Regional Council

That the minutes of the January 8, 2026 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

That the agenda for the January 22, 2026 Regional Council meeting include a delegation from Dwayne Jackson, Director, Alton Village Association, regarding the Pilot Truck Prohibitions in the Town of Caledon, to be dealt with under Delegations – Item 7.5; and That the agenda for the January 22, 2026 Regional Council meeting include a communication item from Larry Pevato, President, Olympia Sand and Gravel Ltd., regarding a formal objection to the proposed truck prohibition by-law – Porterfield Road, to be dealt with under Items Related to Public Works – Item 18.2.; and That the agenda for the January 22, 2026 Regional Council meeting include an Item related to Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations, to be dealt with under Closed Session – Item 22.5.

That section 4.2.2 of Procedure By-law 27-2022, as amended, be waived to permit inclusion of the following communication items received less than 72 hours prior to the time appointed for holding of a regular meeting of Council: That the agenda for the January 22, 2026 Regional Council meeting include a communication item from Tony Irwin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario, regarding Development Charge Incentives for Purpose-Built Rental Housing in Peel Region, to be dealt with under Items Related to Corporate and Legislative Services – Item 16.2; and That the agenda for the January 22, 2026 Regional Council meeting include a communication item from Shawn Marr, Chief Executive Officer, Hi-Rise Group, regarding Update on Development Charges Deferral and Grant Program to be dealt with under Items Related to Corporate and Legislative Services – Item 16.3; and That the agenda for the January 22, 2026 Regional Council meeting include a communication item from Jaime McKenna, President, Fengate Real Estate, regarding Development Charges Deferral and Grant Program, to be dealt with under Items Related to Corporate and Legislative Services – Item 16.4; and That the agenda for the January 22, 2026 Regional Council meeting, be approved as amended.

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.

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 Bill 68”, be endorsed.

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.

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 be reimbursed by other members of the Lake Ontario Collaborative Group (LOCG), and that Peel’s total applicable fees be $36,447; and That approval be granted to renew the contract for three additional optional 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance, price and approved budget and escalated in accordance with the terms of the contract; and That, subject to sufficient approved budget, authority be granted to the Commissioner of Public Works to increase the contract for the three additional optional 12-month periods, including costs and amendments resulting from inflation, legislative changes, and additional services on as required basis.

the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Brad McDonald; And whereas, Brad McDonald joined the Region of Peel in 2003 and served as a dedicated member of Peel’s Operation Support as Manager of Fleet, Facilities, and Inventory Services; And whereas, Brad McDonald was instrumental in the construction and expansion of many Public Works facilities and made significant contributions to the development of the Public Works Green Fleet Strategy; And whereas, Brad McDonald was a respected leader and is deeply missed by colleagues; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the McDonald family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.

That a one year time-of-day truck prohibition pilot beginning July 2026 on Regional Road 136 between Regional Road 24 and Dufferin County Road 109 be implemented between 3 pm to 6 pm, and 11 pm to 9 am, including all day on weekends/holidays; and That a one-year time-of-day truck prohibition pilot beginning July 2026 on Regional Road 7 between Regional Road 9 and Regional Road 24, and on Regional Road 22 be implemented between 3 pm to 6 pm, and 11 pm to 9 am, including all day on weekends/holidays; and That staff provide a progress report to Regional Council on the traffic and safety impacts after the conclusion of the pilot; and That the necessary by-laws be presented for enactment; and That the Ontario Provincial Police Caledon Detachment and the Town of Caledon be notified once the by-laws take effect.

That the matters related to Items 7.3 and 7.4, be

That Council proceed into "closed session” to consider reports relating to the following: Regional Auditor General Recruitment (Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees) Appointment of the Regional Auditor General (Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees) Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations Legal Advice Related to the Region of Peel Development Charge Deferral and Grant Program (Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose)

That Council move out of "closed session".

That the closed session direction to the Director of Human Resources, related to Item 22.3 on the January 22, 2026 Regional Council meeting agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

That Council authorize staff to offer or extend contract positions within the Roads Division up to July 1, 2027.

