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
  • D. Damerla
  • S. Dasko
  • G.S. Dhillon
  • J. Downey
  • C. Fonseca
  • P. Fortini
  • A. Groves
  • N. Iannicca
  • J. Innis
  • J. Kovac
  • M. Mahoney
  • S. McFadden
  • M. Medeiros
  • M. Palleschi
  • C. Parrish
  • K. Ras
  • P. Saito
  • R. Santos
  • I. Sinclair
  • R. Starr
  • A. Thompson
  • P. Vicente
Staff Present
  • J. Baker, Chief Administrative Officer
  • S. Baird, Commissioner of 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. Warren, Interim Commissioner of Public Works
  • J. Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services
  • N. Polsinelli, Commissioner of Health Services
  • Dr. L. Loh, Medical Officer of Health
  • A. Adams, Deputy Clerk and Acting Director of Clerk's
  • C. Thomson, Deputy Clerk and Manager of Legislative Services
  • J. Jones, Legislative Specialist
  • S. Valleau, 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.

Councillor Thompson arrived at 11:03 a.m.

Councillor Damerla departed at 3:50 p.m.

Councillor Brown departed at 4:45 p.m.

Councillor Crombie departed at 4:45 p.m.

Regional Chair Iannicca read an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement.

  • Resolution Number2020-1060
    Moved byCouncillor Fortini
    Seconded byCouncillor Dasko

    That the minutes of the December 3, 2020 Regional Council meeting be approved.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number2020-1061
    Moved byCouncillor Brown
    Seconded byCouncillor Ras

    That the agenda for the December 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a delegation from Michael Bissett, Partner, Bousfields Inc., on behalf of the Bolton North Hill Landowners Group, regarding Peel 2041+ Regional Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review Update and the Settlement Area Boundary Expansion, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 7.5;

    And further, that the agenda for the December 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a delegation from Kevin Bechard, Senior Associate, Weston Consulting, on behalf of Dhillon Business Centre Inc., Peel 2041+ Regional Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review Update and the Settlement Area Boundary Expansion as it Relates to Property Owned by Dhillon Business Centre Inc. Located at 13790 Airport Road in the Town of Caledon, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 7.6;

    And further, that the agenda for the December 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a communication regarding Peel Region Development Charges Review, to be dealt with under Enterprise Programs and Services - Item 12.4;

    And further, that the agenda for the December 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a communication regarding Regional Council Composition, to be dealt with under Enterprise Programs and Services - Item 12.5;

    And further, that the agenda for the December 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a communication regarding Regional Council Composition, to be dealt with under Enterprise Programs and Services - Item 12.6;

    And further, that the agenda for the December 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a communication regarding the Draft Settlement Area Boundary Expansion (SABE), Bolton, Ontario, Regional Official Plan Amendment 30 Settlement, to be dealt with under Planning and Growth Management - Item 20.2;

    And further, that the agenda for the December 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a communication regarding Peel 2041+ Regional Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review Update as it relates to inclusionary zoning, to be dealt with under Planning and Growth Management - Item 20.3;

    And further, that the agenda for the December 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a communication regarding Peel 2041+ Regional Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review Update as it relates to inclusionary zoning, to be dealt with under Planning and Growth Management - Item 20.4;

    And further, that the agenda for the December 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a motion regarding a Proposed Standing Committee of Planning, to be dealt with under Notices of Motion/Motion - Item 22.3;

    And further, that the agenda for the December 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.

    Lost
  • Resolution Number2020-1062
    Moved byCouncillor Crombie
    Seconded byCouncillor Parrish

    That the agenda for the December 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting, be approved as distributed.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number2020-1063
    Moved byCouncillor Saito
    Seconded byCouncillor Downey

    That the following matters listed on the December 10, 2020 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 11.1, 11.4, 11.5, 11.6, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 17.1, 20.1, 24.1, 24.2 and 24.3.

    In Favour (23)Councillor Brown, Councillor Crombie, 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, and Councillor Vicente
    Absent (1)Councillor Thompson
    Carried

RESOLUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

  • Resolution Number2020-1064
    Moved byCouncillor Saito
    Seconded byCouncillor Downey

    That the 2020 Housing Support gross revenues and expenditures be increased by $5,891,606 as a result of additional federal Reaching Home funding.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2020-1065
    Moved byCouncillor Saito
    Seconded byCouncillor Downey

    That the Region of Peel’s submission to Ontario’s Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Health Services, titled “The Region of Peel’s Submission to Ontario’s Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission”, be endorsed;

    And further, that Appendix I of the subject report be submitted to the Commission for consideration;

    And further, that a copy of the subject report and submission be sent to Peel-area MPPs and MPs, Ontario’s Minister of Health, Ontario’s Minister of Long-Term Care, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and AdvantAge Ontario.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2020-1066
    Moved byCouncillor Saito
    Seconded byCouncillor Downey

    That the projects listed in Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, titled “COVID-19 Infrastructure Resiliency Fund”, be approved;

    And further, that Appendix I of the subject report be submitted to the provincial government as part of Peel’s Investing in Canadian Infrastructure Program, COVID-19 Infrastructure Resiliency Stream – Local Government In-take application;

    And further, that upon completion of successful negotiations with the eligible parties, the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer be authorized to execute any agreements and ancillary documents required for the delivery of the COVID-19 Infrastructure Resiliency Stream funding on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor;

    And further, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Ministry of Infrastructure along with the Region of Peel’s project application(s).

