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:
  • P. Brown
  • G. Carlson
  • B. Crombie
  • D. Damerla
  • S. Dasko
  • G.S. Dhillon
  • J. Downey
  • C. Early*
  • C. Fonseca
  • P. Fortini
  • N. Iannicca
  • J. Innis
  • J. Kovac
  • M. Mahoney
  • S. McFadden
  • M. Medeiros
  • P. Mullin
  • M. Palleschi
  • C. Parrish
  • P. Saito
  • R. Santos
  • I. Sinclair
  • R. Starr
  • A. Thompson
  • P. Vicente
Members Absent:
  • A. Groves* (Alternate C. Early)
Staff Present:
  • J. Baker, Chief Administrative Officer
  • G. Kent, Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services
  • P. Caza, Regional Solicitor
  • A. Smith, Chief Planner
  • K. Dedman, Commissioner of Public Works
  • S. Baird, Commissioner of Human Services
  • N. Polsinelli, Commissioner of Health Services
  • K. Bingham, Acting Medical Officer of Health
  • A. Adams, Regional Clerk and Director of Legislative Services
  • C. Thomson, Deputy Clerk and Manager of Legislative Services
  • J. Jones, Legislative Specialist
  • R. Khan, Legislative Technical Coordinator
  • S. Valleau, Legislative Technical Coordinator

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

Councillor Groves* was absent due to vacation (Alternate C. Early)
Councillor Downey departed at 10:05 a.m. due to a personal matter
Councillor Damerla arrived at 10:51 a.m.

Regional Chair Iannicca read an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement.

3.1       Report of the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee (PPC-3/2022) meeting held on June 30, 2022

Regional Chair Iannicca declared a conflict of interest with respect to items 5.2, 7.1 and 7.2 contained in the Report of the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee (PPC-3/2022) meeting held on June 30, 2022, listed as item 13.12 on the July 7, 2022 Regional Council agenda, as the items relate to the Regional Chair’s remuneration, compensation and net expenditure budget. Items 5.2, 7.1 and 7.2 were not discussed.

  • Resolution Number2022-611
    Moved byCouncillor Dasko
    Seconded byCouncillor Mullin

    That the minutes of the June 23, 2022 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number2022-612
    Moved byCouncillor Kovac
    Seconded byCouncillor Downey
    1. That item 13.2 listed on the July 7, 2022 Regional Council agenda, be withdrawn; and
    2. That the agenda for the July 7, 2022 Regional Council meeting include a report from the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, titled “2022 Capital Financial Triannual Performance – April 30, 2022”, to be dealt with under Items Related to Corporate Services – Item 13.13; and
    3. That the agenda for the July 7, 2022 Regional Council meeting include a letter from Laura Hall, Director, Corporate Services and Town Clerk, Town of Caledon, providing a copy of the Town of Caledon resolution regarding a request to modify the Peel 2051 Official Plan and a report titled “Future Caledon: Caledon’s Growth Concept”, to be dealt with under Items Related to Planning and Growth Management – Item 12.11; and
    4. That the agenda for the July 7, 2022 Regional Council meeting include a letter from Clinton Baretto, Founder and Clinical Director, Homeless Health Peel, providing support for a supervised consumption site in the Region of Peel, to be dealt with under Items Related to Health – Item 18.12; and
    5. That the agenda for the July 7, 2022 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.
    Carried
  • Resolution Number2022-613
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*

    That the following matters listed on the July 7, 2022 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.2, 9.4, 11.1, 11.2, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7, 12.8, 12.9, 12.10, 12.11, 13.1, 13.3, 13.4, 13.5, 13.6, 13.7, 13.8, 13.9, 13.10, 13.11, 13.12, 13.13, 14.1, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 17.1, 17.2, 17.3, 17.4, 18.1, 18.2, 18.3, 18.4, 18.5, 18.6, 18.7, 18.8, , 18.9, 18.10, 18.11, 18.12, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 22.4, 22.5, 22.6, 22.7, 22.8, 22.9, 22.10, 22.11 and 22.12.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number2022-614
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*
    1. That the Peel Affordable Rental Incentives Program (PARIP) as described in Appendix III to the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the July 7, 2022 Regional Council agenda titled “Peel Affordable Rental Incentives Program – Evaluation Results and Future Program Implementation”, be endorsed as an annual program; and
    2. That funding for the 2022 round of the PARIP be approved in the amount of $2,500,000 funded from the Capital Tax Stabilization Reserve (R0230); and
    3. That the current Housing Incentives capital project #217750 be increased from $5,000,000 to $7,500,000; and
    4. That the Director of Housing Services be authorized to approve and execute funding agreements, together with any related amendments and such further ancillary documents as may be necessary to provide funding under the PARIP, provided such funding agreements, related amendments and ancillary documents are on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; and
    5. That outside of a Regional procurement process, the PARIP be endorsed as the preferred mechanism through which Regional financial support may be provided in response to requests for funding and/or relief of fees, taxes and charges to support affordable rental housing that aligns with the objectives of the program.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

  • Resolution Number2022-615
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*
    1. That the priorities outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the July 7, 2022 Regional Council agenda titled “Advocacy to Address Challenges Facing Early Years and Child Care” be endorsed; and
    2. That the subject priorities be incorporated into the Region of Peel’s ongoing advocacy efforts with the appropriate levels of the federal and provincial governments.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Letter dated June 29, 2022, Regarding the Ahmed Group Submissions as it Relates to the Region of Peel New Official Plan (Receipt recommended)  (Related to 7.10, 11.2 and 12.10)

  • Resolution Number2022-618
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Letter dated June 29, 2022, Regarding the Request of Mother Parker’s Tea and Coffee Inc. for Changes to the New Region of Peel Regional Official Plan (Receipt recommended) (Related to 11.2) 

  • Resolution Number2022-619
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Letter dated June 29, 2022, Regarding the Request of Mother Parker’s Tea and Coffee Inc. for Changes to the New Region of Peel Regional Official Plan (Receipt recommended) (Related to 11.2) 

  • Resolution Number2022-620
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Letter dated June 29, 2022, Regarding the Request of Mother Parker’s Tea and Coffee Inc. for Changes to the New Region of Peel Regional Official Plan (Receipt recommended) (Related to 11.2) 

  • Resolution Number2022-621
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Letter dated June 29, 2022, Regarding the Request of Mother Parker’s Tea and Coffee Inc. for Changes to the New Region of Peel Regional Official Plan (Receipt recommended) (Related to 11.2) 

