THE COUNCIL OF

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

MINUTES

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Council Chamber, 5th Floor
Regional Administrative Headquarters
10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A
Brampton, Ontario
Members Present:
  • P. Brown
  • G. Carlson
  • B. Crombie
  • D. Damerla
  • S. Dasko
  • G.S. Dhillon
  • J. Downey
  • C. Fonseca
  • P. Fortini
  • A. Groves
  • N. Iannicca
  • J. Innis
  • J. Kovac
  • M. Mahoney
  • S. McFadden
  • M. Medeiros
  • M. Palleschi
  • C. Parrish
  • K. Ras
  • P. Saito
  • R. Santos
  • I. Sinclair
  • R. Starr
  • A. Thompson
  • P. Vicente
Staff Present:
  • J. Baker, Chief Administrative Officer
  • S. Baird, Commissioner of 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

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 departed at 12:23 p.m.

Councillor Dasko departed at 1:50 p.m.

Regional Chair Iannicca read an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement.

Regional Chair Iannicca acknowledged Pride 2021 noting that the Region of Peel would raise the Pride Flag at various Regional facilities on June 1, 2021.

  • Resolution Number2021-530
    Moved byCouncillor Starr
    Seconded byCouncillor Downey

    That the minutes of the May 13, 2021 Regional Council meeting be approved.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number2021-531
    Moved byCouncillor McFadden
    Seconded byCouncillor Innis

    That item 8.1 on the May 27, 2021 Regional Council agenda be withdrawn;

    And further, that item 8.2 on the May 27, 2021 Regional Council agenda be received;

    And further, that the agenda for the May 27, 2021 Regional Council meeting include a communication from Andrew Jeanrie, Partner, Bennett Jones LLP, regarding a complaint pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, to be dealt with under Hearing of Complaint - Item 8.3;

    And further, that item 12.1 on the May 27, 2021 Regional Council agenda be withdrawn;

    And further, that the agenda for the May 27, 2021 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number2021-532
    Moved byCouncillor Sinclair
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden

    That the following matters listed on the May 27, 2021 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items, 8.3, 10.1, 10.2, 14.1, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4, 18.1, 18.3, 19.1, 19.2, 19.3, 19.4, 20.1, 25.1, 25.2 and 25.3.

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

RESOLUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

8.
HEARING OF COMPLAINT – DEVELOPMENT CHARGES ACT, 1997, (SECTION 20)
 

Email dated May 10, 2021, Regarding the Deadly COVID-19 Vaccine Coverup (Receipt recommended)

  • Resolution Number2021-534
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

Email dated May 13, 2021, Providing Information that Manitoba Chief Microbiologist Acknowledges COVID-19 Tests are Meaningless and Fraudulent (Receipt recommended) 

  • Resolution Number2021-535
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

 

 

  • Resolution Number2021-536
    Moved byCouncillor Sinclair
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden

    That the revised Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group Terms of Reference, attached as Appendix III to the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the May 27, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group Update 2019-2020 and Related Initiatives”, be approved;

    And further, that the ALUS Peel Pilot Project, as outlined in the subject report, be endorsed, in principle;

    And further, that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with ALUS Canada, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to implement the Pilot Project subject to ALUS Canada confirming funding and CVC and TRCA Board endorsement of the Pilot Project, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor;

    And further, that the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance’s request for annual funding of $30,000 be extended an additional five years from 2022 to 2026 to implement strategic projects of the ‘Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Action Plan 2021-2026’, subject to the annual budget approvals process;

    And further, that a copy of the subject report be circulated to the Town of Caledon; City of Brampton; City of Mississauga; the Regions of Durham, Halton, Niagara and York; the Cities of Hamilton and Toronto; the Ministries of Agriculture and Food, Rural Affairs, and Municipal Affairs and Housing; Credit Valley Conservation; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; and, the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance, for information.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

(Related to By-law 35-2021) 

  • Resolution Number2021-537
    Moved byCouncillor Sinclair
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden

    That a by-law to establish a percentage by which tax decreases respecting the commercial property class are limited for the 2021 taxation year in order to recover revenue required to fund the capped tax increase of property in this property class for that year, be presented for enactment.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2021-538
    Moved byCouncillor Sinclair
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden

    That the Public Sector Network (PSN) 2021 Operating Budget, attached as Appendix II to the report of the Commissioner of Service Excellence and Innovation, listed on the May 27, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “2021 Public Sector Network Update and Budget”, be approved in accordance with the PSN Partnership Agreement.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2021-539
    Moved byCouncillor Sinclair
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden

    That the contract for supply and implementation of an Electronic Patient Care Records Solution for Paramedic Services (Document 2014-508P) awarded to Interdev Technologies Inc. be increased in the amount of $410,500 (excluding applicable taxes), for a revised contract amount of $721,242.16 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended;

    And further, that authority be granted to renew the Contract on an annual basis (or for multiple years at a discounted rate) for ongoing maintenance, support, upgrades and additional licenses for the lifecycle of the solution, subject to satisfactory performance, price and approved budget;

    And further, that authority be granted to increase and extend the contract for any additional goods and services that are deemed proprietary or similar in nature, to maintain the lifecycle of the system and to the limit of the approved budget.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

(Related to 7.1) 

  • Resolution Number2021-540
    Moved byCouncillor Sinclair
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden

    That the Region of Peel further demonstrate its commitment to combat anti-Black racism by pledging support for the BlackNorth Initiative;

    And further, that the Regional Chair sign the BlackNorth Initiative Pledge, on behalf of Regional Council;

    And further, that the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon be encouraged to pledge their support of the BlackNorth Initiative;

    And further, that a copy of the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the May 27, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “BlackNorth Initiative”, be provided to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon. 

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

(Related to By-law 36-2021)

  • Resolution Number2021-541
    Moved byCouncillor Sinclair
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden

    That the amendments to the Region of Peel Waste Collection By-law 35-2015, as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the May 27, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Region of Peel Waste Collection By-law 35-2015 Amendments”, be approved;

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

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

(Related to 19.1)

  • Resolution Number2021-542
    Moved byCouncillor Sinclair
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden

    That the Director, Water and Wastewater, Infrastructure Planning, Partnerships and Compliance, be nominated to serve as the Region of Peel’s representative on the Credit Valley, Toronto and Region, and Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Committee;

    And further, that the Councils of the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon be requested to endorse the nomination of the Director, Water and Wastewater, Infrastructure Planning, Partnerships and Compliance, to serve on the Committee and forward their endorsements to the Credit Valley, Toronto and Region, and Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Committee.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

Letter received April 30, 2021, Requesting a Joint Nomination of One Region of Peel Representative to the Credit Valley, Toronto and Region, and Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Committee (Direction required) (Related to 18.3)

  • Resolution Number2021-543
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

Letter dated May 11, 2021, Providing a Copy of a Letter to the Mayor and Council of the City of Brampton Regarding the Proposed Motion to Delay Watermain Replacement in Downtown Brampton (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.2, 11.2 and 19.4)

  • Resolution Number2021-544
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

Email dated May 19, 2021, Regarding Ontario Municipal Water Association Webinar: Water 101 for Councillors and Senior Staff (Receipt recommended)

  • Resolution Number2021-545
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

Letter dated May 25, 2021, Providing a Copy of the City of Brampton Recommendation Regarding Downtown Brampton Revitalization Work (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.2, 11.2 and 19.2)  

  • Resolution Number2021-546
    Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2021-547
    Moved byCouncillor Sinclair
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden

    That the 2021 Long Term Care operating budget be amended to include provincial funding provided through Ontario Health (Central) in the amount of $122,853 to support the Attending Nurse Practitioners in Long Term Care Homes Initiative;

    And further, that an additional 1.0 permanent full-time equivalent Attending Nurse Practitioner, to be fully funded by Ontario Heath (Central), be approved.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

 

AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND DEBATE

Regarding the BlackNorth Initiative (Related to 16.4) 

  • Resolution Number2021-548
    Received

Marlon Hylton, Chair, Pledge Committee, BlackNorth Initiative, stated that systemic anti-black racism is a critical issue for all Canadians. He provided an overview of the BlackNorth Initiative (BNI); BNI’s work with signatories in the community; and, the benefits of joining as a signatory. He stated that the BNI focusses on a community approach that brings together a critical mass of organizations to support each other and share information. The delegate asked Regional Council to support a call to action to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon to join the BNI community.

