The Regional General Committee met on February 27, 2003 at 9:35 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton.

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

A. ROLL CALL

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Councillor Bissell declared a conflict of interest with respect to Item PW-C1 regarding the Appointment of By-law Enforcement Officers as a member of her family is employed as a By-law Enforcement Officer. She therefore refrained from discussion and voting thereon.

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-43-2003:

That the consolidated agenda for the February 27, 2003, General Committee meeting be amended to include a motion from Councillor Prentice requesting Regional staff participation at the March 26, 2003 Ontario Municipal Board Hearing which will be dealing with the appeal of a Committee of Adjustment decision and conditions;

And further, that the consolidated agenda be amended to include an additional item under In Camera Matters relating to the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege;

And further, that the consolidated agenda for the February 27, 2003, General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

Additional Item

Committee moved In Camera at 9:38 a.m.

The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Oral)

Councillor Whitehead arrived at 9:49 a.m.

Committee moved out of In Camera at 9:50 a.m.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Emil Kolb, Regional Chair and Roger Maloney, CAO, Region of Peel Presenting the Government Finance Officers Association Canadian Award for Financial Reporting for the year ending December 31, 2001 to Dan Labrecque, Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance, Dave Bingham, Director, Financial Services, Monique Hynes, Manager, Accounting Services and Mike Grey, Financial Analyst

Received

Councillor Iannicca arrived at 10:01 a.m.

D2. Joe McReynolds, Chair; Steve Isaak, Executive Director and Scott McLeod, Director of Planning, Halton-Peel District Health Council Presenting the Highlights of the Regional Hospital Infrastructure Plan for Halton and Peel
Received

See also Other Business - Item F3

Items Related to Human Services - Item HS-A1 was dealt with.

HS-A1. West Nile Virus Prevention and Control Plan 2003
Presentation by Dr. David McKeown, Medical Officer of Health

RECOMMENDATION GC-44-2003:

That Regional Council approve the Region of Peel West Nile Virus Prevention and Control Plan 2003, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Health and Medical Officer of Health, dated February 27, 2003, titled "West Nile Virus Prevention and Control Plan 2003";

And further, that the 2003 approved operating budget for West Nile Virus be amended by increasing it from $500,000 to $2,697,460, with a potential net impact of $1,098,730;

And further, that negotiations continue with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for funding and any shortfall be financed through existing mechanisms as set out in the Financial Control By-laws;

And further, that a letter from the Medical Officer of Health be sent to all property owners in the Region of Peel outlining the measures that they should take to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and explaining the Region of Peel's West Nile Virus Prevention and Control Plan and requesting their participation in this program;

And further, that the Medical Officer of Health distribute a separate request to all golf courses in the Region of Peel to outline their specific responsibilities and the actions that they are to take with respect to the control of the spread of West Nile Virus;

And further, that the Medical Officer of Health present the West Nile Virus Prevention and Control Plan to the Councils of the area municipalities.

Councillor Gyles departed at 12:28 p.m.
Councillor Saito departed at 12:30 p.m., due to personal matters

D3. Blair Webster, Chair of the Peel Heart Health Network and Executive Director of the Mississauga Sports Council and Raquel Marziali, Member of the Executive Committee of the Peel Heart Health Network and Director of the Multicultural Interagency of Peel (MIAG) Regarding Heart Health Funding Renewal by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Received

See also Items Related to Human Services - Item HS-B1

Items Related to Human Services - Item HS-B1 was dealt with.

HS-B1. Heart Health Funding Renewal by Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D3

D4. Edwin Newton, President and Owner of Nadeco Limited Regarding the Return of Nadeco's $150,000 Tender Deposit Cheque, North Brampton Reservoir Expansion, Project Number 00-1950

Withdrawn

RECESS

General Committee recessed at 12:47 p.m.

General Committee reconvened at 1:25 p.m.

