Regional Council

That the minutes of the January 23, 2025 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

That the minutes of the January 23, 2025 Regional Council Budget meeting, be approved.

That the agenda for the February 13, 2025 Regional Council meeting include a letter from Paula Tenuta, Senior Vice President, Policy and Advocacy, Building Industry and Land Development Association, regarding the Mayor’s Housing Task Force (Mississauga) and New Municipal Property Tax Subclass – Purpose Built Rental, to be dealt with under Items Related to Corporate and Legislative Services - Item 10.7; and That the agenda for the February 13, 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 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 10.1, 10.2, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 14.1, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4, 22.1 and 22.2.

That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate the issuance of debentures in the maximum total principal amount of $150 million on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Brampton, for a term not to exceed 31 years to be issued in 2025 or at such later date as may be requested by the Treasurer of The Corporation of the City of Brampton; and That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate the issuance of debentures in the maximum principal amounts of $11.9 million on behalf of the Town of Caledon, for a term not to exceed 11 years, to be issued in 2025 or at such later date as may be requested by the Treasurer of the Town of Caledon; and That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate the issuance of debentures in the maximum total principal amount of $220 million on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, for a term not to exceed 31 years to be issued in 2025 or at such later date as may be requested by the Treasurer of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga; and That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate the issuance of debentures in the maximum principal amount of $600 million for the Region of Peel, for a term not to exceed 31 years, to be issued in 2025 or such later date as the Treasurer of the Region of Peel may determine; and That the Treasurer

That staff continue to assess the impacts and risks of potential tariffs on procurement in Peel and develop procurement strategies in collaboration with other municipalities that minimize exposure to tariffs should they be imposed, including assessing options for alternatives to U.S. goods and services where possible.

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.

a prior report by the Metamorphosis Network found that residents of Peel receive less provincial funding for municipal and social services than the average resident of Ontario municipalities, receiving an average of $578 less annually, per person, than the average resident of Ontario municipalities receives, resulting in a funding gap of $868 million each year; And whereas, the municipalities in Peel Region have all expressed their support for the efforts by the Metamorphosis Network to encourage the Province of Ontario to correct this funding gap; And whereas, the municipalities in Peel Region have all provided in-kind support for the current efforts by Metamorphosis to ensure that fair funding be a high-profile issue in this election and a high priority in the next mandate; And whereas, Metamorphosis’ current effort includes asking all candidates from all parties to pledge to resolve this issue in the next mandate, working with the municipalities and community service sector on a collaborative solution; Therefore be it resolved, that Regional Council call on all candidates in Peel in this provincial election to take the Metamorphosis pledge, to show their commitment to resolving this issue in the next mandate.

the City of Mississauga’s Mayor’s Housing Task Force has identified property taxes as a factor affecting housing affordability especially for much needed rental property and the reduction in property taxes would help expedite the development of purpose-built rental housing; And whereas, Ontario Regulation 264/17 made the New Multi-Residential Property Class mandatory province wide starting in the 2017 taxation year, and properties in that property class are currently taxed at the same tax rate as residential property class in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga; And whereas, in March 2024, the Provincial government announced that upper-tier or single-tier municipalities could adopt an optional New Multi-Residential Property (Municipal Reduction) Subclass within the existing New Multi-Residential Property Class for eligible properties, to provide a property tax reduction of up to 35 per cent of the municipal portion of property taxes as per Ontario Regulation 141/24; And whereas the Provincial government has indicated that the new multi-residential property (municipal reduction) subclass would be consistent with the new multi-residential property class where a property would be subject to the tax reduction once construction has been completed and the building is ready for occupancy. The property would benefit from a reduced tax rate for a period of up to 35 years; And whereas, Ontario Regulation 282/98 under the Assessment Act was amended by Ontario Regulation 140/24 prescribing

there have been 36 fentanyl overdose deaths in Peel in 2024; And whereas, fentanyl is being trafficked by organized crime; And whereas, smuggling fentanyl from Canada to the United States is currently low volume but will grow without vigilance at our borders, and the increased number of super labs in British Columbia indicates organized crime groups in Canada are expanding synthetic drug exports; Therefore be it resolved, that Peel Region advocates to the federal and provincial governments for: Increased funding to municipalities who are committed to the obliteration of fentanyl; Amendments to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and any other applicable Acts to allow for harsher punishments and easier prosecution of offences such as criminal negligence causing death to ensure drug traffickers are held accountable; Harsher punishments for the production, trafficking, importing or exporting of fentanyl; More resources to be provided to strengthen our borders, airports, and ports to restrict the illegal movement of goods that are funding sources for organized crime such as, auto thefts, firearms, and drug trafficking, and to respond to transnational crime which continues to have rippling impacts across Canada and Peel.

That the Municipal Diversity Plan attached as Appendix I to the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the February 13, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “Municipal Diversity Plan – Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019”, be approved as the Municipal Diversity Plan of the Region of Peel in accordance with s. 28(1) of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, to ensure that members of The Regional Municipality of Peel Police Service Board appointed by Peel Regional Council are representative of the diversity of the population it serves; and That Peel’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy for 2025-2029 be amended to include the Municipal Diversity Plan; and That Corporate Policy G20-14, Community Member Appointments to Committees and Boards, be reviewed in accordance with Peel’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy and the provisions outlined in the Municipal Diversity Plan, and brought forward to the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee for approval; and That the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write a letter to the province to advocate for consideration of the adoption of the Municipal Diversity Plan’s recommended knowledge and experience for Provincial Representatives appointed to The Regional Municipality of Peel Police Service Board.

the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (“Act”) came into force on April 1, 2024; And whereas, in accordance with the Act, Regional Council may determine by resolution, whether the Peel Police Service Board will be comprised of five, seven or nine members; Therefore it be resolved: That the size of the Peel Police Service Board be seven members, and reflect the composition set out in the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019; and That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the Peel Police Service Board.

