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 (29 motions)
29 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the April 9, 2020 Regional Council meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
That the draft letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be amended to include the recorded vote tally for Resolution 2020-302 from the April 9, 2020 Regional Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
That the agenda for the April 23, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a Copy of a Resolution from the City of Mississauga regarding Long Term Care facilities and Senior Homes employees, to be dealt with under Communications – Item 9.4; And further, that the agenda for the April 23, 2020 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.
Moved by Councillor McFadden, seconded by Councillor Fonseca
Carried
That the following matters listed on the April 23, 2020 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 11.1, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 13.6, 13.7, 15.1, 15.3, 19.1, 24.1, 24.2, 24.4
Moved by Councillor McFadden, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
That the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to execute the Reaching Home COVID-19 Response Plan transfer payment agreement “Canada’s Economic COVID-19 Response Plan – Support for People Experiencing and At Risk of Homelessness” for receipt of the additional COVID-19 Reaching Home Funding, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; And further, that the Commissioner of Human Services be delegated authority to approve the use of the funding for service provision in accordance with the federal special COVID-19 directives and in response to local needs; And further, that the Director responsible for the service provision funding be delegated authority to execute agreements and other related documents to deliver COVID-19 Reaching Home programming and financial supports, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; And further, that the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to execute the Social Services Relief Fund – Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative agreement for receipt of the COVID-19 emergency funding from the Province of Ontario, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; And further, that the Commissioner of Human Services be delegated authority to approve the use of the funding for service provisio
Moved by Councillor Downey, seconded by Councillor Vicente
Carried
That the amendments to the Waste Management System Fees and Charges By-law 17-2007, as amended and the Waste Collection By-law 35-2015, described in the report from the Commissioner of Public Works titled, “Amendments to the Waste Management System Fees and Charges By-law 17-2007, as amended and the Waste Collection By-law 35-2015 During a Declared Emergency”, be approved; And further, that the Commissioner of Public Works be granted delegated authority during a declared emergency, and for so long following the termination of a declared emergency as may be necessary for the purpose, to waive any Waste Management System Fees and Charges otherwise payable for dropping off waste at the Region’s Community Recycling Centres, to the extent deemed by the Commissioner to be appropriate as a measure taken to effectively respond to the declared emergency; And further, that the Commissioner of Public Works be granted delegated authority during a declared emergency to adjust waste management services, and to waive any requirement respecting the provision of waste management services as the Commissioner may deem appropriate as a measure to effectively respond to the declared emergency; And further, that the necessary amending by-laws be presented for enactment; And further, that suspension by the Regional Chair for the duration of the COVID-19 declared emergency of the requirement to provide Public Notice at least 10 days before the enactment of a by-law amending fees and charges, as perm
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
That the Federal government be encouraged to move quickly with additional direct funding support to municipalities to address the COVID-19 pandemic fiscal pressures and to stimulate economic recovery; And further, that a letter be sent from the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and to all Members of Parliament (MPs) for support in expediting federal funding.
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Brown
Whereas, health care workers in the Region of Peel Long Term Care homes are essential workers serving the most vulnerable population while facing added risk and exposure working on the front line during the COVID-19 crisis; And whereas, COVID-19 outbreak has been declared in four Region of Peel Long Term Care homes with 10 residents and 11 staff testing positive and one resident death (as of April 19); And whereas, there has been challenges to ensure required staffing at Region of Peel Long Term Care homes; And whereas, in order to manage outbreak requirements, a minimum of 20 additional staff is needed 24 hours a day in each of the homes in outbreak; And whereas, the Region of Peel has reasonably taken measures to support the health and safety of staff through supportive measures such as screening all staff twice a day, ensuring personal protective equipment is available, and isolating and cohorting resident cases of COVID-19; And whereas, the Province has implemented a COVID-19 Action Plan to Protect Long Term Care Homes by providing greater measures to testing, screening, surveillance, outbreak management, and growing the long term care workforce; And whereas, other provinces and worker unions have begun negotiating premiums to support front line health workers; Therefore be it resolved, that the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, advocate to the Premier, the Minister of Health and the Minister of Long Term Care to request that the Province implement and fund a
Moved by Councillor Downey, seconded by Councillor Ras
That the comments submitted to the Province on its second round of proposed Community Benefits Charge regulations, as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, titled “Region of Peel’s Comments on the Second Round of Proposed Regulations to the New Community Benefits Charge”, be endorsed; And further, that the cover letter to be provided with the comments state that the timing of some initiatives is not appropriate due to the impact of COVID-19 on municipalities.
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Dasko
That the 2019 surplus management actions, as outlined in Appendix IV, in the report from the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, titled “2019 Operating Financial Triannual Performance Report – Year End (Unaudited),” be implemented.
Moved by Councillor McFadden, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
That the capital budget for the Capital Project Clarkson Wastewater Treatment Plant (08-2915) be increased by $1.75 million, to be fully funded by Development Charges.
Moved by Councillor McFadden, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
That the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk be authorized to execute the Letter of Agreement provided by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to obtain from the Province of Ontario Dedicated Gas Tax 2019/2020 funding for the Region of Peel’s Public Transportation Program.
Moved by Councillor Ras, seconded by Councillor Fonseca
Carried
That a by-law be enacted to implement stop control for all four directions of travel (All-Way Stop) on Regional Road 1 (Mississauga Road) at Regional Road 12 (Olde Base Line Road), and Regional Road 1 (Mississauga Road) at Boston Mills Road; And further, that the necessary by-law be presented for enactment; And further, that the Ontario Provincial Police and the Town of Caledon be advised.
