Other engagement activities phase 1

There are two phases of engagement as part of this update.

Between March 6 and April 14, we want to know:

• If you’ve heard about the Private Tree Protection Bylaw before
• What you think about the current bylaw
• How you think the bylaw can be improved

Each phase will offer a survey to capture community input. There will also be a range of virtual and in-person opportunities to learn more and share your thoughts. We hope to hear from you!

How you can participate

You are invited to participate in the first round of engagement in several ways by April 14:

• Complete the online survey
• Attend an information session in-person or online to learn more
  • In-person information session, March 30 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Sir Isaac Brock Public School library, 111 Colonial Drive, Guelph
  • Virtual information session, April 11, 6.30 to 8 p.m. on Zoom, register in advance here
    

• Drop by one of our pop-ups scheduled around the community to speak with our team
  • March 17, 9 to 11 a.m. at the West End Community Centre lobby, 21 Imperial Road South, Guelph
  • March 25, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the main branch library, 100 Norfolk St, Guelph

Ward 5 Councilors are also hosting a town hall on April 5

• It's all about trees...and more! Join us for our Spring Town Hall!
• Date: Wednesday, April 5 at 7 p.m.
• Location: Kortright Presbyterian Church, 55 Devere Drive (west of the Hanlon)
• Format: Both In-person and online Zoom meeting
• For more information visit https://www.ward5.ca/

What’s Next?

Feedback from the this first phase of engagement informed by background research will be summarized in a What We Heard report to be shared with the community later in 2023.

Options for updating Guelph’s private tree protection by-law will be identified with consideration for:

• the findings through research and analysis
• the local context and issues
• feedback gathered through community engagement

During Phase 2, participants will have an opportunity to share their perspectives on the identified options.

The consultants will then work with City staff to confirm a preferred option and develop an updated by-law which is expected to be presented to Council before the end of 2024.

Resources

Interested in learning more?

• See the update summary