The Regional General Committee met on October 2, 2003 at 9:40 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-197-2003:

That the consolidated agenda for the October 2, 2003, General Committee meeting be approved.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Robert Morton, Executive Director, Community Care Access Centre of Peel (CCAC), Presenting the Activities of the Community Care Access Centre Over the Past Year

Received

D2. Emil Kolb, Regional Chair and Ralph Stanley, Chair, 2003 Children Water Festival, Presenting the 2003 Peel Children's Water Festival Secondary School Student Volunteer Recognition Awards to St. Francis Xavier Secondary School - City of Mississauga, Ward 5 and The Humberview Secondary School - Town of Caledon, Ward 5

Received

See also Item HS-A2

Item HS-A2 was dealt with.

HS-A2. 2003 Peel Children's Water Festival

Received

See also Item D2

D3. Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Presenting the TRCA Strategic Plan and Business Plan, 2004-2007

Received

Councillor Fennell arrived at 10:15 a.m.

Items D5 and D6 were dealt with.

D5. David Hughes, Resident, Town of Caledon, Discussing Concerns Related to the Disposal of Sewer Sludge in Rural Areas of Peel

Received

See also Items D6, PL-A1 and PL-C6

D6. Maureen Reilly, Sierra Club of Canada, Discussing Concerns Related to the Land Application of Biosolids in Peel

Received

See also Items D5, PL-A1 and PL-C6

Councillor Prentice arrived at 10:55 a.m. due to other municipal business.

Item PL-A1 was dealt with.

PL-A1. Land Application of Biosolids Update

Referred to the October 9, 2003 Regional Council meeting for a revised report

See also items D5, D6 and PL-C6

D4. Daniela Giecewicz, Oakville Chemicals, Discussing Concerns with On-site Drainage and Neighbouring Property Development

Received

D5. David Hughes, Resident, Town of Caledon, Discussing Concerns Related to the Disposal of Sewer Sludge in Rural Areas of Peel

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

D6. Maureen Reilly, Sierra Club of Canada, Discussing Concerns Related to the Land Application of Biosolids in Peel

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

Additional Item

D7. Tony Carosi, Carosi Construction Limited, Requesting Clarification Regarding the Outcome of his Delegation to the September 11, 2003 General Committee meeting

Received

The Regional Chair advised Mr. Carosi that a review of the matters raised at his September 11, 2003 delegation to General Committee is expected to be completed in approximately 60-90 days.

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

FINANCE

MA-A. Corporate Finance

MA-A1. GO Transit - Development Charge By-Law Extension

RECOMMENDATION GC-198-2003:

That the Ontario Government be requested to extend the term of the current GO Transit Development Charges by-laws for a period not to exceed December 31, 2004 in order to permit the GTA Regions to continue collecting development charges revenues in support of the original GO Transit 10-year Growth Capital Plan;

And further, that Regional staff be directed and authorized to take the necessary action to collaborate with the staff of the GTA Municipal GO Transit funding partners, GO Transit and the Ministry of Transportation to prepare and bring forward a detailed background study in support of a new GO Transit Development Charges by-law in 2004;

And further, that a copy of the report of the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance dated September 16, 2003 titled "Go Transit - Development Charge By-law Extension" be forwarded to the Minister of Transportation, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the GO Transit Board of Directors and the Councils of Durham Region, Halton Region, York Region, the City of Hamilton and the City of Toronto.

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-B. Legal Services

MA-B1 Municipal Act, 2001 - Restricted Acts After Nomination Day

Received

MA-C. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-C1. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated September 17, 2003, Advising that AMO has Prepared an Analysis of Provincial Party Platforms as they relate to Municipal Government

Received

MA-C2. Neil McKerrell, Chief, Ministry of Public Safety and Security, Letter dated August 19, 2003 Advising of the Decision to Adjust the Timeline for Meeting the Essential Level Emergency Management Program Requirements

Received

PL-A. Planning Policy and Research

PL-A1. Land Application of Biosolids Update

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

PL-B. Development Planning Services

PL-B1. Circulation of Development Applications to the Halton-Peel District Health Council