That Councillor Brad Butt be appointed to the Credit Valley Conservation Board of Directors for a term ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council.

That By-law 10-2025 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on February 13, 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 Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate the issuance of debentures in the maximum total principal amount of $150 million on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Brampton, for a term not to exceed 31 years to be issued in 2025 or at such later date as may be requested by the Treasurer of The Corporation of the City of Brampton; and 2. That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate the issuance of debentures in the maximum principal amounts of $11.9 million on behalf of the Town of Caledon, for a term not to exceed 11 years, to be issued in 2025 or at such later date as may be requested by the Treasurer of the Town of Caledon; and 3. That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate the issuance of debentures in the maximum total principal amount of $220 million on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, for a term not to exceed 31 years to be issued in 2025 or at such later date as may be requested by the Treasurer of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga; and 4. That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate the issuance of debentures in the maximum principal amount of $600 million for the Region of Peel, for a term not to exceed 31 years, to be issued in 2025 or such later date as the Treasurer of the Region of Peel may determine; and 5. Tha

Whereas a prior report by the Metamorphosis Network found that residents of Peel receive less provincial funding for municipal and social services than the average resident of Ontario municipalities, receiving an average of $578 less annually, per person, than the average resident of Ontario municipalities receives, resulting in a funding gap of $868 million each year; And whereas, the municipalities in Peel Region have all expressed their support for the efforts by the Metamorphosis Network to encourage the Province of Ontario to correct this funding gap; And whereas, the municipalities in Peel Region have all provided in-kind support for the current efforts by Metamorphosis to ensure that fair funding be a high- profile issue in this election and a high priority in the next mandate; And whereas, Metamorphosis’ current effort includes asking all candidates from all parties to pledge to resolve this issue in the next mandate, working with the municipalities and community service sector on a collaborative solution; Therefore be it resolved, that Regional Council call on all candidates in Peel in this provincial election to take the Metamorphosis pledge, to show their commitment to resolving this issue in the next mandate.

Whereas the City of Mississauga’s Mayor’s Housing Task Force has identified property taxes as a factor affecting housing affordability especially for much needed rental property and the reduction in property taxes would help expedite the development of purpose-built rental housing; And whereas, Ontario Regulation 264/17 made the New Multi-Residential Property Class mandatory province wide starting in the 2017 taxation year, and properties in that property class are currently taxed at the same tax rate as residential property class in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga; And whereas, in March 2024, the Provincial government announced that upper- tier or single-tier municipalities could adopt an optional New Multi-Residential Property (Municipal Reduction) Subclass within the existing New Multi- Residential Property Class for eligible properties, to provide a property tax reduction of up to 35 per cent of the municipal portion of property taxes as per Ontario Regulation 141/24; And whereas the Provincial government has indicated that the new multi- residential property (municipal reduction) subclass would be consistent with the new multi-residential property class where a property would be subject to the tax reduction once construction has been completed and the building is ready for occupancy. The property would benefit from a reduced tax rate for a period of up to 35 years; And whereas, Ontario Regulation 282/98 under the Assessment Act was amended by Ontario Regulation 140/24

Whereas there have been 36 fentanyl overdose deaths in Peel in 2024; And whereas, fentanyl is being trafficked by organized crime; And whereas, smuggling fentanyl from Canada to the United States is currently low volume but will grow without vigilance at our borders, and the increased number of super labs in British Columbia indicates organized crime groups in Canada are expanding synthetic drug exports; Therefore be it resolved, that Peel Region advocates to the federal and provincial governments for: 1. Increased funding to municipalities who are committed to the obliteration of fentanyl; 2. Amendments to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and any other applicable Acts to allow for harsher punishments and easier prosecution of offences such as criminal negligence causing death to ensure drug traffickers are held accountable; 3. Harsher punishments for the production, trafficking, importing or exporting of fentanyl; Council Minutes 34 4. More resources to be provided to strengthen our borders, airports, and ports to restrict the illegal movement of goods that are funding sources for organized crime such as, auto thefts, firearms, and drug trafficking, and to respond to transnational crime which continues to have rippling impacts across Canada and Peel.

1. That the Municipal Diversity Plan attached as Appendix I to the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the February 13, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “Municipal Diversity Plan – Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019”, be approved as the Municipal Diversity Plan of the Region of Peel in accordance with s. 28(1) of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, to ensure that members of The Regional Municipality of Peel Police Service Board appointed by Peel Regional Council are representative of the diversity of the population it serves; and 2. That Peel’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy for 2025-2029 be amended to include the Municipal Diversity Plan; and 3. That Corporate Policy G20-14, Community Member Appointments to Committees and Boards, be reviewed in accordance with Peel’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy and the provisions outlined in the Municipal Diversity Plan, and brought forward to the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee for approval; and 4. That the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write a letter to the province to advocate for consideration of the adoption of the Municipal Diversity Plan’s recommended knowledge and experience for Provincial Representatives appointed to The Regional Municipality of Peel Police Service Board. Council Minutes 35

Whereas the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (“Act”) came into force on April 1, 2024; And whereas, in accordance with the Act, Regional Council may determine by resolution, whether the Peel Police Service Board will be comprised of five, seven or nine members; Therefore it be resolved: 1. That the size of the Peel Police Service Board be seven members, and reflect the composition set out in the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019; and 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the Peel Police Service Board.