THE COUNCIL OF

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

MINUTES

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Council Chamber, 5th Floor
Regional Administrative Headquarters
10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A
Brampton, Ontario
Members Present:
  • N.K. Brar
  • P. Brown
  • B. Butt
  • S. Dasko
  • C. Early
  • C. Fonseca
  • P. Fortini
  • A. Groves
  • N. Hart
  • J. Horneck
  • N. Iannicca
  • D. Keenan
  • J. Kovac*
  • S. McFadden
  • M. Medeiros
  • M. Palleschi
  • C. Parrish**
  • M. Reid
  • M. Russo
  • R. Santos
  • A. Tedjo
  • G.S. Toor***
Members Absent:
  • D. Damerla* (Proxy J. Kovac)
  • M. Mahoney** (Proxy C. Parrish)
  • P. Vicente*** (Proxy G.S. Toor)
Staff Present:
  • G. Kent, Chief Administrative Officer
  • D. Valeri, Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services
  • P. Caza, Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services
  • K. Dedman, Commissioner of Public Works
  • S. Jacques, Commissioner of Human Services
  • N. Polsinelli, Commissioner of Health Services
  • M. Hau, Associate Medical Officer of Health
  • A. Adams, Regional Clerk
  • D. Lundy, Deputy Clerk and Manager of Legislative Services
  • H. Lockyer, Legislative Specialist
  • J. da Silva, Legislative Specialist
  • J. Coley, Legislative Technical Coordinator
  • S. MacGregor, Legislative Technical Coordinator
  • K. Cordick, Audio Visual Specialist
  • R. Cruz, Audio Visual Specialist
  • A. Lall, Legislative Assistant

1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

 

Regional Chair Iannicca called the meeting of Regional Council to order at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A, Brampton.

Councillor Brown arrived at 9:34 a.m.

Councillor Keenan arrived at 9:34 a.m.

Councillor Parrish arrived at 9:35 a.m.

Councillor Groves departed at 11:53 a.m.

Councillor Brown departed at 12:26 p.m.

2.
INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

 

Regional Chair Iannicca read an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement.

Regional Chair Iannicca acknowledged World Homeless Day on October 10, 2025.

3.
DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

 

Nil.

4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

4.1
September 25, 2025 Regional Council meeting

This item has attachments. 
1.September 25, 2025 Regional Council meeting.pdf
  • Resolution Number2025-700
    Moved byCouncillor McFadden
    Seconded byCouncillor Fortini

    That the minutes of the September 25, 2025 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

    Carried

5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 
  • Resolution Number2025-701
    Moved byCouncillor Horneck
    Seconded byCouncillor Russo

    That the agenda for the October 9, 2025 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

    Carried

6.
CONSENT AGENDA

 
  • Resolution Number2025-702
    Moved byCouncillor Keenan
    Seconded byCouncillor Fonseca

    That the following matters listed on the Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 11.1, 11.2, 12.1, 15.1, 15.2, 17.1, 18.1, and 22.1.

    Carried

RESOLUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

11.
ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

 

11.1
Update on Modular Units as an Alternative Housing Solution

This item has attachments. 
1.Update on Modular Units as an Alternative Housing Solution.pdf

(For information) 

  • Resolution Number2025-703
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

11.2
Investing in New Community and Supportive Housing in Peel Region

This item has attachments. 
1.Investing in New Community and Supportive Housing in Peel Region.pdf

(For information) 

  • Resolution Number2025-704
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

12.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

12.1
Robert Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

This item has attachments. 
1.Robert Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.pdf

Letter dated September 18, 2025, Confirmed Funding Allocations for the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB) Program under the National Housing Strategy (NHS) (Receipt recommended)

  • Resolution Number2025-705
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

15.
ITEMS RELATED TO CORPORATE AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES

 

15.1
Report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-3/2025) meeting held on September 18, 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.Report of the Audit and Risk Committee meeting held on September 18, 2025 .pdf
  • Resolution Number2025-706
    Moved byCouncillor Keenan
    Seconded byCouncillor Fonseca

    That the report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-3/2025) meeting held on September 18, 2025, be adopted.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION ARC-8-2025:

Resolution Number 2025-707

That the agenda for the September 18, 2025 Audit and Risk Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

