The Peel Region Record

Regional Council

July 11, 2024

Who was there

Present (6): Patrick Brown, Dipika Damerla, Dennis Keenan, John Kovac, Michael Palleschi, Gurpartap Singh Toor

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 (71 motions)

67 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the June 27, 2024 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Russo, seconded by Councillor Santos
Carried
That the agenda for the July 11, 2024 Regional Council meeting include a delegation from Michelle Bilek, Member, Peel Poverty Action Group, Peel Alliance to End Homelessness, supporting the Housing and Homelessness update on the Encampment Policy Framework and joint protocols for Peel Region and its Local Municipalities, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 7.11; and That the agenda for the July 11, 2024 Regional Council meeting include a delegation from Pauline Thornham, Executive Member, Sierra Club Peel Chapter, regarding the expansion of Emerald Incinerator in the City of Brampton, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 7.12; and That the agenda for the July 11, 2024 Regional Council meeting include a Notice of Motion from Councillor Dasko, regarding reconsideration of Resolution 2023-216, to be dealt with under Notice of Motion/Motion – Item 20.6; and That the agenda for the July 11, 2024 Regional Council meeting include a closed session update from Peel Regional Police, regarding personal matters about an individual including municipal or local board employees; and a matter in respect of which a council, board, committee or other body may hold a closed meeting under another act, to be dealt with under closed session – Item 22.16; and That the agenda for the July 11, 2024 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.
Moved by Councillor McFadden, seconded by Councillor Fortini
Carried
That the following matters listed on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.2, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, 11.6, 11.7, 11.9, 11.10, 11.11, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 13.1, 13.2, 15.1, 17.1, 18.1, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 22.4, 22.5, 22.6, 22.7, 22.8, 22.9, 22.10, 22.10, 22.11, 22.12, and 22.13.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That the report from the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “2024 Operating Financial Triannual Performance Report as at April 30, 2024”, be endorsed; and That 4.32 Permanent Full-Time staff be added to the 2024 Long-Term Care division in the Seniors Services budget, to support the four hours of care mandate, with no financial impact to the existing budget; and That the 2024 Housing Support gross expenditure and revenue be increased by $3,100,650 to account for the Phase 2 Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative funding, with no net financial impact to the existing budget.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That the financing source for G.E. Booth Wastewater Treatment Plant - Plant 2 Blower Replacement (Project 22-2923) in the amount of $2,390,000, and for Clarkson Wastewater Treatment Plant - CoGen Facility Expansion (Project 20-2992) in the amount of $2,800,000, be changed from the Utility Rate Supported Capital Reserve to external funding as the Region successfully received two grants from the Independent Electricity System Operator’s Industrial Energy Efficiency Program; and That the financing source for Sanitary Sewer Connection – Trillium Long Term Care Facility on Speakman Drive (Project 20-2316) in the amount of $900,000, be changed from external funding to the Utility Rate Supported Capital Reserve, as Trillium Health Partners is to construct the sewer upgrade; and That the Docksteader Paramedic Reporting Station (Project 21-7809) be increased, by transferring $15,000,000 from the Land Six Reporting Station (Project 23-7809) and the associated reserve funding for a revised total project cost of $77,700,000; and That Council Chambers Technology (Project 23-7118) be increased in the amount of $665,000 to account for additional hardware upgrades funded from the Tax Supported Capital Reserve for a revised total project cost of $1,065,000; and That Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative Capital Repairs project for the state of good repair for community housing providers (Project 24-5035) be established in the amount of $9,000,000 to account for Phase 2 Canada-Ontario Co
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk be authorized to execute the ten-year Municipal Funding Agreement, and any amendments thereto, with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to release the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) funding to the Region of Peel, together with any such further agreements and documents as may be necessary to utilize and/or transfer CCBF funding, provided such agreements and documents are on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and That $37,864,854.64 of the CCBF allocation to be received by the Region of Peel in 2024 be transferred to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon based on the methodology identified in the report from the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Ten-Year Municipal Funding Agreement on the Canada Community-Building Fund with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the 2024 Transfer of Region of Peel Canada Community-Building Fund Allocation”; and That the necessary by-laws be presented for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That the Public Sector Network (PSN) 2024 Operating Budget attached as Appendix II to the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Public Sector Network (PSN) Update and Budget”, be approved in accordance with the PSN Partnership Agreement; and That, subject to confirmation of any potential regulatory impacts and required approvals (if any), the PSN Owners Agreement be modified to remove the restriction on leasing PSN fibre to private sector organizations; and That, subject to confirmation of any potential regulatory impacts and required approvals (if any), and approval by the PSN Steering Committee, the PSN Owners be authorized to enter into lease agreements for PSN fibre with telecommunications carriers or Internet Service Providers for the purposes of providing or facilitating access to public sector organizations.