THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

GENERAL COMMITTEE

M I N U T E S

GC-2009-8

The Regional General Committee met on September 10, 2009 at 10:38 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A, Brampton.

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

A. ROLL CALL

Regional Chair Kolb acknowledged the passing of former Regional Councillor Lorna Bissell who represented the City of Brampton Wards 1 and 5 from 1991 to 2003; noting that she will be remembered for her commitment to community and her sense of humour.

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil


C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-133-2009:

That the agenda for the September 10, 2009 General Committee meeting be amended to bring forward Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Item ETP-D1 as the first item of business;

And further, that the agenda for the September 10, 2009 General Committee meeting be amended to include a report titled “Purchase of Low Lift Pumps for the Lorne Park Water Treatment Facility” to be dealt with under Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Item ETP-B7;

And further, that the agenda for the September 10, 2009 General Committee meeting be amended to withdraw Items Related to Human Services – Item HS-C2;

And further, that the agenda for the September 10, 2009 General Committee meeting be amended to include an additional item regarding Long Combination Vehicles on Regional Roads, to be dealt with under Other Business;

And further, that the agenda for the September 10, 2009, General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

See also Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Items ETP-D1 and ETP-B7, Items Related to Human Services – Item HS-C2 and Other Business – Item F1

Councillor Sprovieri arrived at 10:45 a.m.

Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Item ETP-D1 was dealt with.

ETP-D. PLANNING

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

RECOMMENDATION GC-134-2009:

That the Regional Municipality of Peel receive presentations from the applicant and its consultant, stakeholders and the general public on the application for an Area, Basis Tourist Exemption under the Retail Business Holidays Act by OMERS Realty Management Corporation and OPGI Management GP Inc. (“OMERS Realty”) for Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga;

And further, that staff be directed to report on the subject presentations to the October 1, 2009 General Committee meeting.

See also Approval of Agenda

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Genevieve Gareau-Mosse, Directeur/Principle, Ecole Rene-Lamoureux, Mississauga, Conseil Scolaire de District Catholique Centre-Sud and Helen Lewis-FitzGerald, Community Engagement Specialist, Human Services, Providing an Update on the Activities of the Peel Francophone Steering Committee and the Upcoming Event, The French Link: Peel Family Services, on September 26, 2009 at Shoppers World Brampton

Received

See also Items Related to Human Services – Item HS-B2

Genevieve Gareau-Mosse, Directeur/Principle, Ecole Rene Lamoureux, Mississauga, Conseil Scolaire de district Catholique Centre-Sud and Helen Lewis-FitzGerald, Community Engagement Specialist, Human Services, provided details on the work of the Peel Francophone Steering Committee and their upcoming event, “The French Link: Peel Family Services”, which will take place on September 26, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Shoppers World Brampton. The event will launch a new French Language Service online directory as well as raise awareness of the Francophone community in the Region of Peel.

Councillor Prentice thanked Helen Lewis-FitzGerald and Genevieve Gareau-Mosse for their presentation and noted that the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga offers French programs for children.

Councillor Morrison stated the importance of raising awareness of the Francophone community in the Region of Peel and requested that the Peel Francophone Steering Committee provide her with additional information on their services and the French Link: Peel Family Services event scheduled for September 26, 2009.

D2. Lynn Foster, Chair, Board of Directors and Paul Sherman, Executive Director, Rapport Youth and Family Services, Providing an Update on Rapport Youth and Family Services Activities

Received

Councillor Dale departed at 11:20 a.m.
Councillor Iannicca departed at 11:20 a.m.

Lynn Foster, Chair, Board of Directors, Rapport Youth and Family Services and Paul Sherman, Executive Director, Rapport Youth and Family Services advised they represent a charitable organization which provides services to youth aged 12 to 24 in the Region of Peel. Their mandate is to strengthen the social and emotional well-being of youth and families through counselling and related support services. Rapport Youth and Family Services currently serves 1,500 to 2,000 annually and provides volunteer opportunities for hundreds of youth and adults in a variety of capacities. Primary funding partners for Rapport Youth and Family Services include the Province of Ontario, the United Way of Peel Region, the Region of Peel and the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

Rapport Youth and Family Services will mark its 40th anniversary at their Annual General Meeting which will take place at 7:00 p.m. on September 15, 2009 at the HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street, in Mississauga.

Councillor Groves congratulated Rapport Youth and Family Services on their 40th anniversary. She noted that five per cent of Rapport Youth and Family Services clients reside in Caledon and asked if Rapport Youth and Family Services have contacted representatives from Caledon Community Services about working together to serve youth and families in Caledon.

Paul Sherman responded that Rapport Youth and Family Services had entered into discussions with Caledon Community Services about establishing a shared space to serve Caledon, however, funding issues precluded this arrangement from happening.