  1. REPORTS

5.1       Paramedic Services Audit

(For information)

Resolution Number 2025-708

Presentation by Brian Gibson, Chief and Director, Paramedic Services and Anila Lalani, Manager, Internal Audit

Received

5.2       Early Years and Child Care Services Audit

(For information)

Resolution Number 2025-709

Presentation by Nakiema Palmer, Director, Early Years and Child Care Services, and Anila Lalani, Manager, Internal Audit

Received

5.3       Peel Outreach Program Audit

(For information)

Resolution Number 2025-710

Presentation by Aileen Baird, Director, Housing Services and Anila Lalani, Manager, Internal Audit

Received

5.4       Driver Certification Program Audit

(For information)

Resolution Number 2025-711

Received

5.5       Status of the 2025 Internal Audit Risk Based Work Plan

(For information)

Resolution Number 2025-712

Received

5.6       New Global Internal Audit Standards

(For information)

Resolution Number 2025-713

Received

15.2
Report of the Regional Auditor General Recruitment Committee (AGRC-1/2025) meeting held on September 18, 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.Report of the Regional Auditor General Recruitment Committee meeting held on September 18, 2025.pdf
  • Resolution Number2025-714
    Moved byCouncillor Keenan
    Seconded byCouncillor Fonseca

    That the report of the Regional Auditor General Recruitment Committee (AGRC-1/2025) meeting held on September 18, 2025, be adopted.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

2. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR

RECOMMENDATION AGRC-1-2025:

Resolution Number 2025-715

That Councillor Damerla be elected Chair of the Regional Auditor General Recruitment Committee until a successor is appointed or upon the dissolution of the Committee. 

Approved

RECOMMENDATION AGRC-2-2025:

Resolution Number 2025-716

That Councillor Horneck be elected Vice-Chair of the Regional Auditor General Recruitment Committee until a successor is appointed or upon the dissolution of the Committee. 

Approved

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AGRC-3-2025:

Resolution Number 2025-717

That the agenda for the September 18, 2025 Regional Auditor General Recruitment Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

9. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AGRC-4-2025:

Resolution Number 2025-718

That the Regional Auditor General Recruitment Committee proceed into “closed session” to consider matters related A Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations Carried on or to be Carried on by or on Behalf of the Municipality or Local Board. 

Approved

RECOMMENDATION AGRC-5-2025:

Resolution Number 2025-719

That the Regional Auditor General Recruitment Committee move out of “closed session”.  

Approved

9.1 A Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations Carried on or to be Carried on by or on Behalf of the Municipality or Local Board

RECOMMENDATION AGRC-6-2025:

Resolution Number 2025-720

  1. That the report listed as item 9.1 on the September 18, 2025, Regional Auditor General Recruitment Committee Closed Session agenda and associated materials be approved; and AGRC-1/2025
  2. That the Job Advertisement for the Regional Auditor General be approved as amended and become public in accordance with the 
    proposed recruitment process timelines; and
  3. That the Regional Clerk be directed to schedule future meetings of the Regional Auditor General Recruitment Committee as necessary 
    to meet the approved recruitment timelines; and  
  4. That the closed session direction to the External Recruitment firm be approved and voted on in accordance with section 239 (6)(b) of 
    the Municipal Act 2001, as amended. 

Approved

17.
ITEMS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS

 

17.1
Report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC-4/2025) meeting held on September 18, 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.Report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee meeting held on September 18, 2025.pdf
  • Resolution Number2025-721
    Moved byCouncillor Keenan
    Seconded byCouncillor Fonseca

    That the report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC-4/2025) meeting held on September 18, 2025, be adopted.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-13-2025:

Resolution Number 2025-722

That the agenda for the September 18, 2025 Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

  1. REPORTS

5.1       Peel Region’s Comments on the Proposed Amendments to the Blue Box Regulation and the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016      

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-14-2025:

Resolution Number 2025-723

That the comments included in Appendix I of the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the September 18, 2025, Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee agenda, titled “Peel’s Comments on the Proposed Amendments to the Blue Box Regulation and Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016”, be endorsed.

Approved

5.2       Inclusion of Circular Materials Blue Box Information in 2026 Waste Collection Calendars

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-14-2025:

Resolution Number 2025-724

That the Proposed Direction as described in the report from the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the September 18, 2025 Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee meeting agenda, titled, “Inclusion of Circular Materials Blue Box Information in 2026 Waste Collection Calendars”, be endorsed.