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That the contract (Document 2024-309N) for the supply of a donor and member relationship management system for Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) be awarded to Advanced Solutions International Canada for one 12-month period January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, in the estimated amount of $70,000 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023; and That the Director of Procurement be authorized to renew the contract annually (or for multiple years to take advantage of multi-year discounts); and That the Director of Procurement be authorized to increase the contract for any upgrades, technical support, implementation services, additional modules, hosting, subscriptions, transaction fees, and other products and services for the remaining anticipated six-year lifecycle of the solution, subject to satisfactory performance, price, and approved budget.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That the contract (Document 2024-342N) for the supply of customer contact centre solution licensing, maintenance and support services be awarded to Unity Connected Solutions for one 12-month period, January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025 in the estimated amount of $900,000 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023; and That the Director of Procurement be authorized to renew the contract annually (or for multiple years to take advantage of multi-year discounts) for ongoing software licensing, maintenance, and ongoing support services; and That the Director of Procurement be authorized to increase the contract for any upgrades, technical support, implementation services, additional modules, hosting, licenses, and other products and services for the remaining anticipated 10-year lifecycle of the solution, subject to satisfactory performance, price, and approved budget.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That the contract (Document 2019-012P) for language interpretation and translation services awarded to Multilingual Community Interpreter Services (MCIS) O/A MCIS Language Services expiring August 31, 2024, be extended for a six-month period, September 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025, in the estimated amount of $600,000 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement By-law 45- 2023; and That the Director of Procurement be authorized to increase and extend the contract based on actual usage up to approved budget until a new contract is awarded through a competitive procurement process.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That the report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-3/2024) meeting held on June 20, 2024 , be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That the report of the Government Relations Committee (GRC-2/2024) meeting held on June 20, 2024 , be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That the report of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-2/2024) meeting held on June 20, 2024 , be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to negotiate, enter into and execute, a new agreement with the Town of Erin, including any future amendments, renewals, extensions or termination thereof, on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services and on business terms satisfactory to 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 July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Erin-Peel Cross-Boundary Wastewater Disposal Agreement”, to address the temporary wastewater disposal arrangements between the Town of Erin and The Regional Municipality of Peel (Peel Region); and That the Town of Erin be responsible for all tipping fees and legal disbursements, including the applicable fees as set out in Peel Region’s User Fees By-law 50-2023; and That the required documents be executed by Peel Region’s authorized signing officers.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That the designation and provincial funding of the Transitional Behavioural Support Unit at Peel Manor be endorsed; and That the 2024 and 2025 Seniors Services operating budgets be amended to include an additional $1,553,900 in expenditures fully funded by the Province, provided through Ontario Health Central Region, for the operation of the Transitional Behavioural Support Unit at Peel Manor, with no net impact; and That the Transitional Behavioural Support Unit at Peel Manor be operationalized in accordance with the requirements of the designation.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That the implementation of Peel’s asylum claimant response as described in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the July 11, 2024, Regional Council agenda titled “Update to the Asylum Claimant Response”, be approved; and That capital projects for construction and start-up costs for both sites as described in the subject report be established totaling the amount of $12.0 million, funded in the interim from the Tax Supported Capital Reserve, until reimbursement from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, for capital construction costs in asylum shelter facilities; and That staff be authorized to manage the financial risk of implementing Peel's Asylum Claimant Response as described in this report; and That the Regional Chair, Council and staff continue to advocate to the federal and provincial governments for sustainable funding for the Asylum Claimant Response, to ensure a commitment of upfront operating funding and avoid additional financial risk to Peel.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That the delegations listed as items 7.4, 7.5, 7.8 and 7.12 on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda, be
Moved by Councillor Toor, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Referred
That section 4.4.4 of Procedure By-law 27-2022, as amended, be waived to permit consideration of a motion arising from a delegation.
