The Peel Region Record

Regional Council

November 12, 2020

Who was there

Present (15): Patrick Brown, Bonnie Crombie, Dipika Damerla, Stephen Dasko, Chris Fonseca, Pat Fortini, Annette Groves, John Kovac, Matt Mahoney, Sue McFadden, Martin Medeiros, Michael Palleschi, Carolyn Parrish, Rowena Santos, Paul Vicente

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 (35 motions)

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

That the minutes of the October 22, 2020 Regional Council meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Crombie
Carried
That the agenda for the November 12, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a delegation from Dr. Sergio Borgia, Corporate Chief of Infectious Diseases and Medical Director, Infection Prevention and Control, William Osler Health System, regarding COVID-19 and Hospital Capacity, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 7.2; And further, that the agenda for the November 12, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a delegation from Dr. Kulvinder Gill, Peel Resident and Physician, regarding Concerns with the Region of Peel Response to COVID-19, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 7.3; And further, that the agenda for the November 12, 2020 Regional Council meeting include an oral item regarding changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, to be dealt with under Other Business/Councillor Enquiries – Item 21.1; And further, that the agenda for the November 12, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a communication regarding ROPA 30, to be dealt with under In Camera Matters - Item 24.8; And further, that the agenda for the November 12, 2020 Regional Council meeting include an oral item re garding advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for the purpose, to be dealt with under In Camera Matters - Item 24.9; And further, that the agenda for the November 12, 2020 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
In favour (17): Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Starr, Councillor Vicente
That the following matters listed on the November 12, 2020 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 11.1, 11.2, 12.1, 13.2, 15.1, 15.3, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4, 17.1 , 18.1, 19.1, 24.4, 24.5 and 24.6.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Dasko
Carried
That contract 2020-756N for the extension of the existing contract for Domiciliary Hostel Services at Genesis Lodge be awarded to Genesis Lodge Ltd. for a twelve month period commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021 in the estimated amount of $249, 086, (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; And further, that contract 2020-757N for the extension of the existing contract for Domiciliary Hostel Services at Oliver House be awarded to Oliver House Corbett Residential Care Inc. for a twelve month period commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021 in the estimated amount of $79, 919, (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amend ed; And further, that contract 2020-758N for the extension of the contract for Domiciliary Hostel Services at Rotary Resolve House be awarded to St. Leonard’s Place Peel for a twelve month period commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021 in the estimated amount of $991,156, (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; And further, that contract 2020-759N for the extension of the contract for Transitional Housing Services at New Leaf be awarded to St. Leonard’s Place Peel for a twelve month period commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021 in the estimated amount of $594,889 , (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amend ed; And furt
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Dasko
Carried
That the report of the Strategic Housing and Homelessness Committee (SHHC-2/2020) meeting held on October 15, 2020, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Dasko
Carried
That the report of the ROPA 30 Appeals Oversight Committee (R30AOC-4/2020) meeting held on October 29, 2020, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Dasko
Carried
That the report of the Government Relations Committee (GRC-3/2020) meeting held on October 15, 2020, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Dasko
Carried
That the implementation and construction of the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) Credit River active transportation crossings in the City of Mississauga pursuant to design works for the QEW/Credit River Active Transportation Crossing Project 2017-388P, be approved; And further, that funding in the amount of $5,713,802 be approved for the Region of Peel’s financial contribution towards the implementation and construction of the active transportation crossings between the Region of Peel and the City of Mississauga, to be set up under Capital Project 20-4134, and financed from the Tax Supported Capital Reserve, R0241; And further, that the Commissioner of Public Works be delegated the authority to negotiate terms, enter into, and execute any necessary agreements with the City of Mississauga for the funding contribution towards the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) Credit River active transportation crossings implementation and construction , on legal terms satisfacto ry to the Regional Solicitor; And further, that a copy of the report of the Interim Commissioner of Public Works, titled “Queen Elizabeth Way Credit River Bridge – Active Transportation Crossings”, be forwarded to the City of Mississauga.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Dasko
Carried
That the Region of Peel advocate to the federal and provincial governments to implement the necessary legislative and policy changes to eliminate external violence against paramedics; And further, that the Regional Chair write a letter to the federal Minister of Justice, on behalf of Regional Council, to request amendments to the Criminal Code that provide protections for paramedics; And further, that a copy of the report from the Commissioner of Health Services, titled “Eliminating Violence Against Paramedics – A Call to Action”, be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, Solicitor General, Minister of Health, Peel-area MPs and MPPs, as well as Ontario’s single and upper-tier municipalities responsible for land ambulance, for endorsement and advocacy support.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Dasko
Carried
That the staffing strategy as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Health Services and the Medical Officer of Health, titled “Peel Public Health COVID-19 Response”, be approved; And further, that the funding related to the adoption of the staffing strategy, using a combination of COVID-19 related and other external funding, be approved; And further, that the Region of Peel continue to advocate to the provincial government to ensure that appropriate funding is provided to address long standing system pressures in Public Health and any current needs due to COVID-19.
