THE COUNCIL OF

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

MINUTES

Thursday, December 09, 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 Service Excellence and Innovation
• G. Kent, Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services
• P. Caza, Regional Solicitor
• A. Smith, Chief Planner
• K. Dedman, Commissioner of Public Works
• J. Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services
• N. Polsinelli, Commissioner of Health Services
• Dr. L. Loh, Medical Officer of Health
• A. Adams, Deputy Clerk and Manager of Access to Information and Privacy
• C. Thomson, Deputy Clerk and Manager of Legislative Services
• J. Jones, Legislative Specialist
• S. Valleau, Legislative Specialist
• R. Khan, Legislative Technical Coordinator
• S. MacGregor, Legislative Technical Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Regional Chair Iannicca called the meeting of Regional Council to order at 9:32 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A, Brampton. Regional Chair Iannicca participated electronically.

Councillor Dhillon arrived at 9:37 a.m.

Regional Chair Iannicca departed at 12:29 p.m.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Regional Chair Iannicca read an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement.

Regional Chair Iannicca acknowledged that the Waste Collection strike has been resolved.

3.

DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

3.1 Regional Chair Iannicca - Report from the Deputy Clerk Regarding the Public Meeting held on November 18, 2021 and By-law 70-2021

Regional Chair Iannicca declared a conflict of interest with respect to items 17.7 and 23.3 listed on the December 9, 2021 Regional Council agenda as By-law 70-2021 is regarding the position that he currently holds.

Councillor Saito stated that with respect to item 4.2, she does not have a conflict of interest under the Act but in caution, she will not vote on the approval of the minutes as she declared a conflict of interest with respect to the non-union salary portion of the budget, at the December 2, 2021 Regional Council Budget meeting.

4.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4.1

November 11, 2021 Regional Council meeting

• Resolution Number 2021-1143
  Moved by Councillor Innis
  Seconded by Councillor Ras

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

  Carried

4.2

December 2, 2021 Regional Council Budget meeting

• Resolution Number 2021-1144
  Moved by Councillor Carlson
  Seconded by Councillor Fonseca

  That the minutes of the December 2, 2021 Regional Council Budget meeting, be approved.

  Carried

5.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Resolution Number 2021-1145
  Moved by Councillor Saito
  Seconded by Councillor Dasko

  That the agenda for the December 9, 2021 Regional Council meeting include a communication from the Town of Port Credit Association, Lakeview Ratepayers Association, Credit Reserve Association and Applewood Acres Homeowners Association, regarding the Role of the Regional Chair, to be dealt with under Enterprise Programs and Services - Item 18.1;

  And further, that the agenda for the December 9, 2021 Regional Council meeting include a communication from the City of Brampton, regarding the Role of the Regional Chair, to be dealt with under Enterprise Programs and Services - Item 18.2;

  And further, that the agenda for the December 9, 2021 Regional Council meeting include an oral update regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, to be dealt with under In Camera Matters – item 24.4;

  And further, that the agenda for the December 9, 2021 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.

  Carried

6.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Resolution Number 2021-1146
  Moved by Councillor Innis
  Seconded by Councillor Damerla

  That the following matters listed on the December 9, 2021 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 11.1, 13.1, 13.2, 14.1, 17.1, 17.2, 17.3, 17.4, 17.6, 17.8, 17.9, 18.1, 18.2, 24.1, 24.2 and 24.3.

  Carried

RESOLUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

11.

ITEMS RELATED TO HEALTH

11.1

Butterfly Model – Implementation Update

• Resolution Number 2021-1147
  Moved by Councillor Innis
  Seconded by Councillor Damerla

  That a contract (Document 2018-576N) for the implementation of the Butterfly Care Model be extended with Meaningful Care Matters (formerly Dementia Care Matters), in the estimated amount of $103,500 (excluding applicable taxes), for a contract period of 12-months pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended;

  And further, that authority be granted to renew the contract on an annual basis (or for multiple years at a discounted rate) for license costs and ongoing support for the lifecycle of the program, subject to satisfactory performance, price and approved budget.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

13.

ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

13.1

Housing with Related Supports - Proposed Contract Increases and Extensions

• Resolution Number 2021-1148
  Moved by Councillor Innis
  Seconded by Councillor Damerla

  That contract 2020-756N, previously awarded to Genesis Lodge Ltd. for Domiciliary Hostel Services at Genesis Lodge, be extended for a twenty-four-month period commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2023 in the estimated amount of $582,779.00, excluding applicable taxes, in accordance with Procurement By- law 30-2018, as amended;

  And further, that contract 2020-757N, previously awarded to Oliver House Corbett Residential Care Inc. for Domiciliary Hostel Services at Oliver House, be extended for a twenty-four-month period commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2023 in the estimated amount of $191,009.00, excluding applicable taxes, in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended;

  And further, that contract 2020-758N, previously awarded to St. Leonard’s Place Peel for Domiciliary Hostel Services at Rotary Resolve House, be extended for a twenty-four-month period commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2023 in the estimated amount of $2,089,184.00, excluding applicable taxes, in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended;

  And further, that contract 2020-759N, previously awarded to St. Leonard’s Place Peel for the provision of Transitional Housing through the New Leaf program, be extended for a twenty-four-month period commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2023 in the estimated amount of $1,211,378.00, excluding applicable taxes, in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended;

  And further, that the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to sign the subject contract extensions and any related further documents, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor;

  And further, that the Commissioner of Human Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to further increase the amounts in any of the subject contracts in accordance with the terms of the contract to cover additional costs associated with the operation of the domiciliary hostels and transitional housing to the limit of the approved budget.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

13.2

Regional Supports and the Impact to International Students in Peel

(For information) (Related to 14.1)

• Resolution Number 2021-1149
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

14.

COMMUNICATIONS

14.1

Janet Morrison, President and Vice Chancellor, Sheridan College

Letter dated September 16, 2021, Regarding Sheridan’s Commitment to International Learners (Receipt recommended) (Related to 13.2) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1150
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

17.

ITEMS RELATED TO ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

17.1

2022 Interim Regional Requisition By-law

(Related to By-law 68-2021) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1151
  Moved by Councillor Innis
  Seconded by Councillor Damerla

  That the 2022 interim Regional requisition be approved at a sum not to exceed 50 per cent of the 2021 tax levy to the Cities of Mississauga and Brampton and the Town of Caledon;

  And further, that the necessary by-law be presented for enactment.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

17.2

Holland Christian Homes – Deferral of Development Charges

• Resolution Number 2021-1152
  Moved by Councillor Innis
  Seconded by Councillor Damerla

  That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Holland Christian Homes Inc. to provide a further deferral of the development charges for the Long-Term Care Home development project in Brampton on site plan SP16-015 on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

17.3

Supply of Ontario Child Care Management System Software Application, Maintenance, Support and Hosting, Document 2021-699N

• Resolution Number 2021-1153
  Moved by Councillor Innis
  Seconded by Councillor Damerla

  That a contract (Document 2021-699N) for the supply of Ontario Child Care Management System software application, maintenance, support and hosting be awarded to Mission Systems Development Corp. in the estimated amount of $25,000.00 (excluding applicable taxes) for a contract period of 12-months pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended;

  And further, that authority be granted 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, technical support, implementation and additional modules and licenses for the duration of the life of the software or until such time that a new technology is available to suit the Region of Peel’s requirements, subject to satisfactory performance, pricing and approved budget.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

17.4

Infrastructure and Engineering Annual Software Subscription, Maintenance and Support, Document 2021-478N

• Resolution Number 2021-1154
  Moved by Councillor Innis
  Seconded by Councillor Damerla

  That a contract (Document 2021-478N) for the supply of Infrastructure and Engineering Annual Software subscription, maintenance and support be awarded to Bentley Systems, Incorporated in the estimated amount of $123,000 (excluding applicable taxes) for a contract period of 12-months pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended;

  And further, that authority be granted to award a contract to Bentley Canada Inc. for professional services to support engineering software upgrades and enhancements as required and subject to approved budget;

  And further, that authority be granted 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, technical support, implementation and additional modules and 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.

