The Regional General Committee met on October 23 at 9:41 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-212-2003:

That the consolidated agenda for the October 23, 2003 General Committee meeting be approved.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Ray Applebaum, Chair, Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing, Linda LaPointe, Study Consultant, Linda LaPointe Consulting, and Christine Pacini, Study Consultant, Christine Pacini & Associates Regarding Final Report of a Recent Study on Older Adults' Housing Needs in Peel

Received

See also Item HO-B1

Item HO-B1 was dealt with.

HO-B1. Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing Quarterly Report - Views of Older Adults in Peel Region on Housing Needs and Options: Final Report (October, 2003)

RECOMMENDATION GC-213-2003:

That study recommendations numbers 1 through 18 as contained in Appendix I of the report of the Commissioner of Housing and Property, dated October 3, 2003, titled "Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing Quarterly Report - Views of Older Adults in Peel Region on Housing Needs and Options: Final Report (October, 2003)", be approved;
And further, that the Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing incorporate the approved recommendations into its Strategic Work Plan, begin implementation and continue to provide quarterly progress reports to Regional Council.

See also Item D1

D2. Garth Turner, Chief Executive Officer, Credit River Company, in Respect to Region of Peel's By-law 48-2003, Adopted by Regional Council on August 14, 2003, Imposing Parking Prohibitions in the Belfountain Area

Deferred to the December 18, 2003 Regional Council meeting

See also Items PW-C1, PW-C2 and PW-C3

D3. David Jobe, Secretary, Belfountain Community and Planning Organization and Resident of Belfountain, in Respect to Region of Peel's By-law 48-2003, Adopted by Regional Council on August 14, 2003, Imposing Parking Prohibitions in the Belfountain Area

Received

See also Items D2, PW-C1, PW-C2 and PW-C3

Councillor Whitehead arrived at 11:17 a.m., due to other municipal business.

D4. Mike Puddister, Senior Planner, Natural Heritage and Stewardship, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), Aileen Barclay, Stewardship Co-ordinator, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and David Lyons, Member, Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group (PAAWG), Discussing the Proposed Peel Rural Water Quality Program

Received

Item HS-C1 was dealt with.

HS-C1. State of the Region's Health 2003 Report: Focus on Foodborne Disease
Presentation by Dr. David McKeown, Medical Officer of Health

RECOMMENDATION GC-214-2003:

That the State of the Region's Health 2003 Report - Focus on Foodborne Disease, be received;

And further, that the Government of Ontario be requested to amend the Ontario Food Premises regulation to require mandatory training and certification of food handlers;

And further, that Peel Health implement a home food safety education program;

And further, that Peel Health continue to develop its disclosure program to provide more information to the public regarding the food safety performance of commercial food premises;

And further, that funding for food safety initiatives be considered in the 2004 budget and the upcoming Regional Council Forum on Public Health.

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

PL-A. Planning Policy and Research

PL-A1. World Town Planning Day - November 8, 2003

RECOMMENDATION GC-215-2003:

That November 8, 2003 be proclaimed as World Town Planning Day in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

PL-A2. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day - November 19, 2003

RECOMMENDATION GC-216-2003:

That November 19, 2003 be proclaimed Geographic Information Systems (GIS) day in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

PL-B. Development Planning Services

PL-B1. Proposed Amendment to the Region of Peel Official Plan - Telecommunications Services

RECOMMENDATION GC-217-2003:

That Regional Council hold a public meeting early in 2004, pursuant to Section 17(15) of the Planning Act to inform the public and to obtain their input with respect to a proposed amendment to the Region of Peel Official Plan with respect to policies relating to the provision of telecommunications services for new development;

And further, that staff initiate the Planning Act process for adoption of an amendment to the Region of Peel Official Plan that takes into consideration the comments received from the statutory public meeting and the public agency consultation.

