Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (27 motions)
27 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the May 26, 2022 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Carlson
Carried
That the agenda for the June 9, 2022 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Mullin
Carried
That the following matters listed on the June 9, 2022 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.8, 9.9, 10.1, 10.2, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 13.1, 17.1, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 and 22.4.
Moved by Councillor Damerla, seconded by Councillor Saito
Carried
That the report of the Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism Committee (DEAR-2/2022) meeting held on May 19, 2022, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Damerla, seconded by Councillor Saito
Carried
That the report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-1/2022) meeting held on May 19, 2022, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Damerla, seconded by Councillor Saito
Carried
That the report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC-3-2022) meeting held on May 19, 2022, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Damerla, seconded by Councillor Saito
Carried
That the Director, Strategic Policy & Performance, be authorized to approve initiatives selected for seed funding for the Community Safety and Well-being Plan; and, 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 on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Health Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Damerla, seconded by Councillor Saito
Carried
Mr. Kuldip Dhaliwal and Mr. Harjit Singh are athletic competitors from Brampton, who have supported numerous charities/nonprofits through marathon/run participation (i.e. Ragnar Canada, Scotiabank Marathon, Toronto Waterfront Marathon, etc.) and CN Tower climb; And whereas, Mr. Dhaliwal and Mr. Singh are requesting benefaction from the Region of Peel and proudly wear the Peel Region logo on their uniform - representing both Brampton and the Region at the upcoming Half Ironman Triathlon (2K Swim, 90K Bike, 21K Run) occurring in Geneva, New York; Therefore be it resolved : T hat Mr. Dhaliwal and Mr. Singh be permitted to use the Region of Peel logo on their jerseys for the upcoming Half Ironman Triathlon taking place July 10, 2022 in Geneva, NY; and That staff be directed to assist Mr. Dhaliwal and Mr. Singh.
Moved by Councillor Dhillon, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
That section 5.4.4 of Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, be waived to permit consideration of a motion arising from a delegation.
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Innis
Carried
the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MOECP) has approved an Environmental Compliance Approval, EA File No. 18061 for a Town of Erin Sewage Treatment Plant; And whereas, Region of Peel Council supported the recommendations of the Coalition of the West Credit River contained in its Monitoring and Adaptive Management Plan intended to improve the design and operation of the Town of Erin Sewage Treatment Plant; And whereas, the MOECP Environmental Compliance Approval omitted some key design and operating parameters without which the operation of the plant will harm the habitat and fish in the pristine West Credit River; Therefore be it resolved: That the seven recommendations made by the Coalition of the West Credit River in its letter dated June 3, 2022 to the Region of Peel be supported with the intention that the recommendations be considered by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks as further amendments to the Environmental Compliance Approval for the Town of Erin Sewage Treatment Plant, EA File No. 18061; and, That the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write a letter to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks providing a copy of the Coalition’s letter and supporting the use of the Coalition’s seven recommendations in the Environmental Compliance Approval for the Town of Erin Sewage Treatment Plant, EA File No. 18061.
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
That the residential water bill adjustment pilot program as described in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the June 9, 2022 Regional Council agenda titled “Water Bill Adjustment Pilot Program Update”, be approved; and That the estimated $700,000 cost of the two-year pilot program plus a contract staff position of $100,000 per year, for a total cost of $800,000 funded from the Utility Rate Stabilization reserve, be approved; and That a one-time retroactive adjustment for residents who filed a high-water bill complaint, met the consumption criteria, and were placed on a payment plan between January 2021 to May 2022, be approved; and That the estimated $80,000 cost of the retroactive adjustment funded from the Utility Rate Stabilization reserve be approved; and, That the frequency of eligibility for the Water Bill Adjustment Pilot Project be revised to one bill adjustment every five years.
Moved by Councillor Dhillon, seconded by Councillor Fonseca
Carried
That Council proceed “In Camera” to receive advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, relating to the following: Parking at 7120 Hurontario Street, City of Mississauga, Ward 5 (Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose) Motion Regarding Donation of Parking Spaces for Patrons of Illumi (Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose)
Moved by Councillor Damerla, seconded by Councillor Sinclair
Carried
That Council move out of "In Camera".
