Peel Region public meetings in 2022

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council meets to receive a staff report on the implications of Ontario's Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act) and related correspondence from local municipalities, and to consider the 2023 Interim Regional Requisition By-law (By-law 49-2022) for lower-tier requisitions. The agenda also includes routine approvals, appointments, procurement contracts, and a closed session covering land expropriations and personnel matters.

• Bill 23 'More Homes Built Faster Act' and Implications for the Region of Peel (staff report with appendices)
• 2023 Interim Regional Requisition By-law (By-law 49-2022) - requisition up to 50% of 2023 amounts from lower-tier municipalities
• Provincial Decision on the New Region of Peel Official Plan with 44 modifications (for information)
• Third Party Waste Transfer, Haulage and Disposal Services contract
• Closed session: Mayfield Road Widening expropriation compensation (Airport Road to Coleraine Drive, Brampton/Caledon)

Regional Council endorsed staff recommendations to the Province regarding the 'More Homes Built Faster Act' and requested a municipal compensation fund to offset revenue losses. Council also reinstated Sectional Chair and Vice-Chair positions and appointed members to various regional committees and boards.

• Endorsed staff recommendations to Province on Bill 23 and requested a municipal compensation fund
• Reinstated Regional Council Sectional Chairs and Vice-Chairs
• Approved 2023 interim Regional requisition not to exceed 50% of 2022 tax levy
• Increased Telus Health Solutions contract by $450,000 for Electronic Medical Record solution
• Increased Red Clay Consulting contract by $363,897 for Oracle Cloud services
• Awarded $4.0M waste transfer contract to Wasteco and $1.1M and $786K contracts to GFL Environmental Inc.
• Extended security contracts for Wilkinson and Cawthra Road shelters to December 31, 2023
• Disbanded Strategic Housing and Homelessness Committee and Long-term Utility Financial Plan Working Group

Regional Council - Inaugural Meeting

This is the inaugural meeting of Peel Region's Regional Council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Regional Municipality of Peel held its inaugural meeting to organize the 2022-2026 Council. The council unanimously appointed Nando Iannicca as Regional Chair and confirmed the proceedings of the meeting via by-law.

• Appointed Nando Iannicca as Regional Chair for the term November 15, 2022 to November 14, 2026 (24-0)
• Approved By-law 47-2022 to confirm the proceedings of the November 17, 2022 meeting

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including a delegation on a proposed modification to the Regional Official Plan related to Mother Parker's Tea and Coffee, several motions on highways and a red light camera, and multiple by-laws for land dedications and encroachment agreements. The agenda also includes updates on health funding, paramedic services, the Ukrainian humanitarian response, and various committee reports. Several items are for information or receipt of communications, and there are in-camera matters scheduled.

• Delegation on Mother Parker's Tea and Coffee Inc. request to modify the Regional Official Plan (related to item 14.1)
• Motion regarding Highway 413, Transitway and Transmission Corridor (Councillor Brown)
• Motion for red light camera at Finch Avenue at Darcel Avenue and Longo Circle, Mississauga Ward 5 (Councillor Parrish)
• By-laws 42-45 for encroachment agreements at 260 Malta Avenue and 15 Skyridge Drive, Brampton
• Increased funding allocation for mandatory programs and Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program 2022

Regional Council voted 14-8 against reconsidering previous resolutions opposing Highway 413, effectively maintaining the Region's opposition. Council also approved a new red light camera at Finch Avenue and Darcel Avenue/Longo Circle in Mississauga, and authorized a letter to senior governments requesting financial support for Peel's Ukrainian humanitarian response. Several routine items were approved under the consent agenda, including tie-back and crane swing agreements for construction projects in Brampton.

• Motion to reconsider opposition to Highway 413 lost (8-14)
• Approved red light camera at Finch Avenue and Darcel Avenue/Longo Circle, cost ~$45,000 included in 2023 budget
• Authorized letter to federal and provincial ministers requesting funding for Ukrainian humanitarian response
• Approved 2023 Regional Council and Committee meeting schedule
• Approved Paramedic Services 2023 Response Time Framework
• Approved tie-back and crane swing agreements for 260 Malta Avenue, Brampton (Steeles Avenue)
• Approved tie-back and crane swing agreements for 15 Skyridge Drive, Brampton (The Gore Road)
• Adopted reports from Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee, Accessibility Advisory Committee, and Audit and Risk Committee

Audit and Risk Committee

The Peel Region Audit and Risk Committee is meeting to receive information on the Deloitte 2022 Audit Service Plan, hear an oral update on the Project EcoSystem system analysis program, and review audit reports on the Enterprise Resource Planning implementation and the Driver Certification Program. The agenda is largely informational, with no decisions listed.

• Deloitte 2022 Audit Service Plan (for information)
• Project EcoSystem - Region of Peel System Analysis Program Implementation (oral presentation)
• Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation Audit – Phase I (for information)
• Driver Certification Program Compliance Audit (for information)
• Delegation from Trevor Ferguson, Deloitte LLP

The committee received the Deloitte 2022 Audit Service Plan for information, along with updates on the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation and a Driver Certification Program compliance audit. No formal decisions or votes were taken; all items were received as information or presentations.

• Approved agenda for September 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Received Deloitte 2022 Audit Service Plan (for information)
• Received Project EcoSystem ERP implementation presentation (oral)
• Received Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation Audit – Phase I (for information)
• Received Driver Certification Program Compliance Audit (for information)
• Received growth management discussion (no action taken)

Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a delegation and report on the accessibility features of Brightwater Building D in Port Credit, Mississauga. They will also receive an update on the Accessibility Planning Program, including municipal election accessibility plans, and consider two communications about accessibility planning and a ministerial appointment.

• Delegation from Turner Fleischer Architects and FRAM Slokker on Brightwater Building D accessibility
• Report on Port Credit West Village – Brightwater Building D Accessibility Features
• Accessibility Planning Program Update with appendices on election accessibility plans from Caledon, Brampton, and Mississauga
• Communication from Veronica Montesdeoca on the Region of Peel Site Plan Review Process
• Communication from Minister Raymond Cho responding to Regional Chair Iannicca

The committee received a presentation on accessibility features for the Brightwater redevelopment in Port Credit and referred a related staff report back for an update on accessibility features. Members provided suggestions on handrails, lighting, signage, and other design elements. The committee also received updates on the site plan review process and the AODA legislative review.

• Approved agenda (AAC-7-2022)
• Referred Brightwater Building D accessibility report back to staff for update (AAC-8-2022)
• Received delegation presentation on Brightwater redevelopment accessibility features
• Received communication on site plan review process
• Received communication from Minister of Seniors and Accessibility
• Received Accessibility Planning Program update for information

Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee is meeting to receive two information reports: one on advancing Indigenous relations at the Region of Peel, and another on the diversity, equity and inclusion journey for EarlyON programs. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; both items are for information only.

