THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

GENERAL COMMITTEE

M I N U T E S

GC-2009-7

The Regional General Committee met on June 18 , 2009 at 9:32 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A, Brampton.

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

A. ROLL CALL

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil


C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-108-2009:

That the agenda for the June 18, 2009, General Committee meeting be amended to withdraw Delegations/Presentations – Item D3;

And further, that the agenda for the June 18, 2009, General Committee meeting be amended to include a motion from Councillor Whitehead to exempt Abbeyfield Houses Society of Caledon from the payment of Region of Peel Development Charges, to be dealt with under Other Business – Item F1;

And further, that the agenda for the June 18, 2009, General Committee meeting be amended to include a motion from Councillor Mullin regarding the Clarkson Airshed, to be dealt with under Other Business – Item F2;

And further, that the agenda for the June 18, 2009, General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, to be dealt with under Items Related to Human Services – Item HS-C4;

And further, that the agenda for the June 18, 2009, General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item D3, Items Related to Human Services – Item HS-C4, and Other Business - Items F1 and F2

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

	D1.	Mike Metcalf, Chief, and Paul Tetzlaff, Deputy Chief, Peel Regional Police, Presenting an Overview and Status Report on Provincial Adequacy Regulations

Received

Councillor Sprovieri arrived at 9:36 a.m.
Councillor Iannicca arrived at 9:40 a.m.
Councillor Carlson arrived at 9:54 a.m.
Councillor Palleschi arrived at 9:57 a.m.
Councillor Fennell arrived at 10:01 a.m.
Councillor Parrish arrived at 10:20 a.m.
Councillor McCallion arrived at 10:33 a.m.
Councillor Adams arrived at 10:42 a.m.

Chief Metcalf provided highlights from the 2009 Peel Regional Police Community Survey for the residential and business communities. The survey revealed that 84 per cent of residents are satisfied with their own personal safety from crime and 87 per cent of businesses are satisfied with safety from crime as it relates to business. Chief Metcalf identified the top safety issues conveyed by residents and businesses and the desired actions that the community would like Peel Regional Police to implement to alleviate the safety concerns. A video clip was presented showcasing neighbourhood policing units and police presence in high schools.

Chief Metcalf provided an overview of the 2008 Annual Performance Report stating that the report has been enhanced to focus on staff accomplishments and highlights links to the Strategic Plan goals. Additionally, the report includes crime highlights, workload trends, Five-Point Plan to Combat Crime, grant funding and budget review. Chief Metcalf acknowledged 6 Regional Police Officers who have volunteered their service to the Canadian Armed Forces while serving in Afghanistan.

Councillor Groves commended the Community Neighbourhood Policing program and liaison with high school students.

Councillor Morrison expressed her support of the Community Neighbourhood Policing program and the student radar enforcement program noting that she will recommend student radar program to the Ontario Provincial Police, Caledon detachment.

Councillor Sprovieri suggested that parents be made aware of the Community Neighbourhood Policing program and that a pamphlet be distributed to students as an educational tool on how to be aware of personal safety and surroundings to both avoid and deter criminal activities.

Councillor Dale provided comments on the success of the Community Neighbourhood Policing program and the police bike patrol unit in his ward.

Councillor Saito indicated that she will refer the student radar enforcement program to the Student Speed Watch Program in the City of Mississauga and commended the Community Neighbourhood Policing program which helped enforce and deter a graffiti issue in her ward.

Councillor Palleschi concurred with Council members and commended the Community Nieghbourhood Policing program which has been a great success in the Heart Lake area.

Councillor Miles advised that the mobile signs utilized to enforce speed zones by the City of Brampton has been very successful. Councillor Miles raised concern that there is not enough emphasis placed on funding for mental health disorders or accessibility to mental health centres to assist youth requiring personal attention.

Councillor Fennell indicated that a motion was passed at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) annual conference held June 5-8, 2009 supporting the quick passage of Bill C-14, an Act to amend the Criminal Code (organized crime and protection of justice system participants) and C-15, an Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts.

	D2.	Michael Wright, Chair, and Derek Mercey, Vice-Chair, Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing (PAWGOAH), Providing an Update on PAWGOAH Activities from October, 2008 to May, 2009

Received

See also Items Related to Human Services – Item HS-B4

Michael Wright, Chair and Derek Mercey, Vice-Chair, Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults’ Housing (PAWGOAH) provided an update on PAWGOAH activities from October, 2008 to May, 2009.

