Regional Council

That the minutes of the December 10, 2020 Regional Council meeting be approved.

That the minutes of the December 17, 2020 Special Regional Council meeting be approved.

That the agenda for the January 14, 2021 Regional Council meeting include an inquiry regarding Community Recycling Centre fees for dropping off waste and the collection of two additional bags of waste as part of the biweekly residential waste collection, to be dealt with under Other Business/Council Enquiries section, Item 21.1; And further, that the agenda for the January 14, 2021 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.

That the following matters listed on the January 14, 2021 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 8.3, 8.4, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8, 9.9, 9.10, 9.11, 9.12, 9.13, 9.14, 9.15, 9.16, 9.17, 9.18, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 13.5, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4, 14.5, 14.6, 14.7, 14.8, 14.9, 20.1, 20.2, 20.3, 22.2, 22.3, 24.1, 24.2, 24.3 and 24.4.

That the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk be authorized to execute the Transfer Payment Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario and the Regional Municipality of Peel, to facilitate the Province of Ontario’s release of Municipal Transit Enhanced Cleaning provincial funding to the Region of Peel in order to support enhanced cleaning of its public transit system and help reduce the transmission of COVID-19; And further, that the necessary by-law be presented for enactment.

That the tax ratio setting authority for both lower-tier and upper-tier purposes for 2021, be delegated by the Region of Peel to its lower-tier municipalities, as authorized under section 310 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended; And further, that the necessary by-law, inclusive of the methodology to apportion the Regional levy, be presented for enactment.

That a by-law to provide a blanket authorization for the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk to execute any future agreements required between the Region of Peel and the Province of Ontario, Ministry of Transportation (MTO), in order to receive the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program, be presented for enactment.

That a working group comprised of Region of Peel and local municipal staff, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) staff, and others, be established to undertake a review regarding the appropriateness and potential introduction of an Optional Small Business Subclass; And further, that a working group comprised of Regional and local municipal staff from various departments be established to commence a stakeholder consultation and to undertake a feasibility and public policy benefit study for potential introduction of an Optional Tax on Vacant Residential Units in Peel Region.

That the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) be authorized to negotiate the issuance of debentures in the maximum principal amount of $20.0 million on behalf of the City of Brampton, for a term not to exceed 31 years, to be issued in 2021 or at such later date as may be requested by the Treasurer of the City of Brampton; And further, that the Commissioner of Finance and CFO be authorized to negotiate the issuance of debentures in the maximum principal amounts of $8.2 million on behalf of the Town of Caledon, for a term not to exceed 11 years, to be issued in 2021 or at such later date as may be requested by the Treasurer of the Town of Caledon; And further, that the Commissioner of Finance and CFO be authorized to negotiate the issuance of debentures in the maximum total principal amount of $90.0 million on behalf of the City of Mississauga, for a term not to exceed 16 years to be issued in 2021 or at such later date as may be requested by the Treasurer of the City of Mississauga; And further, that the Commissioner of Finance and CFO be authorized to negotiate the issuance of debentures in the maximum principal amount of $250.0 million for the Region of Peel, for a term not to exceed 31 years, and a refinancing of Series EB Sinking Fund in the maximum principal amount of $111.19 million, not to exceed 10 years, to be issued in 2021 or such later date as the Treasurer of the Region of Peel may determine; And further, that the Treasurer and CFO be authoriz

the Government of Ontario announced through the 2020 Budget, the creation of a new optional property tax sub-class for small business; And whereas, adopting a small business sub-class is the responsibility of single and upper-tier municipalities; And whereas, a small business property tax sub-class would be beneficial to provide support to small businesses; And whereas, municipalities adopting the small business sub-class are required to define the properties to be included; And whereas, it is unclear what impact implementation of this sub-class would have on other property classes; Therefore be it resolved, that Region of Peel staff request local municipal tax staff, economic development staff and representatives from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) to meet, review and investigate the option to implement a small business sub-class within the Region of Peel; And further, that Regional staff report back to Regional Council on their findings as part of the 2021 Tax Policy decisions.

Part IX.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, gives municipalities the authority to establish a tax on vacant residential units; And whereas, a tax on vacant residential units could be beneficial in the Region of Peel to support affordable housing options; Therefore be it resolved, that Region of Peel staff request to meet with local municipal tax staff to review and investigate the option to implement a vacant residential unit tax within the Region of Peel; And further, that Regional staff report back to Regional Council on their findings by the fall, 2021.

