THE COUNCIL OF

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

MINUTES

Thursday, February 23, 2023

9:30 A.m. - 3:30 P.m.

Council Chamber, 5th Floor

Regional Administrative Headquarters

10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A

Brampton, Ontario

Members Present:

• N.K. Brar
• P. Brown
• B. Butt
• B. Crombie
• D. Damerla
• S. Dasko
• C. Early
• C. Fonseca
• P. Fortini
• A. Groves
• J. Horneck
• N. Iannicca
• D. Keenan
• J. Kovac
• M. Mahoney
• S. McFadden
• M. Medeiros
• M. Palleschi
• C. Parrish
• M. Reid
• M. Russo
• R. Santos
• A. Tedjo
• G.S. Toor
• P. Vicente

Staff Present:

• J. Baker, Chief Administrative Officer
• G. Kent, Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services
• P. Caza, Regional Solicitor
• T. Buonpensiero, Acting Chief Planner and Director of Planning and Development Services
• K. Dedman, Commissioner of Public Works
• S. Baird, Commissioner of Human Services
• C. Bennett, Acting Commissioner of Health Services
• N. Brandon, Acting Medical Officer of Health
• A. Adams, Regional Clerk and Director of Legislative Services
• C. Thomson, Deputy Clerk and Manager of Legislative Services
• J. Jones, Legislative Specialist
• R. Khan, Legislative Technical Coordinator
• S. MacGregor, Legislative Technical Coordinator
• A. Dhindsa, Legislative Assistant

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1.

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Regional Chair Iannicca called the meeting of Regional Council to order at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A, Brampton.

Councillor Early arrived at 9:36 a.m.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Regional Chair Iannicca read an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement.

Regional Chair Iannicca acknowledged that February 13 to 19, 2023 was National Appreciation for Non-profits Week in Ontario. He recognized Baldev Mutta, Chief Executive Officer of Punjabi Community Health Services and Monty Laskin, Chief Executive Officer of Caledon Community Services, instrumental non-profit leaders who are retiring in 2023.

3.

DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Nil.

4.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4.1

February 9, 2023 Regional Council meeting 

• Resolution Number 2023-103
  Moved by Councillor Russo
  Seconded by Councillor Dasko

  That the minutes of the February 9, 2023 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

  Carried

5.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Resolution Number 2023-104
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Russo
  1. That Item 13.1 listed on the February 23, 2023 Regional Council agenda be withdrawn; and
  2. That the agenda for the February 23, 2023 Regional Council meeting include an oral update from Councillor Parrish regarding an ongoing problem at Westwood Mall with respect to cars racing and revving engines, to be dealt with under Other Business/Councillor Enquiries - Item 19.1; and
  3. That the agenda for the February 23, 2023 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.
  Carried

6.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Resolution Number 2023-105
  Moved by Councillor Brar
  Seconded by Councillor Parrish

  That the following matters listed on the February 23, 2023 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 11.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 14.1, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4, 16.5, 16.6, 16.7, 16.8, 16.9, 16.10, 16.11, 17.1, 22.1, 22.2, and 22.3.

  Carried

RESOLUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

9.

ITEMS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS

9.1

DeRose Avenue and Mayfield Road Noise Walls Update

(For information) 

• Resolution Number 2023-106
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

11.

ITEMS RELATED TO HEALTH

11.1

Long Term Care Funding Initiatives

• Resolution Number 2023-107
  Moved by Councillor Brar
  Seconded by Councillor Parrish
  1. That the addition of 3.0 temporary Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Attending Nurse Practitioners to assist with health care delivery for Long Term Care residents with complex needs for the duration of the government funding period (until March 31, 2025) be approved; and
  2. That to fulfill the requirements for the Resident Health and Well-Being Program, the addition of temporary staffing resources for up to $59,500 per year (fully funded by the Province) for the duration of the government funding period (until March 31, 2025) be approved; and
  3. That to utilize one-time provincial funding in the amount of $580,014, additional resources including equipment and temporary FTE to implement the Transitional Behavioral Support Unit (TBSU) at Peel Manor be approved; and
  4. That, pending additional provincial funding, the TBSU program and staffing implemented at Peel Manor be continued at the Seniors Health and Wellness Village; and
  5. That additional operating expenditures, including the addition of up to 1.0 temporary FTE, to fully utilize the funding received under the Public Health Agency of Canada grant for the Dementia Strategy Fund: Guidelines and Best Practices Initiative for the duration of the government funding (until March 31, 2024) be approved.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

13.

ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

13.2

Abbeyfield Houses Society of Caledon – Proposed Loan Termination

• Resolution Number 2023-108
  Moved by Councillor Brar
  Seconded by Councillor Parrish
  1. That waiving the balance of the Region of Peel’s loan to Abbeyfield Houses Society of Caledon (“Abbeyfield”) as of July 31, 2021 in the amount of $168,962 including interest that has accrued from May 2010 to July 2021, to be funded from within the 2023 Housing Support operating budget, and the termination of the related Loan Agreement dated October 13, 2009 between the Region of Peel and Abbeyfield, be approved; and
  2. That the Region of Peel be authorized to enter into a tri-party Lease Amending Agreement with Peel Housing Corporation (PHC) and Abbeyfield to clarify and confirm the continuation of the Lease Agreement between PHC and Abbeyfield on termination of the Regional Loan Agreement; and
  3. That the Director of Housing Services be given authority to execute such documents as may be necessary to terminate the Regional Loan Agreement with Abbeyfield, discharge the security related to the loan and execute a tri-party Lease Amending Agreement.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

13.3

Homelessness Prevention Program – Service Provider Agreements

• Resolution Number 2023-109
  Moved by Councillor Brar
  Seconded by Councillor Parrish
  1. That the Director of Housing Services be granted authority to accept the funding from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) for the Region of Peel’s continued participation in the Homelessness Prevention Program for the provincial funding term to March 31, 2024, or as may be extended and/or increased by the MMAH; and
  2. That the Director of Housing Services be delegated authority to submit the required Investment Plan for any updates required to the Investment Plan to the MMAH for approval for each applicable funding year; and
  3. That the Director of Housing Services be authorized to execute agreements, including amendments and extensions to current agreements, with the following service providers to allocate funding for 2023-2024:
     • “Services and Housing In the Province (SHIP)” (for the Peel Youth Village project) in the amount of up to $427,072;
     • “Services and Housing In the Province (SHIP)” (Home for Good Coordination) in the amount of up to $730,016;
     • “John Howard Society of Peel-Halton-Dufferin” in the amount of up to $269,854;
     • “Our Place (Peel)” in the amount of up to $132,372;
     • “Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin Branch” in the amount of up to $100,000; and
  4. That the Director of Housing Services be authorized to use and distribute the MMAH funding amount of approximately $1,007,033 to include: an amount of up to $266,635 for program administration; up to $559,933 for portable housing subsidies to program participants; and, up to $180,465 to be further disbursed to any of the above noted service providers, as well as “The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada”, for housing and support services for program participants.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

13.4

Inclusionary Zoning Administration Update

(For information)

• Resolution Number 2023-110
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

14.

COMMUNICATIONS

14.1

Sean Keddy, Manager of Stakeholder Relations, Canadian Centre for Housing Rights, on behalf of Right to Housing Peel Coalition

Letter dated February 8, 2023, Regarding the Region of Peel’s Housing Services Support Budget for 2023 (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2023-111
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.

COMMUNICATIONS

16.1

Mark Flowers, Professional Corporation, Davies Howe LLP, on behalf of Edenshaw SSR Developments Limited, Edenshaw Queen Developments Limited and Edenshaw Elizabeth Developments Limited

Letter dated February 8, 2023, Regarding City of Mississauga Major Transit Station Area Official Plan Amendments 142, 143, 144 and 146 Related to Properties in Various Lands in the City of Mississauga Owned by Edenshaw (Receipt recommended) (Related to 15.1) 

• Resolution Number 2023-112
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.2

Tom Halinski, Aird and Berlis LLP, on behalf of 65 Agnes LP

Letter dated February 9, 2023, Regarding City of Mississauga Major Transit Station Area Official Plan Amendments 142, 143, 144 and 146 Related to Properties Located at 65 to 71 Agnes Street in the City of Mississauga (Receipt recommended) (Related to 15.1) 