Derek Mercey highlighted the following achievements:

• PAWGOAH provided input into the development of the Peel Regional Housing Strategy;
• Representatives of PAWGOAH have made four public presentations to over 250 Peel residents, to date in 2009;
• Articles relating to older adult housing in the Region of Peel were included in the January, 2009 edition of the Care Guide magazine;
• PAWGOAH established a closer working relationship with the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC).

Michael Wright provided details on several key accomplishments by PAWGOAH since their last report to Regional Council. A number of improvements were made to the Housing Options for Older Adults booklet including adding sections related to elder abuse and enhancing the contact information. The Housing Options for Older Adults booklet was distributed to Peel-area libraries, seniors clubs and multicultural seniors’ organizations in the Region of Peel.

Michael Wright stated that in the months ahead, PAWGOAH will submit articles for the July, 2009 and January, 2010 editions of the Care Guide magazine. PAWGOAH will also continue to work with local community groups and the Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga Real Estate Boards to deliver presentations to seniors in the Region of Peel. Michael Wright noted that PAWGOAH recognizes the multicultural nature of the Region of Peel and reaches out to seniors from all cultural groups.

Councillor Fennell enquired if PAWGOAH has plans to present to the Brampton Seniors Council. Michael Wright responded that a presentation is planned for the Brampton Seniors Council in the fall of 2009.

Councillor Whitehead thanked Michael Wright and Derek Mercey for their continuing efforts and noted that the next PAWGOAH meeting will take place on Friday, June 19, 2009 at the Walker Road Seniors’ Centre in Caledon East.

Items Related to Human Services – Item HS-B4 was dealt with.

HS-B. HOUSING

HS-B4. Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults’ Housing (PAWGOAH): Update Report of Activities from October 2008 to May 2009

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item D2

	D3.	Derk Maat, President, Regenesis Community Living Inc., Providing Details on an Affordable Housing Project to be Located at 9th Line, North of Eglinton Avenue

Withdrawn

See also Approval of Agenda

Item D5 was dealt with.

	D5.	Mark Schiller, Director, Water Division, Presenting Information on the South Peel Water Contract

Received

See also Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Item ETP-B3

Mark Schiller, Director, Water Division, provided an overview of the process that resulted in the successful agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) for the operation of the South Peel system for the next ten years.

Councillor Whitehead enquired how the average annual contract increase of 4.4 per cent was determined. Mark Schiller advised that based on the total costs over the ten year contract period, the average annual increase works out to 4.4 per cent.

Mark Schiller undertook to provide a revised chart to clearly illustrate the annual contract increases at the June 25, 2009 Regional Council meeting.

Councillor Whitehead suggested that renaming the South Peel Water and Wastewater System should be considered.

Councillor McCallion advised that the South Peel Water and Wastewater System was so named because the facility is located in the south area of Peel, in the City of Mississauga.

Councillor McCallion commended staff and members of the South Peel Water and Wastewater Steering Committee for their successful negotiation of the terms of the contract.

Councillor McCallion requested that staff report to a future General Committee meeting with details related to the difference in insurance rates available through the Ontario Clean Water Agency versus the rate that would be payable if the Region of Peel was the insured party.

Councillor Mullin commended staff for the well written report and for the excellent management of the process.

Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Item ETP-B3 was dealt with.

ETP-B. ENVIRONMENT

ETP-B3. New Ten-Year Agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) for the Management, Operations, and Maintenance of the South Peel Water and Wastewater System

RECOMMENDATION GC-109-2009:

That the contract (Document 2009-410N) for the Management, Operations and Maintenance of the South Peel Water and Wastewater Facilities be awarded to the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) for a period of ten years, subject to the Region’s right to extend for a further five-year period, in the estimated annual amount of $35,510,616 for the first year (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 63-2008;

And further, that the Director of Purchasing be delegated authority to authorize adjustments for increases in costs and amendments to account for inflation, capital expansions, and additional services on an as required basis in accordance with the agreement;

And further, that the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation, and Planning Services report back to Regional Council in 2018 with a recommendation on exercising the option to extend the agreement for an additional five-year period in accordance with the terms of the agreement, if deemed appropriate by the Commissioner;

And further, that the new ten year contract with OCWA commence on January 1, 2010;

And further, that staff report back to Regional Council on the performance of the agreement on an annual basis.

