THE COUNCIL OF

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

MINUTES

Thursday, October 28, 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
• G.S. Dhillon
• J. Downey
• C. Fonseca
• P. Fortini
• A. Groves
• N. Iannicca
• J. Innis
• J. Kovac
• M. Mahoney
• M. Medeiros
• M. Palleschi
• C. Parrish
• K. Ras
• P. Saito
• R. Santos
• I. Sinclair
• R. Starr
• A. Thompson
• P. Vicente

Members Absent:

• S. McFadden, due to a personal matter

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. Caza, 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 Administration
• 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.

 

Regional Chair Iannicca welcomed Patricia Caza in her new role as Regional Solicitor.

 

Councillor Crombie arrived at 9:55 a.m.

Councillor Groves departed at 1:00 p.m. due to other municipal business

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

October 14, 2021 Regional Council meeting

• Resolution Number 2021-1020
  Moved by Councillor Carlson
  Seconded by Councillor Vicente

  That the minutes of the October 14, 2021 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

  Carried

5.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Resolution Number 2021-1021
  Moved by Councillor Ras
  Seconded by Councillor Innis

  That the agenda for the October 28, 2021 Regional Council meeting include a communication from the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, supporting the Peel Alliance to End Homelessness Evidence-Based Needs in Housing and Homelessness Report, to be dealt with under Human Services - Item 16.6;

  And further, that the agenda for the October 28, 2021 Regional Council meeting include a communication from the Mississauga Board of Trade, regarding the Optional Small Business Subclass review, to be dealt with under Enterprise Programs and Services - Item 20.1;

  And further, that the agenda for the October 28, 2021 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.

  Carried

The Regional Chair provided direction that items 7.2, 7.3, 7.6 and 7.7 be considered consecutively.

6.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Resolution Number 2021-1022
  Moved by Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by Councillor Santos

  That the following matters listed on the October 28, 2021 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 11.1, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, 11.7, 12.1, 12.2, 13.1, 13.2, 14.1, 15.1, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4, 16.5, 16.6, 17.1, 17.2, 17.3, 19.1, 19.2, 19.3, 19.4, 19.5, 19.6, 20.1, 24.1, 24.2 and 24.3

  Carried

RESOLUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

11.

ITEMS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS

11.1

Long-Term Utility Financial Plan Pricing Objectives

• Resolution Number 2021-1023
  Moved by Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by Councillor Santos

  That the Long-Term Utility Financial Plan pricing objectives identified as revenue and bill predictability, customer understanding and ease, and equity, be approved.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

11.3

Peel Region Urban Forest Best Practice Guides

• Resolution Number 2021-1024
  Moved by Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by Councillor Santos

  That the Peel Region Urban Forest Best Practice Guides One to Five (the Guides), including the ten recommended key strategic directions, be endorsed;

  And further, that staff be directed to develop an implementation plan to put into practice the recommendations of the Guides for Regionally owned urban forest assets;

  And further, that staff be directed to incorporate Regionally owned urban forest assets into Regional asset management plans, as well as future Capital and Operating program budgets;

  And further, that staff continue to collaborate with partners to support target setting and the implementation of urban forest policy and best practices in Peel Region;

  And further, that the Guides be circulated to members of the Peel Urban Forest Working Group and Peel Climate Change Partnership for their implementation.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

11.4

Water and Wastewater Compliance Programs Update

(For information) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1025
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

11.5

Toronto-Peel Cross-Boundary Wastewater Servicing Agreements

• Resolution Number 2021-1026
  Moved by Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by Councillor Santos

  That the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to negotiate and execute a new agreement with The Corporation of the City of Toronto (Toronto), as well as any future amendments, renewals, extensions and/or termination thereof, on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and on business terms satisfactory to the  Commissioner of Public Works, as may be deemed appropriate by the Commissioner of Public Works from time to time, based upon the principles set out in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the October 28, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Toronto-Peel Cross-Boundary Wastewater Servicing Agreements”, to address the cross-boundary wastewater servicing arrangements between Toronto and The Regional Municipality of Peel.

   

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

11.7

Report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC-5/2021) meeting held on October 7, 2021

• Resolution Number 2021-1027
  Moved by Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by Councillor Santos

  That the report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC-5/2021) meeting held on October 7, 2021, be adopted.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-15-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-1028

That the agenda for the October 7, 2021 Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

5. REPORTS

5.1       Townhouse Waste Collection Consultation Plan and Implementation Timelines

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-16-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-1029

That the townhouse waste collection consultation plan as described in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the October 7, 2021 Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee agenda titled “Townhouse Waste Collection Consultation Plan and Implementation Timelines”, be approved;

And further, that staff implement Phase One of the consultation plan and provide Council written notice before the commencement of Phase Two of the consultation plan, as outlined in the subject report;

And further, that staff align the implementation of the townhouse waste collection options with the new curbside collection contracts.

