The Regional General Committee met on May 1, 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

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-97-2003:

That the consolidated agenda for the May 1, 2003, General Committee meeting be amended to include a motion from Councillor McCallion regarding public communications with respect to the desire of the Cities of Mississauga and Brampton to become independent from the Region of Peel;

And further, that the consolidated agenda be amended to include an additional item regarding a request from the Town of Orangeville to temporarily process sludge at Lakeview;

And further, that the consolidated agenda be amended to include an additional item regarding a Request for Proposal for an Integrated Waste Management Facility;

And further, that the consolidated agenda for the May 1, 2003, General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Mike Reinders, President and Peter Muller, Manager, Heavy Civil Division, Maple Engineering & Construction Ltd. Regarding the Return of Maple's $150,000 Tender Deposit Cheque, Meadowvale North Pumping Station Expansion, Project Number 00-1935

Withdrawn

See also Item D2

D2. 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Withdrawn

See also Item D1

Items D5 and D6 were dealt with.

D5. Dr. David McKeown, Medical Officer of Health, Region of Peel, Providing an Update on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Peel

Received

Councillor Iannicca arrived at 9:46 a.m.

D6. Dr. David McKeown, Medical Officer of Health, Region of Peel, Providing an Update on West Nile Virus (WNV)

Received

D3. Wanda Marsman, Program Coordinator and Liliana Gallardo, Media Coordinator, Multicultural Inter-Agency Group of Peel (MIAG), Presenting MIAG's Outreach Role to the Multicultural Community and for Consultation on the Region's Five Year Plan

Received

See also Items Related to Planning - Item PL-A1

D4. Brian R. Johnston, Community Advocate and Appointed Designate for Mental Health and Funding in the Region of Peel and Michael McCamus, Executive Director, Family Association for Mental Health Everywhere, Regarding Mental Health Week

Received

See also Items Related to Housing and Property - Item HO-A2

Items Related to Housing and Property - Item HO-A2 was dealt with.

HO-A2. Mental Health Week - May 5 to 11, 2003

RECOMMENDATION GC-98-2003:

That Regional Council proclaim the week of May 5 to 11, 2003 as "Mental Health Week" in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D4

D5. Dr. David McKeown, Medical Officer of Health, Region of Peel, Providing an Update on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Peel

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

D6. Dr. David McKeown, Medical Officer of Health, Region of Peel, Providing an Update on West Nile Virus (WNV)

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Chaired by Councillor K. Mahoney

Councillor Mahoney introduced Paul Callanan, the new Director of Environmental Health to Members of Regional Council.

HS-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. Children's Water Awareness Week, Peel Children's Water Festival 2003

RECOMMENDATION GC-99-2003:

That Regional Council proclaim the week of May 29 to June 4, 2003 as "Children's Water Awareness Week" in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

SOCIAL SERVICES

HS-B. Ontario Works

HS-B1. Association of Municipalites of Ontario's (AMO) Recommendations on Revising Social Assistance Programs
Presentation by David Szwarc, Commissioner of Social Services

Referred to the May 8, 2003 Regional Council meeting

HS-C. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-C1. Eva Ligeti, Executive Director, The Clean Air Partnership, Letter dated March 18, 2003, Inviting Participation in the Fourth Annual Smog Summit to be Held in Toronto's Metro Hall Council Chambers on June 20, 2003

Received

HS-C2. Tokulah Agbonoga, Chair, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Letter dated March 26, 2003, Expressing Appreciation for the Region of Peel's Support on the Mental Health and Addiction Funding Issue

Received

HS-C3. Frank Klees, Minister of Transportation, Letter dated March 31, 2003, Regarding the 2003 Funding Allocation for the Region of Peel under the Ontario Transit Renewal Program (OTRP)

Received

HEALTH

HS-D. Long-Term Care

HS-D1. Minutes of the Long-Term Care Subcommittee (LTCSC-2003-1) Meeting held on April 24, 2003

