THE COUNCIL OF

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

MINUTES

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

1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

 

Regional Chair Iannicca called the meeting of Regional Council to order at 9:31 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A, Brampton.

Councillor Brown was absent due to other municipal business (Alternate H. Singh)

Councillor Damerla was absent due to personal matters (Proxy C. Fonseca)

Councillor Santos was absent due to other municipal business (Proxy P. Vicente)

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
September 14, 2023 Regional Council meeting

This item has attachments. 
1.September 14, 2023 Regional Council meeting .pdf
  • Resolution Number2023-683
    Moved byCouncillor McFadden
    Seconded byCouncillor Brar

    That the minutes of the September 14, 2023 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

    Carried

5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 
  • Resolution Number2023-684
    Moved byCouncillor Russo
    Seconded byCouncillor Butt

    That the agenda for the September 28, 2023 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

    Carried

6.
CONSENT AGENDA

 
  • Resolution Number2023-685
    Moved byCouncillor Vicente**
    Seconded byCouncillor Tedjo

    That the following matters listed on the September 28, 2023 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 11.1, 11.2, 12.1, 13.1, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 17.2, 17.4, 18.1, 18.2, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 and 22.4.

    Carried

RESOLUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

11.
ITEMS RELATED TO HEALTH

 

12.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

12.1
Stephanie Smith, Supervisor, Legislative Services, City of Mississauga

This item has attachments. 
1.Stephanie Smith, City of Mississauga.pdf

Email dated September 14, 2023, Providing a Copy of a Resolution Declaring Gender-based Violence and Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic in the City of Mississauga (Receipt recommended) 

  • Resolution Number2023-688
    Received

This item was deal with under the Consent Agenda.

13.
ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

 

13.1
Ontario’s Community Housing Renewal Strategy – Phase 2 Funding Allocations

This item has attachments. 
1.Ontario's Community Housing Renewal Strategy - Phase 2 Funding Allocations.pdf
2.Appendix I - Peel’s Allocation Letter.pdf
  • Resolution Number2023-689
    Moved byCouncillor Vicente**
    Seconded byCouncillor Tedjo
    1. That the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to accept funding from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Ministry) under Phase 2 of the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) funding programs in the amount of up to $9,655,100 for 2023-2024 and the estimated amount of $13,134,200 for 2024-2025 for COCHI, and up to $7,240,700 for 2023-2024 and the estimated amount of $6,986,400 for 2024-2025 for OPHI, and authority to accept any increases to such funding under those programs; and
    2. That the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to execute the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreements for COCHI/OPHI with the Ministry, and any extensions or amendments thereto, provided such Transfer Payment Agreement, extensions or amendments are on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and
    3. That Capital Project 235033 be established to increase gross expenditures and gross revenue in the amount of $5,500,000 (including administration funding) to account for Phase 2 Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative funding, with no net impact; and
    4. That the Director of Housing Services be given delegated authority to approve and execute the Region of Peel’s Investment Plan, as amended or updated from time to time, and all ancillary documents, to be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing outlining how funding allocations for Phase 2 COCHI and OPHI funding will be used; and
    5. That the Director of Housing Services be authorized to execute Project Funding Agreements with community housing providers for Phase 2 COCHI funding and any related amendments, or agreements for increases to this funding, provided such Project Funding Agreements, related amendments and other agreements are on business terms satisfactory to the Director of Housing Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and
    6. That the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to execute OPHI Contribution Agreement (Contribution Agreement) with Peel Housing Corporation in the amount of up to $7,240,700 for 2023-2024 funding allocation, together with any related amendments, or agreements for increases in OPHI funding, and such further agreements or ancillary documents as may be necessary to provide funding for the Chelsea Gardens development project, provided the Contribution Agreement and such further amendments, agreements and ancillary documents are on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and
    7. That the 2023 Housing Support gross expenditure and revenue be increased by $3,116,325 to account for Phase 2 Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative funding, with no net impact; and
    8. That the Chelsea Gardens capital project 195037 gross expenditures and gross revenue be increased by $7,240,700, to account for Phase 2 Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative funding, with no net impact.

