THE COUNCIL OF

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

MINUTES

Thursday, May 11, 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
• A. Tedjo
• G.S. Toor
• P. Vicente

Staff Present:

• G. Kent, Chief Administrative Officer
• P. Caza, Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services
• J. Zingaro, 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. Polsinelli, Commissioner of Health 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
• S. Jurrius, Legislative Specialist
• S. MacGregor, Legislative Technical Coordinator
• D. Rai, 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 Toor arrived at 9:50 a.m.

Councillor Palleschi departed at 10:00 a.m. due to personal matters

Councillor Mahoney arrived at 10:14 a.m. due to other municipal business

Councillor Brown departed at 11:01 a.m. due to other municipal business

Councillor Santos departed at 11:30 a.m. due to personal matters

Councillor Fonseca* departed at 11:33 a.m. due to personal matters (Proxy B. Crombie)

Councillor McFadden departed at 1:15 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

April 27, 2023 Regional Council meeting

• Resolution Number 2023-342
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Early

  That the minutes of the April 27, 2023 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

  Carried

5.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Resolution Number 2023-343
  Moved by Councillor Groves
  Seconded by Councillor Horneck
  1. That Item 20.1 listed on the May 11, 2023 Regional Council agenda, be withdrawn; and
  2. That Item 22.7 listed on the May 11, 2023 Regional Council agenda, be amended to include an education session for the purpose of training the members; and
  3. That the agenda for the May 11, 2023 Regional Council meeting include a communication from Daphna Nussbaum, Program Coordinator and Analyst, Peel Alliance to End Homelessness, regarding the affordable housing and homelessness crisis, to be dealt with under Items Related to Human Services - Item 3; and
  4. That the agenda for the May 11, 2023 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.
  Carried

6.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Resolution Number 2023-344
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early

  That the following matters listed on the May 11, 2023 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 9.2, 10.1, 11.1, 11.2, 12.1, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4, 17.1, 17.2, 17.5, 17.6, 17.7, 18.1, 18.2, 22.1, 22.3, 22.4, 22.5 and 22.6. 

  Carried

RESOLUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

9.

ITEMS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS

9.1

Clean Water Act Requirements - Amendments to the Assessment Reports and Source Protection Plans

• Resolution Number 2023-345
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early
  1. That the proposed technical amendments completed at the Palgrave - Caledon East and Caledon Village - Alton Drinking Water Systems and incorporated into the Credit Valley - Toronto and Region - Central Lake Ontario, and South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Plans be endorsed, in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, 2006; and
  2. That the proposed policy revisions prepared by the Credit Valley - Toronto and Region - Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Committee and incorporated into the Credit Valley - Toronto and Region - Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Plan be endorsed, in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, 2006; and
  3. That a copy of this resolution and the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the May 11, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Clean Water Act Requirements - Amendments to the Assessment Reports and Source Protection Plans”, be forwarded to the Credit Valley - Toronto and Region - Central Lake Ontario and South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Committees for their information and appropriate actions.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

9.2

Pre-Purchase of Biogas Co-Generation Unit and Waste Gas Burner Unit for the Clarkson Wastewater Treatment Plant

• Resolution Number 2023-346
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early
  1. That the Director of Procurement be authorized to directly negotiate with Enerflex Ltd. document 2023- 196N, for the provision of a Biogas Co-generation unit at an estimated cost of $3,500,000.00 (excluding applicable taxes and duties) and to directly negotiate with Bigelow-Liptak Ltd. document 2023-291N, for the provision of a waste gas burner unit at an estimated cost of $1,750,000.00 (excluding applicable taxes and duties) for the Clarkson Wastewater Treatment Plant, pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and,
  2. That once finalized pricing is received for both units and, subject to available budget, that the Commissioner of Public Works and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, be authorized to approve the respective contract awards to Enerflex and Bigelow-Liptak Ltd., pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

10.

COMMUNICATIONS

10.1

Clara Vani, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton

Email dated May 2, 2023, Providing a Copy of a City of Brampton Resolution Regarding Goods Movement Road Network Expansion within the Highway 427 Industrial Secondary Plan Area (Receipt recommended) 

• Resolution Number 2023-347
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

11.

