The Peel Region Record

Regional Council

September 22, 2022

Who was there

Present (8): Patrick Brown, Bonnie Crombie, Dipika Damerla, Stephen Dasko, Chris Fonseca, Pat Fortini, Annette Groves, John Kovac

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 (28 motions)

24 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the July 7, 2022 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Sinclair
Carried
That the minutes of the August 18, 2022 Interim Period Approvals Committee meeting, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Carlson
Carried
That section 5.4.3.b.ii) of Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, be waived to add a delegation that was received after the distribution of the revised agenda that does not relate to an item already listed on the draft agenda, from Sandy Dhaliwal, Landowner, City of Brampton, regarding a proposed Site Plan application at a property located at Mayfield Road and Airport Road in the City of Brampton, Ward 10, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 7.6; and That section 5.4.3.d of Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, be waived to add a delegation that was received after 9:30 a.m. on the Wednesday prior to the Council meeting, from Andrew Ferancik, Principal, WND Associates Ltd, regarding the Mother Parker’s Tea and Coffee Inc. Existing Operations from Incompatible Residential Uses, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 7.7.; and That section 5.4.3.d of Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, be waived to add a delegation that was received after 9:30 a.m. on the Wednesday prior to the Council meeting, from Jason Ottey, Director, Government Relations and Communication, Labourers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 183, providing comments from LiUNA regarding Highway 413 transitway and transmission corridor, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 7.6; and That item 19.1 listed on the September 22, 2022 Regional Council Agenda, be
Moved by Councillor Fortini, seconded by Councillor Crombie
Withdrawn
That the following matters listed on the September 22, 2022 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.2, 10.1, 10.2, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4. 14.5, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 15.5, 15.6, 15.7, 15.8, 15.9, 17.1, 18.1, 18.2, 18.3, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 and 22.4.
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the recommended Response Time Framework for Paramedic Services for the year 2023, as described in the report of the Commissioner of Health Services, listed on the September 22, 2022 Regional Council agenda titled “Paramedic Services 2023 Response Time Framework”, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the encroachment of tie-backs from construction of a residential apartment building on the adjacent property known as 260 Malta Avenue, Brampton, be permitted to encroach within a portion of Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue), City of Brampton, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Tie-Back Agreement between The Regional Municipality of Peel and National Brixen (Steeles) Inc.; and That the necessary by-law be presented for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the temporary encroachment of a crane swing to be erected on the adjacent property known municipally as 260 Malta Avenue, Brampton, be permitted to encroach within a portion of the air space above Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue), City of Brampton, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Crane Swing Agreement between The Regional Municipality of Peel and National Brixen (Steeles) Inc.; and That the necessary by-law be presented for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the encroachment of tie-backs from the construction of two residential apartment buildings on the adjacent property known municipally as 15 Skyridge Drive, Brampton be permitted to encroach within a portion of Regional Road 8 (The Gore Road), City of Brampton, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Tie-Back Agreement between The Regional Municipality of Peel and TACC Holborn (Block 139) Inc.; and That the necessary by-law be presented for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the temporary encroachment of two crane swings from cranes to be erected on the adjacent property known municipally as 15 Skyridge Drive, Brampton be permitted to encroach within a portion of the air space above Regional Road 8 (The Gore Road), City of Brampton, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Crane Swing Agreement between The Regional Municipality of Peel and TACC Holborn (Block 139) Inc.; and That the necessary by-law be presented for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the report of the Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee (DEAR-3/2022) meeting held on September 1, 2022, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the report of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-4/2022) meeting held on September 15, 2022, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-2/2022) meeting held on September 15, 2022, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
1.That the Regional Chair write a letter, on behalf of Regional Council, to the federal Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to request financial support for Peel’s Ukrainian Humanitarian Response; and 2.That the Human Services Commissioner and the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Services Commissioner be authorized to negotiate and enter into agreements with the federal and provincial governments to secure reimbursement for any expenses incurred in the preparation and delivery of the humanitarian response.
Moved by Councillor Mullin, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the 2023 Regional Council and Committee meeting schedule attached as Appendix I to the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the September 22, 2022 Regional Council agenda titled “2023 Regional Council and Committee Meeting Schedule”, with adjustments to be made as required, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Sinclair
Carried
Resolutions 2021-291, 2021-292, 2021-294 and 2022-243 indicate the Region of Peel’s strong opposition to the Highway 413, formerly known as the GTA West Transportation Corridor, and request that the provincial government consider alternatives; And whereas, a motion has been proposed to support the Highway 413; Therefore be it resolved, that in accordance with Section 6.7 of Region of Peel Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, Resolutions 2021-291, 2021-292, 2021-294 and 2022-243 be reconsidered.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Lost
Regional Council passed Resolution 2017-990 to adopt the “Vision Zero” framework where no loss of life or injury from a motor vehicle collision is considered acceptable; And whereas, red light cameras, a traffic safety countermeasure device designed to reduce the frequency and severity of speeds and right-angle collisions at intersections, are installed to prevent motorists from running red lights; And whereas, red light camera locations are planned through a network screening process which ranks and prioritizes all intersections in the Region of Peel experiencing right-angle collisions and red light running, identifying where a red light camera would deliver the highest potential for safety improvement. And whereas, though the intersection of Finch Avenue and Darcel Avenue/Longo Circle was not previously identified in the network screening or operating budget as a priority location for red light camera deployment, the intersection would still benefit from installation of a red light camera; And whereas, the intersection of Finch Avenue and Darcel Avenue/Longo Circle is ranked 277 th in previous network screening and not identified as a priority location for red light camera deployment, And whereas, the community has expressed concerns of red light running at this intersection, which could be reduced by the installation of a red light camera; Therefore it be resolved: That the intersection of Finch Avenue and Darcel Avenue/Longo Circle be identified as an additional priority
