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 (30 motions)
28 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the November 26, 2020 Regional Council meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Starr, seconded by Councillor Innis
Carried
That the agenda for the December 3, 2020 Regional Council meeting include an oral in camera item related to the Housing Master Plan, to be dealt with under In Camera Matters – Item 24.5; And further, that the agenda for the December 3, 2020 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended
Moved by Councillor Fonseca, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
That the following matters listed on the December 3, 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, 13.1, 13.2, 13.4, 13.5, 13.6, 13.7, 15.1, 15.2 and 15.4.
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Ras
Carried
That the 2021 interim Regional requisition be approved at a sum not to exceed 50 per cent of the 2020 tax levy to the Cities of Mississauga and Brampton and the Town of Caledon; And further, that the necessary by-law be presented for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Ras
Carried
That, as directed by Phase 1 of the Safe Restart program, the establishment of a Reserve for funds received in excess of the 2020 COVID-19 related costs and pressures, be approved; And further, that the funding source for the Anaerobic Digestion Facility Capital Project (166330) in the amount of $18,800,000 be changed from Debenture Proceeds to Federal Gas Tax Reserves (R0025).
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Ras
Carried
That the following four proposed 2021 Capital projects be approved and authorized to proceed, in accordance with the Budget Policy (F10-04.3.a.i.1): GovGrants Project 18-0305 for $3,253,000 funded from R0230 Capital Financing Stabilization – General Government Reserves; Clarkson Wastewater Treatment Plant – Co-Generation Facility Expansion Project 20-2992 for $2,250,000 funded from R0242 Capital Financing Stabilization – Wastewater Reserve; Salt Storage Facility Replacement: Copper Yard Project 18-9070 for $1,600,000 funded from the following sources: $1,392,000 from R0210 Capital Financing Stabilization – Roads Reserve; $128,000 from R1972 Public Works – Engineering Services Wolf Road Major Maintenance Reserve; $64,000 from R1970 Public Works – Engineering Services Copper Road Major Maintenance Reserve; $16,000 from R1951 Public Works - Operations Yard Facilities Reserve; Facilities Revitalization Project (Police) 21-8300 for $6,597,000 funded from R2221 Land and Facilities Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Ras
Carried
That the renewal of the contracts for Licensing, Technical Support, Maintenance and Hosting of the Energy Management Software system consisting of the Intelligent Capture for Energy Management and Optical Character Recognition (ICEM-OCR) software proprietary to CDIT Inc., the Itron Metrix software proprietary to Itron Canada Inc. and the Energy Performance Dashboard software proprietary to Energy Insight Group Inc., for one 12-month period and five optional 12-month periods subject to budget availability, satisfactory pricing and vendor performance for an estimated total annual amount of $229,000 , in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018 as amended, be approved; And further, that authority be granted to increase and extend the contracts for any additional goods and services that are deemed proprietary or similar in nature, to maintain the lifecycle of the system and to the limit of the approved budget.
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Ras
Carried
That the Region of Peel enter into a Boundary Maintenance Agreement with the City of Toronto for the maintenance and repair of the Queensway Bridge over Etobicoke Creek for a term of 10 years, from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2029, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; And further, that a by-law be presented for enactment authorizing the Regional Clerk to execute the subject Boundary Maintenance Agreement.
