The Regional General Committee met on December 13, 2001 at 9:43 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton.

As a quorum of voting members was not present when the meeting was called to order and, in accordance with Section III-4(f) of Procedural By-law 54-1999, as amended, General Committee heard submissions from staff and the public.

At the invitation of Councillor Gael Miles, the City of Brampton Employee Volunteer Choir performed the National Anthem and Christmas Carols with their leader, David Young.

Councillor Sinclair arrived at 9:49 a.m.
Councillor Seglins arrived at 9:51 a.m.
Councillor Prentice arrived at 9:56 a.m.

A quorum of voting members was achieved.

David Young advised that the Choir would be producing an audio compact disc with proceeds to the United Way in the summer of 2002.

Chair Kolb informed members of Council that the Region of Peel United Way Employee Campaign had surpassed its target.

Councillor Fennell praised members of the Choir for attending and performing for Regional Council and staff. On behalf of their respective municipalities and Regional Council Mayor McCallion, Mayor Seglins and Regional Chair Kolb thanked the Choir for their performance.

Additional Item

Interim Report of the Citizens' Task Force on the Future of Mississauga - "Securing our Future" (Oral)

Received

Councillor McCallion presented Regional Chair Kolb, Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer, Mayor Seglins and Mayor Fennell with copies of the Interim Report of the Citizens' Task Force, titled "Securing our Future". She encouraged the Town of Caledon and the City of Brampton to initiate a similar process of citizen involvement and consultation.

Councillor McCallion further advised that the report, once finalized, would be submitted to the Provincial government.

A. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-215-2001:

That the agenda for the December 13, 2001, Special General Committee meeting be approved.

C. 2002 CAPITAL BUDGET REVIEWS

Overview
Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer and Joseph Pennachetti, Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance

Received

Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer presented an overview of the 2002 Capital Budget and 2002-2011 Capital Forecast. He advised that Regional and Area Municipal staff had met regularly on Capital Budget issues and that the presentation reflected significant coordination among the four municipalities.

Joseph Pennachetti, Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance presented an overview of the 2002 Capital Budget and 2002-2011 Capital Forecast, noting that this represents 2.2 billion. The forecast is for 4% of that 2.2 billion to be financed through internal borrowing. He advised that a water rate increase would be needed in 2002. Further details on this will be provided at the January 10, 2002 Special Regional Council meeting.

Councillor Prentice requested information on projections for Capital Budget requirements for the 2003 Budget year.

Item D.1. was dealt with.

D. REPORTS

1. 2002 Capital Budget and 2003 to 2011 Capital Forecast

Received

Public Works
Presentation by Mitch Zamojc, Commissioner of Public Works

Received

Mitch Zamojc, Commissioner of Public Works provided an overview of the Public Works Capital Projects, as well as information on staffing and major budget drivers.

Water and Wastewater
Presentation by Mark Schiller, Director, Water and Wastewater

Received

Mark Schiller, Director, Water and Wastewater presented an overview of Water and Wastewater 2002 Capital Budget Highlights as well as 2002-2001 Capital Program Highlights including priorities and future challenges.

Councillor Whitehead arrived at 10:55 a.m.
Councillor Mahoney arrived at 10:57 a.m.
Councillor Fennell departed at 10:59 a.m.
Councillor Mullin arrived at 11:07 a.m.

Councillor Sinclair requested a graphic of current statistics on population growth in Peel as compared with previous assumptions of future growth in years past.

Roads
Presentation by Damian Albanese, Director of Engineering and Construction

Received

Damian Albanese, Director of Engineering and Construction presented an overview of the Roads Division Capital Budget for 2002-2011, including upcoming projects for road construction, intersection improvements and pavement management.

Councillor McCallion requested data on why Capital Roads projects are currently needed, concerned that we are accelerating development.

RECOMMENDATION GC-216-2001:

That staff investigate making the centre lane on Britannia Road from Queen Street to the Credit River Bridge a reversible lane, specifically an eastbound left turn lane in the morning and a westbound left turn lane in the afternoon, to alleviate traffic;

And further, that staff consult with Mayor McCallion and Councillor Carlson in this regard.

RECOMMENDATION GC-217-2001:

That staff provide a breakdown of all future transportation studies being proposed in the 2002 budget.

Councillor Prentice requested that the budget material provided to Councillors be amended to reflect all studies being done within the 2002 Capital Roads Budget within the 4 million, ten thousand dollar figure listed on page 1 from "Transportation Studies".

Waste Management
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Received

Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management presented Members of Council an overview of the Waste Management Section of the 2002-2011 Capital Budget and Forecast.

Councillor Palleschi arrived at 12:23 p.m.

