THE COUNCIL OF

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

MINUTES

Thursday, June 10, 2021

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

Council Chamber, 5th Floor

Regional Administrative Headquarters

10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A

Brampton, Ontario

Members Present:

• P. Brown
• G. Carlson
• B. Crombie
• D. Damerla
• S. Dasko
• 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

Members Absent:

• G.S. Dhillon

Staff Present

• J. Baker, Chief Administrative Officer
• S. Baird, Commissioner of Service Excellence and Innovation
• G. Kent, Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services
• P. O'Connor, Regional Solicitor
• A. Smith, Chief Planner
• K. Dedman, Commissioner of Public Works
• J. Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services
• N. Polsinelli, Commissioner of Health Services
• Dr. L. Loh, Medical Officer of Health
• K. Lockyer, Regional Clerk and Director of Clerk's
• A. Adams, Deputy Clerk and Manager of Access to Information and Privacy
• C. Thomson, Deputy Clerk and Manager of Legislative Services
• J. Jones, Legislative Specialist
• S. Valleau, Legislative Specialist
• R. Khan, Legislative Technical Coordinator
• S. MacGregor, Legislative Technical Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

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

Councillor Crombie arrived at 9:55 a.m.

Councillor Santos departed at 1:31 p.m.

Councillor Groves departed at 1:31 p.m.

Councillor McFadden departed at 1:31 p.m.

Councillor Damerla departed at 3:21 p.m.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Regional Chair Iannicca read an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement.

3.

DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Nil.

4.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4.1

May 27, 2021 Regional Council meeting

• Resolution Number 2021-571
  Moved by Councillor McFadden
  Seconded by Councillor Sinclair

  That the minutes of the May 27, 2021 Regional Council meeting be approved.

  Carried

5.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Resolution Number 2021-572
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Ras

  That the agenda for the June 10, 2021 Regional Council meeting include a delegation from the Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Association, regarding Creating a Welcoming Streets Pilot Program, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 7.2;

  And further, that the agenda for the June 10, 2021 Regional Council meeting include a communication from the Town of Caledon, regarding the designation of the scenic route area along the Forks of the Credit Road as a Community Safety Zone, to be dealt with under Public Works - Item 21.1;

  And further, that the agenda for the June 10, 2021 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.

  Carried

Regional Chair Iannicca stated that the Agenda for the June 10, 2021 Regional Council meeting includes a Hearing of Complaint under Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and that during the Hearing, members of Council are sitting as Hearing Officers and not all of the rules of Council pursuant to the Procedure By-law apply to the hearing proceedings. Regional Council will recess to complete the Hearing and then reconvene.

6.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Resolution Number 2021-573
  Moved by Councillor Ras
  Seconded by Councillor Sinclair

  That the following matters listed on the June 10, 2021 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 10.1, 12.1, 13.1, 16.1, 18.1, 18.2, 21.1 and 25.1.

  In Favour (22)

  Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Damerla, 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 Sinclair, Councillor Santos, Councillor Starr, Councillor Vicente, and Councillor Thompson

  Absent (2)

  Councillor Crombie, and Councillor Dhillon

  Carried

RESOLUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

10.

COMMUNICATIONS

10.1

Christine Massey, Resident, City of Peterborough

Email dated May 31, 2021, Advising that Over a Quarter Million Post COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries with Near 5,000 Deaths Reported and Myocarditis in Teens (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2021-574
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

12.

ITEMS RELATED TO HEALTH

12.1

Critical Contract Increases/Extensions at Long Term Care

• Resolution Number 2021-575
  Moved by Councillor Ras
  Seconded by Councillor Sinclair

  That the Contract (Document 2015-399P) awarded to Sysco Serca Food Services (Sysco Toronto) & MealSuite Solutions Inc. for food distribution and menu management for the five long-term care homes, be renewed for an additional year to June 1, 2022 for a cost of $3.0 million (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended;

  And further, that the Contract (Document 2016-346T) awarded to Cardinal Health for incontinence products for the five long-term care homes, be increased by $96,000 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended;

  And further, that the Contract (Document 2015-028T) awarded to Focus Protective Services (2368241 Ontario) for night security services for Tall Pines and Malton Village Long-Term Care Centres, be renewed for up to an additional year at a cost of $150,000 per year (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By- law 30-2018, as amended;

  And further, that the Commissioner of Health Services be authorized to execute these contract extensions, on commercial terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Health Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

13.