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

(Related to By-law 78-2020)

  • Resolution Number2020-1067
    Moved byCouncillor Saito
    Seconded byCouncillor Downey

    That the temporary encroachment of a crane swing, from a crane that has been erected on the adjacent property known municipally as 100 Manett Crescent, Brampton, be permitted to encroach within a portion of the air space above Regional Road 107 (Bovaird Drive West), City of Brampton, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in a Crane Swing Agreement between The Regional Municipality of Peel and Manett Residences Inc;

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

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

(Related to By-law 81-2020)

  • Resolution Number2020-1068
    Moved byCouncillor Saito
    Seconded byCouncillor Downey

    That the temporary encroachment of two crane swings, from cranes to be erected on the adjacent property known municipally as 10-40 Lagerfeld Drive, Brampton, be permitted to encroach within a portion of the air space above Regional Road 107 (Bovaird Drive West), City of Brampton, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in a Crane Swing Agreement between The Regional Municipality of Peel and Daniels Choice Mount Pleasant Corporation;

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

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2020-1069
    Moved byCouncillor Saito
    Seconded byCouncillor Downey

    That the Region of Peel’s participation in the Ontario government's 2020 Audit and Accountability Fund Program, be endorsed.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2020-1070
    Moved byCouncillor Saito
    Seconded byCouncillor Downey

    That the report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-2/2020) meeting held on November 19, 2020, be adopted.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Nil.

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AAC-2-2020:

Resolution Number 2020-1071

That the agenda for the November 19, 2020 Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved.

Approved

  1. DELEGATIONS

Nil.

  1. REPORTS

5.1       Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act – Website Compliance

Presentation by Shauna Marshall, Manager, Marketing and Digital Communications and Michail Karteros, Supervisor, Digital Marketing (Related to 6.1)

Resolution Number 2020-1072

Received

RECOMMENDATION AAC-3-2020:

Resolution Number 2020-1073

That the Minister for Seniors and Accessibility be requested to extend the compliance deadline for website accessibility by one year to January 1, 2022 to allow public sector organization to meet the compliance requirements.

Approved

5.2       Overview of Key COVID-19 Response Activities to Mitigate Vulnerabilities and Support Accessibility 

(For Information)
Presentation by Dr. Nicholas Brandon, Associate Medical Officer of Health and Andrew Cooper, Manager, Regional Emergency Management

Resolution Number 2020-1074

Received

5.3       Accessibility Planning Program Update – November 19, 2020

(For information)

Resolution Number 2020-1075

Received

  1. COMMUNICATIONS

6.1       Tammy Fowkes, Deputy Clerk, Town of Amherstburg

Regarding the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Website Compliance Extension Request (Receipt recommended) (Related to 5.1)

Resolution Number 2020-1076

Received

6.2       Matt MacDonald, Director of Corporate Services/City Clerk, City of Belleville

Regarding the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act - Website Funding Support for Municipalities (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2020-1077

Received

 

Letter dated December 1, 2020, Regarding Composition of Regional Council in Peel Region (Receipt recommended)

  • Resolution Number2020-1078
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

Email dated December 2, 2020, Regarding the Supporting Local Restaurants Act, 2020 (Receipt recommended)

  • Resolution Number2020-1079
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

Letter dated November 30, 2020, Providing a Copy of the Letter in Response to the October 8, 2020 BILD Submission on the Region of Peel Development Charges Review – Public Meeting (Receipt recommended) (Related to Item 10.1)

  • Resolution Number2020-1080
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2020-1081
    Moved byCouncillor Saito
    Seconded byCouncillor Downey

    That agreement 2020-160N for the Design and Construction of Affordable Housing at Port Credit West Village be awarded to FS BW Block D GP Inc. (the ‘Turnkey Agreement”) in the estimated amount of $62,207,926 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Turnkey Agreement, in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended;

    And further, that the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to execute the Turnkey Agreement, being an agreement for the provision of a municipal capital facility where all the units to be provided fall within the definition of affordable housing in accordance with s.110 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and By-law 49-2020, as well as any associated documents and agreements which may be required for the transfer and assignment of obligations related to the lands upon which the municipal capital facility will be located, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor;

    And further, that the Region of Peel’s duly authorized signing officers be authorized to execute Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) Contribution Agreements for the Port Credit West Village Affordable Housing project (“Port Credit West Village”) for Year 2 and Year 3 funding in the amount of $5,134,400 and $7,993,200, respectively, together with any further agreements or ancillary documents necessary to provide funding for Port Credit West Village, provided such agreements or ancillary documents are on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor;

    And further, that the project be exempt from the payment of Regional development charges in accordance with section 3 of By-law 49-2020;

    And further, that correspondence be forwarded to the City of Mississauga requesting that it consider granting relief from City development charges, by waiving or providing a grant to offset such development charges, or through any other mechanisms available to the City;

    And further, that the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to enter into any agreement with the City of Mississauga to permit the waiver, exemption or deferral of City development charges in respect of the project, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor;

