THE COUNCIL OF

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

MINUTES

Thursday, March 25, 2021

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

Council Chamber, 5th Floor

Regional Administrative Headquarters

10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A

Brampton, Ontario

Members Present:

• 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. Baird, Commissioner of Digital and Information Services
• K. Lockyer, Regional Clerk and Interim Commissioner of Corporate Services
• J. Pittini, Interim Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
• P. Caza, Acting Regional Solicitor
• A. Smith, Chief Planner
• A. Warren, Interim Commissioner of Public Works
• J. Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services
• N. Polsinelli, Commissioner of Health Services
• Dr. L. Loh, Medical Officer of Health
• A. Adams, Deputy Clerk and Acting Director of Clerk's
• 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 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A, Brampton.

Councillor Crombie arrived at 9:41 a.m.

Councillor Saito arrived at 9:55 a.m.

Councillor Mahoney departed at 2:30 p.m.

Councillor McFadden departed at 3:50 p.m.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Regional Chair Iannicca read an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement.

3.

DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Nil.

4.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4.1

March 11, 2021 Regional Council meeting

• Resolution Number 2021-311
  Moved by Councillor Downey
  Seconded by Councillor Ras

  That the minutes of the March 11, 2021 Regional Council meeting be approved.

  Carried

5.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Resolution Number 2021-312
  Moved by Councillor Starr
  Seconded by Councillor Vicente

  That the delegations listed as items 7.2 and 7.3 on the March 25, 2021 Regional Council agenda, be withdrawn;

  And further, that the agenda for the March 25, 2021 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.

  Carried

6.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Resolution Number 2021-313
  Moved by Councillor Mahoney
  Seconded by Councillor Dasko

  That the following matters listed on the March 25, 2021 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 8.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 12.1, 15.1, 16.1, 17.1, 17.2, 17.3, 17.4, 18.1, 18.2, 19.1, 20.1, 20.2, 20.3, 22.3, 24.1 and 24.5

  In Favour (23)

  Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente

  Absent (1)

  Councillor Saito

  Carried

RESOLUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

8.

COVID-19 RELATED MATTERS

8.2

COVID-19 Emergency Funding Update

(Related to 9.2)

• Resolution Number 2021-314
  Moved by Councillor Mahoney
  Seconded by Councillor Dasko

  That the 2021 Housing Support gross revenues and expenditures be increased by $27,150,338 as a result of additional provincial Social Services Relief Funds, Ontario Isolation Centres Initiative funding and Mental Health and Addiction funding;

  And further, that the 2021 Income Support gross revenues and expenditures be increased by $200,000 as a result of additional provincial funding under the Temporary COVID-19 Isolation Emergency Supports Fund.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

9.

COMMUNICATIONS

9.1

Christine Massey, Resident, City of Toronto

Email dated March 8, 2021, Providing an Expose from a Nobel Nominee, titled “Phantom Virus: In Search of Sars-CoV-2” (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2021-315
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

9.2

Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Letter dated March 10, 2021, Advising of Additional Funding through Phase 3 of the Ontario’s Social Services Relief Fund (Receipt recommended) (Related to 8.2)

• Resolution Number 2021-316
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

9.3

General (Retired) Rick Hillier, Chair, COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force

Letter dated March 12, 2021, Providing a COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force Update (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2021-317
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

9.4

Kate Manson-Smith, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Memorandum dated March 17, 2021, Regarding Capacity Limit Changes for Some Events in Grey-Lockdown, Phase 1 COVID-19 Vaccination Plan for Frontline Emergency Personnel and New COVID-19 Border Testing Orders (Receipt recommended) 

• Resolution Number 2021-318
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

12.

COMMUNICATIONS

12.1

Jennifer Morris, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Memorandum dated March 11, 2021, Regarding Early Intervention Services for Children and Families: 2021-22 Service Delivery Expectations (Referral to Health Services recommended)

• Resolution Number 2021-319
  Referred to Health Services

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

15.

ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT

15.1

Implications of Recent Changes to the Conservation Authorities Act Through Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID 19 Act (Budget Measures), 2020

(For information) (Related to 16.1)

• Resolution Number 2021-320
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.

COMMUNICATIONS

16.1

Alisa Mahrova, Clerk and Manager, Policy, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

Letter dated March 7, 2021, Providing a Copy of the TRCA Resolution and Report titled “Update on Municipal Memorandums of Understanding and Service Level Agreements” (Receipt recommended) (Related to 15.1)

• Resolution Number 2021-321
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

17.

