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)
33 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the April 27, 2023 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That Item 20.1 listed on the May 11, 2023 Regional Council agenda, be
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Horneck
Withdrawn
That the following matters listed on the May 11, 2023 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 9.2, 10.1, 11.1, 11.2, 12.1, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4, 17.1, 17.2, 17.5, 17.6, 17.7, 18.1, 18.2, 22.1, 22.3, 22.4, 22.5 and 22.6.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the proposed technical amendments completed at the Palgrave - Caledon East and Caledon Village - Alton Drinking Water Systems and incorporated into the Credit Valley - Toronto and Region - Central Lake Ontario, and South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Plans be endorsed, in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, 2006; and That the proposed policy revisions prepared by the Credit Valley - Toronto and Region - Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Committee and incorporated into the Credit Valley - Toronto and Region - Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Plan be endorsed, in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act, 2006; and That a copy of this resolution and the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the May 11, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Clean Water Act Requirements - Amendments to the Assessment Reports and Source Protection Plans”, be forwarded to the Credit Valley - Toronto and Region - Central Lake Ontario and South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Committees for their information and appropriate actions.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the Director of Procurement be authorized to directly negotiate with Enerflex Ltd. document 2023- 196N, for the provision of a Biogas Co-generation unit at an estimated cost of $3,500,000.00 (excluding applicable taxes and duties) and to directly negotiate with Bigelow-Liptak Ltd. document 2023-291N, for the provision of a waste gas burner unit at an estimated cost of $1,750,000.00 (excluding applicable taxes and duties) for the Clarkson Wastewater Treatment Plant, pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and, That once finalized pricing is received for both units and, subject to available budget, that the Commissioner of Public Works and the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, be authorized to approve the respective contract awards to Enerflex and Bigelow-Liptak Ltd., pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the Regional Corporation’s signing officers be authorized to execute the 2023-2024 Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement (MSAA) and Long Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreements (LSAAs), together with any amendments thereof, with Ontario Health in respect to the services provided under the purview of the Seniors Services Business area; and That the Director of Seniors Services Development be authorized to sign the Compliance Declarations required by the MSAA, provided that they are satisfied that the Compliance Declaration for each compliance period is appropriate; and That the Director of Long Term Care be authorized to sign the Compliance Declarations required by the LSAAs, provided that they are satisfied that the Compliance Declaration for each compliance period is appropriate; and That the Director of Seniors Services Development and the Director of Long Term Care be authorized to sign all reports to fulfill Peel Region’s reporting obligations to Ontario Health under the MSAA and LSAAs as appropriate; and That the 2023 Community Support Services operating budget be amended to include an increase of $181,000 in provincial base funding for an additional 1.5 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) to support Adult Day Services expansion with no net impact to the budget; and That the 2023 Long Term Care operating budget be amended to include an increase of $67,420 in provincial base funding for an additional 0.8 FTE to support the Long Term Care Behavioural Supports
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That contract document 2023-038N be awarded to The Mental Health Commission of Canada for training services provided to Peel staff, at an estimated annual cost of $76,000 (excluding applicable taxes), for the initial 12-month period, commencing May 2023 and ending in May 2024, in accordance with Procurement By-Law 30-2018, as amended; and That approval be granted to renew the contract for three optional 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance, price and approved budget and escalated in accordance with the terms of the contract; and That the Director of Procurement be authorized to increase the value of the contract, negotiate and issue contract amendments to add any future training features, functionalities, modules and systems from The Mental Health Commission of Canada, subject to the approval of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and budget approval; and That the Peel’s authorized signing officers be authorized to execute the contract and all related ancillary documents with The Mental Health Commission of Canada on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-2-2023) meeting held on April 20, 2023, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That the report of the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee (PPC-2/2023) meeting held on May 4, 2023, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That Peel Region participate in the upcoming audit of municipal finances focusing on the financial impacts of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 and optimizing municipal resources, as requested by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in a letter dated May 3, 2023, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Chief Administrative Officer, listed on the May 11, 2023 Regional Council Agenda titled "Municipal Finances Audit (Bill 23 Financial Impacts and Optimizing Municipal Resources) Terms of Reference"; and That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to sign the Terms of Reference, attached as Appendix II to the subject report, to confirm Peel Region’s participation in the audit process.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That section 4.4.4. of Procedure By-law 27-2022, as amended, be waived to permit the consideration of a motion arising from Delegation 7.3.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Crombie
Carried
That the International Student Charter as presented by Sheridan College be endorsed, in spirit and in principle; and That staff report back to the July 6, 2023 Regional Council meeting with information on supports for international students that are available through the Community and Wellbeing Safety Plan and Regional Services.
