Regional Council

That the minutes of the July 11, 2024 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

That the agenda for the September 12, 2024 Regional Council meeting be approved.

That the following matters listed on the September 12, 2024 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 10.1, 10.3, 10.4, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 13.1, 14.1, 17.1, 18.1, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 22.5, 22.6, 22.7, 22.8 and 22.9.

the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 82 (“Legion”), located at 35 Front Street, Mississauga had a sanitary sewer lateral blockage on July 7, 2024; And whereas, the Legion is a non-profit organization; And whereas, the Legion has incurred costs to identify and clear deficiencies within the wastewater lateral (“Maintenance Work”) due to having material deposits that were within both the private side and the Region’s side, a portion of which the Region offered to reimburse in the amount of $1,118.80 for rodding and CCTV but which offer was not accepted by the Legion; And whereas, pursuant to Resolution 93-255-40 Regional Council approved a financial cap for Policy F05-02 Sewer Back-Up Ex Gratia Payments which allows for payments up to a maximum of $1,500.00 for damages (“Damages”) resulting from non-storm related sanitary sewer backups that meet certain conditions in the policy; And whereas, pursuant to Policy F05-02 the Region may make ex-gratia payments for damages resulting from a sanitary sewer backup provided all of the following conditions are met: That the blockage or defect in the sanitary sewer or lateral connection occurs on municipal property (including easements); That the backup is not caused by the negligence of the Region; That the backup is not caused by the property owner’s misuse of the sewer system or failure to maintain the sewer pipes on private property; That the backup is not caused by rainfall, flood or other natural occurrence unless a blockage in the sanit

the weather events on July 16, 2024 and August 17, 2024 delivered 106 mm and 170 mm of rain, respectively, in parts of the Region of Peel over a very short time period and resulted in thousands of flooded properties, and likely more than a billion dollars in property damage; And whereas, extreme weather events are anticipated to occur with greater frequency and intensity for the foreseeable future; And whereas, some property owners who are no longer able to obtain reasonably affordable - or any - flood-related property insurance due to previous claims or geographic location face significant financial hardship and risk in protecting or replacing their property as a result of extreme weather; And whereas, private property owners can be encouraged through financial incentives to install flood prevention infrastructure in their homes to mitigate the impacts of flood-related disasters; And whereas, a backwater valve attached to the sanitary sewer system can, in some situations, be an effective measure to mitigate the impacts of weather-related overland flooding; And whereas, the Region of Peel has established a Sanitary Backwater Valve Rebate Program valued at 100 per cent of the invoiced cost of installation, up to a maximum of $700; And whereas, the average cost of installation of a backwater valve by a professional plumber in the Greater Toronto Area is approximately $2,500; And whereas, the eligibility requirements of the current program include a) proof of a flooding incident

the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Chandra Vaidyanathan; And whereas, Chandra Vaidyanathan joined Peel Region in March 2013 and has been a dedicated member of the Health Services team for 11 years; And whereas, Chandra Vaidyanathan was a valued team member working within Health Strategic Planning and Partnerships as a Supervisor and Team Lead of Volunteer Services; And whereas, Chandra Vaidyanathan was very committed to her role and invested in growth and learning of volunteerism while providing meaningful opportunities for volunteers to contribute to Peel’s programs and services; And whereas, Chandra Vaidyanathan has touched the lives of countless numbers of volunteers and was known for her supportive nature and positive attitude; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Vaidyanathan family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.

the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Dusanka Sajdak; And whereas, Dusanka Sajdak joined Peel Region in September 21, 2004 and has been a dedicated employee for almost 20 years; And whereas, Dusanka Sajdak was a valued team member previously in Peel’s Long-Term Care facilities as a Nursing Attendant and most recently in Corporate Services, providing administrative support in Accounting Services; And whereas, Dusanka Sajdak was very committed in supporting our community’s long-term care residents and was known for her positive attitude and willingness to help others; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Sajdak family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.

That Council proceed into "closed session” to consider reports relating to the following: Mississauga Road Widening and Improvement, Bovaird Drive to Mayfield Road, Project 10-4040 Settlement Proposal (Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board) Letter from the Mayors of the Cities of Mississauga and Brampton and the Town of Caledon Regarding Bill 185 Impacts to Financing Peel’s Housing Enabling Infrastructure (A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value; and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose) Bill 112 Provincial Efficiencies Review Update (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; and, labour relations or employee negotiations)

That Council move out of "closed session".

That the closed session direction to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, contained within the confidential report listed as Item 22.4 on the September 12, 2024 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

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 Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the September 12, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Expropriation Proceedings – Steeles Avenue Widening – EXP-20041.00 – Chinguacousy Road to Mississauga Road – City of Brampton, Wards 4 and 6”: approval of the expropriation; execution and registration of a Certificate of Approval; registration of a Plan of Expropriation; service of the Notice of Expropriation, Notice of Possession and Notice of Election; preparation of an appraisal report of the market value of the expropriated lands and, if applicable, damages for injurious affection and other compensation; 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; payment of compensation offered pursuant to s.25 of the Expropriations Act, upon acceptance by the owners; all necessary steps be taken to obtain possession of the lands; and That this recommendation become public upon adoption.

That the closed session direction to the Commissioner of Corporate Services, contained within the confidential report listed as Item 22.5 on the September 12, 2024 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended.