Councillor Groves suggested that representatives from Rapport Youth and Family Services contact the Drug Awareness and Resistance Education (DARE) group in Caledon which offers a number of programs in Caledon schools.

D3. Eileen Chuey, Chair Elect, Ontario Breastfeeding Committee and Linda DeVouge, Acting Manager, Family Health, Recognizing the Baby-Friendly Designation for Peel Public Health

Received

See also Items Related to Health – Item HE-B5

Linda DeVouge, Acting Manager, Family Health and Eileen Chuey, Chair Elect, Breastfeeding Committee for Canada presented a plaque of achievement for the Baby-Friendly Designation to Regional Chair Emil Kolb, Dr. David Mowat, Medical Officer of Health, Councillor Groves and Councillor Gibson.

Eileen Chuey reported that Peel Public Health is the third designated health unit in Ontario and that this is a significant achievement in a region as large and as diverse as Peel.

Regional Chair Kolb congratulated Peel Public Health staff for their continuing efforts to meet the needs of the Citizens of Peel Region.

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

HE-A. LONG-TERM CARE

HE-A1. 2008 Region of Peel Annual Reconciliation of Aging at Home Programs and Adult Day Services

RECOMMENDATION GC-135-2009:

That the 2008 Region of Peel Annual Reconciliation of the Adult Day Services and Aging at Home Programs, and Auditors’ report be approved, according to Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) reporting requirements;

And further, that the Regional Chair be authorized to approve future annual reconciliation reports to LHINs for Long Term Care’s Community Support Service programs.

HE-A2. Future Long Term Care Home for the Region of Peel

Referred to Budget meeting

HE-B. PUBLIC HEALTH

	HE-B1.	Pandemic Preparedness and Response for Pandemic (H1N1) 2009
			Presentation by Dr. David Mowat, Medical Officer of Health

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-136-2009:

That interim funding for the cost of pandemic preparedness and response for pandemic (H1N1) be drawn as needed from the General Government Working Fund Reserve, R1250 for up to $1.65 million at the discretion of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services.

Dr. Mowat provided an update on preparations being made by the Region of Peel to respond to the upcoming flu season and the H1N1 influenza virus currently circulating in the community.

Dr. Mowat reported that as of September 3, 2009 there have been 698 confirmed H1N1 cases in the Region of Peel. Of these 698 cases, there have been 71 patients hospitalized and four deaths. Dr. Mowat stated that the World Health Organization anticipates there will be a second wave of H1N1 cases in the fall of 2009.

Dr. Mowat outlined the roles and responsibilities of the municipal sector should a second wave of H1N1 cases develop. They include:

• Coordinate decision-making and response;
• Distribute emergency information and communication;
• Coordinate social services;
• Coordinate priority municipal services;
• Provide support for the health sector;
• Maintain critical infrastructure; and
• Ensure continuity of operations across Region of Peel departments.

Dr. Mowat provided further details with regard to anti-virals. Currently there is a national stockpile of anti-virals sufficient for up to 25 per cent of the national population. Available anti-virals can be administered to patients suffering from the H1N1 influenza and can also be given to people prior to or post exposure. Dr. Mowat stated that there is some concern in the medical community regarding the wide distribution of anti-virals as viruses can become resistant to the treatment and the challenge of administering this medication to a large population. The cost of the Tamiflu medication is approximately $140 per person.

Councillor McCallion stated that the City of Toronto has stockpiled enough anti-virals for all municipal employees.

Councillor Corbasson asked if there will be a standard flu immunization along with the H1N1 vaccine in the fall of 2009. Dr. Mowat confirmed the regular flu vaccine will be available to the public in October 2009 followed by the H1N1 vaccine which may need to be administered in two separate shots starting in November 2009.

Councillor Corbasson requested details on the recommended time interval between administering the standard flu shot and beginning the H1N1 vaccine treatment. Dr. Mowat responded that details will soon be made available regarding the safe time interval between the standard flu shot and the H1N1 vaccine.

HE-B2. Mass Immunization for H1N1

RECOMMENDATION GC-137-2009:

That Peel Public Health proceed with the full preparations required for mass immunization for the Region of Peel in order to be ready to administer vaccine for pandemic H1N1 influenza to Peel residents, when the vaccine becomes available.

HE-B3. Regional Flu Assessment Centres

RECOMMENDATION GC-138-2009:

That the Region of Peel continue preparation activities for the potential activation of Flu Assessment Centres;

And further, that the Regional Municipality of Peel enter into Memoranda of Understanding with the Corporation of the City of Mississauga, Corporation of the City of Brampton and the Town of Caledon for the use of the potential Flu Assessment Centres as outlined generally in the report of the Commissioner of Health Services, dated August 24, 2009, titled “Regional Flu Assessment Centres“.