    And further, that the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to enter into a shared facilities agreement on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor with a corporation to be established for the maintenance of the shared facilities at Port Credit West Village, no later than 90 days prior to the closing of the Turnkey Agreement, for an amount to be determined based on an equitable sharing of the maintenance costs and paid monthly for the life of the Region of Peel’s ownership of the asset;

    And further, that the Commissioner of Finance and the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to award Contract 2021-014N to the assignee of FS BW Block D GP Inc. for the Shared Facilities Agreement which commences upon the closing of Contract 2020-160N for the Design and Construction of Affordable Housing at Port Credit West Village and extends for the duration of the Region’s ownership of the asset, in accordance with the Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended;

    And further, that staff be authorized to increase Contract (Document 2021-014N) annually for the duration of the Region of Peel’s ownership of the asset, based on the terms of the Shared Facilities Agreement and in accordance with the Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended;

    And further, that the Regional Clerk be directed to provide written notice of the by-law confirming the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on December 10, 2020 to the Minister of Finance, in accordance with section 110(5) of the Municipal Act, 2001;

    And further, that Capital project 195036 be increased to $67,617,889 from $55,000,000 with the additional $12,617,889 funded from regional reserves and Capital project 215030 be decreased to $12,617,889 funded from regional reserves, with no impact on the total Housing Master Plan envelope.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

Letter dated December 3, 2020, Regarding the Region of Peel and Town of Caledon 2041+ Official Plan Review, Public Input from the Mayfield East Landowners Group (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.3, 7.4 and 10.2) (Attachments 1 to 11 inclusive are available from the Office of the Regional Clerk)

  • Resolution Number2020-1082
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

 

AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND DEBATE

Requesting a Letter of Support for a Proposal to Environment Canada Regarding the Climate Action and Awareness Fund

  • Resolution Number2020-1083
    Received

Catherine Soplet, Founder, Building Up Our Neighbourhoods, provided an overview of projects completed by the Association for Canadian Educational Resources (ACER) in 2020 through the Project Crossroads: "Climate justice science, for trees and for people" program. She stated that pandemic protocols were established to deliver 2020 programs in a safe manner. Catherine Soplet requested that Regional Council provide a letter of support for ACER’s proposal to Environment Canada: Climate Action and Awareness Fund.

Councillor Ras proposed that the Regional Chair write a letter to the federal government, on behalf of Regional Council, in support of ACER’s funding request.

Regarding Road/Public Safety and a Police Station in the City of Brampton (Related to 22.1)

  • Resolution Number2020-1084
    Received

Jotvinder Sodhi, Resident, City of Brampton and Member, Home Owners Welfare Association, Concerned Residents of Brampton, stated that residents in the City of Brampton do not feel safe in their homes or neighbourhoods. He proposed that Brampton needs additional police stations on the east and west side of the City due to increases in crime. He provided a map with locations of existing Peel Regional Police stations and suggested that call response times are unacceptable due to the distance between stations. Jotvinder Sodhi proposed that further discussions are required to consider possible solutions.

Item 22.1 was dealt with. 

(Related to 7.2)

  • Resolution Number2020-1085
    Moved byCouncillor Dhillon
    Seconded byCouncillor Fortini

    Whereas Peel Regional Police plays a critical role in the safety and well-being of Brampton’s residents;

    And whereas, there is a disproportionate representation of a police footprint within the wards in the City of Brampton;

    And whereas, all ward pairings in the City of Brampton, with the exception of Wards 9 and 10, have direct access to either a police division or a community station;

    And whereas, the east end of the City of Brampton, comprised of Ward 8, 9, and 10, have approximately 200,000 residents making up 33 per cent of the City’s population;

    And whereas, from 2014 to 2018 the east end Wards of the City of Brampton have seen an increase in crimes against a person on average by 50 per cent, while crimes against property increased by 34 per cent;

    And whereas, residents from these neighborhoods are experiencing anxiety and fear due to increased crime, lack of a police station, and severely delayed response times;

    And whereas, there have been numerous delegations, communications, community organized meetings and town halls attended by the Councillors, Mayors, and Police Chiefs, advocating for greater police presence;

    And whereas, there has been increasing demand for a police station in the east end of the City of Brampton;

    And whereas, there are no police stations in Brampton, east of Bramalea Road;

    And whereas, it currently takes approximately 23 minutes to drive 19 kilometers to reach the northeast end of Brampton from 21 Division;

    And whereas, Brampton City Council and Peel Regional Council have made it unequivocally clear that the safety and well-being of all its residents is its priority;

    And whereas, City of Brampton staff have been directed to identify a location and costs for a potential community station office in Brampton’s east end, to be provided to Peel Regional Police Service at no or minimal cost;

    And whereas, Brampton’s Mayor and Council have sent a letter to Peel Regional Police requesting a community police station in Brampton’s east end for all reasons outlined above;

    Therefore be it resolved, that Peel Regional Council support, in principle, a Peel Regional Police Community Station for the City of Brampton’s east end;

    And further, that the Peel Police Services Board be requested to revisit the concept of community police stations in the Region of Peel;

    And further, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Peel Police Services Board.