  • Resolution Number2022-622
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Letter dated June 29, 2022, Regarding the Request of Mother Parker’s Tea and Coffee Inc. for Changes to the New Region of Peel Regional Official Plan (Receipt recommended) (Related to 11.2) 

  • Resolution Number2022-623
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Letter dated June 30, 2022, Regarding the Request of Mother Parker’s Tea and Coffee Inc. for Changes to the New Region of Peel Regional Official Plan (Receipt recommended) (Related to 11.2) 

  • Resolution Number2022-624
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Letter dated June 29, 2022, Regarding the Request of Mother Parker’s Tea and Coffee Inc. for Changes to the New Region of Peel Regional Official Plan (Receipt recommended) (Related to 11.2) 

  • Resolution Number2022-625
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Letter dated June 29, 2022, Regarding the Request of Mother Parker’s Tea and Coffee Inc. for Changes to the New Region of Peel Regional Official Plan (Receipt recommended) (Related to 11.2) 

  • Resolution Number2022-626
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Letter dated July 4, 2022, Addressing Correspondence from the Mother Parker’s Tea and Coffee Inc. Request to Modify the Peel Official Plan (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.10, 11.2 and 12.1) 

  • Resolution Number2022-627
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Letter dated July 4, 2022, Providing a Copy of the Town of Caledon Resolution with a Request to Modify the Peel 2051 Official Plan and a Report titled “Future Caledon: Caledon’s Growth Concept” (Receipt recommended) (Related to 11.1) 

  • Resolution Number2022-628
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

(Related to By-law 37-2022)

  • Resolution Number2022-630
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*
    1. That the encroachment of an existing private parking lot on Regional Road 136 (Queen Street), adjacent to the property municipally known as 19793 Main Street, Town of Caledon, be permitted in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in an Encroachment Agreement between The Regional Municipality of Peel and Barbara Ann Seeley, Richard Graham Seeley, Natalie Kipling and Craig Kipling; and
    2. That the necessary by-law be presented for enactment.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

  • Resolution Number2022-631
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*
    1. That permanent hydro easement interests in lands described as Part of Block 83 on Registered Plan 43M-1252 and Part of Block 37 on Registered Plan 43M-1490, in the City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on Reference Plan 43R-40200 be declared surplus to the needs of The Regional Municipality of Peel; and
    2. That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as vendor, enter into an Offer to Sell Agreement with Hydro One Networks Inc., as purchaser, for the gratuitous transfer of a permanent hydro easement in lands designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on Reference Plan 43R-40200; and
    3. That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as vendor, enter into an Offer to Sell Agreement with Alectra Utilities Corporation, as purchaser, for the gratuitous transfer of a permanent hydro easement in lands designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on Reference Plan 43R-40200; and
    4. That the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transactions including the execution of all documents, affidavits, statutory declarations and undertakings required.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

  • Resolution Number2022-632
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*

    That the application fee and annual encroachment fee as prescribed in By-law 43-2002, as amended, be waived for the encroachments by SPHQ Holdings Inc. on the Regional Municipality of Peel’s easements at the property located at 6133 Erin Mills Parkway, City of Mississauga, Ward 11.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

  • Resolution Number2022-633
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*
    1. That the Director of Procurement be authorized to enter into Direct Negotiations with Concur Technologies Inc. to establish a licensing model for Expense Management services, at an estimated annual cost of $73,032, excluding applicable taxes, for the first 10-year period, commencing August 2022 and ending in July 2032, subject to approval of the contract and annual budget review, in accordance with 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 Concur Technologies Inc. on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; and
    3. That approval be granted to renew the contract for two optional five-year periods, subject to satisfactory performance, price and approved budget and escalated in accordance with the terms of the contract; and
    4. That approval be granted to increase the value of the contract, negotiate and issue contract amendments to add any future solution features, functionalities, modules and systems from Concur Technologies Inc., subject to budget approval.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

  • Resolution Number2022-634
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*
    1. That the Director of Procurement be authorized to enter into Direct Negotiations with Workforce Software Inc. to establish the licensing model for One Touch Call Callout Setup for Scheduling and Workforce Employee Payroll Time Clocks Rental and professional services, at an estimated annual cost of $100,000 (excluding applicable taxes), for the first three year period, commencing July 2022 and ending in June 2025, subject to approval of the contract and annual budget review, in accordance with 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 Workforce Software Inc. on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; and
    3. That approval be granted to renew the contract for two optional four year periods, subject to satisfactory performance, price and approved budget and escalated in accordance with the terms of the contract; and
    4. That approval be granted to increase the value of the contract, negotiate and issue contract amendments to add any future solution features, functionalities, modules and systems from Concur Technologies Inc., subject to budget approval.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

  • Resolution Number2022-635
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*
    1. That a contract (Document 2019-505P) for Supply of Maintenance and Support Services for PeopleSoft Software awarded to Spyre Solutions Inc. be renewed for one 12-month period from October 28, 2022 to October 27, 2023 in the estimated amount of $761,652.11 (excluding applicable taxes) pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and
    2. That authority be granted to the Director of Procurement to renew the contract for one optional 12-month period, subject to available funding, satisfactory performance, pricing, and to increase the contract for required additional support services.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

  • Resolution Number2022-636
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*
    1. That the contract (Document 2018-305P) for the Hosted Web Content Management System (WCMS), Website Redevelopment and Managed Services awarded to OPIN Digital Inc. be increased in the amount of $71,225.00 (excluding applicable taxes), for a revised total contract amount of $660,196.19, (excluding applicable taxes),  in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and
    2. That authority be granted to the Director of Procurement to increase the contract for any upgrades, technical support, implementation services, additional modules, hosting, licenses, and other products and services for the lifecycle of the solution, subject to satisfactory performance, price, and approved budget.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

  • Resolution Number2022-637
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*

    That the report of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-3/2022) meeting held on June 16, 2022, be adopted.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AAC-5-2022:

Resolution Number 2022-638

That the agenda for the June 16, 2022 Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

  1. DELEGATIONS

4.1       Lindsay Toth, Planner, Gladki Planning Associates Inc. and Joy Simms, Principal Planner, Planning and Development Services

Regarding the Age-Friendly Planning Built Environment Assessment Project

Resolution Number 2022-639

Received

  1. REPORTS

5.1       Site Plan Review Process - Requirements Under the Planning Act

(Oral)
Presentation by John Hardcastle, Manager, Development Services

Resolution Number 2022-640

Received

RECOMMENDATION AAC-6-2022:

Resolution Number 2022-641

That staff report back to the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee with information related to the Region’s site plan review process, including current check lists in place, feasibility of a subcommittee structure, and challenges to the current process, to be discussed and considered at the next Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting.