COMMUNICATIONS

13.1

Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton

Letter dated May 28, 2021, Providing a Copy of the City of Brampton Recommendation and Report titled, “Provision of Free Menstrual Products in all Public Washrooms at City of Brampton Facilities” (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2021-576
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.

ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT

16.1

Greenlands Securement Program Funding Pilot Results and Program Update

• Resolution Number 2021-577
  Moved by Councillor Ras
  Seconded by Councillor Sinclair

  That the Greenlands Securement Program pilot project, which increases the Regional funding cost share to 70 per cent, be extended for an additional three years commencing June 28, 2021;

  And further, that the current requirement stating that the pilot project be suspended if the Greenlands Securement Reserve is reduced to $2.0 million be waived during the extended period;

  And further, that the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write to the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change and the Minister of Natural Resources, as well as the provincial Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry to request the reinstatement of adequate federal/provincial funding for greenlands securement to municipalities and conservation authorities while continuing to provide funding for land trusts;

  And further, that the report of the Commissioner of Public Works and Chief Planner and Director of Regional Planning and Growth Management, listed on the June 10, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Greenlands Securement Program Funding Pilot Results and Program Update”, be circulated to the Town of Caledon, Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, Credit Valley Conservation, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Bruce Trail Conservancy and Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust, for their information.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

18.

ITEMS RELATED TO ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

18.1

Report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-3/2021) meeting held on May 20, 2021

• Resolution Number 2021-578
  Moved by Councillor Ras
  Seconded by Councillor Sinclair

  That the report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC- 3/2021) meeting held on May 20, 2021, be adopted.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

 

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

  RECOMMENDATION ARC-11-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-579

That the agenda for the May 20, 2021 Audit and Risk Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

4. DELEGATIONS

4.1       Trevor Ferguson, Audit Partner, Deloitte LLP

Presenting the 2020 Deloitte Audit Results Report
(Related to item 5.1)

Resolution Number 2021-580 

Received

5. REPORTS

5.1       2020 Deloitte Audit Results Report

(For information) (Related to item 4.1)

Resolution Number 2021-581 

Received

5.2       2020 Peel Housing Corporation Financial Statements

(For information)

Resolution Number 2021-582 

Received

5.3       2020 Region of Peel Consolidated Financial Statements

(For information)

Resolution Number 2021-583  

Received

5.4       2020 Region of Peel Sinking Funds Financial Statements

(For information)

Resolution Number 2021-584

Received

5.5       2020 Region of Peel Trust Funds Financial Statements

(For information)

Resolution Number 2021-585

Received

5.6       Appointment of External Auditors – Fiscal Years 2021 to 2025

  RECOMMENDATION ARC-12-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-586

That Deloitte LLP be appointed as the external auditor for the Regional Municipality of Peel and Peel Housing Corporation for fiscal years 2021 to 2025.

Approved

  RECOMMENDATION ARC-13-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-587

That staff be directed to conduct a jurisdictional scan of municipal processes related to external auditor appointments, including length of appointment and frequency of renewal;

And further, that the findings of the jurisdictional scan be presented to the October 7, 2021 Audit and Risk Committee meeting.

Approved

5.7       Enterprise Architecture Audit

(For information)
Presentation by Janice Baker, Chief Administrative Officer, Sean Baird, Commissioner of Service Excellence and Innovation and Jennifer Weinman, Interim Director, Enterprise Risk and Audit Services

Resolution Number 2021-588

Received

5.8       Long Term Care Resident Trust Accounts Audit

(For information)
Presentation by Ann-Marie Case-Volkert, Acting Director, Long Term Care and Anila Lalani, Acting Manager, Enterprise Risk and Audit Services

Resolution Number 2021-589

Received

5.9       Risk Management Functions

(For information)

Resolution Number 2021-590

Received

18.2

Report of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-1/2021) meeting held on May 20, 2021

• Resolution Number 2021-591
  Moved by Councillor Ras
  Seconded by Councillor Sinclair

  That the report of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC- 1/2021) meeting held on May 20, 2021, be adopted.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

 

2. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR

RECOMMENDATION AAC-1-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-592

That Raj Chopra be elected Chair of the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the remainder of the Council term or until a successor is appointed.

Approved

RECOMMENDATION AAC-2-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-593

That Mary Daniel be elected Vice-Chair of the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the remainder of the Council term or until a successor is appointed.

Approved

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AAC-3-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-594

That the agenda for the May 20, 2021 Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

5. DELEGATIONS

5.1       Sylvia Harris, Development Manager, Indwell Community Homes; and Ted Boruta, Project Manager, Invizij Architects Inc.

