The Peel Region Record

Regional Council

April 13, 2023

Who was there

Present (10): Navjit Kaur Brar, Patrick Brown, Brad Butt, Stephen Dasko, Early, Chris Fonseca, Pat Fortini, Annette Groves, Joe Horneck, Dennis Keenan

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)

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

That the minutes of the March 23, 2023 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Moved by Councillor McFadden, seconded by Councillor Kovac
Carried
That the agenda for the April 13, 2023 Regional Council meeting include a delegation from Sophia Jackson, resident of the City of Brampton, regarding the Peel Police Services Board community member appointment, to be dealt with under Delegations - Item 7.5; and That the agenda for the April 13, 2023 Regional Council meeting include a communication from the City of Brampton, providing a resolution regarding the Peel Police Services Board appointment, to be dealt with under Items Related to Corporate Services - Item 14.2; and That the agenda for the April 13, 2023 Regional Council meeting include a communication from the City of Brampton, providing a resolution regarding prioritization of the Alternate Member at Regional Council, to be dealt with under Items Related to Corporate Services - Item 14.3; and That the agenda for the April 13, 2023 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Horneck, seconded by Councillor Groves
Carried
That the following matters listed on the April 13, 2023 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 10.1, 12.1, 13.1, 13.3, 13.4, 14.1, 14.2, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 15.5, 16.1, 17.1, 18.1, 18.2, 18.3, 18.4, 22.1, 22.3, 22.5, 22.6, 22.7, 22.8 and 22.9.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That staff proceed with a wind down of the Region of Peel’s dedicated emergency housing response for Ukrainian arrivals on or before June 30, 2023; and That, should a new funding agreement be reached with the federal government prior to April 30, 2023, the Director of Housing Services be granted authority to extend existing contract agreements to match with the duration of the federal funding agreements, in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and That the Director of Procurement and the Director of Housing Services be authorized to increase existing contracts in support of the Ukrainian Humanitarian Response on an as required basis until such time as additional federal funding may be secured or, in the absence of federal funding support, until June 30, 2023, in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the contract (Document 2023-063N) for the supply and delivery of Schneider ION energy meters be awarded to Schneider Electric for the replacement of 70 new ION energy meters over a five-year contract term, in the estimated amount of $441,000 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the Contract and all related ancillary documents with Schneider Electric on business terms satisfactory to the Director of Climate Change and Energy Management and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; and That the Director of Climate Change and Energy Management and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to approve additional purchases from Schneider Electric for any future ION energy meter replacements after the five-year contract term for the lifecycle of the energy metering infrastructure, subject to satisfactory performance, pricing, and approved budget, pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and That authority be granted to increase the quantities, where actual ION energy meter replacements and purchases exceed the initial estimates, subject to satisfactory performance, pricing and to the limits of the approved budget.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the contract (Document 2023-163N) for the supply of professional services and technical support to update and enhance the Development Charges Application be awarded to CloudSynApps Inc. in the estimated amount of $357,243.00 (excluding applicable taxes) pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and That the Director of Procurement be authorized to increase the contract for any upgrades, enhancements, maintenance, technical support, implementation services for future phases, and other proprietary services for the lifecycle of the application, subject to satisfactory performance, price, and approved budget.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That a by-law to adopt the property tax rate calculation adjustment, and to apportion the 2023 Regional net levy requirement of $1,323,635,334 to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon, in accordance with the apportionment calculations attached as Appendix I to the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the April 13, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “2023 Final Levy By-law”, be presented for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the Commissioner of Public Works be delegated the authority to enter into and execute a Master Patio Agreement between The Regional Municipality of Peel (the “Region”) and The Corporation of the Town of Caledon (the “Town”) to allow the licensing of patios on Regional Roads, together with any extensions, amendments and ancillary documents, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; and That the encroachment of patios within Regional Roads be approved, in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the aforementioned Master Patio Agreement between the Region and the Town; and That the Traffic By-law (15-2013) be amended to permit the sale of goods within a portion of Regional Roads with a patio license from the Town of Caledon; and That the necessary by-law be presented for enactment; and That the Ontario Provincial Police – Caledon Detachment and the Town of Caledon be notified.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the contract (Document 2023-096T) for the reconstruction of the King Street culvert in Terra Cotta, be awarded to Belor Construction Ltd. in the estimated amount of $2,186,845.40 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and That the Capital Budget of Capital Project for the King Street culvert (17-4850) be increased by $475,000, fully funded from the Roads Reserve (R0210), in order to proceed with the award of this contract and construction in 2023.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the contract (Document 2022-679T) for b ridge r eplacement on King Street East, east of Humber Lea Road, and b ridge e xpansion j oint s eal r eplacement on King Street East, east of Old King Road, Town of Caledon, Projects 15-4830 and 15-4840, be awarded to Alliance Verdi Civil Inc. in the estimated amount of $2,996,205.25 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the Contract (Document 2022-288T) for the construction of the Meadowvale North Pumping Station – Standby Power Facility, City of Mississauga, be awarded to Bennett Mechanical Installations (2001) Ltd. in the amount of $21,347,400.00 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and That the budget for Capital Project 22-1985 for the construction of the Meadowvale North Pumping Station – Standby Power Facility be increased from $17,000,000 to $23,000,000, financed from Water Development Charge Reserve R3520 in order to proceed with current tender pricing.