ITEMS RELATED TO ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

17.1

2020 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses

(For information)

• Resolution Number 2021-322
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

17.2

Procurement Activity Report – T3 September 1 to December 31, 2020

(For information)

• Resolution Number 2021-323
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

17.3

By-law Amendments to Reflect 5.5 Per Cent Utility Rate Increase Approved by Regional Council in the 2021 Budget

(Related to By-laws 20-2021 and 21-2021)

• Resolution Number 2021-324
  Moved by Councillor Mahoney
  Seconded by Councillor Dasko

  That the water consumption fees and charges set out in Schedule A to By-law 10-2021 and the wastewater system fees and charges set out in Schedule A to By-law 9-2021 be amended to reflect the 5.5 per cent utility rate increase approved by Regional Council on February 11, 2021 as part of the 2021 Operating and Capital Budget;

  And further, that the necessary amending by-laws be presented for enactment;

  And further, that the requirement to provide Public Notice prior to the enactment of these amending by-laws, pursuant to the Region’s Corporate Public Notice Policy G00-16, be waived.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

17.4

Report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-2/2021) meeting held on March 4, 2021

• Resolution Number 2021-325
  Moved by Councillor Mahoney
  Seconded by Councillor Dasko

  That the report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-1/2021) meeting held on March 4, 2021, be adopted.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

 

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION ARC-7-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-326

That the agenda for the March 4, 2021 Audit and Risk Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

5. REPORTS

5.1       2020 Corporate Risk Profile

Presentation by Jennifer Weinman, Interim Director, Enterprise Risk and Audit Services; and Anila Lalani, Advisor, Enterprise Risk Management and Acting Manager, Enterprise Audit Services

Resolution Number 2021-327

Received

RECOMMENDATION ARC-8-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-328

That the Region of Peel’s Corporate Risk Profile as described in the report of the Interim Director, Enterprise Risk and Audit Services, listed on the March 4, 2021 Audit and Risk Committee agenda titled “2020 Corporate Risk Profile”, be endorsed.

Approved

RECOMMENDATION ARC-9-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-329

That staff include in future reports for significant risks, additional information related to associated leading indicators that help identify high risk probability;

And further, that the future reports include information related to the development of risk management and mitigation actions to be taken in case a risk event manifests;

And further, that the future reports include information on the feasibility of risk management plan rehearsals.

Approved

5.2       2020 Fraud Information

(For information)

Resolution Number 2021-330

Received

5.3       2021 Enterprise Audit Services Risk Based Work Plan

RECOMMENDATION ARC-10-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-331

That the 2021 Enterprise Audit Services Risk Based Work Plan as outlined in the report of the Interim Director, Enterprise Risk and Audit Services, listed on the March 4, 2021 Audit and Risk Committee agenda titled “2021 Enterprise Audit Services Risk Based Work Plan”, be approved.

Approved

18.

COMMUNICATIONS

18.1

Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Letter dated February 26, 2021, Regarding Funding for Projects Under the Audit and Accountability Fund (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2021-332
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

18.2

Stephanie Smith, Legislative Coordinator, City of Mississauga

Email dated March 4, 2021, Providing a Copy of the City of Mississauga Resolution Requesting the Government of Ontario to Place an Interim Cap Per Year on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ontario’s Gas-Fired Power Plants and to Develop and Implement a Plan to Phase-Out All Gas-Fired Electricity Generation by 2030 (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2021-333
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

19.

ITEMS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS

19.1

2020 Annual Drinking Water Systems Summary Report

(For information)

• Resolution Number 2021-334
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

20.

COMMUNICATIONS

20.1

Kinga Surma, Associate Minister, Ministry of Transportation (Greater Toronto Area)

Letter dated February 26, 2021, Regarding the Metrolinx Regional Roundtable Discussions and the Newly Established Provincial-Municipal Table (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2021-335
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

20.2

Tahere Abdollahisani, Resident, City of Mississauga

Email dated March 13, 2021, Opposing the Construction of the Greater Toronto Area West Highway 413 (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2021-336
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

20.3

Mike Cowbrough, Chief Weed Inspector, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Letter dated March 1, 2021, Regarding Weed Control Act R.S.O. 1990 and Appointment of Weed Inspectors (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2021-337
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

 

22.

