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Portrait of Leanne Caron

Leanne Caron

Councillor · Ward 5 · seen 2020-02-24 to 2026-09-15 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

388substantive motions movedof 366 meetings the minutes record them at
45procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
312substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
31meetings recorded absentof 366 they were on the record for
1221–88recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

In their own words, via the Town

Ward 5 Councillor 2006 to 2018, re-elected in 2018, re-elected in 2022.

As published by Guelph.

How they voted, where it was recorded (1309) — most recent 40 shown

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
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
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
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.
For · 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
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…
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
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
Committee of the Whole June 2, 2026
1. That Council approve the updated Procurement By-law included as Attachment-1 to report (2026) – 21255 – Procurement By- law Update and that the updated Procurement By-law come into effect on September 1, 2026.
For · 12–0 · Carried
Committee of the Whole June 2, 2026
1. 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.
For · 8–5 · Carried
Committee of the Whole June 2, 2026
1. That, through the Request for Proposal to evaluate the City’s role in Affordable Housing, energy efficiency be included as a component for evaluation in future delivery models.
For · 12–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (31)

Council PlanningFebruary 10, 2026
Special Council Meeting - BudgetFebruary 4, 2026
City CouncilSeptember 16, 2025
Special Council MeetingSeptember 3, 2025
Special Council MeetingMay 15, 2025
Council Orientation and Education WorkshopMarch 19, 2025
Council Orientation and Education WorkshopJune 12, 2024
Council PlanningJune 11, 2024
Council PlanningFebruary 13, 2024
Council PlanningJanuary 16, 2024
Committee of the WholeDecember 5, 2023
Committee of the WholeSeptember 6, 2023
Special Council MeetingJuly 5, 2023
Council Orientation and Education WorkshopJune 1, 2023
City Council as Shareholder of GMHIMarch 28, 2023
City CouncilMarch 28, 2023
Committee of Management for the ElliottMarch 7, 2023
City Council as Shareholder of GMHIJune 27, 2022
Special Council MeetingJune 20, 2022
Special Council MeetingOctober 20, 2021
Special Council MeetingJuly 19, 2021
City Council as Shareholder of GMHIJune 28, 2021
Committee of Management for the ElliottJune 7, 2021
City Council as Shareholder of GMHIApril 6, 2021
Committee of Management for the ElliottMarch 1, 2021
Committee of the WholeNovember 2, 2020
Special Council MeetingAugust 12, 2020
Council PlanningAugust 10, 2020
Special Council MeetingJuly 27, 2020
Committee of Management for the ElliottMarch 2, 2020
Committee of the WholeMarch 2, 2020

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 388)

