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 (22 motions)
19 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the July 23, 2020 Regional Council meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Carlson
Carried
That the agenda for the September 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting include By-law 19-2020 regarding Regional Official Plan Amendment 34, to be dealt with under By-laws – Item 23.2; And further, that the agenda for the September 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Carlson
Carried
That the following matters listed on the September 10, 2020 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8, 9.9, 9.10, 9.11, 9.12, 9.13, 9.14, 11.1, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 15.1, 15.2, 15.4, 15.5, 15.6, 16.2, 17.1, 17.3, 17.4, 18.1, 18.2, 18.3, 18.4, 18.5, 18.6, 19.1, 20.1, 20.2, 21.1, 24.1, 24.2, 24.3, 24.5, 24.6. Council Minutes 325 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 Palleschi, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
That staff be authorized to enter into direct negotiations with Nimble Information Strategies, Inc. in order to implement an Electronic Document Management (EDM) system for Ontario Works client files; And further, that subject to successful negotiations with Nimble Information Strategies Inc. in establishing firm pricing and contract terms and subject to available budget, the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer and the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to approve the final contract award, in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; Council Minutes 329 And further, that approval be granted to extend the contract for four 12-month terms in accordance with the agreement, subject to satisfactory performance and pricing submitted for each contract term; And further, that the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to execute the agreement on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
That Resolution Number 2020-201, approved at the March 12, 2020 Regional Council meeting, be rescinded.
Moved by Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
That the Peel Region Official Plan be amended to expand the Mayfield West Rural Service Centre boundary by approximately 105 hectares of net developable lands, to include the Mayfield West Phase 2 Stage 2 lands; And further, that Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) 34, be declared to meet the requirements of Section 26(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Planning Act as required by Section 26(7) of the Planning Act; And further, that ROPA 34, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Interim Commissioner of Public Works, titled “Mayfield West Phase 2 Stage 2 Settlement Boundary Expansion, Regional Official Plan Amendment 34”, presented to Regional Council at its March 12, 2020 meeting, be adopted in accordance with Section 17(22) of the Planning Act; And further, that the by-law to amend the Regional Official Plan be presented for enactment; And further, that notice of decision of Council’s adoption of ROPA 34 be given in accordance with Section 17(23) of the Planning Act; And further, that a copy of the subject report and the report titled “Mayfield West Phase 2 Stage 2 Settlement Boundary Expansion, Regional Official Plan Council Minutes 330 Amendment 34” presented to Regional Council at its March 12, 2020 meeting, be provided to the Town of Caledon, and Cities of Brampton and Mississauga; And further, that a copy of the subject reports and supporting materials be provided to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for review and approval, in accordance with Section 17(31
Moved by Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
That the comments on proposed Amendment #1 and Land Needs Assessment Methodology for A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, outlined in the report of the Interim Commissioner of Public Works and the Interim Chief Planner and Director, Regional Planning and Growth Management, titled “Comments on Proposed Amendment #1 and Land Needs Assessment Methodology for A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe”, be endorsed; And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the City of Brampton, the Town of Caledon, the City of Mississauga and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Moved by Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
That the report of the ROPA 30 Appeals Oversight Committee (R30AOC-2/2020) meeting held on August 13, 2020, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
That the report of the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee (PPC-4/2020) meeting held on August 20, 2020, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
That staff be authorized to enter into direct negotiations with Neptune Technology Group in order to continue to provide water meter supply services for the residential, commercial, and industrial sector in the Region of Peel; And further, subject to successful negotiations with Neptune Technology Group in establishing firm pricing and contract terms and subject to available budget, Council Minutes 336 that the Commissioner of Finance be authorized to approve the final contract award, on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; And further, that the current agreement with Neptune Technology Group be extended for a six-month extension to June 2021.