    In Favour (23)Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, and Councillor Vicente
    Absent (1)Councillor Thompson
    Carried

Councillor Dhillon tabled a motion requesting that Peel Regional Council support, in principle, a Peel Regional Police Community Station for the City of Brampton’s east end; and that the Peel Regional Police be requested to present to Regional Council with a proposed implementation plan including a location, costs and other significant issues connected with implementing a community policing station in the east end of Brampton.

Councillor Saito expressed her concern that the same situation exists in many areas throughout the Region of Peel. She noted that community policing stations were closed by the Peel Regional Police and proposed that the request should be forwarded to the Peel Police Services Board.

Councillor Parrish requested that the motion be amended to remove the request for the Peel Regional Police to provide a report to Regional Council.

Councillor Saito proposed that the motion be amended to request that the Peel Police Services Board revisit the concept of community police stations in the Region of Peel.

7.
DELEGATIONS
 

Regarding Peel 2041+ Regional Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review Update (Related to 7.4, 10.2 and 20.1)

  • Resolution Number2020-1086
    Received

Phil King, President, Orlando Corporation, provided comments on the 2041+ Regional Official Plan Review focusing on concerns regarding the growth management approach that the Region is taking as it relates specifically to employment. Phil King proposed that the Region should re-evaluate how it funds infrastructure to accommodate growth because Development Charges are at risk for the office and retail sectors; he suggested that the current financing model is not sustainable. He noted that the Region of Peel is well positioned to accommodate a significantly higher share of industrial growth but a more thorough analysis of available land is required to ensure suitability. When analyzing land, the following four factors should be considered: topography (should be relatively flat to accommodate the large footprint warehouses); environmental factors (need large unencumbered parcels of land); access to the 400 series highway (primarily the 401, without travelling through residential neighbourhoods); and, ownership (should be owned by active industrial developers). Phil King requested that the Region of Peel designate and service significant new industrial lands to meet its growth targets and provide choice for new industry.

In response to a question from Councillor Innis, Phil King stated there is no limit to the designation of land other than servicing costs. He noted that industrial land values have increased because of the lack of availability and suggested that if there is more designated land then the values may decrease.

Regarding Peel 2041+ Regional Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review Update (Related to 7.3, 10.2 and 20.1)

  • Resolution Number2020-1087
    Received

Karen Bennett, Senior Associate, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., stated that the Bolton Option 3 Landowner Group is pleased that the Option 3 lands are shown as coming into the Bolton Rural Services Centre Boundary and request that this occur as soon as possible. She noted that 90 hectares was identified as available to be allocated to the Bolton rural settlement area in addition to and outside of Option 6, and that there is an extra 90 hectares to be allocated elsewhere. Karen Bennett stated that the Landowner Group requests that the additional 90 hectares be added to the northern portion of Option 1 to assist in completing that growth area for Bolton. The Landowner Group requested that the MRC process and the Regional Official Plan Review advance as quickly as possible and that staff and Members of Regional Council consider taking a phased approach to the MCR, an opportunity which was made available to municipalities by the provincial government. She noted that a phased approach will allocate the 2041 growth more quickly thereby allowing local municipalities to commence their local planning work and ultimately accelerate the Region’s much needed growth and housing supply.

8.
COVID-19 RELATED MATTERS
 

(Oral)
Presentation by Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health

  • Resolution Number2020-1088
    Received
  • Resolution Number2020-1089

    Moved by Councillor Brown, Councillor Crombie and Councillor Thompson

     

    Whereas the Region of Peel is currently in lockdown and, as of December 7, 2020, has an incidence rate of 202.9 cases per 100,000 population and a test positivity rate of 10.6 per cent, which are well above the threshold for the control or red level under the Provincial COVID-19 response framework;

    And whereas, workplaces are a source of COVID-19 transmission in Peel and a Peel Public Health Surveillance identifies that among COVID-19 cases the most frequently reported occupation categories after health (8.9 per cent), are trades, transport and equipment operators (5.5 per cent), sales and service (3.9 per cent) and manufacturing and utilities (3.4 per cent);

    And whereas, it is workers in precarious employment who are most likely to not have paid sick days, including low-income workers, essential workers, contract and agency workers, those who cannot work remotely, and many health-care workers;

    And whereas, many of these workers simply cannot afford to take time off work;

    And whereas, the federal government has established the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) which provides support to eligible employed and self-employed individuals who are unable to work because they are sick with COVID-19 or may be sick with COVID-19, or need to self-isolate due to COVID-19, or have an underlying health condition that puts them at greater risk of getting COVID-19;

    And whereas, the CRSB is only limited to $450 (after taxes are withheld) for a one-week period and the employed or self-employed individual must apply again to receive a second week of benefits and that only a total of two weeks of benefits are available, which is a barrier for a worker who is sick and needs to isolate for a longer period of time;

    And whereas, the Ontario government through Bill 186, Employment Standards Amendment Act (Infectious Disease Emergencies), 2020, created job protected infectious disease emergency leave so that an employee cannot be threatened, fired or penalized in any other way because the employee took or plans on taking an infectious disease emergency leave for COVID-19;

    And whereas, on September 3, 2020, the Ontario government through Ontario Regulation 228/20 extended infectious disease emergency leave, which is set to end on January 2, 2021;

