THE COUNCIL OF

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

MINUTES

Thursday, November 11, 2021

12:30 P.m. - 3:30 P.m.

Council Chamber, 5th Floor

Regional Administrative Headquarters

10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A

Brampton, Ontario

Members Present:

• P. Brown
• G. Carlson
• B. Crombie
• D. Damerla
• S. Dasko
• G.S. Dhillon
• J. Downey
• C. Fonseca
• P. Fortini
• A. Groves
• N. Iannicca
• J. Innis
• J. Kovac
• M. Mahoney
• S. McFadden
• M. Medeiros
• M. Palleschi
• C. Parrish
• K. Ras
• P. Saito
• R. Santos
• I. Sinclair
• R. Starr
• A. Thompson
• P. Vicente

Staff Present:

• J. Baker, Chief Administrative Officer
• S. Martin, Acting Commissioner of Service Excellence and Innovation
• S. Nagel, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services
• P. Caza, Regional Solicitor
• A. Smith, Chief Planner
• K. Dedman, Commissioner of Public Works
• J. Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services
• N. Polsinelli, Commissioner of Health Services
• Dr. L. Loh, Medical Officer of Health
• K. Lockyer, Regional Clerk and Director of Administration
• A. Adams, Deputy Clerk and Manager of Access to Information and Privacy
• C. Thomson, Deputy Clerk and Manager of Legislative Services
• J. Jones, Legislative Specialist
• S. Valleau, Legislative Specialist
• R. Khan, Legislative Technical Coordinator
• S. MacGregor, Legislative Technical Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Regional Chair Iannicca called the meeting of Regional Council to order at 12:31 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A, Brampton. Regional Chair Iannicca participated electronically.

Councillor Crombie arrived at 12:38 p.m.

Councillor Starr arrived at 12:41 p.m.

Councillor Carlson arrived at 12:44 p.m.

Councillor Parrish arrived at 12:44 p.m.

Councillor Saito arrived at 12:55 p.m.

Councillor Dasko arrived at 1:12 p.m.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Regional Chair Iannicca read an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement.

Regional Chair Iannicca acknowledged Remembrance Day and the service of all veterans.

3.

DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Nil.

4.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4.1

October 28, 2021 Regional Council meeting

• Resolution Number 2021-1103
  Moved by Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by Councillor Ras

  That the minutes of the October 28, 2021 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

  Carried

5.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Resolution Number 2021-1104
  Moved by Councillor Fortini
  Seconded by Councillor Groves

  That the agenda for the November 11, 2021 Regional Council meeting include a delegation from Fatima Faruq regarding a request for replacement of existing private noise walls at various local roads abutting Mayfield Road, to be dealt with under Delegations – Item 7.6;

  And further, that the agenda for the November 11, 2021 Regional Council meeting include an enquiry from Councillor Palleschi regarding the scheduling of Regional Council meetings on Remembrance Day, to be dealt with under Other Business/Council Enquiries – Item 21. 2;

  And further, that the agenda for the November 11, 2021 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.

  Carried

6.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Resolution Number 2021-1105
  Moved by Councillor McFadden
  Seconded by Councillor Palleschi

  That the following matters listed on the November 11, 2021 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 9.2, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 13.1, 13.2, 17.2, 19.1, 24.1 and 24.2.

  Carried

RESOLUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

9.

COMMUNICATIONS

9.1

Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health

Letter dated November 2, 2021, Advising of Additional One-Time Funding for the 2021-22 Funding Year to Support Extraordinary Costs Associated with COVID-19 (Receipt recommended) (Related to 9.2) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1106
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

9.2

Kieran Michael Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ministry of Health

Letter dated November 3, 2021, Regarding the Ministry of Health Public Funding and Accountability Agreement with the Board of Health (Receipt recommended) (Related to 9.1) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1107
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

11.

