Regional Council

That the minutes of the December 7, 2023 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

That the minutes of the December 7, 2023 Regional Council Budget meeting, be approved.

That the agenda for the January 11, 2024 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

That the following matters listed on the January 11, 2024 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 10.1, 11.1, 12.1, 12.2, 14.1, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 17.1, 17.2, 18.2, 18.4, 22.1 and 22.2.

That an exception to Resolution RCB-2023-115 be approved to designate the seven new full time equivalent positions as outlined in the 2024 Public Health budget, as permanent positions.

That the tax ratio setting authority for both lower-tier and upper-tier purposes for 2024, be delegated by the Region of Peel to its lower-tier municipalities, as authorized under section 310 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended; and That the necessary by-law inclusive of the methodology to apportion the Regional levy, be presented for enactment.

That a by-law be enacted to authorize the temporary borrowing of monies to meet 2024 expenses of the municipality pending receipt of revenues in accordance with section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

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

That a grant-in-lieu of development charges in the amount of $23,360.95 be provided to National Wildlife Centre to offset development charges under the application for the proposed development at the property bearing municipal address 4830 Charleston Sideroad, Caledon (SPA 2021-0010), to be funded from the DC Financial Incentive Reserve; and That the Treasurer, as needed to facilitate payments of Council approved grants-in-lieu of development charges, be authorized to transfer funds from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve to the DC Financial Incentive Reserve and to draw from the DC Financial Incentive Reserve.

That the new water and wastewater rate structure take effect April 1, 2024; and That the amendments to the Municipal Drinking Water System By-law 6-2017 and Wastewater By-law 53-2010 as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the January 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Water Billing Modernization”, be approved; and That the water service delivery and volumetric charges in the “Water Bills” section to By-law 6-2017 being the Municipal Drinking Water System take effect on all water bills rendered on or after April 1, 2024; and That the “Liability for Wastewater Charge Based on Metered Water Supply” section to By-law 53-2010 of the Wastewater By-law of the Regional Municipality of Peel take effect on all water bills rendered on or after April 1, 2024; and That staff be authorized to add temporary resources, based on approval from the Commissioner of Public Works, should call volumes exceed levels that are required to maintain service levels, to be funded from the Utility Rate Stabilization reserve; and That the necessary amendments to the subject by-laws be presented for enactment to a future Regional Council meeting.

Mayor Crombie has, by letter dated December 15, 2023, advised that she will be resigning as the Mayor of Mississauga effective end of day on January 12, 2024; And whereas Mayor Crombie’s seat on Regional Council will be deemed vacant end of day January 12, 2024 as a result of her resignation; And whereas s. 27(9) of the Police Services Act requires that two members of Regional Council, in addition to the Head of Council, be appointed to the Peel Police Services Board by resolution of Council; And whereas on December 8, 2022, Regional Council passed Resolution 2022-851 appointing Mayor Crombie to serve as one of two Regional Councillors on the Peel Police Services Board, for a term ending on November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council, whichever comes first; And whereas Mayor Crombie’s resignation will create a Regional Councillor vacancy on the Peel Police Services Board; Now therefore be it resolved: That Councillor Mahoney be appointed to the Peel Police Services Board for a term effective January 13, 2024 and ending upon the date of the first meeting of Regional Council held immediately following the swearing in of the new City of Mississauga Mayor, at which time the matter shall be brought forward to Regional Council to determine appointment to the Peel Police Services Board for the balance of the Term of Council.

That the acting Mayor for the City of Mississauga be appointed as an ex-officio member to the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee during the month that they are acting Mayor for the City of Mississauga, for a term effective January 12, 2024 and ending upon the date of the first meeting of Regional Council held immediately following the swearing in of the new City of Mississauga Mayor.

Peel Regional Police have indicated that their communications centre receives approximately 1,800 calls to 9-1-1 each day, and of these calls, approximately 720, more than 40 per cent, are deemed non-legitimate, inappropriate or misuse; And whereas, there has been a 27 per cent increase in 9-1-1 calls in Peel since 2022, which has marked what Peel Regional Police calls the most significant increase in call volumes to date; And whereas, Peel Regional Police also report that they received more than 100,000 calls to 9-1-1 over the past two months, and more than 50 per cent of those were hang-ups or non-emergent; And whereas, Peel Regional Police are the Public Safety Answering Point for Police, Fire and Paramedics and the wait time for these emergency services are on the rise in Peel, resulting in too many callers waiting for response from a dispatcher when every second counts; And whereas, municipal fire departments are authorized to issue fines for false fire alarms on the second occurrence; Therefore be it resolved, that staff investigate whether fines or other penalties can be issued to callers for negligent use of the 9-1-1 system; and That staff report to a future meeting of Regional Council with recommendations to minimize misuse and abuse of emergency services.

