THE COUNCIL OF

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

MINUTES

Thursday, June 24, 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. Early*
• C. Fonseca
• P. Fortini
• 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

Members Absent:

• A. Groves* (Alternate C. Early)

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. O'Connor, 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
• K. Lockyer, Regional Clerk and Director of Clerk's
• 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 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A, Brampton. Regional Chair Iannicca participated electronically.

Councillor Thompson arrived at 9:39 a.m.

Councillor Crombie arrived at 10:06 a.m.

Councillor Mahoney departed at 3:30 p.m.

Councillor Santos departed at 4:00 p.m.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Regional Chair Iannicca read an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement.

3.

DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Nil.

4.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4.1

June 10, 2021 Regional Council meeting

• Resolution Number 2021-620
  Moved by Councillor McFadden
  Seconded by Councillor Starr

  That the minutes of the June 10, 2021 Regional Council meeting be approved.

  Carried

5.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Resolution Number 2021-621
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor McFadden

  That the June 24, 2021 Regional Council agenda be amended by deleting Delegation 7.6;

  And further, that the agenda for the June 24, 2021 Regional Council meeting include a communication from the Business and Professional Women of Brampton, regarding expansion of funding directed to increase options for women who are victims of violence, to be dealt with under Items Related to Human Services – Item 16.1; 

  And further, that the agenda for the June 24, 2021 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.

  Carried

6.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Resolution Number 2021-622
  Moved by Councillor Starr
  Seconded by Councillor Kovac

  That the following matters listed on the June 24, 2021 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 11.1, 12.1, 12.2, 14.1, 17.2, 18.1, 19.1, 19.2, 19.4, 19.5, 24.1 and 24.3.

  In Favour (23)

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

  Absent (1)

  Councillor Crombie

  Carried

RESOLUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

11.

ITEMS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS

11.1

Residential Financial Support Policy in Relation to Regional Infrastructure Failure

• Resolution Number 2021-623
  Moved by Councillor Starr
  Seconded by Councillor Kovac

  That the proposed policy authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to provide short term supports to residents displaced from their homes by physical damage resulting from regional infrastructure failure, as described in the joint report of the Commissioner of Public Works, the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the June 24, 2021 Regional Council agenda, titled “Residential Financial Support Policy in Relation to Regional Infrastructure Failure”, be adopted.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

12.

COMMUNICATIONS

12.1

Jan Whitmore, Resident, Town of Caledon

Email dated June 16, 2021, Regarding Highway 413 (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2021-624
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

12.2

Regional Chair Nando Iannicca

Letter dated June 21, 2021, to the Provincial Minister of Transportation and the Associate Minister of Transportation Regarding Administrative Monetary Penalties System (Receipt recommended) (Resolution 2021-564)

• Resolution Number 2021-625
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

14.

COMMUNICATIONS

14.1

Christine Massey, Resident, City of Peterborough

Email dated June 12, 2021, Regarding a Study that Shows Fluoride Harms at 0.2ppm
(Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2021-626
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

17.

ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT

17.2

Report of the Region of Peel Planning and Growth Management Committee (PGMC-4/2021) meeting held on June 3, 2021

• Resolution Number 2021-627
  Moved by Councillor Starr
  Seconded by Councillor Kovac

  That the report of the Region of Peel Planning and Growth Management Committee (PGMC- 4/2021) meeting held on June 3, 2021, be adopted.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION PGMC-11-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-628

That the agenda for the June 3, 2021 Region of Peel Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting include a communication from Sylvia Roberts, Resident, City of Brampton, regarding Inclusionary Zoning, to be dealt under Communications - Item 6.19;

And further, that the agenda for the June 3, 2021 Region of Peel Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

Approved

4. DELEGATIONS

4.1       Alfiya Kakal, Senior Planner, Weston Consulting on behalf of Anatolia Investments Corp.

Regarding the Regional Official Plan Review and its Settlement Area Boundary Expansion

Resolution Number 2021-629

Received

4.2       Jennifer Jaruczek, Planner, Building Industry and Land Development Association

Regarding the Region of Peel’s Draft Inclusionary Zoning Feasibility Analysis and Policy Directions Report (Related to 5.1 and 6.10)

