THE COUNCIL OF

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

MINUTES

Thursday, February 24, 2022

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
• P. Mullin
• M. Palleschi
• C. Parrish*
• P. Saito
• R. Santos
• I. Sinclair
• A. Thompson
• P. Vicente

Members Absent:

• S. McFadden, due to a personal matter
• R. Starr* (Proxy C. Parrish), 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
• M. Castro, Acting Commissioner of Public Works
• J. Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services
• N. Polsinelli, Commissioner of Health Services
• Dr. L. Loh, Medical Officer of Health
• A. Adams, Deputy Clerk and Acting 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.

Councillor Crombie arrived at 9:34 a.m., due to other municipal business

Councillor Damerla arrived at 9:36 a.m.

Councillor Dasko arrived at 9:37 a.m.

Councillor Innis departed at 10:38 a.m., due to a personal matter

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

February 10, 2022 Special Regional Council meeting

• Resolution Number 2022-78
  Moved by Councillor Fonseca
  Seconded by Councillor Downey

  That the minutes of the February 10, 2022 Special Regional Council meeting, be approved.

  Carried

4.2

February 10, 2022 Regional Council meeting

• Resolution Number 2022-79
  Moved by Councillor Dhillon
  Seconded by Councillor Brown

  That the minutes of the February 10, 2022 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

  Carried

5.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Resolution Number 2022-80
  Moved by Councillor Groves
  Seconded by Councillor Palleschi

  That the agenda for the February 24, 2022 Regional Council meeting include a discussion regarding recent flooding in Churchville, City of Brampton, to be dealt with under Other Business/Councillor Enquiries - Item 21.1;

  And further, that the agenda for the February 24, 2022 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.

  Carried

6.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Resolution Number 2022-81
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Mullin

  That the following matters listed on the February 24, 2022 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 13.2, 13.4, 17.1, 18.1, 19.1, 24.1 and 24.2.

  Carried

Regional Chair Iannicca acknowledged seniors who took part in the Region of Peel Solutions Lab as community design team members, to help create innovative housing solutions for seniors across the Region of Peel. Two initiatives, seniors housing intensification and home sharing, are being explored by Housing Services for future implementation.

RESOLUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

13.

ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

13.2

Home for Good Funding Extension

• Resolution Number 2022-82
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Mullin

  That the Director of Housing Services be granted authority to accept funding in the amount of $2,666,347 from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Ministry) for the Region of Peel’s continued participation in the Home for Good program until March 31, 2023;

  And further, that the Director of Housing Services be authorized to submit the required Take-Up Plan for the Home for Good program and any updates required to the Take-Up Plan for approval outlining the types of supports to be made available and the forecasted operating expenditures;

  And further, that the Commissioner of Human Services be approved to extend the term of current service agreements and to execute renewal agreements with the following agencies to allocate funding in these amounts for 2022-2023:

  • “Services and Housing In the Province (SHIP)” (for the Peel Youth Village project) in the amount of $427,072;
  • “Services and Housing In the Province (SHIP)” (Home for Good Coordination) in the amount of $730,016;
  • “John Howard Society of Peel-Halton-Dufferin” in the amount of $229,789;
  • “Our Place (Peel)” in the amount of $132,372;
  • “Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin Branch” in the amount of $100,000;

  And further, that the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to use and distribute the residual Ministry funding amount of $1,047,098, to include an amount of $266,635 for program administration; $559,933 for housing allowances to program participants; and, $220,530 to be further disbursed to any of the above noted Home for Good agencies, as well as “The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada”, for housing and support services for program participants.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

13.4

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Solutions Lab Update

(For information)

• Resolution Number 2022-83
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

17.

ITEMS RELATED TO ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

17.1

Supply of AlayaCare Software Platform for Region of Peel Adult Day and Community Support Services – Document 2022-082N

• Resolution Number 2022-84
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Mullin

  That a contract (Document 2022-082N) for the Supply of AlayaCare Software Platform for Region of Peel Adult Day and Community Support Services be awarded to AlayaCare Inc. in the estimated amount of $85,000.00 (excluding applicable taxes) for a contract period of 12-months 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 licensing, maintenance, support, and to increase the Contract for any upgrades, technical support, implementation and additional modules and licenses for the duration of the life of the software or until such time that a new technology is available to suit the Region of Peel’s requirements, subject to satisfactory performance, pricing and approved budget.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

18.

