The Peel Region Record

Regional Council

October 22, 2020

Who was there

Present (15): Patrick Brown, Bonnie Crombie, Dipika Damerla, Stephen Dasko, Chris Fonseca, Pat Fortini, Annette Groves, John Kovac, Matt Mahoney, Sue McFadden, Martin Medeiros, Michael Palleschi, Carolyn Parrish, Rowena Santos, Paul Vicente

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 (21 motions)

21 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the October 8, 2020 Regional Council meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Carlson, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
That the agenda for the October 22, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a communication from the Peel Safe and Active Routes to School Committee, regarding installation of automated school bus stop arm cameras, to be dealt with under Items Related to Public Works - Item 16.7; And further, that the agenda for the October 22, 2020 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Crombie, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
That the following matters listed on the October 22, 2020 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 15.3, 15.4, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4, 16.5, 16.6, 16.7, 18.1, 20.1, 24.1 and 24.2.
Moved by Councillor Downey, seconded by Councillor Santos
Carried
That the encroachment of a private 375mm storm sewer on Regional Road 150 (Coleraine Drive), adjacent to the property known municipally as 44 Simpson Road, Caledon, be permitted in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in an Encroachment Agreement between The Regional Municipality of Peel and 1799125 Ontario Ltd; And further, that the necessary by-law be presented for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Downey, seconded by Councillor Santos
Carried
That the report of the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee (PPC-7/2020) meeting held on October 1, 2020, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Downey, seconded by Councillor Santos
Carried
That the contract (Document 2020-295T) for maintenance hole deficiency repairs at various locations throughout the Region of Peel, Assignment No.3, be awarded to Rockwell Site Works Inc. in the estimated amount of $3,365,956.00 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 18-2307, in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Downey, seconded by Councillor Santos
Carried
That the report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC-3/2020) meeting held on October 1, 2020, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Downey, seconded by Councillor Santos
Carried
That commencement of expropriation proceedings regarding the Steeles Avenue Widening project for the acquisition of the lands as set out in Appendix I to the in camera report to Regional Council at its meeting on October 22, 2020 titled “Commencement of Expropriation Proceedings – Steeles Avenue Widening – EXP-20041.00 – Chinguacousy Road to Mississauga Road – City of Brampton, Wards 4 and 6” be approved and become public upon approval; And further, that the necessary by-law, including the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land attached as Schedules B and C to the by-law, for the lands as set out in Appendix I to the subject report, be presented for enactment; And further, that following service and publication of the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land, the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and recommendation of any inquiry be reported to Regional Council for its consideration and decision as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act ; And further, that the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, upon the advice of the Regional Solicitor, be authorized to approve Direct Negotiations for retention of other professional services, including appraisal services, that may be required, under Capital Project 14-4035, for the completion of the necessary property acquisitions and expropriation proceedings.
Moved by Councillor Downey, seconded by Councillor Santos
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 staff work with staff from the three local municipalities to review the City of Brampton Heritage Heights community planning concept and report back to a future meeting of Regional Council.
Moved by Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Councillor Vicente
Carried
That, to decrease pressure on the 2021 operating budget and maintain financial flexibility, the debt financing for the Seniors Health and Wellness Village, estimated at $16.7 million, be replaced with funds from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve; And further, that the Regional Chair, write a letter to the provincial government, on behalf of Regional Council, in support of the City of Mississauga’s advocacy efforts to remove the five per cent cap on the Payments In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) from the Greater Toronto Airport Authority which has been sought for decades to avoid the type of dramatic fall in PILTS that is currently happening.
Moved by Councillor Ras, seconded by Councillor Kovac
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 recommended Response Time Framework for Peel Regional Paramedic Services for the year 2021, as described in the report of the Acting Commissioner of Health Services, titled “Paramedic Services 2021 Response Time Framework,” be approved.
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Groves
Carried
