THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

GENERAL COMMITTEE

M I N U T E S GC-7-2000

The Regional General Committee met on May 25, 2000 at 9:40 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton.

Members Present: R.  Begley, L. Bissell, C. Cooper, C.  Corbasson, F. Dale, S. Fennell, C. Gyles, N. Iannicca, E. Kolb, K. Mahoney, H. McCallion, G. Miles, M. Morrison, P. Mullin, P. Palleschi, M. Prentice, P. Robertson, P. Saito, C. Seglins, I.  Sinclair, R. Whitehead

Members Absent: Nil

Also present: R. Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer; R. K. Gillespie, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor; P. Graham, Commissioner of Health; J. Pennachetti, Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance; P. Vezina, Commissioner of Social Services; K. Ward, Commissioner of Housing & Property and General Manager of Peel Living; M. Zamojc, Commissioner of Public Works; P. Vivian, Director of Human Resources; A. Appleton, Acting Regional Clerk; L. Conde, Legislative Co-ordinator, Legislative Services

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

1. ROLL CALL

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

See Items Related to Management for the Declaration of Conflict of Interest by Councillor Carol Seglins.

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-171-2000:

That the delegation of Myrna Myers be added to the agenda of the May 25, 2000 General Committee meeting;

And further, that the issue of the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing regarding Snelgrove Plaza in the City of Brampton: Application to amend the Official Plan, be added to the agenda;

And further, that the subject agenda, as amended be approved.

D. DELEGATIONS / PRESENTATIONS

1. Regional Chair Emil Kolb and Paul Vezina, Commissioner of Social Services regarding the Awarding of Two New Long Term Care (LTC) Facilities to the Region of Peel

   Received

   Emil Kolb introduced special guests in attendance: the Honorable Rob Sampson, MPP, Mississauga Centre; Ann Grice, Executive Assistant to the Honorable John Snobelen, MPP, Mississauga West; Danielle Claus, Halton-Peel District Health Council (HPDHC); Joyce Temple Smith, Malton Neighbourhood Services and Cheryl Jamieson, Canadian Red Cross.

   The Honourable Rob Sampson, MPP, Mississauga West, came forward to offer his congratulations to Peel for the two new long term care facilities.

Councillor McCallion arrived at 10:02 a.m.

Councillor Whitehead arrived at 10:06 a.m.

Additional Item

United Way Service Plaque Presentation to Councillor Carmen Corbasson

Received

Regional Chair Emil Kolb presented Councillor Carmen Corbasson, with a plaque for her service to the United Way.

D1. David Szwarc, Director, Ontario Works regarding Regional Values and Ontario Works’ Employees

Received

David Szwarc introduced Ontario Works Managers Margaret Radisa, Jane Anderson-Renton, Norman Scarratt and Sue Ritchie to present Regional Chair Emil Kolb and Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer with Regional values posters signed by Ontario Works’ employees.

D2. Brad Whitcombe, Warden and Scott Wilson, Chief Administrative Officer, County of Wellington regarding the 2000 International Plowing Match, September 19 - 23, 2000

Received

D3. Susan Barrington, President and Brian Johnston, Board Member, Peel Mental Health Housing Coalition (PMHHC) regarding Activities of the Peel Mental Health Housing Coalition

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-172-2000:

That upon completion, the proposal to be submitted to the Ministry of Health regarding supportive housing as described by the Peel Mental Health Housing Coalition be presented to Regional Council for consideration.

D4. Jack Gibbons, Chair, Ontario Clean Air Alliance (OCAA) requesting the Region of Peel to join the Ontario Clean Air Alliance

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-173-2000:

That Regional Council endorse the recommendations of the Ontario Clean Air Alliance, calling for emission caps to reduce electricity related and cancer-causing emissions;

And further, that the Region of Peel join the Ontario Clean Air Alliance.

D5. Scott Stewart, Director of Waste Management and Mike Goldrup, Director of Communication Services regarding a Communication and Public Education Strategy for Introduction of the Grey Box in September 2000

Received

Additional Item

Myrna Myers, Resident, City of Brampton regarding Flooding Problems on Cornwall Street – City of Brampton

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-174-2000:

Whereas homes along Cornwall Road and Cornwall Heights have experienced raw sewage backup into their homes twice in recent weeks;

And whereas this is an older area that has never experienced any sewage backup previously;

And whereas the Region’s Public Works undertook some work last year;

Therefore be it resolved that the entire problem be surveyed and a solution be found, and that this raw sewage backup problem be identified as soon as possible and work be carried out to fix the problem where the Region has responsibility;

And further, that notices be sent to the affected homeowners immediately with an action plan.