ITEMS RELATED TO ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

11.1

Procurement Activity Report – T2 May 1 to August 31, 2021

(For information) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1108
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

11.2

Report of the Government Relations Committee (GRC-3/2021) meeting held on October 21, 2021

• Resolution Number 2021-1109
  Moved by Councillor McFadden
  Seconded by Councillor Palleschi

  That the report of the Government Relations Committee (GRC-3/2021) meeting held on October 21, 2021, be adopted.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

  RECOMMENDATION GRC-5-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-1110

That the agenda for the October 21, 2021 Government Relations Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

5. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS UPDATE

Discussion led by Keith Medenblik, Manager, Strategic Public Policy and External Relations; and Indro Bhattacharyya, Advisor, Housing System Performance 

Resolution Number 2021-1111

Received

6. REPORTS

6.1       Update on Region of Peel’s Government Relations and Advocacy Priorities

(For information)

Resolution Number 2021-1112

Received

7. COMMUNICATIONS

7.1       Region of Peel MP/MPP Advocacy Update - June 2021

(Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-1113

Received

7.2       2021 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference Delegation Meeting Follow Up Letters

(Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-1114

Received

7.3       Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair

Letter dated October 7, 2021, to Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance, Regarding Impacts of the Current Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Formula on the Region of Peel
(Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-1115

Received

11.3

Report of the Debt Issuance Committee (DEBT-3/2021) meeting held on November 4, 2021

• Resolution Number 2021-1116
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

13.

ITEMS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS

13.1

Update on the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area, Capital Project 14-3199

(For information) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1117
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

13.2

Proposed Construction of Sanitary Sewer for Cadetta Road, Capital Project Number 21-2710, City of Brampton, Ward 10

(Related to By-law 60-2021) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1118
  Moved by Councillor McFadden
  Seconded by Councillor Palleschi

  That a 250mm diameter sanitary sewer be constructed on Cadetta Road, in the City of Brampton, Ward 10, as a Local Improvement under Ontario Regulation 586/06;

  And further, that the proposed Local Improvement project with a total estimated project cost of approximately $1,317,784 (excluding applicable taxes) be funded from Capital Project 21-2710;

  And further, that the allocated portion to the benefiting property owners in the amount of $1,317,784 (excluding applicable taxes) be set up as an external recovery under Capital Project 21-2710 and collected as a special charge;

  And further, that the necessary by-law be enacted authorizing the undertaking of the work under Local Improvement Charges – Priority Lien Status Regulation (O. Reg. 586/06), filed under the Municipal Act, 2001, and the imposition of sanitary sewer cost per property be resolved at completion of construction, and divided equitably amongst the benefitting properties, 50 per cent based on assessed lot frontage, and 50 per cent based on assessed lot size;

  And further, that notice of the intention to pass a Local Improvement construction by-law be given in accordance with O. Reg. 586/06;

  And further, that the benefiting property owners be charged annually for 15 years, including an interest rate which shall be determined at the time the by-law is enacted;

  And further, that those property owners be given the opportunity to commute the special charge by advance payment at any time during the 15-year period;

  And further, that the Regional Clerk forward a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the November 11, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Proposed Construction of Sanitary Sewer for Cadetta Road, Capital Project 21-2710, City of Brampton, Ward 10”, to the City of Brampton;

  And further, that a “Notice to Amend” the tax rolls of the affected owners be sent to the City of Brampton for appropriate action.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

17.

ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

17.2

Peel Poverty Reduction Committee 2021 Update

(For information)

• Resolution Number 2021-1119
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

19.

ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT

19.1

Report from the Regional Clerk Regarding the Public Meeting held on November 4, 2021 to Inform the Public and to Obtain their Input with Respect to the Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) and Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR)

(For information)

• Resolution Number 2021-1120
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

 

AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND DEBATE

7.

DELEGATIONS

7.1

Asif Mahmood, Resident, City of Mississauga

Regarding a High Water Bill 

• Resolution Number 2021-1121
  Moved by Councillor Mahoney
  Seconded by Councillor Palleschi

  Referred to Public Works

Asif Mahmood, Resident, City of Mississauga, stated that he received a residential water bill in the amount of $1363.88 ($800.24 for water and $520.45 for sewer) covering 84 days of usage. The delegate stated that no water leak was found; and, the water usage occurred before he took possession of the subject property, due to a water sprinkler system that was not shut off by the previous owners.