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the contract for the supply and maintenance of Stryker power cot and loading systems for Paramedic Services (Document 2016-158P) awarded to Rowland Emergency Vehicle Products Inc. be increased in the amount of $750,000.00 (excluding applicable taxes) for a revised contract amount of $6,810,115.00 pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and That authority be granted to renew the Contract on an annual basis for three optional 12-month periods for annual purchase of stretchers and loading systems as well as on-going maintenance in the estimated annual amount of $600,000.00 (excluding applicable taxes), subject to satisfactory performance, price and approved budgets; and That authority be granted to increase and extend the contract for any additional goods and services that are deemed proprietary, to maintain the lifecycle of the equipment and to the limit of the approved budget for power cot and loading equipment.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That staff report back to a future meeting of Regional Council regarding the re-establishment of a modified Planning and Growth Management Committee, upon completion of the Province’s regional government review and upon proclamation of the provisions of Bill 23 More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 related to the removal of Regional planning responsibilities; and That a Planning Advisory Committee not be established at this time.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
That the contract (Document 2021-641P) for consulting services to develop a Net Zero Emissions Standard for the Region of Peel awarded to Introba Canada LLP be increased in the amount of $200,000, (excluding applicable taxes) for a total commitment of $339,765 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement by- law 30-2018, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Tedjo, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
the City of Brampton in its correspondence dated March 6, 2023 regarding youth mental health has requested that Peel Region enhance communication and collaboration with school boards to enable access to supports for youth in crisis; Therefore be it resolved: That the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write a letter to the Peel District School Board and Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board in support of increased collaboration with Peel Region to improve mental health support for children and youth and students across the region; and That a list of children and youth mental health support services available across the region be provided to the school boards for distribution to all school principals across the region, as an attachment and referenced in the letter; and That Peel Region engage in discussions with the school boards to better understand gaps in information and opportunities to increase awareness of available children and youth mental health services, including Peel’s Situation Table; and That a copy of the correspondence, and letter to the school boards be forwarded to the Community Safety and Well Being Mental Health (CSWB) and Addictions Action Table for consideration; and That staff report back to Regional Council by the end of 2023, on further recommendations on how to improve support specifically for children, youth and students in the region.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Palleschi
Carried
That Council proceed into "closed session” to consider reports relating to the following: A Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board Peel Police Services Board Community Member Appointment (Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees) (Related to 7.3 and 7.4)
Moved by Councillor Medeiros, seconded by Councillor Kovac
Carried
That Council move out of "closed session".
Moved by Councillor Horneck, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That Len Carby be appointed as the citizen member to the Peel Police Services Board to serve for a term ending on November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council.
Moved by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Groves
Carried
That the Regional Chair write a letter to the Premier of Ontario requesting that Ahmad Attia be appointed to the Peel Police Services Board as the provincial appointee, to fill the recent provincial vacancy.
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Crombie
Carried
That the closed session oral update listed as Item 22.2 on the April 13, 2023 Regional Council agenda be
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Russo
Referred
That Mustafa Ali and Craig Emick be appointed as the non-elected members to the Audit and Risk Committee, subject to a satisfactory professional reference check, to serve for a term ending on November 14, 2026, or until their successors are appointed by Regional Council; and That Abid Zaman be appointed as an alternate non-elected member to the Audit and Risk Committee should either non-elected member be unable to fulfill their term of appointment; and That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) be amended by increasing the membership maximum from 14 to 16; and That the following be appointed as the non-elected members of the AAC for a term ending November 14, 2026 or until their success are appointed by Regional Council: Mohammed Ali Michelle Bilek Carol-Ann Chafe Mary Daniel Cecille Gooding Venkatraman Iyer Azhar Karim Kathleen Lynch Ron Reddam Angela Shaw Priyanka Sheth Kevin Wilson; and That this resolution become public upon adoption.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That commencement of expropriation proceedings regarding the installation of a sanitary sewer at Dundas Street East for the acquisition of the lands as set out in Appendix I to the Closed Session report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the April 13, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Expropriation Proceedings – Installation of Watermains and Sanitary Sewers at Dundas Street East from Mattawa Avenue to Wharton Way – EXP-22286.01 – City of Mississauga, Ward 3”, (the “Proposed Expropriation”), be approved; and, That the necessary by-law, including the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land, Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and a Certificate of Approval attached as Schedules B, C and D to the by-law, for the lands as set out in Appendix I to the subject report, be presented for enactment; and 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 hearing of necessity be reported to Regional Council for its consideration and decision as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act; and That in the event there is no hearing of necessity held, the Proposed Expropriation be approved by Regional Council as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act and in such case the following steps be authorized with respect to the expropriation: execution and registration of a Certif