• Report: Advancing Indigenous Relations at the Region of Peel (for information)
• Report: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Journey for EarlyON Programs (for information)

The committee approved the agenda and received two informational reports: one on advancing Indigenous relations at Peel Region and another on the diversity, equity and inclusion journey for EarlyON programs. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved the agenda for the September 1, 2022 meeting
• Received the report on Advancing Indigenous Relations at the Region of Peel (for information)
• Received the report on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Journey for EarlyON Programs (for information)

Interim Period Approvals Committee

The Interim Period Approvals Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, handle routine procedural items, and consider a request for budget increases on water and wastewater construction projects to be awarded in 2022. The agenda includes a report and an appendix listing the capital projects requiring additional budget.

• Request for Budget Increases on Water and Wastewater Construction Projects to be Awarded in 2022
• Appendix I - List of Water and Wastewater Capital Projects to be Awarded in 2022 Requiring Additional Budget
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• In Camera Matters

The Interim Period Approvals Committee approved budget increases for Water and Wastewater Capital construction projects to be awarded in 2022, funded from reserve funds to address market price fluctuations. The committee also elected a Chair and Vice-Chair, approved the agenda, and passed a confirming by-law. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Councillor Fonseca as Chair (2022-718)
• Elected Councillor Medeiros as Vice-Chair (2022-719)
• Approved agenda (2022-720)
• Approved budget increases for Water and Wastewater construction projects, funded from Development Charge Reserve and Utility Rate Supported Capital Reserve (2022-721)
• Passed By-law 40-2022 to confirm proceedings (2022-722)

Regional Council

Regional Council will hear delegations and a staff presentation on establishing a supervised consumption site in Peel via an urgent public health need site, with multiple letters of support and one letter of concern. The agenda also includes items on affordable housing, homelessness, financial reports, and several contracts and by-laws.

• Supervised Consumption Services in Peel via an Urgent Public Health Need Site (staff presentation and related delegations)
• 2021 Homelessness Point-In-Time Count Results (for information)
• Peel Affordable Rental Incentives Program – Evaluation Results and Future Program Implementation
• 958-960 East Avenue Affordable Housing Redevelopment Update
• By-law 37-2022: consent for encroachments onto Regional Road 136 (Queen Street), Caledon

Regional Council approved establishing an interim Urgent Public Health Need Site for supervised consumption services in Peel, with Moyo Health and Community Services as the operator, funded at $5.8 million for up to 24 months. Council also endorsed the Peel Affordable Rental Incentives Program as an annual program with $2.5 million in 2022 funding, and approved a $35.1 million increase for the East Avenue affordable housing redevelopment project.

• Approved interim supervised consumption site, $5.8M for 24 months, Moyo Health to operate (carried)
• Endorsed Peel Affordable Rental Incentives Program as annual, $2.5M for 2022 (carried)
• Increased East Avenue affordable housing project by $35,089,400 to $90M (carried)
• Approved $2.5M for PARIP from Capital Tax Stabilization Reserve (carried)
• Approved $100K transfer to Forks of the Credit Property Investigation (carried)
• Approved 5-year extension of water/sewer line warranty agreement with Service Line Warranties of Canada (carried)
• Approved $185K contract for Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar services to Principles Integrity (carried)
• Approved $31.8M for COVID-19 temporary contracts and advocacy letter to province (carried)

Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss two main items: a long-term processing approach for green bin organic material and yard waste, and a request to amend the processing fee payment matrix in a contract with GFL Environmental Inc. The meeting includes a presentation by the Director of Waste Management. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are for discussion and recommendation.

• Long-term processing approach for Peel Region's green bin organic material and yard waste
• Request to amend processing fee payment matrix in Contract Document 2010-003T with GFL Environmental Inc.
• Presentation by Norman Lee, Director, Waste Management

The Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee recommended that Peel Region competitively procure long-term (20-year) third-party processing for 100% of projected green bin organic material, and process up to 35,000 tonnes of yard waste in-house with third-party capacity for the balance. It also recommended amending the GFL contract to expand the processing fee payment matrix for higher residue rates, with an estimated annual cost increase of $270,000. Both recommendations are subject to Regional Council approval.

• Recommended long-term (20-year) third-party processing for 100% of green bin organic material (est. 90,000 t/yr in 2025, 120,000 t/yr by 2045)
• Recommended in-house processing of up to 35,000 t/yr of yard waste, with third-party for the balance (est. 22,000 t/yr in 2025, 28,000 t/yr by 2045)
• Recommended $5 million from Capital Long Term Waste Management Reserve (R1140) for implementation planning and design
• Recommended amending GFL contract (2010-003T) to expand processing fee matrix to include residue rates up to 37%, increasing annual cost by $270,000

Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee

The Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several governance items, including compensation for the Regional Chair, council life insurance and end-of-term allowances, and the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar. The agenda also includes a discussion on alternate members and proxy voting rules. Several items are for information only, while others require direction.

• Discussion on Regional Chair compensation (deferred from April 21, 2022 meeting)
• Net Expenditure Budget 2021 for Region of Peel Chair
• Council Basic Life Insurance Benefit and End of Term Allowance
• Appointment for Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar Services
• Discussion on appointment of alternate members and proxy voting

The committee recommended setting the Regional Chair's salary at 150% of a councillor's base salary, with Vice-Chairs at 125%, and approved a $185,000 contract for Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar services. It also recommended removing age limits on life insurance, extending health benefits one year post-term, and ending the End of Term Allowance for members taking other paid positions. The chair's compensation items were discussed without his participation due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved recommendation to set Regional Chair salary at base plus 50% (PPC-14-2022)
• Approved recommendation to set Regional Vice-Chair salary at base plus 25% (PPC-14-2022)
• Approved recommendation to remove age restrictions on life insurance for Council members (PPC-13-2022)
• Approved recommendation to extend health care benefits one year after end of term (PPC-13-2022)
• Approved recommendation to not provide End of Term Allowance to members leaving for another paid position (PPC-13-2022)
• Approved awarding $185,000 contract to Principles Integrity for Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar services (PPC-15-2022)

Regional Council

Regional Council will hear staff presentations and consider reports on the 2023 budget approach, inflation impacts on services and contracts, a proposed wastewater energy transfer with Enwave for Lakeview Village, and an update on the automated vacuum waste collection system for that development. Delegations will speak on climate and sprawl, and on vacuum waste. The agenda also includes routine approvals, procurement contracts, and several in-camera items.

• Approach to the Development of the 2023 Budget
• Proposed Wastewater Energy Transfer Project between Region of Peel and Enwave Energy for Lakeview Village Development
• Lakeview Village Development – Update on Proposed Automated Vacuum Waste Collection System, 1082 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga
• Development Charges Credit Agreement for the Square One Drive Watermain Extension
• Supply contracts for IT service management, waste collection calendar notifications, electronic health records, and energy management software

Regional Council authorized a conditional Memorandum of Understanding with Enwave Energy Corporation for a wastewater energy transfer (district energy) project at Lakeview Village, including $450,000 for construction and renaming two wastewater plants. Council also approved a permanent anti-human sex trafficking program, new paramedic resources, and a housing plan update with hotel contracts for shelter overflow.

