Peel Region public meetings in 2021

Regional Council

Regional Council passed By-law 70-2021, changing the composition of Regional Council regarding the appointment and term of office of the Regional Chair. The vote was 13-11, with Regional Chair Iannicca declaring a conflict of interest and not voting. Council also approved the 2022 interim regional requisition, extended several housing and care contracts, and approved a new debt management policy.

• Approved By-law 70-2021 changing Regional Chair appointment/term (13-11)
• Approved 2022 interim regional requisition up to 50% of 2021 tax levy
• Extended Genesis Lodge, Oliver House, Rotary Resolve House, and New Leaf housing contracts
• Extended Butterfly Care Model contract with Meaningful Care Matters ($103,500)
• Awarded Ontario Child Care Management System contract to Mission Systems ($25,000)
• Awarded engineering software contract to Bentley Systems ($123,000)
• Approved amended Debt Management Policy (F20-06)
• Approved paramedic collective agreement renewal with OPSEU Local 277

Regional Council Budget

Regional Council is meeting to consider the 2022 Operating and Capital Budget, along with updates on asset management and reserves. The agenda includes presentations from police and conservation authorities, and a motion to add funding for food banks. Several items were deferred from the November 25 budget meeting.

• 2022 Operating and Capital Budget (item 7.3)
• By-law 65-2021 to amend the Fees By-law
• Motion for additional funding for Peel food banks (item 10.1)
• Presentations from Peel Regional Police, OPP Caledon, and conservation authorities
• Enterprise Asset Management Program update (item 7.1)

Regional Council approved the 2022 Operating Budget totaling $2,743,129,278, the 2022 Capital Budget of $1,122,716,681, and the Consolidated 10 Year Capital Plan of $11,894,403,565 in principle. Council also approved a motion to allocate up to $2 million in each of 2022 and 2023 from the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve for food bank capital and operational needs. The salary portion of the 2022 budget, including a 1.75 per cent non-union salary band adjustment, was approved.

• Approved the 2022 Operating Budget of $2,743,129,278 and the net levy funding of $1,228,861,665.
• Approved the 2022 Capital Budget of $1,122,716,681 for Property Tax and Utility Rate Supported Services.
• Approved the Consolidated 10 Year Capital Plan of $11,894,403,565 in principle for planning purposes.
• Approved changes to user fees and charges effective January 1, 2022, and April 1, 2022 for water and wastewater rates.
• Approved a motion to allocate up to $2 million per year for 2022 and 2023 from the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve for food bank capital and operational needs.
• Approved the salary portion of the 2022 budget, including a 1.75 per cent non-union salary band adjustment.
• Approved amendments to asset classes and levels of service and endorsed the 2021 Asset Management Plan.
• Approved By-law 65-2021 to amend the Fees By-law and repeal several related by-laws.

Regional Council Budget

The Regional Council Budget meeting on November 25, 2021, was largely procedural, with no final decisions on the 2022 budget. The council received presentations from staff on the proposed operating and capital budgets, including a proposed 1.5% property tax increase and a 5.8% utility rate increase. All substantive items, including the 2022 Operating and Capital Budget, the Enterprise Asset Management Program Update, and the Reserves Status Overview, were deferred to the December 2, 2021 meeting. The only formal actions taken were approving the agenda and a by-law to confirm the proceedings.

• Approved the agenda for the November 25, 2021 Regional Council Budget meeting (RCB-2021-53).
• Received opening remarks from the Chief Financial Officer on the proposed 2022 budget (RCB-2021-54).
• Received a corporate budget overview presentation (RCB-2021-55).
• Received presentations from Health, Human Services, Public Works, and Service Excellence and Innovation commissioners (RCB-2021-56 to RCB-2021-59).
• Deferred the Enterprise Asset Management Program Update to the December 2, 2021 meeting (RCB-2021-60).
• Deferred the Overview and Update on the Status of Reserves to the December 2, 2021 meeting (RCB-2021-61).
• Deferred the 2022 Operating and Capital Budget to the December 2, 2021 meeting (RCB-2021-62).
• Deferred By-law 65-2021 (Fees By-law amendment) to the December 2, 2021 meeting (RCB-2021-63).

Public Meeting

The Region of Peel held a public meeting to hear input on a proposed by-law that would change the composition of Regional Council regarding the appointment and term of the Regional Chair. The by-law would allow a Regional Councillor who is also a local ward councillor to serve as Chair for a 2-year term, with two Vice-Chairs appointed, if approved. No decisions were made at this meeting; it was for public input only. The final report will be considered by Regional Council on December 9, 2021.

• Received staff presentation on the proposed by-law to change Regional Chair appointment and term rules.
• Received oral submission from Irene Ford expressing support for the proposed by-law.
• Received written submissions from Trevor McPherson, Cheryl Connors, Kate Hepworth, Jenni Le Forestier, Diana Janosik-Wronski, David Dorward, Kira Dorward, Ann Seymour, and Natalie Hart.
• Closed the public meeting at 1:09 p.m. after noting that written comments are accepted until November 22, 2021.

Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee approved the site plan for the Rapid Housing Initiative affordable housing project at 5 Rutherford Road South, Brampton, Ward 3, including its accessibility features. Members suggested additional accessibility improvements, such as service animal relief areas and lever-type door handles. The committee also received updates on website compliance, TransHelp's 40th anniversary, and the accessibility planning program, directing staff to report back on website compliance and site plan review improvements.

• Approved the site plan for the Rapid Housing Initiative affordable housing project at 5 Rutherford Road South, Brampton, Ward 3, including accessibility features.
• Directed staff to report back on website compliance work for the Region of Peel website.
• Directed staff to report back with a proposed strategy to improve the site plan review process.
• Received the 2021 Accessibility Compliance Report for information.
• Received the TransHelp 40th Anniversary update.
• Received the Accessibility Planning Program update for information.
• Received a communication from a resident regarding challenges faced by Ontarians living with disabilities.
• Approved the meeting agenda.

Audit and Risk Committee

The Peel Region Audit and Risk Committee is meeting to receive updates and information on several items, including the 2021 Deloitte audit service plan, an IT security update, a debt management policy review, the status of 2021 audit projects, and a jurisdictional scan on external auditor appointment. The meeting includes a delegation from Deloitte and a presentation on IT security. No decisions are listed on the agenda; most items are for information.

• Deloitte 2021 Audit Service Plan presented by Trevor Ferguson
• Information Technology Security Update with presentation by Arthur Michalec
• Debt Management Policy and Update (Policy F20-06)
• Status of 2021 Audit Projects
• External Auditor Appointment Jurisdictional Scan

The Audit and Risk Committee approved the amended Debt Management Policy (F20-06) as presented. The committee also received the 2021 Deloitte Audit Service Plan, a status update on 2021 audit projects, an external auditor appointment jurisdictional scan, and an information technology security update. The committee went in camera to receive information regarding the security of municipal property, then moved out of camera. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the amended Debt Management Policy (F20-06)
• Received the Deloitte 2021 Audit Service Plan
• Received the status of 2021 Audit Projects
• Received the External Auditor Appointment Jurisdictional Scan
• Received the Information Technology Security Update
• Approved moving in camera to receive information regarding the security of the municipality or local board
• Approved moving out of in camera

Regional Council

Regional Council approved a consent agenda including a $1.3 million sanitary sewer project on Cadetta Road in Brampton, funded via local improvement charges. Council also received updates on COVID-19 funding, procurement, and poverty reduction, and heard delegations on noise walls along Mayfield Road and other resident concerns.

• Approved construction of 250mm sanitary sewer on Cadetta Road, Brampton, estimated cost $1,317,784, funded by property owners over 15 years
• Received letters from Ontario Health Minister and Chief Medical Officer about one-time COVID-19 funding and public health accountability agreement
• Received procurement activity report for May-August 2021 and reports from Government Relations and Debt Issuance committees
• Heard delegations from Mayfield Road residents requesting replacement of private noise walls; motion passed to support replacement for 34 properties
• Received update on Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area capital project

Regional Council approved a one-time $6 million capital grant to the City of Brampton for the Century Gardens and Susan Fennell Youth Hubs. A motion to commit $62.5M towards Brampton's new hospital local share was referred to staff for a report to a future meeting. Council also approved site-specific affordable housing agreements and a sanitary sewer construction project on Cadetta Road.

• Approved $6M one-time capital grant to City of Brampton for Century Gardens and Susan Fennell Youth Hubs (carried)
• Referred motion for $62.5M Region contribution to Brampton hospital to staff for report (referred)
• Approved affordable housing facility agreements at 40 Lagerfeld Dr, 4094 Tomken Rd, and Elizabeth/George/Nelson Sts (carried)
• Approved construction of 250mm sanitary sewer on Cadetta Road, Brampton, as local improvement (carried)
• Referred noise wall replacement motion for 34 properties on Mayfield Road to Public Works for report (referred)
• Received COVID-19 update from Medical Officer of Health (received)
• Approved by-laws 60-2021 to 63-2021 (carried)
• Approved confidential contract negotiation update (carried)

Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee

The committee approved amendments to the Region of Peel Procedure By-law 56-2019, excluding proposed sections 1.1.5 and 1.2.22, and recommended presenting the by-law to Regional Council. It also approved deleting the 'Rounded Number' column from the vote table and amending the by-law to define two-thirds votes using the table. The item on Regional Chair compensation was withdrawn, and an oral update on the November 18 public meeting was received.

• Approved amendments to Procedure By-law 56-2019, excluding sections 1.1.5 and 1.2.22 (PPC-3-2021)
• Approved deleting 'Rounded Number' column from vote table and amending by-law for two-thirds votes (PPC-2-2021)
• Withdrew item 7.2 on Regional Chair compensation
• Received oral update on November 18 public meeting

Emergency Management Program Committee

The Emergency Management Program Committee received reports on fire coordination, 2021 emergency management activities, compliance with provincial requirements, and 9-1-1 call volumes. Members also discussed a motion to develop an epidemic emergency preparedness plan, with staff noting that the existing all-hazards plan is being updated to incorporate pandemic lessons.

• Motion to direct staff to draft an epidemic emergency preparedness and response plan
• 2020 Regional Fire Coordinator's Program Summary received
• Overview of Regional Emergency Management 2021 Program Activities received
• Status update on 2021 Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management compliance received
• 9-1-1 Annual Update for 2020 received

The Emergency Management Program Committee approved a motion directing Peel Emergency Management and Peel Public Health staff to jointly draft a table of contents for an epidemic emergency preparedness and response plan. The motion was proposed by Councillor Sinclair and passed. Staff noted that an updated all-hazards emergency plan is already in development and will be presented to the committee in 2022.

