Erin Caton

Councillor · Ward 1 · seen 2022-11-12 to 2026-09-15 · served 2022–2026

150substantive motions movedof 232 meetings the minutes record them at

18procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above

131substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement

3meetings recorded absentof 232 they were on the record for

749–38recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

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City Council September 15, 2026

For · 10–0 · Carried

City Council September 15, 2026

That Attachment 13, Recommended Official Plan Amendment No. 115, to report 2026-467, be approved. That consideration of the remaining components of the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan…

For · 12–0 · Carried

City Council September 15, 2026

City Council Minutes: September 15, 2026 - 3 1. That Denise Mansur be appointed to the DGBA Board of Directors for a term ending in November 2026, or until such time as a successor is appointed.

For · 12–0 · Carried

City Council September 15, 2026

1. That the minutes of the open Council meetings held July 14, 21, and 22, 2026, and the minutes of the open Committee of the Whole meeting held July 7, 2026 be confirmed as recorded and without being read.

For · 12–0 · Carried

City Council September 15, 2026

For · 12–0 · Carried

City Council September 15, 2026

1. That the report titled ‘Winter Maintenance Value-for-Money Audit’ dated September 15, 2026 be received. 2. That staff be directed to prioritize the implementation of the recommendations in the Value for Money Audit…

For · 12–0 · Carried

City Council September 15, 2026

1. That by-laws (2026) - 21291, (2026) - 21292, (2026) - 21300, (2026) - 21305, (2026) - 21307, and (2026) - 21308, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act.

For · 12–0 · Carried

Committee of Management for the Elliott September 15, 2026

1. That the open meeting minutes of the Committee of Management for the Elliott held on June 2, 2026 be confirmed as recorded and without being read.

For · 4–0 · Carried

Committee of Management for the Elliott September 15, 2026

1. That the 2026-Q2 quarterly report on the operations of The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence (the ELTCR), be received; Voting in Favour: (5): Councillor Downer, Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton…

For · 5–0 · Carried

Committee of Management for the Elliott September 15, 2026

2. That the temporary inter-fund borrowing from City long-term care capital funds to advance capital requirements of the retirement home, within the funding envelope previously approved by City Council and with a plan…

For · 5–0 · Carried

Special Council Meeting August 12, 2026

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: Development Charge Reduction Program Negotiation Parameters - 2026-426 As per section…

For · 10–0 · Carried

Special Council Meeting August 12, 2026

1. That by-law (2026) - 21288 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting in Favour: (9): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor…

For · 9–0 · Carried

Special Council Meeting July 22, 2026

1. That the report titled ‘Future Guelph Progress Report, 2026 - 308’ dated July 22, 2026, be received. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron…

For · 12–0 · Carried

Special Council Meeting July 22, 2026

1. That by-law (2026) - 21284 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting in Favour: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron…

For · 10–0 · Carried

City Council July 21, 2026

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: Grant Agreement - 2026-399 As per section 239(2)(h) of the Municipal Act, regarding…

For · 13–0 · Carried

City Council July 21, 2026

That staff be directed on a pilot basis, with a budget of $260,000 for a seven month period from August 2026 to February 2027, funded from the tax operating contingency reserve (180), to create a dedicated response team…

For · 13–0 · Carried

City Council as Shareholder of GMHI July 21, 2026

1. That the minutes of the open City Council as Shareholder of GMHI meeting held June 23, 2026, be confirmed as recorded and without being read.

For · 12–0 · Carried

City Council July 21, 2026

1. That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held June 9, 10, and 23, and the minutes of the open Committee of the Whole meeting held June 2, 2026 be confirmed as recorded and without being read.

For · 13–0 · Carried

City Council July 21, 2026

1. That staff be directed to bring back a report, reviewing the Public Space Bylaw, By-law Number (2024) – 20990, in Q2 of 2027, considering such things as: 1. setback from a residential property line 2.

Against · 12–1 · Carried

Council Planning July 14, 2026

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: 1242-1270 Gordon Street and 9 Valley Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Update - 2026-373 As…

For · 10–0 · Carried

Council Planning July 14, 2026

1. That Report 2026-321 from Planning and Building Services, dated July 14, 2026, regarding the draft Ward Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines be received.

For · 12–0 · Carried

Council Planning July 14, 2026

1. That Guelph City Council receives the Guelph Growth Management Monitoring Report 2025. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor…

For · 12–0 · Carried

Council Planning July 14, 2026

1. That the Urban Design Master Plan (UDMP) for 64 Duke Street “Mid-town Village” Concept Plan in Attachment 1, be supported.

