THE COUNCIL OF

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

May 14, 2020

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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
  • 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
  • N. Polsinelli, Interim Chief Administrative Officer
  • S. Baird, Commissioner of Digital and Information Services
  • K. Lockyer, Regional Clerk and Interim Commissioner of Corporate Services
  • S. VanOfwegen, Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
  • P. O'Connor, Regional Solicitor
  • A. Smith, Interim Chief Planner
  • A. Farr, Interim Commissioner of Public Works
  • J. Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services
  • C. Granger, Acting Commissioner of Health Services
  • Dr. L. Loh, Interim Medical Officer of Health
  • C. Thomson, Legislative Specialist
  • R. Khan, Legislative Technical Coordinator

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

Regional Chair Iannicca read an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement.

  • Resolution Number2020-347
    Moved byCouncillor Carlson
    Seconded byCouncillor Dhillon

    That the minutes of the April 23, 2020 Regional Council meeting be approved.

    Carried

(Related to 8.11, 9.6, and 21.2)

  • Resolution Number2020-348
    Moved byCouncillor Fonseca
    Seconded byCouncillor Parrish

    That the agenda for the May 14, 2020 Regional Council meeting include an oral item regarding Long Term Care homes in the Region of Peel, to be dealt with under COVID-19 Related Matters – Item 8.11;

    And further, that the agenda for the May 14, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a Copy of a Resolution from the City of Brampton regarding Installation of “Sharps” Receptacles in Downtown Brampton, to be dealt with under Communications – Item 9.6;

    And further, that the agenda for the May 14, 2020 Regional Council meeting include an oral update from the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee Chair regarding a survey related to the search for a Chief Administrative Officer, to be dealt with under Other Business - Item 21.2;

    And further, that the agenda for the May 14, 2020 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number2020-349
    Moved byCouncillor Santos
    Seconded byCouncillor Saito

    That the following matters listed on the May 14, 2020 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 12.1, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 24.1, 24.2.

    In Favour (24)Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente
    Carried

On behalf of Regional Council, Regional Chair Iannicca recognized staff and volunteers in Peel Public Health for their hard work and dedication to the residents of the Region of Peel.

(Oral) 

Presentation by Nancy Polsinelli, Interim Chief Administrative Officer

  • Resolution Number2020-350
    Received

Nancy Polsinelli, Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), stated that there will be no specific date to mark the ending of the pandemic response and the beginning of the new reality of a post-pandemic world, but the Region of Peel is moving toward that future one step at a time. On April 27, 2020, the provincial government released the plan “A Framework for Re-opening Our Province” to guide decision-making on how to re-open businesses, services and public spaces in Ontario. The Premier of Ontario emphasized that the document is a “roadmap”, not a “timetable”.

The plan includes three stages that outline what needs to be in place before the restrictive measures can be gradually relaxed:

  • A reduction in new daily COVID-19 cases;
  • The capacity of the health system to treat cases;
  • Public Health capacity to continuously test and isolate new cases and conduct efficient contact tracing to curtail potential spread of the virus.

The Region of Peel’s planning for demobilization and recovery to a new normal will be based on provincial direction and anchored in advice from the Medical Officer of Health. Decisions will be risk informed, grounded in the best available evidence and coordinated based on community need. The Region is preparing for a phased approach to demobilization and recovery across all services and worksites. Each phase will consider public health data on community transmission, what emergency measures can wind down, and what services and operations can ramp up. Programs will proceed in an informed and measured way and will consider the impact in the following areas: public health and safety; service levels; finances; human resources; and impacts to the community.  The Region will take advantage of workplace innovations, newly designed and test work practices and accomplishments and efficiencies previously achieved or underway just prior to the pandemic.

Staff will continue to build on collaborations within the Region and with external organizations; embedding partnerships across health and social services sectors; and, enhancing relationships with all levels of government and government agencies, all of which are factors critical to achieving the Region’s vision of “Community for Life” in Peel.

The Interim CAO expressed appreciation and commended Regional staff for their willingness, determination and commitment to serving the Region and residents of Peel.

