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City Council approves Public Space Use bylaw

A motion to fund $450,000 in basic needs provisions for the unsheltered also passed Guelph, Ont., August 29, 2024 – On August 28 at a Special Council meeting, City Council considered and approved the Public Space Use bylaw. Following a staff presentation on the bylaw, Council heard from 43 delegates in addition to 62 pieces of written correspondence. The revised bylaw is expected to be ratified on September 10, after which it will come into effect on October 1, 2024. One amendment, tabled by Councillor Klassen, was made to the draft bylaw. The revised bylaw that returns to Council on September 10 will now include the entirety of both St. George’s Square and Market Square as Sensitive Public Areas. “This highly permissive bylaw is not… Continue reading City Council approves Public Space Use bylaw

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Public Space Use bylaw: special Council meeting February 14

Guelph, Ont., February 1, 2024 – On January 16, Guelph City Council unanimously directed City staff to develop a Public Space Use bylaw. The draft bylaw, which is now posted publicly, will be discussed and deliberated by Council at a special Council meeting on February 14. Council will vote on bylaw amendments at this meeting. Public Space Use bylaw: special Council meeting Wednesday, February 14 10 a.m. Council Chambers, Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street Live stream The goal of the bylaw is to: help make public spaces owned or operated by the City safer for all members of our Guelph community, and ensure that spaces are being used for intended purposes. While recognizing that Guelph still lacks sufficient permanent shelter space for unsheltered individuals, we… Continue reading Public Space Use bylaw: special Council meeting February 14

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