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 (33 motions)
33 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the March 26, 2026 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Vicente, seconded by Councillor Russo
Carried
That the agenda for the April 9, 2026 Regional Council meeting include a Notice of Motion regarding Development Charges Grant Support for a Nonprofit Wildlife Rehabilitation Fawn Shelter, to be dealt with under Notice of Motion – Item 20.3; and That the agenda for the April 9, 2026, 2026 Regional Council meeting, be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the following matters listed on the Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 11.1, 11.2, 12.1, 13.1, 17.1, 17.2, 17.3, 17.4, 17.5, 17.7, 17.9, 17.10, 17.11, 18.1, 18.2, 18.3, 18.4, 18.5, 20.2, 22.1, 22.2, and 22.6.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That Council approve the use of an Administrative Monetary Penalty System for enforcement of parking and stopping infractions on Regional roads in the Town of Caledon and the City of Brampton; and That, if the City of Mississauga formally requests the use of an Administrative Monetary Penalty System on Regional roads within their geographic areas, the Commissioner be authorized to execute the necessary agreements; and That the necessary by-law be presented for enactment; and That the City of Mississauga, the City of Brampton, the Town of Caledon, Peel Regional Police and Ontario Provincial Police - Caledon Detachment, be notified.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That Peel Region enter into a renewal of the VCom Group Agreement, as set out in Appendix I of the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the April 9, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Execution of a Renewal of the VCom Group Agreement and of a VCom User Agreement for Metrolinx”, for 15 years, commencing June 7, 2025; and That Peel Region approve Metrolinx as a new user of the VCom system and that Peel Region enter into a new agreement with Metrolinx, as outlined in Appendix II of the subject report, and That the required documents be executed by the duly authorized signing officers of Peel Region, on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and the Commissioner of Public Works, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the Peel Major Office Incentives Program application deadline be extended from April 22, 2026, to December 31, 2026; and That section 9 of Regional Municipality of Peel By-law 29-2021 be amended to extend the application expiry date of the Major Office Incentives Program to December 31, 2026, and that staff be directed to receive applications until this date; and That staff be directed to report back to Regional Council with detailed recommendations on the Major Office Incentives Program to support lower-tier municipal office incentives.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the 2026 Seniors Services operating budget be amended to include Ontario Health phase in funding of $563,582 to support the start-up and implementation of Overnight Respite at the Seniors Health and Wellness Village at Peel Manor up until March 31, 2026, to offset existing Regional operating costs; and That the 2026 Seniors Services operating budget be amended to include Ontario Health base annualized funding of $901,204, and 6.6 FTE to support the ongoing delivery of Overnight Respite at Peel Manor and to offset existing Regional operating costs; and That the Commissioner of Health Services (or designate) be authorized to finalize and execute the Ontario Health funding agreement(s) and any associated documents required to support Overnight Respite at Peel Manor, in a form satisfactory to Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the location of a Service Hub for the Homeless at 8 Rutherford Road South, Brampton, and the associated estimated costs for due diligence and planning as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the April 9, 2026 agenda titled “Proposed Lease Agreement for a Service Hub for the Homeless – 8 Rutherford Road South, City of Brampton, Ward 3”, be approved; and That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Tenant, be authorized to negotiate and enter into a lease or other occupancy agreement with The Corporation of the City of Brampton, as Landlord, for the use of 8 Rutherford Road South, Brampton, as a service hub for the homeless, along with any documents required to complete due diligence for the lease and any other ancillary documents required or appropriate for that purpose, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, and subject to available budget, as described in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the April 9, 2026, Regional Council agenda titled “Proposed Lease Agreement for a Brampton Homeless Hub – 8 Rutherford Road South, Brampton, Ward 3”; and That the Commissioner of Human Services be granted delegated authority to execute the lease or other occupancy agreements described herein; and That the Regional Solicitor and C
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That a by-law to adopt the property tax rate calculation adjustment, and to apportion the 2026 Regional net levy requirement of $1,825,421,014 to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon, in accordance with the apportionment calculations attached as Appendix I to the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the April 9, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “2026 Final Levy By-law”, be presented for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the contract (Document 2026-043N) for the Supply of Applicant Tracking Software Subscription be awarded to iCIMS, Inc. for one 12-month period, May 14, 2026, to May 13, 2027, in the estimated amount of $150,000 (excluding applicable taxes) pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023; and That authority be granted to the Director of Procurement to renew the contract for three optional 12- month periods and increase the contract for additional user access, as required, throughout the contract period, subject to satisfactory performance, price and approved budget.