The Peel Region Record

Regional Council

February 25, 2021

Who was there

Present (8): Patrick Brown, Bonnie Crombie, Dipika Damerla, Stephen Dasko, Chris Fonseca, Pat Fortini, Annette Groves, John Kovac

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

Declared interests

Councillor Groveswith respect to item 21.1, listed on the February 25, 2021 Regional Council agenda

What was decided (24 motions)

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

That the minutes of the February 11, 2021 Regional Council Budget meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Innis, seconded by Councillor Santos
Carried
That the minutes of the February 11, 2021 Regional Council meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Downey, seconded by Councillor McFadden
Carried
That the agenda for the February 25, 2021 Regional Council meeting include a delegation by Tom Dolson, President, Peel Federation of Agriculture, regarding the GTA West Highway 413, to be dealt with under Delegations – Item 7.2; And further, that the agenda for the February 25, 2021 Regional Council meeting include a communication from the Federation of Urban Neighbourhoods regarding the GTA West Highway 413, to be dealt with under Public Works - Item 16.4; And further, that the agenda for the February 25, 2021 Regional Council meeting include a communication from Mahsa Karim requesting to stop the building of Highway 413, to be dealt with under Public Works - Item 16.5; And further, that the agenda for the February 25, 2021 Regional Council meeting include a communication from Iskren Mihaylov requesting to stop the building of Highway 413, to be dealt with under Public Works - Item 16.6; And further, that the agenda for the February 25, 2021 Regional Council meeting include a communication from Rahul Mehta regarding the GTA West Highway 413, to be dealt with under Public Works - Item 16.7; And further, that the agenda for the February 25, 2021 Regional Council meeting include a communication from Rav Singh regarding the GTA West Highway 413, to be dealt with under Public Works – Item 16.8; And further, that the agenda for the February 25, 2021 Regional Council meeting include a communication from the City of Mississauga regarding the GTA West Highway 413, to be dealt with un
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Fonseca
Carried
That the following matters listed on the February 25, 2021 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 8.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 12.1, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 16.3, 16.4, 16.5, 16.6, 16.7, 16.8, 16.10, 17.1, 18.1, 24.1, 24.2, and 24.3
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Sinclair
Carried
That the necessary by-law, authorizing the temporary borrowing of monies to meet 2021 expenses of the municipality pending receipt of revenues in accordance with section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, be presented for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Sinclair
Carried
That The Regional Municipality of Peel reimburse the Peel District School Board for the costs of installing a private sanitary sewer connection and disconnection of the existing connection, in accordance with the terms set out in the report of the Interim Commissioner of Corporate Services and Interim Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the February 25, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Proposed Reimbursement of Private Sanitary Sewer Connection and Disconnection Costs Associated with Replacement/Remediation of Sanitary Sewer at 18 Brookside Drive, City of Mississauga, Ward 11”; And further, that the funds be financed from Capital Project 16-2300.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Sinclair
Carried
That the Peel Public Health Interim Strategic Priorities as outlined in Section 2 and Appendix I of the report from the Commissioner of Health Services and Medical Officer of Health, listed on the February 25, 2021 Regional Council agenda, titled “Peel Public Health’s 2021–2022 Interim Strategic Priorities”, be endorsed.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Sinclair
Carried
That the motion listed as item 22.1 on the February 25, 2021 Regional Council agenda be
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Crombie
Carried
In favour (16): Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Saito, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Vicente · Opposed (7): Councillor Brown, Councillor Downey, Councillor Innis, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Ras, Councillor Santos, Councillor Thompson
Resolution 2012-923 indicates a level of support for the GTA-West Transportation Corridor; And whereas, a motion has been proposed to be placed that would oppose, in principle, the construction of any transportation corridor traversing the Region of Peel; Therefore be it resolved, that in accordance with section 6.8 of Region of Peel Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, Resolution 2012-923 be reconsidered.
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Medeiros
Carried
That the motion related to item 16.9 on the February 25, 2021 Regional Council agenda be
Moved by Councillor Innis, seconded by Councillor Santos
Carried
In favour (13): Councillor Brown, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Downey, Chair Iannicca, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Ras, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson · Opposed (12): Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Saito, Councillor Vicente
and Councillor Thompson That the Regional Chair write a letter to the Premier of Ontario on behalf of Regional Council to request that the provincial government reform its plan for prioritization of vaccine supply, eligibility and distribution to enable those areas of the province in prolonged shut down with high rates of transmission of COVID-19, including Peel, to accelerate the vaccination of their populations; And further, that copies of this resolution be sent to all Peel area MPPs for their awareness and active support.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Crombie
Carried