Peel Public Health’s latest Weekly Epidemiological Update states that there are 44,652 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 that have been reported in Peel Region; And whereas, there have been 475 deaths among these confirmed cases that reflects the serious nature of this virus; And whereas, the provincial government has declared a second State of Emergency, and implemented related stay-at-home orders due to increasing case counts province-wide; And whereas, Peel Region’s weekly incidence rate is higher than the ones being reported by all 34 of Ontario’s public health units; And whereas, Peel area hospitals have already transferred patients’ hours away for care in a bid to free up capacity to treat people suffering from COVID-19 but remain on the brink of catastrophe; Therefore be it resolved, that the Region of Peel, the City of Brampton, the City of Mississauga, and the Town of Caledon, partner, in alignment with advice from Peel Public Health and invest in a significant joint communications campaign to residents of Peel Region, of no less than $1,000,000 equally shared, and no less than a period of six weeks, with the express goals of: Reducing the rapid increase of Peel Region’s case counts; Directing residents to Stay Home based on new Provincial Orders; Pivot in messaging with a call to action to NGO’s, local influencers and News agencies; Delivering opportunities and options to engage relevant Town, City, and Regional services, arts/religious/culture/cuisine and en

That the comments on Bill 222: Ontario Rebuilding and Recovery Act , outlined in the report of the Interim Commissioner of Public Works, titled “Update on Bill 222: Ontario Rebuilding and Recovery Act ”, be endorsed; And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the City of Brampton, the Town of Caledon and the City of Mississauga.

That a Region of Peel Planning and Growth Management Committee (the Committee) be established; And further, that Sections 1.2.3 and 9.3.4 of the Region of Peel Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, be waived to permit the appointment of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Planning and Growth Section of Regional Council as the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee, respectively; And further, that the Terms of Reference of the Committee, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Interim Commissioner of Corporate Services and Interim Commissioner of Public Works, titled “Establishing a Region of Peel Planning and Growth Management Committee”, be approved; And further, that the 2021 Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting dates, as set out in the subject report, be approved.

That the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to provide financial assistance, on behalf of deceased Peel residents, who were low income and did not have sufficient funds in their estate to fully cover the cost of a basic funeral, burial and/or cremation.

Canada’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will depend on municipalities as the order of government closest to the places where people live, work, thrive and struggle; And whereas, Canada’s federal-municipal partnership is supporting Canadians through this pandemic by delivering rapid housing solutions for vulnerable Canadians, expanding federal funding to bring reliable internet to rural Canadians, and keeping vital municipal services running strong through the Safe Restart Agreement; And whereas, the pandemic has exposed longstanding inequalities and the need for a recovery that builds on our federal-municipal partnership to create jobs, promote inclusion and increase resilience to the next threat, whether it’s a virus or climate change; Therefore be it resolved, that the Region of Peel endorses the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ recommendations for a green and inclusive economic recovery, Building Back Better Together, which empowers local leaders to deliver results for Canadians on the ground while continuing to protect the frontline services they rely on, including: Building an inclusive recovery—where we create jobs and promote equality, by urgently scaling up the new Rapid Housing Initiative to end chronic homelessness in Canada, growing our affordable housing supply to prevent the flow into homelessness, and investing in community, cultural and recreational infrastructure to promote social inclusion; Building a green recovery that creates jobs and moves Cana

That the by-laws listed on the January 14, 2021 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 1-2021 to 3-2021 inclusive, 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.

That Council proceed “In Camera” to consider reports relating to the following: A Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations

That Council move out of "In Camera".

That the contract (Document 2014-466N), awarded to Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP for legal representation in the Morgan Mae litigation, be increased in the amount of $367,500.00 (excluding applicable taxes) for a total commitment of $532,500.00 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-Law 30-2018, as amended; And further, that authority be granted to the Director of Procurement, upon the advice of the Regional Solicitor, to approve further retention of legal and other services such as expert evidence that may be required to the limit of the approved project budget, in order to achieve the completion of litigation or, subject to the approval of Regional Council, a settlement.

That the contract (Document 2016-535N), awarded to Borden Ladner Gervais LLP to retain legal services respecting expropriation of property at Mayfield Road from Airport Road to Coleraine Drive in the City of Brampton and the Town of Caledon and litigation with respecting its contamination by hydrocarbons be extended in the amount of $390,110.00 (excluding applicable taxes) for a total commitment of $630,110.00 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-Law 30-2018, as amended; And further, that authority be granted to the Director of Procurement, upon the advice of the Regional Solicitor, to approve further retention of legal and other services that may be required to the limit of the approved project budget, in order to achieve the completion of litigation and other legal services required or, subject to the approval of Regional Council, a settlement.

That the direction given in camera to the Interim Commissioner of Corporate Services related to item 24.5 on the January 14, 2021 Regional Council agenda be approved, and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended.

That By-law 4-2021 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on January 14, 2021, 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.

That the following matters listed on the January 14, 2021 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 8.3, 8.4, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8, 9.9, 9.10, 9.11, 9.12, 9.13, 9.14, 9.15, 9.16, 9.17, 9.18, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, Council Minutes 3 13.4, 13.5, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4, 14.5, 14.6, 14.7, 14.8, 14.9, 20.1, 20.2, 20.3, 22.2, 22.3, 24.1, 24.2, 24.3 and 24.4. In Favour (23): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, 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 Absent (1): Councillor Dhillon

Whereas the Government of Ontario announced through the 2020 Budget, the creation of a new optional property tax sub-class for small business; And whereas, adopting a small business sub-class is the responsibility of single and upper-tier municipalities; And whereas, a small business property tax sub-class would be beneficial to provide support to small businesses; And whereas, municipalities adopting the small business sub-class are required to define the properties to be included; And whereas, it is unclear what impact implementation of this sub-class would have on other property classes; Therefore be it resolved, that Region of Peel staff request local municipal tax staff, economic development staff and representatives from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) to meet, review and investigate the option to implement a small business sub-class within the Region of Peel; And further, that Regional staff report back to Regional Council on their findings as part of the 2021 Tax Policy decisions.

