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*** (Proxy P. Vicente)
  • P. Brown**** (Proxy R. Santos)
  • B. Butt***** (Proxy C. Parrish)
  • D. Damerla
  • S. Dasko
  • C. Early
  • C. Fonseca
  • P. Fortini
  • A. Groves
  • N. Hart*
  • J. Horneck
  • N. Iannicca
  • D. Keenan** (Proxy M. Palleschi)
  • J. Kovac
  • M. Mahoney
  • S. McFadden
  • M. Medeiros
  • M. Palleschi**
  • C. Parrish*****
  • M. Reid
  • M. Russo
  • R. Santos****
  • G.S. Toor
  • P. Vicente***
Members Absent:
  • A. Tedjo* (Proxy N. Hart)
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
  • S. Jurrius, Legislative Technical Advisor
  • H. Lockyer, Legislative Specialist
  • J. Coley, Legislative Technical Coordinator
  • S. MacGregor, Legislative Technical Coordinator
  • K. Cordick, Audio Visual Specialist
  • R. Cruz, Audio Visual Specialist

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 McFadden arrived at 9:40 a.m.
Councillor Toor arrived at 10:15 a.m.
Councillor Brar departed at 12:26 p.m.
Councillor Brown departed at 12:26 p.m.
Councillor Butt departed at 12:26 p.m.
Councillor McFadden departed at 3:30 p.m.
Councillor Dasko departed at 3:50 p.m. 
Councillor Early departed at 3:50 p.m. 

Regional Chair Iannicca read an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement.

  • Resolution Number2025-807
    Moved byCouncillor Santos
    Seconded byCouncillor Russo

    That the minutes of the October 23, 2025 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number2025-808
    Moved byCouncillor Horneck
    Seconded byCouncillor Hart

    That the minutes of the October 30, 2025 Special Regional Council meeting, be approved.

    Carried

Regional Chair Iannicca, Councillor Santos, and Councillor Hart acknowledged the launch of the Break the Silence Awareness Campaign starting on November 25, 2025. 

Regional Chair Iannicca acknowledged National Housing Day on November 22, 2025.

  • Resolution Number2025-809
    Moved byCouncillor Santos
    Seconded byCouncillor Russo

    That section 4.4.3.d of Procedure By-law 27-2022, be waived to add a delegation that was received after 9:30 a.m. from Sharon Mayne, Chief Executive Officer, Catholic Family Services Peel Dufferin, and Beth Mollenkamp, Chief Executive Officer, Peel Children Aid Society, regarding the Launch of the Safe Centre of Peel Location in Mississauga, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 7.9.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number2025-810
    Moved byCouncillor Butt
    Seconded byCouncillor Dasko
    1. That the agenda for the November 13, 2025 Regional Council meeting include a delegation from Jordan Kupinsky, Partner, Windsor Private Capital Regarding the Role of Municipal Bonds in Improving Home Affordability, to be dealt with under Delegations – Item 7.8; and
    2. That the agenda for the November 13, 2025 Regional Council meeting include a delegation from Sharon Mayne, Chief Executive Officer, Catholic Family Services Peel Dufferin, and Beth Mollenkamp, Chief Executive Officer, Peel Children Aid Society, Regarding the Launch of the Safe Centre of Peel Location in Mississauga, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 7.9; and
    3. That the agenda for the November 13, 2025 Regional Council meeting include a communication from Catherine Soplet, Member, Peel Poverty Action Group and Editor, Tough Times Publication, Letter dated November 12, 2025, Regarding Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Fast Act, 2025, Food Security, Housing and Intimate Partner Violence, to be dealt with under Communications – Item 12.6; and
    4. That the agenda for the November 13, 2025 Regional Council meeting, be approved, as amended.
    Carried
  • Resolution Number2025-811
    Moved byCouncillor Early
    Seconded byCouncillor Dasko

    That the following matters listed on the Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, 11.6, 11.7, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.6, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 13.5, 13.6, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 15.1, 17.1, 17.2, 17.3, 18.1, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, and 22.4.

