The Caledon Record

Council Meeting

September 23, 2025

Who was there

Present (8): Christina Early, A. Groves, Lynn Kiernan, Doug Maskell, Cosimo Napoli, Tony Rosa, Mario Russo, Dave Sheen

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 (23 motions)

18 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

2025-083 That the September 23, 2025 Town Council Agenda be approved as amended by the addendum and:  To reorder the closed session agenda for item 11.5 to come before item 11.1  To reorder the delegates to have the delegations regarding the Integrity Commissioner report go last Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Page 2 of 19  To reorder the Integrity Commissioner reports to come immediately after the delegations  To add item 17.1 Councillor D. Maskell – Prepare a Report on the Implications of the Termination of the ASE Program notice of motion as a motion and to add the late delegates. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor C. Early, seconded by Councillor C. Napoli
Carried
2025-084 That item 17.2 Councillor L. Kiernan – Continue the Northwest Caledon Indoor Recreation Facility Reserve and Establish a Partnership notice of motion as a motion. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor L. Kiernan, seconded by Councillor N. de Boer
Carried
2025-085 That the following items be approved as part of the Consent Agenda: Closed Session Staff Report 2025-0558: Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal - Brookvalley Draft Plan Approval That staff and external counsel be directed to proceed in accordance with the recommendations in Report 2025-0558. Closed Session Staff Report 2025-0429: Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Page 3 of 19 That the below individuals and teams be inducted and memorialized into the 2026 Sport Hall of Fame. That the 2026 Sport Hall of Fame Inductees, as listed in Schedule A to Closed Session Staff Report 2025-0429 be approved and made public through a Media Release on October 1, 2025. Closed Session Staff Report 2025-0551: Post-Secondary Strategic Partnership Agreement That Staff proceed as directed in Closed Session Staff Report 2025-0551: Post- Secondary Strategic Partnership Agreement. Staff Report 2025-0656: Notice of Intention to Designate 14782 Heart Lake Road, Ward 1 To defer Item 16.1 Staff Report 2025-0656: Notice of Intention to Designate 14782 Heart Lake Road, Ward 1 to the October 28, 2025 Council Meeting as recommended by staff. Staff Report 2025-0495: Renew Area Specific Development Charges By-law – Simpson Road Phase 2 (from George Bolton Parkway Road to 125m North) That there are no major changes to the area-specific development charges background study and proposed by-law subsequent to the statutory public meeting held on September 16, 202
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Councillor L. Kiernan
Carried
Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Page 5 of 19 2025-086 That Council does now go into closed session pursuant to section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss:  Closed Session Staff Report 2025-0531: Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal re 12404 Airport Road pursuant to Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor D. Sheen, seconded by Councillor M. Russo
Carried
2025-087 That staff be directed to proceed in accordance with Option 2 as outlined in Staff Report 2025-0531. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Councillor C. Early
Carried
2025-088 That the General Committee recommendation regarding participation for seniors in fitness and recreation programs being free of charge be
Moved by Councillor L. Kiernan, seconded by Councillor C. Early
Referred
2025-089 That consideration of the motion Councillor L. Kiernan - Continue the Northwest Caledon Indoor Recreation Facility Reserve and Establish a Partnership be
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Councillor M. Russo
Deferred
Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Page 9 of 19 That section 18 of the Code of Conduct be waived to allow a motion contrary to the Integrity Commissioner's recommendation. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor N. de Boer, seconded by Councillor L. Kiernan
Defeated
2025-090 Motion to Reconsider: That the motion to waive section 18 of the Code of Conduct be reconsidered to allow for an amendment to the Integrity Commissioner’s recommendations. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor C. Early, seconded by Councillor L. Kiernan
Carried
2025-091 That section 18 of the Code of Conduct be waived to allow a motion contrary to the Integrity Commissioner's recommendation. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor N. de Boer, seconded by Councillor L. Kiernan
Carried
2025-092 Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Page 10 of 19 That the salary remuneration paid to Councillor Dave Sheen be suspended for a period of 15 days in consideration of his submissions on penalties and Integrity Commissioner reports ICI-2025-01 and ICI-2025-02. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor C. Napoli, seconded by Councillor T. Rosa
Carried