PL-B2. Policy for Front End Financing Agreements and Developer Reimbursement

RECOMMENDATION GC-218-2003:

That the policy for "Front End Financing Agreements and Developer Reimbursement" attached as Appendix I, to the report of the Commissioners of Planning, Public Works and Finance dated October 9, 2003, titled "Policy for Front End Financing Agreements and Developer Reimbursement", be approved;

And further, that the necessary by-law be presented to Regional Council to amend By-law No. 62-2001 to exempt works on the developer's property if the works have been approved by Council for the subject budget year Capital Works Program;

And further, that Regional staff prepare procedural guidelines for monitoring and accounting procedures in accordance with the new policy for "Front End Financing Agreements and Developer Reimbursement" and submit same to the Audit Subcommittee for information;

And further, that future updates to the Front End Financing and Developer Reimbursement policy be approved by the Chief Administrative Officer and the Commissioners of Finance, Public Works and Planning;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be sent to the City of Brampton, the Town of Caledon, the City of Mississauga, and the Building Industry Liaison Team for their information.

PL-B3. Proposed Annexation of Certain Lands from the City of Vaughan in the Region of York to the Town of Caledon in the Region of Peel - Endorsement of Restructuring Proposal

RECOMMENDATION GC-219-2003:

That the minutes of the joint public meeting held in the City of Vaughan council chambers on October 9, 2003 be received;

And further, that the resolution of the joint committee of Peel, York, Vaughan and Caledon politicians dated October 9, 2003, attached as Appendix II to the report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated October 14, 2003, titled "Proposed Annexation of Certain Lands from the City of Vaughan in the Region of York to the Town of Caledon in the Region of Peel - Endorsement of Restructuring Proposal" be endorsed by Regional Council and forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing with a request that the Minister issue an order confirming the restructuring as expeditiously as possible;

And further, that copies of the subject report be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of York, the City of Vaughan, the Town of Caledon, City of Brampton, City of Mississauga and the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for their information.

PL-C. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-C1. Frank Klees, Minister of Transportation, Letter dated September 16, 2003, Responding to Chair Kolb's letter of June 24, 2003 Regarding the Smart Commute Initiative and Advising of the Ministry's Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Initiatives

Received

RECESS

Regional Council recessed at 12:00 p.m.

Regional Council reconvened at 12:40 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Members Present:	R. Begley*, G. Carlson, C. Corbasson, S. DiMarco, C. Harker, N. Iannicca, E. Kolb, K. Mahoney, M. Morrison, P. Mullin, P. Palleschi, P. Saito, C. Seglins
Members Absent:	L. Bissell, due to other municipal business; F. Dale, S. Fennell, due to other municipal business; H. McCallion, due to other municipal business; G. Miles, due to other municipal business; M. Prentice, I. Sinclair, due to other municipal business; R. Whitehead, due to other municipal business

PW-A. Engineering and Construction

PW-A1. Road Watch Presentation, 2003 American Public Works Association (APWA) International Public Works Congress and Exposition

Received

PW-A2. Class Environmental Assessment Study for Bexhill Forcemain, Capital Project 01-2250, Document 2003-386P - City of Mississauga, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-220-2003:

That Contract Document 2003-386P to conduct a Schedule 'C' Class Environmental Assessment for the Bexhill Forcemain be awarded to Ainley & Associates Limited, for the estimated fee of $400,000, excluding applicable taxes, under Capital Project 01-2250 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-A3. Development Charges Reimbursement, Erin Mills Development Corporation, Churchill Meadows Development Area, Capital Projects 02-2130, 03-2181 and 03-1185 - City of Mississauga, Wards 8 and 9

RECOMMENDATION GC-221-2003:

That the proposed Subdivision Agreement reflect the Region's commitment to reimburse Erin Mills Development Corporation for the construction costs of an oversized 2132.5 metre (6,996 foot) length of 375mm (15 inch) diameter sanitary sewer, and an oversized 139 metre (456 foot) length of 450mm (18 inch) diameter sanitary sewer along Aquinas Avenue, Ridgeway Drive, Middlesex Gate, Churchill Meadows Boulevard and New Tenth Line to be constructed in conjunction with the development of the Churchill Meadows Development Area under approved Capital Projects 02-2130 and 03-2181;