That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Tudi Homes Limited, Bruno Perino and 542161 Ontario Limited, as Vendor, pursuant to Sections 24 and 30 of the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the January 22, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “ Proposed Property Acquisition – Steeles Avenue West Widening – EXP-24123.11 – Mississauga Road to 300 metres west of Winston Churchill Boulevard – City of Brampton, Ward 6”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services for the purchase of; A fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 5, West of Hurontario Street (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-42054; and A permanent hydro easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 5, West of Hurontario Street (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 4 on Reference Plan 43R-42054; and A permanent aerial easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 5, West of Hurontario Street (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 3 on Reference Plan 43R

Whereas, the housing crisis continues to impact Ontario as well as the Region of Peel and it’s three lower tier municipalities; And whereas, the Development Charge reduction passed on June 26, 2025 – taking effect July 10, 2025 which has not allowed sufficient time for an appreciable increase in permits; And whereas the conditions added to the motion passed on December 11, 2025 are in Bill 45 and the Region has received assurances of funding for Water and Wastewater and Stormwater has been committed in writing; And whereas, the extension of the Development Charge incentive to November 13, 2026 coincides with the Regional motion proposed June 26, 2025; And whereas a building permit is allowing for footings and foundations must be issued prior to November 13, 2026; Now therefore be it resolved: That the grant program as set out in Resolution 2025-495 as amended by Resolution 2025-583 and extended by Resolution 2025-784, in addition to Resolution 2025-952 be further continued until November 13, 2026; and That for development for which a subdivision is required, to qualify for the grant a building permit allowing for footings and foundation must be issued prior to November 13, 2027; and That this no longer be contingent upon the fulfillment of the Provincial funding for Water and Wastewater and Stormwater through Bill 45; and That Resolution 2025-952 be amended to replace the requirement of occupancy by November 13, 2027 to the requirement of issuance of a building permit by Nove

That the proposed amendment to the Regional Auditor General By-law 39-2025, as outlined in Appendix I to the report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the January 22, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Amendment to By-law 39-2025, Regional Auditor General”, be approved; and That the necessary by-law to amend the Regional Auditor General By-law 39-2025 be presented for enactment.

That the by-law listed on the January 22, 2026 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 6-2026, to amend By-law 39-2025 being a by-law to establish the position and duties of the Auditor General of the Regional Municipality of Peel, 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.

That the by-laws listed on the January 22, 2026 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 3-2026 to 5-2026, as amended, 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.

That Nick Stavropoulos be appointed Auditor General for the term commencing March 2, 2026 and ending September 1, 2033; and That a by-law to appoint Nick Stavropoulos as the Auditor General for The Regional Municipality of Peel, be presented for enactment; and That this recommendation become public as of January 26, 2026.

That the closed session by-law listed on the January 22, 2026 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 7-2026, 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.

That By-law 8-2026 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on January 22, 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.

That section 4.2.2 of Procedure By-law 27-2022, as amended, be waived to permit inclusion of the following communication items received less than 72 hours prior to the time appointed for holding of a regular meeting of Council: 1. That the agenda for the January 22, 2026 Regional Council meeting include a communication item from Tony Irwin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario, regarding Development Council Minutes 16 Charge Incentives for Purpose-Built Rental Housing in Peel Region, to be dealt with under Items Related to Corporate and Legislative Services – Item 16.2; and 2. That the agenda for the January 22, 2026 Regional Council meeting include a communication item from Shawn Marr, Chief Executive Officer, Hi-Rise Group, regarding Update on Development Charges Deferral and Grant Program to be dealt with under Items Related to Corporate and Legislative Services – Item 16.3; and 3. That the agenda for the January 22, 2026 Regional Council meeting include a communication item from Jaime McKenna, President, Fengate Real Estate, regarding Development Charges Deferral and Grant Program, to be dealt with under Items Related to Corporate and Legislative Services – Item 16.4; and 4. That the agenda for the January 22, 2026 Regional Council meeting, be approved as amended.

Whereas the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Brad McDonald; And whereas, Brad McDonald joined the Region of Peel in 2003 and served as a dedicated member of Peel’s Operation Support as Manager of Fleet, Facilities, and Inventory Services; And whereas, Brad McDonald was instrumental in the construction and expansion of many Public Works facilities and made significant contributions to the development of the Public Works Green Fleet Strategy; And whereas, Brad McDonald was a respected leader and is deeply missed by colleagues; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the McDonald family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.

That Council proceed into "closed session” to consider reports relating to the following:  Regional Auditor General Recruitment (Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees) Council Minutes 23  Appointment of the Regional Auditor General (Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees)  Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations  Legal Advice Related to the Region of Peel Development Charge Deferral and Grant Program (Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose)

Council Minutes 24 That the closed session direction to the Director of Human Resources, related to Item 22.3 on the January 22, 2026 Regional Council meeting agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Tudi Homes Limited, Bruno Perino and 542161 Ontario Limited, as Vendor, pursuant to Sections 24 and 30 of the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the January 22, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “ Proposed Property Acquisition – Steeles Avenue West Widening – EXP-24123.11 – Mississauga Road to 300 metres west of Winston Churchill Boulevard – City of Brampton, Ward 6”, Council Minutes 25 and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services for the purchase of; o A fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 5, West of Hurontario Street (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-42054; and o A permanent hydro easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 5, West of Hurontario Street (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 4 on Reference Plan 43R-42054; and o A permanent aerial easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 5, West of Hurontario Street (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as