• Approved motion to direct staff to draft table of contents for epidemic plan (EMPC-2-2021)
• Approved agenda as amended to include the motion (EMPC-1-2021)
• Received 2020 Regional Fire Coordinator's Program Summary
• Received Overview of Regional Emergency Management 2021 Program Activities
• Received Status Update on 2021 OFMEM Compliance Requirements
• Received 9-1-1 Annual Update - 2020
• Received letter from Ministry of Solicitor General regarding 2020 compliance

Debt Issuance Committee

The Debt Issuance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the terms of a debt issue and a by-law authorizing $51,000,000 in ten-year debentures for capital works in Mississauga and Caledon. The agenda includes an oral presentation on the terms of the debt issue and the by-law for borrowing.

• By-law 58-2021 authorizing $51,000,000 in ten-year instalment debentures for capital works of Mississauga and Caledon
• Oral presentation on Terms of Debt Issue by Julie Pittini, Director, Treasury Services

The Debt Issuance Committee approved By-law 58-2021, authorizing a $51 million debenture for capital works of Mississauga ($47M) and Caledon ($4M), with an all-in weighted yield of 2.05%. The committee also received an oral report on the transaction and approved the agenda and confirming by-law. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved By-law 58-2021 authorizing $51M debenture for Mississauga and Caledon (carried)
• Approved agenda for November 4, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Approved By-law 59-2021 confirming proceedings (carried)
• Received oral report on terms of debt issue (received)

Public Meeting

This was a public meeting under the Planning Act to receive input on the proposed Peel 2051 Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA), part of the Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review. Staff presented an overview of the amendment, and the meeting included oral and written submissions from developers, residents, and community groups. No decisions were made; submissions will be included in a final report to Regional Council planned for early 2022.

• Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment (Peel 2051) covering growth management, land needs, employment areas, transportation, inclusionary zoning, and settlement area boundary expansions
• Oral submissions from representatives of Brookvalley Project Management, Metrus Central Properties, SmartCentres, Forks of the Credit Preservation Group, and Wildfield Village Landowners Group
• Written submissions on settlement area boundary expansions, including requests related to Palgrave, Alloa, and Dixie Road (0 and 12035 Dixie Road)
• Comments on inclusionary zoning from Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation and Peel ACORN
• Comments on aggregate extraction and water resource protection from Belfountain Community Organization and West Caledon Communities Aggregate Group

The Regional Municipality of Peel held a public meeting on November 4, 2021, to receive input on the proposed Peel 2051 Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) as part of the Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review. No decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with staff presentations and oral and written submissions received. All submissions will be included in a final report to Regional Council, with additional comments accepted until November 30, 2021.

• Received staff presentation on Peel 2051 Regional Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review
• Received oral submissions from 5 participants
• Received 32 written submissions
• Set November 30, 2021 as deadline for additional comments

Regional Council

Regional Council approved a $29.626 million transfer to a new COVID-19 Recovery reserve, endorsed the Long-Term Utility Financial Plan pricing objectives, and approved $17.87 million in additional provincial funding for housing support and isolation centres. Council also endorsed the Peel 2051 Official Plan Review updates and authorized a cross-boundary wastewater agreement with Toronto. Several items were received for information, including the Paramedic Services and Housing Subsidy updates.

• Approved $29.626M transfer to new COVID-19 Recovery reserve (2021-1067)
• Approved $17.87M increase in Housing Support revenues/expenditures for provincial COVID-19 funding (2021-1082)
• Endorsed Long-Term Utility Financial Plan pricing objectives (2021-1023)
• Authorized negotiation of Toronto-Peel cross-boundary wastewater servicing agreement (2021-1026)
• Endorsed Peel 2051 Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review updates (2021-1050)
• Approved establishment of Public Art and Monuments Committee (2021-1070)
• Approved $540,000 for excess soil study with Credit Valley Conservation (2021-1088)
• Endorsed nomination of Councillor Downey to OGRA Board (2021-1091)

Planning and Growth Management Committee

The Planning and Growth Management Committee is meeting to discuss and receive updates on the Peel 2051 Regional Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review, including a land needs assessment and draft settlement area boundary expansion mapping. The agenda includes several communications from developers, landowners, and residents regarding proposed boundary expansions and official plan changes. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; most items are for information or receipt of correspondence.

• Peel 2051 Regional Official Plan Review update and key issues presentation
• Peel 2051 Land Needs Assessment Report
• Draft Settlement Area Boundary Expansion update and revised mapping
• Letters from Solmar Development Corp. and Bolton North Hill Landowners Group supporting boundary expansions
• Provincial comments on Draft Settlement Area Boundary Expansion

The Planning and Growth Management Committee received updates on the Peel 2051 Regional Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review, including the Land Needs Assessment and draft Settlement Area Boundary Expansion mapping. No formal decisions were made; all items were received for information, with discussions on growth management, employment lands, and Caledon boundary issues.

• Received Peel 2051 Official Plan Review and MCR update (for information)
• Received Peel 2051 Land Needs Assessment Report (for information)
• Received Peel 2051 Draft Settlement Area Boundary Expansion Update and Revised Mapping (for information)
• Received 11 communications, including letters from Solmar Development Corp., Bolton North Hill Landowners Group, and Town of Caledon

Government Relations Committee

The Government Relations Committee received updates on the Region of Peel's advocacy priorities, including federal election platform items, the provincial Speech from the Throne, and COVID-19 response priorities. Staff also discussed affordable housing funding challenges and advocacy opportunities through the Rapid Housing Initiative and Housing Master Plan. The committee received several information items and correspondence, including a letter from the Regional Chair to the federal government regarding the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) formula.

• Received update on 2021 federal election platform priorities and provincial Speech from the Throne
• Discussed affordable housing funding challenges and advocacy via Rapid Housing Initiative and Housing Master Plan
• Received letter from Regional Chair Nando Iannicca to Peter Bethlenfalvy regarding Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) formula
• Received 2021 AMO Conference delegation follow-up letters
• Received MP/MPP advocacy update for June 2021

The Government Relations Committee received informational updates on the Region of Peel's advocacy priorities, including the 2021 federal election platform, provincial Speech from the Throne, COVID-19 response, and affordable housing funding challenges. No formal decisions were made; all items were received as information or recommended for receipt.

• Approved meeting agenda (GRC-5-2021)
• Received government relations update on federal/provincial priorities
• Received report on Region of Peel's Government Relations and Advocacy Priorities
• Received MP/MPP Advocacy Update - June 2021
• Received 2021 AMO Conference delegation follow-up letters
• Received Regional Chair's letter to Minister of Finance on PILT formula impacts

Planning and Growth Management Committee

This agenda for the Peel Region Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting on October 14, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Regional Council

Regional Council approved a one-time $2,000,000 grant to the BlackNorth Initiative for a homeownership program, and endorsed staff negotiations for the transition of the Blue Box recycling program to full producer responsibility. Council also dealt with a resident's complaint about an undersized water service connection on their Brampton property, referring the matter to staff for a report. The meeting included several routine approvals, including the 2020 Audit and Accountability Fund update, a software contract for transit scheduling, and reports from advisory committees.

Regional Council voted 15-8 to reconsider a previous resolution and by-law regarding the composition, election term, and appointment of Regional Council, specifically the Regional Chair position. A subsequent motion to give notice of intent to adopt a by-law requiring a future appointed Chair to also serve as a local councillor, with a two-year term and two Vice-Chairs, was carried 14-9. Council also approved a $2.5 million grant to the BlackNorth Initiative for a homeownership program and a $260,000 contract for transit software.

• Reconsidered Resolution 2020-1125 and By-law 83-2020 regarding Regional Council composition (15-8)
• Gave notice of intent to adopt by-law requiring future appointed Chair to also serve as local councillor (14-9)
• Approved $2.5M grant to BlackNorth Initiative for homeownership bridge program
• Awarded $260,000 contract to Trapeze Software for transit scheduling software
• Approved $400,000 extension for Mississauga Road and Bush Street design services
• Approved 2022 Paramedic Services Response Time Framework
• Requested Ontario amend O. Reg. 364/20 to remove youth sports vaccination exemption
• Referred resident's water pipe lien request to staff for report back

Strategic Housing and Homelessness Committee

The Strategic Housing and Homelessness Committee is meeting to receive the Housing Development Office's annual update for 2021, including a presentation by Director Steven Dickson. The committee will also hear a delegation from Element5 Limited Partnership on using sustainable mass timber construction for affordable housing under the federal Rapid Housing Initiative. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Delegation by Patrick Chouinard, Element5 Limited Partnership, on mass timber construction for affordable housing
• Housing Development Office Annual Update 2021 with presentation by Steven Dickson
• Appendices include Housing Master Plan development opportunities and current HDO projects

The Strategic Housing and Homelessness Committee received a presentation on sustainable mass timber construction for affordable housing and an annual update from the Housing Development Office. No formal decisions were made; the agenda was approved and reports were received.

• Approved agenda for October 7, 2021 meeting
• Received delegation on mass timber construction
• Received Housing Development Office annual update

Debt Issuance Committee

The Debt Issuance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the terms of a new debt issue and a by-law authorizing $150,000,000 in borrowing for capital works of Peel Region and the City of Brampton. The agenda includes an oral report on the terms of the debt issue and consideration of By-law 54-2021.

• By-law 54-2021 authorizing $150,000,000 in sinking fund debentures for capital works
• Re-opening of 2.50% $200,000,000 sinking fund debentures due June 16, 2051
• Oral presentation on terms of debt issue by Director of Treasury Services

The Debt Issuance Committee approved By-law 54-2021, authorizing borrowing of $150 million through a re-opening of the Peel 2.5% June 16, 2051 sinking fund debentures, with $130 million for the Region of Peel and $20 million for the City of Brampton. The committee also received an oral report on the terms of the debt issue, noting an all-in weighted yield of 2.928% for a 30-year term and the reaffirmation of Peel's Triple A credit rating by Moody's and Standard & Poor's. The meeting was procedural and short, adjourning at 8:57 a.m.

• Approved By-law 54-2021 authorizing $150M sinking fund debenture borrowing (carried)
• Approved agenda for October 7, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Approved By-law 55-2021 confirming proceedings (carried)

Planning and Growth Management Committee

The Planning and Growth Management Committee received delegations on the Peel 2051 Regional Official Plan Review, including a request to include the Royal Glen Golf Course in the Palgrave Estates designation, which was referred to staff. The meeting recessed due to technical issues, and all substantive reports and communications were deferred to the October 14, 2021 meeting.

