Regional Council

That the minutes of the February 22, 2024 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

That the agenda for the March 21, 2024 Regional Council meeting include a communication from David Kellershohn, Associate Director, Engineering Services, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, regarding encampment locations - Etobicoke Creek Flood Risk Adjacent to Calvert and Duggan Parks in the City of Brampton, to be dealt with under Items Related to Human Services - Item 12.3; and That the agenda for the March 21, 2024 Regional Council meeting include a communication from Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, City of Brampton, Wards 1 and 5, regarding encampment locations - Etobicoke Creek Flood Risk adjacent to Calvert and Duggan Parks in the City of Brampton, to be dealt with under Items Related to Human Services - Item 12.4; and That the agenda for the March 21, 2024 Regional Council meeting include a motion from Councillor Brown, regarding the updated advocacy positions for the asylum claimant crisis, to be dealt with under Notice of Motion/Motion - Item 20.4; and That the agenda for the March 21, 2024 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.

That the following matters listed on the March 21, 2024 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 10.1, 11.3, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 14.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.5, 16.1, 16.3, 16.5, 17.1, 17.2, 17.3, 17.4, 17.5, 18.1, 18.2, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 22.4, 22.5 and 22.6.

That the report of the Health System Integration Committee (HSIC-1/2024) meeting held on February 15, 2024 , be adopted.

That the report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-1/2024) meeting held on February 29, 2024 , be adopted.

That prohibited shoulder parking and stopping areas be implemented at select locations to enhance the level of safety on Regional Road 1 (Old Main Street) and Regional Road 11 (Bush Street and Forks of the Credit Road) in the Villages of Belfountain and Brimstone in the Town of Caledon; and That permissive parking areas be established along the shoulders of Regional Road 1 (Old Main Street) and Regional Road 11 (Bush Street and Forks of the Credit Road) in the Villages of Belfountain and Brimstone where feasible; and That the necessary by-law be presented for enactment; and That the Town of Caledon, Ontario Provincial Police Caledon Detachment and Town of Caledon By-law Enforcement be notified.

That an overnight heavy truck restriction be implemented on Regional Road 3 (Britannia Road) between Terry Fox Way/Silken Laumann Way and Queen Street from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; and That the existing full heavy truck restriction on Regional Road 19 (Winston Churchill Boulevard) be extended north from Regional Road 14 (Mayfield Road) to Wellington Road 42/Ballinafad Road; and That the existing axle load and restriction be revised on Regional Road 19 (Winston Churchill Boulevard) between Regional Road 14 (Mayfield Road) and Wellington Road 42/Ballinafad Road; and That the necessary by-law be presented for enactment; and That the City of Mississauga, the Town of Caledon Town of Halton Hills, Region of Halton, County of Wellington, Halton Regional Police Service, Peel Regional Police and Ontario Provincial Police – Caledon Detachment be notified.

That the Water Financial Plan Number 009-301A demonstrating Peel Region’s long-range commitment for the financial sustainability of its municipal drinking water systems be endorsed to satisfy the requirements of Ontario Regulation 453/07 (Financial Plans) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 and as a condition of the renewal of Peel Region’s municipal drinking water licences.

That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to increase and amend contracts for new capital work identified through interim servicing strategies, studies, or the revised Master Plan, where the advancement of housing enabling infrastructure is necessary to meet Provincial growth targets in Peel, and where a change in contractor/consultant for such additional scope or services would cause significant inconvenience, delay in delivery of enabling infrastructure or substantial duplication of costs for Peel, to December 31, 2026, subject to approved budget, and pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023; and That staff report back to Regional Council with annual status updates related to the advancement of critical housing enabling infrastructure and associated contract increases, as outlined in the subject report; and That the key terms of the Region of Peel’s Water and Wastewater contracts for Program Management, as described in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the March 21, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Water and Wastewater Housing Enabling Infrastructure Procurement Strategies to Support Bill 23”, be endorsed.

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.