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item D5

	D4.	Molly Mann, Resident, Sharing her Personal Experience with the Accessible Transportation Coordination Office and Expressing Gratitude for the Program

Received

See also Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning Services – Item ETP-C3

Molly Mann commended the Region of Peel for the various programs and services provided by the Accessible Transportation Coordination Office (ATCO). Ms. Mann advised that both her brother, who utilizes the service and her family have benefited tremendously, particularly due to the exemplary customer service provided by staff.

Several Councillors expressed their appreciation to Ms. Mann for sharing her family’s positive experiences and the benefits they have derived from the various programs and services of the ATCO.

Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Item ETP-C3 was dealt with.

ETP-C. TRANSPORTATION

ETP-C3. Update and Status Report on the Accessible Transportation Coordination Office (ATCO)

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D4

D5. Mark Schiller, Director, Water Division, Presenting Information on the South Peel Water Contract

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

MA-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

MA-A1. Proposed Transfer of Region Owned Vacant Land in Connection With Regional Road 14 (Mayfield Road) Widening Project from Highway 410 to East of Bramalea Road, City of Brampton, Ward 9

RECOMMENDATION GC-110-2009:

That the lands described as Part of Lot 17, Concession 4 East of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, more particularly identified as Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Expropriation Plan PR1385098 and Part 1 on Expropriation Plan PR1385099 and Part of Lot 17, Concession 5 East of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, more particularly identified as Part 11 on Reference Plan 43R-30958 be declared surplus to the needs of the Regional Corporation.

RECOMMENDATION GC-111-2009:

That the lands described as Part of Lot 17, Concession 4 East of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, more particularly identified as Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Expropriation Plan PR1385098 and Part 1 on Expropriation Plan PR1385099 and Part of Lot 17, Concession 5 East of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, more particularly identified as Part 11 on Reference Plan 43R-30958 be transferred to The Corporation of the City of Brampton.

MA-A2. Transfer of Region Owned Property in Connection with the Construction of the Clarkson Community Recycling Centre at 2315 Lakeshore Road, City of Mississauga, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-112-2009:

That the lands described as Part of Lot 32, Concession 3, South of Dundas Street, City of Mississauga (formerly Township of Toronto), Regional Municipality of Peel, more particularly identified as Part 7 on draft reference plan 08-B5807 prepared by Young & Young Surveying Inc. be declared surplus to the needs of the Regional Corporation.

RECOMMENDATION GC-113-2009:

That the lands described as Part of Lot 32, Concession 3, South of Dundas Street, City of Mississauga (formerly Township of Toronto), Regional Municipality of Peel, more particularly identified as Part 7 on draft reference plan 08-B5807 prepared by Young & Young Surveying Inc. be conveyed gratuitously to The Corporation of the City of Mississauga.

MA-A3. Proposed Disposal of Region Owned Lands at Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue) and Hurontario Street Intersection, City of Brampton, Wards 3 And 4

RECOMMENDATION GC-114-2009:

That the lands described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 1, West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Reference Plan 43R-32778 and Part of Lot 1, Concession 1, East of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 8, 9, 11 and 12 on Reference Plan 43R-32778, be declared surplus to the needs of the Regional Corporation.

RECOMMENDATION GC-115-2009:

That The Regional Municipality of Peel as Vendor, enter into an agreement with The Corporation of The City of Brampton, as Purchaser, for the fee simple sale of lands described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 1, West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Reference Plan 43R-32778 and Part of Lot 1, Concession 1, East of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 8, 9, 11 and 12 on Reference Plan 43R-32778, subject to the reservation or granting of any required easements;

And further, that the net proceeds from the sale be divided equally and deposited into Capital Projects 03-4323 and 06-4015.