NOTICE OF MOTION/MOTION

22.3

Motion Regarding 2021 Year of Sustainable Active Mobility

(Related to 7.2)

• Resolution Number 2021-338

  Deferred to the April 8, 2021 Regional Council Meeting

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

 

AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND DEBATE

7.

DELEGATIONS

7.1

Lorrie McKee, Director of Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations and Dwayne MacIntosh, Director of Corporate Safety and Security, Greater Toronto Airports Authority

Providing an Overview of COVID-19 Testing at Toronto Pearson International Airport

• Resolution Number 2021-339
  Received

Lorrie McKee, Director of Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations and Dwayne MacIntosh, Director of Corporate Safety and Security, Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), provided an overview of passenger traffic trends during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting the impact on airport revenue and the GTAA workforce; and, the GTAA’s request for government support with respect to short-term relief and longer-term stimulus programs. They provided an update on the GTAA’s Healthy Airport Commitment; enforcement of federally mandated entry requirements for travelers departing from and arriving in Canada; the GTAA’s participation in a workforce/passenger testing research project; development of a wearable social distancing device and Airport COVID-19 case log; and, the establishment of a Community Mass Vaccination site at the International Centre.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: the requirement to use the federal ArriveCAN application to provide mandatory travel information on and after entry into Canada; the mandatory three day hotel stay and requirements of hotels currently registered for the program; on-site vaccination of critical airport employees; quarantine requirements for adults, seniors, minors and those with accessibility needs; testing and hotel requirements for vaccinated passengers; a potential airport testing regime that could mitigate risk and replace the hotel requirement; and, enforcement of rules and laying of fines under the federal Quarantine Act. 

 

 

(7.2 Withdrawn)

7.2

Anthony Mason, Secretary, Huttonville Residents Association; and, Neeraj Sharma, Resident, Cities of Brampton and Mississauga

Regarding Safety Issues Pursuant to Vision Zero at the Intersection of Mississauga Road and Ostrander Boulevard (Related to 22.3)

This item was withdrawn under Resolution 2021-312.

(7.3 Withdrawn)

7.3

Patrick Harrington, Lawyer, Aird and Berlis LLP, on behalf of Bolton Option 3 Landowners Group

Regarding the Report listed on the March 18, 2021 Planning and Growth Management Committee agenda, titled “Update on Regional Official Plan Amendment 30 as Approved by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal” (Related to 15.2)

• Resolution Number 2021-XX

This item was withdrawn under Resolution 2021-312.

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 2021-340
  Received
• Resolution Number 2021-341
  Moved by Councillor Brown

  Seconded by Councillor Crombie and Councillor Thompson

  Whereas, Peel Region has approximately 20 per cent of COVID-19 cases in Ontario, but only 10.5 per cent of the province’s population;

  And whereas, as of March 17, 2021, Peel had only received 7 per cent of provincial allocation and have currently been allocated approximately 9 per cent, which is still below the expected 10 per cent, if distributed by population; 

  And whereas, it is widely acknowledged that focusing vaccination efforts on high incidence areas such as in the Region of Peel, is in the best interests of the entire province;

  Therefore be it resolved, that the Region of Peel request that the Ontario Government ensure vaccine distribution is ethical, strategic and fair;  

  And further, that the Regional Chair write a letter, on behalf of Regional Council, to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Health and Peel-area MPPs to advocate that a proportionate share of vaccine be provided to the Region of Peel immediately. 

  In Favour (24)

  Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente

  Carried

Monali Varia, Manager, Infection Prevention and Surveillance, provided an overview of COVID-19 Public Health measures and changes in mobility and incidence rates (cases per 100,000). She noted that weekly incidence rates increased 20 per cent in the past week; and, that increases have been seen across most age groups with the highest rates still among those 20-39 years old.

Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health, provided an update on the provincial COVID-19 Response Framework noting that Grey - Lockdown will now permit limited outdoor dining. He reviewed ongoing challenges with the Public Health COVID-19 response including case and contact tracing capacity limitations; and, residents and business owners fatigue with respect to public health measures. He noted that this fatigue is resulting in non-compliance during the emergence of variants of concern and increased cases, in a time when the vaccine supply is still not sufficient to offer protection for most residents.