Approved

7. OTHER BUSINESS

7.1       Update on Cart Storage (Oral)

  RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-17-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-1030

That staff provide a brief update to a future meeting of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee on waste cart storage for single family homes, including feedback received from residents and the management of carts.

Approved

12.

COMMUNICATIONS

12.1

Todd Coles, City Clerk, City of Vaughan

Email dated October 12, 2021, Providing a Copy of the City of Vaughan Recommendation and Report titled “Interregional Servicing Agreement with York Region and Landowners at 9301 Rutherford Road, 9501-9601 Highway 50, 9701 Highway 50, and the Highway 50 CPR Intermodal Terminal” (Referral to Public Works recommended) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1031

  Referred to Public Works

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

12.2

Terri Brenton, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton

Letter dated October 13, 2021, Providing a Copy of the City of Brampton Resolution Regarding Embleton Road Download – Arterial Road Rationalization – Implementation of Option 4A – Ward 6 and Related City By-law 209-2021 (Receipt recommended) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1032
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

13.

ITEMS RELATED TO HEALTH

13.1

Community Safety and Well-being Plan: Year One Seed Funding Update

(Related to 14.1) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1033
  Moved by Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by Councillor Santos

  That the initiatives selected for year one seed funding for the Community Safety and Well-being Plan be approved;

  And further, that the Director, Strategic Policy & Performance be authorized to approve grant funding agreements between eligible Community Service Provider agencies and The Regional Municipality of Peel and to execute any agreements or other related documents required to complete the allocation, payment and transfer.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

13.2

Paramedic Services Program Annual Update

(For information)  

• Resolution Number 2021-1034
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

14.

COMMUNICATIONS

14.1

Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General

Letter dated October 14, 2021, Regarding Local Community Safety and Well-being Plans (Receipt recommended) (Related to 13.1)

• Resolution Number 2021-1035
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

15.

ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

15.1

Housing Subsidy Update

(For information) (Related to 7.2, 7.3, 7.6, 7.7, 16.2, 16.4 and 16.5) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1036
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.

COMMUNICATIONS

16.1

Danielle Andrade, Acting Senior Program Development Officer, Service Canada

Email dated, April 13, 2021, Regarding Incremental Funding Allocation through the Reaching Home Fund (Receipt recommended) (Related to 15.2) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1037
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.2

Ruth Crammond, Vice President, Community Investment and Development, United Way Greater Toronto

Letter dated October 28, 2021, Supporting the Peel Alliance to End Homelessness Delegation (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.2, 7.3 and 15.1) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1038
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.3

Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services

Letter dated October 19, 2021, Regarding Peel’s Integrated Services Hub and Ontario’s Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy (Receipt recommended) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1039
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.4

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

Email dated October 22, 2021, Providing the Peel Alliance to End Homelessness Evidence-Based Needs in Housing and Homelessness Report and Supporting Letters (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.2 and 15.1)

• Resolution Number 2021-1040
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.5

Dagma Koyi, Executive Director, Restoration and Empowerment for Social Transition (R.E.S.T.) Centres

Email dated October 25, 2021, Providing Supporting Letters for the R.E.S.T. Centres (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.6 and 15.1)

• Resolution Number 2021-1041
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

16.6

Michelle Bilek, National Field Organizer, Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness

Email dated October 26, 2021, Supporting the Peel Alliance to End Homelessness Evidence-Based Needs in Housing and Homelessness Report (Receipt recommended) (Related to 7.2, 15.1 and 16.4)  

• Resolution Number 2021-1042
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

17.

ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT

17.1

Report of the Region of Peel Planning and Growth Management Committee (PGMC-6/2021) meeting held on October 7, 2021

• Resolution Number 2021-1043
  Moved by Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by Councillor Santos

  That the report of the Region of Peel Planning and Growth Management Committee (PGMC-6/2021) meeting held on October 7, 2021, be adopted.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION PGMC-16-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-1044

That the agenda for the October 7, 2021 Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting include a delegation by Jennifer LeForestier, Resident, Town of Caledon, regarding Peel 2051 Regional Official Plan Review and MCR Review – Update and Key Issues – SABE, to be dealt under Delegations - Item 4.4;

