THE COUNCIL OF

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

MINUTES

Thursday, March 23, 2023

9:30 A.m. - 3:30 P.m.

Council Chamber, 5th Floor

Regional Administrative Headquarters

10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A

Brampton, Ontario

Members Present:

• N.K. Brar
• P. Brown
• B. Butt
• B. Crombie
• D. Damerla
• S. Dasko
• C. Early
• C. Fonseca
• P. Fortini
• A. Groves
• J. Horneck
• N. Iannicca
• D. Keenan
• J. Kovac
• M. Mahoney
• S. McFadden
• M. Medeiros
• M. Palleschi
• C. Parrish
• M. Reid
• M. Russo
• R. Santos
• H. Singh*
• A. Tedjo
• P. Vicente

Members Absent:

• G.S. Toor* (Alternate H. Singh)

Staff Present:

• N. Polsinelli, Commissioner of Health Services and Acting Chief Administrative Officer
• G. Kent, Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services
• P. Caza, Regional Solicitor
• T. Buonpensiero, Acting Chief Planner and Director of Planning and Development Services
• K. Dedman, Commissioner of Public Works
• S. Baird, Commissioner of Human Services
• N. Brandon, Acting Medical Officer of Health
• A. Adams, Regional Clerk and Director of Legislative Services
• C. Thomson, Deputy Clerk and Manager of Legislative Services
• H. Gill, Legislative Technical Advisor
• J. Jones, Legislative Specialist
• R. Khan, Legislative Technical Coordinator
• S. MacGregor, Legislative Technical Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Regional Chair Iannicca called the meeting of Regional Council to order at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A, Brampton.

Councillor Parrish arrived at 9:40 a.m.

Councillor Fonseca arrived at 9:48 a.m.

Councillor Brown departed at 1:00 p.m.

Councillor Groves departed at 1:00 p.m.

Councillor McFadden departed at 1:00 p.m.

Councillor Crombie departed at 2:28 p.m.

Councillor Tedjo departed at 2:28 p.m.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Regional Chair Iannicca read an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement.

Regional Chair Iannicca acknowledged the observance of Ramadan.

3.

DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Nil.

4.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4.1

March 9, 2023 Regional Council meeting

• Resolution Number 2023-189
  Moved by Councillor McFadden
  Seconded by Councillor Early

  That the minutes of the March 9, 2023 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

  Carried

5.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Resolution Number 2023-190
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Santos
  1. That Communication Item 16.1 regarding Youth Mental Health, be deferred to the April 13, 2023 Regional Council meeting; and
  2. That the agenda for the March 23, 2023 Regional Council meeting include a communication from Annette Groves, Mayor, Town of Caledon, regarding Caledon’s Housing Pledge to the Province of Ontario (Bill 23) to be dealt with under Items Related to Planning and Growth Management – Item 10.2; and
  3. That the agenda for the March 23, 2023 Regional Council meeting include a communication from Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton, regarding Proportional Funding for Emancipation Park Servicing Enhancements to be dealt with under Items Related to Corporate Services – Item 12.4; and
  4. That the agenda for the March 23, 2023 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.
  Carried

6.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Resolution Number 2023-191
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Russo

  That the following matters listed on the March 23, 2023 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 10.1, 10.2, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.6, 12.3, 12.4, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 14.1, 16.2, 17.2, 17.3, 18.1, 22.1 and 22.3.

  Carried

At the request of Regional Chair Iannicca, the Commissioner of Health Services advised that, regarding Item 16.2, staff met with the Minister of Health and her team to tour the Seniors Health and Wellness Village on the Peel Manor site. The Commissioner provided an overview of the visit.       

RESOLUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

10.

COMMUNICATIONS

10.1

Peter Fay, City Clerk, City of Brampton

Letter dated March 10, 2023, Providing a Copy of a Letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Regarding Municipal Housing Pledge (Bill 23) (Receipt recommended) 

• Resolution Number 2023-192
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

10.2

Annette Groves, Mayor, Town of Caledon

Letter dated March 21, 2023, Providing a Copy of a Letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Regarding Caledon’s Housing Pledge to the Province of Ontario (Bill 23) (Receipt recommended) 

• Resolution Number 2023-193
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

11.