Brian Laundry, Director, Public Health Emergencies, provided an update on the Community Mass Vaccination Plan including: vaccination highlights; Long Term Care home outbreaks before and after vaccination; mass vaccination system overview including daily dose capacity and daily vaccine supply by week; phase one priority groups in progress or completed; planning for phase two priority groups; and, mass vaccination challenges.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding the vaccination plan including: why federal vaccine distribution in the Region of Peel was less than the per capita estimates; a request to increase vaccine distribution to areas with the highest transmission rates (provincial hot spots) including the Region of Peel; Peel’s inclusion in the provincial pharmacy vaccination program and the request for a confirmed start date; vaccinations for front line workers; clarification regarding the vaccination of primary care workers; requests for prioritization of vaccinations for by-law officers; vaccination stand-by lists and the process to ensure all doses are used at each clinic; the management of supply and priority group allocation; vaccine eligibility for care-givers; transportation assistance for seniors; and, mobile vaccination clinics.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked question regarding Public Health measures including: the need for residents to adhere to restrictions until herd immunity is attained; provincial modifications under the Grey – Lockdown phase; a request to the provincial government to permit opening of outdoor amenities; a request to the provincial government to provide more notice with respect to announcements regarding changes to lock-down restrictions and permitted business openings; and, the importance of finding options to safely open personal care services in the Region of Peel.

10.

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

10.1

Ontario’s Vision for Social Assistance – Modernization and Transformation

(For information) 
Presentation by Jacqueline Johnson, Director, Community Access

• Resolution Number 2021-342
  Received

Jacqueline Johnson, Director, Community Access, provided an overview of the provincial vision for social assistance, noting that the provincial document titled “Recovery and Renewal: Ontario's Vision for Social Assistance Transformation” was established in reaction to COVID-19, which has accelerated the need to modernize the delivery of social assistance. She provided an overview of the four pillars that outline the Region’s relationship with the provincial government; and, an overview of initiatives undertaken by the Region of Peel to comply with the provincial vision. She stated that the next steps would include continued collaboration with the provincial government on co-design of the system; development of a human services model; and, an update to Regional Council regarding the new funding model, workforce impact and budget implications.

The Director of Community Access undertook to include the results of a client survey regarding digital literacy and program accessibility, in a future report to Regional Council. 

11.

ITEMS RELATED TO HEALTH

Nil.

13.

ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

Nil.

14.

COMMUNICATIONS

Nil.

15.

ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT

15.2

Report of the Planning and Growth Management Committee (PGMC-2/2021) meeting held on March 18, 2021

(Related to 7.3)

• Resolution Number 2021-343
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Sinclair

  That the report of the Planning and Growth Management Committee (PGMC-2/2021) meeting held on March 18, 2021 be amended by deleting the request that a follow-up letter be sent to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, as referenced under item 5.6;

  And further, that the report of the Planning and Growth Management Committee (PGMC-2/2021) meeting held on March 18, 2021, be adopted, as amended and clarified.

  In Favour (22)	Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente
  Abstain (1)	Councillor Dhillon
  Absent (1)	Councillor Santos

  Carried

Councillor Parrish requested that the discussion related to item 5.6 contained in the report of the March 18, 2021 Planning and Growth Management Committee (PGMC) meeting, listed as item 15.2 on the March 25, 2021 Regional Council agenda, be amended to remove the request to send a follow-up letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding the interpretation of mixed use within a Provincially Significant Employment Zone.

In response to questions of clarification from Councillor Parrish, Adrian Smith, Chief Planner and Director of Regional Planning and Growth Management, confirmed the following:

• Regional Official Plan Amendment 30 (ROPA 30) as approved, will be incorporated into a future official consolidation of the Regional Official Plan.
• ROPA 30 will be incorporated into the current 2041 Municipal Comprehensive Review process.
• The report of the Interim Commissioner of Public Works and the Chief Planner and Director of Regional Planning and Growth Management, listed on the March 18, 2021 PGMC agenda titled “Update on Regional Official Plan Amendment 30 as Approved by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal”, makes reference to 3,600 jobs being included in the expansion area and this is consistent with ROPA 30, as approved, and the Triangle Lands Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) decision.
• The subject report states the following about the Provincially Significant Employment Zones (PSEZs): it does not currently change land use designations; it prevents conversion of existing employment lands unless certain criteria have been met; implementation of ROPA 30 does not involve conversion of employment lands; although the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is empowered to provide specific direction for planning in areas subject to a PSEZ, no such direction has been given in relation to this area; the Town of Caledon’s Official Plan Amendments and secondary plans have to conform with ROPA 30, which includes job and population numbers; and, there are not enough jobs identified in ROPA 30 to justify designating the entirety of Option 6 as employment as most of the jobs have been allocated to the Triangle Lands.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: the Town of Caledon’s Option 6 Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO); the proposed request for the Regional Chair to provide a follow-up letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding the definition of mixed use and to clarify whether PSEZ’s are included in Option 6; and, the suggestion that mapping provided to committees and the public include significant features with respect to planning to 2051.

