THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

GENERAL COMMITTEE

M I N U T E S

GC-2010-3

The Regional General Committee met on February 25, 2010 at 9:34 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-35-2010:

That the agenda for the February 25, 2010, General Committee meeting be amended to include an additional delegation from Kelly Darnley, Executive Director, Kim Seipt, Chair and Charles Bristol, Past Chair, Caledon Chamber of Commerce regarding Residential Growth in Bolton, to be dealt with under Delegations/Presentations – Item D3;

And further, that the agenda for the February 25, 2010 General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item D3

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Darren Steedman, Chair, Peel Chapter, Building Industry & Land Development Association (BILD), Regarding a Proposed Independent Review of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the Credit Valley Conservation Authority (CVC) on the Collection of Fees, Levy Fees and Duplication of Planning

Received

See also Other Business – Item F1

RECOMMENDATION GC-36-2010:

That the Notice of Motion, listed as item F1 on the February 25, 2010 General Committee agenda, be amended to include representation from the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) on the proposed working group.

Darren Steedman, Chair, Peel Chapter, Building Industry & Land Development Association (BILD) indicated that BILD’s membership represents a large contingent of land owners within the Region of Peel. He noted that the BILD membership is a key stakeholder in delivering environmental mandates in the Region of Peel. Darren Steedman stated that BILD has participated and is currently participating in many Conservation Authority (CA) initiatives including fee reviews and new policy initiatives. Darren Steedman requested that BILD participate in the proposed Conservation Authority working group to provide the views of applicants.

Councillor Sprovieri indicated his support for the inclusion of BILD on the proposed working group and requested that the Notice of Motion listed as item F1 on the February 25, 2010 General Committee agenda be amended accordingly.

Councillor Mullin noted that BILD representatives participated in discussions with the provincial government regarding Conservation Authorities and stated that she has no objection to their participation on the proposed working group.

Councillor Saito noted that BILD represents the industry most affected by Conservation Authorities and indicated her support for their inclusion on the proposed working group.

Regional Chair Kolb noted that Rae Horst, Chief Administrative Officer, Credit Valley Conservation, was in attendance and invited her to comment.

Rae Horst, Chief Administrative Officer, Credit Valley Conservation, stated that her in opinion, the proposed working group will be dealing with issues related to farmers, provincial funding and staff support from the Ministry of Natural Resources and questioned the need for participation outside of the Region of Peel.

Councillor Palleschi noted that the selected representatives identified in the Notice of Motion, include the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), food producing landowners, and others and indicated his support for the inclusion of BILD representatives.

D2. Peter Orphanos, Chair, and Bill Papoutsis, Vice-Chair, Sierra Club Peel, Supporting Current Jurisdictions and Powers of the Conservation Authorities and Requesting Additional Funding for their Expanded Mandate

Received

See also D1 and Other Business – Item F1

Peter Orphanos, Chair, Sierra Club Peel, raised concern that there may be duplication of the comprehensive review process undertaken by the Province. Peter Orphanos stated that the Sierra Club’s main objective is the protection of natural heritage systems as a pivotal component in addressing climate change. The Club is currently involved in Conservation Authorities (CA) policies and decisions and participates on the Conservation Authority Liaison Committee (CALC). The CALC reviewed the role and effectiveness of CA’s and identified no concerns regarding the authority of the CA’s, however, two concerns related to the consistency of authority decisions and efficiency in processing applications were identified. He stated that the Province must do its fair share to fund and support the implementation of regulations and guidelines.

Bill Papoutsis, Vice Chair, Sierra Club, Peel stated that the Sierra Club supports Regional Council in their efforts to resist any attempts to diminish the powers and budgets of CA’s.

Additional Item - Item D3:

D3. Kelly Darnley, Executive Director, Kim Seipt, Chair and Charles Bristol, Past Chair, Caledon Chamber of Commerce, Regarding Residential Growth in Bolton

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

Kelly Darnley, President and CEO, Caledon Chamber of Commerce stated that the Chamber of Commerce has concerns regarding growth planning in Caledon and the ongoing review of Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) 24. The Chamber of Commerce requests the Region of Peel to implement complete boundary expansions to the communities of Mayfield West and Bolton, South Albion in order to permit continuous and controlled growth. Kelly Darnley raised concern that there have been reports that the GTA West Core Environmental Assessment process will inhibit any development in Bolton, South Albion, however, correspondence received from the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) via the Ontario Chamber of Commerce indicates the GTA West Core Environmental Assessment process does not require a development freeze in the area. She addressed Regional funding from the City of Mississauga, City of Brampton and Town of Caledon noting that the Town of Caledon contributes a small portion of the overall funding. She stated that the Town of Caledon should be politically accountable and responsible to contribute its fair share to the economy of the Region of Peel.

Kelly Darnley raised concern regarding the delay of ROPA 24, noting that the Provincial deadline for Places to Grow Plan conformity was June 2009. She noted that the delay is affecting Caledon’s economy as businesses cannot plan for sustainability. She informed that there is a Caledon development application ready to proceed which conforms to all of the Provincial policies and would utilize existing and planned infrastructure including the Metrolinx Go station. She indicated that the development would provide $360,000,000 in development charge revenue, $38,000,000 in property tax revenue and over 16,000 jobs.

