Regional Council

That the minutes of the May 8, 2025 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

That the agenda for the May 22, 2025 Regional Council meeting include a motion regarding expressions of sympathy, to be dealt with under Notice of Motion/Motion - Item 20.2; and That the agenda for the May 22, 2025 Regional Council meeting include an oral update regarding labour relations or employee negotiations, to be dealt with under Closed Session – Item 22.4; and That the agenda for the May 22, 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 9.1, 17.1, 17.2, 18.2, 22.1, 22.2 and 22.3.

That the report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC-2/2025) meeting held on May 1, 2025, be adopted.

That in accordance with the Public Sector Network Partnership Agreement, Appendix lI to the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the May 22, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “2025 Public Sector Network (PSN) Update and Budget”, be approved.

That the 2025 Income Support budget be revised to include an additional 26.0 permanent full-time equivalent positions at a cost of $3,283,400 for additional caseworkers and supports; and That the positions be funded $1,641,700 from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (Ministry) and the 2025 Regional cost-share requirement of up to $1,641,700 be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve, with the ongoing Regional cost-share being included in the 2026 base budget; and That the 2025 Income Support gross revenues and expenditures be increased by $337,128 to reflect the receipt of additional one-time funding to support asylum seekers, from the Ministry with no net budget impact.

That Appendix III included in the report of the Commissioner of Health Services, listed on the May 22, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “Wilson Lands Development Strategic Roadmap Update and Recommendations”, be endorsed for use as a general guide to inform planning and implementation activities for the 20-acres of lands located at 13344 Humber Station Road in Caledon.

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

COVID-19 highlighted the housing and homelessness challenges and senior care needs in Ontario including Peel Region; And whereas, the Region of Peel is experiencing a demographic shift much like other jurisdictions across Ontario, where seniors are the fastest growing age group in the population; And whereas, studies suggest that wait time for Long-Term Care placement is a major reason contributing to the “hallway health care” issue which as a result has overwhelmed hospitals in Peel and the province; And whereas, Holland Christian Homes, Ivan Franko Homes and Niwaas Long-Term Care are recent Long-Term Care homes announced for the Region of Peel that have Development Charges (DCs) outstanding; And whereas, the Region of Peel has an interim financial incentive pilot program to provide future grant-in-lieu of development charges for eligible not-for-profit long-term care homes and hospice facilities; And whereas, on May 12, 2025, the provincial government announced Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 , which includes a DC exemption for Long-Term Care Homes. Therefore be it resolved: That the Region of Peel provide 100 per cent DC relief to Holland Christian Homes, Ivan Franko Homes and Niwaas Long-Term Care pursuant to any exemptions that may be applicable based on Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025; and That following the enactment of Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, the Chief Financ

the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Thomas Leriche; And whereas, Thomas joined Peel Region in 2010 and has been a dedicated member of the Information Technology team in Corporate Services; And whereas, Thomas was a valued team member, most recently as a Senior Business Analyst; And whereas, Thomas built a reputation of technical expertise and was a trusted colleague and friend to many; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the family of Thomas Leriche on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.

That Council proceed into "closed session” to consider an oral update relating to the following: Labour Relations Update (Labour relations or employee negotiations)

That Council move out of "closed session".

That commencement of expropriation proceedings regarding the West Caledon (Zone 7) Transmission Main and Storage Facility 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 May 22, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “Commencement of Expropriation Proceedings – West Caledon (Zone 7) – EXP-24081.00 – Transmission Main and Storage Facility – Town of Caledon, Ward 2”, 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 closed session direction to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, contained within the closed session report listed as Item 22.3 on the May 22, 2025 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended.

That the by-law listed on the May 22, 2025 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 25-2025, 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 26-2025 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on May 22, 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.

Council Minutes 131 That in accordance with the Public Sector Network Partnership Agreement, Appendix lI to the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the May 22, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “2025 Public Sector Network (PSN) Update and Budget”, be approved.

1. That the 2025 Income Support budget be revised to include an additional 26.0 permanent full-time equivalent positions at a cost of $3,283,400 for additional caseworkers and supports; and 2. That the positions be funded $1,641,700 from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (Ministry) and the 2025 Regional cost- share requirement of up to $1,641,700 be funded from the Tax Rate Council Minutes 133 Stabilization reserve, with the ongoing Regional cost-share being included in the 2026 base budget; and 3. That the 2025 Income Support gross revenues and expenditures be increased by $337,128 to reflect the receipt of additional one-time funding to support asylum seekers, from the Ministry with no net budget impact.

Council Minutes 136 That section 5.12.2 of Procedure By-law 27-2022, as amended, be waived to permit consideration of a motion without seven days previous notice.

Whereas COVID-19 highlighted the housing and homelessness challenges and senior care needs in Ontario including Peel Region; And whereas, the Region of Peel is experiencing a demographic shift much like other jurisdictions across Ontario, where seniors are the fastest growing age group in the population; And whereas, studies suggest that wait time for Long-Term Care placement is a major reason contributing to the “hallway health care” issue which as a result has overwhelmed hospitals in Peel and the province; And whereas, Holland Christian Homes, Ivan Franko Homes and Niwaas Long- Term Care are recent Long-Term Care homes announced for the Region of Peel that have Development Charges (DCs) outstanding; And whereas, the Region of Peel has an interim financial incentive pilot program to provide future grant-in-lieu of development charges for eligible not-for-profit long-term care homes and hospice facilities; And whereas, on May 12, 2025, the provincial government announced Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, which includes a DC exemption for Long-Term Care Homes. Therefore be it resolved: 1. That the Region of Peel provide 100 per cent DC relief to Holland Christian Homes, Ivan Franko Homes and Niwaas Long-Term Care pursuant to any exemptions that may be applicable based on Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025; and 2. That following the enactment of Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, th

Whereas the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Thomas Leriche; And whereas, Thomas joined Peel Region in 2010 and has been a dedicated member of the Information Technology team in Corporate Services; And whereas, Thomas was a valued team member, most recently as a Senior Business Analyst; And whereas, Thomas built a reputation of technical expertise and was a trusted colleague and friend to many; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the family of Thomas Leriche on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.

1. That commencement of expropriation proceedings regarding the West Caledon (Zone 7) Transmission Main and Storage Facility 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 May 22, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “Commencement of Expropriation Proceedings – West Caledon (Zone 7) – EXP-24081.00 – Transmission Main and Storage Facility – Town of Caledon, Ward 2”, 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. Council Minutes 139

That By-law 26-2025 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on May 22, 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 Council Minutes 140 as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.