Regional Council

That the minutes of the February 27, 2025 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

That the delegation listed as Item 7.5 on the March 20, 2025 Regional Council agenda be

That the following matters listed on the Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 11.1, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 15.6, 15.7, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 18.2, 18.3, 22.2 and 22.3.

That a new 2025 capital project for the purchase and retrofit of two harm reduction vehicles in the amount of $320,000 be established, funded by funds received from Health Canada’s Emergency Treatment Fund; and That the 2025 Public Health operating budget expenditures and revenues be increased by $282,163 funded from Health Canada’s Emergency Treatment Fund for harm reduction program expenses, with no net impact.

That the contract (Document 2025-052N) for the provision of shelter beds and support services for single women at Haven House be awarded to EFRY Hope and Help for Women for the period of April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, in the estimated amount of $689,623 (excluding applicable taxes) pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023; and That authority be granted to renew the Contract (Document 2025-052N) with EFRY Hope and Help for Women for the provision of the shelter beds and support services for four optional 12-month extension periods, subject to the satisfactory performance and approved budget, and escalated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, all pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023.

That a permanent easement interest in a portion of lands described as Part of Lot 5, Concession 1, East of Hurontario Street (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 43R-41518, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, be declared surplus to the needs of the Regional Municipality of Peel and transferred gratuitously to The Corporation of the City of Brampton; and That the Regional Municipality of Peel, as Vendor, enter into an Offer to Sell Agreement with The Corporation of the City of Brampton, as Purchaser, for the gratuitous transfer of a permanent easement interest in a portion of lands described as Part of Lot 5, Concession 1, East of Hurontario Street (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 43R-41518, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel; and That a permanent hydro easement interest in a portion of lands described as Part of Lot 5, Concession 1, East of Hurontario Street (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-41518, City of Brampton, 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 Purchaser, for the gratuitous transfer of a permanent hydro easement interest in a portion of lands d

That the report of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-1/2025) meeting held on February 20, 2025, be adopted.

That the report of the Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee (DEAR-1/2025) meeting, be approved.

on March 4th, 2025 the U.S. implemented a 25 per cent tariff on imports that are the product of Canada (with the exception of Canadian energy imports subject to 10 per cent import duties) with additional trade tariffs anticipated to be imposed by the U.S.; And whereas, the Canadian government has responded with counter-tariffs on U.S. goods and Ontario and municipalities across the country are considering and advancing their own measures; And whereas, Peel Region procured $2.4B in goods and services in 2024, making it one of the largest procurer of goods and services amongst all municipalities in Ontario and, as such, may be significantly impacted by these new tariffs; And whereas, local, provincial, and federal leaders are encouraging Canadians and Canadian municipalities to prioritize Canadian goods and services; And whereas, the Region of Peel Procurement By-law upholds respect for international and domestic trade agreements applicable to and within Canada, including the free trade agreement with the European Union (CETA), which prohibit preferential treatment to goods or services based on location or origin; And whereas, the Canada-United States-Mexico free trade agreement does not apply to municipal procurement, making it possible for municipalities to adopt strategies that prefer Canadian and other non-U.S. goods and services to those of the U.S.; Therefore be it resolved, that: In response to trade tariffs imposed by the U.S., staff be directed to adopt procurement str

That a by-law to adopt the property tax rate calculation adjustment, and to apportion the 2025 Regional net levy requirement of $1,678,843,751 to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon, in accordance with the apportionment calculations attached as Appendix I to the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the March 20, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “2025 Final Levy By-law”, be presented for enactment.

That Jagwinder Dhensa, Supervisor, Transportation Maintenance; Dwayne Gregson, Supervisor, Transportation Maintenance; and Ali Farhat, Specialist, Transportation Maintenance, be appointed as the Region of Peel's Area Weed Inspectors, in accordance with Section 6(1) of the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter W.5; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be delegated authority to appoint Area Weed Inspectors in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter W.5, and present by-laws in this regard; and That the necessary by-law be presented for enactment; and That the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, be so advised.

That the by-laws listed on the March 20, 2025 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 12-2025 and By-law 13- 2025, 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 Council proceed into "closed session” to consider reports relating to the following: Proposed Acquisition, City of Mississauga, Ward 2 (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board) Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual Including Municipal or Local Board Employees; and for the Purpose of Educating or Training the Members

That Council move out of "closed session".

That the closed session direction to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, contained within the closed session report listed as Item 22.1 on the March 20, 2025 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 Sanitary Sewer Diversion along Kirwin Avenue 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 March 20, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “Commencement of Expropriation Proceedings – Sanitary Sewer Diversion along Kirwin Avenue from Hurontario Street to just south of Lynwood Lane – EXP-24133.01 - City of Mississauga, Ward 7” 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 lands described as Firstly: Part of Lot 12, Concession 5, West of Hurontario Street, (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), designated as Part 1 on draft strata plan 22194r07b, JOB No. 22-194; Secondly: Part of Road Allowance Between Concessions 4 and 5, West of Hurontario Street, designated as Part 2 on draft strata plan 22194r07b, JOB No. 22-194; Thirdly: Part of Lot 12, Concession 4, West of Hurontario Street (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), designated as Part 3 on draft strata plan 22194r07b, JOB No. 22-194; City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, be stopped up, closed and deprived of its character as a public highway or street once the Mississauga Road grade separation bridge and private access road are constructed pursuant to Site Plan SP-24-055B; and That the necessary by-law be presented to Regional Council at a future date for enactment; and That the Manager Real Property and Facility Acquisitions, Real Estate be authorized to execute any and all agreements and/or related documents required for the written authorization of the lands described in the subject report; and That the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete any and all transactions including the execution of all documents, affidavits, statutory declarations, and undertakings required; and That the closed session direction to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services and the Manager Real Property and Facility Acquisitions, Real Estate, contained within of th