• Authorized conditional MOU with Enwave for Lakeview Village district energy project (carried)
• Approved $450,000 for district energy infrastructure under Capital Project 23-2995 (carried)
• Renamed G.E. Booth and Clarkson wastewater plants to Water Resource Recovery Facilities (carried)
• Approved anti-human sex trafficking pilot as permanent program (carried)
• Approved two 24/7 ambulances and 22 FTE paramedic positions (carried)
• Endorsed revised actions in Peel Housing and Homelessness Plan 2021 update (carried)
• Approved $550,000 for hotel contracts for temporary shelter overflow (carried)
• Approved $2.3 million to house families at hotel during Peel Family Shelter renovations (carried)

Peel Living Annual General Meeting

This is the annual general meeting of the shareholder for Peel Housing Corporation (Peel Living). The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, adoption of the 2021 annual report and financial statements, ratification of actions, appointment of auditors, and an amendment to the shareholder direction. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• 2021 Annual Report presented for information
• 2021 Financial Statements presented for information
• Updated composition of Peel Housing Corporation Board of Directors
• 2022 Ratification and confirmation of actions
• 2022 Appointment and remuneration of external auditors

The Peel Housing Corporation Annual General Meeting approved the appointment of Anthony Parente as Board Chair and Steve Fantin as Vice-Chair, both until June 30, 2023, and appointed Christine Tu and Donna Kern as directors until June 30, 2025. The meeting also received the 2021 Annual Report and Financial Statements, ratified past actions, reappointed Deloitte LLP as auditors, and approved amendments to the Shareholder Direction. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these administrative approvals.

• Appointed Anthony Parente as Board Chair and Steve Fantin as Vice-Chair (term to June 30, 2023)
• Appointed Christine Tu and Donna Kern as Board Directors (term to June 30, 2025)
• Received 2021 Annual Report (for information)
• Received 2021 Financial Statements (for information)
• Ratified all actions taken June 24, 2021 to present
• Reappointed Deloitte LLP as external auditors for fiscal year 2022
• Approved Amendment No. 3 to Shareholder Direction

Regional Council Policies and Procedures Subcommittee

The Regional Council Policies and Procedures Subcommittee is meeting to handle routine procedural items and one in-camera matter: interviews for Request for Proposal 2022-302P for Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar services. The interviews are closed to the public due to personal and confidential commercial information. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• In-camera interviews for RFP 2022-302P Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar services

Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee received presentations on the Age-Friendly Planning Built Environment Assessment Project and the site plan review process under the Planning Act. The committee approved a recommendation for staff to report back on the site plan review process, including checklists and subcommittee feasibility. An update on the Accessibility Planning Program was deferred to the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (AAC-5-2022)
• Received delegation on Age-Friendly Planning Built Environment Assessment Project
• Received presentation on Site Plan Review Process
• Requested staff report on site plan review process, including checklists and subcommittee feasibility (AAC-6-2022)
• Received information on e-scooter pilot program
• Deferred Accessibility Planning Program Update to next meeting

Regional Council Policies and Procedures Subcommittee

The Regional Council Policies and Procedures Subcommittee is meeting to handle routine procedural items and one substantive matter: an in-camera review of submissions for Request for Proposal 2022-302P for Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar Services. The agenda includes call to order, declarations of conflict, approval of agenda, reports, communications, and adjournment. The next meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2022.

• In-camera review of RFP 2022-302P for Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar Services submissions
• Meeting scheduled for June 16, 2022, 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Council Chamber, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton
• Next meeting set for June 17, 2022, 9:30 a.m.

Government Relations Committee

The Government Relations Committee is meeting to receive an update on federal issues from MP Iqwinder Gaheer, discuss government relations, and review reports on the 2022 AMO conference and the Region's advocacy priorities. The meeting is largely informational, with no major decisions listed on the agenda.

• Delegation from Iqwinder Gaheer, MP for Mississauga-Malton, on federal issues
• Oral update on government relations led by Keith Medenblik
• Report on 2022 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference
• Update on Region of Peel Advocacy Priorities, including 2022 provincial election platform analysis

The Government Relations Committee endorsed the approach for the 2022 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference, as outlined in a report from the Chief Financial Officer. Members also received an oral update on federal budget, Ontario election results, and advocacy priorities. The committee approved the agenda with a delegation withdrawn and received updates on advocacy priorities.

• Endorsed approach for 2022 AMO Annual Conference (GRC-6-2022)
• Approved agenda as amended, withdrawing delegation 4.1 (GRC-5-2022)
• Received oral update on government relations (federal budget, Ontario election, AMO priorities)
• Received update on Region of Peel Advocacy Priorities

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council is meeting to hear delegations, staff presentations, and reports on various topics including a water bill adjustment pilot program, climate change risks to goods movement, and a request for operational funding from a women's shelter. The agenda includes several information items and a by-law for land dedication.

• Delegation from Women and Children Precious Shelter requesting operational funding
• Water Bill Adjustment Pilot Program update presentation
• Motion regarding use of Region of Peel logo
• Motion regarding donation of parking spaces for Illumi patrons at 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga
• By-law 34-2022 to accept, assume and dedicate lands for public highway purposes

Regional Council approved a two-year residential water bill adjustment pilot program costing $800,000, including a one-time retroactive adjustment for eligible high-water bill complaints, and revised eligibility to one adjustment every five years. Council also approved a five-year license agreement granting Illumi up to 1,000 parking spaces at 7120 Hurontario Street for $5,000 per month. Additionally, Council approved funding for Ukrainian humanitarian response, endorsed staff comments on Bill 109, and supported the Coalition of the West Credit River's recommendations regarding the Erin Sewage Treatment Plant.

• Approved water bill adjustment pilot program, $800,000 total cost (carried)
• Approved license of 700-1,000 parking spaces to Illumi for $5,000/month, 5 years (carried)
• Approved Ukrainian humanitarian response, $1.1M/month from reserve (carried)
• Endorsed staff comments on Bill 109, More Homes for Everyone Act (carried)
• Supported Coalition of the West Credit River recommendations on Erin Sewage Treatment Plant (carried)
• Approved diverse supply chain program pilot (approved)
• Approved amendment to waste transfer agreement with Waste Management, adding Danville station (approved)
• Approved 2022 Internal Audit Risk Based Work Plan (approved)

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including broadening advocacy priorities for housing affordability, a review of the Private Noise Wall Conversion Program, and new user fees for electric vehicle charging stations. The agenda also includes updates on the Community Safety and Well-being Plan, the Peel Opioid Strategy, and mental health and addictions advocacy, as well as several contract extensions and awards. Two by-laws will be considered: one to limit tax decreases for commercial properties and another to add EV charging fees.

• Presentation on broadening advocacy priorities to improve housing affordability in Peel
• Private Noise Wall Conversion Program review and update
• By-law 31-2022 to limit tax decreases for commercial properties in 2022
• By-law 32-2022 to add fees for electric vehicle charging stations
• Contract increase and extension for food distribution and menu management services in long-term care

Regional Council endorsed a set of advocacy priorities to improve housing affordability in Peel, to be included in ongoing efforts with all levels of government. The council also approved a consent agenda covering contracts, program updates, and budget items, and dealt with several in-camera matters, including deferring a proposed property acquisition in Brampton Ward 6. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was approved as a paid holiday for all employee groups.