Moved by Councillor Starr, seconded by Councillor Fonseca
Carried
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, Councillor Vicente
That the fees review findings as outlined in the report of the Interim Commissioner of Public Works, titled “Update on the Development Services Fee Review”, be endorsed; And further, that the proposed phased implementation strategy as outlined in Appendix IX of the subject report be endorsed for consideration as part of the 2021 and 2022 annual budgeting processes; And further, that a copy of the subject report be provided to the local municipalities and the Building Industry and Land Development Association for information.
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
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, Councillor Vicente
That the report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC-4/2020) meeting held on October 29, 2020, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Innis
Carried
That in accordance with section 1.1.3 of the Region of Peel Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, section 6.1.9 be waived in order to permit consideration of motion without previous notice.
Moved by Councillor Ras, seconded by Councillor Innis
Carried
the provincial government has introduced Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID 19 Act - Schedule 6 – Conservation Authorities Act; And whereas, the legislation introduces a number of changes and new sections that could remove and/or significantly hinder the conservation authorities’ role in regulating development, permit appeal process and engaging in review and appeal of planning applications; And whereas, we rely on the watershed expertise provided by local conservation authorities to protect residents, property and local natural resources on a watershed basis by regulating development and engaging in reviews of applications submitted under the Planning Act; And whereas, the changes allow the Minister of Natural Resources to make decisions without conservation authority (CA) watershed data and expertise; And whereas, the legislation suggests that the Minister of Natural Resources will have the ability to establish standards and requirements for non-mandatory programs which are negotiated between the conservation authorities and municipalities to meet local watershed needs; And whereas, municipalities require a longer transition time to put in place agreements with conservation authorities for non-mandatory programs; And whereas, municipalities believe that the appointment of municipal representatives on CA Boards should be a municipal decision, and the Chair and Vice Chair of the CA Board should be duly elected; And whereas, the changes to the ‘Duty of Members’
Moved by Councillor Ras, seconded by Councillor Innis
Carried
each year on November 11, Canadians pause to remember the heroic efforts of Canadian veterans who fought in wars and military conflicts, and served in peacekeeping missions around the world to defend our freedoms and democracy so that we can live in peace and prosperity; And whereas, it is important to appreciate and recognize the achievements and sacrifices of those armed forces veterans who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace; And whereas, Section 6.1 of the Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. A31 as amended, Regional Council may exempt from Regional taxation land that is used and occupied as a memorial home, clubhouse or athletic grounds by persons who served in the armed forces of His or Her Majesty or an ally of His or Her Majesty in any war; And whereas, through By-Law Number 62-2017 Regional Council has provided an exemption from Regional taxation to Royal Canadian Legions and the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Clubs that have qualified properties used and occupied as a memorial home, clubhouse or athletic grounds; And whereas, local municipal councils in Peel have provided a similar exemption for local property taxes; And whereas, Royal Canadian Legion branches in Ontario are exempt from all property taxation, including the education portion of property taxes, under Section 3 (1) paragraph 15.1 of the Assessment Act, and that a municipal by-law is not required to provide such an exemption; And whereas, the 2020 Ontario Budget provides for amendme
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Ras
Carried
good oral health supports overall health and wellbeing and is also associated with the prevention of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and aspiration pneumonia; And whereas, seniors with untreated oral health issues often require emergency department visits and hospitalization and create a burden on the health care system; And whereas, it is a Region of Peel 2018-2022 Term of Council Priority to support healthy aging by enhancing seniors’ supports and services to optimize quality of life; And whereas, it is a Peel Public Health 2020-2029 strategic priority to advance health equity through programs that address social disadvantages that limit opportunities for optimal health to residents including low-income seniors; Therefore be it resolved, that Peel Public Health develop a comprehensive advocacy strategy aimed at ensuring the implementation of the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Plan Services program meets the needs of Region of Peel seniors and the demand for the services, and requesting that the provincial government: provide additional operational and capital funding so that sufficient services can be provided to meet the demand for the program; allow for the provision of services by private dental providers and a sessional/time unit reimbursement option to pay for these services; change the income eligibility criteria to allow more seniors to qualify for the program so that all seniors who cannot afford dental care have access to the program; and,