ROLL CALL

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Chaired by Councillor K. Mahoney

HEALTH

HS-A. Environmental Health

HS-A1. West Nile Virus Prevention and Control Plan 2003
Presentation by Dr. David McKeown, Medical Officer of Health

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

HS-B. Healthy Lifestyles

HS-B1. Heart Health Funding Renewal by Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

 

Chaired by Councillor I. Sinclair

PL-A. Administration

PL-A1. Minutes of the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee Meeting (IMPSC-2003-1) held on February 13, 2003

A quorum of voting members was not present within 30 minutes after the appointed time as published, and in accordance with section III-4(c.) of the Region's Procedural By-law 54-1999, as amended by By-law 61-2001, the meeting stood adjourned. Pursuant with Section III-4(f.) of the subject By-law, the Committee continued to receive submissions for information and subject to Section iii-4(e) the items of business listed on the agenda as published, and which were not dealt with, shall be placed on the agenda of the General Committee meeting to be held on February 27, 2003.

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The agenda for the February 13, 2003, Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee meeting be amended to include an update on the Smart Growth Workshop held on February 6, 2003 by Nick Tunnacliffe, Commissioner of Planning.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

4. REPORTS

a) Status Report on the Regional Official Plan Stategic Update (ROPSU)

Due to lack of quorum, this item will be dealt with at the February 27, 2003 General Committee Meeting

b) Report of the Peer Review Consultant on Population, Household, and Employment Forecasts

Due to lack of quorum, this item will be dealt with at the February 27, 2003 General Committee Meeting

5. COMMUNICATIONS

6. IN CAMERA MATTERS

7. NEXT MEETING

8. OTHER BUSINESS

See also Items PL-B2 and PL-B3

PL-B. Planning Policy and Research

PL-B1. Peel Federation of Agriculture Study Funding Request

RECOMMENDATION GC-45-2003:

That the request from the Peel Federation of Agriculture to provide $3,745 (including GST) to help fund the statistical update of the Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Economic Impact Study as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated February 10, 2003, titled "Peel Federation of Agriculture Study Funding Request" be approved;

And further, that the funds be allocated from Capital Project 02-7509, Long Range Studies;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be sent to the Area Municipalities within Peel, Regional Municipalities within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), City of Toronto and Peel Federation of Agriculture for their information.

PL-B2. Report of the Peer Review Consultant on Population, Household, and Employment Forecasts

RECOMMENDATION GC-46-2003:

That the Area Municipal and Regional population, household and employment forecasts presented in Tables 1, 2 and 3 of the report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated January 26, 2003, titled "Report of the Peer Review Consultant on Population, Household, and Employment Forecasts" be used for the purpose of the current Regional Development Charges By-law Review and as input into the Regional Official Plan Strategic Update (ROPSU) process;

And further, that staff issue a Notice of Public Meeting for Regional Official Plan Amendment 8, in Appendix II of the subject report, concerning a change to the Regional Official Plan, Table 1: Population and Employment Forecasts for Peel to update 2001, 2011, and 2021 Regional and area municipal population and employment forecasts contained in the Regional Official Plan;

And further, that Figure 4 of the Regional Official Plan: Population and Employment Growth in Peel Region be amended as set out in Appendix IV of the noted report;

And further, that staff investigate the potential of an increased rate of growth in Peel and report back to Council as part of the Regional Official Plan Strategic Update.

See also Item PL-A1

PL-B3. Status Report on the Regional Official Plan Strategic Update (ROPSU)

Received

See also Item PL-A1

PL-B4. Minutes of the Public Meeting on the Proposed Official Plan Amendment (OPA) Number 7 to the Regional Official Plan (ROP) held on February 19, 2003

2. OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING

Regional Chair Kolb called the public meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. in the Caledon Community Complex, 6215 Old Church Road, Caledon East. He stated that the public meeting was open and was being held pursuant to Section 17 (15) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.