    And whereas, the lack of paid sick days, financial/income supports, and sick leave protection are known barriers to compliance to COVID-19 control measures, including testing and self-isolation, due to the fear of income-loss and financial hardship;

    Therefore be it resolved, that the Regional Chair write to the Prime Minister of Canada and Premier of Ontario, on behalf of Regional Council, to request that:

    • the federal and provincial governments implement and fund the necessary policies and programs to provide adequate paid sick day benefits to ensure accessible and timely income/financial supports in order to remove barriers facing precariously employed Peel residents, which will allow them to get tested, self-isolate and follow necessary COVID-19 control measures without fear of income-loss and financial hardship;
    • the provincial government extend infectious disease emergency leave beyond January 2, 2021 and do this expeditiously to give workers job protection and peace of mind;

    And further, that a copy of this resolution be sent to all Peel-area MPs and MPPs for their awareness and active support;

    And further, that a copy of this resolution be sent to Greater Toronto Hamilton Area municipalities.

    In Favour (23)Councillor Brown, 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
    Abstain (1)Councillor Carlson
    Carried

Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health, stated that the Region of Peel and Peel Public Health are working with partners in the health care sector and other areas to prepare for local mass vaccination, prioritizing those who need it the most, and working closely with the Ontario Ministry of Health to plan vaccine deployment; they are also working with the Regional Emergency Operations Centre (REOC) to operationalize plans which will be rolled out in phases under provincial leadership. A Region of Peel COVID-19 Task Force has been collectively planning and implementing a systems-level approach for mass immunization.

Dr. Loh provided an overview of the provincial government’s list of priority groups to receive the vaccine, likely initially focusing on health care, congregate settings and older adults who receive home health care. He stressed that residents are strongly encouraged to continue practicing the four actions to stay healthy, wear masks where required, keep physical distance, wash your hands, and get tested if sick.

Dr. Loh noted that disparity and equity has played a significant role in driving transmission and that the least fortunate in our community continue to bear the brunt of the disease by virtue of their employment or social circumstances.  He stated that equity is fundamental to local public health practice and that Peel Public Health have collected data, engaged with the community, and built out partnerships to reduce risk for the hardest hit communities.

Dr. Loh provided an overview of Public Health’s community engagement and enhancements to the COVID-19 response that have been implemented and continue to drive efforts to address the root causes that drive COVID-19 transmission in the community. He reviewed public health goals and responses with respect to case and contact management; data collection and analysis; policies and interventions; education, engagement and enforcement; and, communication with public stakeholders.

Dr. Loh stated that Peel Public Health (PPH) will bring forward reports in the new year outlining for Council’s information the full suite of measures that PPH continue to engage in with communities in Peel; and for Council’s endorsement, providing an updated interim strategic plan that will speak to evolution of existing strategic priorities and the inclusion of COVID-19 as a revised strategic priority in the upcoming years.

In response to a question from Councillor Crombie regarding criteria to recommend that the Region move out of the grey lockdown, Dr. Loh stated that criteria would be similar to the first wave, including an observed stable or declining transmission trend over a two to four week period, and adequate health care, public health, and testing capacity to continue to track, trace and treat the disease in the community.

In response to questions from Councillor Damerla regarding school outbreaks, closures and on-line learning, Dr. Loh noted that school closures are decided in partnership with the school boards; decisions with respect to on-line learning are made by the relevant school board taking into consideration the balance between student needs and operational requirements. He noted that to date, no decisions have been made with respect to extended closures for the holiday season. Dr. Loh undertook to issue updates to Councillors as needed during the holiday.

In response to a question from Councillor Palleschi, Dr. Loh indicated his confidence in the tests and Health Canada’s approval process. Dr. Loh offered to follow up with Councillor Palleschi or any other Councillor on insight into COVID-19 vaccine animal challenge studies that may have occurred.

In response to Councillor Kovac’s question as to whether COVID-19 vaccinations would be mandatory or voluntary, Dr. Loh stated that vaccinations are voluntary in Canada; however, they would be recorded for tracking purposes, as is currently the process for many vaccinations.

Councillor Dasko requested that the Medical Officer of Health consider asking the provincial government to reconsider the closure of small businesses during the holiday season and to consider alternative measures.

In response to a question from Councillor Parrish regarding justification for the closure of small businesses while large box stores remain open, Dr. Loh stated that the goal is to reduce the number of potential places that people will go and only shop for essential items; by taking out potential destinations and venues, the risk of interaction and transmission is reduced. He also indicated that stores that remain open are subject to provincial regulations that outline enforceable safety protocols.

Council recessed at 12:56 p.m.

Council reconvened at 1:30 p.m.