Councillor Mahoney requested that the matter be referred to staff for review and clarification regarding water usage during the period the subject property was unoccupied; and, that the delegate contact him directly for further discussion.

7.2

Sharon Floyd, Executive Director, Embrave Agency to End Violence

Regarding the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Activism Against Gender-based Violence and the Steps to End Violence Campaign  

• Resolution Number 2021-1122
  Received

Sharon Floyd, Executive Director, Embrave Agency to End Violence, stated that Embrave provides a broad range of supports to women and gender diverse people who experience violence; and, is the lead agency for the Peel Committee Against Women Abuse. She stated that November 25^th is the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women; and, provided an overview of the Steps to End Violence campaign to raise awareness and funds to support the work done by the organization.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: the impact of COVID-19 pressures on Embrave; accessibility of Regional supports; seed-funding provided to community organizations through the Community Safety and Well-being Plan to review existing victim services in Peel to identify high needs areas and gaps for improvement; continued advocacy to the provincial government for funding; and, a request to add the matter as an item for discussion at the next meeting with Peel-area MPs and MPPs.

In response to a question from Councillor Santos regarding an update on the Community Safety and Well-being Plan domestic violence awareness campaign beginning on November 25^th, the Commissioner of Health Services advised that the campaign is being developed by a collaboration that includes over 30 community partner members, police and local municipalities and will focus on Gender Based Violence, specifically Violence Against Women.  The goal for this campaign is to start a conversation around family and intimate partner violence so that our Peel community can work together to stop the violence against women.

7.3

Kanwardeep Singh Johar, Resident of Peel

Regarding the COVID-19 Mask Mandate 

• Resolution Number 2021-1123
  Received

Kanwardeep Singh Johar, Resident of Peel, stated his concerns regarding COVID-19 measures including his belief that: there has been no positive confirmation that COVID-19 is real; the vaccine is a medical experiment; the mask mandate should be removed; and, COVID-19 measures violate human rights.

7.4

Manvir Benipal, Resident, City of Brampton

Regarding a Request for Replacement of Existing Private Noise Walls at Various Local Roads Abutting Mayfield Road in the City of Brampton, Wards 9 and 10 (Related to 22.2)

• Resolution Number 2021-1124
  Received

Manvir Benipal, Resident, City of Brampton, provided an overview of his concerns living in a residential property on Mayfield Road including: several trucking companies located nearby; excessive dust and noise; high volumes of truck traffic; and, environmental pollution. The delegate requested installation of a noise barrier wall and trees to mitigate the concerns.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: the inability for residents to use the exterior of their properties; and, the current court case between the Town of Caledon and the subject trucking companies.

7.5

Anthony Caruso, Resident, City of Brampton

Regarding a Request for Replacement of Existing Private Noise Walls at Various Local Roads Abutting Mayfield Road in the City of Brampton, Wards 9 and 10 (Related to 22.2) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1125
  Received

Anthony Caruso, Resident, City of Brampton, provided an overview of his concerns living in a residential property on Mayfield Road including: several trucking companies located nearby; high volume of trucks travelling east and west on Mayfield Road to access Highway 410; trucking entrances created without permits; trucking operations 24 hours per day, seven days per week creating continuous noise above acceptable residential levels; the existing wooden noise barrier wall that is no longer adequate for the current noise levels; and, the inability to use the exterior of his property at any time including weekends. He provided an overview of various City of Toronto noise regulations including a comparison of common neighbourhood noises at approximately 40 to 50 decibels (dB), to diesel trucks at approximately 85 dBs. The delegate requested installation of a noise barrier wall and trees to mitigate the concerns.

7.6

Fatima Faruq, Resident, City of Brampton

Regarding a Request for Replacement of Existing Private Noise Walls at Various Local Roads Abutting Mayfield Road in the City of Brampton, Wards 9 and 10 
(Related to 22.2)

• Resolution Number 2021-1126
  Received

Fatima Faruq, Resident, City of Brampton, provided an overview of her concerns living in a residential property on Mayfield Road including: several trucking companies located nearby; inability to use the exterior of her home; noise pollution; trucking activities and flood lights on during the night; and, dust that is aggravating her  respiratory illness. The delegate requested installation of a noise barrier wall and trees to mitigate the concerns and improve health.