Moved by Councillor Medeiros, seconded by Councillor Damerla
Carried
Cavalia has developed creative, overwhelmingly successful Canadian productions seen all over the world, most recently Odysseo which toured ten years and presented 7000 shows in 100 venues; And whereas, Cavalia has now created Illumi, a stunning attraction with stationary scenes that use millions of LED lights, recently completing its second successful year in Laval Quebec; And whereas, Illumi is priced to be affordable for families, attracting repeat local crowds and visitors from all over Quebec and outside the province; And whereas, Illumi operates in the ‘off tourist season’ of fall and winter, requiring the early evening darkness of Standard Time from October to April; And whereas, the creators of Illumi chose Peel, specifically the border of Mississauga and Brampton, for its second site because of our concentration of population and easy access to the site from all over the GTA; And whereas, the site was also chosen because of its proximity to a hub of hotels and restaurants, the possibility of ample on-site parking and the LRT scheduled to open in 2025; And whereas, Tourism Mississauga immediately recognized the benefits of an ‘off season’ affordable tourist attraction and has agreed to provide grant incentives; And whereas, it was found the site had an environmentally sensitive creek bed dividing the property, necessitating a permanent grade separation which could not be approved and constructed to CVC standards for the Fall 2022 opening; And whereas, off-site parking
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Medeiros
Carried
That the Commissioner of Human Services be granted authority to accept the funding from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the Region of Peel’s participation in the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) for the provincial funding term to March 31, 2023, or as may be extended and/or increased by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and to execute the HPP Transfer Payment Agreement on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; and, That the Director of Housing Services be delegated authority to approve the use of funding by the Region of Peel to deliver the HPP in accordance with the provincial funding obligations; and, That the 2022 Housing Support gross expenditure and revenues be increased by $1,751,804 as a result of additional provincial funding with no net impact.
Moved by Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Councillor Damerla
Carried
That the provision of temporary accommodations and other basic needs to Ukrainians fleeing conflict, with an estimated cost of $1.1 million per month funded from the Tax Supported Rate Stabilization reserve be approved; and, That the Commissioner of Human Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate and enter into agreements with the federal and provincial governments to secure reimbursement for any expenses incurred in the preparation and delivery of the humanitarian response on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; and, That the Affordable Transit Program eligibility requirements be amended to allow Canada Ukraine Authorized Emergency Travel Visa holders access to the program for one year.
Moved by Councillor Fonseca, seconded by Councillor Crombie
Carried
That Region of Peel staff comments on Bill 109, More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022 as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the June 9, 2022 Regional Council agenda titled “Update on Bill 109, More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022 ”, be endorsed; and That a copy of the subject report be forwarded for information and consideration to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and sent to all Peel-area Members of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Town of Caledon, the City of Brampton, and the City of Mississauga.
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That the by-law listed on the June 9, 2022 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 34-2022, 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.
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Fortini
Carried
That the In Camera direction to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief of Peel Regional Police, contained within the confidential report listed as item 22.2 on the June 9, 2022 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended; and That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be granted delegated authority to execute all agreements and documents necessary to complete the due diligence and acquisition of certain property in the City of Brampton, on business terms satisfactory to the Chief of Peel Regional Police and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, as described in the In Camera report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief of Peel Regional Police, listed on the May 26, 2022 Regional Council agenda titled “Proposed Property Acquisition – City of Brampton, Ward 6”; and That the Office of the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction, including the execution of all documents, amendments, extensions, Affidavits, Statutory Declarations and Undertakings required or appropriate for that purpose; and That the funds for and associated with the purchase of the Subject Property be financed from Capital Project 22-8324; and That information related to the transaction, that is not commercia
Moved by Councillor Damerla, seconded by Councillor Saito
Carried
That the direction set out in the In Camera report of the Chief Administrative Officer , listed as Item 22.3 on the June 9, 202 2 In Camera Regional Council Agenda titled “ Labour Relations Matter ” be approved and voted upon in accordance with section 239 6b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Damerla, seconded by Councillor Saito
Carried
That By-law 35-2022 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on June 9, 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 Regional Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.
Moved by Councillor Carlson, seconded by Councillor Palleschi
Carried
That the report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-1/2022) meeting held on May 19, 2022, be adopted. Council Minutes 209
Moved by Councillor Damerla, seconded by Councillor Saito
Carried
Whereas Mr. Kuldip Dhaliwal and Mr. Harjit Singh are athletic competitors from Brampton, who have supported numerous charities/nonprofits through marathon/run participation (i.e. Ragnar Canada, Scotiabank Marathon, Toronto Waterfront Marathon, etc.) and CN Tower climb; And whereas, Mr. Dhaliwal and Mr. Singh are requesting benefaction from the Region of Peel and proudly wear the Peel Region logo on their uniform - representing both Brampton and the Region at the upcoming Half Ironman Triathlon (2K Swim, 90K Bike, 21K Run) occurring in Geneva, New York; Therefore be it resolved: Council Minutes 216 1. That Mr. Dhaliwal and Mr. Singh be permitted to use the Region of Peel logo on their jerseys for the upcoming Half Ironman Triathlon taking place July 10, 2022 in Geneva, NY; and 2. That staff be directed to assist Mr. Dhaliwal and Mr. Singh.