• Endorsed housing affordability advocacy priorities (carried)
• Approved $5.2M extension for food distribution and menu management services in long-term care (carried)
• Approved $847,500 extension for COVID-19 Voluntary Isolation and Recovery Program contracts (carried)
• Approved $162,000 annual contract for infrastructure maintenance parts and service (carried)
• Approved $1M annual increase for Private Noise Wall Conversion Program (carried)
• Approved $154,000 for four additional IT staff for Council Chambers technology support (carried)
• Approved National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as paid holiday for all employee groups (carried)
• Deferred proposed property acquisition in Brampton Ward 6 (13-10)

Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee approved an amendment to Peel's Waste Transfer Agreement with Waste Management of Canada Corporation to add the Mississauga (Danville) transfer station, increasing the annual contract value to $2.8 million. The committee also received an informational update on the Waste Management Financial Plan, including public engagement results on fee scenarios, with a final recommendation expected in 2023. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved amendment to Waste Transfer Agreement (2012-225N) adding Mississauga (Danville) transfer station at $680,000/year, total $2.8M (WMSAC-9-2022)
• Authorized staff to increase quantities up to approved budget if tonnages differ
• Authorized Signing Officers or Commissioner of Public Works to execute amendment documents
• Received Waste Management Financial Plan update on public engagement results (for information)

Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee is reviewing several community reports and program pilots. Discussions include health equity in the mass vaccination program and systemic issues regarding anti-black racism.

• Delegation: Health Equity in Practice and Peel's Mass Vaccination Program
• Delegation: ABR-SD Collective work and support for systemic issues in Peel
• Delegation: City of Mississauga Black Community Engagement Report
• Report: Diverse Supply Chain Program Pilot
• Report: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Status Update

The Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee approved a pilot program to embed supplier diversity into select procurement opportunities, and authorized the Director of Procurement to enter agreements with third-party certification organizations. The committee also endorsed concerns raised by the Anti-Black Racism and Systemic Discrimination Collective and agreed to advocate to the provincial government at the AMO Conference in August 2022. Delegations on health equity and the Mississauga Black Community Engagement report were received for information.

• Approved diverse supply chain pilot program (DEAR-4-2022)
• Authorized Director of Procurement to contract with third-party certification organizations
• Endorsed ABR-SD Collective's concerns and letter to Premier (DEAR-3-2022)
• Agreed to integrate equity lens in advocacy priorities and advocate at AMO Conference
• Approved meeting agenda (DEAR-2-2022)
• Received delegation on health equity in mass vaccination program
• Received delegation on ABR-SD Collective's work
• Received Mississauga Black Community Engagement report

Audit and Risk Committee

The Audit and Risk Committee approved the 2022 Internal Audit Risk Based Work Plan, which shifts audit focus to the Living and Leading components of the Strategic Plan and considers COVID-19 impacts. The committee also received the 2021 Deloitte Audit Results Report, which reported no misstatements, and directed staff to leverage transportation and climate risk activities to assess road vulnerability to flooding, coordinating with TRCA and CVC. All items were received or approved as presented; no items were denied or tabled.

• Approved 2022 Internal Audit Risk Based Work Plan (ARC-2-2022)
• Directed staff to leverage transportation/climate activities for road vulnerability assessment (ARC-3-2022)
• Received 2021 Deloitte Audit Results Report
• Received 2021 Peel Housing Corporation Financial Statements
• Received 2021 Region of Peel Consolidated Financial Statements
• Received 2021 Region of Peel Sinking Funds Financial Statements
• Received 2021 Region of Peel Trust Funds Financial Statements
• Received 2021 Fraud Information

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council is meeting to consider several financial and policy items, including a new long-term utility rate structure, the 2022 tax capping policy for commercial properties, and a water bill adjustment pilot program. Council will also hear presentations on climate change progress and affordable housing administration, and receive various communications and by-laws for approval.

• Long-Term Utility Financial Plan Rate Structure presentation and discussion
• 2022 Tax Capping Policy – Selection of Options, related to By-law 26-2022
• Water Bill Adjustment Pilot Program presentation
• By-law 29-2022 to waive Community Recycling Centre drop-off fees for local municipalities and not-for-profit agencies
• Delegation and communication regarding employment conversion request at Airport Road and Mayfield Road, Brampton (Ward 10)

Regional Council approved a new water and wastewater rate structure that adds a fixed service charge to the existing volumetric rate, as presented in the Long-Term Utility Financial Plan Rate Structure report. Council also approved a $77.7M increase in Early Years and Child Care revenues for the new Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System, and approved in principle a Regional administrator role for affordable housing units secured through inclusionary zoning, with up to $350,000 in one-time funding. Several other items were approved under the consent agenda, including tax capping options, 2021 surplus allocations, and fee waivers for community recycling centres.

• Approved new water/wastewater rate structure with fixed service charge and volumetric rate
• Approved $77.7M increase in Early Years and Child Care revenues for Canada-Wide system
• Approved in principle Regional administrator role for affordable housing units, with $350,000 funding
• Approved 2022 tax capping policy removing commercial properties from capping and clawback
• Approved allocation of $34.78M 2021 surplus to Tax Supported Capital Reserve
• Approved amendments to Fees By-law to waive Community Recycling Centre drop-off fees for municipalities and not-for-profits
• Approved collective agreement renewal with OPSEU Local 280 for Peel Living
• Approved new Procedure By-law and amendments to agenda material rules

Health System Integration Committee

The Health System Integration Committee is meeting to receive updates on health system transformation and Peel's role in Ontario Health Teams, as well as a delegation on initiatives with Black, African, and Caribbean communities. The committee will also review its term summary report. All items are for information; no decisions are listed.

• Delegation from Roots Community Services and Peel's Mass Vaccination Program on Black, African, and Caribbean community initiatives
• Update on Health System Transformation and Region of Peel's Role in Ontario Health Teams
• Health System Integration Committee Term of Council Summary Report

The Health System Integration Committee received updates on the Black, African, and Caribbean (BAC) Communities Vaccine Strategy and health system transformation, but made no substantive decisions. The meeting was informational, with all items received as presented.

• Approved meeting agenda (HSIC-1-2022)
• Received delegation on BAC Communities Vaccine Strategy
• Received update on Health System Transformation and Ontario Health Teams
• Received Term of Council Summary Report

Emergency Management Program Committee

The Peel Region Emergency Management Program Committee is meeting to receive information reports on the 2021 Regional Fire Coordinator's report, planned 2022 emergency management activities, and a 9-1-1 annual update. The committee will also discuss a proposed Next Generation 9-1-1 Authority Service Agreement with Bell Canada. All items are for information or discussion, with no decisions listed on the agenda.

