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 (13 motions)
10 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the July 7, 2026, General Committee Agenda be approved, as amended by the addendum; and General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Page 2 of 18 That Jim Firth be added to the agenda as a late delegation regarding agenda item 12.1 Councillor L. Kiernan - Motion to Waive Site Plan Application Fees - Caledon Agricultural Society Community Centre; and That notice of motion agenda items 12.1 Councillor L. Kiernan - Motion to Waive Site Plan Application Fees - Caledon Agricultural Society Community Centre, 12.2 Councillor D. Maskell – Data Centres in the Town of Caledon, 12.3 Mayor A. Groves - Support for Early Development Work on Second Abbeyfield House and 12.4 Councillor D. Maskell - Request Funds for Events to Support Businesses in Caledon East be considered as motions at this General Committee meeting; and That the agenda be reordered to consider Councillor D. Maskell - Installation of a Stop Sign on Henry Wilson Drive and Councillor L. Kiernan - Motion to Waive Site Plan Application Fees - Caledon Agricultural Society Community Centre immediately following the relevant delegations. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Mayor A. Groves, seconded by Councillor C. Napoli
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 Council waive the rules of procedure under section 67.1 of the Procedure By-law to add correspondence from the Region of Peel regarding Airport Road Closure Information from Emma Street to Hilltop Drive from July 6 to September 7 to the July 7, 2026, General Committee meeting agenda. General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Page 3 of 18 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor C. Early, seconded by Mayor A. Groves
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: June 15, 2026 Youth Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes That the Town of Caledon Youth Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes dated June 15, 2026 be approved as presented; and That the following resolutions contained therein be endorsed: i. That the documented consultation received by the Staff Report 2026-0455 be
Moved by Mayor A. Groves, 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, Chair C. Napoli
Whereas the residents on Henry Wilson Drive have registered numerous complaints and concerns regarding unsafe driving and speeding on the street; and Whereas since 2023 there has been consultation with transportation engineering staff on a plan for traffic calming; and Whereas this subdivision was assumed by the Town in 2025; and General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Page 6 of 18 Whereas as, in 2025, temporary speed humps were installed; and Whereas “slow down” lamp post human bollards were installed in 2025; and Whereas residents, in 2025, submitted a petition for traffic calming that asked for the creation of 4 way stops; and Whereas there is a plan to install permanent speed humps this year; and Whereas Town Staff have completed an assessment based on traffic counting studies and have advised that warrants for all-way stops are not met at the intersections of Henry Wilson Drive and Hope Valley Drive and Ash Hill Avenue; and Whereas notwithstanding the Town’s warrant assessment, it does not accurately reflect the community’s lived experience of fear and anxiety for the safety of their children and elderly neighbors, and in particular crossing the street; and Whereas the traffic calming measures on this street have not reduced the incidence of unsafe driving and speeding; Now therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to create, as soon as possible, a 4 way stop intersection on Henry Wilson Drive at the southern intersection of Henry Wilson Drive and H
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Mayor A. Groves
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 Caledon Agricultural Society is a volunteer-led, registered non-profit organization that has served the residents of Caledon for more than 165 years by promoting agriculture, education, community engagement, and local heritage; and Whereas the Town of Caledon has recognized the need for enhanced indoor community space in Northwest Caledon and has entered into a partnership with the Caledon Agricultural Society to advance the development of a new community facility on lands owned by the Caledon Agricultural Society in Caledon Village; and Whereas the proposed facility will provide a significant public benefit by creating a year- round facility that will support recreational, educational, cultural, agricultural, and community programming for residents of Northwest Caledon and the broader municipality; and Whereas Council has previously expressed its support for the development of this community facility and recognizes it as an important investment in an underserved area of Caledon; and Whereas the project is being funded through grants, donations, fundraising efforts, and community contributions, and every dollar directed toward municipal application fees reduces the funds available for construction of this important public facility; and Whereas the Full Stream Site Plan Application fee established under the Town’s Fees and Charges By-law is approximately $21,200, plus applicable disbursements; Now therefore be it resolved that Council approves a waiver of the Full
Moved by Councillor L. Kiernan, seconded by Councillor C. Early
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 Council direct staff to proceed with the implementation of a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) by-law under the authority provided by Ontario Regulation 435/17 of the Municipal Act, 2001; and That Council approve a Municipal Accommodation Tax rate of 4% on the purchase price of short-term accommodation within the Town of Caledon; and That Council direct staff to develop the necessary by-law, administrative framework, and agreements with accommodation providers to support the collection and remittance of the tax; and That Council direct staff to report back with a draft MAT by-law and implementation plan; and That Council direct staff to develop a Municipal Services Corporation business case to establish an Eligible Tourism Entity (ETE) with which to divide MAT revenues, per O.Reg 435/17. General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Page 9 of 18 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Mayor A. Groves, seconded by Councillor C. Napoli
Carried
In favour (7): Councillor C. Early, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Councillor D. Sheen, Vice-Chair C. Napoli
That the motion ‘Parking Pilot Program to be Extended to Include Mayfield West Phase 2’ be
Moved by Councillor C. Early, seconded by Councillor D. Sheen
Defeated