Resolution Number 2021-630

Received

4.3       Michael Bissett, Partner, Bousfields Inc., on behalf of the Bolton North Hill Landowners Group

Regarding Settlement Area Boundary Expansion 2041+ (Related to 6.18)

 

Resolution Number 2021-631

Received

5. REPORTS
   
   

5.1       Draft Inclusionary Zoning Feasibility Analysis and Policy Directions

Presentation by Tara Buonpensiero, Manager, Integrated Planning and Farad Wahab, Intermediate Planner, Regional Planning and Growth Management Division; and, Nick Michael, Partner, N. Barry Lyon Consultants Ltd. (Related to 4.2, 6.10 and 6.19)

Resolution Number 2021-632

Received

RECOMMENDATION PGMC-12-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-633

That the contract for Analysis and Implementation for Affordable Housing Tools and Incentives for the Region of Peel (Document 2018-670P), between the Region of Peel and N. Barry Lyon Consultants Ltd., be extended to provide additional consulting services and analysis, in the amount of $112,500 (excluding applicable taxes), for a revised total contract amount of $467,350 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended;

And further, that staff be authorized to retain urbanMetrics, deemed to be qualified to perform the peer review of the Feasibility Analysis component of the Inclusionary Zoning municipal assessment prepared by N. Barry Lyon Consultants Ltd., on behalf of the Region of Peel;

And further, that the staff presentation titled “Update on Draft Inclusionary Zoning Assessment Report Results and Policy Directions”, listed on the June 3, 2021 Planning and Growth Management Committee agenda, be presented to a future meeting of Regional Council.

 Approved

5.2       Agricultural and Rural Systems Policy Directions and Mapping

(Oral)
Presentation by Don Campbell, Principal Planner, Regional Planning and Growth Management Division

Resolution Number 2021-634

Received

5.3       Response to Provincial Consultation on Growing the Size of the Greenbelt

RECOMMENDATION PGMC-13-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-635

That the staff comments on the “Consultation on Growing the Size of the Greenbelt” attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the April 29, 2021 Planning and Growth Management Committee agenda, titled ‘Response to Provincial Consultation on Growing the Size of the Greenbelt”, be endorsed;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, the Town of Caledon, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Credit Valley Conservation, Conservation Halton, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority and Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.

 Approved

5.4       Overview of Regional and Local Planning Roles and Processes

(For information) 

Resolution Number 2021-636

Received

5.5       Peel 2041+ Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review Consultation Update and April 29, 2021 Planning and Growth Management Committee Meeting Public Submissions

(For information) (Related to 6.6)

Resolution Number 2021-637

Received

6. COMMUNICATIONS

6.1       Karen Alison, Resident, Town of Caledon

Email dated April 26, 2021, Requesting to Delay Decisions on the Region of Peel Official Plan Review until the Pandemic is Resolved, Related to the Presentations on Peel 2041+ Work Plan and Timeline Update and the Land Needs Assessment and Intensification Analysis (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-638

Received

6.2       Rahul Mehta, Resident, City of Mississauga

Email dated April 26, 2021, Requesting to Delay Decisions on the Region of Peel Official Plan Review until the Pandemic is Resolved, Related to the Presentations on Peel 2041+ Work Plan and Timeline Update and the Land Needs Assessment and Intensification Analysis (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-639

Received

6.3       Michelle Meandro, Resident, Town of Caledon

Email dated April 26, 2021, Requesting to Delay Decisions Regarding Planning and Growth Management for the Future of the Region of Peel (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-640

Received

6.4       Vicky Tran, Resident, City of Mississauga

Email dated April 26, 2021, Requesting to Delay Decisions Regarding Planning and Growth Management for the Future of the Region of Peel (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-641

Received

6.5       Lynda Lukasik, Executive Director, Environment Hamilton

Letter dated April 27, 2021, Regarding Land Needs Assessment and Intensification Analysis (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-642

Received

6.6       Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing 

Letter dated April 27, 2021, Regarding the Region of Peel’s Population and Growth Allocation to 2051 (Receipt recommended) (Related to 5.5)

