The Peel Region Record

Regional Council

June 25, 2026

Who was there

Present (7): Patrick Brown, Dipika Damerla, Pat Fortini, Natalie Hart, Sue McFadden, Martin Medeiros, Gurpartap Singh Toor

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (26 motions)

25 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the June 11, 2026 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Moved by Councillor McFadden, seconded by Councillor Palleschi
Carried
That the agenda for the June 25, 2025 Regional Council meeting include a closed session item regarding Information Explicitly Supplied in Confidence to the Municipality or Local Board by Canada, a Province or Territory or a Crown Agency of Any of Them, to be dealt with under Closed Session – Item 22.6; and That the agenda for the June 25, 2026 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Vicente, seconded by Councillor Russo
Carried
That the following matters listed on the Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 12.1, 17.1, 17.2, 17.4, 17.6, 18.1, 18.2, 18.3, 18.4, 18.5, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, and 22.5.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
That the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the June 25, 2026, Regional Council agenda, titled “Peel Major Office Incentives (MOI) Program Renewal”, be received; and That the application deadline for Peel Major Office Incentives Program as approved under By-law 29- 2021 and Resolutions 2021-453 and 2024-271, be extended from December 31, 2026 to June 30, 2031; and That a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the City of Brampton, Town of Caledon, and City of Mississauga.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
That the contract (Document 2007-755P) for Professional Services for Detailed Design, Contract Administration and Construction Inspection and Supervision for Winston Churchill Boulevard from Embleton Road to Mayfield Road, Projects 06-4015, between Peel Region and Triton Engineering Services Limited, be increased for the provision of additional engineering services in the amount of $900,000 (excluding applicable taxes) for a total contract commitment of $2,933,781 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
That the contract (Document 2016-007P) for Engineering Services for Detailed Design and Contract Administration for Winston Churchill Boulevard and Olde Base Line Road, Town of Caledon, Project 14-4045, awarded to WSP Canada Inc., be increased in the amount of $3,000,000 (excluding applicable taxes), for a total commitment of $5,492,016 to provide additional services for Detailed Design, Contract Administration and Inspection Services, pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
That a by-law be enacted to give effect to a decision of the committee of revision to correct the local improvement roll under Regional By-law 60-2021 for the construction of a sanitary sewer on the whole of Cadetta Road, in the City of Brampton, Ward 10, to change the cost of the work from $1,317,784.09 to $4,669,862.87 (excluding applicable taxes), and to add a property municipally known as 30 Cadetta Road, Brampton as a lot to be specially charged, with the cost apportioned in accordance with Section 4(b) of By-Law 60-2021, namely fifty percent (50%) based on assessed lot frontage and fifty percent (50%) based on assessed lot size, in accordance with Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 586/06; and That the allocated portion to the benefiting property owners in the amount of $4,669,862.87 (excluding applicable taxes) be established as an external recovery under Capital Project 21-2710 and collected as a special charge in accordance with Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 586/06; and That the benefiting property owners be charged annually for fifteen (15) years, including an interest rate which shall be determined at the time the by-law is enacted; and That those property owners be given the opportunity to commute the special charge by advance payment in full at any time during the 15-year period, being the remaining unpaid principal together with all interest accrued to the date of prepayment. No reduction, rebate, or discount of any portion of the special charge or of interest otherwise
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at Peel Region are saddened to learn of the passing of Anya Turner; And whereas, Anya Turner joined Peel Region in 2021 and served as a dedicated member of the Human Services team; And whereas, she is remembered as someone who did everything she could to help the most vulnerable in Peel and will be deeply missed and survived by her loving family. Now therefore be it resolved that sincere condolences be extended to the Turner family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Brown
Carried
That the delegation listed as Item 7.3 on the June 25, 2026 Regional Council meeting be
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Russo
Referred
That Council proceed into "closed session” to consider reports relating to the following: Bargaining Update (Labour relations and employee negotiations) Information Explicitly Supplied in Confidence to the Municipality or Local Board by Canada, a Province or Territory or a Crown Agency of Any of Them
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Kovac
Carried
That Council proceed out of "closed session".
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Groves
Carried
That commencement of expropriation proceedings regarding the Watermain Construction along Centre Street and the Watermain Construction along Queen Street East 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 June 25, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Commencement of Expropriation Proceedings – EXP-26040.00 – Watermain Construction along Centre Street and Watermain Construction along Queen Street East – City of Brampton, Wards 1 and 3” 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.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Release with Anatolia Investments Corp., as Vendor, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the June 25, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Proposed Property Acquisition – Highway 50 Widening and Mayfield Road Widening – PF-09043.10 – City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Ward 5”, 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 6 (Geographic Township of Albion), Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 1 and 6 on Reference Plan 43R-42128, and A permanent drainage easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 6 (Geographic Township of Albion), Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 5 on Reference Plan 43R-42128, and That the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services be authorized to complete the transaction, including the execution of all documents, Affidavits, Statutory Declarations, Undertakings and extensions required or appropriate for that purpose; and That the expenditure be financed from Capital Project 11-4080; and That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