• Resolution Number 2023-113
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.3

Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Letter dated February 9, 2023, Providing Clarification on the Maximum Height Limit within Certain Major Transit Station Areas (MTSA) Regarding City of Mississauga Official Plan Amendments 142, 143, 144 and 146 (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.2, 7.3 and 15.1)

• Resolution Number 2023-114
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.4

Rodney Gill, Goodmans LLP, on behalf of CRW 1 LP and CRW 2 LP

Email dated February 17, 2023, Regarding City of Mississauga Major Transit Station Area Official Plan Amendments 142, 143, 144, and 146: Regional Staff Review and Recommendations Related to the Properties Located at 2077-2105 Royal Windsor Drive, City of Mississauga (Receipt recommended) (Related to 15.1) 

• Resolution Number 2023-115
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.5

Rodney Gill, Goodmans LLP, on behalf of 70 Park Street East Inc.

Email dated February 17, 2023, Regarding City of Mississauga Major Transit Station Area Official Plan Amendments 142, 143, 144, and 146: Regional Staff Review and Recommendations Related to Properties in Various Locations in the City of Mississauga Owned by 70 Park Street East Inc. (Receipt recommended) (Related to 15.1) 

• Resolution Number 2023-116
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.6

David Bronskill, Goodmans LLP

Email dated February 18, 2023, Regarding City of Mississauga Major Transit Station Area Official Plan Amendments 142, 143, 144, and 146: Regional Staff Review and Recommendations Related to the Properties Located at 1535 Dundas Street East, 25 Hillcrest Avenue and 3154 Hurontario Street, City of Mississauga (Receipt recommended) (Related to 15.1) 

• Resolution Number 2023-117
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.7

David Bronskill, Goodmans LLP

Letter dated February 20, 2023, Regarding City of Mississauga Major Transit Station Area Official Plan Amendments 142, 143, 144, and 146: Regional Staff Review and Recommendations Related to the Properties Located at 3470 to 3490 Omeath Court, City of Mississauga (Receipt recommended) (Related to 15.1) 

• Resolution Number 2023-118
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.8

Peter Gross, Lawyer, Gowling WLG (Canada), on behalf of the Ahmed Group

Letter dated February 20, 2023, Providing Additional Information Regarding City of Mississauga Major Transit Station Area Official Plan Amendments 142, 143, 144, and 146 (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.2, 15.1 and 16.3) 

• Resolution Number 2023-119
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.9

Max Laksin, Goodmans LLP, on behalf of the Dundas Landowners’ Association

Letter dated February 20, 2023, Providing Additional Information Regarding the City of Mississauga Major Transit Station Area Official Plan Amendments 142, 143 and 144 (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.4 and 15.1) 

• Resolution Number 2023-120
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.10

Stephanie Matveeva, Associate, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., on behalf of Equity Three Holdings Inc.

Email dated February 21, 2023, Regarding City of Mississauga Major Transit Station Area Official Plan Amendments 142, 143, 144, and 146: Regional Staff Review and Recommendations Related to the Properties Located at 3085 Hurontario Street, City of Mississauga (Receipt recommended) (Related to 15.1)   

• Resolution Number 2023-121
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.11

Leo Longo, Aird and Berlis LLP, on behalf of 1407 Lakeshore Developments Inc.

Letter dated February 21, 2023, Regarding City of Mississauga Official Plan Amendment 144 Related to Properties Located at 1041 and 1407 Lakeshore Road East, City of Mississauga (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.1 and 15.1) 

• Resolution Number 2023-122
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

17.