HE-B4. Accelerated Immunization Risk Mitigation Strategy Project Update

Received

HE-B5. The Breastfeeding Committee for Canada Awards Baby Friendly Designation to Peel Public Health

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D3 and Item HE-B6

HE-B6. World Breastfeeding Week – September 27 to October 3, 2009

RECOMMENDATION GC-139-2009:

That September 27 to October 3, 2009 be proclaimed, “World Breastfeeding Week” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item D3 and Item HE-B5

HE-C. COMMUNICATIONS

HE-C1. David Caplan, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated July 2, 2009 to Regional Chair Emil Kolb Expressing Gratitude for His Leadership in Advancing the Small Drinking-Water Systems (SDWS) Program

Received

HE-C2. Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, Letter dated July 2, 2009 Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Emil Kolb dated June 15, 2009 Regarding Funding for Health and Social Services

Received

See also Item HE-C3

HE-C3. Glen R. Knox, County Clerk, The Corporation of the County of Simcoe, Letter dated June 30, 2009 to Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, Advising that at its Meeting on June 30, 2009, the Simcoe County Council Endorsed the Recommendation of the Human Services Committee Regarding Hospital Funding Gap

Received

See also Item HE-C2

HE-C4. Leela Prasaud, Acting Director, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated June 30, 2009 to Regional Chair Emil Kolb Advising of the Assignment of the Service Agreement Regarding Malton Village Long-Term Care Centre to the Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) and the New Date of March 31, 2010 for the Termination of the Agreement

Received

See also Items HE-C5 to HE-C8, inclusive and HE-C19

HE-C5. Leela Prasaud, Acting Director, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated June 30, 2009 to Regional Chair Emil Kolb, Advising of the Assignment of the Service Agreement Regarding Peel Manor Long-Term Care Centre to the Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) and the New Date of March 31, 2010 for the Termination of the Agreement

Received

See also Items HE-C4 and HE-C6 to HE-C8, inclusive and HE-C19

HE-C6. Leela Prasaud, Acting Director, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated June 30, 2009 to Regional Chair Emil Kolb, Advising of the Assignment of the Service Agreement Regarding Sheridan Villa Long-Term Care Centre to the Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) and the New Date of March 31, 2010 for the Termination of the Agreement

Received

See also Items HE-C4, HE-C5, HE-C7, HE-C8 and HE-C19

HE-C7. Leela Prasaud, Acting Director, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated June 30, 2009 to Regional Chair Emil Kolb, Advising of the Assignment of the Service Agreement Regarding Tall Pines Long-Term Care Centre to the Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) and the New Date of March 31, 2010 for the Termination of the Agreement

Received

See also Items HE-C4 to HE-C6 inclusive, HE-C8 and HE-C19

HE-C8. Leela Prasaud, Acting Director, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated June 30, 2009 to Regional Chair Emil Kolb, Advising of the Assignment of the Service Agreement Regarding Vera M. Davis Community Care Centre to the Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) and the New Date of March 31, 2010 for the Termination of the Agreement

Received

See also Items HE-C4 to HE-C7 inclusive and HE-C19

HE-C9. Allison J. Stuart, Assistant Deputy Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated July 6, 2009 Responding to a Letter from Dr. David Mowat, Medical Officer of Health, Regarding the Challenges Facing the Peel Public Health Unit in Delivering Public Health Programs and Services

Received

HE-C10. Valerie Sterling, President, Association of Local Public Health Agencies (ALPHA), Letter dated July 7, 2009 to Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, Urging Him to Take Immediate Steps to Improve Dental Health by Providing Full Funding of the Dental Program for Low-Income Adult Ontarians and Families

Received

HE-C11. Joe McReynolds, Board Chair, and Mimi Lowi-Young, Chief Executive Officer, Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), Letter dated July 9, 2009 Thanking Regional Chair Emil Kolb and Members of Regional Council for Participating in the Discussion at the June 25, 2009 Regional Council Meeting, Regarding Emergency Room Wait Times and Other Initiatives of the Central West LHIN and Mississauga Halton LHIN

Received

HE-C12. Deb Matthews, Minister of Children and Youth Services, Letter dated July 10, 2009 Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Emil Kolb dated May 12, 2009 Endorsing the Ontario Report Titled “Review of the Roots of Youth Violence” and Advising that a Meeting Between Provincial Officials and the Region of Peel will be Scheduled to Discuss Child Poverty in the Region

Received

HE-C13. Cynthia Morton, Deputy Minister of Health Promotion, Letter dated July 16, 2009 to Regional Chair Emil Kolb Outlining Program Allocations and Advising of Funding in the Amount of $272,687 to the Region of Peel, through the Smoke-Free Ontario Strategy for the Period of January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009, Subject to the Region of Peel Entering into a Grant Funding Agreement with the Ministry of Health Promotion

