THE COUNCIL OF

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

MINUTES

Thursday, April 13, 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*
• 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

Members Absent:

• D. Damerla* (Proxy B. Crombie)

Staff Present:

• J. Baker, Chief Administrative Officer
• A. Adams, Regional Clerk and Director of Legislative Services, and Acting 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
• P. Dundas, Acting Commissioner of Health Services
• N. Brandon, Acting Medical Officer of Health
• C. Thomson, Deputy Clerk and Manager of Legislative Services
• H. Gill, Legislative Technical Advisor
• J. Jones, Legislative Specialist
• S. MacGregor, Legislative Technical Coordinator
• D. Rai, Legislative Technical Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Regional Chair Iannicca called the meeting of Regional Council to order at 9:32 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A, Brampton.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Regional Chair Iannicca read an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement.

Regional Chair Iannicca acknowledged 911 Awareness Week. He thanked staff who work in emergency services including Paramedics, Police, Fire Services, and the 911 emergency communicators who support the community during their most difficult moments.

3.

DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Nil.

4.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4.1

March 23, 2023 Regional Council meeting

• Resolution Number 2023-251
  Moved by Councillor McFadden
  Seconded by Councillor Kovac

  That the minutes of the March 23, 2023 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

  Carried

5.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Resolution Number 2023-252
  Moved by Councillor Horneck
  Seconded by Councillor Groves
  1. That the agenda for the April 13, 2023 Regional Council meeting include a delegation from Sophia Jackson, resident of the City of Brampton, regarding the Peel Police Services Board community member appointment, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 7.5; and
  2. That the agenda for the April 13, 2023 Regional Council meeting include a communication from the City of Brampton, providing a resolution regarding the Peel Police Services Board appointment, to be dealt with under Items Related to Corporate Services - Item 14.2; and
  3. That the agenda for the April 13, 2023 Regional Council meeting include a communication from the City of Brampton, providing a resolution regarding prioritization of the Alternate Member at Regional Council, to be dealt with under Items Related to Corporate Services - Item 14.3; and
  4. That the agenda for the April 13, 2023 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.
  Carried

6.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Resolution Number 2023-253
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early

  That the following matters listed on the April 13, 2023 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 10.1, 12.1, 13.1, 13.3, 13.4, 14.1, 14.2, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 15.5, 16.1, 17.1, 18.1, 18.2, 18.3, 18.4, 22.1, 22.3, 22.5, 22.6, 22.7, 22.8 and 22.9.

  Carried

RESOLUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

9.

ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

9.1

Ukrainian Humanitarian Response in Peel Update

• Resolution Number 2023-254
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early
  1. That staff proceed with a wind down of the Region of Peel’s dedicated emergency housing response for Ukrainian arrivals on or before June 30, 2023; and
  2. That, should a new funding agreement be reached with the federal government prior to April 30, 2023, the Director of Housing Services be granted authority to extend existing contract agreements to match with the duration of the federal funding agreements, in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and
  3. That the Director of Procurement and the Director of Housing Services be authorized to increase existing contracts in support of the Ukrainian Humanitarian Response on an as required basis until such time as additional federal funding may be secured or, in the absence of federal funding support, until June 30, 2023, in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

10.

COMMUNICATIONS

10.1

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

Letter dated March 22, 2023, Regarding Peel Poverty Action Group’s Peel Encampment Study Report (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2023-255
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

12.

COMMUNICATIONS

12.1

Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Letter dated April 4, 2023, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Iannicca, Regarding Amendments to the Greenbelt and Revocation of the Central Pickering Development Plan (Resolution 2023-52) (Receipt recommended) 

• Resolution Number 2023-256
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

13.

