Regional Council

That the minutes of the November 23, 2023 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

That section 4.4.3.d of Procedure By-law 27-2022, as amended, be waived to add a delegation that was received after 9:30 a.m. on the Wednesday prior to the start time of the meeting, from Sharon Mayne, Chief Executive Officer, Catholic Family Service Peel-Dufferin, and Sean Meagher, Executive Director, The Change Lab, regarding the dissolution of Peel, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 7.10.

That the delegation listed as Item 7.1 on the December 7, 2023 Regional Council agenda be

That the following matters listed on the December 7, 2023 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 11.1, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 13.1, 13.2, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4, 14.5, 14.6, 14.7, 14.8, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 15.5, 15.6, 15.7, 15.8, 16.1, 17.1, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 22.4, 22.5, 22.6, 22.7 and 22.8.

That the contract (Document 2023-416N) awarded to Multilevel Leadership Consulting Inc., for the provision of post-pandemic leadership training and support services in Public Health, be extended in the amount of $400,000 (excluding applicable taxes) to support other divisions in Health Services for a total revised commitment of $500,000 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 45-2023; and That authority be granted to the Commissioner of Health Services and the Director of Procurement to extend the contract on an as-required basis, up to the available approved budget.

That the report of the Health System Integration Committee (HSIC-3/2023) meeting held on October 19, 2023, be adopted.

That the designation and provincial funding of the Transitional Behavioural Support Unit at Peel Manor be endorsed; and That the 2023 and 2024 Long Term Care operating budget be amended to include an additional $1,027,200 million in expenditures fully funded by provincial pilot funding, provided through Ontario Health Central Region, for the operation of the Transitional Behavioural Support Unit at Peel Manor; and That the Transitional Behavioural Support Unit at Peel Manor be operationalized in accordance with the requirements of the designation and staffing plan.

That the grant payment to the new parent organization named Help Age Canada, from the previous named National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly, be approved; and That the Director of Housing Services be authorized to execute a funding agreement to provide a one-time grant to a maximum of $20,000 to Help Age Canada to support the implementation and administration of the Canada HomeShare Pilot in Peel to be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve.

That the comments and recommendations to the Province of Ontario as contained in Appendices I and II to the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the December 7, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Prioritization of Housing Affordability Task Force Recommendations and Bill 134, Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023”, be endorsed; and That the subject report be forwarded to Peel-area Members of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Town of Caledon, the City of Brampton, and the City of Mississauga.

That the recommendations outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the December 7, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Response to Planning Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023 – Reversal of Provincial Decisions on Municipal Official Plans,” be endorsed; and That the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to request that housekeeping or clarification modifications be retained through the Planning Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023 and that transition provisions be provided for local official plans currently being reviewed by Peel; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to prepare and submit estimates of additional costs incurred by the Region of Peel as a result of the Provincial Modifications to the Region of Peel Official Plan and any additional costs incurred since the Provincial Announcement on October 23, 2023; and That the subject report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Town of Caledon, the City of Brampton and the City of Mississauga.

That the 2024 interim Regional requisition be approved at a sum not to exceed 50 per cent of the 2023 tax levy to the Cities of Mississauga and Brampton and the Town of Caledon; and That the necessary by-law be presented for enactment.

That the amendments to By-law 1-2007 as generally outlined in the report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the December 7, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Amendments to the Records Retention By-law 1-2007,” be approved; and That the necessary amending by-law be presented for enactment.

That the report of the Government Relations Committee (GRC-3/2023) meeting held on October 19, 2023, be adopted.

That the report of the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee (PPC-3/2023) meeting held on November 2, 2023, be adopted.

That the report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-5/2023) meeting held on November 2, 2023, be adopted.

That the report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-4/2023) meeting held on November 2, 2023, be adopted.

That the report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC-5/2023) meeting held on October 19, 2023, be adopted.

That section 4.4.4 of Procedure By-law 27-2022, as amended, be waived to permit consideration of a motion arising from a delegation.