Approved

5.2       Jurisdiction and Regional Role in the Five Year Provincial Pilot E-scooter Program

(For information)

Resolution Number 2022-642

Received

5.3       Accessibility Planning Program Update - June 16, 2022

(For information)

Resolution Number 2022-643

Deferred to the next Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting

  • Resolution Number2022-644
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*

    That the report of the Government Relations Committee (GRC-2/2022) meeting held on June 16, 2022, be adopted.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GRC-5-2022:

Resolution Number 2022-645

  1. That delegation 4.1 listed on the agenda for the June 16, 2022 Government Relations Committee meeting be withdrawn; and
  2. That the agenda for the June 16, 2022 Government Relations Committee meeting, be approved, as amended.

Approved

  1. DELEGATIONS

4.1       Iqwinder Gaheer, Member of Parliament, Mississauga-Malton

Providing an Update on Federal Issues

Withdrawn

  1. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS UPDATE

5.1       Discussion led by Keith Medenblik, Manager, Strategic Public Policy and External Relations

(Oral)

Resolution Number 2022-646

Received

  1. REPORTS

6.1       2022 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference Update

RECOMMENDATION GRC-6-2022:

Resolution Number 2022-647

That the approach outlined in the report from the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the June 16, 2022 Government Relations Committee agenda titled "2022 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference Update", be endorsed.

Approved

6.2       Update on Region of Peel Advocacy Priorities

(For information)

Resolution Number 2022-648

Received

(Related to By-law 38-2022)


Regional Chair Iannicca declared a conflict of interest with respect to items 5.2, 7.1 and 7.2 contained in the Report of the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee (PPC-3/2022) meeting held on June 30, 2022, listed as item 13.12 on the July 7, 2022 Regional Council agenda, as the items relate to the Regional Chair’s remuneration, compensation and net expenditure budget. Items 5.2, 7.1 and 7.2 were not discussed.


 

  • Resolution Number2022-649
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*

    That the report of the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee (PPC-3/2022) meeting held on June 30, 2022, be adopted.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION PPC-12-2022:

Resolution Number 2022-650

That the agenda for the June 30, 2022 Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

  1. REPORTS

5.1       Council Basic Life Insurance Benefit and End of Term Allowance

RECOMMENDATION PPC-13-2022:

Resolution Number 2022-651

  1. That the age restrictions on Basic Life insurance coverage for Regional Council members be removed; and
  2. That health care benefits for Regional Council members be extended for one year following the end of term; and
  3. That the End of Term Allowance not be provided for Regional Council members who leave their position for another paid position.

Approved

5.2       Regional Chair Remuneration Benchmarking

(For information) (Related to 7.1 and 7.2)

Regional Chair Iannicca provided a declaration of conflict of interest on this item as it relates to the Regional Chair's compensation and budget. Regional Chair Iannicca was absent from the meeting.

Resolution Number 2022-652

Received

  1. OTHER BUSINESS

7.1       Discussion Regarding Peel Regional Chair Compensation

(Direction required) (Related to 5.2)

Regional Chair Iannicca provided a declaration of conflict of interest on this item as it relates to the Regional Chair's compensation and budget. Regional Chair Iannicca was absent from the meeting.

RECOMMENDATION PPC-14-2022:

Resolution 2022-653

  1. That commencing with the 2022-2026 Term of Regional Council, the annual salary remuneration for the Regional Chair who is also a Ward Councillor be set at the base annual salary for a member of Regional Council, plus an additional 50 per cent; and
  2. That the annual salary remuneration for Regional Vice-Chairs, if applicable, be set at the base annual salary for a member of Regional Council, plus an additional 25 per cent; and
  3. That the term expense allowance for the Regional Chair who is also a Ward Councillor be the same as the term allowance for a member of Regional Council, plus an additional 25 per cent of the term allowance for each term for which the position of Regional Chair is held; and
  4. That the term expense allowance for the Regional Vice-Chairs, if applicable, be the same as the term allowance for a member of Regional Council, plus an additional 12.5 per cent of the term allowance for each term for which the position of Regional Vice-Chair is held; and
  5. That a separate car allowance not be provided to a Regional Chair or the Regional Vice-Chairs who are also Ward Councillors, other than what is available to all members of Regional Council in accordance with the Corporate Policy “Business Expense Accounts – Members of Council”; and
  6. That the applicable policies and by-laws be amended in accordance with this resolution.

Approved


5. REPORTS

5.3       Matters Identified for Discussion by Members of Regional Council – Appointment of Alternate Members and Proxy Voting

(For information)

Resolution Number 2022-654

Received

5.4       Appointment for the Provision of Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar Services

(Related to 5.5 and 5.6)

RECOMMENDATION PPC-15-2022:

Resolution Number 2022-655

  1. That a by-law to appoint the partnership of Principles Integrity, through its principals, Jeffrey A. Abrams and Janice Atwood-Petkovski for the provision of Integrity Commissioner services with an effective date of February 1, 2023 be presented to Regional Council for enactment; and
  2. That the subject by-law appoint the partnership of Principles Integrity, through its principals, Jeffrey A. Abrams and Janice Atwood-Petkovski for the provision of Lobbyist Registrar services with an effective date of February 1, 2023; and
  3. That By-law 5-2018, being the appointment of the partnership of Principles Integrity, through its principals, Jeffrey A. Abrams and Janice Atwood-Petkovski, as the Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar, be repealed, with an effective date of January 31, 2023; and
  4. That contract 2022-302P for Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar Services be awarded to Principles Integrity for a firm three year term in the estimated amount of $185,000 (excluding applicable taxes) in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and
  5. That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to exercise the two optional 12 month extension terms included in the contract, subject to satisfactory price and performance in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and
  6. That staff be authorized to increase the contract in the event that the actual volume of work exceeds the estimates to the limit of the approved budget.

