Regional Council

That the minutes of the April 24, 2025 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

That the agenda for the May 8, 2025 Regional Council meeting include a communication item from Regional Chair Iannicca regarding an article related to the provincial government plans to impose new planning rules on municipalities to boost housing, to be dealt with under Corporate and Legislative Services – Item 10.1; and That the agenda for the May 8, 2025 Regional Council meeting include a motion from Carolyn Parrish, Mayor, City of Mississauga, regarding encampments, to be dealt with under Notice of Motion/Motion - Item 20.1; and That the agenda for the May 8, 2025 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.

That the following matters listed on the Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.4, 13.1, 13.2,16.1 and 22.1.

That the Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Green Municipal Fund Loan and Grant Agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the Corporation of the City of Brampton as the Municipality, and the Regional Municipality of Peel as the Borrower to receive a grant of $2.5 million and loan of $7.5 million to support City of Brampton with respect to the Zero Carbon Retrofit of the Susan Fennell Sportsplex in accordance with the approval of the transaction contemplated by the City of Brampton Council on September 6, 2023, on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and the Regional Treasurer and Director of Corporate Finance be authorized to complete the transaction associated with the Green Municipal Fund Loan and Grant Agreement, including execution of all documents required or appropriate for that purpose on terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services.

That the Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Loan and Grant Agreement GMF 18314 with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to receive a grant of $4.1 million and loan of $5.9 million to support a deep decarbonization project at a multi-unit residential building, Weaver’s Hill , on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Regional Treasurer and Director of Corporate Finance be authorized to complete the transaction associated with the GMF Loan and Grant Agreement GMF 18314, including the execution of all documents required or appropriate for that purpose on terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Regional Treasurer and Director of Corporate Finance be authorized to enter into and execute a Contribution Agreement between Peel Region and Peel Housing Corporation, on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and Tha

That the report of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-2/2025) meeting held on April 17, 2025, be adopted.

That $3,241,561 in funding from the Ministry of Health for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) be contributed to the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve, to replace the amount advanced from the reserve until funding was confirmed from the Ministry.

That the report from the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the May 8, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “Development Charge Incentives Information Report” and the motion included as Appendix I to the subject report, be

That the report of the Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee (DEAR-2/2025) meeting held on April 17, 2025, be adopted.

That Council proceed into "closed session” to consider a report relating to the following: Item 15.1 - Naming Regional Housing Developments 2025 (Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)

That Council move out of "closed session".

That the new youth shelter currently in design at 1358 Queen Street West in Brampton, Ward 5, be named “Springbrook House”; and That the Peel Manor Seniors Rental Building currently in construction at 527 Main Street North in Brampton, Ward 5, be named “Basswood Senior Residences”; and That the new affordable rental housing development, Tower C in construction at Knightsbridge Road in Brampton, Ward 7, be named “Chelsea Gardens”; and That the affordable rental housing redevelopment in design at 970 East Avenue in Mississauga, Ward 1, be named “Byngmount Shores”; and That the new affordable rental housing development in design at Pattulo Drive in Caledon, Ward 3, be named “Pattulo Apartments”.

That section 5.12.2 of Procedure By-law 27-2022, as amended, be waived to permit consideration of a motion without seven days previous notice.

homelessness continues to be a significant issue affecting all municipalities within the Region of Peel; And whereas, encampments of varying sizes continue to appear containing unhoused people living rough in tents and other makeshift shelters; And whereas, many of these encampments are located on or near public areas including parks, trails, sports fields, and other shared public spaces; And whereas, a small number of unhoused people have declined offers of suitable alternate shelter made by Region of Peel staff; And whereas, the Region of Peel is currently working with local municipal staff on an encampment policy; Therefore, be it resolved: That the Region of Peel adopt a policy that will define the circumstances in which staff from a local area municipality, in conjunction with Regional staff and the Peel Regional Police, may remove an encampment; and That such a policy shall adhere to the following guiding principles: The Region’s priority is to assist individuals to access safer, sustainable, and healthier alternatives, not enforcement. Enforcement will only occur after all reasonable support efforts have been attempted without success and with reasonable advance notice of the requirement to vacate a public space. In exceptional circumstances, however, more immediate intervention may be required to address public safety concerns; Regional staff, supported by community social service agencies, will work with individuals living outside to respond to their individual needs

That Council proceed into "closed session” to consider reports relating to the following: Item 22.2 - Class Action Litigation in Ontario and British Columbia related to Supervised Consumption Sites (Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose) Item 22.3 - Labour Relations Update (Labour relations or employee negotiations)

That By-law 24-2025 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on May 8, 2025, and to authorize the execution of documents in accordance with the Region of Peel by-laws relating thereto, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.

1. That the Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Loan and Grant Agreement GMF 18314 with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to receive a grant of $4.1 million and loan of $5.9 million to support a deep decarbonization project at a multi-unit residential building, Weaver’s Hill, on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and 2. That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Regional Treasurer and Director of Corporate Finance be authorized to complete the transaction associated with the GMF Loan Council Minutes 114 and Grant Agreement GMF 18314, including the execution of all documents required or appropriate for that purpose on terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and 3. That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Regional Treasurer and Director of Corporate Finance be authorized to enter into and execute a Contribution Agreement between Peel Region and Peel Housing Corporation, on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of L

Whereas homelessness continues to be a significant issue affecting all municipalities within the Region of Peel; And whereas, encampments of varying sizes continue to appear containing unhoused people living rough in tents and other makeshift shelters; And whereas, many of these encampments are located on or near public areas including parks, trails, sports fields, and other shared public spaces; And whereas, a small number of unhoused people have declined offers of suitable alternate shelter made by Region of Peel staff; And whereas, the Region of Peel is currently working with local municipal staff on an encampment policy; Therefore, be it resolved: 1. That the Region of Peel adopt a policy that will define the circumstances in which staff from a local area municipality, in conjunction with Regional staff and the Peel Regional Police, may remove an encampment; and Council Minutes 124 2. That such a policy shall adhere to the following guiding principles: a. The Region’s priority is to assist individuals to access safer, sustainable, and healthier alternatives, not enforcement. Enforcement will only occur after all reasonable support efforts have been attempted without success and with reasonable advance notice of the requirement to vacate a public space. In exceptional circumstances, however, more immediate intervention may be required to address public safety concerns; b. Regional staff, supported by community social service agencies, will work with individuals living outs