Councillor Sinclair suggested that the Emergency Management Program Committee could play a role in reviewing the Region’s pandemic experience.

Councillor Saito requested that the expected timelines for phased recovery be removed from the presentation slides as those timelines will be contingent upon the advice received from the Medical Officer of Health.

Councillor Thompson encouraged staff involved in the Regional Emergency Operations Centre to work with staff in the local economic development offices with respect to business recovery plans.

In response to a question from Councillor Santos regarding mental health related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nancy Polsinelli advised that a report to a future Regional Council meeting would include information on funding opportunities that could be pursued related to mental health supports.

(Oral)  

Presentation by Dr. Lawrence Loh, Interim Medical Officer of Health and Greg Kujbida, Advisor, Infection Prevention and Surveillance, Office of the Medical Officer of Health

  • Resolution Number2020-351
    Received

Dr. Lawrence Loh, Interim Medical Officer of Health, advised that when making decisions regarding recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus should be on thresholds and not timelines. The provincial framework for recovery provides some guidance on stages and themes and Peel Public Health continues to examine and discuss with other Public health units how these translate the provincial framework into practice in order to best advise on the ideal time to decide on lifting restrictions in the community. He noted that as restrictions are lifted, some Public Health services such as inspections, clinics and infant programs will need to ramp up.

Dr. Loh stated that it takes in some cases up to two weeks for the virus to incubate and two weeks for a mild illness to run its course.  Therefore, when things are going to be re-opened, it should not be done day by day. Changes should be done and then wait at least two weeks to see the potential impact of new cases and severity to decide whether to hold or move ahead.

Dr. Loh recommended that any thresholds or decisions regarding reopening should account for the specific picture in the highly interconnected metropolitan region.

Greg Kujbida, Advisor, Peel Public Health, outlined the provincial framework for reopening the province, key public health measures that have been implemented since COVID-19 was made a reportable disease on January 24, 2020, and re-opening announcements that have occurred since May 4, 2020. He noted that Ontario has not experienced COVID-19 equally across the entire province and transmission of COVID-19 is higher in areas with higher population density.  Public health units in the Greater Toronto Area have higher COVID-19 rates than the many other units in Ontario. Other reasons for the higher rates include the number of institutional settings and volume of essential businesses. Development of a locally-driven approach based on the provincial framework will be critically important as we move towards a new phase in the pandemic. Peel Public Health staff are working with other public health units in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area to ensure that a consistent set of indicators are being monitored which will guide future recommendations.

The Region of Peel’s number of daily cases have remained fairly stable since peaking in mid-April which means that measures such as physical distancing need to be continued. New modelling work highlights that there will be a resurgence of transmission and an amplified second wave of cases without careful planning and expanded public health, health system, and testing capacities as we begin to reopen. Finding the optimal balance between reintroducing some amount of contact between people while ensuring we remain below the health system capacity threshold will require slow but deliberate action and very close monitoring.

Councillor Fonseca announced a collaboration between the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Canadian Medical Association Foundation (CMAF) called the COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations which directly funds cities and communities to support vulnerable populations struggling with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a $10 million donation from the CMAF, the fund will empower municipalities across Canada to better reach, protect and assist the most vulnerable people, including those experiencing homelessness or grappling with mental health and substance use challenges.

The Region of Peel is one of the recipients of the donation and Councillor Fonseca advised that the Regional Chair would be receiving a letter regarding distribution of the funds.  

The Regional Chair was requested to send a letter of the appreciation to FCM and the CMAF when the letter is received and report to Regional Council on how the funds could be distributed.

In response to a question from Councillor Damerla, the Interim Medical Officer of Health stated that face coverings are a good way to protect other people but there are mixed reviews on the effectiveness they provide to the person wearing it. The recommendation to wear masks when physical distancing cannot be achieved is based on source control and not personal protection.