Received

See also Item HE-C14

HE-C14. Denis Gertler, Director, Ministry of Health Promotion, Letter dated August 12, 2009 to Regional Chair Emil Kolb Attaching a Revised Allocation Letter for the 2009 Enforcement Funding Allocation, Reporting that the Provincial Government has Committed a Funding Amount of $561,610 to the Region of Peel for the Tobacco Control Enforcement Programming for the Period of January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009, Subject to the Region of Peel Entering into a Grant Funding Agreement with the Ministry of Health Promotion

Received

See also Item HE-C13

HE-C15. Cynthia Morton, Deputy Minister of Health Promotion, Letter dated July 16, 2009 to Regional Chair Emil Kolb Advising of Funding in the Amount of $162,018 to the Region of Peel for the Healthy Living Peel Project for the Period of January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009, Subject to the Region of Peel Entering into a Grant Funding Agreement with the Ministry of Health Promotion

Received

HE-C16. Mimi Lowi-Young, Chief Executive Officer, Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), Letter dated July 23, 2009 to Linda Instance, Acting Administrator, Malton Village Long-Term Care Centre, Advising of a One-time Other Accommodation (OA) Per Diem Increase of $1.55 Retroactive to April 1, 2009 to Cover the Period to March 31, 2010 for Three Resident Service Areas

Received

HE-C17. Hazel McCallion, Mayor, City of Mississauga, Letter dated August 7, 2009 to Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario Regarding Concerns Over the Clarkson Airshed Study and Informing Him that at its Meeting on August 5, 2009 the City of Mississauga Adopted Resolution 0192-2009

Received

HE-C18. Mimi Lowi-Young, Chief Executive Officer, Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), Letter dated August 21, 2009 to Janette Smith, Commissioner of Health Services, Regarding Confirmation of Funding Allocation and Sign-back Requirements for the 2009/2010 Year in Support of the Region of Peel’s Service Programs

Referred to Health Services

See also Item HE-C20

HE-C19. Ken Seiling, Chair, Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario of Single Tier Cities and Regions (MARCO), Letter dated August 25, 2009 to David Caplan, Minister of Health and Long Term Care Addressing Concerns Regarding the Imbalance of the Standardized Template for the Local Health Integration Networks (LHIN) Accountability Agreements with Municipalities and the Question of Accountability Raised by the Agreements

Received

See also Items HE-C4 to HE-C8 inclusive

HE-C20. Mimi Lowi-Young, Chief Executive Officer, Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), Letter dated August 31, 2009 to Janette Smith, Commissioner of Health Services, Informing of the Increase in Funding of $84,338 for a Total Funding of $272,118 Retroactive to April 1, 2009 for the Year 2009/2010 for the Comprehensive Adult Day Services Project Funded as Part of the Aging at Home Year 1 Initiatives and a Sign-back Requirement Date of September 9, 2009

Referred to Health Services

See also Item HE-C18

General Committee recessed at 12:20 p.m.

General Committee reconvened at 12:52 p.m.

HS-A1. Literacy Month in Peel – September, 2009

RECOMMENDATION GC-140-2009:

That September 2009 be proclaimed “Literacy Month” in the Regional Municipality of Peel;

And further, that members of Regional Council demonstrate their support for Literacy Month by participating in reading activities and events throughout Peel during the month of September.

HS-B. CHILDREN’S SERVICES

HS-B1. Best Start Provincial Funding Status Update

Received

HS-B2. Le Lien Francais: Peel.Services.Familles/The French Link: Peel. Services.Families

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item D1

HS-C. HOUSING

HS-C1. Nomination for Social Housing Services Corporation Board of Directors

RECOMMENDATION GC-141-2009:

That Adelina Urbanski, Commissioner, Halton Social and Community Services, be endorsed to serve on the board of directors of the Social Housing Services Corporation, as set out in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, dated August 27, 2009, titled “Nomination for Social Housing Services Corporation Board of Directors”;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the board of directors of the Social Housing Services Corporation, for their consideration and the Councils of the Regional Municipalities of Durham, Halton, Peel and York.

HS-C2. Proposed Name for the Peel Manor Apartment Project

Withdrawn

See also Approval of Agenda

HS-C3. Where’s Home - 2008 Update

Received

MA-A1. Statement of Development Charge Reserve Funds – Fiscal 2008

RECOMMENDATION GC-142-2009:

That the attached statement of Development Charge Reserve Funds for Fiscal 2008 as described in Appendix I of the report of the the Treasurer and Director of Corporate Finance, dated August 24, 2009, titled “Statement of Development Charge Reserve Funds – Fiscal 2008”, be received;

And further, that the Treasurer and Director of Corporate Finance be directed to forward the statement to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in accordance with the Development Charges Act, 1997 and Ontario Regulation 82/98.

MA-A2. Semi-Annual Financial Report – June 2009

RECOMMENDATION GC-143-2009:

That staff be authorized to implement the actions as outlined in the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated August 17, 2009, titled “Semi-Annual Financial Report – June 2009.”