COMMUNICATIONS

18.1

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

Letter dated February 8, 2022, Providing a Copy of the Town of Caledon Recommendation and Report titled “Delegation of Property Tax Ratios from the Region of Peel” (Receipt recommended) 

• Resolution Number 2022-85
  Received

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

19.

ITEMS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS

19.1

Report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC-1/2022) meeting held on February 3, 2022

• Resolution Number 2022-86
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Mullin

  That the report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC-1/2022) meeting held on February 3, 2022, be adopted.

  Carried

This item was dealt with under the Consent Agenda.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-1-2022:

Resolution Number 2022-87

That the agenda for the February 3, 2022 Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

4. DELEGATIONS

4.1       Michael Simon, Resident, City of Brampton

Regarding Concerns about Waste Management By-law Enforcement Officers

Resolution Number 2022-88

Referred to Public Works staff for a report to a future meeting

5. REPORTS

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

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-2-2022:

Resolution Number 2022-89

That the Agreement for contingency waste disposal services (Document 2017-248N) between the Region of Peel and Emerald Energy from Waste Inc. (Emerald), be amended to increase the maximum allowable tonnage of waste delivered to 20,000 tonnes per year and to reduce the unit price of waste processing by 0.69 percent for a total annual contract increase in the amount of $717,200, excluding applicable taxes;

And further, that staff be authorized to exercise the one five-year optional extension term in the Agreement at the new reduced unit price;

And further, that the Region’s Signing Officers or the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to execute an amendment to the Agreement, together with such further documents that may be required, to reflect the foregoing recommendations all on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor.

Approved

5.2       Peel’s Comments on Proposed Amendments to the Producer Responsibility Regulations for Tires, Batteries, and Electrical and Electronic Equipment

RECOMMENDATION WMSAC-3-2022:

Resolution Number 2022-90

That the comments included in Appendix I of the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the February 3, 2022 Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee agenda, titled “Peel’s Comments on the Proposed Amendments to the Producer Responsibility Regulations for Tires, Batteries, and Electrical and Electronic Equipment”, be endorsed.

Approved

5.3       Update on Bill 197- COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020

(For information)

Resolution Number 2022-91

Received

AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND DEBATE

7.

DELEGATIONS

Nil.

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 2022-92
  Received

Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health, advised that given the shifting context of the pandemic, this would be the final regularly scheduled COVID-19 update to Council. Future COVID-19 updates will come forward as the situation warrants.

Dr. Loh provided an update on the status of COVID-19 in Peel, the Region’s vaccination program and Public Health measures. He advised that the Region continues to offer clinics throughout the community at locations that increase access for residents; and noted that booster doses continue to be critical in reducing overall transmission and preventing severe COVID-19 illness due to Omicron. This includes a priority focus on protecting children aged 5-11 and residents aged 50 years of age and older.

Dr. Loh advised that the provincial government is moving forward with broader reopening in the coming weeks, including ending proof of vaccination policies on March 1, 2022, Peel Public Health is therefore rescinding the letter of instruction for individuals aged 12 and older to provide proof of vaccination to enter indoor sports and recreation facilities, also effective March 1.

Members of Regional Council discussed and asked questions regarding: the ongoing review of provincial Public Health measures by the Ministry of Health and the Chief Medical Officer of Health; the effectiveness of masks in schools; the need for organizations and businesses to assess their specific circumstances when determining operational rules and/or procedures with respect to COVID-19 measures; hospital and Public Health program backlogs; the shift from achieving herd immunity to evaluating the risk of severity of illness in the population as an indicator for which public health measures are most effective; and, clarification of active immunity and memory immunity.

Item 22.1 was dealt with.

22.