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
That the by-laws listed on the November 12, 2020 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 65-2020 and 68-2020, 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 Saito, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That section 4.2.12 of Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, be waived in order that the November 12, 2020 Regional Council meeting continue past 3:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor McFadden, seconded by Councillor Medeiros
Carried
That Council proceed “In Camera” to consider reports relating to the following: Closed Session Report of the ROPA 30 Appeals Oversight Committee (R30AOC-4/2020) meeting held on October 29, 2020 (Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose) Update from the External Legal Counsel Regarding Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Hearing - Regional Official Plan Amendment 30 (Oral) (Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose) Letter from the External Legal Counsel Regarding Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Hearing - Regional Official Plan Amendment 30 (Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose) Letter from the Landowners legal Counsel regarding the ROPA 30(Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose)
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
That Council move out of "In Camera".
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Kovac
Carried
That the recommendation contained within the confidential report related to item 24.4 listed on the November 12, 2020 Regional Council meeting agenda be approved, and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Dasko
Carried
That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Ronald Stewart Marshall, as Vendor, in accordance with the terms set out in the in camera report of the Interim Commissioner of Corporate Services and Interim Commissioner of Public Works, titled “Proposed Property Acquisition – Dixie Road Widening – PF-08073.11 – North of Countryside Drive to North of Mayfield Road – City of Brampton, Ward 9 and Town of Caledon, Ward 2”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, for the purchase of: A fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 17, Concession 4 East of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on draft reference plan 20-B7517_RP5 prepared by Young & Young Surveying Inc.; And further, that the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction, including the execution of all documents, Affidavits, Statutory Declarations and Undertakings required or appropriate for that purpose; And further, that the funds be financed from Capital Project 11-4020.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Dasko
Carried
That the Commissioner of Health Services be granted delegated authority to complete the Acquisition Process for certain property in the Town of Caledon on terms satisfactory to the Interim Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Interim Commissioner of Public Works, and in a form satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, as described in the joint in camera report of the Interim Commissioner of Corporate Services, Interim Commissioner of Public Works, Commissioner of Health Services and Regional Solicitor, titled “Proposed Property Acquisition, Town of Caledon, Ward 4”; And further, that the Commissioner of Health Services be granted delegated authority to negotiate and execute all documents and agreements necessary to complete the Acquisition Process, including but not limited to: Donation Agreement (Conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale) Lease Agreement Temporary Access Easement Temporary Hydro Easement Section 119 Land Titles Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L.5 - restriction on title limiting use ; And further, that staff be authorized to award all contracts related to the Acquisition Process for the Subject Property by direct negotiation or other method in accordance with the Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; And further, that the Treasurer be authorized to issue a receipt for the donation in accordance with an independent appraisal report to be obtained by the Region of Peel in order to determine the market value of the Subject Property; And further, that the Regional So
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Dasko
Carried
That By-law 69-2020 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on November 12, 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 Deputy Regional Clerk, and the corporate seal be affixed thereto.