That the Regional Chair on behalf of Regional Council write a letter to the Federal Minister of Public Safety advocating for the immediate installation of scanners, at a cost of approximately $3 to $3.5 Million per scanner, to be installed at intermodal hubs (Brampton, Vaughan) and the port of Montreal by Q2 of 2024 to assist in the deterrence of auto theft crimes in Peel; and That the Region of Peel advocate to the Federal Minister of Transport and Federal Minister of Public Safety to request that Peel Regional Police be given jurisdiction to inspect train containers leaving Peel Region for stolen vehicles; and That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, Peel-area Members of Parliament, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Global Automakers of Canada and the Insurance Bureau of Canada.

That Regional Staff continue the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy that combines education, community outreach, technology enhancements, and advocacy targeted at addressing 9-1-1 call reduction, fee for service, and misuse to be brought forward to a future Regional Council meeting for endorsement; and That the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write a letter to the Ontario Solicitor General advocating for legislation to be enacted by the Province to address misuse of the 9-1-1 system and lack of effective enforcement tools in Ontario; and That staff look for opportunities to collaborate with industry stakeholders.

​​ That in accordance with section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended , and the Region of Peel’s Municipal Housing Facility By-law 49-2020, site-specific by-laws be enacted, as described in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, as listed on the March 21 , 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Peel Affordable Rental Incentives Program Update and 2023 Results”, to permit the Region of Peel to enter into municipal housing project facilities agreements with: Indwell Community Homes and/or any entity related to or affiliated with the foregoing, for the provision of municipal housing project facilities at the property located at 1639 Lakeshore Rd. W . , Mississauga for use as affordable rental / supportive housing; and Strawberry Fields Residences (Chacon) Inc ., Chacon Developments Inc., Chacon Strawberry Fields Inc., and/or any entity related to or affiliated with any of the foregoing, for the provision of municipal housing project facilities at the property located at 12560,12550,12540, and 12530 Kennedy Rd., Caledon for use as affordable rental housing; and 2421845 Ontario Inc. and/or any entity related to or affiliated with the foregoing, for the provision of municipal housing project facilities at the property located at 6020 Winston Churchill Blvd., Mississauga for use as affordable rental housing; and That authorizing by-laws to enter into the aforementioned municipal housing project facilities agreements be presented for enactment; and That the Regional

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That staff negotiate with federal, provincial and municipal governments for the adoption of the model as described in the report from the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the March 21, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Asylum Claimant Response – Moving Toward a Sustainable Model”, that is 100 per cent funded between the provincial and federal government, including the development of a Regional Reception Centre; and That a service level of 1,280 asylum claimant households per month, with emphasis on allocation based funding, assuming the federal government will address excess demand and continue to reimburse Peel Region for eligible asylum claimant costs, be approved.

Peel emergency shelters are at 350 per cent capacity; And whereas, over three in five occupants in Peel emergency shelters are asylum claimants; And whereas, municipal emergency shelters were not designed to support asylum claimants in their settlement journey; And whereas, asylum claimants through their presence, renew and benefit communities across Canada, economically, socially and culturally; And whereas, asylum claimants deserve a person-centred pathway to building a new life in Canada free from the harms of their countries of origin; And whereas, the ad hoc emergency response to this current crisis is poorly coordinated and unsustainable; Now therefore be it resolved: That Peel Region supports the development and implementation of a more sustainable, intentional, distributive asylum claimant response appropriate to the current and anticipated volume of asylum claimants arriving in Canada; and That this response incorporate an all-of-government approach to ensure proper coordination and resourcing to accommodate asylum claimants arriving in Canada; and That Peel Region seek from the federal government, in addition to the $7 million previously announced, full reimbursement of the one-time capital and annual operating costs required for the regional reception centre, once the site has been secured. Cost estimates are currently $10 million (capital) and $9.3 million annual operating; and That Peel Region seek annual funding of $62,000 per asylum claimant from federal and pr

That the Strategic Housing and Homelessness Committee not be reinstated for the reasons outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the March 21, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Strategic Housing and Homelessness Committee”.

That a grant-in-lieu of development charges in the amount of $26,024.16 be provided to Satchidananda Sadguru Shirdi Sainath Maharaj Mandir to offset development charges paid in year 2022 under the application for the proposed development at the property bearing municipal address 173 Advance Blvd, Unit 26, Brampton (BP# 22 275062 000 00 IS), to be funded from the DC Financial Incentive Reserve.