Approved

5.5       Report from the Subcommittee Clerk Regarding the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Subcommittee (PPC-Sub-1/2022), Integrity Commissioner RFP Submissions Evaluation Consensus meeting held on June 16, 2022 

(Related to 5.4 and 5.6)

Resolution Number 2022-656

Received

5.6       Report from the Subcommittee Clerk Regarding the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Subcommittee (PPC-Sub-2/2022), Integrity Commissioner RFP Interviews held on June 17, 2022 

(Related to 5.4 and 5.5)

Resolution Number 2022-657

Received

  • Resolution Number2022-658
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*

    That the budget be transferred from Capital project 094050 Winston Churchill Boulevard in the amount of $100,000 to Capital project 224330 Forks of the Credit Property Investigation funded from Capital Finance Stabilization Roads Reserve R0210, for a total project budget of $200,000.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Letter dated June 30, 2022, Providing a Copy of a Peel Police Services Board Resolution and Report Titled “2022 VCOM Group Annual Report” (Receipt recommended)  

  • Resolution Number2022-659
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

  • Resolution Number2022-660
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*
    1. That an extension of the Agreement for residential water or wastewater warranty protection with Service Line Warranties of Canada, Inc. for five years be approved; and
    2. That the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to approve any further contract extensions with Service Line Warranties of Canada subject to satisfactory performance, price, approved budget, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; and
    3. That the royalty received by the Region of Peel be used to offset operational and staff support costs associated with this program with the remaining funds be used to continue to provide for lower warranty rates for Peel residents.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

  • Resolution Number2022-661
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*
    1. That a contract (Document 2022-390N - GraniteNet Software Cloud Service Subscription) for the supply of GraniteNet Asset Inspection and Decision Support software platform, software application, maintenance, support and hosting be awarded to CUES Inc. in the estimated amount of $175,422 (excluding applicable taxes), for a contract period of 12-months pursuant to Procurement By-law 30- 2018, as amended; and
    2. That authority be granted to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services to renew the contract on an annual basis (or for multiple years at a discounted rate) for ongoing maintenance, support, and to increase the contract for any upgrades and additional licenses for the lifecycle of the solution, subject to satisfactory performance, price, and approved budget.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

  • Resolution Number2022-662
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*

    That permanent full time staffing positions, as described in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the July 7, 2022 Regional Council agenda titled “Capital Resourcing Strategy for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure”, be added to support the increase in capital output required to implement the Water and Wastewater Master Plan, support external agency projects, and maintain required service levels.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

  • Resolution Number2022-663
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*

    That the report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC-4/2022) meeting held on June 30, 2022, be adopted.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-10-2022:

Resolution Number 2022-664

That the agenda for the June 30, 2022 Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

  1. REPORTS

5.1       Long Term Processing Approach for Peel Region’s Green Bin Organic Material and Yard Waste

Presentation by Norman Lee, Director, Waste Management

Resolution Number 2022-665

Received

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-11-2022:

Resolution Number 2022-666

  1. That the Region of Peel meet its long-term processing needs for green bin organic material by competitively procuring, in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended, long-term (20-year) third party haulage and processing capacity for 100 per cent of Peel’s projected green bin organic material (an estimated 90,000 tonnes per year in 2025, growing to an estimated 120,000 tonnes per year by 2045) as described in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the June 30, 2022 Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee agenda titled “Long Term Processing Approach for Peel Region’s Green Bin Organic Material and Yard Waste”; and
  2. That staff continue to competitively procure, in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended, interim processing capacity for green bin organic material and yard waste as required until the recommended long-term processing solutions are in place; and
  3. That the interim processing capacity for green bin organic materials not include an expanded list of green bin materials such as diapers and pet waste; and
  4. That the Region of Peel meet its long-term processing needs for yard waste by processing up to 35,000 tonnes per year of Peel’s yard waste in-house and competitively procuring, in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended, long-term (10 to 20-year) third party haulage and processing capacity for the balance (an estimated 22,000 tonnes per year in 2025, growing to an estimated 28,000 tonnes per year by 2045) as described in the subject report; and
  5. That staff develop an implementation plan that addresses the logistical changes and staging necessary to implement the recommended long-term processing solutions; and
  6. That funds in the amount of $5 million be provided to the Capital Project 21-6943, financed from Capital Long Term Waste Management Reserve (R1140) for preparation of the implementation plan, completion of design work and preparation of procurement documents for the capital improvements to Peel’s in-house facilities and preparation of procurement documents for merchant processing capacity, including consultant costs.

 Approved

5.2       Request to Amend Processing Fee Payment Matrix in Contract Document 2010-003T with GFL Environmental Inc.

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-12-2022:

Resolution Number 2022-667

  1. That the contract for the Maintenance and Operation of Material Recovery Facility (Document 2010-003T) between the Region of Peel and GFL Environmental Inc., dated July 9, 2010, be amended to expand the processing fee payment matrix to include residue rates of between 29.01 to 33 per cent and 33.01 to 37 per cent, in the estimated total annual amount of $270,000 (excluding applicable taxes and Consumer Price Index); and
  2. That the Region’s Signing Officers be authorized to execute an amendment to the contract, along with any ancillary documents required, to allow for the expanded processing fee payment matrix as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the June 30, 2022 Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee agenda titled “Request to Amend Processing Fee Payment Matrix in Contract Document 2010-003T with GFL Environmental Inc.” on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor.

Approved

  • Resolution Number2022-668
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*
    1. That the Region of Peel implement the provision of free menstrual products, beginning at select Regional building sites to ensure access to essential products when needed; and
    2. That Real Property Asset Management staff be authorized to procure and replace existing menstrual product dispensers in women’s and universal washrooms at 10 Peel and 7120 Hurontario Regional building sites with new units that provide free products; and
    3. That the Region of Peel Heath Services staff monitor the impact of implementation and consider the expansion of the provision of free menstrual products through other Regional services and community partners to offer reliable and sustainable access to menstrual products.  
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

(Related to 18.3)

  • Resolution Number2022-669
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*
    1. That to continue the ongoing required response to COVID-19 from Health Services, the delegation of authority to the Commissioner of Health Services to extend the 357 existing temporary contracts with an estimated annual cost of $31.8 million be approved; and
    2. That the Regional Chair write a letter, on behalf of Regional Council, to the Minister of Health advocating that the Province of Ontario continue mitigation funding (COVID-19 vaccination, and COVID-19 extraordinary costs) beyond 2022; and
    3. That a copy of the letter be sent to Peel-area Members of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Local Public Health Agencies, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

  • Resolution Number2022-670
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*
    1. That the Contract (Document 2022-051N) awarded to Nexim Healthcare Consultants Inc. for the provision of temporary contracted nursing staff services for the Region of Peel’s five Long Term Care homes, be increased for an estimated cost of $300,000 (excluding applicable taxes) in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and
    2. That the Contracts (2015-624T and 2021-381N) awarded to Medline Canada Corporation for the supply and delivery of medical supplies for the Region of Peel’s Long-Term Care and Public Health, be renewed for an additional five months expiring December 31, 2022, at a cost of $600,000 in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and
    3. That the Commissioner of Health Services be authorized to execute the contract extension for the supply and delivery of medical supplies, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Health Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Letter dated June 6, 2022, Providing Support for a Supervised Consumption Site in the Region of Peel (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.2 to 7.7 inclusive, 7.11, 8.1, 18.2 and 18.4 to 18.12 inclusive)