That the September 15, 2026 Council Consent Report, identified below, be adopted: 6.1 2026 Second Quarter Budget Monitoring Report - 2026-384 1. 2026 Second Quarter Budget Monitoring Report - 2026-384.pdf 2. Attachment-1 Q2 2026 Capital Spending.pdf 3. Attachment-2 Q2 2026 Capital Budget Adjustments.pdf That the capital project budget adjustments in Attachment-2, Budget Reallocations (Table 3) of
City Council, September 15, 2026 · Carried
1. That the September 15, 2026 Council Consent Report, identified below, be adopted: 6.1 2026 Second Quarter Budget Monitoring Report - 2026-384 1. That the capital project budget adjustments in Attachment-2, Budget Reallocations (Table 3) of report 2026-384 2026 Second Quarter Budget Monitoring Report, be approved. 2. That a net-zero budget adjustment consisting of an increase of $600,000 to WD00
City Council, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That the September 9, 2026 Council Consent Report, identified below, be adopted: 5.3 Designation of Ward Heritage Conservation District - 2026-410 1. Designation of Ward Heritage Conservation District - 2026-410.pdf 2. Attachment-1 Ward Heritage Conservation District Boundary.pdf 3. Attachment-2 Ward Heritage Conservation District Plan (ASI, August, 2026).pdf 4. Correspondence - Lorraine Pagnan.pd
Council Planning, September 9, 2026 · Carried
That Council directs staff to omit specific addresses of adjacent properties in the final Draft Plan Conditions as outlined in attachment 6 of the report. Voting
Council Planning, September 9, 2026 · Carried
That the Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to the Municipal Act, to consider: Chief Administrative Officer 2026 Mid-Year Performance Review - 2026-367 As per Section 239(2)(b) and (d) of the Municipal Act, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or loca
CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee, July 22, 2026 · Carried
That the Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to the Municipal Act, to consider: CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee Minutes: July 22, 2026 - 1 Chief Administrative Officer 2026 Mid-Year Performance Review - 2026-367 As per Section 239(2)(b) and (d) of the Municipal Act, rega
CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee, July 22, 2026 · Carried
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: setback from a residential property line unauthorized structures or shelters on public spaces that immediately abut the property line of a supportive medical facility or transitional housing facility a unauthorized structures or shelters within t
City Council, July 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: GMHI Shareholder Information and Alectra Capital Update - 2026-372 As per section 239(2) (i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed,
City Council as Shareholder of GMHI, July 21, 2026 · Carried
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. Voting
City Council as Shareholder of GMHI, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That the July 7, 2026 Committee of the Whole Consent Report, identified below, be adopted: 6.1 GMHI Shareholder Information and Alectra Update - 2026-371 1. GMHI Shareholder Information and Alectra Update - 2026-371.pdf That report number 2026-371 entitled GMHI Shareholder Information and Alectra Update, be received.
City Council as Shareholder of GMHI, July 21, 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: GMHI Shareholder Information and Alectra Capital Update - 2026-372 As per section 239(2) (i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclos
City Council as Shareholder of GMHI, July 21, 2026 · Carried
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. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson
City Council as Shareholder of GMHI, July 21, 2026 · Carried
1. That the July 7, 2026 Committee of the Whole Consent Report, identified below, be adopted: 6.1 GMHI Shareholder Information and Alectra Update - 2026-371 1. That report number 2026-371 entitled GMHI Shareholder Information and Alectra Update, be received.
City Council as Shareholder of GMHI, July 21, 2026 · Carried
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. unauthorized structures or shelters on public spaces that immediately abut the property line of a supportive medical facility or transitional housing facility a 3. unauthorized structures or shelt
City Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That the July 14, 2026 Council Consent Report, identified below, be adopted: 5.1 19 Dublin Street South - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2026-272 1. 19 Dublin Street South - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2026-272.pdf 2. Attachment-1 Ontario Regulation 9-06 Criteria for Determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.pdf That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of inte
Council Planning, July 14, 2026 · Carried
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. Voting
Council Planning, July 14, 2026 · Carried
1. That the July 14, 2026 Council Consent Report, identified below, be adopted: 5.1 19 Dublin Street South - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2026-272 1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 19 Dublin Street South pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. That the designation by-law be brought before Council if no objection
Council Planning, July 14, 2026 · Carried
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. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, a
Council Planning, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Guelph Junction Railway expansion projects within city limits, (including but not limited to new sidings, change of use, or storage) be subject to the City of Guelph corporate policy and procedure: Community Engagement Policy, Revision Date June 27, 2023 in a manner that reflects ongoing accountability toward the policy demonstrated by the City’s Parks department. Voting
City Council as Shareholder of GJR, June 23, 2026 · Carried
1. That Guelph Junction Railway expansion projects within city limits, (including but not limited to new sidings, change of use, or storage) be subject to the City of Guelph corporate policy and procedure: Community Engagement Policy, Revision Date June 27, 2023 in a manner that reflects ongoing accountability toward the policy demonstrated by the City’s Parks department. Voting in Favour: (13): M
City Council as Shareholder of GJR, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 65 McTague Street pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. That the designation bylaw be brought before Council for approval if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection period.
Council Planning, June 9, 2026 · Carried
That the City Clerk be directed to review the Closed Meeting Protocol, the Procedure By-law, any related policies/procedures, and best practices in the management of municipal closed meetings to identify opportunities to increase transparency and reporting, as part of the 2027 Governance Review. Voting
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
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
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
Committee of the Whole Minutes: June 2, 2026 - 4 1. That the City Clerk be directed to review the Closed Meeting Protocol, the Procedure By-law, any related policies/procedures, and best practices in the management of municipal closed meetings to identify opportunities to increase transparency and reporting, as part of the 2027 Governance Review. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor A
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
1. 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 in Favour: (8): Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, and Councillor Klassen Voting Agai
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the open Council meetings held April 15 and 21, 2026 and the minutes of the open Committee of the Whole meeting held April 7, 2026 be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting
City Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
Council of the City of Guelph respectfully requests that the Province of Ontario amend the Ontario Heritage Act to extend the January 1, 2027 deadline for issuing Notices of Intent to Designate for properties listed on municipal heritage registers; and The Province consider extending the deadline to January 1, 2030, or another reasonable timeframe that would provide municipalities with adequate ti
City Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
1. That the minutes of the open Council meetings held April 15 and 21, 2026 and the minutes of the open Committee of the Whole meeting held April 7, 2026 be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor
City Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
1. The Council of the City of Guelph respectfully requests that the Province of Ontario amend the Ontario Heritage Act to extend the January 1, 2027 deadline for issuing Notices of Intent to Designate for properties listed on municipal heritage registers; and 2. The Province consider extending the deadline to January 1, 2030, or another reasonable timeframe that would provide municipalities with a
City Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That the April 21, 2026 Committee of the Whole Consent Report, identified below, be adopted: 7.1 Delegated Authority Bylaw Amendment Update to Bring-Your-Own events - 2026-130 1. Delegated Authority Bylaw Amendment Update to Bring-Your-Own events - 2026-130.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - Proposed Delegation of Authority By-law Amendments.pdf 3. Attachment 2 - Memorandum to Heads of Council – Ontario Munici
City Council, April 21, 2026 · Carried
That by-laws (2026) - 21195, (2026) - 21234, (2026) - 21236, (2026) - 21238, and (2026) - 21239, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting
City Council, April 21, 2026 · Carried
1. That the April 21, 2026 Committee of the Whole Consent Report, identified below, be adopted: 7.1 Delegated Authority Bylaw Amendment Update to Bring-Your- Own events - 2026-130 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 enabl
City Council, April 21, 2026 · Carried
1. That by-laws (2026) - 21195, (2026) - 21234, (2026) - 21236, (2026) - 21238, and (2026) - 21239, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. City Council Minutes: April 21, 2026 - 9 Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Coun
City Council, April 21, 2026 · Carried
That the Statutory Public Meeting Report regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Monteith Brown Planning Consultants on behalf of Dr. Jeff and Lisa White, Chabad of Guelph, c/o Raphael Steiner, to facilitate the development of a new threestorey place of worship (Chabad of Guelph) that includes a daycare facility and a twostorey residential dwelling unit with an attached additio
Council Planning, April 15, 2026 · Carried
1. That the Statutory Public Meeting Report regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Monteith Brown Planning Consultants on behalf of Dr. Jeff and Lisa White, Chabad of Guelph, c/o Raphael Steiner, to facilitate the development of a new threestorey place of worship (Chabad of Guelph) that includes a daycare facility and a twostorey residential dwelling unit with an attached addi
Council Planning, April 15, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the open City Council as Shareholder of GMHI meetings held February 11 and July 9, 2025, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting
City Council as Shareholder of GMHI, April 7, 2026 · Carried
1. That the minutes of the open City Council as Shareholder of GMHI meetings held February 11 and July 9, 2025, 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, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, and Councill
City Council as Shareholder of GMHI, April 7, 2026 · Carried
That staff report back through the 2027 confirmation budget process on the financial impact of extending the existing youth subsidy to eligible facility rentals at, but not limited to, River Run Centre and Guelph Museums, along with information on similar subsidy programs in comparator municipalities. Voting
City Council, March 31, 2026 · Carried
1. That staff report back through the 2027 confirmation budget process on the financial impact of extending the existing youth subsidy to eligible facility rentals at, but not limited to, River Run Centre and Guelph Museums, along with information on similar subsidy programs in comparator municipalities. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busutt
City Council, March 31, 2026 · Carried
1. That the salary for the position of City Councillor be increased to $59,137 for the 2026-2030 term of office subject to annual City Council Minutes: March 31, 2026 - 8 inflationary increases equal to the Non-Union Municipal Employee (NUME). Voting in Favour: (7): Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Hauser, and Councillor Klasse
City Council, March 31, 2026 · Carried