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Russo
Carried
Regional Council recognizes the quality of the work that is provided by our employees at the Region of Peel and particularly CUPE 966; Therefore be it resolved, that Regional Council requests that the Transition Board and the Government of Ontario recognize and protect our employees in any decision made by the provincial government, and provide a decision in an expeditious and timely manner.
Moved by Councillor Russo, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
That the recommended plan to address the Peel Region funding shortfall as described in the report of the Chief Administrative Officer, listed on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Provincial Funding Shortfall for Mandated Health and Human Services Programs”, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Mayor Brown, Mayor Groves, Mayor Parrish
Carried
That the report listed as Item 8.1 on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda be
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Damerla
Deferred
That section 5.7.3.b. of Procedure By-law 27-2022, as amended, be waived to permit a motion to reconsider, without the required seven-day prior notice.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That Resolution Number 2024-361, which
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Groves
Deferred
That the additional resources as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Water and Wastewater Bill 23 Resource Implications”, be authorized as recommended by GHD/Raftelis to address the increase in workload on staff associated with the revised Water/Wastewater Capital Plan which was updated to reflect the new housing targets and pledges resulting from Bill 23 and approved under resolutions 2023-129, 2023-182, 2023-773 and the Approved 2024 10-year Water and Wastewater Capital Plan to be funded from the Utility Rate Stabilization reserve and/or applicable capital projects as noted herein where impacts to capital delivery would otherwise result; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to approve the addition of contract-based resources in all service areas as recommended due to unanticipated fluctuations in the workload due to Bill 23, subject to approvals from the Commissioner of Public Works.
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor McFadden
Carried
That the hiring of new engineers and/or associated technical staff for water wastewater capacity, as related to the report from the Commissioner of Public Works, listed as Item 8.2 on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Water and Wastewater Bill 23 Resource Implications", not be used for land use planning responsibilities that have been assigned to the local municipalities under Bill 23.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
That the report listed as Item 9.1 on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda be
Moved by Councillor Damerla, seconded by Councillor Butt
Deferred
That in accordance with Procedure By-law 27-2022, as amended, Section 3.2.12 be waived in order that the July 11, 2024 Regional Council meeting continue past 3:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Groves
Carried
That local MPPs and MPs or their staff representatives be invited to participate in a meeting specific to encampments in Peel Region, with the intention to bring their attention to, understanding of and collaboration in finding solutions and funding/support from other orders of government to address chronic homelessness and encampments in the region, highlighting that the Region of Peel has always stood by housing first principles; and That recognizing the complexities that encampments present, encampments be considered by the Region of Peel and its respective policy framework as a last resort option and in this spirit, staff report back on immediate improvements and their costs to better enable and equip existing emergency shelter options as the better choice for those experiencing chronic homelessness, and provide other supportive housing options such as, but not limited to tiny homes and its respective cost; and That, in addition to data collected by other partners, regular data collection and reporting from Peel Outreach as it relates to encampment visits, also include safety hazards such as, but not limited to counts of propane tanks, fires, needles, guns, drugs and built structures, and the number of times an individual is offered support for services and shelter, and a count of whether that support is accepted and/or rejected; and That communication related to encampment protocols and policy be established by partnering with social agencies to ensure their clients who
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Reid
Carried
the safety and well-being of residents in the Region of Peel is of paramount importance; And whereas, the Region of Peel continues to experience rapid population growth, necessitating an net increase in the number of police officers to maintain public safety; And whereas, the current processes and inherent limitations at the Ontario Police College places restrictions on the recruitment and training of new police officers; And whereas, the timely hiring and deployment of provincially regulated trained police officers is crucial to address the current and future community needs in Peel; And whereas, enhancing police training programs at the Ontario Police College and alternate and innovative approaches to new police officer training will contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of police services in Peel and across Ontario; Therefore be it resolved: That the Region of Peel requests that the Province of Ontario undertake urgent changes to police training and the Ontario Police College to expedite the hiring process of police officers; and That the Regional Chair send a letter, along with the Mayors of Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon, addressed to the Premier of Ontario and the Solicitor General of Ontario, outlining the critical need for these changes and urging immediate action; and That the letter emphasize the need for increased resources, improved training facilities, and streamlined recruitment procedures to ensure that police services in Ontario, and particularly
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Groves
Carried
pursuant to Resolution Number 2024-24, the appointment of Councillor Mahoney to the Peel Police Service Board terminated on June 27, 2024, resulting in a vacancy on the Peel Police Service Board that must be filled by Regional Council; And whereas, Regional Council has considered the requirements of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 in respect of the appointment of members to Police Service Boards; Therefore be it resolved, that Mayor Carolyn Parrish, City of Mississauga, be appointed to the Peel Police Service Board effective July 11, 2024, for a term ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council.