MA-B. EMPLOYEE AND BUSINESS SERVICES

MA-B1. Special Events Proclamation – Learn at Work Week – September 21 to 25 2009, and Healthy Workplace Month – October 5 to November 1, 2009

RECOMMENDATION GC-144-2009:

That September 21 to 25, 2009 be proclaimed "Learn at Work Week” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

RECOMMENDATION GC-145-2009:

That October 5 to November 1, 2009 be proclaimed "Healthy Workplace Month” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

MA-B2. Customer Service Week – October 5 to 9, 2009

RECOMMENDATION GC-146-2009:

That October 5 to 9, 2009 be proclaimed “Customer Service Week” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

MA-B3. Proposed Property Acquisition and Transfer of Region Owned Lands as Part of a Land Exchange for Regional Road 8 (The Gore Road) Widening from Regional Road 107 (Queen Street) to Castlemore Road Capital Project 03-4020, City Of Brampton, Ward 10

RECOMMENDATION GC-147-2009:

That the lands described as Part of Lot 10, Concession 9 Northern Division, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Toronto Gore), Regional Municipality of Peel, being more particularly identified as Part 2 on draft reference plan 77-43-07 prepared by David B. Searles Surveying Ltd. be declared surplus to the needs of the Regional Corporation.

RECOMMENDATION GC-148-2009:

That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into an agreement with 1439468 Ontario Inc. for the fee simple sale of lands described as Part of Lot 10, Concession 9 Northern Division, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Toronto Gore), Regional Municipality of Peel, being more particularly identified as Part 2 on draft reference plan 77-43-07 prepared by David B. Searles Surveying Ltd. and for the purchase by The Regional Municipality of Peel from 1439468 Ontario Inc. of the fee simple lands described as Part of Lot 10, Concession 9 Northern Division, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Toronto Gore), Regional Municipality of Peel, being more particularly identified as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-32661 and Parts 8 and 10 on draft reference plan 77-43-07 prepared by David B. Searles Surveying Ltd.;

And further, that the net proceeds from the sale of lands be deposited into Capital Project 03-4020.

MA-C. EXECUTIVE OFFICE

MA-C1. Report of the Intergovernmental Relations Advisory Committee (IRAC-2009-1) meeting held on July 16, 2009

1. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR

RECOMMENDATION IRAC-1-2009:

That Councillor Thompson be appointed Chair of the Intergovernmental Relations Advisory Committee for the term ending November 30, 2010, or until a successor is appointed;

And further, that Councillor Sanderson be appointed Vice-Chair of the Intergovernmental Relations Advisory Committee for the term ending November 30, 2010 or until a successor is appointed.

2. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST - Nil

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION IRAC-2-2009:

That the agenda for the July 16, 2009 Intergovernmental Relations Advisory Committee meeting, be approved.

4. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - Nil

5. REPORTS

a) Review: Intergovernmental Relations Advisory Committee – Terms of Reference (Oral)

Received

	b)	Update: 2009 Association of Municipalities (AMO) Annual Conference (Oral)
			Discussion led by Councillor Thompson

Received

6.	GOVERNMENT RELATIONS STATUS REPORT AND CURRENT ACTIVITIES
		Discussion led by Curry Clifford, Director, Strategic Innovation and Policy and Lowell Rubin, Inter-governmental Relations Advisor

Received

7. COMMUNICATIONS – Nil

8. OTHER BUSINESS or CURRENT ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE DISCUSSED

Additional Item – Item 8.a):

a) Communications from Federal MPs

Received

MA-C2. Report of the Intergovernmental Relations Advisory Committee (IRAC-2009-2) meeting held on August 20, 2009

RECOMMENDATION GC-149-2009:

That the report of the Intergovernmental Relations Advisory Committee (IRAC-2009-2) meeting held on August 20, 2009, be amended to state under Item 6.a) that a committee was formed at the Summit and not at the City of Mississauga;

And further, that the report of the Intergovernmental Relations Advisory Committee (IRAC-2009-2) meeting held on August 20, 2009 be amended to indicate the absence of Councillor Morrison as due to other municipal business;

And further, that the report of the Intergovernmental Relations Advisory Committee (IRAC-2009-2) meeting held on August 20, 2009, be approved, as amended.

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION IRAC-3-2009:

That the agenda for the August 20, 2009 Intergovernmental Relations Advisory Committee meeting, be approved.

