The Regional General Committee met on September 11, 2003 at 9:34 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-183-2003:

That the consolidated agenda for the September 11, 2003 General Committee meeting be approved.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Janet Mellor, Executive Director, Peel HIV/AIDS Network and David Pavanel, Vice-President, Board of Directors, Peel HIV/AIDS Network, Calling for Action on Program Funding Cuts

Received

Councillor Iannicca arrived at 9:36 a.m.
Councillor Mullin arrived at 9:42 a.m.

D2. Gurbax Malhi, MP, and Krista Campbell, Participant, Open the Door Program, Children Services, Presenting Cheque for "Open the Door to Better Futures Project"

Received

See also Item HS-E3

Item HS-E3 was dealt with.

HS-E3. Children's Services "Open the Door to Better Futures" Project

Received

See also Item D2

D3. Carolyn Parrish, MP, Presenting the Prime Minister's Award of Excellence for Early Childhood Educators to Sonia Tavares, Resource Teacher, Cooksville Child Care Centre

Received

See Item HS-E2

Item HS-E2 was dealt with.

HS-E2. Prime Minister's Award of Excellence for Early Childhood Educators

Received

See Item D3

D4. Paul Zarnke, Executive Director, Peel Children's Aid Society and Lucie Baistrocchi, Director, Communications & Community Relations, Providing an Update on Peel Children's Aid Society

Received

Councillor Whitehead arrived at 10:06 a.m.
Councillor Palleschi arrived at 10:22 a.m.

D5. Harold Murphy, General Counsel, Carosi Construction Limited and Tony Carosi, Carosi Construction Limited, Discussing Contractual Issues Between Carosi Construction and the Region of Peel and Outlining Difficulties Experienced in the Resolution of Financial Matters

Committee moved In Camera at 10:24 a.m. to deal with matters relating to:

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Regional employees (Oral)

Additional Item

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

Committee moved out of In Camera at 12:24 p.m.

RECESS

General Committee recessed at 12:24 p.m.

General Committee reconvened at 12:39 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Committee moved In Camera at 12:40 p.m.

In Camera Matters - Items G1 - G4 were dealt with.

G1. Litigation or potential litigation, including a matter before administrative tribunals, affecting the Regional Corporation (Oral)

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

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

G4. In Camera Minutes of the Joint Peel-Caledon Rockfort Quarry Steering Committee Meeting (RQSC-2003-3) held on August 21, 2003

Councillor McCallion departed at 1:16 p.m.

Committee moved out of In Camera at 1:25 p.m.


Item PW-B3 was dealt with.

PW-B3. Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility, Capital Project 99-6275, Document 2003-149P - City of Brampton, Ward
Presentation by Mitch Zamojc, Commissioner of Public Works and Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

RECOMMENDATION GC-184-2003:

That subject to successful negotiations, Contract Document 2003-149P for the Design-Build of the Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility (including a Material Recovery Facility, Waste Transfer Station and Site Works) for the estimated capital cost of $23,751,786 (exclusive of GST) under Capital Project 99-6275, and for operation and maintenance of the Material Recovery Facility for a five year period, be awarded to Canadian Waste Services, Inc. in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

And further, that funds of $35,250,000, shown as pending in Capital Project 99-6275 in the 2003 Capital Budget, be approved, funded from the Waste Management Capital Construction Reserves R1010 ($26,475,000) and R1145 ($8,775,000) for the design-build phase of the contract, as well as for project contingencies, project administration, approvals, landscaping and Torbram Road improvements.

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Chaired by Vice-Chair Councillor G. Carlson

HEALTH

HS-A. Communicable Diseases

HS-A1. Influenza Immunization Campaign

Received

HS-B. Health Planning

HS-B1. Public Health Service Levels in Peel
Presentation by Donna Nadolny, Manager, Health Planning

RECOMMENDATION GC-185-2003:

That the Ministry of Health and Long Term-Care Mandatory Program Indicator Results 2001 and the 2002 questionnaire documenting the level of service provided by Public Health in the Region of Peel be received;

And further, that the Regional Chair submit the 2002 completed questionnaire to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care;

And further, that the Commissioner of Health convene a public health forum for Regional Council early in 2004 to review current services provided and to establish a renewed three year service plan.

Councillor Mahoney assumed the Chair.

