The Peel Region Record

Pat Fortini

Councillor · seen 2020-03-12 to 2026-07-09 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

47substantive motions movedof 114 meetings the minutes record them at
14procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
106substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
4meetings recorded absentof 114 they were on the record for
132–13recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

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Regional Council May 28, 2026
That all new growth-related capital procurements for water and wastewater be paused effective June 11, 2026 until a sufficient commitment of funding is received, to be ratified by Regional Council at its next meeting.
For · 19–5 · Carried
Regional Council April 23, 2026
Whereas The Regional Municipality of Peel (Peel) currently operates the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA); And whereas, In September 2025, Regional Council passed a motion (Resolution #2025-685) to initiate…
For · 20–3 · Carried
Regional Council January 22, 2026
Whereas, the housing crisis continues to impact Ontario as well as the Region of Peel and it’s three lower tier municipalities;
For · 23–1 · Carried
Regional Council Budget December 11, 2025
Whereas in 2026 Peel Region is increasing its budget by approximately 9.2 percent resulting in a significant property tax increase;
For · 13–11 · Carried
Regional Council October 23, 2025
That the motion regarding the extension of the development charge deferral and grant program to those residential developments for which a plan of subdivision was registered prior to January 29, 2025, municipal…
For · 8–16 · Lost
Regional Council September 25, 2025
That Staff undertake public consultation in regards to the ownership of PAMA and return to Regional Council in Q1 2026 for a decision on the future and ownership of PAMA In Favour (6): Councillor Brar, Councillor Early…
For · 6–18 · Lost
Regional Council September 25, 2025
Whereas The Regional Municipality of Peel (“Peel”) operates the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (“PAMA”); Council Minutes 282 And whereas, the City of Brampton, the City of Mississauga, and the Town of Caledon…
Against · 20–4 · Carried
Regional Council June 26, 2025
Whereas the growing number of homeless encampments in the City of Brampton is a complex problem that requires collaborative efforts from all levels of government and community partners;
For · 11–10 · Carried
Regional Council March 20, 2025
Whereas on October 13, 1994 Regional Council decided that the responsibility for waste collection would be transferred to the Region of Peel from the City of Mississauga and the City of Brampton;
For · 24–0 · Carried
Regional Council December 7, 2023
That section 4.4.4 of Procedure By-law 27-2022, as amended, be waived to permit consideration of a motion arising from a delegation.
For · 15–8 · Lost
Regional Council December 7, 2023
That section 5.12.2 of Procedure By-law 27-2022, as amended, be waived to permit consideration of a motion without previous notice.
For · 12–12 · Lost
Regional Council Budget November 30, 2023
the Region of Peel with the Hazel McCallion Act (Bill 112) will be transferring its services to the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon;
Against · 9–15 · Deferred
Regional Council July 6, 2023
That the 2023 Early Years and Child Care gross revenues and expenditures be increased by $15,269,685 to reflect the receipt of additional funding from the Ministry of Education, with no net budget impact to Peel Region;
For · 17–6 · Carried
Regional Council July 6, 2023
That the report listed as Item 13.2 on the July 6, 2023 Regional Council agenda be
Against · 8–16 · Lost
Regional Council June 22, 2023
That the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write a letter to the Premier of Ontario to request immediate confirmation that the Peel Regional Police remain as a single entity and the Ontario Provincial…
For · 16–8 · Carried
Regional Council March 23, 2023
That the motion to implement a Welcoming Streets pilot program in Cooksville, Malton and Port Credit, be
For · 16–8 · Carried
Regional Council January 12, 2023
That the closed session direction given to the Commissioner of Public Works related to the confidential report listed as item 22.3, on the January 12, 2023 Regional Council agenda, be
Against · 11–13 · Lost
Regional Council January 12, 2023
That the Commissioner of Public Works be directed to terminate all negotiations and participation with Bus Patrol and STOPR.
For · 17–0 · Carried
Regional Council May 26, 2022
That the report listed as In Camera item 22.2, titled “Proposed Property Acquisition - City of Brampton Ward 6", on the May 26, 2022 Regional Council agenda be
Against · 8–7 · Carried
Regional Council January 13, 2022
That the In Camera items listed as 24.2 and 24.3 on the January 13, 2022 Regional Council agenda, be received. In Favour (12): Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor…