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the contract (Document 2023-655N) for the Supply of a CPR Training System awarded to RQI (Resuscitation Quality Improvement) Partners, LLC be increased in the amount of $25,000(excluding applicable taxes) for a revised total contract amount of $262,164 (excluding applicable taxes) in accordance with Procurement By-law 45-2023, as amended; and That authority be granted to the Director of Procurement to renew the contract annually (or for multiple years to take advantage of multi-year discounts) and increase the contract for any upgrades, technical support, implementation services, additional modules, licensing, and other products and services the remaining anticipated six-year lifecycle of the solution, subject to satisfactory performance, price, and approved budget.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the contract with LinkedIn be extended for one additional term (May 2026 to May 2027) in the amount of $119,510 (excluding applicable taxes); and That authority be granted to renew the contract for three optional 12-month periods; and That authority be granted to the Director of Procurement to increase the contract for additional user access, as required, throughout the contract period, subject to satisfactory performance, price and approved budget.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the report of the Regional Council Policy and Procedures Committee (PPC-1/2026) meeting held on April 2, 2026, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the minutes of the April 2, 2026 Debt Issuance Committee (DEBT-1/2026) meeting, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), in accordance with AMO By-law No. 1, regarding the election of the AMO Board of Directors, requires that qualified nominees submit a Council resolution of support that specifies one of AMO’s named caucuses, prior to close of nominations; Therefore it be resolved, that the Council for The Regional Municipality of Peel nominates Paul Vicente, Regional Councillor, for the position of Director, Regional and Single Tier Caucus, on the AMO Board of Directors for the 2026-2028 term.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Russo
Carried
the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Derek Hannah; And whereas, Derek joined the Region of Peel in 1988, working in construction and operator roles in Water and Wastewater – Public Works; And whereas, Derek was known for his dedication, his good humour, as someone who took pride in the quality of his work for Peel Region, and was always willing to help anyone in need; And whereas, Derek was a generous and caring employee and is deeply missed by colleagues; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Hannah family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.
Moved by Councillor Parrish, 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 without seven days previous notice.
Moved by Councillor Early, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
National Wildlife Centre is a charitable organization focused on helping sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife species through wildlife medical care, rehabilitation, and training; And whereas, since 2014, National Wildlife Centre has cared for more than 8,000 native wild animals, and more than 200 species, including threatened and endangered ones; And whereas, National Wildlife Centre is proposing to construct a wildlife rehabilitation fawn shelter located at 4830 Charleston Sideroad, Caledon; And whereas, pursuant to Regional Development Charges By-law #77-2020, development charges in the amount of $9,127.70 are payable as a result of the building permit issued for the construction of a fawn shelter. Now therefore be it resolved: That a one-time grant-in-lieu of Regional Development Charges in the amount of $9,127.70 be provided to National Wildlife Centre for the construction of a wildlife rehabilitation fawn shelter at the property bearing municipal address 4830 Charleston Sideroad, Caledon; and That the grant-in-lieu of Regional Development Charges be funded from Reserve #R1169 – DC Financial Incentive Reserve; and That this resolution apply specifically for this building permit and not be interpreted as a general exemption to Development Charges By-law #77-2020.
Moved by Councillor Early, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
That Peel Region provide recycling and organics collection services at the “Bike the Creek” event to be held in the Region of Peel in 2026, at an estimated cost of $2,500, to be funded from the current operating budget. That staff invite Circular Materials to participate in the event.
Moved by Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Councillor Russo
Carried
That the Regional Chair and the Mayors of the City of Brampton, City of Mississauga and Town of Caledon write a letter to the Province on behalf of Regional Council, requesting copies of all consultant reports and studies funded by the Region and/or local municipalities pertaining to all services downloaded to the local municipalities through legislation, including roads, waste and planning; and That staff from the City of Brampton, City of Mississauga, Town of Caledon, continue to work with staff at the Region of Peel, and report back concerning the downloading of roads and stormwater services.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
That the by-laws listed on the April 9, 2026 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 18-2026 to 20-2026, 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 Mahoney, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
That Council proceed into "closed session” to consider reports relating to the following: Peel Police Service Board Matters (Labour relations or employee negotiations) Employment Matters (Labour relations or employee negotiations) Service Transfers Employment Matters (Labour relations or employee negotiations)
Moved by Councillor Horneck, seconded by Councillor Groves
Carried
That Council move out of "closed session".