MA-B. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-B1. Report of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-2009-5) meeting held on May 26, 2009

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RECOMMENDATION AAC-14-2009:

That the minutes of the April 21, 2009 Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AAC-15-2009:

That the agenda for the May 26, 2009 Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be amended to include a communication item from the Peel Poverty Action Group regarding a meeting to discuss the Ontario Disability Support Program, to be dealt with under Communication Items - Item 4d;

And further, that the agenda for the May 26, 2009 Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

See also Communication Items – Item 4d

4. COMMUNICATION ITEMS

a. Cindy Gorlewski, Chair, Newmarket Accessibility Advisory Committee, Letter dated March 19, 2009, Providing a Sample of the Accessible Stall Signage Currently Used in Town of Newmarket Facilities and Buildings

Received

b. Business Takes Action, April 2009 Newsletter

Received

c. SpecialOlympics.org, Article titled Biden Declares Special Needs Advocacy a “Civil Rights Movement” During Visit to World Games

Received

Additional Item – Item 4d:

d. Peel Poverty Action Group, Flyer Inviting all Concerned to a meeting on June 3, 2009, to Discuss the Ontario Disability Support Program

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

5. PRESENTATIONS

a. Jeff Payne, Deputy Clerk and Acting Director of Clerk’s, Presentation Regarding Additional Non-Elected Members to the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee

Received

b. William Goursky, Chair, Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee, Providing Information on the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Program

Withdrawn

6. REPORTS

	a.	Monthly Activity Report - April 2009 (Oral)
			Update Provided by Meenu Sikand, Accessibility Planning Specialist, Region of Peel

Received

	b.	Monthly Activity Report - May 2009 (Oral)
			Update Provided by Meenu Sikand, Accessibility Planning Specialist, Region of Peel

Received

	c.	Employment Accessibility Standards Development Committee Update (Oral) - Nil

	d.	Accessible Transportation Standards Development Committee (Oral)
			Update Provided by Glenn Barnes, Member, Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee

Received

MA-B2. Harmonization of the Federal Goods and Services Tax and Ontario’s Provincial Sales Tax

RECOMMENDATION GC-116-2009:

That the Regional Chair write to the Premier of Ontario outlining the Region’s position regarding the proposed Harmonized Sales Tax and its unfavourable financial impact to the Region of Peel and requesting that the tax impact be cost neutral to all municipalities;

And further, that the Regional Chair request that Greater Toronto Area municipalities be represented on the implementation panel which is to assist with the transition to the single sales tax;

And further, that a copy of the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated June 1, 2009, titled “Harmonization of the Federal Goods and Services Tax and Ontario’s Provincial Sales Tax”, be forwarded to Peel area municipalities for their information.

Councillor Saito requested that Regional staff forward the report to the area municipalities for the information.

MA-B3. Infrastructure Stimulus Funding (ISF) Approval

RECOMMENDATION GC-117-2009:

That the Regional Chair write to the Federal and Provincial Governments to thank them for the Federal/Provincial Infrastructure Stimulus Funding (ISF) that has been awarded to the Region of Peel in the amount of $98.592 million;

And further, that the allocation of $50.715 million, equivalent to 1/3 of project costs, as set out in the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services dated June 9, 2009, titled “Infrastructure Stimulus Funding (ISF) Approval“, be approved;

And further, that staff be authorized to amend the 2009 Capital Budget to accommodate the approved projects, for the total of $149.307 million;

And further, that the Chief Financial Officer provide Regional Council with regular updates on the progress of these projects.

Norma Trim, Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, announced that two additional projects have been approved; the Port Credit trunk sewer and force main at a total project cost of $8.8 million and the McVean Drive trunk sewer from Castlemore Road to Countryside Drive at a total project cost of $4.5 million resulting in an extra 8.9 million dollars in Federal and Provincial funding. Norma Trim addressed the revised recommendation of the report, indicating that the total Federal and Provincial funding has increased from $89.713 million to $98.592 million. Peel’s portion of funding has increased from $46.276 million to $50.715 million and the total project value has increased from $135.989 million to $149.307 million. Revised information will be provided at the June 25, 2009 Regional Council meeting.

MA-C. EMPLOYEE AND BUSINESS SERVICES

MA-C1. Sun Life Assurance Benefits Plan Renewal

RECOMMENDATION GC-118-2009:

That the renewal of the existing contract (Document 2009-418N) with Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada for a three year term, being an initial one year period with options to renew for two additional one year periods based on satisfactory performance and pricing, be approved;

And further, that the contract be awarded on a direct negotiation basis for the annual amount of $17 million (excluding applicable taxes), for the period July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 63-2008;

And further, that authority be given to increase the Administrative Services Only (ASO) contract expenses if necessary to account for actual expenditures incurred during the year.