17.6

Report of the Emergency Management Program Committee (EMPC-1/2021) meeting held on November 4, 2021

• Resolution Number 2021-1155
  Moved by Councillor Innis
  Seconded by Councillor Damerla

  That the report of the Emergency Management Program Committee (EMPC-1/2021) meeting held on November 4, 2021, be adopted.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

  RECOMMENDATION EMPC-1-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-1156

That the agenda for the November 4, 2021 Emergency Management Program Committee meeting include a motion from Councillor Sinclair regarding the Region of Peel Emergency Plan, to be dealt with under Other Business – Item 7.1;

And further, that the agenda for the November 4, 2021 Emergency Management Program Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

Approved

5. REPORTS

5.1       2020 Regional Fire Coordinator’s Program Summary

(For information)

Resolution Number 2021-1157

Received

5.2       Overview of Regional Emergency Management 2021 Program Activities

(For information)

Resolution Number 2021-1158

Received

5.3       Status Update on the 2021 Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Compliance Requirements

(For information)

Resolution Number 2021-1159

Received

5.4       9-1-1 Annual Update - 2020

(For information)

Resolution Number 2021-1160

Received

6. COMMUNICATIONS

6.1       Teepu Khawja, Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief, Emergency Management, Ministry of the Solicitor General

Letter dated April 7, 2021, Regarding Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act 2020 Compliance Results (Receipt recommended) 

Resolution Number 2021-1161

Received

7. OTHER BUSINESS

7.1       Motion Regarding the Region of Peel Emergency Plan

RECOMMENDATION EMPC-2-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-1162

Whereas the current Region of Peel Emergency Plan is largely focused on incidents causing physical harm to people and infrastructure;

And whereas, the COVID-19 Virus Pandemic has not harmed any infrastructure, rather sickened and killed many people and frightened the entire population of Peel and Canada;

And whereas, the recent Ontario SARS epidemic resulted in the SARS Commission, 2004 Report and many of the recommendations have not been fully implemented;

And whereas, the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board has warned that the world has neither the capacity to end the current pandemic in the near future, nor to prevent the next one, and emphasized the need to strengthen the ecosystem of epidemic preparedness and response;

And whereas, the emergency measures necessary to deal with an epidemic are entirely different from those useful to address incidents causing physical harm to people and infrastructure such as floods and explosions;

Therefore be it resolved, that Peel Emergency Management staff and Peel Public Health staff be directed to begin work jointly to draft a table of contents for an epidemic emergency preparedness and response plan.

Approved

17.8

Report of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-3/2021) meeting held on November 18, 2021

• Resolution Number 2021-1163
  Moved by Councillor Innis
  Seconded by Councillor Damerla

  That the report of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-3/2021) meeting held on November 18, 2021, be adopted.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AAC-7-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-1164

That the agenda for the November 18, 2021 Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

5. REPORTS

5.1       Affordable Housing Project – Rapid Housing Initiative - 5 Rutherford Road South, Brampton, Ward 3 – Accessibility Features

Presentation by Julia Márquez, Architectural Technologist and Tiffany Tosheff, Associate Manager of Architecture, IBI Group

Resolution Number 2021-1165

Received

RECOMMENDATION AAC-8-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-1166

That the site plan for the Rapid Housing Initiative - Affordable Housing Project identified in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the November 18, 2021 Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee agenda titled “Affordable Housing Project – Rapid Housing Initiative 5 Rutherford Road South, Brampton, Ward 3 – Accessibility Features”, be approved.

Approved

5.2       2021 Accessibility Compliance Report – Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility

Presentation by Shauna Marshall, Manager, Marketing and Digital Communications and Michail Karteros, Supervisor, Digital Marketing
(For information)

Resolution Number 2021-1167

Received

RECOMMENDATION AAC-9-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-1168

That staff be directed to report back to a future meeting of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee to provide an update on the website compliance work underway.