• 2021 Regional Fire Coordinator's Report (for information)
• Overview of Planned Regional Emergency Management Program Activities for 2022 (for information)
• 9-1-1 Annual Update - 2021 with five-year call volume comparison (for information)
• Next Generation 9-1-1 Authority Service Agreement with Bell Canada

The Emergency Management Program Committee approved a recommendation authorizing the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services to execute the Next Generation 9-1-1 Authority Service Agreement with Bell Canada, including related amendments and ancillary documents, subject to satisfactory business and legal terms. The committee also received several informational reports, including the 2021 Regional Fire Coordinator's Report, an overview of planned 2022 emergency management activities, and a 9-1-1 annual update for 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized CFO and Commissioner of Corporate Services to execute Next Generation 9-1-1 Authority Service Agreement with Bell Canada (EMPC-2-2022)
• Approved the agenda for the May 5, 2022 meeting (EMPC-1-2022)
• Received 2021 Regional Fire Coordinator's Report (for information)
• Received overview of planned Regional Emergency Management Program activities for 2022 (for information)
• Received 9-1-1 Annual Update - 2021 (for information)

Regional Council

Regional Council approved consent items including $3.1M for community housing capital repairs and received numerous communications about the Peel 2051 Official Plan. The agenda included delegations and motions on employment conversion review and official plan amendments, but no final decision on the official plan was made at this meeting.

• $3,103,832 for Phase 2 Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative capital repairs
• $6,923,125 Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative contribution for East Avenue Redevelopment
• Adoption of optional small-scale on-farm business subclasses in commercial and industrial property classes
• Received 26 communications, mostly about Peel 2051 Official Plan and urban boundary expansion
• Delegations on More Homes for Everyone Plan and employment conversion review

Regional Council adopted the new Region of Peel Official Plan (By-law 20-2022), replacing the 1996 plan, which includes a settlement area boundary expansion to accommodate growth to 2051. The adoption included amendments to exclude the Osprey Valley property from the Prime Agricultural Area, remove several properties from Employment Areas (including a portion of Heartland Town Centre and lands in Brampton), and support local municipal leadership on employment conversion reviews. Councillor Groves noted her objection to the approval.

• Adopted new Region of Peel Official Plan (By-law 20-2022), replacing 1996 plan
• Excluded Osprey Valley (19370 Main St, Caledon) from Prime Agricultural Area, designated Rural Lands
• Excluded portion of Heartland Town Centre (Matheson Blvd W & Mavis Rd, Mississauga) from Employment Area
• Excluded 5923 Mayfield Rd, Caliber Homes lands, and 11 Goreway Dr properties (Brampton) from Employment Area
• Approved $3.1M in Phase 2 Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative funding for capital repairs
• Approved $6.9M Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative agreement for East Avenue Redevelopment
• Endorsed approach for Green Bin Organics and Yard Waste processing plan
• Approved collective agreement renewal with CUPE Local 5329 (Family Visitors)

Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive oral presentations on the COVID-19 vaccination program and the 'Our Accessible Brand Journey,' plus information reports on the 2021 Annual Accessibility Status Report and the Accessibility Planning Program update. The committee will also consider two communications for receipt: an email about electric scooters in Brampton and a Mississauga resolution on the Treat Accessibly initiative.

• Oral presentation on Region of Peel's COVID-19 Vaccination Program Update by Paul Sharma
• Oral presentation on 'Our Accessible Brand Journey' by Stephen MacEachern
• Annual Accessibility Status Report 2021 (for information)
• Accessibility Planning Program Update – April 21, 2022 (for information)
• Email from AODA Alliance re: electric scooters in Brampton (receipt recommended)

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received updates on COVID-19 vaccination accessibility, accessible branding, the 2021 Annual Accessibility Status Report, and the Accessibility Planning Program. The only formal decision was to direct staff to report back on the use of electric scooters in Peel Region at the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed staff to report back on electric scooter use in Peel Region (AAC-4-2022)
• Approved the meeting agenda (AAC-3-2022)

Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee

The Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee approved amendments to the Region of Peel Procedure By-law, including changes to committee chair appointments and agenda rules. It also set up a subcommittee and RFP process to appoint a new Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar, with a target start date of February 1, 2023. Discussion on Regional Chair compensation was deferred to a June meeting.

• Approved new Region of Peel Procedure By-law incorporating amendments in Appendix I (PPC-6-2022)
• Approved administrative amendment renaming Council agenda section from 'Enterprise Programs and Services' to 'Corporate Services' (PPC-7-2022)
• Established subcommittee (Saito, Sinclair, Thompson, Fortini, McFadden) to evaluate Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar candidates via RFP (PPC-8-2022)
• Amended Procedure By-law 5.2.2 to change deadline for agenda materials received less than 72 hours before a meeting (PPC-11-2022)
• Deferred discussion on Peel Regional Chair compensation and 2021 net expenditure budget to next meeting

Regional Council

Regional Council heard delegations and discussed the new Region of Peel Official Plan (Peel 2051), including settlement area boundary expansion, before voting on adoption. The meeting also approved the 2022 final levy by-law, a $12 million low-carbon heat pump investment in Peel Housing Corporation buildings, and several land-related items.

• Adoption of new Region of Peel Official Plan (Peel 2051) with related boundary expansion requests
• 2022 Final Levy By-law apportioning $1,229,182,679 to Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon
• Approved $12 million for low carbon heat pumps at 10 Peel Housing Corporation buildings
• Declared surplus and approved sale of Region-owned land at Erin Mills Parkway and North Sheridan Way to 2206016 Ontario Inc.
• Delegations on child care funding, employment land conversion at 9400 Goreway Drive, and boundary expansion concerns

Regional Council deferred the adoption of the new Region of Peel Official Plan (Peel 2051) and related planning items to the April 28, 2022 meeting, after hearing delegations and a staff presentation. Council also approved the 2022 final levy by-law, a $12 million low-carbon heat pump project for 10 Peel Housing Corporation buildings, and a motion opposing Highway 413 while supporting toll reductions on the 407 ETR.

• Deferred new Region of Peel Official Plan adoption to April 28, 2022
• Approved 2022 final levy by-law with net levy of $1,229,182,679
• Approved $12 million for low-carbon heat pumps at 10 Peel Housing buildings
• Approved motion opposing Highway 413 and urging 407 ETR toll relief
• Approved letter supporting Mississauga's request for towing act comment extension to June 1, 2022
• Declared surplus land at Erin Mills Parkway and North Sheridan Way for sale to 2206016 Ontario Inc.
• Authorized Regional Solicitor to seek leave to intervene in Supreme Court of Canada appeal (Greater Sudbury case)
• Approved minutes of March 24, 2022 meeting

Planning and Growth Management Committee

The Planning and Growth Management Committee will hear delegations and review reports on the Peel 2051 Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review, including a draft settlement area boundary expansion. The committee will also consider comments on Ontario's Housing Affordability Task Force recommendations and several requests for employment conversions. This meeting is a key step before the plan goes to Regional Council for adoption.