Bill 112, The Hazel McCallion Act (Peel Dissolution) 2023, legislates the dissolution of the Region of Peel on January 1, 2025; And whereas, continuity of service delivery and maintaining the safety and wellbeing of Peel residents throughout Peel’s transition and into the future state is a critical priority; And whereas, Peel Regional Paramedic Services, play a critical role in upholding public safety and wellbeing for Peel residents and provide high quality, life saving care in emergency situations; And whereas, attrition or difficulty filling paramedic positions as a result of uncertainty related to the future state for paramedic services could have an immediate negative impact on the ability to meet the needs of Peel residents in often life threatening situations; And whereas, the current service delivery model and deployment plan ensures optimal coverage while considering paramedic working conditions and amending this model risks longer response times to 911 health emergencies resulting in poorer health outcomes or avoidable deaths; And whereas, a disruption in paramedic service delivery or a reduction in service levels associated with the division of resources would have negative health and safety impacts for the community and put Peel residents at risk; Therefore, be it resolved that: The Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write a letter to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, requesting confirmation that Peel Regional Pa

Bill 112 the Hazel McCallion Act legislates the dissolution of the Region of Peel on January 1, 2025; And whereas, by transferring its services to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon, each municipality needs to assess the debt and liabilities of the Region of Peel to ensure a full understanding of any debts or liabilities that may be transferred to the lower tier municipalities; And whereas, it is understood that the Region of Peel is currently undertaking negotiations and contracts that ensure continuity of services for 2024; And whereas, contracts entered into by the Region of Peel moving forward may have an adverse impact on the long-term financial sustainability of the municipalities of Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga; Therefore, be it resolved: That the City of Brampton, City of Mississauga, and Town of Caledon be provided the authority to observe negotiations and access to contract details on any in progress or future contracts that are material, being undertaken by the Region of Peel during the dissolution process, in advance of the dissolution of the Region on January 1, 2025.

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

That the findings outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the December 7, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Phase 2 of the Peel 2051 Municipal Comprehensive Review: Consideration of Potential Employment Area Conversions Results”, be endorsed; and That staff be directed to undertake the next steps outlined in the subject report and report back to Regional Council with a recommendation on a Regional Official Plan Amendment to consider removing Site 1 and the western portion of Site 2 in the City of Mississauga, as well as the Dry Industrial lands in the Bolton GO Station Area of the Town of Caledon, from the “Employment Area” designation on Schedule E-4 of the Region of Peel Official Plan; and That a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, City of Brampton, Town of Caledon and City of Mississauga for information.

financial and affordability pressures related to soaring mortgage and rent costs, inflated grocery costs, stagnating wages, and limited avenues for social assistance have pushed significantly more people toward food insecurity; And whereas, people with fixed incomes, including seniors and students, continue to struggle disproportionately as their dollars are being spread thinner; And whereas, challenges are also continuing to grow for working people, renters, and people living in remote and northern regions of Canada; And whereas, racialized Canadians are disproportionately impacted by each of these factors, as the systemic barriers they face have been further exacerbated by the economic and affordability crisis of the past few years; And whereas, foodbanks were established as a temporary solution to the increasing cost of food and needs in the community but are now part of a system that government and communities heavily and increasingly rely on; And whereas, it has been a full year since Food Banks Canada sounded the alarms in the HungerCount 2022 report, calling for action to be taken immediately to help the millions of struggling Canadians from coast to coast to coast; And whereas, the latest Food Banks Canada report from March 2023, indicates that nearly 2 million Canadians accessed food banks across the country, a 32 per cent increase from March 2022 and a 78.5 per cent increase from March 2019, which is the highest year-over-year increase in usage ever reported; And wh

That the by-laws listed on the December 7, 2023 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 57-2023 to 59-2023 inclusive, 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.