Regarding the Interim Watermain Work Planned for Downtown Brampton (Main and Queen Streets) (Related to 11.2, 19.2 and 19.4)

  • Resolution Number2021-549
    Received

Rick Evans, Director, Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area (BIA), stated that the Brampton BIA is in support of a minimal pause of the interim watermain work to allow time to coordinate the subsurface infrastructure and surface work long needed for a revitalized downtown. He noted that businesses cannot afford a catastrophic watermain break but do not want continuous construction disruptions without the reward of a revitalized downtown. The delegate stated there is a need to coordinate the tasks of multiple infrastructure and service improvements in a singular organized project with as little disruption as possible.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding potential damage to the downtown businesses if there are multiple digs.

Item 11.2 was dealt with.

(Oral) (Related to 7.2, 19.2 and 19.4) 
Presentation by Anthony Parente, General Manager, Water and Wastewater Divisions and Andrea Pitura, Manager, Engineering, Wastewater Collection and Conveyance  

  • Resolution Number2021-550
    Received
  • Resolution Number2021-551
    Moved byCouncillor Vicente
    Seconded byCouncillor Santos

    That Resolution 2020-462 from the June 25, 2020 Regional Council meeting, be reconsidered.

    In Favour (6)Councillor Brown, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Santos, and Councillor Vicente
    Opposed (18)Councillor Crombie, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, and Councillor Thompson
    Lost

Anthony Parente, General Manager, Water and Wastewater Divisions and Andrea Pitura, Manager, Engineering, Wastewater Collection and Conveyance, provided an update on the downtown Brampton Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Upgrades Project including: project background and key dates; infrastructure failures in the last 10 years; service impacts and potential for third party liability resulting from infrastructure failures; status of the interim utility project; invested costs to date; and, the implications of an interim project deferral.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding the: location of existing watermains; requirement to work around existing channels; cost of watermain breaks; effect of a pause on the interim utility project tendering process; ability to move forward with a long term plan if provided interim direction on Light Rapid Transit (LRT); effect of a surface versus tunnel LRT system on utility works; differences in the nature and cost of Regional work versus City of Brampton work; intent to reuse portions of the interim work in the permanent utility work; cost split between the Region of Peel and City of Brampton; potential timelines for the permanent utility work; need to bring all utilities to the table before initiating permanent work. The Deputy Regional Clerk confirmed that a motion of reconsideration is required to pause the tendering process for the Regional interim utility work.

 

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

  • Resolution Number2021-552
    Received

Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health, stated that the Region of Peel reached a milestone of one million vaccine doses administered through fixed and mobile clinics, hospital-run clinics, and pharmacy and primary care providers. He presented an overview of the Public Health COVID-19 response progress to date and the key Public Health functions required to reduce morbidity and mortality, protect the healthcare system, and mitigate the broader impacts of COVID-19 on the community.

Monali Varia, Manager, Infection Prevention and Surveillance, provided a COVID-19 update including: cases, hospitalizations and deaths; incidence rates by 10-year age groups; variants of concern in Peel; a review of the provincial government’s three-step plan to gradually reopen; and, needed updates to municipal by-laws on face coverings and workplace Section 22 orders.  

Brian Laundry, Director, Public Health Emergencies, provided an update on the Community Mass Vaccination Plan including first dose coverage by age and provincial allocation of vaccinations. Dr. Lawrence Loh presented priorities moving forward.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: the provincial second dose strategy with respect to timing, appointments, AstraZeneca and the primary care pilot; staff supports at the Caledon East vaccination clinic; the Mississauga Business Improvement Association (BIA) vaccination phone booking system; a suggestion to engage BIA members and local festival organizers as community liaisons; the rationale for children aged 12 to 15 years being responsible for their own vaccination consent; the effect of the provincial government’s decision to return to a per capita vaccine allocation strategy; the Region’s Homebound Program; in person school re-openings; and, a request to communicate directly as possible and raise with healthcare partners messages encouraging the public to seek care for non-COVID-19 related health matters.

