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 (8 motions)
7 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the September 9, 2025, General Committee Agenda be approved, as amended by the addendum; and That agenda item 13.2 Councillor N. de Boer - Request for an Erosion Risk Management Program and Remediation Efforts for 5 Carroll Court be
Moved by Councillor M. Russo, seconded by Councillor D. Sheen
Deferred
That the following items be approved as part of the consent agenda: July 28, 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes That the Town of Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes dated July 28, 2025 be approved as presented; and That the following resolutions contained therein be endorsed: i. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends a communications campaign to recognize the International Day of Disabilities on December 3, 2025. August 11, 2025 Youth Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes That the Youth Advisory Committee meeting minutes dated August 11, 2025, be approved as presented; and That the following resolutions contained therein be endorsed: i. That Committee member M. Scholz be appointed as Youth Advisory Committee Chair; and That Committee member A. Sidhu be appointed as Youth Advisory Committee Vice-Chair. ii. That the Council and Committee Meeting Schedule be amended to include the proposed Youth Advisory Committee meeting dates set out in Staff Report 2025- 0454. General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Page 3 of 11 Staff Report 2025-0479: Administrative Monetary Penalties That the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) By-law 2024-086, as amended, be further amended as outlined in Staff Report 2025-0479. Staff Report 2025-0292: Traffic By-law Amendments That Traffic By-law 2024-048 be amended as outlined in Staff Report 2025-0292 to expand and enhance parking provisions. Staff Report 2025-0356: Stormw
Moved by Mayor A. Groves, seconded by Councillor D. Sheen
Carried
That the by-law to establish a Residential Rental Licence By-law for the Town of Caledon, attached as Schedule "A" to Report 2025-0144, be amended as follows: 1. That the demerit points outlined in Table 1 of Schedule B be increased from 10 to 15 points for obtaining a licence by providing false or incorrect information. 2. That the demerit points outlined in Table 1 of Schedule B be increased from 10 to 15 points for operating Short-Term Rental Accommodation more than 182 days per year. 3. That the maximum operation of a Short-Term Rental Accommodation noted in Table 1 of Schedule B be amended to 180 calendar days rather than 182 days per year. 4. That the demerit points outlined in Table 1 of Schedule B be increased from 10 to 15 points for hindering or obstructing an Officer. General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Page 6 of 11 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Mayor A. Groves, seconded by Councillor M. Russo
Carried
That a by-law be enacted to establish a Residential Rental Licence By-law for the Town of Caledon, attached as Schedule “A” to Report 2025-0144, as amended; and That staff be directed to develop an interactive public map of all licensed rental accommodations in the Town of Caledon, as detailed in the report; and That the proposed fee structure be adopted and the Commissioner, Community Services, or designate, be delegated authority to waive fees associated with a Class C1: Multi-Tenant Units, Class C2: Additional Residential Units or Class C3: Short-Term Rental Accommodation licences, as detailed in the report; and That staff be directed to prepare and send a resolution letter and a copy of Staff Report 2025-0144 to relevant stakeholders, such as the Region of Peel and members of federal and provincial parliaments representing the Town of Caledon, including the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, and the Ministry of the Attorney General, regarding enforcement pressures and concerns that result from Short-Term Residential Rental Accommodations; and That staff be directed to report back at the end of 2026 on the implementation and status of the Residential Rental Licence program. General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Page 7 of 11 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Mayor A. Groves, seconded by Councillor M. Russo
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Councillor D. Sheen, Mayor A. Groves, Chair D. Maskell
WHEREAS the Town has identified the need for a new community theatre to support arts, culture, and community programming; and WHEREAS the Town retained Novita to conduct a theatre accommodation study, to provide recommendations for a future theatre facility; and WHEREAS the final consultant report, identified 14111 Highway 50 (Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness) as the preferred and most viable site based on accessibility, infrastructure, and community impact; and WHEREAS the Council and staff have repeatedly reviewed alternatives and conducted studies surrounding the needs for community arts and the creation of a dedicated space for preforming arts; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve in principle the development of a new community theatre at 14111 Highway 50 (Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness) as identified in the consultant’s report; Council authorize staff to proceed with a Design procurement process for the new theatre facility, subject to applicable procurement policies and budgetary approvals; General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Page 8 of 11 That staff be directed to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), followed by a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Design services, ensuring the process reflects the priorities and requirements outlined in the consultant’s report; That staff report back to Council with a business case study, preferred proponent, final design concept, and detailed cost estimates for final approval
Moved by Councilor T. Rosa, seconded by Councillor M. Russo
Carried
Whereas the Town of Caledon recognizes the importance of community policing, ensuring police agencies are accessible and visible within our community; and Whereas relocating of the current OPP Police Community Station from 14111 Highway 50 to a central downtown Bolton location will improve accessibility for residents, businesses, and visitors, ensuring faster response times and increasing public interaction with community officers; and Whereas a downtown office presence enhances visibility, fosters community trust, and strengthens partnerships between law enforcement and local stakeholders; and Whereas exploring a location in Ward 2, particularly within emerging high-density neighbourhoods, ensures that policing infrastructure keeps pace with urban development, maintaining safety and service standards for growing communities; and Whereas these strategic moves support a more community-focused approach, allowing police services to better engage with diverse populations and address neighbourhood- specific concerns more effectively; General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Page 10 of 11 Now therefore be it resolved that Council approve the relocation initiative of the OPP Community Substation (Bolton) to a downtown Bolton location, to be selected in consultation with the OPP, with associated costs to be covered through the facility maintenance budget; and That staff be directed to initiate site assessments and stakeholder consultations for a future Ward 2 loca
Moved by Mayor A. Groves, seconded by Councillor M. Russo
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Councillor D. Sheen, Mayor A. Groves, Chair D. Maskell
Whereas an abundance of evidence has confirmed the positive impact of seniors participating in fitness and recreation programs, resulting in improved health outcomes and mental health benefits; and Whereas in April 2025, the City of Mississauga established a free 65+ fitness membership, and in June 2025, the City of Brampton established a free 65+ fitness membership program; and Whereas in June 2025, the Town of Caledon, in honour of Seniors Month, allowed seniors to participate in fitness and recreation programs free of charge, and this one- month program was a great success, with significant increases in seniors' participation; Now therefore be it resolved that a free 65+ fitness membership program for residents of Caledon be established in the Town of Caledon to take effect on January 1, 2026; and That any costs associated with this new program be reflected and accounted for in the Town of Caledon’s 2026 budget. General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Page 11 of 11 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Councillor M. Russo
Carried
That an additional $50,000.00 in funding using the Tax Funded Operating Contingency Reserve be allocated to the Outdoor Maintenance Assistance Program for 2025. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Councillor M. Russo
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Councillor D. Sheen, Mayor A. Groves, Chair D. Maskell