• Report 5.1: Summary of Peel 2051 Official Plan Review and new Region of Peel Official Plan for adoption
• Report 5.2: Overview of recent matters, including draft settlement area boundary expansion (March 2022)
• Report 5.3: Region of Peel comments on Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force recommendations
• Delegations on employment conversion requests for Heartland Town Centre and SmartCentres properties (3155 Argentia Road, 1100 and 780 Burnhamthorpe Road West)
• Communications include form letters from 348, 408, and 78 individuals rejecting draft Peel 2051 boundary expansion

The Planning and Growth Management Committee endorsed staff comments on the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force recommendations and directed the Regional Chair to send a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The committee also received reports on the Peel 2051 Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Review, with several site-specific requests referred to Public Works for reconsideration. No final decisions were made on the Official Plan itself.

• Endorsed staff comments on Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force recommendations (PGMC-6-2022)
• Directed Regional Chair to write to Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Housing Affordability Task Force
• Referred Osprey Valley Golf Course prime agricultural designation request to Public Works for reconsideration
• Referred Heartland Town Centre employment conversion request to Public Works for reconsideration
• Referred SmartCentres REIT employment conversion requests to Public Works for reconsideration
• Referred 5923 Mayfield Road employment conversion request to Public Works for reconsideration
• Referred Goreway Drive and Caliber Homes employment conversion requests to Public Works for reconsideration
• Approved agenda as amended, including draft letter to Minister re: Peel Official Plan adoption

Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee

The committee endorsed an approach to evaluate options for short- and long-term organics and yard waste processing, with staff to report back. It also authorized staff to negotiate and execute agreements with producers for blue box collection services after the transition date of October 1, 2024, including potential contract extensions with Miller Waste Systems, Emterra, and Waste Connections. The committee endorsed comments on the federal single-use plastics prohibition regulation. A delegation from Sustainable Mississauga was withdrawn.

• Endorsed approach to evaluate organics and yard waste processing options (WMSAC-5-2022)
• Authorized CFO to execute blue box collection agreements with producers (WMSAC-6-2022)
• Authorized contract amendments with Miller Waste Systems, Emterra, and Waste Connections for blue box transition
• Endorsed comments on federal single-use plastics prohibition regulation (WMSAC-7-2022)
• Approved agenda as amended (WMSAC-4-2022)

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council approved a consent agenda including a $9.25 million increase in housing support expenditures for 2022-23 from federal Reaching Home funding, a speed limit reduction on Dixie Road, and a Canada Infrastructure Bank credit facility. Council also heard delegations on Francophone long-term care beds and homeless healthcare, referring the former to staff for a report.

• Approved $9,254,071 increase in 2022-23 housing support expenditures from Reaching Home federal funding
• Reduced speed limit to 70 km/h on Dixie Road from George Gray Drive/Docksteader Road to 2 km north of Mayfield Road
• Authorized credit agreement with Canada Infrastructure Bank and funding agreement with City of Brampton
• Authorized negotiations with Ontario colleges for Early Childhood Educator training funding
• Referred Francophone long-term care bed request to Health Services for report

Regional Council

Regional Council received delegations from three hospital systems (William Osler, Trillium Health Partners, Headwaters Health Care Centre) requesting support for local share funding of capital projects. Council discussed the impact of municipal contributions to hospitals on property taxes and the Capital Plan, and passed a resolution advocating for the province to remove the local share burden. The agenda also included routine consent items such as minutes, appointments, and committee reports.

• Delegations from William Osler Health System, Trillium Health Partners, and Headwaters Health Care Centre requesting hospital funding support
• Resolution 2022-152: Advocating to province to remove local share burden for hospital funding, citing $415.4M transferred from municipal operations since 2009
• Approved amendments to Procurement By-law 30-2018 for emergency procurements (By-law 13-2022)
• Endorsed AMO recommendations on joint and several liability, calling on Attorney General to address concerns
• Received Heritage Heights Secondary Plan Process Update (for information)

Regional Council approved an Interim Financial Incentive Program to support new long-term care homes and hospice development in Peel, establishing a new DC Financial Incentive Reserve with an initial $4 million transfer from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve. Council also endorsed a resolution requesting the province re-examine the 'local share' hospital capital calculation methodology, and referred a motion to commit $12.5M toward the William Osler Cancer Care Centre to the budget process. Several items were approved under the consent agenda, including amendments to the Procurement By-law for emergency purchases and the appointment of Deputy Treasurers.

• Approved Interim Financial Incentive Program for new long-term care homes and hospices, with $4M initial reserve transfer
• Approved resolution requesting province re-examine 'local share' hospital capital calculation methodology
• Referred $12.5M contribution toward William Osler Cancer Care Centre to budget process
• Approved amendments to Procurement By-law 30-2018 for emergency procurement of goods and services
• Approved by-law appointing Deputy Treasurers for the Regional Corporation
• Approved lease renewal for approximately 6,525 sq ft at 150 Central Park Drive, Brampton
• Approved expropriation proceedings for Steeles Avenue widening from Chinguacousy Road to Mississauga Road
• Received report on $50M debenture secured on behalf of City of Mississauga at 2.56% yield

Debt Issuance Committee

The Debt Issuance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a by-law authorizing $50,000,000 in ten-year debentures for capital works in Mississauga. The agenda includes an oral presentation on the terms of the debt issue and the by-law itself. This is a routine debt issuance approval.

• By-law 10-2022 authorizing $50,000,000 in ten-year instalment debentures for Mississauga capital works
• Oral presentation on Terms of Debt Issue by Julie Pittini, Director, Treasury Services

The Debt Issuance Committee approved By-law 10-2022, authorizing a $50 million ten-year instalment debenture for the City of Mississauga's capital works, and By-law 11-2022 confirming the meeting's proceedings. The debenture was launched February 17, 2022, with an all-in weighted yield of 2.56 percent, following Council approval on January 13, 2022.

• Approved By-law 10-2022 authorizing $50M borrowing for Mississauga capital works (carried)
• Approved By-law 11-2022 confirming committee proceedings (carried)
• Approved meeting agenda (carried)

Government Relations Committee

The Government Relations Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Region of Peel's advocacy priorities, including provincial and federal pre-budget submissions, and to review the 2022 provincial election strategy. The committee will also consider participation in the AMO annual conference. The agenda includes routine items such as election of a vice-chair and approval of minutes.

• Update on Region of Peel Advocacy Priorities with 2022 provincial and federal pre-budget submissions
• 2022 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference report
• Region of Peel's 2022 Provincial Election Strategy report
• Election of Vice-Chair
• Correspondence regarding ROMA 2022 Conference

The Government Relations Committee elected Councillor Vicente as Vice-Chair for the remainder of the Council term. It endorsed the approach for the 2022 AMO Annual Conference and approved the Region's 2022 Provincial Election Strategy. The committee also received updates on advocacy priorities and government relations, including a discussion on affordable housing.

• Elected Councillor Vicente as Vice-Chair (GRC-1-2022)
• Approved the meeting agenda (GRC-2-2022)
• Endorsed approach for 2022 AMO Annual Conference (GRC-3-2022)
• Approved Region of Peel's 2022 Provincial Election Strategy (GRC-4-2022)

Regional Council

Regional Council approved a consent agenda including a $2,666,347 funding extension for the Home for Good program, a software contract, and other routine items. Council also received updates on COVID-19 and discussed a motion to request the province rescind Bill 124, which limits public sector salary increases. The meeting included a discussion on recent flooding in Churchville, added to the agenda as an amendment.