Whereas Part IX.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, gives municipalities the authority to establish a tax on vacant residential units; And whereas, a tax on vacant residential units could be beneficial in the Region of Peel to support affordable housing options; Therefore be it resolved, that Region of Peel staff request to meet with local municipal tax staff to review and investigate the option to implement a vacant residential unit tax within the Region of Peel; And further, that Regional staff report back to Regional Council on their findings by the fall, 2021.

Whereas Peel Public Health’s latest Weekly Epidemiological Update states that there are 44,652 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 that have been reported in Peel Region; And whereas, there have been 475 deaths among these confirmed cases that reflects the serious nature of this virus; And whereas, the provincial government has declared a second State of Emergency, and implemented related stay-at-home orders due to increasing case counts province-wide; And whereas, Peel Region’s weekly incidence rate is higher than the ones being reported by all 34 of Ontario’s public health units; And whereas, Peel area hospitals have already transferred patients’ hours away for care in a bid to free up capacity to treat people suffering from COVID-19 but remain on the brink of catastrophe; Therefore be it resolved, that the Region of Peel, the City of Brampton, the City of Mississauga, and the Town of Caledon, partner, in alignment with advice from Peel Public Health and invest in a significant joint communications campaign to residents of Peel Region, of no less than $1,000,000 equally shared, and no less than a period of six weeks, with the express goals of: 1. Reducing the rapid increase of Peel Region’s case counts; 2. Directing residents to Stay Home based on new Provincial Orders; 3. Pivot in messaging with a call to action to NGO’s, local influencers and News agencies; 4. Delivering opportunities and options to engage relevant Town, City, and Regional services, arts/religious/cu

That the comments on Bill 222: Ontario Rebuilding and Recovery Act, outlined in the report of the Interim Commissioner of Public Works, titled “Update on Bill 222: Ontario Rebuilding and Recovery Act”, be endorsed; Council Minutes 18 And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the City of Brampton, the Town of Caledon and the City of Mississauga. In Favour (22): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, 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 Abstain (2): Councillor Dhillon, and Councillor Downey

That a Region of Peel Planning and Growth Management Committee (the Committee) be established; And further, that Sections 1.2.3 and 9.3.4 of the Region of Peel Procedure By- law 56-2019, as amended, be waived to permit the appointment of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Planning and Growth Section of Regional Council as the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee, respectively; And further, that the Terms of Reference of the Committee, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Interim Commissioner of Corporate Services and Interim Commissioner of Public Works, titled “Establishing a Region of Peel Planning and Growth Management Committee”, be approved; And further, that the 2021 Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting dates, as set out in the subject report, be approved. Council Minutes 19 In Favour (22): Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, 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 Abstain (2): Councillor Brown, and Councillor Dhillon

That the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to provide financial assistance, on behalf of deceased Peel residents, who were low income and did not have sufficient funds in their estate to fully cover the cost of a basic funeral, burial and/or cremation. In Favour (23): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, 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 Abstain (1): Councillor Dhillon Council Minutes 20

Whereas Canada’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will depend on municipalities as the order of government closest to the places where people live, work, thrive and struggle; And whereas, Canada’s federal-municipal partnership is supporting Canadians through this pandemic by delivering rapid housing solutions for vulnerable Canadians, expanding federal funding to bring reliable internet to rural Canadians, and keeping vital municipal services running strong through the Safe Restart Agreement; And whereas, the pandemic has exposed longstanding inequalities and the need for a recovery that builds on our federal-municipal partnership to create jobs, promote inclusion and increase resilience to the next threat, whether it’s a virus or climate change; Therefore be it resolved, that the Region of Peel endorses the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ recommendations for a green and inclusive economic Council Minutes 21 recovery, Building Back Better Together, which empowers local leaders to deliver results for Canadians on the ground while continuing to protect the frontline services they rely on, including:  Building an inclusive recovery—where we create jobs and promote equality, by urgently scaling up the new Rapid Housing Initiative to end chronic homelessness in Canada, growing our affordable housing supply to prevent the flow into homelessness, and investing in community, cultural and recreational infrastructure to promote social inclusion;  Building a green recovery t

That Council move out of "In Camera". Council Minutes 23

That the direction given in camera to the Interim Commissioner of Corporate Services related to item 24.5 on the January 14, 2021 Regional Council agenda be approved, and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended. In Favour (23): Councillor Brown, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, 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 Abstain (1): Councillor Dhillon