• Approved the agenda as amended, adding a delegation and a communication.
• Received a delegation from Bousfields Inc. supporting the inclusion of Bolton North Hill lands in the Settlement Area Boundary Expansion.
• Referred the request to include Royal Glen Golf Course in the Palgrave Estates designation to staff for review.
• Received a delegation from the Forks of the Credit Preservation Group on aggregate policies.
• Received a delegation from a Caledon resident on the official plan review and settlement area expansion.
• Recessed the meeting due to technical issues; all remaining agenda items were deferred to October 14, 2021.

Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee is meeting to review a consultation plan and implementation timelines for townhouse waste collection, including a request form to convert to cart-based collection. The agenda includes standard procedural items and one substantive report.

• Townhouse Waste Collection Consultation Plan and Implementation Timelines report
• Appendix I - Request Form to Convert to Cart-based Collection
• Appendix II - Townhouse Engagement Plan

The committee approved the townhouse waste collection consultation plan and directed staff to implement Phase One, with written notice to Council before Phase Two begins. Staff will align the new options with upcoming curbside collection contracts. The committee also requested a future update on waste cart storage for single-family homes.

• Approved the townhouse waste collection consultation plan (WMSAC-16-2021).
• Directed staff to implement Phase One of the consultation plan and provide Council written notice before Phase Two.
• Directed staff to align townhouse waste collection options with new curbside collection contracts.
• Requested a future update on waste cart storage for single-family homes, including resident feedback (WMSAC-17-2021).

Regional Council

Regional Council approved a request to the province to ban COVID-19 and vaccine-related protests at hospitals, health care facilities, and schools, and discussed related enforcement and legal authority. Council also approved several consent agenda items, including transferring a one-time Canada Community-Building Fund allocation to lower-tier municipalities, endorsing waste management funding approaches for public consultation, and authorizing Healthy Babies Healthy Children funding transfers. A road transfer of Embleton Road to Brampton was approved, and staff were authorized to hold public meetings for the Peel 2051 Official Plan Review.

• Request to province to ban COVID-19 and vaccine-related protests at hospitals, health care facilities, and schools (carried 21-0, 2 abstentions)
• Transfer of Embleton Road (Regional Road 6) from Mississauga Road to Winston Churchill Boulevard to City of Brampton, effective October 15, 2021
• One-time Canada Community-Building Fund allocation transferred to Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon
• Endorsed waste management funding approaches for second round of public consultation
• Authorized statutory open houses and public meeting for Peel 2051 Official Plan Review (October 26-28 and November 4, 2021)

Regional Council voted 21-2 to request provincial legislation banning COVID-19 and vaccine-related protests at hospitals, health care facilities, and schools. Council also approved the transfer of Embleton Road to Brampton, endorsed waste management funding approaches for public consultation, and authorized expropriation for the Steeles Avenue widening. Several items were approved under the consent agenda, including the 2022 meeting schedule and allocation of the Canada Community-Building Fund top-up.

• Requested province to ban COVID/vaccine protests at hospitals and schools (21-2, 1 absent)
• Approved transfer of Embleton Road (Regional Road 6) to City of Brampton effective Oct 15, 2021
• Endorsed waste management funding approaches for second round of public consultation
• Authorized expropriation for Steeles Avenue widening (Chinguacousy to Mississauga Rd, Brampton Wards 4 & 6)
• Approved 2022 Regional Council and Committee meeting schedule
• Approved allocation of one-time Canada Community-Building Fund top-up to Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon
• Authorized Healthy Babies Healthy Children funding allocation to community organizations
• Approved statutory open houses and public meeting for Peel 2051 Official Plan Review (Oct 26-28, Nov 4, 2021)

Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review the site plan for a new Paramedic Services satellite station at 11801 Bramalea Road in Brampton, focusing on accessibility features. The committee will also receive an update on the Accessibility Planning Program and hear a delegation from Treat Accessibly about accessibility advocacy.

• Site plan review for Peel Regional Paramedic Services Satellite Station at 11801 Bramalea Road, Brampton, Ward 9
• Delegation from Rich Padulo, Founder of Treat Accessibly, regarding the Treat Accessibly Movement
• Accessibility Planning Program Update for September 16, 2021
• Oral discussion by Chair Raj Chopra on health standards and public consultations

The Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the site plan for the new Peel Regional Paramedic Services Satellite Station at 11801 Bramalea Road, Brampton, Ward 9, and will notify the local municipality's planning department. The committee also received a presentation on the Treat Accessibly movement and an update on the Accessibility Planning Program, including upcoming public focus groups on age-friendly planning. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved site plan for paramedic satellite station at 11801 Bramalea Road (AAC-6-2021)
• Approved meeting agenda (AAC-5-2021)
• Received delegation on Treat Accessibly movement
• Received site plan review presentation
• Received Accessibility Planning Program update

Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the transition of municipal hazardous/special waste and the Blue Box program to full producer responsibility, including the impact of final regulations, plus an organics processing update. All items are for information or discussion; no decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Transition to Full Producer Responsibility Update – Impact of Final Regulation (for information)
• Transition of the Blue Box Program to Full Producer Responsibility – September 2021 Update: Final Blue Box Regulation
• Organics Processing Update (for information)

The Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee approved a recommendation (WMSAC-14-2021) authorizing staff to negotiate agreements with blue box producers or Producer Responsibility Organizations for the Region of Peel to provide recyclables collection services after the transition to the new regulatory framework under Ontario Blue Box Regulation O. Reg. 391/21. Staff are also authorized to issue and award a Request for Proposal for the transition of blue box processing, including leasing the Material Recovery Facility, selling sorting equipment, and processing and marketing recyclables. The committee received for information an update on the Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste transition to full producer responsibility, and an update on organics processing, with staff to report on organics options later in fall 2021.

• Approved the agenda for the September 16, 2021 meeting (WMSAC-13-2021).
• Approved recommendation WMSAC-14-2021 to negotiate agreements with blue box producers or Producer Responsibility Organizations for the Region to provide recyclables collection services after transition.
• Authorized staff to issue and award a Request for Proposal for blue box processing transition, including lease of the Material Recovery Facility, sale of sorting equipment, and processing and marketing of recyclables.
• Authorized signing officers or the Commissioner of Public Works to execute necessary agreements, including lease, asset purchase, and processing/marketing agreements, on satisfactory business and legal terms.
• Authorized execution of an amendment to the existing Material Recovery Facility operation contract (2013-001T) if a new operator is awarded, to complete facility handover.
• Received for information the Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste transition update, including discussion on collection site requirements and potential storage capacity issues.
• Received for information the Organics Processing Update, with staff to report on options later in fall 2021.

Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee is meeting to hear delegations and receive reports on the BlackNorth Initiative Homeownership Bridge Program, the Region of Peel Workforce Census, social procurement through supply chain diversity, and a Truth and Reconciliation update. The agenda includes two delegations: one from BlackNorth Initiative and one from QTBIPOC Sauga regarding community needs and systemic discrimination. The meeting is largely informational, with reports marked 'for information' and no decisions listed on the agenda.

• Delegation from BlackNorth Initiative on Homeownership Bridge Program (related to report 6.1)
• Delegation from Anu Radha Verma, QTBIPOC Sauga, on community needs and systemic discrimination
• Report: Region of Peel Workforce Census with 2020 infographic and 2021 organizational report
• Report: Social Procurement Through Supply Chain Diversity
• Report: Truth and Reconciliation Update with UN Declaration on Indigenous Peoples appendix

The Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee approved a one-time grant of $2,500,000 to the BlackNorth Initiative for its Homeownership Bridge Program, funding 50 eligible Peel households from the 2021 Housing Support budget with no net financial impact. The committee also received presentations on the BlackNorth program, the Region of Peel Workforce Census, social procurement, and a Truth and Reconciliation update. No other decisions were made; items were received for information.

• Approved a $2,500,000 one-time grant to BlackNorth Initiative for the Homeownership Bridge Program, funding 50 households, from the 2021 Housing Support budget.
• Delegated authority to the Director of Housing Services to execute the grant agreement with BlackNorth Initiative.
• Received the BlackNorth Initiative Homeownership Bridge Program overview as a delegation.
• Received the Region of Peel Workforce Census report for information.
• Received the Social Procurement Through Supply Chain Diversity report for information.
• Received the Truth and Reconciliation Update for information.
• Received communications from the City of Mississauga and Ontario Health regarding Black community engagement and race-based COVID-19 data.

Regional Council

Regional Council is meeting to receive an oral update on the region's COVID-19 response from the Medical Officer of Health, and to hear delegations on topics including the international student program, mask by-laws, and mandatory vaccination certificates. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a budget policy compliance update, and several communications from other levels of government. Several items are scheduled for closed session, including land acquisition and collective agreement negotiations.

• Delegation on social problems related to mismanagement of the International Student Program
• Delegation on mask by-laws and medical exemptions in Peel
• Delegation on implications of mandatory vaccination certificates
• Motion regarding capital gains tax exemptions on primary residences
• Noise wall petition for De Rose Avenue, Caledon

Regional Council approved five-year environmental assessment and permit review service agreements with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and Credit Valley Conservation Authority (CVC), with first-year costs of $448,150 and $369,000 respectively. Council also approved a motion supporting the Town of Fort Erie's request to cease federal consideration of eliminating capital gains tax exemptions on primary residences. A motion to waive recorded votes for virtual or hybrid meetings was carried, and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was recognized as a paid holiday for Region of Peel employees on September 30, 2021.

• Approved TRCA environmental assessment agreement, 5 years, $448,150 first year
• Approved CVC environmental assessment agreement, 5 years, $369,000 first year
• Approved motion supporting Fort Erie on capital gains tax exemption for primary residences
• Approved waiver of recorded votes for virtual/hybrid meetings (23-0)
• Approved National Day for Truth and Reconciliation paid holiday for employees on Sept 30, 2021
• Referred De Rose Avenue noise wall petition to Public Works for report
• Referred international student impact report to Human Services
• Approved in-camera direction on collective agreement negotiations

Planning and Growth Management Committee

This agenda for the Peel Region Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting on September 2, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, providing no information about what the committee will discuss or decide.

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council is meeting to decide on the automated school bus stop-arm camera program, including implementation and processing centre recommendations, and to consider housing service changes such as a needs-based subsidy prioritization approach. The agenda also includes updates on COVID-19 response, capital and operating financial reports, and several land transactions and expropriations to be discussed in closed session.