• Approved $2,666,347 Home for Good funding extension from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing until March 31, 2023
• Awarded $85,000 contract to AlayaCare Inc. for software platform for Adult Day and Community Support Services
• Approved amendment to waste disposal agreement with Emerald Energy from Waste Inc., increasing tonnage to 20,000 tonnes/year and reducing unit price by 0.69% for $717,200 annual increase
• Passed motion requesting provincial government rescind Bill 124 (public sector salary restraint)
• Received final regularly scheduled COVID-19 update; proof of vaccination requirement for indoor sports/recreation ends March 1, 2022

Regional Council approved a $2,666,347 funding extension from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the Home for Good program until March 31, 2023, including allocations to five agencies. Council also approved a contract for the AlayaCare software platform, adopted the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee report, and directed staff to include an employment conversion request for 5923 Mayfield Road in the Municipal Comprehensive Review. A motion was carried to send a letter to the provincial government requesting the rescinding of Bill 124.

• Approved $2,666,347 Home for Good funding extension (Consent Agenda)
• Awarded $85,000 AlayaCare software contract to AlayaCare Inc. (Consent Agenda)
• Adopted Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee report (Consent Agenda)
• Approved amendment to Emerald Energy waste disposal agreement, increasing tonnage to 20,000 tonnes/year
• Directed staff to include 5923 Mayfield Road employment conversion request in MCR
• Carried motion requesting provincial government rescind Bill 124
• Approved expropriation for The Gore Road reconstruction (In Camera)
• Appointed Allan Thompson to Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Board of Governors

Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee is meeting to receive information reports on Peel's approach to Indigenous engagement and on Pride in Peel, and to hear a delegation from a resident about equity issues. No decisions are listed on the agenda; all items are for information or discussion.

• Delegation by Bobby Rai, resident, on equity issues in the Region of Peel
• Report: Peel's Approach to Indigenous Engagement (for information)
• Appendix I: Letter from Chief LaForme to Town of Caledon
• Report: Pride in Peel (for information)

The Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee met and received a delegation from a Peel resident on equity issues, including COVID-19 information sharing and health care fairness. The committee also received, for information, reports on Peel's approach to Indigenous engagement and Pride in Peel. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the meeting agenda.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Recommendation DEAR-1-2022).
• Received a delegation from Bobby Rai, a Peel resident, on equity issues including COVID-19 information and health care fairness.
• Received, for information, a report on Peel's approach to Indigenous engagement.
• Received, for information, a report on Pride in Peel.

Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee met on February 17, 2022, and received updates on the new Accessibility Peel intranet portal, the site plan review process, and the Accessibility Planning Program. The committee directed staff to report back on accessibility requirements under the Planning Act. The meeting was largely informational, with no major decisions or public delegations.

• Launched Accessibility Peel intranet portal on February 15, 2022
• Directed staff to report on accessibility requirements under the Planning Act
• Received update on Accessibility Planning Program and Ability Summit scheduled for May 10, 2022
• Noted resignation of committee member Anu Missar
• Received communications on accessible public spaces and pandemic response for people with disabilities

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved its agenda and received three informational reports. Staff presented the new Accessibility Peel intranet portal, launched February 15, 2022, and the Committee directed staff to report back on accessibility requirements under the Planning Act. The Committee also received updates on the Accessibility Planning Program and noted the Ability Summit scheduled for May 10, 2022.

• Approved the meeting agenda (AAC-1-2022)
• Received presentation on the new Accessibility Peel intranet portal
• Directed staff to report back on accessibility requirements under the Planning Act (AAC-2-2022)
• Received update on the Accessibility Planning Program
• Received communications from Ontario Newsroom and Chair Raj Chopra
• Received resignation notice from member Anu Missar

Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee

The Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on policies and procedures for appointing community members to committees and boards, including specific procedures for the PPSB and GTAA. They will also review procedure by-law provisions identified by council members and discuss electronic meeting procedures and scheduling a code of conduct training session.

• Community Member Appointments to Committees and Boards - Policy and Procedures
• Draft procedures for PPSB Community Member Appointment and GTAA Community Member Nomination
• Procedure By-law Provisions Identified for Discussion by Members of Regional Council
• Review of Electronic Meeting Procedures (Procedure By-law 56-2019, Section 4.6 and Appendix 6)
• Scheduling of a Code of Conduct Training Session facilitated by Integrity Commissioner

The committee approved a new Corporate Policy and procedures for appointing community members to Regional committees and boards, including the Peel Police Services Board and Greater Toronto Airports Authority Board. It also amended the Electronic Meeting Procedures so members not responding after three calls during an electronic vote are deemed absent, and scheduled a Code of Conduct training session within six to eight weeks. Staff will report back on committee structure and member composition at a future meeting.

• Approved the Corporate Policy and Procedures for community member appointments to committees and boards
• Approved procedures for appointing a community member to the Peel Police Services Board
• Approved procedures for nominating community members to the Greater Toronto Airports Authority Board of Directors
• Amended the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee Terms of Reference to include responsibility for reviewing community member applications
• Authorized the committee to establish an interview panel for community member applications
• Revised Terms of Reference for the Audit and Risk Committee, Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee, and Accessibility Advisory Committee to comply with the new policy
• Amended Procedure By-law 56-2019 to deem members absent from a vote if they do not respond after three calls during electronic participation
• Scheduled a Code of Conduct Training Session within the next six to eight weeks during a regular Regional Council meeting

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council approved a consent agenda that included additional child care funding, a contract for an online billing portal, and a source water protection incentive program. Council also dealt with a motion regarding a code of conduct investigation involving Councillor Ron Starr, which was withdrawn and replaced with a request for the City of Mississauga to forward its Integrity Commissioner's report. Delegations provided updates on the Town of Erin's water resource recovery facility and a request for free menstruation products in government washrooms, which was referred to Health Services.

• Approved $3,240,027 increase in 2022 Early Years and Child Care revenues and $8,784,165 one-time transitional grant from Ministry of Education
• Authorized direct negotiation with KUBRA Data Transfer Ltd. for water/wastewater billing services (3 years + 2 one-year extensions)
• Declared surplus and transferred permanent hydro easement at Dixie Road and Derry Road East to Alectra Utilities Corporation
• Endorsed Source Water Protection Incentive Program under Clean Water Act
• Requested City of Mississauga forward Integrity Commissioner's report on complaint against Councillor Starr

Special Regional Council Meeting

This special Regional Council meeting is called to declare vacant the Regional Council seat for Ward 2 in Mississauga, following a city council resolution. The council will also receive communications about the appointment of Pat Mullin as Ward 2 councillor. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with standard items like minutes, agenda approval, and by-laws.

