Regional Council

That the minutes of the December 12, 2024 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

That the agenda for the January 9, 2025 Regional Council meeting include a letter from Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General, Office of the Solicitor General, regarding high rates of non-emergency 9-1-1 calls in Peel Region, to be dealt with under Items Related to Corporate and Legislative Services - Item 14.8; and That the agenda for the January 9, 2025 Regional Council meeting include a motion regarding expressions of sympathy, to be dealt with under Notice of Motion/Motion - Item 20.2; and That the agenda for the January 9, 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 10.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 13.5, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4, 14.5, 14.6, 14.7, 14.8, 15.1, 22.1 and 22.2.

That the report listed as Item 13.1 on the January 9, 2025 Regional Council agenda be

That, at the request of The Regional Municipality of Peel Police Service Board, Regional staff pause work on the development and implementation of a 9-1-1 misuse fee program until further direction from Regional Council.

That Regional staff be directed to engage with planning staff from each of the local municipalities to determine interest in adopting a capacity allocation policy and applicable by-law(s) under the recent changes to the Municipal Act, 2001. Consultation shall include consideration of the feasibility and potential benefits of incorporating “pausing” and “reallocation” provisions to address stalled developments and optimize servicing capacity allocation due to current market conditions; and That Regional staff report back to Regional Council with a summary of the consultations, including expressed interest, proposed approaches, and recommendations for next steps to support the adoption of these policies where applicable.

That the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to negotiate and execute such agreements and ancillary documents as may be necessary in order to accept funding from the provincial government for Peel Region’s participation in the Encampment Response Initiative (Homelessness Prevention Program) and Last Mile Funding Initiatives, provided such agreements and ancillary documents are on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and That the Director of Housing Services be authorized to approve the use of this funding by Peel Region and to negotiate and execute such agreements and ancillary documents as may be necessary in order to deliver the services in accordance with the provincial obligations, provided such agreements and ancillary documents are on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and That staff report back to Regional Council to share the amount of funding received, the use of the funding and any implications to Peel Region.

the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Melanie Anne-Marie Graham; And whereas, Melanie Anne-Marie Graham has been a dedicated member of the Human Services team since September 2017; And whereas, Melanie Anne-Marie Graham was a valued and beloved team member in her role as an Administrative Support Representative in Housing Services; And whereas, Melanie Anne-Marie Graham was very committed to her work supporting some of Peel’s most vulnerable residents and is remembered for her sincere care and concern for this community; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Graham family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.

the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of George Jankulovski; And whereas, George Jankulovski has been a dedicated member of the Public Works team for over seven years since May 18, 2017; And whereas, George Jankulovski was a valued and beloved team member in his role as a Mechanic in Fleet Services, Operations Support division; And whereas, George Jankulovski was admired for his generous spirit and willingness to help others, making a lasting impact on both the Region and the community we serve; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Jankulovski family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.

That Council proceed into "closed session” to consider a report relating to the following: Employee Matters (Labour relations or employee negotiations)

That Council move out of "closed session".

Dr. Hamidah Meghani be appointed as Medical Officer of Health for Peel Region effective January 27, 2025 subject to approval of the Minister of Health and Long - Term Care pursuant to section 64 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter H.7; and That the Commissioner of Health Services be authorized to finalize the necessary documents in accordance with normal policy; and That this recommendation become public upon adoption.

That By-law 2-2025 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on January 9, 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.

Whereas the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Melanie Anne-Marie Graham; And whereas, Melanie Anne-Marie Graham has been a dedicated member of the Human Services team since September 2017; Council Minutes 9 And whereas, Melanie Anne-Marie Graham was a valued and beloved team member in her role as an Administrative Support Representative in Housing Services; And whereas, Melanie Anne-Marie Graham was very committed to her work supporting some of Peel’s most vulnerable residents and is remembered for her sincere care and concern for this community; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Graham family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.

Whereas the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of George Jankulovski; And whereas, George Jankulovski has been a dedicated member of the Public Works team for over seven years since May 18, 2017; And whereas, George Jankulovski was a valued and beloved team member in his role as a Mechanic in Fleet Services, Operations Support division; And whereas, George Jankulovski was admired for his generous spirit and willingness to help others, making a lasting impact on both the Region and the community we serve; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Jankulovski family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.

1. Dr. Hamidah Meghani be appointed as Medical Officer of Health for Peel Region effective January 27, 2025 subject to approval of the Minister of Health and Long - Term Care pursuant to section 64 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter H.7; and 2. That the Commissioner of Health Services be authorized to finalize the necessary documents in accordance with normal policy; and 3. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.