MA-D. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-D1. Lincoln M. Alexander, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Trust, Letter dated May 15, 2009, Inviting Council to Participate in the 2009 Recognition Programs, Including the Heritage Community Recognition Program, Young Heritage Leaders Program and Community Leadership Program

Received

MA-D2. Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario, Letter dated May 26, 2009, Thanking the Regional Chair for his Letter Regarding the Decision of the Assessment Review Board (ARB) Concerning the Property Assessment Appeal of Several Office Towers in Downtown Toronto

Received

MA-D3. Member Communication – Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated June 5, 2009, Advising that the Federal and Provincial Governments have Committed $2.3 Billion to Municipal Infrastructure in Ontario

Received

ETP-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

ETP-A1. Peel Safe and Active Routes to School

RECOMMENDATION GC-119-2009:

That the Region of Peel continue to support the Peel Safe and Active Routes to School Program Committee;

And further, that staff from the Health Services and Environment, Transportation and Planning Services Departments continue to work in collaboration with area municipal staff, Peel District School Board and Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board on the Peel Safe and Active Routes to School Program;

And further, that a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, Health Services and Medical Officer of Health, dated May 25, 2009, titled “Peel Safe and Active Routes to School” be forwarded to Peel area municipalities for their information.

ETP-A2. Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) – Regional Official Plan Amendment 23 – Housing Policies

RECOMMENDATION GC-120-2009:

That a statutory Public Meeting be scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2009 prior to the regularly scheduled Regional Council meeting, 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 Regional Official Plan (ROP) as it relates to housing policies;

And further, that pursuant to Section 17(16) of the Planning Act, one Open House be scheduled in each of the area municipalities prior to the Public Meeting;

And further, that the draft amendment to the Regional Official Plan (ROP) to update policies related to housing be forwarded to appropriate agencies including the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the Town of Caledon and all other municipalities adjacent to the Region of Peel for their review and comments;

And further, that a final Regional Official Plan Amendment, which takes into consideration the comments received from the statutory Open Houses, Statutory Public Meeting, and agency consultation, be presented for adoption at a future Regional Council meeting.

ETP-B. ENVIRONMENT

ETP-B1. Sanitary Sewer Sub Trunk on Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue) to West of Levi Creek, Capital Project 07-2215, Document Number 2007-006T – City of Brampton, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-121-2009:

That the contract (Document 2007-006T) for construction of the sanitary sewer sub trunk along Steeles Avenue from Creditview Road to west of Levi Creek between the Region of Peel and Technicore Underground Inc. (Technicore) be extended to cover additional construction costs in the estimated amount of $400,000 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 07-2215 for a total commitment of $7,264,530 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 63-2008.

ETP-B2. Community Lead Testing Program, Regulation 170/03, Schedule 15.1

Received

ETP-B3. New Ten-Year Agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) for the Management, Operations, and Maintenance of the South Peel Water and Wastewater System

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

ETP-B4. Watermain Replacement on Portway Avenue, Capital Project 09-1351 – City of Mississauga, Ward 8

RECOMMENDATION GC-122-2009:

That the replacement of approximately 450 metres (1,476.38 feet) of watermain on Portway Avenue for $530,000 be set up under Capital Project 09-1351, financed from the Water Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve, R0241;

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

ETP-B5. Membership Application for the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group

RECOMMENDATION GC-123-2009:

That the membership application for a Peel Junior Farmers representative appointment on the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group be approved.

ETP-C. TRANSPORTATION

ETP-C1. Caledon Transportation Needs Study Update

RECOMMENDATION GC-124-2009:

That copies of the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated March 16, 2009, titled “Caledon Transportation Needs Study Update” and the supporting technical study report having the same title, be forwarded to the Town of Caledon, City of Brampton, City of Mississauga, Metrolinx, Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO), Ontario Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Region of Halton, County of Wellington, County of Dufferin, County of Simcoe, Region of York, Town of Halton Hills, Town of Erin, Township of East Garafraxa, Town of Orangeville, Town of New Tecumseh, Township of King, and City of Vaughan for their information;

And further, that the Regional Chair write to the Minister of Transportation of Ontario requesting the Province to initiate the development of a longer term plan to accommodate provincial traffic which will have to pass through the Town of Caledon, a plan which should include the extension of Highway 427 north to Highway 9.

