Regional Council

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Regional Council No. 15-20 held Wednesday, December 16 , 2020, be confirmed.

THAT all memoranda, correspondence and information included in the Agenda and Meeting Cycle Addenda for the Council Meeting held Wednesday, January 20, 2021 and distributed at the meeting be received for information , including: Memorandum from the Commissioner of Legislative and Planning Services and Corporate Counsel re: GTAA Delegation Memorandum from the Regional Clerk re: Administrative Change – Elimination of General Signing By-law Memorandum from the Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health re: Halton Region Smoking/Vaping By-Law Memorandum from the from the Commissioner of Legislative and Planning Services and Corporate Counsel re: Appointment to the Halton Police Services Board

THAT all reports in the agenda and meeting cycle addenda and distributed prior to the meeting for the Council Meeting of January 20, 2021 be introduced for consideration.

THAT all reports in the Health and Social Services portion of the agenda be adopted as presented.

THAT all reports in the Planning and Public Works portion of the agenda be adopted as presented.

THAT all reports in the Administration and Finance portion of the agenda be adopted as presented.

WHEREAS the Federal Government has responsibility for procuring and delivering COVID-19 vaccines for use in Canada; and WHEREAS as of January 14, 2021 a total of 765,100 vaccines have been distributed in Canada which is only 2 per cent of the population of Canada; and WHEREAS the Provincial Government receives the vaccine from the Federal Government and is responsible for the rollout of vaccines across the Province, including identifying priority populations and communities that receive vaccinations; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has released a 3 phase vaccination framework but there continues to be a lack of clarity regarding priority groups, availability and timing of vaccine distribution; and WHEREAS outbreaks in Long-Term Care homes and Retirement Residences have resulted in 84 per cent of COVID deaths in Ontario; and WHEREAS the mortality rate of those above the age of 70 who contract COVID-19 is significantly higher than the mortality rate of the general population who contract COVID-19; and WHEREAS Ontario continues to see a surge in COVID-19 positive cases and reoccurring lockdowns which have significant impacts on local businesses, and the mental health of Ontario residents; and WHEREAS the Region is responsible for the planning and provision of vaccinations within the Halton community based on the Provincial priorities; and WHEREAS the uncertainty of supply of vaccinations from the Federal Government including the redirection of vaccinations within the Provinc

THAT By-law No. 2-21 be now READ, PASSED, SIGNED by the Regional Chair and Clerk, the Corporate Seal affixed thereto and numbered as follows: By-Law No. 2-21 - A by-law to confirm the proceedings of this Council Meeting held Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

THAT Council does now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Regional Chair.

THAT Report No. LPS01-21 be amended by inserting the following names: 1. ( i ) Councillor Paul Sharman (ii) Councillor Shawna Stolte (iii) Councillor Jane Fogal (iv) Councillor Zeeshan Hamid (v) Councillor Tom Adams (vi) Mayor Rob Burton 2 . ( i ) Councillor Angelo Bentivegna (ii) Councillor Kelvin Galbraith (iii) Councillor Rory Nisan

THAT Report No. LPS01-21 be adopted as amended