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Ras
Carried
That Contract 2020-440N for the Second Amendment to the Britannia Sanitary Landfill Site Gas Utilization Agreement and Design-Build Agreement be awarded to Integrated Gas Recovery Services Inc. in the estimated amount of $1,697,876 (excluding applicable taxes) for capital upgrades to the landfill gas flare system, and in the estimated amount of $337,500 (excluding applicable taxes) plus annual escalation pursuant to the terms and conditions of the subject contract, for operations, maintenance and alarm response services for the flare system for a period commencing January 1, 2021 and ending April 3, 2027; And further, that staff be authorized to increase Contract 2020-440N by a maximum of $300,000 to complete Major Maintenance, if required, in accordance with the terms of the subject contract; And further, that staff be authorized to exercise two optional five-year Extension Terms to Contract 2020-440N, in accordance with the terms of the subject contract; And further, that Contract 2020-439N for Alarm Response Services at the North Sheridan Landfill be awarded to Comcor Environmental Limited for a period of 76 months, commencing January 1, 2021 and ending April 30, 2027, in the estimated amount of $286,320 (excluding applicable taxes) plus annual escalation pursuant to the terms and conditions of the subject contract, in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; And further, that staff be authorized to exercise two optional five -year Extension Terms to Contrac
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Ras
Carried
the Health Protection and Promotion Act (1990) (Act) states that every board of health shall provide or ensure the provision of the health programs and services required by this Act and the regulations to the persons who reside in the health unit served by the board; And whereas, the Act was silent on taking different approaches in municipalities covered by that particular public health unit; And whereas, the Region of Peel has long advocated for its fair share of funding from the Ontario Government that has greatly affected the Region’s most vulnerable residents; And whereas, Peel Region is over 1,200 square km and represents a vast geographic area; Therefore be it resolved, that the Medical Officer of Health be requested to make Public Health recommendations related to retail and businesses based on the health metrics for the individual municipalities of Mississauga, Caledon and Brampton rather than the whole of the Region for a more focused, targeted approach to combatting COVID-19.
Moved by Councillor Ras, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
That the principles and workplan for the Long-Term Utility Financial Plan for the years 2020-2023, as described in the joint report of the Interim Commissioner of Public Works and the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, titled “Long-Term Utility Financial Plan”, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Ras, seconded by Councillor Damerla
Carried
That the Paramedic Services facility plan be incorporated in the 2021 -2030 Capital Plan based on the principles and methodology as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Health Services, titled “Paramedic Services Long Term Facilities Capital Plan, Key Supporting Analyses”.
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Fortini
Carried
That Michele McKenzie be nominated to serve as the Region of Peel’s representative on the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Board of Directors for a further three-year period, as appointed by the GTAA Board; And further, that the GTAA Board of Directors be so advised.
Moved by Councillor Crombie, seconded by Councillor Ras
Carried
on December 14, 2017, Regional Council approved the adoption of the Vision Zero framework in the Region of Peel in which the fundamental principle is that no loss of life is acceptable; And whereas, on September 13, 2018, Regional Council received an update regarding the Vision Zero Road Safety Strategic Plan which envisions ‘zero fatal and injury collisions for all road users’, has a goal of a ‘10 per cent reduction in fatal and injury collisions by 2022’, and identifies pedestrian and cyclist safety as two of six key emphasis areas; And whereas, there is a general trend towards the increased use of cycling, as well as demand and provision of active transportation infrastructure in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area; And whereas, there has been an overall average of approximately 125 collisions, annually, resulting from driver-pedestrian and driver-cyclist conflicts on Regional Roads in Peel between 2017 and 2019; And whereas, appropriate education may reduce collisions around drivers and pedestrians and cyclists; And whereas, the provincial government, Region of Peel and local municipalities have seen an increased demand in micro-mobility services & systems - ebikes, bike share, escooters etc.; And whereas, the provincial government has initiated a five-year pilot on micro-mobility allowing electric kick style scooters and currently inviting municipalities and regions to opt into the pilot; And whereas, improved residents and motorists understanding of the rules of using
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Fonseca
Carried
That the by-laws listed on the December 3, 2020 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 74-2020 and 75-2020, 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 Saito, seconded by Councillor Downey
Carried
That Council proceed “In Camera” to consider reports relating to the following: November 26, 2020 Regional Council Closed Session Report Update Regarding Public Health Staffing in Response to COVID-19 (Oral) (Labour relations or employee negotiations) Advice that is Subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege, Including Communications Necessary for that Purpose Local Planning Appeal Tribunal – 0 Ace Drive, City of Brampton, Ward 9 (Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and, Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for the purpose) Matter Related to the Housing Master Plan (Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for the purpose)
Moved by Councillor Ras, seconded by Councillor Starr
Carried
That Council move out of "In Camera".