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Tedjo
Carried
That the closed session direction to the Chief Administrative Officer and Regional Clerk, related to Item 22.4 on the April 9, 2026 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 Parrish, seconded by Councillor Tedjo
Carried
That the Board of Health appoint Dr. Alexa Caturay as Medical Officer of Health for Peel Region, effective April 9 th , 2026 subject to approval of the Minister of Health pursuant to section 64 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter H.7; and That the Commissioner of Health Services be authorized to finalize the necessary documents in accordance with normal policy; and That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That By-law 21-2026 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on April 9, 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 Horneck, seconded by Councillor Fonseca
Carried
1. That Peel Region enter into a renewal of the VCom Group Agreement, as set out in Appendix I of the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the April 9, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Execution of a Renewal of the VCom Group Agreement and of a VCom User Agreement for Metrolinx”, for 15 years, commencing June 7, 2025; and 2. That Peel Region approve Metrolinx as a new user of the VCom system and that Peel Region enter into a new agreement with Metrolinx, as outlined in Appendix II of the subject report, and 3. That the required documents be executed by the duly authorized signing officers of Peel Region, on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Council minutes 108 Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and the Commissioner of Public Works, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
1. That the location of a Service Hub for the Homeless at 8 Rutherford Road South, Brampton, and the associated estimated costs for due diligence and planning as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the April 9, 2026 agenda titled “Proposed Lease Agreement for a Service Hub for the Homeless – 8 Rutherford Road South, City of Brampton, Ward 3”, be approved; and 2. That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Tenant, be authorized to negotiate and enter into a lease or other occupancy agreement with The Corporation of the City of Brampton, as Landlord, for the use of 8 Rutherford Road South, Brampton, as a service hub for the homeless, along with any documents required to complete due diligence for the lease and any other ancillary documents required or appropriate for that purpose, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, and subject to available budget, as described in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the April 9, 2026, Regional Council agenda titled “Proposed Lease Agreement for a Brampton Homeless Hub – 8 Rutherford Road South, Brampton, Ward 3”; and 3. That the Commissioner of Human Services be granted delegated authority to execute the lease or other occupancy agreements described herein; and 4. That the Regional Sol
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
1. That the contract (Document 2026-043N) for the Supply of Applicant Tracking Software Subscription be awarded to iCIMS, Inc. for one 12- Council minutes 113 month period, May 14, 2026, to May 13, 2027, in the estimated amount of $150,000 (excluding applicable taxes) pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023; and 2. That authority be granted to the Director of Procurement to renew the contract for three optional 12- month periods and increase the contract for additional user access, as required, throughout the contract period, subject to satisfactory performance, price and approved budget.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
1. That the contract with LinkedIn be extended for one additional term (May 2026 to May 2027) in the amount of $119,510 (excluding applicable taxes); and 2. That authority be granted to renew the contract for three optional 12- month periods; and Council minutes 114 3. That authority be granted to the Director of Procurement to increase the contract for additional user access, as required, throughout the contract period, subject to satisfactory performance, price and approved budget.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
Whereas the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), in accordance with AMO By-law No. 1, regarding the election of the AMO Board of Directors, requires that qualified nominees submit a Council resolution of support that specifies one of AMO’s named caucuses, prior to close of nominations; Therefore it be resolved, that the Council for The Regional Municipality of Peel nominates Paul Vicente, Regional Councillor, for the position of Director, Regional and Single Tier Caucus, on the AMO Board of Directors for the 2026- 2028 term.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Russo
Carried
Whereas the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Derek Hannah; And whereas, Derek joined the Region of Peel in 1988, working in construction and operator roles in Water and Wastewater – Public Works; And whereas, Derek was known for his dedication, his good humour, as someone who took pride in the quality of his work for Peel Region, and was always willing to help anyone in need; And whereas, Derek was a generous and caring employee and is deeply missed by colleagues; Council minutes 119 Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Hannah family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Brown
Carried
Whereas National Wildlife Centre is a charitable organization focused on helping sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife species through wildlife medical care, rehabilitation, and training; And whereas, since 2014, National Wildlife Centre has cared for more than 8,000 native wild animals, and more than 200 species, including threatened and endangered ones; And whereas, National Wildlife Centre is proposing to construct a wildlife rehabilitation fawn shelter located at 4830 Charleston Sideroad, Caledon; And whereas, pursuant to Regional Development Charges By-law #77-2020, development charges in the amount of $9,127.70 are payable as a result of the building permit issued for the construction of a fawn shelter. Now therefore be it resolved: 1. That a one-time grant-in-lieu of Regional Development Charges in the amount of $9,127.70 be provided to National Wildlife Centre for the construction of a wildlife rehabilitation fawn shelter at the property bearing municipal address 4830 Charleston Sideroad, Caledon; and 2. That the grant-in-lieu of Regional Development Charges be funded from Reserve #R1169 – DC Financial Incentive Reserve; and Council minutes 121 3. That this resolution apply specifically for this building permit and not be interpreted as a general exemption to Development Charges By-law #77- 2020.
Moved by Councillor Early, seconded by Councillor Parrish