Presenting the Accessibility Features of the Region of Peel New Supportive Housing Project, Indwell’s Lakeshore Lofts

Resolution Number 2021-595

Received

5.2       Lisa Kelly, Programs Manager and Louie Di Palma, Vice President, Small to Medium Size Enterprise Programs, Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Presenting the Discover Ability Network

Resolution Number 2021-596

Received

RECOMMENDATION AAC-4-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-597

Whereas the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee is in support of the Discover Ability Network Program and recommends endorsement with the broader Region of Peel;

Therefore it be resolved, that staff investigate a potential partnership between the Region of Peel and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce regarding joining the Discover Ability Network program and report back to a future Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting with recommendations.

Approved

6. REPORTS

6.1       Public Health Update

(Oral)
Presentation by Paul Sharma, Mass Vaccination Program Co-Lead and Director, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

Resolution Number 2021-598

 

Received

 

6.2       Annual Accessibility Status Report 2020

(For information)

Resolution Number 2021-599

 

Received

6.3       Accessibility Planning Program Update – May 20, 2021

(For information)

Resolution Number 2021-600

 

Received

7. COMMUNICATIONS

7.1       Deb Thompson, Member, Action Not Words

Letter dated April 20, 2021, Presenting a Position Paper on Congregate Care for Persons with Disabilities a Call for Reform in Ontario (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-601

 

Received

7.2       Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility

News Release dated April 27, 2021, titled “Accessibility Standards Advisory Council Welcomes New Chair Matthew Shaw” (Receipt recommended)

Resolution Number 2021-602

 

Received

8. OTHER BUSINESS

8.1       Raj Chopra, Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee Member

Regarding Health Standards and Public Consultations
(Oral)

Resolution Number 2021-603

 

Received

21.

COMMUNICATIONS

21.1

Laura Hall, Director, Corporate Services/Town Clerk, Town of Caledon

Letter dated June 9, 2021, Providing a Copy of a Resolution Regarding the Designation of the Scenic Route Area along the Forks of the Credit Road as a "Community Safety Zone" (Receipt recommended) (Related to 11.1)

• Resolution Number 2021-604
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

 

AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND DEBATE

7.

DELEGATIONS

7.1

Sylvia Roberts, Resident, City of Brampton

Regarding Inclusionary Zoning (Related to 11.2)

• Resolution Number 2021-605
  Received

Sylvia Roberts, Resident, City of Brampton, stated her concerns regarding inclusionary zoning as proposed in the report listed as item 11.2 on the June 10, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Update on the Draft Inclusionary Zoning Assessment Report Results and Policy Directions”. The delegate proposed that adjustment of parking minimums in the cities of Brampton and Mississauga could reduce unit costs and rental rates. She provided an overview of frequent transit service areas; market rate housing; area rating development charges; and, non-permanent residents (international students and talent) by permit type. 

Item 11.2 was dealt with.

11.

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

11.2

Update on the Draft Inclusionary Zoning Assessment Report Results and Policy Directions

(Oral) (Related to 7.1) 
Presentation by Tara Buonpensiero, Manager, Integrated Planning and Farad Wahab, Intermediate Planner, Regional Planning and Growth Management; and Nick Michael, Partner, N. Barry Lyon Consultants Ltd. 

• Resolution Number 2021-606
  Received

Tara Buonpensiero, Manager, Integrated Planning and Farad Wahab, Intermediate Planner, Regional Planning and Growth Management, provided an update on the draft Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) Assessment Report results and policy directions including: an overview of inclusionary zoning; provincial requirements; affordable rental housing needs; and, affordable ownership housing needs.

Nick Michael, Partner, N. Barry Lyon Consultants Ltd., provided an overview of his role as a consultant including assessment of the proposed IZ policy with respect to impacts on: the market; major transit station areas; report methodology; and, the residual land value model. He provided a summary of the Assessment Report key findings and an overview of draft IZ policy directions. Next steps include commencement of the IZ peer review; consultations with the development industry and public; and, administration and implementation of affordable housing units.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding the potential to integrate the administration of rental and condominium units under the Region’s housing management programs.

7.

DELEGATIONS

7.2

Suzy Godefroy, Executive Director, Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Association

Regarding Creating a Welcoming Streets Pilot Program in Brampton (Related to 14.1)

• Resolution Number 2021-607
  Received

Suzy Godefroy, Executive Director, Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Association (BIA), thanked Regional staff for preparing the “Welcoming Streets” pilot program report and Regional Council for supporting the recommendation. She stated that the downtown Brampton BIA is looking forward to collaborating with the Region of Peel, the City of Brampton and all stakeholders to implement the pilot project. 