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Crombie
Carried Unanimously
That the Welcoming Streets Program be disbanded and replaced by a re-designed place-based Regional Outreach Program; and That the contract (Document 2019-275P) for Peel’s Outreach Program, previously awarded to the Canadian Mental Health Association, be increased in the estimated amount of $1,700,000 (excluding applicable taxes) for a revised total contract amount of $4,341,088 for the current contract term expiring on March 31, 2024, to allow for the provision of an additional mobile team to provide outreach services for Peel’s street homeless population, all in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and That the contract (Document 2022-602N) between The Regional Municipality of Peel and Logixx Security Inc., for additional security services for the Wilkinson Shelter and Peel Family Shelter, be extended in the estimated amount of $168,571 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement By-law 30- 2018, as amended; and That approval be granted to further extend the current security service contracts for the Peel Region shelters (Documents 2022-507N and 2022-602N), between The Regional Municipality of Peel and Logixx Security Inc., as required to address the need for additional and/or enhanced shelter and mobile security services in 2023, subject to the receipt of suitable pricing and available budget, all pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Damerla, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
That the encroachment of tie-backs from construction of a multi-use residential condominium building with retail at grade on the adjacent property known as 209 Steeles Avenue West, 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 i2 Developments (Brampton) Inc.; and That the necessary by-law be presented for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Fortini, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
That the temporary encroachment of a crane swing to be erected on the adjacent property known as 209 Steeles Avenue West, 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 i2 Developments (Brampton) Inc.; and That the necessary by-law be presented for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Fortini, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
That the by-laws listed on the May 11, 2023 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 26-2023 to 29-2023 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 Horneck, seconded by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That Council proceed into “closed session” to consider reports relating to the following: Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee Closed Session Report (PPC- 2/2023) meeting held on May 4, 2023 Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual Including Municipal or Local Board Employees and for the Purpose of Educating or Training the Members
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
That Council move out of "closed session".
Moved by Councillor Tedjo, seconded by Councillor Reid
Carried
That the closed session direction to the Regional Clerk, regarding the report listed as item 22.2 on the May 11, 2023 Regional Council agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended; and That the subject report be received, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Parrish, seconded by Councillor Medeiros
Carried
That the closed session direction to the Regional Clerk, related to the closed session oral update listed as Item 22.7 on the May 11 2023 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 Tedjo, seconded by Councillor Crombie
Carried
That the information presented at the Education Session, related to the oral update listed as Item 22.7 on the May 11 2023 Regional Council agenda, be received.
