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 (21 motions)
20 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
2026-016 That the February 24, 2026 Town Council Agenda be approved as amended by the addendum and to include the following late delegations: Kate Hepworth and Debra Wilson regarding agenda item 17.1 Councillor D. Maskell – New Aggregates OPA Jeffrey Belisowski regarding agenda item 15.2 February 10, 2026 Planning and Development Committee Meeting Minutes A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Councillor C. Early
Carried
2026-017 That the following Notices of Motion be added to the agenda as a motion: • Item 17.1 Councillor D. Maskell - New Aggregates OPA • Item 17.2 Mayor A. Groves - Direction to Staff to Report Feasibility of Parking Enforcement for the Bolton Tennis Club A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Councillor M. Russo
Carried
2026-018 That the following items be approved as part of the consent agenda: Closed Session Staff Report 2026-0036: Caledon Walk of Fame Award Recipient That Council directs staff to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Staff Report 2026- 0036. Closed Session Staff Report 2026-0132: Update on Proposed Ward 5 Land Lease (Closed Session Report 2025-0257) That Council directs staff to proceed as outlined in Closed Session Staff Report 2026- 0132. Staff Report 2026-0139: Region of Peel Noise Exemption - Queen Street South between Elizabeth Street and King Street East That the Region of Peel and Capital Sewer Services Inc. be granted a noise exemption for the area of Queen Street South between Elizabeth Street and King Street East from March 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026 from Section 15 of Table 3-1 of the Town’s Noise By-law 86-110 to facilitate the proposed work during the following times: • 11:00 p.m. one day to 6:00 a.m. the next day. Mayor A. Groves - Direction to Staff to Report Feasibility of Parking Enforcement for the Bolton Tennis Club Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Page 3 of 15 Whereas the Bolton Tennis Club provides valuable recreational opportunities and programming to residents of the community; and Whereas parking management and enforcement challenges have been identified on the property utilized by the Bolton Tennis Club; and Whereas there is currently no dedicated regulatory framework specifically addressing parking enforcement at this locati
Moved by Councillor C. Early, seconded by Councillor C. Napoli
Carried
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 2026-0127: Pacheco Litigation Pursuant to Section 239(2)(e)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended as the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Page 4 of 15 tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Closed Session Staff Report 2026-0145: Commencement and Approval of Expropriation Proceedings – Ward 5, Town of Caledon Pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended as the subject matter pertains to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. Closed Session Staff Report 2026-0145: Commencement and Approval of Expropriation Proceedings – Ward 5, Town of Caledon Pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended as the subject matter pertains to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor D. Sheen, seconded by Councillor C. Napoli
Carried
2026-019 That staff be directed to proceed in accordance with the recommendations in Confidential Staff Report 2026-0127. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor N. de Boer, seconded by Councillor D. Maskell
Carried
2026-020 That staff be directed to proceed in accordance with the recommendations in Confidential Staff Report 2026-0145. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor T. Rosa, seconded by Councillor M. Russo
Carried
2026-021 That Council direct staff to proceed as outlined in the Closed Session Staff Report 2026- 0152. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor C. Napoli, seconded by Councillor D. Sheen
Carried
2026-022 Whereas in 2022, the Town enacted an Interim Control By-law to undertake the Supplementary Aggregate Resources Policy Study (By-law 2022-075, amended and extended by By-law-2023-084), a decision and process that was upheld by the Ontario Land Tribunal; and Whereas on October 7, 2024, the Supplementary Aggregate Resources Policy Study concluded with Council’s adoption of Official Plan Amendment Number 1 (OPA 1, By-law 2024-083) to incorporate mineral aggregate policies into the adopted Future Caledon Official Plan, and passage of a related Zoning By-law Amendment to implement the new policies (By-law 2024-084) prior to the expiry of the Interim Control By-law on October 18, 2024; and Whereas the Future Caledon Official Plan and OPA 1 were subject to the approval of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and, subsequent to Future Caledon’s approval with modifications on October 22, 2025, OPA 1 was approved as modified by the Province on January 6, 2026; and Whereas the 60 modifications to OPA 1 struck out certain wording and policies on the basis that they were not consistent or in conformity with Provincial policies and plans or did not comply with Provincial regulations and guidelines; and Whereas the Minister’s decisions regarding Future Caledon and OPA 1 are final and not subject to appeal; and Whereas the decision regarding OPA 1 dismissed years of collaboration and work by Council, community volunteers, staff and technical experts to modernize the Town’s a
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Councillor M. Russo
Carried
2026-023 Whereas protecting local air quality is essential to safeguarding public health, environmental quality, and community well being; and Whereas Oakville have adopted air quality–related bylaw or nuisance bylaws aimed at reducing localized emissions sources; and Whereas the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended permits municipalities to pass by-laws respecting the health, safety and well-being of persons; Now therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to create a town-wide by-law focused on health protection and air quality. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Mayor A. Groves, seconded by Councillor M. Russo
Carried
2026-024 That the following Committee Meeting Minutes be approved, and all Committee decisions therein: February 3, 2026 General Committee Meeting Minutes The balance of the February 10, 2026 Planning and Development Committee Meeting Minutes A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Councillor T. Rosa
Carried
2026-025 That the By-law attached as Schedule ‘C’ to Staff Report 2026-0058 be enacted to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 9 to amend the Future Caledon Official Plan to establish the Mount Hope West Secondary Plan; and, That Council endorse the Tertiary Plan of the Secondary Plan, attached as Schedule ‘D’ to Staff Report 2026-0058, with recognition that further revisions will occur through staff and agency approval of updated and revised technical studies. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor T. Rosa, seconded by Councillor C. Napoli
