THE COUNCIL OF

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

MINUTES

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Council Chamber, 5th Floor
Regional Administrative Headquarters
10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A
Brampton, Ontario
Members Present:
  • N.K. Brar
  • P. Brown
  • B. Butt*
  • D. Damerla
  • S. Dasko
  • C. Early
  • C. Fonseca
  • P. Fortini
  • A. Groves
  • N. Hart
  • J. Horneck
  • N. Iannicca
  • D. Keenan
  • J. Kovac
  • M. Mahoney
  • M. Medeiros
  • M. Palleschi
  • C. Parrish
  • M. Reid
  • R. Santos
  • D. Sheen**
  • A. Tedjo
  • P. Vicente***
Members Absent:
  • S. McFadden* (Proxy B. Butt)
  • M. Russo** (Alternate D. Sheen)
  • G.S. Toor*** (Proxy P. Vicente)
Staff Present:
  • G. Kent, Chief Administrative Officer
  • D. Valeri, Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services
  • P. Caza, Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services
  • K. Dedman, Commissioner of Public Works
  • S. Jacques, Commissioner of Human Services
  • N. Polsinelli, Commissioner of Health Services
  • Dr. G. Hovhannisyan, Acting Medical Officer of Health
  • A. Adams, Regional Clerk
  • C. Thomson, Deputy Clerk and Manager of Legislative Services
  • S. Jurrius, Legislative Specialist
  • J. Jones, Legislative Specialist
  • J. Coley, Legislative Technical Coordinator
  • K. Cordick, Audio Visual Specialist

1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

 

Regional Chair Iannicca called the meeting of Regional Council to order at 10:03 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A, Brampton.

Councillor McFadden was absent due to personal matters.

Councillor Russo was absent due to personal matters.

Councillor Groves departed at 11:21 a.m.

Councillor Brown departed at 12:03 p.m.

2.
INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

 

Regional Chair Iannicca read an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement.

The Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services introduced Sere Purushuttam, Director of Communications.

Regional Chair Iannicca acknowledged Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day.

Councillor Butt acknowledged World Polio Day.

3.
DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

 

Nil.

4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

4.1
October 10, 2024 Regional Council meeting

 
  • Resolution Number2024-770
    Moved byCouncillor Vicente
    Seconded byCouncillor Early

    That the minutes of the October 10, 2024 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

    Carried

5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 
  • Resolution Number2024-771
    Moved byCouncillor Reid
    Seconded byCouncillor Kovac
    1. That the agenda for the October 24, 2024 Regional Council meeting include an email from Concetta Marie Schiraldi, Caledon Community Road Safety Advocacy Group, regarding the letter from the Minister of Transportation listed as Item 14.1 on the October 24, 2024 Regional Council Agenda, to be dealt with under Items Related to Public Works - Item 14.3; and
    2. That the agenda for the October 24, 2024 Regional Council meeting include an email from Lino Portelli, Resident, Town of Caledon, regarding the letter from the Minister of Transportation listed as Item 14.1 on the October 24, 2024 Regional Council Agenda, to be dealt with under Items Related to Public Works - Item 14.4; and
    3. That the agenda for the October 24, 2024 Regional Council meeting include an email from Scott Armstrong, Resident, Town of Caledon, regarding the letter from the Minister of Transportation listed as Item 14.1 on the October 24, 2024 Regional Council Agenda, to be dealt with under Items Related to Public Works - Item 14.5; and
    4. That the agenda for the October 24, 2024 Regional Council meeting include an email from Rita Salvatore, Concerned Resident, regarding the letter from the Minister of Transportation listed as Item 14.1 on the October 24, 2024 Regional Council Agenda, to be dealt with under Items Related to Public Works - Item 14.6; and
    5. That the agenda for the October 24, 2024 Regional Council meeting include an email from Vicki Andreacchi, Concerned Resident, regarding the letter from the Minister of Transportation listed as Item 14.1 on the October 24, 2024 Regional Council Agenda, to be dealt with under Items Related to Public Works - Item 14.7; and
    6. That the agenda for the October 24, 2024 Regional Council meeting include a letter from Sheralyn Roman, Resident, Town of Caledon, regarding the letter from the Minister of Transportation listed as Item 14.1 on the October 24, 2024 Regional Council Agenda, to be dealt with under Items Related to Public Works - Item 14.8; and
    7. That the agenda for the October 24, 2024 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.
    Carried

6.
CONSENT AGENDA

 
  • Resolution Number2024-772
    Moved byCouncillor Mahoney
    Seconded byCouncillor Sheen*

    That the following matters listed on the October 24, 2024 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Agenda: 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 13.1, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4, 14.5, 14.6, 14.7, 14.8, 16.1, 17.2, 18.1, 18.2, 22.1, 22.2, and 22.3.

