Regional Council

That the minutes of the March 24, 2022 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

That the agenda for the April 14, 2022 Regional Council meeting, include an oral item from Councillor Parrish, regarding a request for the City of Mississauga’s 2018 municipal election voters information, to be dealt with under Other Business/Councillor Enquiries – Item 19.1; And further, that the agenda for the April 14, 2022 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.

That the following matters listed on the April 14, 2022 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12, 11.1, 11.3, 11.4, 12.1, 14.1, 14.2, 16.1, 18.1, 22.1, and 22.2.

That a by-law to adopt the property tax rate calculation adjustment, and to apportion the 2022 Regional net levy requirement of $1,229,182,679 to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon, in accordance with the apportionment calculations attached as Appendix I to the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the April 14, 2022 Regional Council agenda titled “2022 Final Levy By-law”, be presented for enactment.

That the fee simple interest in lands described as Part of Block N, being the One Foot Reserve, Plan 43M-234, lying Southeast of Part 3 on Reference Plan 43R-7999, designated as Part 30 on Reference Plan 43R-39976 be declared surplus to the needs of The Regional Municipality of Peel; And further, that The Regional Municipality of Peel, as vendor, enter into an Offer to Purchase Agreement with 2206016 Ontario Inc., as purchaser, for the transfer of the fee simple interest in lands described as Part of Block N, being the One Foot Reserve, Plan 43M-234, lying Southeast of Part 3 on Reference Plan 43R-7999, designated as Part 30 on Reference Plan 43R-39976; And further, that the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction including the execution of all documents, affidavits, statutory declarations, and undertakings required.

That the implementation of low carbon heat pumps at 10 Peel Housing Corporation (PHC) Buildings with an estimated cost of $12 million, be approved; And further, that a capital budget funded from the Region’s reserve fund - Canada Community Building Fund, in the amount of $12 million be approved to account for the aforementioned asset management investments from the Region to the PHC buildings; And further, that the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Regional Treasurer be authorized to execute necessary agreements, documents, and reporting related to these infrastructure investments to satisfy terms and conditions required for the Canada Community Building Fund (formerly known as the Federal Gas Tax Fund).

That the presentation by Adrian Smith, Chief Planner and Director, Planning and Development Services, be received; And further, that the report from the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the April 14, 2022 Regional Council agenda titled “Recommending a new Region of Peel Official Plan for Regional Council Adoption”, be

That the report from the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the April 14, 2022 Regional Council agenda titled “Ministry of Transportation Ontario Greater Golden Horseshoe Transportation Plan,” be endorsed; And further, that the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, send a letter to the Minister of Transportation Ontario requesting that the Ministry address the gaps as outlined in the subject report, including comments; And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the Town of Caledon.

it is recognized some relief of traffic congestion on Highway 401, especially for thousands of truckers, is required; And whereas, some public support for Highway 413 is based on a real concern over continued congestion on Highway 401 and a lack of viable alternatives to the proposed Highway 413; And whereas, the Highway 407 Electronic Toll Route (407 ETR) was created to provide a truck by-pass across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and in doing so, relieve congestion on Highway 401; And whereas, current high tolls act as a disincentive to the transfer of traffic to the parallel and underused 407 ETR from Highway 401 as well as from surrounding local and regional roads; And whereas, alternatives to the construction of Highway 413 were recommended by the Expert Panel appointed by the previous government, the work of that panel contributing to the cancellation of the proposed highway; And whereas, one suggestion by the Expert Panel included the reduction or elimination of tolls for truck traffic on designated lanes of the 407 ETR; And whereas, the current provincial government has been demonstrating there is Budget room for creative solutions to the traffic congestion: Licence renewal stickers and fees for 7. 5 million vehicles have been eliminated as of March 13, 2022 at a loss of $1.1 billion a year. Refunds from March 2020 are also coming, with some conditions, at another $1.1 billion. Future renewals will be free with no stickers to show renewals have been completed or alert

the City of Mississauga passed the following resolution; “Whereas the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA) received Royal Assent on June 3, 2021 as part of the Moving Ontarians More Safely Act; Whereas the TSSEA was the result of increased costs for customers, low industry standards and unqualified drivers over the GTA; Whereas the Mississauga Model featured prominently in the Task Force Study leading up to the TSSEA as an excellent model for province-wide standards; Whereas the TSSEA in fact incorporates many of the current by-laws in effect in Mississauga; Whereas the regulations governing the application of the TSSEA are unknown at this time but a Summary of Proposal (attached) released on March 4, 2022 would indicate all regulations and administration will be taken over by the Province with no role for our local by-law staff; Whereas municipalities were given until April 1, 2022 to make comments; Whereas The Towing Industry Advisory Committee (TIAC) met March 21, 2022 and expressed concern at the lack of consultation with the industry as well as the short timelines for the committee to formulate comments for City Council to review and submit; Whereas the timelines for Proposed Regulations coming into effect are well into the future, leaving a lengthy window of opportunity to comment well beyond April 1, 2022: January 1, 2023 Enhanced Commercial Vehicle Operator Record (VOR) requirement for tow trucks July 1, 2023 Registration of tow truck owners, town tru