The Town of Caledon has affirmed its position that Bolton will grow by 1,500 people by 2021. Kelly Darnley noted that a lot of new businesses have arrived and invested in the community only to discover that the community will not be accompanied by residents or a labour force. She stated that the Caledon Chief Financial Officer was quoted in a local paper as stating that the “Town of Caledon is hundreds of millions of dollars short and that multi-year tax increases will be required” She noted that the Region of Peel has received comments regarding ROPA 24 from the Province that do not accept the lack of settlement study areas and has directed the Region of Peel to undertake its upper tier role appropriately. Therefore, the Caledon Chamber of Commerce is requesting that the Region of Peel and the area municipalities provide a population plan to 2031. Kelly Darnley requested that Regional Council direct staff to undertake the Chamber of Commerce recommendations which will be circulated as part of the ROPA 24 staff report.

Councillor Paterak inquired if the Caledon Chamber of Commerce is familiar with the study that the Town of Caledon undertook nine years ago which reviewed the relative parity on the Regional tax supported side as to what services are provided to Caledon. Kelly Darnley responded that she was aware of the study. Councillor Paterak noted that the study indicates that the Town over-utilizes services provided by Public Works, however social services are underutilized and therefore there is parity.

Councillor Thompson enquired how it was determined that the population of Mayfield West will not support Bolton businesses. Kelly Darnley responded that the UrbanMetrics report indicates that east/west travel patterns will not support businesses in Bolton. She raised concern that businesses in Bolton were established with a business plan for population growth to support the labour force, however such is not the case.

Councillor Sprovieri referred to the development application which Kelly Darnley identified and enquired if she is aware that 90 per cent of Development Charges (DC) cover urban development and infrastructure and that the remaining 10 per cent must be covered by existing residents. Kelly Darnley responded that she is aware of the DC disbursement and she suggested that a growth plan that allows boundary expansion through Places to Grow should ensure that any growth moving forward benefits the community.

Councillor Saito requested clarification of the delegate’s statement that growth in the Town of Caledon will reduce costs to the Region of Peel. Kelly Darnley responded that the revenue that Caledon can generate needs to be balanced. Councillor Saito questioned if the Chamber of Commerce has done any research on the cost of growth, noting that commercial, industrial development pays for itself but residential development costs more. Kim Seipt, Chair, clarified that the issue of concern is that the residential component was removed from the Albion South study which the Chamber of Commerce objects to as Provincial policy requires the study to include 50 jobs/people per hectare.

Councillor Mullin raised concern that the delegate indicated that there was no public consultation and requested clarification. Kelly Darnley responded that during the November 6, 2007 Town of Caledon Council meeting a motion was placed regarding the Albion South study which included the residential and commercial component. At the time of voting, the residential component was removed from the resolution. Kelly Darnley indicated that there was confusion as to whether the resolution was adequately circulated to members of Council and the public. Councillor Mullin referred to the public consultation process, not the voting of the resolution, and requested that Regional staff provide information on the Town of Caledon public consultation process. Regional Chair Kolb requested the Regional Clerk to circulate copies of the Town of Caledon meeting minutes from the November 6, 2007 Council meeting to all Members of Regional Council.

Councillor Morrison, clarified that MTO has designated ‘hatched’ areas in Halton, Peel and York Regions for lands of special interest regarding the GTA West corridor. She noted that until a corridor is determined, no development can occur on the hatched lands.

Dan Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works, informed that the MTO has identified a ‘pinch point’ south of Bolton in the GTA West Corridor. The MTO ‘hatched’ the areas of special interest and any development or rezoning applications in those areas require MTO approval.

Councillor Morrison explained that the residential population was removed from the Albion South study because the consultants indicated that the commercial component was a required element and that the population figures would be reviewed in 2012 or 2013.

Councillor Morrison clarified that the Caledon Chief Financial Officer stated that the Town of Caledon will need $88,000,000 through Development Charges for future infrastructure.

Councillor Groves commented that there needs to be a good balance to keep the commercial sector viable to support the community. She noted that there has been a lot of commercial development with a high vacancy rate which does not make the community sustainable.

Councillor Groves stated that she met with MTO staff in August, 2008 regarding the GTA West Corridor which is located from Guelph to Hwy. 400. She noted that the MTO will not freeze development along the whole stretch of the boundary. She further noted that Mayfield West was identified as a ‘pinch point,’ however the planning process is still proceeding.

Councillor Whitehead informed that the ‘pinch point’ has been narrowed down to a hatch point located at Healey Road to Mayfield Road to Coleraine Drive to Gore Road. He noted that the developer’s proposal falls within these lands and that the MTO will be studying the area for the next three years. He stated that Caledon Council is planning for growth however, infrastructure such as road network, water and sewer pipes must be implemented which will take three to five years.

Councillor Thompson requested that Regional staff report back to Regional Council with comments on the Town of Caledon’s position regarding the Albion South residential component.

Councillor Whitehead stated that the Town of Caledon is not going “broke” however, he clarified that if the Town’s residential growth continues at the rate set by the Province, without an increased industrial assessment base, the Town will eventually face an $88 million shortfall.

Regional Chair Kolb noted that he has seen the Region of Peel grow from 274,000 to a population of 1,200,000 people and stated that a review of census data revealed that the Region of Peel has grown by over 35,000 people per year, including an average of 24,000 new immigrants per year. He added that the Region of Peel makes every effort to ensure that the necessary services and supports are available to all its citizens. Chair Kolb noted that no municipality builds itself without contributions from other jurisdictions, citing the construction of the 400 series highways as an example.

Regional Chair Kolb advised that the Regional staff have always tried to manage growth and cautioned that the focus of current discussions should be about how we can grow the community together. He stressed the importance of working in partnership with developers to continue the Peel tradition of planning through proper planning and not planning based on pipes in the ground.