    Carried

RESOLUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

  • Resolution Number2025-812
    Moved byCouncillor Early
    Seconded byCouncillor Dasko

    That the amendments to the asset classes and asset levels of service, outlined in Appendix III in the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the November 13, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “Enterprise Asset Management Program Update 2025”, be approved.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2025-813
    Moved byCouncillor Early
    Seconded byCouncillor Dasko
    1. That the contract (Document 2025-571N) for the Supply of Environmental Health Information Management System Hosting and Licenses be awarded to Hedgerow Software Ltd, in the estimated amount of $161,440 (excluding applicable taxes) for one 12-month period, January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023; and
    2. 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, hosting, licensing, and other products and services the remaining anticipated 9-year lifecycle of the solution, subject to satisfactory performance, pricing, and approved budget.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2025-814
    Moved byCouncillor Early
    Seconded byCouncillor Dasko

    That the report of the Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee (DEAR-3/2025) meeting held on October 16, 2025, be adopted.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION DEAR-7/2025:

Resolution Number 2025-815

That the agenda for the October 16, 2025 Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

  1. REPORTS

6.1       DEI @ Peel Implementation Update

(For information)

Resolution Number 2025-816

Received

6.2       Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Update

(For information)

Resolution Number 2025-817

Received

6.3         Peel Region Municipal Diversity Plan Implementation

(For information)

Resolution Number 2025-818

Received

  1. OTHER BUSINESS

8.1       Status Update on DEI Efforts in Peel Region

RECOMMENDATION DEAR-7/2025:

Resolution Number 2025-819

That staff be directed to report back at an upcoming meeting with options to develop a public communication awareness campaign to highlight the importance and relevance of DEI in Peel and the risks of not advancing efforts, and to collaborate with lower-tier municipalities in advancing these efforts.

Approved

  • Resolution Number2025-820
    Moved byCouncillor Early
    Seconded byCouncillor Dasko

    That the report of the Government Relations Committee (GRC-3/2025) meeting held on October 16, 2025, be adopted.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GRC-6-2025:

Resolution Number 2025-821

That the agenda for the October 16, 2025 Government Relations Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

  1. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS UPDATE

5.1       Government Relations Update (October 16, 2025)

(For information)

Presentation by Patrick Mangion, Specialist, Government Relations

Resolution Number 2025-822

Received

  1. REPORTS

6.1       Update on Peel Region Advocacy Priorities

(For information)

Resolution Number 2025-823

Received

  1. COMMUNICATIONS

7.1       Charmaine Williams, Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity

Letter dated October 3, 2025, Regarding Delegation at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference and Gender-Based Violence (Receipt Recommended)

Resolution Number 2025-824

Received

7.2       Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care

Letter dated October 2, 2025, Regarding Delegation at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference (Receipt Recommended)

Resolution Number 2025-825

Received

  • Resolution Number2025-826
    Moved byCouncillor Early
    Seconded byCouncillor Dasko

    That the report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-4/2025) meeting held on October 16, 2025, be adopted.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION-ARC-9-2025:

Resolution Number 2025-827

That the agenda for the October 16, 2025 Audit and Risk Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

  1. DELEGATIONS

4.1       Trevor Ferguson, Partner, Audit and Assurance, Deloitte LLP

Regarding 2025 Deloitte Audit Service Plan

(Related to 5.1)

Resolution Number 2025-828

Received

  1. REPORTS

5.1       Deloitte 2025 Audit Service Plan

(For information) (Related to 4.1)

Resolution Number 2025-829

Received

5.2       Peel Region Risk Appetite Framework

Presentation by Jennifer Weinman, Director, Internal Audit, and Steve Galvao, Advisor, Enterprise Risk Management

RECOMMENDATION-ARC-10-2025:

Resolution Number 2025-830

That the Risk Appetite Framework as set out in the report of the Director of Internal Audit, listed on the October 2, 2025, Audit and Risk Committee agenda titled “Peel Region Risk Appetite Framework”, be approved.

Approved

5.3       2025 Fall Status of Management Action Plans

(For information)

Resolution Number 2025-831

Received

  1. CLOSED SESSION

RECOMMENDATION ARC-11-2025:

Resolution Number 2025-832

That the Audit and Risk Committee move into "closed session” to consider matters relating to the security of the property of the municipality or local board.

Approved

RECOMMENDATION ARC-12-2025:

Resolution Number 2025-833

That the Committee move out of “closed session”.

Approved

8.1       2025 Cybersecurity Update

(The security of the property of the municipality or local board)

Resolution Number 2025-834

                                                   Received

8.2       Information Technology Security Management Audit

(The security of the property of the municipality or local board)

Resolution Number 2025-835

Received

8.3       2025 Fall Security Related Status of Management Action Plans

(The security of the property of the municipality or local board)

Resolution Number 2025-836

Received

Letter dated October 21, 2025, Responding to a Letter of Congratulations from Regional Chair Iannicca Regarding her Appointment as Secretary of State for Combatting Crime (Receipt recommended)

  • Resolution Number2025-838
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

Letter dated October 23, 2025, Regarding the introduction of Bill C-14, Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Receipt recommended)

  • Resolution Number2025-839
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

Letter dated October 16, 2025, Providing a Copy of a Peel Police Service Board Report titled “Human Rights Report and 2024 Use of Force Report” (Receipt recommended)