and Councillor Thompson Whereas entry indices into the Grey zone remain murky; Therefore be it resolved, that if the case counts remain below 100 per 100k, and if public health indices warrant and hospital capacity remains favourable, Regional council recommends that Peel move into the Red Zone not Grey, understanding that Dr. Loh, Medical Officer of Health, makes the decision and recommendation to the province solely.
Moved by Councillor Crombie, seconded by Councillor Brown
Carried
That in accordance with Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, Section 4.2.12 be waived in order that the February 25, 2021 Regional Council meeting continue past 3:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Carlson, seconded by Councillor Fortini
Carried
That the report from Principles Integrity titled “Region of Peel – Code of Conduct Complaint Against Councillor Groves - Recommendation Report”, be received.
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Crombie
Carried
That the by-law listed on the February 25, 2021 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 17-2021, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Deputy Regional Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.
Moved by Councillor Innis, seconded by Councillor Kovac
Carried
That the February 11, 2021 Regional Council Closed Session report, be received.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Sinclair
Carried
That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as tenant, enter into a non-binding Letter of Intent and subsequent Lease Agreement and any renewal, extensions or amendments thereof on business terms satisfactory to the Interim Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief of Peel Regional Police, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, as described in the in camera report of the Interim Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the February 25, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Proposed Property Acquisition, City of Mississauga, Ward 5”; And further, that the Regional Solicitor be authorized to execute all necessary notices and any other ancillary agreements or other documents related to the Letter of Intent and Lease Agreement; And further, that the funds for and associated with the Letter of Intent and subsequent Lease Agreement be financed from Cost Centre PA00025 and Capital Budget 218324.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Sinclair
Carried
That the Memoranda of Settlement for the renewal of the Collective Agreements between the Regional Municipality of Peel and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 966 (“CUPE, Local 966”) for the bargaining units in Public Health, TransHelp and Human Services, be approved; And further, that the required documents be executed by the Regional Corporation’s Signing Officers.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Sinclair
Carried
That By-law 18-2021 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on February 25, 2021, and to authorize the execution of documents in accordance with the Region of Peel by-laws relating thereto, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Deputy Regional Clerk, and the corporate seal be affixed thereto.
Moved by Councillor Downey, seconded by Councillor Saito
Carried
That the following matters listed on the February 25, 2021 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 8.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 12.1, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 16.3, 16.4, 16.5, 16.6, 16.7, 16.8, 16.10, 17.1, 18.1, 24.1, 24.2, and 24.3 In Favour (24): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, 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
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Sinclair
Carried
Whereas Resolution 2012-923 indicates a level of support for the GTA-West Transportation Corridor; And whereas, a motion has been proposed to be placed that would oppose, in principle, the construction of any transportation corridor traversing the Region of Peel; Therefore be it resolved, that in accordance with section 6.8 of Region of Peel Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, Resolution 2012-923 be reconsidered. In Favour (21): Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, 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, and Councillor Vicente Opposed (3): Councillor Brown, Councillor Downey, and Councillor Thompson
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Medeiros
Carried
That the Regional Chair write a letter to the Premier of Ontario on behalf of Regional Council to request that the provincial government reform its plan for prioritization of vaccine supply, eligibility and distribution to enable those areas of the province in prolonged shut down with high rates of transmission of COVID- 19, including Peel, to accelerate the vaccination of their populations; And further, that copies of this resolution be sent to all Peel area MPPs for their awareness and active support. In Favour (24): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, 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
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Crombie and Councillor Thompson
Carried
Whereas entry indices into the Grey zone remain murky; Therefore be it resolved, that if the case counts remain below 100 per 100k, and if public health indices warrant and hospital capacity remains favourable, Regional council recommends that Peel move into the Red Zone not Grey, understanding that Dr. Loh, Medical Officer of Health, makes the decision and recommendation to the province solely. Council Minutes 63 In Favour (24): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, 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
Moved by Councillor Crombie, seconded by Councillor Brown and Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the report from Principles Integrity titled “Region of Peel – Code of Conduct Complaint Against Councillor Groves - Recommendation Report”, be received. Council Minutes 65 In Favour (17): Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, and Councillor Vicente Opposed (3): Councillor Dasko, Councillor Ras, and Councillor Thompson Abstain (2): Councillor Brown, and Councillor Mahoney Absent (1): Councillor Damerla
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Crombie
Carried
In favour (17): Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Vicente · Opposed (3): Councillor Dasko, Councillor Ras, Councillor Thompson

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