    Carried

RESOLUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

11.
ITEMS RELATED TO CORPORATE AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES

 

11.1
2024 Capital Financial Triannual Performance Report – August 31, 2024

 

(Related to 11.2)

  • Resolution Number2024-773
    Moved byCouncillor Mahoney
    Seconded byCouncillor Sheen*
    1. That QEW Widening Impacts on the Wastewater System (Project 18-2394) be increased in the amount of $1,300,000, to account for the design and construction of the existing watermain and sanitary sewer upgrades funded from the Utility Rate Supported Capital Reserve for a revised total project cost of $9,300,000; and
    2. That 675mm Sanitary Sewer on Humber Station Road (Project 24-2194) be increased by $10,000,000, to support the additional scope of work required to support growth in the Town of Caledon, funded from the Wastewater Development Charges Reserve for a revised total project cost of $11,797,628; and
    3. That 1200mm Sanitary Trunk Sewer - Future Street (Countryside Villages) project (Project 24-2152) be established in the amount of $21,000,000 to support area development, funded from the Wastewater Development Charges Reserve; and
    4. That $1,195,000 be transferred from the Utility Rate Supported Capital Reserve to the Wastewater Development Charges Reserve.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

11.2
2024 Operating Financial Triannual Performance Report – August 31, 2024

 

(Related to 11.1)

  • Resolution Number2024-774
    Moved byCouncillor Mahoney
    Seconded byCouncillor Sheen*
    1. That the 2024 Early Years and Child Care gross expenditure and revenue be increased by $8,518,201 to account for the Canada Wide Early Year and Child Care (CWELCC) 2024 Funding Allocations for the Emerging Issues Initiative, with no net financial impact to the existing budget; and
    2. That the 2024 Early Years and Child Care gross expenditure and revenue be increased by $2,882,766 to account for the New Child Care Funding Approach, 2024 CWELCC One-time Administrative Funding Initiative, with no net financial impact to the existing budget.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

11.3
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 37125 Sustainable Cities and Communities – Environmental, Social and Governance Indicators for Cities

 

(For information)

  • Resolution Number2024-775
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

11.4
Report of the Emergency Management Program Committee (EMPC-2/2024) meeting held on October 3, 2024

 
  • Resolution Number2024-776
    Moved byCouncillor Mahoney
    Seconded byCouncillor Sheen*

    That the report of the Emergency Management Program Committee (EMPC-2/2024) meeting held on October 3, 2024, be adopted.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION EMPC-2-2024:

Resolution Number 2024-777

That the agenda for the October 3, 2024 Emergency Management Program Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

5. REPORTS

5.1  Senior and Elected Officials Emergency Management Workshop Part II

(For information)

Presentation by Andrew Cooper, Manager, Regional Emergency Management and Corporate Security

Resolution Number 2024-778

Received

5.2   Status Update on the 2024 Emergency Management Program Annual Compliance Requirements

(For information)

Resolution Number 2024-779

Received

5.3   Modernization of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act

RECOMMENDATION EMPC-3-2024:

Resolution Number 2024-780

That the comments submitted to Emergency Management Ontario relating to the proposed modernization of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, as outlined in Appendix II of the report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the October 3, 2024 Emergency Management Program Committee agenda titled “Modernization of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act”, be endorsed.

Approved

5.4   9-1-1 Annual Report - 2023

(For information)

Resolution Number 2024-781

Received

7.  OTHER BUSINESS

7.1   Federal Emergency Management Agency Model (Oral)

Resolution Number 2024-782

Received

7.2   Regional Emergency Operations Centre (Oral)

Resolution Number 2024-783

Received

13.
ITEMS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS

 

13.1
Report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC-3/2024) meeting held on October 3, 2024

 
  • Resolution Number2024-784
    Moved byCouncillor Mahoney
    Seconded byCouncillor Sheen*

    That the report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC-3/2024) meeting held on October 3, 2024, be adopted.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda. 