  • Resolution Number2025-840
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

Letter dated October 30, 2025, Regarding Amendments to the Development Charges Act, 1997 Through Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 (Receipt recommended) (Related to 11.8)

  • Resolution Number2025-841
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

Letter dated November 12, 2025, Regarding Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Fast Act, 2025, Food Security, Housing and Intimate Partner Violence (Receipt recommended) (Related to 11.1)

  • Resolution Number2025-842
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2025-843
    Moved byCouncillor Early
    Seconded byCouncillor Dasko

    That staff be directed to develop and implement a comprehensive communications and education plan to inform homeowners, property managers, industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) users, and condominium corporations within Peel Region of their responsibilities regarding private-side water and wastewater infrastructure maintenance and replacement.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2025-845
    Moved byCouncillor Early
    Seconded byCouncillor Dasko

    That the Water Bill Adjustment Program, as described in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the November 13, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “Water Bill Adjustment Program Update”, be approved to become permanent as of January 1, 2026.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

(For information)

  • Resolution Number2025-846
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2025-847
    Moved byCouncillor Early
    Seconded byCouncillor Dasko
    1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel (“Peel Region”) provide an amount of $315,000.00 to the Bruce Trail Conservancy (“BTC”) to cover seventy percent (70 percent) of eligible land acquisition costs associated with BTC’s acquisition of greenlands located at 17963 Mountainview Road, legally described as Part of Lot 13, Concession 6, East of Hurontario Street (Geographic Township of Caledon) and Part of Lot 14, Concession 6, East of Hurontario Street (Geographic Township of Caledon) as in VS246991 & VS49019; save and except for VS262825, VS262826, RO870771, CA25500 & CA25526; Town of Caledon (approximately 18.21 hectares, 45 acres) in accordance with the Greenlands Securement Program (“Program”) Implementation Guidelines (“Guidelines”) and the Greenlands Securement Agreement between Peel Region and BTC, which agreement was extended by an amending and extending agreement executed on June 21, 2023 (collectively, the “Agreement”); and
    2. That Peel Region provide BTC with additional funding in the estimated amount of $45,000.00 to fund seventy percent (70 percent) of eligible securement costs, including costs related to applicable taxes, legal fees, survey, and Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment; and
    3. That the Commissioner of Public Works be directed to confirm and disburse the final amount of funding to BTC once all Program requirements have been met in accordance with the Guidelines and the Agreement to Peel Region’s sole reasonable satisfaction; and
    4. That the funds for BTC’s acquisition be provided from the Greenlands Securement Capital Project Number 18-3310.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2025-848
    Moved byCouncillor Early
    Seconded byCouncillor Dasko

    That the report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC-5/2025) meeting held on October 30, 2025, be adopted.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-15-2025:

Resolution Number 2025-849

That the agenda for the October 30, 2025 Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

  1. REPORTS

5.2       Hazardous and Special Products Program: October 2025 Update on Negotiations with Producer Responsibility Organizations

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-16-2025:

Resolution Number 2025-850

  1. That the Commissioner of Public Works, or anyone authorized to act on their behalf, be authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement including any ancillary documents and any further extensions and amendments as may be required, with Product Care Association for the partial cost recovery of Peel Region’s continued collection of paint, and/or other Hazardous and Special Products (HSP) and/or related services within Peel Region, for an initial term of one year with automatic renewals of up to 12 months each, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and
  2. That the Commissioner of Public Works, or anyone authorized to act on their behalf, be authorized to negotiate and execute new or amended cost recovery agreements, including any ancillary documents and any further extensions and amendments as may be required, with Producer Responsibility Organizations, as defined by O.Reg. 449/21 made under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016, for the provision of collection services by Peel Region for Hazardous and Special Products (HSP) and related services within Peel Region, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services.

Approved

5.4       Impact of Blue Box Regulation Amendments on Blue Box Services for Non-Eligible Sources

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-17-2025:

Resolution Number 2025-851

  1. That the Proposed Direction as described in the report from the Commissioner of Public Works listed on the October 30, 2025 Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee agenda, titled, “Impact of Blue Box Regulation Amendments on Blue Box Services for Non-Eligible Sources” be approved; and
  2. That staff be directed to work with the City of Brampton, City of Mississauga and the Town of Caledon, as applicable, to implement the Proposed Directions, as recommended in the subject report; and
  3. That the Director of Waste Management, or anyone authorized to act on his or her behalf, be authorized to amend, revise or replace and/or enter into and execute new service agreements, including any amendments, extensions and any ancillary documents as may be required, with the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon to reflect the roles and responsibilities of the parties relating to the provision of waste management services, effective January 1, 2026 and ending on September 30, 2027, all on business terms acceptable to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms acceptable to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and
  4. That Peel Region continue providing special event blue box services, at Peel Region’s cost, up to and including September 30, 2027, in accordance with Peel Region’s policy for special events; and
  5. That, subject to successful negotiations, as may be required, the Commissioner of Public Works, and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, be delegated authority to increase and amend the waste collection contracts with Halton Recycling Ltd. dba Emterra Environmental and Waste Connections of Canada Inc. (Document 2014-004T) and Miller Waste Systems Inc. (Document 2015-007T), including pricing adjustments, on a lump sum or unit price basis, for blue box material collection services from public space receptacles within Peel Region, for the period January 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027, subject to available budget and pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023, as amended; and
  6. That, subject to successful negotiations, as may be required, the Director of Waste Management, or anyone authorized to act on his or her behalf, be authorized to execute such necessary amendments, including any further ancillary documents as may be required, to the waste collection contracts with Halton Recycling Ltd. dba Emterra Environmental and Waste Connections of Canada Inc. (Document 2014-004T) and Miller Waste Systems Inc. (Document 2015-007T), for blue box material collection services from public space receptacles within Peel Region, for the period January 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027, all on business terms acceptable to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms acceptable to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services.

Approved

5.5       Amendment of Britannia Landfill Gas Utilization Agreement

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-18-2025:

Resolution Number 2025-852

  1. That the Britannia Landfill Gas Utilization Agreement with Integrated Gas Recovery Services Inc. (IGRS) be amended to extend the initial term to April 30, 2032, as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the October 30, 2025 Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee agenda titled “Amendment of Britannia Landfill Gas Utilization Agreement”, with the existing two five-year options to extend to remain; and
  2. That the Britannia Landfill Gas Utilization Agreement with IGRS be amended to eliminate royalty payments to Peel and provide operating payments to IGRS in an amount not to exceed a total sum of $2,689,451 (excluding applicable taxes) on payment terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works; and
  3. That the Commissioner of Public Works, or anyone authorized to act on his or her behalf, be authorized to execute the necessary agreements, and ancillary documents thereto, to carry out the directions outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, titled “Amendment of Britannia Landfill Gas Utilization Agreement”, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services.

Approved

5.1       Key Waste Management Initiatives – October 2025 Update

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-19-2025:

Resolution Number 2025-853

  1. That the planned direction and next steps for key waste management initiatives, as described in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the October 30, 2025 Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee meeting agenda titled, “Key Waste Management Initiatives – October 2025 Update”, be endorsed; and
  2. That, where applicable, staff be authorized to negotiate amendments to the contracts identified in the subject report, including satisfactory assignment and termination provisions for those contracts that might extend beyond September 30, 2027; and
  3. That the Director of Waste Management, or anyone acting on his or her behalf, be authorized to amend Peel’s agreement with the Regional Municipality of Halton for the supply of approximately 15,000 tonnes of Municipal Solid Waste to extend the end date of the agreement to December 31, 2025 or such other date as required to meet operational needs.

Approved

5.3       Community Recycling Centre Blue Box Service Levels

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-20-2025:

Resolution Number 2025-854

  1. That the Proposed Direction as described in the report from the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the October 30, 2025 Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee agenda, titled “Community Recycling Centre Blue Box Service Levels,” be approved; and
  2. That Peel Region continue to accept blue box recyclable materials at its six Community Recycling Centres for a period of up to two years from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027; and
  3. That staff engage with Circular Materials for the collection and processing of blue box materials received from the residents of Green Lake at the Caledon Community Recycling Centre; and
  4. That subject to successful negotiations, the Commissioner of Public Works, or anyone authorized to act on his or her behalf, be authorized to execute an agreement, including any amendments, extensions and ancillary documents as may be required, with Circular Materials, for the collection and processing of blue box materials received from the residents of Green Lake at the Caledon Community Recycling Centre, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services.

Approved

5.6       Curbside Waste Collection Contractors’ Performance in 2024

(For information)

Resolution Number 2025-855

Received

Letter dated October 31, 2025, Regarding Peel’s Delegation to the Minister of Infrastructure at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (Receipt recommended) (Related to 11.8)

  • Resolution Number2025-856
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

Letter dated November 3, 2025, Regarding Motion from the City of Kingston Heritage Concerning Property Insurance Rate (Receipt recommended) 

  • Resolution Number2025-857
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

Letter dated November 13, 2025, Regarding Regional Council Update on Water and Wastewater Management Systems (Receipt recommended) 