ITEMS RELATED TO CORPORATE SERVICES

17.1

Proposed Surplus and Transfer of 0.3m Reserves to The Corporation of the City of Brampton and Permanent Easement Rights to Alectra Utilities Corporation Abutting Embleton Road Between the Limits of Regional Roads 1 and 19 – City of Brampton, Ward 6

• Resolution Number 2023-123
  Moved by Councillor Brar
  Seconded by Councillor Parrish
  1. That the fee simple interest in lands described as:
     1. Part of East Half of Lot 5, Concession 5, West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-27848; and
     2. Part of East Half of Lot 5, Concession 5, West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 6 on Reference Plan 43R-27848; and
     3. Part of Lot 6, Concession 6, West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 3 on Reference Plan 43R-27617; and
     4. Part of Lot 6, Concession 5, West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (originally Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 2, 4, 6, 8, 11 and 12 on Reference Plan 43R-37233,                                                                                                                           be declared surplus to the needs of The Regional Municipality of Peel and transferred gratuitously to The Corporation of the City of Brampton; and
  2. That permanent hydro easement interests in lands described as:
     1. Part of Lot 5, Concession 5, West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton  (formerly Township of Chinguacousy) Regional Municipality of Peel designated as Parts 1 and 2 on draft reference plan 22-234RP01 prepared by KRCMAR; and
     2. Part of Lot 6, Concession 6, West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy) Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on draft reference plan 22-234RP03 prepared by KRCMAR,                                                                                                             be declared surplus to the needs of The Regional Municipality of Peel and transferred gratuitously to Alectra Utilities Corporation; and
  3. That the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete any and all transactions, including the execution of all agreements, documents, affidavits, statutory declarations, and undertakings required for each property outlined in the report from the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner or Corporate Services listed on the February 23, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Proposed Surplus and Transfer of 0.3m Reserves to The Corporation of the City of Brampton and Permanent Easement Rights to Alectra Utilities Corporation Abutting Embleton Road Between the Limits of Regional Roads 1 and 19 – City of Brampton, Ward 6”; and
  4. That a copy of the subject report be forwarded to The Corporation of the City of Brampton for information purposes.

      

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND DEBATE

Item 15.1 was dealt with.

15.

ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT

Chaired by Councillor C. Parrish

15.1

City of Mississauga Major Transit Station Area Official Plan Amendments 142, 143, 144, and 146: Regional Staff Review and Recommendations

(Related to 7.1 to 7.4 inclusive and 16.1 to 16.11 inclusive)

• Resolution Number 2023-124
  Moved by Councillor Butt
  Seconded by Councillor Parrish
  1. That the report listed as item 15.1 on the February 23, 2023 Regional Council Agenda titled “City of Mississauga Major Transit Station Area Official Plan Amendments 142, 143, 144, and 146: Regional Staff Review and Recommendations”, be referred to Regional staff to confer further with the City of Mississauga and the province in connection with the City of Mississauga Official Plan Amendments as they relate to maximum heights in Major Transit Station Areas in light of recent communications from and with the Province; and
  2. That staff report back to Regional Council with an update.
  Carried

Councillor Parrish requested that, as new information has not been received, the report be referred back to staff to provide an opportunity to obtain clarity from the provincial government.

7.

DELEGATIONS

7.1

Matthew Helfand, Counsel, Aird and Berlis LLP, on behalf of 1407 Lakeshore Developments Inc.

Regarding the City of Mississauga Major Transit Station Area Official Plan Amendments 142, 143, 144, and 146 Related to Properties Owned by 1407 Lakeshore Developments Inc.  (Related to 15.1 and 16.11)

• Resolution Number 2023-125
  Received

Matthew Helfand, Counsel, Aird and Berlis LLP, advised that he would hold his comments until such time as the matter of the Official Plan Amendments is back before Council.

7.2

Peter Gross, Lawyer, Gowling WLG (Canada), on behalf of Ahmed Developments

Providing Additional or New Information Regarding the City of Mississauga Major Transit Station Area Official Plan Amendments (Related to 15.1, 16.3 and 16.8) 

• Resolution Number 2023-126
  Received

Peter Gross, Lawyer, Gowling WLG (Canada), on behalf of Ahmed Developments, stated his client’s concern regarding the disparate land use designations that are seeking to be applied to their lands in one of the Major Transit Service Area Official Plan Amendments.

The delegate advised that he would hold further comments until such time as the matter of the Official Plan Amendments is back before Council.

7.3

John Lohmus, Director, Plan Logic Consulting Inc.

