The Peel Region Record

Regional Council

June 11, 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 (27 motions)

25 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the May 28, 2020 Regional Council meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Ras, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the agenda for the June 11, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a letter from Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of Brookvalley Project Management Inc. and Laurier Homes / Yorkwood Homes in Mayfield West, providing comments on the Mayfield West Phase 2 Stage 2 Settlement Area Boundary Expansion (ROPA 34) proposed Council resolution, to be dealt with under Planning and Growth Management Communications – Item 18.2; And further, that the agenda for the June 11, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a letter from Aird & Berlis LLP, on behalf of the Mayfield West Phase 2 Landowners Group, Providing Comments from the Mayfield West Phase 2 Landowners Group regarding the Motion on the Town of Caledon Request for a Minister’s Zoning Order for Mayfield West Phase 2 Stage 2 Lands, listed as Item 22.1, to be dealt with under Planning and Growth Management Communications – Item 18.3; And further, that the agenda for the June 11, 2020 Regional Council meeting include a motion regarding anti-Black Racism, to be dealt with under Motions/Notice of Motions – Item 22.3; And further, that the agenda for the June 11, 2020 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.
Moved by Councillor McFadden, seconded by Councillor Ras
Carried
That the following matters listed on the June 11, 2020 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 11.1, 12.2, 13.2, 18.1, 20.1, 24.1
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
That the Regional Chair write a letter, on behalf of Regional Council, to the Minister of Long-Term Care to convey Regional Council’s support of the Province's commitment to complete an independent commission into Ontario’s long term care system to identify improvements that better protect residents and staff across the long term care sector including enhanced requirements for appropriate staffing models, emotionally focused patient-centered care, and increased funding; And further, that copies of the letter be forwarded to Peel-area MPs, MPPs, Advantage Ontario and the Minister of Health.
Moved by Councillor Damerla, seconded by Councillor Kovac
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 Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Vicente
That regular meetings of Regional Council be scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2020 and Thursday, August 6, 2020; And further, that should the provincial declaration of emergency regarding COVID-19 be terminated during the months of July or August, the additional regular meetings be cancelled.
Moved by Councillor Damerla, seconded by Councillor Saito
Carried
That Resolution 2020-294 from the April 9, 2020 Regional Council meeting related to waste management during COVID-19 emergency declaration, be reconsidered.
Moved by Councillor Starr, seconded by Councillor Saito
Carried
Regional Council at its meeting on April 9, 2020 approved Resolution 2020-294 regarding waste management services during COVID-19 Emergency Declaration which, in part, directed staff to waive fees for dropping off waste at the Region of Peel’s Community Recycling Centres and to suspend the collection of bulky items during the emergency declaration ; And whereas, Regional Council at its meeting on April 23, 2020 approved Resolution 2020-318 regarding amendments to the Waste Management System Fees and Charges By-law 17-2007, as amended and the Waste Collection By-law 35-2015 delegating authority to the Commissioner of Public Works to waive CRC fees and to adjust waste management services and requirements during a declared emergency and the enactment of By-laws 34-2020 and 35-2020; And whereas, Regional Council at its meeting on May 28, 2020 received an update from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works on Community Recycling Centres (CRC), including a proposal to implement a 100 kg/per load/per day limit for the waived CRC fees; and, to resume acceptance of bulky items at the CRCs and curbside collection in the Region of Peel; Therefore be it resolved, that the waiving of fees for dropping off waste at the Region of Peel CRCs be limited to 100 kg/per load/per day effective immediately for the duration of the declared emergency or earlier as recommended by the Commissioner of Public Works; And further, that drop off of bulky items at CRCs be reinstated effective June 25, 2020
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
That the necessary by-law be presented for enactment to amend Region of Peel Traffic By-law 15-2013 for the implementation of the Automated Speed Enforcement Program in Peel Region; And further, that the Town of Caledon, the Caledon Ontario Provincial Police, Dufferin Peel Catholic School Board and Peel District School Board be advised. Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
That the report of the Acting Commissioner of Health Services titled “Responding to the Mental Health and Addictions Needs in Peel” be
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Vicente
Carried
In favour (22): 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 Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Vicente