In favour (3): Councillor C. Early, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor D. Sheen · Opposed (5): Councillor C. Napoli, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Mayor A. Groves, Chair D. Maskell
Whereas Residents in the Mayfield West Phase 2 area continue to experience parking challenges similar to those identified in the existing pilot area of the Southfields community; Now therefore be it resolved that: 1. That Council approve the expansion of the Southfields Community Village Parking Pilot Program to include the Mayfield West area, and authorize its implementation as a one (1) year pilot program for on-street paid parking permits in Mayfield West, supported by educational campaigns on related topics; and 2. That staff be authorized to utilize and expand the Town’s existing software service provider to include the Mayfield West area, and to enhance the Town’s online parking permit system to support the implementation of the paid parking program; and 3. That revenue generated from the pilot program be used to offset initial capital costs and be used for traffic calming; and 4. That staff report back to Council with one report covering both pilots in April 2027. General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Page 11 of 18 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Mayor A. Groves, seconded by Councillor M. Russo
Defeated
In favour (3): Councillor C. Early, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor D. Sheen · Opposed (5): Councillor C. Napoli, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Mayor A. Groves, Chair D. Maskell
Whereas in 2024, the Town of Caledon purchased a property, a lot that had been vacant for 40 years, at the corner of Airport Road and Emma Street in Caledon East; and Whereas there was significant public input through Have Your Say Caledon, a link on the Town’s Caledon East Revitalization Task Force page, and during public engagement at Caledon Day in 2025 and 2026 on how to proceed with the development of this property; and Whereas the Caledon East Revitalization Task Force has endorsed a preliminary design concept for the development of this public square; Now therefore be it resolved that $50,000 be allocated from the DC Parks reserve to initiate the full design of this project so that capital funding for this project can be included in the 2027 budget. General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Page 12 of 18 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Mayor A. Groves
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, Chair C. Napoli
Whereas at the beginning of this Council in 2022 and 2023, a number of individuals in Caldon were appointed, by Council, to serve on Committees; and Whereas during this term of Council additional Committees, Task Forces and Working Groups were created and members of the public were appointed to serve on them; and Whereas Council, and the residents of Caledon, have been well served and aided by the hard work and dedication of these citizen volunteers: Now therefore be it resolved that the Town of Caledon will hold a celebration of service event, in September 2026, to recognize and publicly acknowledge the contributions of the members of the following Committees, Task Forces and Working Groups: • Accessibility • Age Friendly Advisory Committee • Aggregate Working Group • Bolton BIA • Caledon East Revitalization Task Force • Caledon Public Library Board • Committee of Adjustment • Governance Review Committee • Heritage • Illegal Land Use Task Force • Property Standards General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Page 13 of 18 • Traffic Safety Advisory Committee • Youth Advisory Committee A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Mayor A. Groves
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 over the past few years there has been growing concern over the placement and development of Data Centres across the United States and Canada; and Whereas in many municipalities and jurisdictions, there have been demonstrated impacts such as surges in electricity demands, water usage, and increased noise pollution associated with Data Centres; and Whereas Hamilton City Council has voted to impose a moratorium on new Data Centres; and Whereas at Mississauga City Council, a motion has been
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Mayor A. Groves
Tabled
That the motion be amended to add the following clause: 1. AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to investigate and report back to Council regarding an Interim Control By-law to provide for a moratorium to be imposed for a minimum period of one (1) year on the acceptance, processing and approval of any new municipal planning applications related to Data Centre development within the Town of Caledon, commencing upon adoption of this resolution and remaining in effect until Council has received and considered the staff report, completed public consultation, and established a comprehensive “Made in Caledon” planning framework to guide future Data Centre proposals, whichever is later. General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Page 15 of 18 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor C. Early, seconded by Councillor L. Kiernan
Carried
In favour (7): Councillor C. Early, Councillor L. Kiernan, Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Councillor D. Sheen, Vice-Chair C. Napoli
Whereas councillors, residents and businesses in Caledon East have always been assured, by the Region of Peel, that during the reconstruction of Airport Road and Old Church Road that one lane of traffic would always be maintained; and Whereas councillors, businesses and residents had no advanced notice of the Region of Peel’s decision to close Airport Road from the Caledon Trailway to Hill Top Drive for two month from July 6 to September 7, 2026; and Whereas businesses will be negatively impacted by the Region of Peel’s decision to change its long-standing construction plan; and Whereas there are strict rules in the Municipal Act, on the ways in which a municipality can assist businesses in a time of crisis; Now therefore be it resolved that the Town of Caledon allocate $40,000 to be used to be used to plan and execute the creation of a “community street festivals” that could occur in the month of August; and Further, that upon the successful completion of these events and once the full costs have been determined, Town of Caledon Staff are directed to meet with representatives of the Region of Peel to request that all costs associated with these events be reimbursed to the Town of Caledon by the Region of Peel. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Mayor A. Groves
Carried
In favour (7): Councillor C. Early, Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Councillor D. Sheen, Mayor A. Groves, Vice-Chair C. Napoli