This item was dealt with later in the meeting

Chaired by Councillor R. Whitehead

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-A. Clerk's

MA-A1. Nomination of a Citizen Appointment to the Peel Police Services Board

RECOMMENDATION GC-100-2003:

That the process for appointment of the citizen member to the Peel Police Services Board (PPSB), as approved in Resolution 97-1220, be undertaken by the PPSB Nomination Ad hoc Committee following the commencement of the 2003-2006 term of Regional Council;

And further, that staff be directed to commence the recruitment process, as approved in Resolution 97-1220, prior to the first meeting of the PPSB Nomination Ad hoc Committee following the 2003 Municipal Election in order to provide the Committee with a list of applicants at their first meeting;

And further, that a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, dated March 24, 2003, titled "Nomination of a Citizen Appointment to the Peel Police Services Board" be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Peel Police Services Board for their information.

MA-B. Ambulance and Emergency Programs

MA-B1. Emergency Preparedness Week - May 4 to 10, 2003

RECOMMENDATION GC-101-2003:

That Regional Council proclaim the week of May 4 to 10, 2003 as "Emergency Preparedness Week" in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

RECOMMENDATION GC-102-2003:

That the May 8, 2003 Regional Council meeting convene at 10:00 a.m. instead of 9:30 a.m. to allow Members of Council to attend the Emergency Preparedness Expo at the Bramalea City Centre;

And further, that the Audit Subcommittee meeting start immediately following the Regional Council meeting.

MA-B2. Paramedic Week - May 19 to 23, 2003

RECOMMENDATION GC-103-2003:

That the week of May 19 to 23, 2003 be proclaimed "Paramedic Week" in the Regional Municipality of Peel;

And further, that the management and staff of Superior Emergency Medical Services and Dufferin-Caledon Ambulance Service be commended for their dedication to providing emergency medical service in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

FINANCE

MA-C. Corporate Finance

MA-C1. GO Transit Update - 2003

Received

MA-C2. Statement of Lease Financing Policies and Goals

RECOMMENDATION GC-104-2003:

That consistent with Provincial regulation 266/02 concerning leasing, the principles contained within the report of the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance, dated April 15, 2003, titled "Statement of Lease Financing Policies and Goals" be adopted;

And further, that the statement of lease financing policies and goals developed by the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance reflect these principles.

MA-D. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-D1. Garth Webb, President, Juno Beach Centre, Letter dated March 1, 2003, Requesting a Donation for the Construction of a Memorial Education Facility to Honour the Sacrifices by all Canadians in World War II

RECOMMENDATION GC-105-2003:

That the Region of Peel approve the donation of $2,500 for participation in the Group Brick Program as part of the construction of a memorial Education Facility at the Juno Beach Centre to honour the sacrifices by all Canadians in World War II.

MA-D2. Jean Augustine, MP, Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Letter dated March 3, 2003, Responding to Chair Kolb's Correspondence Regarding the Recently Proposed Restructuring of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA)

Received

MA-D3. Carolyn Parrish, MP, Mississauga Centre, Letter dated March 17, 2003, Responding to Chair Kolb's Correspondence Regarding the Prime Minister's Task Force on Urban Issues Final Report

Received

See also Item MA-D8

MA-D4. Janet Ecker, MPP, Minister of Finance, Letter dated March 25, 2003, Regarding Regulations Recently Filed to Facilitate Property Tax Billing for the 2003 Taxation Year

Received

MA-D5. Malcolm Bates, Director, Emergency Health Services Branch, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated March 26, 2003, Commending the Region of Peel for the Contribution of Ambulance Services During the Evacuation of the William Osler - Peel Memorial Hospital on February 28, 2003

Received

MA-D6. Andy Mitchell, MP, Secretary of State, Rural Development, Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, Letter dated April 2, 2003, Regarding Applications for Funding Under the Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program (COIP)