For · 12–0 · Carried

Council Planning July 14, 2026

1. That by-laws (2026) - 21255, (2026) - 21261, by-laws (2026) - 21270 through (2026) - 21272, (2026) - 21275, (2026) - 21276 and (2026) - 21280, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act.

For · 12–0 · Carried

Committee of the Whole July 7, 2026

1. That the report titled “Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Risk Register Update”, dated July 7, 2026, be received. Voting in Favour: (10): Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton…

For · 10–0 · Carried

Committee of the Whole July 7, 2026

1. That the 2026–2029 Guelph Community Safety and Well-being Plan, as included as Attachment-1 to report 2026-277, dated July 7, 2026, be adopted.

For · 10–0 · Carried

City Council as Shareholder of GJR June 23, 2026

That City Council in its capacity as the Shareholder of the Guelph Junction Railway Limited receive the Guelph Junction Railway Limited 2025 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for information. Voting

For · 13–0 · Carried

City Council June 23, 2026

That the McQuillan’s Bridge Environmental Assessment be approved, and that staff be directed to issue a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Notice of Completion to rehabilitate and strengthen the bridge. Voting

For · 8–5 · Carried

City Council June 23, 2026

1. That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held May 12 and 26, 2026, and the minutes of the open Committee of the Whole held May 5, 2026 be confirmed as recorded and without being read.

For · 13–0 · Carried

City Council June 23, 2026

1. That the City of Guelph 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements and External Audit Findings Report, dated June 23, 2026, be approved.

For · 13–0 · Carried

City Council June 23, 2026

1. That Council requests that the DGBA works with City staff to determine operationally feasible transit and/or parking mitigation opportunities to support customers of downtown businesses during construction activities…

Against · 12–1 · Carried

City Council June 23, 2026

1. That by-laws (2026) - 21216, (2026) - 21249, (2026) - 21253, (2026) - 21265, (2026) - 21266, (2026) - 21269, (2026) - 21273, and (2026) - 21274, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act.

For · 13–0 · Carried

City Council as Shareholder of GJR June 23, 2026

1. That the minutes of the open City Council as Shareholder of GJR meeting held June 24, 2025, be confirmed as recorded and without being read.

For · 11–0 · Carried

City Council as Shareholder of GJR June 23, 2026

1. That Guelph Junction Railway staff explore shared funding opportunities for future trail railway crossings in the City of Guelph as part of future budget processes.

For · 13–0 · Carried

Special Council Meeting June 10, 2026

1. That by-law (2026) - 21268 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting in Favour: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron…

For · 10–0 · Carried

Council Planning June 9, 2026

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: Statutory Public Meeting and Decision Report - Southeast Parcel of Niska Lands - City…

For · 12–0 · Carried

Council Planning June 9, 2026

1. That Section 3B vii in Attachment-3 of the Decision Report, 70 Fountain Street East, Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, 2026-310 be amended to include the following: Notwithstanding any other…

For · 11–0 · Carried

Council Planning June 9, 2026

1. That by-laws (2026) - 21242, (2026) - 21243, (2026) - 21246, (2026) - 21247, (2026) - 21262 through (2026) - 21264, and (2026) - 21267, be approved, as amended, subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act.

For · 12–0 · Carried

Committee of the Whole June 2, 2026

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: Hanlon Creek Business Park - Disposition Update - 2026-274 As per section 239(2)(c)…

For · 13–0 · Carried

Committee of the Whole June 2, 2026

1. That Closed Meeting Investigation Report 2026-01, dated May 15, 2026, be received. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton…

For · 13–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (3)

Council Orientation and Education WorkshopMarch 19, 2025

Committee of Management for the ElliottSeptember 6, 2023

Special Council MeetingFebruary 7, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 150)

That the open meeting minutes of the Committee of Management for the Elliott held on June 2, 2026 be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting

Committee of Management for the Elliott, September 15, 2026 · Carried

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: September 2026 Public Appointments – Downtown Guelph Business Association Board of Directors As per section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. 1242-1270 Gordon Stre

City Council, September 15, 2026 · Carried

3. That City Council direct staff and the developer to continue working collaboratively to address outstanding matters and conditions, including land use compatibility, related to the proposed development application. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor G

City Council, September 15, 2026 · Carried

1. That the open meeting minutes of the Committee of Management for the Elliott held on June 2, 2026 be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting in Favour: (4): Councillor Downer, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, and Councillor Hauser

Committee of Management for the Elliott, September 15, 2026 · Carried

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: Ontario Energy Board Generic Proceeding to Review Natural Gas Model Franchise Agreement - 2026-331 As per section 239(2) (f) of the Municipal Act regarding advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Downt

