Agenda Number: 8.1
Date: October 26, 2023
Moved by: Councillor Dasko
That the Regional Chair and local municipal Mayors write a letter, on behalf of Regional Council and local municipal Councils, to the provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the provincial Minister of Infrastructure and the federal Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, to request a meeting in person, to present the required Infrastructure Plan to Support Bill 23 Housing Targets.
BRAMPTON, ON (Oct. 27, 2023) – Yesterday, Peel Region joined 40 other municipalities and health units across Ontario to sign the 2023-2027 Declaration on Climate Change and Air Quality, with a goal of expediting municipalities’ response to the climate emergency.
Peel has been a member of the Clean Air Council since its inception in 2000. During this time, Peel has collaborated with Clean Air Council members to develop and implement actions on clean air, climate change, sustainability and resilience.
The Declaration outlines the collective efforts and commits members to report on progress. This work has included air quality modelling for the Greater Toronto Area, a community of practice related to sustainable procurement and climate change mitigation and adaptation capacity building.
Many of the Declaration items align with Peel’s 2020-2030 Climate Change Master Plan. Peel’s participation in the Clean Air Council has been critical in moving forward on actions to improve air quality and tackle climate change collectively. The group facilitates information sharing between all tiers of government and provides opportunities to adopt initiatives which have proven successful in other municipalities.
While work on air quality and climate change slowed during the pandemic, implementing Peel’s Climate Change Master Plan and select health initiatives continued. Recent examples of Region of Peel work that aligns with the Declaration include:
“Past involvement in the Clean Air Council and support for the Intergovernmental Declarations has demonstrated high value, including strengthening our municipal networks and seeing the fuller breadth of climate solutions. I’m proud to have the Region of Peel sign on again to help accelerate priorities that improve air quality and climate outcomes.”
Christine Tu, Director, Office of Climate Change and Energy Management, Peel Region
“Participation in the Intergovernmental Declarations has allowed Peel to further air quality and climate change actions. It has been instrumental in building capacity and partnerships across the membership and coordinating responses across the various jurisdictions. The coordinated activities help to reduce the impacts of poor air quality and climate change on the health of our respective communities.”
Louise Aubin, Director, Health Protection, Peel Region
I want to express my gratitude to everyone who was able to participate in the 4th Annual Ward 1 Community Excellence Awards.
I also want to extend my appreciation to those who dedicated their time to nominate individuals and to those who graciously accepted the nominations.
This year, we were overwhelmed by the sheer volume of nominations, with almost 200 submissions!
This truly reflects the exceptional qualities of our residents and businesses in Ward 1.
Here are all the 2023 winners:
New Business Award
The recipient of this award has been in business for a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 5 years. This award recognizes outstanding achievement as a new business in some or all of the following: Research & Development, Company Growth, Products & Services, Market Development, Sales & Marketing, Community Service.
Winner: Carlo’s Bakery
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
This award recognizes the endeavors of an exceptional individual or company who creates the products and services that keep our local economies moving forward.
Winner: Brad Baumgarten
Best Real Estate Agent
This award recognizes a real estate professional who goes above and beyond for their clients and makes important contributions to the community.
Winner: Jim Chu
Excellence in Customer Service Award
This award recognizes a business for their outstanding dedication, loyalty and achievement to exceptional service standards in our community that consistently exceed customer or guest expectations.
Winner: Zest For Living
Automotive Services Excellence Award
This award honours an Automotive Services establishment with outstanding service, provided to Ward 1 residents with consistent high standards and integrity.
Winner: Xtreme Tire
Best Patio Dining Experience Award
The best patio dining experience award is presented to a restaurant that has created a patio that provides the most enjoyable overall guest experience, setting high standards for food quality, while providing guests with excellent customer service that enhances the dining experience.
This local favourite provides an opportunity to relax and enjoy a delicious meal and a great atmosphere.
Winner: The Crooked Cue
Best Pizza Shop Award
Recognizing a local pizza shop – takeout or delivery that provides the best tasting pizza and customer experience.