• Automated School Bus Stop Arm Camera – Program Implementation and Processing Centre Recommendations (in camera)
• Housing Service Transformation – Needs-Based Subsidy Prioritization Approach and Policy Changes
• Proposed Surplus and Transfer of Region Owned Land at 2596 Mayfield Road to Town of Caledon
• 2021 Capital and Operating Financial Triannual Performance Reports (as of April 30, 2021)
• Motion Regarding National Action Summit on Islamophobia

Regional Council endorsed the "Modified BusPatrol Program Model" for an Automated School Bus Stop Arm Camera enforcement program, authorizing a direct negotiation with BusPatrol Inc. for camera technology and services. The program is designed to be cost-neutral, with ticket revenues funding technology and services, and is scaled to match current court capacity. Council also approved $270,000 in emergency funding for the Safe Centre of Peel and approved changes to the emergency shelter service delivery model.

• Endorsed the Modified BusPatrol Program Model for an Automated School Bus Stop Arm Camera enforcement program and authorized direct negotiation with BusPatrol Inc.
• Approved $270,000 in interim emergency funding for the Safe Centre of Peel from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve.
• Approved changes to the emergency shelter service delivery model as described in the 'Transform Service' report.
• Approved the Housing Service Transformation needs-based subsidy prioritization approach and policy changes.
• Cancelled the Request for Proposal for the Peel Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Centre and authorized payment of up to $200,000 in fees to Enbridge Gas Inc.
• Approved the surplus declaration and transfer of Region-owned land at 2596 Mayfield Road to the Town of Caledon.
• Approved a $1,749,070 increase in financing and a $1,181,612 contract increase for mould abatement at the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives.
• Approved the 2020 Housing Services Annual Update for forwarding to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Regional Council

Regional Council approved a policy authorizing short-term financial support for residents displaced by regional infrastructure failure, and handled a largely procedural consent agenda including reports on development charges, treasury, and transparency. Council also received communications and adopted a planning committee report that included extending an affordable housing consulting contract by $112,500.

• Adopted Residential Financial Support Policy for residents displaced by regional infrastructure failure
• Extended contract with N. Barry Lyon Consultants Ltd. by $112,500 for affordable housing tools analysis (total $467,350)
• Endorsed staff comments on provincial consultation on growing the Greenbelt
• Amended by-law to accelerate 2021 Federal Gas Tax funding allocation to Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon
• Received communications on Highway 413, fluoride study, and inclusionary zoning

Regional Council approved the approach to developing the 2022 budget, including a preliminary net tax levy of 4.4 per cent, and directed staff to work with external agencies accordingly. Council also adopted a policy to provide short-term financial support to residents displaced by regional infrastructure failures, and endorsed a climate change performance measurement system for conservation authority funding. A motion to support funding for Pilot Project Guardian and similar domestic violence programs was carried, and a public art and monuments committee report was referred back to staff.

• Approved the 2022 budget development approach, including a 4.4% preliminary net tax levy, and directed staff to work with external agencies.
• Adopted the Residential Financial Support Policy for residents displaced by regional infrastructure failure.
• Endorsed the Peel-Conservation Authority Climate Change Performance Measurement System for evaluating TRCA and CVC programs.
• Approved a letter to the Province supporting funding for Pilot Project Guardian and similar domestic violence programs.
• Referred the establishment of a Public Art and Monuments Committee back to staff for a more fulsome policy.
• Approved a $20,000 grant to support the Canada HomeShare pilot program in Peel.
• Approved By-law 42-2021 to allocate federal gas tax funds to local municipalities.
• Approved By-law 43-2021 to extend a Community Safety Zone on Regional Road 11.

Peel Living Annual General Meeting

This is the annual general meeting of the shareholder for Peel Housing Corporation (Peel Living). The meeting will review the 2020 annual report and financial statements, and will consider the updated board composition, appointment of external auditors, and ratification of the corporation's actions. It is largely a routine annual governance meeting.

• 2020 Annual Report and 2020-2024 Business Plan Overview
• 2020 Financial Statements
• Updated Peel Housing Corporation Board of Directors composition
• 2021 appointment and remuneration of external auditors
• Ratification of 2021 actions of the corporation, including By-law 1-2021

Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee met and received an update on diversity, equity and inclusion work, including the Community Equity and Engagement Advisory Table's support of the Region of Peel's Mass Vaccination Plan. Members discussed strategies to reduce vaccine hesitancy and concerns about discrimination and stigmatization of the unvaccinated population. The committee directed staff to continue this work and provide updates. The meeting also included receiving statements on the Kamloops Indian Residential School discovery and a letter about community participation in the Peel Poverty Reduction Strategy roundtables.

• Directed staff to continue work addressing discrimination and stigmatization of the unvaccinated population
• Received update on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Region of Peel, including the Mass Vaccination Plan
• Elected Councillor Downey as Chair and Councillor Santos as Vice-Chair
• Received statement on the discovery around Kamloops Indian Residential School
• Received letter from Catherine Soplet regarding community participation at Peel Poverty Reduction Strategy roundtables

The Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee elected Councillor Downey as Chair and Councillor Santos as Vice-Chair for the remainder of the Council term. The committee directed staff to continue work addressing discrimination and stigmatization of the unvaccinated population, with updates to the committee as applicable. It also received a presentation on equity in the mass vaccination plan and communications, including a statement on the Kamloops residential school discovery and a letter on poverty strategy roundtables.

• Elected Councillor Downey as Chair for the remainder of the Council term
• Elected Councillor Santos as Vice-Chair for the remainder of the Council term
• Approved the agenda as amended to include a communication from Catherine Soplet
• Directed staff to continue work addressing discrimination and stigmatization of the unvaccinated population
• Received the update on diversity, equity and inclusion at the Region of Peel
• Received the Government of Canada statement on the Kamloops Indian Residential School discovery
• Received the letter from Catherine Soplet regarding community participation at roundtables

Government Relations Committee

The Government Relations Committee received updates from Ontario's Solicitor General on COVID-19 vaccination and anti-human trafficking legislation, and discussed regional advocacy priorities for the 2021 AMO conference. No formal decisions were made; items were received for information.

• Update from Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General, on COVID-19 vaccine milestones and mobile vaccine units
• Discussion of provincial Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy updates
• Overview of Region's advocacy priorities for 2021 AMO conference
• Received 2021 AMO Preparation and Advocacy Priorities Update report

The Government Relations Committee received a delegation from Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, who updated members on the COVID-19 vaccination program and anti-human trafficking legislation. The committee also received a staff update on advocacy priorities for the 2021 AMO conference. No formal decisions were made; all items were received for information.

• Approved the meeting agenda (GRC-4-2021).
• Received the delegation from Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General, on provincial issues.
• Received the Government Relations Update on advocacy priorities and AMO conference.
• Received the report on 2021 AMO Preparation and Advocacy Priorities Update.

Planning and Growth Management Committee

The Planning and Growth Management Committee reviewed updates regarding the Land Needs Assessment and the Regional Official Plan Review. Discussions included front-end funding options for development and settlement area boundary expansions. Multiple residents provided testimony concerning urban sprawl, farmland protection, and housing density.

• Land Needs Assessment Report Update
• Front-End Funding and Financing Options presentation
• Settlement Area Boundary Expansion (SABE) - Scoped Subwatershed Study
• Peel 2041+ Aggregate Resources Policy Review

The Planning and Growth Management Committee endorsed the next steps in the Peel 2041+ Regional Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review, as outlined in a staff report. It also approved extending two consulting contracts: one with Hemson Consulting Limited by an estimated $160,000 for a total of $1,253,921, and another with Wood Environment and Infrastructure Solutions by an estimated $53,000 for a total of $1,247,459, to assess revisions related to a 'no GTA West Highway' scenario and other changes. The committee received numerous delegations and communications, many requesting a pause to the Official Plan Review and opposing urban boundary expansion and the conversion of prime farmland.

• Endorsed next steps for the Peel 2041+ Regional Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review draft policies update.
• Extended the Hemson Consulting Limited contract by $160,000 (total $1,253,921) for additional consulting services related to the Settlement Area Boundary Expansion Study.
• Extended the Wood Environment and Infrastructure Solutions contract by $53,000 (total $1,247,459) for contingency funding for the Settlement Area Boundary Expansion Environmental Screening and Scoped Subwatershed Study.
• Approved the agenda, adding eight communications from residents regarding the Official Plan Review and requests to stop sprawl.
• Received all 112 communications, including those from residents and groups requesting a pause to the Official Plan Review and opposing urban expansion.
• Received presentations from nine delegations, including residents, developers, and Environmental Defence, on topics related to the Municipal Comprehensive Review and settlement area boundaries.
• Received information reports on front-end funding and financing options, the Land Needs Assessment update, the Settlement Area Boundary Expansion scoped subwatershed study, and the Aggregate Resources Policy Review.
• Councillor Parrish requested a future staff report on the fiscal impact analysis for a minimum Land Needs Assessment base scenario of 75 residents and jobs per hectare.

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council approved a consent agenda covering long-term care contract renewals, a greenlands securement program extension, and committee reports. Council also heard delegations and a staff presentation on inclusionary zoning, and discussed a Welcoming Streets pilot for downtown Brampton.

• Renewed Sysco Serca/MealSuite food contract for 5 LTC homes, $3.0M for one year
• Increased Cardinal Health incontinence products contract by $96,000
• Renewed Focus Protective Services night security contract, $150,000/year
• Extended Greenlands Securement Program pilot (70% funding share) for 3 years
• Received update on draft Inclusionary Zoning Assessment Report and policy directions

Regional Council approved a development charge refund of $1,818,021.17 to Kaneff Properties Limited, after determining the charges for a property at 206 Burnhamthorpe Road East in Mississauga were incorrectly applied. Council also approved a one-time grant of up to $250,000 to the City of Brampton for a 'Welcoming Streets' pilot program in downtown Brampton. A motion requesting the province require parental consent for COVID-19 vaccinations for children up to age 16 was defeated.

• Approved a $1,818,021.17 development charge refund to Kaneff Properties Limited for 206 Burnhamthorpe Road East, Mississauga.
• Approved a one-time grant of up to $250,000 to the City of Brampton for a 'Welcoming Streets' pilot program in downtown Brampton.
• Approved extending the Greenlands Securement Program pilot project for three years, increasing the Regional funding cost share to 70 per cent.
• Approved renewing contracts for long-term care homes, including a $3.0 million food services contract and a $150,000 per year security services contract.
• Approved extending the community safety zone on Forks of the Credit Road (Regional Road 11) to McLaren Road.
• Approved appointing Deloitte LLP as external auditor for the Region and Peel Housing Corporation for fiscal years 2021 to 2025.
• Approved a collective agreement renewal with CUPE Local 966 for the Public Works bargaining unit.
• Defeated a motion requesting the province require parental consent for COVID-19 vaccinations for children up to age 16.