3. CONFIRMATION OF NOTIFICATION

The Legislative Co-ordinator stated that the Notice of the Public Meeting was given in accordance with Section 17, subsections (15) and (17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, by publication in the following news media:

Caledon Citizen - January 29, 2003
Caledon Enterprise - January 29, 2003
Mississauga News - January 26, 2003
Brampton Guardian - January 26, 2003

4. FURTHER NOTICE REQUEST

The Regional Chair stated that if any person would like further notice of the future passage of Official Plan Amendment Number 7, that he/she should give their full name, address, and postal code in writing to the Legislative Coordinator prior to leaving the meeting. A Further Notice Request form was available for signing at the registration desk.

5. STAFF PRESENTATIONS

Chair Kolb called upon Nick Tunnacliffe, Commissioner of Planning to provide introductory comments on the proposed amendment.

a) Nick Tunnacliffe, Commissioner of Planning
Introductory Comments

Received

b) Andrea Warren, Principal Planner, Planning Policy and Research

Overview of proposed Official Plan Amendment Number 7

• The purpose is to amend the Region of Peel Official Plan to bring it into conformity with the Provincial Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (Ontario Regulation 140/02) as required by the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 2001.
  
  
• The Provincial deadline for Regional Council to adopt the required amendment is April 22, 2003. The lands subject to Amendment Number 7 are all those lands located in the Regional Municipality of Peel that are subject to the Provincial Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan.

Received

6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

a) Oral Submissions

i) Nick DeBoer, Vice President, Peel Federation of Agriculture

Received

ii) Dave Matson

Received

iii) Richard Whitehead, Town of Caledon Councillor and Regional Councillor

Received

iv) Mr. Jim Hicks

Received

(v) Mr. Jim Payne

Received

(vi) Mr. Gary Matchett, Mount Pleasant and Old Church Road

Received

(vii) Fred Kolb

Received

b) Written Submissions

i) Irene & Valter Specogna, letter dated January 31, 2003, suggesting that since the Oak Ridges Moraine Act was passed by the Government, it should also provide assistance to those in the areas affected by the Act to allow them to support the conservation of the environment. It further states that the restrictions placed on the residents and property are punitive, or can be perceived as such, and there needs to be some give and take to be fair to all.

Received

7. CONCLUSION AND CLOSING OF PUBLIC MEETING

PL-C. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-C1. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated February 10, 2003, Supporting the National Round Table on Environment and Economy's (NRTEE) Report on a National Strategy for Brownfields Redevelopment, titled "Cleaning up the Past, Building for the Future"

Received

PL-C2. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated February 11, 2003, Expressing Their Concerns about the Province's Nutrient Management Policy in Regards to the Proposal to Have Municipalities Take Over the Management of Raw Septage (Receipt recommended)

Received

PL-C3. Neil H. Rodgers, President, Urban Development Institute/Ontario (UDI/Ontario), Letter dated February 10, 2003, Requesting Support of the Recommendations Contained in UDI/Ontario's Report, titled "Investing for Tomorrow: Moving Forward with Smart Growth in Central Ontario"

Referred to Planning

Chaired by Councillor M. Morrison

PW-A. Engineering and Construction

PW-A1. Lift and Dedicate a Portion of 0.3 Metre Reserve - Regional Road 107 (Queen Street East), East of Regional Road 7 (Airport Road) - City of Brampton, Ward 10

RECOMMENDATION GC-47-2003:

That a by-law be enacted to lift a 0.3 metre (one-foot) reserve in the City of Brampton, Ward 10, on the south side of Regional Road 107 (Queen Street East) to provide a right in/right out access to the proposed commercial/industrial development (1280980 Ontario Inc., Engineering file D-1070460S, site plan SP02-056B).

PW-A2. Lift and Dedicate a Portion of 0.3 Metre Reserve - Regional Road 5 (Derry Road), West of McLaughlin Road - City of Mississauga, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-48-2003:

That a by-law be enacted to lift a 0.3 metre (one-foot) reserve in the City of Mississauga, Ward 5, on the north side of Regional Road 5 (Derry Road) to provide a partial moves (left in, right in/right out) access to the proposed commercial development (Derry McLaughlin Development Corporation, Engineering file D-05117N, site plan SP00-481).