Presentation by Stephanie Nagel, Director, Corporate Finance and Treasurer
(Related to Item 12.3 and By-law 77-2020)

  • Resolution Number2020-1090
    Received
  • Resolution Number2020-1091
    Moved byCouncillor Thompson
    Seconded byCouncillor Ras

    That the Regional Municipality of Peel 2020 Development Charge (DC) Background Study dated September 18, 2020, and amended on November 26, 2020 (“the DC Background Study”) attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, the Interim Commissioner of Public Works and the Regional Solicitor, titled “Approval of the 2020 Development Charge Background Study and By-law”, be approved;

    And further, that the intention to ensure that the increase in the need for services attributable to growth will be met, be confirmed, recognizing that specific projects and project timing as contained in the DC Background Study may be revised, cancelled or discontinued from time to time at the discretion of Regional Council;

    And further, that the intention that the future excess capacity identified in the 2020 DC Background Study shall be paid by development charges or similar charges, be confirmed;

    And further, that the Local Service Policy attached as Appendix II to the subject report, and other policy changes as outlined in the subject report, be approved;

    And further, that additional costs estimated at approximately $250,000 per year be included as part of the proposed 2021 operating budget to support the development charge partial exemption for religious organization space as outlined in the subject report and provided for in the DC By-law;

    And further, that the existing development charge reserve fund “DC Transhelp” be renamed “DC Public Works” and be repurposed as a separate DC reserve fund for the Public Works class of service in accordance with and upon the effective date of the 2020 DC By-law;

    And further, that the existing development charge reserve fund “DC Planning & Growth Study” be renamed “ DC Growth Studies” and be repurposed as a separate DC reserve fund for the Growth Studies class of service in accordance with and upon the effective date of the 2020 DC By-law;

    And further, that the two existing DC reserve funds “DC Social Housing” and “DC Shelters” be merged as a single DC reserve fund “DC Housing Services” in accordance with and upon the effective date of the 2020 DC By-law;

    And further, that a new DC reserve fund “DC Waste Diversion” be established and other DC reserve fund related matters be managed in accordance with and upon the effective date of the 2020 DC By-law;

    And further, that no further public meeting be required prior to the enactment of the DC By-law;

    And further, that the Region of Peel 2020 Development Charge By-law be presented for enactment, to come into force on January 22, 2021 to give effect to the recommendations outlined in the subject report.

    In Favour (24)Councillor Brown, Councillor Crombie, 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
    Carried

Stephanie Nagel, Director, Corporate Finance and Treasurer, provided an overview of the 2020 Development Charges (DC) By-law review process, including engagement with various stakeholders in the development community and proposed amendments to DC rates and the DC By-law. She noted that the proposed effective date for the By-law has been pushed back to January 22, 2021 to provide developers additional time to adjust. Stephanie Nagel outlined proposed changes to support housing affordability including targeted incentives such as a DC freeze, zero per cent DC deferral interest rate policy, affordable Housing Incentive Pilot with a focus on large units, and the $1 billion Affordable Housing Master Plan. She noted that the proposed 2020 DC By-law supports the principle that growth pays for growth.

In response to a question of clarification regarding incentives for affordable housing, Stephanie Nagel noted that there are no incentives offered within the DC By-law but they are provided through the Affordable Housing Incentive Pilot program that was approved by Regional Council in the summer of 2020.

In response to questions of clarification from Councillor Parrish regarding the 35 per cent increase for apartments greater than 750 square feet, Gary Scanlon, Consultant, Watson and Associates, clarified that the rate is a factor of the cost per capita and the average number of people in a new home; and that there has been a significant growth in the larger apartment units with two to five bedrooms. He noted that other Regions and the GTA may also see a comparable increase in this category once the 2021 Census is available.

Councillor Parrish proposed that incentives are required for three-bedroom units, to encourage affordable housing for families.

In response to questions regarding the Affordable Housing Incentive Pilot program, Adrian Smith, Interim Chief Planner, noted that the program provides specific eligibility criteria around certain units; there is minimum criteria around large apartments and preferred criteria around the location of those apartments. The program focuses the dollars that Council may choose to allocate to encourage affordable large apartment development.

Stephen VanOfwegen, Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, stated that the Brampton and Mississauga DC by-law updates also provided a similar persons per unit (PPU) adjustment for large apartments and that the Region’s approach is consistent with both. He noted that the 2021 budget includes a request for an additional $5 million to support incentivizing those large units. He also noted that provincial legislation provides that secondary suites are exempt from DCs and there are significant increases in secondary suites being built in the Region.

Presentation by Tara Buonpensiero, Acting Manager, Integrated Planning and Duran Wedderburn, Acting Expert Growth Management Strategist, Regional Planning and Growth Management
(Related to 7.3, 7.4 and 20.1)

  • Resolution Number2020-1092
    Received
  • Resolution Number2020-1093
    Moved byCouncillor Saito
    Seconded byCouncillor Parrish

    That the report of the Interim Commissioner of Public Works and the Interim Chief Planner and Director, Regional Planning and Growth Management, titled “Peel 2041+ Regional Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review Update”, be received and referred to staff to report back to Regional Council in January 2020 addressing concerns raised, including the need for further education and consultation with stakeholders and Members of Regional Council. 

    Carried
  • Resolution Number2020-1094
    Moved byCouncillor Parrish
    Seconded byCouncillor Thompson

    That Regional Council support, in principle, a Standing Committee of Planning;

    And further, that staff report to the January 14, 2021 Regional Council meeting on the composition and Terms of Reference for the proposed Standing Committee of Planning.