 

RECOMMENDATION GC-175-2000:

That an emergency General Committee meeting be held on June 15, 2000 to consider the Region of Peel's water and sewer capacities as they relate to Regional growth issues;

And further, that staff prepare a special presentation on Wastewater Treatment Plant Design and Capacity to this General Committee meeting.

Councillor Robertson departed at 11:39 a.m.

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Councillor M. Morrison presided

Engineering and Construction

PW1. Bolton Water Servicing, Project 99-1930 - Town of Caledon, Wards 2, 4 and 5 - City of Brampton, Ward 10

RECOMMENDATION GC-176-2000:

That the design component of the project to construct a 750 mm (30 inch) diameter watermain on Mayfield Road and Coleraine Drive, from the North Brampton Reservoir to the Bolton Elevated Tank be approved, under Project 99-1930;

And further, that the Region of Peel retain the engineering consulting firm KMK Consultants Limited to provide design services;

And further, that the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, titled "Bolton Water Servicing, Project 99-1930 - Town of Caledon, Wards 2, 4 and 5 - City of Brampton, Ward 10", be referred to Special Meeting of General Committee for consideration on June 15, 2000.

PW2. Steeles Avenue West – Detailed Design, Projects 98-4180 and 99-1970 - City of Brampton, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-177-2000:

That the engineering consulting firm SNC Lavalin Engineers and Constructors be retained to carry out the detailed design and tender preparation for watermains under Project 99-1970 at an estimated cost of $100,000, and road widenings under Project 98-4180 at an estimated cost of $240,000, on Steeles Avenue West from Chinguacousy Road to Churchville Road, and from Creditview Road to Mississauga Road, in Ward 6, City of Brampton;

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

PW3. New Traffic Control Signal Installation, Regional Road 5 (Derry Road) at Financial Drive - City of Mississauga, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-178-2000:

That traffic control signals be installed at the Derry Road and Financial Drive intersection under Project 00-4445;

And further, that funding in the amount of $95,000 be authorized for Project 00-4445 to be funded from the Traffic Signal Reserve Account Number R2251.

PW4. Palgrave and Caledon East New Well Facilities - Town of Caledon, Wards 4 and 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-179-2000:

That $1,500,000 be allocated for the construction of a new well in Caledon East under Project 00-1220 to be financed from Development Charges;

And further, that $1,500,000 be allocated for the construction of a new well in Palgrave under Project 00-1230 to be financed from Development Charges.

PW5. 40 km/hr Flashing Speed Limit Zone and Extension of the Posted 50 km/hr Zone, Regional Road 136 (Main Street) in the Vicinity of Alton - Town of Caledon, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-180-2000:

That a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 48-94 with respect to decreasing the posted speed limit on Regional Road 136 (Main Street) from 630 metres (2,066 feet) south of Queen Street West to 265 metres (869 feet) south of Queen Street West from 50 km/hr to 40 km/hr from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on school days, in the Town of Caledon;

And further, that a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 48-94 with respect to extending the posted 50 km/hr posted speed limit on Regional Road 136 (Main Street) south of Queen Street West, an additional 125 meters (410 feet) to the south from its current location, in the Town of Caledon.

PW6. Request for a Disabled Persons’ Parking Stall on Regional Road 22 (Old Church Street), Adjacent to St. James Anglican Church - Town of Caledon, Ward 3

RECOMMENDATION GC-181-2000:

That a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 48-94 to provide for the designation of special parking considerations for disabled persons on Regional Roads;

And further, that a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 48-94 to designate a disabled persons’ parking stall on the south side of Regional Road 22 (Old Church Road) from a point 60 metres (197 feet) east of Regional Road 7 (Airport Road) to 70 metres (230 feet) east of Regional Road 7 (Airport Road), in the Town of Caledon.

PW7. Implementation of Parking Adjacent to the Bolton Post Office, Regional Road 9 (King Street), West of Ann Street - Town of Bolton, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-182-2000:

That a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 48-94 with respect to removing the stopping prohibition on the north side of Regional Road 9 (King Street), adjacent to the Bolton Post Office.

