The Peel Region Record

Russo

Councillor · seen 2023-01-12 to 2026-05-21 · served 2022–2026

119substantive motions movedof 27 meetings the minutes record them at
60procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
106substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 27 they were on the record for
11–6recorded 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…
Against · 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;
Against · 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…
Against · 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…
Against · 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…
For · 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
For · 11–13 · Lost

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)

Regional CouncilOctober 24, 2024
Peel Housing Corporation Special MeetingOctober 24, 2024

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 119)

That the interim transition budget for the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), provided by the Chair of the Transition Board on August 20, 2026 as per Regional Council Resolution #2026-318, be approved; and That the 2026 costs related to the interim transition budget, including the requested legal and consultant costs, in the amount of $257,775 (excluding taxes) be funded through the Tax
Regional Council, September 10, 2026 · Carried
on June 23, 2026, the Town of Caledon passed a motion requesting reporting stations for the Caledon detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police be investigated as we plan for future growth to ensure that policing infrastructure considerations remain integrated within broader municipal growth and infrastructure planning discussions; Now therefore be it resolved: That the Town of Caledon request tha
Regional Council, September 10, 2026 · Carried
Whereas, on September 2, 2026, a severe weather event occurred, resulting in over 100 mm of rainfall in the Greater Toronto Area over a short period of time; And whereas, this severe weather event resulted in flood damage to residential and commercial properties across Caledon and Peel Region, potentially resulting in millions of dollars in damage to these properties; And whereas, severe weather e
Regional Council, September 10, 2026 · Carried
Whereas Hwy 50 and Mayfield Road are priority roads that service the Region of Peel and both its residents and a significant amount of employment lands; And whereas, these roads have been prioritized to be upgraded and improved via a motion from this current council, recognizing the significant volumes of vehicular and truck traffic and the significant risks generated by the volume of vehicles and
Regional Council, July 9, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the May 28, 2026 Regional Council meeting include an Item of Other Business from Davinder Valeri, providing a memo regarding the Council Chamber Audio Visual System, to be dealt with under Other Business – Item 19.1; and That the agenda for the June 11, 2026 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Regional Council, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That the following matters listed on the Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 10.1, 10.2, 10.6, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7, 12.8, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 15.1, 16.1, 19.1, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 22.4, 22.5, and 22.6.
Regional Council, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That the Public Sector Network 2026 Operating Budget attached as Appendix lI to the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the June 11, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “2026 Public Sector Network (PSN) Update and Budget (Unaudited)”, be approved in accordance with the PSN Partnership Agreement.
Regional Council, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That the report of the Government Relations Committee (GRC-2/2026) meeting held on May 21, 2026, be adopted.
Regional Council, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That the report of the Debt Issuance Committee (DEBT-2/2026) meeting held on May 28, 2026, be adopted.
Regional Council, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That the proposed amendments prepared by the Credit Valley - Toronto and Region - Central Lake Ontario and South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Committees and incorporated into the Credit Valley and Nottawasaga Valley Assessment Reports and the Credit Valley - Toronto and Region - Central Lake Ontario and South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Plans be endorsed, in accordance
Regional Council, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That the revisions to the Peel Greenlands Securement Program Implementation Guidelines as set out in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the June 11, 2026, Regional Council agenda, titled “Revisions to Peel Greenlands Securement Program Implementation Guidelines”, be approved; and That the subject report be circulated to the Town of Caledon, City of Brampton, City of Mississa
Regional Council, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That the report of the Waste Management Strategic Committee (WMSAC-1/2026) meeting held on May 21, 2026, be adopted.
Regional Council, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That the contract (Document 2026-325N) for the Supply, Delivery, Maintenance and Parts of Zoll Defibrillators, be awarded to Zoll Medical Canada Inc. in the estimated amount of $15,277,627.84 (excluding applicable taxes) for an initial 60-month term pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023, as amended; and That authority be granted to extend the contract for one additional 60-month term, subject to
Regional Council, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That the contract (2026-324N) for the Supply, Installation, Maintenance and Parts of Stryker Power Cot and Loading Systems for Paramedic Services, be awarded to Rowland Emergency Vehicle Products Inc. (Rowland) in the estimated amount of $10,892,692 (excluding applicable taxes) for an initial term 12-month term; pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023, as amended; and That authority be granted to e
Regional Council, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That the report of the Health Systems Integration Committee (HSIC-2/2026) meeting held on May 21, 2026, be adopted.
Regional Council, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That the correspondence listed as 10.3 on the June 11, 2026, Regional Council agenda be
Regional Council, June 11, 2026 · Referred
Council Minutes 201 That the following matters listed on the Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 10.1, 10.2, 10.6, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7, 12.8, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 15.1, 16.1, 19.1, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 22.4, 22.5, and 22.6.