That By-law 21-2022, listed on the April 14, 2022 Regional Council agenda, 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: Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual, Including Municipal or Local Board Employees

That Council move out of "In Camera".

That the Regional Solicitor be authorized to seek leave to intervene in the Supreme Court of Canada appeal of The Corporation of the City of Greater Sudbury v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario (Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development) jointly with other regional municipalities, and to intervene in the appeal if granted leave by the Court.

That in camera direction to the Director of Human Resources, related to the confidential item listed as 22.3 on the April 14, 2022 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 22-2022 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on April 14, 2022, 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 April 14, 2022 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, Council Minutes 105 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12, 11.1, 11.3, 11.4, 12.1, 14.1, 14.2, 16.1, 18.1, 22.1, and 22.2.

That the implementation of low carbon heat pumps at 10 Peel Housing Corporation (PHC) Buildings with an estimated cost of $12 million, be approved; Council Minutes 109 And further, that a capital budget funded from the Region’s reserve fund - Canada Community Building Fund, in the amount of $12 million be approved to account for the aforementioned asset management investments from the Region to the PHC buildings; And further, that the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Regional Treasurer be authorized to execute necessary agreements, documents, and reporting related to these infrastructure investments to satisfy terms and conditions required for the Canada Community Building Fund (formerly known as the Federal Gas Tax Fund).

Whereas it is recognized some relief of traffic congestion on Highway 401, especially for thousands of truckers, is required; And whereas, some public support for Highway 413 is based on a real concern over continued congestion on Highway 401 and a lack of viable alternatives to the proposed Highway 413; And whereas, the Highway 407 Electronic Toll Route (407 ETR) was created to provide a truck by-pass across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and in doing so, relieve congestion on Highway 401; And whereas, current high tolls act as a disincentive to the transfer of traffic to the parallel and underused 407 ETR from Highway 401 as well as from surrounding local and regional roads; And whereas, alternatives to the construction of Highway 413 were recommended by the Expert Panel appointed by the previous government, the work of that panel contributing to the cancellation of the proposed highway; And whereas, one suggestion by the Expert Panel included the reduction or elimination of tolls for truck traffic on designated lanes of the 407 ETR; And whereas, the current provincial government has been demonstrating there is Budget room for creative solutions to the traffic congestion:  Licence renewal stickers and fees for 7.5 million vehicles have been eliminated as of March 13, 2022 at a loss of $1.1 billion a year. Refunds from March 2020 are also coming, with some conditions, at another $1.1 billion. Future renewals will be free with no stickers to show renewals have been completed

Whereas the City of Mississauga passed the following resolution; “Whereas the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA) received Royal Assent on June 3, 2021 as part of the Moving Ontarians More Safely Act; Whereas the TSSEA was the result of increased costs for customers, low industry standards and unqualified drivers over the GTA; Whereas the Mississauga Model featured prominently in the Task Force Study leading up to the TSSEA as an excellent model for province-wide standards; Whereas the TSSEA in fact incorporates many of the current by-laws in effect in Mississauga; Council Minutes 117 Whereas the regulations governing the application of the TSSEA are unknown at this time but a Summary of Proposal (attached) released on March 4, 2022 would indicate all regulations and administration will be taken over by the Province with no role for our local by-law staff; Whereas municipalities were given until April 1, 2022 to make comments; Whereas The Towing Industry Advisory Committee (TIAC) met March 21, 2022 and expressed concern at the lack of consultation with the industry as well as the short timelines for the committee to formulate comments for City Council to review and submit; Whereas the timelines for Proposed Regulations coming into effect are well into the future, leaving a lengthy window of opportunity to comment well beyond April 1, 2022:  January 1, 2023 Enhanced Commercial Vehicle Operator Record (VOR) requirement for tow trucks  July 1, 2023 Registrati

That in camera direction to the Director of Human Resources, related to the confidential item listed as 22.3 on the April 14, 2022 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended. Council Minutes 120