  • Resolution Number2021-553
    Moved byCouncillor Santos
    Seconded byCouncillor Vicente

    That the 2021 Housing Support gross revenues and expenditures be increased by $18,817,906 as a result of additional provincial Social Services Relief Funds (Phase 3) in the amount of $10,703,506 and the Ontario Isolation Centres Initiative Funding in the amount of $8,114,400;

    And further, that the 2021 Income Support gross revenue and expenditures be increased by $200,000 as a result of additional provincial funding under the Temporary COVID-19 Isolation Emergency Support Fund;

    And further, that 2420 Surveyor Road Capital Project 19-5035 funding source be revised from Regional Housing Reserve (R1160) to Social Services Relief Fund (SSRF) in the amount of $7,554,961, with no net impact to the Housing Master Plan envelope.

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

In response to a question from Councillor Santos, the Commissioner of Human Services noted that staff are evaluating the positive outcomes of enhanced programs and services made possible by the additional federal and provincial COVID-19 funding. A report regarding potential service increases and budget implications will be included on the July 8, 2021 Regional Council agenda.

 

Council recessed at 12:23 p.m.

Council reconvened at 1:00 p.m.

11.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
 

(Oral) 
Presentation by Norman Lee, Director, Waste Management

  • Resolution Number2021-554
    Received

Norman Lee, Director, Waste Management, provided an overview of the Anaerobic Digestion Facility Project including: its development as part of the Region’s long-term waste management strategy; the scope of the project with respect to the roles of the project coordinator, Enbridge Gas Inc. and the Region of Peel; project benefits; the procurement process; the Enbridge Biogas Services agreement; and, key risks and mitigation. The Director noted that the next steps include a contract recommendation report on the July 8, 2021 Regional Council meeting and award of the contract.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: budgeted versus potential overall costs; the procurement process; industry processing capacity in southern Ontario; and, the opportunity to generate revenue through the processing of commercial waste.

Councillor Starr requested that staff provide an update and additional background information to Regional Council before the contract recommendation report comes before Regional Council in July.

(Oral) (For information)

This item was withdrawn under Resolution 2021-531.

18.
ITEMS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS
 

  • Resolution Number2021-555
    Moved byCouncillor McFadden
    Seconded byCouncillor Damerla

    That a Long-Term Utility Financial Plan Working Group be established;

    And further, that the Terms of Reference for the Working Group, as outlined in Appendix I to the joint report of the Commissioner of Public Works and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the May 27, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Long-Term Utility Financial Plan Working Group”, be approved;

    And further, that the elected members of the Long-Term Utility Financial Plan Working Group, for the remainder of the Council term, or until their successors are appointed by Regional Council, be as follows:

    1. Regional Councillor Starr, Chair, Public Works Section of Regional Council
    2. Regional Councillor Fortini, Vice-Chair, Public Works Section of Regional Council
    3. Regional Councillor Ras
    4. Regional Councillor Thompson
    In Favour (23)Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, 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 Crombie
    Carried
  • Resolution Number2021-556
    Moved byCouncillor Sinclair
    Seconded byCouncillor Starr

    That the report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC- 3/2021) meeting held on May 20, 2021, be adopted.

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

In response to a question from Councillor Sinclair regarding a request at the May 20, 2021 Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee meeting to reopen the reusable goods exchange function at the Quarry Drive facility in Caledon, the Commissioner of Public Works undertook to discuss the operation of the facility with Councillor Sinclair.

 

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-10-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-557

That the agenda for the May 20, 2021 Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

  1. DELEGATIONS

4.1       Joseph Lyng, General Manager, Emerald Energy from Waste Inc. 

Regarding Waste Disposal at Emerald Energy from Waste Inc.
(Related to 5.3)

Resolution Number 2021-558

Received

  1. REPORTS

5.3       Request to Amend the Agreement for Contingency Waste Disposal Services with Emerald Energy from Waste Inc. (Document 2017-248N)

(Related to 4.1)

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-11-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-559

That staff investigate and report back to a future meeting of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee on the feasibility of increasing the maximum allowable tonnage of waste delivered to Emerald Energy from Waste Inc. to 20,000 tonnes per year, including the proposed terms of agreement, cost implications and the maximum number of truckloads accepted on site per day.