In response to questions regarding legal costs incurred for the ROPA 30 LPAT appeal, the Acting Regional Solicitor provided the external and internal legal costs incurred to date; approximately $754,000 for external counsel and $170,000 for internal counsel (to mitigate external costs). She noted that the Region of Peel still does not have the LPAT written decision and that additional external and internal legal costs would be incurred to finalize matters, but those costs are not expected to be significant.

Councillor Thompson stated that the Town of Caledon has approved the LPAT; is working diligently on Options 1, 3 and 6; and, that the applications will be processed as they come forward.

 

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION PGMC-7-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-344

That the agenda for the March 18, 2021 Region of Peel Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

4. DELEGATIONS

4.1       Sylvia Roberts, Resident, City of Brampton

Regarding Orangeville Brampton Railway

Resolution Number 2021-345

Received

4.2       Paul Lowes, Principal, SGL Planning and Design Inc., on behalf of the Humber Station Villages Landowners Group Inc.

Regarding Regional Official Plan Amendment 30 Option 6 Lands (Related to 5.6 and 6.3)

Resolution Number 2021-346

Received

5. REPORTS

5.6       Update on Regional Official Plan Amendment 30 as Approved by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal

(For information) (Related to 4.2 and 6.3)

Resolution Number 2021-347

Received

RECOMMENDATION PGMC-8-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-348

That staff report back to a future meeting of the Region of Peel Planning and Growth Management Committee with information on a framework, in principle, for front-end financing and area specific Development Charges or other servicing delivery arrangements that may be applied for planning and development in the Region of Peel.

Approved

5.1       Overview of Regional and Local Planning Roles and Processes

(Oral)
Presentation by Adrian Smith, Chief Planner and Director of Regional Planning and Growth Management; and John Hardcastle, Interim Director of Development Services

Resolution Number 2021-349

Received

5.2       Environment and Resources Focus Areas Overview

(Oral) 
Presentation by Mark Head, Manager, Integrated Planning, Regional Planning and Growth Management 

Resolution Number 2021-350

Received

5.3       Climate Change Policy Review

(Oral)
Presentation by Derek Lau, Intermediate Planner, Regional Planning and Growth Management

Resolution Number 2021-351

Received

5.4       Water Resources Policy Review and Update

(Oral)
Presentation by Gail Anderson, Principal Planner, Regional Planning and Growth Management

Resolution Number 2021-352

Received

5.5       Greenlands System Policies and Mapping

(Oral)
Presentation by Learie Miller, Advisor, Environmental Planning, Regional Planning and Growth Management

Resolution Number 2021-353

Received

6. COMMUNICATIONS

6.1       Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Letter dated February 17, 2021, Regarding Consultation on Growing the Size of the Greenbelt (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-354

Received

6.2       Cordelia Clarke Julien, Assistant Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Letter dated February 23, 2021, Regarding Requirements for Municipalities to Conform to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-355

Received

6.3       Paul Lowes, Principal, SGL Planning and Design Inc., on behalf of the Humber Station Villages Landowners Group Inc.

Letter dated March 15, 2021, Regarding Regional Official Plan Amendment 30 Option 6 Lands Update (Related to 4.2 and 5.6)

Resolution Number 2021-356

Received

19.

ITEMS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS

19.2

Financial Support Options for Utility Customers

• Resolution Number 2021-357
  Moved by Councillor Saito
  Seconded by Councillor Fortini

  That the deferral of Late Payment Charges for 91 days for all utility bills issued between April 1 to June 30, 2021 inclusive, be approved;

  And further, that the Housing Stability and Homelessness Prevention funds be used to provide temporary assistance to residents in paying their utility bills, capped at existing budget levels.

  In Favour (22)	Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente
  Abstain (1)	Councillor Dhillon
  Absent (1)	Councillor Santos

  Carried

In response to a question from Councillor Saito regarding the Housing Stability and Homelessness Prevention program’s 2020 surplus dollars, the Chief Administrative Officer clarified that unused Regional savings are placed in the broader Regional surplus and do not carry over to the same program. She noted that a detailed year-end surplus report, with recommendations, will be brought forward to a future meeting of Regional Council.

21.

OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCILLOR ENQUIRIES

Nil.

