Regional Council

That the minutes of the February 13, 2025 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

That the agenda for the February 27, 2025 Regional Council meeting include a delegation from Adam Chalcraft, Harm Reduction Program Director, Moyo Health and Community Services, regarding the closure of Peel’s Urgent Public Health Needs Site, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 7.8; and That the agenda for the February 27, 2025 Regional Council meeting include a letter from Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator, City Clerk’s Office, City of Brampton providing a copy of a City of Brampton resolution regarding the Municipal Allocation of Land Transfer Tax and GST on Property Transactions, to be dealt with under Items Related to Corporate and Legislative Services - Item 18.3; and That the agenda for the February 27, 2025 Regional Council meeting include an email from Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator, City Clerk’s Office, City of Brampton providing a copy of a City of Brampton resolution regarding the designation of Deputy Mayor Singh as the Alternate in the absence of Regional Councillor Medeiros, to be dealt with under Items Related to Corporate and Legislative Services - Item 18.4; and That the agenda for the February 27, 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, 9.3, 9.4, 10.1, 10.2, 11.1, 13.2, 17.2, 17.3, 17.4, 18.2, 18.3, 18.4, 22.1 and 22.2.

That the residential water bill adjustment program as described in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the February 27, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “High Water Bill Adjustment Program”, be approved; and That the existing one contract position to administer the High Water Bill Adjustment Program, be extended; and That the total program cost of $800,000 for 2025, to be funded from the Utility Rate Stabilization Reserve, be approved.

That the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to extend the Traffic Signal Operations and Maintenance Service Agreements with the City of Brampton and City of Mississauga until July 1, 2026, on business terms and conditions satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and That Contract 2020-248T for the maintenance of traffic control signals and related electrical devices awarded to Guild Electric Limited be increased and extended for one 12-month term, in the estimated amount of $462,000 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023; and That the City of Brampton and the City of Mississauga be reimbursed for the Region of Peel’s portion of the associated traffic control signal maintenance works on Regional roads, in accordance with the Traffic Signal Operations and Maintenance Service Agreements and pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023; and That, subject to approved budget, authority be granted to increase the Contract with Guild Electric Limited during the extension term should actual requirements to meet Peel’s obligations exceed the estimated quantities.

That the report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC-1/2025) meeting held on February 6, 2025, be adopted.

That the report of the Health System Integration Committee (HSIC-1/2025) meeting held on February 6, 2025, be adopted.

That the contract (Document 2019-275P) awarded to the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Branch for the Peel Outreach Program, be increased by an estimated amount of $2,638,512 (excluding applicable taxes) for a new estimated total contract amount of $5,379,960 (excluding applicable taxes) for the provision of an additional place-based outreach team for the period April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025, pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023; and That the contract (Document 2019-275P) awarded to the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Branch for the Peel Outreach Program be extended for required additional place-based outreach teams, for four optional 12-month terms, and increased by an annual estimated amount of $3,609,369 (excluding applicable taxes) for each of the four optional 12-month terms, for a new estimated total annual contract amount of $6,350,817 (excluding applicable taxes) subject to satisfactory performance, available budget, and escalation in accordance with the terms of the contract, pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023; and That the Director of Housing Services and the Director of Procurement be authorized to approve further extensions and increases to the contract between the Region of Peel and the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Branch (Document 2019-275P), subject to available budget, pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023.

That a permanent easement interest over a portion of lands described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 3, East of Hurontario Street, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-41609, City of Brampton (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, be declared surplus to the needs of The Regional Municipality of Peel and transferred gratuitously to Bell Canada; and That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Vendor, enter into an Offer to Sell Agreement with Bell Canada, as a Purchaser, for the gratuitous transfer of a permanent easement interest over a portion of lands described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 3, East of Hurontario Street, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-41609, City of Brampton (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel; and That a permanent hydro easement interest over a portion of lands described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 3, East of Hurontario Street, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-41609, City of Brampton (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, be declared surplus to the needs of The Regional Municipality of Peel and transferred gratuitously to Alectra Utilities Corporation; and That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Vendor, enter into an Offer to Sell Agreement with Alectra Utilities Corporation, as a Purchaser, for the gratuitous transfer of a permanent hydro easement interest over a portion of lands described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 3, East of Huro

That the report of the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee (PPC-1/2025) meeting held on February 6, 2025, be adopted.