ITEMS RELATED TO CORPORATE SERVICES

11.1

2022 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses

(For information) 

• Resolution Number 2023-194
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

11.2

Procurement Activity Report – T3 September 1 to December 31, 2022

(For information)  

• Resolution Number 2023-195
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

11.3

2023 Borrowing Limits Report

• Resolution Number 2023-196
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Russo
  1. That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate the issuance of debentures in the maximum principal amounts of $4.1 million on behalf of the Town of Caledon, for a term not to exceed 11 years, to be issued in 2023 or at such later date as may be requested by the Treasurer of the Town of Caledon; and
  2. That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate the issuance of debentures in the maximum total principal amount of $30 million on behalf of the City of Brampton, for a term not to exceed 31 years to be issued in 2023 or at such later date as may be requested by the Treasurer of the City of Brampton; and
  3. That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate the issuance of debentures in the maximum total principal amount of $90 million on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, for a term not to exceed 22 years to be issued in 2023 or at such later date as may be requested by the Treasurer of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga; and
  4. That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate the issuance of debentures in the maximum principal amount of $200 million for the Region of Peel, for a term not to exceed 31 years, to be issued in 2023 or such later date as the Treasurer of the Region of Peel may determine; and
  5. That the Treasurer and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate and sign the Purchase Letter/Agreement, relating to the subject borrowing, including the percentage allocated to the syndicate participants.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

11.6

Report of the Government Relations Committee (GRC-1/2023) meeting held on March 2, 2023 

• Resolution Number 2023-197
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Russo

  That the report of the Government Relations Committee (GRC-1/2023) meeting held on March 2, 2023, be adopted.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

2. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR

RECOMMENDATION GRC-1-2023:

Resolution Number 2023-198

That Councillor Tedjo be elected Chair of the Government Relations Committee, for a 24 month term ending March 2, 2025, or until a successor is appointed.

Approved

RECOMMENDATION GRC-2-2023:

Resolution Number 2023-199

That Councillor Medeiros be elected Vice-Chair of the Government Relations Committee, for a 24 month term ending March 2, 2025, or until a successor is appointed.

Approved

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GRC-3-2023:

Resolution Number 2023-200

That the agenda for the March 2, 2023 Government Relations Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

6. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS UPDATE

6.1       Discussion led by Keith Medenblik, Manager, Strategic Public Policy and External Relations

(Oral)

Resolution Number 2023-201

Received

7. REPORTS

7.1       Update on Region of Peel Advocacy Priorities

(For information)

Resolution Number 2023-202

Received

7.2       2023 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference

RECOMMENDATION GRC-4-2023:

Resolution Number 2023-203

That the approach outlined in the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the March 2, 2023 Government Relations Committee agenda titled "2023 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference," be endorsed.

Approved

12.

COMMUNICATIONS

12.3

John MacKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

Letter dated March 15, 2023, Providing a Notice of Meeting to Approve the 2023 Non-matching Levy for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (Receipt recommended) 

• Resolution Number 2023-204
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

12.4

Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton 

Letter dated March 9, 2023, Providing a Copy of a Letter to the Minister of Culture and Sport and the Member of Provincial Parliament, Brampton Centre, Regarding Proportional Funding for Emancipation Park Servicing Enhancements (Receipt recommended) 

• Resolution Number 2023-205
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

13.

ITEMS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS

13.1

Request for Contract Increase for Laboratory Sample Analysis Services

• Resolution Number 2023-206
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Russo
  1. That the contract (Document 2019-032N) for Laboratory Analysis Services, awarded to Bureau Veritas Canada (2019) Inc. in the amount of $7,354,653.66 for a five-year contract term ending June 10, 2024, be increased by $5,000,000.00, for a revised total contract amount of $12,354,653.66 (excluding applicable taxes) for the current contract term; and
  2. That the optional one-year extension term of the contract be exercised as of June 11, 2024, in the estimated amount of $3,500,000, for a revised total contract amount of $15,854,653.66 (excluding applicable taxes) on the same terms and conditions governing the current agreement, subject to satisfactory performance, and available budget; and
  3. That the Director of Procurement be authorized to approve any further contract increases with the service provider during the current and optional term, should demand for the service require it, subject to satisfactory performance, price and approved budget, all in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

13.2

Request for Additional Funds, Forensic Inspection and Rehabilitation, Hanlan Feedermain Capital Project, City of Mississauga, Ward 3

• Resolution Number 2023-207
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Russo
  1. That the contract (Document 2023-190N) for the Forensic Inspection and Rehabilitation of Pipe 11-58, Hanlan 2400mm Feedermain, be awarded to Ground Breakers Contracting Ltd. in the estimated amount of $1,500,000.00 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 18-1422; and
  2. That the General Manager of Water and Wastewater and the Director of Procurement be authorized to approve any further contract increases, as required, in order to complete the contract, all in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

13.3

Report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC-1/2023) meeting held on March 2, 2023

• Resolution Number 2023-208
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Russo

  That the report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC-1/2023) meeting held on March 2, 2023, be adopted.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

2. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-1-2023:

Resolution Number 2023-209

That Councillor Medeiros be elected Chair of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee, for a 24-month term ending March 2, 2025, or until a successor is appointed.