Planning and Growth Management Committee

The Planning and Growth Management Committee is meeting to discuss and receive reports on several major planning items, including a draft inclusionary zoning feasibility analysis, a response to the province on growing the Greenbelt, and updates on the Peel 2041+ Official Plan Review. The agenda also includes multiple delegations and communications from residents, developers, and other stakeholders, many requesting delays or providing comments on the Official Plan Review. Several items were deferred from the April 29, 2021 meeting.

• Draft Inclusionary Zoning Feasibility Analysis and Policy Directions (deferred from April 29)
• Response to Provincial Consultation on Growing the Size of the Greenbelt
• Peel 2041+ Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review consultation update
• Delegation from Weston Consulting on behalf of Anatolia Investments Corp. regarding Settlement Area Boundary Expansion
• Delegation from Bousfields Inc. on behalf of Bolton North Hill Landowners Group regarding Settlement Area Boundary Expansion 2041+

The committee approved extending the contract with N. Barry Lyon Consultants Ltd. for affordable housing tools and incentives analysis by $112,500, bringing the total to $467,350, and authorized retaining urbanMetrics for peer review. It also endorsed staff comments on growing the Greenbelt and received multiple reports and delegations on the Official Plan Review, including settlement area boundary expansions and inclusionary zoning. No decisions were denied or tabled.

• Approved $112,500 contract extension for N. Barry Lyon Consultants Ltd. (total $467,350) for inclusionary zoning analysis
• Authorized retaining urbanMetrics for peer review of the inclusionary zoning feasibility analysis
• Endorsed staff comments on 'Consultation on Growing the Size of the Greenbelt'
• Approved agenda as amended, including a communication from Sylvia Roberts on inclusionary zoning
• Deferred two additional delegations to June 17, 2021 meeting
• Received delegations from Anatolia Investments Corp. and Bolton North Hill Landowners Group on settlement area boundary expansions
• Received report on draft inclusionary zoning feasibility analysis and policy directions
• Received communications from multiple residents and organizations regarding the Official Plan Review

Regional Council

Regional Council approved a consent agenda covering routine items including agricultural programs, tax capping, a paramedic records contract increase, waste collection by-law amendments, and nurse practitioner funding. Council also heard delegations on the BlackNorth Initiative and downtown Brampton watermain work, and voted against reconsidering a 2020 resolution related to the project.

• Approved $410,500 increase for Interdev Technologies Inc. electronic patient care records contract, revised to $721,242.16
• Approved $122,853 provincial funding for 1.0 full-time Attending Nurse Practitioner in Long Term Care
• Endorsed ALUS Peel Pilot Project and extended Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance funding at $30,000/year through 2026
• Approved amendments to Waste Collection By-law 35-2015
• Motion to reconsider Resolution 2020-462 on downtown Brampton watermain lost (6 in favour, 18 opposed)

Regional Council approved an $18.8 million increase to 2021 Housing Support revenues and expenditures, funded by provincial Social Services Relief Funds and Ontario Isolation Centres Initiative funding, to support vulnerable residents during COVID-19. Council also approved a $410,500 contract increase for an Electronic Patient Care Records Solution for Paramedic Services, endorsed the BlackNorth Initiative pledge, and approved amendments to the Waste Collection By-law. A motion to reconsider a previous decision on the Downtown Brampton watermain project was lost, and a request to rescind provincial construction noise regulations was approved.

• Approved $18,817,906 increase to 2021 Housing Support budget for COVID-19 vulnerable funding (24-0)
• Approved $410,500 increase to Interdev Technologies contract for Electronic Patient Care Records Solution, revised to $721,242.16
• Endorsed BlackNorth Initiative pledge to combat anti-Black racism
• Approved amendments to Waste Collection By-law 35-2015
• Approved $122,853 provincial funding for Nurse Practitioner in Long Term Care
• Lost motion to reconsider Resolution 2020-462 on Downtown Brampton watermain project (6-18)
• Approved motion requesting Ontario rescind O.Reg. 131/20 allowing construction noise 6 a.m.-10 p.m. (23-0)
• Approved motion requesting province enact Administrative Monetary Penalties System for automated enforcement (22-0)

Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, hear delegations on accessibility features of a new supportive housing project and the Discover Ability Network, and receive updates on public health, the 2020 annual accessibility status report, and the accessibility planning program. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no votes on specific items listed.

• Delegation on accessibility features of Indwell's Lakeshore Lofts supportive housing project
• Delegation on Ontario Chamber of Commerce's Discover Ability Network
• Oral public health update on mass vaccination program
• Annual Accessibility Status Report 2020 (for information)
• Accessibility Planning Program Update including Digital Accessibility Policy (for information)

The Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee elected Raj Chopra as Chair and Mary Daniel as Vice-Chair for the remainder of the Council term. The committee also received presentations on accessibility features of a supportive housing project and the Discover Ability Network, and recommended staff investigate a potential partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce for that program. Reports on public health accessibility, the 2020 Annual Accessibility Status Report, and program updates were received for information.

• Elected Raj Chopra as Chair (AAC-1-2021)
• Elected Mary Daniel as Vice-Chair (AAC-2-2021)
• Approved the meeting agenda (AAC-3-2021)
• Recommended staff investigate partnership with Ontario Chamber of Commerce for Discover Ability Network (AAC-4-2021)

Audit and Risk Committee

The Audit and Risk Committee is meeting to review the 2020 audit results from Deloitte and the financial statements for the Region of Peel, Peel Housing Corporation, sinking funds, and trust funds. The committee will also consider appointing external auditors for fiscal years 2021 to 2025 and hear presentations on enterprise architecture, long-term care resident trust accounts, and risk management functions.

• 2020 Deloitte Audit Results Report
• 2020 Peel Housing Corporation Financial Statements
• 2020 Region of Peel Consolidated Financial Statements
• Appointment of External Auditors – Fiscal Years 2021 to 2025
• Long Term Care Resident Trust Accounts Audit

The Audit and Risk Committee received the 2020 Deloitte audit results and financial statements for the Region, Peel Housing Corporation, sinking funds, and trust funds, with no misstatements reported. The committee recommended appointing Deloitte LLP as external auditor for fiscal years 2021 to 2025 and directed staff to conduct a jurisdictional scan of auditor appointment processes, with findings due October 7, 2021. Presentations on the Enterprise Architecture audit and Long Term Care Resident Trust Accounts audit were received, with discussions on findings and action plans.

• Approved the meeting agenda (ARC-11-2021)
• Recommended appointing Deloitte LLP as external auditor for 2021-2025 (ARC-12-2021)
• Directed staff to conduct a jurisdictional scan on auditor appointment processes (ARC-13-2021)
• Received 2020 Deloitte Audit Results Report
• Received 2020 Peel Housing Corporation Financial Statements
• Received 2020 Region of Peel Consolidated Financial Statements
• Received 2020 Sinking Funds and Trust Funds Financial Statements
• Received Enterprise Architecture and Long Term Care Resident Trust Accounts audit reports

Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee is meeting to receive an update on the Peel Renewable Natural Gas Centre (anaerobic digestion facility), and to consider two items referred from Regional Council: an increase to Contract 2017-395N for biofilter media replacement at the Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility, and a request to amend the agreement for contingency waste disposal services with Emerald Energy from Waste Inc. A delegation from Emerald Energy will speak on the waste disposal agreement.

• Update on the Peel Renewable Natural Gas Centre (anaerobic digestion facility)
• Increase to Contract 2017-395N for biofilter media replacement at the Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility
• Request to amend the agreement for contingency waste disposal services with Emerald Energy from Waste Inc. (Document 2017-248N)
• Delegation from Joseph Lyng, Emerald Energy from Waste Inc., regarding waste disposal

The committee approved a motion directing staff to investigate increasing the maximum annual waste tonnage sent to Emerald Energy from Waste Inc. from 10,000 to 20,000 tonnes, including cost and trucking implications. It also approved a $618,670 increase to a biofilter media replacement contract, bringing the total to $802,778. The committee received updates on the Renewable Natural Gas Centre and a delegation from Emerald.

• Approved motion to study raising Emerald waste tonnage limit to 20,000 tonnes/year
• Approved $618,670 increase to biofilter media contract (total $802,778)
• Received delegation from Emerald Energy from Waste Inc.
• Received update on Peel Renewable Natural Gas Centre project

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council approved a consent agenda containing 24 items, including a $550,000 cash advance to Imandari Health Group to support the South Asian Task Force's mass vaccination clinic, with a possible secondary advance of up to $500,000 if provincial funding is not approved by June 1, 2021. The council also approved the 2021 tax capping policy, an interim delegation of procurement authority, a $400,000 contract for a nurse call system replacement, and a special charge for a sanitary sewer project on Saint Lukes Court in Brampton. The meeting included reports from the Planning and Growth Management Committee on the Peel 2041+ plan, land needs assessment, and other planning matters.

• $550,000 cash advance to Imandari Health Group for South Asian Task Force vaccination clinic, with up to $500,000 more if province delays
• 2021 Tax Capping Policy: commercial properties exempted from capping and clawback of 2021 taxes
• Procurement By-law amended to let CFO increase/extend contracts by up to $250,000 due to COVID-19
• $400,000 contract awarded to Aatel Communication Inc. for nurse call system replacement at Sheridan Villa Long Term Care Centre
• Special charge imposed for sanitary sewer project on Saint Lukes Court, Brampton (Project 15-2701)

Regional Council approved a $550,000 cash advance to Imandari Health Group to support the South Asian Task Force's mass vaccination clinic, with a possible secondary advance of up to $500,000 if provincial funding is not approved by June 1, 2021. Council also approved several contracts and by-laws, including a nurse call system replacement, a youth shelter contract extension, and tax capping options. A motion to schedule weekly COVID-19 update meetings was defeated.

• Approved $550,000 cash advance for South Asian Task Force vaccination clinic (carried)
• Approved 2021 tax capping policy removing commercial property from capping (carried)
• Awarded $400,000 nurse call system contract to Aatel Communication Inc. (carried)
• Extended Our Place Peel youth shelter contract by 12 months for $1,411,680 (carried)
• Increased housing technology contract with Cloud SynApps Inc. by $550,000 (carried)
• Approved special charge for sanitary sewer on Saint Lukes Court, Brampton (carried)
• Defeated motion for weekly COVID-19 update meetings (7-16)
• Approved motion urging province to enact Highway Traffic Act section 75.1 on noisemakers (carried)

Planning and Growth Management Committee

The Planning and Growth Management Committee is meeting to hear presentations and receive reports on several planning initiatives, including the Peel 2041+ work plan, a land needs assessment, and draft inclusionary zoning policy directions. The committee will also consider responses to provincial consultations on the Greenbelt and Minister's Zoning Orders, plus receive information reports on growth management and planning roles. Several delegations and communications relate to these items.