Approved

5.3       TransHelp 40th Anniversary Update

(Oral)
Presentation by Mark Castro, Director, TransHelp

Resolution Number 2021-1169

Received

5.4       Accessibility Planning Program Update – November 18, 2021

(For information)

Resolution Number 2021-1170

Received

RECOMMENDATION AAC-10-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-1171

That staff be directed to report back to the next meeting of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee with a proposed strategy to improve the site plan review process.

 Approved

6. COMMUNICATIONS

6.1       James Walton, Resident, City of Brampton

E-mail dated November 15, 2021, Regarding Challenges Faced by Ontarians Living with Disabilities (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-1172

Received

7. OTHER BUSINESS

7.1       Raj Chopra, Accessibility Advisory Committee Chair

(Oral)
Update Regarding Health Standards and Public Consultations

Resolution Number 2021-1173

Received

17.9

Report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-4/2021) meeting held on November 18, 2021

• Resolution Number 2021-1174
  Moved by Councillor Innis
  Seconded by Councillor Damerla

  That the report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-4/2021) meeting held on November 18, 2021, be adopted.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION ARC-14-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-1175

That the agenda for the November 18, 2021 Audit and Risk Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

4. DELEGATIONS

4.1       Trevor Ferguson, Audit Partner, Deloitte LLP

Presenting the 2021 Deloitte Audit Service Plan
(Related to 5.1)

Resolution Number 2021-1176

Received

5. REPORTS

5.1       Deloitte 2021 Audit Service Plan

(For information)
(Related to 4.1)

Resolution Number 2021-1177

Received

5.3       Debt Management Policy and Update

RECOMMENDATION ARC-15-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-1178

That the proposed amended Debt Management Policy (F20-06), attached as Appendix I to the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, as listed on the November 18, 2021 Audit and Risk Committee agenda, titled “2021 Debt Management Policy and Update”, be approved.

Approved

5.4       Status of 2021 Audit Projects

(For information)

Resolution Number 2021-1179

Received

5.5       External Auditor Appointment Jurisdictional Scan

(For information)

Resolution Number 2021-1180

Received

5.2       Information Technology Security Update

(For information)
Presentation by Arthur Michalec, IT Security Advisor, IT Service Delivery

Resolution Number 2021-1181

Received

RECOMMENDATION ARC-16-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-1182

That the Audit and Risk Committee proceed “in camera” to receive information regarding the security of the property of the municipality or local board.

Approved

RECOMMENDATION ARC-17-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-1183

That the Audit and Risk Committee move out of “In Camera”.

Approved

Information Regarding the Security of the Municipality or Local Board (Oral)

 Resolution Number 2021-1184

Received

18.

COMMUNICATIONS

18.1

Mary Simpson, President, Town of Port Credit Association; Deborah Goss, President, Lakeview Ratepayers Association; Mary Furlin, Chair, Credit Reserve Association; and, Beryl Chamberlain, President, Applewood Acres Homeowners Association

Letter dated December 8, 2021, Regarding the Regional of Peel Chair Role (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2021-1185
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

18.2

Peter Fay, City Clerk, City of Brampton 

Letter dated December 9, 2021, Regarding the Role of the Regional Chair (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2021-1186
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND DEBATE

7.

DELEGATIONS

7.1

Swarn Bal and Sardul Thiara, Residents, City of Mississauga

Regarding a High Water Bill

• Resolution Number 2021-1187
  Received

Swarn Bal, Resident, City of Mississauga, stated that he received a residential water bill in the amount of $1175 for the period of February to April 2021, which was higher than previous bills of the same period. The delegate stated he was unable to find a leak and requested that the Region of Peel allow him to pay an amount equal to bills from previous years.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: potential causes for high water bills at private properties; similar requests from other property owners; quarterly water meter readings and timing of notifications with respect to high water bills; and, a request to include a meeting with the ward Councillor, resident and staff as the first step in the process to address matters related to high water bills.

In response to questions from Members of Regional Council, the Commissioner of Public Works stated that the proposed policy to allow forgiveness of high water bills in certain circumstances, would be presented to Council no later than the spring of 2022; and, undertook to evaluate the request to include retroactive submissions to the program. The Commissioner noted that staff have met with the delegate and offered a deferred payment plan.