ITEMS RELATED TO HEALTH

11.1

Community Safety and Well-being Plan 2022 Update

(For information)

• Resolution Number 2023-348
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

11.2

Multi-Sector and Long Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreements and Additional Funding for Seniors Services

• Resolution Number 2023-349
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early
  1. That the Regional Corporation’s signing officers be authorized to execute the 2023-2024 Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement (MSAA) and Long Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreements (LSAAs), together with any amendments thereof, with Ontario Health in respect to the services provided under the purview of the Seniors Services Business area; and
  2. That the Director of Seniors Services Development be authorized to sign the Compliance Declarations required by the MSAA, provided that they are satisfied that the Compliance Declaration for each compliance period is appropriate; and
  3. That the Director of Long Term Care be authorized to sign the Compliance Declarations required by the LSAAs, provided that they are satisfied that the Compliance Declaration for each compliance period is appropriate; and
  4. That the Director of Seniors Services Development and the Director of Long Term Care be authorized to sign all reports to fulfill Peel Region’s reporting obligations to Ontario Health under the MSAA and LSAAs as appropriate; and
  5. That the 2023 Community Support Services operating budget be amended to include an increase of $181,000 in provincial base funding for an additional 1.5 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) to support Adult Day Services expansion with no net impact to the budget; and
  6. That the 2023 Long Term Care operating budget be amended to include an increase of $67,420 in provincial base funding for an additional 0.8 FTE to support the Long Term Care Behavioural Supports Ontario Mobile Team with no net impact to the budget.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

12.

COMMUNICATIONS

12.1

Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

Letter dated May 2, 2023, Regarding Youth Mental Health in Brampton (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2023-350
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

14.

COMMUNICATIONS

14.1

Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Letter dated March 24, 2023, Regarding Funding Allocation Updates for the Homelessness Prevention Program – 2023/24 to 2025/26 (Receipt recommended) 

• Resolution Number 2023-351
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

14.2

Nina Tangri, Associate Minister of Housing, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Letter dated April 28, 2023, Responding to a Letter of Congratulations from Regional Chair Iannicca, Regarding Appointment as the Associate Minister of Housing (Receipt recommended)  

• Resolution Number 2023-352
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

14.3

Daphna Nussbaum, Program Coordinator and Analyst, Peel Alliance to End Homelessness

Letter dated May 8, 2023, Regarding the Affordable Housing and Homelessness Crisis and Supporting the Report Titled “Enhancing Supports for Street Homelessness”  (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.6 and 13.2)

• Resolution Number 2023-353
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.

COMMUNICATIONS

16.1

Annette Groves, Mayor, Town of Caledon

Letter dated April 28, 2023, Providing a Copy of a Letter to the Policy and Planning Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Regarding Caledon’s Response to Provincial Consultation - Municipal Reporting on Planning Matters (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2023-354
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.2

Annette Groves, Mayor, Town of Caledon

Letter dated April 28, 2023, Providing a Copy of a Letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Regarding Consideration of an Additional GO Station on the Caledon-Vaughan GO Rail Line in the Bolton South Hill (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2023-355
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.3

Terri Brenton, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton

Letter dated May 3, 2023, Providing a Copy of a City of Brampton Resolution and Report Regarding City Comments on Bill 97, Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023 (Receipt recommended)  

• Resolution Number 2023-356
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.4

Stephanie Smith, Legislative Coordinator, City of Mississauga

Email dated May 3, 2023, Providing a Copy of a City of Mississauga Resolution and Report Regarding Bill 97, Helping Home Buyers, Protecting Tenants Act 2023, and Implications for City of Mississauga (Receipt recommended) 

• Resolution Number 2023-357
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

17.

ITEMS RELATED TO CORPORATE SERVICES

17.1

2022 Annual Transparency and Accountable Government Report

(For information) 

• Resolution Number 2023-358
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

17.2

Direct Negotiation with The Mental Health Commission of Canada

• Resolution Number 2023-359
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early
  1. That contract document 2023-038N be awarded to The Mental Health Commission of Canada for training services provided to Peel staff, at an estimated annual cost of $76,000 (excluding applicable taxes), for the initial 12-month period, commencing May 2023 and ending in May 2024, in accordance with Procurement By-Law 30-2018, as amended; and
  2. That approval be granted to renew the contract for three optional 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance, price and approved budget and escalated in accordance with the terms of the contract; and
  3. That the Director of Procurement be authorized to increase the value of the contract, negotiate and issue contract amendments to add any future training features, functionalities, modules and systems from The Mental Health Commission of Canada, subject to the approval of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and budget approval; and
  4. That the Peel’s authorized signing officers be authorized to execute the contract and all related ancillary documents with The Mental Health Commission of Canada on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

17.5

Report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-2/2023) meeting held on April 20, 2023

• Resolution Number 2023-360
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early