NOTICE OF MOTION/MOTION

22.1

Motion Regarding Bill 124, Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act, 2019

• Resolution Number 2022-93
  Moved by Councillor Groves
  Seconded by Councillor Parrish

  Whereas on November 7, 2019, Bill 124, the Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act, 2019, received royal assent, imposing three-year periods of salary moderation and compensation restraint measures that are applicable to unionized and non-unionized public sector employees;

  And whereas, Nurses and other Health Professionals are considered public sector employees if employed by a public sector employer;

  And whereas, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the Registered Nurses Association, more than 8,000 nursing positions are unfulfilled in Ontario;

  And whereas, Nurses have come forward about the physical and emotional toll the pandemic has had as cases continue to surge and staff shortages become more apparent;

  And whereas, Nurses are leaving full-time positions to work at private staffing agencies where they are paid adequately with a balanced schedule;

  Therefore be it resolved, that the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, send a letter to the provincial government requesting that Bill 124 be rescinded;

  And further, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier; Kyle Seeback, MP Dufferin-Caledon; the Honourable Sylvia Jones, MPP Dufferin-Caledon; all Peel-area MPPs; and, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

  Carried
• Resolution Number 2022-94
  Moved by Councillor Mullin
  Seconded by Councillor Groves

  That the provincial government be requested to review the cause of the shortage of staff within the healthcare system when they meet with representatives from the Ontario Nurses Association in February;

  And further, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario and all Peel-area MPPs.

  Carried

Councillor Groves noted that the Ontario Nurses Association has stated their concerns regarding Bill 124’s impact on staffing shortages and salaries and is requesting that the provincial government rescind Bill 124.

Councillor Downey proposed a motion to request that the provincial government review the cause of chronic shortages of all staff within the healthcare system.

Councillor Parrish requested that the motion be amended to include that the resolution be forwarded to all Region of Peel MPPs.

9.

COMMUNICATIONS

Nil.

10.

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

Nil.

11.

ITEMS RELATED TO HEALTH

Nil.

12.

COMMUNICATIONS

Nil.

13.

ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

13.1

Update on Brampton Food Banks Data Project 2022

(For information)

• Resolution Number 2022-95
  Received

In response to a question from Councillor Santos regarding funding and data collection for local food banks, the Commissioner of Human Services stated that the Region has allocated $2 million annually to a food bank fund for operational and capital requirements; and, staff continue to work with local organizations in the Region of Peel to help strengthen the food system, including the collection of data.

13.3

“Peel Talks Housing” Podcast Series

(For information)

• Resolution Number 2022-96
  Received

In response to a question from Councillor Santos regarding podcast tracking, the Commissioner of Human Services stated that participation rates will be tracked; however, it is not possible to provide listener demographics. She noted that a social media campaign has been developed to advise the community of the podcast series.

Regional Chair Iannicca thanked Janice Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services, for her service to the Region of Peel and wished her well in her future endeavours.

14.

COMMUNICATIONS

Nil.

15.

ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT

15.1

Report of the Region of Peel Planning and Growth Management Committee (PGMC-1/2022) meeting held on February 3, 2022

(Related to 22.2)

• Resolution Number 2022-97
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Dhillon

  That the report of the Planning and Growth Management Committee (PGMC-1/2022) meeting held on February 3, 2022, be amended to state that delegation requests and communication items received after noon on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, are to be listed on the next PGMC meeting scheduled for April 7, 2022;

  And further, that the subject report be adopted, as amended.

  Carried

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION PGMC-1-2022:

Resolution Number 2022-98

That the agenda for the February 3, 2022 Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting include a delegation by Jennifer Le Forestier, Resident of Peel, regarding Peel 2051: Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review Comment Response Summary and Next Steps, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 4.2;

And further, that the agenda for the February 3, 2022 Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting include a delegation by Matthew Cory, Principal, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of Brookvalley Project Management Inc., regarding the Mayfield West Study Area Lands and Refinement of the Natural Heritage System for the Growth Plan on the Lands Owned by Brookvalley Project Management Inc., to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 4.3;

And further, that the agenda for the February 3, 2022 Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting include a delegation by Phil Pothen, Counsel and Ontario Environment Program Manager, Environmental Defence, regarding Peel 2051: Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review Comment Response Summary and Next Steps, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 4.4;

And further, that the agenda for the February 3, 2022 Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting include a communication from Paul Lowes, Principal, SGL Planning and Design Inc., on behalf of the Wildfield Village Landowners Group, Regarding Peel Official Plan Review Summary and Next Steps, to be dealt with under Communications - Item 6.2;

And further, that the agenda for the February 3, 2022 Planning and Growth Management meeting be approved, as amended.

