Peel Region public meetings in 2023

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council will vote on an interim 2024 budget requisition by-law, a housing affordability task force report, and a review of potential employment area conversions. The agenda also includes delegations on the goods movement program, paramedic services, and affordable housing, plus motions on food bank funding and observer status for lower-tier municipalities.

• 2024 Interim Regional Requisition By-law (By-law 57-2023) to requisition up to 50% of 2024 regional estimates from lower-tier municipalities
• Prioritization of Housing Affordability Task Force Recommendations and Bill 134, Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023
• Phase 2 of Peel 2051 Municipal Comprehensive Review: Consideration of Potential Employment Area Conversions Results
• Motion to Advocate the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for Federal Emergency Funding for Foodbanks
• Closed session items include expropriation proceedings for Mayfield Road widening (Airport Road to Coleraine Drive) and Steeles Avenue widening (Chinguacousy Road to Mississauga Road)

Regional Council Budget

Peel Regional Council is meeting to decide on the 2024 operating and capital budget and the 2024 fees and charges by-law, both deferred from the November 30 meeting. Council will also consider three motions proposing amendments to the budget, including changes to information technology projects and transportation expenditures. A by-law to amend the fees by-law is up for three readings.

• 2024 Operating and Capital Budget (deferred from Nov. 30)
• 2024 Fees and Charges, including changes to user fees and water/wastewater rates
• Motion to amend 2024 budget for Information and Technology Projects (Councillor Horneck)
• Motion to amend 2024 budget for Transportation expenditures (Councillor Dasko)
• By-law 50-2023 to amend the Fees By-law (three readings)

Regional Council Budget

Regional Council will consider the 2024 operating and capital budget, including proposed amendments to information technology projects, staffing, and the infrastructure levy. They will also vote on the 2024 fees and charges by-law. The meeting includes presentations from Credit Valley Conservation and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

• 2024 Operating and Capital Budget (deferred from Nov. 23 meeting)
• 2024 Fees and Charges, including water and wastewater rate changes (By-law 50-2023)
• Motion to amend 2024 budget for Information and Technology Projects
• Motion to amend 2024 budget for Staffing
• Motion to amend 2024 budget for the Infrastructure Levy

Regional Council

Regional Council is meeting to discuss a staff review of the Town of Caledon's Official Plan Amendment 274, which proposes a new employment area. The agenda also includes a closed-session item on an asylum claimant update and proposed response. Most other items are procedural, such as approval of minutes and consent agenda.

• Town of Caledon New Employment Area Official Plan Amendment 274 – Regional Staff Review and Recommendations
• Closed session item: Asylum Claimant Update and Proposed Response
• Approval of October 26, 2023 Regional Council minutes
• Closed session report from October 26, 2023

Regional Council Budget

Regional Council is meeting to consider the 2024 operating and capital budget, including presentations from multiple departments and proposed amendments. The agenda also includes a report on 2024 fees and charges, a borrowing plan update, and a by-law to amend the fees by-law. Several items were deferred from the November 16, 2023 budget meeting.

• 2024 Operating and Capital Budget report (deferred from Nov 16)
• 2024 Fees and Charges report with changes to user fees and water/sewer rates
• By-law 50-2023 to amend the Fees By-law
• Three motions by Councillor Horneck to amend the 2024 budget (IT projects, staffing, infrastructure levy)
• Presentations from 12 departments including Housing, Water, Transportation, Paramedics, Public Health

Regional Council Budget

Peel Regional Council is meeting to consider the 2024 operating and capital budget, including a corporate budget overview and a presentation from Peel Regional Police on their 2024 budget. Council will also review proposed changes to fees and charges, including water and wastewater rates, and consider a by-law to amend the Fees By-law. Reports on reserves, service delivery improvements, and staffing conversions for paramedics and public health are also on the agenda.

• 2024 Operating and Capital Budget report and appendices
• 2024 Fees and Charges report, including water and wastewater fee changes (By-law 50-2023)
• Peel Regional Police 2024 budget presentation
• Conversion of contract paramedic positions to permanent status
• Public Health approach to stabilize staffing

Audit and Risk Committee

The Peel Region Audit and Risk Committee will receive presentations on the 2023 Deloitte Audit Service Plan and the status of the 2023 Internal Audit Risk Based Work Plan. Both items are for information only, with no decisions scheduled.

• Delegation from Trevor Ferguson, Deloitte LLP, regarding the 2023 Deloitte Audit Service Plan
• Deloitte 2023 Audit Service Plan (for information)
• Status of the 2023 Internal Audit Risk Based Work Plan (for information)

Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee

The Peel Region Policies and Procedures Committee is meeting to discuss administrative amendments to Procedure By-law 27-2022, the use of alternate members and proxies at Regional Council meetings, and a corporate policy on expressions of sympathy. These are informational and administrative items, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Use of an Alternate Member and Proxy at Regional Council Meetings (for information)
• Administrative Amendments to Procedure By-law 27-2022
• Expressions of Sympathy – Council Recognition Corporate Policy

Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Peel Region Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive information reports on the Peel Housing Corporation Accessibility Design Guidelines, the 2023 Accessibility Compliance Report for the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, and an Accessibility Planning Program Update. No decisions are scheduled; all items are for information only.

• Peel Housing Corporation Accessibility Design Guidelines (presentation by Jeff Tang-Kong and Hitesh Topiwala)
• 2023 Accessibility Compliance Report – Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility (presentation by Shauna Marshall and Michail Karteros)
• Accessibility Planning Program Update – November 2, 2023

Regional Council

Regional Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several housing and homelessness initiatives, including enhancing housing subsidies, rapid response temporary modular housing, and homelessness policy. The agenda also includes financial performance reports, a sanitary sewer construction by-law, and updates on infrastructure planning for Bill 23 housing targets. Delegations from community organizations will speak on these housing items.

• Enhancing Housing Subsidy and Supports staff report
• Rapid Response Temporary Modular Housing report
• Homelessness Policy and Programs report
• By-law 47-2023 to authorize sanitary sewer construction on Embleton Road, Brampton Ward 6
• 2023 Operating and Capital Financial Triannual Performance Reports as of August 31, 2023

Health System Integration Committee

The Health System Integration Committee is meeting to receive informational updates on three topics: the Black, African and Caribbean Community Health and Wellness Collaborative, Peel's integrated respiratory illness season preparedness, and the provincial acceleration of Ontario Health Teams. The agenda includes a delegation from Roots Community Services and the Region of Peel's Health Equity advisor. No decisions or votes are scheduled; all items are for information only.