Approved

7.1       Update on Upcoming Reports to the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee

(Oral)

Resolution Number 2025-725

Received

18.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

18.1
Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

This item has attachments. 
1.Todd McCarthy, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.pdf

Letter Received on October 1, 2025, Regarding the Transition of the Blue Box System from Municipal Control to a Producer-Run Model (Receipt recommended)

  • Resolution Number2025-726
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND DEBATE

Item 7.3 was dealt with.

7.
DELEGATIONS

 

7.3
Kinjal Shah, Licensed Home Child Care Provider, Nikita Kowlessar, Peel Inclusion Resource Services Consultant, Brampton Caledon Community Living, and Hoda Khalil, EarlyON Educator, Dixie-Bloor Neighbourhood Centre

This item has attachments. 
1.Kinjal Shah, Nikita Kowlessar, Brampton Caledon Community Living, and Hoda Khalil, Dixie-Bloor Neighbourhood Centre.pdf

Regarding Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation and Recognition Day

  • Resolution Number2025-727
    Received

Regional Chair Iannicca acknowledged Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day on October 21, 2025.

Kinjal Shah, Licensed Home Child Care Provider, Nikita Kowlessar, Peel Inclusion Resource Services Consultant, Brampton Caledon Community Living, and Hoda Khalil, EarlyON Educator, Dixie-Bloor Neighbourhood Centre, recognized child care workers and early childhood educators; their personal experiences working in the field; and the future of the sector.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding wages; how Regional Council can support the sector; employee retention; and municipal advocacy.

The Director of Early Years and Child Care Services was directed to provide Regional Council with an update on the outcomes related to previous advocacy.

Item 7.2 was dealt with.

7.2
Mary Beth Moellenkamp, Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair, Peel Children’s Aid Society, and Lisa Hewison, Superintendent, Peel Regional Police

This item has attachments. 
1.Mary Beth Moellenkamp, Peel Children’s Aid Society, and Lisa Hewison, Peel Regional Police.pdf

Requesting Support for Dress Purple Day

  • Resolution Number2025-728
    Received

Mary Beth Moellenkamp, Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair, Peel Children’s Aid Society (Peel CAS), Lisa Hewison, Superintendent, Peel Regional Police, and Nakiema Palmer, Director, Early Years and Child Care Services, provided an overview of Peel CAS, the Dress Purple Day Campaign, and the role that individuals and communities can play in supporting vulnerable youth, children and families through the Campaign.

Item 7.1 was dealt with.

7.1
Mark Dapat, Deputy Chief, and John Versluis, Manager, Community Safety Well Being, Peel Regional Police

This item has attachments. 
1.Mark Dapat, Deputy Chief, Jason Versluis, Community Safety and Well-Being Services.pdf

Providing an Overview of Community Safety and Well-Being Programs and Initiatives at Peel Regional Police 

  • Resolution Number2025-729
    Received

Nancy Polsinelli, Commissioner, Health Services, Mark Dapat, Deputy Chief, and John Versluis, Manager, Community Safety and Well Being, Peel Regional Police, provided an overview of the provincial mandate and framework; Peel Region’s Community Safety and Well Being (CSWB) Plan; programs and initiatives at Peel Regional Police in alignment with Peel Region’s CSWB Plan, and their impact.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding measurable outcomes; addressing mental health; funding; information sharing; and communication strategies. 

Item 8.1 was dealt with.

8.
PRESENTATION OF STAFF REPORTS 

 

8.1
Paramedic Services Full Service Update 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.Paramedic Services Full Service Update 2025.pdf
2.Appendix I- Paramedic Services Strategic Plan 2024-2028.pdf
3.Presentation .pdf

(For information) 


Presentation by Brian Gibson, Chief and Director, Paramedic Services

  • Resolution Number2025-730
    Received

Brian Gibson, Chief and Director, Paramedic Services, presented an update on Paramedic Services.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding community growth; offload delays; advocacy; paramedicine; integration of care; the drone program; and measurable outcomes.

