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 (31 motions)
30 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the November 13, 2025 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Russo, seconded by Councillor Tedjo
Carried
That the minutes of the November 20, 2025 Special Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Horneck, seconded by Councillor Groves
Carried
That the delegation listed as Item 7.5 on the December 11, 2025 Regional Council agenda, be
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Damerla
Withdrawn
That the following matters listed on the Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 10.1, 10.2, 11.1, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 14.1, 14.2, 15.1, 17.1, 18.1, 18.2, 18.3, 22.1, 22.2, and 22.8.
Moved by Councillor Hart, seconded by Councillor McFadden
Carried
That the 2026 interim Regional requisition be approved at a sum not to exceed 50 percent of the 2025 tax levy to the Cities of Mississauga and Brampton, and the Town of Caledon; and That the necessary by-law be presented for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Hart, seconded by Councillor McFadden
Carried
That the Director of the Office of Climate Change and Energy Management be authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding and any amendments and extensions thereto, with other partnering municipalities with respect to the delivery of the Smart Commute program provided the Memorandum of Understanding and any such amendments and extensions are on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and That capital project 267712, the ten-year capital plan for this project, the $10,000 operating budget associated with Employee Trip Reduction Programming, and one existing full-time complement position in the proposed 2026 Roads budget be reallocated to the Office of Climate Change and Energy Management (OCCEM) to support the relaunch and delivery of the Smart Commute Program.
Moved by Councillor Hart, seconded by Councillor McFadden
Carried
That the report of the Regional Auditor General Recruitment Committee (AGRC-2/2025) meeting held on November 6, 2025, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Hart, seconded by Councillor McFadden
Carried
That the report of the Regional Auditor General Recruitment Committee (AGRC-3/2025) meeting held on November 14, 2025, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Hart, seconded by Councillor McFadden
Carried
That the report of the Regional Auditor General Recruitment Committee (AGRC-4/2025) meeting held on November 21, 2025, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Hart, seconded by Councillor McFadden
Carried
That the report of the Regional Auditor General Recruitment Committee (AGRC-5/2025) meeting held on December 5, 2025, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Hart, seconded by Councillor McFadden
Carried
That the amendments to Peel Region’s By-law 72-90 for the granting of excess load moving permits and Peel Region’s Traffic By-law 15-2013, as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the December 11, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “Peel Region By-law Updates Related to Transportation Operations”, be approved; and That the legacy standalone by-laws related to Traffic and the Regional Road System, as outlined in the subject report, be repealed; and That the necessary by-laws be presented for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Hart, seconded by Councillor McFadden
Carried
the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Katya Seckar; And whereas, Katya Seckar joined the Region of Peel in 2012 and served as a dedicated member of the Public Education and Outreach team for seven years; And whereas, since 2019, Katya Seckar contributed as a Specialist in Customer Service for the Construction Project initiative, demonstrating professionalism and commitment; And whereas, she is deeply missed by colleagues who valued her expertise, support, and teamwork; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Seckar family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
That private waste collection services for the 96-unit, eleven-storey rental apartment building proposed to be located at 50 High Street East, in the City of Mississauga, Ward 1, be permitted; and That the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the December 11, 2025 Regional Council agenda, titled "A Request for Private Waste Collection – 50 High Street East, Zoning By-law Amendment Application Number RZ-25-019M, City of Mississauga, Ward 1", be forwarded to the City of Mississauga and the applicant for their information.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Damerla
Carried
the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Tammy Walsh; And whereas, Tammy Walsh joined Peel Region in June 2025 and has been a dedicated member of the Payroll team in Human Resources; And whereas, Tammy Walsh was a valued team member as an Employee Service Centre Coordinator; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Walsh family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.