Moved by Councillor Mahoney, seconded by Councillor Horneck
Carried
the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Michelle Piggott ; And whereas, Michelle Piggott joined Peel Region in 2008 and has been a dedicated member of the Human Services team for 15 years; And whereas, Michelle Piggott was a valued team member as a Caseworker, Income and Social Supports, who was very committed to her work supporting some of Peel’s most vulnerable residents, and who demonstrated deep care and concern for her clients’ well-being ; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Piggott family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.
Moved by Councillor Fonseca, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Haide Hall ; And whereas, Haide Hall joined Peel Region in 2017 and has been a dedicated member of the Communications team in Corporate Services; And whereas, Haide Hall was a valued team member as a Communications Specialist whose contributions to the organization and community were significant; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Hall family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.
Moved by Councillor Early, seconded by Councillor Hart
Carried
That Section 2a of Resolution 2023-216 from the March 23, 2023, Regional Council meeting, be reconsidered, which provides: "2. That the following changes be made to Peel’s waste management program effective upon the commencement date of Peel’s next collection contracts, which is expected to occur on October 1, 2025, be approved: a. Elimination of Exemption Periods for curbside residents and the removal of Exemption Periods from By-law 35-2015 ;"
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That Resolution 2023-216 from the March 23, 2023 Regional Council meeting, as it relates to Clause 2.a that reads “Elimination of Exemption Periods for curbside residents and the removal of Exemption Periods from By-law 35-2015”, be amended to delete the subject section; and That the exemption periods be continued as set out in Section 3.2 of the Region of Peel Waste Collection By-law 35-2015, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That the by-laws listed on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 45-2024 and 46-2024, 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.
Moved by Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Russo
Carried
That Council proceed into "closed session” to consider reports relating to the following: Peel Regional Police Update, regarding personal matters about an individual including municipal or local board employees; and a matter in respect of which a council, board, committee or other body may hold a closed meeting under another act.
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Vicente
Carried
That Council move out of "closed session".