  • Resolution Number2025-858
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2025-859
    Moved byCouncillor Early
    Seconded byCouncillor Dasko
    1. That an enhanced model and provincial annualized base funding for provision and oversight of Long-Term Care Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) mobile and support services, as set out in the report of the Commissioner of Health Services, listed on the November 13, 2025, Regional Council agenda titled “Enhancing the Behavioural Supports Ontario Program in the Central West Region”, be endorsed; and
    2. That the 2025 Seniors Services operating budget be amended to include 5.2 new permanent full time equivalent staff and prorated funding of $377,545, and future budgets include $450,878 in additional annualized base funding from Ontario Health that, when added to current BSO lead agency funding (Resolution Number 2024-878), provides full FTE funding, with no net impact.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2025-860
    Moved byCouncillor Early
    Seconded byCouncillor Dasko
    1. That the Below-Market Housing Administration Program as set out in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the November 13, 2025, Regional Council agenda titled “Administration of Below-Market Housing Unit Secured by Local Municipalities”, be approved; and
    2. That staff proceed with the necessary steps for implementation as outlined in the report; and
    3. That the Director of Housing Services be delegated authority to enter into and execute agreements with local municipalities, developers, or property managers for the purposes of administering the subject Below-Market Housing Administration Program on business terms satisfactory to the Director of Housing Services, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and
    4. That a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the City of Brampton, the City of Mississauga, and the Town of Caledon.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2025-861
    Moved byCouncillor Early
    Seconded byCouncillor Dasko
    1. That the updates to the housing subsidy administration, as described in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the November 13th, 2025, Regional Council Agenda titled “Overview of Peel Housing Subsidies” be endorsed; and
    2. That the Commissioner of Human Services, or designate, be granted authority to amend Peel Region’s Housing Services subsidy policy and framework, as needed, including but not limited to, the duration and amounts for subsidy agreements and tenant eligibility criteria, subject to available budget, provided such amendments to the subsidy and policy framework, and agreements 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 Commissioner of Human Services, or designate, be granted the authority to enter into and execute agreements with non-profit providers for the purpose of administering community housing subsidies using regional funding to subsidize existing and/or new units constructed by non-profit providers through their own resources, with Peel’s direct capital investment, or with funds flowed through Peel, subject to available budget, provided such agreements 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
    4. That the Director of Housing Services or designate, be granted the authority to enter into and execute agreements with private landlords for the purpose of administering private subsidies using regional, federal or provincial funding, subject to available budget and/or funding, provided such agreements 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
    5. That the Director of Housing Services or designate, be granted authority to enter into and execute agreements with clients for the purpose of issuing portable subsidies using regional funds and/or Provincial/Federal funding designated for this purpose, subject to available budget, provided such agreements 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
    6. That authority be granted to third party operators to execute any agreements and ancillary documents required for the operation, maintenance and/or management of Peel owned, leased and/or operated housing projects and facilities, in accordance with operation and management agreements, on behalf of Peel, including but not limited to lease, occupancy, and license agreements, or other such documents as may be approved by the Director of Housing Services or designate, with tenants, occupants, lease or licensees of such housing projects, and to act as an agent of Peel in respect to all operational, maintenance and/or management matters arising from these agreements, each in accordance with the terms of the agreement between Peel and the third-party operator for the respective Peel owned, leased and or operated housing project or facility; and
    7. That the Commissioner of Human Services, or designate, be granted authority to administer a portfolio approach to subsidy administration which will provide flexibility to reallocate available regional subsidy dollars within the different subsidy types to maximize Council approved subsidy dollars and outcomes; and
    8. That Council continue to advocate to all levels of government for increased funding to support all subsidy types.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

(Related to 7.6 and 18.1)

  • Resolution Number2025-862
    Moved byCouncillor Early
    Seconded byCouncillor Dasko
    1. ​​That Peel Region’s end of mortgage strategy included in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services listed on the November 13, 2025, Regional Council agenda titled “Peel Region’s Community Housing End of Mortgage Strategy” be endorsed; and 
    2. ​That the Director, Housing Services be granted the authority to implement and administer the new funding model named Peel Region’s Community Housing Sustainability Program as further set out in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services listed on the November 13, 2025, Regional Council agenda titled “Peel Region’s Community Housing End of Mortgage Strategy”; and 
    3. ​That the Director, Housing Services be granted the authority to enter into new service agreements or exit agreements, and any amendments or extensions thereto, with Peel Region’s community housing providers, provided such agreements, amendments and extensions are on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services, subject to budget and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and 
    4. ​That the Director, Housing Services and Treasurer be granted the authority to allocate the annual Community Housing Providers subsidy surplus, excluding Peel Housing Corporation, as contributions to the reserve (R1919) to support the capital needs of the providers through the Capital Infrastructure Loan program.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

Letter dated November 10, 2025, Regarding Peel Region’s Community Housing Sustainability Program (Receipt recommended) 


(Related to 17.3)

  • Resolution Number2025-863
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND DEBATE

Regarding an Update on Food Bank Usage and Emergency Food Program Collaborations in Mississauga 

  • Resolution Number2025-864
    Received

Meghan Nicholls, Chief Executive Officer, Food Banks Mississauga, provided an overview of Food Banks Mississauga; food insecurity in the community; and requested that Regional Council declare food insecurity an emergency, add a food security fund to future Regional budgets, investigate the feasibility of a food bank distribution centre, and establish a fund to support youth nutrition programs.