Approved

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-2-2023:

Resolution Number 2023-210

That Councillor Fortini be elected Vice-Chair of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee, for a 24-month term ending March 2, 2025, or until a successor is appointed.

Approved

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-3-2023:

Resolution Number 2023-211

That the agenda for the March 2, 2023 Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee meeting be approved.

Approved

5. DELEGATIONS

5.1       Pete Vanderwyst and Fernando Pellegrino, Business Developers, 3Wayste North America

Regarding 3Wayste Mixed Waste Solution for Multi-Residential and Non-Compliant Single-Family Homes (Related to 5.2)

Resolution Number 2023-212

Referred to Public Works

5.2       Ashley De Souza, Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Waste Management Association

Regarding 3Wayste North America Unsolicited Proposal for a Mixed Waste Solution for Multi-Residential and Non-Compliant Single-Family Homes (Related to 5.1)

Resolution Number 2023-213

Referred to Public Works

 

6. REPORTS

6.1       Overview of Waste Management in the Region of Peel

Presentation by Norman Lee, Director, Waste Management

Resolution Number 2023-214

Received

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-4-2023:

Resolution Number 2023-215

That the revised Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the March 2, 2023 Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee agenda titled “Overview of Waste Management in the Region of Peel”, be approved.

Approved

6.2       Key Terms of Peel’s Next Waste Collection Contracts and Proposed Program Changes to Align with Future Collection Contracts

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-5-2023:

Resolution Number 2023-216

1. That the key terms of the Region of Peel’s next waste collection contracts, as described in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the March 2, 2023 Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee agenda titled “Key Terms of Peel’s Next Waste Collection Contracts and Proposed Program Changes to Align with Future Collection Contracts” be endorsed; and
2. That the following changes be made to Peel’s waste management program effective upon the commencement date of Peel’s next collection contracts, which is expected to occur on October 1, 2025, be approved:
   1. Elimination of Exemption Periods for curbside residents and the removal of Exemption Periods from By-law 35-2015;
   2. Adjustment of the yard waste collection frequency to bi-weekly yard waste collection from mid-March to mid-December for curbside residents in the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga;
   3. Discontinuation of the use of compostainers for the collection of yard waste for curbside residents in areas in the Town of Caledon and City of Brampton, and the removal of compostainers from the list of approved receptacles for yard waste collection in By-law 35-2015; and
3. That staff implement a fulsome communications program to make residents aware of the program changes as outlined in the subject report that will provide direct communication to the affected residents to inform them of the changes; and
4. That locations that currently receive recycling collection from the Region but are ineligible for recycling collection under the full producer responsibility program continue to receive recycling collection from the Region post-transition.

Approved

6.3       Hazardous and Special Products Program: January 2023 Update on Negotiations with Producer Responsibility Organizations

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-6-2023:

Resolution Number 2023-217

1. That the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with Product Care Association for the provision of long-term collection services by the Region of Peel of Hazardous and Special Products and related services within the Region, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; and
2. That the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write a letter to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks outlining Peel’s position on the O. Reg. 449/21: Hazardous and Special Products under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016.

Approved

14.

COMMUNICATIONS

14.1

Behnam Doulatyari, CTC Program Manager and Senior Manager, Watershed Plans and Source Water Protection, Credit Valley Conservation; and Bill Thompson, Manager, Watershed Plans and Strategies, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Letter dated March 10, 2023, Regarding Notification of Consultation Pursuant to Section 34 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and Ontario Regulation 287/07 (Receipt recommended) 

• Resolution Number 2023-218
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.

COMMUNICATIONS

16.2

Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health

Letter dated March 16, 2023, Advising of One-Time Funding of up to $25,000,000 for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year to Ontario Health to Improve Health Outcomes for High Priority Communities (Receipt recommended) 

• Resolution Number 2023-219
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

17.

ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

17.2

Reaching Home Funding Update 2022-2023

(For information)

• Resolution Number 2023-220
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

17.3

Ontario Works Social Assistance Update

(For information)

• Resolution Number 2023-221
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

18.

COMMUNICATIONS

18.1

Michelle Bilek, National Organizer, Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness and Founding Member, Peel Alliance to End Homelessness

Email dated March 16, 2023, Providing a Statement from a Community Member Regarding Encampments in Peel (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.2 to 7.5 inclusive and 17.1) 

• Resolution Number 2023-222
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND DEBATE

Item 8.3 was dealt with.

8.

PRESENTATION OF STAFF REPORTS 

8.3

2022 Region of Peel Employee United Way Campaign

(For information) (Related to 7.1) 
Presentation by Jackie Dixon and Meena Pandit, United Way Campaign Chairs 

• Resolution Number 2023-223
  Received

The Regional Chair provided an overview of Peel’s partnership with United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) and acknowledged that the UWGT invested $2.3M in 2022 to support approximately 200 projects. Regional Chair Iannicca thanked Region of Peel and Peel Regional Police staff for over 40 years of service to the United Way and advised that the 2022 employee campaign raised funds in the amount of $288,270.

The Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services acknowledged the long standing commitment of Peel’s local and regional municipal government support of the United Way, and recognized leadership of the 2022 Campaign Chairs, Peel Regional Police Superintendents Rob Shearer and David Kennedy, and Peel staff Jackie Dixon and Meena Pandit.

Jackie Dixon and Meena Pandit, United Way Campaign Chairs, provided an overview of the 2022 Employee United Way Campaign including Campaign Highlights and achievements, the hybrid model, and collaboration with Peel Regional Police.

7.

DELEGATIONS

7.1

Daniele Zanotti, Chief Executive Officer and President, United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) and Nishan Duraiappah, Chief of Police, Peel Regional Police

Acknowledging Employee Contributions to UWGT in 2022 by Region of Peel and Peel Regional Police Employees
(Related to 8.3) 

• Resolution Number 2023-224
  Received

Daniele Zanotti, CEO and President of the UWGT, acknowledged the 40 year partnership between Peel Region, Peel Regional Police and the United Way and provided an overview of the programs made possible to help meet the basic needs and improve social conditions of the residents of Peel. He thanked the Region of Peel, Peel Regional Police, elected officials and staff for the network of frontline services in neighbourhoods across Caledon, Brampton and Mississauga and for continued support to the United Way Campaign.

Item 8.2 was dealt with.

8.

PRESENTATION OF STAFF REPORTS 

8.2

Seniors’ Services 2022 Annual Report

(For information)
Presentation by Ann-Marie Case-Volkert, Interim Director, Long Term Care and Dr. Sudip Saha, Senior Medical Director, Long Term Care, Seniors’ Services Development and Community Paramedicine  

• Resolution Number 2023-225
  Received

Ann-Marie Case-Volkert, Interim Director, Long Term Care and Dr. Sudip Saha, Senior Medical Director, Long Term Care, Seniors’ Services Development and Community Paramedicine, provided an overview of the Seniors’ Services 2022 Annual report including: senior support services across the care continuum; Peel Adult Day Program and Long Term Care service delivery; quality of care in Long Term Care homes; COVID-19 2022 update; the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 implementation and compliance update; enhancing specialized supports and integrating services; and next steps.

In response to a question from Regional Chair Iannicca, Dr. Sudip Saha clarified that the Region of Peel considers validated medical literature to create cutting edge solutions to meet local needs. However, despite having a validated model and a significant level of readiness in the context of the required clinical expertise and management, the Region has not been successful in receiving ongoing financial support from the Ministry of Health that is required to bring these innovative models to fruition.

Regional Chair Iannicca undertook to send a letter to the Minister of Health, from the Regional Chair and Dr. Sudip Saha on behalf of Regional Council, regarding follow-up from the recent visit at the Senior’s Health and Wellness Village and outlining the health funding needs for the Region of Peel. 

Item 7.3 was dealt with.

7.

