens, will be available for sale.
celebrating international Museums day at Guelph MuseumsMay 18, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Guelph Civic Museum and McCrae House. Half price admission.
canada day celebrations July 1 , 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. McCrae HouseCelebrate Canada’s birthday- with a military flair. Admission by donation.
RecreationAdults
amusement rides at riverside ParkWeekends & Holidays: May 20 to June 25, 1:00 to 7:30 p.m.Weekday Mornings: June 26 to September 4 (except Stat Holidays), Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Tickets are $1.75 per child.
norm jary Park and hanlon creek Park splash PadsDaily: June 26 to September 4, 11:00 am to 7:00 pmTickets - $ 1.75.
west End community centre splash PadDaily: June 26 to September 4, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.Free admission. Seniors
Evergreen seniors centre Pub night April 28, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.Live entertainment, dancing and a light buffet.Tickets: $15; registration required.
attic treasures May 13, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Evergreen Seniors CentreFree admission If you’re interested in renting a table for the event please call 519-823-1291.
want more events?Visit the City of Guelph’s website at guelph.ca/events.
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Community Events: a listing of festivals and events around town
Holiday HoursVictoria day holidaycity hall
May 22: closed
Guelph MuseumsMccrae house and Guelph civic MuseumMay 22: closed
Guelph Public Library May 22: closed
Guelph transit May 22: no Transit or mobility service
Ontario court of justice - Provincial Offences Office May 22: closed
River Run Box Office May 22: closed
Visitor information centre May 22: closed
waste resource innovation centre May 22: closed
waste collectionThere will be no collection on Monday, May 22. Waste collection will be bumped by one day for the entire week.
a complete listing of holiday hours and services will be available on our website guelph.ca and in the city pages of the Guelph tribune.
This year’s election for the offices of Mayor, Ward Councillor and School Board Trustee will take place on November 13, 2006. Listed below, are a few of the key dates for this election:
• Jan 2 - Sept 29 - Nominations - period during which candidates can file nomination papers.
• Mid May - Enumeration by mail to be conducted by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).
• June 1 - Enumeration forms to be returned to MPAC.
• Sept 5 - Nov 13 - Revision period during which voters can correct their information as it appears on the voters list.
• Oct 3 - Nov 13 - Voting Proxies – period during which you can appoint someone to act as your voting proxy.
• Sat Nov 4 & Mon Nov 6 - advance voting days.
• Nov 13 - Election day.
For more information on election timelines this year, call the City Clerk’s Office at 519-837-5603.
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Who to call atCITy HAll
Service Phone CAO’s Office ................................................519-837-5602Mayor’s Office .............................................519-837-5643 Building and Zoning ..................................519-837-5615 City Clerk’s Office .......................................519-837-5603
Civic Museum .........................................519-836-1221 Community Services ............................519-837-5618 Court Services .......................................519-826-0762 Delhi Community Centre ......................519-837-5625 Economic Development ......................519-837-5600Engineering ........................................519-837-5604 Environmental Services ....................519-837-5604 Evergreen Seniors Centre ................519-823-1291Finance ............................................519-837-5610 Fire and Emergency Services ........519-824-6590 Guelph Sports and Entertainment Centre ....................................................... 519-822-4900Human Resources ........................519-837-5601 Legal Services ..............................519-837-5637 Library Main Branch ...................519-824-6220McCrae House ...........................519-836-1482 Operations .................................519-837-5628Parking and Downtown Operations ..................................................519-837-5612 Parks .......................................519-837-5626 Planning ..................................519-837-5616 Police Services .....................519-824-1212 River Run Centre ...............519-837-5662 • (Box Office) .................... 519-763-3000 Taxation ...............................519-837-5605
Service PhoneTourism .......................................................519-837-1335 Traffic Services ...........................................519-837-5604 Transit .........................................................519-822-1811 Victoria Road Community Centre ..............519-837-5622 Waste Resource Innovation Centre ...........519-767-0598 Wastewater Treatment Plant .....................519-837-5629 Waterworks .................................................519-837-5627 West End Community Centre ....................519-837-5657
Other useful numbers MP – Brenda Chamberlain ......................519-837-8276 MPP – Liz Sandals ................................... 519-836-4190
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City Hall, 59 Carden StreetGuelph, ON, N1H 3A1Phone: 519-822-1260Email: [email protected]: guelph.ca
Did you know?