3.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-7-2024:

Resolution Number 2024-785

That the agenda for the October 3, 2024 Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

5.    REPORTS

5.1   Future Waste Collection Contracts

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-8-2024:

Resolution Number 2024-786

That, subject to successful negotiations, the Commissioner of Public Works and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be delegated authority to approve, and the Director of Waste Management and/or the Commissioner of Public Works be delegated authority to execute amendments to the waste collection contracts with Halton Recycling Ltd. DBA Emterra Environmental and Waste Connections of Canada Inc. (Documents 2014-004T) and with Miller Waste Systems Inc. (Document 2015-007T), to increase and extend the contracts for a period of up to one year, commencing October 1, 2026 and not extending beyond September 30, 2027, including pricing adjustments, on a lump sum or unit price basis, and any further amendments that may be required in relation to the contract extensions, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023.

Approved

5.2    Key Cost Factors in the 2025 Waste Management Budget
(For information)

Resolution Number 2024-787

Received

5.3    Peel Circular Economy Initiatives Fund Pilot Program

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-9-2024:

Resolution Number 2024-788

  1. That the Director of Waste Management be delegated authority to approve and allocate budgeted funds in accordance with the Circular Economy Initiatives Fund: Application Guidelines, as amended; and
  2. That the Director of Waste Management be delegated authority to execute agreements and other related documents with the recipients of Circular Economy Initiatives Fund funding on business terms and conditions satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services.

Approved

7.    OTHER BUSINESS

7.1    Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC) Meetings (Oral)

Resolution Number 2024-789

Received

14.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

14.1
Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation

 

Letter dated September 16, 2024, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Iannicca, Regarding a Message of Thanks and Continued Partnership with the Ministry of Transportation (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.2 and 14.2 to 14.8 inclusive)

  • Resolution Number2024-790
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

14.2
Joanna Valeriani, Caledon Community Road Safety Advocacy Group

 

Email dated October 20, 2024, Regarding the Letter from the Minister of Transportation listed as Item 14.1 on the October 24, 2024 Regional Council Agenda (Related to 14.1)

  • Resolution Number2024-791
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

14.3
Concetta Marie Schiraldi, Caledon Community Road Safety Advocacy Group

 

Email dated October 22, 2024, Regarding the Letter from the Minister of Transportation listed as Item 14.1 on the October 24, 2024 Regional Council Agenda (Receipt recommended) (Related to 14.1)

  • Resolution Number2024-792
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

14.4
Lino Portelli, Resident, Town of Caledon

 

Email dated October 22, 2024, Regarding the Letter from the Minister of Transportation listed as Item 14.1 on the October 24, 2024 Regional Council Agenda (Receipt recommended) (Related to 14.1)

  • Resolution Number2024-793
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

14.5
Scott Armstrong, Resident, Town of Caledon

 

Email dated October 22, 2024, Regarding the Letter from the Minister of Transportation listed as Item 14.1 on the October 24, 2024 Regional Council Agenda (Receipt recommended) (Related to 14.1)

  • Resolution Number2024-794
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

14.6
Rita Salvatore, Concerned Resident

 

Email dated October 22, 2024, Regarding the Letter from the Minister of Transportation listed as Item 14.1 on the October 24, 2024 Regional Council Agenda (Receipt recommended) (Related to 14.1)

  • Resolution Number2024-795
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

14.7
Vicki Andreacchi, Concerned Resident

 

Email dated October 23, 2024, Regarding the Letter from the Minister of Transportation listed as Item 14.1 on the October 24, 2024 Regional Council Agenda (Receipt recommended) (Related to 14.1)

  • Resolution Number2024-796
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

14.8
Sheralyn Roman, Resident, Town of Caledon

 

Letter dated October 23, 2024, Regarding the Letter from the Minister of Transportation listed as Item 14.1 on the October 24, 2024 Regional Council Agenda (Receipt recommended) (Related to 14.1)

  • Resolution Number2024-797
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

16.1
Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health

 

Letter dated October 16, 2024, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Iannicca, Regarding Performance Challenges at the Mississauga Central Ambulance Communication Centre (Receipt recommended)

  • Resolution Number2024-798
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

17.
ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

  