Providing Additional or New Information Regarding the City of Mississauga Official Plan Amendments for Major Transit Station Areas (Related to 15.1 and 16.3) 

• Resolution Number 2023-127
  Received

John Lohmus, Director, Plan Logic Consulting Inc., advised that he would hold his comments until such time as the matter of the Official Plan Amendments is back before Council.

7.4

Stephen Sparling, President, Dundas Landowners’ Association

Providing Additional or New Information Regarding the City of Mississauga Major Transit Station Area Official Plan Amendments 142, 143, 144, and 146: Regional Staff Review and Recommendations (Related to 15.1 and 16.9)

• Resolution Number 2023-128
  Received

Stephen Sparling, President, Dundas Landowners’ Association, advised that he would hold his comments until such time as the matter of the Official Plan Amendments is back before Council.

8.

PRESENTATION OF STAFF REPORTS 

8.1

Infrastructure Planning to Support Bill 23 Housing Targets

(Oral) 
Presentation by Tara Buonpensiero, Acting Chief Planner and Director, Planning and Development Services and Anthony Parente, General Manager, Water and Wastewater

• Resolution Number 2023-129
  Received
• Resolution Number 2023-130
  Moved by Councillor Brown
  Seconded by Councillor Early
  1. That staff be directed to meet with local municipal staff regarding infrastructure planning to support Bill 23 Housing Targets and report back to the March 9, 2023 meeting of Regional Council with an update; and
  2. That the report to the March 9, 2023 meeting include a list of caveats required for the Region and local municipalities to be “made whole” and to support the pledge process for lower tier municipalities.
  Carried

Tara Buonpensiero, Acting Chief Planner and Director, Planning and Development Services and Anthony Parente, General Manager, Water and Wastewater, provided an overview of provincial housing targets; estimated cost of servicing the targets by 2031; and the timelines and coordination to plan for major growth and build major infrastructure projects. They presented a proposed strategy to support municipal housing pledges outlining tactics to align growth to available infrastructure, update population growth allocations, complete Master Servicing Plans and review advancement options.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: funding sources; inconsistencies between the growth allocation map and Major Transit Station Areas; the need to coordinate growth areas with local municipalities for the next Master Plan; delayed development as a result of servicing issues; implications of developer front end financing; the need to coordinate with other stakeholders including with the development industry; advocacy to the provincial government to allow local municipalities to implement a sunset clause to encourage development to proceed; and, the need to include caveats in the local municipal pledges to the provincial government.

Staff undertook to provide the Item 8.1 presentation speaking notes to Regional Council.

8.2

The Role of the Region of Peel and Peel Housing Corporation in Peel’s Affordable Housing System

(For information) 
Presentation by Aileen Baird, Director, Housing Services and Andrea Warren, General Manager, Peel Housing Corporation 

• Resolution Number 2023-131
  Received

Aileen Baird, Director, Housing Services and Andrea Warren, General Manager, Peel Housing Corporation, provided an overview of options to meet diverse housing needs in Peel; the role of stakeholders in Peel’s affordable housing system; the role of Housing Services; the Housing and Homelessness Plan; the role of Peel Housing Corporation (PHC); support provided for successful tenancies; the role of Council as Service Manager and Sole Shareholder of PHC; and challenges and pressures due to increased demand for service.

In response to questions of clarification on the funding gap, advocacy to upper levels of government, detailed shelter system supports data, and opportunities to keep people in their communities, the Director of Housing Services advised that a fulsome report would come forward to Regional Council in May 2023.

Councillor Fonseca requested that the same report be provided to the Health System Integration Committee.

The Director of Housing Services advised that a report including results on the Home Share Pilot program would come forward to Regional Council in September 2023. 

9.

ITEMS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS

9.2

Residential Rat Control Subsidy Pilot Program Update

(Related to 20.1) 

• Resolution Number 2023-132
  Received

Councillor Fonseca provided an overview of her motion proposing that the Rat Control Subsidy Pilot program be extended until December 2023 and that staff report back to Regional Council regarding options for integrated pest management and residential rat control subsidy.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding rat abatement programs at construction sites; low risk of disease transmission from rats; and the need for continued public education.

