THE COUNCIL OF

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

MINUTES

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Council Chamber, 5th Floor
Regional Administrative Headquarters
10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A
Brampton, Ontario
Members Present:
  • P. Brown
  • G. Carlson
  • B. Crombie**
  • S. Dasko*
  • J. Downey
  • C. Fonseca
  • P. Fortini
  • A. Groves
  • N. Iannicca
  • J. Innis
  • J. Kovac
  • M. Mahoney
  • S. McFadden
  • M. Medeiros
  • P. Mullin
  • M. Palleschi
  • C. Parrish
  • P. Saito
  • R. Santos
  • I. Sinclair
  • R. Starr
  • A. Thompson
  • P. Vicente
Members Absent:
  • D. Damerla* (Proxy S. Dasko)
  • G.S. Dhillon
Staff Present:
  • J. Baker, Chief Administrative Officer
  • G. Kent, Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services
  • P. Caza, Regional Solicitor
  • A. Smith, Chief Planner
  • K. Dedman, Commissioner of Public Works
  • S. Baird, Commissioner of Human Services
  • N. Polsinelli, Commissioner of Health Services
  • Dr. L. Loh, Medical Officer of Health
  • A. Adams, Regional Clerk and Director of Legislative Services
  • C. Thomson, Deputy Clerk and Manager of Legislative Services
  • J. Jones, Legislative Specialist
  • S. Valleau, Legislative Technical Coordinator
  • S. MacGregor, Legislative Technical Coordinator
  • A. Basit, Legislative Assistant

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 Damerla*, absent due to leave of absence (Proxy S. Dasko)

Councillor Dhillon, absent due to illness

Councillor Brown arrived at 9:36 a.m.

Councillor Carlson arrived at 9:57 a.m.

Councillor Parrish** arrived at 10:57 a.m. (Proxy B. Crombie)

Regional Chair Iannicca read an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement.

Regional Chair Iannicca acknowledged Gay Pride festivities in the Region of Peel and stated that the Progress Flag will be flown from June 1 until mid-July. The Progress Flag includes all identities in the 2SLGBTQ+ community and serves as a reminder of the work that needs to be done to remove barriers that may cause inequities within the community.

Nil.

The Regional Clerk responded to questions of clarification regarding the process to appoint alternate members and proxies.

Councillor Innis requested that the matter be referred to a future Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee meeting. 

  • Resolution Number2022-457
    Moved byCouncillor Palleschi
    Seconded byCouncillor Innis

    That the minutes of the May 12, 2022 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number2022-458
    Moved byCouncillor Fortini
    Seconded byCouncillor Groves

    That the agenda for the May 26, 2022 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number2022-459
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden

    That the following matters listed on the May 26, 2022 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 9.2, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.6, 11.7, 14.1, 17.1, 17.2, 17.3, 17.4, 17.5 and 22.1.

    Carried

RESOLUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

  • Resolution Number2022-460
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden
    1. That the Commissioner of Public Works and/or their designate be authorized to update the Private Noise Wall Conversion Policy (WC30-04) and corresponding program to include the following service level changes:
      • Modification of the Policy’s current prioritization criteria to add consideration for noise levels;
      • Expansion of the program to include consideration of areas currently having no noise walls;
      • Modification of the Policy to include the conversion of private noise walls that are adjacent to other Agency lands that are not highways and where the main source of noise is confirmed to be a regional road; and

         

    2. That through the 2023 Budget, a permanent full-time equivalent Project Manager be added to undertake the recommended increased service level; and

       

      3. That through the 2023 Budget, $1 million be added annually to the existing conversion program to support the increased service level and staffing request outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the May 26, 2022 Regional Council agenda titled “Private Noise Wall Conversion Program Review and Update”.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2022-461
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden
    1. That the contract (Document 2022-225N) for the provision of as required original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts and service of Vactor Manufacturing Inc., Trackless Vehicle Ltd., and Sewer Equipment Municipal product lines, be awarded to FST Canada Inc. o/a Joe Johnson Equipment Inc., in the estimated annual amount of $162,000.00 (excluding applicable taxes), for an initial contract term of 12 months, in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and

    2. That approval be granted to extend the contract with Joe Johnson Equipment, Inc. for optional 12-month extension terms to provide OEM parts and repair services specific to Vactor Manufacturing Inc., Trackless Vehicle Ltd., and Sewer Equipment Municipal product lines, based on satisfactory service, pricing and approved budget, for the lifecycle of the applicable equipment; and

    3. That authority be given to increase the contract for this and subsequent contract periods to satisfy the fleet service needs of the Region of Peel, including optional period awards, for ongoing maintenance and as required parts and repairs specific to Vactor Manufacturing Inc., Trackless Vehicle Ltd., and Sewer Equipment Municipal product lines, subject to the limit of the approved budget.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