ETP-C2. Review of Citizen Concerns – Highway 410 Design

Received

ETP-C3. Update and Status Report on the Accessible Transportation Coordination Office (ATCO)

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

ETP-D. PLANNING

ETP-D1. Authorization to Hold a Public Meeting for an Application for Exemption Under the Retail Business Holidays Act by OMERS Realty Management Corporation and OPGI Management GP Inc. for Square One Shopping Centre – City of Mississauga, Ward 4

RECOMMENDATION GC-125-2009:

That the Regional Municipality of Peel hold a Public Meeting to consider an application for exemption under the Retail Business Holidays Act by OMERS Realty Management Corporation and OPGI Management GP Inc., (OMERS Realty) for the Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga.

ETP-E. COMMUNICATIONS

ETP-E1. Jessica Reid, Legislative Coordinator, City of Mississauga, Letter dated May 14, 2009 Providing a Copy of City of Mississauga Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC-0044-2009 and a Related Report titled “Regional Official Plan Amendment 21 (ROPA 21) Proposing Changes to Natural Heritage Agriculture, Air Quality and Integrated Waste Management”

Received

ETP-E2. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated May 15, 2009 Providing a Copy of City of Brampton Resolution PDD109-2009 and a Related Report titled “Brampton City-Wide Population and Employment Forecasts”

Received

ETP-E3. Deb Pella Keen, District Manager, Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), Letter dated May 20, 2009 Describing the Regulation the MNR is Seeking to Pass to Distinguish the Jefferson Salamander’s Habitat

Received

ETP-E4. Mike Bender, Manager, Conservation Lands, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Letter dated May 22, 2009 Providing a Copy of the TRCA Report titled “Standards for Trail Surfaces” and Requesting Representatives to Participate on the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s Trail Guidelines Advisory Committee

Referred to Environment, Transportation and Planning Services

ETP-E5. Member Communication – Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) dated June 10, 2009 Notifying of the Count Me In Community Challenge Three Month Campaign to Promote Energy Conservation Awareness

Received

HE-A. PUBLIC HEALTH

HE-A1. Appointment of Associate Medical Officer of Health

RECOMMENDATION GC-126-2009:

That the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care be requested to approve the designation of Dr. Kathleen Dooling as Associate Medical Officer of Health, as required under s.64(c), of the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

Janette Smith, Commissioner of Health Services introduced Dr. Kathleen Dooling, Associate Medical Officer of Health to Members of Regional Council. Dr. Dooling assumes her new position with the Region of Peel on July 2, 2009.

HE-A2. Destination Parenthood: Arrive Prepared A Curriculum for Students Enrolled in Grade Eleven Parenting Courses

Received

HE-B. COMMUNICATIONS

HE-B1. News Backgrounder: From the Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) Announcing an Endorsement by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for a Substantial Investment in the Amount of $24.9 Million for the Community Sector Under the Aging at Home Strategy for the Year 2009/2010

Received

See also Item HE-B4

HE-B2. David Caplan, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated May 7, 2009 Announcing the Approval of the Regional Municipality of Peel as an Agency to Provide Adult Day Services Pursuant to Section 5 of the Long-Term Care Act, 1994, and Approval of the Premises Located in the City of Mississauga, Effective April 1, 2009, Pursuant to Section 6 of the Long-Term Care Act, 1994

Received

HE-B3. Adrianna Tetley, Executive Director, Association of Ontario Health Centres, Letter dated May 13, 2009 Addressed to David Caplan, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Regarding the Issues of Community Health Centre Funding for Addressing the Health-Care Needs of Non-Insured Ontarians and Stabilization Funding that Affect Community Health Centres Across the Province of Ontario

Received

HE-B4. John Magill, Chair, Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), Letter dated May 19, 2009 Providing Information on the Year 2 Aging at Home Strategy Proposal and Advising of an Annual Allocation of $165, 476 and One-time Funding of $10,000 in 2009/2010 to Sheridan Villa Adult Day Service Program: Enhancement of Services and Increased Capacity on its Submission of Proposal