       

    Carried

This item was deal with under the Consent Agenda.

14.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

14.1
Daphna Nussbaum, Analyst and Program Coordinator, Peel Alliance to End Homelessness

This item has attachments. 
1.Daphna Nussbaum, Peel Alliance to End Homelessness .pdf

Letter dated September 13, 2023, Providing Support to the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness Letter to the Transition Board (Receipt recommended) 

  • Resolution Number2023-690
    Received

This item was deal with under the Consent Agenda.

14.2
Annie Bynoe, Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director and Robert Trembley, Board Chair/President, Knights Table

This item has attachments. 
1.Annie Bynoe, Knights Table.pdf

Letter dated September 12, 2023, Providing Support for the Report Titled "Enhancing Community Investment Support for Peel Not-For-Profits" (Receipt recommended)

  • Resolution Number2023-691
    Received

This item was deal with under the Consent Agenda.

14.3
Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

This item has attachments. 
1.Paul Calandra, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.pdf

Letter dated September 18, 2023, Advising of 2023-24 Additional Planning Allocations Under the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit Program (Receipt recommended) 

  • Resolution Number2023-692
    Received

This item was deal with under the Consent Agenda.

17.
ITEMS RELATED TO CORPORATE AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES

 

17.2
Encroachment Agreement - 2210 Speakman Drive - City of Mississauga, Ward 2 – ENC-20168

This item has attachments. 
1.Encroachment Agreement - 2210 Speakman Drive - City of Mississauga, Ward 2 - ENC-20168.pdf
2.Appendix I – Aerial of Subject Lands.pdf
3.Appendix II - Location Map.pdf
  • Resolution Number2023-693
    Moved byCouncillor Vicente**
    Seconded byCouncillor Tedjo

    That the annual encroachment fee of $307.50 plus HST as prescribed in By-law 43-2002, as amended, titled the “Fees By-law”, be waived for the encroachment by Trillium Health Partners over the Region of Peel’s easements at the property located at 2210 Speakman Drive, City of Mississauga, Ward 2.

    Carried

This item was deal with under the Consent Agenda.

17.4
Report of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-3/2023) meeting held on September 7, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.Report of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee.pdf
  • Resolution Number2023-694
    Moved byCouncillor Vicente**
    Seconded byCouncillor Tedjo

    That the report of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-3/2023) meeting held on September 7, 2023, be adopted.

    Carried

This item was deal with under the Consent Agenda.

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AAC-8-2023:

Resolution Number 2023-695

That the agenda for the September 7, 2023 Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) include an announcement from Committee Chair Daniel regarding Arthritis Awareness Month to be dealt with under Other Business - Item 7.1.; and

That the agenda for the September 7, 2023 AAC meeting be approved, as amended.

Approved

4.1       Carol-Ann Chafe, Founder and Chair, Access 2 Accessibility

Presenting Phase I of Access 2 Accessibility’s Adaptive and Inclusive Micro-mobility Program

Resolution Number 2023-696

Received

RECOMMENDATION AAC-9-2023:

Resolution Number 2023-697

That a letter be sent to Access 2 Accessibility (A2A) advising of Regional Council’s support of A2A’s Adaptive and Inclusive Micro-mobility initiative.

Approved

  1. REPORTS

5.1       2023 TransHelp Update (Oral)

Presentation by Mark Castro, Director, TransHelp

Resolution Number 2023-698

Received

5.2       Accessibility Advisory Committee Accommodation Requests

(For information)

Resolution Number 2023-699

Received

5.3       Accessibility Planning Program Update – September 7, 2023

(For information)

Resolution Number 2023-700

Received

  1. OTHER BUSINESS

7.1       Arthritis Society Canada

Regarding Arthritis Awareness Month

Resolution Number 2023-701

Received

18.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

18.1
Hassaan Basit, President and CEO/Secretary-Treasurer, Conservation Halton

This item has attachments. 
1.Hassaan Basit, Conservation Halton.pdf

Letter dated September 13, 2023, Regarding the Conservation Halton 2024 Budget (Receipt recommended) 

  • Resolution Number2023-702
    Received

This item was deal with under the Consent Agenda.