And further, that the proposed Subdivision Agreement reflect the Region's commitment to reimburse Erin Mills Development Corporation for the construction costs of an oversized 638 metre (2,093 foot) length of 400mm (16 inch) diameter watermain along Ridgeway Drive to be constructed in conjunction with the development of the Churchill Meadows Development Area under approved Capital Project 03-1185;

And further, that upon completion of the oversized sanitary sewers in accordance with the performance criteria outlined in the Subdivision Agreement, the Region of Peel reimburse Erin Mills Development Corporation for construction costs to a maximum of $844,665, including applicable taxes, under Capital Projects 02-2130 and 03-2181 as approved in the 2003 Capital Budget;

And further, that upon completion of the oversized watermain in accordance with the performance criteria outlined in the Subdivision Agreement, the Region of Peel reimburse Erin Mills Development Corporation for construction costs to a maximum of $338,778, including applicable taxes, under Capital Project 03-1185 as approved in the 2003 Capital Budget.

PW-A4. Lift and Dedicate a Portion of 0.3 Metre Reserve, Regional Road 107 (Bovaird Drive), West of McLaughlin Road - City of Brampton, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-222-2003:

That a by-law be enacted to lift a 0.3 metre (one-foot) reserve in the City of Brampton, Ward 6, on the north side of Regional Road 107 (Bovaird Drive) to provide a right in/right out access to the proposed commercial development North American (Bovaird) Corporation, Engineering file D-10714781N, site plan SP 01-082B.

PW-B. Waste Management

PW-B1. Report of the Waste Management Subcommittee Meeting (WMSC-2003-5) held on October 16, 2003

1. Declarations of Conflicts of Interest

2. Approval of Agenda

RECOMMENDATION WM-12-2003:

That the agenda for the October 16, 2003, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be approved.

3. Delegations

4. Waste Management Updates

a) Update on Remaining Capacity at the Caledon Sanitary Landfill Site

RECOMMENDATION WM-13-2003:

That a community group be established to fulfill the commitments of a closure plan for the Caledon Sanitary Landfill Site.

b) Region Wide Organics Phase I Implementation (Oral)
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Referred back to Waste Management Staff for further consideration

c) Knowaste Diaper Recycling (Oral)
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Received

5. Communications

a) Louise Milliken, Resident, Bolton, Town of Caledon, Letter and Petition dated September 17, 2003, Expressing Concerns with the Current Bi-Weekly Garbage Collection

Referred to Waste Management Staff for consideration of options

PW-B2. Increase in Transfer Fee at City of Toronto Transfer Station

RECOMMENDATION GC-223-2003:

That funding for the $3.00 per tonne increase in transfer fees at the Disco Road Transfer Station at an estimated cost of $120,000, exclusive of applicable taxes to the end of 2003, be approved;

And further, that funds of $128,400, inclusive of applicable taxes, be provided to the Waste Management Transfer, Haulage and Disposal Current Budget Dept ID WW61000, financed from the Waste Rate Stabilization Reserve R0015.

PW-C. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-C1. Garth Turner, CEO, Credit River Company, Letter dated September 3, 2003, Objecting to the Passing of Region of Peel By-law 48-2003, Adopted by Regional Council on August 14, 2003, Imposing Parking Prohibitions in the Belfountain Area

Received

See also Items D2, D3, PW-C2 and PW-C3

PW-C2. Bonnie Zeran, Deputy Clerk, Region of Peel, Letter dated September 24, 2003, Responding to Garth Turner, CEO, Credit River Company's Letter of September 3, 2003 Regarding the Imposition of Parking Prohibitions in the Belfountain Area

Received

See also Items D2, D3, PW-C1 and PW-C3

PW-C3. Belfountain Business Community, Letter dated September 18, 2003, Objecting to the Passing of Region of Peel By-law 48-2003, Adopted by Regional Council on August 14, 2003, Imposing Parking Prohibitions in the Belfountain Area

Received

See also Items D2, D3, PW-C1 and PW-C2

PW-C4. P.K. Misra, Director, Waste Management Policy Branch, Ministry of the Environment, Letter dated September 12, 2003, Responding to Chair Emil Kolb's Letter Regarding the Timing in Which Municipalities Will Receive Funding Through the Blue Box Program Plan

