The Peel Region Record

Michael Palleschi

Councillor · Ward 2 and 6 · seen 2020-03-05 to 2026-05-14 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

76substantive motions movedof 69 meetings the minutes record them at
21procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
109substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
5meetings recorded absentof 69 they were on the record for
129–16recorded 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;
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.
Against · 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 report listed as Item 13.2 on the July 6, 2023 Regional Council agenda be
For · 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…
Against · 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
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…
Against · 8–5 · Lost
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.
Against · 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
For · 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 .
For · 5–9 · Lost
Regional Council September 9, 2021
That section 7.2.2 of Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, which requires that, with certain exceptions, recorded votes be conducted for all motions at Regional Council meetings, be waived when a meeting is held…
For · 14–0 · Carried
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…
Against · 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 Peel-Conservation Authority (Peel-CA) Climate Change Performance Measurement System be endorsed as an additional tool to support the Peel-CA annual budget review process;
For · 14–0 · 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
Against · 9–4 · Carried
Regional Council June 24, 2021
That section 5.7.1 b. of Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, be waived to permit consideration of a motion arising from correspondence.
For · 15–0 · Carried
Regional Council June 10, 2021
That the Region of Peel enter into a one-time grant agreement with The Corporation of the City of Brampton in response to Resolution Number 2020-991, which directed Regional staff to investigate the feasibility of…
For · 15–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (5)

Regional Council Policies and Procedures CommitteeSeptember 19, 2024
Regional CouncilJune 27, 2024
Regional Council Policies and Procedures CommitteeFebruary 17, 2022
Government Relations CommitteeApril 1, 2021
Government Relations CommitteeMarch 5, 2020

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 76)