DELEGATIONS

7.3

Anika Shama, Research and Evaluation Coordinator, Canadian Observatory of Homelessness, Homeless Hub

Presenting the Peel Poverty Action Group Encampment Study Report, Key Findings and Recommendations
(Related to 7.2, 7.4, 7.5, 17.1 and 18.1)

• Resolution Number 2023-226
  Received

Anika Shama, Research and Evaluation Coordinator, Canadian Observatory of Homelessness, Homeless Hub, provided an overview of Hub Solutions and the Peel Poverty Action Group Encampment report including: the background; data collection method; findings regarding participant demographics, causes of current living conditions and participant perspectives on attaining better living conditions; and six report recommendations.

In response to questions of clarification regarding a housing first strategy, housing support services, homelessness services, and capacity and budget constraints, the Commissioner of Human Services advised that a report regarding overall service levels related to housing and homelessness will be brought forward to Regional Council in May, 2023. 

7.2

Michelle Bilek, National Organizer, Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness and Founding Member, Peel Alliance to End Homelessness

Regarding Peel Poverty Action Group Encampment Needs Study by Persons with Lived Experience of Homelessness
(Related to 7.3 to 7.5 inclusive, 17.1 and 18.1)

• Resolution Number 2023-227
  Received

Michelle Bilek, National Organizer, Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness and Founding Member, Peel Alliance to End Homelessness, provided comments on the experiences of homelessness; persons surviving outdoors in Peel; encampment needs in Peel; and an overview of proposed solutions. The delegate stated that support is required from all levels of government to solve this problem.

7.4

Catherine Soplet, Member, Peel Poverty Action Group (PPAG)

Regarding PPAG Encampment Needs Study: A PPAG Member’s Background to Provide Context
(Related to 7.2, 7.3, 7.5, 17.1 and 18.1)

• Resolution Number 2023-228
  Received

Catherine Soplet, Member, Peel Poverty Action Group (PPAG), provided an overview of her lived experience; advocacy work with the Ontario Public School Board Association; the Ministry of Education Program for School Communities; the PPAG Encampment report’s community based participatory research approach; access to digital equity; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario call for action; the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Housing Accelerator Fund announcement; the application of housing first; social capital resilience; Point in Time count impacts; and the PPAG five calls to action.

7.5

Sara Pinto, Outreach Support Worker, Resident of Peel

Regarding Encampments in Peel
(Related to 7.2 to 7.4 inclusive, 17.1 and 18.1)

• Resolution Number 2023-229
  Received

Sara Pinto, Outreach Support Worker, Resident of Peel, provided an overview of her lived experience with homelessness and encampment living; the poor condition of low income housing buildings; lack of affordable suitable housing; overpriced apartments, rooms and bed rental units that cost more than Ontario Works budgets for monthly rent; and landlords refusing renters based on age, gender, occupation and diet. The delegate stated that the quality of life for the poor is unforgiveable.

Item 7.9 was dealt with.

7.9

Carrie Leigh Percival, Chair, Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area

Providing Support for the Evaluation of the Welcoming Streets Pilot Project Report
(Related to 17.1) 

• Resolution Number 2023-230
  Received

Carrie Leigh Percival, Chair, Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area (BIA), provided support for recommendations in the Evaluation of the Welcoming Streets Pilot Project report. She acknowledged the team of Welcoming Streets Ambassadors and the work they do with the vulnerable community and local businesses in downtown Brampton; and collaboration between the City of Brampton and the Downtown Brampton BIA to educate the community on the Welcoming Streets project.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding clarification of hot spots versus encampments; a request to maintain the name “Welcoming Streets”; the need for continued education to ensure success of the program; and a request that the May 2023 report to Council include information regarding access to healthcare, primary care, mental health and addiction supports as part of the solution to end chronic homelessness.

In response to a question of clarification regarding statistics on case referrals to other agencies in the Region of Peel, Aileen Baird, Director of Housing Services, noted that staff follow up on referrals, case management and outcomes achieved when case managing clients. The Director undertook to isolate information regarding whether referrals have come through the Welcoming Street pilot program.

Item 17.1 was dealt with.

17.

ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

17.1

Evaluation of the Welcoming Streets Pilot Program

(Related to 7.2 to 7.5 inclusive, 7.9 and 18.1)

• Resolution Number 2023-231
  Moved by Councillor Vicente
  Seconded by Councillor Santos
  1. That a one-time grant in the amount of up to $150,000 be approved to extend the Welcoming Streets Pilot Program until December 31, 2023, funded from within the approved 2023 Housing Support operating budget; and
  2. That the Grant Agreement between The Regional Municipality of Peel and The Corporation of The City of Brampton for the Welcoming Streets Pilot Program be amended to extend the term for up to an additional twelve months; and
  3. That the Director of Housing Services be delegated authority to execute such agreements and ancillary documents on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, as may be necessary to extend the Grant Agreement with The Corporation of The City of Brampton.
  Carried
• Moved by Councillor Damerla
  Seconded by Councillor Groves

  That $750,000 be approved to implement a Welcoming Streets pilot program, as is, in Cooksville, Malton and Port Credit.
• Resolution Number 2023-232
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Reid

  That the motion to implement a Welcoming Streets pilot program in Cooksville, Malton and Port Credit, be deferred to the May 11, 2023 Regional Council meeting.