17.2
The Erosion of Basic Living Standards for Peel's Most Vulnerable Residents

 
  • Resolution Number2024-799
    Moved byCouncillor Mahoney
    Seconded byCouncillor Sheen*
    1. That the priorities outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the October 24, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “The Erosion of Basic Living Standards for Peel's Most Vulnerable Residents”, be endorsed; and
    2. That the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services to advocate for the provincial government to increase Ontario Works rates to a livable rate and commit to indexing supports to the annual rate of inflation, consistent with the Ontario Disability Support Program; and
    3. That the priorities be incorporated into Peel Region’s ongoing advocacy efforts with the provincial government.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

18.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

18.1
David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

 

Letter dated September 20, 2024, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Iannicca, Regarding a Message of Thanks and Continued Partnership with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (Receipt recommended)

  • Resolution Number2024-800
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

18.2
Tanisha Lewis, Director, Housing Programs Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

 

Letter dated October 9, 2024, Approving Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative Investment Plan (Receipt recommended) (Related to 8.1)

  • Resolution Number2024-801
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND DEBATE

7.
DELEGATIONS

 

7.1
Mary Beth Moellenkamp, Chief Executive Officer, and Carol Kotacka, Board President, Peel Children’s Aid Society (Peel CAS)

 

Regarding Dress Purple Day on October 25 and Peel CAS’ Five-Year Strategic Plan

  • Resolution Number2024-802
    Received

Mary Beth Moellenkamp, Chief Executive Officer, and Carol Kotacka, Board President, Peel Children’s Aid Society (Peel CAS), provided an overview of Peel CAS, the Dress Purple Day Campaign, and the role that individuals and communities can play in supporting vulnerable youth, children and families through the Campaign.

7.2
Amanda Corbett and Sean McDonald, Caledon Community Road Safety Advocacy Group

 

Regarding the Letter from the Minister of Transportation listed as Item 14.1 on the October 24, 2024 Regional Council Agenda (Related to 14.1)

  • Resolution Number2024-803
    Received

Amanda Corbett and Sean McDonald, Caledon Community Road Safety Advocacy Group (CCRSA), provided an overview of the CCRSA; concerns regarding the Minister of Transportation’s letter to Peel; the Town of Caledon’s declaration of a Road Safety Emergency; and a request for action to be taken by Peel and all levels of government.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding traffic concerns on Highway 50 and the villages and hamlets in Caledon; a proposal that the provincial government change criteria to permit Automated Speed Cameras outside community safety zones; and advocacy for the establishment of truck driver training standards through the Canadian Standards Association.

Regional Chair Iannicca advised that staff will review the delegates’ concerns and provide a response to a future community meeting.

At the request of Mayor Groves, Councillor Vicente undertook to bring the matter of road safety to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for support.

8.
PRESENTATION OF STAFF REPORTS 

 

8.1
Housing Development Update 2024

 

Presentation by Aileen Baird, Director, Housing Services (Related to 18.2)

  • Resolution Number2024-804
    Received
  • Resolution Number2024-805
    Moved byCouncillor Butt
    Seconded byCouncillor Reid
    1. That the revised Peel Community Housing Development Program to include 13 projects as outlined in Table 1 of the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the October 24, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Housing Development Update 2024”, be approved; and
    2. That the Director of Housing Services be authorized to negotiate with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to make necessary amendments to the Credit Agreement between Peel Housing Corporation, the Regional Municipality of Peel, and CMHC, together with any other ancillary documents and to execute such amendments and ancillary documents as may be required to receive and use the funding through the National Housing Strategy - National Housing Co-Investment Fund to support the implementation of the Peel Community Housing Development Program, provided such amendments and ancillary documents are on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and
    3. That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to realign the capital financing according to the revised Peel Community Housing Development Program using available funding as identified in Table 1 of the subject report; and
    4. That Peel Region continue its advocacy efforts to the federal and provincial governments to provide funding to support the full implementation of the Peel Community Housing Development Program as identified in Table 1 of the subject report.
    Carried

The Director of Housing Services provided an overview of the current housing crises; programs to increase affordable housing supply; capital projects opening in 2024; status of active capital projects; and ongoing advocacy.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding programs to increase private market purpose built rental housing; concerns regarding funding from the property tax; an improved communication strategy; methods to improve the My Home Second Unit Renovation Program; and additional building site opportunities in Peel.

The Chief Administrative Officer advised that a report would come forward to Council Budget responding to the recent BILD report regarding the shifting of development charges to the water bill.