That the request from the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) for a nominee to serve as the Region of Peel representative on the GTAA Board of Directors, be

section 259(1)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, states that the office of a member of council of a municipality becomes vacant if the member resigns from his or her office; And whereas, Councillor C. Parrish, by letter dated February 21, 2024 to the Clerk of the City of Mississauga, provided notice of her resignation as the Councillor for Ward 5 effective March 15, 2024; Therefore be it resolved, that Councillor Parrish’s seat on Regional Council be deemed vacant as a result of her resignation.

Vision Zero has been adopted by the Region of Peel through its Road Safety Strategic Plan in 2018; And whereas, local traffic calming measures in the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga help deter speeding on local roads; And whereas, cameras to address traffic violations such as red-light cameras, already exist outside of community safety zones and in cooperation with Peel Police, the City of Brampton will be installing an additional 30 high resolution cameras (for a total of 50) at intersections, and an additional 100 Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Cameras (185 total) on local roads, to further compliment traffic calming measures such as road diets, flexi signs, and speed cushions; And whereas, Regional roads differ in character consisting of wider lanes and higher speeds with signal timings designed to accommodate higher traffic volumes, transport trucks for goods movement, emergency vehicles and vulnerable all road users (pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and transit riders) with different traffic calming measures implemented to suit the road function and character; And whereas, additional opportunities exist to implement safety enhancements on regional road corridors, to better align with traffic calming measures on local roads; And whereas, Peel Police can identify hot spots for speeding and street racing and continue to implement programs such a Road Watch, ERASE, and operation Noisemaker; And whereas, previous advocacy for flexibility in the use of Automated Speed En

the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Eamon Kerrigan on February 22, 2024; And whereas, Eamon Kerrigan was a valued team member in the Water/Wastewater Operations division of Public Works; And whereas, Eamon began working in Water/Wastewater Operations in January 2020 as a Water/Wastewater Operator and had spent most of his career as a water and wastewater professional; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Kerrigan family on behalf Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.

That the by-laws listed on the March 21, 2024 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 15-2024 to 19-2024 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 Council proceed into "closed session” to consider reports relating to the following: Asylum Claimant Response – Proposed Property Acquisition Agreements (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board) Letter from Municipal Clerk, Town of Caledon Regarding Proposed 2024-2027 Caledon OPP Budget Enhancements (Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them) Collective Agreement Negotiations (Labour Relations) (Labour relations or employee negotiations) Additional Contracted Resources Required to Support Business Continuity and Provincial Efficiencies Review (A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; and, labour relations or employee negotiations) Bill 112 Provincial Efficiency Review Update (Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them; labour relations or employee negotiations; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose)

That Council move out of "closed session".

That in accordance with Procedure By-law 27-2022, as amended, Section 3.2.12 be waived in order that the March 21, 2024 Regional Council meeting continue past 3:30 p.m.

That Council moved into "closed session".

That the closed session direction to the Commissioner of Human Services, the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, contained within the closed session report listed as Item 22.7 on the March 21, 2024 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 direction to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, contained within the closed session report listed as Item 22.10 on the March 21, 2024 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended.

That authority be granted to increase and/or extend the contract (Document 2024-193N) with StrategyCorp Inc., should additional contracted resources be required to support business continuity and the Provincial Efficiencies Review, up to the estimated amount of $250,000 (excluding applicable taxes), for a maximum total contract commitment of $500,000 (excluding applicable taxes), funded from the Tax and Utility Rate Stabilization Reserves as applicable, pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023; and That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Director of Procurement be authorized to enter into and award separate Direct Negotiations within their delegated authority limits, with qualified professional consulting firms, as may be necessary, to support business continuity and the Provincial Efficiencies Review, pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023; and That this recommendation become public upon adoption

That the closed session oral update listed as Item 22.12 on the March 21, 2024 Regional Council agenda, be received; and That the closed session direction to the Regional Chair, the Chief Administrative Officer, and the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, related to the closed session report listed as Item 22.12 on the March 21, 2024 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Release with 815182 Ontario Limited, 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 March 21, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled, “Proposed Property Acquisition – Airport Road Widening – PF-11142.44 – Perdue Court to 100 metres north of King Street – Town of Caledon, Ward 3”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services for the purchase of: A fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 21, Concession 6, East of Hurontario Street, Town of Caledon (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-40830; and That the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services 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 expenditure be financed from Capital Project 14-4030; and That this recommendation become public upon adoption.

