Regional Council

That the minutes of the January 22, 2026 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

That the delegation listed as Item 7.3 on the February 12, 2026 Regional Council agenda, be

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.

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 terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and That 2026 Housing Services budget expenditure and revenue be increased by $200,000 for Veteran Homelessness Program, with no net impact; and That the Director of Housing Services be delegated authority to approve the use of this funding by Peel Region and to negotiate and execute such agreements, amendments and extensions thereto and ancillary documents as may be necessary in order to participate in the Veteran Homelessness Program and administer program funding in accordance with the federal obligations, provided such agreements, amendments, extensions, and ancillary documents are on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, subject to budget; and That staff return to Council to share the amount of Veteran Homelessness Program funding received, the use of the funding and any implications to Peel Region.

That Council proceed into "closed session” to consider reports relating to the following: Commencement of Expropriation Proceedings – EXP-23193.00 – Highway 50 Widening, Mayfield Road Widening and Coleraine Drive Widening – City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Ward 5 (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board) Legal Advice Applicable to Development Charges Deferral and Grant Program (Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose) Update from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding Finance Update (A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value)

That Council move out of "closed session".

That commencement of expropriation proceedings, regarding Highway 50, Mayfield Road and Coleraine Drive widening projects, for the acquisition of the lands set out in Appendix I to the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the February 12, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Commencement of Expropriation Proceedings – EXP-23193.00 – Highway 50 Widening, Mayfield Road Widening and Coleraine Drive Widening – City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Ward 5” be approved; and That the necessary by-law, including the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land attached as Schedules B and C to the by-law, for the lands as set out in Appendix I to the subject report, be presented for enactment; and That following service and publication of the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land, the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and recommendation of any hearing of necessity be reported to Regional Council for its consideration and decision as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act; and That this recommendation become public upon adoption.

That staff be directed to request funding from the Province, specifically as it relates to Highway 50 transportation corridor, during meetings with the Province, relating to the transfer of Regional Roads to the local municipalities.

That the closed session direction to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, related to Item 22.3 on the February 12, 2026 be Regional Council meeting agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

Whereas, the housing crisis continues to impact Ontario as well as the Region of Peel and its three lower tier municipalities; And whereas, The Regional Municipality of Peel introduced a development charge deferral and grant program by Resolution 2025-495 for certain residential developments, which included a 50% reduction of the Region development charges effective July 10, 2025 until November 13, 2026 (the “Program”); And whereas, the Program was amended by Resolution 2025-583 which approved a framework for the Program for administrative purposes (the “Program Framework”), and expanded the program to developments that had either paid DCs and pulled building permits after January 29, 2025, or had paid DCs, and for which a plan of subdivision had been registered after January 29, 2025; And whereas, the Program was further amended by Resolution 2025-952 and Resolution 2026-95 to approve the extension of the Program until November 13, 2026, to expand the eligibility criteria for certain residential developments to be eligible for the Program retroactively on certain conditions set out therein; And whereas, in response to the ongoing housing crisis and to increase affordability for purchasers, Regional Council seeks to amend the Program and the Program Framework to further expand the eligibility criteria for residential developments on certain conditions as set out herein; Now therefore be it resolved: That the grant program set out in Resolution 2025-495, as amended, be further

That item 13.1 be deferred to the February 26, 2026 Regional Council meeting.

the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Troy Leyburne; And whereas, Troy Leyburne joined the Region of Peel in 2006 and served as a dedicated member of the Wastewater Treatment Capital team for 16 years; And whereas, since March 2022, Troy Leyburne contributed as a Project Manager in Engineering Services, showing professionalism and commitment; And whereas, he is deeply missed by colleagues who cherished his support, kindness and dedication to quality of service; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Leyburne family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.

on September 9, 2025, the Region of Peel installed a westbound fully-protected left turn phase indication on the traffic control signals at the intersection of Regional Road 5 (Derry Road West) at Envoy Drive/John Watt Boulevard; And whereas, the installation of a westbound fully-protected left turn phase at this intersection has resulted in significant delays and increased driver frustration, as drivers are prevented from making westbound left turns when a green arrow display is not active; although, gaps in the opposing flow of traffic are available; And whereas, drivers are currently being forced to wait through more than one lengthy cycle of indications at this intersection, thereby further exacerbating driver frustration; And whereas, significant delays and increasing driver frustration at this intersection has resulted in numerous drivers performing unsafe and erratic maneuvers, including weaving across through lanes to perform a right turn at the intersection, followed by a U-turn to proceed, ahead of the next available westbound left turn green indication; And whereas, the installation of a westbound fully-protected left turn phase at this intersection has also resulted in traffic queuing/back ups in the left turn lane on Derry Rd West, extending back to the previous intersection at Mavis Road, creating safety issues at that intersection; And whereas, numerous area residents have contacted the Ward Councillor directly, via phone calls and e-mails, expressing significa

the Region of Peel’s 2025 Budget allocated $12 million for youth community hubs, with $6 million designated for the City of Mississauga and $6 million for the City of Brampton; And whereas, the Region of Peel contributed $6 million toward the Malton Youth Hub in 2021, representing half of the total project budget of $12 million; And whereas, the Glenforest Youth Hub has a total project budget of $21.6 million, which includes a 18,000 sq ft. stand alone facility located at 3575 Fieldgate Dr, Mississauga; And whereas, construction costs have escalated significantly from 2021 to 2026 due to rising material and labour costs and global tariffs, resulting in a 50% increase in capital requirements for new community infrastructure projects such as the Glenforest Youth Hub; And whereas, the City of Mississauga will be responsible for managing and operating the Glenforest Youth Hub, including funding and administering the ongoing operating costs associated with staffing, maintenance, programming, facility upkeep, and the coordination of on site social service providers; And whereas, the City of Mississauga will operate free meal programs at the Glenforest Youth Hub similar to the successful program at the Malton Youth Hub, to address food security within the Dixie-Bloor community, including providing onsite food preparation, nutrition focused programming, and daily meal services supported by dedicated kitchen staff and associated operating costs; And whereas, the Glenforest Youth Hub w

That item 20.5 be referred to staff to report back on the financial implications at the March 26, 2026 Regional Council meeting.