Moved by Councillor Mahoney, seconded by Councillor Horneck
Carried
the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Anthony Antoine; And whereas, Anthony joined Peel Region in 2021 and has been a dedicated member of the Peel Living team for four years; And whereas, Anthony served as a dedicated Building Superintendent at Fair Oaks Place in Brampton, remembered by colleagues as having a caring and dependable presence, deeply valued by tenants and whose absence will be missed; And whereas, Anthony dedicated his work to providing safe, affordable, and suitable housing to people in need; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Antoine family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
Whereas, Resolution 2025-786 extended the Development Charge Deferral and Grant Program as set out in Resolution No. 2025-495, and as amended by Resolution No. 2025-583 (the “Grant Program”), to January 31, 2026, for those residential developments for which a plan of subdivision was registered prior to January 29, 2025, municipal servicing is currently in place, and for which the Region is satisfied that building permits are immediately available for issuance for units that have not been built or sold, pending confirmation of the number of eligible units and approval of Council at a subsequent Regional Council meeting; And whereas, Region staff provided confirmation of the number of eligible units in the staff report dated November 13, 2025, entitled ‘Response to Resolution 2025-786 Requesting Information on the Expansion of the DC Deferral and Grant Program’; Therefore, be it resolved: That Council approve the extension of the Grant Program and associated grant funding as set out in the staff report dated November 13, 2025, entitled ‘Response to Resolution 2025-786 Requesting Information on the Expansion of the DC Deferral and Grant Program’; and That the approval to extend the Grant Program in accordance with Resolution 2025-786 be conditional upon the announcement from the Province of the funding, in part or full, to provide funding to the Region to help address the Region’s $1.3 billion capital needs; and That prior to the issuance of any refunds or grants applicable to e
Moved by Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Councillor Brown
Carried
That section 5.12.2 of Procedure By-law 27-2022, as amended, be waived to permit consideration of a motion from Councillor Vicente and Councillor Santos, regarding Vendor Performance Management, without seven days previous notice.
Moved by Councillor Vicente, seconded by Councillor Santos
Carried
members of Regional Council and staff periodically receive concerns and complaints from Peel residents regarding the performance and service delivery of vendors in receipt of Regional or flow-through funding from senior levels of government; And whereas, Peel Region provides significant funding to community partners, non-profit agencies, and contracted vendors to deliver critical services and supports to the community, including direct Regional funding and flow-through funding from senior levels of government; And whereas the elected members of Peel Region Council have a fiduciary responsibility to ensure that public funds are used effectively to deliver services and supports to the community; Therefore be it resolved: That Regional staff review and strengthen performance management frameworks, as appropriate, to ensure accountability for community partners, non-profit agencies, and contracted vendors in receipt of Regional funding or flow-through funding administered by the Region; and That Regional staff develop protocols for engaging Councillors and provide regular reporting on performance management, and corrective actions undertaken, if any, for community partners, non-profit agencies, and contracted vendors of Regional funding or flow-through funding administered by the Region.
Moved by Councillor Vicente, seconded by Councillor Santos
Carried
That the by-laws listed on the December 11, 2025 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 71-2025 to 73-2025, 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 Keenan, seconded by Councillor Damerla
Carried
That Council proceed into "closed session” to consider reports relating to the following: Closed Session Report of the Regional Auditor General Recruitment Committee (AGRC-3/2025) meeting held on November 14, 2025 Closed Session Report of the Regional Auditor General Recruitment Committee (AGRC-4/2025) meeting held on November 21, 2025 Closed Session Report of the Regional Auditor General Recruitment Committee (AGRC-5/2025) meeting held on December 5, 2025 Regional Auditor General Recruitment (Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees)
Moved by Councillor Hart, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That Council move out of "closed session".
Moved by Councillor Damerla, seconded by Councillor Dasko
Carried
That the closed session direction to the Director of Human Resources and the External Consultant, related to Item 22.7 on the December 11, 2025 Regional Council meeting agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Damerla, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
That the necessary by-law be enacted authorizing and directing that the following steps be taken with respect to the expropriation 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 December 11, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “Expropriation Proceedings – Airport Road Improvements – EXP- 25058.00 – 100 metres north of King Street to 300 metres north of Huntsmill Drive – Town of Caledon, Ward 3”: approval of the expropriation; execution and registration of a Certificate of Approval; registration of a Plan of Expropriation; service of the Notice of Expropriation, Notice of Possession and Notice of Election; preparation of an appraisal report of the market value of the expropriated lands and, if applicable, damages for injurious affection and other compensation; service upon the registered owners of the offer of full compensation and the offer for immediate payment of 100 per cent of the market value of the expropriated lands in accordance with 25 of the Expropriations Act, together with the appraisal report; payment of compensation offered pursuant to 25 of the Expropriations Act, upon acceptance by the owners; all necessary steps be taken to obtain possession of the lands; and That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