Moved by Councillor Tedjo, seconded by Councillor Crombie
Carried
That the Terms of Reference for the Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee be amended to increase the number of non-elected members from three to four; and That the following individuals be appointed as the non-elected members of the Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee for a term ending November 14, 2026 or until their success are appointed by Regional Council: Kenneth Yau-Wing Jim Susan Hunter Sanya Khan Ingrid Wilson; and That this resolution become public upon adoption.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That The Regional Municipality of Peel as Tenant, enter into a Lease Extension and Amending Agreement with First Capital (Meadowvale) Corporation as Landlord, for approximately 5,650 square feet of space at Meadowvale Town Centre located at 6975 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle, Mississauga, for a five year term on business terms satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Commissioner of Health Services and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, as described in the closed session report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the May 11, 2023 Regional Council Closed Session agenda titled “Proposed Property Acquisition, City of Mississauga, Ward 9”; and That the Lease Extension and Amending Agreement be funded from Cost Centre HA00009; and That the Manager, Real Property and Facility Acquisitions be authorized to execute the Lease Extension and Amending Agreement and to execute any ancillary documents; and That the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction and to execute all necessary notices and other documents to register a Notice of Lease; and That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That $200,000 from the existing approved capital budget under Project Number 22-4000 be approved to retain legal representation for litigation related to contamination found in Peel Region’s right of way within Dixie Road; and That $50,000 from the existing approved Capital budget under Project Number 22-4000 be approved to fund environmental testing to delineate the extent of the contamination as directed by external counsel; and That authority be granted to award the contract (Document 2021-674V-007) to Loopstra Nixon LLP to provide legal representation for this matter, in accordance with the priced workplan in the estimated amount of $175,525, (excluding applicable taxes) pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and That the Director of Procurement be authorized, upon advice of the Regional Solicitor, to approve further increases to the contract for retention of legal and other services that may be required to the limit of the approved budget, in order to prosecute and/or resolve the litigation; and That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That Peel Family Shelter capital project 195035 be increased by $1,000,000, from $24,815,806 to $25,815,806, by transferring $1,000,000 from Housing Master Plan capital project 215030; and That the closed session direction to the Commissioner of Human Services and the Regional Solicitor, contained within clause 2 of the confidential report recommendation, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended; and That the Contract (Document 2022-194P) for the General Construction Services for the Renovation of the Peel Family Shelter in Mississauga, ON, awarded to Van Horne Construction Inc., be increased to provide additional services in the amount of $865,000 (excluding applicable taxes), under capital project 195035 for a total commitment of $9,424,702 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and That the Contract (Document 2021-063P) for Consulting Services for the Renovation of the Peel Family Shelter in Mississauga, ON, awarded to Green Propellor Design, be increased to provide additional services in the estimated amount of $135,000 (excluding applicable taxes) under Capital Project 195305 for a total commitment of $664,380 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018 as amended; and That the documents required to effect the contract amendments, on the terms described in the Closed Session Report of the Commissioner of Human Services and Region
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
That By-law 30-2023 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on May 11, 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 Early, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
1. That the Regional Corporation’s signing officers be authorized to execute the 2023-2024 Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement (MSAA) and Long Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreements (LSAAs), together with any amendments thereof, with Ontario Health in respect to the services provided under the purview of the Seniors Services Business area; and 2. That the Director of Seniors Services Development be authorized to sign the Compliance Declarations required by the MSAA, provided that they are satisfied that the Compliance Declaration for each compliance period is appropriate; and 3. That the Director of Long Term Care be authorized to sign the Compliance Declarations required by the LSAAs, provided that they are satisfied that the Compliance Declaration for each compliance period is appropriate; and 4. That the Director of Seniors Services Development and the Director of Long Term Care be authorized to sign all reports to fulfill Peel Region’s reporting obligations to Ontario Health under the MSAA and LSAAs as appropriate; and 5. That the 2023 Community Support Services operating budget be amended to include an increase of $181,000 in provincial base funding for an additional 1.5 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) to support Adult Day Services expansion with no net impact to the budget; and 6. That the 2023 Long Term Care operating budget be amended to include an increase of $67,420 in provincial base funding for an additional 0.8 FTE to support the Long Term Care Beh
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