  • Resolution Number2022-672
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Letter dated June 7, 2022, Providing Support for a Supervised Consumption Site in the Region of Peel (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.2 to 7.7 inclusive, 7.11, 8.1, 18.1 and 18.4 to 18.12 inclusive)

  • Resolution Number2022-673
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Letter dated June 9, 2022, Regarding Continuous Health Measures Against COVID-19 (Receipt recommended) (Related to 17.2)

  • Resolution Number2022-674
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Letter dated June 13, 2022, Providing Support for Supervised Consumption and Treatment Services in the Region of Peel (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.2 to 7.7 inclusive, 7.11, 8.1, 18.1,18.2 and 18.5 to 18.12 inclusive)

  • Resolution Number2022-675
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Letter dated June 15, 2022, Providing Support for a Supervised Consumption Site in the Region of Peel (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.2 to 7.7 inclusive, 7.11, 8.1, 18.1,18.2, 18.4 and 18.6 to 18.12 inclusive)

  • Resolution Number2022-676
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Letter dated June 20, 2022, Providing Support for a Supervised Consumption Site in the Region of Peel (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.2 to 7.7 inclusive, 7.11, 8.1, 18.1,18.2,18.4,18.5 and 18.7 to 18.12 inclusive)

  • Resolution Number2022-677
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Email dated June 24, 2022, Providing Support for a Supervised Consumption Site in the Region of Peel (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.2 to 7.7 inclusive, 7.11, 8.1, 18.1, 18.2, 18.4 to 18.6 inclusive and 18.8 to 18.12 inclusive)

  • Resolution Number2022-678
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Letter dated June 25, 2022, Providing Support for a Supervised Consumption Site in the Region of Peel (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.2 to 7.7 inclusive, 7.11, 8.1, 18.1, 18.2, 18.4 to 18.7 inclusive and 18.9 to 18.12 inclusive) 

  • Resolution Number2022-679
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Email dated June 26, 2022, Providing Support for a Supervised Consumption Site in the Region of Peel (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.2 to 7.7 inclusive, 7.11, 8.1, 18.1, 18.2, 18.4 to 18.8 inclusive, and 18.10 to 18.12 inclusive)

  • Resolution Number2022-680
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Letter dated June 28, 2022, Providing Concerns for the Implementation of a Supervised Consumption Site in Downtown Brampton (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.2 to 7.7 inclusive, 7.11, 8.1, 18.1, 18.2, 18.4 to 18.9 inclusive, 18.11 and 18.12) 

  • Resolution Number2022-681
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Letter dated July 4, 2022, Providing Support for a Supervised Consumption Site in the Region of Peel (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.2 to 7.7 inclusive, 7.11, 8.1, 18.1, 18.2, 18.4 to 18.10 inclusive and 18.12) 

  • Resolution Number2022-682
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Letter dated July 4, 2022, Providing Support for a Supervised Consumption Site in the Region of Peel (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.2 to 7.7 inclusive, 7.11, 8.1, 18.1, 18.2, and 18.4 to 18.11 inclusive) 

  • Resolution Number2022-683
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Presenting the Provincial Adequacy Standards Regulation 

  • Resolution Number2022-684
    Received

Nishan Duraiappah, Chief of Police, Peel Regional Police (PRP), presented a status report including an overview of the Chief’s Management Group; Strategic Plan progress; PRP’s approach to creating a progressive, innovative and inclusive police service; applying the Community Safety and Well-Being framework; supporting priority populations; approach to addressing homelessness; seven key principles to focus on human rights; Mental Health and Addiction strategy; addressing violent crime; road safety; theft of vehicles and car-jackings; Technology and Innovation strategy; and the Healthy Workplace strategy. The Chief of Police stated that Peel is one of the fastest growing regions in Canada and there is a need to address resulting matters regarding delays in response times; the 9-1-1 Communications Centre; and a new division in the Northwest of Brampton.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: the implications of residents tracking their own stolen cars; advocacy to work with car manufacturers with respect to the export of stolen cars; the need for more speed cameras; the need for a new school/police program; and, advocacy for a provincial Vision Zero strategy.

Item 8.1 presentation was dealt with

8.1       Supervised Consumption Services in Peel via an Urgent Public Health Need Site

    Presentation by Dr. Kate Bingham, Acting Medical Officer of Health (Related to 7.2 to 7.7 inclusive, 7.11, 18.1, 18.2, and 18.4 to 18.12 inclusive)

Resolution Number 2022-685

Received

Dr. Kate Bingham, Acting Medical Officer of Health, provided an overview of proposed supervised consumption services (SCS) for the Region of Peel including: work related to the Peel Opioid Strategy and harm reduction initiatives; the growing drug-toxicity crisis in Peel; planning for supervised consumption services informed by the 2019 Peel SCS study and Council direction; an interim site to address urgent needs; and, an overview of Moyo Health and Community Services as the recommended operator for the interim services. The Acting Medical Officer of Health noted there are over 20 SCS sites across Ontario; provided an overview of the key steps that will be taken before opening an SCS site in the Region of Peel; and stated that engagement is central to ensure site selection and operations are responsive to community needs.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: the factors considered when selecting a SCS site; a suggestion to implement a model that uses multiple distributed sites rather than one centralized location; the need for consultation with local residents; and, a request to balance the concerns of the community with the needs of those who require the services.

7.
DELEGATIONS

  

Providing Support for a Supervised Consumption Site in the Region of Peel (Related to 8.1, 18.1, 18.2 and 18.4 to 18.12 inclusive) 

  • Resolution Number2022-686
    Received

Jasmine Flynn, Member, Peel Drug Users Advisory Panel, Moyo Health and Community Services, provided an overview of her lived experience as a user of opioids and her current work in harm reduction and community education. The delegate stated her support for a supervised consumption site in the Region of Peel.

Sharing a Lived Experience, Opioid Crisis Family Impact (Related to 8.1, 18.1, 18.2 and 18.4 to 18.12 inclusive) 

  • Resolution Number2022-687
    Received

Marie McKenna, Moms Stop the Harm, provided an overview of her lived experience as the mother of a child who passed away due to opioid poisoning. She provided an overview of the Mom’s Stop the Harm organization and stated her support for a supervised consumption site in the Region of Peel.

Providing Support for a Supervised Consumption Site in the Region of Peel (Related to  8.1, 18.1, 18.2 and 18.4 to 18.12 inclusive)

  • Resolution Number2022-688
    Received

Nat Kaminski, Resident, City of Mississauga, provided an overview of her lived experience as a user of opioids and her current work as a harm reduction advocate. The delegate stated her concern regarding the poisoned drug supply in Peel and noted that users need a place they can feel safe and connected. The delegate stated her support for a supervised consumption site in the Region of Peel.