Councillor Groves stated that the Town of Caledon is aware of the issue of the legality of the trucking yards in the area; a task force has been established to address the concerns; and, the Town is currently in court and working through the legal process.

Item 22.2 was dealt with.

22.

NOTICE OF MOTION/MOTION

22.2

Motion Regarding a Request for Replacement of Existing Private Noise Walls at Various Local Roads Abutting Mayfield Road in the City of Brampton, Wards 9 and 10

(Related to 7.4, 7.5 and 7.6)

• Resolution Number 2021-1127
  Moved by Councillor Ras
  Seconded by Councillor Dhillon

  Whereas a request has been received from several Brampton residents for the replacement of existing privately-owned noise walls abutting Mayfield Road that protect backyards of properties along various local roads including Royal Links Circle, Carmel Crescent, Citadel Crescent, Maisonnneuve Boulevard and Laurentide Crescent;

  And whereas, these private noise walls qualify for replacement as part of the Region of Peel’s Private Noise Wall Conversion Program which was endorsed by Council under Resolution 2015-663 to convert private noise walls backing or siding onto Regional roads;

  And whereas, residents have expressed their frustration regarding noise levels which has limited the use of their outdoor living areas;

  Therefore be it resolved, that Regional Council support the replacement of these noise wall sections with an overall length of approximately 562 metres for the following 34 properties with back-yards or front-yards facing, backing, or siding onto Mayfield Road including in some areas, where a noise wall does not currently exist:

  • Five properties on Royal Links Circle: 25, 27, 29, 42, 56
  • Seven properties on Carmel Crescent: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42
  • Seven properties on Citadel Crescent: 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40
  • One property on Maisonneuve Boulevard: 2
  • Fourteen properties on Laurentide Crescent: 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58

  And further, that the replacement of the noise walls at the 34 locations noted above be added to the 2022 Capital Budget as an addition to the existing Private Noise Wall Conversion Program.

  Referred to Public Works for a report to a future meeting

Councillor Dhillon stated that he, Mayor Brown and Councillor Singh met with residents to discuss possible solutions to address traffic, noise and environmental issues caused by trucking operations located on the north side of Mayfield Road. He noted that while the Mayfield Road widening will be finished in a couple of years, he is proposing to expedite this matter by building replacement noise wall sections for the 34 properties with back-yards or front-yards facing, backing, or siding onto Mayfield Road.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: inability for a noise wall to solve health issues related to dust and light, or noise concerns on a property’s interior second floor; the estimated cost to rebuild the proposed noise wall sections; impact on future work including which noise wall projects could be delayed; similar requests from residents in other areas in the Region; condition of the existing noise wall; the previously requested report regarding evaluation of the Noise Wall policy; determination of the legality of the trucking operations currently pending before the courts; and, the need to address the issue as a planning and zoning matter.

In response to questions from Regional Council, the Commissioner of Public works stated that if construction of the noise wall sections is approved, the detail design for the road would need to be completed first to ensure the wall is in the correct location and that it would not have to be rebuilt during completion of the Mayfield Road widening project.

Councillor Ras proposed that the motion be referred to staff for a report to a future Regional Council meeting including a review of: the potential cost; effect on the existing Noise Wall policy and planned noise wall replacements; and, completion of decibel noise level testing at the subject properties.

8.

COVID-19 RELATED MATTERS

8.1

Update on the Region of Peel’s Response to COVID-19

(Oral)  
Presentation by Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health

• Resolution Number 2021-1128
  Received

Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health, advised that COVID-19 trends in Peel Region remain stable. The provincial rate has been steadily increasing indicating a need to maintain vigilance and follow public health measures as the province gradually re-opens.

Dr. Loh provided an overview of the vaccination program including: current vaccination rates; the provincial government’s plan to expand eligibility for COVID-19 booster doses to additional high-risk populations; and, an overview of the timing for COVID-19 vaccinations of eligible population groups (12+, pediatric, at risk and specific groups). Dr. Loh stated that Public Health continues to encourage everyone to get vaccinated, wear a mask, and stay at home and get tested if sick.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: robust protection provided by two vaccine doses due to the extended interval between first and second shots; location of vaccination sites for the third dose booster shot; and, a concern regarding the limited availability of in-person access to primary care physicians. 