Moved by Councillor Kovac, seconded by Councillor Palleschi
Carried
That Council proceed into "closed session” to consider reports relating to the following: 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) 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)
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Vicente
Carried
Bill 112 and Bill 185 have created uncertainty for investors who continue to express concerns over participating in Peel debt issuance pending further clarification with respect to the outcome of the Province’s review of Regional services; And whereas, Regional Council wishes to mitigate the concerns of investors that the Transition Board and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing could modify, prohibit or terminate financial commitments made by Peel Region as a result of the enactment of the Hazel McCallion Act (Peel Restructuring), 2023; Therefore, be it resolved: That the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing with a copy to the Minister of Finance: advocating for clarification to reassure investors that there will be no impact to existing debt outstanding and or any future debt issuance; and, requesting that the Transition Board and Minister confirm that they will not exercise any authority to unwind, disrupt, or otherwise alter debt issuance currently made or to be entered into by Peel in the future; and That, until such time that the Region can efficiently return to the capital markets, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing arrange interim financing by October 2024 in an amount of $450 million to Peel to support standard business continuity and the large capital requirements related to housing enabling infrastructure, Peel Regional Police facilities and local municipal borrowing requireme
Moved by Councillor Horneck, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Final Compensation Agreement with Michele Raso and Mariangela Raso, as Owners, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Payment of Costs Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-18075.71 – Airport Road to Coleraine Drive – City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Wards 3 and 5”, for the full and final settlement and the Owners providing a release of all claims arising from the proposed expropriation of the following interest in land: Permanent Aerial Easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 17, Concession 9, Northern Division, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Toronto Gore), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-38585; and That the expenditure be financed from Capital Project 11-4075; and That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Final Compensation Agreement with George Raso, Giuseppe Raso, Angelo Raso, Michele Raso, Rosa Raso and Triestina Raso, as Owners, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-18075.58/.59 – Airport Road to Coleraine Drive – City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Wards 3 and 5”, for the full and final settlement and the Owners providing a release of all claims arising from the expropriation of the following interest in land: Fee Simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 3, Town of Caledon (formerly Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Expropriation Plan PR3580692; and That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Final Compensation Agreement with George Raso, Giuseppe Raso, Angelo Raso, Michele Raso, Rosa Raso and Triestina Raso, as Owners, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-18075.58/.59 – Airport Road to Coleraine Drive – City
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That commencement of expropriation proceedings regarding the Winston Churchill Boulevard Reconstruction project for the acquisition 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 July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Commencement of Expropriation Proceedings – Winston Churchill Boulevard Reconstruction – EXP-22239.00 – North of Credit River Bridge to South of Mayfield Road – City of Brampton, Ward 6” be approved; and That the necessary by-law, including the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land attached as Schedules B and C to the by-law, for the lands as set out in Appendix I to the subject report, be presented for enactment; and That following service and publication of the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land, the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and recommendation of any hearing of necessity be reported to Regional Council for its consideration and decision as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act; and That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Release with Ballantry (Bolton 2) Inc., as Vendor, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled, “Proposed Property Acquisition – Installation of a Watermain and a Sanitary Trunk Sewer along Clarkway Drive and Humber Station Road from Healey Road to Countryside Drive – PF-22275.05 – City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Ward 5”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services for the purchase of: A temporary working easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 2, Concession 5, Town of Caledon (Geographic Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-41113; and That the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services be authorized to complete the transaction, including the execution of all documents, Affidavits, Statutory Declarations, Undertakings and extensions required or appropriate for that purpose; and That the expenditure be financed from Capital Project 23-2270; and That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
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 July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Expropriation Proceedings – Installation of a Watermain and a Sanitary Trunk Sewer along Clarkway Drive and Humber Station Road from Healey Road to Countryside Drive – EXP-23160.00 – City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Ward 5”: 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.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as tenant, negotiate and enter into a conditional Second Amending Agreement for a youth shelter 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 Commissioner of Legislative Services, as described in the Closed Session report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Proposed Property Acquisition and Funding Requirements – City of Brampton, Ward 8”; and That the Manager, Real Property and Facility Acquisitions, Real Estate be authorized to execute the Second Amending Agreement; and That the Commissioner of Human Services and the Director of Housing Services be authorized to execute, where The Regional Municipality of Peel is the applicant, any documents imposed or required in satisfaction of any condition of approval under the Planning Act or the Building Code Act or regulations thereto in connection with use of the lands leased under the Lease (hereinafter defined), as amended or extended; and That the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services be authorized to execute all necessary notices and any other ancillary documents related to the Second Amending Agreement; and That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That the closed session direction to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services contained within the closed session report listed as Item 22.9 on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor McFadden
Carried
That the closed session direction to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services contained within the closed session report listed as Item 22.10 on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That the closed session direction to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services contained within the closed session report listed as Item 22.11 on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That the closed session direction to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services contained within the closed session report listed as Item 22.13 on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended; and That a new 2024 Peel Regional Police Capital Project 24-8418 be approved in the amount of $10,500,000 for the purposes of purchasing infrastructure, including vehicles, equipment and supplies, as may be necessary for delivery by Peel Regional Police of effective police services in Peel Region; and That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute any agreements and ancillary documents that may be necessary for the receipt and use of such funding, on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief of Peel Regional Police, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and That the recommendations contained in the subject report become public upon adoption, save and except for the closed session direction contained in the first paragraph of the report recommendation.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That the closed session by-laws listed on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 47-2024 and 48-2024, 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.