Approved

4. DELEGATIONS

4.1       Steven Silverberg, President, Cedar City Developments

Regarding Settlement Area Boundary Expansion and Employment, and Revision to the Locations of Some Community and Employment Areas (Related to 5.1)

Resolution Number 2022-99

Received

4.2       Jennifer Le Forestier, Resident of Peel

Regarding Peel 2051: Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review Comment Response Summary and Next Steps
(Related to 5.1)

Resolution Number 2022-100

Received

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

Regarding the Mayfield West Study Area Lands and Refinement of the Natural Heritage System for the Growth Plan on the Lands Owned by Brookvalley Project Management Inc.
(Related to 5.1)

Resolution Number 2022-101

Received

4.4       Phil Pothen, Counsel and Ontario Environment Program Manager, Environmental Defence

Regarding Peel 2051: Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review Comment Response Summary and Next Steps
(Related to 5.1)

Resolution Number 2022-102

Received

5. REPORTS

5.1       Peel 2051: Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review Comment Response Summary and Next Steps

Presentation by Adrian Smith, Chief Planner and Director, Tara Buonpensiero, Manager, and Mark Head, Manager, Integrated Planning, Planning and Development Services

Resolution Number 2022-103

Received

RECOMMENDATION PGMC-2-2022:

Resolution Number 2022-104

That the new Peel 2051 Official Plan as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the February 3, 2022 Planning and Growth Management Committee agenda, titled “Peel 2051: Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review Comment Response Summary and Next Steps”, be finalized by staff and brought forward to Regional Council for final adoption in accordance with Section 17 and 26 of the Planning Act before the end of Spring 2022 including proposed policies and mapping related to Climate Change and Wildland Fires, Water Resources, Provincial Greenbelt Plans, Agriculture and Rural Systems, Greenlands System, Transportation, Growth Management, Housing, Major Transit Station Areas, Settlement Area Boundary Expansion and other matters.

Approved

6. COMMUNICATIONS

6.1       Paul Lowes, Principal, SGL Planning and Design Inc., on behalf of the Humber Station Village Landowners Group

Letter dated December 22, 2021, Regarding Peel 2051 Draft Employment Mapping – Humber Station Village (Receipt recommended) (Related to 5.1)

Resolution Number 2022-105

Received

Councillor Parrish stated that City of Mississauga staff have concerns regarding the need to implement inclusionary zoning as soon as possible.

In response to a question from Councillor Parrish regarding implementation of inclusionary zoning (IZ), the Chief Planner stated that the Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) does implement the Region’s element of inclusionary zoning through the major transit station area delineations and there is a policy framework around inclusionary zoning in the MCR. The Chief Planner undertook to include an update in the report to the April 7, 2022 Committee meeting on the minor transit station areas and related IZs.

Item 22.2 was dealt with.

22.

NOTICE OF MOTION/MOTION

22.2

Motion Regarding a Request for a Regional Municipal Comprehensive Review for 5923 Mayfield Road, City of Brampton

(Related to 15.1)

• Resolution Number 2022-106
  Moved by Councillor Dhillon
  Seconded by Councillor Medeiros

  Whereas the Province has set out the process for Official Plan Reviews at both the Regional and local municipal levels;

  And whereas, the Region of Peel is currently finalizing their Municipal Comprehensive Review (‘MCR’);

  And whereas, the owners of 5923 Mayfield Road have requested consideration by the Region of Peel for an employment conversion to permit mixed-use development (inclusive of residential) through the MCR process;

  And whereas, within the Peel 2051 Regional Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Review, Employment Conversion Analysis, it is noted that a conversion is not supported as the lands are neither located within a strategic growth area, nor is there specific need for additional retail/commercial or residential uses;