PW8. Revision of Posted Speed Limits through Caledon Village, Regional Road 24 (Charleston Sideroad) - Town of Caledon, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-183-2000:

That a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 48-94 with respect to implementing a 50 km/hr posted speed limit zone on Regional Road 24 (Charleston Sideroad) from Maple Grove Road to 200 metres (656 feet) west of Kevinwood Drive;

And further, that a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 48-94 with respect to implementing a 60 km/hr posted speed limit zone on Regional Road 24 (Charleston Sideroad) from 200 metres (656 feet) west of Kevinwood Drive to 50 metres (164 feet) west of Willoughby Road;

And further, that a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 48-94 with respect to implementing a 60 km/hr posted speed limit zone on Regional Road 24 (Charleston Sideroad) from 450 metres (984 feet) east of Kennedy Road to Maple Grove Road;

And further, that a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 48-94 with respect to implementing a 80 km/hr posted speed limit zone on Regional Road 24 (Charleston Sideroad) from 50 metres (164 feet) west of Willoughby Road to Regional Road 19 (Winston Churchill Boulevard), in the Town of Caledon.

PW9. North Caledon Interconnection Study, Project 00-1620 – Town of Caledon, Ward 1

Withdrawn

Waste Management

PW10. Communication and Public Education Strategy for Introduction of the Grey Box in September 2000

Received

PW11. 1999 Long Term Waste Resource Management Strategy Update

Received

PW12. Landfill Site Remediation Capital Projects

RECOMMENDATION GC-184-2000:

That the following Capital Projects be approved for funding to allow for the ongoing remediation and maintenance programs at the appropriate landfill site with the funding sources as shown.

COMMUNICATIONS

PW13. David Turnbull, Minister of Transportation regarding Adding Highway 7 from Highway 410 to Winston Churchill Boulevard to the Regional Road System

Received

Additional Items

PW14. Ontario Municipal Board Hearing regarding Snelgrove Plaza in the City of Brampton: Application to Amend the Official Plan

RECOMMENDATION GC-185-2000:

That the Region of Peel oppose the application to amend the official plan and zoning By-law made by Snelgrove Plaza Inc. regarding the Southeast quadrant of Mayfield Road and Highway 10, City of Brampton.

PW15. Nicola Richmond, Resident, Town of Caledon, Ward 1 regarding the Bolton Sewage Plant Concept

Referral to Public Works

PW16. Regional Policy on the Contamination of the Water Supply

RECOMMENDATION GC-186-2000:

That Regional staff report back to General Committee on the process followed when it has been determined or is suspected that the water supply in Peel is contaminated, and the Regional policy in this regard.

RECESS

General Committee recessed at 12:58 p.m.

General Committee reconvened 1:37 p.m.

 

ROLL CALL

Members Present: R. Begley, L. Bissell, C. Cooper, C.  Corbasson, S. Fennell, E. Kolb, K. Mahoney, H. McCallion, G. Miles, P. Mullin, P. Palleschi, M. Prentice, C. Seglins, I.  Sinclair, R. Whitehead

Members Absent: F. Dale, C. Gyles, N. Iannicca, M. Morrison, due to illness, P. Robertson, P. Saito, due to other municipal business

 

Chaired by Councillor R. Whitehead presided.

Declaration of Conflict of Interest

Councillor Seglins declared a conflict of interest on Item M1. regarding Ambulance Contract Negotiations and she is a board member of the Dufferin Caledon Health Care Corporation, which was a proponent of the Land Ambulance Request for Proposal (RFP) and refrained from voting thereon.

CORPORATE SERVICES

Legal Services

M1. Ambulance Contract Negotiations Procurement of Legal Services

RECOMMENDATION GC-187-2000:

That the retainer of Aird and Berlis as legal counsel for all services required for the Land Ambulance RFP including contract negotiations be approved.

Clerk’s

M2. Minutes of the Audit Subcommittee meeting held May 11, 2000

A. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

 

B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3. REPORTS
   
   
   1. KPMG 1999 Audit Planning Memorandum

      Received

   2. 1999 Audited Financial Statements

      Received

      Audit of Regional Investments

      RECOMMENDATION ASC-1-2000:

      That the 2000 external audit be expanded to include a review of the Region’s investments and investment practices as they exist within the guidelines of the Municipal Act;

      And further, that staff report back to the next meeting of the Audit Subcommittee on the terms reference for this audit

   3. 1999 External Audit Management Letter

      Received

   4. Internal Audit Business Plan 2000 to 2003

      Received

   5. Review of Cash Receipts and Cash Control, Waste Management Division

      Received

   6. Review of Development Charges Collection, Accounting and Reporting Practices

      Received

M3. Minutes of the Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee meeting held May 11, 2000

RECOMMENDATION GC-188-2000:

That the Minutes of the Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee meeting held May 11, 2000 be revised to reflect that Councillors Gael Miles and Peter Robertson were present, but are not Committee members.

A. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND/OR CO-CHAIRS

Referred to the Next Meeting of the Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee

2. REGIONAL STAFF PRESENTATION

Status of Emergency Communications in Peel (Oral)

Presentation by J. S. Moore, General Manager, Ambulance and Emergency Programs

RECOMMENDATION ECAC-1-2000:

That a letter be prepared by three area municipal mayors and the Regional Chair respecting ongoing interest arbitration affecting Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services, and urging the Province of Ontario to influence the arbitrator to deal with the issue impairing the ability of combining fire communications in Peel, as soon as possible and in exclusion of any other matters under arbitration;

And further that a revised work plan including charts be brought forward to the next meeting of the Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee showing a broader vision of the Region’s long term goals for improving emergency communications in the Region of Peel;

And further, that the Peel Regional Police be invited to provide a presentation at the next meeting of the Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee supporting the proposal of receiving additional complement to support 911 services.

 

3. DRAFT PROJECT SCOPE AND WORKPLAN

    

4. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

   The next meeting is to be scheduled prior to June 1, 2000. The meeting will take place at the Peel Regional Police Headquarters and will include a tour of the communication facility.
   

 

E. OTHER BUSINESS

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Draft Project Scope and Workplan

   Referred to the Next Meeting of the Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee

2. Council Resolutions 2000-145, 2000-147-1 and 2000-289

   Referred to the Next Meeting of the Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee

3. Feasibility Study for Combined Regional Fire and Emergency Communications Centre and Regional Emergency Operations Centre

   Referred to the Next Meeting of the Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee

4. Emergency Communications

   Referred to the Next Meeting of the Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee

5. Recommendation from Police Services Board

   Referred to the Next Meeting of the Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee

COMMUNICATIONS

M4. Craig Mather, Chief Administrative Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) regarding the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan

Received

M5. Emil Kolb, Chair, Ontario Property Assessment Corporation (OPAC) regarding the Appointment of Allan Ross to the OPAC Board of Directors

Received

M6. Robert A. Richards, President and Chief Administrative Officer, Ontario Property Assessment Corporation (OPAC) regarding a Settlement Between OPAC and the Ontario Public Sector Employees Union (OPSEU)

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-189-2000:

That the Regional Chair ensure that Members receive copies of all future communications from the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation (OPAC) intended for all Regional Councillors.

M7. Harold W. Brown, Deputy Clerk, Regional Municipality of York regarding the Endorsement of Peel’s Resolution on Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Pooling

Received

M8. Jeanne Hay, Chair, Halton-Peel District Health Council (HPDHC) regarding Outstanding Orders in Council of the HPDHC

Received

M9. Leo Steven, President and Chief Executive Officer, William Osler Health Centre regarding Redevelopment Plans of the William Osler Health Centre

Received

M10. Patrick (Sid) Ryan, President, Ontario Division, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) regarding a Questionnaire for Municipal Councillors, Mayors and CAO’s concerning Electricity Deregulation and Utility Privatization

Received

Councillor P. Mullin presided.

Property

H1. Encroachment Agreement, Dixie Road (Regional Road #4) Owner: Petro-Canada - City of Mississauga, Ward 3

RECOMMENDATION GC-190-2000:

That the encroachment on Dixie Road, being a sign and landscaping, be permitted in accordance with the terms and conditions in the Encroachment Agreement dated 23^rd day of March, 2000 between the Regional Municipality of Peel and Petro-Canada;

And further that all documents relating thereto or required to complete this transaction be executed by the Regions duly authorized signing officers;

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

Councillor I. Sinclair presided.

Planning Policy and Research

P1. 2000 Peel Children’s Water Festival

RECOMMENDATION GC-191-2000:

That Regional Council proclaim the week of Wednesday, June 7, 2000 to Tuesday, June 13, 2000 as, "Children’s Water Awareness Week".

 

P2. Peel Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Advisory Committee – 1999 Year End Update

Received

Councillor Seglins presented a plaque from the International Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Association to Regional Chair Emil Kolb for Peel’s hosting of the 1999 CPTED Conference.

Councillor McCallion departed at 2:00 p.m.