the Government of Canada is taking steps toward eliminating plastic pollution in Canada, including potentially banning or restricting harmful single-use plastic products, where warranted and supported by science; And whereas, since signing the Ocean Plastics Charter in June 2018, and approving in principle the Canada-wide Strategy on Zero Plastic Waste in November 2018, the Government of Canada has signaled its intent to move toward a more sustainable approach to producing, using and managing plastics in Canada; And whereas, the Government of Canada, on October 7, 2020, released a discussion paper on a proposed integrated waste management approach to plastics and is seeking input on the discussion paper by December 9, 2020; And whereas, the discussion paper includes a potential ban of harmful single-use plastic items including plastic checkout bags, stir sticks, six-pack rings, cutlery, straws and food service ware made from problematic plastics; And whereas, viable alternative non-plastic options exist for each of the harmful single-use plastic items considered in the potential ban; And whereas, the Region of Peel is responsible for managing plastics in the residential waste stream; And whereas, the Region Council approved Resolution 2018-631 at its meeting held on June 28, 2018 requesting the Federal Government to develop a national strategy that addresses plastic pollution; Therefore be it resolved, that the Region of Peel Council supports the Federal Government’s proposal
Moved by Councillor Innis, seconded by Councillor Ras
Carried
That the by-laws listed on the October 22, 2020 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 63-2020 and 64-2020, 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 Fonseca, seconded by Councillor Dasko
Carried
That the by-law relating to In Camera Item 24.2 being By-law 66-2020, 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 Damerla, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That By-law 67-2020 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on October 22, 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 Starr, seconded by Councillor Vicente
Carried
That the following matters listed on the October 22, 2020 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 15.3, 15.4, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4, 16.5, 16.6, 16.7, 18.1, 20.1, 24.1 and 24.2. 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 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 Kovac Council Minutes 401
Moved by Councillor Downey, seconded by Councillor Santos
Carried
That staff work with staff from the three local municipalities to review the City of Brampton Heritage Heights community planning concept and report back to a future meeting of Regional Council. Council Minutes 413
Moved by Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Councillor Vicente
Carried
Council Minutes 418 Whereas October is Pedestrian Safety Month in the Region of Peel and Ministry of Transportation, recognizing the collaboration with Partners and the raising of awareness in our communities in order to proactively address pedestrian safety issues for all road users; And whereas, Peel Regional Council recognizes the need to work collaboratively with its community partners to support and increase safety for children travelling to and from school; And whereas, Peel Regional Council unanimously endorsed Resolution 2019- 1134, supporting the development of a school bus stop arm camera program which upholds the principles of Vision Zero; And whereas, Regional Council unanimously endorsed Resolution 2020-446 that directed staff to support the Student Transportation of Peel Region’s (STOPR) procurement process for the suite of modern school bus technologies and directed staff to report back to Council with options, scope and costs for implementing an automated School Bus Stop Arm Camera Program in the Region of Peel; And whereas, Ontario Bill 107 which enables the use of Administrative Monetary Penalties System (AMPS) to be used in conjunction with Automated School Bus Stop Arm Camera Programs is awaiting proclamation; And whereas, Ontario Regulation 424/20, which came into effect September 1st, 2020, introduces a regulatory framework which sets out evidentiary rules to govern automated school bus stop arm programs; And whereas, other Provincial municipalities have
Moved by Councillor Ras, 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 the recommended Response Time Framework for Peel Regional Paramedic Services for the year 2021, as described in the report of the Acting Commissioner of Health Services, titled “Paramedic Services 2021 Response Time Framework,” be approved. In Favour (22): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, 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 Abstain (1): Councillor Fonseca Absent (1): Councillor Thompson
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Groves
Carried
Whereas the Government of Canada is taking steps toward eliminating plastic pollution in Canada, including potentially banning or restricting harmful single-use plastic products, where warranted and supported by science; And whereas, since signing the Ocean Plastics Charter in June 2018, and approving in principle the Canada-wide Strategy on Zero Plastic Waste in November 2018, the Government of Canada has signaled its intent to move toward a more sustainable approach to producing, using and managing plastics in Canada; And whereas, the Government of Canada, on October 7, 2020, released a discussion paper on a proposed integrated waste management approach to plastics and is seeking input on the discussion paper by December 9, 2020; And whereas, the discussion paper includes a potential ban of harmful single-use plastic items including plastic checkout bags, stir sticks, six-pack rings, cutlery, straws and food service ware made from problematic plastics; And whereas, viable alternative non-plastic options exist for each of the harmful single-use plastic items considered in the potential ban; And whereas, the Region of Peel is responsible for managing plastics in the residential waste stream; And whereas, the Region Council approved Resolution 2018-631 at its meeting held on June 28, 2018 requesting the Federal Government to develop a national strategy that addresses plastic pollution; Council Minutes 421 Therefore be it resolved, that the Region of Peel Council supports the F
Moved by Councillor Innis, seconded by Councillor Ras
Carried
That the by-laws listed on the October 22, 2020 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 63-2020 and 64-2020, 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. Council Minutes 422
Moved by Councillor Fonseca, seconded by Councillor Dasko
Carried

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