8.2
Communicable Diseases Update

This item has attachments. 
1.Communicable Diseases Update.pdf
2.Presentation.pdf

(For information) 


Presentation by Judy Buchan, Director, Communicable Diseases

  • Resolution Number2025-731
    Received

Judy Buchan, Director, Communicable Diseases, presented an update on communicable diseases in Peel.

8.3
Increasing the Supply of Deeply Affordable, Community and Supportive Housing in Peel – 2025 Update

This item has attachments. 
1.Increasing the Supply of Deeply Affordable, Community and Supportive Housing in Peel - 2025 Update.pdf
2.Presentation .pdf

Presentation by Brett Barnes, Manager, Housing Development 

  • Resolution Number2025-732
    Received
  • Resolution Number2025-733
    Moved byCouncillor Fonseca
    Seconded byCouncillor Horneck
    1. That the revised Peel Community Housing Development Program to include 9 projects as outlined in Table 1 in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the October 9, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled; “Increasing the Supply of Deeply Affordable, Community and Supportive Housing in Peel - 2025 Update”, be approved; and
    2. That the contract (Document 2025-535N) for the provision of utility submetering systems, submetering, and billing services, for Basswood Senior Residences and Pattulo Apartments, be awarded to Carma Corp., for an initial contract term of 15 years with two optional 5-year renewal terms, on a cost recovery basis, in accordance with Peel Region’s Procurement By-law 45-2023, as amended; and
    3. That the Director of Housing Services be authorized to execute the necessary agreement(s) related to Document 2025-535N between Peel Region and Carma Corp. for the provision of utility submetering systems, submetering, and billing services, including any required extension(s), amendment(s), and/or any ancillary agreement(s) or document(s) thereto for Basswood Senior Residences and Pattulo Apartments on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services, subject to budget and on legal terms satisfactory to the Peel Region Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and
    4. That Peel Region continue its advocacy efforts to the Federal and Provincial governments to provide funding to support the full implementation of the Peel Community Housing Development Program.
    Carried

Brett Barnes, Manager, Housing Development, presented an update on Peel Region’s approach to increasing affordable housing supply. 

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding timelines; anticipated available units; and funding.

8.4
Customer Service Week 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.Customer Service Week 2025.pdf
2.Presentation .pdf

(For information) 


Presentation by Sere Purushuttam, Director, Communications, and Andy Saito, Advisor, Service Experience

  • Resolution Number2025-734
    Received

Sere Purushuttam, Director, Communications, and Andy Saito, Advisor, Service Experience, Brett Barnes, Manager, Housing Development, presented an update on Peel Region’s customer service initiatives and recognized customer service week. 

9.
ITEMS RELATED TO HEALTH

 

Nil.

10.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

Nil.

13.
ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT

 

Nil.

14.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

Nil.

Councillor Fonseca assumed the Chair.

15.
ITEMS RELATED TO CORPORATE AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES

  

15.3
Update on Discussions with the Province of Ontario on the Development Charges Deferral and Grant Program

This item has attachments. 
1.Update on Discussions with the Province on the Development Charges Deferral and Grant Program.pdf
2.Appendix I – Resolution 2025-495, Regional Council June 26, 2025.pdf
3.Appendix II – Resolution 2025-583, Regional Council July 10, 2025.pdf

(For information)

  • Resolution Number2025-735
    Received

In response to a question from Council, the Chief Administrative Officer advised that staff would report back to a future Regional Council meeting with additional information surrounding the implications of expansion of the Development Charges Deferral and Grant Program to include additional developments where servicing is already available.

Regional Chair Iannicca resumed the Chair.

16.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

Nil.

19.
OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCILLOR ENQUIRIES

 

Nil.

20.
NOTICE OF MOTION/MOTION

 

Nil.

21.
BY-LAWS

 

Nil.

CLOSED SESSION RESOLUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

22.
CLOSED SESSION

 

22.1
Closed Session Report of the Regional Auditor General Recruitment Committee (AGRC-1/2025) meeting held on September 18, 2025

 
  • Resolution Number2025-736
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

23.
BY-LAWS RELATING TO CLOSED SESSION

 

Nil.

24.
BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL

 
  • Resolution Number2025-737
    Moved byCouncillor Tedjo
    Seconded byCouncillor Russo

    That By-law 58-2025 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on October 9, 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.

    Carried

25.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 12:38 p.m.

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