Moved by Councillor Mahoney, seconded by Councillor McFadden
Carried
That By-law 49-2024 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on July 11, 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.
Moved by Councillor Russo, seconded by Councillor Tedjo
Carried
1. That the financing source for G.E. Booth Wastewater Treatment Plant - Plant 2 Blower Replacement (Project 22-2923) in the amount of $2,390,000, and for Clarkson Wastewater Treatment Plant - CoGen Council Minutes 242 Facility Expansion (Project 20-2992) in the amount of $2,800,000, be changed from the Utility Rate Supported Capital Reserve to external funding as the Region successfully received two grants from the Independent Electricity System Operator’s Industrial Energy Efficiency Program; and 2. That the financing source for Sanitary Sewer Connection – Trillium Long Term Care Facility on Speakman Drive (Project 20-2316) in the amount of $900,000, be changed from external funding to the Utility Rate Supported Capital Reserve, as Trillium Health Partners is to construct the sewer upgrade; and 3. That the Docksteader Paramedic Reporting Station (Project 21-7809) be increased, by transferring $15,000,000 from the Land Six Reporting Station (Project 23-7809) and the associated reserve funding for a revised total project cost of $77,700,000; and 4. That Council Chambers Technology (Project 23-7118) be increased in the amount of $665,000 to account for additional hardware upgrades funded from the Tax Supported Capital Reserve for a revised total project cost of $1,065,000; and 5. That Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative Capital Repairs project for the state of good repair for community housing providers (Project 24-5035) be established in the amount of $9,000,000 to ac
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
1. That the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk be authorized to execute the ten-year Municipal Funding Agreement, and any amendments thereto, with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to release the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) funding to the Region of Peel, together with any such further agreements and documents as may be necessary Council Minutes 243 to utilize and/or transfer CCBF funding, provided such agreements and documents are on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services; and 2. That $37,864,854.64 of the CCBF allocation to be received by the Region of Peel in 2024 be transferred to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon based on the methodology identified in the report from the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Ten- Year Municipal Funding Agreement on the Canada Community-Building Fund with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the 2024 Transfer of Region of Peel Canada Community-Building Fund Allocation”; and 3. That the necessary by-laws be presented for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
1. That the designation and provincial funding of the Transitional Behavioural Support Unit at Peel Manor be endorsed; and 2. That the 2024 and 2025 Seniors Services operating budgets be amended to include an additional $1,553,900 in expenditures fully funded by the Province, provided through Ontario Health Central Region, for the operation of the Transitional Behavioural Support Unit at Peel Manor, with no net impact; and 3. That the Transitional Behavioural Support Unit at Peel Manor be operationalized in accordance with the requirements of the designation. Council Minutes 253
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
Whereas Regional Council recognizes the quality of the work that is provided by our employees at the Region of Peel and particularly CUPE 966; Therefore be it resolved, that Regional Council requests that the Transition Board and the Government of Ontario recognize and protect our employees in any decision made by the provincial government, and provide a decision in an expeditious and timely manner.
Moved by Councillor Russo, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
1. That the additional resources as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Water and Wastewater Bill 23 Resource Implications”, be authorized as recommended by GHD/Raftelis to address the increase in workload on staff associated with the revised Water/Wastewater Capital Plan which was updated to reflect the new housing targets and pledges resulting from Bill 23 and approved under resolutions 2023-129, 2023-182, 2023-773 and the Approved 2024 10- Council Minutes 260 year Water and Wastewater Capital Plan to be funded from the Utility Rate Stabilization reserve and/or applicable capital projects as noted herein where impacts to capital delivery would otherwise result; and 2. That the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to approve the addition of contract-based resources in all service areas as recommended due to unanticipated fluctuations in the workload due to Bill 23, subject to approvals from the Commissioner of Public Works.