    In Favour (24)Councillor Brown, Councillor Crombie, 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
    Carried

Tara Buonpensiero, Acting Manager, Integrated Planning, stated that the focus of the report was to provide Council with an overview of the three draft key deliverables including the municipal allocation to 2051; Major Transit Station Area policies and mapping; and, a conceptual Settlement boundary expansion area. She provided an overview of the completed and outstanding milestones required to reach the legislated Provincial Conformity deadline of July 1, 2022 and highlighted policy areas that should be addressed through the draft Regional Official Plan Amendment.

Duran Wedderburn, Acting Expert Growth Management Strategist, Regional Planning and Growth Management, provided an overview of the growth forecasts; draft land needs analysis; and the Major Transit Station Areas.

Tara Buonpensiero provided an overview of the proposed housing inclusionary zoning; the Settlement Area Boundary study; and outlined the recommended next steps.

Councillor Thompson proposed that a planning committee should be established to provide an opportunity to receive input from relevant stakeholders such as BILD and the agricultural sector. He expressed concern regarding the need for further information and discussion on matters such as balancing growth in the north, the lack of transportation hubs, financial sustainability, how to build employment with limited employment lands, and the importance of the Airport Road and Highway 10 corridor.

Councillor Groves noted her concern that the type of employment identified for Bolton is predominantly warehousing and logistics and proposed that other types of employment should be considered.

In response to a request from Councillor Dasko, Adrian Smith, Interim Chief Planner, confirmed that staff could investigate opportunities for additional education and consultation sessions for Council and the community.

Councillor Saito concurred that a planning committee should be established to review all proposed policies, the potential impact that decisions will have on local municipal policies and the resulting effect on local communities.

Councillor Parrish agreed that the report recommendation be amended to include the establishment of a planning committee. She clarified that the committee would bring recommendations back to Council and those decisions would be ratified by Council approval

Councillor Innis expressed concern that the Region of Peel should be considering more than the minimum permitted employment lands when looking at boundary delineations.

Councillor Sinclair proposed that there could be a two-part approval process whereby the urban areas could be approved and a work plan be set out to address Caledon’s greenfield development at a later date.

Councillor Saito proposed that the next steps as outlined in the report recommendation not be endorsed; and that the report not be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. She recommended that the report be received and referred back to staff for further follow up.

 

 

Resolution Number 2020-1095
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Parrish

That section 4.2.12 of Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, be waived in order that the December 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting continue past 3:30 p.m.

Carried

11.
ITEMS RELATED TO ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
 

(Related to By-law 79-2020)

  • Resolution Number2020-1096
    Moved byCouncillor Fonseca
    Seconded byCouncillor Crombie

    That the temporary encroachment of a crane swing, from a crane that has been erected on the adjacent property known municipally as 3610 Dixie Road, Mississauga, be permitted to encroach within a portion of the air space above Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road), City of Mississauga, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in a Crane Swing Agreement between The Regional Municipality of Peel and Killam Kamres (Silver Spear) Inc;

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

    In Favour (22)Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, 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 Thompson, and Councillor Vicente
    Abstain (1)Councillor Starr
    Absent (1)Councillor Damerla
    Carried

In response to a question from Councillor Fonseca regarding the impact of the agreements outlined in items 11.2 and 11.3 with respect to access to the adjacent multi-use trail, Andrea Warren, Interim Commissioner of Public Works, clarified that the Regional agreements are strictly focused on the air rights (swing space) over the road. She undertook to have staff facilitate a conversation with local municipal staff regarding a possible solution regarding potential impediments to trail access caused by the development.

(Related to By-law 80-2020)

  • Resolution Number2020-1097
    Moved byCouncillor Fonseca
    Seconded byCouncillor Crombie

    That the temporary encroachment of a crane swing, from a crane that has been erected on the adjacent property known municipally as 4064, 4070 and 4078 Dixie Road, Mississauga, be permitted to encroach within a portion of the air space above Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road), City of Mississauga, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in a Crane Swing Agreement between The Regional Municipality of Peel and Hazelton Development Corporation;

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

    In Favour (22)Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, 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 Thompson, and Councillor Vicente
    Abstain (1)Councillor Starr
    Absent (1)Councillor Damerla
    Carried

17.
ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES
 

  • Resolution Number2020-1098
    Moved byCouncillor Kovac
    Seconded byCouncillor Mahoney

    That the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to enter into a Shared Facilities Agreement for the 360 City Centre Drive Affordable Housing Project with Daniels CCW Corporation and/or its assignee, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor;

    And further, that the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer be authorized to award Contract 2021-013N to the assignee of Daniels CCW Corporation for the Shared Facilities Agreement for the 360 City

    Centre Drive Affordable Housing Project in the estimated amount of $68,000, (excluding applicable taxes) for the first year of the shared facilities agreement which commences upon the Region’s occupancy of the Project and extends for the duration of the Region’s ownership of the asset, in accordance with the Procurement By-law 30- 2018, as amended;

    And further, that staff be authorized to increase the Contract (Document 2021-013N) annually for the duration of the Region’s ownership of the asset, based on the terms of the Shared Facilities Agreement and in accordance with the Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended.

    In Favour (22)Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, 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 Thompson, and Councillor Vicente
    Abstain (1)Councillor Starr
    Absent (1)Councillor Damerla
    Carried

In response to a question of clarification from Councillor Kovac, Janice Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services, stated that the three referenced development components are the rental project, the commercial space and Daniel’s condominium space. She undertook to provide Councillor Kovac with an update on the timeline regarding the formation of the condominium corporation.