That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with 12100 Creditview Developments Limited, 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 March 21, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled, “Proposed Property Acquisition – Mayfield Road Widening – PF-12056.08 – Chinguacousy Road to Mississauga Road – City of Brampton, Ward 6 and Town of Caledon, Ward 2”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services for the purchase of: A fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 18, Concession 4, West of Hurontario Street, Town of Caledon (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 1, 3 and 4 on Reference Plan 43R-41107; and A temporary working easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 18, Concession 4, West of Hurontario Street, Town of Caledon (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-41107; and That the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services 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 expenditure be financed from Capital Project 15-4070; and That this recomme

That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with 12101 Creditview Developments Limited, 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 March 21, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled, “Proposed Property Acquisition – Mayfield Road Widening – PF-12056.12 – Chinguacousy Road to Mississauga Road – City of Brampton, Ward 6 and Town of Caledon, Ward 2”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services for the purchase of: A fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 18, Concession 3, West of Hurontario Street, Town of Caledon (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 on Reference Plan 43R-40787; and That the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services 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 expenditure be financed from Capital Project 15-4070; and That this recommendation become public upon adoption.

That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Amarjit Singh, 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 March 21, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled, “Proposed Property Acquisition – Mayfield Road Widening – PF-12056.21 – Chinguacousy Road to Mississauga Road – City of Brampton, Ward 6 and Town of Caledon, Ward 2”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services for the purchase of: A fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 17, Concession 4, West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-40757; and A temporary working easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 17, Concession 4, West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-40757; and That the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services 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 expenditure be financed from Capital Project 15-4070; and That this recommendation become public upon adopt

That the closed session direction to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, contained within the closed session report listed as Item 22.6 on the March 21, 2024 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended.

That By-law 20-2024 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on March 21, 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.

1. That an overnight heavy truck restriction be implemented on Regional Road 3 (Britannia Road) between Terry Fox Way/Silken Laumann Way and Queen Street from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; and 2. That the existing full heavy truck restriction on Regional Road 19 (Winston Churchill Boulevard) be extended north from Regional Road 14 (Mayfield Road) to Wellington Road 42/Ballinafad Road; and 3. That the existing axle load and restriction be revised on Regional Road 19 (Winston Churchill Boulevard) between Regional Road 14 (Mayfield Road) and Wellington Road 42/Ballinafad Road; and 77 4. That the necessary by-law be presented for enactment; and 5. That the City of Mississauga, the Town of Caledon Town of Halton Hills, Region of Halton, County of Wellington, Halton Regional Police Service, Peel Regional Police and Ontario Provincial Police – Caledon Detachment be notified.

1. That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to increase and amend contracts for new capital work identified through interim servicing strategies, studies, or the revised Master Plan, where the advancement of housing enabling infrastructure is necessary to meet Provincial growth targets in Peel, and where a change in contractor/consultant for such additional scope or services would cause significant inconvenience, delay in delivery of enabling infrastructure or substantial duplication of costs for 78 Peel, to December 31, 2026, subject to approved budget, and pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023; and 2. That staff report back to Regional Council with annual status updates related to the advancement of critical housing enabling infrastructure and associated contract increases, as outlined in the subject report; and 3. That the key terms of the Region of Peel’s Water and Wastewater contracts for Program Management, as described in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the March 21, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Water and Wastewater Housing Enabling Infrastructure Procurement Strategies to Support Bill 23”, be endorsed.

1. That the Regional Chair on behalf of Regional Council write a letter to the Federal Minister of Public Safety advocating for the immediate installation of scanners, at a cost of approximately $3 to $3.5 Million per scanner, to be installed at intermodal hubs (Brampton, Vaughan) and the port of Montreal by Q2 of 2024 to assist in the deterrence of auto theft crimes in Peel; and 2. That the Region of Peel advocate to the Federal Minister of Transport and Federal Minister of Public Safety to request that Peel Regional Police be given jurisdiction to inspect train containers leaving Peel Region for stolen vehicles; and 3. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, Peel-area Members of Parliament, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 80 (FCM), the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Global Automakers of Canada and the Insurance Bureau of Canada.