  That the report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-2-2023) meeting held on April 20, 2023, be adopted.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION ARC-8-2023:

Resolution Number 2023-361

That the agenda for the April 20, 2023  Audit and Risk Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved 

5. REPORTS

5.1       TransHelp Operations Audit

(For information)
Presentation by Mark Castro, Director, TransHelp and Anila Lalani, Manager, Internal Audit

Resolution Number 2023-362

Received

5.2       Emergency Procurement Process Audit

(For information)
Presentation by Kristin Misurka, Acting Director, Procurement and Anila Lalani, Manager, Internal Audit

Resolution Number 2023-363

Received

5.3       2022 Fraud Information

(For information)

Resolution Number 2023-364

Received

17.6

Report of the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee (PPC-2/2023) meeting held on May 4, 2023

(Related to By-laws 28-2023 and 29-2023) 

• Resolution Number 2023-365
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early

  That the report of the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee (PPC-2/2023) meeting held on May 4, 2023, be adopted.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION PPC-6-2023:

Resolution Number 2023-366

1. That the agenda for the May 4, 2023 Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee include an oral item regarding Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual, Including Municipal or Local Board Employees, to be dealt with under Closed Session – Item 8.1; and
2. That the agenda for the May 4, 2023 Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee include an oral item regarding Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual, Including Municipal or Local Board Employees, to be dealt with under Closed Session – Item 8.2; and
3. That the agenda for the May 4, 2023 Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

Approved

5. REPORTS

5.1       Direct Negotiation Approvals Within the Procurement By-law

RECOMMENDATION PPC-7-2023:

Resolution Number 2023-367

1. That authority be granted to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, under the Procurement By-law to approve Direct Negotiations greater than $100,000 and up to $250,000; and
2. That the necessary by-law to amend the Procurement By-law be presented to Regional Council for enactment.

Approved

6. COMMUNICATIONS

6.1       Terri Brenton, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton

Letter dated April 11, 2023, Providing a City of Brampton Resolution Regarding the Prioritization of the Alternate Member at Regional Council

RECOMMENDATION PPC-8-2023:

Resolution Number 2023-368

That the communication listed as item 6.1 on the May 4, 2023 Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee agenda be referred to staff for report to a future committee meeting as to the conformity of the City of Brampton’s resolution to prioritize the use of alternate members over the designation of a proxy with the Region of Peel Procedure By-law.

Approved

7. OTHER BUSINESS

7.1       Discussion Regarding Use of Cameras when Participating Virtually at Regional Council and Committee Meetings 

RECOMMENDATION PPC-9-2023:

Resolution Number 2023-369

That a by-law to amend the procedure by-law to require that members participating in meetings remotely have their cameras on, when possible, when voting in closed session, be presented to Regional Council for enactment.

Approved

8. CLOSED SESSION

RECOMMENDATION PPC-10-2023:

Resolution Number 2023-370

That the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee move into closed session to consider two oral items regarding Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual, Including Municipal or Local Board Employees.

Approved

RECOMMENDATION PPC-11-2023:

Resolution Number 2023-371

That the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee move out of closed session.

Approved

8.1       Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual, Including Municipal or Local Board Employees (Oral)

RECOMMENDATION PPC-12-2023:

Resolution Number 2023-372

That the closed session direction to staff related to the confidential oral item listed as item 8.1 on the May 4, 2023 Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee Agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with section 239(6)b of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

Approved

8.2       Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual, Including Municipal or Local Board Employees (Oral)

Resolution Number 2023-373

Received

17.7

Municipal Finances Audit (Bill 23 Financial Impacts and Optimizing Municipal Resources) Terms of Reference

• Resolution Number 2023-374
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early
  1. That Peel Region participate in the upcoming audit of municipal finances focusing on the financial impacts of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 and optimizing municipal resources, as requested by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in a letter dated May 3, 2023, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Chief Administrative Officer, listed on the May 11, 2023 Regional Council Agenda titled "Municipal Finances Audit (Bill 23 Financial Impacts and Optimizing Municipal Resources) Terms of Reference"; and
  2. That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to sign the Terms of Reference, attached as Appendix II to the subject report, to confirm Peel Region’s participation in the audit process.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

18.