the Town of Caledon Council - a lower tier municipality within the Region of Peel - has made a formal request of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to grant a Minister's Zoning Permit regarding Mayfield West Phase 2 Stage 2; And whereas, the authority to determine population allocations in two tier municipalities has been designated to Regional Councils by the Province; And whereas, the population allocation for Mayfield West Phase 2 Stage 2 will require 2041 population numbers that have not yet been reviewed by Peel Regional staff nor Council; And whereas, an early allocation of population to Mayfield West Phase 2 Stage 2 may reduce population allocations to other parts of the Region; And whereas, Region of Peel Council, passed the following Resolution 2020-201 on March 12, 2020: That the report of the Acting Commissioner of Commissioner of Public Works and the Acting Chief Planner and Director Regional Planning and Growth Management titled "Mayfield West Phase 2 Stage 2 Settlement Boundary Expansion, Regional Amendment 34" be
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Medeiros
Deferred
school bus safety requires ongoing assessment and improvement and is currently a growing issue across Ontario; And whereas, a school bus stop arm camera program would complement traditional Police enforcement to help make the roads safer for more than 68,000 students that travel across the Region of Peel every day; And whereas, the Region of Peel recognizes the need to work collaboratively with stakeholders to support and increase safety for children travelling to and from school; And whereas, the Automated School Bus Camera Working Group (the Working Group), through its stakeholders (Regional Councillors, staff from Caledon, Brampton, Mississauga and the Region of Peel, Student Transportation of Peel Region, Peel Regional Police, the Ontario Provincial Police) were tasked under Resolution 2019-1134 to provide recommendations on how to best proceed with the implementation of a stop arm camera program for Peel Region; And whereas, the Working Group supports a “Made in Peel, No Child Left Behind” program using a qualified vendor that can assist in implementing a School Bus Stop Arm Camera technology program; And whereas, Bill 174, adopted by the Province of Ontario in December 2017 includes School Bus Camera legislation; And whereas, as a result of adopted Bill 174, the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario is required to produce regulations within the Highway Traffic Act in order for municipalities to implement School Bus Stop-Arm technology; Therefore be it resolved, that sta
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That section 6.1.6 of Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, be waived to permit consideration of a motion without previous notice, related to anti-Black racism.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
the Region of Peel is comprised of diverse communities within the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon; And whereas, approximately 50 per cent of the Region of Peel’s population identifies themselves as a member of a visible minority group, which is more than three times the national average and more than double the Ontario average; And whereas, anti-Black racism is a historic, pervasive and systemic issue in our cities, towns and Regions; And whereas, anti-Black racism is experienced within institutions and contributes to higher rates of precarious employment and unemployment, significant poverty, and overrepresentation in the criminal justice, mental health and child welfare systems; And whereas, the Minister of Education has directed the Peel District School Board to provide to the government a plan to address the findings in the Huggins Report; And whereas, visible minorities are disproportionately at risk with respect to income, housing, and other social determinants of health; Therefore be it resolved, that Regional Council recognizes anti-Black racism as a crisis within the Region of Peel; And further, that Regional Council affirms its commitment to address systemic discrimination by supporting policies and programs that address the inequities that the black community and other marginalized groups continue to experience within Peel, including but not limited to: engaging black communities to address racial inequities related to COVID 19 providing
Moved by Councillor Downey, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the by-law listed on the June 11, 2020 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 45-2020, 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 Brown, seconded by Councillor Carlson
Carried
