The Peel Region Record

Joe Horneck

Councillor · Ward 6 · seen 2022-12-08 to 2026-05-21 · served 2022–2026

162substantive motions movedof 39 meetings the minutes record them at
65procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
83substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
1meetings recorded absentof 39 they were on the record for
12–5recorded 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…
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 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.
Against · 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;
For · 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
Against · 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

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (1)

Government Relations CommitteeOctober 17, 2024

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 162)

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, 14.4, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4, 17.1, 18.1, 18.2, 19.1, 19.2, 23.1, and 23.5.
Regional Council, September 10, 2026 · Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Green Municipal Fund Loan and Grant Agreement with Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the Corporation of the City of Brampton as the Municipality, and the Regional Municipality of Peel as the Borrower to receive a grant of $1,304,340 and loan of $8,695,660 to support City of Brampton with respect to the Century Gardens Youth Hub project
Regional Council, September 10, 2026 · Carried
That the amendments to the Region of Peel Waste Collection By-law 35-2015 as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the September 10, 2026 Regional Council agenda, tilted “Region of Peel Waste Collection By-law 35-2015 Amendments 2026”, be approved; and That the necessary amending By-law be presented for enactment.
Regional Council, September 10, 2026 · Carried
That the draft response letter to the ERO 026-0740 attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Public Works listed on the September 10, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Proposed Regulations for Regional Conservation Authorities and the Provincial Conservation Agency ERO 026-0740”, be approved; and That a copy of the subject report be provided to the Province in response to the
Regional Council, September 10, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at Peel Region are saddened to learn of the passing of Sarin Sam Chako; And whereas, Sarin Sam Chako joined Peel Region in 2025 and served as a long-term contractor supporting various Peel Living sites; And whereas, he is remembered as a valued and respected team member, known for his dedication to supporting Peel Living tenants and
Regional Council, July 9, 2026 · Carried
Whereas in 2023, Regional Council declared food insecurity a crisis in Peel Region; And whereas, approximately 23% of Peel residents experience some level of food insecurity, reflecting growing affordability pressures and increasing demand on the Region’s social and community services network; And whereas, food banks and community meal programs play a critical role in supporting Peel’s poverty red
Regional Council, July 9, 2026 · Carried
That the by-laws listed on the June 25, 2026 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 40-2026 to 42-2026, 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, June 25, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the May 28, 2026 Debt Issuance Committee meeting, be approved.
Debt Issuance Committee, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 25-2026 listed on the May 28, 2026 Debt Issuance Committee 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.
Debt Issuance Committee, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 26-2026 to confirm the proceedings of the Debt Issuance Committee at its meeting held on May 28, 2026, and to authorize the execution of documents in accordance with the Region's 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 affixed thereto.
Debt Issuance Committee, May 28, 2026 · Carried
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.
Regional Council, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That the following matters listed on the Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 14.1, 14.2, 15.1, 15.2, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 18.1, 22.1, and 22.3.
Regional Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
That the proposed changes to the Accessing Capital/Infrastructure Subsidy Policy (Capital Infrastructure Loan Program), as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the May 14, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Proposed Amendments to the Community Housing Accessing Capital/Infrastructure Subsidy Policy”, be endorsed; and That the Commissioner of Human Services be g
Regional Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
That the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) allocation, to be received by the Region of Peel for the 2026 fiscal year, be allocated to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, the Town of Caledon, and the Region of Peel, based on the methodology identified in the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the May 14, 2026 Regional Council agenda title
Regional Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
That staff be directed to initiate a Request for Proposal (RFP) process as outlined in the report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative services, listed on the May 14, 2026 Regional Council Agenda, titled “Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar Process”, to appoint an Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar with the final selection and appointment to be made by the
Regional Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
That the report of the Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee (DEAR-2/2026) meeting held on April 16, 2026, be adopted.
Regional Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
That a by-law to amend the Regional Municipality of Peel By-law 34-2018, to reflect changes necessitated by the Plan to Protect Ontario Act, 2026, as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works listed on the May 14, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Bill 97, "Plan to Protect Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2026" - Update Pertaining to Peel Retail Business Closings By-law 34- 2018”
Regional Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
1. That the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) allocation, to be received by the Region of Peel for the 2026 fiscal year, be allocated to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, the Town of Caledon, and the Region of Peel, based on the methodology identified in the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the May 14, 2026 Regional Council agenda ti