In response to a question from Councillor Dasko, Dr. Loh advised that it is strongly recommended that businesses have a plan in place for reopening that limits physical proximity between clients and staff and he noted that guidance for businesses is available on the provincial COVID-19 website.

Councillor Ras encouraged the use of messaging to educate the public about how they can help to mitigate risk of virus transmission when they are out in public and she inquired who has the authority to determine the types of businesses that are permitted to reopen.

Dr. Loh advised that public messaging will continue to emphasize the importance of physical distancing, the use of masks, and hand washing. Ultimately, after provincial direction, the decision to reopen rests with the business operator. It is important to remind everyone that we are not out of the woods yet. There is still a need to be cautious and use the tools at our disposal to keep residents safe.

Additional Item 8.11 was dealt with.

Presentation by Norman Lum, Director, Business and Financial Planning

  • Resolution Number2020-352
    Moved byCouncillor Groves
    Seconded byCouncillor Ras

    That the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, advocate to the federal and provincial government for additional funding to offset the substantial incremental costs and loss of revenue associated with the COVID-19 pandemic;

    And further, that the Region of Peel's advocacy efforts include a request that the federal and provincial governments provide increased infrastructure funding to stimulate Peel's economic recovery and that an allocation model be implemented to distribute funds expeditiously.

    In Favour (21)Councillor Carlson, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente
    Abstain (1)Councillor Dhillon
    Absent (2)Councillor Brown, and Councillor Crombie
    Carried

Councillor Brown departed at 11:29 a.m. due to other municipal business.

Councillor Crombie departed at 11:29 a.m. due to other municipal business.

Norman Lum, Director, Business and Financial Planning, provided highlights of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on key economic and financial areas for the Region of Peel and steps that are being undertaken to mitigate the financial impacts to the 2020 fiscal year.

By the end of March, Peel had already seen a loss of 20,000 manufacturing jobs and the outlook for the labour market is not positive as more jobs are expected to be lost in the short term, including some business closures. In order to mitigate the negative impact on Peel’s economy, infrastructure stimulus funding will be required to support the recovery.  Based on modelling of past economic recessions, it is estimated there will be a temporary loss of $400 million in development charges over the next two years. In addition, investment earnings are expected to decline which will have an impact on the capital reserves available to fund non-DC eligible work.

The pandemic has impacted both Region of Peel costs and revenues. Increased costs are projected to be $45 million in frontline service areas such as paramedic services, long term care and public health. The majority of these costs have been incurred for personal protective equipment, cleaning and staffing. For housing programs, increased costs upwards of $10 million is forecast to be required.

There has also been some loss in revenue from user fees due to lower activity in services such as TransHelp, Adult Day Services, the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives and the temporary waiving of Community Recycling Centre fees. Regional Council has made decisions to support the community that will impact revenues and expenditures, and revenue shortfalls have also been seen in water consumption. As a result of all of these factors, the forecast is now a net deficit of $47.1M.

Staff expect that the Region of Peel will be able to manage the forecasted operating deficit using its rate stabilization reserves; however, this will reduce the Region’s ability to deal with future new emergencies. The Region of Peel will need additional financial supports from the federal and provincial governments, over and above the measures that have already been introduced, in order to fully recover. Staff will provide Regional Council with monthly updates on key financial areas.

(Deferred from the April 9, 2020 Regional Council meeting) (Related to 8.5)

  • Resolution Number2020-353
    Received

(Related to 8.4)

  • Resolution Number2020-354
    Moved byCouncillor Ras
    Seconded byCouncillor Sinclair

    That the 2021 Budget for Regionally Controlled Services and External Agencies be planned and developed in recognition of the economic challenges being faced by taxpayers;

    And further, that staff work with the external agencies to meet the proposed 2021 budget timelines as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, titled “Revised Update on the Approach to the Development of the 2021 Budget”;

    And further, that the external agencies be requested to report to Regional Council in June 2020 on risks associated with achieving the 2021 budget directions;

    And further, that the timelines for the 2021 Budget deliberations, as outlined in Appendix I of the subject report, be approved.