• Delegation from Roots Community Services and Region of Peel on Black, African and Caribbean Strategy and Planning Action Tables
• Update on initiatives of the BAC Community Health and Wellness Collaborative (for information)
• Presentation on Peel's Integrated Respiratory Illness Season Preparedness by Associate Medical Officer of Health and Director of Strategic Policy & Performance
• Update on Provincial Acceleration of Ontario Health Teams (for information)

Government Relations Committee

The Government Relations Committee will receive an oral update on advocacy priorities and discuss regional advocacy efforts. The agenda includes a report on Peel Region Advocacy Priorities for information. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion led by Keith Medenblik, Manager, Strategic Public Policy and External Relations
• Update on Peel Region Advocacy Priorities (for information)

Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss two reports: an update on the transition of the Blue Box program to full producer responsibility, and a proposal to discontinue residential compost sales at Community Recycling Centres. The meeting includes standard procedural items like call to order, declarations of interest, and agenda approval.

• Transition of the Blue Box Program to Full Producer Responsibility – October 2023 Update: Collection During Transition Period
• Discontinuation of Residential Compost Sales at Community Recycling Centres

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council will hear presentations on poverty reduction strategies and strengthening the tuberculosis program, and consider a new procurement by-law (By-law 45-2023) to replace the current one. The agenda also includes a closed session on Bill 112 impacts, land acquisitions for road projects, and bargaining strategy.

• Presentation on poverty reduction strategies and increased investment required for Peel's most vulnerable (item 15.1)
• Presentation on strengthening the tuberculosis program in Peel (item 8.1)
• By-law 45-2023 to govern procurement and disposal of goods and services, repealing By-law 30-2018 (item 21.1)
• Closed session discussion on Bill 112 impacts (item 22.1)
• Closed session on proposed property acquisition for Airport Road improvements in Caledon (item 22.3)

Emergency Management Program Committee

The Peel Region Emergency Management Program Committee will receive two information reports: a status update on 2023 annual compliance requirements under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, and an update on delivering a workshop for senior and elected officials by Emergency Management Ontario. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Status update on 2023 Emergency Management Program annual compliance requirements (for information)
• Status update on delivery of Emergency Management Ontario's Senior and Elected Officials Workshop (for information)

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council is meeting to discuss a contract increase for West Trunk Sewer repairs in Mississauga, Ontario's Community Housing Renewal Strategy Phase 2 funding allocations, and a health update on flu and COVID-19 surge planning. The agenda also includes items on health and the built environment, an encroachment agreement, and the 2024 meeting schedule. Several communications and a closed session are scheduled.

• Contract increase for West Trunk Sewer Repairs, City of Mississauga, Wards 2, 8 and 11
• Ontario's Community Housing Renewal Strategy – Phase 2 Funding Allocations
• Flu and COVID-19 Surge Planning Update (oral presentation)
• Encroachment Agreement - 2210 Speakman Drive - City of Mississauga, Ward 2 – ENC-20168
• Update – Municipal Finances Audit (Bill 23 Financial Impacts and Optimizing Municipal Resources)

Audit and Risk Committee

The Audit and Risk Committee is reviewing a proposed new Procurement By-law. The discussion includes summaries of key changes, environmental scans for direct purchases, and staff thresholds.

• New Procurement By-law presentation

Regional Council

Regional Council will receive information reports on the transition under Bill 112, continued investment in diversity/equity/inclusion, and key waste management initiatives. Delegations will address diversity funding and food bank use. Council will also consider motions on Bill C-233 (Kiera's Law) and active transportation funding.

• Update on Bill 112 transition, including onboarding plan for Transition Board and employee concerns
• Presentation on continued investment in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Delegation from The Mississauga Food Bank on food bank use and growing poverty
• Motion regarding Bill C-233 (Kiera's Law) and motion on delivery/funding of active transportation programs
• Closed session items on property acquisitions in Mississauga Wards 7 and 8 and Bill 112 impacts

Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will receive an oral update on TransHelp services and a presentation on Phase I of an adaptive micro-mobility program. Two information reports on accommodation requests and the accessibility planning program are also on the agenda.

• Oral update on 2023 TransHelp operations by Director Mark Castro
• Presentation on Phase I of Access 2 Accessibility’s Adaptive and Inclusive Micro-mobility Program by Carol-Ann Chafe
• Information report on Accessibility Advisory Committee Accommodation Requests
• Information report on Accessibility Planning Program Update – September 7, 2023

The Accessibility Advisory Committee recommended that Regional Council send a letter of support to Access 2 Accessibility for its Adaptive and Inclusive Micro-mobility initiative. The committee also received updates on TransHelp ridership and the Accessibility Planning Program.

• Approved recommendation for Regional Council to send a letter of support to Access 2 Accessibility (A2A) for its Adaptive and Inclusive Micro-mobility initiative
• Approved the September 7, 2023 meeting agenda as amended

Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee

The Peel Region Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss waste management initiatives. The agenda includes a presentation on key waste management initiatives by the Director of Waste Management.

• Key Waste Management Initiatives Update with presentation by Norman Lee, Director, Waste Management

The Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee endorsed the planned direction and next steps for key waste management initiatives. The committee recommended that the report be included on the September 14, 2023 Regional Council agenda.

• Approved the September 7, 2023 meeting agenda
• Endorsed planned direction and next steps for key waste management initiatives
• Recommended including the Key Waste Management Initiatives Update report on the September 14, 2023 Regional Council agenda

Regional Council

Regional Council is meeting to receive updates and hear delegations on several key issues, including a supervised consumption services update, building more community and supportive housing, and a request for a 100% grant of regional development charges for Ivan Franko Homes. The agenda also includes items on a vacant home tax, a cross-boundary water servicing agreement with Halton, and a proposed speed limit increase in Campbell's Cross and Alloa villages.

• Supervised Consumption Services Update (8.1) with delegations from Guelph Community Health Centre and Peel Drug Users Advisory Panel
• Building More Community and Supportive Housing (8.4) presentation by Director of Housing Services
• Request for 100% grant of Regional Development Charges for Ivan Franko Homes at 3058 and 3070 Winston Churchill Blvd, Mississauga (14.2)
• Ability to Finance the Servicing Shortfall of $11.1 Billion Related to Local Housing Pledges (13.2)
• Halton-Peel Cross-Boundary Water Servicing Agreement (15.3)

Regional Council approved several contract extensions for domiciliary hostel and transitional housing services. The council also authorized additional funding for the Armagh Transitional Housing Project and increased the child care budget to reflect provincial funding.