Councillor Adams departed at 11:10 a.m.
Councillor Iannicca departed at 11:17 a.m.

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

HS-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Peel

RECOMMENDATION GC-37-2010:

That March 21, 2010 be proclaimed “International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination” in the Regional Municipality of Peel, as proposed in Appendix I of the report of the Commissioners of Human Services and Health Services, titled “International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Peel”;

And further, that staff be directed to review and make a recommendation to Council regarding joining the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism which includes endorsing the Common Declaration and developing a plan of action;

And further, that staff report back to Regional Council within one year and annually thereafter on the progress of collaborative community efforts to address racism and oppression in Peel.

HS-A2. New Affordable Housing Development Plan Update: Reallocation of Units and Funding from 21 Division Housing Project

Referred to the March 4, 2010 Regional Council meeting

HS-A3. Update on Economic Conditions and Human Service Impacts

Received

HS-B. HOUSING

HS-B1. Homelessness Partnering Strategy Extension 2009-2011 – Funding Allocation Update

RECOMMENDATION GC-38-2010:

That the funding recommendations made by the Homelessness Partnering Strategy Allocations Sub-Committee and the Community Advisory Board be endorsed;

And further, that Regional staff be authorized to formally notify community agencies that applied for Homelessness Partnering Strategy funding of the recommendations made by the Allocations Sub-Committee and the Community Advisory Board;

And further, that the Region’s duly authorized signing officers be authorized to execute third party agreements together with the successfully funded community agencies, and documents that may be required to participate in the Homelessness Partnering Strategy;

And further, that the Region’s duly authorized signing officers be authorized to execute agreements together with Service Canada and other documents that may be required to participate in the Homelessness Partnering Strategy.

HS-C. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-C1. News Release and Related Backgrounder: From the Ministry of Education, dated February 17, 2010 Announcing Ontario’s Next Steps and Implementation of Full-Day Learning for Four and Five-Year-Olds

Received

MA-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

MA-A1. Proposed Transfer of Region Owned Vacant Lands Located on the North Side of Countryside Drive, Between Bramalea Road and Torbram Road at the Former Brampton Well Number 7 Site - City of Brampton, Ward 9

RECOMMENDATION GC-39-2010:

That the fee simple interest in lands described as Part Lot 16, Concession 5 East of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy) Regional Municipality of Peel, more particularly identified as Part 8 on Reference Plan 43R-32839, and a temporary easement interest for a term of three years in the lands described as Part Lot 16, Concession 5 East of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy) Regional Municipality of Peel, more particularly identified Part 7 on Reference Plan 43R-32839 be declared surplus to the needs of the Regional Corporation.

RECOMMENDATION GC-40-2010:

That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into an agreement with The Corporation of the City of Brampton for the gratuitous transfer of fee simple interest in lands described as Part Lot 16, Concession 5 East of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy) Regional Municipality of Peel, more particularly identified as Part 8 on Reference Plan 43R-32839, and a temporary easement interest for a term of three years in the lands described as Part Lot 16, Concession 5 East of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy) Regional Municipality of Peel, more particularly identified Part 7 on Reference Plan 43R-32839.

MA-B. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-B1. Regional Official Plan Amendment Number 20 - Sustainability and Energy Policies - Provincial Modifications and Appeal

RECOMMENDATION GC-41-2010:

That staff be authorized and directed to support Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) 20 at the upcoming Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing for the purpose of defending the amendment, which introduces sustainability and energy policies in the Region of Peel Official Plan;

And further, that staff be directed to participate in discussions with the appellant to seek opportunities to resolve concerns;

And further, that the Region retain the services of external legal counsel, for the purpose of dealing with the appeal up to and including the hearing;

And further, that a copy of the report of the Chief Financial Officer and the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated January 20, 2010, titled “Regional Official Plan Amendment Number 20 - Sustainability and Energy Policies - Provincial Modifications and Appeal,” be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, the Town of Caledon and municipalities adjacent to the Region of Peel.

MA-B2. 2010 Inaugural Meeting of Peel Regional Council

RECOMMENDATION GC-42-2010:

That Section III-1(c) of Procedural By-law 57-2006, as amended, be waived with respect to the venue of the 2010 Inaugural Council meeting;

And further, that the 2010 Inaugural Council meeting, scheduled for December 9, 2010, be held in the Regional Council Chamber at Regional Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A, Brampton;

And further, that the Regional Clerk be requested to ensure that priority seating be reserved for two to three immediate family members of Regional Council at the 2010 Inaugural meeting.

MA-B3. Update on Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF) Program

RECOMMENDATION GC-43-2010:

That additional funding be approved for projects in the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF) program to ensure that the Region achieves the program objectives and best value for the ISF investment, as follows:

• ISF Project 09-2901S - Intermodal Sewage Pumping Station Pump Replacement in the amount of $1,450,000 to be financed from Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve (CFSR), R0242 - Wastewater;
  
• ISF Project 09-2205S - Clarkway Drive Trunk Sewer in the amount of $2,261,751 to be financed from the Development Charges (DC) Reserve Fund, R3525 - Regional Wastewater;
  
• ISF Project 09-2210S - McVean Drive Trunk Sewer in the amount of $3,514,225 to be financed from the DC Reserve Fund, R3525 - Regional Wastewater;
  
• ISF Project 09-1396S - Palgrave-Caledon East Watermain Interconnection be an addition to the DC Capital Program, and further that the additional amount of $1,125,410 plus the original amount of $1,394,863 be financed from the out of By-law DC Reserve Fund R3630 Regional Water;
  
• ISF Project 09-5172S – Peel Heritage Centre Expansion and Revitalisation in the amount of $1,373,480 to be financed from the General Government CFSR, R0230.