Received

MA-D7. Dan Cowin, Director, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated April 2, 2003, Responding to Chair Kolb's Correspondence Requesting that the Region of Peel be Designated to Delegate Its Tax Ratio-Setting Authority to Its Area Municipalities

Received

MA-D8. Hazel McCallion, Mayor, City of Mississauga, Letter dated April 3, 2003, Supporting the Prime Minister's Caucus Task Force on Urban Issues Final Report titled "Canada's Urban Strategy A Blueprint for Action"

Received

See also Item MA-D3

MA-D9. Sheila Richardson, Chair, Steering Committee, Ontario Centre for Municipal Best Practices (OCMBP), Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated April 3, 2003, Announcing that the First Series of Seven Best Practices is now posted on their Website

Received

MA-D10. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, dated April 4, 2003, Announcing that the Government of Ontario Proclaimed Bill 191, The Highway Traffic Act Amendment Act (Emergency Vehicle Safety) 2002 which Protects Municipal Emergency Workers While Working on Highways and Approved a New Local Improvement Regulation

Received

MA-D11. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, dated April 9, 2003, Advising that Wednesday, June 11, 2003 is the Deadline Date to Submit Applications for the Peter J. Marshall Municipal Innovative Awards

Received

MA-D12. Ernie Eves, Premier of Ontario and Tony Clement, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated April 24, 2003, Expressing their Appreciation for the Extraordinary Effort Demonstrated by Health Care Workers during the Outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

Received

MA-D13. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, dated April 24, 2003, Announcing the Passing of a Resolution Supporting the City of Toronto and other Municipalities Affected by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

Received

Councillor Dale departed at 12:20 p.m., due to other municipal business

RECESS

General Committee recessed at 12:22 p.m.

General Committee reconvened at 1:03 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Regional Chair Kolb presided.

PL-A. Planning Policy and Research

PL-A1. Multicultural Inter-Agency Group (MIAG) Workshop - Regional Official Plan Strategic Update (ROPSU) Public Consultation

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D3

Chaired by Councillor M. Morrison

PW-A. Engineering and Construction

PW-A1. Traffic Control Signal Maintenance and Operation Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario - Revised Document - All Wards

RECOMMENDATION GC-106-2003:

That the Region of Peel continue to maintain and operate traffic control signals which fall within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO), within the Region of Peel;

And further, that staff be authorized to execute necessary agreement documents with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO).

PW-A2. The Gore Road Widening from Queen Street East to Castlemore Road, Project Numbers 02-4035 and 03-4020, RFP 2003-036P - City of Brampton, Ward 10

RECOMMENDATION GC-107-2003:

That the consulting engineering firm, UMA Engineering Limited, be retained to provide detailed design, contract administration and inspection services for the widening of The Gore Road from Queen Street East to Castlemore Road, at an estimated cost of $430,000 under Project No. 02-4035 and $650,000 under Project No. 03-4020 for a total estimated cost of $1,080,000 (including GST);

And further, that Capital Project No. 03-4020, with approved funding of $470,000 be increased by an additional $180,000 to be funded from the Development Charges Reserve R3505;

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

PW-A3. Local Improvement Project - Proposed Construction of a Sanitary Sewer on Mississauga Road, Project No. 03-2720 - City of Mississauga, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-108-2003:

That a 250mm (10 inch) diameter sanitary sewer be constructed on Mississauga Road from the existing sanitary sewer located at the intersection of Mississauga Road and Comanche Road to approximately 172 metres (564 feet) north, ending at House 1503 Mississauga Road, at a total estimated cost of $140,170 (including taxes) under Project No. 03-2720;

And further, that the required funds in the amount of $74,879 be allocated from the Unallocated Wastewater Project No. 02-2000, to be financed by the Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve (R0242);

And further, that the owner's portion in the amount of $65,291 be set up as an external recovery and collected as a special assessment;

And further, that these actions will not affect the Region's debt capacity as this type of financing is considered "self liquidating" by the Province of Ontario;