• Draft Inclusionary Zoning Feasibility Analysis and Policy Directions (5.3)
• Land Needs Assessment and Intensification Analysis (5.2)
• Response to Provincial Consultation on Growing the Size of the Greenbelt (5.5)
• Response to Provincial Consultation on Minister's Zoning Orders and the Provincial Policy Statement (5.6)
• Peel's Growth Management Program and Development Charge Performance – 2020 Overview (5.7)

The Planning and Growth Management Committee endorsed staff comments on proposed Planning Act amendments that would allow certain Minister's Zoning Orders to bypass consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement, and forwarded the report to the province and local municipalities. Several items were deferred to the next meeting, including the Draft Inclusionary Zoning Feasibility Analysis, Agricultural and Rural Systems Policy Directions, and a response to the provincial Greenbelt consultation. The committee also received updates on the Peel 2041+ work plan and the Land Needs Assessment and Intensification Analysis, with requests for additional information at future meetings.

• Endorsed staff comments on Minister's Zoning Orders and Provincial Policy Statement (PGMC-10-2021)
• Forwarded the report to Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga
• Deferred Draft Inclusionary Zoning Feasibility Analysis to next meeting
• Deferred Agricultural and Rural Systems Policy Directions to next meeting
• Deferred response to Greenbelt consultation to next meeting
• Referred Peel's Growth Management Program and Development Charge Performance to May 13 Regional Council
• Deferred Overview of Regional and Local Planning Roles to next meeting
• Referred Solmar Developments letter on Settlement Area Boundary Expansion to Public Works

Regional Council

Regional Council approved a consent agenda covering financial updates, service contracts, and committee reports. Key decisions include extending TransHelp accessible transit contracts by 12 months at an estimated $7.5 million, and adopting waste management recommendations for townhouse collection options and bringing Heart Lake recycling centre in-house. The meeting also received updates on COVID-19 matters, including a letter from the Mississauga Board of Trade about Section 22 Orders.

• Extended TransHelp service contracts for 12 months starting June 20, 2021, at $7,500,000
• Approved townhouse waste collection options (cart-based and bag-based) with consultation plan
• Approved in-house operation of Heart Lake Community Recycling Centre effective April 1, 2022, with $1.4 million in equipment funding
• Received 2021 update on Region of Peel's financial condition and budget policy compliance
• Approved crane swing and tie-back agreements for 5025, 5035, 5065 Erin Mills Parkway, Mississauga

Regional Council approved a motion requesting the province designate all of Peel as a COVID-19 hotspot, and also voted to advocate for phasing out fossil natural gas-fired electricity generation. Council approved several operational items, including extending TransHelp service contracts, adopting new townhouse waste collection options, and bringing Heart Lake Community Recycling Centre operations in-house. A motion to suspend non-essential travel to Pearson Airport from hot spots was also carried.

• Requested province designate entire Peel as COVID-19 hotspot (22-0-1)
• Advocated to phase out fossil natural gas-fired electricity generation (19-0-4)
• Extended TransHelp service contracts 12 months, est. $7.5M
• Approved townhouse waste collection options and consultation plan
• Brought Heart Lake CRC operations in-house, 27 new staff, $1.4M equipment
• Adopted Regional Major Office Incentives Program with $100,000 seed funding
• Requested suspension of non-essential travel to Pearson from hot spots (21-0-2)
• Referred St. Catharines landfill motion to staff for report

Regional Council

Regional Council approved the 2021 final levy by-law, apportioning $1,173,606,221 among Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon, and directed installation of traffic control signals at Mississauga Road and Ostrander Boulevard. The council also received communications on COVID-19 vaccination, including support for mobile units and prioritization for the education sector, and approved land transfers and road closures.

• Approved 2021 final levy of $1,173,606,221 apportioned to Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon
• Directed installation of traffic signals at Mississauga Road and Ostrander Boulevard
• Received letters supporting mobile vaccination units for high-infection workplaces
• Approved surplus and transfer of land at Hurontario Street and County Court Boulevard to Brampton
• Approved road closure and land transfer on The Gore Road, Brampton

Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and receive reports on waste collection and recycling operations. Key items include options for townhouse waste collection, operations at the Heart Lake Community Recycling Centre, a preliminary analysis of draft regulations on hazardous waste producer responsibility, and a waste collection agreement for City of Mississauga facilities. The meeting is open to the public and will be live streamed.

• Townhouse Waste Collection Options (referred from Regional Council, with presentation by Director Norman Lee)
• Heart Lake Community Recycling Centre Operations
• Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Transition to Full Producer Responsibility – preliminary analysis of draft regulation
• Waste Collection Agreement for City of Mississauga Facilities (for information)

The Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee approved a suite of cart- and bag-based waste collection options for townhouse complexes, along with a three-step resident consultation plan, with implementation tied to the 2024 collection contract. It also recommended bringing Heart Lake Community Recycling Centre operations in-house by April 1, 2022, with 27 new staff positions and $1.4 million in capital funding. The committee endorsed comments opposing the province's proposed Hazardous and Special Products regulation and requested a meeting with the Minister. A waste collection agreement with the City of Mississauga was received for information.

• Approved townhouse waste collection options 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b and 3, with cart sizes and bag-based recycling choices, to be presented to residents and property managers.
• Approved a three-step consultation plan for townhouse waste collection, with staff to report back on Step 2 materials.
• Approved bringing Heart Lake Community Recycling Centre operations in-house effective April 1, 2022.
• Approved 27 new staffing positions for in-house Heart Lake CRC operation, with training starting March 2022.
• Approved $1.4 million in capital funding for Heart Lake CRC equipment, financed from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve.
• Endorsed comments opposing the proposed Hazardous and Special Products regulation and requested a meeting with the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
• Received for information the Waste Collection Agreement for City of Mississauga facilities.

Government Relations Committee

The Government Relations Committee received updates on federal and provincial advocacy, including a presentation from MP Ruby Sahota on federal priorities and COVID-19 issues. Members endorsed the approach for the 2021 virtual AMO conference and directed staff to include tax-base impacts in a future child care report.

• MP Ruby Sahota discussed federal funding and COVID-19 vaccine supply, hesitancy, paid sick leave, and test wait times
• Endorsed approach for 2021 Virtual AMO Annual Conference
• Received 2021 federal and provincial pre-budget submissions
• Directed that child care report include potential tax-base impacts of maintaining service levels
• Councillor Thompson requested two-year full tax forgiveness for small businesses

The Government Relations Committee approved the agenda and endorsed the approach for the 2021 Virtual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference. The committee received updates on the Region's advocacy priorities, federal and provincial pre-budget submissions, and a winter 2021 MP/MPP advocacy update. It also directed that a future report on the early years and child care sector include information on potential impacts on the tax base of maintaining current service levels. A delegation from MP Ruby Sahota was received, and she agreed to bring local concerns about vaccines, paid sick leave, and test wait times to federal partners.

• Approved the agenda for the April 1, 2021 meeting.
• Endorsed the approach for the 2021 Virtual AMO Annual Conference.
• Received the update on the Region of Peel's Advocacy Priorities.
• Received the 2021 Region of Peel Federal Pre-Budget Submission.
• Received the 2021 Region of Peel Provincial Pre-Budget Submission.
• Received the Winter 2021 MP/MPP Advocacy Update.
• Directed that the April 22, 2021 Regional Council report on early years and child care include tax base impacts of maintaining current service levels.
• Received the delegation from MP Ruby Sahota.

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council approved a consent agenda including COVID-19 emergency funding increases, utility rate by-law amendments, and various reports. Council also received a delegation from the Greater Toronto Airports Authority on COVID-19 testing at Pearson Airport and passed a motion urging the province to allocate a proportionate share of vaccines to Peel.

• Approved $27,150,338 increase in 2021 Housing Support revenues/expenditures for provincial Social Services Relief Fund, Ontario Isolation Centres Initiative, and Mental Health and Addiction funding
• Approved $200,000 increase in 2021 Income Support revenues/expenditures for Temporary COVID-19 Isolation Emergency Supports Fund
• Amended water and wastewater by-laws to reflect 5.5% utility rate increase from 2021 budget
• Received 2020 Annual Drinking Water Systems Summary Report
• Deferred motion on 2021 Year of Sustainable Active Mobility to April 8 meeting

Regional Council approved a $27.15M increase in 2021 Housing Support funding and $200,000 for Income Support from provincial COVID-19 funds. It also approved a 91-day deferral of late payment charges for utility bills issued April-June 2021, and reinstated a two-bag waste allowance without tags for May 3-June 25, 2021. Council endorsed a motion requesting the Ontario government provide a proportionate share of COVID-19 vaccines to Peel, and approved several other items including by-law amendments for a 5.5% utility rate increase and land transfers to Peel Housing Corporation.

• Approved $27.15M increase in 2021 Housing Support funding and $200,000 for Income Support (2021-314)
• Approved 91-day deferral of late payment charges for utility bills issued April-June 2021 (2021-357)
• Approved reinstatement of two additional waste bags without tags for May 3-June 25, 2021 (2021-359)
• Carried motion requesting Ontario government provide proportionate vaccine share to Peel (2021-341)
• Approved by-law amendments for 5.5% utility rate increase (2021-324, By-laws 20-2021 and 21-2021)
• Approved surplus declaration and land transfer to Peel Housing Corporation (2021-367)
• Approved 2021 Enterprise Audit Services Risk Based Work Plan (2021-331)
• Deferred motion on 2021 Year of Sustainable Active Mobility to April 8, 2021 (2021-338)

Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee

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Planning and Growth Management Committee

The Planning and Growth Management Committee is meeting to receive updates and presentations on regional planning topics, including the status of Regional Official Plan Amendment 30 as approved by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, and reviews of climate change, water resources, and greenlands policies. The committee will also hear delegations from a resident about the Orangeville Brampton Railway and from a landowners group about Amendment 30 lands.

• Update on Regional Official Plan Amendment 30 as approved by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), including maps and Minister's Zoning Order for Bolton GO Station Area (O. Reg. 171-21)
• Delegation by Sylvia Roberts (Brampton resident) regarding Orangeville Brampton Railway
• Delegation by Paul Lowes (SGL Planning) on behalf of Humber Station Villages Landowners Group regarding Amendment 30 Option 6 lands
• Presentations on climate change policy review, water resources policy review, and greenlands system policies and mapping
• Communications from Minister Steve Clark on Greenbelt consultation and from Ministry on conforming to A Place to Grow growth plan

The Planning and Growth Management Committee received an update on Regional Official Plan Amendment 30 (ROPA 30) and directed staff to report back on a framework for front-end financing and area-specific development charges. The committee also received presentations on the Peel 2041+ Official Plan Review, including climate change, water resources, and Greenlands System policies. No formal decisions were made on these items; they were received for information.