Norma Trim, Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services noted that the funding of the Palgrave-Caledon East Watermain Interconnection Project will now be funded by Development Charges due to the size of the watermain. The net benefit for the project from Infrastructure Stimulus Funding on the tax side will decrease from $6.8M to $6.1M. On the utility side, the impact to reserves will increase from $45.4M to $45.8M

MA-B4. The Green Energy and Green Economy Act, 2009 and the Renewable Energy Approval Process

Received

MA-B5. Report of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority Liaison Committee (GTAA-2010-1) meeting held on February 4, 2010

RECOMMENDATION GC-44-2010:

That paragraph of 6, page 4 of the report of the Greatero Toronto Airports Authority Liaison Committee (GTAA-2010-1) meeting held on February 4, 2010 be amended to delete the following:

“The “early turn procedure” has been suspended”;

And further, that the report of the Greatero Toronto Airports Authority Liaison Committee (GTAA-2010-1) meeting held on February 4, 2010 be approved, as amended.

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GTAA-1-2010:

That the agenda for the February 11, 2010 GTAA Liaison Committee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Toby Lennox, Vice-President, Corporate Affairs and Communications and Aleem Kanji, Manager, Public Affairs, Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), Providing a 2010 Update on the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) and Toronto Pearson International Airport

Received

MA-B6. Report of the Audit Committee (AC-2010-1) meeting held on February 11, 2010

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AC-1-2010:

That the agenda for the February 11, 2010, Audit Committee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Ron Foster, Chair, Government Relations Committee, Toronto Chapter, Institute of Internal Auditors, Presenting the Quality Assessment Award to the Internal Audit Division

Received

See also Reports – Item 4a and Communications – Item 5a

4. REPORTS

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

a) Quality Assessment Review Results

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item 3a and Communications – Item 5a

A quorum of voting members was achieved.

b) 2009 Disposal Report

Received

	c)	Internal Audit Division - 2009 Audit Plan Recap
			Presentation by Paul Wallis, Director, Internal Audit

Received

	d)	Internal Audit Division - 2010/2012 Risk Based Work Plan
			Presentation by Paul Wallis, Director of Internal Audit

Received

RECOMMENDATION AC-2-2010

That the 2010/2012 Risk Based Work Plan as outlined in the report of the Director, Internal Audit, dated January 13, 2010, titled “Internal Audit Division – 2010/2012 Risk Based Work Plan” be approved.

	e)	Internal Audit Division - Office of the Auditor General of Ontario, Report on Common Themes and Issues
			Presentation by Paul Wallis, Director, Internal Audit

Received

	f)	Internal Audit Division – 2009 Client Survey Results
			Presentation by Paul Wallis, Director, Internal Audit

Received

5. COMMUNICATIONS

a) Thomas Mock, CIA, Director, Quality, The Institute of Internal Auditors, Letter dated January 11, 2010, Recognizing the Completion of Independent External Quality Assessment for 2009

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item 3a and Reports – Item 4a

MA-B7. Report of the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee (GSSC-2010-1) meeting held on February 18, 2010

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GSSC-1-2010:

That the agenda for the February 18, 2010 Greenlands Securement Subcommittee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - Nil

4. REPORTS

a) Greenlands Securement Project 2008-2009 Summary

Received

b) Greenlands Securement Program Soft Cost Review

RECOMMENDATION GSSC-2-2010:

That the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee (GSSC) direct staff to hold a workshop with participation of the Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust (ORMLT), and area municipal staff to obtain input on the Greenlands Securement Project as described in the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated January 21, 2010, titled, “Greenlands Securement Program Soft Cost Review”;

And further that staff review and report back to the GSSC on the terms of all agreements and the processes in place for the Greenlands Securement Project.

5. COMMUNICATIONS - Nil

6. IN CAMERA MATTERS

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

a) DELEGATIONS

i) Eric Baldin, Senior Conservation Lands Planner, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), Dave Dyce, Supervisor Special Projects, CVC, and Rae Horst, Chief Administrative Officer, CVC, Regarding the CVC February 2010 Funding Request, Town of Caledon - Ward 1 (a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)

b) REPORTS

	i)	Credit Valley Conservation February 2010 Funding Request, Town of Caledon - Ward 1 (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 9:22 a.m.

MA-C. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-C1. Debbie Thompson, Legislative Services Supervisor and Deputy Clerk, Town of Caledon, Letter dated January 18, 2010, Attaching Resolution in Regard to the Appointment to the Humber Watershed Alliance and Etobicoke-Mimico Watersheds Coalition

Received

MA-C2. Debbie Thompson, Legislative Services Supervisor and Deputy Clerk, Town of Caledon, Letter dated January 18, 2010, Attaching Resolution in Regard to Funding Support for Knowledge Ontario

Received

MA-C3. Frederick Biro, Executive Director, Peel Police Services Board, Letter dated January 25, 2010, Attaching Resolution #11/10 in Regard to Police Services Board 2009 Annual Report on Board Activities

Received

MA-C4. Debbie Thompson, Legislative Services Supervisor and Deputy Clerk, Town of Caledon, Letter dated January 27, 2010, Attaching Resolution in Regard to Long-Term Growth and Development

Received

MA-C5. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated January 29, 2010, Attaching Resolution in Regard to The Town of Caledon’s Provincial Policy Conformity Update – Official Plan Amendment Number 226