Resolution Number 2021-643

Received

6.7       Alexandra Srdoc, Resident, City of Brampton 

Email dated April 27, 2021, Requesting to Delay Decisions on the Region of Peel Official Plan Review until the Pandemic is Resolved, Related to the Presentations on Peel 2041+ Work Plan and Timeline Update and the Land Needs Assessment and Intensification Analysis (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-644

Received

6.8       Dr. Carol Aziz, Resident, City of Mississauga 

Email dated April 27, 2021, Requesting to Delay Decisions on the Region of Peel Official Plan Review until the Pandemic is Resolved, Related to the Presentations on Peel 2041+ Work Plan and Timeline Update and the Land Needs Assessment and Intensification Analysis (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-645

Received

6.9       Jennifer LeForestier, Resident, Town of Caledon  

Email dated April 28, 2021, Regarding the Municipal Comprehensive Review and the Joint Peel/Caledon Aggregate Policy Official Plan Review (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-646

Received

6.10     Jennifer Jaruczek, Planner, Policy and Advocacy, Building and Land Development Association (BILD)

Letter dated April 29, 2021, Regarding Draft Inclusionary Zoning Feasibility Analysis and Policy Directions (Receipt recommended) (Related to 4.2 and 5.1)

Resolution Number 2021-647

Received

6.11     Eileen Chen, Resident, City of Mississauga 

Email dated April 28, 2021, Requesting to Delay Decisions on the Region of Peel Official Plan Review until the Pandemic is Resolved, Related to the Presentations on Peel 2041+ Work Plan and Timeline Update and the Land Needs Assessment and Intensification Analysis (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-648

Received

6.12     Sabrina Sgotto, Vice President, Weston Consulting on behalf of Tullamore Industrial Limited Partnership

Letter dated April 28, 2021, Regarding Peel 2041+ Work Plan and Timeline Update and the Land Needs Assessment and Intensification Analysis (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-649

Received

6.13     Matthew Cory, Principal, Malone Given Parsons on behalf of Brookvalley Project Management Inc. 

Letter dated April 28, 2021, Providing Comments on Peel 2041+ Official Plan Review (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-650

Received

6.14     Jo-Anne Thompson, on behalf of Halton Action for Climate Emergency Now

Email dated April 28, 2021, Requesting an Extension of the Public Consultation Period on the Region of Peel Official Plan Review until the Pandemic is Resolved Related to the Land Needs Assessment (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-651

Received

6.15     Tammy Atkinson, Resident

Email dated April 29, 2021, Requesting an Extension of the Public Consultation Period on the Region of Peel Official Plan Review until the Pandemic is Resolved, Related to the Presentations on Peel 2041+ Work Plan and Timeline Update and the Land Needs Assessment and Intensification Analysis (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-652

Received

6.16     Patricia Caza, Director, Legal Services and Deputy Regional Solicitor and Adrian Smith, Director, Regional Planning and Growth Management and Chief Planner

Memo dated May 7, 2021, Regarding Regional Official Plan Amendment 30, Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Decision (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-653

Received

6.17     Angie Melo, Legislative Coordinator, City of Mississauga

Letter received May 19, 2021, Providing a Copy of the City of Mississauga Resolution and Report titled “Official Plan Review – Scope of Work for Increasing Housing Choices in Mississauga Neighbourhoods Study” (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-654

Received

6.18     Michael Bissett, Partner, Bousfields Inc., on behalf of the Bolton North Hill Landowners Group

Letter dated May 19, 2021, Regarding Draft Settlement Area Boundary Expansion, Bolton, Ontario (Receipt recommended) (Related to 4.3)

Resolution Number 2021-655

Received

6.19     Sylvia Roberts, Resident, City of Brampton

Email dated June 2, 2021, Regarding Inclusionary Zoning (Receipt recommended) (Related to 5.1)

Resolution Number 2021-656

Received

18.

COMMUNICATIONS

18.1

Arti Sanichara, Senior Legal Counsel, Region of Peel

Memo dated June 16, 2021, Regarding the New Ontario Land Tribunal
(Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2021-657
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

19.