  In Favour (16)	Councillor Brown, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Kovac, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Santos, Councillor Vicente, Councillor Early, Councillor Singh*, Councillor Russo, Councillor Reid, Councillor Butt, Councillor Keenan, and Councillor Brar
  Opposed (8)	Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Groves, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Tedjo, and Councillor Horneck

  Carried

In response to requests to accelerate implementation of the Welcoming Streets pilot program in the Town of Caledon and City of Mississauga, the Director of Housing Services advised that there is no current funding source or staffing to extend the existing Welcoming Streets program in 2023. She advised that the comprehensive service level report coming to Council in May 2023 will include an overview of proposed enhancements to the Outreach program. Should Council approve redesign of the Outreach program, staff would review the data to ensure that all of Peel region would be served by Outreach. Staff would subsequently bring back recommendations based on the data on place based supports that target hotspots. The goal would be to launch the redesigned Outreach program in 2024.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding the urgency to increase service supports in the hot spot areas throughout Peel; and the availability of funding for additional locations, estimated to be $50,000 per month/per team.

Councillor Damerla requested that the Welcoming Streets program, as is, be implemented in the City of Mississauga in 2023, before the Outreach program is redesigned for 2024.

In response to questions of clarification regarding availability of funds, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Commissioner of Corporate clarified that a small annual surplus which typically goes to infrastructure, could be allocated to the program. The CFO advised that Council could choose to temporarily fund the project through the surplus and the program could subsequently be factored into the 2024 budget discussions.

The Commissioner of Human Services clarified that findings regarding the success of the Welcoming Streets program gives rise to the need to redesign the Region’s existing Outreach program. He proposed that accelerating the Welcoming Streets program (boots on the ground) and building out the better Outreach program would be best worked on in tandem.

Item 7.7 was dealt with.

7.

DELEGATIONS

7.7

Abdullatif Bakbak, President-Executive, and Sarah Attia, Olive Grove School Principal, Muslim Association of Canada (MAC)

Requesting Development Charges Relief for the MAC Olive Private School Redevelopment, Located at 2270 Speakman Drive, City of Mississauga 
(Related to 11.4 and 20.1)

• Resolution Number 2023-233
  Received

Abdullatif Bakbak, President-Executive and Sarah Attia, Olive Grove School Principal, Muslim Association of Canada (MAC), provided an overview of the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC); the MAC Olive Grove School; the proposed development; and the increased Development Charges (DCs). The delegate requested that the Region of Peel support the school by providing partial DC relief.

Councillor Tedjo stated his support for the request.

Item 11.4 was dealt with.

11.

ITEMS RELATED TO CORPORATE SERVICES

11.4

Development Charges – MAC Olive Grove Private School Redevelopment

(For information) (Related to 7.7 and 20.1) 

• Resolution Number 2023-234
  Received

Item 20.1 was dealt with.

20.

NOTICE OF MOTION/MOTION

20.1

Motion Regarding Development Charges and Places of Religious Assembly, MAC Olive Grove Private School Redevelopment

(Related to 7.7 and 11.4)

• Resolution Number 2023-235
  Moved by Councillor Tedjo
  Seconded by Councillor McFadden
  1. That a grant-in-lieu of development charges be provided to the applicant at 2270 Speakman Dr (Olive Grove School), run by the Muslim Association of Canada (BP 3ALT 20-331), to be funded from a non-DC funding tax rate stabilization reserve; and
  2. That the amount be calculated based on the Total Floor Area after excluding the mechanical area for non-industrial use as assessed by the Region to be $203,370.01, leaving the remaining amount for the applicant as $220,036.51; and
  3. That staff inform the applicant and the City of Mississauga that relief is being provided by the Region of Peel, and advise that the applicant shall complete their payment as soon as possible to avoid further scheduled increases to the development charges and come into compliance with any outstanding building permit issues in order to close the permit.
  Carried

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding development project delays and resulting adjustment of DCs; and education for applicants regarding DC processes, timelines and the effect on open building permits.  