3. REPORTS

	a)	Update: 2009 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference held August 16-19, 2009 (Oral)
			Discussion led by Lowell Rubin, Intergovernmental Relations Advisor, Public Policy & Planning

Received

4.	GOVERNMENT RELATIONS STATUS REPORT AND CURRENT ACTIVITIES
		Discussion led by Lowell Rubin, Intergovernmental Relations Advisor, Public Policy & Planning

a) Federal Government
b) Provincial Government
c) Local Government

Received

5. COMMUNICATIONS

Additional Item - Item 5.a):

a) Giancarlo Cristiano, Social Policy Analyst, Memo dated August 18, 2009, Providing Responses to Questions Raised at the July 16, 2009 Intergovernmental Relations Advisory Committee Meeting

Received

6. OTHER BUSINESS or CURRENT ISSUES TO BE DISCUSSED

Additional Item - Item 6.a):

a) Mississauga Summit Update

Received

A quorum of voting members was lost, and in accordance with Section III-4(g) of the Procedural By-law 57-2006, as amended, Committee continued to receive information.

Additional Items - Items 6.b) and 6.c):

b) Upcoming Meeting with the Minister of Children and Youth Services

Received

c) Budget Update – Community Organizations

Received

MA-D. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-D1. M. Bredeson, Executive Correspondence Officer, Office of the Prime Minister, Letter dated June 24, 2009, Acknowledging Receipt of Correspondence from Regional Chair Emil Kolb Regarding Resolution 2009-673 Supporting Fair Trade and Equal Access with the United States

Received

MA-D2. Maureen Pogue, Executive Assistant, Credit Valley Conservation, Letter dated July 6, 2009, Providing an Update on Plan Review Fee Collection

Received

MA-D3. Municipal Employer Pension Centre of Ontario (MEPCO), Advisory, dated July 7, 2009, Providing Dispositions of Contribution and Benefit Proposals Made to the OMERS Sponsors Corporation

Received

MA-D4. Member Communication – Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated July 15, 2009, Notifying that the Government Released the Draft Built Environment Standard Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) for Public Review

Received

See also Item MA-D5

MA-D5. Christine Norris, President, Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO), letter dated July 29, 2009, Regarding Accessible Built Environment Standards – Consultation Period

Received

See also Item MA-D4

MA-D6. Barbara Karrandjas, Legislative Administrator, Town of Caledon, Letter dated August 12, 2009, Providing a Copy of Town of Caledon Resolution 477-2009 to Grant Costs in Respect of the Preparation of the Reference Plan and Transfer of Easement Documents and to Waive the Town Institutional Development Charges for Knox United Church

Received

MA-D7. Member Communication – Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated August 12, 2009, Advising of Divisional Court Decision on Toronto Bank Tower Assessment

Received

MA-D8. Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) – Member Advisory: FCM Launches Website “Roadtojobs.ca”, an Online Tool to Keep Members Updated on the Status of Federal Infrastructure Stimulus Funding Programs

Received

MA-D9. Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Providing an Update on Federal Infrastructure Funding from John Baird and FCM President Basil Stewart

Received

ETP-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

ETP-A1. 2009 Peel Children’s Water Festival Update

Received

ETP-A2. FCM Quality of Life Reporting System Immigration Theme Report Summary

Received

ETP-B. ENVIRONMENT

ETP-B1. 2009 Ecofair Update

Received

ETP-B2. Amending By-Law 112-2005 and Imposing a Waterworks Rate Under the Local Improvement Act (Project 02-2720)

RECOMMENDATION GC-150-2009:

That By-law 112-2005 be amended to reflect the correct per metre frontage charge and waterworks rate imposed on property owners for the construction of sanitary sewer project 02-2720;

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

ETP-B3. Class Environmental Assessment Study for the Hanlan Feedermain and the Mississauga City Centre Watermain and Detailed Design for the Burnhamthorpe Road Interconnection, Capital Projects 07-1535 and 10-1205, Document 2007-569P – City of Mississauga, Wards 1, 3, 4, 5 & 7

RECOMMENDATION GC-151-2009:

That the detailed design for the Hanlan Feedermain (interconnection chamber at the Burnhamthorpe Library and the interconnection pipe on Burnhamthorpe Road), included in the 2009-2018 Capital Forecast as Capital Project 10-1205, for $1,231,604 (excluding applicable taxes), financed from the DC South Peel Water Reserve R3520 (58.5 per cent) and from York Recoveries (41.5 per cent) be advanced from 2010 to 2009 in order for the Region to complete the works in conjunction with the City of Mississauga extension and renovation of the Burnhamthorpe Library and reconstruction of Burnhamthorpe Road;

And further, that the contract (Document 2007-569P) for the detailed design of the interconnection chamber at the Burnhamthorpe Library and the interconnection pipe on Burnhamthorpe Road be awarded to AECOM Canada Ltd., in the estimated amount of $1,231,604 (excluding applicable taxes) under Capital Project 10-1205 in accordance with Purchasing By-law 63-2008;

And further, that the contract (Document 2007-569P) for the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study for the Hanlan Feedermain between the Region of Peel and AECOM Canada Ltd. be extended to provide additional geotechnical investigation, public consultation and topographic survey required to complete the Class EA in the estimated amount of $272,156 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 07-1535 financed from the DC South Peel Water Reserve R3520 (58.5 per cent) and from York Recoveries (41.5 per cent) in accordance with Purchasing By-law 63-2008.