Item 14.1 was dealt with.

14.

ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

14.1

Creating a Welcoming Streets Pilot Program for Brampton

• Resolution Number 2021-608
  Moved by Councillor Santos
  Seconded by Councillor Medeiros

  That the Region of Peel enter into a one-time grant agreement with The Corporation of the City of Brampton in response to Resolution Number 2020-991, which directed Regional staff to investigate the feasibility of a grant program administered by the Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Association;

  And further, that a one-time grant be issued to a maximum of $250,000 to The Corporation of the City of Brampton, to be funded from Regional Tax Rate Stabilization reserves;

  And further, that the subject grant agreement be used to fund a “Welcoming Streets” Pilot Program to assist vulnerable individuals and to provide support to local businesses and property owners in the downtown Brampton area;

  And further, that the Commissioner of Human Services be delegated authority to enter into and execute the subject grant agreement and necessary documents with The Corporation of the City of Brampton on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor;

  And further, that staff report back with the first six months of data and an update on the success and status of the pilot program.

  In Favour (23)

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

  Absent (1)

  Councillor Dhillon

  Carried

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: implications of approving the project as a pilot program; funding options to continue the program or to initiate similar programs at additional Business Improvement Associations (BIAs) throughout Peel; and, a request to add a Mississauga BIA location as part of the pilot program.

The Commissioner of Human services undertook to provide a progress report to Regional Council in six months, with preliminary feedback from the “Welcoming Streets” pilot program in downtown Brampton.

Council recessed at 11:02 a.m.

8.

HEARING OF COMPLAINT – DEVELOPMENT CHARGES ACT, 1997, (SECTION 20)

Regional Chair Iannicca advised that the complainant is Kaneff Properties Limited and the property referenced in the Hearing is 202-206 Burnhamthorpe Road East, City of Mississauga, Ward 4.

The format of the hearing is to hear from Kristina Kaneff, Vice President and General Counsel, Kaneff Properties Limited.

Regional Staff will then present their submissions and the Complainant’s legal counsel will have an opportunity to reply to any matters raised by staff but may not raise any new issues.

As Hearing Officers, Councillors’ role is to hear the complaint and the submissions of the plaintiff and staff and make a determination if the complaint should be dismissed or upheld.

8.1

Kristina Kaneff, Vice President and General Counsel, Kaneff Properties Limited

Development Charge Complaint - Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, 206 Burnhamthorpe Road East, City of Mississauga, Ward 4

• Resolution Number 2021-609
  Received

Kristina Kaneff, Vice President and General Counsel, representing Kaneff Properties Limited and Kaneff Homes Compass Creek Inc. (Kaneff), highlighted that Kaneff relied on an October 16, 2020 invoice which stated that Development Charges in the amount of $24,370,758.86 were due by January 31, 2021. She noted there was no indication that the invoice was an initial one or that it would only apply to a building permit issued at the time; and, there was no indication of indexing on the invoice.  She provided background on the development including delays that were incurred regarding the potential relocation of the sanitary easement and that the new Development Charge rates were applied when the building permits were issued on January 27, 2021.  Kristina Kaneff stated that Development Charges were incorrectly determined.

8.2

Complaint Pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 – Kaneff Properties Limited

• Resolution Number 2021-610
  Received

John Zingaro, Senior Legal Counsel, referenced legislation under Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and the three areas of consideration for the Complaint.  He stated that: 1) the math was correctly applied and that there was no error in the development charges calculation; 2) there is no complaint regarding an issue of credits; and, 3)  there is no error in the application of the Development Charges By-law. 

Stephanie Nagel, Treasurer and Director of Corporate Finance, provided a chronology on the consultation and communications that occurred with relevant stakeholders leading up to the enactment of the Region of Peel’s Development Charges By-law which came into effect on January 22, 2021. 

John Hardcastle, Interim Director, Development Services, provided a chronology of the approvals of the servicing plan and the changes regarding relocating the sanitary sewer, noting that Kaneff reinstated the original servicing plan and that a revised reference plan was provided to the Region of Peel on January 7, 2021. 

John Zingaro summarized that the development industry was aware of the Region of Peel’s new Development Charges By-law with an effective date of January 22, 2021 and that the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) had communicated the increased rates to its members, one of which is Kaneff.  He noted that the new Development Charges By-law had not yet been enacted on the date that Kaneff received its original invoice and that City of Mississauga staff informed Kaneff via email on January 5, 2021 of the impending rate changes.