Providing Support for a Supervised Consumption Site in the Region of Peel (Related to 8.1, 18.1, 18.2 and 18.4 to 18.12 inclusive)

  • Resolution Number2022-689
    Received

Hope Ramsay, Executive Director, Moyo Health and Community Services, provided an overview of Moyo Health’s mandate, services, populations served and partnership with Peel Public Health. The delegate stated that Regional resources are required to address the Peel Opioid Strategy and increasing number of drug poisoning deaths due to the introduction of fentanyl in the drug supply. She stated her support for a supervised consumption site in the Region of Peel.

Providing Support for a Supervised Consumption Site in the Region of Peel (Related to 8.1, 18.1, 18.2 and 18.4 to 18.12 inclusive)

  • Resolution Number2022-690
    Received

Natasha Tutt, Manager, Bloom Clinic, Wellfort Community Health Services, provided an overview of her experience with the Bloom Clinic. She stated that the Bloom team has been providing harm reduction materials for many years and evidence supports that supervised consumption sites work in communities where they exist. She stated her support for a supervised consumption site in the Region of Peel.

Providing Support for a Supervised Consumption Site in the Region of Peel (Related to 8.1, 18.1, 18.2 and 18.4 to 18.12 inclusive)

  • Resolution Number2022-691
    Received

Daphna Nussbaum, Program Coordinator and Analyst, Peel Alliance to End Homelessness, provided an overview of the Alliance and their findings regarding supervised consumption services. The delegate stated that homelessness and drug use often overlap, and the harms of substance abuse are exacerbated by homelessness. She stated that the Peel Alliance to End Homelessness supports a supervised consumption site in the Region of Peel.

Item 7.11 was dealt with

Providing Support for a Supervised Consumption Site in the Region of Peel (Related to 8.1, 18.1, 18.2 and 18.4 to 18.12 inclusive) 

  • Resolution Number2022-692
    Received

Eliza Grace Chappel, Member, Peel Drug Users Advisory Panel, Moyo Health and Community Services, provided an overview of her lived experience as a user of opioids. She noted that a safe place for users to go during a relapse, while trying to fight the addiction, could be the difference between life and death. She stated her support for a supervised consumption site in the Region of Peel.

Item 8.1 report was dealt with

8.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS

  
  • Resolution Number2022-693
    Moved byCouncillor Vicente
    Seconded byCouncillor Santos
    1. That the Commissioner of Health Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be granted authority to establish an interim Urgent Public Health Need Site for supervised consumption services in Peel; and
    2. That the Commissioner Health Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to directly negotiate and enter into a service agreement, including any necessary ancillary documents, with Moyo Health and Community Services to operate the site, in accordance with the Region’s Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Health Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; and
    3. That Peel Public Health and Moyo Health and Community Services complete site-specific neighbourhood engagement during the Urgent Public Health Need Site location selection process; and
    4. That appendix II of the subject report include consideration of Business Improvement Areas as a sensitive land use: and
    5. That the implementation of these services for up to two years (24 months) at the cost estimate of $5.8 million be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve for operating expenditures and Tax supported Capital Reserve, with no net impact; and
    6. That Peel Public Health work with Moyo Health and Community Services apply to Health Canada for a site- specific exemption from subsection 56(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act for an Urgent Public Health Need Site; and
    7. That the report of the Commissioner of Health Services and Acting Medical Officer of Health, listed on the July 7, 2022 Regional Council agenda titled “Supervised Consumption Services in Peel via an Urgent Public Health Need Site”, as amended, and this resolution be forwarded to the City of Brampton, Town of Caledon and City of Mississauga; and
    8. That the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write a letter to the Minister of Health and the Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions to advocate for permanent, sustained provincial funding for supervised consumption services in Peel as part of the Region’s ongoing advocacy for sustainable funding as articulated in the Regional Mental Health and Addictions Advocacy Strategy; and
    9. That a copy of the letter to the province be sent to Peel-area Members of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Local Public Health Agencies, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
    Carried

Councillor Vicente stated that it has been difficult for the community to come to a solution regarding the accepted need for harm reduction services and noted that location is key to the success and acceptance of the program. He requested that the ideal location would be accessible and connected to a health facility; and requested that staff focus time and resources on finding those opportunities.

Councillor Vicente requested that the report recommendation be amended to include that Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) and Innovation Hub locations in downtown Brampton be added as sensitive land uses in Appendix II of the subject report.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: the potential exclusion of all BIAs rather than specific locations; the need to provide supervised consumption services (SCS) sites where they are needed; and, the potential negative impact on small businesses with respect to the SCS site location. 

Council recessed at 12:33 p.m.

Council reconvened at 12:48 p.m.

Item 7.10 was dealt with

7.
DELEGATIONS

  

Regarding the New Regional Official Plan Employment Areas (Related to 11.2, 12.1 and 12.10) 

  • Resolution Number2022-694
    Received

Peter Gross, Counsel, Gowling WLG, on behalf of the Ahmed Group, stated his client’s support of the new Regional Official Plan (ROP) as approved on April 28, 2022 and requested that his client’s land remain designated as non-employment in the ROP. The delegate proposed that Council refuse the request from Mother Parker’s Coffee and Tea Inc. to seek modification from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to redesignate the subject lands. 

Addressing Correspondence from the Ahmed Group Solicitors Regarding the Mother Parker’s Tea and Coffee Inc. Request to Modify the Peel Official Plan with Respect to a Portion of Employment Lands (Related to 11.2) 

  • Resolution Number2022-695
    Received

David Tang, Partner, Miller Thomson LLP, on behalf of Mother Parker’s Coffee and Tea Inc., advised that his client’s late request was the result of a recent study initiated by Mother Parker’s. The delegate advised that the City of Mississauga has approved the draft Dundas Connects Master Plan amendment that retains these subject lands to be within the Dixie employment area and there will be a City lead assessment of industrial impacts.

The delegate requested that Regional Council ask the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to modify the Regional Official Plan to keep the land south of Dundas Street between Haines Road and Blundell Road in the Regional employment areas, but with specific policies that allow commercial and retail uses which are not noise or odour sensitive, to be permitted. He stated his opinion that the request does not result in a permanent prohibition against residential development but protects the employment uses while the feasibility is explored.