Item 7.8 was dealt with.

7.

DELEGATIONS

7.8

Peter Saad, Advisor, Coptic Orthodox Church, Virgin Mary and St. Athanasius

Regarding the Application of Development Charges for Places of Worship, Related to the Property Located at 1245 Eglinton Avenue West, City of Mississauga 
(Related to 11.5 and 20.2) 

• Resolution Number 2023-236
  Received

Peter Saad, Advisor, Coptic Orthodox Church, Virgin Mary and St. Athanasius, provided an overview of the Coptic Church and its development project; and the effect of Regional By-law 77-2020 on Development Charges (DCs) for places of worship. The delegate requested that Council consider creating a more consistent standard that can be applied consistently for all places of religious assembly in Peel; that the Region return to the historical standard of calculating total floor area to allow a deduction for places of religious assembly; and, that the Region’s DC By-law clarify the definition of a religious assembly and consider adopting the definition provided in City of Brampton By-law 129-2019.

Item 11.5 was dealt with.

11.

ITEMS RELATED TO CORPORATE SERVICES

11.5

Development Charges – Coptic Church Expansion Development in Mississauga

(For information) (Related to 7.8 and 20.2)

• Resolution Number 2023-237
  Received

Item 20.2 was dealt with.

20.

NOTICE OF MOTION/MOTION

20.2

Motion Regarding Development Charges and Places of Religious Assembly, Coptic Church Expansion Development

(Related to 7.8 and 11.5)

• Resolution Number 2023-238
  Moved by Councillor Horneck
  Seconded by Councillor Medeiros
  1. That a grant-in-lieu of development charges be provided to offset development charges payable under the application for the proposed development at the property bearing municipal address 1245 Eglinton Ave West (BP 22-834), to be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve; and
  2. That the amount of such grant be calculated based on the total floor area for worship areas within the Place of Religious Assembly design as set out in the Supplementary Information to Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish Form or the Gross Floor Area Non-Residential Declaration Form, signed by an Architect, Engineer or Designer and accepted by authorized City of Mississauga Building Official; and
  3. That staff be directed to report back to Regional Council for the purposes of identifying differences between the development charges by-laws within Peel specific to their application to places of worship; and,
  4. That, as part of the report, staff be directed to provide information and/or options that would allow for the Region to harmonize its approach to the calculation of Regional development charges applicable to places of worship with those of its local municipalities.
  Carried

Councillor Horneck advised that the motion was revised to ensure consistency with the Region’s Development Charges By-law. He noted that clauses 3 and 4 address the differences in local development charge by-laws and proposed that options be considered to treat all places of worship equitably throughout the Region of Peel.

Council recessed at 1:02 p.m.

Council reconvened at 1:30 p.m.

7.

DELEGATIONS

7.6

Keba Tamara Thomas, Regional Councillor Candidate

Providing a Business Proposal Regarding O. Reg. 45/17 Council Composition, under Ontario Municipal Act Precedent, O.Reg 599/06 s.4(3) 

• Resolution Number 2023-239
  Received

Keba Tamara Thomas, Regional Councillor Candidate, requested that Regional Council consider having an additional alternating Council member that would provide representation for the Canadian Indigenous Communities and African Affairs and Urban Issues.  She explained that such representation would support the work of the United Nations Declaration of Rights for Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the United Nations International Decade for People from African Descent (UNIPAD).  She stated that both the Prime Minister of Canada and the Premier of Ontario support the declarations from UNDRIP and UNIPAD and encourage implementation across all levels of government.

8.

PRESENTATION OF STAFF REPORTS 

8.1

2022 Water Compliance Update - Annual Summary

(For information)   
Presentation by Elvis Oliveira, Director, Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Planning, Partnerships and Compliance 

• Resolution Number 2023-240
  Received

Elvis Oliveira, Director, Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Planning, Partnerships and Compliance, summarized potential threats to drinking water quality and delivery; and provided an overview of the Region’s Source Water Protection plan and actions taken to protect the quality and quantity of source water, public health and the environment.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: cyberthreat safeguards; the potential for existing lead pipes in homes built before 1960; and consideration of subsidies for homeowners to replace lead pipes.