1. That Regional Staff continue the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy that combines education, community outreach, technology enhancements, and advocacy targeted at addressing 9-1-1 call reduction, fee for service, and misuse to be brought forward to a future Regional Council meeting for endorsement; and 2. That the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write a letter to the Ontario Solicitor General advocating for legislation to be enacted by the Province to address misuse of the 9-1-1 system and lack of effective enforcement tools in Ontario; and 3. That staff look for opportunities to collaborate with industry stakeholders. 81

1. That in accordance with section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and the Region of Peel’s Municipal Housing Facility By-law 49- 2020, site-specific by-laws be enacted, as described in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, as listed on the March 21, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Peel Affordable Rental Incentives Program Update and 2023 Results”, to permit the Region of Peel to enter into municipal housing project facilities agreements with: o Indwell Community Homes and/or any entity related to or affiliated with the foregoing, for the provision of municipal housing project facilities at the property located at 1639 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga for use as affordable rental / supportive housing; and o Strawberry Fields Residences (Chacon) Inc., Chacon Developments Inc., Chacon Strawberry Fields Inc., and/or any entity related to or 84 affiliated with any of the foregoing, for the provision of municipal housing project facilities at the property located at 12560,12550,12540, and 12530 Kennedy Rd., Caledon for use as affordable rental housing; and o 2421845 Ontario Inc. and/or any entity related to or affiliated with the foregoing, for the provision of municipal housing project facilities at the property located at 6020 Winston Churchill Blvd., Mississauga for use as affordable rental housing; and 2. That authorizing by-laws to enter into the aforementioned municipal housing project facilities agreements be presented for enactment; and 3. That th

Whereas Canada is experiencing record population growth, having welcomed 1.25 million new Canadians last year alone; And whereas, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation at least 3.5 million additional homes need to be built by 2030, and municipalities need to build or expand the infrastructure to accommodate this growth; And whereas, the growing costs of living, population growth, underfunding of support for mental health and addictions, lack of investment in infrastructure, the housing crisis and resulting growth in encampments sites are just some of the challenges faced by municipalities; And whereas, municipalities have been at the forefront of supporting populations facing homelessness including asylum claimants and refugees and providing essential settlement and housing services; And whereas, homeless encampments in the Region of Peel are growing, and exacerbated by the asylum claimant crisis; And whereas, asylum claimants comprise 71 per cent of shelter users, the average shelter occupancy rate is currently 349 per cent, and Peel is now operating 11 overflow hotels; 88 And whereas, Peel Region is experiencing the second largest influx of asylum seekers in Ontario yet it lacks the dedicated Federal funding allocations Toronto has received; And whereas, the growing number of encampments in local parks have led to significant community safety risks to residents (housed and unhoused), businesses, staff and first responders, due to large amounts of debris,

Whereas Peel emergency shelters are at 350 per cent capacity; And whereas, over three in five occupants in Peel emergency shelters are asylum claimants; And whereas, municipal emergency shelters were not designed to support asylum claimants in their settlement journey; And whereas, asylum claimants through their presence, renew and benefit communities across Canada, economically, socially and culturally; And whereas, asylum claimants deserve a person-centred pathway to building a new life in Canada free from the harms of their countries of origin; And whereas, the ad hoc emergency response to this current crisis is poorly coordinated and unsustainable; Now therefore be it resolved: 1. That Peel Region supports the development and implementation of a more sustainable, intentional, distributive asylum claimant response appropriate to the current and anticipated volume of asylum claimants arriving in Canada; and 2. That this response incorporate an all-of-government approach to ensure proper coordination and resourcing to accommodate asylum claimants arriving in Canada; and 3. That Peel Region seek from the federal government, in addition to the $7 million previously announced, full reimbursement of the one-time capital and annual operating costs required for the regional reception centre, once the site has been secured. Cost estimates are currently $10 million (capital) and $9.3 million annual operating; and 4. That Peel Region seek annual funding of $62,000 per asylum claimant

That a grant-in-lieu of development charges in the amount of $26,024.16 be provided to Satchidananda Sadguru Shirdi Sainath Maharaj Mandir to offset 93 development charges paid in year 2022 under the application for the proposed development at the property bearing municipal address 173 Advance Blvd, Unit 26, Brampton (BP# 22 275062 000 00 IS), to be funded from the DC Financial Incentive Reserve.