ITEMS RELATED TO ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

19.1

Statement of Development Charges Reserve Funds – Fiscal Year 2020

(For information)

• Resolution Number 2021-658
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

19.2

2020 Treasury Report

(For information)

• Resolution Number 2021-659
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

19.4

2020 Annual Transparency and Accountable Government Report

(For information)

• Resolution Number 2021-660
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

19.5

Federal Gas Tax Funding Accelerated for 2021

(Related to By-law 42-2021)

• Resolution Number 2021-661
  Moved by Councillor Starr
  Seconded by Councillor Kovac

  That By-law 4-2019, as amended, be amended to reflect the accelerated Federal Gas Tax payment for the 2021 fiscal year and the proposed lump sum allocation and transfer to the Cities of Mississauga and Brampton and the Town of Caledon described in the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the June 24, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Federal Gas Tax Funding Accelerated for 2021”;

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

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

 

AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND DEBATE

7.

DELEGATIONS

7.1

Nishan Duraiappah, Chief of Police, Peel Regional Police; and Ahmad Attia, Chair, Peel Police Services Board

Presenting an Overview and Status Report Regarding the Provincial Adequacy Standards Regulation

• Resolution Number 2021-662
  Received

Ahmad Attia, Chair, Peel Police Services Board, stated that several Board decisions have been made to make Peel Regional Police (PRP) a more progressive, innovative and accountable police service. The Board acknowledges the dedication of all members of PRP for ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone who lives, works and visits in Peel Region.  

Nishan Duraiappah, Chief of Police, provided an update on the 2020-2023 PRP Strategic Plan including an overview of: first line response; average response times for non-emergency calls; COVID-19 impacts; community safety and well-being; realignment of resources to deliver on strategic priorities; mental health and addictions; violent crime; intimate partner and family violence; gun and gang violence; road safety; supporting priority populations; a focus on human rights; providing an inclusive, engaged and progressive workplace; and, innovation and technology.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: funding and agency support for human services and domestic violence; youth agencies to operate out of the Malton community hub; road safety and Project Noisemaker; Police Officer health and well-being programs; and, the challenges for businesses and residents in Cooksville, Mississauga.

7.2

John Mackenzie, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

Presenting the 2021 TRCA Mid-Year Budget Update
(Related to 19.3) 

• Resolution Number 2021-663
  Received

John Mackenzie, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) presented the 2021 TRCA mid-year budget update including an overview of projects and programs related to: climate change; infrastructure; watershed studies and strategies; water risk management; regional biodiversity; greenspace security and management; tourism and recreation; the trail network expansion; planning and development support; education and outreach; sustainable communities; the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area; and, support of the Peel Conservation Authorities Climate Change Performance Measurement System. The delegate provided an overview of the TRCA’s three-year budget forecast from 2021; provincial funding impacts for 2022; and, the revised three-year budget forecast.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: recognition and valuation of natural heritage and green infrastructure for asset management planning; and, a request to schedule future Conservation Authority mid-year budget updates on a separate date from the Peel Regional Police delegation.

7.3

Deborah Martin-Downs, Chief Administrative Officer, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC)

Presenting the 2021 CVC Mid-Year Budget Update
(Related to 19.3) 

• Resolution Number 2021-664
  Received

Deborah Martin-Downs, Chief Administrative Officer, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), presented the 2021 CVC mid-year budget update including an overview of projects and programs related to: the general levy, the watershed, Peel climate change; infrastructure; the development of key performance indicators to evaluate performance of TRCA and CVC initiatives undertaken using the Peel Climate Change Special Levy; and, 2021 business continuity activities. The delegate provided an overview of the CVC’s three-year budget forecast from 2021; provincial funding impacts for 2022; the revised three-year budget forecast; and, residual impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding how key performance indicators (KPIs) are related to provincial legislative changes and mandatory versus non-mandatory requirements under the new regulatory framework.

Item 19.3 was dealt with.

19.

ITEMS RELATED TO ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

19.3

Peel-Conservation Authority Climate Change Performance Measurement System

(Related to 7.2 and 7.3) 

• Resolution Number 2021-665
  Moved by Councillor Ras
  Seconded by Councillor Downey

  That the Peel-Conservation Authority (Peel-CA) Climate Change Performance Measurement System be endorsed as an additional tool to support the Peel-CA annual budget review process;

  And further, that the Peel-CA Climate Change Performance Measurement System be used to evaluate the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) programs or projects receiving Peel Climate Change Special Levy funding;

  And further, that staff use a methodology consistent with the Peel-CA Climate Change Performance System to develop key performance indicators to measure the impact of Regional actions towards achieving outcomes of the Region of Peel Climate Change Master Plan;

  And further, that copies of the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the June 24, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Peel-Conservation Authority Climate Change Performance Measurement System” and resolution be provided to the TRCA and CVC.