PW-A3. Lift and Dedicate a Portion of 0.3 Metre Reserve - Regional Road 7 (Airport Road), North of Regional Road 107 (Queen Street East) - City of Brampton, Wards 10 and 11

RECOMMENDATION GC-49-2003:

That a by-law be enacted to lift a 0.3 metre (one-foot) reserve in the City of Brampton, Wards 10 and 11, on the west side of Regional Road 7 (Airport Road) to provide three (3) right in/right out accesses to the proposed commercial/industrial development (Hopewell Development Corporation, Engineering file D-07105W).

PW-A4. Lift and Dedicate a Portion of 0.3 Metre Reserve - Regional Road 107 (Bovaird Drive), East of Richvale Drive - City of Brampton, Wards 1 and 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-50-2003:

That a by-law be enacted to lift a 0.3 metre (one-foot) reserve in the City of Brampton, Wards 1 and 2, on the north side of Regional Road 107 (Bovaird Drive) to provide a right in/right out access to the proposed commercial development (Imperial Oil Limited, Engineering file D-10711304N, site plan SP00-69).

PW-A5. Lift and Dedicate a Portion of 0.3 Metre Reserve - Regional Road 1 (Erin Mills Parkway), South of Millcreek Drive - City of Mississauga, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-51-2003:

That a by-law be enacted to lift a 0.3 metre (one-foot) reserve in the City of Mississauga, Ward 6, on the east side of Regional Road 1 (Erin Mills Parkway) to provide a right in/right out access to the commercial development (Embee Properties Limited, Engineering File D-01104.5E).

PW-A6. Lift and Dedicate a Portion of 0.3 Metre Reserve - Regional Road 7 (Airport Road), South of Braydon Boulevard - City of Brampton, Ward 10

RECOMMENDATION GC-52-2003:

That a by-law be enacted to lift a 0.3 metre (one-foot) reserve in the City of Brampton Ward 10, on the east side of Regional Road 7 (Airport Road) to provide a right in only access to the proposed commercial development (Mattamy (Castlemore) Limited, Engineering File D-07146.0E).

PW-A7. Lift and Dedicate a Portion of 0.3 Metre Reserve - Regional Road 1 (Erin Mills Parkway), South of Leanne Boulevard - City of Mississauga, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-53-2003:

That a by-law be enacted to lift a 0.3 metre (one-foot) reserve in the City of Mississauga, Ward 2, on the west side of Regional Road 1 (Erin Mills Parkway) to provide a right in/right out access to the proposed commercial development (568911 Ontario Limited, Engineering file D-01005W, site plan SP01-358).

PW-A8. Lift and Dedicate a Portion of 0.3 Metre Reserve - Regional Road 3 (Britannia Road), West of Churchill Meadows Boulevard - City of Mississauga, Ward 9

RECOMMENDATION GC-54-2003:

That a by-law be enacted to lift a 0.3 metre (one-foot) reserve in the City of Mississauga, Ward 9, on the south side of Regional Road 3 (Britannia Road) to provide a right in/right out access to the proposed commercial development (Britannia Shopping Centre Inc., Engineering file D-03098S, site plan SP01-407).

PW-A9. Lift and Dedicate a Portion of 0.3 Metre Reserve - Regional Road 107 (Queen Street East), West of Gateway Boulevard - City of Brampton, Ward 9

RECOMMENDATION GC-55-2003:

That a by-law be enacted to lift a 0.3 metre (one-foot) reserve in the City of Brampton, Ward 9, on the south side of Regional Road 107 (Queen Street East) to provide a right in/right out access to the proposed commercial development (Gateway Centre, Engineering file D-107056.5S).

PW-A10. The Gore Road Structural Assessment, Project 02-4380 (RFP 2002-314P) - Town of Caledon, Ward 4

RECOMMENDATION GC-56-2003:

That Proposal 2002-314P be awarded to URS Cole Sherman & Associates to conduct a structural assessment on The Gore Road from Mayfield Road to 1000 meters (0.62 miles) north as well as from King Street to Patterson Side Road for an estimated amount of $96,063 (including applicable taxes) under Project No. 02-4380;

And further, that additional funds for Project 02-4380, in the amount of $46,000 be provided from the Roads Unallocated Funding Account (Project 02-4000), financed from the Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve (R0210);

And further, that the required documents be executed by the Region's duly authorized signing officer.