  And whereas, the City of Brampton is currently undertaking a precinct planning process for the lands adjacent to and including 5923 Mayfield Road, that is contemplating residential and mixed land uses;

  And whereas, the City of Brampton will strive through the precinct planning process to ensure that employment yield as part of a mixed-use development vision is equal to, or greater than, what is contemplated under current single employment use designations;

  And whereas, through the precinct planning process the City of Brampton will work with the Town of Caledon to ensure respective ultimate land use visions along Mayfield Road are compatible;

  Therefore be it resolved, that the Council of The Regionally Municipality of Peel direct staff to include the employment conversion request for 5923 Mayfield Road in the MCR.

  Referred to the April 7, 2022 Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting

16.

COMMUNICATIONS

16.1

Megan Piercey, Legislative Coordinator, City of Mississauga

Email dated February 4, 2022, Providing a Copy of the City of Mississauga Recommendation and Report titled “Inclusionary Zoning Update and Next Steps” (Receipt recommended) 

• Resolution Number 2022-107
  Received

Councillor Parrish noted that the City of Mississauga report stresses the City’s need for inclusionary zoning regulations to be implemented as soon as possible.

18.

COMMUNICATIONS

18.2

Shelley Peterson, President and Chair, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Letter dated January 25, 2022, Regarding a Request to Appoint One Representative to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Board of Governors for 2022 (Direction required) 

• Resolution Number 2022-108
  Moved by Councillor Dasko
  Seconded by Councillor Brown

  That Allan Thompson be appointed as the Region of Peel representative to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Association’s Board of Governors for 2022.

  Carried

18.3

Report of the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee (PPC-1/2022) meeting held on February 17, 2022 

(Related to By-law 8-2022) 

• Resolution Number 2022-109
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Fortini

  That Recommendation PPC-3-2022 of the report of the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee (PPC-1/2022) meeting held on February 17, 2022, be amended to read as follows:

  “That Appendix 6 to Procedure By-law 56-2019, section 8.c Voting, be amended to provide that where a member is participating electronically and does not respond when their name is called upon three times, the member will be deemed to be absent during the vote and will be declared absent from the meeting at the time of the vote;

  And further, that By-law 8-2022 listed on the February 24, 2022 Regional Council agenda be amended in accordance with the above;”

  And further, that the subject report, be adopted, as amended.

  Carried

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION PPC-1-2022:

Resolution Number 2022-110

That the agenda for the February 17, 2022 Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved

5. REPORTS

5.1       Community Member Appointments to Committees and Boards - Policy and Procedures

RECOMMENDATION PPC-2-2022:

Resolution Number 2022-111

That the Corporate Policy, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the February 17, 2022 Regional Council Policies and Procedures agenda titled “Community Member Appointments to Committees and Boards – Policy and Procedures”, be approved;

And further, that the Procedures to appoint community members to Regional committees, attached as Appendix II to the subject report, be approved;

And further, that the Procedures to appoint a community member to the Peel Police Services Board, attached as Appendix III to the subject report, be approved;

And further, that the Procedures to nominate community members to the Greater Toronto Airports Authority Board of Directors, attached as Appendix IV to the subject report, be approved;

And further, that the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee Terms of Reference be amended to provide that the Committee is responsible for the process to review applications and recommend community member appointments to Council committees and boards, as outlined in the subject Corporate Policy and Procedures;

And further, that the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee be authorized to establish an interview panel, as required, for review of community member applications to Region of Peel committees and boards;

And further, that the Terms of Reference for the Audit and Risk Committee, Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee and Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee be revised to comply with the subject Corporate Policy and Procedures.