Addressing the Region of Peel Staff Report Regarding the Mother Parker’s Tea and Coffee Inc. Request to Modify the Regional Official Plan Adopted on April 28, 2022 (Related to 11.2)

  • Resolution Number2022-696
    Received

John Lohmus, Director, Plan Logic Consulting Inc., described the land owned by his client at 316 Willa Road, City of Mississauga, and stated the owners' support for the new Regional Official Plan (ROP) as approved on April 28, 2022. The delegate noted his client’s concerns regarding: the request from an organization that is fully conversant in the planning process to make a change at the eleventh hour when other parties have actively participated throughout the approval process; and, that the City of Mississauga is treating the designated employment lands south of Dundas Street differently from the lands located between Haines Road and Blundell Road in response to the submission from Mother Parker’s Tea and Coffee Inc.

Item 11.2 was brought forward

11.2     Delegation from Mother Parker’s Tea and Coffee Inc. (Referred Motion)

(For information) (As requested at the May 12, 2022 Regional Council meeting) (Related to 7.8 to 7.10 inclusive and 12.1 to 12.10 inclusive)

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

Councillor Dasko requested that item 11.2 be brought forward. He provided an update on the City of Mississauga Planning and Growth Committee’s work regarding the Mother Parker’s Tea and Coffee Inc. request and responses from other landowners in the planning corridor. He stated that further investigation will be carried out by a third party.

9.
ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

  

(For information)

  • Resolution Number2022-697
    Received

In response to a question from Councillor Palleschi regarding the interpretation and accuracy of one-day counts collected every two years, the Commissioner of Human Services advised that the data is collected in this manner to allow upper levels of government to compare against other regions and municipalities and it does show an increase over time. The Commissioner advised that the Region has additional means of collecting information throughout the year and a report regarding service levels across housing will come to Council early in the new year.

  • Resolution Number2022-698
    Moved byCouncillor Dasko
    Seconded byCouncillor Mullin

    That East Avenue capital project 175033 be increased by $35,089,400, from $54,910,600 to $90,000,000, by transferring $33,589,400 from Housing Master Plan capital project 215030, and by transferring $1,500,000 from Climate Change & Energy Management capital project 197201.

    Carried

In response to questions from Councillor Dasko regarding project scheduling and funding, Aileen Baird, Director, Housing Services, advised that the East Avenue project is behind schedule as a result of the pandemic, but making steady progress. She advised that funding from the provincial and federal governments includes requirements to spend funds within a specified time period and that staff had to renegotiate the requirements as a result of delays specific to the pandemic. The provincial and federal governments have cooperated in adjusting the timelines. She noted that funding requirements from the upper levels of government are silent on the matter of changes to project design.

The Director of Housing Services undertook to consider uses for the above ground space made available due to the addition of underground parking; and to continue to work collaboratively with the City of Mississauga and the community as the project moves forward.

13.
ITEMS RELATED TO CORPORATE SERVICES

  

(For information)

  • Resolution Number2022-699
    Withdrawn
  • Resolution Number2022-700
    Received

In response to questions from Councillor Saito regarding reopening of local health clinics and the needle exchange program, the Acting Medical Officer of Health advised that Public Health is working to reopen the Region’s public health clinics progressively, as resources permit. She advised that harm reduction operations have been expanded because community partners have been limited in their ability to serve clients during the pandemic. The mobile vans continue to serve the entire community in terms of harm reduction supplies and staff are working to open the fixed, multi-use clinics as quickly as possible.

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

  • Resolution Number2022-701
    Moved byCouncillor Fortini
    Seconded byCouncillor Dhillon

    That Council proceed “In Camera” to receive advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and information as it relates to litigation or potential litigation.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number2022-702
    Moved byCouncillor Fortini
    Seconded byCouncillor Parrish

    That Council move out of "In Camera".

    Carried
  • Resolution Number2022-703
    Moved byCouncillor Fortini
    Seconded byCouncillor Thompson

    That the update from the Regional Solicitor as it relates to litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local boards, be received.

    Carried

Councillor Fortini requested that Regional Council move in camera to receive an update from the Regional Solicitor regarding negotiations with respect to a construction contract.

Council moved in camera at 1:19 p.m.

Council moved out of in camera at 1:29 p.m.

21.

 

Three Readings

  • Resolution Number2022-704
    Moved byCouncillor Saito
    Seconded byCouncillor Carlson

    That the by-laws listed on the July 7, 2022 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 37-2022 and 38-2022, 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

A by-law to provide for the Regional Corporation’s consent to permit encroachments onto parts of Regional Road 136 (Queen Street), Caledon. 
(Related to 13.3) 

A by-law to appoint an Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar and to Repeal By-law 5-2018. 
(Related to 13.12) 

22.1
June 23, 2022 Regional Council Closed Session Report

 
  • Resolution Number2022-705
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

22.2
Community Housing Provider Review Update

 

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

  • Resolution Number2022-706
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*
    1. That the contract for Interim Receiver Services (Document 2021-636N), awarded to Grant Thornton LLP in the amount of $60,000.00, be increased in the estimated amount of $190,000.00 for an estimated total contract amount of $250,000.00 for services required until December 30, 2022, to be funded from within the Housing Support budget, with no tax impact; and
    2. That the contract for Property Management Services (Document 2021-740N), awarded to Victoria Park Community Homes Management Project for an estimated total contract amount of $638,976 for services required until February 21, 2024, be approved, to be funded from within the revenue from the building, with no tax impact; and
    3. That the contract with Victoria Park Community Homes Management Project be increased and/or extended further if required to enable the completion of all required Property Management Services, subject to available budget.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

22.3
Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-18075.03 – Airport Road to Coleraine Drive – City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Wards 2, 4 and 5

 

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

  • Resolution Number2022-707
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*

    1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Final Compensation Agreement with 6230 Mayfield Inc., as Owner, in accordance with the terms set out in the In Camera report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the July 7, 2022 Regional Council In Camera agenda titled “Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-18075.03 – Airport Road to Coleraine Drive – City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Wards 2, 4 and 5”, for the full and final settlement and the Owner providing a release of all claims arising from the expropriation of the following interest in land:

    • Fee Simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 1, Town of Caledon (formerly Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Expropriation Plan PR3514673; and

    2. That the expenditure be financed from Capital Project 11-4075.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

22.4
Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-18075.55/.56 – Airport Road to Coleraine Drive – City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Wards 2, 4 and 5

 

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

  • Resolution Number2022-708
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*

    1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Final Compensation Agreement with Diego Spano and Maria Spano, as Owners, in accordance with the terms set out in the In Camera report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the July 7, 2022 Regional Council In Camera agenda titled “Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-18075.55/.56 – Airport Road to Coleraine Drive – City of Brampton Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Wards 2, 4 and 5”, for the full and final settlement and the Owners providing a release of all claims arising from the expropriation of the following interest in land:

    • Fee Simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 3, Town of Caledon (formerly Township of Albion)), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Expropriation Plan PR3548664; and

    2. That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Final Compensation Agreement with Luigi Ugo Mascioli and Marisa Mascioli, as Owners, in accordance with the terms set out in the In Camera report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the July 7, 2022 Regional Council In Camera agenda titled “Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-18075.55/.56 – Airport Road to Coleraine Drive – City of Brampton Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Wards 2, 4 and 5”, for the full and final settlement and the Owners providing a release of all claims arising from the expropriation of the following interest in land:

    • Fee Simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 2, Town of Caledon (formerly Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Expropriation Plan PR3547335; and

    3. That the expenditure be financed from Capital Project 11-4075.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

22.5
Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-18075.42 – Airport Road to Coleraine Drive – City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Wards 2, 4 and 5

 

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

  • Resolution Number2022-709
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*

    1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Final Compensation Agreement with Marta Bruno and Fernando Bruno, as Owners, in accordance with the terms set out in the In Camera report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the July 7, 2022 Regional Council In Camera agenda titled, “Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-18075.42 – Airport Road to Coleraine Drive – City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Wards 2, 4 and 5”, for the full and final settlement and the Owners providing a release of all claims arising from the expropriation of the following interest in land:

    • Fee Simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 4, Town of Caledon (formerly Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Expropriation Plan PR3546295; and

    2. That the expenditure be financed from Capital Project 11-4075.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

22.6
Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-18075.64 – Airport Road to Coleraine Drive – City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Wards 2, 4 and 5

 

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

  • Resolution Number2022-710
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*

    1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Final Compensation Agreement with Giuseppe Le Donne and Adalgisa Le Donne, as Owners, in accordance with the terms set out in the In Camera report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the July 7, 2022 Regional Council In Camera agenda titled “Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-18075.64 – Airport Road to Coleraine Drive – City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Wards 2, 4 and 5”, for the full and final settlement and the Owners providing a release of all claims arising from the expropriation of the following interest in land:

    • Fee Simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 3, Town of Caledon (formerly Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Expropriation Plan PR3581089, being All of PIN 14348-0581(LT); and

    2. That the expenditure be financed from Capital Project 11-4075.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

22.7
Proposed Property Acquisition – Mississauga Road Widening – PF-08084.31 – Bovaird Drive to Mayfield Road – City of Brampton, Ward 6

 

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

  • Resolution Number2022-711
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*

    1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Anne Hoskins and Donald Reid, as Vendors, in accordance with the terms set out in the In Camera report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the July 7, 2022 Regional Council In Camera agenda titled “Proposed Property Acquisition – Mississauga Road Widening – PF-08084.31 – Bovaird Drive to Mayfield Road – City of Brampton, Ward 6”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, for the purchase of:

    • Fee Simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 14, Concession 5 West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel designated as Part 1 on draft reference plan 22-30-874-00-A prepared by J.D. Barnes Limited; and

    2. That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be granted delegated authority to amend and execute all amending agreements and documents necessary to complete the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; and

    3. That the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction, including the execution of all documents, Affidavits, Statutory Declarations and Undertakings required or appropriate for that purpose; and

    4. That the expenditure be financed from Capital Project 10-4040.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

22.8
Proposed Lease Amending Agreement – City of Brampton, Ward 1

 

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

  • Resolution Number2022-712
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*
    1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Landlord, enter into a Third Amending Agreement with the YMCA of Greater Toronto, as Tenant, for exclusive use of the lands and building consisting of approximately 10,577 square feet of building space at 9996 Kennedy Road North, City of Brampton on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, as described in the In Camera report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the July 7, 2022 Regional Council In Camera agenda titled “Proposed Lease Amending Agreement – City of Brampton, Ward 1”; and
    2. That the Director of Real Property Asset Management be delegated authority to execute the Third Amending Agreement; and
    3. That the Regional Solicitor be authorized to execute all necessary notices and ancillary documents related to the Lease Agreement.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

22.9
Proposed Surplus Declaration and Transfer of Permanent Easement Interests – Town of Caledon, Ward 4

 

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

  • Resolution Number2022-713
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*
    1. That the Commissioner of Public Works be delegated authority for a period of two years to approve the design of future permanent access and utility easement interests in land described as a portion of Part of Lot 23, Concession 6 East of Hurontario Street, and Part of Lot 13, Plan 985, in the Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, and declare the future permanent access and utility easement interests as surplus to the needs of The Regional Municipality of Peel; and
    2. That the Commissioner of Public Works be delegated authority for a period of two years to negotiate and enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale and ancillary documents as necessary to gratuitously transfer future permanent access and utility easement interests in land described as a portion of Part of Lot 23, Concession 6 East of Hurontario Street, and Part of Lot 13, Plan 985, in the Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, from The Regional Municipality of Peel to Runnymede Healthcare Centre, on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner of Public Works, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; and 
    3. That the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction including the execution of ancillary documents, affidavits, statutory declarations and undertakings required.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

22.10
Proposed Property Acquisition - City of Brampton, Ward 8

 

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

  • Resolution Number2022-714
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*
    1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Lessee, enter into a Lease Extension and Amending Agreement with The Corporation of the City of Brampton, as Lessor, for exclusive use of the lands and building consisting of approximately 5.13 acres at 395 Chrysler Drive, Brampton, for a 20 year term on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, as described in the In Camera report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the July 7, 2022 Regional Council In Camera agenda titled “Proposed Property Acquisition – City of Brampton, Ward 8”; and
    2. That the Director of Real Property Asset Management be granted delegated authority to execute the Lease Extension and Amending Agreement; and
    3. That the Regional Solicitor be authorized to execute all necessary notices and ancillary documents related to the Lease Extension and Amending Agreement; and
    4. That the funds for and associated with the Lease Extension and Amending Agreement be provided from Cost Centre WW20372.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

22.11
Proposed Property Acquisition – City of Brampton, Ward 3

 

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

  • Resolution Number2022-715
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*

    That the in camera directions to the Commissioner of Public Works, the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Regional Solicitor contained within the confidential report listed as item 22.11 on the July 7, 2022 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

22.12
Procurement for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program

 

(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 Number2022-716
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor Early*

    That the in camera directions to the Commissioner of Health and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services  contained within the confidential report listed as item 22.12 on the July 7, 2022 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

  • Resolution Number2022-717
    Moved byCouncillor Sinclair
    Seconded byCouncillor Fonseca

    That By-law 39-2022 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on July 7, 2022, 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

The meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.

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