8.2
Peel’s Early Years and Child Care Service System Plan: Strategic Priorities for 2025-2030

 

Presentation by Nakiema Palmer, Director and Andrea Riley, Manager, Early Years and Child Care Services 

  • Resolution Number2024-806
    Received
  • Resolution Number2024-807
    Moved byCouncillor Butt
    Seconded byCouncillor Early
    1. That the strategic priorities for Peel’s Early Years and Child Care system, as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the October 24, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Peel’s Early Years and Child Care Service System Plan; Strategic Priorities for 2025-2030”, be approved; and
    2. That the strategic priorities form the foundation of the Early Years and Child Care Service System Plan (2025-2030), which will be submitted to the Ministry of Education.
    Carried

Nakiema Palmer, Director and Andrea Riley, Manager, Early Years and Child Care (EYCC) Services, provided an overview of Peel’s mandate as EYCC Service System Manager; requirements to establish a Service System Plan; the current state of Peel’s EYCC system; community engagement; system priorities; and next steps.

In response to a question from Councillor Butt regarding concerns raised by private child care providers, the Director of EYCC Services provided an overview of the new Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Program funding formula to be implemented by the provincial government in January 2025.

9.
ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT

 

Nil.

10.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

Nil.

12.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

Nil.

15.
ITEMS RELATED TO HEALTH

 

15.1
Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program Growth and Implementation in Peel

 
  • Resolution Number2024-808
    Moved byCouncillor Parrish
    Seconded byCouncillor Mahoney
    1. That, to maintain services in the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program until December 31, 2024, funding from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve of up to $3,887,000 be approved, as external funding has not been received from the Ontario Ministry of Health; and
    2. That the provincial government confirm funding in a timely manner.
    Carried

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding confirmation of provincial government funding; program capacity; and concerns that the federal dental program does not meet the needs of Peel’s most vulnerable seniors.

The Regional Chair undertook to write a letter to the federal government, on behalf of Regional Council, to advocate for one dental program; and stated that the matter would be added to a future Government Relations Committee agenda.

Councillor Vicente assumed the Chair.

17.
ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

 

Chaired by Councillor M. Reid or Vice-Chair Councillor P. Vicente

17.1
Asylum Claimant Response Update

 
  • Resolution Number2024-809
    Moved byCouncillor Reid
    Seconded byCouncillor Fonseca
    1. That the Director of Housing Services be authorized to accept $22 million received on September 9, 2024, from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for the estimated capital and operating costs of the GTHA Reception Centre and a dedicated shelter to temporarily house asylum claimants; and
    2. That the Director of Housing Services be authorized to receive any future funding from the provincial and federal governments towards Peel’s Asylum Claimant Response; and
    3. That the Regional Chair, Council and staff continue advocacy efforts to the federal and provincial governments for additional housing assistance through portable housing subsides critical for facilitating exits from the GTHA Reception Centre into receiving municipalities; and
    4. That the Director of Housing Services and the Director of Procurement be authorized to award and increase Direct Negotiation contracts with hotel operators, vendors, and service providers, as may be necessary for the continuation of temporary hotel accommodations, meals, security services, and other associated supports for asylum claimants housed in Peel hotels, for a period up to December 31, 2025, subject to available funds, all pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023.
    Carried

The Commissioner of Human Services provided an update on Peel’s asylum claimant response; phased work at the GTHA Reception Centre; and engagement with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: the Reception Centre operating costs; lack of funding to provide asylum claimant exits out of the shelter system; changes to the federal asylum claimant process that may result in future reduction of claimants; allocation versus application based funding; steps to end the use of hotels for single people and families; and a request for staff to update Council after scheduled meetings with upper levels of government.

Regional Chair Iannicca resumed the Chair.

19.
OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCILLOR ENQUIRIES

 

19.1 Planning Application Fees (Oral)

Resolution Number 2024-810

Received

In response to a question from Councillor Dasko regarding Planning Application fees, the Commissioner of Public Works advised that a report would come forward to Council on November 7, 2024 regarding development application review processes and timelines.

20.
NOTICE OF MOTION/MOTION

 

Nil.

21.
BY-LAWS

 

Nil.

22.
CLOSED SESSION

 
  • Resolution Number2024-811
    Moved byCouncillor Fonseca
    Seconded byCouncillor Butt

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

    • Housing Redevelopment Initiatives, City of Mississauga (A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board)
    Carried
  • Resolution Number2024-812
    Moved byCouncillor Mahoney
    Seconded byCouncillor Butt

    That Council move out of "closed session".