Received

See also Item HE-B1

HE-B5. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated May 29, 2009 Advising that AMO has Provided Feedback on the Long Term Care Homes Act Proposed Regulations and Encouraging Municipalities to also Provide Feedback on the Proposed Regulations

Referred to Health Services

HE-B6. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated June 1, 2009 Advising that the Ministry of Labour (MOL) and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) are Seeking Municipal Input Regarding the Extended Use of Safety-Engineered Needles or Needleless Systems (SENS) in Workplaces and Health Care Services

Referred to Health Services

HS-A. DEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. Report of the Grants Ad hoc Committee (GAC-2009-1) meeting held on June 4, 2009

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GAC-1-2009:

That the agenda for the June 4, 2009, Grants Ad hoc Committee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS - Nil

4. REPORTS

	a)	Community Investment Review - 2010 Community Programs Fund
			Presentation by Sandra Solonik, Acting Manager, Community Services and Special Projects

Received

RECOMMENDATION GAC-2-2009:

That the Grants Ad Hoc Committee considers the following:

• Extension of the 2007-2009 Multi-year Operational Funding through to 2010 for a one year period; and
• The extended contracts be given a cost of living increase of up to 2.5 per cent, for a total not to exceed $38,485; and
• June 2009 call for interest for 2010 Renewable Project funding based on the new funding priorities as described in the report “Community Investment Review – 2010 Community Programs Fund”; and
• A community based review of the Strengthening Organizational Effectiveness Fund with recommendations to the Grants Ad Hoc Committee in the fall of 2009; and
• Community Investment Strategy Review implementation to determine the most effective delivery of future Community Programs funding including the Renewable Project Fund by February 2010.
  

HS-B. HOUSING

HS-B1. Abbeyfield Houses of Caledon – Approval to Proceed with Execution of Agreements, Town of Caledon, Ward 3

RECOMMENDATION GC-127-2009:

That Abbeyfield Houses Society of Caledon (“Abbeyfield”) be permitted to develop a 12 unit independent seniors housing facility at 20 Walker Road in Caledon;

And further, that Abbeyfield be provided with a Repayable Loan from the Region of Peel in the amount of up to $2,100,000 to assist in the development and construction of the Abbeyfield houses;

And further, that a specific Accounts Receivable balance sheet account be set up to keep track of loan transactions over the next 35 years;

And further, that the Region’s duly authorized signing officers be authorized to execute all necessary documents with Abbeyfield regarding all terms and conditions of the Repayable Loan; including a loan agreement and general security agreement;

And further, that if the Abbeyfield Project qualifies for funding from the Province of Ontario and the Federal Government (“Government Funding”) all the Government funding be provided to Abbeyfield to assist in the development and construction of the project subject to the Government funding requirements.

See also Other Business – Item F1

Councillor Whitehead recognized Abbeyfield Houses Society of Caledon Board members, Mike Gauthier, Gail Grant and Barb Stein for their dedicated service to the Abbeyfield project.

Councillor Whitehead recognized Abbeyfield Houses Society of Caledon Board members, Mike Gauthier, Gail Grant and Barb Stein for their dedicated service to the Abbeyfield project.

Additional Item – Item F1 was dealt with.

F. OTHER BUSINESS

F1. Exemption of Abbeyfield Houses Society of Canada from Payment of Region of Peel Development Charges

RECOMMENDATION GC-128-2009:

Whereas, the Town of Caledon is in support of the construction and operation of the Abbeyfield Project which provides for supportive housing for special needs seniors on Peel Living lands at Walker Road in Caledon;

And whereas, the Town of Caledon has provided a grant to Abbeyfield Houses Society of Caledon equal to the Town Development Charges that will be assessed when the building permit for the Abbeyfield Project is processed;

And whereas, the Abbeyfield Houses Society of Caledon will be partnering with the community and the Region of Peel to build this facility;

Therefore be it resolved, that the Region of Peel provide a grant to Abbeyfield Houses Society of Caledon equal to the Region of Peel Development Charges that will be assessed when the building permit for the Abbeyfield Project is processed;

And further, that this grant, estimated to be in the amount of $93,400, be charged to the Non-Program budget;

And further, that the Town of Caledon be so advised by the Deputy Regional Clerk.