  In Favour (22)

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

  Abstain (2)

  Councillor Dhillon, and Councillor Fortini

  Carried

7.

DELEGATIONS

7.4

Hassaan Basit, President and Chief Executive Officer, Conservation Halton

Regarding Conservation Authorities Act, Phase 1 - Regulatory Proposals Consultation Guide 
(Related to 17.1)

• Resolution Number 2021-666
  Received

Hassaan Basit, President and Chief Executive Officer, Conservation Halton, provided an overview of recent changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and regulations including: a review of mandatory and non-mandatory program requirements; examples of non-mandatory core programs; transition activities and timelines; and, compliance with expected regulations within Peel through Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and associated agreements.

Councillor Sinclair stated his concern that Conservation Authorities are no longer community based; there is a shift toward provincial based priorities; and, there has been a shift in attitude toward landowners of enforcement rather than collaboration.

Item 17.1 was dealt with.

17.

ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT

17.1

Response to Provincial Consultation on Regulatory Proposals (Phase 1) under the Conservation Authorities Act

(Related to 7.4) 

• Resolution Number 2021-667
  Moved by Councillor Sinclair
  Seconded by Councillor Downey

  That the staff comments on the Regulatory Proposals (Phase 1) under the Conservation Authorities Act, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the June 24, 2021 Regional Council agenda, titled “Response to Provincial Consultation on Regulatory Proposals (Phase 1) under the Conservation Authorities Act”, be endorsed;

  And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks, the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, the Town of Caledon, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Credit Valley Conservation, Conservation Halton, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority and Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.

  In Favour (22)

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

  Abstain (2)

  Councillor Fortini, and Councillor Medeiros

  Carried

Council recessed at 12:41 p.m.

Council reconvened at 1:15 p.m.

7.

DELEGATIONS

7.5

Robin Manson-Hing and Evgenia Karakehayova, Residents, Region of Peel

Requesting that the Region of Peel Increase the Minimum Age for COVID-19 Vaccination Consent to 14 Years of Age

• Resolution Number 2021-668
  Received

Robin Manson-Hing and Evgenia Karakehayova, Residents, Region of Peel, stated that they believe 12 years is not an appropriate age for a child to make an informed decision regarding novel medical treatments such as the COVID-19 vaccination. They requested that the Region of Peel set a minimum age requiring parents to consent for their child’s COVID-19 vaccination at 14 years of age.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: consent to treatment under the Health Care Consent Act versus requirements to be placed on accessibility to vaccinations (e.g. parental permission for children under a certain age); differences between parental consent for school based vaccination programs and the COVID-19 vaccination program; the number of children aged 12 to 14 years attending vaccination clinics with or without parents; and the definition of immunization as a medical treatment.

7.6

Amanda Naylor, Senior Project Engineer and Hossein Hosseini, Senior Project Engineer, Ministry of Transportation Ontario; Mara Bullock, Project Manager, WSP; and Britta Patkowski, Consultation Lead, AECOM

Regarding Greater Toronto Area West Corridor 

This item was deleted under Resolution 2021-621.

7.7

Sylvia Roberts, Resident of Brampton

Regarding Development of the 2022 Region of Peel Budget in Relation to Local Municipalities and Requesting an Increase to the Peel Paramedic Services Budget 
(Related to 10.2) 

• Resolution Number 2021-669
  Received

Sylvia Roberts, Resident of Brampton, stated her concerns regarding the relationship between the upper and lower tiers of government and the lack of coordination with respect to municipal fire departments and regional paramedic services. The delegate proposed that Peel Regional Paramedic Services be expanded to reduce the Brampton Fire Department’s response to medical calls. 

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 2021-670
  Received

Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health, provided a COVID-19 situation and vaccination update. He noted that vulnerable populations experiencing barriers to first-dose vaccination are the current focus of vaccination efforts in parallel with second dose acceleration; and, that key messages on the safety and efficacy of vaccine interchangeability is being communicated widely.