Committee of the Whole, July 7, 2026 · Carried

That Guelph City Council respectfully requests that The County of Wellington, as the area Social Services Manager, share their review of service and entry processes for overnight shelter admittance for individuals where barriers and restrictions exist, ensuring alternative options are available, accessible and offered as a due course of process and a 24/7phone line is available for residents to ca

City Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried

1. That Guelph City Council respectfully requests that The County of Wellington, as the area Social Services Manager, share their review of service and entry processes for overnight shelter admittance for individuals where barriers and restrictions exist, ensuring alternative options are available, accessible and offered as a due course of process and a 24/7phone line is available for residents to

City Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried

That staff be directed to finalize the proposed Rental Renovation By-law establishing a licencing framework for renovations requiring vacant possession, as described in the Affordable Housing Policy Program – Draft Rental Renovation By-law Report, dated June 10, 2026. That implementation of the Rental Renovation By-law will begin in 2026 with implementation costs being funded through the Affordabl

Special Council Meeting, June 10, 2026 · Carried

1. That staff be directed to finalize the proposed Rental Renovation By-law establishing a licencing framework for renovations requiring vacant possession, as described in the Affordable Housing Policy Program – Draft Rental Renovation By-law Report, dated June 10, 2026. 2. That implementation of the Rental Renovation By-law will begin in 2026 with implementation costs being funded through the Aff

Special Council Meeting, June 10, 2026 · Carried

That the Decision Report, 70 Fountain Street East, Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, 2026-310 be amended to include the following: That the short term parking have a minimum of 15% of the larger bike parking to accommodate the larger bikes and accessible bikes and that they be accommodated on the private development portion. Voting

Council Planning, June 9, 2026 · Carried

1. That the Decision Report, 70 Fountain Street East, Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, 2026-310 be amended to include the following: That the short term parking have a minimum of 15% of the larger bike parking to accommodate the larger bikes and accessible bikes and that they be accommodated on the private development portion. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor A

Council Planning, June 9, 2026 · Carried

That by-laws (2026) - 21192, (2026) - 21235, and (2026) - 21250 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting

Council Planning, May 12, 2026 · Carried

1. That by-laws (2026) - 21192, (2026) - 21235, and (2026) - 21250 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richard

Council Planning, May 12, 2026 · Carried

That, for the 2030 Municipal and School Board Election, the City Clerk be directed to consider and prioritize voting methods which would enable voters to independently mark a ballot at home and that the City Clerk report back to City Council on the outcomes of this direction as part of the 2030 Municipal and School Board Election Voting Methods report, scheduled to go before City Council in 2028.

Committee of the Whole, May 5, 2026 · Carried

1. That, for the 2030 Municipal and School Board Election, the City Clerk be directed to consider and prioritize voting methods which would enable voters to independently mark a ballot at home and that the City Clerk report back to City Council on the outcomes of this direction as part of the 2030 Municipal and School Board Election Voting Methods report, scheduled to go before City Council in 202

Committee of the Whole, May 5, 2026 · Carried

That the use of speed cushions be removed from the Traffic Calming Policy, included as Attachment-1 to report 2026-129. Voting

City Council, April 21, 2026 · Carried

That staff be directed to remove existing speed cushions from bike lanes, subject to $60,000 being added for this purpose through the 2027 budget confirmation process to allow this work to be completed without impacting other planned traffic calming work as outlined in the Traffic Calming Policy; and. That City Council respectfully requests that the Mayor add $60,000 to the 2027 capital budget, fu

City Council, April 21, 2026 · Carried

That Guelph City Council supports United Against Hate Canada and the Guelph Chinese Canadian Cultural Group in their call to the Federal Government to champion a motion to create and recognize an annual Canadian Chinese Heritage Month; and That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada; the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity

City Council, April 21, 2026 · Carried

1. That the use of speed cushions be removed from the Traffic Calming Policy, included as Attachment-1 to report 2026-129. Voting in Favour: (9): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Hauser, and Councillor Klassen Voting Against: (3): Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, and Councillor Richardso

City Council, April 21, 2026 · Carried

1. That Guelph City Council supports United Against Hate Canada and the Guelph Chinese Canadian Cultural Group in their call to the Federal Government to champion a motion to create and recognize an annual Canadian Chinese Heritage Month; and 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada; the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Ide

City Council, April 21, 2026 · Carried

That the Decision Report for 115 Watson Parkway North Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision, 2026-134, be

Council Planning, April 15, 2026 · Carried

That staff remove mentions and provisions for residential development from the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines included as Attachment-2 of the staff report. That staff bring the amended Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines and subsequent bylaw to a future Council meeting for approval. Voting