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor C. Napoli, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Mayor A. Groves · Opposed (2): Councillor C. Early, Councillor D. Sheen
2026-026 That the Caledon Multi-Modal Transportation Master Plan (MMTMP) Addendum report, including the Preferred East–West Collector Road Network Alignment Plan attached as Schedule A to staff report 2026-0018, be endorsed; That Staff be directed to file the MMTMP Addendum with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP); and, That staff prepare an official plan amendment to add the MMTMP preferred alignment to the Future Caledon Official Plan. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Councillor T. Rosa
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor D. Maskell, Councillor C. Napoli, Councillor T. Rosa, Councillor M. Russo, Mayor A. Groves · Opposed (2): Councillor C. Early, Councillor D. Sheen
2026-027 Whereas on January 15, 2026, MPP Sylvia Jones delegated to Melancthon Town Council regarding aggregate applications; and Whereas on January 29, 2026, the Town of Caledon hosted a Public Information Meeting regarding the 800-acre blasting quarry proposed by CBM, Votorantim Cimentos, south of Alton, in the village of Cataract, in Caledon Ward 1; Now therefore be it resolved that this Council asks Mayor Annette Groves to send a letter, on behalf of Council, requesting that MPP Sylvia Jones delegate to Caledon Council. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Councillor T. Rosa
Carried
That the final clause be amended as follows: Now therefore be it resolved that Council requests that Mayor Groves review mayoral decision 2024-01, and evaluate whether its purpose and terms of reference remain applicable or should be amended to reflect the change in consultation liaison relationship made by the province, or be dissolved. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor T. Rosa, seconded by Councillor C. Napoli
Carried
2026-028 Whereas Mayoral Decision 2024-01 explicitly defined the Committee’s purpose as providing Council feedback to the Internal Transition Team in its liaison with the Provincial Transition Board; and Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Page 11 of 15 Whereas the Provincial Transition Board was dissolved effective December 31, 2024; and Whereas the Committee is now functus officio—without a continuing purpose—given that the Provincial Transition Board, central to its mandate, no longer exists; and Whereas any matters requiring Council coordination regarding service transitions or related governance issues can be appropriately addressed through regular Council meetings; Now therefore be it resolved that Council requests that Mayor Groves review mayoral decision 2024-01, and evaluate whether its purpose and terms of reference remain applicable or should be amended to reflect the change in consultation liaison relationship made by the province, or be dissolved. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor T. Rosa, seconded by Councillor C. Napoli
Carried
2026-029 Whereas the Town of Caledon and this Council is committed to openness, transparency, and accountability in its decision making; And Whereas staff have confirmed that all staff reports already undergo a multi stage internal review by senior management before reaching Council or Committees; And Whereas best practices in municipal governance encourage clear, visible attribution of senior staff oversight on reports to support public confidence and informed decisions; Now therefore be it resolved that: 1. Council direct that the standard staff report template be updated to include a simple one line statement under the author’s name indicating that the report has been reviewed and endorsed by the appropriate Commissioner and the Chief Administrative Officer, by name. 2. This change is to reflect, in a visible way, the existing internal review process only and shall not add any new approval steps or requirements for staff. 3. The updated template be implemented as soon as practicable and in any event no later than 45 days from the adoption of this resolution. Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Page 12 of 15 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor D. Sheen, seconded by Councillor M. Russo
Carried
That item 18.5 Councillor D. Maskell - Request to Reduce Use of Road Salt be
Moved by Councillor N. de Boer, seconded by Councillor D. Sheen
Referred
2026-030 Whereas road salt is a known toxic substance designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act because of tangible threats of serious or irreversible environmental and health damage from road salt; and Whereas salt levels in Ontario’s groundwater aquifers, creeks, rivers, and lakes have increased with urban growth and its requisite expansion of the road network which has affected municipal drinking water sources and aquatic life; and Whereas in the official plan of Caledon, Future Caledon, Section 2.3.3, commits the Town to “protect, restore and enhance natural features and areas, and water resource systems to be healthy, sustainable and resilient”; and Whereas the Ontario and Canadian governments have taken many actions over the past 25 years including setting water quality guidelines, developing voluntary codes of practice, signing the Canada-Ontario Great Lakes Agreement, and holding workshops, yet still the salt problem continues to grow; and Whereas numerous situation analyses have recommended salt solutions involving liability protection, contractor certification, government-approved Best Management Practices (BMPs) and salt management plans; and Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Page 13 of 15 Whereas increased numbers of slips and falls claims, and other injury/collision claims related to snow and ice, are resulting in salt applicators overusing salt beyond levels considered best practices; and Whereas unlimited contractor liabil
Moved by Councillor D. Maskell, seconded by Councillor M. Russo
Carried
2026-031 That By-law 2026-010 to By-law 2026-011 and By-law 2026-013 be read a first time and passed. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor C. Napoli, seconded by Councillor T. Rosa
Carried
2026-032 That By-law 2026-012 be read a first time and passed. Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Page 15 of 15 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Moved by Councillor C. Napoli, seconded by Councillor M. Russo
Carried
2026-033 That By-law 2026-014 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 24th day of February 2026, 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