10.

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

Nil.

12.

COMMUNICATIONS

12.1

Peter Fay, City Clerk, City of Brampton

Letter dated November 4, 2021, Providing a Copy of the City of Brampton Resolution Regarding Hospital Redevelopment and the Special Health Levy (Receipt recommended) (Related to 22.3) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1129
  Received

Item 22.3 was dealt with.

22.

NOTICE OF MOTION/MOTION

22.3

Motion Regarding Funding for the Proposed New Full-service Hospital in the City of Brampton

(Related to 12.1)  

• Resolution Number 2021-1130
  Moved by Councillor Brown
  Seconded by Councillor Crombie

  That in accordance with Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, Section 4.2.12 be waived in order that the November 11, 2021 Regional Council meeting continue past 3:30 p.m.

  Carried
• Resolution Number 2021-1131
  Moved by Councillor Fortini
  Seconded by Councillor Brown

  Whereas Brampton Civic Hospital has one of the busiest emergency rooms in Canada, and serves as the only main full-service facility for the City of Brampton’s approximately 650,000 residents since 2007, and has long been plagued with issues of overcrowding and excessive wait times;

  And whereas, an additional full-service Hospital is urgently needed in Brampton to serve the City's aging community needs for continuing complex care and rehabilitation in emergency and intensive care units;

  And whereas, as a result, the Province of Ontario made a commitment in the March 2021 budget to help fund a new full-service Hospital in Brampton, and the City of Brampton will be required to commit to a 10 per cent local share under the provincial cost-sharing funding model;

  And whereas, Brampton City Council voted on November 3, 2021 to commit to a 10 per cent local share of the construction costs for the new full-service Hospital in Brampton;

  And whereas, Brampton City Council endorsed an option to seek a 50 per cent contribution from the Region of Peel in the amount of $62.5M to help fund the City of Brampton’s share of the construction costs for the proposed new full-service Hospital in Brampton;

  And whereas, in both other current Ontario new hospital builds in the City of Vaughan and the City of Windsor, the Region and City have shared the cost of the local share;

  And whereas, the motion passed at Brampton City Council on November 3, 2021 to commit to the local share for the new Brampton Hospital was forwarded to the Region of Peel for discussion at Regional Council on November 11, 2021;

  Therefore be it resolved as follows:

  • That the Region of Peel commit to a 50 per cent contribution in the amount of $62.5M towards the City of Brampton’s local share of the construction costs for the proposed new full-service Hospital in Brampton;
  • And further, that staff be directed to bring forward for 2022 budget discussions, options for financing the Region of Peel proposed $62.5M contribution for the new Brampton Hospital including funding from Reserves, redeployment of unused Capital budgets and spreading the contribution over a number of years.

  Referred to staff for a report to a future meeting

Councillor Fortini stated that the provincial government has approved $1.1 billion for the construction of a much needed 250-bed hospital in the City of Brampton which requires a total local municipal contribution of $125 million. He proposed that his motion to request 50 per cent of the local contribution from the Region of Peel be referred to staff to report back to the next Regional Council meeting.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: the burden placed on municipalities by the provincially mandated 10 per cent local contribution; advocacy to the provincial government to take full responsibility for hospital development and to stop downloading provincial responsibilities on local municipal governments; a suggestion to organize the 905 regions to advocate to the provincial government for a fair share for hospital development and all health care matters; the inability to collect Development Charges for hospital development; local contribution allocations provided in other regional jurisdictions; inclusion of contributions from local fundraising organizations as part of the required municipal contribution; hospitals in the City of Toronto that were not required to contribute the 10 per cent local share; and, hospital development plans for the City of Mississauga and the potential local contribution requirement.  

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) undertook to report back to a Regional Council meeting in January, 2022, with information regarding: Regional context and impact with respect to potential funding sources for the 10 per cent local municipal contribution; options for the Region to support future health care and hospital development in Peel; a comparison of how other Ontario municipalities have built and funded hospitals, including how the 10 per cent local share was funded; and, the need for advocacy to the provincial government.