(For information) (Related to 11.1 and 11.3)

  • Resolution Number2022-463
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2022-465
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden
    1. ​​​That the Contract (Document 2015-399P) awarded to Sysco Serca Food Services of Ontario Inc. and MealSuite Inc. for food distribution and menu management services for the Region of Peel’s five long-term care homes, be renewed for an additional 18 months to January 13, 2024 at a cost of $5.2 million (excluding applicable taxes) in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and

    2. That the Commissioner of Health Services be authorized to execute this contract extension, on commercial terms acceptable to the Commissioner of Health Services and on legal terms acceptable to the Regional Solicitor.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2022-466
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden

    That vendor contracts with The Governing Council of Salvation Army in Canada; On the Move Catering Incorporated; Kleenway Building Maintenance Services Incorporated; Logixx Security Incorporated; Voyago-Transdev; and, The Mobility Company and 101279629 Saskatchewan Limited, established under emergency procurement procedures as part of the Region of Peel’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, be extended for three months from June 1, 2022, to August 31, 2022, for the total estimated cost of $847,500, to maintain operations of the Region of Peel COVID-19 Voluntary Isolation and Recovery Program to meet community needs and in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2022-467
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden

    That the report of the Health System Integration Committee (HSIC-1/2022) meeting held on May 5, 2022, be adopted.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION HSIC-1-2022:

Resolution Number 2022-468

That the agenda for the May 5, 2022 Health System Integration Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

  1. DELEGATIONS

4.1       Angela Carter, Executive Director, Roots Community Services and Liz Estey Noad, Director, System Planning- Peel Mass Vaccination Program, Region of Peel

Providing an Update on Initiatives with the Black, African, and Caribbean Communities in Peel 

Resolution Number 2022-469

Received

  1. REPORTS

5.1       Update on Health System Transformation and Region of Peel’s Role in Ontario Health Teams

(For information)
Presentation by Brian Laundry, Director, Strategic Policy & Performance

Resolution Number 2022-470

Received

5.2       Health System Integration Committee Term of Council Summary Report

(For information)

Resolution Number 2022-471

Received

Letter dated May 20, 2022, Providing Support for Endorsement of the “Broadening Advocacy Priorities to Improve Housing Affordability in Peel” Report (Receipt recommended) (Related to 8.1)

  • Resolution Number2022-472
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

(Related to By-law 31-2022) 

  • Resolution Number2022-473
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden

    That a by-law to establish a percentage by which tax decreases respecting the commercial property classes are limited for the 2022 taxation year in order to recover revenue required to fund the capped tax increases of properties in those property classes for that year, be presented for enactment.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

(Related to By-law 32-2022) 

  • Resolution Number2022-474
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden
    1. That the amendments to the Region of Peel Fees By-law 43-2002, as amended, described in the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the May 26, 2022 Regional Council agenda titled, “User Fees for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations”, be approved; and
    2. That the necessary amending by-law be presented for enactment.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2022-475
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden
    1. That staff proceed to upgrade technology support for the Council Chambers as described in the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the May 26, 2022 Regional Council agenda titled “Technology Support for Council Chambers”; and

       

    2. That the hiring of four additional staff in the IT Operations division in the amount of $154,000 in 2022, funded with a draw from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve, be approved to provide technology support as described in the subject report.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2022-476
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden
    1. That the Public Sector Network (PSN) 2022 Operating Budget attached as Appendix II to the report from the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the May 26, 2022 Regional Council agenda titled “Public Sector Network Update and Budget”, be approved in accordance with the PSN Partnership Agreement; and

    2. That subject to approval by the PSN Steering Committee, the Region of Peel be authorized to enter into agreements with Metrolinx or Mobilinx to access the PSN as Subscribers, based on standard Access Agreements and rates available to other public sector Subscribers; and

    3. That the Region of Peel be authorized to enter into agreement to acquire Internet and/or cloud related services from Sheridan College by direct negotiation, in the estimated annual amount of $130,000 and the contract to be renewed annually subject to confirmation that pricing is as good or better than comparable commercially available services and continues to meet PSN requirements.
    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2022-477
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden

    That the report of the Emergency Management Program Committee (EMPC-1/2022) meeting held on May 5, 2022, be adopted.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION EMPC-1-2022:

Resolution Number 2022-478

That the agenda for the May 5, 2022 Emergency Management Program Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

  1. REPORTS

5.1       2021 Regional Fire Coordinator’s Report

(For information)

Resolution Number 2022-479

Received

5.2       Overview of Planned Regional Emergency Management Program Activities for 2022

(For information)

Resolution Number 2022-480

Received

5.3       9-1-1 Annual Update - 2021

(For information)

Resolution Number 2022-481

Received

5.4       Next Generation 9-1-1 Authority Service Agreement with Bell Canada

RECOMMENDATION EMPC-2-2022:

Resolution Number 2022-482

That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the Next Generation 9-1-1 Authority Service Agreement with Bell Canada as part of the Next Generation 9-1-1 service introduction, together with any related amendments, or further agreements or ancillary documents as may be necessary as part of the implementation and use of the Next Generation 9-1-1 services, provided such agreements and documents are on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor.