Lisa Dhillon, Communications Specialist, provided an overview of the “Real Peel, Real Voices” communications campaign noting its focus on narratives that profile the experiences of Peel residents and the personal stories that have led them to vaccination. These efforts complement a multifaced strategy to reduce barriers to vaccination and increase confidence.

Dr. Loh outlined Public Health priorities including: acceleration of second dose coverage while continuing targeted outreach for first dose coverage; taking a deliberate approach for Public Health program reopening while allowing time for recovery; and, managing ongoing harassment towards Regional employees.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: the continued harassment of health care workers; areas with lower average first dose vaccination rates; and, the reduced effect of treatment for the Delta Plus variant and the need for vaccination with two doses as a means to provide protection against the variant.  

8.2

COVID-19 Recovery Planning Framework

(Oral)
Presentation by Janice Baker, Chief Administrative Officer

• Resolution Number 2021-671
  Received

Janice Baker, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), provided an overview of the Region’s COVID-19 recovery planning framework, outlining the scope, timelines and considerations required to transition from the response phase of the pandemic to the recovery phase. The CAO outlined the proposed workplan and establishment of an internal structure to execute the work. She stated that the Region of Peel will need to remain flexible and make adjustments while considering: the ongoing pandemic response, variant risks and mass vaccination program; management of workplace fatigue; and, flexible recovery phases and timing. Next Steps include commencing initial stages of the recovery workplan and providing regular communications with Council, staff and the community.  

9.

COMMUNICATIONS

Nil.

10.

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

10.1

Peel Renewable Natural Gas Centre (Anaerobic Digestion Facility) – Decision Making History

(For information)
Presentation by Norman Lee, Director, Waste Management

• Resolution Number 2021-672
  Received

Kealy Dedman, Commissioner of Public Works and Norman Lee, Director, Waste Management, provided an overview of the anaerobic digestion (AD) facility decision making history including: current status of Peel organics processing; Regional Council’s decision history; basis for the decision with respect to technology and ownership; Peel’s climate change goals; the role of mixed waste processing (MWP); and, the AD team. The Commissioner of Public Works noted that an AD project report will be brought to the July 8, 2021 Regional Council meeting and a report regarding a MWP pilot will be considered at a future Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee meeting.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: capacity of composting (green bin material) facilities in Ontario; changing technology; staff and consultant expertise; impacts of the provincial plan to ban organics in landfills; a request for confirmation of the total cost per tonnage; and, a request to include more information regarding the federal government Green Fund in the report back to Council.

10.2

Approach to the Development of the 2022 Budget

Presentation by Gary Kent, Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and Norman Lum, Director, Business and Financial Planning 
(Related to 7.7)

• Resolution Number 2021-673
  Received
• Resolution Number 2021-674
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Fonseca

  That the 2022 Budget be developed to ensure the long term sustainability of services and demonstrate respect for the taxpayer, as outlined in the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the June 24, 2021 Regional Council agenda, titled “Approach to the Development of the 2022 Budget”;

  And further, that staff work with the external agencies to develop 2022 budgets reflecting the direction outlined in the subject report;

  And further, that the timelines for the 2022 Budget deliberations as outlined in Appendix I of the subject report be approved;

  And further, that the Region of Peel continue to advocate to the Minister of Education for flexible, predictable and multi-year funding to the Early Years and Child Care system;

  And further, that the Region of Peel continue to advocate to the Minister of Finance for the elimination of the increase cap on Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) revenue from the Greater Toronto Airports Authority;

  And further, that the Region of Peel continue to advocate to the federal and provincial governments for increased infrastructure resiliency funding to stimulate Peel's economic recovery.

  In Favour (23)

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

  Abstain (1)

  Councillor Starr

  Carried

Gary Kent, Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, provided a status update on the recommended approach to development of the 2022 Budget including an overview of: key risks and trends; the long term financial planning strategy and financial principles; and, proactive financial planning with respect to the Long-Term Utility Financial Plan, housing capital liability, the waste management financial plan and the climate change financing strategy. 