• Approved $15,269,685 increase to Early Years and Child Care budget (Carried)
• Authorized up to $2,000,000 additional forgivable loan for Armagh Transitional Housing Project (Carried)
• Extended four housing service contracts through December 31, 2025, including $2,231,248 for Rotary Resolve House (Carried)
• Approved assignment of anti-human sex trafficking services hub contract to Our Place (Peel) (Carried)
• Increased Cloud SynApps Inc. housing technology contract by $221,628 (Carried)
• Approved 2023 Public Sector Network Operating Budget (Carried)
• Forwarded 2022 Housing Services Annual Report to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Carried)
• Adopted the June 15, 2023 Accessibility Advisory Committee report (Carried)

Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee will receive two information reports: one on continuing investments in diversity, equity and inclusion, and another on the Region of Peel's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy. A delegation from KPMG LLP will also present on the strategy. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Delegation from KPMG LLP regarding Peel Region's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy (related to item 6.2)
• Report: Continuing Investments in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (for information)
• Report: Region of Peel Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy (for information)

The committee received reports on the Region of Peel's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy and continuing DEI investments. Members also received an oral update regarding the status of Bill 112 (the Hazel McCallion Act) and the Transition Board.

• Approved the meeting agenda as amended
• Received report on Region of Peel Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy
• Received report on Continuing Investments in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Received oral update on Governance regarding Bill 112

Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee will receive information reports on the Roadmap to a Circular Economy, a hazardous waste collection program for multi-residential buildings, and updates on curbside and multi-residential enforcement programs. No decisions are scheduled; all items are for information only.

• Review of the Roadmap to a Circular Economy in the Region of Peel (for information)
• Hazardous Waste Collection Program for Multi-Residential Buildings (for information)
• Update on Peel’s Current and Future Curbside and Multi-Residential Enforcement Programs (for information)

The committee approved the implementation of a hazardous waste collection program for multi-residential properties. The program will be phased over two years and serve 823 buildings. The committee also received updates on the Roadmap to a Circular Economy and curbside enforcement programs.

• Approved hazardous waste collection program for multi-residential buildings
• Approved the June 29, 2023 meeting agenda

Peel Living Annual General Meeting

The Peel Housing Corporation shareholder meeting includes a review of the 2022 annual report and financial statements. The agenda also covers updates to the Board of Directors composition and the appointment of external auditors.

• Review of 2022 Annual Report
• Review of 2022 Financial Statements
• Updated Composition of the Peel Housing Corporation Board of Directors
• 2023 Ratification and Confirmation of the Actions of the Peel Housing Corporation
• 2023 Appointment and Remuneration of External Auditors

The Peel Housing Corporation held its 2022 Annual General Meeting to appoint board leadership and external auditors. The board ratified all corporate actions taken since June 23, 2022, and received reports on 2022 financial statements and annual accomplishments.

• Appointed Anthony Parente as Chair of the Peel Housing Corporation Board (term ends June 30, 2026)
• Appointed Steve Fantin as Vice-Chair of the Peel Housing Corporation Board (term ends June 30, 2024)
• Appointed Deloitte LLP as the Corporation’s Auditors for Fiscal Year 2023
• Ratified all resolutions and acts of the Peel Housing Corporation from June 23, 2022 to present
• Approved the June 22, 2023 meeting agenda
• Approved the minutes from the June 23, 2022 Annual General Meeting

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including the approach to developing the 2024 budget, interim financial reports, and several by-laws. Delegations will address police standards, conservation authority updates, and a request to declare intimate-partner violence an epidemic. The agenda also includes motions on Bill 23 housing targets and development charge fees for Eden Food for Change.

• Approach to the Development of the 2024 Budget
• Motion Regarding Bill 23 Housing Targets
• Motion Regarding Development Charge Fees for Eden Food for Change
• By-law 35-2023 to amend Peel Region Traffic By-law 15-2013
• By-law 36-2023 for affordable housing at 2340 Confederation Parkway, Mississauga

Council approved the gratuitous transfer of surplus land at Mayfield Road and McVean Drive to the City of Brampton. The body also adopted the Peel Emergency Plan and increased funding for archaeological fieldwork at Credit Meadows. Several administrative updates to traffic and document execution by-laws were approved.

• Approved transfer of surplus land at Mayfield Road and McVean Drive to City of Brampton
• Approved $500,000 increase for Aecom Canada Ltd. archaeological contract at Credit Meadows
• Approved Peel Emergency Plan and associated by-law
• Approved amendments to Peel Region Traffic By-law 15-2013
• Approved amendment to Document Execution By-law 32-2017 for road encroachment agreements
• Approved $8,773,500 increase to 2023 Housing Support expenditures/revenues
• Approved parking extension for Illumi Productions Inc. at 7120 Hurontario Street
• Elected Councillor Butt as Chair and Councillor McFadden as Vice-Chair of Emergency Management Program Committee

Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss accessibility-related items, including a site plan for the Chelsea Gardens affordable housing project and an update on the Accessibility Planning Program. Delegations will address accessible transportation and the Chelsea Gardens project's accessibility features. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, declarations of interest, and approval of minutes.

• Delegation by Brampton residents Teja McFarlane and Violet Elliot regarding accessible transportation
• Presentation by Montgomery Sisam Architects on Chelsea Gardens Affordable Housing Project accessibility features
• Report on Chelsea Gardens site plan accessibility features
• Accessibility Planning Program update

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the agenda and supported the site plan for the Chelsea Gardens Affordable Housing Project in Brampton. The committee also received delegations regarding accessible transportation and the design features of the Chelsea Gardens project.

• Approved the June 15, 2023 meeting agenda
• Supported the site plan for the Chelsea Gardens Affordable Housing Project, Brampton, Ward 7

Audit and Risk Committee

The Peel Region Audit and Risk Committee is meeting to receive the 2022 Deloitte audit results and the Region's consolidated financial statements, along with statements for Peel Housing Corporation, sinking funds, and trust funds. The committee will also review the 2023 risk management functions, a housing emergency funding audit, and the status of management action plans. All items are for information only; no decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2022 Deloitte Audit Results Report
• 2022 Region of Peel Consolidated Financial Statements
• 2022 Peel Housing Corporation Financial Statements
• Housing Emergency Funding Audit
• Closed session: Information Technology Update (property security)

The Committee received the 2022 Deloitte Audit Results, which reported no misstatements for the Regional Municipality of Peel and Peel Housing Corporation. Members also received several 2022 financial statements and the results of the Housing Emergency Funding Audit. The meeting included a closed session to discuss IT and data security.

