The Peel Region Record

Regional Council

December 10, 2020

Who was there

Present (3): Patrick Brown, Bonnie Crombie, Dipika Damerla

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 (34 motions)

33 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the December 3, 2020 Regional Council meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Fortini, seconded by Councillor Dasko
Carried
That the agenda for the December 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a delegation from Michael Bissett, Partner, Bousfields Inc., on behalf of the Bolton North Hill Landowners Group, regarding Peel 2041+ Regional Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review Update and the Settlement Area Boundary Expansion, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 7.5; And further, that the agenda for the December 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a delegation from Kevin Bechard, Senior Associate, Weston Consulting, on behalf of Dhillon Business Centre Inc., Peel 2041+ Regional Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review Update and the Settlement Area Boundary Expansion as it Relates to Property Owned by Dhillon Business Centre Inc. Located at 13790 Airport Road in the Town of Caledon, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 7.6; And further, that the agenda for the December 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a communication regarding Peel Region Development Charges Review, to be dealt with under Enterprise Programs and Services - Item 12.4; And further, that the agenda for the December 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a communication regarding Regional Council Composition, to be dealt with under Enterprise Programs and Services - Item 12.5; And further, that the agenda for the December 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a communication regarding Regional Council Composition, to be dealt with under Enterprise Programs and Services
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Ras
Carried
In favour (23): Councillor Brown, 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 agenda for the December 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting, be approved as distributed.
Moved by Councillor Crombie, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
That the following matters listed on the December 10, 2020 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 11.1, 11.4, 11.5, 11.6, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 17.1, 20.1, 24.1, 24.2 and 24.3.
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
That the 2020 Housing Support gross revenues and expenditures be increased by $5,891,606 as a result of additional federal Reaching Home funding.
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
That the Region of Peel’s submission to Ontario’s Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Health Services, titled “The Region of Peel’s Submission to Ontario’s Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission”, be endorsed; And further, that Appendix I of the subject report be submitted to the Commission for consideration; And further, that a copy of the subject report and submission be sent to Peel-area MPPs and MPs, Ontario’s Minister of Health, Ontario’s Minister of Long-Term Care, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and AdvantAge Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
That the projects listed in Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, titled “COVID-19 Infrastructure Resiliency Fund”, be approved; And further, that Appendix I of the subject report be submitted to the provincial government as part of Peel’s Investing in Canadian Infrastructure Program, COVID-19 Infrastructure Resiliency Stream – Local Government In-take application; And further, that upon completion of successful negotiations with the eligible parties, the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer be authorized to execute any agreements and ancillary documents required for the delivery of the COVID-19 Infrastructure Resiliency Stream funding on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; And further, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Ministry of Infrastructure along with the Region of Peel’s project application(s).
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
That the temporary encroachment of a crane swing, from a crane that has been erected on the adjacent property known municipally as 100 Manett Crescent, Brampton, be permitted to encroach within a portion of the air space above Regional Road 107 (Bovaird Drive West), City of Brampton, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in a Crane Swing Agreement between The Regional Municipality of Peel and Manett Residences Inc; And further, that the necessary by-law be presented for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
That the temporary encroachment of two crane swings, from cranes to be erected on the adjacent property known municipally as 10-40 Lagerfeld Drive, Brampton, be permitted to encroach within a portion of the air space above Regional Road 107 (Bovaird Drive West), City of Brampton, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in a Crane Swing Agreement between The Regional Municipality of Peel and Daniels Choice Mount Pleasant Corporation; And further, that the necessary by-law be presented for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
That the Region of Peel’s participation in the Ontario government's 2020 Audit and Accountability Fund Program, be endorsed.
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
That the report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-2/2020) meeting held on November 19, 2020, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
Peel Regional Police plays a critical role in the safety and well-being of Brampton’s residents; And whereas, there is a disproportionate representation of a police footprint within the wards in the City of Brampton; And whereas, all ward pairings in the City of Brampton, with the exception of Wards 9 and 10, have direct access to either a police division or a community station; And whereas, the east end of the City of Brampton, comprised of Ward 8, 9, and 10, have approximately 200,000 residents making up 33 per cent of the City’s population; And whereas, from 2014 to 2018 the east end Wards of the City of Brampton have seen an increase in crimes against a person on average by 50 per cent, while crimes against property increased by 34 per cent; And whereas, residents from these neighborhoods are experiencing anxiety and fear due to increased crime, lack of a police station, and severely delayed response times; And whereas, there have been numerous delegations, communications, community organized meetings and town halls attended by the Councillors, Mayors, and Police Chiefs, advocating for greater police presence; And whereas, there has been increasing demand for a police station in the east end of the City of Brampton; And whereas, there are no police stations in Brampton, east of Bramalea Road; And whereas, it currently takes approximately 23 minutes to drive 19 kilometers to reach the northeast end of Brampton from 21 Division; And whereas, Brampton City Council and Peel R