The City of Guelph was the first community
in Ontario to establish a library supported
by local taxes. this was in response to the
Free Libraries act which was passed in
1882.
Guelph is the first and only municipality in
the british commonwealth to own its own
railway line. the line is a 16-mile link to
the Guelph junction railroad and the cPr.
Guelph still owns it today.
GCVI had Canada’s first high school lunch
cafeteria.
sir john a. Macdonald owned 50 acres of
land in st. Patrick’s ward in 1854.
the wire coat hanger was invented in
Guelph in the 1920s, probably by steele’s
wire spring company.
On August 29, 2005 Bill 132 – An Act to amend the Dog Owner’s Liability Act (DOLA) to increase public safety in relation to dogs, including pit bulls, came into effect. The amended DOLA introduced broader enforcement powers and tougher penalties to deal with owners of dangerous dogs. With some exceptions, DOLA banned ownership of purebred and mixed-breed dogs referred to as “pit bulls”.
Under this Act, no person in Ontario can: • own a pit bull unless it is deemed to be a
“restricted” pit bull; • breed a pit bull; • transfer ownership of a pit bull by gift, sale or
otherwise unless it is deemed to be a “restricted” pit bull;
• abandon a pit bull other than to a pound; • allow a pit bull to stray; • import a pit bull into Ontario; or • train a pit bull for fighting.
Pit bulls owned by residents on August 29, 2005 – the day the amendment came into effect – and pit bulls born before November 28, 2005, are deemed to be “restricted” pit bulls. Ontario residents are permitted to own a restricted pit bull as long as they comply with the requirements.
As of October 28, 2005, restricted pit bulls must be: • securely maintained on the owner’s property; • leashed and muzzled when outside the owner’s
enclosed property; • under the control of the owner and on a leash of
not more than 1.8 metres in length; and • sterilized.
Action can be taken against an owner where it is alleged that the Act has been violated, where:
• a dog has bitten or attacked a person or domestic animal;
• a dog has behaved in a manner that poses a menace to the safety of persons or domestic animals;
• an owner did not exercise reasonable precautions to prevent a dog from biting, attacking, or behaving in a manner that poses a menace to the safety of a person or domestic animal.
Pit bull owners guilty of an offence under the DOLA can face fines and have their dog impounded or destroyed. Pit bulls are not exempted from the provisions of DOLA in leash-free parks. Pit bulls must be leashed, muzzled and under the control of their guardians in leash-free parks.
For more information about the amendments to the DOLA visit e-laws.gov.on.ca or contact the City of Guelph at 519-822-1260 or the Guelph Humane Society at 519-824-3091.
Information for dog ownershow changes to the dog Owners Liability act (dOLa) may affect you
It pays to be prepared Emergencies and disasters can happen at any time. In Guelph, the primary risks to our community are hazardous materials release, severe weather such as tornadoes and human health emergencies. When an emergency strikes, utilities can go out without warning or roads can close, resulting in us being unable to get the crucial supplies that we need to stay safe.
It makes sense to be prepared for an emergency. The City of Guelph, along with provincial and federal government officials prepare for emergencies, and so can you. Everyone should be prepared to take care of themselves and their families for up to three days in the event of an emergency or disaster. Have water, food, a flashlight with batteries and a battery-operated radio tuned to local radio stations 1460 CJOY AM or Magic 106.1 FM.
For more detailed instructions on preparing for emergencies go to your local library branch and ask for the emergency preparedness binders or visit the City’s website at guelph.ca and click on “emergency preparedness” in the quick links.