Council Planning, February 10, 2026 · Carried

Council Planning Minutes: February 10, 2026 - 4 1. That staff remove mentions and provisions for residential development from the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines included as Attachment-2 of the staff report. 2. That staff bring the amended Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines and subsequent bylaw to a future Council meeting f

Council Planning, February 10, 2026 · Carried

That the City Clerk be directed, in advance of the 2030 municipal election, to conduct a Ward Boundary and Council Composition review, including a review of pay and benefits for elected officials, subject to the provision of funding in the 2028 budget. Voting

Committee of the Whole, February 3, 2026 · Carried

1. That the City Clerk be directed, in advance of the 2030 municipal election, to conduct a Ward Boundary and Council Composition review, including a review of pay and benefits for elected officials, subject to the provision of funding in the 2028 budget. Committee of the Whole Minutes: February 3, 2026 - 5 Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor

Committee of the Whole, February 3, 2026 · Carried

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: Chief Administrative Officer 2025 Year-End Performance Review 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.

City Council, December 16, 2025 · Carried

1. 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: Chief Administrative Officer 2025 Year-End Performance Review 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 negotiatio

City Council, December 16, 2025 · Carried

That Council amend Guelph’s 2026 budget update by increasing the 2026 operating budget by $74,570 for the half year cost of the addition of a Data Architect position to be annualized in 2027, funded by the property tax levy. Voting

Special Council Meeting - Budget, November 26, 2025 · Defeated

That design and community engagement works, as previously approved, for PK0198 Sloan Hill Park continue as led by Parks staff. That Council respectfully requests that the Mayor considers increasing the 2027 operating budget by $815,000 for capital financing transfers to the growth reserve funded by the tax levy through the 2027 budget update and advancing capital project PK0198 Beaumont Park from

Special Council Meeting - Budget, November 26, 2025 · Carried

That Council amend Guelph’s 2026 operating budget by implementing the Route 98 expansion effective November 1, 2026, with an impact of $642,235 and that the 2027 operating forecast be updated to include $1,385,813 for the annualized impact, funded by the property tax levy. Voting

Special Council Meeting - Budget, November 26, 2025 · Carried

1. That Council amend Guelph’s 2026 budget update by increasing the 2026 operating budget by $74,570 for the half year cost of the addition of a Data Architect position to be annualized in 2027, funded by the property tax levy. Voting in Favour: (3): Councillor Allt, Councillor Caron, and Councillor Caton Voting Against: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Che

Special Council Meeting - Budget, November 26, 2025 · Defeated

1. That Council amend Guelph’s 2026 operating budget by implementing the Route 98 expansion effective November 1, 2026, with an impact of $642,235 and that the 2027 operating forecast be updated to include $1,385,813 for the annualized impact, funded by the property tax levy. Voting in Favour: (7): Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Council

Special Council Meeting - Budget, November 26, 2025 · Carried

That clause 2 be replaced with: That staff be directed to begin development of a framework for a Renoviction By-law and Rental Replacement By-law in 2026, subject to the inclusion of $311,000 in estimated expenditures, in the 2026 budget update. Voting

Committee of the Whole, November 4, 2025 · Carried

1. That clause 2 be replaced with: That staff be directed to begin development of a framework for a Renoviction By-law and Rental Replacement By-law in 2026, subject to the inclusion of Committee of the Whole Minutes: November 4, 2025 - 5 $311,000 in estimated expenditures, in the 2026 budget update. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil,

Committee of the Whole, November 4, 2025 · Carried

That staff be directed to incorporate recommendations from the Centralization of Back-Office Functions report, dated October 28, 2025, within the annual workplan process where appropriate. Voting

City Council, October 28, 2025 · Carried

City Council Minutes: October 28, 2025 - 6 1. That staff be directed to incorporate recommendations from the Centralization of Back-Office Functions report, dated October 28, 2025, within the annual workplan process where appropriate. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Dow

City Council, October 28, 2025 · Carried

That the request for variance from Section 18.1.3 L) to permit a minimum separation distance of approximately 80 metres as shown on the site plan between two ground signs on the same property be approved; Voting

Council Planning, October 15, 2025 · Carried

2. That the request for variance from Section 18.1.3 G) to permit ground sign 1A setback 3 metres from the street line, a maximum height of 7.5 metres above the adjacent roadway and a maximum sign face area of 12.78 metres squared be refused. Voting

Council Planning, October 15, 2025 · Defeated

3. That the request for variance from Section 18.1.3 G) to permit ground sign 1B setback 1 metre from the street line, a maximum height of 7.5 metres above the adjacent roadway and a maximum sign face area of 12.78 metres squared be refused. Voting

Council Planning, October 15, 2025 · Defeated

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