22.
NOTICE OF MOTION/MOTION
 

  • Resolution Number2020-1099
    Withdrawn

The Regional Chair called a Special Regional Council meeting for December 17, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. to address the request to enact a by-law regarding Regional Council Composition.

23.

Three Readings

  • Resolution Number2020-1100
    Moved byCouncillor Brown
    Seconded byCouncillor Crombie

    That the by-laws listed on the December 10, 2020 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 77-2020 to 81-2020 inclusive, 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

A by-law to impose development charges against lands to pay for increased capital costs required because of increased needs for services arising from development within the Regional Municipality of Peel.
(Related to 10.1)

A by-law to provide for the Regional Corporation’s consent to permit encroachments onto parts of Regional Road 107 (Bovaird Drive West), City of Brampton.
(Related to 11.1)

A by-law to provide for the Regional Corporation's consent to permit encroachments onto parts of Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road), City of mississauga.

(Related to 11.2)

A by-law to provide for the Regional Corporation’s consent to permit encroachments onto parts of Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road), City of Mississauga.
(Related to 11.3)

A by-law to provide for the Regional Corporation’s consent to permit encroachments onto parts of Regional Road 107 (Bovaird Drive West), City of Brampton.
(Related to 11.4)

  • Resolution Number2020-1101
    Moved byCouncillor Dasko
    Seconded byCouncillor Sinclair

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

    • Early Years and Child Care Service System Manager (Labour relations or employee negotiations)
    • Local Planning Appeal Tribunal – 0 Ace Drive, City of Brampton, Ward 9 (Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for the purpose)
    • Update Regarding Contract Negotiations (Oral) (A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization)
    Carried
  • Resolution Number2020-1102
    Moved byCouncillor Saito
    Seconded byCouncillor Ras

    That Council move out of "In Camera".

    Carried

Council moved in camera at 4:05 p.m.

Council moved out of in camera at 4:48 p.m.

  • Resolution Number2020-1103
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

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

  • Resolution Number2020-1104
    Moved byCouncillor Saito
    Seconded byCouncillor Downey

    That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Tenant, enter into a Lease Renewal and Amending Agreement with The Corporation of the City of Brampton, as Landlord, for approximately 6,525 square feet of space at 150 Central Park Drive, Suites 9, 13 and 302, City of Brampton, for a one year term;

    And further, that the funds for and associated with the Lease Renewal and Amending Agreement be provided from Cost Centre HA00007;

    And further, that the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction and to execute all necessary notices and ancillary documents related to the Lease Renewal and Amending Agreement.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

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

  • Resolution Number2020-1105
    Moved byCouncillor Saito
    Seconded byCouncillor Downey

    That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Tenant enter into an Offer to Lease on business terms satisfactory to the Interim Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief of Peel Regional Police, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, as described in the in camera report of the Interim Commissioner of Corporate Services, titled “Proposed Property Acquisition, City of Brampton, Ward 3”;

    And further, that The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Tenant, enter into a Lease Agreement on business terms satisfactory to the Interim Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief of Peel Regional Police, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, as described in the in camera report of the Interim Commissioner of Corporate Services, titled “Proposed Property Acquisition, City of Brampton, Ward 3”;

    And further, that the Regional Solicitor be authorized to execute all necessary notices and any other ancillary agreements related to the Offer to Lease and Lease Agreement;

    And further, that the funds for and associated with the Offer to Lease and subsequent Lease Agreement be financed from Cost Centre PP00008 and Capital Budget 208323.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

(Labour relations or employee negotiations)

  • Resolution Number2020-1106
    Moved byCouncillor Dasko
    Seconded byCouncillor Ras

    That the Region of Peel divest from the direct delivery of Special Needs Resourcing supports in child care, to focus on and enhance its role as service system manager to improve the quality, accountability, efficiency and consistency of Special Needs Resourcing services in Peel.

    In Favour (17)Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, and Councillor Vicente
    Abstain (3)Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Mahoney, and Councillor Starr
    Absent (4)Councillor Brown, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, and Councillor Thompson
    Carried

(Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for the purpose)
(Deferred from the December 3, 2020 Regional Council meeting)

  • Resolution Number2020-1107
    Moved byCouncillor Dhillon
    Seconded byCouncillor Palleschi

    That the direction given "in camera" to the Regional Solicitor, not to proceed, related to item 24.5 on the December 10, 2020 Regional Council agenda be approved, and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

    In Favour (14)Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, and Councillor Vicente
    Opposed (3)Councillor Dasko, Councillor Ras, and Councillor Sinclair
    Abstain (2)Councillor Mahoney, and Councillor Starr
    Absent (4)Councillor Brown, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, and Councillor Thompson
    Carried

(Oral) (A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization)

  • Resolution Number2020-1108
    Received
  • Resolution Number2020-1109
    Moved byCouncillor Dasko
    Seconded byCouncillor Ras

    That By-law 82-2020 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on December 10, 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 Deputy Regional Clerk, and the corporate seal be affixed thereto.

    Carried

The meeting adjourned at 4:59 p.m.

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