Norman Lum, Director, Business and Financial Planning, provided an overview of: the 2022–2024 forecast from 2021; a preliminary net tax levy of 4.4 per cent; provincial funding impacts; reduced Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Payments In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) revenue; budget proportions dedicated to external agencies and forecasted increases; Council priority investments; Tax Capital Plan sustainability; base budget and cost containment; average utility rate increase; Utility Capital Plan sustainability; COVID-19 impacts; and, proposed budget timelines.

13.

ITEMS RELATED TO HEALTH

Nil.

15.

ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

15.1

Canada HomeShare: A Pilot Program in Peel Region

Members of Regional Council expressed their appreciation for the expansion of the Canada HomeShare program through the implementation of the pilot program in the Region of Peel.   

• Resolution Number 2021-675
  Moved by Councillor Damerla
  Seconded by Councillor Saito

  That the Region of Peel provide support for the expansion of the Canada HomeShare Pilot program in Peel as described in the report from the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the June 24, 2021 Regional Council agenda, titled “Canada HomeShare: A Pilot Program in Peel Region”;

  And further, that the Director of Housing Services be authorized to execute a funding agreement to provide a one-time grant to a maximum of $20,000 to the National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly to support the implementation and administration of the Canada HomeShare Pilot in Peel to be funded within the existing Housing Support operating budget with no net impact.

  In Favour (24)

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

  Carried

Members of Regional Council expressed their appreciation for the expansion of the Canada HomeShare program through the implementation of the pilot program in the Region of Peel.   

16.

COMMUNICATIONS

16.1

Alexandra Hopkins, Vice President and Resolutions Chair, Business and Professional Women of Brampton

Email dated June 23, 2021, Regarding Expansion of Funding Directed to Increase Options for Women Who Are Victims of Violence to Live Safely in Their Community
(Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.1)

• Resolution Number 2021-676 Two-Thirds Majority
  Moved by Councillor Downey
  Seconded by Councillor Santos

  That section 5.7.1 b. of Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, be waived to permit consideration of a motion arising from correspondence.

  In Favour (23)

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

  Abstain (1)

  Councillor Dhillon

  Carried
• Resolution Number 2021-677
  Moved by Councillor Downey
  Seconded by Councillor Santos

  Whereas there has been an increased risk of domestic violence against women and children during COVID-19;

  And whereas, Peel Regional Police reported spending more hours on scenes of domestic incidents than any other type of incident; 40,000 hours more than the next highest type of incident in 2016/2017;

  And whereas, Peel Regional Police responded to over 18,000 family violence calls, including 10,000 intimate partner calls in 2019, a rate of approximately 50 per day;

  And whereas, the rate of police-reported incidents of domestic violence in Peel has increased over the past several years with an increase of 859 intimate and family violence incidents in 2018/2019, an increase higher than any other type of incident in Peel, however intimate partner violence victims represent only one third of all police-reported violent crime in Canada;

  And whereas, the rate of homicides in Peel increased 24 per cent in 2019 and nearly half of all homicides in Peel Region were domestic related;

  And whereas, more than 60 per cent of those who utilize emergency shelters in Canada are women and 80 per cent of women seeking shelter as a result of abuse cited a former or current intimate partner as being their abuser;

  And whereas, on a snapshot day in Ontario, 42 per cent of shelters were at capacity, and shelter being at capacity was the reason women were turned away in 82 per cent of situations;

  And whereas, in 2009, 15 per cent of female victims of spousal violence obtained a protection order (e.g., restraining order, no contact, peace bond), and 32 per cent of these orders were breached; 65  per cent of these breaches were reported to police;

  And whereas, the most dangerous time for a victim of intimate partner violence is during a pending or actual separation, and was a risk factor present in 67 per cent of homicides investigated by the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee between 2003-2017;

  And whereas, the City of Brampton continues to support Pilot Project Guardian and other support programs that similarly offer options to victims of domestic and gender-based violence to better meet the needs of the Brampton community;

  Therefore be it resolved, that the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write a letter to the Province of Ontario in support of funding to Pilot Project Guardian and similar programs aligned to Peel’s Community Safety and Well Being Plan that support the goal to create and strengthen pathways to safety.

  In Favour (23)

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

  Abstain (1)

  Councillor Dhillon

  Carried
• Resolution Number 2021-678
  Moved by Councillor Carlson
  Seconded by Councillor Early*

  That in accordance with Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, Section 4.2.12 be waived in order that the June 24, 2021 Regional Council meeting continue past 3:30 p.m.