94 Whereas section 259(1)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, states that the office of a member of council of a municipality becomes vacant if the member resigns from his or her office; And whereas, Councillor C. Parrish, by letter dated February 21, 2024 to the Clerk of the City of Mississauga, provided notice of her resignation as the Councillor for Ward 5 effective March 15, 2024; Therefore be it resolved, that Councillor Parrish’s seat on Regional Council be deemed vacant as a result of her resignation.

Whereas Vision Zero has been adopted by the Region of Peel through its Road Safety Strategic Plan in 2018; And whereas, local traffic calming measures in the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga help deter speeding on local roads; And whereas, cameras to address traffic violations such as red-light cameras, already exist outside of community safety zones and in cooperation with Peel Police, the City of Brampton will be installing an additional 30 high resolution cameras (for a total of 50) at intersections, and an additional 100 Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Cameras (185 total) on local roads, to further compliment traffic calming measures such as road diets, flexi signs, and speed cushions; And whereas, Regional roads differ in character consisting of wider lanes and higher speeds with signal timings designed to accommodate higher traffic volumes, transport trucks for goods movement, emergency vehicles and vulnerable all road users (pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and transit riders) with different traffic calming measures implemented to suit the road function and character; And whereas, additional opportunities exist to implement safety enhancements on regional road corridors, to better align with traffic calming measures on local roads; And whereas, Peel Police can identify hot spots for speeding and street racing and continue to implement programs such a Road Watch, ERASE, and operation Noisemaker; And whereas, previous advocacy for flexibility in the use of Automated

Whereas the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Eamon Kerrigan on February 22, 2024; And whereas, Eamon Kerrigan was a valued team member in the Water/Wastewater Operations division of Public Works; And whereas, Eamon began working in Water/Wastewater Operations in January 2020 as a Water/Wastewater Operator and had spent most of his career as a water and wastewater professional; 97 Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Kerrigan family on behalf Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.

That Council move out of "closed session". 99

That the closed session direction to the Commissioner of Human Services, the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and the 100 Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, contained within the closed session report listed as Item 22.7 on the March 21, 2024 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Release with 815182 Ontario Limited, 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 March 21, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled, “Proposed Property Acquisition – Airport Road Widening – PF-11142.44 – Perdue Court to 100 metres north of King Street – Town of Caledon, Ward 3”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services for the purchase of: o A fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 21, Concession 6, East of Hurontario Street, Town of Caledon (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-40830; and 2. That the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services 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. That the expenditure be financed from Capital Project 14-4030; and 4. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.

1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with 12100 Creditview Developments Limited, as Vendor, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed 103 Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the March 21, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled, “Proposed Property Acquisition – Mayfield Road Widening – PF-12056.08 – Chinguacousy Road to Mississauga Road – City of Brampton, Ward 6 and Town of Caledon, Ward 2”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services for the purchase of: o A fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 18, Concession 4, West of Hurontario Street, Town of Caledon (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 1, 3 and 4 on Reference Plan 43R-41107; and o A temporary working easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 18, Concession 4, West of Hurontario Street, Town of Caledon (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-41107; and 2. That the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services 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. That the expenditure be financed from Capital Project 15-4070; and

1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with 12101 Creditview Developments Limited, 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 March 21, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled, “Proposed Property Acquisition – Mayfield Road Widening – PF-12056.12 – Chinguacousy Road to Mississauga Road – City of Brampton, Ward 6 and Town of Caledon, Ward 2”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services for the purchase of: 104 o A fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 18, Concession 3, West of Hurontario Street, Town of Caledon (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 on Reference Plan 43R-40787; and 2. That the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services 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. That the expenditure be financed from Capital Project 15-4070; and 4. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.

1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Amarjit Singh, 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 March 21, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled, “Proposed Property Acquisition – Mayfield Road Widening – PF-12056.21 – Chinguacousy Road to Mississauga Road – City of Brampton, Ward 6 and Town of Caledon, Ward 2”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services for the purchase of: o A fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 17, Concession 4, West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-40757; and o A temporary working easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 17, Concession 4, West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-40757; and 2. That the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services 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 105 3. That the expenditure be financed from Capital Project 15-4070; and 4. That this recommendation beco