18.2
Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure

This item has attachments. 
1.Kinga Surma, Ministry of Infrastructure.pdf

Email dated September 1, 2023, Regarding Red Tape Reduction for Designated Broadband Projects (Receipt recommended) 

  • Resolution Number2023-703
    Received

This item was deal with under the Consent Agenda.

AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND DEBATE

7.
DELEGATIONS

 

7.1
Fadi Issa, Fundraising Coordinator (Mississauga), COPE Service Dogs

This item has attachments. 
1.Fadi Issa, COPE Service Dogs.pdf

Regarding COPE’s Canine in the Classroom Program

  • Resolution Number2023-704
    Received

Fadi Issa, Fundraising Coordinator (Mississauga), COPE Service Dogs, provided an overview of the organization; statistics from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s 2021 Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey; Canines in the Classroom program; COPE services introduced in Mississauga in 2021 and 2022; student testimonials; and community support. The delegate asked that local government support the program through awareness, financial contributions and corporate connections.

8.
PRESENTATION OF STAFF REPORTS 

 

8.1
Flu and COVID–19 Surge Planning Update

This item has attachments. 
1.Flu and COVID–19 Surge Planning Update.pdf

(Oral) 
Presentation by Acting Dr. Nicholas Brandon, Medical Officer of Health 

  • Resolution Number2023-705
    Received

Dr. Nicholas Brandon, Acting Medical Officer of Health, provided an overview of Peel’s preparation for the upcoming 2023/24 respiratory illness season in the region; Public Health’s goals to protect people at the highest risk for illness and to protect healthcare capacity; and fall vaccination programs.

Members of Regional Council asked questions regarding adequate vaccine supplies to meet demand; initial focus of vaccines for those at highest risk, including LTC homes and hospitals, to be followed by availability for the general public; and adequate supply of regular and high dose flu shots for clinics, as provided by the provincial government.

9.
ITEMS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS

 

9.1
Contract Increase for West Trunk Sewer Repairs, City of Mississauga, Wards 2, 8 and 11

This item has attachments. 
1.Contract Increase for West Trunk Sewer Repairs, City of Mississauga, Wards 2, 8 and 11.pdf
2.Appendix I - Map of West Trunk Sewer.pdf
3.Appendix II - Map of Project Area.pdf
  • Resolution Number2023-706
    Moved byCouncillor Vicente**
    Seconded byCouncillor Parrish
    1. That the Contract (Document 2021-247T) for the Concrete Protective Lining of the West Trunk Sewer, awarded to Technicore Underground Inc. (TUI), be extended in the amount of $20,000,000.00, for a total commitment of $59,425,410.40 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and
    2. That the Contract (Document 2022-222vPC08-2c-001) for the Inspection and Contract Administration for the Concrete Protective Lining of the West Trunk Sewer, awarded to Robinson Consulting Inc. (RCI), be extended in the amount of $3,000,000.00, for a total commitment of $3,825,619.20 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and
    3. That the Director of Procurement be authorized to approve any further increase to the contracts with TUI and RCI, to address necessary repairs that exceed current estimates, subject to satisfactory performance, price and approved budget, all pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and
    4. That the budget for Capital Project 19-2205 for the Concrete Protective Lining of the West Trunk Sewer be increased from $55,000,000 to $78,000,000, financed from Wastewater Development Charge Reserve R3515 in order to complete additional scope of work.
    Carried

In response to questions of clarification from Councillor Vicente regarding the proposed contract increase for the West Trunk Sewer repairs, the Commissioner of Public Works and the General Manager of Water and Wastewater stated that the sewer was constructed in 2013 using methodologies which are no longer supported by the Region’s capital standards. They provided rationale for the sewer repairs including the lining of the sewer, anticipated structural deficiency, project impacts and risks; and proposed directions as outlined in the subject report. They emphasized the urgency of the repairs of the project and stated the importance of the West Trunk Sewer as one of the primary wastewater collection systems in Peel.