That the closed session direction to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, contained within the closed session report listed as Item 22.2 on the December 7, 2023 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

That commencement of expropriation proceedings regarding the Mayfield Road Widening project for the acquisition of the lands set out in Appendix I to the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the December 7, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Commencement of Expropriation Proceedings – Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-18075.00 – Airport Road to Coleraine Drive – City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Wards 3 and 5” be approved; and That the necessary by-law, including the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land attached as Schedules B and C to the by-law, for the lands as set out in Appendix I to the subject report, be presented for enactment; and That following service and publication of the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land, the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and recommendation of any hearing of necessity be reported to Regional Council for its consideration and decision as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act; and That this recommendation become public upon adoption.

That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement with Crestpoint Real Estate (Willcar) Inc., as Vendor, pursuant to Sections 24 and 30 of the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the December 7, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Proposed Property Acquisition – Intersection Improvements at Airport Road and Williams Parkway – EXP-23029.01 – City of Brampton, Ward 8”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor for the purchase of: A fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Block 2, Registered Plan 43M-876, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 on Reference Plan 43R-40640; and A permanent easement interest in the lands described as Part of Block 2, Registered Plan 43M-876, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 12, 13 and 15 on Reference Plan 43R-40640; and A temporary working easement interest in the lands described as Part of Block 2, Registered Plan 43M-876, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 11, 12, 13 and 14 on Reference Plan 43R-40640; and That the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction, including the execution of all documents, Affidavits, Statutory Declarations, Undertakings and extensions required or appropriate for that purpose;

That commencement of expropriation proceedings regarding the Steeles Avenue Widening project for the acquisition of the lands set out in Appendix I to the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the December 7, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Commencement of Expropriation Proceedings – Steeles Avenue Widening – EXP-20041.00 – Chinguacousy Road to Mississauga Road – City of Brampton, Wards 4 and 6” be approved; and That the necessary by-law, including the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land attached as Schedules B and C to the by-law, for the lands as set out in Appendix I to the subject report, be presented for enactment; and That following service and publication of the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land, the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and recommendation of any hearing of necessity be reported to Regional Council for its consideration and decision as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act; and That this recommendation become public upon adoption.

That commencement of expropriation proceedings regarding the Mayfield Road Widening project for the acquisition of the lands as set out in Appendix I to the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the December 7, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Commencement of Expropriation Proceedings – Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-23162.00 – Dixie Road to Bramalea Road – Town of Caledon, Ward 2” be approved; and That the necessary by-law, including the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and the Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land attached as Schedules B and C to the by-law, for the lands as set out in Appendix I to the subject report, be presented for enactment; and That following service and publication of the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land, the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and recommendation of any hearing of necessity be reported to Regional Council for its consideration and decision as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act; and That this recommendation become public upon adoption.

That the closed session direction to the to the Chief Administrative Officer, contained within the closed session report listed as Item 22.8 on the December 7, 2023 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

That the closed session by-laws listed on the December 7, 2023 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 60-2023 to 63-2023 inclusive, 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.

That By-law 65-2023 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on December 7, 2023, 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.

Council Minutes 358 Whereas Bill 112, The Hazel McCallion Act (Peel Dissolution) 2023, legislates the dissolution of the Region of Peel on January 1, 2025; And whereas, continuity of service delivery and maintaining the safety and wellbeing of Peel residents throughout Peel’s transition and into the future state is a critical priority; And whereas, Peel Regional Paramedic Services, play a critical role in upholding public safety and wellbeing for Peel residents and provide high quality, life saving care in emergency situations; And whereas, attrition or difficulty filling paramedic positions as a result of uncertainty related to the future state for paramedic services could have an immediate negative impact on the ability to meet the needs of Peel residents in often life threatening situations; And whereas, the current service delivery model and deployment plan ensures optimal coverage while considering paramedic working conditions and amending this model risks longer response times to 911 health emergencies resulting in poorer health outcomes or avoidable deaths; And whereas, a disruption in paramedic service delivery or a reduction in service levels associated with the division of resources would have negative health and safety impacts for the community and put Peel residents at risk; Therefore, be it resolved that: The Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write a letter to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, requesting confir