Moved by Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
That the contract (Document 2007-511P) for the detailed design, contract administration and construction inspection services for Queen Street West (Regional Road 6) improvements, between the Region of Peel and AECOM Canada Limited (formerly TSH Engineers, Architects and Planners) be extended to include additional engineering services in the amount of $250,000 (excluding applicable taxes), for a total contract commitment of $3,376,960 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 05-4045, in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
Whereas the Region of Peel and the City of Mississauga have increasingly been hearing concerns from residents of rodent issues, specifically a significant increase in the rat population, in neighbourhoods, on private property, in public parks and on public property, around construction sites and on the street; And whereas, the Region of Peel, the City of Mississauga, the City of Brampton and Town of Caledon are growing urban centres with steady projected increases in population growth and development; And whereas, the Region of Peel, City of Mississauga, City of Brampton and Town of Caledon, through respective regional and municipal infrastructure plans, have approved ongoing residential, commercial and industrial infrastructure projects to address state of good repair, resident and employment capacity, community and neighbourhood building; And whereas, the urban landscape creates an environment for rats to thrive by providing an ample supply of food, water and shelter; rats have the capacity to burrow underground and live in common public and private spaces, garbage bins, and unmaintained buildings, can squeeze through cracks in foundations, walls, floors and windows; And whereas, rats can quickly increase in numbers because they are fast breeders and are quick to adapt to the urban environment creating challenges in finding appropriate mitigation strategies; And whereas, the City of Mississauga Applewood Hills and Applewood Heights and Applewood Acres communities have and a
Moved by Councillor Ras, seconded by Councillor Dasko
Referred
That the Public Sector Network 2020 Operating Budget attached as Appendix II to the report of the Commissioner of Digital and Information Services, titled “Public Sector Network (PSN) Update and Budget”, be approved in accordance with the PSN Partnership Agreement; And further, that the Director, Information Systems and Technology Services be authorized to execute Alternate Locate Agreements on behalf of the Region of Peel on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Digital and Information Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; And further, that the Director, Information Systems and Technology Services be authorized to execute Shared Structures Agreements on behalf of the Region of Peel on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Digital and Information Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor. In Favour (23): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, 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 (1): Councillor Dhillon
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Vicente
That the communication from Principles Integrity listed as item 16.1 on the September 10, 2020 Regional Council agenda be received; Council Minutes 350 And further, that the matter of amendments to the Peel Regional Council Code of Conduct that include a process for resolving matters that are under joint responsibility of the Region and local municipalities, be
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Santos
Referred
That the motion listed as item 22.1 on the September 10, 2020 Regional Council agenda be
Moved by Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Councillor Saito
Referred
Whereas a new indoor bocce court is being constructed in Potts Park at 125 Pembrook Street in Caledon as a community initiative funded by donations; And whereas, the Region of Peel’s current user fee by-law requires a fee of $1,235 be paid by the applicant for the installation of a new 38 mm water meter (the “Potts Park Installation Fee”) and staff does not have the authority to waive this fee; And whereas, the indoor bocce court is a neighbourhood led project that will create additional recreational opportunities for residents of all ages that will have community benefits in terms of physical health and mental well being; And whereas, Regional Council has determined that not requiring payment of the Potts Park Installation Fee is an appropriate measure supportive of the public interest in enhancing the availability of a recreational facility in that public park through a community initiative; Therefore be it resolved, that payment of the Potts Park Installation Fee of $1,235 for water meter installation not be required or collected for the indoor bocce court being constructed at 125 Pembrook Street; And further, that staff be directed to further investigate the implications of amending the Regional User Fees By-law to eliminate or reduce service Council Minutes 352 connection fees for neighbourhood led projects with community benefits in terms of the health, mental well being and provision of recreational opportunities for the community; And further, that staff report back t
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the by-laws listed on the September 10, 2020 Regional Council agenda, being By- laws 19-2020 and 57-2020, 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 Kovac, seconded by Councillor Sinclair
Carried
That Council proceed “In Camera” to consider reports relating to the following: Proposed Property Acquisition in the City of Brampton, Town of Caledon and City of Mississauga (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)
Moved by Councillor Carlson, seconded by Councillor Santos
Carried
That Council move out of “In Camera”.
Moved by Councillor Ras, seconded by Councillor Medeiros
Carried
That section 4.2.12 of Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, be waived in order that the September 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting continue past 3:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
That the revised “In Camera” direction given to the Interim Commissioner of Public Works and the Interim Commissioner of Corporate Services as set out in the In Camera report titled “Proposed Property Acquisition in the City of Brampton, Town of Caledon and City of Mississauga” be approved and voted upon in accordance with section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended. In Favour (19): Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Downey, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente Abstain (1): Councillor Damerla Absent (4): Councillor Brown, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Dhillon, and Councillor McFadden
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Dasko
That By-law 58-2020 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on September 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 Ras, seconded by Councillor Starr