Regional Council

That the minutes of the October 24, 2024 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

That the agenda for the November 7, 2024 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

That the following matters listed on the November 7, 2024 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 12.1, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 16.1, 16.2, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3. and 22.4.

That the contract (Document 2023-511N) for Indirect Tax Recovery Services for the Region of Peel awarded to Deloitte LLP (Deloitte), be increased in the estimated amount of $800,000 (excluding applicable taxes), for a new contract value of $1,050,000, in accordance with Procurement By-law 45-2023; and That the Director of Procurement be authorized to increase the contract as necessary to account for any actual fees arising from actual tax recoveries.

That the report of the Government Relations Committee (GRC-3/2024) meeting held on October 17, 2024, be adopted.

That the report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-4/2024) meeting held on October 17, 2024, be adopted.

That the acceptance of the Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Lead Agency role for Central West (former Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)) geography, be endorsed; and That the Commissioner of Health Services be authorized to execute all agreements, funding letters, ancillary documents, and amendments thereto, that are necessary for the BSO Lead Agency Role and corresponding funding, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Health Services, an d on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and That the 2024 Budget and future ongoing Health Services operating budgets be amended to reflect the annual $144,000 in expenditures fully funded by the Province, provided through Ontario Health Central Region, to take on the role of BSO Lead Agency, with no net impact.

That the report of the Health System Integration Committee (HSIC-3/2024) meeting held on October 17, 2024, be adopted.

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; and 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.

That Regional Council continue to support Metamorphosis Network’s new mandate, to work together to ensure that community services in Peel are fully funded, effective, and meet the needs of our community; and That, to support the Metamorphosis Network’s new mandate, a two-year initiative in the amount of $450,000 in 2025 and $400,000 in 2026 funded by the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve, be approved; and That the funding be administered through the Community Investment Program under the oversight of the Commissioner, Human Services.

That the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to negotiate and execute such agreements and ancillary documents as may be necessary in order to accept funding from the federal government for Peel Region’s participation in the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative, provided such agreements and ancillary documents are on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and That the Director of Housing Services be authorized to approve the use of this funding by Peel Region and to negotiate and execute such agreements and ancillary documents as may be necessary in order to deliver the services in accordance with the federal obligations, provided such agreements and ancillary documents are on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and That staff report back to Regional Council to share the amount of funding received, the use of the funding and any implications to Peel Region prior to incurring any expenditures.

Members of Council are provided the opportunity to serve on Regional Committees, Local Boards, Special Purpose Bodies and Conservation Authorities; And whereas, Councillor Hart was elected as a Regional Councillor and formally sworn in for the final two years of the 2022-2026 Term of Council in June 2024; And whereas, Councillor Hart has expressed an interest in joining the Health System Integration Committee and the Accessible Transportation Master Plan Council Advisory Group; Therefore be it resolved: That Councillor Hart be appointed to the Health System Integration Committee for a term ending upon the dissolution of the Committee or at the end of the Term of Council (November 14, 2026) whichever comes first; or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council; and That Councillor Hart be appointed to the Accessible Transportation Master Plan Council Advisory Group, for a term ending upon the dissolution of the Advisory Group or at the end of the Term of Council (November 14, 2026) whichever comes first; or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council.

That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Full and Final Settlement and Release with Dana Cox, as Owner, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the November 7, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, The Gore Road Reconstruction – EXP-20179.14 – Patterson Sideroad to South of Highway 9 – Town of Caledon, Ward 4”, for the full and final settlement and the Owner providing a release of all claims arising from the expropriation of the following interest in land: Fee Simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 32, Concession 4, Town of Caledon (formerly Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Expropriation Plan PR4045295; and That the expenditure be financed from Capital Project 12-4085; and That this recommendation become public upon adoption.

That By-law 66-2024 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on November 7, 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 351 1. That the contract (Document 2023-511N) for Indirect Tax Recovery Services for the Region of Peel awarded to Deloitte LLP (Deloitte), be increased in the estimated amount of $800,000 (excluding applicable taxes), for a new contract value of $1,050,000, in accordance with Procurement By-law 45-2023; and 2. That the Director of Procurement be authorized to increase the contract as necessary to account for any actual fees arising from actual tax recoveries.

Whereas Members of Council are provided the opportunity to serve on Regional Committees, Local Boards, Special Purpose Bodies and Conservation Authorities; And whereas, Councillor Hart was elected as a Regional Councillor and formally sworn in for the final two years of the 2022-2026 Term of Council in June 2024; Council Minutes 364 And whereas, Councillor Hart has expressed an interest in joining the Health System Integration Committee and the Accessible Transportation Master Plan Council Advisory Group; Therefore be it resolved: 1. That Councillor Hart be appointed to the Health System Integration Committee for a term ending upon the dissolution of the Committee or at the end of the Term of Council (November 14, 2026) whichever comes first; or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council; and 2. That Councillor Hart be appointed to the Accessible Transportation Master Plan Council Advisory Group, for a term ending upon the dissolution of the Advisory Group or at the end of the Term of Council (November 14, 2026) whichever comes first; or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council.

1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Full and Final Settlement and Release with Dana Cox, as Owner, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the November 7, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, The Gore Road Reconstruction – EXP-20179.14 – Patterson Sideroad to South of Highway 9 – Town of Caledon, Ward 4”, for the full and final settlement and the Owner providing a release of all claims arising from the expropriation of the following interest in land: o Fee Simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 32, Concession 4, Town of Caledon (formerly Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Expropriation Plan PR4045295; and 2. That the expenditure be financed from Capital Project 12-4085; and 3. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.