Received

PL-C. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-C1. Frank Klees, Minister of Transportation, Letter dated August 12, 2003, Advising of the Province's Intent to Move Forward with a Renewed Partnership with Municipalities in Respect to a Collective Commitment to Transit, Focusing on GO Transit Expansion

Received

PL-C2. David Collenette, Minister of Transport, Letter dated August 29, 2003, Commenting on the Region of Peel's Report and Resolution in Respect to the Federal Government's Straight Ahead - A Vision for Transportation in Canada Report

Received

PL-C3. David Johnson, Chair, Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), Letter dated September 8, 2003, Advising of the OMB's Newly Adopted "Code of Conduct for Ontario Municipal Board Mediators"

Received

PL-C4. Gordon Chong, Chairman, GO Transit, Letter dated September 11, 2003, Responding to the Regional Chair's Request that GO Transit Initiate a Feasibility Study for Commuter Rail Service to Bolton

Received

PL-C5. Peter Meerveld, Director, Nutrient Management Branch, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Fax dated September 15, 2003, Providing Additional Information Concerning the Nutrient Management Act and How it Relates to Municipalities

Received

PL-C6. Richard Paterak, Councillor, Town of Caledon, E-mail dated September 30, 2003, Commenting on the Report of the Commissioners of Planning, Public Works, Health, Corporate Services, and the Medical Officer of Health, dated September 19, 2003, titled "Land Application of Biosolids Update" and Requesting that the Subject Report be Referred Back to Staff to Address the Issues Raised

Received

See also Items PL-A1, D5 and D6

PW-A. Engineering and Construction

PW-A1. Sorrento Developments Limited, 1651 Barbertown Road, Mandy Court
(Z-38.305) - City of Mississauga, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-199-2003:

That Sorrento Developments Limited upgrade the water and wastewater infrastructure constructed by the developer under OZ-77/90 and with reference to CDM-00009M, as part of the condominium development on 1651 Barbertown Road, to meet Regional standards as per the Servicing Agreement for municipal works entered into with the City of Mississauga and the Region of Peel, executed on April 9, 2003;

And further, that the necessary Regional infrastructure upgrades be completed in conjunction with the City of Mississauga road works as approved by the Region and the City in the Servicing Agreement;

And further, that the Region assume the reconstructed sanitary sewer and watermain infrastructure after all conditions for the preliminary acceptance are fulfilled and after the maintenance period.

PW-A2. Front End Financing Agreement for the Construction of the Oversized Watermain, Highspring Estates Inc., Phases 1 and 2 (21T-99021B and 21T-99022B), Trinison Management Corp., Capital Project 04-1105F - City of Brampton, Ward 10

RECOMMENDATION GC-200-2003:

That the Region of Peel enter into a Front End Financing Agreement to be included within the Subdivision Agreements with Highspring Estates Inc. (Trinison Management Corp.) for the reimbursement of the construction costs of a 600mm (24 inch) diameter oversized watermain along Cottrelle Parkway from Goreway Drive to proposed Street H for a total distance of approximately 1010 metres (3,314 feet) to be installed in conjunction with the development of lands (Highspring Estates Inc. Phases 1 and 2, 21T-99021B and 21T-99022B) by Trinison Management Corp. under Pending Capital Project 04-1105F;

And further, that component 3556 for $663,750 and a portion of component 3557 for $203,840 for a total of $867,590 included in Capital Project 04-1105, approved in principle as 2005 works in the 2003 Capital Budget and Forecast to 2012, be advanced to 2004;

And further, that upon approval of the 2004 Capital Budget and completion of the works in accordance with the performance criteria outlined in the Front End Financing Agreement (Subdivision Agreements), the necessary funding to a maximum of $867,590, including applicable taxes, be allocated to Capital Project 04-1105F, financed from the Water Development Charge Reserve R3530 and reimbursed to Highspring Estates Inc. (Trinison Management Corp.).