Approved

 

AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND DEBATE

Presenting the BeSpatial / Urisa Ontario - 2022 Gold Award: Innovation in Geographic Information System Mapping to Sharla Martin, Director, Information Management and Peel Data Centre Staff 

  • Resolution Number2022-483
    Received

Gary Kent, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Commissioner of Corporate Services, presented the BeSpatial / Urisa Ontario - 2022 Gold Award for Innovation in Geographic  Information System Mapping to Sharla Martin, Director, Information Management and Peel Data Centre Staff. The CFO stated that the award is presented to individuals or organizations who have newly demonstrated innovation in a geospatial and information related application including analytics, technology, visualization, or smart initiatives. The Peel Data Centre and Information Management Teams’ commitment to transparency and accountability is exemplified in their approach to constantly taking the opportunity to explain and share data in meaningful and easy to understand ways.

Presenting the American Public Works Association Top 10 Public Works Leader of the Year Award to Kealy Dedman, Commissioner of Public Works

  • Resolution Number2022-484
    Received

Janice Baker, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), presented the American Public Works Association (APWA) Top 10 Public Works Leader of the Year Award to Kealy Dedman, Commissioner of Public Works. The CAO stated that award recipients embody professionalism, expertise, and personal dedication to improving the quality of life in their communities through the advancement of Public Work’s services and technology. She stated that since joining the Region of Peel, Kealy Deadman has been a champion of sustainable and resilient Public Works (PW) and provides strategic leadership and oversight of the PW Department.

Presenting the Gold Quill Award to the Marketing and Communications Team 

  • Resolution Number2022-485
    Received

Janice Baker, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), presented the Gold Quill Award of Merit to the Marketing and Communications Team for the Doses After Dark campaign. The CAO stated that the Region of Peel inspired profound change with the 32 hour marathon Doses After Dark clinic. The Marketing and Communications Team helped to engage the public and showcase the success of the campaign and Doses After Dark became the most successful campaign in the Region’s history. The Gold Quill Award is presented to select communications campaigns by the International Association of Business Communications (IABC) and acknowledges the work that communication specialists do in helping address vital issues, inspire change, and allow the public to be informed.

Presentation by Aileen Baird, Director, Housing Services
(Related to 14.1)

  • Resolution Number2022-486
    Moved byCouncillor Groves
    Seconded byCouncillor Crombie**
    1. That the priorities outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the May 26, 2022 Regional Council agenda titled “Broadening Advocacy Priorities to Improve Housing Affordability in Peel”, be endorsed; and
    2. That the priorities outlined in the subject report be included in the Region of Peel’s ongoing housing and homelessness advocacy efforts with all levels of government.
    Carried

Aileen Baird, Director, Housing Services, provided an overview of the housing affordability crisis and stated the need to broaden advocacy priorities to all levels of government to improve housing affordability in Peel. She reviewed the four key themes for advocacy including: housing for homes; keeping and making more homes that are affordable; providing more social supports to offset high housing costs; and, meeting the scale of need for community housing.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: the need for participation and funding from all levels of government; potential expansion of the program to house youth with seniors; concerns related to the purchase of homes for investment; and, the need to provide more housing alternatives for seniors. 

11.
ITEMS RELATED TO HEALTH
  

(For information)

  • Resolution Number2022-487
    Received

Councillor Sinclair stated that the new medical priority dispatch system will work well for the Region of Peel in the long term. He noted his concern that the report does not include extreme response times, only average times, for the Town of Caledon.

Councillor Thompson requested that staff report to a future meeting to provide a benchmark analysis of response times today compared with one year after implementation of the new system.  

The Commissioner of Health Services stated that the new system is the result of years of advocacy from Regional Council. It will help support how paramedics can be more efficient and responsive to the needs of the community; and, will address some of the questions regarding access to the Town of Caledon. 

Peter Dundas, Chief of Peel Regional Paramedic Services, stated that the system change will improve responses to particular types of calls in an efficient manner. Work will continue regarding review of provincial operation of the sites and the requirement for more accountability through the municipal side, as they are deploying the resources. Staff will report back to Regional Council on significant changes. 