That the by-laws listed on the January 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 1-2024 to 3-2024 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 Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with 2170327 Ontario , as Vendor in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the January 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled, “Proposed Property Acquisition – Airport Road Widening – PF- 11142.30 – Perdue Court to 100 metres north of King Street – Town of Caledon, Ward 3”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor for the purchase of: A fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 10, Concession 1, Town of Caledon (Geographic Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 4 on Reference Plan 43R-40895; and A permanent hydro easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 10, Concession 1, Town of Caledon (Geographic Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 on Reference Plan 43R-40895; and A permanent drainage easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 10, Concession 1, Town of Caledon (Geographic Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 2, 3, 5 and 6 on Reference Plan 43R-40895; 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; and That the expenditu

That By-law 4-2024 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on January 11, 2024, 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 3 That the following matters listed on the January 11, 2024 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 10.1, 11.1, 12.1, 12.2, 14.1, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 17.1, 17.2, 18.2, 18.4, 22.1 and 22.2.

1. That the new water and wastewater rate structure take effect April 1, 2024; and 2. That the amendments to the Municipal Drinking Water System By-law 6- 2017 and Wastewater By-law 53-2010 as outlined in the report of the Council Minutes 9 Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the January 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Water Billing Modernization”, be approved; and 3. That the water service delivery and volumetric charges in the “Water Bills” section to By-law 6-2017 being the Municipal Drinking Water System take effect on all water bills rendered on or after April 1, 2024; and 4. That the “Liability for Wastewater Charge Based on Metered Water Supply” section to By-law 53-2010 of the Wastewater By-law of the Regional Municipality of Peel take effect on all water bills rendered on or after April 1, 2024; and 5. That staff be authorized to add temporary resources, based on approval from the Commissioner of Public Works, should call volumes exceed levels that are required to maintain service levels, to be funded from the Utility Rate Stabilization reserve; and 6. That the necessary amendments to the subject by-laws be presented for enactment to a future Regional Council meeting.

Whereas Mayor Crombie has, by letter dated December 15, 2023, advised that she will be resigning as the Mayor of Mississauga effective end of day on January 12, 2024; And whereas Mayor Crombie’s seat on Regional Council will be deemed vacant end of day January 12, 2024 as a result of her resignation; Council Minutes 10 And whereas s. 27(9) of the Police Services Act requires that two members of Regional Council, in addition to the Head of Council, be appointed to the Peel Police Services Board by resolution of Council; And whereas on December 8, 2022, Regional Council passed Resolution 2022- 851 appointing Mayor Crombie to serve as one of two Regional Councillors on the Peel Police Services Board, for a term ending on November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council, whichever comes first; And whereas Mayor Crombie’s resignation will create a Regional Councillor vacancy on the Peel Police Services Board; Now therefore be it resolved: That Councillor Mahoney be appointed to the Peel Police Services Board for a term effective January 13, 2024 and ending upon the date of the first meeting of Regional Council held immediately following the swearing in of the new City of Mississauga Mayor, at which time the matter shall be brought forward to Regional Council to determine appointment to the Peel Police Services Board for the balance of the Term of Council.

Council Minutes 13 Whereas Peel Regional Police have indicated that their communications centre receives approximately 1,800 calls to 9-1-1 each day, and of these calls, approximately 720, more than 40 per cent, are deemed non-legitimate, inappropriate or misuse; And whereas, there has been a 27 per cent increase in 9-1-1 calls in Peel since 2022, which has marked what Peel Regional Police calls the most significant increase in call volumes to date; And whereas, Peel Regional Police also report that they received more than 100,000 calls to 9-1-1 over the past two months, and more than 50 per cent of those were hang-ups or non-emergent; And whereas, Peel Regional Police are the Public Safety Answering Point for Police, Fire and Paramedics and the wait time for these emergency services are on the rise in Peel, resulting in too many callers waiting for response from a dispatcher when every second counts; And whereas, municipal fire departments are authorized to issue fines for false fire alarms on the second occurrence; Therefore be it resolved, that staff investigate whether fines or other penalties can be issued to callers for negligent use of the 9-1-1 system; and That staff report to a future meeting of Regional Council with recommendations to minimize misuse and abuse of emergency services.

1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with 2170327 Ontario , as Vendor in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the January 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled, “Proposed Property Acquisition – Airport Road Widening – PF- 11142.30 – Perdue Court to 100 metres north of King Street – Town of Caledon, Ward 3”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor for the purchase of:  A fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 10, Concession 1, Town of Caledon (Geographic Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 4 on Reference Plan 43R-40895; and  A permanent hydro easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 10, Concession 1, Town of Caledon (Geographic Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 on Reference Plan 43R-40895; and  A permanent drainage easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 10, Concession 1, Town of Caledon (Geographic Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 2, 3, 5 and 6 on Reference Plan 43R-40895; 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 or appropriate for that purpose; and 3. Tha