Item 20.1 was dealt with.

20.

NOTICE OF MOTION/MOTION

20.1

Motion Regarding the Residential Rat Control Subsidy Pilot Program Update

(Related to 9.2) 

• Resolution Number 2023-133
  Moved by Councillor Fonseca
  Seconded by Councillor Dasko

  Whereas Regional Council at its meeting on October 8, 2020 approved a 12-month Rat Control Rebate Pilot Program and a Construction Abatement Program (Resolution 2020-812); 

  And whereas, the Region of Peel implemented a Residential Rat Control Subsidy Pilot Program (the “pilot program”) that started January 1, 2021 and was set to end on March 31, 2022;

  And whereas, the pilot program findings were outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the March 24, 2022 Regional Council agenda titled “Residential Rat Control Subsidy Pilot Program”, and staff recommended to Council that the subsidy portion of the program end due to the low uptake and to instead focus on rat prevention education;

  And whereas, Regional Council noted that community focus on COVID-19 may have been a factor in the low resident participation and approved a motion to extend the residential Rat Control Rebate Pilot Program until November 30, 2022 (Resolution 2022-193);

  And whereas, based on the report findings, the current program may not be meeting the needs of the community, but a modified program should be developed to proactively manage rat populations;

  And whereas, an annual operational cost of $350,000 is required for continuation of the pilot program in 2023;

  And whereas, $200,000 in capital funds remain available due to lower than expected uptake in subsidy payments;

  Therefore, be it resolved:

  1. That the Region of Peel Residential Rat Control Subsidy Pilot Program be further extended until December 31, 2023; and
  2. That staff report to Regional Council prior to December 2023 with recommendations for a program to proactively manage rat populations, for implementation in January 2024; and
  3. That additional budget of $150,000 funded by the Tax Supported Rate Stabilization reserve be approved for 2023 to fund the program extension to December 31, 2023; and
  4. That additional budget of $133,000 for one additional contract staff funded by the Tax Supported Rate Stabilization reserve be approved for 2023 for the development of a modified program.
  Carried

Councillor Parrish noted her objection.

10.

COMMUNICATIONS

Nil.

12.

COMMUNICATIONS

Nil.

WITHDRAWN under Resolution 2023-104

13.    ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

         13.1     Ukrainian Humanitarian Response in Peel Update

18.

COMMUNICATIONS

Nil.

19.

OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCILLOR ENQUIRIES

19.1

Ongoing Problem at Westwood Mall Regarding Car Racing and Revving Engines

(Oral)

• Resolution Number 2023-134

  Referred to the Regional Chair

Councilor Parrish provided a video demonstrating car racing activities that occur on weekend nights in the parking lot of the Westwood Mall in the City of Mississauga. She stated concerns regarding the effect of car exhaust and sound fatigue on neighbouring residents, which include townhouses, high rise buildings and seniors’ homes.

Councillor Parrish requested that the Regional Chair raise the issue at a meeting of the Peel Police Services Board.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding the need for a comprehensive plan to deal with the matter which extends across the entire Region of Peel; and the requirement for private land owners (e.g., parking lot owners) to give permission for police to enter the property in order to fine participants. 

Members of Council advised of upcoming “Coldest Night of the Year” events.

Regional Chair Iannicca acknowledged a letter from a local resident thanking Councillor Reid for going above and beyond the call of duty by providing assistance during a traffic incident.

21.

BY-LAWS

Three Readings

• Resolution Number 2023-135
  Moved by Councillor Russo
  Seconded by Councillor Fortini

  That the by-law listed on the February 23, 2023 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 10-2023, 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.

  Carried

21.1

By-law 10-2023

A by-law to reduce the posted speed limit on Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road); and to amend By-law Number 15-2013 being a by-law to regulate traffic on roads under the jurisdiction of The Regional Municipality of Peel. 

22.