For · 8–5 · Lost
Regional Council Budget December 2, 2021
Whereas the pandemic has caused the use of food banks to almost double over the past 18 months; And whereas, the residents and businesses in the Region of Peel have risen to the challenge, providing food and funding…
For · 12–0 · Carried
Regional Council Budget December 2, 2021
That the salary portion of the 2022 Regional Budget which includes a 1.75 per cent non-union salary band adjustment, be approved.
For · 11–0 · Carried
Regional Council Budget December 2, 2021
That the 2022 Operating Budget at a total value of $2,743,129,278 as set out in Summary I of the 2022 Consolidated Operating and Capital Budget, attached as Appendix II to the report of the Chief Financial Officer…
For · 11–1 · Carried
Regional Council October 14, 2021
That Resolution 2020-1125, from the December 17, 2020 Regional Council meeting, and the enactment of By-law 83-2020 as it relates to section 2, be reconsidered: “2.
For · 10–4 · Lost
Regional Council October 14, 2021
That the pending motion, listed as item 22.1 on the October 14, 2021 Regional Council agenda, be
Against · 5–9 · Lost
Regional Council October 14, 2021
That the pending motion be amended to include the following paragraph: “And further, that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to engage a consultant by direct negotiation, with the advice of the Regional…
For · 14–0 · Carried
Regional Council October 14, 2021
That a third-party consultant be hired to review the role of the Chair regarding a full time versus part time role and a comparison with other Regions, including compensation .
Against · 5–9 · Lost
Regional Council July 8, 2021
That the following matters listed on the July 8, 2021 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, 13.1, 13.2, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4…
For · 15–0 · Carried
Regional Council July 8, 2021
That the In Camera report listed as item 7.1 on the July 8, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Automated School Bus Stop Arm Camera – Program Implementation and Processing Centre Recommendations”, as redacted, be…
For · 14–0 · Carried
Regional Council July 8, 2021
Whereas the safety of students in Peel Region is of paramount concern; And whereas, Peel Regional Council recognizes the need to work collaboratively with its community partners to support and increase safety…
For · 15–0 · Carried
Regional Council July 8, 2021
That the motion as presented be amended to reinstate the struck-out paragraph: “And further, that should BusPatrol Inc. be unable or unwilling to enter into an agreement with the Region for the “Modified BusPatrol…
For · 7–8 · Lost
Regional Council July 8, 2021
That section 5.4.4 of Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, be waived to permit consideration of a motion arising from a delegation.
For · 14–0 · Carried
Regional Council July 8, 2021
That the report of the Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee (DEAR- 2/2021) meeting held on June 17, 2021, be adopted.
For · 13–0 · Carried
Regional Council July 8, 2021
That the changes to the service delivery model for emergency shelters as described in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the July 8, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Transform Service…
For · 13–0 · Carried
Regional Council July 8, 2021
That the proposed approach to prioritizing need and policy recommendations described in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the July 8, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Housing Service…
For · 13–0 · Carried
Regional Council July 8, 2021
That the request of the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) for a National Action Summit on Islamophobia, to be hosted by the Canadian Government convening leaders from all levels of government to chart a path…
For · 13–0 · Carried
Regional Council July 8, 2021
That the Request for Proposal 2019-287P to Design, Build, Operate and Maintain the Peel Renewable Natural (RNG) Centre (the “Request for Proposal”) be cancelled in accordance with its terms;
For · 13–0 · Carried
Regional Council June 24, 2021
That the 2022 Budget be developed to ensure the long term sustainability of services and demonstrate respect for the taxpayer, as outlined in the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate…
For · 15–0 · Carried
Regional Council June 24, 2021
That the Region of Peel provide support for the expansion of the Canada HomeShare Pilot program in Peel as described in the report from the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the June 24, 2021 Regional Council…
For · 15–0 · Carried
Regional Council June 24, 2021
That the In Camera presentation by the Director of Transportation, be received; And further, that the In Camera report listed as item 24.2 on the June 24, 2021 Regional Council agenda, be
For · 9–4 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (4)

