Regional Council

That the minutes of the July 8, 2021 Regional Council meeting be approved.

That section 7.2.2 of Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, which requires that, with certain exceptions, recorded votes be conducted for all motions at Regional Council meetings, be waived when a meeting is held virtually or a hybrid of virtual and in-person attendance; And further, that recorded votes be conducted if requested by a Member of Council.

That the agenda for the September 9, 2021 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

That the following matters listed on the September 9, 2021 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 12.1, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 13.5, 14.2, 15.1, 15.2, 17.1, 17.2, 17.3, 17.4, 19.1, 23.1, 23.2, 23.5, 23.6, 23.7, 23.8 and 23.9.

That an agreement (Document 2021-542N) for the Environmental Assessment and Permit Review Services be awarded to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for a period of five years, commencing on January 1, 2022, in the estimated annual amount of $448,150 for the first year (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; And further, that an agreement (Document 2021-543N) for the Environmental Assessment and Permit Review Services be awarded to Credit Valley Conservation Authority (CVC) for a period of five years, commencing on January 1, 2022, in the estimated annual amount of $369,000 for the first year (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; And further, that the Director of Procurement and the Commissioner of Public Works be granted authority to approve increases for this and subsequent terms, including costs and amendments resulting from inflation, capital program changes, and additional services on an as required basis and in accordance with the service level agreements; And further, that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to sign the service level agreements, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor.

That the Commissioner of Human Services report to a future meeting of Regional Council on the impact of the international students in the Region of Peel on Regional Services.

primary residences are currently exempt from a capital gains tax; And whereas, currently secondary and additional non-primary properties are subject to capital gains; And whereas, the federal government is currently looking into a primary residence capital gains tax as they have recognized that affordable housing has become a serious issue in Canada; And whereas, communities including the Region of Peel, are seeing unprecedented higher selling prices; And whereas, many hard-working Canadians who have only a primary residence with no additional non-primary homes count on their home equity as financial aid to apply to upsizing or downsizing their home depending on their personal situation; And whereas, a change in taxation to primary residences would be a significant financial blow to Canadians and would create an unfair, two-tiered taxation which could lead to depleted savings, inter-generational disparities, disparities among diverse groups such as seniors who may have a significant portion of their savings vested in their primary residence, as well as, reducing the ability of home ownership thereby a further, higher need for rentals; And whereas, the federal government could look at other means to slow down the rapidly escalating housing costs to improve housing affordability; Therefore be it resolved that the Region of Peel supports the Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie in their request of the federal government to cease further consideration of eliminating capital gains

That Council proceed “In Camera” to consider reports relating to the following: Collective Agreement Negotiations (Labour relations or employee negotiations) National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Labour relations or employee negotiations)

That Council move out of "In Camera".

That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Final Compensation Agreement and a Full and Final Mutual Release with Varinderpal Dhaliwal, as Owner, in accordance with the terms set out in the In Camera report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the September 9, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, Mississauga Road Widening – EXP-19129 – From 300 metres north of Bovaird Drive West to Mayfield Road – City of Brampton, Ward 6”, for the full and final settlement of, and the Owner and The Regional Municipality of Peel providing a mutual release of, all claims arising from the transfer of the following interest in land: A fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 4 West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 2 and 10 on Reference Plan 43R-4976, being All of PIN 14364-0037 (LT). And further, that the funds be financed from Capital Project 10-4040.

That The Reginal Municipality of Peel enter into a Final Compensation Agreement with Darshan Singh and Manjit Kaur, as Owners, in accordance with the terms set out in the In Camera report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the September 9, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, Mississauga Road Widening – EXP-19129 – From 300 metres north of Bovaird Drive West to Mayfield Road – City of Brampton, Ward 6”, for the full and final settlement of, and the Owners providing a release of, all claims arising from the transfer of the following interest in land: A fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 4 West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 1 and 6 on Reference Plan 43R-4976, being All of PIN 14364-0036 (LT). And further, that the funds be financed from Capital Project 10-4040.

That the in camera direction contained within the confidential report listed as item 23.3 on the September 9, 2021 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended.

That the Region of Peel recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) annually; And further, that there be a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation paid holiday for all Region of Peel Employees on September 30, 2021; And further, that staff report back on a paid holiday in subsequent years; And further, that staff design and deliver a program to commemorate a National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

That the in camera direction contained within the confidential report listed as item 23.5 on the September 9, 2021 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended.

That By-law 47-2021 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on September 9, 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 Regional Clerk, and the corporate seal be affixed thereto.

That the following matters listed on the September 9, 2021 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 12.1, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 13.5, 14.2, 15.1, 15.2, 17.1, 17.2, 17.3, 17.4, 19.1, 23.1, 23.2, 23.5, 23.6, 23.7, 23.8 and 23.9. In Favour (23): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie* (Proxy C. Parrish), Councillor Damerla, 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 Singh**, Councillor Starr, and Councillor Thompson Absent (1): Councillor Fortini

Whereas primary residences are currently exempt from a capital gains tax; And whereas, currently secondary and additional non-primary properties are subject to capital gains; And whereas, the federal government is currently looking into a primary residence capital gains tax as they have recognized that affordable housing has become a serious issue in Canada; And whereas, communities including the Region of Peel, are seeing unprecedented higher selling prices; And whereas, many hard-working Canadians who have only a primary residence with no additional non-primary homes count on their home equity as financial aid to apply to upsizing or downsizing their home depending on their personal situation; And whereas, a change in taxation to primary residences would be a significant financial blow to Canadians and would create an unfair, two-tiered taxation which could lead to depleted savings, inter-generational disparities, disparities among Council Minutes 349 diverse groups such as seniors who may have a significant portion of their savings vested in their primary residence, as well as, reducing the ability of home ownership thereby a further, higher need for rentals; And whereas, the federal government could look at other means to slow down the rapidly escalating housing costs to improve housing affordability; Therefore be it resolved that the Region of Peel supports the Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie in their request of the federal government to cease further consideration