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 2021-1188
  Received

Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health, advised that Peel’s COVID-19 rate has increased in recent weeks but remains lower than Ontario’s overall rate. COVID-19 outbreaks continue to occur in settings where there is a higher risk of close and prolonged contact and in settings where there are larger numbers of susceptible individuals (such as elementary schools). Dr. Loh stated that the Omicron variant is confirmed in Peel and the emergence of this variant will continue to be monitored in Peel and Ontario.

Dr. Loh provided an update on the vaccination program noting that over 90 per cent of eligible Peel residents aged 12+ have received a first dose; efforts are currently focused on increasing uptake of pediatric doses for children aged 5 to 11 years old; booster and third doses continue to be available for eligible residents; and, there are some residents who are eligible but remain unvaccinated.

Dr. Loh noted the introduction of additional provincial and federal measures including containment of the Omicron variant at the border and the potential extension of vaccine passports. He stated that Public Health continues to closely monitor Peel data to inform considerations regarding the need for future additional measures, while balancing the impact in the community.

The Medical Officer of Health advised that, commencing January 2022, oral updates to Council on the Region of Peel’s response to COVID-19 would be provided once a month at Regional Council meetings.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: potential reasons why some people remain unvaccinated; support for existing COVID-19 measures; Ontario Health provincial testing processes; vaccine clinic safety and security; the importance of evidence from the Ontario Science Table with respect to the Omicron variant; continued monitoring of the full suite of metrics; continued indoor gathering limitations of 25 people; the detailed consent process required for children and parents at Regional vaccine clinics; comparison of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines; and, future potential for herd immunity.

9.

COMMUNICATIONS

9.1

Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General

Letter dated November 9, 2021, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Iannicca, Requesting Enactment of Legislation to Prohibit Protests Related to COVID-19 Public Health Measures Near Hospitals, Healthcare Facilities or Schools (Resolution 2021-959) (Receipt recommended) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1189
  Received

Councillor Saito stated that the letter from the Solicitor General did not address Council’s resolution requesting that the provincial government enact legislation to prohibit protests related to COVID-19 public health measures near hospitals, healthcare facilities and schools.

The Regional Chair undertook to write a letter to the Solicitor General, on behalf of Regional Council, reiterating Council’s resolution.

Councillor Kovac noted his abstention.

10.

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

10.1

2020 Vision Zero Road Safety Strategic Plan Update – Year Three

(For information) (Related to 20.1) 
Presentation by Sean Carrick, Manager, Traffic Engineering and Dr. Nicholas Brandon, Associate Medical Officer of Health 

• Resolution Number 2021-1190
  Received

Sean Carrick, Manager, Traffic Engineering and Dr. Nicholas Brandon, Associate Medical Officer of Health, provided an update on the 2020 Vision Zero Road Safety Strategic Plan including an overview of the: vision and goal; health perspective; project stakeholders; six emphasis areas; four “Es” of road safety (engineering, education, enforcement, and empathy); and, examples of countermeasures used in Peel.

The Associate Medical Officer of Health provided an overview of safety trend statistics and hospitalization trending. The Manager, Traffic Engineering, provided an update on four programs including: automated speed enforcement, school bus stop arm cameras, a micro mobility program, and red light cameras.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: the need for continued advocacy to the provincial government regarding Council’s request to establish a provincial Vision Zero Strategy; the COVID-19 impact on traffic data collection and reporting; future opportunities for Automated Speed Enforcement on Highway 50 and Highway 10; and, potential installation of red light cameras at additional Regional intersections.

In response to questions regarding the School Bus Stop Arm Camera program, the Commissioner of Public Works noted that: term sheets have been executed and the next step is development and execution of agreements with each of the local municipalities; the earliest program implementation would be Fall of 2022; full program implementation is dependent on the provincial government as the Ministry of Transportation must develop the forms; and, partial program implementation will rely on ticketing by Peel Regional Police. The Commissioner noted that staff will update Council when further program timing is confirmed.