Members of Regional Council discussed and raised questions regarding; the scale of operations; services provided outside of the City of Mississauga; budget; rent costs; client referrals; and support systems.

In response to the discussion, the Commissioner of Human Services, confirmed that Peel Region declared food insecurity a crisis last year and undertook to provide Regional Council with an update on the results of the declaration.

Regarding an Update on the Activities of Sai Dham Food Bank in Peel Region 

  • Resolution Number2025-865
    Received

Representative, on behalf of Vishal Khanna, Director, Sai Dham Canada and Sai Dham Food Bank, provided an overview of Sai Dham Food Bank; their programs; and activities in Peel Region. 

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding costs associated with the seniors wellness program; funding opportunities; operations; and location options.

Item 7.4 was dealt with.

Annie Bynoe, Executive Director, Knights Table, David Green, Executive Director, Free For All Community Services, Amanjit Khallon, Director of Community Development, Punjabi Community Health Services, Vivian Etuka, Executive Director, Bethel Outreach Community Services, and, Jason Pinnock, Community Outreach Pastor, All People’s Church Foodbank 


Regarding the Critical Need for Equity-based Funding to Support Culturally Appropriate Food Access 

  • Resolution Number2025-866
    Received

Annie Bynoe, Executive Director, Knights Table; David Green, Executive Director, Free for All Community Services; Amanjit Khallon, Director of Community Development, Punjabi Community Health Services; Vivian Etuka, Executive Director, Bethel Outreach Community Services; and, Jason Pinnock, Community Outreach Pastor, All People’s Church Foodbank, provided an overview of Brampton Food Hub Partners; the need for culturally appropriate food access; and the impact of working collaboratively as part of the food hub.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding benefits and efficiencies in using the collaborative hub model; capacity of providing services; impact of culturally appropriate food; funding; and collaboration efforts with other stakeholders. 

Regarding Funding Opportunities 

  • Resolution Number2025-867
    Received

Rabia Shahid, Founder, Sadaf Palijo, General Manager, SacredHand Canada (SHC), provided an overview of SacredHand Canada, the stay the night program and operating challenges.  

The Commissioner of Human Services summarized Peel Regional funding for the program. 

Regarding the Public Launching of the Peel Community Land Trusts

  • Resolution Number2025-868
    Received

Michelle Bilek, Founder, Peel Community Land Trusts, provided an overview of the Peel Community Land Trusts; its establishment; purpose; and principal values.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding the role of Peel Region in a land trust and requested the delegate share information with Council relating to the community land trust model.

Regarding Peel Region’s Community Housing Sustainability Program 


(Related to 17.3)

  • Resolution Number2025-869
    Received

Sophie Taylor, Executive Director, Peel Halton Co-operative Housing Federation and Simone Swail, Senior Manager, Government Relations, Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada, provided an overview of the Peel Halton Co-operative Housing Federation and the Co-operative Housing Federation; co-op housing in Peel; regulations for housing providers reaching the end of their mortgages; opportunity to modernize; and support for the proposed community housing sustainability program. 

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding need for support from all levels of government; and federal and provincial co-op housing.

Regarding the 2025 Region of Peel Family and Intimate Partner Violence Campaign 

  • Resolution Number2025-870
    Received
  • Moved byCouncillor Hart
    Seconded byCouncillor Santos

    Whereas, given that the Region of Peel has declared Intimate Partner Violence an epidemic previously and as Peel staff are about to launch our 6th campaign for awareness of this issue; 

    And whereas, given the state of the 2024 Peel Regional snapshot presented by Peel Committee Against Women Abuse today to Regional Council and the impact that the lack of emergency shelter spaces across peel; 

    Now therefore be it resolved, that staff be directed to work with Rebecca Pacheco, Development and Education Manager, Embrave Agency to End Violence and Coordinator, Peel Committee Against Women Abuse, to increase spaces within their current locations. 

  • Resolution Number2025-871
    Moved byCouncillor Santos
    Seconded byCouncillor Hart

    That the delegation and motion be referred to staff to review other options for expanding capacity and include the associated budget implications.