section 259(1)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, states that the office of a member of council of a municipality becomes vacant if the member resigns from his or her office and the resignation is effective under section 260; And whereas, Councillor P. Fortini, by email dated August 25, 2026, provided notice of his resignation as the Regional Councillor for Wards 7 and 8 in the City of Br
Special Regional Council Meeting, September 10, 2026 · Carried
That the by-law listed on the July 9, 2026 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 54-2026, 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 delegation listed as Item 7.3 on the May 14, 2026 Regional Council agenda, be
Regional Council, May 14, 2026 · Referred
That the Notice of Motion listed as Item 20.3 on the May 14, 2026 Regional Council agenda be
Regional Council, May 14, 2026 · Referred
That Peel Region provide recycling and organics collection services at the “Bike the Creek” event to be held in the Region of Peel in 2026, at an estimated cost of $2,500, to be funded from the current operating budget. That staff invite Circular Materials to participate in the event.
Regional Council, April 9, 2026 · Carried
That the delegation listed as Item 7.3 be
Regional Council, March 26, 2026 · Referred
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is a locally governed conservation authority established to manage the Credit River watershed and provide critical services including flood protection, watershed science, source water protection, and the management of publicly owned conservation lands; and And whereas, watershed municipalities have invested significant municipal and taxpayer resources over many dec
Regional Council, March 26, 2026 · Carried
Whereas Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is a locally governed conservation authority established to manage the Credit River watershed and provide critical services including flood protection, watershed science, source water protection, and the management of publicly owned conservation lands; and And whereas, watershed municipalities have invested significant municipal and taxpayer resources over
Regional Council, March 26, 2026 · Carried
Whereas, Resolution 2025-786 extended the Development Charge Deferral and Grant Program as set out in Resolution No. 2025-495, and as amended by Resolution No. 2025-583 (the “Grant Program”), to January 31, 2026, for those residential developments for which a plan of subdivision was registered prior to January 29, 2025, municipal servicing is currently in place, and for which the Region is satisfi
Regional Council, December 11, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 63-2025 to confirm the proceedings of Special Regional Council at its meeting held on October 30, 2025, 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.
Special Regional Council Meeting, October 30, 2025 · Carried
That the development charge deferral and grant program as set out in Resolution No. 2025-495, and as amended by Resolution No. 2025-583, be extended to January 31, 2026 for those residential developments for which a plan of subdivision was registered prior to January 29, 2025, municipal servicing is currently in place, and for which the Region is satisfied that building permits are immediately ava
Regional Council, October 23, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of the June 12, 2025 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Regional Council, June 26, 2025 · Carried
That the contract (Document 2024-316P) for the Engineering Services, for structure rehabilitation on Bovaird Drive over Etobicoke Creek and King Street over Salt Creek, be awarded to R.V. Anderson Associates Limited in the estimated amount of $1,455,390 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023; and That the Capital Projects 24-4850 and 24-4865, for structure rehabilitat
Regional Council, April 10, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda for the December 5, 2024 Regional Council Budget meeting, be approved.
Regional Council Budget, December 5, 2024 · Carried
That the agenda for the September 12, 2024 Regional Council meeting be approved.
Regional Council, September 12, 2024 · Carried
That pursuant to Subsection 17(34) of the Planning Act, the Brampton Official Plan be approved as modified, as shown on Appendix IX to the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, inclusive of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing revisions to Peel modifications 97, 98, 276 and 509 outlined in the email correspondence dated May 8, 2024, listed on the May 9, 2024 Regional Council agenda
Regional Council, May 9, 2024 · Carried
Council Minutes 164 1. That pursuant to Subsection 17(34) of the Planning Act, the Brampton Official Plan be approved as modified, as shown on Appendix IX to the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, inclusive of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing revisions to Peel modifications 97, 98, 276 and 509 outlined in the email correspondence dated May 8, 2024, listed on the May 9, 2024 R
Regional Council, May 9, 2024 · Carried
That the request from the delegation listed as item 7.1 on the February 8, 2024 Regional Council agenda and proposed motion, be
Regional Council, February 8, 2024 · Referred
That By-law 8-2024 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on January 25, 2024, 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, January 25, 2024 · Carried
That the new water and wastewater rate structure take effect April 1, 2024; and That the amendments to the Municipal Drinking Water System By-law 6-2017 and Wastewater By-law 53-2010 as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the January 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Water Billing Modernization”, be approved; and That the water service delivery and volumetr
Regional Council, January 11, 2024 · Carried
1. That the new water and wastewater rate structure take effect April 1, 2024; and 2. That the amendments to the Municipal Drinking Water System By-law 6- 2017 and Wastewater By-law 53-2010 as outlined in the report of the Council Minutes 9 Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the January 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Water Billing Modernization”, be approved; and 3. That the water s
Regional Council, January 11, 2024 · Carried