Moved by Councillor Medeiros, seconded by Councillor Dhillon
Carried
That the November 26, 2020 Regional Council Closed Session Report, be received; And further, that the oral update listed as item 24.2, be received; And further, that advice from the Regional Solicitor related to item 24.3 listed on the December 3, 2020 Regional Council agenda, be received; And further, that item 24.4 listed on the December 3, 2020 Regional Council agenda, be
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Sinclair
Deferred
That the direction given “In Camera” by Regional Council, as Shareholder of Peel Housing Corporation, to the Commissioner of Human Services related to item 7.2, titled “Shareholders Direction Approval Regarding Housing Master Plan-Negotiations with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation”, on the November 14, 2019 Special Meeting of the Shareholder agenda, be made available to the public; And further, that the direction given “In Camera” by Regional Council to the Commissioner of Human Services, the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer and the Regional Solicitor related to item 22.9, titled “Housing Master Plan Update”, on the September 26, 2019 Regional Council agenda, be made available to the public; And further, that the direction given “In Camera” by Regional Council to Regional staff related to item 21.8, titled “Housing Master Plan-Update on Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Funding Application”, on the November 14, 2019 Regional Council agenda, be made available to the public.
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Sinclair
Carried
That By-law 76-2020 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on December 3, 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 Groves, seconded by Councillor Fortini
Carried
That the following matters listed on the December 3, 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, 13.1, 13.2, 13.4, 13.5, 13.6, 13.7, 15.1, 15.2 and 15.4. In Favour (24): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Early*, 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, and Councillor Vicente
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Ras
Council Minutes 496 That the following four proposed 2021 Capital projects be approved and authorized to proceed, in accordance with the Budget Policy (F10-04.3.a.i.1): GovGrants Project 18-0305 for $3,253,000 funded from R0230 Capital Financing Stabilization – General Government Reserves; Clarkson Wastewater Treatment Plant – Co-Generation Facility Expansion Project 20-2992 for $2,250,000 funded from R0242 Capital Financing Stabilization – Wastewater Reserve; Salt Storage Facility Replacement: Copper Yard Project 18-9070 for $1,600,000 funded from the following sources: o $1,392,000 from R0210 Capital Financing Stabilization – Roads Reserve; o $128,000 from R1972 Public Works – Engineering Services Wolf Road Major Maintenance Reserve; o $64,000 from R1970 Public Works – Engineering Services Copper Road Major Maintenance Reserve; o $16,000 from R1951 Public Works - Operations Yard Facilities Reserve; Facilities Revitalization Project (Police) 21-8300 for $6,597,000 funded from R2221 Land and Facilities Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Ras
Carried
That Contract 2020-440N for the Second Amendment to the Britannia Sanitary Landfill Site Gas Utilization Agreement and Design-Build Agreement be awarded Council Minutes 498 to Integrated Gas Recovery Services Inc. in the estimated amount of $1,697,876 (excluding applicable taxes) for capital upgrades to the landfill gas flare system, and in the estimated amount of $337,500 (excluding applicable taxes) plus annual escalation pursuant to the terms and conditions of the subject contract, for operations, maintenance and alarm response services for the flare system for a period commencing January 1, 2021 and ending April 3, 2027; And further, that staff be authorized to increase Contract 2020-440N by a maximum of $300,000 to complete Major Maintenance, if required, in accordance with the terms of the subject contract; And further, that staff be authorized to exercise two optional five-year Extension Terms to Contract 2020-440N, in accordance with the terms of the subject contract; And further, that Contract 2020-439N for Alarm Response Services at the North Sheridan Landfill be awarded to Comcor Environmental Limited for a period of 76 months, commencing January 1, 2021 and ending April 30, 2027, in the estimated amount of $286,320 (excluding applicable taxes) plus annual escalation pursuant to the terms and conditions of the subject contract, in accordance with Procurement By-law 30-2018, as amended; And further, that staff be authorized to exercise two optional five -year Extens
Moved by Councillor Groves, seconded by Councillor Ras
Carried
Whereas the Health Protection and Promotion Act (1990) (Act) states that every board of health shall provide or ensure the provision of the health programs and services required by this Act and the regulations to the persons who reside in the health unit served by the board; And whereas, the Act was silent on taking different approaches in municipalities covered by that particular public health unit; And whereas, the Region of Peel has long advocated for its fair share of funding from the Ontario Government that has greatly affected the Region’s most vulnerable residents; And whereas, Peel Region is over 1,200 square km and represents a vast geographic area; Therefore be it resolved, that the Medical Officer of Health be requested to make Public Health recommendations related to retail and businesses based on the health metrics for the individual municipalities of Mississauga, Caledon and Brampton rather than the whole of the Region for a more focused, targeted approach to combatting COVID-19. In Favour (17): Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Downey, Councillor Early*, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, Councillor Kovac, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Sinclair, and Councillor Starr Opposed (7): Councillor Brown, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Santos, and Councillor