That the closed session by-law listed on the March 20, 2025 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 14-2025, 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 15-2025 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on March 20, 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 contract (Document 2025-052N) for the provision of shelter beds and support services for single women at Haven House be awarded to EFRY Hope and Help for Women for the period of April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, in the estimated amount of $689,623 (excluding applicable taxes) pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023; and 2. That authority be granted to renew the Contract (Document 2025-052N) with EFRY Hope and Help for Women for the provision of the shelter beds and support services for four optional 12-month extension periods, subject to the satisfactory performance and approved budget, and Council Minutes 63 escalated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, all pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023.

1. That a permanent easement interest in a portion of lands described as Part of Lot 5, Concession 1, East of Hurontario Street (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 43R-41518, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, be declared surplus to the needs of the Regional Municipality of Peel and transferred gratuitously to The Corporation of the City of Brampton; and 2. That the Regional Municipality of Peel, as Vendor, enter into an Offer to Sell Agreement with The Corporation of the City of Brampton, as Purchaser, for the gratuitous transfer of a permanent easement interest in a portion of lands described as Part of Lot 5, Concession 1, East of Hurontario Street (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 43R-41518, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel; and 3. That a permanent hydro easement interest in a portion of lands described as Part of Lot 5, Concession 1, East of Hurontario Street (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-41518, City of Brampton, 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 Purchaser, for the gratuitous transfer of a permanent hydro easement interest in a portio

Council Minutes 70 Whereas on March 4th, 2025 the U.S. implemented a 25 per cent tariff on imports that are the product of Canada (with the exception of Canadian energy imports subject to 10 per cent import duties) with additional trade tariffs anticipated to be imposed by the U.S.; And whereas, the Canadian government has responded with counter-tariffs on U.S. goods and Ontario and municipalities across the country are considering and advancing their own measures; And whereas, Peel Region procured $2.4B in goods and services in 2024, making it one of the largest procurer of goods and services amongst all municipalities in Ontario and, as such, may be significantly impacted by these new tariffs; And whereas, local, provincial, and federal leaders are encouraging Canadians and Canadian municipalities to prioritize Canadian goods and services; And whereas, the Region of Peel Procurement By-law upholds respect for international and domestic trade agreements applicable to and within Canada, including the free trade agreement with the European Union (CETA), which prohibit preferential treatment to goods or services based on location or origin; And whereas, the Canada-United States-Mexico free trade agreement does not apply to municipal procurement, making it possible for municipalities to adopt strategies that prefer Canadian and other non-U.S. goods and services to those of the U.S.; Therefore be it resolved, that: 1. In response to trade tariffs imposed by the U.S., staff be dir

Whereas on October 13, 1994 Regional Council decided that the responsibility for waste collection would be transferred to the Region of Peel from the City of Mississauga and the City of Brampton; And whereas, the transfer of waste collection back to the local municipalities was reviewed as part of the work with the Peel Transition Board and in December 2024, Bill 240, the Peel Transition Implementation Act, 2024 was introduced that, had it been enacted, would have transferred responsibility for waste collection services, including community recycling centres, from the Region of Peel to the City of Mississauga as of July 1, 2026; And whereas, Mississauga and Brampton support the transfer of waste collection powers, excluding with respect to the community recycling centres, from the Region of Peel to the local municipalities and that the City of Mississauga and the City of Brampton have passed by-laws in support of the transfer; And whereas, sections 188-193 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (Act) contain provisions permitting transfers of certain powers from upper-tier to lower-tier municipalities; Council Minutes 72 And whereas, the process to transfer the Region of Peel’s powers in relation to waste collection to the local municipalities under sections 191 and 192 of the Act involves the following processes:  A local municipality must pass a by-law to provide for the transfer of Peel Region’s powers with respect to waste collection to its respective municipality and for transition

1. That the lands described as Firstly: Part of Lot 12, Concession 5, West of Hurontario Street, (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), designated as Part 1 on draft strata plan 22194r07b, JOB No. 22-194; Secondly: Part Council Minutes 80 of Road Allowance Between Concessions 4 and 5, West of Hurontario Street, designated as Part 2 on draft strata plan 22194r07b, JOB No. 22- 194; Thirdly: Part of Lot 12, Concession 4, West of Hurontario Street (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), designated as Part 3 on draft strata plan 22194r07b, JOB No. 22-194; City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, be stopped up, closed and deprived of its character as a public highway or street once the Mississauga Road grade separation bridge and private access road are constructed pursuant to Site Plan SP-24-055B; and 2. That the necessary by-law be presented to Regional Council at a future date for enactment; and 3. That the Manager Real Property and Facility Acquisitions, Real Estate be authorized to execute any and all agreements and/or related documents required for the written authorization of the lands described in the subject report; and 4. That the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete any and all transactions including the execution of all documents, affidavits, statutory declarations, and undertakings required; and 5. That the closed session direction to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services and the Manager Real Property and Facility Acquisitions,