Regional Council, June 11, 2026 · Carried
1. That the contract (2026-324N) for the Supply, Installation, Maintenance and Parts of Stryker Power Cot and Loading Systems for Paramedic Services, be awarded to Rowland Emergency Vehicle Products Inc. (Rowland) in the estimated amount of $10,892,692 (excluding applicable taxes) for an initial term 12-month term; pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023, as amended; and 2. That authority be grante
Regional Council, June 11, 2026 · Carried
Council Minutes 218 That the correspondence listed as 10.3 on the June 11, 2026, Regional Council agenda be
Regional Council, June 11, 2026 · Referred
That the minutes of the April 23, 2026 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Regional Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
the Town of Caledon has approved the waiver of its Legal Non-Conforming Application fees for the lands municipally known as 1456 and 1460 Queen Street West, Alton, Ontario; And whereas the Region of Peel Fees By-law 43-2002, as amended establishes fees for the processing of Development Services applications; And whereas, the Town of Caledon has requested that the Region of Peel waive the applicabl
Regional Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the Town of Caledon has approved the waiver of its Legal Non- Conforming Application fees for the lands municipally known as 1456 and 1460 Queen Street West, Alton, Ontario; And whereas the Region of Peel Fees By-law 43-2002, as amended establishes fees for the processing of Development Services applications; And whereas, the Town of Caledon has requested that the Region of Peel waive the
Regional Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
That the delegation listed as Item 7.3 on the February 12, 2026 Regional Council agenda, be
Regional Council, February 12, 2026 · Withdrawn
That the following matters listed on the Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 11.1, 15.1, 15.2, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4, 17.2, 18.1, 18.2, 22.1, and 22.2.
Regional Council, January 22, 2026 · Carried
That the draft Council Resolution proposed by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario in support of maintaining strong sponsor oversight and independence in OMERS plan governance, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Chief Administrative Officer, listed on the January 22, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Governance Changes under
Regional Council, January 22, 2026 · Carried
That the required by-law be enacted to authorize the temporary borrowing of monies to meet 2026 expenses of the municipality, pending receipt of revenues in accordance with section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended.
Regional Council, January 22, 2026 · Carried
That a contract (Document 2026-030N) for Program Delivery Provider Services for the Lake Ontario Collaborative Group (LOCG) be awarded to Canadian Water Network (CWN) for a period of 12 months to December 31, 2026, in the estimated annual amount of $145,787 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 45-2023, as amended; and That a portion of fees in the amount of $109,340
Regional Council, January 22, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the December 11, 2025 Regional Council Budget meeting, be approved.
Regional Council, January 8, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the November 13, 2025 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Regional Council, December 11, 2025 · Carried
That the fees review as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the November 20, 2025 Regional Council Budget agenda titled “Development Fees Review 2026”, be endorsed; and That the subject report be considered as part of the 2026 annual budgeting process; and That a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the City of Mississauga, City of Brampton, Town of Caledon,
Regional Council Budget, December 11, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of the November 20, 2025 Regional Council Budget meeting, be approved.
Regional Council Budget, November 27, 2025 · Carried
That Council proceed “In Camera” to consider reports relating to the following: Peel Police Service Board (A matter in respect of which a council, board, committee or other body may hold a closed meeting under another Act. Municipal Act, Section 239(2)(g); and the meeting or part of the meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is, a trade secret or scientific, tec
Special Regional Council Meeting, October 30, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of the October 9, 2025 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Regional Council, October 23, 2025 · Carried
and Councillor Groves Whereas Regional Council passed Resolution 2017-990 to adopt the “Vision Zero” framework where no loss of life is considered acceptable; And whereas, under the Highway Traffic Act, community safety zones can be designated by by-law by the council of a municipality on a part of a highway under its jurisdiction if, in the council's opinion, public safety is of special concern o
Regional Council, July 10, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Whereas Regional Council passed Resolution 2017-990 to adopt the “Vision Zero” framework where no loss of life is considered acceptable; And whereas, under the Highway Traffic Act, community safety zones can be designated by by-law by the council of a municipality on a part of a highway under its jurisdiction if, in the council's opinion, public safety is of special concern on that part of the hig
Regional Council, July 10, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
That the minutes of the Peel Housing Corporation Special Shareholder Meeting (PHCSSM-1/2024) held on October 24, 2024, be adopted.
Peel Living Annual General Meeting, June 26, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of the May 8, 2025 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Regional Council, May 22, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda for the April 24, 2025 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Regional Council, April 24, 2025 · Carried
That the following matters listed on the Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 14.1, 15.1, 15.2, 16.1, 17.1, 22.1 and 22.2.
Regional Council, April 24, 2025 · Carried
That the report from the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the April 24, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “2024 Capital Performance and Impact on Capital Reserves and Reserve Funds – December 31, 2024 (Unaudited)”, be endorsed; and That the Wilkinson Road Shelter (Project 23-0199) budget be increased, by transferring $10,456,876 from Chelsea Gardens (Proj
Regional Council, April 24, 2025 · Carried

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