COMMUNICATIONS

18.1

Robert Serpe, Executive Director, Regional Municipality of Peel Police Services Board

Letter dated April 26, 2023, Regarding the 2023 External Funding Assistance - Public Police Programs (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2023-375
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

18.2

Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

Letter dated May 4, 2023, Providing a Copy of a Letter to the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport and Charmaine Williams MPP, Brampton Centre, Regarding the Proportional Funding for Emancipation Park Servicing Enhancements (Receipt recommended)

• Resolution Number 2023-376
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND DEBATE

7.

DELEGATIONS

7.1

Patricia Caza, Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services 

Presenting the 2021 Government Finance Officers Association Canadian Award for Financial Reporting to Corporate Finance Staff 

• Resolution Number 2023-377
  Received

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Commissioner of Corporate Services, announced that Peel Region received the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for the 2021 “Community for Life” annual financial report; and, that this is the 19^th year that Peel has received the award. 

The CFO recognized staff from the Corporate Finance and Communications teams for their work on the 2021 Annual Financial Report. 

7.2

Quentin Hanchard, Chief Administrative Officer, Credit Valley Conservation; and John MacKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

Presenting the 2021 and 2022 Peel Climate Change Performance Measurement System Final Reports (Related to 8.2) 

• Resolution Number 2023-378
  Received

Quentin Hanchard, Chief Administrative Officer, Credit Valley Conservation, presented an update on the 2021 and 2022 Climate Change Performance Measurement system final reports including an overview of Peel funding since 2007 and resulting accomplishments; the generation of useful and timely information; development of logic models and establishment of key performance indicators; performance measurement methodologies; 2022 report results; and next steps.

7.3

Dr. Janet Morrison, President and Vice-Chancellor, Sheridan College

Regarding Improving of the International Student Experience in Peel Region (Related to 19.1) 

• Resolution Number 2023-379
  Received
• Resolution Number 2023-380 - Two-Thirds vote
  Moved by Councillor Santos
  Seconded by Councillor Crombie

  That section 4.4.4. of Procedure By-law 27-2022, as amended, be waived to permit the consideration of a motion arising from Delegation 7.3.

  Carried
• Resolution Number 2023-381
  Moved by Councillor Santos
  Seconded by Councillor Crombie
  1. That the International Student Charter as presented by Sheridan College be endorsed, in spirit and in principle; and
  2. That staff report back to the July 6, 2023 Regional Council meeting with information on supports for international students that are available through the Community and Wellbeing Safety Plan and Regional Services.

  Carried Unanimously

Dr. Janet Morrison, President and Vice-Chancellor, Sheridan College, provided an overview of Sheridan College’s collaboration with the City of Brampton and community partners to create an International Student Charter; development of the Terms of Reference and four-step process; lessons learned at student summit meetings held on July 25 and 26, 2022; development of the Charter’s guiding principles, goals, actions and accountability measures for Charter signatories; and next steps.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding unregulated private colleges; federal immigration programs; the need for multi-level government support to improve the narrative for international students in Canada; and international student housing options.

Councillor Santos requested that staff report back to Regional Council regarding supports for international students available through the Community and Wellbeing Safety Plan outlining how Peel can integrate existing services to cover the gaps.

Item 19.1 was dealt with.

19.

OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCILLOR ENQUIRIES

19.1

Discussion Regarding Correspondence Received at the March 9, 2023 Regional Council Meeting

Regarding International Students and the International Student Charter (Related to 7.3) 

• Resolution Number 2023-382
  Received

7.

DELEGATIONS

7.4

Alison Canning, Executive Director, Let's Get Together

Providing an Introduction of Let’s Get Together Tech4all Community Building Program to Promote Digital Equity for Education and Employment

• Resolution Number 2023-383
  Received

Alison Canning, Executive Director, Let's Get Together, provided an overview of the Tech4all Community Building Program including its vision, mission and goals; and impacts of various program activities including the Tech4All Hub, Shelter Hub, Satellite Hub, Intergenerational Digital Equity programs, and Volunteer and Level Up Tech Skills.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding types of eWaste donations accepted; opportunities for Let’s Get Together to connect with eWaste processors and potential donators; and the importance of technology to support children’s education. 

7.5

Catherine Soplet, Member, Peel Poverty Action Group

Providing the Peel Poverty Action Group Response to the Peel Housing and Homelessness Plan

• Resolution Number 2023-384
  Received

Catherine Soplet, Member, Peel Poverty Action Group (PPAG), provided an overview of PPAG priorities and actions; pillars four and five of the Peel Housing and Homelessness Plan; the connection of housing and education; and introduced PPAG’s Tough Times newsletter.