That the recommendation contained within the confidential report relating to item 24.1 listed on the June 11, 2020 Regional Council agenda, be approved and become public upon adoption.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Kevin Andrew Albrecht and Jozef Mikrut, as Vendors, pursuant to Section 30 of the Expropriations Act , R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, in accordance with the terms set out in the in camera report to Regional Council at its meeting on June 11, 2020 titled “Proposed Property Acquisitions – Mayfield Road Widening (EXP-19051.01/.02) West of Chinguacousy Road to Hurontario Street – City of Brampton, Wards 2 and 6, Town of Caledon, Ward 2”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, for the purchase of: A fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 17, Concession 1 West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-39141 A temporary working easement in the lands described as Part of Lot 17, Concession 1 West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-39141 And further, that the Office of the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction, including the execution of all documents, Affidavits, Statutory Declarations and Undertakings required or appropriate for that purpose; And further, that the funds be financed from Capital Project 13-4055.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Diane Albrecht and Katarzyna Mikrut, as Vendors, pursuant to Section 30 of the Expropriations Act , R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, in accordance with the terms set out in the in camera report to Regional Council at its meeting on June 11, 2020 titled “Proposed Property Acquisitions – Mayfield Road Widening (EXP-19051.01/.02) West of Chinguacousy Road to Hurontario Street – City of Brampton, Wards 2 and 6, Town of Caledon, Ward 2”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, for the purchase of: A fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 17, Concession 1 West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-39144 A temporary working easement in the lands described as Part of Lot 17, Concession 1 West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-39144 And further, that the Office of the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction, including the execution of all documents, Affidavits, Statutory Declarations and Undertakings required or appropriate for that purpose; And further, that the funds be financed from Capital Project 13-4055.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
That By-law 46-2020 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on June 11, 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 Regional Clerk, and the corporate seal be affixed thereto.
Moved by Councillor Crombie, seconded by Councillor Damerla
Carried
That the following matters listed on the June 11, 2020 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 11.1, 12.2, 13.2, 18.1, 20.1, 24.1 Council Minutes 214 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 Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente Absent (1): Councillor Parrish
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
That regular meetings of Regional Council be scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2020 and Thursday, August 6, 2020; And further, that should the provincial declaration of emergency regarding COVID-19 be terminated during the months of July or August, the additional regular meetings be cancelled. 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 Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Vicente Absent (1): Councillor McFadden
Moved by Councillor Damerla, seconded by Councillor Saito
Carried
That Resolution 2020-294 from the April 9, 2020 Regional Council meeting related to waste management during COVID-19 emergency declaration, be reconsidered. In Favour (21): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, 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 (2): Councillor Damerla, and Councillor Downey Absent (1): Councillor McFadden
Moved by Councillor Starr, seconded by Councillor Saito
Carried
In favour (21): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, 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, Councillor Vicente
Whereas Regional Council at its meeting on April 9, 2020 approved Resolution 2020-294 regarding waste management services during COVID-19 Emergency Declaration which, in part, directed staff to waive fees for dropping off waste at the Region of Peel’s Community Recycling Centres and to suspend the collection of bulky items during the emergency declaration; And whereas, Regional Council at its meeting on April 23, 2020 approved Resolution 2020-318 regarding amendments to the Waste Management System Fees and Charges By-law 17-2007, as amended and the Waste Collection By- law 35-2015 delegating authority to the Commissioner of Public Works to waive CRC fees and to adjust waste management services and requirements during a declared emergency and the enactment of By-laws 34-2020 and 35-2020; And whereas, Regional Council at its meeting on May 28, 2020 received an update from the Interim Commissioner of Public Works on Community Recycling Centres (CRC), including a proposal to implement a 100 kg/per load/per day limit for the waived CRC fees; and, to resume acceptance of bulky items at the CRCs and curbside collection in the Region of Peel; Therefore be it resolved, that the waiving of fees for dropping off waste at the Region of Peel CRCs be limited to 100 kg/per load/per day effective immediately for the duration of the declared emergency or earlier as recommended by the Commissioner of Public Works; And further, that drop off of bulky items at CRCs be reinstated effective June 2
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