Moved by Councillor Dhillon, seconded by Councillor Fortini
Carried
That the Regional Municipality of Peel 2020 Development Charge (DC) Background Study dated September 18, 2020, and amended on November 26, 2020 (“the DC Background Study”) attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, the Interim Commissioner of Public Works and the Regional Solicitor, titled “Approval of the 2020 Development Charge Background Study and By-law”, be approved; And further, that the intention to ensure that the increase in the need for services attributable to growth will be met, be confirmed, recognizing that specific projects and project timing as contained in the DC Background Study may be revised, cancelled or discontinued from time to time at the discretion of Regional Council; And further, that the intention that the future excess capacity identified in the 2020 DC Background Study shall be paid by development charges or similar charges, be confirmed; And further, that the Local Service Policy attached as Appendix II to the subject report, and other policy changes as outlined in the subject report, be approved; And further, that additional costs estimated at approximately $250,000 per year be included as part of the proposed 2021 operating budget to support the development charge partial exemption for religious organization space as outlined in the subject report and provided for in the DC By-law; And further, that the existing development charge reserve fund “DC Transhelp” be renamed “DC Public Works” and
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Ras
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 Interim Commissioner of Public Works and the Interim Chief Planner and Director, Regional Planning and Growth Management, titled “Peel 2041+ Regional Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review Update”, be received and
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Referred
That Regional Council support, in principle, a Standing Committee of Planning; And further, that staff report to the January 14, 2021 Regional Council meeting on the composition and Terms of Reference for the proposed Standing Committee of Planning.
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That section 4.2.12 of Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, be waived in order that the December 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting continue past 3:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
That the temporary encroachment of a crane swing, from a crane that has been erected on the adjacent property known municipally as 3610 Dixie Road, Mississauga, be permitted to encroach within a portion of the air space above Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road), City of Mississauga, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in a Crane Swing Agreement between The Regional Municipality of Peel and Killam Kamres (Silver Spear) Inc; And further, that the necessary by-law be presented for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Fonseca, seconded by Councillor Crombie
Carried
In favour (22): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, 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 Thompson, Councillor Vicente
That the temporary encroachment of a crane swing, from a crane that has been erected on the adjacent property known municipally as 4064, 4070 and 4078 Dixie Road, Mississauga, be permitted to encroach within a portion of the air space above Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road), City of Mississauga, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in a Crane Swing Agreement between The Regional Municipality of Peel and Hazelton Development Corporation; And further, that the necessary by-law be presented for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Fonseca, seconded by Councillor Crombie
Carried
In favour (22): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, 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 Thompson, Councillor Vicente
That the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to enter into a Shared Facilities Agreement for the 360 City Centre Drive Affordable Housing Project with Daniels CCW Corporation and/or its assignee, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; And further, that the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer be authorized to award Contract 2021-013N to the assignee of Daniels CCW Corporation for the Shared Facilities Agreement for the 360 City Centre Drive Affordable Housing Project in the estimated amount of $68,000, (excluding applicable taxes) for the first year of the shared facilities agreement which commences upon the Region’s occupancy of the Project and extends for the duration of the Region’s ownership of the asset, in accordance with the Procurement By-law 30- 2018, as amended; And further, that staff be authorized to increase the Contract (Document 2021-013N) annually for the duration of the Region’s ownership of the asset, based on the terms of the Shared Facilities Agreement and in accordance with the Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Kovac, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
In favour (22): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, 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 Thompson, Councillor Vicente
That the by-laws listed on the December 10, 2020 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 77-2020 to 81-2020 inclusive, 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 Brown, seconded by Councillor Crombie
Carried
That Council proceed “In Camera” to consider reports relating to the following: Early Years and Child Care Service System Manager (Labour relations or employee negotiations) Local Planning Appeal Tribunal – 0 Ace Drive, City of Brampton, Ward 9 (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 the purpose) Update Regarding Contract Negotiations (Oral) (A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization)
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Sinclair
Carried
That Council move out of "In Camera".
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Ras
Carried
That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Tenant, enter into a Lease Renewal and Amending Agreement with The Corporation of the City of Brampton, as Landlord, for approximately 6,525 square feet of space at 150 Central Park Drive, Suites 9, 13 and 302, City of Brampton, for a one year term; And further, that the funds for and associated with the Lease Renewal and Amending Agreement be provided from Cost Centre HA00007; And further, that the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction and to execute all necessary notices and ancillary documents related to the Lease Renewal and Amending Agreement.