And further, that the necessary by-law be presented to Council authorizing the undertaking of the works and imposition of a sanitary sewer frontage rate of $285 per meter ($86.87 per foot) plus a one time connection fee of $1,550 per lot, under the Local Improvement Act at the completion of construction;

And further, that the abutting property owners be assessed annually for fifteen (15) years, including an interest rate which shall be determined at the time a by-law is enacted;

And further, that property owners be given the opportunity to commute the special assessment by advance payment at any time during the fifteen (15) year period;

And further, that the Regional Clerk forward a copy of this Council Resolution and a "Notice to Amend" the tax rolls of the petitioned owners to the area municipality;

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

PW-A4. York/Peel Boundary Area Transportation Study (BATS) Final Report Sign-Off - City of Brampton, Wards 9, 10 and 11

RECOMMENDATION GC-109-2003:

That the recommendations of the Commissioner of Public Works and the Commissioner of Planning, dated May 31, 2002, titled "York/Peel Boundary Area Transportation Study (BATS) Final Report - City of Brampton, Wards 9, 10 and 11", and presented at the June 20, 2002, General Committee meeting be accepted as follows:

"That the long-term transportation network and short term road network recommended by the York / Peel Boundary Area Transportation Study (BATS) be endorsed;

And further, that staff be authorized to file the Environmental Study Report (ESR) for the short-term road improvements in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act;

And further, that staff be authorized to begin discussions with the Region of York, City of Brampton, City of Vaughan, Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) and affected developers/ landowners for cost sharing and implementation of the short-term road improvements;

And further, that the Regional Clerk be requested to send copies of the subject report to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, the Ministry of the Environment, the Clerks of the City of Brampton, the Town of Caledon, the Region of York and the City of Vaughan for information."

PW-B. Water and Wastewater Treatment

PW-B1. Lorne Park Water Treatment Plant Upgrades to Meet New Ministry of the Environment (MOE) Requirements, Project No. 03-1913, Document 2003-124P - City of Mississauga, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-110-2003:

That the consulting engineering firm, KMK Consultants Limited, be retained to provide design and contract administration services for upgrades to the Lorne Park Water Treatment Plant under Project No. 03-1913, at an estimated cost of $323,615 (excluding applicable taxes) in accordance with Purchasing By-law Number 62-2001.

PW-B2. Standby Power Projects, Capital Project No. 99-1980 - City of Brampton and City of Mississauga

RECOMMENDATION GC-111-2003:

That the budget for Project No. 99-1980 (Permanent Standby Power) be increased by $835,000 to $19,357,000 due to additional work requirements;

And further, that funds in the amount of $835,000 be provided to Capital Project No. 99-1980 from the Water Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve R0241.

PW-B3. Caledon Village New Well, Project No. 02-1850, Document 2002-490P - Town of Caledon, Ward 1

Referred to the May 8, 2003 Regional Council meeting

PW-C. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-C1. Robert Morris, Biologist, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), Letter dated April 14, 2003, Advising of CVC's Resolution Regarding Lampricide Applications by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to the Credit River

Received

PW-C2. James Knight, Chief Executive Officer, Green Municipal Enabling Fund - Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Letter dated March 31, 2003, Advising of a $2447.70 Payment for the Last Milestone in Regards to the Region of Peel's Electronic Equipment Collection Study

Received

Items Related to Human Services - Item HS-D1 was dealt with.

HS-D1. Minutes of the Long-Term Care Subcommittee (LTCSC-2003-1) Meeting held on April 24, 2003

1. Declarations of Conflicts of Interest

2. Approval of Agenda

RECOMMENDATION LTCSC-1-2003:

That the agenda for the April 24, 2003, Long-Term Care Subcommittee meeting be approved.