ITEMS RELATED TO CORPORATE SERVICES

13.1

Supply and Delivery of ION Energy Meters

• Resolution Number 2023-257
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early
  1. That the contract (Document 2023-063N) for the supply and delivery of Schneider ION energy meters be awarded to Schneider Electric for the replacement of 70 new ION energy meters over a five-year contract term, in the estimated amount of $441,000 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and
  2. That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the Contract and all related ancillary documents with Schneider Electric on business terms satisfactory to the Director of Climate Change and Energy Management and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; and
  3. That the Director of Climate Change and Energy Management and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to approve additional purchases from Schneider Electric for any future ION energy meter replacements after the five-year contract term for the lifecycle of the energy metering infrastructure, subject to satisfactory performance, pricing, and approved budget, pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and
  4. That authority be granted to increase the quantities, where actual ION energy meter replacements and purchases exceed the initial estimates, subject to satisfactory performance, pricing and to the limits of the approved budget.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

13.3

Supply of Professional Services and Technical Support to Update and Enhance the Development Charges Application - Document 2023-163

• Resolution Number 2023-258
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early
  1. That the contract (Document 2023-163N) for the supply of professional services and technical support to update and enhance the Development Charges Application be awarded to CloudSynApps Inc. in the estimated amount of $357,243.00 (excluding applicable taxes) pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and
  2. That the Director of Procurement be authorized to increase the contract for any upgrades, enhancements, maintenance, technical support, implementation services for future phases, and other proprietary services for the lifecycle of the application, subject to satisfactory performance, price, and approved budget.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

13.4

2023 Final Levy By-law

(Related to By-law 16-2023)

• Resolution Number 2023-259
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early

  That a by-law to adopt the property tax rate calculation adjustment, and to apportion the 2023 Regional net levy requirement of $1,323,635,334 to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon, in accordance with the apportionment calculations attached as Appendix I to the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the April 13, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “2023 Final Levy By-law”, be presented for enactment.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

14.

COMMUNICATIONS

14.1

Tamara Chipperfield, Corporate Secretariat, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC)

Email dated March 30, 2023, Regarding CVC 2023 Budget Approval (Receipt recommended) 

• Resolution Number 2023-260
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

14.2

Terri Brenton, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton

Letter dated April 11, 2023, Providing a City of Brampton Resolution Regarding the Peel Police Services Board Appointment (Receipt recommended)  

• Resolution Number 2023-261
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

15.

ITEMS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS

15.1

Master Patio Agreement on Regional Roads, Town of Caledon

(Related to By-law 17-2023) 

• Resolution Number 2023-262
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early
  1. That the Commissioner of Public Works be delegated the authority to enter into and execute a Master Patio Agreement between The Regional Municipality of Peel (the “Region”) and The Corporation of the Town of Caledon (the “Town”) to allow the licensing of patios on Regional Roads, together with any extensions, amendments and ancillary documents, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; and
  2. That the encroachment of patios within Regional Roads be approved, in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the aforementioned Master Patio Agreement between the Region and the Town; and
  3. That the Traffic By-law (15-2013) be amended to permit the sale of goods within a portion of Regional Roads with a patio license from the Town of Caledon; and
  4. That the necessary by-law be presented for enactment; and
  5. That the Ontario Provincial Police – Caledon Detachment and the Town of Caledon be notified.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

15.2

Sustainable Transportation Strategy – Implementation Update

(For information)

• Resolution Number 2023-263
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

15.3

Additional Funds for the King Street Culvert Reconstruction in Terra Cotta, Capital Project 17-4850, Town of Caledon, Ward 1

• Resolution Number 2023-264
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early
  1. That the contract (Document 2023-096T) for the reconstruction of the King Street culvert in Terra Cotta, be awarded to Belor Construction Ltd. in the estimated amount of $2,186,845.40 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and
  2. That the Capital Budget of Capital Project for the King Street culvert (17-4850) be increased by $475,000, fully funded from the Roads Reserve (R0210), in order to proceed with the award of this contract and construction in 2023.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

15.4

Bridge Replacement on King Street East, East of Humber Lea Road, and Bridge Expansion Joint Seal Replacement on King Street East, East of Old King Road, Town of Caledon, Wards 5 and 6

• Resolution Number 2023-265
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early

  That the contract (Document 2022-679T) for bridge replacement on King Street East, east of Humber Lea Road, and bridge expansion joint seal replacement on King Street East, east of Old King Road, Town of Caledon, Projects 15-4830 and 15-4840, be awarded to Alliance Verdi Civil Inc. in the estimated amount of $2,996,205.25 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