• Approved the agenda for the March 18, 2021 meeting.
• Directed staff to report back on a framework for front-end financing and area-specific development charges for planning and development.
• Received delegation from Sylvia Roberts regarding the Orangeville Brampton Railway.
• Received delegation from Paul Lowes regarding ROPA 30 Option 6 lands and a Minister's Zoning Order request.
• Received update on ROPA 30 as approved by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
• Received presentations on regional and local planning roles, environment and resources, climate change, water resources, and Greenlands System policies.
• Received communications from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding Greenbelt consultation and Growth Plan conformity.

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council's March 11, 2021 meeting was largely procedural, approving minutes, a consent agenda, and routine items. Key decisions included accepting $6,669,780 in additional child care funding for COVID-19 expenses and awarding contracts for software maintenance. The council also received numerous communications, mostly opposing Highway 413, and marked a COVID-19 Day of Mourning.

• Approved $6,669,780 increase for 2021 Early Years and Child Care revenues/expenditures from Ministry of Education
• Awarded $55,690 USD contract to Inductive Automation for wastewater pumping station software
• Awarded $104,088 contract to Computer Sciences Canada for risk management software
• Received 16 communications opposing GTA West Highway 413
• Declared March 11, 2021 as Day of Mourning for COVID-19

Regional Council voted to formally oppose the proposed GTA West Highway 413 and any advanced construction, and to support a federal environmental assessment of the project. Council also approved a separate motion asking the province to study alternatives like the Brampton Boulevard, and another requesting that highway funds be redirected to transit and active transportation. The votes were split, with 18 in favour and 6 opposed on the main opposition motion.

• Opposed GTA West Highway 413 and advanced construction (18-6)
• Supported federal environmental assessment for Highway 413 (23-1)
• Asked province to study alternatives like Brampton Boulevard (21-2)
• Requested highway funds be redirected to transit and active transportation (20-3)
• Approved $6,669,780 increase for child care COVID-19 expenses (consent)
• Awarded $55,690 USD contract for wastewater automation software (consent)
• Awarded $104,088 contract for risk management software (consent)
• Requested inclusion in provincial pharmacy COVID-19 vaccine pilot (19-0)

Audit and Risk Committee

The Audit and Risk Committee is meeting to review the 2020 Corporate Risk Profile, receive 2020 fraud information, and consider the 2021 Enterprise Audit Services risk-based work plan. These are informational and planning items, with no decisions or public hearings listed on the agenda.

• 2020 Corporate Risk Profile presentation by Interim Director Jennifer Weinman
• 2020 Fraud Information report (for information)
• 2021 Enterprise Audit Services Risk Based Work Plan and appendix

The Audit and Risk Committee endorsed the 2020 Corporate Risk Profile and approved the 2021 Enterprise Audit Services Risk Based Work Plan. It also directed staff to include leading indicators, mitigation actions, and rehearsal feasibility in future risk reports. The 2020 Fraud Information report was received for information only.

• Approved the meeting agenda (ARC-7-2021).
• Endorsed the 2020 Corporate Risk Profile (ARC-8-2021).
• Directed staff to add leading indicators, mitigation actions, and rehearsal feasibility to future risk reports (ARC-9-2021).
• Approved the 2021 Enterprise Audit Services Risk Based Work Plan (ARC-10-2021).
• Received the 2020 Fraud Information report for information.

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council met on February 25, 2021, approving minutes and a consent agenda, and receiving numerous communications and delegations regarding the proposed GTA West Highway 413. Council also endorsed Peel Public Health's 2021-2022 interim strategic priorities and received a report on an equitable COVID-19 response. A motion regarding TRCA service level agreements for the highway was placed but not voted upon.

• Delegation from Peel Federation of Agriculture on Highway 413 impacts to farmers
• Received communications from residents and groups opposing or raising concerns about Highway 413
• Endorsed Peel Public Health's 2021-2022 Interim Strategic Priorities
• Approved temporary borrowing by-law to meet 2021 expenses
• Reimbursed Peel District School Board for sanitary sewer costs at 18 Brookside Drive, Mississauga

Regional Council deferred a motion opposing the GTA West Highway 413 to its March 11, 2021 meeting, and referred a related motion to staff for a report. Council also approved a letter to the Premier requesting vaccine prioritization for hot zones like Peel, and endorsed Peel Public Health's interim strategic priorities.

• Deferred the motion endorsing TRCA's request for Highway 413 review to March 11, 2021.
• Referred the motion opposing Highway 413 construction to staff for a report to March 11, 2021.
• Approved a letter to the Premier requesting vaccine prioritization for high-transmission areas like Peel.
• Endorsed Peel Public Health's 2021-2022 Interim Strategic Priorities.
• Approved temporary borrowing by-law 17-2021.
• Approved reimbursement to Peel District School Board for sewer costs at 18 Brookside Drive, Mississauga.
• Approved collective agreements with CUPE Local 966 for Public Health, TransHelp, and Human Services.
• Received a report on a code of conduct complaint against Councillor Groves.

Planning and Growth Management Committee

The Planning and Growth Management Committee received presentations and discussed the Peel 2041+ Regional Official Plan Review, including growth forecasts, Major Transit Station Areas, and Settlement Area Boundary Expansion. Members directed staff to report back on how planning frameworks differ between Caledon and the other municipalities, and on the impact of the LPAT decision on ROPA 30. The committee also endorsed staff comments on provincial Minister's Zoning Orders.

• Endorsed next steps for Peel 2041+ Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review
• Directed staff to report on planning framework differences in Caledon vs. Brampton and Mississauga
• Discussed draft 2051 municipal growth allocations and land needs assessment
• Endorsed comments on proposed Minister's Zoning Order amendments to the Planning Act
• Heard delegation from Sylvia Roberts on population projections and transit planning

The Planning and Growth Management Committee endorsed the next steps for the Peel 2041+ Regional Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review, including authorizing staff to proceed with consultations. The committee also directed staff to report back on how planning frameworks differ between Caledon and the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and on the status of Regional Official Plan Amendment 30. Several presentations were received on growth management, Major Transit Station Areas, and settlement area boundary expansion, with requests for future reports on financial and infrastructure impacts.

• Endorsed next steps for Peel 2041+ Official Plan Review and MCR (PGMC-5-2021)
• Directed staff to report on Caledon vs. Brampton/Mississauga planning framework differences (PGMC-2-2021)
• Directed staff to report on Major Transit Station Areas delineation differences in Caledon (PGMC-3-2021)
• Directed staff to report on urban design and community planning principles (PGMC-4-2021)
• Endorsed staff comments on Minister's Zoning Orders provincial consultation (PGMC-6-2021)
• Approved agenda with added delegation from Sylvia Roberts (PGMC-1-2021)

Regional Council

Regional Council approved a consent agenda including a $471,480 contract for Teranet Xchange Delivery System and Mapping, and received reports from committees on health, audit, and diversity. Council also heard delegations from Homeless Health Peel and a resident about a high water bill, and received an oral update on the region's COVID-19 response.

• Awarded contract to Teranet Enterprises Inc. for $471,480 (five-year term)
• Received COVID-19 vaccination update from Medical Officer of Health
• Heard delegation from Homeless Health Peel on isolation centre work
• Received delegation on high water bill; staff to offer flexible payment
• Adopted committee reports, including renaming Council Chambers for an Indigenous person

Regional Council approved the commencement of expropriation proceedings for the Dixie Road widening project, covering lands in Brampton and Caledon, and authorized the necessary by-law. Council also approved a $471,480 contract for Teranet mapping services, adopted committee reports, and referred townhouse waste collection options back to committee. The meeting included COVID-19 vaccination updates and several procedural approvals.

• Approved expropriation for Dixie Road widening (Brampton/Caledon)
• Awarded $471,480 Teranet mapping contract to Teranet Enterprises Inc.
• Referred townhouse waste collection options to April 1 WMSAC meeting
• Approved Planning and Growth Management Committee membership
• Approved letter supporting renaming August holiday to 'Chloe and John Day'
• Moved Pride Month recognition from July to June
• Approved 20-acre land donation at 13344 Humber Station Road, Caledon
• Approved by-law 12-2021 for expropriation application

Debt Issuance Committee

The Peel Region Debt Issuance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the terms of a new debt issue. The main item is a by-law authorizing $47.1 million in ten-year debentures for capital works in Mississauga and Caledon. The agenda includes an oral presentation on the debt terms and the by-law itself.

• By-law 14-2021 authorizing $47,100,000 in ten-year instalment debentures for capital works of Mississauga and Caledon
• Oral presentation by Julie Pittini, Director, Treasury Services, on terms of debt issue

The Debt Issuance Committee received a report on the January 29, 2021 pricing of a $47.1 million serial debenture at an all-in yield of 1.213 per cent, issued on behalf of the Town of Caledon and the City of Mississauga. The committee approved By-law 14-2021 to authorize the debenture issuance and By-law 15-2021 to confirm the meeting's proceedings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (DEBT-1-2021)
• Received report on $47.1M serial debenture priced at 1.213% yield (DEBT-2-2021)
• Approved By-law 14-2021 for debenture issuance (DEBT-3-2021)
• Approved By-law 15-2021 confirming proceedings (DEBT-4-2021)

Regional Council Budget

Regional Council approved the 2021 Operating and Capital Budget, including a 0.6% infrastructure levy after removing the $50.63M material recovery facility from the 10-year capital plan. A motion to remove the 1% levy entirely was defeated. The approved operating budget totals $2,686,298,111 with a net levy of $1,173,606,221.

• Approved 2021 Operating Budget of $2,686,298,111 and net levy of $1,173,606,221
• Approved 2021 Capital Budget of $998,882,000 and 10-year capital plan of $10,431,986,000
• Removed $50.63M material recovery facility from capital plan, reducing infrastructure levy to 0.6%
• Approved 1.75% non-union salary band adjustment
• Approved user fee by-laws (By-laws 6-2021 to 10-2021) for fees, sewer, waste, wastewater, and water charges

Regional Council approved the 2021 Operating Budget of $2,686,298,111, amended to remove the $50.63M Material Recovery Facility from the 10-year capital plan and reduce the infrastructure levy to 0.6%. The motion passed 24-0. A prior motion to remove the 1% infrastructure levy entirely failed 12-12, and the original budget without the amendment was defeated 11-13.