Communication dated April 26, 2022, Requesting Nominations to the 2022 – 2024 AMO Board of Directors  
(Direction required) (Related to 20.1) 

  • Resolution Number2022-488
    Received

Item 20.1 was dealt with.

(Related to 18.1) 

  • Resolution Number2022-489
    Moved byCouncillor Fonseca
    Seconded byCouncillor Santos

    Whereas the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), in accordance with the governing By-law regarding the election of the AMO Board of Directors, requires that qualified nominees submit a Council resolution of support that specifies one of AMO’s named caucuses, prior to close of nominations;

    Therefore be it resolved, that Councillor Vicente be nominated as the Region of Peel representative of the Regional and Single Tier Caucus Directors for the term 2022-2024.

    Carried

Members of Regional Council noted the exceptional work completed by Councillor Vicente during his previous appointment to AMO and nominated him to continue as the Region of Peel representative of the Regional and Single Tier Caucus Directors for the term 2022-2024.

21.

Three Readings

  • Resolution Number2022-490
    Moved byCouncillor Mahoney
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden

    That the by-laws listed on the May 26, 2022 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 31-2022 and By-law 32-2022, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.

    Carried

A by-law to establish a percentage by which tax decreases are limited for 2022 for properties in the commercial property classes.
(Related to 17.1) 

A by-law to amend By-law 43-2002 titled the “Fees By-law”, as amended, to add fees for electric vehicle charging stations. 
(Related to 17.2) 

  • Resolution Number2022-491
    Moved byCouncillor Thompson
    Seconded byCouncillor Palleschi

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

    • Proposed Property Acquisition – City of Brampton, Ward 6 (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)
    • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Annual Observance (Labour relations or employee negotiations)
    • Proposed Property Acquisition in the City of Brampton, Town of Caledon and City of Mississauga (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)
    Carried
  • Resolution Number2022-492
    Moved byCouncillor Palleschi
    Seconded byCouncillor Thompson

    That Council move out of "In Camera".

    Carried
  • Resolution Number2022-493
    Moved byCouncillor Groves
    Seconded byCouncillor Crombie**

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

    • Proposed Property Acquisition – City of Brampton, Ward 6 (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)
    Carried
  • Resolution Number2022-494

    That Council move out of "In Camera".

    Carried

Council moved in camera at 10:32 a.m.

Council moved out of in camera at 11:12 a.m.

Council moved in camera at 11:14 a.m.

Council moved out of in camera at 11:24 a.m.

 

22.1
Funding Request for Credit Valley Conservation Project Proposal, Town of Caledon, Ward 2
 

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

  • Resolution Number2022-495
    Moved byCouncillor Mullin
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden

    That the In Camera Direction to the Commissioner of Public Works, contained within the confidential report listed as item 22.1 on the May 26, 2022 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

22.2
Proposed Property Acquisition – City of Brampton, Ward 6
 

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

  • Resolution Number2022-496
    Moved byCouncillor Groves
    Seconded byCouncillor Crombie

    That the report listed as In Camera item 22.2, titled “Proposed Property Acquisition - City of Brampton Ward 6", on the May 26, 2022 Regional Council agenda be deferred to a future meeting.

    In Favour (13)Councillor Crombie, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Damerla* (Proxy S. Dasko), Councillor Dasko, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Groves, Councillor Kovac, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Saito, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, and Councillor Mullin
    Opposed (10)Councillor Brown, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Innis, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Santos, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente
    Absent (1)Councillor Dhillon
    Carried

22.3
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Annual Observance
 

(Labour relations or employee negotiations) 

  • Resolution Number2022-497
    Moved byCouncillor Thompson
    Seconded byCouncillor Kovac

    That the ongoing observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) as a paid holiday for all employee groups, be approved.

    Carried

22.4
Proposed Property Acquisition in the City of Brampton, Town of Caledon and City of Mississauga
 

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

  • Resolution Number2022-498
    Moved byCouncillor Thompson
    Seconded byCouncillor Palleschi
    1. That the In Camera direction to the Commissioner of Public Works, contained within the confidential report listed as item 22.4 on the May 26, 2022 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended; and
    2. That staff be authorized to make a public announcement regarding the intended acquisition of the corridor, jointly, between the Region, Local Area Municipalities and the Town of Orangeville, to be released following Council’s adoption of the recommendations contained in the subject report.
    Carried
  • Resolution Number2022-499
    Moved byCouncillor Crombie**
    Seconded byCouncillor Dasko*

    That By-law 33-2022 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on May 26, 2022, and to authorize the execution of documents in accordance with the Region of Peel by-laws relating thereto, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.

    Carried

The meeting adjourned at 11:29 a.m.

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