Hearing Officers raised questions and received answers regarding: how local municipalities can improve the invoice processing by placing a disclaimer on invoices and/or issuing revised invoices with qualifications; past Section 20 Hearings and precedence; appeal processes; and, credits and rebates.

Resolution Number 2021-611
Moved by Councillor Medeiros
Seconded by Councillor Crombie

Whereas Regional Council has reviewed the submissions for Kaneff Properties Limited dated April 27, 2021 and has determined that the Regional Development Charges were incorrectly determined and/or there was an error in the application of the Region’s Development Charges By-law;

Therefore be it resolved, that the incorrect determination of the charge be rectified and that a development charge refund in the amount of $1,818,021.17 to the complainant Kaneff Properties Limited, be issued forthwith.

In Favour (22): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, 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 Kovac
Absent (1): Councillor Dhillon

Carried

The Section 20 Hearing concluded at 1:31 p.m.

Council reconvened at 2:01 p.m.

9.

COVID-19 RELATED MATTERS

9.1

Update on the Region of Peel’s Response to COVID-19

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

• Resolution Number 2021-612
  Received
• Resolution Number 2021-613
  Moved by Councillor Kovac
  Seconded by Councillor Parrish

  Whereas the Government of Ontario previously expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to children as young as 12 years of age as of May 23, 2021, despite its initial plan to begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children during the week of May 31, 2021;

  And whereas, the Government of Ontario made this decision as a result of “the request of some public health units to remove barriers for families requesting vaccines”;

  And whereas, numerous Ontarians and families within Ontario have expressed uneasiness and concern over this decision, believing that parental/legal guardian consent should be required for children within this age group;

  And whereas, not all public health units in Ontario are aligned in their position on age of consent in relation to the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out;

  And whereas, the World Health Organization admits that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine “has only been tested in children above 16 years of age”;

  And whereas, the World Health Organization “does not recommend vaccination of children below 16 years of age, even if they belong to a high-risk group”, as of this date;

  And whereas, there have been “increased reports of myocarditis and pericarditis in adolescents and young adults after COVID-19 vaccination” related to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, in North America, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of this date, with long-term, potential adverse side effects still unknown to both the medical and science communities;

  Therefore be it resolved, that members of Peel Regional Council request that the Government of Ontario reconsider its position on an expansion of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to children as young as 12 years of age;

  And further, that the provincial government be requested to require that parental/legal guardian consent be required prior to vaccination of all children up to the age of 16 years within the Province of Ontario.

  In Favour (2)	Councillor Carlson, and Councillor Kovac
  Opposed (17)	Councillor Brown, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Innis, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente
  Abstain (1)	Councillor Damerla
  Absent (4)	Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Groves, Councillor McFadden, and Councillor Santos

  Lost

Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health, stated that most COVID-19 indicators are showing improvement which is a result of strong Public Health measures and vaccinations. He noted that Peel Public Health is focused on addressing the Delta variant and accelerating second dose vaccination coverage in the Region of Peel. Dr. Loh provided highlights of Public Health’s COVID-19 response progress, as well as accomplishments related to delivering COVID-19 vaccination clinics.

Monali Varia, Manager, Infection Prevention and Surveillance, provided a COVID-19 update including: declining COVID-19 incidence rates across Peel; emerging variants of concern; number and proportion of weekly SARS-CoV-2 specimens that are presumed Delta variants; high priority areas in Peel for vaccination; and, the provincial reopening three step plan beginning on June 11, 2021.

Brian Laundry, Director, Public Health Emergencies, provided an update on the Community Mass Vaccination Plan including: vaccination system capacity in Peel; first and second dose vaccine coverage; second dose options given different first dose vaccine products; and, the continued focus on an equity approach.

Dr. Loh stated that Public Health priorities include: acceleration of second doses; continued outreach to increase first dose coverage; and, ongoing monitoring and Public Health measures to support safe reopening.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: consent for vaccinations of children aged 12 to 16 years; second dose scheduling and eligibility; vaccination levels by postal code; determination of additional allocation of vaccines to Delta variant areas of concern; the provincial re-opening schedule for the personal care industry; scheduling of second doses for individuals in congregate settings; and, continued collaboration with community partners as part of the second dose strategy.

11.