That section 5.12.2 of Procedure By-law 27-2022, as amended, be waived to permit consideration of a motion without seven days previous notice.
Moved by Councillor Hart, seconded by Councillor Santos
Carried
That the Director of Housing Services be authorized to execute amendment(s) to the grant agreement with BlackNorth Initiative, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services, for the approved grant funding of $2.5 million, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services.
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Russo
Carried
That the contract (Document 2017-051P) for Peel’s red-light camera program, awarded to Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions LLC (formerly Traffipax LLC), be extended for a period of six-months ending June 30, 2027, in the estimated amount of $350,000 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023, as amended; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to execute all necessary agreements, including amendments, ancillary agreements and related documents for a 6-month extension to the red-light camera supply, installation, operation and maintenance service contract with Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions LLC (formerly Traffipax LLC), on business terms and conditions satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and That, subject to sufficient approved budget, authority be granted to increase the contract, for the 6-month extension term, to address operational requirements associated with the red-light camera program at Regional intersections, should supply, installation, operation and maintenance costs exceed the estimated quantities, pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Kovac, seconded by Councillor Brar
Carried
Whereas, building affordable housing and other community focused developments are a priority and there is a necessity to assist nonprofits with financial barriers; And whereas, Sadochok Ukrainian Nursery School Mississauga Inc., is a small, not for profit childcare centre that has operated out of St. Mary’s Dormition Ukrainian Catholic Church since 1972; And whereas, Sadochok Ukrainian Nursery School Mississauga Inc., currently provides part time (up to 6 hours per day) preschool programming for 16 children in a single classroom within St. Mary’s Church; And whereas, the 3599 Cawthra Road expansion project will convert an existing single detached house to a licensed childcare centre with a small entry addition, moving from 16 part time spaces to 47 full day spaces (two preschool classrooms and one toddler classroom) for children 18 months to 5 years old. In other words, the project will effectively create 47 new full day licensed spaces and almost triple Sadochok Ukrainian Nursery School Mississauga Inc., overall capacity, while adding much needed toddler spaces in Applewood and the surrounding area and allowing more parents, many of them recent newcomers, to work, study, upgrade their skills, or actively look for employment knowing their children are in a safe, licensed program; And whereas, Sadochok Ukrainian Nursery School Mississauga Inc., participate in the Canada wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system, a federal provincial program that reduces parent fees fo
Moved by Councillor Fonseca, seconded by Councillor Dasko
Carried
Peel Region is home to one of the most culturally diverse urban populations in Canada, including large Middle Eastern, South Asian, North African, and Turkish communities for whom waterpipe/shisha cafes represent centuries-old cultural traditions and social infrastructure; And whereas, a significant number of waterpipe/shisha lounge and cafe businesses operate in Peel Region, employing hundreds of workers, generating local tax revenue, and providing culturally relevant spaces for residents to gather; And whereas, the Province of Ontario’s Smoke-Free Ontario Act prohibits the smoking of tobacco products indoors, in outdoor patio spaces, and other enclosed hospitality spaces, but permits the use of herbal (non-tobacco) waterpipe/shisha in comparable spaces; And whereas, Peel Region By-law No. 30-2016 prohibits waterpipe/shisha smoking in all enclosed hospitality places, without a clear regulatory or licensing pathway for existing lounges to operate in the Peel Region; And whereas, in other regions such as York Region, continue to prohibit indoor tobacco use but allow herbal (non-tobacco) waterpipe/shisha within a regulatory framework that includes business licensing, zoning restrictions, and other property standards bylaws. Now therefore be it resolved: That staff be directed to report back to Regional Council reviewing the current waterpipe/shisha regulations in Peel Region; and That the report reviews waterpipe/shisha regulations in comparable municipalities and provides Regi
Moved by Councillor Tedjo, seconded by Councillor Butt
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.
Moved by Councillor Horneck, seconded by Councillor Reid
Carried
That the closed session by-law listed on the June 25, 2026 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 43-2026, 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.
Moved by Councillor Vicente, seconded by Councillor Sheen
Carried
That By-law 44-2026 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on June 25, 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.
Moved by Councillor Brar, seconded by Councillor Santos
Carried
