Linda Busuttil

Councillor · Ward 4 · seen 2022-11-12 to 2026-09-15 · served 2022–2026

230substantive motions movedof 225 meetings the minutes record them at

52procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above

234substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement

4meetings recorded absentof 225 they were on the record for

727–40recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Guelph’s own minutes.

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City Council September 15, 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: September 2026 Public Appointments – Downtown Guelph Business Association Board…

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

For · 12–0 · Carried

City Council September 15, 2026

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.

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

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.

For · 12–1 · Carried

Council Planning July 14, 2026

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

For · 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 GMHI June 23, 2026

1. That the minutes of the open City Council as Shareholder of GMHI meeting held April 7, 2026, be confirmed as recorded and without being read.

For · 9–0 · 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

For · 13–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (4)

Council PlanningDecember 9, 2025

Committee of the WholeFebruary 4, 2025

Committee of the WholeDecember 4, 2024

Council PlanningNovember 13, 2024

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 230)

That the 2026-Q2 quarterly report on the operations of The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence (the ELTCR), be received; Voting

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

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. Voting

City Council, September 15, 2026 · Carried

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. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Coun

City Council, September 15, 2026 · Carried

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

That the Staff Report dated August 12, 2026, entitled Development Charge Reduction Program be received. That Council endorse the City of Guelph’s grant application to the Development Charge Reduction Program offered through the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs as outlined in the report entitled Development Charge Reduction Program report dated August 12, 2026. That subject to a successful

Special Council Meeting, August 12, 2026 · Carried

1. That the Staff Report dated August 12, 2026, entitled Development Charge Reduction Program be received. 2. That Council endorse the City of Guelph’s grant application to the Development Charge Reduction Program offered through the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs as outlined in the report entitled Development Charge Reduction Program report dated August 12, 2026. 3. That subject to a s

Special Council Meeting, August 12, 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: Public Space Use Bylaw Update As per section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Voting

City Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried

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 that will work closely with community agencies on the growing volume of structures and encampments in the City of Guelph. That staff report back ahead of the 2027 budget with an ev

City Council, July 21, 2026 · Defeated

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: Public Space Use Bylaw Update As per section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Counc

City Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried

1. 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 that will work closely with community agencies on the growing volume of structures and encampments in the City of Guelph. 2. That staff report back ahead of the 2027 budget with

City Council, July 21, 2026 · Defeated

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 per Section 239(2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or lo

Council Planning, July 14, 2026 · Carried

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. Voting

City Council as Shareholder of GJR, June 23, 2026 · Carried

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 on Wyndham Street, above and beyond the existing parking mitigation already in place; and that the cost of up to $25,000 be paid from the DTIRP construction mitigation budget while co

City Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried

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 on Wyndham Street, above and beyond the existing parking mitigation already in place; and that the cost of up to $25,000 be paid from the DTIRP construction mitigation budget while

City Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried

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. 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, Counc

City Council as Shareholder of GJR, June 23, 2026 · Carried

That the Report 2026-275 regarding the proposed City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to redesignate and rezone the 8 hectare parcel of land with the legal description of PT LT 13 CON 5 Puslinch PT 1, 61R1483, from Medium Density Residential and Low Density Residential Designations to Open Space and Park, and from the RL.4(H12) and RM.6(H12) Zones to an Open Space (OS)

Council Planning, June 9, 2026 · Carried

2. That the City-initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to redesignate and rezone the lands with the legal description PT LT 13 CON 5 Puslinch PT 1, 61R1483, be refused. This motion was

Council Planning, June 9, 2026 · Withdrawn

1. That the Report 2026-275 regarding the proposed City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to redesignate and rezone the 8 hectare parcel of land with the legal description of PT LT 13 CON 5 Puslinch PT 1, 61R1483, from Medium Density Residential and Low Density Residential Designations to Open Space and Park, and from the RL.4(H12) and RM.6(H12) Zones to an Open Space (

Council Planning, June 9, 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: Hanlon Creek Business Park - Disposition Update - 2026-274 As per section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. Authority to Take Step in Legal Proceeding - 2026-311 As pe

Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried

That the 2026-Q1 quarterly report on the operations of The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence (the ELTCR), be received. Voting

Committee of Management for the Elliott, June 2, 2026 · Carried

1. That the 2026-Q1 quarterly report on the operations of The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence (the ELTCR), be received. Voting in Favour: (6): Councillor Downer, Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, and Councillor Hauser

Committee of Management for the Elliott, June 2, 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: 1242-1270 Gordon Street and 9 Valley Road – Ontario Land Tribunal Update As per section 239(2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board;

City Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried

That the Private Parking Agent Licence (application #25-308946), as submitted by Applicant, Pramila Nepali, be refused. Voting

City Council, April 21, 2026 · Carried

City Council Minutes: April 21, 2026 - 8 1. That the Private Parking Agent Licence (application #25- 308946), as submitted by Applicant, Pramila Nepali, be refused. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and C

City Council, April 21, 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: Site-specific Land Use Planning Considerations, 2026-159 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. Voting

Council Planning, April 15, 2026 · Carried

That the report titled Downtown Community Planning Permit Decision Report (2026) – 124 dated April 15, 2026 be received. Voting

Council Planning, April 15, 2026 · Carried

2. That the City-initiated Community Planning Permit By-law for the Downtown Area, as shown in Attachment-1 of Council Memo 2026-204 dated April 15, 2026 be approved 3. That the comprehensive zoning by-law 2023-20790, and where applicable, Zoning By-law (1995)-14864, as applied to the Downtown Area as shown in Attachment-1 of Council Memo 2026-204, be repealed and replaced with the community plann

Council Planning, April 15, 2026 · Carried

1. That the report titled Downtown Community Planning Permit Decision Report (2026) – 124 dated April 15, 2026 be received. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, and Councillor Klassen

Council Planning, April 15, 2026 · Carried

That Council, representing The Corporation of the City of Guelph as shareholder of Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc., direct the Chair of Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc. to communicate to Alectra Inc. that Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc. consents to the reappointment of KPMG LLP as auditor of Alectra Inc. Voting

City Council as Shareholder of GMHI, April 7, 2026 · Carried

That the April 7, 2026 Committee of the Whole Consent Agenda, identified below, be adopted: 5.1 2025 Water Services’ Annual Report, Summary Report and Water Efficiency Strategy Progress Report - 2026-111 1. 2025 Water Services’ Annual Report, Summary Report and Water Efficiency Strategy Progress Report - 2026-111.pdf 2. Attachment-1 2025 Water Services Annual Report.pdf 3. Attachment-2 2025 Water

Committee of the Whole, April 7, 2026 · Carried

That the Delegation of Authority By-law be amended, as noted in Attachment-1 to report 2026-130, to delegate authority to the City Clerk to designate events as "community” or “cultural” events for the purpose of enabling “bring-your-own-event” applications with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. Voting

Committee of the Whole, April 7, 2026 · Carried

1. That the April 7, 2026 Committee of the Whole Consent Agenda, identified below, be adopted: 5.1 2025 Water Services’ Annual Report, Summary Report and Water Efficiency Strategy Progress Report - 2026-111 1. That Guelph City Council receives the 2025 Water Services’ Annual Report and Summary Report. 2. That Guelph City Council receives the 2025 Water Efficiency Strategy Progress Report. 5.2 Prop

Committee of the Whole, April 7, 2026 · Carried

1. That the Delegation of Authority By-law be amended, as noted in Attachment-1 to report 2026-130, to delegate authority to the City Clerk to designate events as "community” or “cultural” events for the purpose of enabling “bring-your-own-event” applications with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor B

Committee of the Whole, April 7, 2026 · Carried

1. That Council, representing The Corporation of the City of Guelph as shareholder of Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc., direct the Chair of Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc. to communicate to Alectra Inc. that Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc. consents to the reappointment of KPMG LLP as auditor of Alectra Inc. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busutti

City Council as Shareholder of GMHI, April 7, 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: Council Education Session: Land Use Planning and Legal Considerations As per Section 239(3.1) (1) of the Municipal Act, regarding a meeting held for the purpose of educating or training the members. Voting

Council Planning, March 10, 2026 · Carried

That the Housing in Guelph 2025 Report 2026-74, dated March 10, 2026 be received. Voting

Council Planning, March 10, 2026 · Carried

That by-laws (2026) - 21213, (2026) - 21219, (2026) - 21221, (2026) - 21222 and (2026) - 21224 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting

Council Planning, March 10, 2026 · 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: Council Education Session: Land Use Planning and Legal Considerations As per Section 239(3.1) (1) of the Municipal Act, regarding a meeting held for the purpose of educating or training the members. Voting in Favour: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor

Council Planning, March 10, 2026 · Carried

1. That the Housing in Guelph 2025 Report 2026-74, dated March 10, 2026 be received. Voting in Favour: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, and Councillor Klassen

Council Planning, March 10, 2026 · Carried

1. That by-laws (2026) - 21213, (2026) - 21219, (2026) - 21221, (2026) - 21222 and (2026) - 21224 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, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, and Councillor Klassen

Council Planning, March 10, 2026 · Carried

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