7.6

Clinton Barretto, Executive Director and Nurse Practitioner, Homeless Health Peel

Providing Awareness of Nurses Week 2023 and Supporting the Report Titled “Enhancing Supports for Street Homelessness” (Related to 13.2)

• Resolution Number 2023-385
  Received

Clinton Barretto, Executive Director and Nurse Practitioner, Homeless Health Peel, provided an overview of National Nursing Week 2023; positive outcomes from the Homeless Health Peel interim model for medical supports; the Dundas Medical Shelter (one year anniversary on June 1, 2023); positive impacts of nurse led self-governing services; requests to duplicate the Homeless Health Peel model; staff demographics and accomplishments; and clients served. 

7.7

Patricia Franks, Michael Brunetto and Tina Liscio, Co-Chairs of Parent Network, Caledon Area Families for Inclusion

Regarding the Report Titled “Affordable Housing – Investments Needed to Close the Gap” (Related to 13.1)

• Resolution Number 2023-386
  Received

Patricia Franks, Co-Chair of Parent Network, Caledon Area Families for Inclusion (CAFFI), provided an overview of CAFFI; the lack of housing options for individuals needing supportive care who are currently living with aging parents or family members; challenges for families providing support without assistance; transitioning toward supported independence for persons with challenges; and, an overview of proposed actions.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding the need for more supportive housing units.

Councillor Groves proposed that the Regional Chair contact the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing requesting the provincial government to consider the creation of a provincial policy allowing municipalities to incorporate programs for supportive housing within Official Plan reviews.

Item 13.1 was dealt with.

13.

ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

13.1

Affordable Housing: Investments Needed to Close the Gap

(For information)(Related to 7.7)

• Resolution Number 2023-387
  Received

Councillor Russo proposed that future staff reports address the growing gap of housing needs for persons requiring supportive services.

8.

PRESENTATION OF STAFF REPORTS 

8.1

Paramedic Services System Update

(For information)
Presentation by Peter Dundas, Chief, Peel Regional Paramedic Services 

• Resolution Number 2023-388
  Received

Peter Dundas, Chief, Peel Regional Paramedic Services, provided an overview of Peel Paramedic Services; future call volume demand prediction models; system performance strategies to mitigate pressures and improve performance; commitment to enhancing the psychological health and well-being of all staff; community Paramedicine; and creative approaches to improve services. Chief Dundas acknowledged the exemplary service of Peel Paramedic Services staff.

The Chief of Paramedic Services responded to a question of clarification regarding the two part communication process initiated when a resident calls for help, being the 911 Call Centre managed by Peel Regional Police and the Ministry of Health Communications Centre where calls are triaged and assigned to services (e.g., Paramedics) as required. This new model was launched in December 2022.

The Regional Chair, Chief Administrative Officer and Members of Regional Council acknowledged the retirement of Chief Dundas and thanked him for his exceptional service and leadership at Peel Region.

Council recessed at 12:36 p.m.

Council reconvened at 1:04 p.m.

Item 13.2 was dealt with.

13.

ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

13.2

Enhancing Supports for Street Homelessness

(Related to 20.1) (Related to 7.6) 

• Resolution Number 2023-389
  Moved by Councillor Damerla
  Seconded by Councillor Parrish
  1. That the Welcoming Streets Program be disbanded and replaced by a re-designed place-based Regional Outreach Program; and
  2. That the contract (Document 2019-275P) for Peel’s Outreach Program, previously awarded to the Canadian Mental Health Association, be increased in the estimated amount of $1,700,000 (excluding applicable taxes) for a revised total contract amount of $4,341,088 for the current contract term expiring on March 31, 2024, to allow for the provision of an additional mobile team to provide outreach services for Peel’s street homeless population, all in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and
  3. That the contract (Document 2022-602N) between The Regional Municipality of Peel and Logixx Security Inc., for additional security services for the Wilkinson Shelter and Peel Family Shelter, be extended in the estimated amount of $168,571 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement By-law 30- 2018, as amended; and
  4. That approval be granted to further extend the current security service contracts for the Peel Region shelters (Documents 2022-507N and 2022-602N), between The Regional Municipality of Peel and Logixx Security Inc., as required to address the need for additional and/or enhanced shelter and mobile security services in 2023, subject to the receipt of suitable pricing and available budget, all pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended.
  Carried

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding coverage provided by the second dedicated mobile team in the City of Mississauga; and the timeline for redesign of the place based Welcoming Streets program which will be presented during the 2024 budget discussions.  

Item 17.3 was dealt with.

17.