Received

PW-C5. Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk, York Region, Letter dated September 24, 2003, Requesting the Region of Peel to Provide Municipal Water Service to The Woodbridge Farmers Company Limited Property located at 7835 Highway 50 in the City of Vaughan

Referred to Public Works

HO-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HO-A1. Community Partners Program

Received

HO-A2. Encroachment Agreement Regional Road 1 (Mississauga Road) Owner: Justin John Mawle and Cindy Jane Leeman - Town of Caledon, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-224-2003:

That the encroachment on Regional Road 1 (Mississauga Road) being a portion of a frame house known municipally as 17208 Olde Main Street in the Village of Belfountain, Town of Caledon, be permitted in accordance with the terms and conditions in the Encroachment Agreement dated September 8, 2003 between The Regional Municipality of Peel and Justin John Mawle and Cindy Jane Leeman;

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

HO-B. Housing

HO-B1. Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing Quarterly Report - Views of Older Adults in Peel Region on Housing Needs and Options: Final Report (October, 2003)

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

HO-B2. Contribution to Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), National Housing Policy Options Team (NHPOT)

RECOMMENDATION GC-225-2003:

That the Commissioner of Housing and Property be authorized to compensate the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the cost of activities, in whole or in part, associated with the National Housing Policy Options Team, in which Regional staff or Councillors are directly involved, to a maximum of $15,000 for the period April 1, 2003 to April 1, 2004, drawing on Cost Centre SH00000 for this purpose.

HO-C. Property

HO-C1. Proposed License Agreement Between the Regional Municipality of Peel and Rogers Wireless Inc. for Antenna Space on the Caledon Communications Tower Located at 5684 Charleston Sideroad - Town of Caledon, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-226-2003:

That the License Agreement dated September 11, 2003 between the Regional Municipality of Peel as Licensor and Rogers Wireless Inc. as Licensee, for antenna space on the Region-owned Caledon Communications Tower located on Charleston Side Road, west of Airport Road, and legally described as Part of Lot 15, Concession 6 East of Hurontario Street, and Part of the Road Allowance between Lots 15 and 16, Concession 6 East of Hurontario Street, Town of Caledon (formerly Township of Caledon), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 1, 3 and 5 on Reference Plan 43R-3984, be approved.

HO-D. COMMUNICATIONS

HO-D1. News Item: From the Toronto Star, Written By Helen Henderson, Life Writer, dated September 26, 2003, Profiling the Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing

Received

HEALTH

HS-A. Finance and Administration

HS-A1. New Provincial Funding for Communicable Disease Control

RECOMMENDATION GC-227-2003:

That the Regional Chair write to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care indicating that 100 percent provincial funding for monitoring and control of infectious diseases should be provided for a minimum of three years and that the Full Time Equivalent (FTE) allocation for Peel be based on population and not on the number of hospital beds within the Region.

HS-B. Communicable Diseases

HS-B1. Amendments to the Health Protection and Promotion Act Regarding Involuntary Testing for HIV and Hepatitis B and C
Presentation by Dr. Rosana Pellizzari, Community Medicine Resident

Received

Councillor Begley arrived at 12:53 p.m.

HS-B2. Update on Public Funding of New Vaccines

RECOMMENDATION GC-228-2003:

That the recommendations of the Council of Ontario Medical Officers of Health for universal access for Ontario's children to vaccines against chicken pox, meningitis and invasive pneumococcal disease, be endorsed;

And further, that a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Health and the Medical Officer of Health dated October 6, 2003, titled "Update on Public Funding of New Vaccines" and Regional Council's decision be sent to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care.

See also Item HS-H1

HS-B3. National Advisory Committee on SARS and Public Health

RECOMMENDATION GC-229-2003:

That the Regional Chair write to the Prime Minister of Canada and the Federal Minister of Health urging the adoption of the recommendation of the National Advisory Committee on SARS and Public Health for an increased federal government role in funding local public health infrastructure;

And further, that the report of the Commissioner of Health and Medical Officer of Health, dated October 9, 2003, titled "National Advisory Committee on SARS and Public Health" be sent to all Ontario Boards of Health.