Bill 112 the Hazel McCallion Act legislates the dissolution of the Region of Peel on January 1, 2025; And whereas, by transferring its services to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon, each municipality needs to assess the debt and liabilities of the Region of Peel to ensure a full understanding of any debts or liabilities that may be transferred to the lower tier municip
Regional Council, December 7, 2023 · Carried
That the 2024 Operating Budget for Property Tax and Utility Rate Supported Services, at a total value of $3,433,900,206, be approved; and That the necessary by-law to apportion the $1,480,785,107 net levy funding required, be presented for enactment; and That the 2024 Capital Budget for Property Tax and Utility Rate Supported Services totaling $2,535,724,424 outlined in Appendix II to the report o
Regional Council Budget, December 7, 2023 · Carried
Whereas Bill 112 the Hazel McCallion Act legislates the dissolution of the Region of Peel on January 1, 2025; And whereas, by transferring its services to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon, each municipality needs to assess the Council Minutes 362 debt and liabilities of the Region of Peel to ensure a full understanding of any debts or liabilities that may be transferr
Regional Council, December 7, 2023 · Carried
1. That the 2024 Operating Budget for Property Tax and Utility Rate Supported Services, at a total value of $3,433,900,206, be approved; and 2. That the necessary by-law to apportion the $1,480,785,107 net levy funding required, be presented for enactment; and 3. That the 2024 Capital Budget for Property Tax and Utility Rate Supported Services totaling $2,535,724,424 outlined in Appendix II to the
Regional Council Budget, December 7, 2023 · Carried
That the minutes of the October 12, 2023 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Regional Council, October 26, 2023 · Carried
That the following matters listed on the October 26, 2023 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 13.1, 15.1, 15.2, 17.1 and 22.1.
Regional Council, October 26, 2023 · Carried
That the separate Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) to be entered into between the Region of Peel and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Credit Valley Conservation Authority and Halton Region Conservation Authority attached as Appendices I, II and III to the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the October 26, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Update on Memoranda of Unde
Regional Council, October 26, 2023 · Carried
That the report of the Emergency Management Program Committee (EMPC-2/2023) meeting held on October 5, 2023, be adopted.
Regional Council, October 26, 2023 · Carried
That a 250mm diameter sanitary sewer be constructed on Embleton Road, from Rivermont Road to 2267 Embleton Road, in the City of Brampton, Ward 6, as a Local Improvement under Ontario Regulation 586/06; and That the proposed local improvement project at a total estimated project cost of approximately $879,211 (excluding applicable taxes) be funded from Capital Project 23-2730; and That the allocate
Regional Council, October 26, 2023 · Carried
That the Brightwater affordable rental housing project currently in construction at 200 Missinnihe Way, located at 70 Mississauga Road South and 181 Lakeshore Road West in Mississauga, Ward 1, be named “Credit River Way”; and That the affordable rental housing and youth transitional housing project currently in construction at 5 Rutherford Road South in Brampton, Ward 3, be named “Birch Place”; an
Regional Council, October 26, 2023 · Carried
Council Minutes 313 That the following matters listed on the October 26, 2023 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 13.1, 15.1, 15.2, 17.1 and 22.1.
Regional Council, October 26, 2023 · Carried
1. That a 250mm diameter sanitary sewer be constructed on Embleton Road, from Rivermont Road to 2267 Embleton Road, in the City of Brampton, Ward 6, as a Local Improvement under Ontario Regulation 586/06; and 2. That the proposed local improvement project at a total estimated project cost of approximately $879,211 (excluding applicable taxes) be funded from Capital Project 23-2730; and 3. That the
Regional Council, October 26, 2023 · Carried
That the agenda for the June 22, 2023 Peel Housing Corporation Annual General meeting, be approved.
Peel Living Annual General Meeting, June 22, 2023 · Carried
That the minutes of the September 22, 2022 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Regional Council, December 8, 2022 · Carried
That a total of nine Regional Councillors (seven as required by the Credit Valley Conservation plus two additional members, a total of one from the Town of Caledon, three from the City of Brampton, and five from the City of Mississauga) be appointed to Credit Valley Conservation for a term ending November 14, 2026, or until their successors are appointed by Regional Council, as follows: Brad Butt
Regional Council, December 8, 2022 · Carried
That the membership of the Committee of Revision 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 Christina Early Michael Palleschi Navjit Kaur Brar (alternate) Matt Mahoney (alternate)
Regional Council, December 8, 2022 · Carried
Council Minutes 339 1. That a total of nine Regional Councillors (seven as required by the Credit Valley Conservation plus two additional members, a total of one from the Town of Caledon, three from the City of Brampton, and five from the City of Mississauga) be appointed to Credit Valley Conservation for a term ending November 14, 2026, or until their successors are appointed by Regional Council,
Regional Council, December 8, 2022 · Carried
That the membership of the Committee of Revision 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. Christina Early 3. Michael Palleschi 4. Navjit Kaur Brar (alternate) 5. Matt Mahoney (alternate)
Regional Council, December 8, 2022 · Carried
That the Commissioner of Human Services be granted authority to accept the funding from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the Region of Peel’s participation in the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) for the provincial funding term to March 31, 2023, or as may be extended and/or increased by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and to execute the HPP Transfer Payment Ag
Regional Council, June 9, 2022 · Carried

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