Regional Council

That the minutes of the April 9, 2026 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

That the delegation listed as Item 7.9 on the April 23, 2026 Regional Council agenda, be

That the following matters listed on the Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 10.1, 11.1, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.5, 15.8, 17.1, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, and 22.6.

That the contract (Document 2026-123N) for the provision of Dundas Street Shelter Operator Services, be awarded to The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada (Salvation Army), for the period commencing on May 1, 2026 up to June 30, 2027, in the estimated amount of $3,373,072 (excluding applicable taxes), subject to available budget and pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023, as amended; and That the authority be granted to renew the contract (Document 2026-123N) with The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada for the provision of Dundas Street Shelter Operator Services for one optional 12-month extension period, subject to the satisfactory performance and approved budget, and escalated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, all pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023, as amended; and That the Director of Housing Services and the Director of Procurement, be authorized to approve increases to the contract (Document 2026-123N) with The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada should the service requirements exceed estimates, subject to available budget, and pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023, as amended; and That the contract (Document 2026-240N) for the provision of Addiction Worker Services, be awarded to Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre (PAARC), for the period commencing on April 1, 2026 up to March 31, 2027, in the estimated amount of $300,000 (excluding applicable taxes), subject to available budget and pu

That the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the April 23, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “2025 Capital Financial Triannual Performance Report as of December 31, 2025 (Unaudited)”, be endorsed; and That the Docksteader Paramedic Reporting Station (Project 21-7809), and the Speakman Paramedic Reporting Station Design Phase (Project 24-7809), be increased, by transferring $4,500,000 and $2,000,000, respectively from the Land Six Reporting Station (Project 23-7809), and the associated reserve funding for a revised total project cost of $82,200,000 for Project 21-7809, and a revised total project cost of $7,000,000 for Project 24-7809.

That the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the April 23, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “2025 Operating Financial Triannual Performance Report – Year End (Unaudited)”, be endorsed; and That the transfer of $6,599,925 from the 2025 surplus in tax supported Peel Region services, to the Tax Rate Supported Stabilization Reserve, be approved; and That the transfer of $336,593 from the 2025 surplus in Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), to the Caledon Policing Stabilization Reserve, be approved; and That the contribution of the 2025 surplus of $90,693 from utility rate supported services to the Utility Rate Supported Stabilization Reserve, be approved.

That the Commissioner of Public Works be delegated authority to extend the Traffic Signal Operations and Maintenance Service Agreements with the City of Brampton and City of Mississauga, and the Streetlighting Operations and Maintenance Service Agreements with the City of Brampton, City of Mississauga and Town of Caledon, until July 1, 2027 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 the City of Brampton and the City of Mississauga be reimbursed for the Region of Peel’s portion of the associated traffic control signal maintenance works on Regional roads, in accordance with the Traffic Signal Operations and Maintenance Service Agreements and pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023, as amended, and That the City of Brampton, the City of Mississauga and the Town of Caledon be reimbursed for the Region of Peel’s portion of the associated streetlighting maintenance works on Regional roads, in accordance with the Streetlighting Operations and Maintenance Service Agreements and pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023, as amended.

Whereas, police services across Ontario are the bedrock of community safety; And whereas, Peel Regional police officers across Ontario are hardworking women and men who run into harm’s way to protect Ontarians; And whereas, Ontarians are appreciative of the valour and sacrifices made by police officers; And whereas, Peel Regional Police are active within the community and Regional Council recognizes the great work that they do; And whereas, the Peel Regional Police Services Board is open to members of the public and has historically been receptive to working with the community and providing education on how the Board functions; And whereas, Peel Regional Police Services represent one of the most significant and visible investments of public funds, and these investments have never been more important as community safety and affordability are top of mind for residents; And whereas, despite the Peel Regional Police budget being the single largest expense item in the Region of Peel’s budget, under the Municipal Act, 2001, Municipal Auditor Generals cannot audit police budgets unless the Police Services Board invites them; And whereas, the Region of Peel has established an independent Office of the Auditor General and appointed its inaugural independent Auditor General, effective March 2, 2026, who is currently in the process of creating his office’s audit work plan for the next two years; And whereas, the Police Services of the City of Toronto and the City of Ottawa have voluntar

be it resolved, that such invitation be approved and communicated to the Auditor General of Peel in a timely manner to enable Peel Regional Police services to fall within the scope of areas that may be selected for audit by the Auditor General, including consideration in the initial audit selections and the 2027 work plan.

be it resolved, that Peel Regional Council requests that the Government of Ontario introduce such legislative amendments as are required to enable Municipal Auditors General to conduct value-for-money audits of police services in Ontario.

be it resolved, that a copy of this resolution be directed to The Regional Municipality of Peel Police Service Board, the Premier of Ontario, and the Solicitor General of Ontario.

That Resolution Number 2026-293, approved under Item 5 at the April 23, 2026 Regional Council meeting, be reopened as it relates to a request to remove Item 8.2 listed under Presentation of Staff Reports, from the April 23, 2026 Regional Council agenda.