And further, that the agenda for the October 7, 2021 Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting include a communication from Laura Hall, Director, Corporate Services and Town Clerk, Town of Caledon, providing a copy of the Town of Caledon Resolution regarding the scope of the Peel 2051 Regional Official Plan Review, to be dealt under Communications - Item 6.11;

And further, that the agenda for the October 7, 2021 Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

Approved

4. DELEGATIONS

4.1       Michael Bissett, Partner, Bousfields Inc.

Regarding Settlement Area Boundary Expansion 2041+

Resolution Number 2021-1045

Received

 

4.2       Don Given, Founding Partner, Malone Given Parsons Ltd.

Regarding a Request to include their Clients’ Lands at Royal Glen Golf Course into the Palgrave Estates Residential Community, in Conformity with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, as it relates to the Peel 2051 Regional Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review

Resolution Number 2021-1046

Received

RECOMMENDATION PGMC-17-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-1047

That the matter regarding the inclusion of the Royal Glen Golf Course into the Palgrave Estate Residential Community designations in the Region of Peel Official Plan be referred to staff for review and consideration.

Approved

4.3       David Sylvester, President, Forks of the Credit Preservation Group and Member, West Caledon Communities Aggregate Group 

Regarding Residents' Concerns with respect to Official Plan Policy Changes Related to Aggregate Operations in the Town of Caledon and Region of Peel

Resolution Number 2021-1048

Received

4.4       Jennifer Le Forestier, Resident, Town of Caledon

Regarding the Peel 2051 Regional Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive     Review Overview, Settlement Area Boundary Expansion (Related to 5.1 to 5.4 inclusive)

Resolution Number 2021-1049

Received

17.2

Report of the Region of Peel Planning and Growth Management Committee (PGMC-7/2021) meeting held on October 21, 2021

• Resolution Number 2021-1050
  Moved by Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by Councillor Santos

  That the report of the Region of Peel Planning and Growth Management Committee (PGMC-7/2021) meeting held on October 21, 2021, be adopted.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

5. REPORTS

5.1       Peel 2051 Regional Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review Overview - Update and Key Issues

(Oral)
Presentation by Adrian Smith, Chief Planner and Director, Regional Planning and Growth Management  

Resolution 2021-1051

Received
 

5.2       Peel 2051: Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review Update

(For information)

Resolution 2021-1052

Received

5.3       Peel 2051 Land Needs Assessment Report

(For information)

Resolution 2021-1053

Received

5.4       Peel 2051 Draft Settlement Area Boundary Expansion Update and Revised Mapping

(For information) 

Resolution 2021-1054

Received
 

6. COMMUNICATIONS

6.1       Luis Correia, Senior Director, Development and Planning, Solmar Development Corp. 

Letter dated August 3, 2021, Supporting the Inclusion of the Entirety of the Option 1 Lands Owned by Bolton North Hill Landowners Group in the Settlement Area Boundary Expansion as Part of the Peel 2051 Municipal Comprehensive Review (Receipt recommended)

Resolution 2021-1055

Received

6.2       Luis Correia, Senior Director, Development and Planning, Solmar Development Corp. 

Letter dated August 3, 2021, Supporting the Inclusion of the Entirety of the Option 1 and 2 Lands Owned by Bolton North Hill Landowners Group in the Settlement Area Boundary Expansion as Part of the Peel 2051 Municipal Comprehensive Review (Receipt recommended) 

Resolution 2021-1056

Received

6.3       Loralea Tulloch, Senior Planner, Community Planning and Development (West), Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 

Letter dated August 10, 2021, Providing Provincial Comments on the Region of Peel Draft Major Transit Station Area Official Plan Amendment (Receipt recommended)

Resolution 2021-1057

Received

6.4       Quinto M. Annibale, Loopstra Nixon LLP, on behalf of the Bolton North Hill Landowners Group Inc.

Letter dated August 23, 2021, Regarding Hybrid Option 1/2 Lands; Region of Peel 2051 Municipal Comprehensive Review; and, Request for Settlement Area Boundary Expansion (Receipt recommended)

Resolution 2021-1058

Received

6.5       Paul Lowes, Principal, SGL Planning and Design Inc., on behalf of Solmar Development Corp.

Letter dated September 13, 2021, Regarding the Peel 2051 Draft Settlement Area Boundary Expansion Update and Revised Mapping Related to Humber Station Road (Receipt recommended)

Resolution 2021-1059

Received

6.6       Paul Lowes, Principal, SGL Planning and Design Inc., on behalf of the Wildfield Village Landowners Group

Letter dated September 16, 2021, Regarding the Peel 2051 Draft Settlement Area Boundary Expansion Update and Revised Mapping Related to Wildfield Village Lands (Receipt recommended)

Resolution 2021-1060

Received

6.7       Matthew Cory, Principal, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of Brookvalley Project Management Inc.