ITEMS RELATED TO CORPORATE SERVICES

17.3

Tie-Back Agreement - 209 Steeles Avenue West, City of Brampton, Ward 4 – Owner: i2 Developments (Brampton) Inc.

(Related to By-law 26-2023)

• Resolution Number 2023-390
  Moved by Councillor Fortini
  Seconded by Councillor Parrish
  1. That the encroachment of tie-backs from construction of a multi-use residential condominium building with retail at grade on the adjacent property known as 209 Steeles Avenue West, Brampton, be permitted to encroach within a portion of Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue), City of Brampton, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Tie-Back Agreement between The Regional Municipality of Peel and i2 Developments (Brampton) Inc.; and
  2. That the necessary by-law be presented for enactment.
  Carried

In response to a request from Councillor Fortini that tie-back agreements and crane swing agreements be included as part of the development/construction process without the requirement to come back to Council for approval, the Acting Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services undertook to report to a future Council meeting  to recommend that staff be given delegated authority to execute these agreements.

The Commissioner of Public Works undertook to provide Councillor Fortini with information regarding the requirement for the use of fiberglass tie-backs on Peel projects.

Item 17.4 was dealt with.

17.4

Crane Swing Agreement - 209 Steeles Avenue West, City of Brampton, Ward 4 – Owner: i2 Developments (Brampton) Inc.

(Related to By-law 27-2023)

• Resolution Number 2023-391
  Moved by Councillor Fortini
  Seconded by Councillor Parrish
  1. That the temporary encroachment of a crane swing to be erected on the adjacent property known as 209 Steeles Avenue West, Brampton, be permitted to encroach within a portion of the air space above Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue), City of Brampton, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Crane Swing Agreement between The Regional Municipality of Peel and i2 Developments (Brampton) Inc.; and
  2. That the necessary by-law be presented for enactment.
  Carried

8.

PRESENTATION OF STAFF REPORTS 

8.2

Climate Change Master Plan Progress Report 2022

(For information) (Related to 7.2) 
Presentation by Christine Tu, Director of Climate Change and Energy Management

• Resolution Number 2023-392
  Received

Christine Tu, Director of Climate Change and Energy Management, provided an overview of the impacts of climate change in Peel Region; the Climate Change Master Plan; the 2022 Annual Progress Report highlights regarding reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; forecasted GHG emissions with no action, implemented funded actions and future planned actions; challenges and opportunities for the future; the need to invest, build capacity, monitor and report; and the 2023-2024 climate change two year road map including actions for success.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding opportunities as a result of the District Energy model; improvements to Peel Region corporate buildings; potential community programs for businesses and residential homes; and potential opportunities for clean energy such as hydrogen.

15.

ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT

Nil.

19.  OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCILLOR ENQUIRIES

Regional Chair Iannicca acknowledged that June is Pride Month. He stated that Peel Region continues to prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion to build a community for life for all its members, regardless of their differences. Peel Region will be raising the Progress Flag on June 1^st until mid-July.

20.

NOTICE OF MOTION/MOTION

WITHDRAWN

20.1

Motion Regarding Welcoming Streets Pilot Program in Cooksville, Malton and Port Credit

(Related to 13.2)

Withdrawn under Resolution 2023-343.

20.2

Motion Regarding Servicing Capacity Allocation Process and Related Sunset Clause

• Resolution Number 2023-393
  Moved by Councillor Russo
  Seconded by Councillor Dasko

  Whereas the Province of Ontario has committed to building 1.5 million new homes by 2031;

  And whereas, Ontario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), assigned housing targets to 29 municipalities as part of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act;

  And whereas, the housing pledges from the Town of Caledon, City of Brampton and City of Mississauga commit to supporting the construction of approximately 250,000 new homes by 2031;

  And whereas, Peel Regional Council has acknowledged the Province’s Housing goals, however, achieving the targets requires the availability of servicing capacity;

  And whereas, at the February 23, 2023 Regional Council meeting, staff provided a presentation related to Infrastructure Planning to Support Bill 23 Housing Targets;

  And whereas, significant investments in infrastructure will be required to realize the necessary servicing capacity for the housing pledges and the planned growth in Peel to 2031 and beyond to 2051;

  And whereas, water and wastewater servicing capacity  in Peel Region’s Water & Wastewater systems (Water treatment systems, water transmission pipelines, sanitary trunk sewers and wastewater treatment systems) are currently limited based on the current Master Plan and will only be increased incrementally through the development of the new Master Plan stemming from the recently adopted Peel Regional Official Plan;