22.

NOTICE OF MOTION/MOTION

22.1

Motion Regarding the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Board of Director’s Request to the Ministry of Transportation to Commit to Receiving TRCA Voluntary Project Review Sign-off

• Resolution Number 2021-358
  Moved by Councillor Innis
  Seconded by Councillor Downey

  Whereas the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Board of Directors’ (Board) Resolution A137/20, together with TRCA staff comments of August 21, 2020, comments on the proposed regulation for a streamlined environmental assessment process for the Ministry of Transportation’s (MTO) Greater Toronto Area West Transportation Corridor project (ERO #019-1882) and requested that the MTO commit to receiving TRCA Voluntary Project Review (VPR) sign-off , as well as enter into a service level agreement with TRCA for the provision of such services;

  And whereas, the TRCA VPR is a mechanism provided to federal and provincial Crown agencies that are exempt from TRCA’s Ontario Regulation 166/06 of Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alteration to Shorelines and Watercourses, and allows the agencies to voluntarily engage with TRCA through a formal process at the detailed design stage whereby TRCA staff complete a comprehensive review based on its expertise as a watershed management agency, and its interests related to natural hazards, natural heritage, including aquatic and terrestrial species and habitats, and water management and provide an opinion as to whether the interests, objectives and tests of the Regulation have been satisfied;

  And whereas, if TRCA staff can confirm that there will be no impacts to flooding, erosion, pollution, conservation of land or dynamic beaches, a VPR letter will be issued to the Crown agency or their agents confirming that TRCA regulatory interests have been met;

  And whereas, municipal governments and other senior levels of government and their agencies, including but not limited to Metrolinx, 407ETR, and projects on Parks Canada- Rouge National Urban Park lands, have received VPR sign-off in accordance with the review process, and further that a multi-year service level agreement is in place with Metrolinx for the provision of these services;

  And whereas, TRCA’s Board of Directors has endorsed the TRCA Guideline for Determining Ecosystem Compensation for approved infrastructure projects when impacts are unavoidable and as a last resort to ensure impacts are mitigated and/or compensated through an agreement between the proponent and the TRCA;

  And whereas, the Regional Municipality of Peel, Town of Caledon and City of Vaughan will be considering endorsing the TRCA Board request for the MTO to commit to receiving TRCA VPR signoff at the detailed design stage, to enter into a service level agreement with TRCA for the provision VPR review services, and use the TRCA Guideline for Determining Ecosystem Compensation where avoidance and mitigation is not possible, at future meetings of their respective Councils;

  Therefore be it resolved, that the Regional Municipality of Peel endorses the TRCA Board request for the MTO to commit to receiving TRCA VPR signoff at the detailed design stage, to enter into a service level agreement with TRCA for the provision the VPR review services, and use the TRCA Guideline for Determining Ecosystem Compensation where avoidance and mitigation is not possible;

  And further, that the Minister of Transportation, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Region of York, Town of Caledon and City of Vaughan, be so advised.

  In Favour (22)	Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente
  Abstain (1)	Councillor Dhillon
  Absent (1)	Councillor Santos

  Carried

Councillor Innis placed the motion noting that the Town of Caledon and many municipalities have approved similar resolutions; and, that the TRCA regularly enters into service level agreements for the provision of Voluntary Project Review services with various Crown agencies.

22.2

Motion Regarding Reinstatement of Two Additional Bags of Waste Allowance Without Garbage Bag Tags

• Resolution Number 2021-359
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Saito

  Whereas Regional Council approved Resolution 2020-294 at its meeting held on April 9, 2020 directing staff to work with the Region of Peel’s waste collection contractor, for the term of the emergency declaration or earlier as recommended by staff, to permit two additional bags of waste to be collected as part of the bi-weekly residential waste collection, without the requirement of purchasing bag tags, commencing April 20, 2020;

  And whereas, Regional Council approved Resolution 2020-981 at its meeting held on November 26, 2020, that the collection of two additional bags of waste as part of the bi-weekly residential waste collection, without the requirement of purchasing bag tags, be discontinued effective February 8, 2021;

  And whereas, some residents have been asking for the reinstatement of the two additional bags of waste as part of the bi-weekly residential waste collection, without the requirement of purchasing bag tags;

  Therefore be it resolved, that residents be permitted two additional bags of waste to be collected as part of the bi-weekly residential waste collection, without the requirement of purchasing bag tags during the eight week period from May 3 until June 25, 2021;

  And further, that staff be directed to develop and implement a communications campaign to inform residents that two additional bags of waste will be collected as part of the bi-weekly residential waste collection, without the requirement of purchasing bag tags.