3. Delegations

a) Shirley Brown, Residents' Council President, Peel Manor, regarding Residents' Councils in Peel's Long Term Care Facilities

Received

See also Item 4a

b) Eugene Koley, Residents' Council President, Sheridan Villa, regarding Residents' Councils in Peel's Long Term Care Facilities

Received

See also Item 4a

c) Daisy Fromback, Residents' Council President, Vera M. Davis Centre, regarding Residents' Councils in Peel's Long Term Care Facilities

Received

See also Item 4a

d) Steve Isaak, Executive Director, Halton-Peel District Health Council (HPDHC), regarding the Supply and Demand of Long Term Care Beds in Peel

Received

4. Reports

a) Residents' Councils in Peel's Long Term Care Facilities

Received

See also Items 3a, 3b and 3c

b) Review of Levels of Care in Long Term Care Facilities

Received

c) New Facilities Project Status Report

Received

d) Operational Plan for Peel's New Long Term Care Facilities

Received

e) Marketing Strategy for the Region's Long Term Care Facilities and Programs

Received

Chaired by Councillor P. Mullin

HO-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HO-A1. Second Report of the Housing Supply Working Group

RECOMMENDATION GC-112-2003:

That Regional Council endorse Recommendations 1-8 in the second report of the Housing Supply Working Group, entitled "Creating a Positive Climate for Rental Housing Development through Tax and Mortgage Insurance Reforms," and released by the Government of Ontario in November 2002;

And further, that Regional Council ask the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to request that the Housing Supply Working Group involve municipalities in the development of a third report which will discuss local solutions in the production of affordable rental and ownership housing.

HO-A2. Mental Health Week - May 5 to 11, 2003

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

HO-B. Housing

HO-B1. Authorization for Rental Housing Requests for Proposals

RECOMMENDATION GC-113-2003:

That Council authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for rental housing projects to be developed on a modified design/build basis to take advantage of a possible provincial pilot program;

And further, that submissions be restricted to proposals intended for Peel Living ownership and management;

And further, that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to negotiate agreements with successful RFP proponents subject to Council approval.

HO-C. Property

HO-C1. Proposed License Agreement Between the Regional Municipality of Peel and Telus Mobility Inc. for Antennae Space on the Snelgrove Water Tower Located on Mayfield Road - City of Brampton, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-114-2003:

That the Snelgrove Water Tower License Agreement between the Regional Municipality of Peel as Licensor and TM Mobile Inc. (TELUS Mobility) as Licensee, for antenna space on the Region-owned Snelgrove Water Tower located on Mayfield Road, west of Hurontario Street, described as Part of the East Half of Lot 17, in Concession 1 West of Hurontario Street, in the City of Brampton, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-3966, be approved;

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

HO-D. COMMUNICATIONS

HO-D1. Graeme Smith, Globe and Mail, Article dated April 16, 2003, Regarding Federal and Provincial Government Spending on Affordable Housing

Received

F. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Items

Temporary Request from the Town of Orangeville to Process Sludge at Lakeview (Oral)

Received

Councillor Harker arrived at 1:33 p.m.

Request for Proposals for an Integrated Waste Management Facility (Oral)

Received

Notice of Motion from Councillor McCallion regarding Public Communications with Respect to the Desire of the Cities of Mississauga and Brampton to Become Independent from the Region of Peel

RECOMMENDATION GC-115-2003:

Be it resolved that any data that the Chairman or staff wishes to distribute to the citizens of Peel, with respect to the desire of the Cities of Mississauga and Brampton to become independent from the Region of Peel, be brought to Regional Council for approval.

To be considered at the May 8, 2003 Regional Council Meeting

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

Committee moved In Camera at 1:49 p.m.

G1. A proposed or pending acquisition of land for municipal purposes

G2. A proposed or pending acquisition of land for municipal purposes

G3. A proposed or pending acquisition of land for municipal purposes

G4. Litigation or potential litigation, including a matter before administrative tribunals, affecting the Regional Corporation

G5. Litigation or potential litigation, including a matter before administrative tribunals, affecting the Regional Corporation

Committee moved out of In Camera at 1:58 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 1:58 p.m.