1. That a by-law be enacted to give effect to a decision of the committee of revision to correct the local improvement roll under Regional By-law 60- 2021 for the construction of a sanitary sewer on the whole of Cadetta Road, in the City of Brampton, Ward 10, to change the cost of the work from $1,317,784.09 to $4,669,862.87 (excluding applicable taxes), and to add a property municipally known as 30 Cadetta Road, Brampton as a lot to be specially charged, with the cost apportioned in accordance with Section 4(b) of By-Law 60-2021, namely fifty percent (50%) based on assessed lot frontage and fifty percent (50%) based on assessed lot size, in accordance with Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 586/06; and 2. That the allocated portion to the benefiting property owners in the amount of $4,669,862.87 (excluding applicable taxes) be established as an external recovery under Capital Project 21-2710 and collected as a special charge in accordance with Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 586/06; and 3. That the benefiting property owners be charged annually for fifteen (15) years, including an interest rate which shall be determined at the time the by-law is enacted; and 4. That those property owners be given the opportunity to commute the special charge by advance payment in full at any time during the 15-year period, being the remaining unpaid principal together with all interest accrued to the date of prepayment. No reduction, rebate, or discount of Council Minutes 232 any portion of the special
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
Whereas the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at Peel Region are saddened to learn of the passing of Anya Turner; And whereas, Anya Turner joined Peel Region in 2021 and served as a dedicated member of the Human Services team; And whereas, she is remembered as someone who did everything she could to help the most vulnerable in Peel and will be deeply missed and survived by her loving family. Now therefore be it resolved that sincere condolences be extended to the Turner family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Brown
Carried
1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Release with Anatolia Investments Corp., as Vendor, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the June 25, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Proposed Property Acquisition – Highway 50 Widening and Mayfield Road Widening – PF-09043.10 – City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Ward 5”, 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 6 (Geographic Township of Albion), Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 1 and 6 on Reference Plan 43R-42128, and o A permanent drainage easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 6 (Geographic Township of Albion), Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 5 on Reference Plan 43R-42128, and 2. That the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services be authorized to complete the transaction, including the execution of all documents, Affidavits, Statutory Declarations, Undertakings and extensions required or appropriate for that purpose; and 3. That the expenditure be financed from Capital Project 11-4080; and 4. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
Whereas emergency shelters for women and children experiencing intimate partner violence provide essential housing and support services throughout the Region of Peel; Council Minutes 242 And whereas, on June 19, 2026, Peel Region convened a community event entitled, “Break the Cycle Summit: Centring Housing Solutions in Response to Gender-Based Violence” that brought together cross-sector partners including survivors, service providers, policymakers, developers, community organizations, and representatives from municipal, regional, provincial, and federal governments to begin building a coordinated, housing-centred response to gender-based violence; And whereas, Summit participants identified safe, stable, and affordable housing as one of the most significant factors affecting the ability of women and children to leave violence and achieve long-term safety and stability; And whereas, emergency shelters remain a critical component of the response to gender-based violence but are intended to function as part of a broader housing continuum that includes transitional, supportive, affordable, and permanent housing options; And whereas, adequate shelter stays are often required to ensure client safety, access to supports, and successful transitions to longer-term housing solutions; And whereas Peel Region has developed a strong foundation of collaborative and integrated community responses to gender-based violence and human trafficking, creating opportunities to build and test inno
Moved by Councillor Hart, seconded by Councillor Santos
Carried
Whereas Peel Region is home to one of the most culturally diverse urban populations in Canada, including large Middle Eastern, South Asian, North African, and Turkish communities for whom waterpipe/shisha cafes represent centuries-old cultural traditions and social infrastructure; And whereas, a significant number of waterpipe/shisha lounge and cafe businesses operate in Peel Region, employing hundreds of workers, generating local tax revenue, and providing culturally relevant spaces for residents to gather; And whereas, the Province of Ontario’s Smoke-Free Ontario Act prohibits the smoking of tobacco products indoors, in outdoor patio spaces, and other enclosed hospitality spaces, but permits the use of herbal (non-tobacco) waterpipe/shisha in comparable spaces; Council Minutes 249 And whereas, Peel Region By-law No. 30-2016 prohibits waterpipe/shisha smoking in all enclosed hospitality places, without a clear regulatory or licensing pathway for existing lounges to operate in the Peel Region; And whereas, in other regions such as York Region, continue to prohibit indoor tobacco use but allow herbal (non-tobacco) waterpipe/shisha within a regulatory framework that includes business licensing, zoning restrictions, and other property standards bylaws. Now therefore be it resolved: 1. That staff be directed to report back to Regional Council reviewing the current waterpipe/shisha regulations in Peel Region; and 2. That the report reviews waterpipe/shisha regulations in comparabl
Moved by Councillor Tedjo, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried

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