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Tenant enter into an Offer to Lease 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, titled “Proposed Property Acquisition, City of Brampton, Ward 3”; And further, that The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Tenant, enter into a Lease Agreement 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, titled “Proposed Property Acquisition, City of Brampton, Ward 3”; And further, that the Regional Solicitor be authorized to execute all necessary notices and any other ancillary agreements related to the Offer to Lease and Lease Agreement; And further, that the funds for and associated with the Offer to Lease and subsequent Lease Agreement be financed from Cost Centre PP00008 and Capital Budget 208323.
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
That the Region of Peel divest from the direct delivery of Special Needs Resourcing supports in child care, to focus on and enhance its role as service system manager to improve the quality, accountability, efficiency and consistency of Special Needs Resourcing services in Peel.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Ras
Carried
That the direction given "in camera" to the Regional Solicitor, not to proceed, related to item 24.5 on the December 10, 2020 Regional Council agenda be approved, and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended.
Moved by Councillor Dhillon, seconded by Councillor Palleschi
Carried
That By-law 82-2020 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on December 10, 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 Dasko, seconded by Councillor Ras
Carried
That the following matters listed on the December 10, 2020 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 11.1, 11.4, 11.5, 11.6, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 17.1, 20.1, 24.1, 24.2 and 24.3. In Favour (23): 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, and Councillor Vicente Absent (1): Councillor Thompson
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
In favour (23): 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 Vicente
That agreement 2020-160N for the Design and Construction of Affordable Housing at Port Credit West Village be awarded to FS BW Block D GP Inc. (the ‘Turnkey Agreement”) in the estimated amount of $62,207,926 (excluding Council Minutes 520 applicable taxes), pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Turnkey Agreement, in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; And further, that the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to execute the Turnkey Agreement, being an agreement for the provision of a municipal capital facility where all the units to be provided fall within the definition of affordable housing in accordance with s.110 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and By- law 49-2020, as well as any associated documents and agreements which may be required for the transfer and assignment of obligations related to the lands upon which the municipal capital facility will be located, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; And further, that the Region of Peel’s duly authorized signing officers be authorized to execute Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) Contribution Agreements for the Port Credit West Village Affordable Housing project (“Port Credit West Village”) for Year 2 and Year 3 funding in the amount of $5,134,400 and $7,993,200, respectively, together with any further agreements or ancillary documents necessary to provide funding for Port Credit West Village, pro
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
Whereas Peel Regional Police plays a critical role in the safety and well-being of Brampton’s residents; And whereas, there is a disproportionate representation of a police footprint within the wards in the City of Brampton; And whereas, all ward pairings in the City of Brampton, with the exception of Wards 9 and 10, have direct access to either a police division or a community station; Council Minutes 523 And whereas, the east end of the City of Brampton, comprised of Ward 8, 9, and 10, have approximately 200,000 residents making up 33 per cent of the City’s population; And whereas, from 2014 to 2018 the east end Wards of the City of Brampton have seen an increase in crimes against a person on average by 50 per cent, while crimes against property increased by 34 per cent; And whereas, residents from these neighborhoods are experiencing anxiety and fear due to increased crime, lack of a police station, and severely delayed response times; And whereas, there have been numerous delegations, communications, community organized meetings and town halls attended by the Councillors, Mayors, and Police Chiefs, advocating for greater police presence; And whereas, there has been increasing demand for a police station in the east end of the City of Brampton; And whereas, there are no police stations in Brampton, east of Bramalea Road; And whereas, it currently takes approximately 23 minutes to drive 19 kilometers to reach the northeast end of Brampton from 21 Division; And whereas, Bram
Moved by Councillor Dhillon, seconded by Councillor Fortini
Carried
That Regional Council support, in principle, a Standing Committee of Planning; And further, that staff report to the January 14, 2021 Regional Council meeting on the composition and Terms of Reference for the proposed Standing Committee of Planning. 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 Parrish, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Tenant, enter into a Lease Renewal and Amending Agreement with The Corporation of the City of Brampton, as Council Minutes 538 Landlord, for approximately 6,525 square feet of space at 150 Central Park Drive, Suites 9, 13 and 302, City of Brampton, for a one year term; And further, that the funds for and associated with the Lease Renewal and Amending Agreement be provided from Cost Centre HA00007; And further, that the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction and to execute all necessary notices and ancillary documents related to the Lease Renewal and Amending Agreement.
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
That the Region of Peel divest from the direct delivery of Special Needs Resourcing supports in child care, to focus on and enhance its role as service system manager to improve the quality, accountability, efficiency and consistency of Special Needs Resourcing services in Peel. In Favour (17): Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, and Councillor Vicente Abstain (3): Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Mahoney, and Councillor Starr Absent (4): Councillor Brown, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, and Councillor Thompson
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Ras
Carried
That the direction given "in camera" to the Regional Solicitor, not to proceed, related to item 24.5 on the December 10, 2020 Regional Council agenda be approved, and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended. In Favour (14): Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, and Councillor Vicente Opposed (3): Councillor Dasko, Councillor Ras, and Councillor Sinclair Abstain (2): Councillor Mahoney, and Councillor Starr Absent (4): Councillor Brown, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, and Councillor Thompson
Moved by Councillor Dhillon, seconded by Councillor Palleschi
Carried

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