15.5

Request for Additional Funds and Award of Contract Meadowvale North Pumping Station, City of Mississauga, Ward 9

• Resolution Number 2023-266
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early
  1. That the Contract (Document 2022-288T) for the construction of the Meadowvale North Pumping Station – Standby Power Facility, City of Mississauga, be awarded to Bennett Mechanical Installations (2001) Ltd. in the amount of $21,347,400.00 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and
  2. That the budget for Capital Project 22-1985 for the construction of the Meadowvale North Pumping Station – Standby Power Facility be increased from $17,000,000 to $23,000,000, financed from Water Development Charge Reserve R3520 in order to proceed with current tender pricing.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.

COMMUNICATIONS

16.1

John Maheu, Executive Director and Kelly Elliott, Marketing Communications Specialist, Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS)

Letter dated March 27, 2023, Regarding AORS Opposition of the Proposed Utility Locate Costs by Enbridge Gas or Other Utilities (Receipt recommended) 

• Resolution Number 2023-267
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

17.

ITEMS RELATED TO HEALTH

17.1

Stryker Power Stretcher Contract Extension

• Resolution Number 2023-268
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early
  1. That the contract for the supply and maintenance of Stryker power cot and loading systems for Paramedic Services (Document 2016-158P) awarded to Rowland Emergency Vehicle Products Inc. be increased in the amount of $750,000.00 (excluding applicable taxes) for a revised contract amount of $6,810,115.00 pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and
  2. That authority be granted to renew the Contract on an annual basis for three optional 12-month periods for annual purchase of stretchers and loading systems as well as on-going maintenance in the estimated annual amount of $600,000.00 (excluding applicable taxes), subject to satisfactory performance, price and approved budgets; and
  3. That authority be granted to increase and extend the contract for any additional goods and services that are deemed proprietary, to maintain the lifecycle of the equipment and to the limit of the approved budget for power cot and loading equipment.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

18.

COMMUNICATIONS

18.1

Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton

Letter dated March 6, 2023, Regarding Youth Mental Health (Receipt recommended) (Related to 20.1)

• Resolution Number 2023-269
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

18.2

Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health

Letter dated March 24, 2023, Regarding Peel Public Health One-Time Funding for 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023/24 (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2023-270
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

18.3

Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health

Letter dated March 24, 2023, Regarding Peel Regional Paramedic Services One-Time Funding for 2022 and January to March 2023 (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2023-271
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

18.4

Raymond Cho, Minister of Seniors and Accessibility

Letter received March 28, 2023, Regarding Nominations for the 2023 Ontario Senior of the Year Award (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2023-272
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

AGENDA ITEMS SUBECT TO DISCUSSION AND DEBATE

7.

DELEGATIONS

7.1

Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health

Regarding Funding for the Peel Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Centre of Excellence and other Mental Health Initiatives

• Resolution Number 2023-273
  Received

Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, provided an update regarding the provincial post-traumatic stress injuries initiative for first responders including police, paramedics, fire, nurses, and Emergency Department physicians; the $1Million planning grant provided to the Runnymede Healthcare Centre; and $9.6M approved in the recent provincial budget for ongoing planning which includes a new facility in Peel. She acknowledged that support from Peel Region has enabled the provincial government to move the project forward quicker than otherwise would have been possible.

7.2

Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Ministry of Heath

Regarding Funding for the Peel Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Centre of Excellence and other Mental Health Initiatives

• Resolution Number 2023-274
  Received

Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Ministry of Heath, acknowledged that real estate provided by Peel Region was the catalyst to facilitate the Peel Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Centre of Excellence project. Minister Tibollo provided an overview of the need to build proper facilities; connections of health and mental health; the provincial Roadmap to Wellness Guide for building a comprehensive and connected mental health and addictions system (with a $3.8B investment over 10 years); provincial funding allocated for community based investments; culturally sensitive services needed for different groups including first responders and frontline workers; and resources needed to address specific post-traumatic stress disorder injuries.

Minister Tibollo undertook to engage in a round table discussion on children and youth, as well as adult mental health with Peel Region to learn from activities on the ground, in order to make better informed decisions for all Ontarians including the residents of Peel.

The Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions answered questions of clarification regarding: the importance of a family component for support services; the provincial mobile crisis intervention Community Outreach and Support Team model and similar police models; potential provincial support and funding for new and proven mental health initiatives; a request for targeted youth programming to address the youth mental health crisis; a request that school boards collaborate with local municipalities, community agencies and Peel Region to provide access to programs for youth and families; limitations of the type of support that can be provided by schools and the need to provide a continuum of care through community supports; youth wellness hubs that provide mental health supports and primary care; a separate round table for children and youth mental health; and, the need for services specific to first responders due to unique circumstances related to their jobs and the impact on those organizations’ ability to fill and backfill positions as individuals are rightfully off seeking treatment, and the province’s obligation to improve and make the system faster for all individuals.

The Regional Chair undertook to follow-up on the proposed round tables.

7.3

Annette Power, Community Member and Consultant, Pages for Good Health, Inc.

Regarding the Peel Police Services Board Community Member Appointment (Related to 22.4) 

• Resolution Number 2023-275
  Received

Annette Power, Community Member and Consultant, Pages for Good Health, Inc., noted the need to build trust and have qualified black representation at every level of policing including the Peel Police Services Board (PPSB); the lack of black representation on the PPSB; and stated that the absence of black representation reflects a long standing example of systemic discrimination and exclusion. The delegate stated her support for the appointment of Len Carby as the PPSB community member and provided an overview of his qualifications. 

7.4

David Bosveld, Resident, City of Brampton

Regarding the Peel Police Services Board Community Member Appointment (Related to 22.4) 

• Resolution Number 2023-276
  Received

David Bosveld, Resident, City of Brampton, provided an overview of support received from individuals and groups who advocated for black representation on the Peel Police Services Board (PPSB); the Peel Region process to interview, select and appoint the PPSB candidate; and reasons to appoint a qualified black candidate. The delegate stated his support for the appointment of Len Carby as the PPSB community member and provided an overview of his qualifications.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: the purpose of a closed session process; a proposal to review hiring and appointment processes; appointment decisions based on equity, diversity, inclusion, qualifications and merit; the dialogue of Muslim versus Black communities; the impact of having black representation on the PPSB; and, support for the Peel Police regarding the Community Safety and Well-being framework and preference for a black representative on the PPSB to provide an added perspective to continue that work.

Councillor Parrish, Chair of the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee (PPC), provided an overview of the PPC candidate review process and how it came to Regional Council for a final decision.

7.5

Sophia Jackson, Resident, City of Brampton

Regarding the Peel Police Services Board Community Member Appointment (Related to 22.4)

• Resolution Number 2023-277
  Received

Sophia Jackson, Resident, City of Brampton, provided an overview of historical and continuing systemic racist experiences for members the Black community.  The delegate stated her support for the appointment of Len Carby as the Peel Police Services Board community member and provided an overview of his qualifications. 

8.

PRESENTATION OF STAFF REPORTS 

8.1

Advancing Seniors’ Care at the Region of Peel

(For information) 
Presentation by Donna Kern, Director, Seniors Services Development and Dr. Sudip Saha, Senior Medical Director, Long Term Care, Seniors Services Development and Community Paramedicine

• Resolution Number 2023-278
  Received

Donna Kern, Director, Seniors Services Development and Dr. Sudip Saha, Senior Medical Director, Long Term Care, Seniors Services Development and Community Paramedicine, provided an overview of key learnings, takeaways and next steps from the 2022 Danish Eldercare tour including a shift in the delivery of care (e.g., focus on upstream activities), senior citizens as active participants in their own care, increased focus on primary care, innovative assistive technology, and strategic initiatives to build capacity for the future; and, a review of Peel Region’s future direction.

Members of Council discussed and asked questions regarding potential provincial support for community based aging in place programs and services and a request to include related advocacy to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference agenda.