    Carried

Council moved into closed session at 12:15 p.m.
Council moved out of closed session at 12:21 p.m.

Item 22.4 was dealt with.

22.4
Housing Redevelopment Initiatives, City of Mississauga

 

(A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board) 

  • Resolution Number2024-813
    Moved byCouncillor Fonseca
    Seconded byCouncillor Tedjo

    That the closed session direction to the Commissioner of Human Services, contained within the closed session report listed as Item 22.4, on the October 24, 2024 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number2024-814
    Moved byCouncillor Fonseca
    Seconded byCouncillor Parrish

    Whereas Council wishes to support the supply and affordability of housing in Peel;

    Therefore be it resolved:

    1. That the Region of Peel 2024 Capital Budget for Housing Support be amended to include an additional $22.2 million; and
    2. That the additional amount be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve.
    Carried

CLOSED SESSION RESOLUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

22.1
October 10, 2024 Regional Council Closed Session Report

 
  • Resolution Number2024-815
    Received

This item was dealt with under the consent agenda.

22.2
Expropriation Proceedings – Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-23021.00 – Mississauga Road to Winston Churchill Boulevard – City of Brampton, Ward 6 and Town of Caledon, Ward 2

 

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

  • Resolution Number2024-816
    Moved byCouncillor Mahoney
    Seconded byCouncillor Sheen*
    1. That the necessary by-law be enacted authorizing and directing that the following steps be taken with respect to the expropriation of the lands set out in Appendix I to the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the October 24, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Expropriation Proceedings – Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-23021.00 – Mississauga Road to Winston Churchill Boulevard – City of Brampton, Ward 6 and Town of Caledon, Ward 2”:
      1. approval of the expropriation;
      2. execution and registration of a Certificate of Approval;
      3. registration of a Plan of Expropriation;
      4. service of the Notice of Expropriation, Notice of Possession and Notice of Election;
      5. reparation of an appraisal report of the market value of the expropriated lands and, if applicable, damages for injurious affection and other compensation;
      6. 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 s.25 of the Expropriations Act, together with the appraisal report;
      7. payment of compensation offered pursuant to s.25 of the Expropriations Act, upon acceptance by the owners;
      8. all necessary steps be taken to obtain possession of the lands; and
    2. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the consent agenda.

22.3
Commencement of Expropriation Proceedings – West Trunk Sanitary Sewer Diversion between Kitimat Road and Eglinton Avenue West and between Erin Mills Parkway and Mississauga Road/Queen Street South – EXP-24036.00 – City of Mississauga, Ward 11

 

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

  • Resolution Number2024-817
    Moved byCouncillor Mahoney
    Seconded byCouncillor Sheen*
    1. That commencement of expropriation proceedings regarding the West Trunk Sanitary Sewer Diversion for the acquisition of the lands as set out in Appendix I to the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the October 24, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Commencement of Expropriation Proceedings – West Trunk Sanitary Sewer Diversion between Kitimat Road and Eglinton Avenue West and between Erin Mills Parkway and Mississauga Road/Queen Street South – EXP-24036.00 – City of Mississauga, Ward 11” 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.

23.
BY-LAWS RELATING TO CLOSED SESSION

 
  • Resolution Number2024-818
    Moved byCouncillor Damerla
    Seconded byCouncillor Dasko

    That the closed session by-laws listed on the October 24, 2024 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 63-2024 and 64-2024, 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 63-2024

 

A by-law to approve the expropriation of the lands described in Schedule “A” herein and the taking of all steps necessary to obtain the possession of those lands for the municipal purpose of facilitating the widening and improving of Mayfield Road from Mississauga Road to Winston Churchill Boulevard in the City of Brampton and Town of Caledon and other works ancillary thereto.

23.2
By-law 64-2024

 

A by-law to authorize an application for approval to expropriate Limited Interests in Perpetuity (Permanent Easement) and/or Temporary Limited Interests (Temporary Construction Easement) in lands in the City of Mississauga, 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 Number2024-819
    Moved byCouncillor Vicente
    Seconded byCouncillor Kovac

    That By-law 65-2024 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on October 24, 2024, and to authorize the execution of documents in accordance with the Region of Peel by-laws relating thereto, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.

    Carried

25.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 12:23 p.m.

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