CLOSED SESSION

22.1

Proposed Property Acquisition – Installation of Watermains and Sanitary Sewers at Dundas Street East from Mattawa Avenue to Wharton Way – EXP-22286.02 – City of Mississauga, Ward 3

(A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board) 

• Resolution Number 2023-136
  Moved by Councillor Brar
  Seconded by Councillor Parrish
  1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement with Nova Properties Inc., as Vendor, pursuant to Section 30 of the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the February 23, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Proposed Property Acquisition – Installation of Watermains and Sanitary Sewers at Dundas Street East from Mattawa Avenue to Wharton Way – EXP-22286.02 – City of Mississauga, Ward 3”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, for the purchase of:
     • A permanent easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 4, Concession 1 North of Dundas Street, City of Mississauga (Geographic Township of Toronto), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 3 and 4 on Reference Plan 43R-40577;
     • A temporary working easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 4, Concession 1 North of Dundas Street, City of Mississauga (Geographic Township of Toronto), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 43R-40577; and
  2. That the Office of the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction, including the execution of all documents, Affidavits, Statutory Declarations and Undertakings required or appropriate for that purpose; and
  3. That the expenditure be financed from Capital Project 16-2300 C; and
  4. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

22.2

Proposed Road Closure and Transfer of Region Owned Land – City of Brampton, Ward 9

(A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board) 

• Resolution Number 2023-137
  Moved by Councillor Brar
  Seconded by Councillor Parrish
  1. That the lands described as Part of Lots 17 and 18, Concession 5 East of Hurontario Street and Part of the Road Allowance Between Lots 17 and 18, Concession 5 East of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-40459, be stopped up, closed and deprived of its character as a public highway or street; and
  2. That the necessary by-law be presented for enactment; and
  3. That the fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lots 17 and 18, Concession 5 East of Hurontario Street and Part of the Road Allowance Between Lots 17 and 18, Concession 5 East of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-40459 be declared surplus to the needs of The Regional Municipality of Peel upon passing of a by-law to stop-up, close and deprive the land of its character as a public highway or street; and
  4. That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Vendor, enter into an Offer to Purchase Agreement with Digram Developments Brampton 5 Inc., as Purchaser, for the transfer of the fee simple interest in lands described as Part of Lots 17 and 18, Concession 5 East of Hurontario Street and Part of the Road Allowance Between Lots 17 and 18, Concession 5 East of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-40459 on the terms outlined in the Closed Session report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services listed on the February 23, 2023 Council agenda titled “Proposed Road Closure and Transfer of Region Owned Land – City of Brampton, Ward 9”; and
  5. That The Regional Municipality of Peel provide written authorization to Digram Developments Brampton 5 Inc., as agent, in any planning applications to the City of Brampton for the purposes of plan of subdivision approval in accordance with section 51(16) of the Planning Act, that include the fee simple interest in lands described as Part of Lots 17 and 18, Concession 5 East of Hurontario Street and Part of the Road Allowance Between Lots 17 and 18, Concession 5 East of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-40459; and
  6. That the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to execute any and all agreements and/or related documents required for the written authorization of the lands described in the subject report; and
  7. That the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete any and all transactions including the execution of all documents, affidavits, statutory declarations, and undertakings required; and
  8. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

22.3

Collective Agreement Negotiations

(Labour relations or employee negotiations)   

• Resolution Number 2023-138
  Moved by Councillor Brar
  Seconded by Councillor Parrish

  That the recommendations contained within the confidential report listed as item 22.3 on the February 23, 2023 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

23.

BY-LAWS RELATING TO CLOSED SESSION

• Resolution Number 2023-139
  Moved by Councillor Horneck
  Seconded by Councillor Vicente

  That the closed session by-law listed on the February 23, 2023 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 11-2023, 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.

  Carried

23.1

By-law 11-2023

A by-law to stop-up, close and deprive of its character as part of the public highway those lands described as Part of Lots 17 and 18, Concession 5 East of Hurontario Street and Part of Road Allowance Between Lots 17 and 18, Concession 5 East of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R- 40459, known as part of Regional Road 14 (Mayfield Road).

24.

BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL

• Resolution Number 2023-140
  Moved by Councillor Brar
  Seconded by Councillor Tedjo

  That By-law 12-2023 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on February 23, 2023, 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.

  Carried

25.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 1:01 p.m.