General Committee - September 28, 2000

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

GENERAL COMMITTEE

M I N U T E S GC-2000-11

The Regional General Committee met on September 28, 2000 at 9:40 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton.

Members Present: L. Bissell, T. Blackmore, C. Corbasson, F. Dale, S. Fennell, C. Gyles, N. Iannicca, 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: R. Begley, C. Cooper, E. Kolb, due to other municipal business

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; B. Zeran, Regional Clerk; A. Macintyre, Legislative Co-ordinator

In the absence of the Regional Chair, Acting Regional Chair M. Morrison assumed the chair.

ROLL CALL

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-238-2000:

That the agenda for the September 28, 2000, General Committee meeting be approved.

Councillor Iannicca arrived at 9:41 a.m.

Councillor Sinclair arrived at 9:42 a.m.

D. DELEGATIONS / PRESENTATIONS

D1. Dr. Joseph Niedoba, The Davis Centre and Dr. Harry Earle, Peel Manor regarding Annual Medical Directors’ Report

Received

See also Items Related to Human Services HS1.

RECOMMENDATION GC-239-2000:

That the Commissioner of Social Services prepare an in-depth report focussing on other long-term care models; opportunities for training and strategies for attracting individuals into pursuing a career in long-term care and give consideration to engage a committee to co-ordinate staffing and training issues;

And further, that a resolution be presented to Regional Council stating the Region’s position on the elimination of respite beds by the provincial government which in turn would be forwarded to Peel’s MPs and MPPs.

Councillor Saito arrived at 10:10 a.m.

Councillor Whitehead arrived at 10:15 a.m.

Councillor Prentice arrived at 10:20 a.m.

Items Related to Human Services - HS1. was dealt with.

HS1. Medical Director’s Annual Report – Long Term Care Facilities

Received

See also Delegations – Item D1.

D2. Brenda Elias, Executive Director and Laurie McErlaine, Senior Manager, Supportive Housing in Peel (SHIP) regarding Supportive Housing in Peel Collaborative Submission to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Withdrawn

D3. Savita Junnarkar, Board Member, Peel Police Services Board (PPSB) regarding her Past Three Years as Peel’s Citizen Appointee to the Peel Police Services Board

Received

Items Related to Management - M7. was dealt with.

M7. Frederick Biro, Executive Director, Peel Police Services Board (PPSB) regarding PPSB Photo Radar Review

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-240-2000:

That a recommendation be prepared for the October 5, 2000 Regional Council meeting stating that the Region of Peel fully endorse the use of Photo Radar;

And further, that the Chief of Police be invited to the October 5, 2000 Regional Council meeting to voice his concerns on the issue of Photo Radar.

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

ITEMS RELATED TO MANAGEMENT

Councillor R. Whitehead presided.

CORPORATE SERVICES

Clerk's

M1. 2001 Regional Council and General Committee Meeting Schedule

RECOMMENDATION GC-240-1-2000:

That Recommendation GC-240-1-2000 of the September 28, 2000 General Committee meeting be amended to approve a revised 2001 General Committee and Council meeting schedule, as distributed to Regional Council on October 5, 2000.

Councillor Robertson arrived at 10:50 a.m.

M2. Minutes of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Nomination Ad hoc Committee held September 14, 2000

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GTAA-3-2000:

That the agenda for the September 14, 2000, Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) meeting be approved.

3. REPORT/ITEMS

Additional Item

Our Commitment to the Environment (Video)

The video titled "Our Commitment to the Environment" outlined the GTAA’s commitment to the environment in all aspects of GTAA operations, which enabled the GTAA to be awarded the International Standards Organization (ISO) 14001 designation. The designation is awarded to those organizations for achieving standards in:

Environmental Policy: Define company goals;

Planning: Consider impacts, objectives and targets for their Environmental Measurement Systems (EMS):

Implementation and Operation: Day-to-day use of the EMS;

Checking and Monitoring: Monitoring and correct the EMS;

Management Review: Improve and refine the EMS.

Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Board of Directors Quarterly Update (Oral)
GTAA Board members presented information regarding Operating Activities; Issuing Revenue Bonds; Website Update; Ground Transportation Issues; Consolidation of Air Canada and Canadian Airlines, and the Status of Development at Lester B. Pearson International Airport (LBPIA).

Mr. Wilson presented figures relating to passengers, cargo and movements. Passenger travel for 1999 was 27.8 million; Cargo shipments was 360,000 tonnes; and the movement (departure/landings) of aircraft was measured at 427,315. Also, in June and July 2000, the GTAA issued $ 575 million in Revenue Bonds.

The GTAA website (www.gtaa.com) has been upgraded to include a Flight Information Data System (FIDS). FIDS provides visitors to the GTAA and passengers of airlines with information regarding the arrival and departure of airlines, and is updated every 10 minutes.

Mr. Dennis provided a guided tour via photos of the re-development stages of the Lester B. Pearson International Airport (LBPIA), and advised that the target date for the opening of Terminal 1-new (T-new) is October 2003. T-new will be operational, however, due to continued construction, will not be fully functional. In addition, GTAA staff advised members that approximately $80 million has been budgeted for the re-development Highway 409, and that the yearly ground lease for LBPIA is $117 million.

Mayor Seglins requested Board Members to review signage for ground transportation services. The board members undertook direction to request the GTAA Transportation Committee to review signage concerns.

The Committee was advised that the GTAA is currently working with the City of Mississauga to issue 35 new airport taxi licences to those persons/companies that currently do not operate a taxi service to LBPIA.