Regional Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 21-2026 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on April 9, 2026, 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, April 9, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 16-2026 listed on the April 2, 2026 Debt Issuance Committee 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.
Debt Issuance Committee, April 2, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 17-2026 to confirm the proceedings of the Debt Issuance Committee at its meeting held on April 2, 2026, and to authorize the execution of documents in accordance with the Region's 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 affixed thereto.
Debt Issuance Committee, April 2, 2026 · Carried
That Regional staff be directed to report back to Regional Council with additional detail on growth‑related capital assumptions, including: a list of backbone infrastructure projects that have been sized or accelerated to accommodate the higher‑growth assumptions reflected in Scenario 2 for potential deferral; and an explanation reconciling the expansion of the capital program to approximately $10
Regional Council, March 26, 2026 · Deferred
1. That Regional staff be directed to report back to Regional Council with additional detail on growth‑ related capital assumptions, including: i. a list of backbone infrastructure projects that have been sized or accelerated to accommodate the higher‑ growth assumptions reflected in Scenario 2 for potential deferral; and ii. an explanation reconciling the expansion of the capital program to appro
Regional Council, March 26, 2026 · Deferred
That the following matters listed on the Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 13.2, 14.1, 16.1, 17.1, 18.1, 18.2, 22.1, and 22.3.
Regional Council, February 12, 2026 · Carried
That the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to negotiate and execute such agreements, amendments and extensions thereto, along with any ancillary documents as may be necessary in order to accept funding from the federal government for the purposes of implementing a Veteran Homelessness Program, provided such agreements, amendments, extensions, and ancillary documents are on business term
Regional Council, February 12, 2026 · Carried
Council minutes 33 That the following matters listed on the Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 13.2, 14.1, 16.1, 17.1, 18.1, 18.2, 22.1, and 22.3.
Regional Council, February 12, 2026 · Carried
1. That the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to negotiate and execute such agreements, amendments and extensions thereto, along with any ancillary documents as may be necessary in order to accept funding from the federal government for the purposes of implementing a Veteran Homelessness Program, provided such agreements, amendments, extensions, and ancillary documents are on business t
Regional Council, February 12, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the November 20, 2025 Special Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Regional Council, December 11, 2025 · Carried
Infrastructure Levy – Be it further resolved that: The Water Infrastructure Levy in the draft budget, be reduced, thereby reducing the proposed utility rate increase by $5,500,000, and that the water capital budget and associated future project scheduling or reserves be adjusted to reflect this change.
Regional Council Budget, December 11, 2025 · Lost
staffing Roads – Be it further resolved that: Given the imminent transfer of Roads services to the local municipalities, all permanent hiring in the Roads division be paused as soon as possible, and that only contract positions be offered, with terms ending no later than July 1, 2026, unless otherwise authorized by Council in consultation with the respective municipal staff; and Transitional staff
Regional Council Budget, December 11, 2025 · Carried
That item 8.1, listed on the December 11, 2025 Regional Council Budget agenda as 2026 Operating and Capital Budget, be amended to remove Budget Request 55, Increase staffing to Community Investment Program, with a net tax impact of $107,350.
Regional Council Budget, December 11, 2025 · Lost
That item 8.1, listed on the December 11, 2025 Regional Council Budget agenda as 2026 Operating and Capital Budget, be amended to defer Budget Request 70, Rebalancing of portfolio and growth readiness for 600 units opening, with a net tax impact of $355,034.00, to Fall 2026.
Regional Council Budget, December 11, 2025 · Lost
Water Infrastructure Levy – Be it further resolved that: The Water Infrastructure Levy in the draft budget, be reduced, thereby reducing the proposed utility rate increase by $5,500,000, and that the water capital budget and associated future project scheduling or reserves be adjusted to reflect this change. In Favour (12): Councillor Butt, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Fonseca,
Regional Council Budget, December 11, 2025 · Lost
1. Transitional staffing Roads – Be it further resolved that: Given the imminent transfer of Roads services to the local municipalities, all permanent hiring in the Roads division be paused as soon as possible, and that only contract positions be offered, with terms ending no later than July 1, 2026, unless otherwise authorized by Council in consultation with the respective municipal staff; and 2.
Regional Council Budget, December 11, 2025 · Carried
That item 8.1, listed on the December 11, 2025 Regional Council Budget agenda as 2026 Operating and Capital Budget, be amended to remove Budget Request 55, Increase staffing to Community Investment Program, with a net tax impact of $107,350. In Favour (10): Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Hart, Councillor Horneck, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillo
Regional Council Budget, December 11, 2025 · Lost
That item 8.1, listed on the December 11, 2025 Regional Council Budget agenda as 2026 Operating and Capital Budget, be amended to defer Budget Request 70, Rebalancing of portfolio and growth readiness for 600 units opening, with a net tax impact of $355,034.00, to Fall 2026. In Favour (9): Councillor Brar, Councillor Brown* (D. Keenan Proxy), Councillor Butt, Councillor Dask, Councillor Fonseca, C
Regional Council Budget, December 11, 2025 · Lost
That the following reports from the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the December 4, 2025 Regional Council Budget agenda, be
Regional Council Budget, December 4, 2025 · Deferred
That the minutes of the October 30, 2025 Special Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Regional Council, November 13, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda for the October 9, 2025 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Regional Council, October 9, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda for the October 9, 2025 Debt Issuance Committee meeting, be approved.
Debt Issuance Committee, October 9, 2025 · Carried

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