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor McFadden
Carried
1. That local MPPs and MPs or their staff representatives be invited to participate in a meeting specific to encampments in Peel Region, with the intention to bring their attention to, understanding of and collaboration in finding solutions and funding/support from other orders of government to address chronic homelessness and encampments in the region, highlighting that the Region of Peel has always stood by housing first principles; and 2. That recognizing the complexities that encampments present, encampments be considered by the Region of Peel and its respective policy framework as a last resort option and in this spirit, staff report back on immediate improvements and their costs to better enable and equip existing emergency shelter options as the better choice for those experiencing chronic homelessness, and provide other supportive housing options such as, but not limited to tiny homes and its respective cost; and Council Minutes 262 3. That, in addition to data collected by other partners, regular data collection and reporting from Peel Outreach as it relates to encampment visits, also include safety hazards such as, but not limited to counts of propane tanks, fires, needles, guns, drugs and built structures, and the number of times an individual is offered support for services and shelter, and a count of whether that support is accepted and/or rejected; and 4. That communication related to encampment protocols and policy be established by partnering with social agenc
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Reid
Carried
Whereas the safety and well-being of residents in the Region of Peel is of paramount importance; And whereas, the Region of Peel continues to experience rapid population growth, necessitating an net increase in the number of police officers to maintain public safety; And whereas, the current processes and inherent limitations at the Ontario Police College places restrictions on the recruitment and training of new police officers; And whereas, the timely hiring and deployment of provincially regulated trained police officers is crucial to address the current and future community needs in Peel; And whereas, enhancing police training programs at the Ontario Police College and alternate and innovative approaches to new police officer training will contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of police services in Peel and across Ontario; Therefore be it resolved: 1. That the Region of Peel requests that the Province of Ontario undertake urgent changes to police training and the Ontario Police College to expedite the hiring process of police officers; and Council Minutes 265 2. That the Regional Chair send a letter, along with the Mayors of Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon, addressed to the Premier of Ontario and the Solicitor General of Ontario, outlining the critical need for these changes and urging immediate action; and 3. That the letter emphasize the need for increased resources, improved training facilities, and streamlined recruitment procedures to ensure that police s
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Groves
Carried
Whereas pursuant to Resolution Number 2024-24, the appointment of Councillor Mahoney to the Peel Police Service Board terminated on June 27, 2024, resulting in a vacancy on the Peel Police Service Board that must be filled by Regional Council; And whereas, Regional Council has considered the requirements of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 in respect of the appointment of members to Police Service Boards; Therefore be it resolved, that Mayor Carolyn Parrish, City of Mississauga, be appointed to the Peel Police Service Board effective July 11, 2024, for a term ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council.
Moved by Councillor Mahoney, seconded by Councillor Horneck
Carried
Whereas the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Michelle Piggott; And whereas, Michelle Piggott joined Peel Region in 2008 and has been a dedicated member of the Human Services team for 15 years; Council Minutes 266 And whereas, Michelle Piggott was a valued team member as a Caseworker, Income and Social Supports, who was very committed to her work supporting some of Peel’s most vulnerable residents, and who demonstrated deep care and concern for her clients’ well-being; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Piggott family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.
Moved by Councillor Fonseca, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
Whereas the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Haide Hall; And whereas, Haide Hall joined Peel Region in 2017 and has been a dedicated member of the Communications team in Corporate Services; And whereas, Haide Hall was a valued team member as a Communications Specialist whose contributions to the organization and community were significant; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Hall family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.