That the temporary Water Rate Affordability Program as described in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the February 27, 2025, Regional Council agenda titled “Water Rate Affordability Program”, be approved; and That the estimated one-time software configuration cost of $200,000, an operating cost of $1.0 million (including four contract positions) for a 2-year period, and an estimated $1.6 million in water bill credits, for a total program cost of $2.8 million to be funded from the Utility Rate Stabilization Reserves, be approved.

That the 2025-2027 request for funding application submitted through the Interim Housing Assistance Program (IHAP) to continue Peel's asylum claimant response described in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on February 27, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “Asylum Claimant IHAP Application and Impacts,” be endorsed; and That the Director of Housing Services be authorized to negotiate and execute an IHAP 2025-26 and 2026-2027 grant agreement with the federal government together with any amendments or extensions thereto, and any other agreements and ancillary documents as may be necessary to accept, receive, or use such funding for Peel Region’s participation in IHAP, 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 return to Council to share the amount of funding received, the use of the funding and any implications to Peel Region; and That the recommendation to reduce service level from 1280 asylum claimant households to 790 households (680 individuals and 110 families), be endorsed; and That upon execution of the grant agreement with the federal government, approval be granted for staff to proceed with a site search for the purpose of permanent accommodation of asylum claimant family households, and that staff will bring a future Closed Session report regarding prope

the Region of Peel offers property owners a tenant billing service, which allows tenants to be billed directly for water, wastewater, and stormwater charges; And whereas, it is Peel’s current process to add water and wastewater arrears to the property tax roll, in cases where a tenant is being billed directly; And whereas, Peel’s current process is inequitable and imposes financial hardship on a residential property owner when water and wastewater arrears are added to the residential property tax roll and the property owner becomes responsible to the municipality for water and wastewater charges, in cases where a residential tenant is being billed directly; And whereas, residential tenants who are billed directly for water, wastewater, and stormwater charges are directly responsible to the municipality for paying for these charges and should be pursued directly by the municipality if these charges are unpaid; And whereas, alternative recovery options for the collection of water and wastewater arrears directly from a residential tenant are available and feasible and should be pursued in cases where a residential tenant is being billed directly, in an effort to promote fairness to and avoid imposing financial hardship on a residential property owner; Therefore, be it resolved: That Peel discontinue the current process of adding water and wastewater arrears to the residential property tax roll, in cases where a residential tenant is being billed directly; and That Peel pursue al

That the Regional Chair write a letter to the Attorney General, on behalf of Regional Council, expressing concern regarding inadequate funding and resourcing for the landlord and tenant board that cause delays in processing applications; and That a copy of this resolution and letter be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

That Councillor Russo be appointed as the Region of Peel representative to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Association’s Board of Governors for 2025.

That the closed session direction to the Chief Administrative Officer, as outlined in the closed session report of the Chief Administrative Officer, listed on the February 27, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “Employee Matters”, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

That By-law 11-2025 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on February 27, 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 Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to extend the Traffic Signal Operations and Maintenance Service Agreements with the City of Brampton and City of Mississauga until July 1, 2026, on business terms and conditions satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and Council Minutes 42 2. That Contract 2020-248T for the maintenance of traffic control signals and related electrical devices awarded to Guild Electric Limited be increased and extended for one 12-month term, in the estimated amount of $462,000 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement By- law 45-2023; and 3. That the City of Brampton and the City of Mississauga be reimbursed for the Region of Peel’s portion of the associated traffic control signal maintenance works on Regional roads, in accordance with the Traffic Signal Operations and Maintenance Service Agreements and pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023; and 4. That, subject to approved budget, authority be granted to increase the Contract with Guild Electric Limited during the extension term should actual requirements to meet Peel’s obligations exceed the estimated quantities.