PW-A11. Front-End Financing Arrangement for the Construction of Fletchers Creek Sub-Trunk Sanitary Sewer, Project 06-2145 - City of Brampton, Wards 4 and 6 and City of Mississauga, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-57-2003:

That staff be authorized to finalize and execute a Front-End financing agreement between the Region of Peel and the Brampton Heights Landowners Group, or their representative, for the construction of the Fletchers Creek Sub-Trunk Sanitary Sewer, from north limit of Fieldrun Development along an easement to 2nd Line West and along 2nd Line West to Ray Lawson Boulevard, as described in the joint report of the Commissioner of Public Works, Commissioner of Planning and Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance, dated February 13, 2003, titled "Front-End Financing Arrangement for the Construction of Fletchers Creek Sub -Trunk Sanitary Sewer";

And further, that the Brampton Heights Landowners Group be allowed to enter into Direct Negotiations with the contractors for the installation of sanitary sewer works on an easement south of Highway 407 and east of 2nd Line West and along 2nd Line West to Mavis Road and Ray Lawson Boulevard;

And further, that Project 06-2145 be approved as a Front - End financed project in the amount of $925,000 to be funded from the development charge reserve R3525;

And further, that the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance be authorized to remit funding to the Brampton Heights Landowners Group in accordance with the Front-End financing agreement with the principles as set out in the subject report;

And further, that the required documents be executed by the Regional Corporation's duly authorized signing officers;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the City of Brampton for information.

PW-B. Water and Wastewater Treatment

PW-B1. Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade and Expansion, Capital Projects 02-2925 and 02-2935 - City of Mississauga, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-58-2003:

That funding in the amount of $81,927,000 for the upgrade and expansion of the Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Facility, comprised of Capital Project 02-2925 ($26,325,000) and Capital Project 02-2935 ($55,602,000) which were presented in the 2003 Capital Budget as pending, be approved;

And further, that funds for Capital Project 02-2925 be allocated from the South Peel Wastewater Development Charge Reserve R3515 for $2,750,600, the Out of By-law South Peel Wastewater Development Charge Reserve R3615 for $485,400, the Wastewater Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve R0242 for $20,227,000 and from York Region for $2,862,000;

And further, that funds for Capital Project 02-2935 be allocated from the South Peel Wastewater Development Charge Reserve R3515 for $12,288,042, the Wastewater Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve R0242 for $32,899,703 and from York Region for $10,414,255.

PW-B2. Lakeview Biosolids Facility Expansion, Capital Projects 02-2924, 03-2927, 03-2941 and 03-2942 - City of Mississauga, Wards 1 and 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-59-2003:

That funding in the amount of $85,406,000 for the expansion of the Lakeview Biosolids Facility, comprised of Capital Project 02-2924 ($25,000,000), Capital Project 03-2927 ($3,097,000), Capital Project 03-2941 ($52,651,000) and Capital Project 03-2942 ($4,658,000) which were presented in the 2003 Capital Budget as pending, be approved;

And further, that funds for Capital Project 02-2924 be allocated from the South Peel Wastewater Development Charge Reserve R3515 for $1,675,000, the Wastewater Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve R0242 for $18,750,000 and from York Region for $4,575,000;

And further, that funds for Capital Project 03-2927 be allocated from the South Peel Wastewater Development Charge Reserve R3515 for $879,000, the Wastewater Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve R0242 for $838,000 and from York Region for $1,380,000;

And further, that funds for Capital Project 03-2941 be allocated from the South Peel Wastewater Development Charge Reserve R3515 for $27,052,000, the Wastewater Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve R0242 for $9,693,000 and from York Region for $15,906,000;

And further, that funds for Capital Project 03-2942 be allocated from the South Peel Wastewater Development Charge Reserve R3515 for $1,742,000 and the Wastewater Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve R0242 for $2,916,000.