10.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

Nil.

15.
ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT

 

Nil.

16.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

Nil.

17.
ITEMS RELATED TO CORPORATE AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES

  

17.1
Update – Municipal Finances Audit (Bill 23 Financial Impacts and Optimizing Municipal Resources)

This item has attachments. 
1.Update - Municipal Finances Audit (Bill 23 Financial Impacts and Optimizing Municipal Resources).pdf

(For information) 

  • Resolution Number2023-707
    Received

In response to a question of clarification from Councillor Horneck regarding the status of the interim findings report, the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services stated that municipalities are awaiting the release of the Bill 23 Financial Impact Analysis Interim Findings report from the provincial government.

17.3
2024 Regional Council and Committee Meeting Schedule

This item has attachments. 
1.2024 Regional Council and Committee Meeting Schedule.pdf
2.Appendix I - 2024 Regional Council and Committee Meeting Schedule.pdf
  • Resolution Number2023-708
    Moved byCouncillor Parrish
    Seconded byCouncillor Horneck
    1. That the March 7, 2024 Regional Council meeting date be removed from the draft 2024 meeting schedule; and
    2. That the week of March 4 - 8 be identified as an additional March Break week; and
    3. That the 2024 Regional Council and Committee meeting schedule attached as Appendix I to the report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the September 28, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “2024 Regional Council and Committee Meeting Schedule” be approved, as amended.
    Carried

The Regional Chair advised that 2024 is a leap year with February having five Thursdays. This has resulted in an additional week of meetings on the calendar. He requested that the draft 2024 meeting schedule be amended to remove the March 7, 2023 Regional Council meeting date.

19.
OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCILLOR ENQUIRIES

 

19.1
Water Main Projects in Mississauga, Ward 2

 

(Oral)

  • Resolution Number2023-709
    Received

Councillor Tedjo noted his concerns regarding disruption to residents as a result of Peel Region water main projects being undertaken simultaneously with construction and infrastructure projects led by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and Alectra Utilities, in the same community in Mississauga, Ward 2.

The Commissioner of Public Works advised that the Peel project is urgent and cannot be delayed. Staff have reviewed options to complete the work and determined that an open cut process would allow the project to be completed in the shortest period of time.

The Commissioner noted that staff have reviewed the resident detours and understand there are some challenges. A project ambassador has been assigned to the project and can work with residents to answer any questions and concerns now and during the construction period.

19.2
Regional Council Consent Agenda Process

 

(Oral)

  • Resolution Number2023-710
    Received

In response to a request from Councillor Parrish, staff undertook to discontinue the practice of printing and distributing the Consent Agenda for Council Section Chairs and Vice-Chairs during Regional Council meetings.

19.3
Peel Region’s Credit Rating

 

(Oral)

  • Resolution Number2023-711
    Received

In response to a question from Councillor Russo regarding Peel Region’s credit rating, the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services confirmed that Peel Region has been rated AAA by S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s.

19.4
Cooksville Creek Sanitary Sewer Diversion and Drain Chamber Discharge Lines Project and Burnhamthorpe Water Project

 

(Oral)

  • Resolution Number2023-712
    Received

Councillor Kovac noted his concerns regarding the Cooksville Creek Sanitary Sewer Diversion and Drain Chamber Discharge Lines project which will begin in October 2023, on Burnhamthorpe Road between Grand Park Drive and Cawthra Road, where a water project was recently completed.