Referred to Corporate Services

MA-C6. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated January 29, 2010, Attaching Resolution in Regard to Bill 198 – An Act to Amend the Planning Act with Respect to Inclusionary Housing

Referred to Corporate Services

MA-C7. Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Members’ Advisory, dated February 3, 2010, Advising of an FCM Proposal to the Federal Government for a Municipal Reconstruction Response for Haiti

Received

PW-A. OPERATIONS SUPPORT

PW-A1. Proclamation of Event Weeks

RECOMMENDATION GC-45-2010:

That March 22, 2010 be proclaimed “World Water Day” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

RECOMMENDATION GC-46-2010:

That April 16 to 25, 2010 be proclaimed "Earth Week” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

RECOMMENDATION GC-47-2010:

That May 2 to 8, 2010 be proclaimed “Compost Awareness Week” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

RECOMMENDATION GC-48-2010:

That May 2 to 8, 2010 be proclaimed “Drinking Water Week” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

RECOMMENDATION GC-49-2010:

That May 9 to 22, 2010 be proclaimed “Public Works Week” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

RECOMMENDATION GC-50-2010:

That May 27 to June 2, 2010 be proclaimed “Children’s Water Awareness Week” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

RECOMMENDATION GC-51-2010:

That October 18 to 24, 2010 be proclaimed “Waste Reduction Week” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

PW-B. TRANSPORTATION

PW-B1. Report of the Arterial Roads Review Ad hoc Steering Committee (ARRASC-2010-1) meeting held on February 18, 2010

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION ARRASC-1-2010:

That the agenda for the February 18, 2010 Arterial Roads Review Ad hoc Steering Committee meeting, be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Damian Albanese, Director, Transportation, Region of Peel and Nick Palomba, Vice-President, Delcan Corporation, Providing a Status Update on the Arterial Road Rationalization Review Phase II Project

Received

See also Reports – Item 4a

4. REPORTS

a) Arterial Road Rationalization Review Phase II Project Update, Capital Project 08-4325 – All Wards

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item 3a

PW-B2. Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) Preliminary Pilot Findings and 2010 Request for Pilot Extension

RECOMMENDATION GC-52-2010:

That the request of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to extend the participation of the Region of Peel in its Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) Pilot Program, within the Region of Peel, to November 30, 2010 be approved;

And further, that staff report back to Regional Council upon completion of the MTO comprehensive evaluation of the pilot program and development of its “go-forward” strategy, prior to March 2011.

See also Item PW-F4

Councillor Groves requested that staff report back with information regarding how the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) or municipalities plan to enforce the provisions of the Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) Pilot Program and also provide information regarding the funding of the program. She stated that the Town of Caledon is currently not part of the MTO initiative, however, Councillor Groves expressed concern about the impact it may have on the Town if the Province decides to include Caledon in its long-term plan.

Councillor Groves requested that staff respond to the issues raised by Mr. Joe Grogran, Resident, Town of Caledon, in his email dated February 23, 2010.

Councillor Thompson expressed apprehension regarding the turning radius of some municipal roads and suggested that the Province be requested to consider the engineering of roads in its final evaluation of the LCV pilot program.

Councillor Morrison informed the Committee that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Board of Directors adopted a motion to obtain all pertinent information from the MTO regarding the LCV pilot program.

Additional Item - Item PW-F4 was dealt with.

PW-F4. Joe Grogan, Resident, Town of Caledon, Email dated February 23, 2010, Requesting Clarification Regarding the Long Combination Vehicles (LCV) and the Region of Peel Participation in the LCV Initiative by the Province of Ontario

Referred to Public Works staff

See also Item PW-B2

PW-C. WASTE MANAGEMENT

PW-C1. Report of the Waste Management Committee (WMC-2010-1) meeting held on February 18, 2010

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST – Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WM-1-2010:

That the agenda for the February 18, 2010 Waste Management Committee meeting, be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Dave Gordon, Manager, Program Planning, Waste Management, Providing an Update on the Blue Box Litter Pilot Project

Received

b) Norman Lee, Director, Waste Management, Providing an Update on the Algonquin Power Energy-from-Waste Facility

Received

4. REPORTS – Nil

5. COMMUNICATIONS – Nil

6. IN CAMERA MATTERS – Nil

7. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Item – Item 7a:

a) Possible Alternatives to the Two-Week Exemption Period (Oral)

Received

PW-D. WASTEWATER

PW-D1. Phase 1, Inflow and Infiltration Remediation Program - City of Mississauga, Wards 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

RECOMMENDATION GC-53-2010:

That the Basement Flooding Remediation and the Manhole Sealing Program be approved as Phase 1 of the Inflow and Infiltration Remediation Program in the City of Mississauga, Wards 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7;

And further, that the balance of funds under Capital Project 07-2535 (Sanitary Sewer Inspection Program) in the estimated amount of $370,000 and funds from Capital Project 10-2000 (Unallocated Funds) in the estimated amount of $258,850, be transferred to Capital Project 09-2390 (Inflow and Infiltration Remediation), for a total of $978,850 (excluding applicable taxes) available to cover the costs associated with the Program;

And further, that three contract Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) to provide support for the implementation of the Phase 1 program, be approved.

Councillor Dale inquired if a similar funding approach will be applied to assist other homeowners who might also be affected by future flooding. Ric Robertshaw, Director, Wastewater Division, responded that should additional requests for flooding assistance be received from residents in other high risk areas, staff will report to Regional Council in the Fall, 2010 with recommendations regarding the expansion of the program.