The CAO undertook to confirm deadline dates with the President and Chief Executive Officer of William Osler Health System and the provincial government with respect to the submission of local community contribution plans.

14.

COMMUNICATIONS

14.1

Kealy Dedman, Commissioner of Public Works, Region of Peel

Email dated November 5, 2021, Providing an Update on the School Bus Stop Arm Camera Program Negotiations (Receipt recommended) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1132
  Received

15.

ITEMS RELATED TO HEALTH

Nil.

16.

COMMUNICATIONS

Nil.

17.

ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

17.1

Affordable Housing Incentives Pilot Program 2021 Update and Results

(Related to By-laws 61-2021 to 63-2021 inclusive) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1133
  Moved by Councillor Fonseca
  Seconded by Councillor McFadden

  That, in accordance with section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Region of Peel’s Municipal Housing Facility By-law 49-2020, site-specific by-laws be enacted, as described in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the November 11, 2021 titled “Affordable Housing Incentives Pilot Program 2021 Update and Results”, to permit the Region of Peel to enter into municipal housing project facilities agreements with:

  • The Daniels Corporation, Daniels Choice Mount Pleasant Corporation, and/or any entity related to or affiliated with any of the foregoing, for the provision of municipal housing project facilities at the property located at 40 Lagerfeld Drive, Brampton, for use as affordable housing;
  • United Property Resource Corporation, United Church of Canada and/or any entity related to or affiliated with any of the foregoing, for the provision of municipal housing project facilities at the property located at 4094 Tomken Road, Mississauga for use as affordable housing;
  • Greenwin Corp., Sweeny &Co. Architects Inc., Elizabeth/George Holdings Inc., and/or any entity related to or affiliated with any of the foregoing, for the provision of municipal housing project facilities at the property located at 18-24, 28 Elizabeth Street North, 31-33 George Street North, and 25-27 Nelson Street West, Brampton for use as affordable housing;

  And further, that the Regional Clerk be directed to provide written notice of the site-specific by-laws to the Minister of Finance in accordance with section 110(5) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

  Carried

In response to a question from Councillor Fonseca, the Commissioner of Human Services advised that Regional staff are working closely with local municipal staff; Council will be notified if further assistance is required; and, that the next report to Council in 2022 will provide an evaluation of the program to determine if it is meeting its expected outcomes and specifically if the funding is providing an incentive to build units that otherwise would not be built.

18.

COMMUNICATIONS

18.1

Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton

Letter dated October 22, 2021, Providing a Copy of the City of Brampton Resolution Regarding the Youth Hubs Funding Agreement with the Region of Peel (Receipt recommended) (Related to 22.1) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1134
  Received

Item 22.1 was dealt with.

22.

NOTICE OF MOTION/MOTION

22.1

Motion Regarding the Century Gardens and Susan Fennell Youth Hubs One-Time Grant

(Related to 18.1) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1135
  Moved by Councillor Vicente
  Seconded by Councillor Santos

  Whereas the approved 2020 Region of Peel Budget includes a $12 million capital budget for the Region’s role to provide grants to the local municipalities for the development of community youth hubs;

  And whereas, $6 million was approved and allocated through a one-time capital grant agreement with the City of Mississauga for the Malton Community Hub, leaving a balance of $6 million for a one-time capital grant with the City of Brampton for the Century Gardens and Susan Fennell Youth Hubs;

  And whereas, on March 12, 2020, Regional Council received the Brampton Community Data Summary Report which provided a data analysis of the two proposed Brampton community hub locations;

  And whereas, the City of Brampton Council, at its September 29, 2021 meeting, approved the City of Brampton to enter into a youth hubs funding agreement with the Region of Peel for development of the Century Gardens and Susan Fennell Youth Hubs;

  And whereas, the City of Brampton Council has approved capital budgets for the design and development of the youth hubs, $2.06 million (2020), $1.35 million (2021) and will request the remaining capital budget needs for construction as part of the 2022 capital budget submission, subject to City Council approval;

  Therefore be it resolved, that a one-time capital grant in the amount of $6 million to the City of Brampton to offset the design, development, and construction budget, out of a total estimated cost of $15.41 million, be approved for the Brampton Century Gardens and Susan Fennell Youth Hubs;

  And further, that authority be granted to the Commissioner of Human Services to negotiate and execute the grant agreement with the City of Brampton on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor;

  And further, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the City of Brampton.