Letter dated September 23, 2021, Regarding the Peel 2051 Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review, Draft Settlement Area Boundary Revised Mapping and Land Needs Assessment Report Related to Brookvalley Project Management Inc. (Receipt recommended)

Resolution 2021-1061

Received

6.8       Don Given, Founding Partner, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of Royal Glen Eagle Investments Limited

Letter dated October 4, 2021, Regarding the Peel 2051 Municipal Comprehensive Review Related to Royal Glen Eagle Investments Limited (Receipt recommended) (Related to 5.2)

Resolution 2021-1062

Received

6.9       Rosemarie Humphries, President, Humphries Planning Group Inc.

Letter dated October 4, 2021, Regarding a Request for Urban Area Boundary Expansion (Palgrave Settlement Area) Related to the Region of Peel Municipal Comprehensive Review (Receipt recommended) (Related to 5.4)

Resolution 2021-1063

Received

6.10     Sylvia Roberts, Resident, City of Brampton

Letter received October 4, 2021, Regarding the Calculations for the Land Needs Assessment (Receipt recommended) (Related to 5.3)

Resolution 2021-1064

Received

6.11     Laura Hall, Director, Corporate Services and Town Clerk, Town of Caledon

Letter dated October 5, 2021, Providing a Copy of the Town of Caledon Resolution Regarding the Scope of the Peel 2051 Regional Official Plan Review (Receipt recommended) (Related to 5.1)

Resolution 2021-1065

Received

17.3

Report from the Regional Clerk Regarding the Region of Peel Planning and Growth Management Committee (PGMC-Workshop-1/2021) Workshop held on October 21, 2021

(For information)

• Resolution Number 2021-1066
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

19.

ITEMS RELATED TO ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

19.1

2021 Operating Financial Triannual Performance Report – August 31, 2021

• Resolution Number 2021-1067
  Moved by Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by Councillor Santos

  That the report from the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the October 28, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “2021 Operating Financial Triannual Performance Report – August 31, 2021”, be endorsed;

  And further, that a COVID-19 Recovery reserve to address work that has been backlogged due to COVID-19 be established;

  And further, that the transfer of $29.626 million from current tax supported operational surpluses to the COVID- 19 Recovery reserve, be approved.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

19.2

2021 Capital Financial Triannual Performance Report – August 31, 2021

• Resolution Number 2021-1068
  Moved by Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by Councillor Santos

  That the financing source for Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) Credit River active transportation crossings (Capital Project 20-4134) in the amount of $5,713,802 be changed from Capital Finance Stabilization – Water reserve (R0241) to Capital Finance Stabilization – Roads Reserve (R0210);

  And further, that Capital Project 20-5172 – PAMA HVAC be increased in the amount of $1,840,307 funded by $1,590,307 in infrastructure grants approved by the federal and provincial governments and $250,000 from the Capital Finance Stabilization General Government Reserve (R0230), for a total project cost of $2,556,307.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

19.3

State of Stormwater Management in Peel Region

(For information) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1069
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

19.4

Public Art and Monuments Policy

• Resolution Number 2021-1070
  Moved by Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by Councillor Santos

  That the establishment of a Public Art and Monuments Committee with a makeup and guidelines as set out in the draft policy, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Service Excellence and Innovation, listed on the October 28, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Public Art and Monuments Policy”, be approved.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

19.5

Improvements in Service Delivery

(For information)  

• Resolution Number 2021-1071
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

19.6

Regional Council Strategic Plan and Term of Council Priorities Update

(For information)  

• Resolution Number 2021-1072
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

20.

COMMUNICATIONS

20.1

Trevor McPherson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mississauga Board of Trade

Letter dated October 26, 2021, Regarding the Optional Small Business Subclass Review  (Receipt Recommended) (Related to 10.2) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1073
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND DEBATE

7.

DELEGATIONS

7.1

Michele McKenzie, Member, Board of Directors and Michael Mendel, Manager, Government Affairs and Stakeholder Relations, Greater Toronto Airports Authority

Providing an Annual Update 

• Resolution Number 2021-1074
  Received

Michele McKenzie, Member, Board of Directors, Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), provided an overview of Pearson International Airport’s (PIA) contribution to the national and regional economy before the pandemic. The delegate noted that net income loss related to passenger reductions over the past six quarters has resulted in PIA operating almost exclusively on debt financing with significantly reduced capital and operating budgets. The delegate stated that PIA has continued to support COVID-19 response and recovery by providing repatriation flights, supply chain resiliency and vaccine arrival distribution; and, implementing measures to keep passengers and employees safe through the Healthy Airport Experience program.