Moved by Councillor Ras, seconded by Councillor Parrish
Carried
That the principles and workplan for the Long-Term Utility Financial Plan for the years 2020-2023, as described in the joint report of the Interim Commissioner of Public Works and the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, titled “Long-Term Utility Financial Plan”, be approved. Council Minutes 502 In Favour (23): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Early*, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, 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 Innis
Moved by Councillor Ras, seconded by Councillor Damerla
That the Paramedic Services facility plan be incorporated in the 2021 -2030 Capital Plan based on the principles and methodology as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Health Services, titled “Paramedic Services Long Term Facilities Capital Plan, Key Supporting Analyses”. In Favour (24): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Early*, 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, and Councillor Vicente Council Minutes 503
Moved by Councillor Sinclair, seconded by Councillor Fortini
Carried
That Michele McKenzie be nominated to serve as the Region of Peel’s representative on the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Board of Directors for a further three-year period, as appointed by the GTAA Board; And further, that the GTAA Board of Directors be so advised. Council Minutes 505 In Favour (24): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Early*, 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, and Councillor Vicente
Moved by Councillor Crombie, seconded by Councillor Ras
Whereas on December 14, 2017, Regional Council approved the adoption of the Vision Zero framework in the Region of Peel in which the fundamental principle is that no loss of life is acceptable; And whereas, on September 13, 2018, Regional Council received an update regarding the Vision Zero Road Safety Strategic Plan which envisions ‘zero fatal and injury collisions for all road users’, has a goal of a ‘10 per cent reduction in fatal and injury collisions by 2022’, and identifies pedestrian and cyclist safety as two of six key emphasis areas; And whereas, there is a general trend towards the increased use of cycling, as well as demand and provision of active transportation infrastructure in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area; And whereas, there has been an overall average of approximately 125 collisions, annually, resulting from driver-pedestrian and driver-cyclist conflicts on Regional Roads in Peel between 2017 and 2019; And whereas, appropriate education may reduce collisions around drivers and pedestrians and cyclists; And whereas, the provincial government, Region of Peel and local municipalities have seen an increased demand in micro-mobility services & systems - ebikes, bike share, escooters etc.; And whereas, the provincial government has initiated a five-year pilot on micro- mobility allowing electric kick style scooters and currently inviting municipalities and regions to opt into the pilot; Council Minutes 506 And whereas, improved residents and motorists unders
Moved by Councillor Santos, seconded by Councillor Fonseca
Carried
That the November 26, 2020 Regional Council Closed Session Report, be received; And further, that the oral update listed as item 24.2, be received; And further, that advice from the Regional Solicitor related to item 24.3 listed on the December 3, 2020 Regional Council agenda, be received; Council Minutes 509 And further, that item 24.4 listed on the December 3, 2020 Regional Council agenda, be
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Sinclair
Deferred
That the direction given “In Camera” by Regional Council, as Shareholder of Peel Housing Corporation, to the Commissioner of Human Services related to item 7.2, titled “Shareholders Direction Approval Regarding Housing Master Plan- Negotiations with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation”, on the November 14, 2019 Special Meeting of the Shareholder agenda, be made available to the public; And further, that the direction given “In Camera” by Regional Council to the Commissioner of Human Services, the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer and the Regional Solicitor related to item 22.9, titled “Housing Master Plan Update”, on the September 26, 2019 Regional Council agenda, be made available to the public; And further, that the direction given “In Camera” by Regional Council to Regional staff related to item 21.8, titled “Housing Master Plan-Update on Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Funding Application”, on the November 14, 2019 Regional Council agenda, be made available to the public. In Favour (21): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Downey, Councillor Early*, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Kovac, Councillor McFadden, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras, Councillor Saito, Councillor Santos, Councillor Sinclair, Councillor Starr, and Councillor Vicente Abstain (3): Councillor Groves, Councillor Innis, an
Moved by Councillor Saito, seconded by Councillor Sinclair