Moved by Councillor Dhillon, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
Whereas the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MOECP) has approved an Environmental Compliance Approval, EA File No. 18061 for a Town of Erin Sewage Treatment Plant; And whereas, Region of Peel Council supported the recommendations of the Coalition of the West Credit River contained in its Monitoring and Adaptive Management Plan intended to improve the design and operation of the Town of Erin Sewage Treatment Plant; And whereas, the MOECP Environmental Compliance Approval omitted some key design and operating parameters without which the operation of the plant will harm the habitat and fish in the pristine West Credit River; Therefore be it resolved: 1. That the seven recommendations made by the Coalition of the West Credit River in its letter dated June 3, 2022 to the Region of Peel be supported with the intention that the recommendations be considered by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks as further amendments to the Environmental Compliance Approval for the Town of Erin Sewage Treatment Plant, EA File No. 18061; and, 2. That the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write a letter to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks providing a copy of the Coalition’s letter and supporting the use of the Coalition’s seven Council Minutes 218 recommendations in the Environmental Compliance Approval for the Town of Erin Sewage Treatment Plant, EA File No. 18061.
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
1. That the residential water bill adjustment pilot program as described in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the June 9, 2022 Regional Council agenda titled “Water Bill Adjustment Pilot Program Update”, be approved; and Council Minutes 220 2. That the estimated $700,000 cost of the two-year pilot program plus a contract staff position of $100,000 per year, for a total cost of $800,000 funded from the Utility Rate Stabilization reserve, be approved; and 3. That a one-time retroactive adjustment for residents who filed a high-water bill complaint, met the consumption criteria, and were placed on a payment plan between January 2021 to May 2022, be approved; and 4. That the estimated $80,000 cost of the retroactive adjustment funded from the Utility Rate Stabilization reserve be approved; and, 5. That the frequency of eligibility for the Water Bill Adjustment Pilot Project be revised to one bill adjustment every five years.
Moved by Councillor Dhillon, seconded by Councillor Fonseca
Carried
Whereas Cavalia has developed creative, overwhelmingly successful Canadian productions seen all over the world, most recently Odysseo which toured ten years and presented 7000 shows in 100 venues; And whereas, Cavalia has now created Illumi, a stunning attraction with stationary scenes that use millions of LED lights, recently completing its second successful year in Laval Quebec; And whereas, Illumi is priced to be affordable for families, attracting repeat local crowds and visitors from all over Quebec and outside the province; And whereas, Illumi operates in the ‘off tourist season’ of fall and winter, requiring the early evening darkness of Standard Time from October to April; And whereas, the creators of Illumi chose Peel, specifically the border of Mississauga and Brampton, for its second site because of our concentration of population and easy access to the site from all over the GTA; And whereas, the site was also chosen because of its proximity to a hub of hotels and restaurants, the possibility of ample on-site parking and the LRT scheduled to open in 2025; Council Minutes 223 And whereas, Tourism Mississauga immediately recognized the benefits of an ‘off season’ affordable tourist attraction and has agreed to provide grant incentives; And whereas, it was found the site had an environmentally sensitive creek bed dividing the property, necessitating a permanent grade separation which could not be approved and constructed to CVC standards for the Fall 2022 opening; An
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Medeiros
Carried
1. That the In Camera direction to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief of Peel Regional Police, contained within the confidential report listed as item 22.2 on the June 9, 2022 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended; and 2. That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be granted delegated authority to execute all agreements and documents necessary to complete the due diligence and acquisition of certain property in the City of Brampton, on business terms satisfactory to the Chief of Peel Regional Police and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, as described in the In Camera report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief of Peel Regional Police, listed on the May 26, 2022 Regional Council agenda titled “Proposed Property Acquisition – City of Brampton, Ward 6”; and 3. That the Office of the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction, including the execution of all documents, amendments, extensions, Affidavits, Statutory Declarations and Undertakings required or appropriate for that purpose; and 4. That the funds for and associated with the purchase of the Subject Property be financed from Capital Project 22-8324; and 5. That information related to the transaction, that i
Moved by Councillor Damerla, seconded by Councillor Saito