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That commencement of expropriation proceedings regarding the Intersection Improvements at Airport Road and Williams Parkway project for the acquisition of the lands as set out in Appendix I to the Closed Session report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the April 13, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Commencement of Expropriation Proceedings – Intersection Improvements at Airport Road and Williams Parkway – EXP-23029.00 – City of Brampton, Ward 8”, be approved; and That the necessary by-law, including the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and the Notices 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 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 hearing of necessity be reported to Regional Council for its consideration and decision as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act; and That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the by-laws listed on the April 13, 2023 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 16-2023 and By-law 17-2023, 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 Horneck, seconded by Councillor Keenan
Carried
That the closed session by-laws listed on the April 13, 2023 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 18-2023 and By-law 19-2023, 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 Butt, seconded by Councillor Palleschi
Carried
That By-law 20-2023 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on April 13, 2023, 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 Mahoney
Carried
That the following matters listed on the April 13, 2023 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 10.1, 12.1, 13.1, 13.3, 13.4, 14.1, 14.2, Council Minutes 109 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 15.5, 16.1, 17.1, 18.1, 18.2, 18.3, 18.4, 22.1, 22.3, 22.5, 22.6, 22.7, 22.8 and 22.9.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
Council Minutes 111 1. That the contract (Document 2023-163N) for the supply of professional services and technical support to update and enhance the Development Charges Application be awarded to CloudSynApps Inc. in the estimated amount of $357,243.00 (excluding applicable taxes) pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and 2. That the Director of Procurement be authorized to increase the contract for any upgrades, enhancements, maintenance, technical support, implementation services for future phases, and other proprietary services for the lifecycle of the application, subject to satisfactory performance, price, and approved budget.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
1. That the Contract (Document 2022-288T) for the construction of the Meadowvale North Pumping Station – Standby Power Facility, City of Mississauga, be awarded to Bennett Mechanical Installations (2001) Ltd. Council Minutes 114 in the amount of $21,347,400.00 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and 2. That the budget for Capital Project 22-1985 for the construction of the Meadowvale North Pumping Station – Standby Power Facility be increased from $17,000,000 to $23,000,000, financed from Water Development Charge Reserve R3520 in order to proceed with current tender pricing.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
1. That the contract for the supply and maintenance of Stryker power cot and loading systems for Paramedic Services (Document 2016-158P) awarded to Rowland Emergency Vehicle Products Inc. be increased in the amount of $750,000.00 (excluding applicable taxes) for a revised contract amount of $6,810,115.00 pursuant to Procurement By-law 30- 2018, as amended; and 2. That authority be granted to renew the Contract on an annual basis for three optional 12-month periods for annual purchase of stretchers and loading systems as well as on-going maintenance in the estimated annual amount of $600,000.00 (excluding applicable taxes), subject to satisfactory performance, price and approved budgets; and 3. That authority be granted to increase and extend the contract for any additional goods and services that are deemed proprietary, to maintain the lifecycle of the equipment and to the limit of the approved budget for power cot and loading equipment. Council Minutes 115
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
Whereas the City of Brampton in its correspondence dated March 6, 2023 regarding youth mental health has requested that Peel Region enhance communication and collaboration with school boards to enable access to supports for youth in crisis; Council Minutes 121 Therefore be it resolved: 1. That the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write a letter to the Peel District School Board and Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board in support of increased collaboration with Peel Region to improve mental health support for children and youth and students across the region; and 2. That a list of children and youth mental health support services available across the region be provided to the school boards for distribution to all school principals across the region, as an attachment and referenced in the letter; and 3. That Peel Region engage in discussions with the school boards to better understand gaps in information and opportunities to increase awareness of available children and youth mental health services, including Peel’s Situation Table; and 4. That a copy of the correspondence, and letter to the school boards be forwarded to the Community Safety and Well Being Mental Health (CSWB) and Addictions Action Table for consideration; and 5. That staff report back to Regional Council by the end of 2023, on further recommendations on how to improve support specifically for children, youth and students in the region.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Palleschi
Carried
Council Minutes 123 That the closed session oral update listed as Item 22.2 on the April 13, 2023 Regional Council agenda be
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Russo
Referred
Council Minutes 125 1. That commencement of expropriation proceedings regarding the installation of a sanitary sewer at Dundas Street East for the acquisition of the lands as set out in Appendix I to the Closed Session report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the April 13, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Expropriation Proceedings – Installation of Watermains and Sanitary Sewers at Dundas Street East from Mattawa Avenue to Wharton Way – EXP-22286.01 – City of Mississauga, Ward 3”, (the “Proposed Expropriation”), be approved; and, 2. That the necessary by-law, including the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land, Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and a Certificate of Approval attached as Schedules B, C and D to the by- law, for the lands as set out in Appendix I to the subject report, be presented for enactment; and 3. 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 hearing of necessity be reported to Regional Council for its consideration and decision as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act; and 4. That in the event there is no hearing of necessity held, the Proposed Expropriation be approved by Regional Council as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act and in such case the following steps be authorized with respect to the expropriation: a. ex
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried

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