That Resolution Number 2026-293 be amended to remove Item 8.2 listed under Presentation of Staff Reports, from the April 23, 2026 Regional Council agenda.

the Region of Peel is founded on principles of municipal autonomy, democratic accountability, and local decision-making; And whereas, Bill 100 proposes changes to regional governance structures, including provisions that would alter how Regional Chairs are selected; And whereas, the effective governance of the Region depends on a Regional Chair who is accountable to the elected members of Council and, through them, the residents of Peel; And whereas, Council is best positioned to determine its own leadership structure in a manner that reflects the needs, priorities, and democratic will of Peel residents; Now therefore be it resolved: That Regional Council affirms that the Regional Chair should be selected by and accountable to members of Regional Council, ensuring direct oversight and responsiveness to local governance priorities; and That the Chair of the Regional Government Relations Committee, on behalf of Regional Council, send a letter with a copy of this resolution and the report listed as Item 15.6 on the April 23, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Bill 100 “Better Regional Governance Act, 2026”, to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, all Members of Provincial Parliament representing Peel Region, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and other Ontario Regional governments.

That Council proceed into "closed session” to consider reports relating to the following: 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 Update on 2026 Budget Direction (Labour relations or employee negotiations) Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA) Transition Business Planning Framework Operations (Labour relations or employee negotiations)

That Council proceed out of "closed session”.

That the closed session direction to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, related to Item 22.2 on the April 23, 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 the Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with SF Coleraine Holdings Ltd., 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 April 23, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Proposed Property Acquisition – Proposed New North-South Arterial Road (Arterial A2) and Coleraine Drive Widening – PF-17032.14 – City of Brampton, Ward 10”, 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 13, Concession 11, Northern Division (Geographic Township of Toronto Gore), City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on draft reference plan 24-B8331-P15 prepared by Mauro Group Inc., and A permanent easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 13, Concession 11, Northern Division (Geographic Township of Toronto Gore), City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 4, 5, 10 and 11 on draft reference plan 24-B8331-P15 prepared by Mauro Group Inc., 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

That Peel Region’s letter for submission to ERO 026-0301 regarding the proposed water and wastewater system changes as set out in Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the April 23, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Bill 98, “Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026”, be endorsed.

The Regional Municipality of Peel administers a Red Light Camera program to improve road safety and reduce collisions at signalized intersections across Peel Region; And whereas, the Region of Peel’s current agreements with the City of Toronto enabling Red Light Camera enforcement expire on December 31, 2026; And whereas, maintaining continuity, reliability, and cost-effective processing of Red Light Camera offences is essential to the effective operation of the program; And whereas, the City of Brampton operates an established and fully functional processing centre with demonstrated capacity, experience, and compliance with all applicable provincial requirements; And whereas, a Peel Region-based processing centre will enhance service responsiveness, accountability, and provide local economic benefit, including the support of local employment; Now therefore be it resolved: That staff be directed to immediately initiate discussions and negotiate directly with the City of Brampton as the delivery option regarding the processing of Red Light Camera enforcement services utilizing the City of Brampton’s processing centre beyond December 31, 2026; and That staff be directed to execute an agreement comparable to the terms of the current agreement in a timeframe that ensures service continuity; and That a copy of this resolution be circulated to the Councils of the Cities of Mississauga and Brampton, and the Town of Caledon.

That the by-laws listed on the April 23, 2026 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 22-2026 and 23-2026, 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 24-2026 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on April 23, 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.

1. That the contract (Document 2026-123N) for the provision of Dundas Street Shelter Operator Services, be awarded to The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada (Salvation Army), for the period commencing on May 1, 2026 up to June 30, 2027, in the estimated amount of $3,373,072 (excluding applicable taxes), subject to available budget and pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023, as amended; and 2. That the authority be granted to renew the contract (Document 2026- 123N) with The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada for the provision of Dundas Street Shelter Operator Services for one optional 12-month extension period, subject to the satisfactory performance and approved budget, and escalated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, all pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023, as amended; and 3. That the Director of Housing Services and the Director of Procurement, be authorized to approve increases to the contract (Document 2026- 123N) with The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada should the service requirements exceed estimates, subject to available budget, and pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023, as amended; and 4. That the contract (Document 2026-240N) for the provision of Addiction Worker Services, be awarded to Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre (PAARC), for the period commencing on April 1, 2026 up to March Council Minutes 132 31, 2027, in the estimated amount of $300,000 (excluding applicable taxes),

Therefore be it resolved, that such invitation be approved and communicated to the Auditor General of Peel in a timely manner to enable Peel Regional Police services to fall within the scope of areas that may be selected for audit by the Auditor General, including consideration in the initial audit selections and the 2027 work plan. In Favour (3): Councillor Butt, Councillor Damerla, and Councillor Kovac Opposed (20): Councillor Brar, Councillor Brown, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Early, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Hart, Councillor Horneck, Councillor Keenan, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Reid, Councillor Russo, Councillor Santos, Councillor Tedjo, and Councillor Vicente Abstain (1): Councillor Toor

Council Minutes 140 Therefore be it resolved, that Peel Regional Council requests that the Government of Ontario introduce such legislative amendments as are required to enable Municipal Auditors General to conduct value-for-money audits of police services in Ontario. In Favour (9): Councillor Butt, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Early, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Kovac, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Parrish, and Councillor Tedjo Opposed (14): Councillor Brar, Councillor Brown, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Hart, Councillor Horneck, Councillor Keenan, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Russo, Councillor Santos, Councillor Toor, and Councillor Vicente Abstain (1): Councillor Reid

Therefore be it resolved, that a copy of this resolution be directed to The Regional Municipality of Peel Police Service Board, the Premier of Ontario, and the Solicitor General of Ontario.