Michael Mendel, Manager, Government Affairs and Stakeholder Relations, GTAA, provided an overview of the future of the GTAA including: the PIA’s Travel Information Hub; regional transit connections required to support the growth and competitiveness of businesses in the airport employment zone and the Greater Golden Horseshoe; continued priority of community investment and programming; the GTAA’s new environmental policy, goals and direction; continued work with all levels of government regarding border resourcing, digital health credentials, infrastructure investment and revenue opportunities; and, how a return to pre-pandemic passenger levels will contribute to economic recovery of the GTAA’s surrounding regions.

In response to a question from Councillor Brown, Michael Mendel noted that the GTAA would appreciate any additional public messaging regarding the lifting of the federal advisory against non-essential travel.

7.2

Daphna Nussbaum, Program Coordinator and Analyst and Amanda DiFalco, Independent Consultant, Peel Alliance to End Homelessness

Presenting an Evidence-Based Needs Study on Housing and Homelessness Priorities (Related to 7.3 ,15.1, 16.2 and 16.4)

• Resolution Number 2021-1075
  Received

Daphna Nussbaum, Program Coordinator and Analyst and Amanda DiFalco, Independent Consultant, Peel Alliance to End Homelessness (PAEH) provided an overview of the PAEH objectives and approach to address chronic homelessness. The delegates reviewed the Region of Peel’s four housing priorities and proposed actions to support and implement priority one (adopting an integrated systems approach to prevent, reduce, and end homelessness) and priority three (re-tool interventions to decrease inflow and increase outflow). The delegates stated that a shortage of permanent housing in the Region of Peel is the biggest obstacle to addressing chronic homelessness; most homeless investments are being allocated to temporary rather than permanent solutions; and, the process to access housing support is complicated. 

7.3

Janet Dankwa, Resident of Peel

Supporting the Evidence-Based Needs Study on Housing and Homelessness Priorities by Peel Alliance to End Homelessness (Related to 7.2, 15.1 and 16.2) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1076
  Received

Janet Dankwa, Resident of Peel, provided an overview of her lived experience as an immigrant and single mother experiencing chronic homelessness in Peel Region. The delegate provided an overview of her family, medical, and transitional housing circumstances noting that many others have a similar experience. She thanked Regional Council and staff for the work being done but added there is a need for more affordable housing, better healthcare, and better employment opportunities.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: Council’s financial commitment to build affordable housing; and, the need to receive fair and equitable funding from the provincial government.

The Commissioner of Human Services undertook to review the details of the delegates experience and the concerns regarding navigation of the housing support system.

The Commissioner of Health Services undertook to connect with the delegate to add her story to the work being done for advocacy regarding the Community Safety and Well-being Plan for the Region of Peel.

Items 7.6 and 7.7 were dealt with.

7.6

Dagma Koyi, Executive Director, Restoration and Empowerment for Social Transition (R.E.S.T) Centres

Addressing Housing and Homelessness Needs of Black Youth in Peel (Related to 7.7, 15.1 and 16.5)

• Resolution Number 2021-1077
  Received

Dagma Koyi, Executive Director, Restoration and Empowerment for Social Transition (R.E.S.T) Centres, provided an overview of the R.E.S.T Centres’ mission, vision, and approach, noting the organization works collaboratively with community partners to ensure Black youth have access to safe, long-term housing coupled with wrap-around supports to ensure they remain housed. The delegate provided a description of two programs currently operated in Peel Region; the Bare Necessities program (providing food and personal care support) and the Bridge of Hope program (providing housing support); and, spoke to the benefits of the programs for Black youth. The delegate proposed potential cost savings provided by the Bridge of Hope housing model in comparison with the Region of Peel’s emergency shelter costs and advised that R.E.S.T. Centres have submitted a proposal to the Region of Peel seeking partnership through funding, to ensure that Black youth have the culturally led supports and services necessary to end youth homelessness in the Region of Peel.

The Commissioner of Human Services advised that the Region of Peel has provided R.E.S.T. Centres with Community Investment funding of $25,000 and Reaching Home funding of just over $200,000 for the Bridge to Hope program. The organization’s request for partnership through funding has not yet been formally evaluated as the Region does not have a source of provincial or federal funding to support the program. 