In the record

335meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
16conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 5seatCouncillor
Council Planning September 9, 2026
in relation to the Decision Report, 120, 214, and 222 College Avenue East, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, 2026-230, as the application has identified itself as purpose built…
Council Planning April 15, 2026
in relation to the Statutory Public Meeting Report, 210, 214 and 222 College Avenue East, Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, 2026-116, as the application has identified itself as…
Council Planning March 10, 2026
regarding item 5.1 225 Waterloo Ave - Notice of Intention to Designate - 2026-18, noting that the owners were members of their family
Committee of the Whole July 8, 2025
for item 2.5, 601 Scottsdale Drive Phase 2 – Development Charges Complaint - 2025-348, as the project land is owned by her employer
Committee of the Whole April 1, 2025
for item 2.3 Bargaining Mandate Report Update Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 241 and 973, 2025-177, as their family member is a CUPE member
Council Planning February 11, 2025
for item 3.2 as this item relates to a property that is owned by her employer
Council Planning December 10, 2024
for item 8.2 as this property is owned by her employer
Special Council Meeting November 19, 2024
of pecuniary interest with item 4.1 and 4.2, bylaws (2024)-21008 and (2024)-21009, as her employer owns these properties
Council Planning November 13, 2024
for items 6.1 and 7.2 as these two items are properties that are owned by her employer
City Council October 29, 2024
with item 3.7, as this property is leased by her employer
Council Planning October 17, 2023
regarding item 4.1
Council Planning September 12, 2022
with item 4.1 Decision Report 785 Gordon Street Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments File OZS22-005 - 2022-280
Council Planning July 11, 2022
regarding 4.1 - Public Meeting for 785 Gordon Street Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments File OZS22-005 - 2022-170, a s the applicant is in competition with Councillor Caron's employer
City Council November 22, 2021
as it relates to item 7.3 Guelph Farmers' Market - 10C Negotiation Update as she is a community bond holder
Committee of the Whole November 1, 2021
as it relates to item 17.1 Guelph Farmers' Market - 10C Negotiation Update as she is a community bond holder
Council Planning May 10, 2021
with respect to item 6.1 Decision Report 85 and 89 Willow Road Zoning By-law Amendment, as Councillor Caron's spouse has ongoing business with Kindle Communities

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