    In Favour (22)Councillor Carlson, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente
    Absent (2)Councillor Brown, and Councillor Crombie
    Carried

In response to questions from Councillor Ras, Stephen VanOfwegen, Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, advised that local municipal staff from Brampton and Mississauga have indicated that they intend to seek 2021 budget approval before year end; Caledon staff have indicated not until 2021.  The Premier of Ontario has committed to bringing the 2020 provincial budget on November 15, 2020.

Councillor Saito stated that external agencies who receive funding from the Region of Peel should not come forward with large increases to their 2021 budgets in light of the financial challenges the Region of Peel is facing as a result of the impact of the pandemic. She requested that the Region of Peel representatives on the Peel Police Services Board reiterate that message to the Board.

  • Resolution Number2020-355
    Moved byCouncillor Fortini
    Seconded byCouncillor Palleschi

    That the Region of Peel Development Charges By-law 46-2015 (the “2015 By-law”), be permitted to remain in force until the specified date provided for under section 9.2 of the Development Charge Act, 1997 as enacted by Schedule 1 of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Support and Protection Act, 2020, that date being six months after the day the emergency was declared under section 7.0.1 of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act is terminated;

    And further, that the timing of the Development Charge Background Study being prepared in support of the enactment of a by-law to replace the 2015 By-law be adjusted accordingly.

    In Favour (22)Councillor Carlson, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente
    Absent (2)Councillor Brown, and Councillor Crombie
    Carried

(For information)

  • Resolution Number2020-356
    Received

In response to questions from Councillor Santos, the Commissioner of Human Services advised that agencies that are already receiving funding will need to re-apply for the new funding as it has a different set of criteria and the application process opened on May 4, 2020.

  • Resolution Number2020-357
    Moved byCouncillor Starr
    Seconded byCouncillor Thompson

    That contract 2013-200P awarded to The Governing Council of the Salvation Army for the operation of Cawthra Road Shelter, Peel Family Shelter, Wilkinson Shelter, be extended for an additional nine months commencing October 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021;

    And further, that the contract be increased in the amount of $5,863,228, (excluding applicable taxes) in accordance with Procurement By-Law 30-2018, as amended;

    And further, that contract 2020-420N for the Extension of the Operating Contract for the Brampton Youth Shelter be awarded to the Governing Council of the Salvation Army for a six month period commencing January 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2021 at an estimated cost of $938,961 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-Law 30-2018, as amended;

    And further, that staff be authorized to increase the subject contracts in accordance with the terms of the contract to cover additional costs associated with the operation of the shelters to the limit of the Street/Emergency Shelter Supports approved budget.

    In Favour (22)Councillor Carlson, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente
    Absent (2)Councillor Brown, and Councillor Crombie
    Carried

(For information)

  • Resolution Number2020-358
    Received

Councillor Downey departed at 12:05 p.m. due to other municipal business.

(Oral)

  • Resolution Number2020-359
    Received

Councillor Brown arrived at 12:16 p.m.

Councillor Crombie arrived at 12:16 p.m.

Andrew Farr, Interim Commissioner of Public Works advised that waste management services continue to operate well and are being performed as safely as possible in accordance with safety guidelines published by the province. Only 2 per cent of households are putting out the extra two bags and yard waste has levelled off after a spike in April. Staff plan to cancel the June Garbage Exemption Period and will reschedule an exemption period when it is safe and practical to do so. Communication regarding the suspension of the garbage exemption period will begin in the next few days.

Andrew Farr noted that physical distancing continues to pose a challenge at Community Recycling Centres by restricting the space available for cars and people moving around the site which can impact the length of lines and wait times. Staff continue to review the hours of operation and customer patterns and there are no plans to change to extended hours of operation until June 1st.

Staff continue to communicate waste service levels and changes through standard channels and are also providing support to the local municipalities with messaging regarding littering, particularly personal protective equipment litter.

The Regional Chair was requested by Councillor Parrish to send a letter to the Region’s waste collection companies commending them for their efforts to keep the Region of Peel clean.