7.7

Mya Danielle Murray, Resident of Peel

Providing a Lived Experience Perspective Regarding Youth Homelessness in Peel (Related to 7.6 and 15.1)

• Resolution Number 2021-1078
  Received

Mya Danielle Murray, Resident of Peel, provided an overview of her lived experience as a Black Canadian student affiliated with Peel Children’s Aid Society and her struggles to become independent. She noted that youth, skin colour and gender can be detriments to securing rental units and that the expectation to produce paystubs, credit checks and previous landlord references discriminate against young, marginalized, first time renters. The delegate provided an overview of assistance she has received from the R.E.S.T. Centres including: financial planning and literacy; cooking; life skills assessment and development; rebuilding relationships damaged by previous life trauma; career and education planning; rent subsidies; and, funding for the bare essentials, housing and personal needs. The delegate noted that she is giving back to the community as a member of the R.E.S.T. Youth Council and hosting a podcast to raise awareness of the issues. She requested that consideration be given to supporting the R.E.S.T. Centres in serving the community of Peel on a wider scale.

7.4

Dariusz Zemla, Owner, Vive Fitness

Regarding a High Water Bill 

• Resolution Number 2021-1079
  Received

Dariusz Zemla, Owner, Vive Fitness, stated that the Region of Peel provided notice of a high water bill in July, 2021. Upon investigation it was determined there had been a leak in the business property’s washroom that went unnoticed due to the mandated business closure during the pandemic. The delegate requested that the water bill be reduced to compensate for the hardship caused by lack of revenue during the closure.

In response to questions from Members of Regional Council, the Commissioner of Public works noted that the Region of Peel has a payment deferral program but does not have a policy offering relief measures for high bills related to water leaks. She advised that a report will be brought forward to Regional Council in 2022 to consider a policy allowing forgiveness in certain circumstances.

In response to a request from Councillor Ras, the Commissioner of Public Works undertook to have staff meet with the delegate to discuss options available through a payment deferral plan.

7.5

Mohammed Amir, Resident of Peel

Regarding the COVID-19 Mainstream Narrative

• Resolution Number 2021-1080
  Received

Mohammed Amir, Resident of Peel, stated his concerns regarding COVID-19 including his belief that: people are taking the vaccine under duress and fear of losing employment; published COVID-19 positivity rates and death rates are inaccurate; measures to address mental health are lacking; and, pharmaceutical companies are pushing vaccines for profit. The delegate stated that people refusing the vaccine are engaged citizens who value basic rights, privacy, and one’s right to choose.

8.

COVID-19 RELATED MATTERS

8.1

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

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

• Resolution Number 2021-1081
  Received

Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health, advised that recent case and hospitalization numbers remain steady in the Region of Peel with localized fluctuations within pockets of the community. As of October 25, 2021, 88.3 per cent of eligible Peel residents (12+) have received their first dose and 83.4 per cent have received two doses. Peel is expected to meet the first dose target of 90 per cent by mid-November. Pending Health Canada approval and adequate federal and provincial supply, Peel clinics and system partners are ready to accommodate expanded eligibility for third doses, vaccination for 5–11-year-olds and continued activities in priority areas. Dr. Loh stated that dose three administration for long-term care and high-risk retirement homes is complete; staff have proceeded with the administration of third doses to residents in remaining retirement homes; and, other high risk seniors’ congregate settings will be addressed next.

Dr. Loh advised that on October 22, 2021, the provincial government released A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term detailing the gradual approach to lifting public health and workplace safety measures by March 2022 and provided an overview of the key milestones.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: continued monitoring at each stage of the provincial reopening plan and potential adjustment of dates as required; measures needed to ensure people entering public buildings are safe; and, the November 1, 2021 deadline requiring full vaccination for recreational program instructors.

Item 8.3 was dealt with.

8.3

Update on COVID-19 Funding for the Homeless and Other Vulnerable Populations

• Resolution Number 2021-1082
  Moved by Councillor Santos
  Seconded by Councillor Mahoney

  That the 2021 Housing Support gross revenues and expenditures be increased by $17,873,700 as a result of additional provincial Social Services Relief Funds (Phase 4) in the amount of $12,027,300 and the additional Ontario Isolation Centres Initiative Funding in the amount of $5,846,400;

  And further, that Capital Project 21-5035 be increased in the amount of $5,542,397 as a result of Social Services Relief Funds (Phase 4) funding, with no net impact;

  And further, that the 2021 Income Support gross revenue and expenditures be increased by $154,000 as a result of additional provincial funding under the Temporary COVID-19 Isolation Emergency Support Fund.

