Regional Council

That the minutes of the April 23, 2020 Regional Council meeting be approved.

That the agenda for the May 14, 2020 Regional Council meeting include an oral item regarding Long Term Care homes in the Region of Peel, to be dealt with under COVID-19 Related Matters – Item 8.11; And further, that the agenda for the May 14, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a Copy of a Resolution from the City of Brampton regarding Installation of “Sharps” Receptacles in Downtown Brampton, to be dealt with under Communications – Item 9.6; And further, that the agenda for the May 14, 2020 Regional Council meeting include an oral update from the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee Chair regarding a survey related to the search for a Chief Administrative Officer, to be dealt with under Other Business - Item 21.2; And further, that the agenda for the May 14, 2020 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.

That the following matters listed on the May 14, 2020 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 12.1, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 24.1, 24.2.

That the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, advocate to the federal and provincial government for additional funding to offset the substantial incremental costs and loss of revenue associated with the COVID-19 pandemic; And further, that the Region of Peel's advocacy efforts include a request that the federal and provincial governments provide increased infrastructure funding to stimulate Peel's economic recovery and that an allocation model be implemented to distribute funds expeditiously.

That the 2021 Budget for Regionally Controlled Services and External Agencies be planned and developed in recognition of the economic challenges being faced by taxpayers; And further, that staff work with the external agencies to meet the proposed 2021 budget timelines as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, titled “Revised Update on the Approach to the Development of the 2021 Budget”; And further, that the external agencies be requested to report to Regional Council in June 2020 on risks associated with achieving the 2021 budget directions; And further, that the timelines for the 2021 Budget deliberations, as outlined in Appendix I of the subject report, be approved.

That the Region of Peel Development Charges By-law 46-2015 (the “2015 By-law”), be permitted to remain in force until the specified date provided for under section 9.2 of the Development Charge Act, 1997 as enacted by Schedule 1 of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Support and Protection Act, 2020 , that date being six months after the day the emergency was declared under section 7.0.1 of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act is terminated; And further, that the timing of the Development Charge Background Study being prepared in support of the enactment of a by-law to replace the 2015 By-law be adjusted accordingly.

That contract 2013-200P awarded to The Governing Council of the Salvation Army for the operation of Cawthra Road Shelter, Peel Family Shelter, Wilkinson Shelter, be extended for an additional nine months commencing October 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021; And further, that the contract be increased in the amount of $5,863,228, (excluding applicable taxes) in accordance with Procurement By-Law 30-2018, as amended; And further, that contract 2020-420N for the Extension of the Operating Contract for the Brampton Youth Shelter be awarded to the Governing Council of the Salvation Army for a six month period commencing January 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2021 at an estimated cost of $938,961 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-Law 30-2018, as amended; And further, that staff be authorized to increase the subject contracts in accordance with the terms of the contract to cover additional costs associated with the operation of the shelters to the limit of the Street/Emergency Shelter Supports approved budget.

That the C ontract (Document 2011-239N) awarded to Garrod Pickfield LLP for External Legal Counsel Services to defend Peel Region Official Plan Review , Regional Official Plan Amendments at the Ontario Municipal Board, now Local Planning Appeal s Tribunal , and related hearings be increased by $85,957.34 ( excluding applicable taxes ) for a new total commitment of $847,957.34 ( excluding applicable taxes ), i n accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018 , as amended ; And further, that authority be granted to the Director of Procurement, upon the advice of the Regional Solicitor, to approve further increases to the contract for retention of legal and other services that may be required to the limit of the approved capital budget, in order to achieve the completion of litigation or, subject to the approval of Regional Council, a settlement.

That a by-law be presented for enactment authorizing the Region of Peel to apply the optional tools for tax capping available to it under subsection 329.1(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, (“ Act ”) and Ontario Regulation 73/03, as amended, as recommended in the report of the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer titled "2020 Tax Capping Policy-Selection of Options"; And further, that the subject by-law remove property in the commercial, industrial and multi-residential property classes from capping and clawback of 2020 taxes for municipal and school purposes, by exempting property from the application of Part IX of the Act in accordance with Ontario Regulation 73/03, as amended and as recommended in the subject report.

That the report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-2/2020) meeting held on April 16, 2020, be adopted.

That the by-law listed on the May 14, 2020 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 37-2020, 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.

That Council proceed “In Camera” to consider reports relating to the following: Appointment of a Temporary Associate Medical Officer of Health (Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees)

That Council move out of “In Camera”.

That the recommendation contained within the confidential report relating to item 24.3 listed on the May 14, 2020 Regional Council agenda, be approved and become public upon adoption.

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 in camera report to Regional Council at its meeting on May 14, 2020 titled “Expropriation Proceedings – Mayfield Road Widening – EXP-19051.00 – West of Chinguacousy Road to the West Side of Hurontario Street – City of Brampton, Wards 2 and 6 and Town of Caledon, Ward 2”, for the purposes of widening and improving Mayfield Road together with works ancillary thereto from west of Chinguacousy Road to the west side of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton and Town of Caledon, be approved and become public upon approval: 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; and, all necessary steps be taken to obtain possession of the lands.

That Dr. Nicholas Brandon be appointed as temporary Associate Medical Officer of Health, effective immediately, upon the approval of the Minister of Health through to August 31, 2020; 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.

That the by-law relating to In Camera Item 24.2 being By-law 38-2020, 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.

That By-law 39-2020 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on May 14, 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

That the following matters listed on the May 14, 2020 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 12.1, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 24.1, 24.2. 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

That the Region of Peel Development Charges By-law 46-2015 (the “2015 By- law”), be permitted to remain in force until the specified date provided for under section 9.2 of the Development Charge Act, 1997 as enacted by Schedule 1 of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Support and Protection Act, 2020, that date being six months after the day the emergency was declared under section 7.0.1 of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act is terminated; And further, that the timing of the Development Charge Background Study being prepared in support of the enactment of a by-law to replace the 2015 By-law be adjusted accordingly. In Favour (22): Councillor Carlson, 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 Absent (2): Councillor Brown, and Councillor Crombie

That the Contract (Document 2011-239N) awarded to Garrod Pickfield LLP for External Legal Counsel Services to defend Peel Region Official Plan Review, Regional Official Plan Amendments at the Ontario Municipal Board, now Local Planning Appeals Tribunal, and related hearings be increased by $85,957.34 (excluding applicable taxes) for a new total commitment of $847,957.34 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; And further, that authority be granted to the Director of Procurement, upon the advice of the Regional Solicitor, to approve further increases to the contract for retention of legal and other services that may be required to the limit of the approved capital budget, in order to achieve the completion of litigation or, subject to the approval of Regional Council, a settlement. In Favour (21): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Fonseca, 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 Fortini, and Councillor Groves Absent (1): Councillor Downey

Council Minutes 195 That the recommendation contained within the confidential report relating to item 24.3 listed on the May 14, 2020 Regional Council agenda, be approved and become public upon adoption. In Favour (20): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, 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 (3): Councillor Crombie, Councillor Dhillon, and Councillor Groves Absent (1): Councillor Downey