  In Favour (22)	Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente
  Abstain (1)	Councillor Dhillon
  Absent (1)	Councillor Santos

  Carried

Councillor Dasko placed the motion and requested that the originally proposed timeline from March 22 to the last day of May, 2021, be amended to the eight week period from May 3 until June 25, 2021, to provide sufficient time to communicate the change to residents.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: garbage dumping in local municipal parks; the estimated cost of $10,000 per week for the reinstatement of two additional bags of waste allowance without garbage bag tags, in comparison to the cost of the cancelled spring exemption program; and, the potential reduction of Community Recycling Centre line-ups.

22.4

Motion Regarding Guidelines and Municipal Risks for Participation in the Rapid Housing Initiative

• Resolution Number 2021-360
  Moved by Councillor Groves
  Seconded by Councillor Fonseca

  Whereas the federal government created the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI), administered by the Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation, to create new affordable housing rapidly to navigate the COVID-19 crisis;

  And whereas, the Region of Peel was allocated $30.4M through the Major Cities stream in the RHI;

  And whereas, the Region of Peel applauds the up-front forgivable loan funding made available through the program to create new affordable rental housing;

  And whereas, the RHI’s program design nevertheless creates unnecessary risks for municipalities seeking to participate and leverage this funding through aggressive completion timelines, directing the use of particular construction technology, limiting the types of housing projects considered eligible for funding, and creating the conditions for higher than normal costs;

  And whereas, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities is advocating for an expansion of this program in the 2021 Federal budget to $7B from $1B over the course of the National Housing Strategy period;

  Therefore it be resolved, that the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write to the Prime Minister of Canada and the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, to advocate that the RHI be modified to address these concerns;

  And further, that the federal government and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation be requested to work with staff to leverage their operational experience in the realm of affordable housing to improve the design of the program;

  And further, that a copy of this resolution be sent to all Peel-area MPs and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for their awareness and support.

  In Favour (22)	Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente
  Abstain (1)	Councillor Dhillon
  Absent (1)	Councillor Santos

  Carried

23.

BY-LAWS

Three Readings

• Resolution Number 2021-361
  Moved by Councillor Starr
  Seconded by Councillor Medeiros

  That the by-laws listed on the March 25, 2021 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 20-2021 and By-law 21-2021, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Deputy Regional Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.

  Carried

23.1

By-law 20-2021

A by-law to amend By-law 9-2021, being a by-law to amend By-law 15-2007 titled the “Wastewater System Fees and Charges (Sewer Charge Rates) By-law”. (Related to 17.3)

23.2

By-law 21-2021

A by-law to amend By-law 10-2021, being a by-law to amend By-law 14-2007 titled the “Water Consumption Fees and Charges By-law”. (Related to 17.3)

24.

IN CAMERA MATTERS

• Resolution Number 2021-362
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Innis

  That Council proceed “In Camera” to consider reports relating to the following:

  • Proposed Surplus Declaration and Disposal of a Portion of Region Owned Land and Transfer of Permanent Easement Interests – City of Mississauga, Ward 1
    (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)
  • Rapid Housing Initiative Update (Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them)
  • Update on Creating New Affordable Residential Rental Units in Peel through the Rapid Housing Initiative (Oral) (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)
  Carried
• Resolution Number 2021-363
  Moved by Councillor Sinclair
  Seconded by Councillor Ras

  That Council move out of "In Camera".

  Carried

Council moved in camera at 2:15 p.m.

Council moved out of in camera at 4:08 p.m.

 

Resolution Number 2021-364
Moved by Councillor Sinclair
Seconded by Councillor Ras

That in accordance with Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, Section 4.2.12 be waived in order that the March 25, 2021 Regional Council meeting continue past 3:30 p.m.