• Approved agenda including a closed session item (ARC-9-2023)
• Received 2022 Deloitte Audit Results Report
• Received 2022 Region of Peel Consolidated Financial Statements
• Received 2022 Peel Housing Corporation Financial Statements
• Received 2022 Region of Peel Sinking Funds Financial Statements
• Received 2022 Region of Peel Trust Funds Financial Statements
• Received 2023 Risk Management Functions report
• Received Housing Emergency Funding Audit results

Government Relations Committee

The Government Relations Committee will receive an oral update on government relations and review reports on the 2023 AMO conference and the Region's advocacy priorities. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, declarations of interest, and agenda approval.

• Oral discussion led by Manager Keith Medenblik on government relations update
• Report on 2023 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference
• Update on Peel Region's advocacy priorities with appendix table

Regional Council

Regional Council will consider a report on managing the transition under Bill 112 (Hazel McCallion Act), which proposes dissolving Peel Region. Council will also vote on awarding a construction contract for widening Mississauga Road from Bovaird Drive to Mayfield Road in Brampton. Other items include a development charge policy for places of worship, a memorial sculpture for William G. Davis, and updates on long-term care capital projects.

• Award of construction contract and engineering design extension for widening Mississauga Road from Bovaird Drive to Mayfield Road, Brampton, Ward 6
• Report on Bill 112 – Managing Through the Transition, including principles to maintain regional services and prepare for 2024 budget
• Development Charge Policy – Place of Worship (for information)
• Request for additional funds and award of contract for capital remediation projects at Davis Centre Long Term Care Home
• William G. Davis Memorial Sculpture at Peel Art Gallery, Museum, and Archives

Regional Council approved a construction contract for the widening and improvement of Mississauga Road from Bovaird Drive to Mayfield Road. The council also increased the budget for this project by $21.8M and extended an engineering design contract. Additionally, a contract for asset retirement obligation consulting was increased by $72,000.

• Awarded $101,276,399.59 construction contract for Mississauga Road widening to Dufferin Construction Company
• Increased Capital Project 10-4040 budget by $21.8M for Mississauga Road project
• Extended R.V. Anderson Associates Limited engineering contract by $900,000
• Increased Deloitte LLP contract for asset retirement obligation consulting by $72,000 to a total of $160,000
• Approved agreement with additional Locate Service Providers at an estimated annual cost of $2,000,000
• Elected Mary Daniel as Chair and Carol-Ann Chafe as Vice-Chair of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Approved the minutes of the May 11, 2023 Regional Council meeting

Emergency Management Program Committee

The Emergency Management Program Committee will receive information reports on the 2022 Regional Fire Coordinator’s Report and the 2022 9-1-1 Annual Report. Presentations are scheduled on the Peel Emergency Plan and delivery of Ontario’s Senior and Elected Official’s Workshop. The committee will also elect a chair and vice-chair.

• 2022 Regional Fire Coordinator’s Report (for information)
• 9-1-1 Annual Report – 2022, including five-year call volume comparison (for information)
• Presentation on the Peel Emergency Plan
• Presentation on delivery of Ontario’s Senior and Elected Official’s Workshop
• Election of chair and vice-chair

The Emergency Management Program Committee approved the Peel Emergency Plan and directed staff to coordinate a senior and elected officials workshop for January 2024. A by-law to adopt the plan will be presented to Regional Council for enactment.

• Elected Councillor Butt as Chair (24-month term)
• Elected Councillor McFadden as Vice-Chair (24-month term)
• Approved the June 1, 2023 meeting agenda
• Directed staff to coordinate the Senior and Elected Officials Workshop for January 2024
• Approved the Peel Emergency Plan
• Directed that a By-law to adopt the Peel Emergency Plan be presented to Regional Council

Health System Integration Committee

The Health System Integration Committee is meeting to receive three informational presentations: on harm reduction in Peel, the Seniors Health and Wellness Village at Peel Manor, and a community health care model for people experiencing homelessness. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of reports and a delegation from Ontario Health.

• Presentation on harm reduction in Peel by Public Health
• Presentation on the Seniors Health and Wellness Village at Peel Manor
• Presentation on a community health care model for people experiencing homelessness
• Delegation from Susan deRyk, Ontario Health, regarding community supports for hospital emergency department avoidance

The committee received several informational presentations regarding emergency department avoidance, harm reduction, seniors' wellness, and healthcare for people experiencing homelessness. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved the agenda for the May 18, 2023 meeting

Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the mixed waste processing pilot, waste management education programs, and curbside collection contractor performance in 2022. Delegations from Evergreen Environmental Inc. and CCI Bioenergy Inc. will discuss mixed waste and source separated organics processing. All items are for information only; no decisions are listed.

• Delegation from Evergreen Environmental Inc. and CCI Bioenergy Inc. on mixed waste and source separated organics processing
• Mixed Waste Processing Pilot Status Update (for information)
• Waste Management Education Programs in Peel Region (for information)
• Curbside Waste Collection Contractors’ Performance in 2022 (for information)

The committee approved the meeting agenda and received reports on waste management education and curbside contractor performance. Members discussed a proposal for mixed waste and organics processing and received an update on a mixed waste processing pilot.

• Approved the May 18, 2023 meeting agenda

Regional Council

Regional Council will receive staff presentations on the 2022 Climate Change Master Plan progress and a Paramedic Services system update. Council will also discuss reports on affordable housing investments needed to close the gap and enhancing supports for street homelessness, along with a motion on a Welcoming Streets Pilot Program in Cooksville, Malton and Port Credit.

• Pre-purchase of biogas co-generation unit and waste gas burner for Clarkson Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion
• Tie-back and crane swing agreements for 209 Steeles Avenue West, Brampton (Ward 4)
• Direct negotiation with the Mental Health Commission of Canada
• By-laws 26-2023 and 27-2023 for encroachments onto Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue), Brampton
• Closed session items include proposed property acquisition in Mississauga Ward 9 and Dixie Road contamination litigation

Regional Council approved several procurement contracts for wastewater treatment and staff training. The board also authorized service agreements for seniors and long-term care funding. Multiple communications from municipal and provincial officials were received.

• Authorized negotiation for Biogas Co-generation unit ($3.5M) and waste gas burner unit ($1.75M) for Clarkson Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Approved $76,000 annual contract with The Mental Health Commission of Canada for staff training
• Authorized 2023-2024 Multi-Sector and Long Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreements with Ontario Health
• Approved $181,000 increase in provincial base funding for Adult Day Services expansion
• Approved $67,420 increase in provincial base funding for Long Term Care Behavioural Supports Ontario Mobile Team
• Endorsed technical amendments and policy revisions for Clean Water Act Source Protection Plans
• Adopted the report of the April 20, 2023 Audit and Risk Committee meeting
• Approved minutes of the April 27, 2023 Regional Council meeting

Housing Services Education Session

This is an education session for Housing Services, not a decision-making meeting. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or vote.

Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will elect a chair and vice-chair, receive an update on the Accessibility Planning Program, and review the 2022 Annual Accessibility Status Report. A communication from the University of Waterloo regarding an interim report on the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act is also on the agenda.

• Election of chair and vice-chair
• Accessibility Planning Program Update (for information)
• Annual Accessibility Status Report 2022 (for information)
• Communication from University of Waterloo on AODA interim report

The Accessibility Advisory Committee elected Mary Daniel as Chair and Carol-Ann Chafe as Vice-Chair for 24-month terms. Members received an update on the Accessibility Planning Program, including a notice of non-compliance with website accessibility standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The committee also received a report on the AODA independent interim review and accepted a resignation from member Ron Reddam. Staff were directed to report back on several accommodation requests to improve meeting inclusivity.

• Elected Mary Daniel as Chair for 24-month term (AAC-1-2023)
• Elected Carol-Ann Chafe as Vice-Chair for 24-month term (AAC-2-2023)
• Approved agenda as amended (AAC-3-2023)
• Received resignation of community member Ron Reddam (AAC-4-2023)
• Directed staff to report on committee accommodation requests (AAC-5-2023)

Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee

The Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee will consider a report on direct negotiation approvals within the procurement by-law, including a list of contracts already approved by Council. The committee also needs to provide direction on a City of Brampton resolution regarding prioritization of the alternate member at Regional Council, referred from the April 13 Council meeting. Additionally, members will discuss the use of cameras when participating virtually at Regional Council and committee meetings.

• Direct Negotiation Award Approvals within the Procurement By-law – report with appendices listing directly negotiated contracts and an environmental scan on approval thresholds
• City of Brampton resolution on prioritization of the Alternate Member at Regional Council – direction required
• Discussion regarding use of cameras when participating virtually at Regional Council and committee meetings

The committee recommended granting the Chief Financial Officer authority to approve direct negotiations up to $250,000, amending the Procurement By-law. Members discussed controls and the rationale for the increase. The recommendation will go to Regional Council for final enactment.

• Approved recommendation to increase CFO's direct negotiation authority to $250K (PPC-7-2023)
• Referred City of Brampton resolution on alternate member prioritization to staff for report (PPC-8-2023)
• Approved by-law amendment requiring cameras on during remote closed-session voting (PPC-9-2023)
• Approved closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals (PPC-10-2023)

Regional Council

Regional Council meets to hear delegations and staff reports on oral health, the 2022 workforce census, and a vacant home tax consultation. Council will also consider by-laws for speed limit reductions and community safety zones in Terra Cotta, plus several financial and planning updates. The agenda includes a closed session for land acquisition and expropriation matters.

• Vacant Home Tax public consultation and program design presentation
• By-laws 21-2023 to 23-2023: parking prohibition, speed limit reductions, and community safety zones on Regional Road 9 (King Street) and Regional Road 19 (Winston Churchill Boulevard) in Terra Cotta
• Development Charges Deferral Agreement with Illumi Productions Inc. (Cavalia Inc.)
• 2022 operating and capital financial year-end reports (unaudited)
• Oral health system, children's oral health, and seniors oral health updates

Regional Council approved several capital budget transfers for water and wastewater projects and allocated over $25 million in 2022 surpluses to capital reserves. The council also authorized a development charge deferral agreement for Illumi Productions Inc. and implemented traffic changes in the Hamlet of Terra Cotta.

• Transferred $300,000 from Sewage Pumping Station Flow Meter Replacement to Water Facility Flow Meter Replacement
• Transferred $7,350,000 from Wastewater System Supervisory project to Security Improvements at Lake-Based Facilities
• Allocated $15,332,401 of 2022 tax-supported surplus to Tax Supported Capital Reserve
• Allocated $10,103,383 of 2022 utility rate-supported surplus to Utility Rate Supported Capital Reserve
• Allocated $62,789 from Municipal Property Assessment Corporation to Assessment Services Stabilization reserve
• Authorized development charge deferral agreement with Illumi Productions Inc. for 7174 Derrycrest Drive
• Approved speed limit reductions, Community Safety Zones, and parking prohibitions in the Hamlet of Terra Cotta
• Elected Councillor Santos as Chair and Councillor Early as Vice-Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee

Audit and Risk Committee

The Audit and Risk Committee is meeting to receive three information reports: an operations audit of TransHelp, an audit of the emergency procurement process, and a summary of 2022 fraud information. Presentations will be given by staff. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• TransHelp Operations Audit (for information)
• Emergency Procurement Process Audit (for information)
• 2022 Fraud Information report (for information)

The Committee received reports on the TransHelp Operations Audit and the Emergency Procurement Process Audit. No substantive policy changes or funding approvals were decided during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (ARC-8-2023)
• Received TransHelp Operations Audit report
• Received Emergency Procurement Process Audit report
• Received 2022 Fraud Information

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council will consider the 2023 Final Levy By-law (By-law 16-2023) to adopt the regional budget and set property tax levies. The agenda includes delegations from Deputy Premier Sylvia Jones and Associate Minister Michael Tibollo regarding funding for a PTSD centre and mental health initiatives. Council will also discuss a motion on youth mental health support, a master patio agreement for Caledon, and several infrastructure projects.

• 2023 Final Levy By-law (By-law 16-2023) to adopt regional budget and set property tax apportionments
• Delegations from Deputy Premier Sylvia Jones and Associate Minister Michael Tibollo on funding for Peel Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Centre of Excellence
• Motion regarding mental health support for youth and students
• Master Patio Agreement on Regional Roads in Town of Caledon (By-law 17-2023)
• Additional funds for King Street Culvert Reconstruction in Terra Cotta, Caledon

Regional Council approved the 2023 net levy of $1,323,635,334 to be apportioned among Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon. The council also awarded multiple construction and service contracts for water pumping, bridge work, and energy meters. Additionally, the Region will wind down its emergency housing response for Ukrainian arrivals by June 30, 2023.