That the by-law listed on the February 12, 2026 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 9-2026, 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 10-2026 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on February 12, 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.

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.

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 terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and 2. That 2026 Housing Services budget expenditure and revenue be increased by $200,000 for Veteran Homelessness Program, with no net impact; and 3. That the Director of Housing Services be delegated authority to approve the use of this funding by Peel Region and to negotiate and execute such agreements, amendments and extensions thereto and ancillary documents as may be necessary in order to participate in the Veteran Homelessness Program and administer program funding in accordance with the federal obligations, provided such agreements, amendments, extensions, and ancillary documents are on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, subject to budget; and 4. That staff return to Council to share the amount of Veteran Homelessness Program funding received, the use of the funding and any implications to Peel

Whereas Peel Region continues to experience significant population growth while remaining structurally underfunded, leading to chronic underinvestment in housing and essential community supports; And whereas, Peel faces a severe shortage of deeply affordable, supportive, and transitional housing, creating substantial barriers for residents—particularly survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), gender‑ based violence (GBV) and human sex trafficking (HST); And whereas, in 2024, Peel Regional Police responded to more than 16,100 family and intimate partner violence incidents—approximately 44 per day— acknowledging that reported cases represent only a fraction of the true prevalence. Additionally, police-reported incidents of human trafficking increased by about 60% in Peel from 1.39 incidents in 2023 to 2.23 incidents per 100,000 in 2024 – further cementing Peel as a hotspot for human trafficking in Canada; And whereas, in 2024, Peel police‑ reported IPV charges showed that 78 percent of identified victims were women, illustrating the gendered nature and disproportionate impact of IPV in Peel. Furthermore, 93% of victims of police- reported incidents of human trafficking were women and girls, acknowledging that only about 6% of sexual crimes are actually reported to police; And whereas, the connection between homelessness and gender-based violence is well-established, and Peel has seen a 12 per cent increase in women experiencing homelessness, with nearly one-third citing co

Council minutes 45 Whereas the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Troy Leyburne; And whereas, Troy Leyburne joined the Region of Peel in 2006 and served as a dedicated member of the Wastewater Treatment Capital team for 16 years; And whereas, since March 2022, Troy Leyburne contributed as a Project Manager in Engineering Services, showing professionalism and commitment; And whereas, he is deeply missed by colleagues who cherished his support, kindness and dedication to quality of service; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Leyburne family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.

Whereas on September 9, 2025, the Region of Peel installed a westbound fully- protected left turn phase indication on the traffic control signals at the intersection of Regional Road 5 (Derry Road West) at Envoy Drive/John Watt Boulevard; And whereas, the installation of a westbound fully-protected left turn phase at this intersection has resulted in significant delays and increased driver frustration, as drivers are prevented from making westbound left turns when a green arrow display is not active; although, gaps in the opposing flow of traffic are available; And whereas, drivers are currently being forced to wait through more than one lengthy cycle of indications at this intersection, thereby further exacerbating driver frustration; And whereas, significant delays and increasing driver frustration at this intersection has resulted in numerous drivers performing unsafe and erratic maneuvers, including weaving across through lanes to perform a right turn at the intersection, followed by a U-turn to proceed, ahead of the next available westbound left turn green indication; And whereas, the installation of a westbound fully-protected left turn phase at this intersection has also resulted in traffic queuing/back ups in the left turn lane on Derry Rd West, extending back to the previous intersection at Mavis Road, creating safety issues at that intersection; And whereas, numerous area residents have contacted the Ward Councillor directly, via phone calls and e-mails, expressing

Whereas the Region of Peel’s 2025 Budget allocated $12 million for youth community hubs, with $6 million designated for the City of Mississauga and $6 million for the City of Brampton; And whereas, the Region of Peel contributed $6 million toward the Malton Youth Hub in 2021, representing half of the total project budget of $12 million; And whereas, the Glenforest Youth Hub has a total project budget of $21.6 million, which includes a 18,000 sq ft. stand alone facility located at 3575 Fieldgate Dr, Mississauga; And whereas, construction costs have escalated significantly from 2021 to 2026 due to rising material and labour costs and global tariffs, resulting in a 50% increase in capital requirements for new community infrastructure projects such as the Glenforest Youth Hub; And whereas, the City of Mississauga will be responsible for managing and operating the Glenforest Youth Hub, including funding and administering the ongoing operating costs associated with staffing, maintenance, programming, facility upkeep, and the coordination of on site social service providers; Council minutes 47 And whereas, the City of Mississauga will operate free meal programs at the Glenforest Youth Hub similar to the successful program at the Malton Youth Hub, to address food security within the Dixie-Bloor community, including providing onsite food preparation, nutrition focused programming, and daily meal services supported by dedicated kitchen staff and associated operating costs; And whereas,

That By-law 10-2026 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on February 12, 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, Council minutes 49 taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.