Item 9.6 was dealt with.

(Oral)

  • Resolution Number2020-360
    Received

Councillor Damerla suggested that Region of Peel staff provide the province with information on the Region of Peel’s best practices related to the pandemic response in regionally operated long term care homes. Include the provision of additional funding, and what could have been done better to highlight the need for sufficient provincial funding.  

(Oral)

  • Resolution Number2020-361
    Received

Letter dated April 23, 2020, Regarding Extraordinary Expenses Associated with COVID-19 (Receipt recommended)

  • Resolution Number2020-362
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

Email dated April 23, 2020, Regarding the Provincial Day of Action on Litter Update Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic (Receipt recommended)

  • Resolution Number2020-363
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

Letter dated April 24, 2020, Advising that a New Deadline Date will be Determined Regarding the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (Receipt recommended)

  • Resolution Number2020-364
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

Letter dated April 25, 2020, Regarding an Amendment to the Emergency Order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act as set out in O. Reg. 104/20 Allowing the Use of Allotment and Community Gardens Across Ontario During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Receipt recommended)

  • Resolution Number2020-365
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

Letter dated May 7, 2020, Providing a Copy of a Town of Caledon Resolution Regarding the Volume of Tourists to Caledon During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (Receipt recommended)

  • Resolution Number2020-366
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

Letter dated May 13, 2020, Regarding Installation of “Sharps” Receptacles in Downtown Brampton (Referral to Health Services recommended)

  • Resolution Number2020-367
    Referred to Health Services

The Acting Commissioner of Health Services undertook to work with local municipal staff and community partners to understand and address the current issue and then report back to Regional Council on a broader approach to the safe disposal of sharps in the community.

The Interim Commissioner of Public Works advised that the Region of Peel’s contract for sharps disposal is available for the local municipalities to use at their discretion for the installation and disposal of sharps receptacles.

Councillor Santos noted that City of Brampton staff were directed to report to the May 27th City Council meeting regarding the progress of actions to address the immediate concerns related to an increase in sharps related incidents during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency period.

Email dated April 14, 2020, Providing a Follow-up to the February 27, 2020 Regional Council Delegation on Suggestions on Working Toward Homelessness Solutions (Receipt recommended)

  • Resolution Number2020-368
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2020-369
    Moved byCouncillor Palleschi
    Seconded byCouncillor Ras

    That the Contract (Document 2011-239N) awarded to Garrod Pickfield LLP for External Legal Counsel Services to defend Peel Region Official Plan Review, Regional Official Plan Amendments at the Ontario Municipal Board, now Local Planning Appeals Tribunal, and related hearings be increased by $85,957.34 (excluding applicable taxes) for a new total commitment of $847,957.34 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended;

    And further, that authority be granted to the Director of Procurement, upon the advice of the Regional Solicitor, to approve further increases to the contract for retention of legal and other services that may be required to the limit of the approved capital budget, in order to achieve the completion of litigation or, subject to the approval of Regional Council, a settlement.

    In Favour (21)Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, 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 Fortini, and Councillor Groves
    Absent (1)Councillor Downey
    Carried

In response to questions from Councillor Palleschi, Patrick O’Connor, Regional Solicitor provided clarification regarding the lengthy history of appeals related to Regional Official Plan Amendment 26 and Brampton’s Official Plan Amendment 105, noting that the protracted process related to the GTA-West corridor has contributed to the delays in resolving the appeals.  

(For information)

  • Resolution Number2020-370
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

(Related to By-law 37-2020)

  • Resolution Number2020-371
    Moved byCouncillor Santos
    Seconded byCouncillor Saito

    That a by-law be presented for enactment authorizing the Region of Peel to apply the optional tools for tax capping available to it under subsection 329.1(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, (“Act”) and Ontario Regulation 73/03, as amended, as recommended in the report of the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer titled "2020 Tax Capping Policy-Selection of Options";

    And further, that the subject by-law remove property in the commercial, industrial and multi-residential property classes from capping and clawback of 2020 taxes for municipal and school purposes, by exempting property from the application of Part IX of the Act in accordance with Ontario Regulation 73/03, as amended and as recommended in the subject report.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2020-372
    Moved byCouncillor Santos
    Seconded byCouncillor Saito

    That the report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-2/2020) meeting held on April 16, 2020, be adopted.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

 

2. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Nil

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Resolution Number 2020-373

RECOMMENDATION:

That the agenda for the April 16, 2020 Audit and Risk Committee meeting be approved.