• Approved 2023 Regional net levy of $1,323,635,334
• Approved wind down of emergency housing for Ukrainian arrivals by June 30, 2023
• Awarded $21.3M contract to Bennett Mechanical Installations (2001) Ltd. for Meadowvale North Pumping Station
• Awarded $2.99M contract to Alliance Verdi Civil Inc. for bridge work on King Street East
• Awarded $2.18M contract to Belor Construction Ltd. for King Street culvert reconstruction
• Awarded $441,000 contract to Schneider Electric for ION energy meters
• Awarded $357,243 contract to CloudSynApps Inc. for Development Charges Application support
• Approved Master Patio Agreement with Town of Caledon for patios on Regional Roads

Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee will receive a presentation on the 2022 Organizational Workforce Census results from WorkTango and review a related report. They will also discuss the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Journey for Community Investment Funding. The meeting includes procedural items such as electing a chair and vice-chair.

• Presentation by Ava Wells and Allen Christensen of WorkTango on the 2022 Organizational Workforce Census results
• Report on the 2022 We All Count Workforce Census (for information)
• Report on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Journey for Community Investment Funding (for information)

The committee elected its leadership for 24-month terms and approved the meeting agenda. Members received a presentation and report on the 2022 Organizational Workforce Census results and a report on community investment funding.

• Elected Councillor Santos as Chair (term ending April 6, 2025)
• Elected Councillor Early as Vice-Chair (term ending April 6, 2025)
• Approved the April 6, 2023 meeting agenda
• Received 2022 We All Count Workforce Census report
• Received Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Journey for Community Investment Funding report

Regional Council

Regional Council approved a consent agenda covering routine reports, contract awards, and borrowing authorizations. Key decisions include authorizing up to $324.1 million in debentures for the Region and its three area municipalities, increasing a lab services contract by $5 million, and endorsing waste collection program changes effective October 2025. The meeting also received communications on housing pledges and other matters.

• Authorized 2023 debenture issuance: $200M for Region of Peel, $90M for Mississauga, $30M for Brampton, $4.1M for Caledon
• Increased lab analysis services contract with Bureau Veritas by $5M to $12.35M, plus $3.5M optional extension
• Awarded $1.5M contract to Ground Breakers Contracting for Hanlan Feedermain inspection/rehabilitation in Mississauga Ward 3
• Endorsed waste collection changes: bi-weekly yard waste, eliminate exemption periods, discontinue compostainers (effective Oct 1, 2025)
• Received letters from Brampton and Caledon mayors regarding housing pledges under Bill 23

Regional Council authorized several debenture issuances for the Region and its local municipalities. The council also approved changes to waste collection frequencies and receptacles, and granted development charge relief for two religious institutions.

• Authorized borrowing limits: $200M for Region of Peel, $90M for Mississauga, $30M for Brampton, and $4.1M for Caledon
• Approved waste program changes for Oct 1, 2025: bi-weekly yard waste in Brampton/Mississauga and removal of compostainers in Caledon/Brampton
• Approved $150,000 grant to extend Welcoming Streets Pilot Program until Dec 31, 2023
• Deferred motion to implement Welcoming Streets in Cooksville, Malton, and Port Credit to May 11, 2023 (16-8)
• Approved grant-in-lieu of development charges for MAC Olive Grove Private School ($220,036.51 remaining for applicant)
• Approved grant-in-lieu of development charges for Coptic Orthodox Church expansion at 1245 Eglinton Ave West
• Approved $5M contract increase and one-year extension for Bureau Veritas Canada (2019) Inc. laboratory services
• Approved expropriation proceedings for Winston Churchill Boulevard Reconstruction in Brampton

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council is meeting to consider staff reports and committee updates, including a Canada-Wide Early Learning Child Care expansion plan, a contract for widening Mayfield Road, and a motion regarding homelessness. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, delegations, and communications receipts.

• Canada-Wide Early Learning Child Care Update and Expansion Plan presentation
• Contract for widening Mayfield Road from Hurontario Street to Heart Lake Road (Capital Project 21-4030)
• Transtor System at Waste Management Community Recycling Centers
• Motion Regarding Homelessness
• BlackNorth Initiative Homeownership Bridge Program Update

Regional Council awarded a contract to SNC Lavalin for the design and inspection of Mayfield Road widening and approved a motion urging the provincial government to address the homelessness crisis. Council also authorized funding for a homeownership bridge program and endorsed requests for provincial support regarding Bill 23 housing targets.

• Awarded $4,400,014 contract to SNC Lavalin for Mayfield Road widening (Carried)
• Increased Capital Project 21-4030 budget by $1,904,782 for Mayfield Road widening (Carried)
• Approved 10-year contract with Nexgen Municipal Inc. for Transtor systems, including $3,739,511 for Battleford replacement (Carried)
• Approved allocation of $50,000 to $120,000 per household for BlackNorth Initiative Homeownership Bridge Program (Carried)
• Passed motion urging Provincial government to commit to ending homelessness and increase low-income housing (Carried)
• Endorsed request for provincial commitments to support local municipal Housing Pledges for Bill 23 (Carried)
• Elected Councillor Horneck as Chair and Councillor Early as Vice-Chair of Audit and Risk Committee (Approved)
• Elected Councillor Parrish as Chair and Councillor Medeiros as Vice-Chair of Policies and Procedures Committee (Approved)

Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss waste management in Peel Region, including an overview of current operations, key terms for upcoming waste collection contracts, and proposed program changes. They will also hear a delegation from 3Wayste North America about a mixed waste solution and receive an update on hazardous waste negotiations.

• Delegation from 3Wayste North America on mixed waste solution for multi-residential and non-compliant single-family homes
• Overview of Waste Management in the Region of Peel, including Roadmap to a Circular Economy
• Key terms of Peel's next waste collection contracts and proposed program changes
• Hazardous and Special Products Program update on negotiations with producer responsibility organizations

The committee approved revised Terms of Reference and endorsed key terms for future waste collection contracts. It authorized an agreement with the Product Care Association for hazardous product collection and approved specific changes to yard waste and curbside collection schedules.

• Elected Councillor Medeiros as Chair and Councillor Fortini as Vice-Chair
• Approved revised Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
• Endorsed key terms for the Region's next waste collection contracts
• Approved elimination of curbside resident exemption periods effective October 1, 2025
• Approved bi-weekly yard waste collection (mid-March to mid-December) for Brampton and Mississauga
• Approved discontinuation of compostainers for yard waste in Caledon and Brampton
• Authorized Commissioner of Public Works to execute agreement with Product Care Association for hazardous product collection
• Approved a letter to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks regarding O. Reg. 449/21

Government Relations Committee

The Government Relations Committee is meeting to discuss the Region of Peel's advocacy priorities, including updates on provincial and federal pre-budget submissions, and to consider participation in the 2023 AMO Annual Conference. The agenda includes routine items like election of chair and declarations of interest, plus an oral update from staff.