  Carried

8.2

Pandemic Response – Financial Update

(For information) 
Presentation by Gary Kent, Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services 

• Resolution Number 2021-1083
  Received

Gary Kent, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Commissioner of Corporate Services, provided a financial update on the response to the pandemic including: a history of COVID-19 in the Region of Peel; 2020 and 2021 pandemic milestones and resulting impacts on the Region’s fiscal plan; Regionally controlled programs deployed in 2020 to support Public Health and Emergency Management; and, the financial impact of continued disruption to staffing and resources across the organization in 2021. The CFO provided an overview of staffing and resources needed to continue the response in 2022; financial risks related to the mass vaccination program; funding from senior levels of government; a proposed financial strategy; and, the need to advocate for continued financial support from senior levels of government.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: the responsibility of the provincial government to continue to fund provincially mandated pandemic programs; and, the monitoring of disruptions to the supply chain and potential financial impacts. 

8.4

Peel Public Health – Resourcing Public Health Services, COVID-19 Vaccination, and the Ongoing COVID-19 Response

• Resolution Number 2021-1084
  Moved by Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by Councillor Palleschi

  That the Regional Chair write a letter on behalf of the Peel Board of Health to the Minister of Health advocating: 

  • That the Province of Ontario continue mitigation funding (COVID-19 vaccination, and COVID-19 extraordinary costs) beyond 2021; and,  
  • That mandatory public health program funding be increased to reflect inflation and community needs for 2022 and beyond; 

  And further, that a copy of the letter be sent to Peel-area Members of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Local Public Health Agencies, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. 

  Carried

9.

COMMUNICATIONS

Nil.

10.

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

10.1

Seniors’ Services 2020 Annual Report

(For information) 
Presentation by Anne-Marie Case-Volkert, Acting Director and Dr. Sudip Saha, Senior Medical Director, Long Term Care  

• Resolution Number 2021-1085
  Received

Anne-Marie Case-Volkert, Acting Director and Dr. Sudip Saha, Senior Medical Director, Long Term Care, provided an overview of enhanced seniors’ services and community-based supports operated out of Peel Long Term Care (LTC) centres. They provided a review of quality-of-care indicators demonstrating the Region of Peel trended better than the provincial average during the pandemic (2020-21); and, provided an update on the LTC response to COVID-19.

The Senior Medical Director spoke to the emerging trend of integrated, emotion-based care for seniors in their own homes; and, provided an overview of the Transitional Behaviour Support Unit at Peel Manor targeting individuals with advanced dementia and associated behaviours. The Acting Director, Long Term Care, provided an overview of LTC advocacy briefing sessions and letters provided to senior levels of government.

Council recessed at 12:02 p.m.

Council reconvened at 12:30 p.m.

10.2

Optional Small Business Subclass Review

Presentation by Stephanie Nagel, Treasurer and Director, Corporate Finance 

• Resolution Number 2021-1086
  Received
• Resolution Number 2021-1087
  Moved by Councillor Damerla
  Seconded by Councillor Parrish

  That the proposed direction, described in the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the October 28, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Optional Small Business Subclass Review”, be endorsed.

  Carried

Stephanie Nagel, Treasurer and Director, Corporate Finance, stated that a collaborative working group was established to review the amendment to the provincial Assessment Act regarding an optional Small Business Subclass. She provided a review of the overarching tax policy principles and the groups’ key findings regarding: eligibility criterion; administration and appeal process; tax implications; and, ongoing support to Peel businesses. The Treasurer and Director, Corporate Finance, provided the results of a municipal scan and noted that staff recommend the approach of not adopting the small business subclass at this time.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: the complexity of the program  for modest savings; lack of provincial funding; resulting transfer of the tax burden from commercial to residential property owners; and, other tax rebate opportunities for small businesses.

Councillor Parrish requested that the recommendation be provided to all Region of Peel Business Improvement Associations (BIAs) with a letter outlining the program complexities, appeals process, and administration staffing requirements.

 

11.

ITEMS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS

11.2

Update on the Implementation of Ontario Regulation 406-19 On-Site and Excess Soil Management

• Resolution Number 2021-1088
  Moved by Councillor Ras
  Seconded by Councillor Saito

  That the Region of Peel and Credit Valley Conservation Authority partner to study the Beneficial Reuse of Excess Soil for the Pinchin Pit and Capstone Property (Flaherty Pit West) in the Town of Caledon, and enter into a Memorandum of Understanding on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor;

  And further, that funds under Capital Project 21-9090 in the amount of $540,000 be used to fund the study costs.