PW-A3. Class Environmental Assessment Study for the Alton Village and Caledon Village Municipal Servicing Options, Capital Project 03-1040, Document 2001-47P - Town of Caledon, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-201-2003:

That the Contract Document 2001-47P be awarded to XCG Consultant Ltd. for the estimated fee of $220,000 (excluding applicable taxes) for the Class Environmental Assessment Study to establish water and wastewater servicing options for Alton and Caledon Villages under Capital Project 03-1040 in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

And further, that the Region of Peel provide its share of funding for the cost of Credit Valley Conservation Authority's assimilative capacity and fluvial geomorphology studies on the Credit River as part of both the Servicing and Settlement Master Plan process and this Class EA study, for the estimated cost of $50,000 (including applicable taxes), under Capital Project 03-1040;

And further, that funds of $315,400 (including applicable taxes) be provided to Capital Project 03-1040 from the Water Unallocated Capital Project 03-1000, financed from the Water Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve (R0241).

PW-A4. Development Charges Reimbursement, Orlando Corporation, Churchill Business Community, Capital Project 01-2190 - City of Brampton, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-202-2003:

That the proposed Orlando Corporation Letter of Undertaking reflect the Region of Peel's commitment to reimburse Orlando Corporation for the construction costs of an oversized 660 metre (2,165 foot) length of 450mm (18 inch) diameter sanitary sewer along Hallstone Road to be constructed in conjunction with the development of the Churchill Business Community under approved Capital Project 01-2190;

And further, that upon completion of the oversized sanitary sewer, in accordance with the performance criteria outlined in the Letter of Undertaking, the Region of Peel reimburse Orlando Corporation for a total cost of $380,000, including applicable taxes, under Capital Project 01-2190 as approved in the 2001 Capital Budget.

PW-A5. Class Environmental Assessment, Fletcher's Creek Pumping Station and Forcemain, Document 2003-395P, Capital Project 03-2280 - City of Brampton, Wards 3 and 8

RECOMMENDATION GC-203-2003:

That the contract to conduct a Schedule 'C' Class Environmental Assessment for Fletcher's Creek Pumping Station and Forcemain be awarded to KMK Consultants Limited, for the estimated fee of $262,700 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 03-2280 in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

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

PW-A6. Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan Review, Capital Projects 03-1020 and 03-2030

RECOMMENDATION GC-204-2003:

That the contract to conduct a Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan review and update be awarded to KMK Consultants Limited, for the estimated fee of $229,000 (excluding applicable taxes) under Capital Project 03-1020 and Capital Project 03-2030 in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

And further, that additional funds of $75,000 (including applicable taxes) be provided to Capital Project 03-1020 from the Water Unallocated Capital Project 03-1000, financed from the Water Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve (R0241).

PW-B. Waste Management

PW-B1. Waste Reduction Week - October 20 - 26, 2003

RECOMMENDATION GC-205-2003:

That the week of October 20 to October 26, 2003, be proclaimed Waste Reduction Week in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

PW-B2. Janitorial Services at Community Recycling Centres and Recycling Facilities

RECOMMENDATION GC-206-2003:

That the Region of Peel enter into a Direct Negotiation with Goodwill Industries to provide a janitorial service for the Brampton and Bolton Community Recycling Centres (CRCs), the Fewster Drive Material Recovery Facility and the Britannia Landfill facilities for a five year period commencing October 1, 2003 and ending September 30, 2008, at a first year cost of $35,542 (exclusive of applicable taxes) to be increased by CPI for the balance of the contract period;

And further, that, subject to successful negotiations, the contract be amended to exclude the Britannia Landfill facilities once they close, and include additional Community Recycling Centres, a new Material Recovery Facility and a new Transfer Station as they become operational within the five year period;

And further, that funding be provided for this service from WW20332, WW20362, WW20372 and WW21084, account number 23824.