HS-C. Health Planning

HS-C1. State of the Region's Health 2003 Report: Focus on Foodborne Disease
Presentation by Dr. David McKeown, Medical Officer of Health

This item was with earlier in the meeting

HS-D. Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

HS-D1. Peel Health Falls Prevention Campaign

Received

HS-E. Long-Term Care

HS-E1. Report of the Long-Term Care Subcommittee Meeting (LTCSC-2003-2) held October 16, 2003

1. Declarations of Conflicts of Interest

2. Approval of Agenda

RECOMMENDATION LTCSC-2-2003:

That the agenda for the October 16, 2003, Long-Term Care Subcommittee meeting be approved.

3. Delegations

4. Reports

a) Annual Reports of the Long-Term Care Medical Directors

Received

b) Medical Directors for New Long-Term Care Centres

Received

c) Construction and Operational Plan Update for Peel's New Long-Term Care Centres

RECOMMENDATION LTCSC-3-2003:

That Regional Council approve a time-limited referral bonus program for recruiting Registered Nurses for the Regionally operated long term care centres.

d) Long-Term Care Resident Satisfaction Survey Results

Received

SOCIAL SERVICES

HS-F. Children's Services

HS-F1. Early Years Staff

RECOMMENDATION GC-230-2003:

That the Early Years Literacy Specialists and Data Analysis Co-ordinator positions that are funded by the Province and currently hosted by Children's Services remain within the Region of Peel Children's Services as complement employees.

HS-G. Ontario Works in Peel

HS-G1. Refugee Usage in Peel Hostels

Received

HS-H. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-H1. P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Durham, Letter dated October 2, 2003, Providing a Copy of a Recommendation Approved by Durham's Health and Social Services Committee on October 1, 2003 Regarding Public Funding of Immunization in Ontario

Received

See also Item HS-B2

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

MA-A. Chief Administrative Officer

MA-A1. Directions For Success: Investing in Peel's Future - Strategic Plan Achievements For The 2000-2003 Term of Regional Council

Received

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-B. Clerk's

MA-B1. 2004 Regional Council and General Committee Meeting Schedule

RECOMMENDATION GC-231-2003:

That the 2004 Regional Council and General Committee meeting schedule, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, dated September 22, 2003, titled "2004 Regional Council and General Committee Meeting Schedule", be approved.

MA-C. Ambulance and Emergency Programs

MA-C1. 9-1-1 Awareness Week - December 15 - 21, 2003

RECOMMENDATION GC-232-2003:

That the week of December 15 - 21, 2003, be proclaimed 9-1-1 Awareness Week in the Region of Peel;

And further, that Emergency Communicators be commended for their dedication and commitment to public safety.

FINANCE

MA-D. Corporate Finance

MA-D1. 2003 Annual Debt Repayment Limit

Received

MA-E. Financial Services

MA-E1. 2003 Triannual Financial Report - August

RECOMMENDATION GC-233-2003:

That $518,995 be contributed to the O.P.P. Facilities Reserve;

And further, that Capital Project 03-1625 CVC Environment Effectiveness Monitoring be approved for $80,000, financed from the Water Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve R0241.

Additional Item

MA-F1.Request for Report on the Implications of the New Municipal Act, 2001 on Local Improvement Project (Oral)

Councillor Saito inquired as to the status of Regional staff's research regarding the implications of the New Municipal Act on Local Improvement projects.

Referred to the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor
for report back to the October 30, 2003 Regional Council meeting

F. OTHER BUSINESS

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

Committee moved In Camera at 1:25 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. A proposed or pending acquisition of land for municipal purposes

G5. A proposed or pending acquisition of land for municipal purposes

G6. A proposed or pending acquisition of land for municipal purposes

G7. A proposed or pending acquisition of land for municipal purposes

Additional Item

G8. A proposed or pending acquisition of land for municipal purposes

Committee moved out of In Camera at 1:35 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 1:37p.m.