Regional CouncilNovember 21, 2024
Waste Management Strategic Advisory CommitteeSeptember 7, 2023
Interim Period Approvals CommitteeAugust 18, 2022
Regional CouncilMay 12, 2022

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 47)

That the by-law listed on the July 9, 2026 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 45-2026, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.
Regional Council, July 9, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the December 4, 2025 Regional Council Budget meeting, be approved.
Regional Council Budget, December 11, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 69-2025 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its Budget meeting held on to deliberate the 2025 Budget and to authorize the execution of documents in accordance with the Region of Peel by-laws relating thereto, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and the corporate seal be affixed thereto.
Regional Council Budget, November 27, 2025 · Carried
That Councillor Butt be elected Chair of the Interim Period Approvals Committee for a term ending November 14, 2026 or until a successor is appointed.
Interim Period Approvals Committee, July 31, 2025 · Carried
That Councillor Russo be elected Vice-Chair of the Interim Period Approvals Committee for a term ending November 14, 2026 or until a successor is appointed.
Interim Period Approvals Committee, July 31, 2025 · Carried
That Jagwinder Dhensa, Supervisor, Transportation Maintenance; Dwayne Gregson, Supervisor, Transportation Maintenance; and Ali Farhat, Specialist, Transportation Maintenance, be appointed as the Region of Peel's Area Weed Inspectors, in accordance with Section 6(1) of the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter W.5; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be delegated authority to appoint Area We
Regional Council, March 20, 2025 · Carried
That the by-laws listed on the March 20, 2025 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 12-2025 and By-law 13- 2025, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.
Regional Council, March 20, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda for the February 27, 2025 Regional Council meeting include a delegation from Adam Chalcraft, Harm Reduction Program Director, Moyo Health and Community Services, regarding the closure of Peel’s Urgent Public Health Needs Site, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 7.8; and That the agenda for the February 27, 2025 Regional Council meeting include a letter from Sonya Pacheco, Le
Regional Council, February 27, 2025 · Carried
That the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Health Section of Regional Council for the remainder of the Council term or until successors are appointed by Regional Council, be as follows: Chair: Councillor Brar Vice-Chair: Councillor Tedjo
Regional Council, December 12, 2024 · Carried
That By-law 72-2024, listed on the December 12, 2024 Regional Council agenda, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.
Regional Council, December 12, 2024 · Carried
That the following matters listed on the October 10, 2024 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 11.1, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, and 22.5.
Regional Council, October 10, 2024 · Carried
That the report of the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee (PPC-4/2024) meeting held on September 19, 2024, be adopted.
Regional Council, October 10, 2024 · Carried
Council Minutes 312 That the following matters listed on the October 10, 2024 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 11.1, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, and 22.5.
Regional Council, October 10, 2024 · Carried
That the minutes of the June 13, 2024 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Regional Council, June 27, 2024 · Carried
That a grant-in-lieu of development charges in the amount of $26,024.16 be provided to Satchidananda Sadguru Shirdi Sainath Maharaj Mandir to offset development charges paid in year 2022 under the application for the proposed development at the property bearing municipal address 173 Advance Blvd, Unit 26, Brampton (BP# 22 275062 000 00 IS), to be funded from the DC Financial Incentive Reserve.
Regional Council, March 21, 2024 · Carried
That a grant-in-lieu of development charges in the amount of $26,024.16 be provided to Satchidananda Sadguru Shirdi Sainath Maharaj Mandir to offset 93 development charges paid in year 2022 under the application for the proposed development at the property bearing municipal address 173 Advance Blvd, Unit 26, Brampton (BP# 22 275062 000 00 IS), to be funded from the DC Financial Incentive Reserve.
Regional Council, March 21, 2024 · Carried
That By-law 64-2023 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its Budget meeting held on December 7, 2023 to deliberate the 2024 Budget and to authorize the execution of documents in accordance with the Region of Peel by-laws relating thereto, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and the corporate seal be affixed ther
Regional Council Budget, December 7, 2023 · Carried
That the encroachment of tie-backs from construction of a multi-use residential condominium building with retail at grade on the adjacent property known as 209 Steeles Avenue West, Brampton, be permitted to encroach within a portion of Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue), City of Brampton, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Tie-Back Agreement between The Regional Municipali
Regional Council, May 11, 2023 · Carried
That the temporary encroachment of a crane swing to be erected on the adjacent property known as 209 Steeles Avenue West, Brampton, be permitted to encroach within a portion of the air space above Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue), City of Brampton, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Crane Swing Agreement between The Regional Municipality of Peel and i2 Developments (Bram
Regional Council, May 11, 2023 · Carried
That a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the April 27, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Growth and Infrastructure Planning Update Related to Bill 23”, be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, accompanied by a letter from the Regional Chair requesting that the Minister provide clarity on issues identified in this report related to Bill 23, M
Regional Council, April 27, 2023 · Carried