  Carried

11.6

Update Regarding the Request for Removal of Liens due to a Water Pipe on a Property in Brampton

(Oral) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1089
  Received

The Commissioner of Public Works advised that City of Brampton staff confirmed Region of Peel staff did not receive the subject property site plan or building permit documents for approval. City staff will ensure the Region is circulated on future site plan and building permit approvals. The Commissioner stated that Regional staff have determined there is little risk of water pressure issues in the short term; that the subject pipe will be replaced within 15 years for good repair maintenance; and, the City of Brampton has agreed to cost share the future pipe replacement. The Commissioner of Public Works stated that the issue is resolved and the restriction on title can be removed from the subject property.

12.

COMMUNICATIONS

12.3

Scott Butler, Executive Director, Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA)

Email dated October 19, 2021, Requesting Nominations to the 2022-2023 OGRA Board of Directors (Direction required) 

• Resolution Number 2021-1090
  Received
• Resolution Number 2021-1091
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Innis

  That the nomination of Councillor Downey to the 2022-2023 Board of Directors of the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA), be endorsed;

  And further, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Ontario Good Roads Association, for consideration.

  Carried

15.

ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

15.2

Report of the Strategic Housing and Homelessness Committee (SHHC-1/2021) meeting held on October 7, 2021 (Related to 16.1)

• Resolution Number 2021-1092
  Moved by Councillor Ras
  Seconded by Councillor Downey

  That the report of the Strategic Housing and Homelessness Committee (SHHC-1/2021) meeting held on October 7, 2021, be adopted.

  Carried

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

  RECOMMENDATION SHHC-1-2021:

Resolution Number 2021-1093

That the agenda for the October 7, 2021 Strategic Housing and Homelessness Committee meeting, be approved.

 Approved

4. DELEGATIONS

4.1       Patrick Chouinard, Founder and Vice President, Element5 Limited Partnership

Providing Technical Information on Sustainable Mass Timber Construction Methods to Deliver Affordable Housing Under the Federal Rapid Housing Initiative

Resolution Number 2021-1094

Received

5. REPORTS

5.1       Housing Development Office - Annual Update 2021

Presentation by Steven Dickson, Director, Housing Development Office 

Resolution Number 2021-1095

Received

18.

COMMUNICATIONS

Nil.

21.

OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCILLOR ENQUIRIES

Nil.

22.

NOTICE OF MOTION/MOTION

Nil.

23.

BY-LAWS

Nil.

24.

IN CAMERA MATTERS

• Resolution Number 2021-1096
  Moved by Councillor Damerla
  Seconded by Councillor Thompson

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

  • Information Explicitly Supplied in Confidence to the Municipality or Local Board by Canada, a province or Territory or a Crown Agency of Any of Them
  Carried
• Resolution Number 2021-1097
  Moved by Councillor Mahoney
  Seconded by Councillor Saito

  That Council move out of "In Camera".

  Carried

Council moved in camera at 1:02 p.m.

Council moved out of in camera at 1:16 p.m.

24.1

October 14, 2021 Regional Council Closed Session Report

• Resolution Number 2021-1098
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

24.2

Proposed Property Acquisition, City of Mississauga, Ward 7

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

• Resolution Number 2021-1099
  Moved by Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by Councillor Santos

  That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Tenant, enter into a Third Amending and Lease Extension Agreement and any renewal, extensions or amendments thereof, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Health Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, as described in the joint In Camera report of the Chief Financial Offer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Commissioner of Health Services, listed on the October 28, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Proposed Property Acquisition, City of Mississauga, Ward 7”;

  And further, that the Regional Solicitor be authorized to execute all necessary notices and ancillary documents related to the Third Amending and Lease Extension Agreement;

  And further, that the funds for and associated with the Third Amending and Lease Extension Agreement be provided from Cost Centre HA00004.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

24.3

Advice Subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege

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

• Resolution Number 2021-1100
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

24.4

Information Explicitly Supplied in Confidence to the Municipality or Local Board by Canada, a Province or Territory or a Crown Agency of Any of Them

• Resolution Number 2021-1101
  Received

25.

BY-LAWS RELATING TO IN CAMERA MATTERS

Nil.

26.

BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL

• Resolution Number 2021-1102
  Moved by Councillor Ras
  Seconded by Councillor Dasko

  That By-law 57-2021 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on October 28, 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 Regional Clerk, and the corporate seal be affixed thereto.

  Carried

27.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 1:17 p.m.