That the Closed session by-laws listed on the September 12, 2024 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 50-2024 and 51-2024, 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.

That By-law 52-2024 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on September 12, 2024, 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.

Whereas the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 82 (“Legion”), located at 35 Front Street, Mississauga had a sanitary sewer lateral blockage on July 7, 2024; And whereas, the Legion is a non-profit organization; And whereas, the Legion has incurred costs to identify and clear deficiencies within the wastewater lateral (“Maintenance Work”) due to having material deposits that were within both the private side and the Region’s side, a portion of which the Region offered to reimburse in the amount of $1,118.80 for rodding and CCTV but which offer was not accepted by the Legion; And whereas, pursuant to Resolution 93-255-40 Regional Council approved a financial cap for Policy F05-02 Sewer Back-Up Ex Gratia Payments which allows for payments up to a maximum of $1,500.00 for damages (“Damages”) resulting from non-storm related sanitary sewer backups that meet certain conditions in the policy; And whereas, pursuant to Policy F05-02 the Region may make ex-gratia payments for damages resulting from a sanitary sewer backup provided all of the following conditions are met: 1. That the blockage or defect in the sanitary sewer or lateral connection occurs on municipal property (including easements); 2. That the backup is not caused by the negligence of the Region; 3. That the backup is not caused by the property owner’s misuse of the sewer system or failure to maintain the sewer pipes on private property; 4. That the backup is not caused by rainfall, flood or other natural occurrence unless a b

Whereas the weather events on July 16, 2024 and August 17, 2024 delivered 106 mm and 170 mm of rain, respectively, in parts of the Region of Peel over a very short time period and resulted in thousands of flooded properties, and likely more than a billion dollars in property damage; And whereas, extreme weather events are anticipated to occur with greater frequency and intensity for the foreseeable future; And whereas, some property owners who are no longer able to obtain reasonably affordable - or any - flood-related property insurance due to previous claims or geographic location face significant financial hardship and risk in protecting or replacing their property as a result of extreme weather; And whereas, private property owners can be encouraged through financial incentives to install flood prevention infrastructure in their homes to mitigate the impacts of flood-related disasters; And whereas, a backwater valve attached to the sanitary sewer system can, in some situations, be an effective measure to mitigate the impacts of weather- related overland flooding; And whereas, the Region of Peel has established a Sanitary Backwater Valve Rebate Program valued at 100 per cent of the invoiced cost of installation, up to a maximum of $700; And whereas, the average cost of installation of a backwater valve by a professional plumber in the Greater Toronto Area is approximately $2,500; And whereas, the eligibility requirements of the current program include a) proof of a flooding

Whereas the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Chandra Vaidyanathan; And whereas, Chandra Vaidyanathan joined Peel Region in March 2013 and has been a dedicated member of the Health Services team for 11 years; And whereas, Chandra Vaidyanathan was a valued team member working within Health Strategic Planning and Partnerships as a Supervisor and Team Lead of Volunteer Services; And whereas, Chandra Vaidyanathan was very committed to her role and invested in growth and learning of volunteerism while providing meaningful opportunities for volunteers to contribute to Peel’s programs and services; And whereas, Chandra Vaidyanathan has touched the lives of countless numbers of volunteers and was known for her supportive nature and positive attitude; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Vaidyanathan family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.

Whereas the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Dusanka Sajdak; And whereas, Dusanka Sajdak joined Peel Region in September 21, 2004 and has been a dedicated employee for almost 20 years; And whereas, Dusanka Sajdak was a valued team member previously in Peel’s Long-Term Care facilities as a Nursing Attendant and most recently in Corporate Services, providing administrative support in Accounting Services; And whereas, Dusanka Sajdak was very committed in supporting our community’s long-term care residents and was known for her positive attitude and willingness to help others; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Sajdak family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.

That the closed session direction to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, contained within the confidential report listed as Item 22.4 on the September 12, 2024 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted Council Minutes 294 upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

1. 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 Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the September 12, Council Minutes 295 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Expropriation Proceedings – Steeles Avenue Widening – EXP-20041.00 – Chinguacousy Road to Mississauga Road – City of Brampton, Wards 4 and 6”: a. approval of the expropriation; b. execution and registration of a Certificate of Approval; c. registration of a Plan of Expropriation; d. service of the Notice of Expropriation, Notice of Possession and Notice of Election; e. preparation of an appraisal report of the market value of the expropriated lands and, if applicable, damages for injurious affection and other compensation; f. 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; g. payment of compensation offered pursuant to s.25 of the Expropriations Act, upon acceptance by the owners; h. all necessary steps be taken to obtain possession of the lands; and 2. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.

1. 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 Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the September 12, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Expropriation Proceedings – Steeles Avenue Widening – EXP-20041.08 – Chinguacousy Road to Mississauga Road – City of Brampton, Wards 4 and 6”: Council Minutes 296 a. approval of the expropriation; b. execution and registration of a Certificate of Approval; c. registration of a Plan of Expropriation; d. service of the Notice of Expropriation, Notice of Possession and Notice of Election; e. preparation of an appraisal report of the market value of the expropriated lands and, if applicable, damages for injurious affection and other compensation; f. 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; g. payment of compensation offered pursuant to s.25 of the Expropriations Act, upon acceptance by the owners; h. all necessary steps be taken to obtain possession of the lands; and 2. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.