1. That a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the April 27, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Growth and Infrastructure Planning Update Related to Bill 23”, be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, accompanied by a letter from the Regional Chair requesting that the Minister provide clarity on issues identified in this report related to Bill 23
Regional Council, April 27, 2023 · Carried
That the agenda for the December 8, 2022 Regional Council meeting include a letter from Peter Fay, City Clerk, City of Brampton, providing a resolution requesting that the Brampton Council Position on the Peel Police Services Board be filled by the Mayor of the City of Brampton, to be dealt with under Items Related to Corporate Services - Item 12.11; and That the agenda for the December 8, 2022 Re
Regional Council, December 8, 2022 · Carried
That the membership of the Government Relations Committee for a term ending upon the dissolution of the Committee or at the end of the Term of Council (November 14, 2026) whichever comes first; or until their successors are appointed by Regional Council, be as follows: Patrick Brown, Mayor, Brampton Annette Groves, Mayor, Caledon Bonnie Crombie, Mayor, Mississauga Brad Butt Dipika Damerla Joe Horn
Regional Council, December 8, 2022 · Carried
That the membership of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee for a term ending upon the dissolution of the Committee or at the end of the Term of Council (November 14, 2026) whichever comes first; or until their successors are appointed by Regional Council, be as follows: Brad Butt Pat Fortini Annette Groves Matt Mahoney Martin Medeiros Mario Russo
Regional Council, December 8, 2022 · Carried
That the membership of the Government Relations Committee for a term ending upon the dissolution of the Committee or at the end of the Term of Council (November 14, 2026) whichever comes first; or until their successors are appointed by Regional Council, be as follows: 1. Patrick Brown, Mayor, Brampton 2. Annette Groves, Mayor, Caledon 3. Bonnie Crombie, Mayor, Mississauga 4. Brad Butt 5. Dipika D
Regional Council, December 8, 2022 · Carried
That the membership of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee for a term ending upon the dissolution of the Committee or at the end of the Term of Council (November 14, 2026) whichever comes first; or until their successors are appointed by Regional Council, be as follows: 1. Brad Butt 2. Pat Fortini 3. Annette Groves 4. Matt Mahoney 5. Martin Medeiros 6. Mario Russo
Regional Council, December 8, 2022 · Carried
That the by-laws listed on the September 22, 2022 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 41-2022 to 45-2022, inclusive, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.
Regional Council, September 22, 2022 · Carried
That the in camera directions to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Public Works related to the confidential item listed as 22.5 on the September 22, 2022 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.
Regional Council, September 22, 2022 · Carried
That Council proceed “In Camera” to receive advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and information as it relates to litigation or potential litigation.
Regional Council, July 7, 2022 · Carried
That Council move out of "In Camera".
Regional Council, July 7, 2022 · Carried
That the update from the Regional Solicitor as it relates to litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local boards, be received.
Regional Council, July 7, 2022 · Carried
Council Minutes 282 That the update from the Regional Solicitor as it relates to litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local boards, be received.
Regional Council, July 7, 2022 · Carried
That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Commissioner responsible for the applicable program be authorized, on a case by case basis, to assess and approve requests for contract increases and amendments to offset impacts resulting from market volatility and/or rising inflation, where approval of such requests are deemed by the Commissioners jointly to be appro
Regional Council, June 23, 2022 · Carried
That the immediate addition of two 24/7 ambulances, with an estimated cost of $953,000 funded from the Tax Supported Capital Reserve (R0230) be approved; and That to address an already stressed system that provides pre-hospital care in the community, the immediate addition of equivalent to 22 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions with an estimated annual gross cost of $3.34 million (annual net tax
Regional Council, June 23, 2022 · Carried
1. That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Commissioner responsible for the applicable program be authorized, on a case by case basis, to assess and approve requests for contract increases and amendments to offset impacts resulting from market volatility and/or rising inflation, where approval of such requests are deemed by the Commissioners jointly to be ap
Regional Council, June 23, 2022 · Carried
That the agenda for the May 26, 2022 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Regional Council, May 26, 2022 · Carried
That Council move out of "In Camera".
Regional Council, April 28, 2022 · Carried
That the agenda for the November 11, 2021 Regional Council meeting include a delegation from Fatima Faruq regarding a request for replacement of existing private noise walls at various local roads abutting Mayfield Road, to be dealt with under Delegations – Item 7.6; And further, that the agenda for the November 11, 2021 Regional Council meeting include an enquiry from Councillor Palleschi regardi
Regional Council, November 11, 2021 · Carried
Brampton Civic Hospital has one of the busiest emergency rooms in Canada, and serves as the only main full-service facility for the City of Brampton’s approximately 650,000 residents since 2007, and has long been plagued with issues of overcrowding and excessive wait times; And whereas, an additional full-service Hospital is urgently needed in Brampton to serve the City's aging community needs for
Regional Council, November 11, 2021 · Referred
Whereas Brampton Civic Hospital has one of the busiest emergency rooms in Canada, and serves as the only main full-service facility for the City of Brampton’s approximately 650,000 residents since 2007, and has long been plagued with issues of overcrowding and excessive wait times; And whereas, an additional full-service Hospital is urgently needed in Brampton to serve the City's aging community n
Regional Council, November 11, 2021 · Referred

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