• Update on Region of Peel Advocacy Priorities (for information)
• 2023 Region of Peel Provincial Pre-budget Submission (Appendix II)
• 2023 Region of Peel Federal Pre-budget Submission (Appendix III)
• 2023 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference (report)
• Election of chair and vice-chair

The committee elected a Chair and Vice-Chair for 24-month terms. Members endorsed the proposed approach for the 2023 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference and received updates on federal and provincial advocacy priorities.

• Elected Councillor Tedjo as Chair (term ending March 2, 2025)
• Elected Councillor Medeiros as Vice-Chair (term ending March 2, 2025)
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Endorsed the approach for the 2023 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council is meeting to consider staff recommendations on four Mississauga Major Transit Station Area Official Plan Amendments (142, 143, 144, and 146), which were deferred from the February 9 meeting. The agenda also includes updates on affordable housing, long-term care funding, and a rat control subsidy pilot program, along with several routine items. A closed session is scheduled for property acquisitions, a road closure, and collective agreement negotiations.

• Mississauga MTSA Official Plan Amendments 142, 143, 144, 146 – staff review and recommendations
• Presentation on infrastructure planning to support Bill 23 housing targets
• Update on the Role of the Region of Peel and Peel Housing Corporation in affordable housing
• By-law 10-2023 to reduce speed limit on Dixie Road (Regional Road 4)
• Proposed surplus and transfer of 0.3m reserve to City of Brampton and easement to Alectra Utilities abutting Embleton Road

Council approved the extension of the Residential Rat Control Subsidy Pilot Program and authorized several long-term care funding initiatives. The board also approved land transfers in Brampton and a speed limit reduction on Dixie Road.

• Extended Residential Rat Control Subsidy Pilot Program to December 31, 2023, with $283,000 in additional funding
• Approved 3.0 temporary FTE Attending Nurse Practitioners and $59,500 for Resident Health and Well-Being Program
• Approved $580,014 in provincial funding for a Transitional Behavioral Support Unit at Peel Manor
• Waived $168,962 loan balance to Abbeyfield Houses Society of Caledon
• Approved funding for Homelessness Prevention Program service providers, including SHIP, John Howard Society, and others
• Approved transfer of surplus lands in Brampton to the City of Brampton and Alectra Utilities Corporation
• Passed By-law 10-2023 to reduce the posted speed limit on Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road)
• Referred Mississauga Major Transit Station Area Official Plan Amendments back to staff for provincial clarity

Audit and Risk Committee

The Peel Region Audit and Risk Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, receive an orientation, and review its charter and the Internal Audit Charter. The committee will also consider the 2023 Internal Audit Risk Based Work Plan. A closed session is scheduled for an information technology update, citing property security.

• Election of chair and vice-chair
• Audit and Risk Committee Orientation 2023 presentation
• Review of Audit and Risk Committee Charter and Internal Audit Charter
• 2023 Internal Audit Risk Based Work Plan
• Closed session: Information Technology Update (property security)

The committee elected its leadership and approved revisions to the Audit and Risk Committee Charter and Internal Audit Charter. Members also approved the 2023 Internal Audit Risk Based Work Plan. A closed session was held to review an Information Technology Update.

• Elected Councillor Horneck as Chair
• Elected Councillor Early as Vice-Chair
• Approved revisions to the Audit and Risk Committee Charter and Internal Audit Charter
• Approved 2023 Internal Audit Risk Based Work Plan
• Approved agenda for February 16, 2023 meeting

Health System Integration Committee

The Health System Integration Committee is meeting for the first time in the 2022-2026 term. Members will review the committee's proposed terms of reference and hear a presentation on health system transformation, current policy priorities, and the region's role in Ontario Health Teams. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for information.

• Election of chair and vice-chair
• Review of proposed terms of reference for 2022-2026 term
• Presentation on health system transformation and Ontario Health Teams
• Next meeting scheduled for May 18, 2023

The committee elected Councillor Fonseca as Chair and Councillor Brar as Vice-Chair for 24-month terms. Members received reports on health system transformation and the role of Ontario Health Teams. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Elected Councillor Fonseca as Chair (24 month term)
• Elected Councillor Brar as Vice-Chair (24 month term)
• Approved the February 16, 2023 meeting agenda

Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee

The Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee is meeting to discuss procedures for appointing community members to committees and boards, and will hold a closed session to consider applications for several committees, including the Accessibility Advisory Committee, Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee, Audit and Risk Committee, and Police Services Board. The meeting also includes routine items like electing a chair and vice-chair.

• Report on procedures to appoint community members to committees and boards (Policy G20-14)
• Closed session: appointments to Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Closed session: appointments to Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee
• Closed session: appointments to Audit and Risk Committee (2022-2026)
• Closed session: appointment to Peel Police Services Board

The Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee elected a Chair and Vice-Chair for 24-month terms. The Committee also established interview panels to select community members for the Accessibility Advisory Committee, the Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee, the Audit and Risk Committee, and the Police Services Board.

• Elected Councillor Parrish as Chair (term ending February 16, 2025)
• Elected Councillor Medeiros as Vice-Chair (term ending February 16, 2025)
• Approved the February 16, 2023 meeting agenda
• Established interview panel for the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Established interview panel for the Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee
• Established interview panel for the 2022-2026 Audit and Risk Committee
• Established interview panel for the Peel Police Services Board

Regional Council

The Regional Council is reviewing staff recommendations for City of Mississauga Official Plan Amendments regarding Major Transit Station Areas. The agenda also includes discussions on Greenbelt amendments and engineering services for the Tall Pines Long Term Care Facility.

• City of Mississauga Major Transit Station Area Official Plan Amendments 142, 143, 144, and 146
• Region of Peel comments on Greenbelt Amendments
• HVAC and Carbon Reduction Improvements at Tall Pines Long Term Care Facility
• Speed limit reduction request for Dixie Road from Lakeshore Road to Queensway East
• Mayfield Road widening and expropriation proceedings

Council approved a speed limit reduction on Dixie Road in Mississauga to improve safety. They also deferred decisions on several City of Mississauga Official Plan Amendments and approved various infrastructure contracts and land acquisitions.