That Resolution Number 2026-293, approved under Item 5 at the April 23, 2026 Regional Council meeting, be reopened as it relates to a request to remove Item 8.2 listed under Presentation of Staff Reports, from the April 23, 2026 Regional Council agenda. In Favour (19): Councillor Brar, Councillor Brown, Councillor Butt, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Hart, Councillor Horneck, Councillor Keenan, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Reid, Councillor Russo, Councillor Santos, and Councillor Tedjo Opposed (3): Councillor Early, Councillor Medeiros, and Councillor Toor Abstain (1): Councillor Fonseca Absent (1): Councillor Vicente

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 the transfer of ownership and operations of the complex of buildings known as PAMA, along with the museum and art gallery collections, (excluding Archives) from Peel Region to the City of Brampton on January 1, 2027, subject to ratification by Regional and Local Councils in early 2026; And whereas, the City of Brampton, City of Mississauga and the Town of Caledon requested and received a report on the transition of ownership and operations of PAMA to the City of Brampton; And whereas, Archival services, set out in the archival records agreement, will remain under the control of the Regional Municipality of Peel and existing contracts regarding Archival services between Peel and the local municipalities will remain in place; Now therefore be it resolved: Council Minutes 143 1. That the Region of Peel report titled “Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA) Business and Transition Planning Framework” be received; and 2. That Peel County Courthouse, Land Registry Building, Gaol, and former Hydro building now housing the PAMA Art Gallery, along with all museum and art gallery assets, operations and collections be transferred from the Region of Peel to the City of Brampton on or before January 1, 2028; and 3. That the City of Brampton will review current operations

Whereas the Region of Peel is founded on principles of municipal autonomy, democratic accountability, and local decision-making; And whereas, Bill 100 proposes changes to regional governance structures, including provisions that would alter how Regional Chairs are selected; And whereas, the effective governance of the Region depends on a Regional Chair who is accountable to the elected members of Council and, through them, the residents of Peel; And whereas, Council is best positioned to determine its own leadership structure in a manner that reflects the needs, priorities, and democratic will of Peel residents; Now therefore be it resolved: 1. That Regional Council affirms that the Regional Chair should be selected by and accountable to members of Regional Council, ensuring direct oversight and responsiveness to local governance priorities; and 2. That the Chair of the Regional Government Relations Committee, on behalf of Regional Council, send a letter with a copy of this resolution and the report listed as Item 15.6 on the April 23, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Bill 100 “Better Regional Governance Act, 2026”, to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, all Members of Provincial Parliament representing Peel Region, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and other Ontario Regional governments.

1. That the Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with SF Coleraine Holdings Ltd., 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 April 23, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Proposed Property Acquisition – Proposed New North-South Arterial Road (Arterial A2) and Coleraine Drive Widening – PF-17032.14 – City of Brampton, Ward 10”, 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 13, Concession 11, Northern Division (Geographic Township of Toronto Gore), City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on draft reference plan 24-B8331-P15 prepared by Mauro Group Inc., and o A permanent easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 13, Concession 11, Northern Division (Geographic Township of Toronto Gore), City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 4, 5, 10 and 11 on draft reference plan 24- B8331-P15 prepared by Mauro Group Inc., 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 th

Whereas The Regional Municipality of Peel administers a Red Light Camera program to improve road safety and reduce collisions at signalized intersections across Peel Region; And whereas, the Region of Peel’s current agreements with the City of Toronto enabling Red Light Camera enforcement expire on December 31, 2026; Council Minutes 151 And whereas, maintaining continuity, reliability, and cost-effective processing of Red Light Camera offences is essential to the effective operation of the program; And whereas, the City of Brampton operates an established and fully functional processing centre with demonstrated capacity, experience, and compliance with all applicable provincial requirements; And whereas, a Peel Region-based processing centre will enhance service responsiveness, accountability, and provide local economic benefit, including the support of local employment; Now therefore be it resolved: 1. That staff be directed to immediately initiate discussions and negotiate directly with the City of Brampton as the delivery option regarding the processing of Red Light Camera enforcement services utilizing the City of Brampton’s processing centre beyond December 31, 2026; and 2. That staff be directed to execute an agreement comparable to the terms of the current agreement in a timeframe that ensures service continuity; and 3. That a copy of this resolution be circulated to the Councils of the Cities of Mississauga and Brampton, and the Town of Caledon.