HS-C. Family Health

HS-C1. World Breastfeeding Week 2003

RECOMMENDATION GC-186-2003:

That the week of October 1 to 7, 2003 be proclaimed World Breastfeeding Week in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

SOCIAL SERVICES

HS-D. General Services

HS-D1. New Study Released on the State of the Non-Profit Sector

Received

HS-E. Children's Services

HS-E1. Week of the Child

RECOMMENDATION GC-187-2003:

That the week of October 18 to 26, 2003 be proclaimed Week of the Child in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

HS-E2. Prime Minister's Award of Excellence for Early Childhood Educators

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

HS-E3. Children's Services "Open the Door to Better Futures" Project

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

HS-F. Transhelp

HS-F1. Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Van Services for Transhelp

RECOMMENDATION GC-188-2003:

That the contract awards with Blue and White Taxi, City Peel Taxi, Dial-a-Cab Ltd., and A-1 Taxi Inc., for the provision of wheelchair accessible taxi van services be increased by $770,000 exclusive of applicable taxes, to reflect the increase in approved budgets since the contract was signed.

HS-G. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-G1. Steve Isaak, Executive Director, Halton-Peel District Health Council (HPDHC), Letter dated July 31, 2003, Announcing the Appointment of Mr. John Oliver as the new Board Chair for the Halton-Peel District Health Council

Received

HS-G2. The Honourable Denis Coderre, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Letter dated August 11, 2003, Announcing that Canada's Citizenship Week will be held October 13 - 19, 2003

Received

HS-G3. Denise Peternell, Committee Coordinator, Corporate Services Department, Office of the City Clerk, City of Mississauga, Letter dated August 14, 2003, Confirming the Adoption of Resolution 0186-2003 Regarding Region of Peel's Smoke-Free By-law

Received

HS-G4. Brenda Elliott, Minister of Community, Family and Children's Services, Letter dated June 16, 2003, Acknowledging the Region's Letter on Behalf of the Urban Consolidated Municipal Service Managers (CMSM) Commissioners Group Offering to Work with the Ontario Government in Implementing the Framework on Early Learning and Child Care Funding

Received

Councillor Fennell departed at 2:30 p.m.

Chaired by Councillor R. Whitehead

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-A. Ambulance and Emergency Programs

MA-A1. Execution of Agreement to Provide Advanced Care Paramedic Training

RECOMMENDATION GC-189-2003:

That a three year agreement with Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, School of Health Sciences to provide advanced care paramedicine education be executed by the Region's duly authorized signing officers;

And further, that the Director, Ambulance and Emergency Programs report to a future meeting of General Committee on the feasibility of implementing measures to ensure the retention of staff subsequent to training investments incurred by the Region of Peel.

MA-B. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-B1. Carl DeFaria, Minister of Citizenship and Minister Responsible for Seniors, Letter dated August 2, 2003, Informing Municipalities that the Guidelines and Criteria for the 2003/2004 Community AccessAbility Program are now Available

Referred to the Region of Peel's Accessibility Advisory Committee

MA-B2. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated August 27, 2003, Advising that the Province will Compensate Municipalities for Costs Incurred while Dealing with the Recent Power Outage

Received

MA-B3. David Young, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated August 6, 2003, Advising Municipalities that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has Produced "A Guide to Developing Procurement Bylaws: Meeting the Requirements of the Municipal Act, 2001" to Assist Municipalities and their Local Boards Address the Procurement Policy Requirements Outlined in Section 271 of the Municipal Act, 2001

Received

Councillor Seglins departed at 2:35 p.m. due to other municipal business

MA-B4. Karin Ann Brent, Coordinator, Safe Driving Committee, City of Mississauga, Letter dated August 14, 2003 Advising that Mississauga's Safe Driving Committee Supports the Use of Photo Radar on Municipal Roadways and Requesting the Region of Peel Council's Support and Endorsement of the Principal of Implementing Photo-Radar in the Region of Peel

Referred to Public Works staff

MA-B5. Police Employment Law News, January/February 2003, Payne v. Peel (Regional Municipality) Police Services Board. Ontario Divisional Court Ruling with Regards to Procedural Fairness in Reference to the Ontario's Police Services Act

Received

MA-B6. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated September 2, 2003, Advising that AMO will be Providing Members Copies of the Speaking Points Prepared Regarding Election Issues that Impact Municipal Government

Received

Chaired by Councillor I. Sinclair

PL-A. Administration

PL-A1. Report of the Joint Peel-Caledon Rockfort Quarry Steering Committee Meeting (RQSC-2003-3) held on August 21, 2003

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Committee moved In Camera to consider items related to:

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

Committee moved out of In Camera

RECOMMENDATION RQSC-4-2003:

That the agenda for the August 21, 2003, Joint Peel-Caledon Rockfort Quarry Steering Committee meeting be amended to move Item 3.a. In Camera;

And further, that a letter from Donald C. Hindson, Cattanach Hindson Sutton VanVeldhuizen, dated August 20, 2003 be added as a communication item;

And further, that the subject of notice requirements for the Aggregate Resources Act application be added as a Business Item;

And further, that the agenda for the August 21, 2003 Joint Peel-Caledon Rockfort Quarry Steering Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

a. Update on Transportation Issues (Oral)
Presentation by Geri Kozorys-Smith, Marshall Macklin Monahan

This item was dealt with later in the meeting In Camera

4. BUSINESS ITEMS

a. Discussion of September 3, 2003 Public Meeting Agenda (Oral)

Received

Additional Item

b. Notice Requirements for the Aggregate Resources Act Application

Received

5. COMMUNICATIONS

Additional Item

a. Donald C. Hindson, Cattanach Hindson Sutton VanVeldhuizen, Letter dated August 20, 2003, Offering to Appear as a Delegation before the Steering Committee or meet with Peer Review Consultants

Referred to Staff and Legal Counsel

6. IN CAMERA MATTERS

Committee moved In Camera to consider items related to:

Litigation or potential litigation, including a matter before administrative tribunals, affecting the Regional Corporation and the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose

Committee moved out of In Camera

PL-B. Planning Policy and Research

PL-B1. Nutrient Management Act Regulations Release

RECOMMENDATION GC-190-2003:

That Region of Peel staff continue to monitor the implementation of the Nutrient Management Act and Regulations and work with the provincial Nutrient Management Advisory Committee to address outstanding Regional concerns;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be sent to the area municipalities within Peel and the Regional Municipalities within the Greater Toronto Area for their information.

See also Item PL-D5

PL-C. Development Planning Services

PL-C1. Circulation of Development Applications and the Impact to the Peel Regional Police Budget

Referred to the Regional Chair for further discussion with Peel Regional Police

PL-D. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-D1. Dick O'Brien, Chair, Toronto and Region Conservation, Letter dated July 30, 2003, Advising that the 2002 Annual Report of the Toronto and Region Conservation, titled "Focusing on Sustainability", is Available

Received

PL-D2. Helen Johns, Minister of Agriculture and Food, Letter dated August 8, 2003, Regarding the 2003/2004 Tile Loan Program

Received

PL-D3. Nance MacDonald, General Manager, Square One Shopping Centre, Fax dated August 11, 2003, Providing Resolutions of the City of Toronto and the Region of York in Respect to Exemptions Given from the Provisions of the Retail Business Holidays Act

Referred to Legal Services for report back to a future General Committee meeting

See also Item PL-D4

PL-D4. Kathleen D. Matchett, General Manager, Dixie Outlet Mall, Letter dated August 11, 2003, Requesting the Chair's Assistance in Allowing Retailers in the Region of Peel to Remain Open on Statutory Holidays, if They Choose To Do So

Referred to Legal Services for report back to a future General Committee meeting

See also Item PL-D3

Councillor Harker departed at 2:59 p.m.

PL-D5. Peter Meerveld, Director, Nutrient Management Branch, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Fax dated August 25, 2003, Advising of Upcoming Municipal Information Sessions on the Nutrient Management Act, Regulation 267/03, and the Role of Municipalities

Received

See also Item PL-B1

Councillor Prentice departed at 3:06 p.m.

Chaired by Councillor M. Morrison

PW-A. Engineering and Construction

PW-A1. Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan Review, Capital Projects 03-1020 and 03-2030

Deferred to the October 2, 2003 General Committee meeting

Councillor Begley departed at 3:15 p.m.

PW-A2. Domenic Maida, Sorrento Developments Limited Request that the Region of Peel Remove the Requirement of a Watermain at Mandy Court, Committee of Adjustment File Numbers "B" 76 to 82/01 - City of Mississauga, Ward 6

Deferred to the October 2, 2003 General Committee Meeting

PW-B. Waste Management

PW-B1. Coordination of Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Waste Planning Activities

Received

PW-B2. Direct Negotiation with Canadian Resource Recovery Ltd., Document #2003-286N

RECOMMENDATION GC-191-2003:

That the Region of Peel enter into a Direct Negotiation with Canadian Resource Recovery Ltd. to extend the existing purchase order for waste transfer and haulage services for waste from the Brampton Community Recycling Centre and the Britannia Public Waste and Recycling Depot, and for unacceptable waste from the KMS Peel Energy from Waste Facility, for a 6 month period ending December 31, 2003 at an estimated cost of $580,000, excluding applicable taxes, pursuant to the Purchasing By-Law 62-2001 for a total commitment of $730,400 excluding applicable taxes;

And further, that the funds for this work be provided from the Current Dept ID WW61000.