PW-B3. Battleford Community Recycling Centre Operating Hours

Referred back to staff for discussion with City of Mississauga staff and report back to a future meeting

PW-C. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-C1. Al Leggett, Manager, Environmental Assessments, Jacques Whitford Environment Limited, Letter dated September 16, 2003, Requesting Comments on a Proposed Pipeline to Serve the Proposed Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Cogeneration Plant at Pearson International Airport

Received

HO-A. Housing

HO-A1. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Condition Assessment of Condominiums in the Greater Toronto Area

RECOMMENDATION GC-207-2003:

That the Commissioner of Housing and Property and General Manager, Peel Living develop and implement a communication strategy regarding the results of the Condition Assessment of Condominiums in the Greater Toronto Area study, with a focus on education and training options, including the identification of key target audiences in Peel and that this be done in collaboration with relevant organizations;

And further, that the report of the Commissioner of Housing and Property and General Manager, Peel Living, dated September 15, 2003, titled "Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Condition Assessment of Condominiums in the Greater Toronto Area" be distributed to the Social Housing providers within the Region of Peel, the Ontario Region Social Housing Group and the Ontario Board of the Cooperative Housing Federation of Canada, for information;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be distributed to the area municipalities and local MPs and MPPs, for information.

HO-B. Property

HO-B1. Lease Agreement for the Peel Regional Police Square One Community Station in the Square One Shopping Centre, 100 City Centre Drive - City of Mississauga, Ward 4

Received

HO-C. COMMUNICATIONS

HO-C1. Joanne Leduc, Special Projects and Tracking Officer, Office of the Minister of Labour, on Behalf of Claudette Bradshaw, Minister of Labour, Letter dated August 13, 2003, Acknowledging the Region of Peel's Letter dated August 6, 2003, Regarding the Supporting Communities Partnership Initiative (SCPI)

Received

HO-C2. Steven Mahoney, MP, Secretary of State Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Letter dated August 28, 2003, Requesting the Region of Peel's Support Concerning a Proposal to Use Homeownership to Provide Low-Income People with an Incentive to Escape the Cycle of Poverty and Dependency

Referred to Housing and Property

HS-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. Early Years Challenge Fund

Received

HS-A2. 2003 Peel Children's Water Festival

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

See also Item D2

SOCIAL SERVICES

HS-B. Ontario Works in Peel

HS-B1. Ontario Works Advanced Case Management and Development Program: Supporting Employment in Casework

RECOMMENDATION GC-208-2003:

That the tri-party agreement dated April 15, 2003, between the Region of Peel, ADW Consulting and Pauline Lewis and Associates for the purpose of delivering Ontario Works Case Management and Development Program Training to caseworkers across the province over the next two to three years, be approved;

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

HEALTH

HS-C. Family Health

HS-C1. 2003 Child Health Campaign

Received

HS-C2. Improving Service to Pregnant and Parenting Teens

Received

HS-D. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-D1. A. Anne McLellan, Minister of Health, Letter dated August 29, 2003, Responding to the Region of Peel's Letter dated December 9, 2002, Concerning a Vaccine to Protect People Against West Nile Virus

Received

F. OTHER BUSINESS

F1. Motion Regarding Town of Caledon Sign By-law Enforcement on Regional Roads

RECOMMENDATION GC-209-2003:

That the Town of Caledon be authorized to control and regulate the placement of advertising and election signs on Regional Roads in accordance with Town of Caledon By-law Numbers 94-14, as amended, and 2003-77;

And further, that the Town of Caledon be authorized to remove illegal advertising and election signs within the Regional Road allowance;

And further, that election signs for the 2003 Provincial and Municipal elections be exempted;

And further, that any and all permit fees or funds associated with, or generated from, the Town of Caledon's advertising and election sign by-laws for Regional Roads be collected and retained by the Town of Caledon;

And further, that the Region of Peel be provided opportunity to review all variance requests to the Town of Caledon's advertising and election sign by-laws and retain the sole right to reject any applications that involve Regional Roads under the terms and conditions of the by-law;

And further, that the Town of Caledon be authorized to install sign sleeves on hydro poles to provide for the placement of signs such as commercial posters, garage sale advertising or similar signs;

And further, that the Town of Caledon be so informed.

Additional Item

F2. Photo Radar on Municipal Roads within the Region of Peel

Referred to the October 9, 2003 Regional Council meeting

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

Committee moved In Camera at 12:10 p.m.

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

G2. Litigation or potential litigation, including a matter before administrative tribunals, affecting the Regional Corporation

Additional Item

G3. Litigation or potential litigation, including a matter before administrative tribunals, affecting the Regional Corporation

Committee moved out of In Camera at 12:37 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m.