Approved

5.2       Procedure By-law Provisions Identified for Discussion by Members of Regional Council

(For information) (Related to 7.1)

Resolution Number 2022-112

Received

7. OTHER BUSINESS

7.1       Review of the Electronic Meeting Procedures

(Related to 5.2)

RECOMMENDATION PPC-3-2022:

Resolution Number 2022-113

That Appendix 6 to Procedure By-law 56-2019, section 8.c Voting, be amended to provide that where a member is participating electronically and does not respond when their name is called upon three times, the member will be deemed to be absent during the vote and will be declared absent from the meeting at the time of the vote;

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

Approved

7.2       Scheduling of a Code of Conduct Training Session Facilitated by the Region of Peel’s Integrity Commissioner

RECOMMENDATION PPC-4-2022:

Resolution Number 2022-114

That a Code of Conduct Training Session be scheduled in the next six to eight weeks during a regular scheduled Regional Council meeting to be facilitated by the Region of Peel's Integrity Commissioner.

Approved

20.

COMMUNICATIONS

Nil.

21.

OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCILLOR ENQUIRIES

21.1

Flooding in Churchville, City of Brampton

• Resolution Number 2022-115 -Two Thirds vote
  Moved by Councillor Palleschi
  Seconded by Councillor Brown

  That section 6.12.2 of Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, be waived to permit consideration of a motion without previous notice.

  Carried
• Resolution Number 2022-116
  Moved by Councillor Palleschi
  Seconded by Councillor Brown

  Whereas the Churchville community in the City of Brampton has been severely impacted by flooding on the Credit River and there has been substantial damage with resulting financial impacts for the Region of Peel, City of Brampton and area homeowners;

  Therefore be it resolved, that the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write to the provincial government to request expeditious financial support through the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance and Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians programs.

  Carried

Councillor Palleschi provided an update on the flooding situation in Churchville, in the City of Brampton. He noted that residents are having issues with their insurance companies and that flood protection is cost prohibitive in the area.

Councillor Palleschi stated that two disaster recovery assistance programs are offered by the provincial government, one for municipalities and the second for residents. He proposed that Regional Council support a motion to send a letter to the provincial government requesting financial support through those programs.

Councillor Palleschi requested that Regional staff continue to work collaboratively with Credit Valley Conservation and City of Brampton staff to assist residents as quickly as possible.

21.2

Support for Ukraine

• Resolution Number 2022-117
  Received

Regional Chair Iannicca and Members of Regional Council acknowledged the emergency situation in the Ukraine stating that the Region of Peel stands with the Ukrainian community.

23.

BY-LAWS

Three Readings

• Resolution Number 2022-118
  Moved by Councillor Brown
  Seconded by Councillor Crombie

  That the by-law listed on the February 24, 2022 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 8-2022, as amended, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Deputy Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.

  Carried

23.1

By-law 8-2022

A by-law to amend the Region of Peel Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, 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 18.3)  

24.

IN CAMERA MATTERS

24.1

Assessment of Property Conditions - G.E. Booth (Lakeview) Wastewater Treatment Facility

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

• Resolution Number 2022-119
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Mullin

  That the in camera direction contained within the confidential report listed as item 24.1 on the February 24, 2022 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.

24.2

Expropriation Proceedings – The Gore Road Reconstruction – EXP-20179.00 – Patterson Sideroad to South of Highway 9 – Town of Caledon, Ward 4

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

• Resolution Number 2022-120
  Moved by Councillor Parrish
  Seconded by Councillor Mullin

  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, listed on the February 24, 2022 Regional Council agenda titled “Expropriation Proceedings – The Gore Road Reconstruction – EXP-20179.00 – Patterson Sideroad to South of Highway 9 – Town of Caledon, Ward 4”, 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.

25.

BY-LAWS RELATING TO IN CAMERA MATTERS

• Resolution Number 2022-121
  Moved by Councillor Fonseca
  Seconded by Councillor Kovac

  That the by-law relating to In Camera Item 24.2 being By-law 7-2022, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Deputy Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.

  Carried

25.1

By-law 7-2022

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 reconstruction of The Gore Road together with works ancillary thereto from Patterson Sideroad to south of Highway 9 in the Town of Caledon.

26.

BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL

• Resolution Number 2022-122
  Moved by Councillor Sinclair
  Seconded by Councillor Medeiros

  That By-law 9-2022 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on February 24, 2022, 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 Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.

  Carried

27.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:09 p.m.