    Carried

Rebecca Pacheco, Development and Education Manager, Embrave Agency to End Violence and Coordinator, Peel Committee Against Women Abuse, provided an overview of Peel Committee Against Women Abuse; data and trends related to gender-based violence in Peel; and the 2025 Region of Peel Family and Intimate Partner Violence Campaign.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding capacity at Embrave; how Regional Council can utilize the Peel Regional Snapshot data sheets provided by the delegate; how to support those seeking help; and advocacy.

Councillor Hart presented a proposed motion directing staff to work with the delegate to increase spaces within Embrave's building. Councillor Santos requested that the delegation and direction be referred to staff to review other options for expanding capacity and include the associated budget implications.

Regarding the Role of Municipal Bonds in Improving Home Affordability 


(Related to 11.8)

  • Resolution Number2025-872
    Received

Jordan Kupinsky, Partner, Windsor Private Capitol, discussed Canada's housing affordability crisis; tools to reduce upfront costs of new housing; municipal bonds; and the potential application of municipal bonds in Peel Region. 

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding involvement of other levels of government; process to implement municipal bonds in a municipality; and recommendation to work with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario on further advocacy. 

The Chief Administrative Officer advised that staff will bring a report to a future Regional Council meeting with additional information regarding municipal bonds. 

Regarding the Launch of the Safe Centre of Peel Location in Mississauga

  • Resolution Number2025-873
    Received

Sharon Mayne, Chief Executive Officer, Catholic Family Services Peel Dufferin, and Beth Mollenkamp, Chief Executive Officer, Peel Children Aid Society, discussed the launch of the Safe Centre of Peel Mississauga location; continued support; collaboration and advocacy.  

Item 16.1 was dealt with.

Letter dated October 24, 2025, Regarding Community Safety (Receipt recommended) 

  • Resolution Number2025-874
    Received

The Regional Chair undertook to send a letter on behalf of Regional Council, to the Minister of Education and the Peel school boards in support of the correspondence and delegation at the October 23, 2025 Regional Council meeting from Anwar Knight, from a community safety and well-being perspective. 

Motion from Councillor Hart related to Item 7.7 was dealt with.

Regional Council recessed at 12:26 p.m.

Regional Council reconvened at 12:53 p.m.

Item 8.1 was dealt with

(For information) 


Presentation by Arlene Coventry-Bauer, Manager, Community Investment and Grace Kahara, Advisor, Community Investment 

  • Resolution Number2025-875
    Received

Arlene Coventry-Bauer, Manager, Community Investment and Grace Kahara, Advisor, Community Investment, presented an update on the 2024 Community Investment Program and discussed next steps.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding governance and transparency requirements for organizations in receipt of funding; how to foster collaboration between partner organizations; Regional Council support; and anticipated requests for funding.

Presentation by Laura Tribble, Manager, Strategy Planning and Performance, Housing Services and Beth Storti, Manager, Housing Supply

  • Resolution Number2025-876
    Received
  • Resolution Number2025-877
    Moved byCouncillor Groves
    Seconded byCouncillor Mahoney

    That a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the November 13, 2025, Regional Council agenda titled “2024 Housing Services Annual Report” be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the Region of Peel’s annual and mandatory housing and homelessness plan update.

    Carried

Laura Tribble, Manager, Strategy Planning and Performance, Housing Services and Beth Storti, Manager, Housing Supply, provided an overview of the 2024 Housing Services annual report. 

(For information) 


Presentation by Ramona Karteros, Manager, Client Services, Income and Social Supports and Chris McGarvey, Manager, Client Services  

  • Resolution Number2025-878
    Received

Ramona Karteros, Manager, Client Services, Income and Social Supports and Chris McGarvey, Manager, Client Services, provided an update on Income and Social Supports Services.

Members of Regional Council asked questions regarding coordination with mental health services for wrap around support.

(For information)


Presentation by Kelly Sousa-Dias, Acting Director, Waste Management, and Amie Miles, Manager, Strategic Client Communication - Public Works

  • Resolution Number2025-879
    Received

Kelly Sousa-Dias, Acting Director, Waste Management, and Amie Miles, Manager, Strategic Client Communication - Public Works, provided an overview of the blue box transition communications plan.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding the transition; expansion of the communication plan; data on the impact of the communication strategy; request for a communication tool kit for Regional Councillors; multi-tenant residential unit waste collection; bin type; greater emphasis in messaging on the rationale for the change and identification of the entities responsible for collection moving forward; and budget impact of the change.

Nil.

Councillor Fonseca assumed the Chair.

11.
ITEMS RELATED TO CORPORATE AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES

  

(For information) (Related to 12.6) 

  • Resolution Number2025-880
    Received

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding changes proposed in Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, including amendments to the governance of water and wastewater operations; and the Provincial commenting periods. 