Whereas Bill 112 the Hazel McCallion Act legislates the dissolution of the Region of Peel on January 1, 2025; And whereas, by transferring its services to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon, each municipality needs to assess the Council Minutes 362 debt and liabilities of the Region of Peel to ensure a full understanding of any debts or liabilities that may be transferred to the lower tier municipalities; And whereas, it is understood that the Region of Peel is currently undertaking negotiations and contracts that ensure continuity of services for 2024; And whereas, contracts entered into by the Region of Peel moving forward may have an adverse impact on the long-term financial sustainability of the municipalities of Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga; Therefore, be it resolved: That the City of Brampton, City of Mississauga, and Town of Caledon be provided the authority to observe negotiations and access to contract details on any in progress or future contracts that are material, being undertaken by the Region of Peel during the dissolution process, in advance of the dissolution of the Region on January 1, 2025.

That section 5.12.2 of Procedure By-law 27-2022, as amended, be waived to permit consideration of a motion without previous notice. In Favour (12): Councillor Brar, Councillor Brown, Councillor Early, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Keenan, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Russo, Councillor Santos, Councillor Toor, and Councillor Vicente Opposed (12): Councillor Butt, Councillor Crombie* (Proxy J. Kovac), Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Horneck, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Reid, and Councillor Tedjo Council Minutes 363

Whereas financial and affordability pressures related to soaring mortgage and rent costs, inflated grocery costs, stagnating wages, and limited avenues for social assistance have pushed significantly more people toward food insecurity; And whereas, people with fixed incomes, including seniors and students, continue to struggle disproportionately as their dollars are being spread thinner; And whereas, challenges are also continuing to grow for working people, renters, and people living in remote and northern regions of Canada; And whereas, racialized Canadians are disproportionately impacted by each of these factors, as the systemic barriers they face have been further exacerbated by the economic and affordability crisis of the past few years; And whereas, foodbanks were established as a temporary solution to the increasing cost of food and needs in the community but are now part of a system that government and communities heavily and increasingly rely on; Council Minutes 367 And whereas, it has been a full year since Food Banks Canada sounded the alarms in the HungerCount 2022 report, calling for action to be taken immediately to help the millions of struggling Canadians from coast to coast to coast; And whereas, the latest Food Banks Canada report from March 2023, indicates that nearly 2 million Canadians accessed food banks across the country, a 32 per cent increase from March 2022 and a 78.5 per cent increase from March 2019, which is the highest year-over-year increase in

Council Minutes 370 1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement with Crestpoint Real Estate (Willcar) Inc., as Vendor, pursuant to Sections 24 and 30 of the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the December 7, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Proposed Property Acquisition – Intersection Improvements at Airport Road and Williams Parkway – EXP-23029.01 – City of Brampton, Ward 8”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor for the purchase of: o A fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Block 2, Registered Plan 43M-876, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 on Reference Plan 43R-40640; and o A permanent easement interest in the lands described as Part of Block 2, Registered Plan 43M-876, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 12, 13 and 15 on Reference Plan 43R-40640; and o A temporary working easement interest in the lands described as Part of Block 2, Registered Plan 43M-876, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 11, 12, 13 and 14 on Reference Plan 43R-40640; and 2. That the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction, including the execution of all documents, Affidavits, Statutory Declarations, Undertakings and extensions required o

1. That commencement of expropriation proceedings regarding the Steeles Avenue Widening project for the acquisition of the lands set out in Appendix I to the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the December 7, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Commencement of Expropriation Council Minutes 371 Proceedings – Steeles Avenue Widening – EXP-20041.00 – Chinguacousy Road to Mississauga Road – City of Brampton, Wards 4 and 6” be approved; and 2. That the necessary by-law, including the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land attached as Schedules B and C to the by-law, for the lands as set out in Appendix I to the subject report, be presented for enactment; and 3. That following service and publication of the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land, the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and recommendation of any hearing of necessity be reported to Regional Council for its consideration and decision as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act; and 4. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.

That the closed session direction to the to the Chief Administrative Officer, contained within the closed session report listed as Item 22.8 on the December Council Minutes 373 7, 2023 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.