  And whereas, Peel Region currently confirms that servicing capacity is available as development applications are approved and allocated until such time that construction occurs;

  And whereas, there is existing service capacity allocated for some approved developments in the Region where construction has not commenced nor building permits obtained;

  And whereas, capacity should be allocated to development applications where developers commit to immediately move forward with construction;

  And whereas, Regional Council discussed, and asked questions related to the presentation, including a discussion on advocacy to the provincial government to allow local municipalities to implement a sunset clause to encourage development to proceed;

  And whereas, on March 9, 2023, Regional staff brought forward a report on “Infrastructure Planning and Requests of the Province to Support Bill 23 Housing Targets” which states in Appendix III, “It is recommended that the Province provide municipalities with the authority to implement a sunset clause for site-specific approvals to require that a building permit be issued within a certain time frame after receiving the necessary planning and development approvals”;

  And whereas, this request to the Province on the ability to utilize sunset clauses was included in the local municipal Housing Pledges submitted to the Province under “Joint Regional and Local Municipal Request for Provincial Commitments to Support Housing Pledges”;

  And whereas, the local municipality is the approval authority on development applications and the Region of Peel is responsible for providing the required water and wastewater infrastructure;

  Therefore, be it resolved:

  1. That Regional staff, request staff of the Town of Caledon, City of Brampton and City of Mississauga, to work in collaboration to:

  • identify areas that have been zoned or are available to be zoned in accordance with the Peel Official Plan for residential uses that remain undeveloped and/or redeveloped, and for which servicing capacity remains underutilized
  • identify developments in Peel that have received draft approval or site plan approval and have not advanced to registration or obtained building permits in two years or more from when approval was obtained
  • identify options and tools available or required to encourage the expeditious development of these zoned lands or applications to support the Bill 23 Housing Targets including exploring the use of sunset clauses including recommended timeframes, policies, or procedures to rescind, suspend and/or hold development of these lands and applications; and

  2. That Regional staff be directed to bring forward a report outlining the information noted above at its earliest possible time; and
  3. That a copy of this motion be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Town of Caledon, City of Brampton, and City of Mississauga.
  Carried

Councillor Russo stated that the goal of the motion is to study existing options and tools available to deal with growth pressures, to advocate to the provincial government, and to expedite construction.

21.

BY-LAWS

Three Readings

• Resolution Number 2023-394
  Moved by Councillor Horneck
  Seconded by Councillor Mahoney

  That the by-laws listed on the May 11, 2023 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 26-2023 to 29-2023 inclusive, 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

21.1

By-law 26-2023

A by-law to provide for the Regional Corporation’s consent to permit encroachments onto parts of Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue), City of Brampton (Related to 17.3)

21.2

By-law 27-2023

A by-law to provide for the Regional Corporation’s consent to permit encroachments onto parts of Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue), City of Brampton (Related to 17.4) 

21.3

By-law 28-2023

A by-law to repeal By-laws 4-2020 and 16-2020 which amended By-law 30-2018 being a by-law to govern the procurement and disposal of goods and services (Related to 17.6)

21.4

By-law 29-2023

A by-law to amend the Region of Peel Procedure By-law 27-2022, being a by-law to govern the calling, place and proceedings of the meetings of Council and its committees and the conduct of its members. (Related to 17.6)

22.

CLOSED SESSION

• Resolution Number 2023-395
  Moved by Councillor Groves
  Seconded by Councillor Butt

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

  • Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee Closed Session Report (PPC- 2/2023) meeting held on May 4, 2023
  • Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual Including Municipal or Local Board Employees and for the Purpose of Educating or Training the Members
  Carried
• Resolution Number 2023-396
  Moved by Councillor Tedjo
  Seconded by Councillor Reid

  That Council move out of "closed session".

  Carried

Council moved into closed session at 1:55 p.m.

Council moved out of closed session at 2:53 p.m.

Item 22.2 was dealt with.

22.2

Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee Closed Session Report (PPC- 2/2023) meeting held on May 4, 2023

• Resolution Number 2023-397
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Medeiros
  1. That the closed session direction to the Regional Clerk, regarding the report listed as item 22.2 on the May 11, 2023 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended; and
  2. That the subject report be received, as amended.
  Carried

Item 22.7 was dealt with.