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

11.1

Intersection Planning for Safety Based on Vision Zero Principles

(For information) 
Presentation by Sean Carrick, Manager, Traffic Engineering   

• Resolution Number 2021-614
  Received
• Resolution Number 2021-615
  Moved by Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by Councillor Sinclair

  Whereas Forks of the Credit Road has an existing community safety zone on Regional Road 11 (Bush Street/Forks of The Credit Road) from a point 80 metres east of Mississauga Road to 120 metres west of Shaws Creek Road;

  And whereas, Region of Peel staff presented to the Ward Councillors and Belfountain Community that they support an extension of this community safety zone easterly to McLaren Road and plan to implement it in the Fall;

  And whereas, Town Council unanimously approved a motion “That as part of the goal within the Region of Peel's Road Safety Strategic Plan (2018-2022) to improve road safety, the Region be requested to expedite the designation of the scenic route along the Forks of the Credit Road as a Community Safety Zone for early Summer 2021”;

  Therefore be it resolved, that the extension of the existing community safety zone on Regional Road 11(Bush Street/Forks of The Credit Road) from a point 80 metres east of Mississauga Road to McLaren Road, be approved;

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

  In Favour (19)	Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente
  Absent (5)	Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Groves, Councillor McFadden, and Councillor Santos

  Carried

Sean Carrick, Manager, Traffic Engineering, provided an update on the Region of Peel’s intersection planning for safety including an overview of: Vision Zero; sustainable transportation targets; the Regional approach to multi-modal safety; intersection safety; traffic signals and safe crossing alternatives; signal warrants; special circumstances not addressed by the Ontario Traffic Manual warrant system; and, risks and financial implications. He noted that selecting the appropriate mix of engineering, enforcement, education and empathy countermeasures will help the Region achieve its Vision Zero and sustainability goals.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: clarification on how the Region is making right turn channels safer; and, safety countermeasures for multi-use trail and bike lanes along Regional roads at intersections with high volumes of traffic.

Resolution Number 2021-616
Moved by Councillor Fonseca
Seconded by Councillor Sinclair

That in accordance with Procedure By-law 56-2019, Section 4.2.12 be waived in order that the June 10, 2021 Regional Council meeting continue past 3:30 p.m.

Carried

15.

COMMUNICATIONS

Nil.

17.

COMMUNICATIONS

17.1

Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Email dated May 13, 2021, Regarding Regulatory Proposals under the Conservation Authorities Act (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2021-617
  Moved by Councillor Innis
  Seconded by Councillor Mahoney

  That the email from the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks regarding regulatory proposals under the Conservation Authorities Act, be referred to staff for a report to the June 24, 2021 Regional Council meeting.

  Carried

Councillor Innis requested that staff report back to the next Regional Council meeting to provide draft comments for the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. Councillor Innis proposed that the Region of Peel request greater enforcement provisions for conservation authorities to protect and restore environmentally sensitive lands that have been degraded through fill and the destruction of wood lots.

19.

COMMUNICATIONS

Nil.

20.

ITEMS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS

Nil.

22.

OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCILLOR ENQUIRIES

22.1

Credit Valley Conservation Foundation 2021 Spring Conservation Auction

Councillor Ras announced that the CVC 2021 Spring Conservation Auction has begun and that she will provide Councillors with an email link to the event.

22.2

Toronto’s Ban on Temporary Homeless Residency in Public Parks

The Commissioner of Human Services undertook to provide an update to Councillor Dasko regarding any discussions between City of Toronto and Region of Peel staff with respect to the Toronto Council decision to ban temporary residency of homeless persons in public parks.

23.

NOTICE OF MOTION/MOTION

Nil.

24.

BY-LAWS

Three Readings

Nil.

25.

IN CAMERA MATTERS

25.1

Collective Agreement Negotiations

(Labour relations or employee negotiations) 

• Resolution Number 2021-618
  Moved by Councillor Ras
  Seconded by Councillor Sinclair

  That the Memorandum of Settlement for the renewal of the Collective Agreement between the Regional Municipality of Peel and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 966 (“CUPE, Local 966”) for the bargaining unit in Public Works, be approved;

  And further, that the required documents be executed by the Regional Corporation’s Signing Officers.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

26.

BY-LAWS RELATING TO IN CAMERA MATTERS

Nil.

27.

BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL

• Resolution Number 2021-619
  Moved by Councillor Downey
  Seconded by Councillor Fonseca

  That By-law 41-2021 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on June 10, 2021, and to authorize the execution of documents in accordance with the Region of Peel by-laws relating thereto, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Deputy Regional Clerk, and the corporate seal be affixed thereto.

  Carried

28.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3:47 p.m.