Moved by Councillor Early, seconded by Councillor Hart
Carried
That Section 2a of Resolution 2023-216 from the March 23, 2023, Regional Council meeting, be reconsidered, which provides: Council Minutes 267 "2. That the following changes be made to Peel’s waste management program effective upon the commencement date of Peel’s next collection contracts, which is expected to occur on October 1, 2025, be approved: a. Elimination of Exemption Periods for curbside residents and the removal of Exemption Periods from By-law 35-2015;"
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That Council move out of "closed session". Council Minutes 269
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Hart
Carried
Whereas Bill 112 and Bill 185 have created uncertainty for investors who continue to express concerns over participating in Peel debt issuance pending further clarification with respect to the outcome of the Province’s review of Regional services; And whereas, Regional Council wishes to mitigate the concerns of investors that the Transition Board and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing could modify, prohibit or terminate financial commitments made by Peel Region as a result of the enactment of the Hazel McCallion Act (Peel Restructuring), 2023; Therefore, be it resolved: 1. That the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing with a copy to the Minister of Finance: o advocating for clarification to reassure investors that there will be no impact to existing debt outstanding and or any future debt issuance; and, o requesting that the Transition Board and Minister confirm that they will not exercise any authority to unwind, disrupt, or otherwise alter debt issuance currently made or to be entered into by Peel in the future; and 2. That, until such time that the Region can efficiently return to the capital markets, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing arrange interim financing by October 2024 in an amount of $450 million to Peel to support standard business continuity and the large capital requirements related to housing enabling infrastructure, Peel Regional Police facilities and local municipal b
Moved by Councillor Horneck, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Final Compensation Agreement with Michele Raso and Mariangela Raso, as Owners, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Payment of Costs Pursuant Council Minutes 271 to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-18075.71 – Airport Road to Coleraine Drive – City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Wards 3 and 5”, for the full and final settlement and the Owners providing a release of all claims arising from the proposed expropriation of the following interest in land: o Permanent Aerial Easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 17, Concession 9, Northern Division, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Toronto Gore), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-38585; and 2. That the expenditure be financed from Capital Project 11-4075; and 3. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Final Compensation Agreement with George Raso, Giuseppe Raso, Angelo Raso, Michele Raso, Rosa Raso and Triestina Raso, as Owners, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-18075.58/.59 – Airport Road to Coleraine Drive – City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Wards 3 and 5”, for the full and final settlement and the Owners providing a release of all claims arising from the expropriation of the following interest in land: o Fee Simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 3, Town of Caledon (formerly Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Expropriation Plan PR3580692; and 2. That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Final Compensation Agreement with George Raso, Giuseppe Raso, Angelo Raso, Michele Raso, Rosa Raso and Triestina Raso, as Owners, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the July 11, 2024 Council Minutes 272 Regional Council agenda titled “Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-18075.58/.59 – Airport Roa
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
1. That commencement of expropriation proceedings regarding the Winston Churchill Boulevard Reconstruction project for the acquisition 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 July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Commencement of Expropriation Proceedings – Winston Churchill Boulevard Reconstruction – EXP- 22239.00 – North of Credit River Bridge to South of Mayfield Road – City of Brampton, Ward 6” be approved; and 2. That the necessary by-law, including the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land attached as Schedules B and C to the by-law, for the lands as set out in Appendix I to the subject report, be presented for enactment; and 3. That following service and publication of the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land, the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and recommendation of any hearing of necessity be reported to Council Minutes 273 Regional Council for its consideration and decision as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act; and 4. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Release with Ballantry (Bolton 2) Inc., as Vendor, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled, “Proposed Property Acquisition – Installation of a Watermain and a Sanitary Trunk Sewer along Clarkway Drive and Humber Station Road from Healey Road to Countryside Drive – PF-22275.05 – City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Ward 5”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services for the purchase of: o A temporary working easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 2, Concession 5, Town of Caledon (Geographic Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-41113; and 2. That the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services be authorized to complete the transaction, including the execution of all documents, Affidavits, Statutory Declarations, Undertakings and extensions required or appropriate for that purpose; and 3. That the expenditure be financed from Capital Project 23-2270; and 4. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
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 July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda titled “Expropriation Proceedings – Installation of a Watermain and a Sanitary Trunk Sewer along Clarkway Drive and Humber Station Road from Healey Road to Countryside Drive – EXP- 23160.00 – City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Ward 5”: 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.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
Council Minutes 276 That the closed session direction to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services contained within the closed session report listed as Item 22.9 on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor McFadden
Carried
That the closed session by-laws listed on the July 11, 2024 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 47-2024 and 48-2024, 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. Council Minutes 278
Moved by Councillor Mahoney, seconded by Councillor McFadden
Carried

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