Council Minutes 226 Whereas the Town of Caledon Council - a lower tier municipality within the Region of Peel - has made a formal request of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to grant a Minister's Zoning Permit regarding Mayfield West Phase 2 Stage 2; And whereas, the authority to determine population allocations in two tier municipalities has been designated to Regional Councils by the Province; And whereas, the population allocation for Mayfield West Phase 2 Stage 2 will require 2041 population numbers that have not yet been reviewed by Peel Regional staff nor Council; And whereas, an early allocation of population to Mayfield West Phase 2 Stage 2 may reduce population allocations to other parts of the Region; And whereas, Region of Peel Council, passed the following Resolution 2020-201 on March 12, 2020: That the report of the Acting Commissioner of Commissioner of Public Works and the Acting Chief Planner and Director Regional Planning and Growth Management titled "Mayfield West Phase 2 Stage 2 Settlement Boundary Expansion, Regional Amendment 34" be
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Medeiros
Deferred
Whereas school bus safety requires ongoing assessment and improvement and is currently a growing issue across Ontario; And whereas, a school bus stop arm camera program would complement traditional Police enforcement to help make the roads safer for more than 68,000 students that travel across the Region of Peel every day; And whereas, the Region of Peel recognizes the need to work collaboratively with stakeholders to support and increase safety for children travelling to and from school; And whereas, the Automated School Bus Camera Working Group (the Working Group), through its stakeholders (Regional Councillors, staff from Caledon, Brampton, Mississauga and the Region of Peel, Student Transportation of Peel Region, Peel Regional Police, the Ontario Provincial Police) were tasked under Resolution 2019-1134 to provide recommendations on how to best proceed with the implementation of a stop arm camera program for Peel Region; And whereas, the Working Group supports a “Made in Peel, No Child Left Behind” program using a qualified vendor that can assist in implementing a School Bus Stop Arm Camera technology program; And whereas, Bill 174, adopted by the Province of Ontario in December 2017 includes School Bus Camera legislation; And whereas, as a result of adopted Bill 174, the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario is required to produce regulations within the Highway Traffic Act in order for municipalities to implement School Bus Stop-Arm technology; Therefore be it resolved,
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That section 6.1.6 of Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, be waived to permit consideration of a motion without previous notice, related to anti-Black racism. 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 Thompson, seconded by Councillor Downey
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
Whereas the Region of Peel is comprised of diverse communities within the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon; And whereas, approximately 50 per cent of the Region of Peel’s population identifies themselves as a member of a visible minority group, which is more than three times the national average and more than double the Ontario average; And whereas, anti-Black racism is a historic, pervasive and systemic issue in our cities, towns and Regions; And whereas, anti-Black racism is experienced within institutions and contributes to higher rates of precarious employment and unemployment, significant poverty, and overrepresentation in the criminal justice, mental health and child welfare systems; Council Minutes 229 And whereas, the Minister of Education has directed the Peel District School Board to provide to the government a plan to address the findings in the Huggins Report; And whereas, visible minorities are disproportionately at risk with respect to income, housing, and other social determinants of health; Therefore be it resolved, that Regional Council recognizes anti-Black racism as a crisis within the Region of Peel; And further, that Regional Council affirms its commitment to address systemic discrimination by supporting policies and programs that address the inequities that the black community and other marginalized groups continue to experience within Peel, including but not limited to:  engaging black communities to address racial inequities
Moved by Councillor Downey, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Kevin Andrew Albrecht and Jozef Mikrut, as Vendors, pursuant to Section 30 of the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, in accordance with the terms set out in the in camera report to Regional Council at its meeting on June 11, 2020 titled “Proposed Property Acquisitions – Mayfield Road Widening (EXP-19051.01/.02) West of Chinguacousy Road to Hurontario Street – City of Brampton, Wards 2 and 6, Town of Caledon, Ward 2”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, for the purchase of:  A fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 17, Concession 1 West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-39141  A temporary working easement in the lands described as Part of Lot 17, Concession 1 West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-39141 And further, that the Office of the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction, including the execution of all documents, Affidavits, Statutory Declarations and Undertakings required or appropriate for that purpose; And further, that the funds be financed from Capital Project 13-4055. Council Minutes 231
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried

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