Approved

4. DELEGATIONS

 

4.1       Trevor Ferguson, Audit Partner, Deloitte LLP

Presenting the 2019 Deloitte Audit Results Report
(Related to 5.2)

Resolution Number 2020-374

Received

5. REPORTS

 

5.1       Quality Assessment Results

(For information) (Related to 6.1)

Resolution Number 2020-375

Received

This item was dealt with later in the meeting.

 

5.2       2019 Deloitte Audit Results Report

(For information) (Related to 4.1)

Resolution Number 2020-376

Received

5.3       2019 Region of Peel Consolidated Financial Statements

(For information)

Resolution Number 2020-377

Received

 

5.4       2019 Peel Housing Corporation Financial Statements

(For information)

Resolution Number 2020-378

Received

5.5       2019 Region of Peel Sinking Funds Financial Statements

(For information)

Resolution Number 2020-379

Received

5.6       2019 Region of Peel Trust Funds Financial Statements

(For information)

Resolution Number 2020-380

Received

5.7       Emergency Shelter Operations Contract Management Audit

(For information)
Presentation by Janice Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services, Aileen Baird, Director, Housing Services and Jennifer Weinman, Manager, Enterprise Audit Services

Resolution Number 2020-381

Received

5.8       Land Use Development – Development Services Division Audit – Preliminary Objective and Scope

(For information)

Resolution Number 2020-382

Received

Item 5.1 was dealt with

 

6. COMMUNICATIONS

 

6.1       Elaine Maheu, Validator and Tracy Darakjian, Director, Quality, The Institute of Internal Auditors

Certificate dated January 22, 2020, Providing a Quality Assessment Letter as Issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors Quality Services, LLC (Receipt recommended) (Related to 5.1)

Resolution Number 2020-383

Received

6.2       Michele Mark Levine, Director, Technical Services Centre, Government Finance Officers Association

Letter dated December 17, 2019, Awarding the Regional Municipality of Peel with the 2018 Canadian Award for Financial Reporting (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2020-384

Received

6.3       Michele Mark Levine, Director, Technical Services Centre, Government Finance Officers Association

Letter dated January 31, 2020, Awarding the Regional Municipality of Peel with the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2020-385

Received

  • Resolution Number2020-386
    Received

Councillor Santos expressed concern that the response to the Ontario Poverty Reduction Strategy Consultation does not include much focus on mental health supports. The Commissioner of Human Services advised that the submission was based on the Council-endorsed poverty reduction strategy. 

The Interim Chief Administrative Officer confirmed that mental health continues to be an active advocacy component for the Region of Peel.

  • Resolution Number2020-387
    Received

Councillor Parrish advised that a new survey related to the search for a Chief Administrative Officer would be provided to members of Regional Council and that members have the option to respond electronically; print the survey, scan and submit it via email when completed; or, work with a Human Resources staff member to submit their responses.

Councillor Enquiries

Councillor Damerla

In response to a question from Councillor Damerla, the Chief Planner advised that staff will be reporting to Regional Council in June with an update and recommendations related to the next round of consultations for the Municipal Comprehensive Review.

Councillor Ras

Councillor Ras requested that Peel Regional Police provide an update to Regional Council on actions to address the recent increase in street racing and speeding.

Councillor Dasko

The Commissioner of Human Services undertook to follow up with Councillor Dasko regarding grocery store donation of food that is approaching its expiry date to local food banks.

Councillor Sinclair

In response to a question from Councillor Sinclair, the Chief Planner advised that staff are waiting for guidance form the Province related to the content and scope of Memorandum of Understandings for Conservation Authorities.