The Manager, Traffic Engineering, undertook to: forward Vision Zero survey results to Regional Council; provide Councillor Fonseca red light camera data at Dixie Road and Bloor Street; provide a static installation or mobile trailer digital board to record speed of traffic traveling southbound on Dixie Road between Burnhamthorpe Road and Dundas Street; forward Vision Zero round table findings to the local Municipal Cycling Advisory Committees, the Traffic Safety Council and the Goods Movement Task Force; and, provide an update to Regional Council regarding the Hurontario Light Rail Transit design and safe pedestrian disembarkment.

12.

COMMUNICATIONS

Nil.

15.

ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT

Nil.

16.

COMMUNICATIONS

16.1

Ian Sinclair, Regional Councillor, Town of Caledon, Ward 1

Letter dated November 11, 2021, to the Credit Valley Conservation Board of Directors Regarding Review of Island Lake Conservation Area Management Plan (Receipt recommended) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1191
  Received

Councillor Sinclair provided an update regarding the Island Lake Conservation Area Management Plan review noting that the existing dam and reservoir created to provide water flow to dilute the secondary treated sewage effluent from the Orangeville Sewage Treatment Plant during summer dry periods, is no longer sufficient.

Councillor Ras, Chair of the Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) Authority Board of Directors, stated that Councillor Sinclair’s letter is included as an item on the next CVC meeting agenda and the item was raised at Regional Council budget deliberations. She stated that Regional staff have offered to meet to discuss the matter.

17.

ITEMS RELATED TO ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

17.5

Report of the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee (PPC-1/2021) meeting held on November 4, 2021

(Related to By-law 69-2021)

• Resolution Number 2021-1192
  Moved by Councillor Saito
  Seconded by Councillor Parrish

  RECOMMENDATION PPC-2-2021:

  That the column titled “Rounded Number (Rd Up if Over .5)” be deleted from the vote table attached as item 7.1 on the November 4, 2021 Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee agenda;

  And further, that the Region of Peel Procedure By-law 56-2019 be amended to include the amended vote table as an Appendix;  

  And further, that the Procedure By-law be amended to provide that matters requiring a two-thirds vote of Regional Council be determined in accordance with the vote table;

  And further, that the necessary by-law be presented to Regional Council for enactment. 

   

  In Favour (16)	Councillor Crombie, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Sinclair, and Councillor Starr
  Opposed (8)	Councillor Brown, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Downey, Councillor Innis, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Santos, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente

  Carried
• Resolution Number 2021-1193
  Moved by Councillor Saito
  Seconded by Councillor Parrish

  That the report of the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee (PPC-1/2021) meeting held on November 4, 2021, be adopted.

  Carried

3.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION PPC-1-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-1194

That the agenda for the November 4, 2021 Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee meeting include an oral update from Janice Baker, Chief Administrative Officer regarding the November 18, 2021 Public Meeting of Regional Council, to be dealt with under other business - Item 7.3;

And further, that item 7.2 listed on the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee meeting agenda be withdrawn;

And further, that the agenda for the November 4, 2021 Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee be approved, as amended.

Approved

7. OTHER BUSINESS

7.1       Discussion Regarding the Rounding of Two-Thirds Votes

RECOMMENDATION PPC-2-2021:

That the column titled “Rounded Number (Rd Up if Over .5)” be deleted from the vote table attached as item 7.1 on the November 4, 2021 Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee agenda;

And further, that the Region of Peel Procedure By-law 56-2019 be amended to include the amended vote table as an Appendix;

And further, that the Procedure By-law be amended to provide that matters requiring a two-thirds vote of Regional Council be determined in accordance with the vote table;

And further, that the necessary by-law be presented to Regional Council for enactment.

This item was dealt with under Resolution Number 2021-1192

Item 5.1 was dealt with.

5. REPORTS

5.1       Amendments to the Region of Peel Procedure By-law

RECOMMENDATION PPC-3-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-1195

That the amendments to the Region of Peel Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, outlined in the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the November 4, 2021 Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee agenda titled “Amendments to the Region of Peel Procedure By-law” with the exception of the proposed addition of sections 1.1.5 and 1.2.22 , be approved;

And further, that the necessary by-law be presented to Regional Council for enactment.