PW-C. Waste Management

PW-C1. Amendment to By-law 49-2001 - Appointment of By-law Enforcement Officers

RECOMMENDATION GC-60-2003:

That By-law 49-2001, being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers, be amended in accordance with the amendments generally outlined in the Report of the Commissioner of Public Works, dated February 12, 2003, titled "Amendment to By-law 49-2001";

And further, that the necessary by-law be presented to Regional Council.

PW-C2. 2002 Year End Waste Management Tonnage Report

Received

PW-C3. Minutes of the Waste Management Subcommittee Meeting (WMSC-2003-1) held on February 20, 2003

1. Declarations of Conflicts of Interest

2. Approval of Agenda

RECOMMENDATION WM-1-2003:

That the agenda be amended to include an update on Knowaste, the diaper recycling company;

And further, that the agenda be amended to include the results of the December 19, 2002 delegation to Waste Management Subcommittee regarding an educational publication on the life cycle of recycled materials;

And further, that the agenda for the February 20, 2003, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be approved, as amended.

3. Delegations

4. Waste Management Updates

a) 2003 Community Programs Funding for Ecosource Mississauga, Citizens for a Clean Caledon and Brampton Clean City Committee

RECOMMENDATION WM-2-2003:

That the Region of Peel enter into a funding agreement with ecoSource Mississauga under the Community Programs Funding Guidelines and that a maximum of $205,764 be approved for 2003;

And further, that the Region of Peel enter into a funding agreement with Brampton Clean City Committee under the Community Programs Funding Guidelines and that a maximum of $47,750 be approved for 2003;

And further, that the Region of Peel enter into a funding agreement with Citizens for a Clean Caledon under the Community Programs Funding Guidelines and that a maximum of $25,100 be approved for 2003;

And further, that funding be provided from the 2003 Waste Management Program Planning Operating Budget, cost centre WW00100;

And further, that the required documents be executed by the Regional Corporation's duly authorized signing officers.

b) Grass Ban Strategy Update

RECOMMENDATION WM-3-2003:

That the first paragraph in Resolution 2002-12 approved on January 10, 2002, be amended to read:

"That the banning of grass clippings from the Curbside Yard Waste Collection Program to commence April 1, 2003, be deferred and staff report back in 2005 with implementation options";

And further, that through education and community outreach, alternative options for grass clippings, such as grasscycling and backyard composting, continue to be promoted.

c) Toner Cartridge Recycling Program

Received

Additional Items

d) Update on Knowaste LLC

Received

e) Update on the Educational Publication on Recycled Materials - December 19, 2002 Delegation to Waste Management Subcommittee

Received

5. Communications

Chaired by Councillor R. Whitehead

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-A. Legal Services

MA-A1. GTA Task Force on Ontario Municipal Board Reform: Status Report

Received

MA-A2. Proposed Canada Airports Act

Received

MA-A3. Notice of Motion Regarding a Second Police Services Board for OPP Services in the Town of Caledon

Referred back to staff to allow time for further discussion between the Province and local representatives

See also Items Related to Other Business - Item F1

Other Business - Item F1 was dealt with.

F1. Resolution from Councillor Carol Seglins Regarding Police Services in the Town of Caledon

Referred back to staff to allow time for further discussion between the Province and local representatives

See also Items Related to Management - Item MA-A3

MA-A4. Peel Police Services Board's January 31, 2003 Motion Regarding Peel Regional Police Insignia

RECOMMENDATION GC-61-2003:

That Regional Council grant to the Peel Police Services Board the authorities and consents requested in the Board's January 31, 2003 resolution;

And further, that the Regional Council request that the Board report to the Region on an annual basis regarding monitoring and enforcement of the use of the Peel Regional Police crest and insignia.