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Fonseca
Carried
That the following matters listed on the November 12, 2020 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 11.1, 11.2, 12.1, 13.2, 15.1, 15.3, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4, 17.1 , 18.1, 19.1, 24.4, 24.5 and 24.6. In Favour (22): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, 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 (2): Councillor Damerla, and Councillor Fortini
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Dasko
Carried
That contract 2020-756N for the extension of the existing contract for Domiciliary Hostel Services at Genesis Lodge be awarded to Genesis Lodge Ltd. for a twelve month period commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021 in the estimated amount of $249,086, (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; And further, that contract 2020-757N for the extension of the existing contract for Domiciliary Hostel Services at Oliver House be awarded to Oliver House Corbett Residential Care Inc. for a twelve month period commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021 in the estimated amount of $79,919, (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; And further, that contract 2020-758N for the extension of the contract for Domiciliary Hostel Services at Rotary Resolve House be awarded to St. Leonard’s Place Peel for a twelve month period commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021 in the estimated amount of $991,156, (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; And further, that contract 2020-759N for the extension of the contract for Transitional Housing Services at New Leaf be awarded to St. Leonard’s Place Peel for a twelve month period commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021 in the estimated amount of $594,889, (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; And further,
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Dasko
Carried
That the report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC-4/2020) meeting held on October 29, 2020, be adopted. 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 Saito, seconded by Councillor Innis
Carried
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, Councillor Vicente
That in accordance with section 1.1.3 of the Region of Peel Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, section 6.1.9 be waived in order to permit consideration of motion without previous notice. 447 In Favour (23): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, 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 Groves
Moved by Councillor Ras, seconded by Councillor Innis
Carried
In favour (23): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, 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, Councillor Vicente
Whereas the provincial government has introduced Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID 19 Act - Schedule 6 – Conservation Authorities Act; And whereas, the legislation introduces a number of changes and new sections that could remove and/or significantly hinder the conservation authorities’ role in regulating development, permit appeal process and engaging in review and appeal of planning applications; And whereas, we rely on the watershed expertise provided by local conservation authorities to protect residents, property and local natural resources on a watershed basis by regulating development and engaging in reviews of applications submitted under the Planning Act; And whereas, the changes allow the Minister of Natural Resources to make decisions without conservation authority (CA) watershed data and expertise; And whereas, the legislation suggests that the Minister of Natural Resources will have the ability to establish standards and requirements for non-mandatory programs which are negotiated between the conservation authorities and municipalities to meet local watershed needs; And whereas, municipalities require a longer transition time to put in place agreements with conservation authorities for non-mandatory programs; And whereas, municipalities believe that the appointment of municipal representatives on CA Boards should be a municipal decision, and the Chair and Vice Chair of the CA Board should be duly elected; And whereas, the changes to the ‘Duty of M
Moved by Councillor Ras, seconded by Councillor Innis
Carried
Whereas each year on November 11, Canadians pause to remember the heroic efforts of Canadian veterans who fought in wars and military conflicts, and served in peacekeeping missions around the world to defend our freedoms and democracy so that we can live in peace and prosperity; And whereas, it is important to appreciate and recognize the achievements and sacrifices of those armed forces veterans who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace; And whereas, Section 6.1 of the Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. A31 as amended, Regional Council may exempt from Regional taxation land that is used and occupied as a memorial home, clubhouse or athletic grounds by persons who served in the armed forces of His or Her Majesty or an ally of His or Her Majesty in any war; And whereas, through By-Law Number 62-2017 Regional Council has provided an exemption from Regional taxation to Royal Canadian Legions and the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Clubs that have qualified properties used and occupied as a memorial home, clubhouse or athletic grounds; And whereas, local municipal councils in Peel have provided a similar exemption for local property taxes; And whereas, Royal Canadian Legion branches in Ontario are exempt from all property taxation, including the education portion of property taxes, under Section 3 (1) paragraph 15.1 of the Assessment Act, and that a municipal by-law is not required to provide such an exemption; And whereas, the 2020 Ontario Budget provides for
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Ras
Carried