Approved

7. OTHER BUSINESS

7.3       November 18, 2021 Public Meeting of Regional Council Update

(Oral)

Resolution Number 2021-1196

Received

The Deputy Clerk and Regional Solicitor answered questions of clarification with respect to item 7.1, regarding: the proposed definition of two-thirds vote and the revised two-thirds voting chart; and, the process to challenge a ruling of the Chair.

Councillor Innis proposed that the uses for two-thirds vote as provided in the Procedure By-law should be reviewed to ensure that previous decisions cannot be reopened and overturned with a majority vote; and, to ensure that the procedures do not allow a majority vote challenge on a two-thirds vote.  

Councillor Thompson requested that Recommendation PPC-2-2021 regarding the definition of two-thirds vote and related voting chart be voted on separately from the approval of the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee report.

Councillor Mahoney assumed the Chair.

17.7

Report from the Deputy Clerk Regarding the Public Meeting held on November 18, 2021

Regarding a Proposed By-law to Change the Composition of Regional Council as it Relates to the Appointment and Term of Office of the Regional Chair 
(Related to By-law 70-2021) 

Regional Chair Iannicca declared a conflict of interest with respect to item 17.7 listed on the December 9, 2021 Regional Council agenda. Regional Chair Iannicca was absent during the discussion and did not vote, in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, as amended.

• Resolution Number 2021-1197
  Received
• Resolution Number 2021-1198
  Moved by Councillor Downey
  Seconded by Councillor Damerla

  That Council proceed “In Camera” to receive advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege;

  And further, that Council proceed “In Camera” to consider an oral update related to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

  Carried
• Resolution Number 2021-1199
  Moved by Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by Councillor Damerla

  That Council move out of "In Camera".

  Carried
• Resolution Number 2021-1200
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Downey

  That advice from the Regional Solicitor related to items 17.7 and 23.3, being By-law 70-2021, on the December 9, 2021 Regional Council agenda, be received;

   And further, that the in camera oral update listed as item 24.4 on the December, 2021 Regional Council agenda, be received.

  Carried

Council moved in camera at 12:45 p.m.

Council moved out of in camera at 1:32 p.m.

Councillor Palleschi requested to amend the proposed by-law by adding wording, as provided in a City of Brampton Council resolution, that the Regional Chair position be rotated among municipalities; and, that such change should be adopted in the rules for election of the Regional Chair.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: the request to amend the by-law after the public meeting was held; the process to appoint a Regional Chair at the mid-term of Council; and, the potential conflict for a Regional Chair that votes and is also a member of a local municipality.

The Regional Solicitor requested that Council move In Camera to receive legal advice with respect to the proposed amendment.

Councillor Saito requested that In Camera item 24.4. be dealt with during the closed session.

Item 23.3 was dealt with

23.

BY-LAWS

Three Readings

23.3

By-law 70-2021

A by-law to change the composition of Regional Council relating to the appointment and term of office of the Head of Council pursuant to Section 218 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended. 
(Related to 17.7) 

Regional Chair Iannicca declared a conflict of interest with respect to item 23.3 listed on the December 9, 2021 Regional Council agenda. Regional Chair Iannicca was absent during the discussion and did not vote, in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, as amended.

• Resolution Number 2021-1201
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Saito

  That By-law 70-2021, listed on the December 9, 2021 Regional Council agenda, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Acting Regional Chair and the Deputy  Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.

  In Favour (13)	Councillor Crombie, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Saito, and Councillor Starr
  Opposed (11)	Councillor Brown, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Downey, Councillor Innis, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Ras, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente

  Carried

In response to a question from Councillor Brown, the Chief Administrative Officer advised that Councillors may inform the public that advice was received from the Regional Solicitor of concerns regarding the proposed by-law amendment’s compliance with the Municipal Act, 2001.

19.