MA-B. Ambulance and Emergency Programs

MA-B1. Minutes of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee Meeting (EPSC-2003-1) held on February 20, 2003

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION EPSC-1-2003:

That the agenda for February 20, 2003, Emergency and Protective Services Committee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Tony Campeau, Senior Field Manager, GTA Field Office, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Regarding the Funding and Delivery of Land Ambulance Service

Received

4. PEEL REGIONAL AMBULANCE SERVICES

a) Disposal Policy for Decommissioned Ambulances

RECOMMENDATION EPSC-2-2003:

That future disposal of Region of Peel ambulances and Emergency Response vehicles be completed in accordance with the Regional by-laws and the disposal process outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor dated February 20, 2003, entitled "Disposal Policy for Decommissioned Ambulances".

b) Peel Regional Ambulance Services 2002 Annual Report

Received

c) Service Review Update

RECOMMENDATION EPSC-3-2003:

That given the essential nature of the Land Ambulance Service to the health and safety of people living and working in Peel and the potential for adverse affects on system performance that could occur should any system changes be made without proper planning and implementation, that a Service Delivery Model and Implementation Plan for Land Ambulance Services be developed as the basis for the delivery of Land Ambulance Services at such time as the current Service Performance Agreements with the Region's contract providers come to an end, including any extensions that may be granted;

And further, that the development of the Service Delivery Model include the active participation of all members of Regional Council through a series of four workshops;

And further, that Regional Council take appropriate steps to ensure that Peel's paramedic workforce remain stable during the planning and implementation of the Service Delivery Model.

Item 4f was dealt with.

f) Paramedic Work Force Stability (Oral)

Received

d) IBI Group - EMS Operator Report

Received

e) Communication: Malcolm Bates, Director, Emergency Health Services Branch, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Letter dated November 1, 2002, Responding to Acting Regional Chair, Rhoda Begley's Correspondence Concerning Land Ambulance Services in the Regional Municipality of Peel

Received

Additional Item

f) Paramedic Work Force Stability (Oral)

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

5. EMERGENCY PROGRAMS

6. POLICE SERVICES BOARD PROTOCOL

a) Communication: Frederick Biro, Executive Director, Peel Police Services Board (PPSB), Letter dated February 4, 2003, Advising of the Order-In-Council for the extension of the membership of Mr. James John Murray on the PPSB for Period of January 23, 2003 through June 30, 2003

Received

b) Communication: Frederick Biro, Executive Director, Peel Police Services Board (PPSB), Letter dated February 4, 2003, Advising that the PPSB has been Re-accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for a Three-Year Period (2002 to 2005)

Received

c) Communication: Frederick Biro, Executive Director, Peel Police Services Board (PPSB), Letter February 5, 2003, Regarding a Motion Requesting that the Region of Peel Delegate Authority to the Board to Act as the Region's Agent in Monitoring and Protecting Against the Appropriate Use and Sale of Items Bearing the Peel Regional Police Insignia

Referred to Corporate Services

7. IN CAMERA MATTERS

a) The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose

Additional Item

b) The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose

In Camera Matters - Items G2 and G3 were dealt with.

G2. In Camera Minutes of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee Meeting (EPSC-2003-1) held on February 20, 2003

G3. The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose

MA-C. Communication Services

MA-C1. Regional Web Site

Received

FINANCE

MA-D. Corporate Finance

MA-D1. 2003 Budget - Final Assessment Growth Adjustment

RECOMMENDATION GC-62-2003:

That the 2003 Non-Program budget allocation reflect an additional contribution to Working funds Reserve of $2.9 million;

And further, that the revised net levy for fiscal 2003 be increased to $518,000,000.

MA-E. Financial Services

MA-E1. 2002 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses

RECOMMENDATION GC-63-2003:

That the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance combine Peel Housing Corporation remuneration allowances with the Regional statements commencing with the new term of Council in 2003.