1. That a permanent easement interest over a portion of lands described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 3, East of Hurontario Street, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-41609, City of Brampton (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, be declared surplus to the needs of The Regional Municipality of Peel and transferred gratuitously to Bell Canada; and 2. That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Vendor, enter into an Offer to Sell Agreement with Bell Canada, as a Purchaser, for the gratuitous transfer of a permanent easement interest over a portion of lands described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 3, East of Hurontario Street, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-41609, City of Brampton (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel; and 3. That a permanent hydro easement interest over a portion of lands described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 3, East of Hurontario Street, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-41609, City of Brampton (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, be declared surplus to the needs of The Regional Municipality of Peel and transferred gratuitously to Alectra Utilities Corporation; and 4. That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Vendor, enter into an Offer to Sell Agreement with Alectra Utilities Corporation, as a Purchaser, for the gratuitous transfer of a permanent hydro easement interest over a portion of lands described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 3,

That the report of the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee (PPC-1/2025) meeting held on February 6, 2025, be adopted. Council Minutes 48

1. That the temporary Water Rate Affordability Program as described in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the February 27, 2025, Regional Council agenda titled “Water Rate Affordability Program”, be approved; and Council Minutes 54 2. That the estimated one-time software configuration cost of $200,000, an operating cost of $1.0 million (including four contract positions) for a 2- year period, and an estimated $1.6 million in water bill credits, for a total program cost of $2.8 million to be funded from the Utility Rate Stabilization Reserves, be approved.

1. That the 2025-2027 request for funding application submitted through the Interim Housing Assistance Program (IHAP) to continue Peel's asylum claimant response described in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on February 27, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “Asylum Claimant IHAP Application and Impacts,” be endorsed; and 2. That the Director of Housing Services be authorized to negotiate and execute an IHAP 2025-26 and 2026-2027 grant agreement with the federal government together with any amendments or extensions thereto, and any other agreements and ancillary documents as may be necessary to accept, receive, or use such funding for Peel Region’s participation in IHAP, 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 3. That staff return to Council to share the amount of funding received, the use of the funding and any implications to Peel Region; and 4. That the recommendation to reduce service level from 1280 asylum claimant households to 790 households (680 individuals and 110 families), be endorsed; and 5. That upon execution of the grant agreement with the federal government, approval be granted for staff to proceed with a site search for the purpose of permanent accommodation of asylum claimant family households, and that staff will bring a future Closed Session report

Whereas the Region of Peel offers property owners a tenant billing service, which allows tenants to be billed directly for water, wastewater, and stormwater charges; And whereas, it is Peel’s current process to add water and wastewater arrears to the property tax roll, in cases where a tenant is being billed directly; And whereas, Peel’s current process is inequitable and imposes financial hardship on a residential property owner when water and wastewater arrears are added to the residential property tax roll and the property owner becomes responsible to the municipality for water and wastewater charges, in cases where a residential tenant is being billed directly; And whereas, residential tenants who are billed directly for water, wastewater, and stormwater charges are directly responsible to the municipality for paying for these charges and should be pursued directly by the municipality if these charges are unpaid; And whereas, alternative recovery options for the collection of water and wastewater arrears directly from a residential tenant are available and feasible and should be pursued in cases where a residential tenant is being billed directly, in an effort to promote fairness to and avoid imposing financial hardship on a residential property owner; Therefore, be it resolved: 1. That Peel discontinue the current process of adding water and wastewater arrears to the residential property tax roll, in cases where a residential tenant is being billed directly; and 2. That

That the closed session direction to the Chief Administrative Officer, as outlined in the closed session report of the Chief Administrative Officer, listed on the Council Minutes 59 February 27, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “Employee Matters”, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.