Carried

Resolution Number 2021-365
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Dasko

That the recommendation contained within the confidential report listed as item 24.2 on the March 25, 2021 Regional Council agenda, be approved and become public upon adoption;

And further, that the recommendation contained within the confidential report listed as item 24.3 on the March 25, 2021 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

In Favour (20): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente

Abstain (2): Councillor Dhillon, and Councillor Downey

Absent (2): Councillor Mahoney, and Councillor McFadden

Carried

24.1

March 11, 2021 Regional Council Closed Session Report

• Resolution Number 2021-366
  Moved by Councillor Mahoney
  Seconded by Councillor Dasko

  That the March 11, 2021 Regional Council Closed Session report, be received.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

24.2

Proposed Surplus Declaration and Disposal of a Portion of Region Owned Land and Transfer of Permanent Easement Interests – City of Mississauga, Ward 1

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

• Resolution Number 2021-367
  Moved by Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by Councillor Dasko

  That the fee simple interest in land described as Part of Lots 9 and 10, Concession 3, South of Dundas Street, City of Mississauga (formerly Township of Toronto), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated more or less as Part 13 on draft reference plan 18-B7125-1 by Young &Young Surveying Inc., plot date December 29, 2020, be declared surplus to the needs of The Regional Municipality of Peel;

  And further, that a permanent access and utilities easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lots 9 and 10, Concession 3, South of Dundas Street, City of Mississauga (formerly Township of Toronto), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated more or less as Parts 9, 10 and 12 on draft reference plan 18-B7125-1 by Young & Young Surveying Inc., plot date December 29, 2020, be declared surplus to the needs of The Regional Municipality of Peel;

  And further, that The Regional Municipality of Peel, as vendor, enter into the necessary agreements with Peel Housing Corporation, as purchaser, for the transfer of the fee simple interest in land described as Part of Lots 9 and 10, Concession 3, South of Dundas Street, City of Mississauga (formerly Township of Toronto), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 13 on draft reference plan 18-B7125-1 by Young & Young Surveying Inc., plot date December 29, 2020; and, a permanent access and utilities easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lots 9 and 10, Concession 3 South of Dundas Street, City of Mississauga (formerly Township of Toronto), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 9, 10 and 12 on draft reference plan 18-B7125-1 by Young &Young Surveying Inc., plot date December 29, 2020; both transfers to be on the terms and conditions as described in the In Camera report of the Interim Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the March 25, 2021 Regional Council agenda, titled “Proposed Surplus Declaration and Disposal of a Portion of Region Owned Land and Transfer of Permanent Easement Interests – City of Mississauga, Ward 1”;

  And further, that compliance with clauses 4.(a) and 4.(c) of Regional By-law 23-95 be waived in accordance with clause 11 of Regional By-law 23-95;

  And further, that the Interim Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute any and all agreements required for the transfer of land and easement rights described in the subject report;

  And further, that the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete any and all transactions, including the execution of all agreements, documents, affidavits, statutory declarations and undertakings required for the transfer of land and easement rights included in the subject report;

  And further, that the Director of Real Property Asset Management be authorized to execute any authorizations required for Peel Housing Corporation to include the land interests described in the subject report in Peel Housing Corporation’s application for redevelopment of the property at 958-960 East Avenue, Mississauga.

  In Favour (20)	Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente
  Abstain (2)	Councillor Dhillon, and Councillor Downey
  Absent (2)	Councillor Mahoney, and Councillor McFadden

  Carried

24.3

Rapid Housing Initiative Update

(Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them)

• Resolution Number 2021-368
  Moved by Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by Councillor Dasko

  That the recommendation contained within the confidential report listed as item 24.3 on the March 25, 2021 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

  In Favour (20)	Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente
  Abstain (2)	Councillor Dhillon, and Councillor Downey
  Absent (2)	Councillor Mahoney, and Councillor McFadden

  Carried

24.4

Update on Creating New Affordable Residential Rental Units in Peel through the Rapid Housing Initiative

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

• Resolution Number 2021-369
  Moved by Councillor Medeiros
  Seconded by Councillor Groves

  That the direction given “In Camera” to the Commissioner of Human Services, related to item 24.4  listed on the March 25, 2021 Regional Council agenda, be approved, and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

  In Favour (19)	Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente
  Abstain (3)	Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dhillon, and Councillor Downey
  Absent (2)	Councillor Mahoney, and Councillor McFadden

  Carried

24.5

Collective Agreement Negotiations

(Labour relations or employee negotiations)

• Resolution Number 2021-370
  Moved by Councillor Mahoney
  Seconded by Councillor Dasko

  That the bargaining strategy detailed in the In Camera report from the Interim Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the March 25, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Collective Agreement Negotiations”, be approved.

  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 2021-371
  Moved by Councillor Kovac
  Seconded by Councillor Innis

  That By-law 22-2021 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on March 25, 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 Deputy Regional Clerk, and the corporate seal be affixed thereto.

  Carried

27.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.