COMMUNICATIONS

P3. Bill Cunningham, Director, Mississauga Transit, City of Mississauga regarding the Parkway Belt West Plan Amendment 147

Received

 

Councillor K. Mahoney presided.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Children's Services

HS1. Children’s Services Division Customer Survey 1999

Received

Seniors' Services

HS2. Institutional Bed Standards for Long Term Care (LTC) Facilities

RECOMMENDATION GC-192-2000:

That the Valet QD7000 Series of Bed manufactured by M.C. Healthcare Products Inc. be approved as the standard for the Region of Peel’s Long Term Care (LTC) Facilities,

And further, that $908,654 be transferred from reserve R2291 to new capital project #000042 to finance the purchase of 478 beds, including all applicable taxes;

And further, that staff be authorized to complete negotiations for one 12-month period contract with two optional 12-month period extensions with M.C. Healthcare Products Inc. for the supply and delivery of the Valet QD7000 Series of bed;

And further, that M.C. Healthcare Products Inc. be awarded an estimated contract of $790,134, net of applicable taxes;

And further, that subject to Purchasing By-law 50-96, that the Materials Manager or Purchasing Agent be given authority to use direct negotiation for additional product, spare parts or maintenance service with M.C. Healthcare Products Inc. if and when it becomes necessary to increase the product or service requirements;

And further, that the required documents be executed by the Regional Corporation's duly authorized signing officers.

HS3. Renovations at Sheridan Villa

RECOMMENDATION GC-193-2000:

That a new capital project, Sheridan Villa Renovations – Phase 2 00-0042 be approved at a value of 1,323,000 to be funded from the Homes for the Aged Building Reserve (R1901).

Ontario Works in Peel

HS4. Ontario Works Activity Update

RECOMMENDATION GC-194-2000:

That the Regional Chair send a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Social Services titled "Ontario Works Activity Updated" and dated May 5, 2000 to the Minister of Community and Social Services and the local Members of Provincial Parliament.

HS5. Ontario Works Community Placement Provincial Funding Initiatives

RECOMMENDATION GC-195-2000:

That an Ontario Works Program Support Reserve Fund be established for the purpose of holding 100% provincial funds awarded to Peel for exceeding the Provincial Community Placement targets;

And further, that each year, as part of the annual budget process, staff present recommendations for the use of that fund to support the delivery of Ontario Works in Peel.

See also HS16.

HS6. Homeless Prevention Program

RECOMMENDATION GC-196-2000:

That the Homelessness Prevention Fund be increased from $100,000 to $229,300 for the year 2000;

And further, that the funding be allocated from the National Child Benefit Re-Investment Fund at no additional cost to the local tax base.

Transhelp

HS7. Transhelp Region-Wide Taxi Tenders

Received

HEALTH

Finance and Administration

HS8. Peel Public Health 905-799-7700 – Peel Health’s New Call Centre

Received

Environmental Health

HS9. Compulsory Rabies Vaccination of Dogs and Cats

RECOMMENDATION GC-197-2000:

That the Region of Peel apply to the Minister of Health and Long Term Care for inclusion in Ontario Regulation 567 under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, requiring compulsory vaccination of dogs and cats.

RECOMMENDATION GC-198-2000:

That the Medical Officer of Health report back to General Committee on population surveys of wild animals in Peel done by the Ministry of Natural Resources and whether the results raise concerns for Peel residents.

HS10. The Tobacco Control Act – Enforcement and Education Program

Received

Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases

HS11. HIV/AIDS and Youth in the Region of Peel

Received

Healthy Lifestyles

HS12. Enhanced Funding for Case Management Program

Received

HS13. Bill S-20, The Tobacco Youth Protection Act

RECOMMENDATION GC-199-2000:

That Regional Council urge the Federal Minister of Health, local Members of Parliament and members of the Senate to support Bill S-20, the Tobacco Youth Protection Act.

HS14. Cancer Risks and Prevention in Women

Received

Family Health

HS15. Healthy Babies, Healthy Children Program (HBHC) Postpartum Component

Received

COMMUNICATIONS

HS16. John Baird, Minister of Community and Social Services regarding Community Placement Innovation Fund

Received

See also RECOMMENDATION GC-195-2000

HS17. John Baird, Minister of Community and Social Services regarding the Transportation needs of Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Received

F. IN CAMERA MATTERS

Chaired by Regional Chair E. Kolb

Committee proceeded "In Camera" to consider the following items:

F1. A proposed or pending acquisition of land for municipal purposes

F2. A proposed or pending acquisition of land for municipal purposes

F3. A proposed or pending acquisition of land for municipal purposes

F4. A proposed or pending acquisition of land for municipal purposes

Councillor Mullin departed at 2:34 p.m.

F5. A proposed or pending acquisition of land for municipal purposes

Committee Moved Out of "In Camera"

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 2:37 p.m.