PW-B3. Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility, Capital Project 99-6275, Document 2003-149P - City of Brampton, Ward
Presentation by Mitch Zamojc, Commissioner of Public Works and Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management
This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

PW-C. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-C1. David Young, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated July 24, 2003, Responding to Mayor McCallion's Letter of May 5, 2003 in Respect to Concerns About Development in the Town of Orangeville

Received

PW-C2. Gordon McGuinty, Managing Director, Adams Mine Rail Haul, Letter dated August 25, 2003, Responding to a Letter from Dalton McGuinty, MPP, Leader of the Official Opposition, to the Editor of The Temiskaming Speaker printed August 13, 2003 with Respect to the Adams Mine Waste Proposal

Received

Rules of Procedure Waived

The Regional Chair requested a motion to waive the rules of Procedural By-law 54-1999 to extend the General Committee meeting curfew to finish the remaining items on the agenda.

RECOMMENDATION GC-192-2003:

That in accordance with Procedural By-law 54-1999, as amended, Section III-2(i), be waived in order that the September 11, 2003 General Committee meeting continue past 3:30 p.m.

Chaired by Councillor P. Mullin

HO-A. Housing

HO-A1. Breakwater Court Update - Long-Term Financing Requirements and Impact on Current Operational Budget, City of Mississauga, Ward 7

RECOMMENDATION GC-193-2003:

That Council approve and award, the construction contract to Andrin Breakwater Limited for the long term financing portion of the Capital project 03-5000 Breakwater Court in the amount of $12,480,000, for a total construction contract of $17,576,000;

And further, that Council approve the project funding for the Capital project 03-5000 Breakwater Court, to include a long term financing requirement of $12,480,000, federal subsidies of $2,548,000, provincial subsidies of $224,000 and a contribution from the Social Housing reserve of $2,324,000;

And further, that Council authorizes the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance to provide long term financing of $12,480,000 for the Capital project 03-5000 Breakwater Court through internal loans;

And further, that the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance be authorized to establish the appropriate terms and conditions on any internal loans subject to reporting back to Council to disclose the final arrangements;

And further, that the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance be authorized to conduct negotiations for external financing to replace internal loans subject to Council approval.

HO-A2. John Street Update - Long-Term Financing Requirements and Impact on Current Operational Budget, City of Brampton, Ward 3

RECOMMENDATION GC-194-2003:

That Council approve and award, the construction contract to Martinway Contracting Limited for the long term financing portion of the Capital project 03-5001 John St. in the amount of $21,343,000, for a total construction contract of $26,443,000;

And further, that Council approve the project funding for the Capital project 03-5001 John St., to include a long term financing requirement of $21,343,000, federal subsidies of $2,550,000, provincial subsidies of $400,000 and a contribution from the Social Housing reserve of $2,150,000;

And further, that Council authorize the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance to provide long term financing of $21,343,000 for the Capital project 03-5001 John St. through internal loans;

And further, that the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance be authorized to establish the appropriate terms and conditions on any internal loans subject to reporting back to Council to disclose the final arrangements;

And further, that the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance be authorized to conduct negotiations for external financing to replace internal loans subject to Council approval.

HO-A3. Affordable Housing in Canada: In Search of a New Paradigm - A Discussion Report by TD Economics

Received

HO-B. COMMUNICATIONS

HO-B1. Ken Boshcoff, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and Ann Mulvale, Chair, AMO Affordable Housing and Homelessness Task Force, Letter dated July 25, 2003 Regarding Affordable Housing Program Review

Received

HO-B2. Allan Gotlieb, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Foundation (OHF), Letter dated July 25, 2003, Inviting Council Members to Participate in the Ontario Heritage Foundation's Heritage Community Recognition Program 2003

Received

F. OTHER BUSINESS

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

G1. Litigation or potential litigation, including a matter before administrative tribunals, affecting the Regional Corporation (Oral)

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

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

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

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

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

G4. In Camera Minutes of the Joint Peel-Caledon Rockfort Quarry Steering Committee Meeting (RQSC-2003-3) held on August 21, 2003

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3:41 p.m.