Moved by Councillor Hart, seconded by Councillor McFadden
Carried
That the closed session by-law listed on the December 11, 2025 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 74-2025, 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 Hart, seconded by Councillor Keenan
Carried
That By-law 75-2025 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on December 11, 2025, 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 Reid, seconded by Councillor Tedjo
Carried
1. That the Commissioner of Human Services be granted authority to accept funding from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (“Ministry”) under Phase 3 of the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (“COCHI”) and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (“OPHI”) funding programs in the amount of up to $22,349,100 for 2025-2026, and authority to accept any increases to such funding under those programs; and 2. That the Commissioner of Human Services be granted authority to execute the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreements for COCHI/OPHI with the Ministry, and any extensions or amendments thereto, provided such Transfer Payment Agreement, extensions or amendments 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 3. That the Director of Housing Services be given delegated authority to approve and execute the Region of Peel’s Investment Plan, as amended or updated from time to time, and all ancillary documents, to be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing outlining how funding allocations for Phase 3 COCHI and OPHI funding will be used; and 4. That the Director of Housing Services be authorized to execute Project Funding Agreements with community housing providers for Phase 3 COCHI funding and any related amendments, or agreements for increases to this funding, provided such Project Funding Agreements, related amendments and oth
Moved by Councillor Hart, seconded by Councillor McFadden
Carried
Whereas the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Katya Seckar; And whereas, Katya Seckar joined the Region of Peel in 2012 and served as a dedicated member of the Public Education and Outreach team for seven years; And whereas, since 2019, Katya Seckar contributed as a Specialist in Customer Service for the Construction Project initiative, demonstrating professionalism and commitment; And whereas, she is deeply missed by colleagues who valued her expertise, support, and teamwork; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Seckar family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
Whereas the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Tammy Walsh; And whereas, Tammy Walsh joined Peel Region in June 2025 and has been a dedicated member of the Payroll team in Human Resources; And whereas, Tammy Walsh was a valued team member as an Employee Service Centre Coordinator; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Walsh family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.
Moved by Councillor Mahoney, seconded by Councillor Horneck
Carried
Whereas the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Anthony Antoine; And whereas, Anthony joined Peel Region in 2021 and has been a dedicated member of the Peel Living team for four years; And whereas, Anthony served as a dedicated Building Superintendent at Fair Oaks Place in Brampton, remembered by colleagues as having a caring and dependable presence, deeply valued by tenants and whose absence will be missed; And whereas, Anthony dedicated his work to providing safe, affordable, and suitable housing to people in need; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Antoine family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
Whereas members of Regional Council and staff periodically receive concerns and complaints from Peel residents regarding the performance and service delivery of vendors in receipt of Regional or flow-through funding from senior levels of government; And whereas, Peel Region provides significant funding to community partners, non-profit agencies, and contracted vendors to deliver critical services and supports to the community, including direct Regional funding and flow-through funding from senior levels of government; And whereas the elected members of Peel Region Council have a fiduciary responsibility to ensure that public funds are used effectively to deliver services and supports to the community; Therefore be it resolved: Council Minutes 378 1. That Regional staff review and strengthen performance management frameworks, as appropriate, to ensure accountability for community partners, non-profit agencies, and contracted vendors in receipt of Regional funding or flow-through funding administered by the Region; and 2. That Regional staff develop protocols for engaging Councillors and provide regular reporting on performance management, and corrective actions undertaken, if any, for community partners, non-profit agencies, and contracted vendors of Regional funding or flow-through funding administered by the Region.
Moved by Councillor Vicente, seconded by Councillor Santos
Carried
1. That the necessary by-law be enacted authorizing and directing that the following steps be taken with respect to the expropriation 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 December 11, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “Expropriation Proceedings – Airport Road Improvements – EXP- 25058.00 – 100 metres north of King Street to 300 metres north of Huntsmill Drive – Town of Caledon, Ward 3”: a. approval of the expropriation; b. execution and registration of a Certificate of Approval; c. registration of a Plan of Expropriation; d. service of the Notice of Expropriation, Notice of Possession and Notice of Election; e. preparation of an appraisal report of the market value of the expropriated lands and, if applicable, damages for injurious affection and other compensation; f. service upon the registered owners of the offer of full compensation and the offer for immediate payment of 100 per cent of the market value of the expropriated lands in accordance with 25 of the Expropriations Act, together with the appraisal report; g. payment of compensation offered pursuant to 25 of the Expropriations Act, upon acceptance by the owners; h. all necessary steps be taken to obtain possession of the lands; and 2. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
Moved by Councillor Hart, seconded by Councillor McFadden