Councillor Dale requested that staff prepare a communication strategy to inform affected residents about the inflow and infiltration remediation program and advise them to contact their local Councillor with any issues or concerns.

Councillor Miles inquired if the same service could be applied to the residents of the City of Brampton. Ric Robertshaw responded that the inflow and infiltration remediation program was specifically created to address the residents in the affected areas, in the City of Mississauga.

He stated that flooding in Brampton is low and sporadic, however, he advised that the program will be reviewed as it progresses and staff will make recommendations to Council with respect to covering the entire Region of Peel.

Councillor Miles indicated that there is a need to educate residents about flooding. She stated that some residents do not access the website regularly and indicated that it will be more effective if the messaging is included in the Councillors’ newsletters. Councillor Miles requested that staff include information on basement flooding in the Councillors’ newsletters and that a story be published in the local newspapers in the Spring, 2010 about the flooding service provided by Peel.

PW-D2. Wastewater By-law Update

Received

PW-D3. Detailed Design and Construction Administration for Twinning of the West Trunk Sewer, Capital Project 08-2205, Document Number 2009-468P – City of Mississauga, Wards 2, 8, 9 and 11

RECOMMENDATION GC-54-2010:

That the contract (Document 2009-468P) for the detailed design and construction administration for twinning of the West Trunk Sewer be awarded to Genivar Consultants LP in the estimated amount of $3,837,764.20 (excluding applicable taxes) under Capital Project 08-2205, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 63-2008.

PW-E. WATER

PW-E1. Construction of the Battleford Road Booster Pumping Station and Feedermain, Capital Projects 08-1989 and 07-1378, Documents 2009-232T and 2008-211P - City of Mississauga, Wards 9 and 10

RECOMMENDATION GC-55-2010:

That the contract (Document 2009-232T) for construction services provided by Mettko Construction Corporation for the Battleford Road Booster Pumping Station and Feedermain be extended to provide additional construction services in the estimated amount of $273,670 (excluding applicable taxes), for a new total commitment of $3,045,670, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 63-2008;

And further, that the contract (Document 2008-211P) for engineering and contract administration services provided by AECOM Canada Limited for the Battleford Road Booster Pumping Station and Feedermain be extended to provide additional engineering services in the estimated amount of $90,000 for a new total commitment of $652,974 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 63-2008;

And further, that additional funds of $495,000 be provided to Capital Project 08-1989, in order to cover the extra costs associated with construction, engineering and land acquisition, financed from Water Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve, R0241.

PW-F. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-F1. John Stager, Chief Drinking Water Inspector/Assistant Deputy Minister, Drinking Ministry of Environment, Letter dated January 14, 2010, Acknowledging the Region of Peel’s Receipt of the Municipal Drinking Water Licence, Drinking Water Works Permit and Accreditation of Operating Authority

Received

PW-F2. Emil Kolb, Regional Chair, Region of Peel, Letter dated January 26, 2010, Providing a Copy of a Letter to the Minister of the Environment Outlining the Official Position of the Region of Peel to the Proposed Changes to the Waste Diversion Act

Received

PW-F3. Gene Woodbridge, President and Joe Accardi, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association (GTSWCA), Letter dated January 28, 2010, Seeking Nominations for the GTSWCA “Environmental Excellence Awards – Clean Water, Our Future” for Municipal Politicians or Staff Members Who have Demonstrated Outstanding Contributions to their Municipalities

Received

Additional Item - Item PW-F4:

PW-F4. Joe Grogan, Resident, Town of Caledon, Email dated February 23, 2010, Requesting Clarification Regarding the Long Combination Vehicles (LCV) and the Region of Peel Participation in the LCV Initiative by the Province of Ontario

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

HE-A. DEPARTMENTAL

Received

Janette Smith, Commissioner, Health Services provided an overview of Ontario’s health system from the Region of Peel’s perspective.

Janette Smith stated that Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MHLTC) is the steward of Ontario’s health system. MHLTC sets the overall strategic direction for the services and agencies it funds, as well as, directly delivering services such as the OHIP administration and central ambulance communication centres. MHLTC has an annual operating budget of approximately $40 billion.

The Ministry of Health Promotion was formed in 2005 and their mandate is to strengthen the health of Ontarians by leading health promotion efforts such as healthy eating and active living. The Ministry of Children and Youth Services provides and funds a wide range of services for children, youth and their families including child care and special needs programs for children. There are 14 Local Health Integration Networks (LHIN) in the Province of Ontario. LHINs are arms length, crown agencies accountable to the MHLTC and allocate over $20 billion annually to hospitals; community health centres; mental health and addictions programs; community care access centres; community support services and long term care facilities. The Region of Peel is served by the Central West LHIN which is responsible for Brampton, Caledon and Malton and the Mississauga-Halton LHIN which covers Mississauga. Family health teams and physicians who are responsible for primary care are funded directly from the MHLTC through OHIP.

Janette Smith provided an overview of the health programs directly provided by the Region of Peel. Peel Public Health delivers services such as the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program. Land ambulance was downloaded to upper tier municipalities in 2001 and currently the costs of this service are shared on a 50-50 basis with the provincial government. The Region of Peel is responsible for operating 703 Long Term Care beds located in five homes, as well as, four Adult Day Services.