See also Approval of Agenda and Items Related to Human Services – Item HS-B1

HS-B2. Authority to Enter Direct Negotiation with United Lands and the City of Mississauga

RECOMMENDATION GC-129-2009:

That staff be authorized to enter into direct negotiations with United Lands and the City of Mississauga for the acquisition of land and development opportunities to create affordable housing units for seniors and families at the south west corner of Eglinton Ave. and Creditview Rd., City of Mississauga, Ward 6, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 63-2008;

And further, that upon successful negotiations the Commissioner of Human Services report to Regional Council for approval to proceed.

HS-B3. Canada-Ontario Social Housing Repair and Retrofit Program Update

Received

Janet Menard, Interim Commissioner of Human Services presented a letter from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing which confirms the Social Housing Renovation and Retrofit Program allocation for the Region of Peel.

Councillor Mullin requested that further details on the allocation be made available to Regional Council.

Janet Menard undertook to produce a chart which will provide information on housing projects taking place in each ward within the Region of Peel, along with the associated funding sources.

HS-B4. Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults’ Housing (PAWGOAH): Update Report of Activities from October 2008 to May 2009

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

HS-C. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-C1. Deb Matthews, Minister of Children and Youth Services, Letter dated May 12, 2009 Providing Information Regarding Funds that the Ministry has Committed to the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year to Improve the Ontario Child Care System and Clarify Misunderstanding Surrounding the Loss of Federal Funding for Child Care in Ontario

Received

HS-C2. News Release: From the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated June 3, 2009 Announcing that the Ontario Government has Launched Affordable Housing Strategy Consultations to Improve Access to Adequate, Suitable and Affordable Housing in Ontario

Received

See also Item HS-C3

HS-C3. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated June 3, 2009 Reporting that Jim Watson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has Released Details on the Development of the Ontario Government’s Long Term Affordable Housing Strategy for Ontario

Received

See also Item HS-C2

Additional Item – Item HS-C4:

HS-C4. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated June 10, 2009 Reporting that the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has signed a $1.2 Billion Housing Agreement with the Federal Government to Provide Affordable Housing for Ontario over the Next Two Years

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

F. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Items – Items F1 to F3 inclusive:

F1. Exemption of Abbeyfield Houses Society of Canada from Payment of Region of Peel Development Charges

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

F2. Clarkson Airshed

RECOMMENDATION GC-130-2009:

Whereas, the Ontario Power Authority has invited four firms to submit bids to construct and operate a new natural gas electrical power plant of approximately 850 megawatts in the south-western GTA;

And whereas, three of the proposed sites for this power plant are situated in the Clarkson area of Mississauga and one in Oakville;

And whereas, the Clarkson Airshed Study, Part II – Ambient Air Monitoring Program conducted by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, November 2006 concluded that the Clarkson airshed is taxed with respect to respirable particulate matter (PM2.5);

And whereas, the Clarkson Airshed Study also identified exceedances of standards for inhalable particulate matter (PM10), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and the volatile organic compounds acrolein and acrylonitrile;

And whereas, there is a growing body of medical and scientific literature linking air contaminants with adverse human respiratory and cardiac effects, including premature mortality;

And whereas, even the most modern and technologically advanced combined cycle natural gas electrical generating station will emit air contaminants;

Therefore be it resolved, that the Regional Municipality of Peel calls upon the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure to terminate the procurement process to site any electrical generation capacity in the Clarkson airshed area that would adversely affect ambient air quality in the Clarkson area.

See also Approval of Agenda

F3. Municipal Bonds for the Funding of Capital Projects (Oral)

Received

Councillor Parrish requested that staff report to a future meeting on the feasibility of issuing municipal bonds to finance capital projects.

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

Council opted not to move into closed session to consider the following item:

G1. Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, C. E.26 Regional Road 9 (King Street) and Coleraine Drive Intersection Realignment – Town of Caledon, Ward 5 (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)

RECOMMENDATION GC-131-2009:

That the recommendation contained within the confidential report related to Item G1 be forwarded to the June 25, 2009 meeting of Regional Council for approval.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:26 p.m.