8.2

Overview of the Audit and Risk Committee Orientation 2023

(Oral)  
Presentation by Jennifer Weinman, Director, Internal Audit and Stephanie Nagel, Treasurer and Director, Corporate Finance  

• Resolution Number 2023-279
  Received

Jennifer Weinman, Director, Internal Audit and Stephanie Nagel, Treasurer and Director, Corporate Finance, provided an overview of the 2023 Audit and Risk Committee orientation information including the Three Lines Model; role of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC); how Internal Audit is organized and services provided; Corporate Finance; statutory requirements for treasurers and external auditors; the External Audit contract; role of Corporate Finance versus the External Auditor; the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting; and a review of upcoming reports to ARC.

11.

ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT

Chaired by Councillor C. Parrish

11.1

Establishment of the Planning and Growth Management and Planning Advisory Committees

• Resolution Number 2023-280
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Parrish
  1. That staff report back to a future meeting of Regional Council regarding the re-establishment of a modified Planning and Growth Management Committee, upon completion of the Province’s regional government review and upon proclamation of the provisions of Bill 23 More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 related to the removal of Regional planning responsibilities; and
  2. That a Planning Advisory Committee not be established at this time.
  Carried

In response to questions of clarification, Tara Buonpensiero, Acting Chief Planner and Director of Planning and Development Services, advised that the Peel Planning Advisory Committee would not be required after Bill 23 changes come into effect. She noted it would be challenging to create a Terms of Reference for the Planning and Growth Management Committee at this time, due to uncertainty resulting from Bill 23, and that staff would report back to Council after the Province’s completion of the regional government review and proclamation of the provisions of Bill 23.  

The Commissioner of Public Works stated that at this point in time, due to the uncertainty around Bill 23 and Region wide impacts, reports would continue to be brought forward directly to Council under the Planning and Growth Management section of the Regional Council agenda.

13.

ITEMS RELATED TO CORPORATE SERVICES

13.2

Procurement of Consulting Services for Net Zero Emission Building Retrofit Standard Development

• Resolution Number 2023-281
  Moved by Councillor Tedjo
  Seconded by Councillor Mahoney

  That the contract (Document 2021-641P) for consulting services to develop a Net Zero Emissions Standard for the Region of Peel awarded to Introba Canada LLP be increased in the amount of $200,000, (excluding applicable taxes) for a total commitment of $339,765 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement by- law 30-2018, as amended.

  Carried

In response to a question of clarification from Councillor Tedjo regarding inclusion of the Net Zero Emissions Standard in the budget process, Christine Tu, Director of Climate Change and Energy Management, advised that the development of this standard will enable staff to inform future budgets systematically and formally beginning with the 2025 budget. However, staff will look for climate opportunities to come forward as part of the 2024 budget process as a whole. The Director undertook to consider ways to best make the climate investments visible.

14.

COMMUNICATIONS

14.3

Terri Brenton, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton

Letter dated April 11, 2023, Providing a City of Brampton Resolution Regarding the prioritization of the Alternate Member at Regional Council (Referral to the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee recommended) 

• Resolution Number 2023-282

  Referred to the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee

19.

OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCILLOR ENQUIRIES

Nil.

20.

NOTICE OF MOTION/MOTION

20.1

Motion Regarding Mental Health Support for Youth and Students

(Related to 18.1) 

• Resolution Number 2023-283
  Moved by Councillor Santos
  Seconded by Councillor Palleschi

  Whereas the City of Brampton in its correspondence dated March 6, 2023 regarding youth mental health has requested that Peel Region enhance communication and collaboration with school boards to enable access to supports for youth in crisis;

  Therefore be it resolved:

  1. That the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write a letter to the Peel District School Board and Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board in support of increased collaboration with Peel Region to improve mental health support for children and youth and students across the region; and
  2. That a list of children and youth mental health support services available across the region be provided to the school boards for distribution to all school principals across the region, as an attachment and referenced in the letter; and
  3. That Peel Region engage in discussions with the school boards to better understand gaps in information and opportunities to increase awareness of available children and youth mental health services, including Peel’s Situation Table; and
  4. That a copy of the correspondence, and letter to the school boards be forwarded to the Community Safety and Well Being Mental Health (CSWB) and Addictions Action Table for consideration; and
  5. That staff report back to Regional Council by the end of 2023, on further recommendations on how to improve support specifically for children, youth and students in the region.
  Carried

Councillor Santos stated that the motion is focused on increasing Peel Region’s communication and collaboration with Peel’s School Boards regarding youth mental health.