22.7

Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual Including Municipal or Local Board Employees; and an Education Session for the Purpose of Training the Members

• Resolution Number 2023-398
  Moved by Councillor Tedjo
  Seconded by Councillor Crombie

  That the closed session direction to the Regional Clerk, related to the closed session oral update listed as Item 22.7 on the May 11 2023 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

  Carried
• Resolution Number 2023-399
  Moved by Councillor Tedjo
  Seconded by Councillor Crombie

  That the information presented at the Education Session, related to the oral update listed as Item 22.7 on the May 11 2023 Regional Council agenda, be received.

  Carried

22.1

April 27, 2023 Regional Council Closed Session Report

• Resolution Number 2023-400
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

22.3

Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee Community Member Appointments

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

• Resolution Number 2023-401
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early
  1. That the Terms of Reference for the Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee be amended to increase the number of non-elected members from three to four; and
  2. That the following individuals be appointed as the non-elected members of the Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee for a term ending November 14, 2026 or until their success are appointed by Regional Council:
     • Kenneth Yau-Wing Jim
     • Susan Hunter
     • Sanya Khan
     • Ingrid Wilson; and
  3. That this resolution become public upon adoption.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

22.4

Proposed Property Acquisition, City of Mississauga, Ward 9

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

• Resolution Number 2023-402
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early
  1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel as Tenant, enter into a Lease Extension and Amending Agreement with First Capital (Meadowvale) Corporation as Landlord, for approximately 5,650 square feet of space at Meadowvale Town Centre located at 6975 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle, Mississauga, for a five year term on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Commissioner of Health Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, as described in the closed session report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the May 11, 2023 Regional Council Closed Session agenda titled “Proposed Property Acquisition, City of Mississauga, Ward 9”; and
  2. That the Lease Extension and Amending Agreement be funded from Cost Centre HA00009; and
  3. That the Manager, Real Property and Facility Acquisitions be authorized to execute the Lease Extension and Amending Agreement and to execute any ancillary documents; and
  4. That the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction and to execute all necessary notices and other documents to register a Notice of Lease; and
  5. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

22.5

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

• Resolution Number 2023-403
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early
  1. That $200,000 from the existing approved capital budget under Project Number 22-4000 be approved to retain legal representation for litigation related to contamination found in Peel Region’s right of way within Dixie Road; and
  2. That $50,000 from the existing approved Capital budget under Project Number 22-4000 be approved to fund environmental testing to delineate the extent of the contamination as directed by external counsel; and
  3. That authority be granted to award the contract (Document 2021-674V-007) to Loopstra Nixon LLP to provide legal representation for this matter, in accordance with the priced workplan in the estimated amount of $175,525, (excluding applicable taxes) pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and
  4. That the Director of Procurement be authorized, upon advice of the Regional Solicitor, to approve further increases to the contract for retention of legal and other services that may be required to the limit of the approved budget, in order to prosecute and/or resolve the litigation; and
  5. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

22.6

General Construction Services for the Renovation of the Peel Family Shelter in Mississauga

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

• Resolution Number 2023-404
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Early
  1. That Peel Family Shelter capital project 195035 be increased by $1,000,000, from $24,815,806 to $25,815,806, by transferring $1,000,000 from Housing Master Plan capital project 215030; and
  2. That the closed session direction to the Commissioner of Human Services and the Regional Solicitor, contained within clause 2 of the confidential report recommendation, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended; and
  3. That the Contract (Document 2022-194P) for the General Construction Services for the Renovation of the Peel Family Shelter in Mississauga, ON, awarded to Van Horne Construction Inc., be increased to provide additional services in the amount of $865,000 (excluding applicable taxes), under capital project 195035 for a total commitment of $9,424,702 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and
  4. That the Contract (Document 2021-063P) for Consulting Services for the Renovation of the Peel Family Shelter in Mississauga, ON, awarded to Green Propellor Design, be increased to provide additional services in the estimated amount of $135,000 (excluding applicable taxes) under Capital Project 195305 for a total commitment of $664,380 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018 as amended; and
  5. That the documents required to effect the contract amendments, on the terms described in the Closed Session Report of the Commissioner of Human Services and Regional Solicitor, titled, “General Construction Services for the Renovation of the Peel Family Shelter in Mississauga, 2022-194P” and upon such other terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, be executed by the Region’s duly authorized signing officers; and
  6. That recommendations 1, 3, 4 and 5 become public upon adoption.
  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

23.

BY-LAWS RELATING TO CLOSED SESSION

Nil.

24.

BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL

• Resolution Number 2023-405
  Moved by Councillor Early
  Seconded by Councillor Butt

  That By-law 30-2023 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on May 11, 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 2:56 p.m.