Councillor Mullin requested that staff investigate whether a full environmental assessment was completed on the Caledon Sanitary Landfill site. She further requested staff to provide a cost comparison of the Caledon process, landfill to the United States and incineration.

Item 4.i) Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) was dealt with.

i) Credit Valley Conservation (CVC)
Presentation by Rae Horst, General Manager

Received

Item 4.ii) Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) was dealt with.

ii) Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
Presentation by Craig Mather, Chief Administrative Officer

Received

Councillor Dale departed at 12:33 p.m.

Councillor Whitehead requested that the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) be invited to a future meeting to discuss water quality issues.

Regional Chair Kolb requested that TRCA and CVC staff look at ways of sharing staffing resources specifically in relation to water management studies before the Region's operating budget is approved.

RECESS

Council recessed at 1:32 p.m.
Council reconvened at 2:10 p.m.

ROLL CALL

4. (i) Credit Valley Conservation (CVC)
Presentation by Rae Horst, General Manager

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

(ii) Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
Presentation by Craig Mather, Chief Administrative Officer

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

Housing and Property
Presentation by Keith Ward, Commissioner of Housing and Property

Received

Keith Ward, Commissioner of Housing and Property presented an overview of the 2002-2011 Capital Budget and Forecast for the Housing and Property Department.

Councillor Mullin requested that staff incorporate information on funding for housing programs in Quebec into a strategy to improve awareness of funding issues for housing programs in Peel.

RECOMMENDATION GC-218-2001:

That information on anticipated capital needs for the present Region of Peel housing stock be brought forward at the next budget meeting.

Councillor Whitehead arrived at 2:28 p.m.
Councillor Prentice departed at 2:55 p.m.

Property Services
Presentation by Keith Ward, Commissioner of Housing and Property

Received

K. Ward, Commissioner of Housing and Property and R. Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer presented an overview on the 2002-2011 Property Services Capital Plan.

Additional Item

Proposed Joint Use Facility Peel Regional Police (PRP) 21 Division/Regional Head Quarters
Presentation by Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer

Received

Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer advised that staff would present a more in depth report on Proposed Joint Use Facility Peel Regional Police (PRP) 21 Division/Regional Headquarters early in 2002.

RECOMMENDATION GC-219-2001:

That the report on the proposed joint use facility be brought back to Council with current full values included.

RECOMMENDATION GC-220-2001:

That a report be brought forward on the status and financial commitments of all leases currently held by the Region, including information on the services currently provided in leased space by the Region;

And further, that information on the criteria for Peel Regional Police 21 Division remaining in the same geographic area it is located in currently be included.

Councillor Seglins departed at 3:52 p.m.
Councillor Mahoney departed at 3:53 p.m.

A quorum of voting members was lost and in accordance with Section III 4(f) of the Procedural By-law 54-1999, as amended, General Committee continued to receive submissions from staff.

Long Term Care and Social Services
Presentation by Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer

Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer presented an overview of the 2002-2011 Long Term Care Capital Plan and with specific attention to the Region's two facilities currently under development. He also highlighted the 2002-2011 Social Services Capital Plan, including Children's Services and Transhelp.

Transhelp

Councillor McCallion requested further information on Transhelp growth-related Capital projects.


Ambulance
Presentation by Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer

Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer provided a brief overview of capital requirement for the Ambulance program for 2002, and the 2002-2011 Capital Plan.

Planning
Presentation by Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer

Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer provided a brief overview of the 2002-2011 Planning Capital Plan.

Councillor McCallion requested further information on the need for proposed transit studies in light of work previously done by the now disbanded Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB).

GO Transit
Presentation by Joseph Pennachetti, Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance

Joseph Pennachetti, Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance presented an overview of the 2002-2011 Provincial Transportation Plan, the GO Transit Capital Expansion Plan and highlighted funding risks regarding GO Transit, specifically long term planning by Council.

Councillor Mullin departed at 4:15 p.m.

Conservation Authorities
Presentation by Joseph Pennachetti, Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance

Joseph Pennachetti, Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance provided a brief overview of staff discussions with the Conservation Authorities regarding CVC 2002-2011 Capital Plan.

Hospitals

Joseph Pennachetti, Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance advised that staff will bring forward a report in January 2002 on Capital Funding for Hospitals in the Region of Peel

Public Health, A Three - Year Service Delivery Plan

Peter Graham, Commissioner of Health advised that he and Dr. David McKeown, Medical Officer of Health are available to meet with Councillors on an individual basis regarding the items discussed in the report.

Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer suggested that this item be dealt with at the January 17, 2002 Special General Committee meeting.

D. REPORTS

1. 2002 Capital Budget and 2003 to 2011 Capital Forecast

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

E. COMMUNICATIONS

F. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting concluded at 4:16 p.m.