HE-A2. Local Health Integration Networks’ Integrated Health Service Plans

Received

HE-B. PUBLIC HEALTH

HE-B1. Low-Income Dental Program for Youth

RECOMMENDATION GC-56-2010:

That the Commissioner of Health Services be authorized to execute service agreements with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC), whereby MOHLTC will provide 100 per cent one-time start-up funding for a new Low-Income Dental Program for youth and ongoing annualized 100 per cent provincial operational funding to fiscal 2012/13;

And further, that the Commissioner of Health Services be authorized to enter into funding agreements with community partners for Low-Income Dental Program implementation;

And further, that the 2010 Peel Health approved staffing complement be increased by the addition of up to 15 Contract Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) employees for Peel Public Health to operationalize the Low-Income Dental Program, fully funded by the MOHLTC, subject to MOHLTC final approval of Peel Health’s submissions;

And further, that the 2010 Peel Health Operational Budget be increased by $2,910,940, 100 per cent funded and subject to final approval by the MOHLTC;

And further, that capital project 10-5308 be established with a budget of $1,308,614, 100 per cent funded and subject to final approval by the MOHLTC;

And further, that staff report back to Regional Council as additional information regarding funding becomes available.

Councillor Saito noted that the provincial government originally announced plans for a Low-Income Dental Program for Youth a number of years ago and stressed the importance of lobbying the province to release the funds for this program.

Councillor Saito requested staff to contact the Dam Youth Drop-in program in Meadowvale to determine if they have space available for portable dental equipment to be brought in so families can be provided with dental screening as well as referrals to local dentists.

Councillor Saito stated that the Intergovernmental Relations Advisory Committee is working with a number of senior’s organizations in order to continue to lobby the provincial government for the Senior’s Dental Care Program.

Councillor Miles stated she had been in contact with a number of local dentists who expressed concern that they are only seeing children and youth who have emergency dental needs. The dentists report that there is no follow up by the parents to make sure the children maintain good dental health through regular check ups. She enquired if more can be done to educate parents on the importance of scheduling regular dental appointments for their children.

Janette Smith, Commissioner, Health Services, responded that Regional staff currently provide dental education programs through the local school system in order to help prevent children from requiring emergency dental care. The provincial government did announce funding for basic dental treatment through the Low-Income Dental Program for Youth and staff will exploret additional opportunities to stress the importance regular dental check ups for children and youth.

HE-C. COMMUNICATIONS

HE-C1. Monika Turner, Director, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, and Dr. Rosana Pellizzari, Medical Officer of Health, Peterborough County-City Health Unit, Letter dated February 8, 2010, Providing an Update on the Ministry’s Work with the Performance Management Working Group (PMWG)

Received

HE-C2. Mimi Lowi-Young, Chief Executive Officer, Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), Letter dated February 12, 2010, Providing Information and Notice of a Service Accountability Agreement to be Entered into between the Central West LHIN and Regional Municipality of Peel - Malton Village Long Term Care Centre According to the Requirements of the Commitment to the Future of Medicare Act, 2004

Received

See also Items HE-C3 to HE-C7 inclusive

HE-C3. Mimi Lowi-Young, Chief Executive Officer, Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), Letter dated February 12, 2010, Providing Information and Notice of a Service Accountability Agreement to be Entered into between the Central West LHIN and Regional Municipality of Peel - Peel Manor Home for the Aged According to the Requirements of the Commitment to the Future of Medicare Act, 2004

Received

See also Items HE-C2 and HE-C4 to HE-C7 inclusive

HE-C4. Bill MacLeod, Chief Executive Officer, Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), Letter dated February 11, 2010, Providing Information and Notice of a Service Accountability Agreement to be Entered into between the Mississauga Halton LHIN and Regional Municipality of Peel - Sheridan Villa Long Term Care Centre According to the Requirements of the Commitment to the Future of Medicare Act, 2004

Received

See also Items HE-C2, HE-C3 and HE-C5 to HE-C7 inclusive

HE-C5. Mimi Lowi-Young, Chief Executive Officer, Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), Letter dated February 12, 2010, Providing Information and Notice of a Service Accountability Agreement to be Entered into between the Central West LHIN and Regional Municipality of Peel - Tall Pines Long Term Care Centre According to the Requirements of the Commitment to the Future of Medicare Act, 2004

Received

See also Items HE-C2 to HE-C4 inclusive, HE-C6 and HE-C7

HE-C6. Mimi Lowi-Young, Chief Executive Officer, Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), Letter dated February 12, 2010, Providing Information and Notice of a Service Accountability Agreement to be Entered into between the Central West LHIN and Peel Non-Profit Housing Corporation - Vera M. Davis Nursing Home According to the Requirements of the Commitment to the Future of Medicare Act, 2004

Received

See also Items HE-C2 to HE-C5 inclusive and HE-C7

HE-C7. Mimi Lowi-Young, Chief Executive Officer, Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), Letter dated February 12, 2010, Providing Information and Notice of a Service Accountability Agreement to be Entered into between the Central West LHIN and Regional Municipality of Peel - Vera M. Davis Community Care Centre According to the Requirements of the Commitment to the Future of Medicare Act, 2004

Received

See also Items HE-C2 to HE-C6 inclusive

F. OTHER BUSINESS

F1. Notice of Motion Regarding Provincial Environmental Downloading and its Impact on Food Producing Landowners and Municipalities through their Financial Support of Conservation Authorities

RECOMMENDATION GC-57-2010:

That the Notice of Motion, listed as item F1 on the February 25, 2010 General Committee agenda be amended to include a representative of Environmental Groups, on the proposed working group.