  Carried

19.

ITEMS RELATED TO ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

19.6

Establishment of a Public Art and Monuments Committee

• Resolution Number 2021-679

  Referred back to Service Excellence and Innovation

Councillor Brown stated that the City of Brampton will take the lead on the request to commission a monument in honour of former Premier of Ontario William (Bill) Davis and suggested that the report listed as item 19.6 be received with no further action.

Councillor Saito suggested that the report be referred back to staff to report to a future Regional Council meeting with a more fulsome public art and monuments policy that differentiates between public art and recognition of public individuals. She suggested that Regional Council would be the approval authority for the recognition of individuals.      

20.

COMMUNICATIONS

Nil.

21.

OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCILLOR ENQUIRIES

Nil. 

22.

NOTICE OF MOTION/MOTION

Nil.

23.

BY-LAWS

Three Readings

• Resolution Number 2021-680
  Moved by Councillor Fonseca
  Seconded by Councillor Downey

  That the by-laws listed on the June 24, 2021 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 42-2021 and 43-2021, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Deputy Regional Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.

  Carried

23.1

By-law 42-2021

A by-law to amend By-law 4-2019, as amended, being a by-law to allocate federal gas tax revenue funds to the City of Brampton, the City of Mississauga and the Town of Caledon for the year 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
(Related to 19.5) 

23.2

By-law 43-2021

A by-law to extend the designated Community Safety Zone on Regional Road 11 (Forks of the Credit Road/Bush Street) within the Hamlets of Belfountain and Brimstone; and to amend By-law Number 15-2013 being a by-law to regulate traffic on roads under the jurisdiction of The Regional Municipality of Peel. 

24.

IN CAMERA MATTERS

• Resolution Number 2021-681
  Moved by Councillor Sinclair
  Seconded by Councillor Mahoney

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

  • Automated School Bus Stop Arm Camera – Program Implementation and Processing Centre Recommendations (A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose)

   

  Carried
• Resolution Number 2021-682
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Fortini

  That Council move out of "In Camera".

  Carried

Council moved in camera at 3:42 p.m.

Council moved out of in camera at 4:15 p.m.

24.1

Water Pumping Station Construction Related Flooding Event Update – City of Mississauga

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

• Resolution Number 2021-683
  Moved by Councillor Starr
  Seconded by Councillor Kovac

  That the budget for Capital Project 19-1009 for Residential Relief Due to Silverthorn Water Pumping Station watermain break be increased from $1.0 million to $1.6 million financed from Water Capital Stabilization Reserve R0241 to cover the resident relief support costs incurred in responding to the consequences of the break.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

24.2

Automated School Bus Stop Arm Camera – Program Implementation and Processing Centre Recommendations

(A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board; and, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose)

• Resolution Number 2021-684
  Moved by Councillor Saito
  Seconded by Councillor Sinclair

  That the In Camera presentation by the Director of Transportation, be received;

  And further, that the In Camera report listed as item 24.2 on the June 24, 2021 Regional Council agenda, be deferred to the July 8, 2021 Regional Council meeting to be dealt with at the beginning of the meeting before delegations.

  In Favour (13)	Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Early, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Saito, and Councillor Vicente
  Opposed (8)	Councillor Brown, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Innis, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Ras, and Councillor Thompson
  Abstain (1)	Councillor Starr
  Absent (2)	Councillor Mahoney, and Councillor Santos

  Carried

24.3

Rapid Housing Initiative – June 2021 Update

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

• Resolution Number 2021-685
  Moved by Councillor Starr
  Seconded by Councillor Kovac

  That the recommendation contained within the confidential report listed as item 24.3 on the June 24, 2021 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.

25.

BY-LAWS RELATING TO IN CAMERA MATTERS

Nil.

26.

BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL

• Resolution Number 2021-686
  Moved by Councillor Early*
  Seconded by Councillor Carlson

  That By-law 44-2021 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on June 24, 2021, and to authorize the execution of documents in accordance with the Region of Peel by-laws relating thereto, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Deputy Regional Clerk, and the corporate seal be affixed thereto.

  Carried

27.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.