The Arterial Roads Review Ad hoc Steering Committee (ARRASC) met on July 3, 2008, at 9:04 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton.

Chaired by Councillor R. Paterak

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil


2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION ARRASC-4-2008:

That the agenda for the July 3, 2008 Arterial Roads Review Ad hoc Steering Committee meeting, be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - Nil

4. REPORTS - Nil

5. COMMUNICATIONS - Nil

6. IN CAMERA MATTERS - Nil

7. OTHER BUSINESS

a) Resolution Regarding Approval of the Options for Phase II of the Arterial Roads Review

Damian Albanese, Director of Transportation, Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, informed the Committee that the proposed recommendation was based on feedback and discussions of the Arterial Roads Review Ad hoc Steering Committee Workshop held on June 26, 2008. He noted that the next step is to approve the hiring of a consultant to assist in evaluating and analyzing the best options for Phase II of the arterial roads review.

Councillor Paterak sought clarification as to whether additional options will arise on the second clause outlined in the recommendation. Damian Albanese responded that the second clause would strictly address the nine options contained in the recommendation.

RECOMMENDATION ARRASC-5-2008:

That the nine Options for the Phase II Arterial Road Review as discussed and concurred at the Arterial Road Review Ad hoc Steering Committee (ARRASC) workshop held on June 26, 2008, be approved for evaluation:

• Option 1 – Status quo, existing jurisdiction remains the same;Option 2 – Major arterial roads identified in Phase I under the jurisdiction of the Region of Peel;
• Option 3 – All major arterial roads under the jurisdiction of the area municipalities;
• Option 4A – Status quo enhanced with elements of Option 2 and 3;
• Option 4B – Option 2 enhanced with elements of Option 1 and 3;
• Option 4C – Status quo downloading the roads in the City of Brampton which did not meet the Phase I major arterial criteria;
• Option 4D – All major arterial roads identified in Phase I under the jurisdiction of the Region of Peel, except the roadways which are of Local Municipal Interest;
• Option 4E – All major arterial roads under the jurisdiction of the area municipalities, except those arterial roadways which are outside of the urbanized area; and,
• Option 4F – Status quo enhanced to upload Coleraine Road and Bolton Arterial Road to the Region of Peel and download Highway 50 (Mayfield Road to the Bolton Arterial Road) to the Town of Caledon;

And further, that, if deemed necessary, minor modifications to the options may be considered during the data collection and evaluation stage of the review;

And further, that a consultant be retained by means of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to assist the Staff Arterial Road Review Steering Committee and the Staff Arterial Road Review Working Group in the process of collecting information and evaluating the nine Options using best practices;

And further, that based on cost estimates for similar projects, funding arrangements be established in the estimated amount of $200,000 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 08-4325;

And further, that the necessary funds for Capital Project 08-4325 of $200,000 (excluding applicable taxes), be financed from the Roads Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve, R0210.

RECOMMENDATION ARRASC-5-2008 was dealt with and approved by Regional Council at its meeting held on July 3, 2008, under Resolution 2008-842

8. NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Arterial Roads Review Ad hoc Steering Committee is scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2008, immediately following Regional Council, Council Chamber, 5th floor, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, Ontario.

Please forward regrets to Stephanie Jurrius, Legislative Specialist, (905) 791-7800, ext. 4502 or at stephanie.jurrius@peelregion.ca.

9. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 9:08 a.m.