  Carried

Councillor Medeiros acknowledged Councillor Parrish for her leadership on the Malton Community Hub project and thanked Councillors Vicente and Santos for their work on the Century Gardens and Susan Fennell Youth Hubs project in the City of Brampton.

In response to a question from Councillor Ras, the Commissioner of Human Services confirmed that Regional funds are being used for the capital budget and there are no requests for operating funds.

20.

COMMUNICATIONS

Nil.

21.

OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCILLOR ENQUIRIES

21.1

Update Regarding the Public Meeting Scheduled for November 18, 2021

(Oral)

• Resolution Number 2021-1136
  Received
• Resolution Number 2021-1137
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Crombie

  That the Chief Administrative Officer, with support from the Regional Clerk, chair the November 18, 2021 Public Meeting being held to consider a proposed by-law to change the composition of Regional Council as it relates to the appointment and Term of Office of the Regional Chair.

  Carried

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) advised that the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee discussed the requirements for conducting the November 18, 2021 Public meeting with respect to the proposed by-law to change the composition of Regional Council as it relates to the appointment and Term of Office of the Regional Chair; and, that the Committee was in agreement that the CAO could chair the Public Meeting with the Regional Clerk, as the role is strictly procedural.

The Regional Clerk advised that a motion is required to confirm that the CAO’s proposal satisfies the resolution previously passed by Regional Council (Resolution 2021-1010).

21.2

Scheduling of Regional Council Meetings on Remembrance Day

(Oral)

• Resolution Number 2021-1138
  Received

Councillor Palleschi stated that it is important for Councillors to attend community Remembrance Day events and activities to show respect for Veterans. He requested that staff highlight Remembrance Day on the annual Council and Committee meeting calendar when it is presented to Council for approval.

23.

BY-LAWS

Three Readings

• Resolution Number 2021-1139
  Moved by Councillor Brown
  Seconded by Councillor Damerla

  That the by-laws listed on the November 11, 2021 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 60-2021 to 63-2021, inclusive, 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

Regional Chair Iannicca and Members of Regional Council thanked Kathryn Lockyer, Regional Clerk and Director of Administration, for her many years of dedicated and exceptional service to the Region of Peel.

23.1

By-law 60-2021

A by-law to authorize the construction of a Sanitary Sewer on Cadetta Road, in the City of Brampton, Ward 10, and undertake such work as a local improvement.
(Related to 13.2) 

23.2

By-law 61-2021

A by-law to authorize the entering into of a municipal housing project facility agreement for the provision of affordable housing at 40 Lagerfeld Drive, Brampton. 
(Related to 17.1) 

23.3

By-law 62-2021

A by-law to authorize the entering into of a municipal housing project facility agreement for the provision of affordable housing at 4094 Tomken Road, Mississauga. 
(Related to 17.1) 

23.4

By-law 63-2021

A by-law to authorize the entering into of a municipal housing project facility agreement for the provision of affordable housing at 18-24, 28 Elizabeth Street North, 31-33 George Street North, and 25-27 Nelson Street West, Brampton. 
(Related to 17.1)

24.

IN CAMERA MATTERS

24.1

October 28, 2021 Regional Council Closed Session Report

• Resolution Number 2021-1140
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

24.2

Update Regarding Contract Negotiations

(A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1141
  Moved by Councillor McFadden
  Seconded by Councillor Palleschi

  That the recommendation contained within the confidential report listed as item 24.2 on the November 11, 2021 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.

25.

BY-LAWS RELATING TO IN CAMERA MATTERS

Nil.

26.

BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL

• Resolution Number 2021-1142
  Moved by Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by Councillor Dasko

  That By-law 64-2021 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on November 11, 2021, 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

27.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4:04 p.m.