2025-093 That the salary remuneration suspended from Councillor Dave Sheen for a period of 15 days be redirected to Kids Help Phone. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor C. Early, seconded by Councillor M. Russo
Carried
2025-094 That Council proceed one additional hour beyond the hour of 11:00 p.m. to continue any unfinished business in accordance with section 5.7.2 of the procedure by-law. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor M. Russo, seconded by Councillor C. Napoli
Carried
That the motion be amended to add the following clauses: That the Council for the Town of Caledon restates its support for implementing an Automated Speed Enforcement program; and That staff be directed to prepare and send a resolution letter to relevant stakeholders, the Region of Peel, and members of federal and provincial Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Page 12 of 19 parliaments representing the Town of Caledon, including Ministers for Transportation. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor N. de Boer, seconded by Councillor D. Sheen
Defeated
2025-095 Whereas on September 9, 2025, Premier Ford threatened to terminate Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) camera programs in Ontario; and Whereas on September 15, 2025, Vaughan Mayor Steven del Duca
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Councillor T. Rosa
Tabled
2025-096 That Council supports the business attraction and investment division in undertaking continued efforts to attract foreign direct investment to Caledon to advance Corporate Strategic Planning and Economic Development strategy goals and; That business attraction and investment staff be directed to undertake the development of a foreign direct investment strategy and action plan for Caledon. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor T. Rosa, seconded by Councillor C. Napoli
Carried
2025-097 That the following Committee Meeting Minutes be approved, and all Committee decisions therein:  September 8, 2025 Governance Review Committee Meeting Minutes,  The balance of the September 9, 2025 General Committee Meeting Minutes,  The balance of the September 16, 2025 Planning and Development Committee Meeting Minutes. Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Page 14 of 19 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor N. de Boer, seconded by Councillor D. Sheen
Carried
2025-098 That Council, on a single occasion by a vote of two-thirds of the entire Council, provided the suspension does not contravene the requirements of the Municipal Act or any other statute, proceed past the additional hour beyond the hour of 12:00 a.m. to continue any unfinished business in accordance with section 2.2.2 and 5.7.2 of the Procedure By-law. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor M. Russo, seconded by Councillor C. Napoli
Carried
2025-099 That Council enact the Gentle Density Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Area Designation By-law, attached to this report as Schedule A; That Council enact the Town-Wide CIP By-law, attached to this report as Schedule B to enable the CIP to apply town-wide; That the Commissioner, Planning and Development/Chief Planner be delegated authority to administer the CIP and approve and execute grant agreements for streams approved under the CIP to support the supply of housing in Caledon; and That staff report back annually on the uptake of incentives available through the CIP, and at the end of the program period with recommendations on next steps. Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Page 15 of 19 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor T. Rosa, seconded by Councillor C. Napoli
Carried
2025-100 That the By-law attached as Schedule “A” to Staff Report 2025-0466 be enacted to adopt Official Plan Amendment Numbers C-2, 6 and 288, to implement specific policy changes pertaining to Additional Residential Units (‘ARUs’) and Multiplexes; That the By-law attached as Schedule “C” to Staff Report 2025-0466 be enacted to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2006-50, as amended to permit changes pertaining to ARUs and Multiplexes; That in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is required to be provided on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor T. Rosa, seconded by Councillor D. Maskell
Carried
2025-101 That the designation of the property at 12711 McLaughlin Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act be refused; and That the property be removed from the Heritage Register. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor M. Russo, seconded by Councillor C. Napoli
Carried
2025-102 That By-law 2025-068 to By-law 2025-078 be read a first time and passed. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Councillor N. de Boer
Carried
2025-103 That By-law 2025-079 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council for the Corporation of the Town of Caledon at its Council Meeting held on the 23rd day of September, 2025, be read a first time and passed. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor C. Napoli, seconded by Councillor D. Sheen
Carried

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