MA-F. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-F1. Cheri Cowan, Clerk, Town of Caledon, Letter dated January 30, 2003, Regarding Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Social Pooling Costs

Received

MA-F2. Steve Mahoney, MP, Mississauga West, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport for Crown Corporations, Letter dated January 29, 2003, Advising of his Appointment to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, and the Standing Committee on Public Accounts

Received

MA-F3. News Release: From the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), dated January 29, 2003, Regarding the Federal Court of Appeal's Decision to Deny Full Municipal Authority to Manage Municipal Rights-of-Way

Received

MA-F4. Frank Mazzilli, MPP, Co-Chair, Ontario Crime Control Commission (OCCC), Letter dated February 7, 2003, Regarding Nominations for the OCCC Award of Excellence in Crime Control

Received

MA-F5. Irene Wojcik Gabon, Resident, City of Mississauga, Letter dated February 11, 2003, Regarding the Region of Peel Police Internet Safety Program

Received

MA-F6. News Item: From the Toronto Star, dated February 7, 2003, titled "Police Want Photo Radar Brought Back"

Received

F. OTHER BUSINESS

F1. Resolution from Councillor Carol Seglins Regarding Police Services in the Town of Caledon

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

Additional Items

F2. Resolution from Councillor Maja Prentice Requesting Regional Staff Participation at the March 26, 2003 Ontario Municipal Board Hearing dealing with the Appeal of a Committee of Adjustment Decision and Conditions

RECOMMENDATION GC-64-2003:

Whereas Wab Investments and Developments Ltd., the owner of 710 Burnhamthorpe Road East, applied to the Committee of Adjustment of the City of Mississauga (the "Committee") for a minor variance to permit the expansion of a take-out restaurant within the existing commercial building, being File "A" 604/02;

And whereas Cawthra Road is a Regional Road;

And whereas the Region of Peel Public Works Department, Engineering and Construction Division provided comments to the Committee requiring the applicant to enter into and register on title legal easements between the subject property and the property to the south, along with a joint access agreement;

And whereas the Committee granted the minor variance application for a temporary period of five (5) years subject to two conditions, namely: 1) to remove the black fence along the south property line in the area of the parking lot to allow for traffic flow between the subject property and the property at 3635 Cawthra Road; and 2) to enter into satisfactory arrangements for appropriate easements between the subject property and the property to the south to be registered on title including a Joint Access Agreement, which is to be confirmed by a letter from the Region of Peel Public Works Department, Engineering and Construction Division;

And whereas the take-out restaurant - Pizza Pizza - has filed an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board of the decision of the Committee to grant the variance on a temporary basis and of the conditions imposed;

And whereas the appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board will be held on March 26, 2003;

Now therefore be it resolved, that:

1. That the Office of the Regional Solicitor be instructed to attend before the Ontario Municipal Board, along with any necessary staff and consultants to represent the Region of Peel, in order to support the decision of the Committee of Adjustment of the City of Mississauga (File No. "A" 604/02), inclusive of the conditions imposed by the Committee with respect to 710 Burnhamthorpe Road East.

F3. Resolution from Councillor Gael Miles regarding the Impact of Growth on Hospitals, Policing and Human Services

RECOMMENDATION GC-65-2003:

Whereas growth continues to have a major financial impact on the ability to provide hospitals in the Region of Peel;

Therefore be it resolved, that the Peel Health Network be re-instated to ensure that the Health Care needs of Peel residents are being met and planned for in the future;

And further, that Peel Health Network develop a financial plan that measures the impact of growth on hospital infrastructure;

And further, that the case to re-instate development charges for hospitals be developed and presented to the Province of Ontario;

And further, that the area municipalities be requested to circulate all development applications to area hospitals and the Halton-Peel District Health Council for their input and comments as they relate to future hospital infrastructure needs;

And further, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Provincial Smart Growth Panel followed by a report on the result of the findings;

And further, that the Regional Chair and Regional staff meet with both the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Premier of Ontario to seek their support.

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D2

G. IN CAMERA MATTERS
Chaired by Regional Chair E. Kolb

G1. The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Oral)

G2. In Camera Minutes of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee Meeting (EPSC-2003-1) held on February 20, 2003

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

G3. The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 2:42 p.m.