Whereas good oral health supports overall health and wellbeing and is also associated with the prevention of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and aspiration pneumonia; And whereas, seniors with untreated oral health issues often require emergency department visits and hospitalization and create a burden on the health care system; And whereas, it is a Region of Peel 2018-2022 Term of Council Priority to support healthy aging by enhancing seniors’ supports and services to optimize quality of life; And whereas, it is a Peel Public Health 2020-2029 strategic priority to advance health equity through programs that address social disadvantages that limit opportunities for optimal health to residents including low-income seniors; Therefore be it resolved, that Peel Public Health develop a comprehensive advocacy strategy aimed at ensuring the implementation of the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Plan Services program meets the needs of Region of Peel seniors and the demand for the services, and requesting that the provincial government:  provide additional operational and capital funding so that sufficient services can be provided to meet the demand for the program;  allow for the provision of services by private dental providers and a sessional/time unit reimbursement option to pay for these services; 451  change the income eligibility criteria to allow more seniors to qualify for the program so that all seniors who cannot afford dental care have access to
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
Whereas Regional Council recognizes that in 2019 alone, Peel Regional Police responded to nearly 6,500 mental health calls, or approximately 18 calls per day; 452 this equates to a total of 15,700 uniform police service hours to support mental health calls and 22,250 hours to support suicide calls each year; And whereas, Regional Council acknowledges that Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duriappah has agreed with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) statement that people experiencing mental health crises need health care and that Police should not be the first responders when people are in crisis in the community; And whereas, Regional Council agrees that Police cannot and should not be the sole front-line responders to emergency mental health crises in our community; And whereas, additional resources are needed to increase the capacity of initiatives like Peel Regional Police’s Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT), - a partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Peel Dufferin, which currently only has two cars operating 12 hours a day to support a Regional population of 1.4 million; And whereas, the lack of crisis response resources puts those in crisis and the wider community at increased risk; And whereas, Regional Council must continuously review Regional policing methods to ensure that the rights and freedoms of all residents of Peel are respected and that Peel Regional Police is meeting the needs and expectations of the residents
Moved by Councillor Crombie, seconded by Councillor Brown
Carried
In favour (22): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Vicente
That Council proceed “In Camera” to consider reports relating to the following:  Closed Session Report of the ROPA 30 Appeals Oversight Committee (R30AOC- 4/2020) meeting held on October 29, 2020 (Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose) 455  Update from the External Legal Counsel Regarding Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Hearing - Regional Official Plan Amendment 30 (Oral) (Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose)  Letter from the External Legal Counsel Regarding Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Hearing - Regional Official Plan Amendment 30 (Advice that is subject to solicitor- client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose)  Letter from the Landowners legal Counsel regarding the ROPA 30(Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose)
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
Whereas on December 8, 2016 the Council of the Region of Peel strongly supported, by a vote of 16 to 8, a Motion to adopt ROPA 30 providing for expansion west of the Bolton Settlement area in the Town of Caledon; And whereas, ROPA 30 provided for expansion to accommodate a predominantly residential community of approximately 10,300 residents and 2,500 jobs; And whereas, significant factors in Regional Council’s choosing the ROPA 30 expansion location were its proximity to the existing and planned employment and commercial area of Bolton, which have suffered economically without sufficient population to sustain businesses, as well as savings of tens of millions dollars in infrastructure costs - water/wastewater for ROPA 30 at $12 million while more northern sites were $68 million; And whereas, during the ROPA 30 process four community consultations and public meetings were held:  an informal Open House hosted by the Region in Caledon on February 18,2016;  a Statutory Open House hosted by the Region on September 14, 2016;  a Statutory Public Meeting at Regional Council on September 29, 2016; and  a Public Meeting of Regional Council on December 8, 2016 at which the lands subject to ROPA 30 were chosen by a vote of 16 to 8; And whereas, Regional Council’s decision to adopt ROPA 30 was appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) by a number of parties, including the Town of Caledon and the owners of other lands who wanted those lands included in the Region’s urban a
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Crombie
Carried
459 That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Ronald Stewart Marshall, as Vendor, in accordance with the terms set out in the in camera report of the Interim Commissioner of Corporate Services and Interim Commissioner of Public Works, titled “Proposed Property Acquisition – Dixie Road Widening – PF-08073.11 – North of Countryside Drive to North of Mayfield Road – City of Brampton, Ward 9 and Town of Caledon, Ward 2”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, for the purchase of:  A fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 17, Concession 4 East of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on draft reference plan 20-B7517_RP5 prepared by Young & Young Surveying Inc.; And further, that the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction, including the execution of all documents, Affidavits, Statutory Declarations and Undertakings required or appropriate for that purpose; And further, that the funds be financed from Capital Project 11-4020.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Dasko
Carried

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