ETP-B4. Inflow and Infiltration Studies, Capital Project 09-2510, Document 2009-425P – City of Mississauga, Wards 1 to 11, City of Brampton, Wards 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, Town of Caledon, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-152-2009:

That the contract (Document 2009-425P) for Inflow and Infiltration Studies in Caledon (Bolton), Brampton and Mississauga be awarded to Clarifica Incorporated in the estimated amount of $748,825 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 09-2510 in accordance with Purchasing By-law 63-2008;

And further, that the balance of funds under Capital Project 08-2510 in the amount of approximately $294,000; the balance of funds under Capital Project 08-2535 in the amount of approximately $178,000; and, the balance of funds under Capital Project 08-2390 in the amount of approximately $350,000 be transferred to Capital Project 09-2510 to cover the costs of the inflow and infiltration study.

ETP-B5. Report of the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee (GSSC-2009-3) meeting held on August 13, 2009

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GSSC-7-2009:

That the agenda for the August 13, 2009 Greenlands Securement Subcommittee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - Nil

4. REPORTS

	a)	Greenlands Securement Projects and Funding Status – July, 2009
			Presentation by Janet Wong, Planner, Regional Municipality of Peel

Received

5. COMMUNICATIONS - Nil

6. IN CAMERA MATTERS

Committee moved In Camera at 8:45 a.m.

a) DELEGATIONS

i) Don Prince, Chief Land Securement Officer and Gord Parker, Land Securement Officer, Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust, Presenting the Application Put Forward Through the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust for a Greenlands Securement Project for Property Located in the Town of Caledon, Ward 4 (a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)

ii) Ron Dewell, Senior Manager and Dan O’Donohue, Senior Property Agent, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Presenting the Application Put Forward Through the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for a Greenlands Securement Project for Property Located in the Town of Caledon, Ward 4 (a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)

b) REPORTS

	i)	Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust - August 2009 Project Proposal, Town of Caledon, Ward 4 (a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)
			Presentation by Janet Wong, Planner, Regional Municipality of Peel

	ii)	Toronto and Region Conservation Authority August 2009 Project Proposal, Town of Caledon, Ward 4 (a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)
			Presentation by Janet Wong, Planner, Regional Municipality of Peel

Committee moved out of In Camera at 9:30 a.m.

7. OTHER BUSINESS

a) Greenlands Securement Program (Oral)

Received

ETP-B6. Redeployment for Emergency Repairs at Bolton Community Recycling Centre

RECOMMENDATION GC-153-2009:

That Capital Project CRC Repairs – Bolton 09-6565, be established for emergency repairs on the retaining walls at Bolton Community Recycling Centre (CRC);

And further, that funds be provided from Capital Project 05-6460 in the amount of $250,000 funded from the Waste Management Landfill Reserve (R1010).

Additional Item – Item ETP-B7:

ETP-B7. Purchase of Low Lift Pumps for the Lorne Park Water Treatment Facility, Capital Project 06-1906, Document Number 2009-140P – City of Mississauga, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-154-2009:

That the contract (Document 2009-140P) for the purchase of low lift pumps for the Lorne Park Water Treatment Plant be awarded to ITT Water and Wastewater at an estimated cost of $2,654,827 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 06-1906, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 63-2008.

See also Approval of Agenda

ETP-C. TRANSPORTATION

ETP-C1. Regional Road 14 (Mayfield Road) Stage Two Construction from Inder Heights Drive to Heart Lake Road, Capital Projects: 01-4830, 02-1935, 04-1222 and 07-2190, Document Number 2008-043T - City of Brampton, Wards 2 and 9, Town of Caledon, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-155-2009:

That the contract (Document 2008-043T) for Construction Services between the Region of Peel and Metric Contracting Services Corporation be extended to provide additional construction services, in the estimated amount of $7,240,000 for a total commitment of $21,799,617 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects: 01-4830, $1,400,000; 02-1935, $4,140,000 and 04-1222, $1,700,000, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 63-2008.

