The Peel Region Record

Regional Council

February 10, 2022

Who was there

Present (7): Patrick Brown, Bonnie Crombie, Dipika Damerla, Stephen Dasko, Chris Fonseca, Pat Fortini, Annette Groves

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 (14 motions)

14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the January 27, 2022 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Fonseca
Carried
That the February 10, 2022 Regional Council meeting include a communication from Councillor Starr, providing a notice of leave of absence, to be dealt with under Items Related to Enterprise, Programs and Services – Item 16.2; And further, that the February 10, 2022 Regional Council meeting include a communication from the City of Mississauga, regarding the Certification of Appointment of Patricia Mullin as Councillor for Ward 2 in the City of Mississauga, to be dealt with under Other Business – Item 21.2; And further, that the agenda for the February 10, 2022 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Crombie
Carried
That the following matters listed on the February 10, 2022 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 11.1, 15.1, 16.1, 16.2, 17.1, 17.2, and 21.2.
Moved by Councillor Crombie, seconded by Councillor Brown
Carried
That the 2022 Early Years and Child Care gross revenues and expenditures be increased by $3,240,027 to reflect the receipt of additional base funding from the Ministry of Education; And further, that a one-time transitional grant from the Ministry of Education in the amount of $8,784,165 be received; And further, that $5,964,364 of the one-time transitional grant be used to support the child care sector to remain viable during the ongoing pandemic; And further, that a portion of the one-time transitional funding be used to replace the $2,819,801 draw from the Tax Stabilization Reserve approved through the 2022 Budget.
Moved by Councillor Crombie, seconded by Councillor Brown
Carried
That a permanent hydro easement interest in lands described as Part of Lot 10, Concession 3, East of Hurontario Street, City of Mississauga (formerly Township of Toronto), Regional Municipality of Peel designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-39785 be declared surplus to the needs of The Regional Municipality of Peel; And further, that The Regional Municipality of Peel, as vendor, enter into an Offer to Sell Agreement with Alectra Utilities Corporation for the gratuitous transfer of a permanent hydro easement interest in lands described as Part of Lot 10, Concession 3, East of Hurontario Street, City of Mississauga (formerly Township of Toronto), Regional Municipality of Peel designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-39785; And further, that the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction including the execution of all documents, affidavits, statutory declarations and undertakings required.
Moved by Councillor Crombie, seconded by Councillor Brown
Carried
That staff be authorized to directly negotiate a contract with KUBRA Data Transfer Ltd. for the provision of water and wastewater billing services for a period of three years, subject to two additional one-year extension options, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, subject to the limits of the approved budget for the program.
Moved by Councillor Crombie, seconded by Councillor Brown
Carried
That the Source Water Protection Incentive Program as set out in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the February 10, 2022 Regional Council agenda, titled “ Clean Water Act – Source Water Protection Incentive Program”, be endorsed, in principle; And further, that staff be directed to proceed with the necessary steps for implementation as outlined in the subject report; And further, that the Commissioner of Public Works and/or their designate be authorized to approve and execute participant agreements together with such ancillary documents necessary for the implementation of the Source Water Protection Incentive Program, on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Crombie, seconded by Councillor Brown
Carried
That section 6.12.2 of Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, be waived to permit consideration of a motion without previous notice.
Moved by Councillor Fonseca, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That a contract (Document 2021-750N) for the Supply of Bloomberg Terminal and Data Connectivity Subscription be awarded to Bloomberg Finance L.P., in the estimated amount of $96,960.00 USD (excluding applicable taxes) for a contract period of 24-months pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; And further, that authority be granted to renew the contract on a two-year term basis (or for greater than two years, but at a discounted rate) for ongoing subscription, support, and to increase the contract for any upgrades, technical support, implementation and additional modules and licenses for the lifecycle of the solution, subject to satisfactory performance, price, and approved budget.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor McFadden
Carried