Steve Shaw, Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Communications, Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) regarding Land Use Plan for Lester B. Pearson International Airport (LBPIA)

City of Toronto regarding a Draft Accord Between the City of Toronto and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA)

Councillor Saito identified two statements contained within the Draft City of Toronto accord with the GTAA which was adopted by the City of Toronto on August 1 to 4, 2000 which require clarification. Firstly, the location of LBPIA is proportionately greater in the City of Mississauga than that of the City of Toronto, as identified on page 3 of the draft accord. Secondly, clause 6.3(e) GTAA Lead Role, identifies that the GTAA "…consult with the City to ensure that ambience of LBPIA (e.g. programming, art, signage, staff training) provides a suitable welcome statement for "Toronto".

It was understood that the airport serves all communities within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), however, recognition of the community for which LBPIA resides (City of Mississauga) should also be clearly identified and promoted.

Additional Item

Noise Management Committee – City of Toronto Department of Health Report on Noise Pollution

Councillor Saito advised members that a recent City of Toronto Department of Health report on noise, which was addressed at the September 13, 2000 Noise Management Committee meeting recommended that a sub-committee be established by the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) to deal with noise. Councillor Saito advised members that the current Noise Management Committee is working well, and that the establishment of a sub-committee of the GTSB would be a duplication of effort.

It was noted that the minutes of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) did not include the discussion regarding the re-location of the airport. The Regional Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) was requested to meet with the Mississauga City Manager regarding issues of developing airport lands.

M3. Minutes of the Audit Subcommittee held September 14, 2000

1. Declarations of Conflicts of Interest

2. Approval of Agenda

RECOMMENDATION ASC-3-2000:

That the agenda for the September 14, 2000, Audit Subcommittee meeting be approved.

3. Reports

Follow-Up Review of the Social Services Department Transhelp Operation
Received

Review of the Cash Handling and Receipting Process in the Corporate Services Department
Received

Review of the Cash Handling and Receipting Process in the Finance Department
Received

Review of the Cash Handling and Receipting Process in the Health Department
Received

Review of the Cash Handling and Receipting Process in the Planning
Received

Review of the Cash Handling and Receipting Process in the Public Works Department

Received

Review of the Cash Handling and Receipting Process in the Housing and Property Services Department
Received

Review of the Cash Handling and Receipting Process in the Social Services Department
Received

Ambulance and Emergency Programs

M4. Report of the Regional Fire Co-ordinator

RECOMMENDATION GC-241-2000:

That the report of the Regional Fire Co-ordinator for 1999 be received;

And further, that former Fire Chief Cyril Hare and Fire Chief Gary Morden of the City of Mississauga be thanked for their efforts during 1999 in ensuring that the plans of the Fire Departments of the Region of Peel were fully coordinated.

FINANCE

Controller’s Division

M5. Request for Proposal for the Provision of Banking Services- 2001-2005

RECOMMENDATION GC-242-2000:

That the Request for Proposal for the provision of Banking Services be awarded to the Royal Bank of Canada for a 5 year period at an estimated total annual cost of $175,000;

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

COMMUNICATIONS

M6. David Collenette, MP, Minister of Transport regarding the Greater Toronto Airports Authority Proposed By-law Amendments respecting Board Members’ Terms of Service

Received

M7. Frederick Biro, Executive Director, Peel Police Services Board (PPSB) regarding PPSB Photo Radar Review

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING

Councillor P. Saito presided.

Planning Policy and Research

P1. Construction Activity in Peel Region and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Mid-Year 2000

Received

COMMUNICATIONS

P2. Region of York regarding an Environmental Assessment Study – Highway 427

Referred to Planning and Public Works staff

See also RECOMMENDATIONS GC-249-2000 to GC 252-2000 inclusive

P3. Adoption of Region of Peel Official Plan Amendment Number 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-243-2000:

That the necessary by-law be enacted adopting Regional Official Plan Amendment Number (ROPA) 2;

And further, that a copy of the report of the Acting Commissioner of Planning, dated September 20, 2000 titled "Proposed Amendment Number 2 to the Regional Official Plan" be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), the City of Mississauga, the City of Brampton, and the Town of Caledon for information.

ITEMS RELATED TO HOUSING AND PROPERTY

Councillor P. Mullin presided.

Housing

H1. Rent Supplement Initiative

Received

Property

H2. Encroachment Agreement, Dixie Road (Regional Road 4), Owner: Susan Yoshimi Uchikata and Paul Douglas Uchikata – City of Mississauga, Ward 3

RECOMMENDATION GC-244-2000:

That the encroachments on Dixie Road, being a portion of a driveway and a sign, be permitted in accordance with the terms and conditions in the Encroachment Agreement dated 24th day of July, 2000 between the Regional Municipality of Peel and Susan Yoshimi Uchikata and Paul Douglas Uchikata;

And further, that all documents relating thereto or required to complete this transaction be executed by the Regional Corporation’s duly authorized signing officers;

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

COMMUNICATIONS

H3. Tony Clement, MPP, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) regarding the Social Housing Business Transfer

Referred to Housing and Property Staff

H4. Paul Martin, MP, Minister of Finance regarding the Impact of Federal Taxes on Housing

Received

H5. Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA) – Canadian Housing Update, September 2000

Received

H6. Tony Clement, MPP, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) regarding the Service of David Culham on the Peel Regional Housing Authority (PRHA)

Received