The Commissioner of Public Works advised that the Arthur P. Kennedy Water Treatment facility and the G.E. Booth Wastewater Treatment plant will be open for tours for Council Members during National Public Works Week, the third week of May. 

9.

ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT

Nil.

12.

COMMUNICATIONS

12.1

Jennifer Tattersall, Manager, Corporate Projects, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF)

Email dated March 9, 2023, Regarding a Request to Appoint One Representative to the RAWF Board of Governors for 2023 (Direction required) 

• Resolution Number 2023-241
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Dasko

  That Annette Groves be appointed as the Region of Peel representative to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Association’s Board of Governors for 2023.

  Carried

12.2

Susan Cooper, Natural Heritage and Land Use Planning Advisor, Natural Heritage Section, Resource Planning and Development Policy Branch, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Email dated March 13, 2023, Requesting Three Nominations for Appointment to the Niagara Escarpment Commission (Direction required) 

• Resolution Number 2023-242
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Horneck
  1. That the following Caledon representatives be nominated for the position of Region of Peel representative on the Niagara Escarpment Commission:

  Lynn Kiernan         

  Christina Early

           Mario Russo; and

  2. That the names of the nominees be forwarded to the Province of Ontario for review and final appointment to the Niagara Escarpment Commission.
  Carried

15.

ITEMS RELATED TO HEALTH

Nil.

16.

COMMUNICATIONS

16.1

Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton

Letter dated March 6, 2023, Regarding Youth Mental Health (Receipt recommended) 

Deferred to the April 13, 2023 Regional Council meeting under Resolution Number 2023-190.

19.

OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCILLOR ENQUIRIES

Councillor Palleschi acknowledged the passing of Ravjot Singh Chhatwal, Division Chief, Brampton Fire and Emergency Services, and Fire and Life Safety Education Division lead.

21.

BY-LAWS

Nil.

22.

CLOSED SESSION

• Resolution Number 2023-243
  Moved by Councillor Santos
  Seconded by Councillor Russo

  That Council proceed into "closed session” to consider reports relating to the following:

  • Standard of Care, Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 (A meeting held for the purpose of educating or training the members)
  • Municipal Duty to Engage (Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications for that purpose) 
  Carried
• Resolution Number 2023-244
  Moved by Councillor Russo
  Seconded by Councillor Kovac

  That Council move out of  "closed session".

  Carried

Council moved into closed session at 2:21 p.m.

Council moved out of closed session at 3:23 p.m.

22.1

March 9, 2023 Regional Council Closed Session Report

• Resolution Number 2023-245
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

22.2

Standard of Care, Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002

(A meeting held for the purpose of educating or training the members) 

• Resolution Number 2023-246
  Received

22.3

Commencement of Expropriation Proceedings – Winston Churchill Boulevard Reconstruction – EXP-22239.00 – North of Credit River Bridge to South of Mayfield Road – City of Brampton, Ward 6

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

• Resolution Number 2023-247
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Russo
  1. That commencement of expropriation proceedings regarding the Winston Churchill Boulevard Reconstruction project for the acquisition of the lands as set out in Appendix I to the Closed Session report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the March 23, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Commencement of Expropriation Proceedings – Winston Churchill Boulevard Reconstruction – EXP-22239.00 – North of Credit River Bridge to South of Mayfield Road – City of Brampton, Ward 6”, be approved; and
  2. That the necessary by-law, including the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and the Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land attached as Schedules B and C to the by-law, for the lands as set out in Appendix I to the subject report, be presented for enactment; and
  3. That following service and publication of the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land, the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and recommendation of any hearing of necessity be reported to Regional Council for its consideration and decision as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act; and
  4. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda

22.4

Municipal Duty to Engage

(Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications for that purpose) 

• Resolution Number 2023-248
  Received

23.

BY-LAWS RELATING TO CLOSED SESSION

• Resolution Number 2023-249
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Early

  That the closed session by-law listed on the March 23, 2023 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 14-2023, 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

23.1

By-law 14-2023

A by-law to authorize an application for approval to expropriate All Right, Title and Interest (Fee Simple), Limited Interests in Perpetuity (Permanent Easement) and Temporary Limited Interests (Temporary Easement) in lands in the City of Brampton, in the Regional Municipality of Peel, as more particularly described in Schedule “A” to this By-law  

24.

BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL

• Resolution Number 2023-250
  Moved by Councillor Brar
  Seconded by Councillor Fonseca

  That By-law 15-2023 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on March 23, 2023, 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

25.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3:24 p.m.