 Approved

5.1       Update on the Development of the Peel Renewable Natural Gas Centre (Anaerobic Digestion Facility)

(For information)
Presentation by Norman Lee, Director, Waste Management

Resolution Number 2021-560

Received

5.2       Increase to Contract 2017-395N for Biofilter Media Replacement at the Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-12-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-561

That Contract 2017-395N (Supply of Preventative Maintenance and As Required Repairs and Parts for Waste Management Biofilters) awarded to Biorem Technologies Inc. in 2017 in the amount of $184,108, be increased by $618,670 for cost of the media replacement of the biofilters at the Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility, for a new total amount of $802,778 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with the Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended;

And further, that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to sign or enter into any ancillary documents that may be required for the media replacement of the biofilters at the Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility by Biorem Technologies Inc., all on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor.

 Approved

  1. OTHER BUSINESS

7.1       Caledon Community Recycling Centre Located at 1795 Quarry Drive, Town of Caledon

(Oral)

Resolution Number 2021-562

Received

  • Resolution Number2021-563
    Moved byCouncillor Damerla
    Seconded byCouncillor Kovac

    Whereas on April 7, 2020, the Government of Ontario issued O.Reg. 131/20 under the Municipal Act, 2001, temporarily suspending the power of municipalities to enact by-laws regulating construction related noise between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., or any time of day if the construction is related to the healthcare sector;

    And whereas, during the COVID-19 pandemic residents have been working from and spending more time at home;

    And whereas, the noise levels in residents’ neighbourhoods have a significant impact on quality of life;

    And whereas, mental health of residents has been increasingly negatively impacted as the COVID-19 pandemic has continued;

    And whereas, O.Reg. 131/20 is in force until October 7, 2021;

    Therefore be it resolved, that the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, request that the Government of Ontario rescind the O.Reg. 131/20 permitting construction noise between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. to limit the disruption to residents

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

Councillor Damerla stated there have been many resident complaints since the provincial government passed a regulation permitting construction seven days per week, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. She noted that the City of Mississauga passed a similar motion requesting that the regulation be rescinded allowing municipalities to enact by-laws regulating construction related noise.

Councillor Ras noted her concern regarding limited hours of construction and timelines for certain projects, including long term care homes.

  • Resolution Number2021-564
    Moved byCouncillor Saito
    Seconded byCouncillor Downey

    Whereas Automated Speed Enforcement programs in Ontario currently require the issuing of provincial offence tickets under the provincial Highway Traffic Act prosecuted by the local court system;

    And whereas, the Getting Ontario Moving Act, Bill 107, once proclaimed, will allow for a future Administrative Monetary Penalties System (AMPS) to be developed which will help reduce the burden on the local court system;

    And whereas, Regional Council has endorsed the implementation of Automated Speed Enforcement cameras in select school and community safety zones of Peel as part of the Vision Zero Road Safety Strategic Plan through Resolution 2020-435;

    And whereas, Ontario Regulation 277/99, Red Light Camera System Evidence gave municipalities the option of establishing a Red Light Camera program for enforcement of the Red Light Signal violations;

    And whereas, Regional Council approved the implementation of the Red Light Cameras within the Region of Peel at the Regional intersections through Resolution 1999-1365;

    And whereas, Ontario Regulation 424/20, which came into effect September 1st, 2020, introduced a regulatory framework which sets out evidentiary rules to govern automated school bus stop arm camera programs enforced through the Provincial Offences Act and prosecuted by the local court system;

    And whereas, Council directed the Regional Chair to write to the Minister of Transportation on October 15, 2020 to advocate for changes that would allow municipalities to create automated school bus stop arm camera programs and a Central Processing Center in Peel Region that can effectively and efficiently process all Automated Traffic Enforcement Programs through an Administrative Monetary Penalty System and to allow revenue from penalties to be directed to municipalities, as recommended by the Automated School Bus Camera Working Group and endorsed through Resolution 2020-446;

    And whereas, the Moving Ontarians More Safely Act, 2021 includes a proposal to introduce Administrative Monetary Penalties for Automated Speed Enforcement, Red Light Camera and Street Car Camera infractions in the extended summary list of proposals;