• Reduced speed limit from 60 km/h to 50 km/h on Dixie Road from Lakeshore Road to Queensway
• Deferred consideration of City of Mississauga Official Plan Amendments 142, 143, 144 and 146 (13-10)
• Approved $300,000 contract amendment for HVAC and carbon reduction at Tall Pines Long Term Care Facility
• Approved $9M contract extension for Cawthra Sanitary Trunk Sewer construction
• Endorsed letter to Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding permanent Greenbelt protection
• Appointed Dr. Nick Brandon as Acting Medical Officer of Health
• Appointed Councillor Kovac to the Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism Committee
• Approved property acquisition for intersection improvements at Airport Road and Williams Parkway

Regional Council Budget

Regional Council is meeting to decide on the 2023 operating and capital budget, as well as the 2023 fees and charges by-law, both deferred from the January 26 budget meeting. The agenda also includes presentations from three conservation authorities and a motion by Councillor Horneck to amend the 2023 capital budget.

• 2023 Operating and Capital Budget (deferred from Jan 26 meeting)
• 2023 Fees and Charges, including water and wastewater rates (By-law 5-2023)
• Motion by Councillor Horneck to amend 2023 Capital Budget
• Presentations from Credit Valley Conservation, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and Conservation Halton
• Closed session on three letters from the Green Municipal Fund Council

Regional Council approved the 2023 Operating Budget for Property Tax and Utility Rate Supported Services and the 2023 Capital Budget. Council also approved a 10-year Capital Plan for planning purposes and a 2.5 per cent non-union salary band adjustment. Certain capital projects were deferred pending a provincial regional government review.

• Approved 2023 Operating Budget for Property Tax and Utility Rate Supported Services at $3,145,495,503
• Approved 2023 Capital Budget for Property Tax and Utility Rate Supported Services totaling $1,940,730,376
• Approved Consolidated 10 Year Capital Plan totaling $14,519,570,604 in principle
• Approved 2.5 per cent non-union salary band adjustment for 2023 Regional Budget
• Deferred $600,000 for Corporate Furniture purchases (Project 235215)
• Deferred $503,000 for Office Facility Major Maintenance at 7120 Hurontario and 10 Peel buildings (Project 235220)
• Approved amendments to the Fees By-law 43-2002 via By-law 5-2023
• Approved minutes of the January 26, 2023 Regional Council Budget meeting

Regional Council Budget

Peel Regional Council is meeting to continue its 2023 budget deliberations. The agenda includes presentations from eight departments, including housing, waste management, paramedic services, and transportation, and a resident delegation on the Housing Master Plan budget. Council will also consider the 2023 operating and capital budget and a by-law to amend the fees by-law, both deferred from the January 19 meeting.

• Presentation by Aileen Baird, Director of Housing Services, on the Housing Support budget (related to resident delegation on Housing Master Plan Budget)
• Presentation by Norman Lee, Director of Waste Management, on the Waste Management budget
• Presentation by Peter Dundas, Chief and Director of Paramedic Services, on the Paramedic Services budget
• Report 8.1: 2023 Fees and Charges, with appendices on changes to user fees and water/wastewater sewer charge rates (related to By-law 5-2023)
• Report 8.2: 2023 Operating and Capital Budget, with appendices on operating budget summary and capital plan sources of financing

Regional Council heard budget presentations from several departments, including Paramedic Services, Waste Management, and Transportation. Decisions regarding the 2023 Operating and Capital Budget, fees and charges, and related by-laws were deferred to a February 2 meeting.

• Approved minutes of January 19, 2023 budget meeting
• Approved amended agenda to include a delegation from Mira Budd
• Deferred 2023 Fees and Charges (By-law 5-2023) to February 2, 2023
• Deferred 2023 Operating and Capital Budget to February 2, 2023
• Deferred three readings of By-law 5-2023 to February 2, 2023
• Approved closed session direction regarding personal matters of an identifiable individual
• Approved By-law 7-2023 to confirm proceedings of the January 26 meeting

Regional Council Budget

Peel Regional Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the 2023 operating and capital budget, along with related items such as fees and charges, reserve status, and the impact of Bill 23 on the capital plan. The agenda includes presentations from staff, Peel Regional Police, and the Ontario Provincial Police, as well as reports on asset management and service delivery improvements. Council will also consider a by-law related to the 2023 fees and charges.

• 2023 Operating and Capital Budget report and 10-year capital plan
• 2023 Fees and Charges report with changes to user fees and water/wastewater rates
• Bill 23 'More Homes Built Faster Act' risks to capital plan
• Peel Regional Police budget presentation by Chief Nishan Duraiappah
• By-law 5-2023 for fees and charges

Regional Council approved the conversion of 10 full-time contract positions in the Housing Services division to permanent roles with no net impact on the 2023 Operating budget. The 2023 Operating and Capital Budget, as well as the Fees By-law, were deferred to a later meeting.

• Approved conversion of 10 Housing Services contract positions to full-time permanent
• Approved amendments to asset classes and asset levels of service (Resolution RCB-2023-6)
• Deferred 2023 Operating and Capital Budget to January 26, 2023
• Deferred 2023 Fees and Charges and By-law 5-2023 to January 26, 2023
• Added Transportation service budget presentation to the January 26, 2023 agenda
• Approved By-law 6-2023 to confirm proceedings of the January 19 meeting

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council is meeting to consider several administrative and operational items, including temporary borrowing for 2023, delegating tax ratio setting to lower-tier municipalities, and approving multiple software and equipment contracts. The agenda also includes updates on the Blue Box program transition, the automated speed enforcement pilot, and delegations from the Greater Toronto Airports Authority and Golf Canada.

• By-law 1-2023: authorize temporary borrowing of monies to meet 2023 expenses
• By-law 2-2023: delegate tax ratio setting authority to lower-tier municipalities
• Update on Regional Automated Speed Enforcement Pilot with results and site selection guidelines
• Transition of Blue Box program to full producer responsibility – collections program decisions
• Supply contracts for resident lifts, bathing equipment, safety systems, and laundry equipment for Long Term Care

Regional Council transitioned the Automated Speed Enforcement pilot to a permanent program and directed staff to develop a long-term administrative penalties framework. The Council also appointed seven members to the Credit Valley Conservation Board and approved several corporate and health service contracts.

• Approved permanent Automated Speed Enforcement program and prioritization of camera placement
• Appointed 7 members to Credit Valley Conservation Board (Damerla, Dasko, Mahoney, Tedjo, Early, Keenan, Palleschi)
• Approved $500,000 annual contract for long-term care resident lifts and bathing equipment with Arjo Canada
• Approved $203,000 contract for Peel Art Gallery, Museum, and Archives storage with Museum Pros
• Directed Commissioner of Public Works to terminate negotiations with Bus Patrol and STOPR (16-8)
• Endorsed Councillor Fonseca for election to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors
• Approved land acquisition for MTO Hwy #401 widening project from Hoopp Realty Inc.
• Delegated 2023 tax ratio setting authority to lower-tier municipalities