In response to Councillor Kovac’s question regarding why the Cooksville Creek project was not completed at the same time as the water project, the Commissioner of Public Works noted that Peel is accelerating infrastructure (e.g. upsizing pipes) to support the building of more homes and meet the growth targets set out in Bill 23, which are higher than previously planned.

The Commissioner of Public Works advised that a report would come forward to an October Regional Council meeting regarding Peel’s progress on accelerating infrastructure to support Bill 23 numbers.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding the need to clearly communicate to the public on the reasons for investing more tax dollars; and a request for the staff report to include information on past reports and Council decisions that may have contributed to the current situation.

20.
NOTICE OF MOTION/MOTION

 

Nil.

21.
BY-LAWS

 

Nil.

22.
CLOSED SESSION

 

22.1
September 14, 2023 Closed Session Report

 
  • Resolution Number2023-713
    Received

This item was deal with under the Consent Agenda.

22.2
Appointment of Acting Medical Officer of Health

 

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

  • Resolution Number2023-714
    Moved byCouncillor Vicente
    Seconded byCouncillor Tedjo
    1. That Dr. Kate Bingham be appointed to the role of Acting Medical Officer of Health, effective October 10, 2023, until such a time as a new Medical Officer of Health for the Region of Peel has been successfully recruited; and
    2. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
    Carried

This item was deal with under the Consent Agenda.

22.3
Mississauga Road Widening and Improvement, Bovaird Drive to Mayfield Road, Project 10-4040

 

(Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board) 

  • Resolution Number2023-715
    Moved byCouncillor Vicente
    Seconded byCouncillor Tedjo

    That the closed session direction to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, contained within the confidential report listed as item 22.3 on the September 28, 2023 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 deal with under the Consent Agenda.

22.4
Expropriation Proceedings – Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-22057.00 – Chinguacousy Road to Mississauga Road – City of Brampton, Ward 6 and Town of Caledon, Ward 2

 

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

  • Resolution Number2023-716
    Moved byCouncillor Vicente
    Seconded byCouncillor Tedjo
    1. That the necessary by-law be enacted authorizing and directing that the following steps be taken with respect to the expropriation of the lands set out in Appendix I to the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the September 28, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Expropriation Proceedings – Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-22057.00 – Chinguacousy Road to Mississauga Road – City of Brampton, Ward 6 and Town of Caledon, Ward 2”:
      1. approval of the expropriation;
      2. execution and registration of a Certificate of Approval;
      3. registration of a Plan of Expropriation;
      4. service of the Notice of Expropriation, Notice of Possession and Notice of Election;
      5. preparation of an appraisal report of the market value of the expropriated lands and, if applicable, damages for injurious affection and other compensation;
      6. service upon the registered owners of the offer of full compensation and the offer for immediate payment of 100 per cent of the market value of the expropriated lands in accordance with 25 of the Expropriations Act, together with the appraisal report;
      7. payment of compensation offered pursuant to 25 of the Expropriations Act, upon acceptance by the owners;
      8. all necessary steps be taken to obtain possession of the lands; and
    2. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
    Carried

23.
BY-LAWS RELATING TO CLOSED SESSION

 
  • Resolution Number2023-717
    Moved byCouncillor Tedjo
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden

    That the closed session by-law listed on the September 28, 2023 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 43-2023, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.

    Carried

23.1
By-law 43-2023

 

A by-law to approve the expropriation of the lands described in Schedule “A” herein and the taking of all steps necessary to obtain the possession of those lands for the municipal purposes of facilitating improvements to and the widening of Mayfield Road from Chinguacousy Road to Mississauga Road in the City of Brampton and the Town of Caledon, together with works ancillary thereto.

24.
BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL

 
  • Resolution Number2023-718
    Moved byCouncillor Early
    Seconded byCouncillor Keenan

    That By-law 44-2023 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on September 28, 2023, and to authorize the execution of documents in accordance with the Region of Peel by-laws relating thereto, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.

    Carried

25.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m.

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