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Carlson
Carried
That the by-laws listed on the September 22, 2022 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 41-2022 to 45-2022, inclusive, 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 Fortini, seconded by Councillor Sinclair
Carried
That Council proceed “In Camera” to consider reports relating to the following: Letter from Rafat General Contractor Inc. dated September 18, 2022 (Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board)
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Groves
Carried
That Council proceed out of "In Camera".
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Dasko
Carried
That the in camera directions to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Regional Solicitor contained within the confidential report listed as item 22.2 on the September 22, 2022 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 Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the in camera directions to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Public Works related to the confidential item listed as 22.5 on the September 22, 2022 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 Fortini, seconded by Councillors Groves, Brown, Parrish and Crombie
Carried
That By-law 46-2022 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on September 22, 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.
Moved by Councillor Kovac, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
1. That section 5.4.3.b.ii) of Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, be waived to add a delegation that was received after the distribution of the revised agenda that does not relate to an item already listed on the draft agenda, from Sandy Dhaliwal, Landowner, City of Brampton, regarding a proposed Site Plan application at a property located at Mayfield Road and Airport Road in the City of Brampton, Ward 10, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 7.6; and Council Minutes 293 2. That section 5.4.3.d of Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, be waived to add a delegation that was received after 9:30 a.m. on the Wednesday prior to the Council meeting, from Andrew Ferancik, Principal, WND Associates Ltd, regarding the Mother Parker’s Tea and Coffee Inc. Existing Operations from Incompatible Residential Uses, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 7.7.; and 3. That section 5.4.3.d of Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, be waived to add a delegation that was received after 9:30 a.m. on the Wednesday prior to the Council meeting, from Jason Ottey, Director, Government Relations and Communication, Labourers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 183, providing comments from LiUNA regarding Highway 413 transitway and transmission corridor, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 7.6; and 4. That item 19.1 listed on the September 22, 2022 Regional Council Agenda, be
Moved by Councillor Fortini, seconded by Councillor Crombie
Withdrawn
1. That the encroachment of tie-backs from construction of a residential apartment building on the adjacent property known as 260 Malta Avenue, Brampton, be permitted to encroach within a portion of Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue), City of Brampton, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Tie-Back Agreement Council Minutes 297 between The Regional Municipality of Peel and National Brixen (Steeles) Inc.; and 2. That the necessary by-law be presented for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
1. That the encroachment of tie-backs from the construction of two residential apartment buildings on the adjacent property known municipally as 15 Skyridge Drive, Brampton be permitted to encroach within a portion of Regional Road 8 (The Gore Road), City of Brampton, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Tie-Back Agreement between The Regional Municipality of Peel and TACC Holborn (Block 139) Inc.; and 2. That the necessary by-law be presented for enactment. Council Minutes 298
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
1. That the Regional Chair write a letter, on behalf of Regional Council, to the federal Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to request financial support for Peel’s Ukrainian Humanitarian Response; and 2. That the Human Services Commissioner and the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Services Commissioner be authorized to negotiate and enter into agreements with the federal and provincial governments to secure reimbursement for any expenses incurred in the preparation and delivery of the humanitarian response.
Moved by Councillor Mullin, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
Whereas Resolutions 2021-291, 2021-292, 2021-294 and 2022-243 indicate the Region of Peel’s strong opposition to the Highway 413, formerly known as the Council Minutes 309 GTA West Transportation Corridor, and request that the provincial government consider alternatives; And whereas, a motion has been proposed to support the Highway 413; Therefore be it resolved, that in accordance with Section 6.7 of Region of Peel Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, Resolutions 2021-291, 2021-292, 2021-294 and 2022-243 be reconsidered. In Favour (8): Councillor Brown, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Innis, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Santos, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente Opposed (14): Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Groves, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Mullin, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Saito, Councillor Sinclair, and Councillor Starr Absent (2): Councillor Dhillon, and Councillor Downey
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Lost
Whereas Regional Council passed Resolution 2017-990 to adopt the “Vision Zero” framework where no loss of life or injury from a motor vehicle collision is considered acceptable; And whereas, red light cameras, a traffic safety countermeasure device designed to reduce the frequency and severity of speeds and right-angle collisions at intersections, are installed to prevent motorists from running red lights; And whereas, red light camera locations are planned through a network screening process which ranks and prioritizes all intersections in the Region of Peel experiencing right-angle collisions and red light running, identifying where a red light camera would deliver the highest potential for safety improvement. And whereas, though the intersection of Finch Avenue and Darcel Avenue/Longo Circle was not previously identified in the network screening or operating budget as a priority location for red light camera deployment, the intersection would still benefit from installation of a red light camera; And whereas, the intersection of Finch Avenue and Darcel Avenue/Longo Circle is ranked 277th in previous network screening and not identified as a priority location for red light camera deployment, And whereas, the community has expressed concerns of red light running at this intersection, which could be reduced by the installation of a red light camera; Council Minutes 310 Therefore it be resolved: 1. That the intersection of Finch Avenue and Darcel Avenue/Longo Circle be identif
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Carlson
Carried

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