• Declaration of Regional Council Vacancy – Ward 2 Mississauga
• Receipt of Mississauga Council Resolution 0024-2022 on vacancy declaration
• Receipt of Mississauga Council Resolution 00025-2022 appointing Pat Mullin as Ward 2 Councillor

Regional Council declared the Ward 2 Mississauga seat vacant following Councillor K. Ras's resignation, as required by the Municipal Act. The council also received communications from the City of Mississauga about the vacancy and the appointment of Pat Mullin as Ward 2 councillor. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Declared Regional Council seat of Councillor K. Ras vacant (carried)
• Received City of Mississauga resolution declaring Ward 2 vacancy (received)
• Received City of Mississauga resolution appointing Pat Mullin as Ward 2 councillor (received)
• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Approved By-law 5-2022 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee

The Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed amendment to the contingency waste disposal agreement with Emerald Energy from Waste Inc., and to review Peel's comments on proposed provincial regulations for tires, batteries, and electronic equipment. The committee will also receive an informational update on Bill 197 (COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020). A resident delegation will address concerns about waste management by-law enforcement officers.

• Request to amend agreement for contingency waste disposal services with Emerald Energy from Waste Inc.
• Peel's comments on proposed amendments to producer responsibility regulations for tires, batteries, and electrical and electronic equipment
• Update on Bill 197, COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 (for information)
• Delegation from Michael Simon, Brampton resident, regarding waste management by-law enforcement officers

The Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee approved an amendment to the contingency waste disposal agreement with Emerald Energy from Waste Inc., increasing the maximum tonnage to 20,000 tonnes per year and reducing the unit price by 0.69 percent, for a total annual contract increase of $717,200. The committee also endorsed comments on proposed provincial amendments to producer responsibility regulations for tires, batteries, and electronic equipment, and received an update on Bill 197. A resident's concerns about after-hours by-law enforcement were referred to staff for a future report.

• Approved amendment to Emerald Energy from Waste Inc. agreement, increasing tonnage to 20,000 tonnes/year and reducing unit price by 0.69% (WMSAC-2-2022)
• Endorsed comments on proposed amendments to producer responsibility regulations for tires, batteries, and electronic equipment (WMSAC-3-2022)
• Referred resident's concerns about after-hours by-law enforcement to staff for a future report
• Received update on Bill 197- COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 (for information)

Planning and Growth Management Committee

The Planning and Growth Management Committee is meeting to discuss the Peel 2051 Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review, including a comment response summary and next steps. The agenda includes delegations from developers, residents, and environmental groups on related matters. The committee will also receive letters regarding employment mapping and the official plan review.

• Peel 2051 Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review Comment Response Summary and Next Steps
• Delegation from Cedar City Developments on settlement area boundary expansion and employment areas
• Delegation from Brookvalley Project Management on Mayfield West Study Area lands and natural heritage system refinement
• Delegation from Environmental Defence on Peel 2051 official plan review
• Letters from Humber Station Village and Wildfield Village landowners groups on employment mapping and official plan review

The committee received a staff report on the Peel 2051 Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review, directing staff to finalize the new Official Plan and bring it to Regional Council for adoption before the end of spring 2022. Delegations and communications were received, including requests from residents and developers, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed staff to finalize the new Peel 2051 Official Plan and bring to Regional Council for adoption before end of spring 2022 (PGMC-2-2022)
• Approved agenda as amended, including four delegations and one communication (PGMC-1-2022)
• Received delegation from Steven Silverberg (Cedar City Developments) on settlement area boundary expansion
• Received delegation from Jennifer Le Forestier on green planning practices and opposition to Highway 413
• Received delegation from Matthew Cory (Brookvalley) on Mayfield West Study Area lands
• Received delegation from Phil Pothen (Environmental Defence) on technical merits of staff responses
• Received communication from Paul Lowes (Wildfield Village Landowners Group) on Official Plan review

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council heard delegations on the proposed Highway 413 (GTA West Corridor), including updates from the Ministry of Transportation and opposition from the David Suzuki Foundation and a resident. Council also received a COVID-19 update from the Medical Officer of Health and approved a motion supporting a water quality monitoring plan for the West Credit River. The meeting included routine approvals of minutes and consent agenda items.

• Delegation from MTO on Highway 413 route planning and impact assessment
• Motion supporting Coalition for the West Credit River's Monitoring and Adaptive Management Plan for Erin wastewater plant (EA File No. 18061)
• Approved motion allowing two extra waste bags without tags from Feb 7 to Mar 4, 2022
• COVID-19 update: 88 staff off work, 93.48% fully vaccinated
• Received letter from Minister of Transportation on 2021-22 Gas Tax funding

Regional Council approved next steps for developing a Vacant Home Tax program, including $300,000 in funding for external consulting and community engagement. Council also approved a motion allowing residents to set out two extra bags of waste without bag tags from February 7 to March 4, 2022, due to the suspended waste exemption period. Appointed Dr. Daniela Kempkens as Associate Medical Officer of Health. Received updates on Highway 413 and COVID-19 response.

• Approved $300,000 for Vacant Home Tax program design and community engagement (carried)
• Approved two extra waste bags without bag tags from Feb 7 to Mar 4, 2022 (carried)
• Appointed Dr. Daniela Kempkens as Associate Medical Officer of Health (carried)
• Approved minutes of January 13, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Approved agenda with added delegations and CAO update (carried)
• Received consent agenda items including gas tax funding and child care fee subsidy update (carried)
• Referred Minister's letter on Streamline Development Approval Fund to Corporate Services and Public Works (carried)
• Received communications including resignation of Councillor Ras (carried)

Regional Council

Peel Regional Council approved the 2022 borrowing limits, authorizing up to $306 million in debentures for the Region, Mississauga, and Caledon, and delegated tax ratio setting to lower-tier municipalities. Council also received updates on the Omicron response, including staffing shortages and vaccination efforts, and heard a delegation from Homeless Health Peel requesting funding and support for a seniors' homeless facility.

• Authorized $200M debentures for Region of Peel, $102M for Mississauga, $4.1M for Caledon
• Delegated 2022 tax ratio setting authority to lower-tier municipalities
• Referred Homeless Health Peel request for funding and Health Service Provider status to staff report by March 24, 2022
• Received COVID-19 update: 171 staff off work, 93.48% fully vaccinated
• Forwarded Hurontario LRT North Extension report to Ministry of Transportation, flagged Steele's Avenue safety concerns

Regional Council approved the 2022 borrowing limits, authorizing up to $200M for Peel Region, $102M for Mississauga, and $4.1M for Caledon. Council also delegated 2022 tax ratio setting authority to lower-tier municipalities and enacted related by-laws. A motion to receive in-camera personal matters was lost on a 12-11 vote with two abstentions.

• Approved 2022 borrowing limits: $200M for Peel, $102M for Mississauga, $4.1M for Caledon (Consent)
• Authorized temporary borrowing for 2022 expenses (By-law 1-2022)
• Delegated 2022 tax ratio setting authority to lower-tier municipalities (By-law 2-2022)
• Referred Homeless Health Peel delegation to Human Services for report by March 24, 2022
• Forwarded Hurontario LRT North Extension update to Ministry of Transportation and wrote letter re: Steele's Avenue safety
• Deferred motion on residential waste collection provisions to Jan 27, 2022 meeting
• Lost motion to receive in-camera personal matters (12-11, 2 abstentions)