23.

Three Readings

  • Resolution Number2020-388
    Moved byCouncillor Starr
    Seconded byCouncillor Mahoney

    That the by-law listed on the May 14, 2020 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 37-2020, 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 adopt the optional tools for calculating the amount of taxes for municipal and school purposes payable in respect of property in the commercial classes, industrial classes and multi-residential property class for 2020.

(Related to 15.2)

  • Resolution Number2020-389
    Moved byCouncillor Saito
    Seconded byCouncillor Ras

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

    • Appointment of a Temporary Associate Medical Officer of Health (Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees)
    Carried
  • Resolution Number2020-390
    Moved byCouncillor Saito
    Seconded byCouncillor Parrish

    That Council move out of “In Camera”.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number2020-391
    Moved byCouncillor Saito
    Seconded byCouncillor Parrish

    That the recommendation contained within the confidential report relating to item 24.3 listed on the May 14, 2020 Regional Council agenda, be approved and become public upon adoption.

    In Favour (20)Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, 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 (3)Councillor Crombie, Councillor Dhillon, and Councillor Groves
    Absent (1)Councillor Downey
    Carried

24.1
April 23, 2020 Regional Council Closed Session Report
 

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2020-392
    Received

24.2
Expropriation Proceedings – Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-19051.00 – West of Chinguacousy Road to the West Side of Hurontario Street – City of Brampton, Wards 2 and 6 and Town of Caledon, Ward 2
 

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

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2020-393
    Moved byCouncillor Santos
    Seconded byCouncillor Saito

    That the necessary by-law be enacted authorizing and directing that the following steps be taken with respect to the expropriation of the lands set out in Appendix I to the in camera report to Regional Council at its meeting on May 14, 2020 titled “Expropriation Proceedings – Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-19051.00 – West of Chinguacousy Road to the West Side of Hurontario Street – City of Brampton, Wards 2 and 6 and Town of Caledon, Ward 2”, for the purposes of widening and improving Mayfield Road together with works ancillary thereto from west of Chinguacousy Road to the west side of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton and Town of Caledon, be approved and become public upon approval:

    1. approval of the expropriation;
    2. execution and registration of a Certificate of Approval;
    3. registration of a Plan of Expropriation;
    4. service of the Notice of Expropriation, Notice of Possession and Notice of Election;
    5. preparation of an appraisal report of the market value of the expropriated lands and, if applicable, damages for injurious affection and other compensation;
    6. service upon the registered owners of the offer of full compensation and the offer for immediate payment of 100 per cent of the market value of the expropriated lands in accordance with s.25 of the Expropriations Act, together with the appraisal report;
    7. payment of compensation offered pursuant to s.25 of the Expropriations Act, upon acceptance by the owners; and,
    8. all necessary steps be taken to obtain possession of the lands.
    Carried

24.3
Appointment of a Temporary Associate Medical Officer of Health
 

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

  • Resolution Number2020-394
    Moved byCouncillor Saito
    Seconded byCouncillor Parrish

    That Dr. Nicholas Brandon be appointed as temporary Associate Medical Officer of Health, effective immediately, upon the approval of the Minister of Health through to August 31, 2020;

    And further, that documentation be provided to the Ministry of Health to apply for funding under the Provincial Medical Officer of Health/Associate Medical Officer of Health Compensation Initiative.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number2020-395
    Moved byCouncillor Saito
    Seconded byCouncillor Parrish

    That the by-law relating to In Camera Item 24.2 being By-law 38-2020, 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 approve the expropriation of lands described in Schedule “A” herein and the taking of all steps necessary to obtain the possession of those lands for the municipal purposes of widening and improving Mayfield Road together with works ancillary thereto from west of Chinguacousy Road to the west side of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton and Town of Caledon.

  • Resolution Number2020-396
    Moved byCouncillor Ras
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden

    That By-law 39-2020 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on May 14, 2020, 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 1:08 p.m.

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