there are a number of intersection improvements identified for the Town of Caledon in the Region of Peel’s proposed 2022 - 2031 Capital Plan; And whereas, roundabouts decrease speed, serious collisions, idling and have lower maintenance costs on rural routes; And whereas, it is the Region’s policy that roundabouts be considered for any intersections where signals are warranted; And whereas, four intersections in the Town of Caledon are currently being converted to roundabouts based on reviews in Environmental Assessments; And whereas, it is anticipated that there may be future external funding opportunities related to roundabout conversions; And whereas, grant funding may present an opportunity to advance existing timing and/or create new projects for the purpose of converting signalized intersections to safer, more sustainable roundabouts; Therefore be it resolved, that Regional staff be directed to explore external funding opportunities, in consultation with the Town of Caledon, to implement roundabouts in locations where warranted and supported by roundabout screening analysis; And further, subject to the availability of external funding, that staff report back to Regional Council to seek permission to apply, and if successful, advance and/or add roundabout projects to the Region of Peel’s 2022 – 2031 Capital Plan.
Moved by Councillor Downey, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
the Regional Council seat of Councillor K. Ras was declared vacant by Resolution Number 2022-54; And whereas, the declaration has created a vacancy for the position of Enterprise Programs and Services (EPS) Council Section Vice-Chair; And whereas, the declaration has created vacancies on the following committees, advisory groups, boards, and special purpose bodies: Audit and Risk Committee (EPS Council Section Vice-Chair) Interim Period Approvals Committee (EPS Council Section Vice-Chair) Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee Credit Valley Conservation Board of Directors Therefore be it resolved, that Councillor Mullin be appointed as the Vice-Chair of the Enterprise Programs and Services Section of Regional Council for the remainder of the Council term ending November 14, 2022, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council; And further, that the membership of the Audit and Risk Committee include Enterprise Programs and Services Council Section Vice-Chair Councillor Mullin for the remainder of the term ending November 14, 2022, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council; And further, that the membership of the Interim Period Approvals Committee include Enterprise Programs and Services Council Section Vice-Chair Councillor Mullin for the remainder of the term ending November 14, 2022, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council; And further, that Councillor Mullin be appointed to the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee for the rem
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Fonseca
Carried
That By-law 6-2022 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on February 10, 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
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
Whereas there are a number of intersection improvements identified for the Town of Caledon in the Region of Peel’s proposed 2022 - 2031 Capital Plan; And whereas, roundabouts decrease speed, serious collisions, idling and have lower maintenance costs on rural routes; And whereas, it is the Region’s policy that roundabouts be considered for any intersections where signals are warranted; And whereas, four intersections in the Town of Caledon are currently being converted to roundabouts based on reviews in Environmental Assessments; And whereas, it is anticipated that there may be future external funding opportunities related to roundabout conversions; Council minutes 42 And whereas, grant funding may present an opportunity to advance existing timing and/or create new projects for the purpose of converting signalized intersections to safer, more sustainable roundabouts; Therefore be it resolved, that Regional staff be directed to explore external funding opportunities, in consultation with the Town of Caledon, to implement roundabouts in locations where warranted and supported by roundabout screening analysis; And further, subject to the availability of external funding, that staff report back to Regional Council to seek permission to apply, and if successful, advance and/or add roundabout projects to the Region of Peel’s 2022 – 2031 Capital Plan.
Moved by Councillor Downey, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
Whereas the Regional Council seat of Councillor K. Ras was declared vacant by Resolution Number 2022-54; And whereas, the declaration has created a vacancy for the position of Enterprise Programs and Services (EPS) Council Section Vice-Chair; And whereas, the declaration has created vacancies on the following committees, advisory groups, boards, and special purpose bodies:  Audit and Risk Committee (EPS Council Section Vice-Chair)  Interim Period Approvals Committee (EPS Council Section Vice-Chair)  Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee  Credit Valley Conservation Board of Directors Therefore be it resolved, that Councillor Mullin be appointed as the Vice-Chair of the Enterprise Programs and Services Section of Regional Council for the remainder of the Council term ending November 14, 2022, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council; And further, that the membership of the Audit and Risk Committee include Enterprise Programs and Services Council Section Vice-Chair Councillor Mullin for the remainder of the term ending November 14, 2022, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council; Council minutes 43 And further, that the membership of the Interim Period Approvals Committee include Enterprise Programs and Services Council Section Vice-Chair Councillor Mullin for the remainder of the term ending November 14, 2022, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council; And further, that Councillor Mullin be appointed to the Waste Management Strat
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Fonseca
Carried

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