1. That the Welcoming Streets Program be disbanded and replaced by a re- designed place-based Regional Outreach Program; and 2. That the contract (Document 2019-275P) for Peel’s Outreach Program, previously awarded to the Canadian Mental Health Association, be increased in the estimated amount of $1,700,000 (excluding applicable taxes) for a revised total contract amount of $4,341,088 for the current contract term expiring on March 31, 2024, to allow for the provision of an additional mobile team to provide outreach services for Peel’s street homeless population, all in accordance with Procurement By-law 30- 2018, as amended; and 3. That the contract (Document 2022-602N) between The Regional Municipality of Peel and Logixx Security Inc., for additional security services for the Wilkinson Shelter and Peel Family Shelter, be extended in the estimated amount of $168,571 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement By-law 30- 2018, as amended; and 4. That approval be granted to further extend the current security service contracts for the Peel Region shelters (Documents 2022-507N and 2022- 602N), between The Regional Municipality of Peel and Logixx Security Inc., as required to address the need for additional and/or enhanced shelter and mobile security services in 2023, subject to the receipt of suitable pricing and available budget, all pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended. Council minutes 165
Moved by Councillor Damerla, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
Whereas the Province of Ontario has committed to building 1.5 million new homes by 2031; And whereas, Ontario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), assigned housing targets to 29 municipalities as part of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act; And whereas, the housing pledges from the Town of Caledon, City of Brampton and City of Mississauga commit to supporting the construction of approximately 250,000 new homes by 2031; And whereas, Peel Regional Council has acknowledged the Province’s Housing goals, however, achieving the targets requires the availability of servicing capacity; And whereas, at the February 23, 2023 Regional Council meeting, staff provided a presentation related to Infrastructure Planning to Support Bill 23 Housing Targets; And whereas, significant investments in infrastructure will be required to realize the necessary servicing capacity for the housing pledges and the planned growth in Peel to 2031 and beyond to 2051; And whereas, water and wastewater servicing capacity in Peel Region’s Water & Wastewater systems (Water treatment systems, water transmission pipelines, sanitary trunk sewers and wastewater treatment systems) are currently limited based on the current Master Plan and will only be increased incrementally through the development of the new Master Plan stemming from the recently adopted Peel Regional Official Plan; And whereas, Peel Region currently confirms that servicing capacity is available as development applications are approv
Moved by Councillor Russo, seconded by Councillor Dasko
Carried
Council minutes 170 That Council proceed into “closed session” to consider reports relating to the following: Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee Closed Session Report (PPC- 2/2023) meeting held on May 4, 2023 Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual Including Municipal or Local Board Employees and for the Purpose of Educating or Training the Members
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Butt
Carried
That the closed session direction to the Regional Clerk, related to the closed session oral update listed as Item 22.7 on the May 11 2023 Regional Council Council minutes 171 agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Tedjo, seconded by Councillor Crombie
Carried
1. That the Terms of Reference for the Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee be amended to increase the number of non-elected members from three to four; and 2. That the following individuals be appointed as the non-elected members of the Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee for a term ending November 14, 2026 or until their success are appointed by Regional Council: o Kenneth Yau-Wing Jim o Susan Hunter o Sanya Khan o Ingrid Wilson; and 3. That this resolution become public upon adoption. Council minutes 172
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
1. That $200,000 from the existing approved capital budget under Project Number 22-4000 be approved to retain legal representation for litigation related to contamination found in Peel Region’s right of way within Dixie Road; and Council minutes 173 2. That $50,000 from the existing approved Capital budget under Project Number 22-4000 be approved to fund environmental testing to delineate the extent of the contamination as directed by external counsel; and 3. That authority be granted to award the contract (Document 2021-674V- 007) to Loopstra Nixon LLP to provide legal representation for this matter, in accordance with the priced workplan in the estimated amount of $175,525, (excluding applicable taxes) pursuant to Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; and 4. That the Director of Procurement be authorized, upon advice of the Regional Solicitor, to approve further increases to the contract for retention of legal and other services that may be required to the limit of the approved budget, in order to prosecute and/or resolve the litigation; and 5. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early
Carried
1. That Peel Family Shelter capital project 195035 be increased by $1,000,000, from $24,815,806 to $25,815,806, by transferring $1,000,000 from Housing Master Plan capital project 215030; and 2. That the closed session direction to the Commissioner of Human Services and the Regional Solicitor, contained within clause 2 of the confidential report recommendation, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended; and 3. That the Contract (Document 2022-194P) for the General Construction Services for the Renovation of the Peel Family Shelter in Mississauga, ON, awarded to Van Horne Construction Inc., be increased to provide additional services in the amount of $865,000 (excluding applicable taxes), under capital project 195035 for a total commitment of $9,424,702 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30- 2018, as amended; and 4. That the Contract (Document 2021-063P) for Consulting Services for the Renovation of the Peel Family Shelter in Mississauga, ON, awarded to Green Propellor Design, be increased to provide additional services in the estimated amount of $135,000 (excluding applicable taxes) under Capital Council minutes 174 Project 195305 for a total commitment of $664,380 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018 as amended; and 5. That the documents required to effect the contract amendments, on the terms described in the Closed Session Report of the Commi
Moved by Councillor Dasko, seconded by Councillor Early