ETP-C2. Review of Existing Flashing Speed Limit Zones A Revision to the Times of Operation on Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road), Regional Road 9 (King Street) and Regional Road 50 (Highway 50) and the Zone Limits on Regional Road 50 (Highway 50) – City of Brampton, Wards 6, 9 and the Town of Caledon, Wards 1, 2, 4 and 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-156-2009:

That a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 57-2005 with respect to adding to the hours of operation of the existing flashing 60 kilometres per hour speed limit zone on Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road) from 230 metres north of Octillo Drive to 239 metres south of Countryside Drive on Monday and Wednesday by extending the activated hours from 5:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on school days;

And further, that a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 57-2005 with respect to changing the hours of operation of the flashing 40 kilometres per hour speed limit zone on Regional Road 9 (King Street) from 440 metres west of Heart Lake Road to 520 metres east of Kennedy Road to be active from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.;

And further, that a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 57-2005 with respect to changing the limits of the flashing 40 kilometre per hour speed limit zone on Regional Road 50 (Highway 50) from 45 metres south of Patterson Sideroad/Gibson Lake Drive to Brawton Drive and changing the hours of operation of the zone to be active from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.;

And further, that the necessary by-law be presented to Regional Council for enactment;

And further, that the Peel Regional Police and Ontario Provincial Police – Caledon Detachment be advised.

ETP-D. PLANNING

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

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

ETP-D2. Summary of the Activities Completed by the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group in 2008

Received

ETP-D3. Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) – Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 25 (ROPA 25) – Monitoring Policies and Planning and Conservation Land Amendment Act Conformity

RECOMMENDATION GC-157-2009:

That a statutory public meeting be scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 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 draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 25 (ROPA 25) – monitoring policies and Planning and Conservation Land Amendment Act conformity;

And further, that pursuant to Section 17(16) of the Planning Act, one open house be scheduled prior to the public meeting;

And further, that the draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 25 (ROPA 25) – monitoring policies and Planning and Conservation Land Amendment Act conformity policies be circulated to appropriate agencies, 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 house, statutory public meeting and agency consultation, be presented for adoption at a future Regional Council meeting.

ETP-E. COMMUNICATIONS

ETP-E1. J. Robert S. Prichard, President and Chief Executive Officer, Metrolinx, Letter dated June 23, 2009 to Mayor Hazel McCallion, City of Mississauga, Responding to Comments Made by Mike Sullivan, Chair of the Weston Community Coalition, Regarding the Georgetown South Service Expansion (GSSE) and Union-Pearson Rail Link Project

Received

See also Item ETP-E4

ETP-E2. Steven Davidson, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Culture, Letter dated July 3, 2009 Regarding the Draft Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists (2009) for Voluntary Piloting and Field Testing

Received

ETP-E3. John Gerretsen, Minister of the Environment, Letter dated July 9, 2009 Acknowledging Receipt of and Responding to Resolution 2009-605 Requesting the Province to Establish a Program Plan for Disposable Diapers and other Hygiene Products

Received

ETP-E4. J. Robert S. Prichard, President and Chief Executive Officer, Metrolinx, Letter dated July 30, 2009 Advising of the Completion of the 120-Day Consultation Period for the Georgetown South Service Expansion (GSSE) and advising that the Process is Entering its Next Phase

Received

See also Item ETP-E1

ETP-E5. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated August 31, 2009, Seeking Municipal Input on the Survey on Active Transportation Policy in Ontario

Received

F. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Items – Items F1 and F2:

Councillor Corbasson submitted a Notice of Motion on behalf of Councillor McCallion.

F1. Notice of Motion from Councillor McCallion Regarding the Cancellation of Property Tax Increases for Low Income Seniors and Low Income Persons with Disabilities

RECOMMENDATION GC-158-2009:

That staff prepare a report for consideration by Regional Council regarding the cancellation of Property Tax Increases for low income seniors and low income persons with disabilities which is permitted under Section 319 of the Municipal Act, 2001.

To be considered at September 17, 2009 Regional Council meeting

F2. Long Combination Vehicles on Regional Roads (Oral)

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

Councillor Groves advised that she has received calls from residents expressing concern with respect to long combination vehicles on Regional roads, noting that truck related fatalities are a concern in Caledon and residents are concerned the long trucks will impact traffic in the Town.

Councillor Groves requested that the Regional Chair and Chief Administrative Officer ensure that public communications related to long combination vehicles clearly indicate that the project is a provincial initiative and not a Regional project.

Councillor Paterak requested that the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services (ETPS) report and present to the October 1, 2009 General Committee with information related to the restrictions that are in place with respect to long combination vehicles on Regional Roads and provide a comparison of limitations implemented in other jurisdiction.

The Commissioner of ETPS was requested by Councillor Prentice to provide members of Regional Council with a list of all roads in the Region of Peel that will be accommodating long combination vehicles.

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

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

G1. Expropriation Proceedings Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road) Reconstruction from Regional Road 9 (King Street) to Regional Road 12 (Olde Base Line Road) – Town of Caledon, Wards 1 and 2 (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)

G2. In Camera Report of the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee (GSSC-2009-3) meeting held on August 13, 2009

RECOMMENDATION GC-159-2009:

That the recommendations contained within the confidential reports related to Items G1, and G2, be forwarded to the September 17, 2009 meeting of Regional Council for approval.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 1:17 p.m.