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 (7 motions)
7 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the January 13, 2026, General Committee Agenda be approved, as amended by the addendum; and That the following Notices of Motions be added to the agenda as Motions: 12.1 Councillor M. Russo - Request for an Enhanced Consultation for Site Alteration By-law 12.2 Councillor C. Napoli - Request for Authorization to Award Sole-Source Contract for Generations Park General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Page 2 of 12 12.3 Councillor D. Maskell - Request to Implement a Licensing or Permit Framework for On-Farm Diversified Use 12.4 Councillor C. Early - Request for a Public Meeting or Information Session regarding the Site Alteration By-law 12.5 Mayor A. Groves - Request to Hold a Public Meeting at Alton Legion; and That Andre Leitert be added on to the Agenda as a late delegate, speaking to agenda item 13.7 Councillor D. Maskell - Request to Implement a Licensing or Permit Framework for On-Farm Diversified Use. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor M. Russo, seconded by Councillor T. Rosa
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor C. Early, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor C. Napoli, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Councillor D. Sheen, Mayor A. Groves, Chair D. Maskell
That the following items be approved as part of the Consent Agenda: December 8, 2025 Youth Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes That the December 8, 2025 Youth Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes be adopted as presented. Councillor D. Sheen - Request of Clarification for Corporate Security Officer Roles and Responsibilities Whereas the Town adopted the Mayor’s amended 2026 Budget, which included CISL 2026-042 and capital project 26-224 to create two Corporate Security Officer positions and a dedicated vehicle to enhance safety at Town facilities and to support management of the Town’s CCTV systems and responses to Ontario Provincial Police requests; and Whereas during and after the 2026 budget process, both Council members and members of the public have raised questions about the specific role of these officers, their compensation, and the extent of their involvement with the CCTV partnership with the OPP; and General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Page 3 of 12 Whereas the Town’s Strategic Plan, and this Council, is committed to Service Excellence and Accountability, including clarity about how public funds are used; Now therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to bring forward a public report to Council, by the end of Q1 2026, that: 1. clearly describes the duties, reporting structure and deployment of the Corporate Security Officers; 2. outlines their fully annualized costs, including salary, benefits and related operating and capital costs; and 3.
Moved by Councillor M. Russo, seconded by Councillor T. Rosa
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor C. Early, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Councillor D. Sheen, Mayor A. Groves, Vice-Chair C. Napoli
Whereas on-farm diversified uses are recognized as an important means of supporting the long-term viability of agricultural operations and contributing to the local rural economy in Caledon; and Whereas certain on-farm diversified uses, including farm event venues for weddings and other celebrations, have the potential to generate significant impacts related to traffic, parking, noise, fire and life safety, and land use compatibility with surrounding properties; and Whereas the Town of Caledon’s planning framework provides that on-farm diversified uses with the potential to attract a significant number of guests are not permitted until an appropriate licensing or permitting framework is established, and may only be considered as-of-right through the implementing zoning by-law once such a framework is in effect and subject to the issuance of a special events license or permit; and Whereas a Special Events Licensing or Permit By-law would allow the Town to regulate the duration, number, scale, and intensity of special events on a case-by-case basis, having regard for the location of the property and potential adverse impacts; and Whereas on-farm diversified uses are intended to be secondary to an active farm operation, and must cease should the primary farm use no longer operate; Now therefore be it resolved that Council direct staff to: Develop a licensing and/or permit framework for on-farm diversified uses that have the potential to attract a significant number of guests, in
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Councillor M. Russo
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor C. Early, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Councillor D. Sheen, Mayor A. Groves, Vice-Chair C. Napoli
That Council defers Staff Report 2026-0002 regarding Use of Municipal Resources during the 2026 Regular Election Campaign Period to the January 27, 2026 Council meeting. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor C. Early, seconded by Councillor M. Russo
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor C. Early, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Councillor D. Sheen, Mayor A. Groves, Vice-Chair C. Napoli
WHEREAS the Town of Caledon has received feedback and delegations from the public requesting that further opportunity for community engagement and public consultation take place with respect to the development of the new Site Alteration By-law; and WHEREAS Town of Caledon staff have satisfied that procedural and legislative requirements for public consultation, with respect to bringing forward a by-law for consideration by Council; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that Town staff be directed to provide the public further opportunities for consultation and engagement on the matter of the new Site Alteration By-law. And that the public consultation and engagement strategy will include a resident focus group comprised of 5-6 community members with previous expressed interest. Staff will use the Focus Group to discuss the detailed changes to the bylaw as a result of the public feedback. And further that the Town will concurrently post the revised Site Alteration By-law on the Town’s website for further review by the public and in accordance with the Town’s policy on Public Notice. And that Town staff will hold an additional Open House and Public Meeting to maximize opportunities for the public to continue to ask questions and to provide feedback, with twenty (20) days notice in accordance with the Town’s Public Notice By-law. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor M. Russo, seconded by Councillor C. Early
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor C. Early, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Councillor D. Sheen, Mayor A. Groves, Vice-Chair C. Napoli
Whereas the capital project to build generations park was advanced by Council in 2025; and Whereas significant time has passed since then largely attributing to issues with a specific vendor; and Whereas this has resulted in significant delays to the project and a re-issuing of the RFP would add further delays and not help ensure further timeline slippage; and Therefore be it resolved that Council authorize staff to award a sole-source contract for this project to a vendor of their choosing. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor C. Napoli, seconded by Councillor M. Russo
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor C. Early, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Councillor D. Sheen, Mayor A. Groves, Vice-Chair C. Napoli
Whereas the application for Official Plan Amendment POPA 2022-0006 and Zoning Bylaw Amendment RZ 2022-0010 regarding the proposed CBM Caledon quarry is of significant interest and consequence to the residents of Ward 1; Now therefore be it resolved that, in accordance with section 27.4 of the Town’s Procedure By-law 2025-081 requiring public meetings shall be held at an accessible Town facility unless otherwise decided by Council, the public meeting regarding the General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Page 11 of 12 proposed CBM Caledon quarry is to be held as an in-person meeting on January 29, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the Alton Legion in Ward 1, and be live streamed with the recording made available through the Town’s website. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Mayor A. Groves, seconded by Councillor L. Kiernan
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor C. Early, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Councillor D. Sheen, Mayor A. Groves, Vice-Chair C. Napoli