RECOMMENDATION GC-58-2010:

Whereas, municipalities and the Province have addressed downloading in some sectors but not the significant provincial environmental downloading on food producing landowners, and municipalities through their financial support of local conservation authorities;

And whereas, in addition to the local interest in the environment, there is also a provincial interest in the environment;

And whereas, the municipalities and local residents have had to pay the full cost of the municipal and provincial interest;

FOOD PRODUCING LANDOWNERS

And whereas, the food producing landowners in the Greater Golden Horseshoe consider implementation of single and cumulative environmental legislation has had an impact on their ability to make a living and provide food;

And whereas, local food production and protection of farmland is a priority and necessary for the greater good of all Ontario residents especially in light of the need to adapt to climate change;

And whereas, landowners have recently been faced with increased costs for such provincial environmental and necessary programs such as nutrient management, Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine, Conservation Authority regulation, Species at Risk legislation, Green Energy Act and soon, the Clean Water Act source water protection plans;

And whereas, food producing landowners are often individually incurring costs related to environmental protection which benefit the greater good and which are more fairly incurred by the greater population;

And whereas, there is a need for the Province to conduct an impact assessment of these cumulative pieces of legislation on viable agricultural production;

And whereas, these pieces of legislation are important for the greater good and are impacting farming which is also important for the greater good;

And whereas, there is a need for the Province to address these impacts and find viable solutions including compensation programs after assessing the total package of grants, tax incentives and grants available to the food producing landowners;

CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES

And whereas, conservation authorities (CAs) are the main provincial/municipal mechanism for delivery of provincial and municipal environmental protection locally;

And whereas, all costs of conservation authorities have been downloaded to local taxpayers and have been collected by municipalities since about 1996;

And whereas, there is a provincial interest in preserving the local environment in such things as climate change adaptation with regards to flooding and erosion and natural hazards, preservation of species and ecosystems, quality and quantity of water and tree planting;

And whereas, the mandate of conservation authorities is being reviewed and described in the soon to be completed plan review guideline process for conservation authorities (CALC) which included representative municipalities, environmental groups and developers;

And whereas, the conservation authorities report jointly to the Province through the Ministry of Natural Resources and to their municipally appointed Boards of Directors;

And whereas, it is important to maintain conservation authorities as an effective mechanism to manage water bodies that pass through multiple municipal boundaries and can significantly impact downstream communities in terms of flooding, erosion, sedimentation, water quality and fisheries;

And whereas, municipalities are paying about $250 million to support environmental work through the conservation authorities, representing about $20 per person/per resident per year in large authorities;

And whereas, the provincial contribution is about 75 cents to $1.50 per resident per year in a large authority including source water protection and land securement;

And whereas, the conservation authorities need the Ministry of Natural Resources to provide greater legislative, regulation, and policy support; co-ordination of environmental research; co-ordination of data collection and standards;

And whereas, environmental protection by the Province and conservation authorities could be better defined and coordinated and would benefit from a review of Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources and Conservation Authority roles for streamlining and cost efficiencies with respect to policy development and “on the ground delivery” providing a greater one window natural environmental program delivery for the public;

And whereas, conservation authorities are important in that they are delivering the majority of the natural environmental agenda in southern Ontario and developed areas of the near north and have about one third the human and financial resources of the Ministry of Natural Resources;

And whereas, the Ministry has insufficient staff at insufficient levels to support and co-ordinate the efforts of conservation authorities and deal with issues of environmental program delivery common to all authorities;

FOOD PRODUCING LANDOWNERS, CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES and MUNICIPALITIES

Therefore be it resolved, that the Regional Municipality of Peel requests that selected representatives of Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Greater Golden Horseshoe: Regional Chairs, Mayors, food producing landowners, conservation authorities, the Building Industries and Land Development Association and a representative of Environmental Groups delegate collectively to the Premier;

And further, that the Premier of Ontario be requested to assemble an inter-ministerial task force of pertinent resource ministries including Ministry of Environment (MOE), Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), Ministry of Agriculture and Food (MAF), to hear from the food producing landowners on the financial impact of single and cumulative environmental legislation and develop mutually acceptable solutions to ensure local food production remains viable in the Greater Golden Horseshoe;

And further, that the Province be requested to recognize the provincial interest in the environment in Ontario as delivered locally through the conservation authorities including their important role in adaptation to climate change and match the municipal dollar contribution to conservation authorities as they did for 45 years;

And further, that the Province be requested to review the environmental implementation roles of MOE, MNR and CAs with a view to providing an even greater one window of environmental delivery locally through CAs;

And further, that as conservation authorities are the main natural environmental delivery mechanism in southern Ontario and the near north, that the Province be requested to establish a Conservation Authorities Division in the Ministry of Natural Resources with an Assistant Deputy Minister Conservation Authorities and sufficient and appropriate support staff.

To be considered at the March 4, 2010 Regional Council meeting

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item D1

G. IN CAMERA MATTERS - Nil

At 12:20 p.m., in accordance with section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, a motion was placed, and was carried, to move into closed session to consider the following subject matters:

G1. In Camera Report of the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee (GSSC-2010-1) meeting held on February 18, 2010

G2. Expropriation Proceedings – Alloa Reservoir and Pumping Station, Town of Caledon – Ward 2 ( A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)

G3. Retail Business Holidays Act Tourism Exemption: Square One Shopping Centre Appeal of Regional By-law 105- 2009 OMB Case File Number PL090045 (Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Regional Corporation)

Committee moved out of closed session at 12:33 p.m.

RECOMMENDATION GC-59-2010:

That the recommendations contained within the confidential reports related to Items G1, G2 and G3, be forwarded to the March 4, 2010 meeting of Regional Council for approval.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:34 p.m.