Council recessed at 12:02 p.m.

Council reconvened at 12:04 p.m.

22.

CLOSED SESSION

• Resolution Number 2023-284
  Moved by Councillor Medeiros
  Seconded by Councillor Kovac

  That Council proceed into "closed session” to consider reports relating to the following:

  • A Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board
  • Peel Police Services Board Community Member Appointment (Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees) (Related to 7.3 and 7.4)
  Carried
• Resolution Number 2023-285
  Moved by Councillor Horneck
  Seconded by Councillor Early

  That Council move out of "closed session".

  Carried

Council moved into closed session at 12:06 p.m.

Council moved out of closed session at 2:22 p.m.

Item 22.4 was dealt with.

22.4

Peel Police Services Board Community Member Appointment

(Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees) (Related to 7.3 to 7.5 inclusive)

• Resolution Number 2023-286
  Moved by Councillor Reid
  Seconded by Councillor Groves

  That Len Carby be appointed as the citizen member to the Peel Police Services Board to serve for a term ending on November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council.

  Carried
• Resolution Number 2023-287
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Crombie

  That the Regional Chair write a letter to the Premier of Ontario requesting that Ahmad Attia be appointed to the Peel Police Services Board as the provincial appointee, to fill the recent provincial vacancy.

  Carried

Item 22.2 was dealt with.

22.2

A Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board

• Resolution Number 2023-288
  Moved by Councillor Groves
  Seconded by Councillor Russo

  That the closed session oral update listed as Item 22.2 on the April 13, 2023 Regional Council agenda be referred back to staff to report to a future Council meeting.

  Carried

22.1

March 23, 2023 Regional Council Closed Session Report

• Resolution Number 2023-289
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

22.3

Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee Closed Session Report of the Clerk for the meeting held on March 30, 2023

• Resolution Number 2023-290
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

22.5

Audit and Risk Committee Community Member Appointments

(Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees) 

• Resolution Number 2023-291
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early
  1. That Mustafa Ali and Craig Emick be appointed as the non-elected members to the Audit and Risk Committee, subject to a satisfactory professional reference check, to serve for a term ending on November 14, 2026, or until their successors are appointed by Regional Council; and
  2. That Abid Zaman be appointed as an alternate non-elected member to the Audit and Risk Committee should either non-elected member be unable to fulfill their term of appointment; and
  3. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

22.6

Accessibility Advisory Committee Community Member Appointments

(Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees) 

• Resolution Number 2023-292
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early
  1. That the Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) be amended by increasing the membership maximum from 14 to 16; and
  2. That the following be appointed as the non-elected members of the AAC for a term ending November 14, 2026 or until their success are appointed by Regional Council:
     • Mohammed Ali
     • Michelle Bilek
     • Carol-Ann Chafe
     • Mary Daniel
     • Cecille Gooding
     • Venkatraman Iyer
     • Azhar Karim
     • Kathleen Lynch
     • Ron Reddam
     • Angela Shaw
     • Priyanka Sheth
     • Kevin Wilson; and
  3. That this resolution become public upon adoption.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

22.7

Expropriation Proceedings – Installation of Watermains and Sanitary Sewers at Dundas Street East from Mattawa Avenue to Wharton Way – EXP-22286.01 – City of Mississauga, Ward 3