Staff were directed to bring forward a report to Regional Council prior to November 22, 2025, regarding Peel Regional comments on Bill 60. 

(For information) (Related to 7.8, 12.4 and 14.1) 

  • Resolution Number2025-881
    Received
  • Resolution Number2025-882
    Moved byCouncillor Hart
    Seconded byCouncillor Dasko

    That in accordance with Procedure By-law 27-2022, as amended, Section 3.2.12 be waived in order that the November 13, 2025 Regional Council meeting continue past 3:30 p.m.

    Carried

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding financial implications; and funding from other levels of government. 

The Regional Chair took direction to send a letter on behalf of Regional Council to the Federal and Provincial governments regarding the Development Charge deferral and grant program.

12.
COMMUNICATIONS

  

Email dated November 7, 2025, Regarding the Consultation on the Proposed Boundaries for the Regional Consolidation of Ontario’s Conservation Authorities (Receipt recommended)  

  • Resolution Number2025-883
    Received

Members of Regional Council discussed the governance of Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) and provided direction to staff to provide comments to the Province through the Environment Registry of Ontario to maintain the current model. 

Regional Chair Iannicca resumed the Chair.

  • Resolution Number2025-884
    Received

Councillor Dasko requested that the budget implications resulting from the changes to the Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives be noted in the 2026 Regional budget.

  • Resolution Number2025-885
    Received

Councillor Parrish inquired about the ability to take in-camera notes and confidentially share them with the leadership team at the local municipalities. Regional Chair Iannicca referred the inquiry to staff to consider the potential ramifications.

  • Resolution Number2025-886
    Moved byCouncillor Medeiros
    Seconded byCouncillor Vicente

    Whereas currently the intersection of Queen Street West and Royal West Drive is unsignalized;

    And whereas, residents have requested traffic control signals due to safety concerns and difficulty exiting and accessing Royal West Drive;

    And whereas, the intersection of Queen Street West and Royal West Drive is currently not warranted for traffic control signals;

    And whereas, subdivision application 21T-20011Ba is located on the south side of Queen Street and conditions of approval require the Developers to construct intersection improvements at the Developer’s Expense, including Traffic Control Signals;

    And whereas, the timing of construction for the subdivision application 21T-20011Ba, intersection improvements, and traffic control signals is unknown, but will be no earlier than 2026;

    Therefore be it resolved, that staff investigate the options for installing traffic control signals in advance of the subdivision application 21T-20011Ba works.

    Carried

21.

 

Nil.

  • Resolution Number2025-887
    Moved byCouncillor Reid
    Seconded byCouncillor Groves

    That Council proceed into "closed session” to consider a report relating to Bargaining Strategy (Labour relations or employee negotiations).

    Carried
  • Resolution Number2025-888
    Moved byCouncillor Mahoney
    Seconded byCouncillor Fortini

    That Council move out of "closed session".

    Carried

Council moved into closed session at 3:48 p.m.
Council moved out of closed session at 3:51 p.m.

Item 22.5 was dealt with.

22.5
Bargaining Strategy

 

(Labour relations or employee negotiations)

  • Resolution Number2025-889
    Moved byCouncillor Groves
    Seconded byCouncillor Santos

    That the closed session direction to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, contained within the closed session report listed as Item 22.5 on the November 13, 2025 Regional Council Meeting agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

    Carried

CLOSED SESSION RESOLUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

22.1
October 23, 2025 Regional Council Closed Session Report

 
  • Resolution Number2025-890
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

22.2
October 30, 2025 Special Regional Council Closed Session Report

 
  • Resolution Number2025-891
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

22.3
Closed Session Report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-4/2025) meeting held on October 16, 2025

 
  • Resolution Number2025-892
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

22.4
Appointment of the Regional Treasurer

 

(Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees) 

  • Resolution Number2025-893
    Moved byCouncillor Early
    Seconded byCouncillor Dasko
    1. That Wesley Anderson be appointed Regional Treasurer effective November 13, 2025; and
    2. That a by-law to appoint Wesley Anderson as the Treasurer for The Regional Municipality of Peel and to repeal By-law 52-2023, in accordance with Section 286(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, be enacted; and
    3. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2025-894
    Moved byCouncillor Toor
    Seconded byCouncillor Russo

    That the closed session by-law listed on the November 13, 2025 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 64-2025, 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.

    Carried

A by-law to appoint a Treasurer and to repeal By-law 52-2023.

  • Resolution Number2025-895
    Moved byCouncillor Hart
    Seconded byCouncillor Dasko

    That By-law 65-2025 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on November 13, 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

The meeting adjourned at 3:53 p.m.

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