Moved by Councillor McFadden, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
That the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Lakeview Community Partners Limited for financial contributions to interim odour control improvements at the G.E. Booth Wastewater Treatment Plant on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor McFadden, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
That the Director of Housing Services, or their designate, be authorized to enter into and execute new Service Level Housing Subsidy Agreements and any related amendments and extensions, together with such further agreements and ancillary documents that may be required, with federal housing providers, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor McFadden, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
That the by-laws listed on the April 23, 2020 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 32-2020 to 35-2020 inclusive, 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 Ras, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That Council proceed “In Camera” to consider reports relating to the following: Appointment of Associate Medical Officer of Health (Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees)
Moved by Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
That Council move out of “In Camera”.
Moved by Councillor Starr, seconded by Councillor Palleschi
Carried
That the recommendation contained within the confidential report relating to item 24.3 on the April 23, 2020 Regional Council agenda, be approved and become public upon adoption.
Moved by Councillor Ras, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Final Compensation Agreement with Maria Larizza, as Owner of a 50 per cent interest as a tenant in common, in accordance with the terms set out in the in camera report to Regional Council at its meeting on April 23, 2020 titled “Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act , R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, The Gore Road Widening – EXP-09013.13 - from Queen Street East to Castlemore Road – City of Brampton, Ward 10”, for the full and final settlement and release of all claims arising from the expropriation of Maria Larizza’s fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 10 Northern Division, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Toronto Gore), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 1, 2, and 3 on Expropriation Plan PR1711626; And further, that the Commissioner of Public Works be granted delegated authority to execute all agreements and documents necessary for the negotiation of a Final Compensation Agreement, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Corporate Services, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, with Natalina Scrivo, as Owner of a 50 per cent interest as a tenant in common, for the full and final settlement and release of all claims arising from the expropriation of Natalina Scrivo’s fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 10 Northern Division, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Toronto Gore), Regional
Moved by Councillor McFadden, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
That Dr. Kathryn Marsilio be appointed as permanent Associate Medical Officer of Health, effective immediately upon the effective date of the approval of the Minister of Health required under clause 64(c) of the Health Protection and Promotion Act ; And further, that documentation be provided to the Ministry of Health to apply for funding under the Provincial Medical Officer of Health/Associate Medical Officer of Health Compensation Initiative.
Moved by Councillor Ras, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the unused balance of the credit remaining from the Hanlan Feedermain Project in the estimated amount of $25 million be paid to the Region of York.
Moved by Councillor McFadden, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
That By-law 36-2020 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on April 23, 2020, 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 Kovac, seconded by Councillor Innis
Carried
That the draft letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be amended to include the recorded vote tally for Resolution 2020-302 from the April 9, 2020 Regional Council meeting. In Favour (16): Councillor Crombie, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Starr, and Councillor Vicente Opposed (7): Councillor Brown, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Innis, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Sinclair, and Councillor Thompson Absent (1): Councillor Damerla
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Parrish
That the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to execute the Reaching Home COVID-19 Response Plan transfer payment agreement “Canada’s Economic COVID-19 Response Plan – Support for People Experiencing and At Risk of Homelessness” for receipt of the additional COVID- 19 Reaching Home Funding, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; And further, that the Commissioner of Human Services be delegated authority to approve the use of the funding for service provision in accordance with the federal special COVID-19 directives and in response to local needs; And further, that the Director responsible for the service provision funding be delegated authority to execute agreements and other related documents to deliver COVID-19 Reaching Home programming and financial supports, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; And further, that the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to execute the Social Services Relief Fund – Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative agreement for receipt of the COVID-19 emergency funding from the Province of Ontario, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; And further, that the Commissioner of Human Services be delegated authority to approve the use of the funding for service provisi
Moved by Councillor Downey, seconded by Councillor Vicente
Carried
That the amendments to the Waste Management System Fees and Charges By- law 17-2007, as amended and the Waste Collection By-law 35-2015, described in the report from the Commissioner of Public Works titled, “Amendments to the Waste Management System Fees and Charges By-law 17-2007, as amended and the Waste Collection By-law 35-2015 During a Declared Emergency”, be approved; And further, that the Commissioner of Public Works be granted delegated authority during a declared emergency, and for so long following the termination of a declared emergency as may be necessary for the purpose, to waive any Waste Management System Fees and Charges otherwise payable for dropping off waste at the Region’s Community Recycling Centres, to the extent deemed by the Commissioner to be appropriate as a measure taken to effectively respond to the declared emergency; And further, that the Commissioner of Public Works be granted delegated authority during a declared emergency to adjust waste management services, and to waive any requirement respecting the provision of waste management services as the Commissioner may deem appropriate as a measure to effectively respond to the declared emergency; And further, that the necessary amending by-laws be presented for enactment; And further, that suspension by the Regional Chair for the duration of the COVID- 19 declared emergency of the requirement to provide Public Notice at least 10 days before the enactment of a by-law amending fees and charges, as pe
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
That the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk be authorized to execute the Letter of Agreement provided by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to obtain from the Province of Ontario Dedicated Gas Tax 2019/2020 funding for the Region of Peel’s Public Transportation Program. In Favour (22): Councillor Brown, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente Abstain (1): Councillor Fortini Absent (1): Councillor Damerla
Moved by Councillor Ras, seconded by Councillor Fonseca
Carried
That the recommendation contained within the confidential report relating to item 24.3 on the April 23, 2020 Regional Council agenda, be approved and become public upon adoption. In Favour (20): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente Abstain (1): Councillor Fortini Absent (3): Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, and Councillor Downey
Moved by Councillor Ras, seconded by Councillor Thompson