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

• Resolution Number 2023-293
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early
  1. That commencement of expropriation proceedings regarding the installation of a sanitary sewer at Dundas Street East for the acquisition of the lands as set out in Appendix I to the Closed Session report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the April 13, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Expropriation Proceedings – Installation of Watermains and Sanitary Sewers at Dundas Street East from Mattawa Avenue to Wharton Way – EXP-22286.01 – City of Mississauga, Ward 3”, (the “Proposed Expropriation”), be approved; and,
  2. That the necessary by-law, including the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land, Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and a Certificate of Approval attached as Schedules B, C and D to the by-law, for the lands as set out in Appendix I to the subject report, be presented for enactment; and
  3. That following service and publication of the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land, the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and recommendation of any hearing of necessity be reported to Regional Council for its consideration and decision as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act; and
  4. That in the event there is no hearing of necessity held, the Proposed Expropriation be approved by Regional Council as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act and in such case the following steps be authorized with respect to the expropriation:
     1. execution and registration of a Certificate of Approval;
     2. registration of a Plan of Expropriation;
     3. service of a Notice of Expropriation, Notice of Possession and Notice of Election;
     4. preparation of an appraisal report of the market value of the expropriated lands and, if applicable, damages for injurious affection and other compensation;
     5. service upon the registered owners of the offer of full compensation and the offer for immediate payment of 100 per cent of the market value of the expropriated lands in accordance with 25 of the Expropriations Act, together with the appraisal report;
     6. payment of compensation offered pursuant to 25 of the Expropriations Act, upon acceptance by the owners;
     7. all necessary steps be taken to obtain possession of the lands; and
  5. That this recommendation become public upon.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

22.8

Commencement of Expropriation Proceedings – Intersection Improvements at Airport Road and Williams Parkway - EXP-23029.00 – City of Brampton, Ward 8

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

• Resolution Number 2023-294
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early
  1. That commencement of expropriation proceedings regarding the Intersection Improvements at Airport Road and Williams Parkway project for the acquisition of the lands as set out in Appendix I to the Closed Session report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the April 13, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Commencement of Expropriation Proceedings – Intersection Improvements at Airport Road and Williams Parkway – EXP-23029.00 – City of Brampton, Ward 8”, be approved; and
  2. That the necessary by-law, including the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and the Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land attached as Schedules B and C to the by-law, for the lands as set out in Appendix I to the subject report, be presented for enactment; and
  3. That following service and publication of the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land, the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and recommendation of any hearing of necessity be reported to Regional Council for its consideration and decision as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act; and
  4. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

22.9

Bridge Replacement on King Street East, East of Humber Lea Road and Bridge Expansion Joint Seal Replacement on King Street East, East of Old King Road, Town of Caledon, Wards 5 and 6

(Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose)  

• Resolution Number 2023-295
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

21.

BY-LAWS

Three Readings

• Resolution Number 2023-296
  Moved by Councillor Horneck
  Seconded by Councillor Keenan

  That the by-laws listed on the April 13, 2023 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 16-2023 and By-law 17-2023, 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 16-2023

A by-law to adopt estimates of all sums required during the year 2023 for the purposes of the Regional Corporation and to provide general and special levies on lower-tier municipalities, and to elect to adjust the total assessment for property in a property class with changes to the tax roll for 2022 resulting from various prescribed events. 
(Related to 13.4) 

21.2

By-law 17-2023

A by-law to restrict the sale of goods on a Highway except if the place of offering or sale is a patio and the owner/operator of which has a valid patio license issued by the local municipality; 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. 
(Related to 15.1) 

23.

BY-LAWS RELATING TO CLOSED SESSION

Three readings

• Resolution Number 2023-297
  Moved by Councillor Butt
  Seconded by Councillor Palleschi

  That the closed session by-laws listed on the April 13, 2023 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 18-2023 and By-law 19-2023, 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 18-2023

A by-law to authorize an application for approval to expropriate and to approve the expropriation, of a Limited Interest in Perpetuity (Permanent Easement) and Temporary Limited Interest (Temporary Easement) in land in the City of Mississauga, in the Regional Municipality of Peel, as more particularly described in Schedule “A” to this By-law. 

23.2

By-law 19-2023

A by-law to authorize an application for approval to expropriate All Right, Title and Interest (Fee Simple), Limited Interests in Perpetuity (Permanent Easement) and Temporary Limited Interests (Temporary Easement) in lands in the City of Brampton, in the Regional Municipality of Peel, as more particularly described in Schedule “A” to this By-law. 

24.

BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL

• Resolution Number 2023-298
  Moved by Councillor Kovac
  Seconded by Councillor Mahoney

  That By-law 20-2023 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on April 13, 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 2:26 p.m.