    Therefore be it resolved, that the Council of The Regional Municipality of Peel requests the Province to enact legislation to allow the use of Administrative Monetary Penalties System to process Automated Enforcement violations, including the implementation of all necessary legislative amendments and supporting regulations that would direct the net revenue from Automated Enforcement penalties to municipalities as soon as possible and that Council directs the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, to send this request to the Minister of Transportation and the Associate Minister of Transportation;

    And further, that Council directs the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, to write to the Minister of Transportation and the Associate Minister of Transportation requesting that the Province draw to a close the pilot phase of their Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Project and consider expanding applicability outside the currently stipulated Community Safety Zones and School Zones to further increase roadway safety for all road users;

    And further, that the Regional Chair host a round table on road safety in the Region of Peel with appropriate ministries and stakeholders;

    And further, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the local municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Peel-area MPPs, the Attorney General and the Solicitor General for their awareness and support.

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

Councillor Saito stated that Peel-area MPP’s are not engaged in Vision Zero initiatives and the appropriate ministries and stakeholders must be brought into the conversation to encourage the provincial government to establish a Vision Zero Strategy.

24.

Three Readings

  • Resolution Number2021-565
    Moved byCouncillor Ras
    Seconded byCouncillor Fonseca

    That the by-laws listed on the May 27, 2021 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 35-2021 to 37-2021 inclusive, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Deputy Regional Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.

    Carried

A by-law to establish a percentage by which tax decreases are limited for 2021 for properties in the commercial property class.
(Related to 16.1) 

 A by-law to amend By-law Number 35-2015 titled “Waste Collection By-law”.
(Related to 18.1)

 A by-law to accept, assume and dedicate lands for public highway purposes.

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

  • Resolution Number2021-566
    Moved byCouncillor Sinclair
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden

    That the recommendation contained within the confidential report listed as item 25.1 on the May 27, 2021 Regional Council agenda be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

    Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

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

  • Resolution Number2021-567
    Moved byCouncillor Sinclair
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden

    That the necessary by-law be enacted authorizing and directing that the following steps be taken with respect to the expropriation of the lands set out in Appendix I to the In Camera report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the May 27, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Expropriation Proceedings – Dixie Road Widening – EXP-20103.00 – North of Countryside Drive to North of Mayfield Road – City of Brampton, Ward 9 and Town of Caledon, Ward 2”, be approved and become public upon adoption:

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

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

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

  • Resolution Number2021-568
    Moved byCouncillor Sinclair
    Seconded byCouncillor McFadden

    That the necessary by-law be enacted authorizing and directing that the following steps be taken with respect to the expropriation of All Right, Title and Interest (Fee Simple) in the lands described as Part of Lot 17, Concession 7 Northern Division, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Toronto Gore), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 43R-38526, in accordance with the terms set out in the In Camera report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the May 27, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Expropriation Proceedings – Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-18075.65 – Airport Road to Coleraine Drive, City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Wards 2, 4 and 5”, for the purpose of facilitating improvements to and the widening of Mayfield Road and works ancillary thereto, be approved and become public upon adoption:

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

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

  • Resolution Number2021-569
    Moved byCouncillor Thompson
    Seconded byCouncillor Parrish

    That the by-laws relating to in camera items 25.2 and 25.3 being By-laws 38-2021 and 39-2021, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Deputy Regional Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.

    Carried

A by-law to approve the expropriation of lands described in Schedule “A” herein and the taking of all steps necessary to obtain the possession of those lands for the municipal purposes of facilitating improvements to and the widening of Dixie Road together with works ancillary thereto from north of Countryside Drive to north of Mayfield Road in the City of Brampton and Town of Caledon.
(Related to 25.2) 

A by-law to approve the expropriation of lands described as Part of Lot 17, Concession 7 Northern Division, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Toronto Gore), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 43R-38526, bearing PIN 14219-0151 (LT), and the taking of all steps necessary to obtain the possession of those lands for the municipal purpose of facilitating improvements to and the widening of Mayfield Road together with works ancillary thereto from Airport Road to Coleraine Drive in the City of Brampton and the Town of Caledon. 
(Related to 25.3) 

  • Resolution Number2021-570
    Moved byCouncillor Kovac
    Seconded byCouncillor Mahoney

    That By-law 40-2021 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on May 27, 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

The meeting adjourned at 2:09 p.m.

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