Winner: Pizza e Dolci
Best Coffee Shop Award
This award recognizes a coffee shop in Ward 1 that has a loyal following that provides great quality coffee, tea and snacks. It also creates a clean memorable atmosphere that keeps customers coming back for more.
Winner: Back Road Coffee Roasters
Restaurant of the Year Award
This award is presented to a restaurant that provides the most enjoyable overall guest experience, setting high standards for food quality, offers a well-priced meal, while providing guests with excellent customer service that enhances the dining experience. This local favourite may also provide an opportunity to relax and enjoy a delicious meal in a great atmosphere.
Winner: Ice N Spice
Artist of The Year Award – Music Performance
The Ward 1 Artist of the Year – Music Performance award recognizes the musician or musical group that has consistently delivered exceptional live performances, captivating audiences with their talent, stage presence, and artistic expression throughout the year.
Winner: Heather Christine
UPDATE from contractor GHD for the Ministry of Transportation Project:
We are writing to provide a quick update on the ongoing sanitary and storm work at Ogden Ave and South Service Road intersection.
Unfortunately, the contractor was not able to complete the work as planned and faced unexpected challenges related to complex underground utility conflicts while working on the sanitary infrastructure. Due to these unforeseen issues and with the fast-approaching Christmas break, the decision has been made to open the intersection temporarily on Dec 20, 2023, and remove the detour, and close the intersection again after the holidays to efficiently complete the remaining sanitary & storm work. The details of the closures are:
Closed from Jan. 8th to Jan. 26th , 2024 – SSR/Ogden MH1252 Storm Installation
Re-opened as of January 24th, 2024 at noon.
-SSR closure at Ogden on Jan. 8th, 2024, including detour installation
-realign water main to accommodate proposed storm MH1252 (as per response to IR#401)
-complete storm MH1252 and adjacent pipe runs
Just a heads up, the contractor has also provided closure dates for the completion of work on NSR/Westfield & Insley Road; however, this work will commence after the completion of the Ogden & SSR intersection work.
Closed from Jan. 29th to Mar. 1st, 2024 – Westfield/Insley at NSR Sanitary Installation
-mobilize to Westfield/NSR on Jan. 29th and commence Sanitary work
-Feb. 5th to Feb. 16th – Westfield Rd. closure at NSR
-Feb. 19th to Mar. 1st – NSR closure at Insley Rd.
If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to contact:
You may visit the QEW-Dixie website for regular updates on the status of the construction project.
INTERRUPTION DETAILS
Date and Time: Thursday, November 2 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: 5A & 5B Pine Ave N
Addresses Affected: 5-14 Pine Ave N; 342, 350 lakeshore Rd W
Project #: C-602155
Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka
Telephone # 437-220-8917 ext. 3246/3247
The Region of Peel Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.
Your water will be turned off on Thursday, November 2nd from approximately 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.
If this interruption may affect an alarm or maintenance company, it is your responsibility to notify them. During the time that the water supply is interrupted, the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function. A fire watch should be performed as necessary during time period.
After the water interruption:
When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor and finishing on the top floor). Flush the toilets as well. You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.
Important note: After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking your water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:
INTERRUPTION DETAILS
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 31 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: 1377 Rometown Dr
Addresses Affected: 1368-1432 Rometown Dr
Project #: C-603428
Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka
Telephone # 437-220-8917 ext. 3246/3247
The Region of Peel Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.
Your water will be turned off on Tuesday, October 31st from approximately 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.
If this interruption may affect an alarm or maintenance company, it is your responsibility to notify them. During the time that the water supply is interrupted, the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function. A fire watch should be performed as necessary during time period.
After the water interruption:
When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor and finishing on the top floor). Flush the toilets as well. You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.
Important note: After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking your water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:
• (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 4409 (After hours or Statutory Holidays)
Every October, Children’s Aid Societies across Ontario raise awareness about the important role that individuals and communities play in supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families through the provincial Dress Purple Day campaign.
Learn more at peelcas.org/DressPurple
#IDressPurpleBecause