ITEMS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS

19.1

Sustainable Transportation Strategy – Implementation Update

(For information)

• Resolution Number 2021-1202
  Received

In response to a question from Councillor Fonseca, the Commissioner of Public Works advised that no active transportation works are currently planned on Dixie Road, however staff are exploring options to implement some type of active transportation as part of the Dixie Dundas flood mitigation project. The Commissioner undertook to meet with Councillor Fonseca regarding additional opportunities on Dixie Road and various integrated road projects in the City of Mississauga.

19.2

Peel Goods Movement Update

(For information)

• Resolution Number 2021-1203
  Received

In response to a request from Councillor Downey, the Commissioner of Public Works undertook to: facilitate a meeting of the Goods Movement Task Force to raise the issue of illegal truck parking in Peel and engage industry partners to look at potential industry solutions; facilitate further discussions with the local municipalities and the provincial government on illegal truck parking in Peel; continue advocating to the Ministry of Transportation to expand parking capacity on routes and to look for other parking opportunities; and, provide information regarding market trends and the number of trucks being generated for consideration as it pertains to the Region of Peel’s overall planning.

The Commissioner of Public Works undertook to provide existing information regarding an aggregate movement impacts on community study, to Councillor Sinclair.

20.

COMMUNICATIONS

20.1

Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation 

Letter received November 17, 2021, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Iannicca, Regarding a Province-wide Vision Zero Strategy (Resolution 2021-519) (Receipt recommended) (Related to 10.1) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1204

  Referred to the Region of Peel Vision Zero Task Force

21.

OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCILLOR ENQUIRIES

The Acting Regional Chair acknowledged the passing of Glen Schnarr and noted condolences to his family

22.

NOTICE OF MOTION/MOTION

Nil.

23.

BY-LAWS

23.1

By-law 68-2021

A by-law to requisition from the lower-tier municipalities a sum not exceeding 50 per cent of the amount that in By-law 23-2021 was to be raised in each lower-tier municipality, before the adoption of the final Regional estimates for the year 2022.
(Related to 17.1) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1205
  Moved by Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by Councillor Dasko

  That the by-law listed on the December 9, 2021 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 68-2021, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Acting Regional Chair and the Deputy Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.

  Carried

23.2

By-law 69-2021

A by-law to amend the Region of Peel Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, being a by-law to govern the calling, place and proceedings of the meetings of Council and its committees and the conduct of its members. 
(Related to 17.5)

• Resolution Number 2021-1206
  Moved by Councillor Sinclair
  Seconded by Councillor Parrish

  That the by-law listed on the December 9, 2021 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 69-2021, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Acting Regional Chair and the Deputy Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.

  Carried

24.

IN CAMERA MATTERS

24.1

Collective Agreement Negotiations 2021

(Labour relations or employee negotiations) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1207
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

24.2

Collective Agreement Negotiations

(Labour relations or employee negotiations) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1208
  Moved by Councillor Innis
  Seconded by Councillor Damerla

  That the Memorandum of Settlement for the renewal of the collective agreement between Peel Regional Paramedic Services of the Regional Municipality of Peel and the Ontario Public Service Employees’ Union, Local 277 (“OPSEU”) for the paramedic bargaining unit as outlined in the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the December 9, 2021 Regional Council In Camera agenda titled “Collective Agreement Renewal – The Regional Municipality of Peel and OPSEU Local 277 (Paramedics)”, be approved;

  And further, that the required documents be executed by the Regional Corporation’s Signing Officers.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

24.3

Closed Session Report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-4/2021) meeting held on November 18, 2021

• Resolution Number 2021-1209
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

24.4

Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual, Including Municipal or Local Board Employees

(Oral)

This item was dealt with under Resolution Number 2021-1200.

25.

BY-LAWS RELATING TO IN CAMERA MATTERS

Nil.

26.

BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL

• Resolution Number 2021-1210
  Moved by Councillor Downey
  Seconded by Councillor Crombie

  That By-law 71-2021 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on December 9, 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 Acting Regional Chair and the Deputy Clerk, and the corporate seal be affixed thereto.

  Carried

27.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 1:57 p.m.