• Approved 2021 Operating Budget of $2,686,298,111 with 0.6% infrastructure levy (24-0)
• Approved 2021 Capital Budget of $998,882,000 for property tax and utility rate supported services
• Approved 10-Year Capital Plan of $10,431,986,000 in principle
• Approved salary portion of 2021 budget including 1.75% non-union salary band adjustment (20-3)
• Approved amendments to asset classes and asset service levels (23-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved user fee and charge changes, including removal of Peel Regional Police fees
• Approved by-laws 6-2021 to 10-2021 (fees, sewer, waste, wastewater, water)
• Motion to remove 1% infrastructure levy from 2021 budget lost (12-12)

Regional Council Budget

Peel Regional Council held a budget meeting on February 4, 2021, receiving presentations from police and conservation authorities, and discussing the 2021 operating and capital budget. The council deferred the final budget decision, along with several related items, to the February 11 meeting. A motion to remove the 1% infrastructure levy was also deferred, while a motion to explore water billing assistance for residents was carried.

• Deferred 2021 Operating and Capital Budget to Feb. 11
• Deferred motion to remove 1% infrastructure levy from 2021 budget
• Received 2021 budget presentations from Peel Regional Police, OPP Caledon, Conservation Halton, TRCA, and CVC
• Carried motion to direct staff to report on water billing assistance options for residents affected by COVID-19
• Received communications from residents and BIAs requesting property tax freeze or reduction

Peel Regional Council deferred the 2021 Operating and Capital Budget and related items to its February 11 meeting, after hearing presentations from police and conservation authorities. A motion to remove the 1% infrastructure levy from the 2021 budget was also deferred. Council did direct staff to report back on options for water billing assistance for residents affected by COVID-19.

• Deferred 2021 Operating and Capital Budget to Feb. 11 (RCB-2021-28)
• Deferred 1% infrastructure levy removal motion to Feb. 11 (RCB-2021-24)
• Directed staff to report on water billing assistance options for COVID-19-affected residents (RCB-2021-25)
• Deferred Enterprise Asset Management Program report to Feb. 11 (RCB-2021-26)
• Deferred Reserves status report to Feb. 11 (RCB-2021-27)
• Deferred by-laws (fees, sewer, waste, water) to Feb. 11 (RCB-2021-39)
• Withdrew value-for-money audits item and related motion (RCB-2021-29, RCB-2021-38)
• Approved minutes and agenda as amended (RCB-2021-16, RCB-2021-17)

Regional Council Budget

Peel Regional Council held a budget meeting on Jan. 28, 2021, hearing presentations on the proposed 2021 budget from staff and a delegation requesting a tax freeze. The council deferred the main 2021 Operating and Capital Budget report, along with reports on Enterprise Asset Management and Reserves, to the Feb. 4, 2021 budget meeting. The proposed budget includes a 1.3% property tax increase (net tax levy of 3.2%) and a 5.5% utility rate increase, with $3.7B in operating and capital investments.

• Proposed 2021 property tax increase of 1.3% (net tax levy 3.2%)
• Proposed utility rate increase of 5.5%
• Proposed $3.7B in operating and capital investments
• Delegation from Home Owners Welfare Association requested a 2021 tax freeze
• 2021 Operating and Capital Budget report deferred to Feb. 4, 2021 meeting

Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee is meeting to hear delegations and receive information reports. Delegations include a request to name a municipal holiday for the first Act Against Slavery and a presentation on Mississauga's response to regional funding for Pride expressions. The committee will also receive reports on the Indigenous Land Acknowledgement and visible demonstrations of Pride, plus a communication about India's farmer protests.

• Delegation: Ron Bennett requests a municipal holiday commemorating the first Act Against Slavery
• Delegation: City of Mississauga presents 2020/2021 response to regional funding for Visible Expressions of Pride
• Report: Region of Peel Indigenous Land Acknowledgement (for information)
• Report: Visible Demonstrations of Pride in Peel (for information)
• Communication: Email regarding India's farmer protests (receipt recommended)

The Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee approved sending a letter to Ontario's Premier supporting the renaming of the August civic holiday to 'Chloe and John Day' to commemorate the first act against slavery. It also directed staff to report on renaming the Council Chambers after an Indigenous person and moved Peel Pride to June. All items were received or approved as noted.

• Approved sending letter to Premier supporting renaming August holiday to 'Chloe and John Day' (DEAR-2-2021)
• Directed staff to report on renaming Council Chambers after an Indigenous person (DEAR-4-2021)
• Moved Peel Pride recognition from July to June (DEAR-3-2021)
• Approved meeting agenda (DEAR-1-2021)
• Received delegation from Ron Bennett on holiday renaming
• Received update on Mississauga's Pride public art response
• Received communication on India's farmer protests

Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on options for townhouse waste collection, following public delegations on the topic. The committee will also review Peel's submitted comments on provincial and federal waste policy proposals, including food and organic waste and plastic products. The agenda includes routine items like electing a chair and vice chair, and the next meeting is scheduled for April 1, 2021.

• Townhouse Waste Collection Options report with appendices
• Delegations from citizens Nancy Milton and Monique Mo on townhouse waste and recycling blue boxes
• Peel's comments on provincial Food and Organic Waste Policy Statement amendment
• Peel's comments on federal discussion paper on plastic products waste prevention
• Election of chair and vice chair

The Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee elected Councillor Starr as Chair and Councillor Innis as Vice-Chair. It approved four townhouse waste collection options (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b) to be presented to townhouse boards, with consultations to start in fall 2021 (or 2022 due to COVID-19) and implementation aligned with new curbside contracts in 2024. The committee also endorsed comments on provincial food and organic waste policy amendments and a federal plastics discussion paper.

• Elected Councillor Starr as Chair and Councillor Innis as Vice-Chair
• Approved four townhouse waste collection options (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b)
• Directed consultations with townhouse boards to commence fall 2021 (or 2022 if needed)
• Allowed early conversion to cart-based collection for options 1a and 1b under conditions
• Endorsed comments on provincial Food and Organic Waste Policy Statement amendments
• Endorsed comments on federal plastics discussion paper

Health System Integration Committee

The Health System Integration Committee is meeting to receive two information reports: an update on supporting seniors in Peel, including a presentation by Donna Kern, Director of Seniors Services Development, and an update on health system transformation and the Region of Peel's advocacy priorities, with an appendix on key provincial health system milestones in 2020. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; both items are marked "For information." The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as call to order, declarations of interest, and approval of the agenda.

• Update on Supporting Seniors in Peel (information report and presentation)
• Update on Health System Transformation and the Region of Peel's Advocacy Priorities (information report)
• Appendix I - Key Provincial Health System Milestones in 2020
• Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 6, 2021, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

The Health System Integration Committee met on January 21, 2021, but lacked a quorum at the start, so it only received information. Members heard updates on seniors' supports and health system transformation, and approved the agenda. No formal decisions were made; the committee will revisit its terms of reference in May 2021.

• Approved meeting agenda (HSIC 1-2021)
• Received update on Supporting Seniors in Peel (information only)
• Received update on Health System Transformation and Advocacy Priorities (information only)
• Received oral update on HSIC Terms of Reference; report to come May 6, 2021

Audit and Risk Committee

The Audit and Risk Committee is meeting to receive informational reports on IT application portfolio sustainment, a water meter testing audit, contract management for emergency shelters, and Deloitte's 2020 audit service plan. No decisions are scheduled; all items are for information only.

• IT Application Portfolio Sustainment report and presentation
• Water Meter Testing Audit report and presentation
• Update on Contract Management Processes for Emergency Shelters with appendices on shelter standards and management action plan
• Deloitte 2020 Audit Service Plan for Regional Municipality of Peel and Peel Housing Corporation

The Audit and Risk Committee elected Councillor Starr as Chair and Councillor Santos as Vice-Chair for the remainder of the Council term. The committee received informational reports on IT application sustainment, water meter testing, emergency shelter contract management, and the Deloitte audit plan, directing staff to provide an in-camera security briefing, enhance resident communication on water meter maintenance, and report back on shelter standards in early 2022. No substantive decisions were made beyond the elections and procedural directives.

• Elected Councillor Starr as Chair (ARC-1-2021)
• Elected Councillor Santos as Vice-Chair (ARC-2-2021)
• Approved the meeting agenda (ARC-3-2021)
• Directed staff to provide in-camera security briefing at future meeting (ARC-4-2021)
• Directed staff to enhance communication on Active Preventative Maintenance Plan (ARC-5-2021)
• Directed staff to report back on shelter standards in early 2022 (ARC-6-2021)

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council is approving a consent agenda that includes authorizing significant borrowing for 2021, delegating tax ratio setting authority to local municipalities, and accepting various provincial funding agreements related to COVID-19. The council also received numerous communications from provincial ministers and other bodies regarding pandemic response, transit funding, and planning matters. A specific inquiry about Community Recycling Centre fees was added to the agenda for discussion under Other Business.

• Authorized 2021 debenture issuance: $250M for Peel Region, $90M for Mississauga, $20M for Brampton, and $8.2M for Caledon.
• Delegated 2021 tax ratio setting authority to lower-tier municipalities under the Municipal Act.
• Authorized execution of a provincial agreement for Municipal Transit Enhanced Cleaning funding to support COVID-19 response.
• Established working groups to review an Optional Small Business Subclass and a potential tax on vacant residential units.
• Received multiple letters from provincial ministers and officials regarding COVID-19 vaccine distribution, isolation centre funding, and transit support.

Regional Council approved the 2021 borrowing limits, authorizing the CFO to issue debentures totaling up to $368.19 million for the Region and its lower-tier municipalities. Council also established a Planning and Growth Management Committee, endorsed comments on Bill 222, and referred a proposed $1M joint COVID-19 communications campaign to staff for a report. Several by-laws were enacted, including delegation of tax ratio setting authority and agreements for provincial transit funding.

• Approved 2021 borrowing limits: $250M for Region, $90M for Mississauga, $20M for Brampton, $8.2M for Caledon (carried)
• Established Region of Peel Planning and Growth Management Committee (22-0-2)
• Endorsed comments on Bill 222: Ontario Rebuilding and Recovery Act (22-0-2)
• Referred $1M joint COVID-19 communications campaign to staff for report (carried)
• Delegated 2021 tax ratio setting authority to lower-tier municipalities (carried)
• Authorized execution of Municipal Transit Enhanced Cleaning provincial funding agreement (carried)
• Approved Funeral Benefit Program for low-income deceased residents (23-0-1)
• Endorsed FCM economic recovery recommendations (23-0-1)