The Regional General Committee met on April 12, 2001 at 9:45 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton.

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

A. ROLL CALL

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Councillor Mahoney declared a conflict of interest with regards to discussion related to the Kraft Paper Bags addressed in Item PW2 as her husband and son are both involved in the industry. She therefore refrained from discussion and voting thereon.

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-26-2001:

That the agenda for the April 12, 2001, General Committee meeting be approved.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

Additional Item

Kent Gillespie, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, Joe Moore, General Manager, Land Ambulance Services and John Flynn, Senior Operations Manager, Superior Ambulance presented a paramedic certificate to Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for his assistance in delivering a newborn while on a site visit with the Emergency Communications group.

D1. Nancy Zavershnik, Past Chair, Transhelp Advisory Committee regarding Transhelp Advisory Committee Annual Report

Received

See also Items Related to Human Services - Item HS5

The delegation was advised that a representative from Brampton Transit and a representative from Mississauga Transit be invited to join the Transhelp Advisory Committee. Transhelp staff to provide further information on "unsafe situations".staff to provide further information on "unsafe situations" experienced with Taxi service.

Councillor Gyles departed at 10:05 a.m.

Item HS5 was dealt with.

HS5. Transhelp Advisory Committee Annual Report

RECOMMENDATION GC-27-2001:

That the Transhelp Advisory Committee 2000 Annual Report be Received with thanks by the General Committee of Regional Council;

And further, that staff be asked to report on service demand and growth plan in May 2001;

And further, that the report of the Commissioner of Social Services, dated February 19, 2001, titled "Transhelp Advisory Committee Annual Report" be forwarded to the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) Transportation Committee.

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D1

D2. Glenn Barnes, Chair, Transhelp Advisory Committee regarding Impact of Demand on Transhelp Riders

Received

See also Items Related to Human Services - Item HS6

Item HS6 was dealt with.

HS6. Transhelp Service Growth Demands

RECOMMENDATION GC-28-2001:

That Council approve access to the Social Grants Reserve (R1260) up to $300,000 to meet the immediate need for Transhelp trips linked to dialysis;

And further, that staff be authorized to bring a report to Council by July 2001 providing a detailed analysis of the growth demands and a growth plan for the Transhelp program.

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D2

Members of General Committee commended the delegations from Transhelp on their informative presentation and thanked Nancy Zavershnik for her dedication and commitment to the program.

Item D5 was dealt with.

D5. Inspector Ken MacDonald, Caledon Ontario Provinicial Police (OPP) Detachment Commander regarding Road Safety Value Partnership Enforcement Fund (RSVP)

RECOMMENDATION GC-29-2001:

That the Region of Peel support the R.S.V.P. Program request from the Town of Caledon;

And further, that the 2001 operating budget for O.P.P. Municipal Policing Services in Caledon be increased by $9,200 to be funded from a contribution from the Caledon O.P.P. stabilization reserve so as to ensure no impact on the overall 2001 net tax levy.

D3. John Huether, Executive Director, and Barbara Horvath, President, Board of Directors, Children's Aid Society, Region of Peel regarding Children's Aid Society Activities and Provincial Child Welfare Reform

Received

Barbara Horvath and John Huether gave an update on the Children's Aid Society's activities including volume trends in new investigations and new family cases. John Huether recited a poem, titled "Inside (spaces)", prepared by Ashley Staring a fourteen year old student and youth in care.

D4. Steve Isaak, Executive Director, Scott MacLeod and Chris Altmayer, Halton/Peel District Health Council regarding Population Growth and Demographic Changes and their Potential Impact on Future Utilization of Health Care Services

Received

Members of General Committee congratulated Steve Isaak and his team on their success at being a health planning body in all of the health service areas and for their teamwork with the other Health Councils.

Councillor Fennell requested the delegation to attend an upcoming Brampton Council meeting to provide a briefing on the City of Brampton's proposed 1200 health care beds designated to the City of Brampton.

Councillor Prentice departed at 12:30 p.m.

D5. Inspector Ken MacDonald, Caledon Ontario Provinicial Police (OPP) Detachment Commander regarding Road Safety Value Partnership Enforcement Fund (RSVP)

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

RECESS

The meeting recessed at 12:45 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 1:08 p.m.

ROLL CALL

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HS1. Community Support Services for Older Adults: Towards a Strategic Plan - Working Paper, Region of Peel
Presentation by Ivy France, Housing Facilitator

RECOMMENDATION GC-30-2001:

That the Working Paper referred to in Appendix 1 of the report of the Commissioners of Social Services, Health and Housing and Property, dated February 7, 2001 and titled "Community Support Services for Older Adults: Towards a Strategic Plan - Working Paper, Region of Peel" be endorsed;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the Halton-Peel District Health Council and the Community Care Access Centre of Peel, for their information;

And further, that staff in the Human Services Departments be directed to arrange a joint meeting with the Halton-Peel District Health Council (HPDHC) and the Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) of Peel to review the issues raised in the Working Paper, dated November, 2000 titled "Community Support Services for Older Adults: Towards A Strategic Plan", refine the Proposed Strategic Directions and report on the results of that meeting.

HS2. Homelessness Prevention Program

Received

SOCIAL SERVICES

General Services

HS3. Community Programs Funding/Purchase of Service Guidelines Policies - F30-05 (Revisions)

RECOMMENDATION GC-31-2001:

That the revisions to the Community Programs Funding Policies F30-05, attached as Appendix 1 to the report of the Commissioner of Social Services, dated March 1, 2001, titled Community Programs Funding/Purchase of Service Guidelines Policies - F30-05 (Revisions) be approved;

And further, that all agencies listed in Appendix II to the subject report be recommended for three year funding agreements under a new Established Agency Funding category, beginning in 2001.

Councillor Miles requested that paragraph 1 of page 8 of the subject report be revised to read "as programs which are fully funded".

Transhelp

HS4. Transhelp/NQI Journey to Excellence

Received

HS5. Transhelp Advisory Committee Annual Report

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

HS6. Transhelp Service Growth Demands

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

HEALTH

Finance and Administration

HS7. Peel Public Health

Received

COMMUNICATIONS

HS8. Allan Rock, Minister of Health regarding the Federal Government's Commitment to Maintaining and Improving the Mental and Physical Well-being of Canadians

Received

Engineering and Construction

PW1. Intersection Improvement Works at Hwy 24 and 136/Cataract Road, Project 99-4235, 00-4610 - Town of Caledon, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-32-2001:

That Tender #2001-078T for the intersection improvement works at Hwy 24 and Hwy 136/Cataract Road, Town of Caledon, Ward 1, be awarded to Graham Brothers Construction Ltd. in the amount of $626,261.95 (exclusive of all applicable taxes) under Project 99-4235 and 00-4610;

And further, that additional funds in the amount of $200,000.00 be provided for Project 99-4235 to be financed from Capital Finance Stabilization Reserve (R0210);

And further, that the Region of Peel continue to retain the Engineering consulting firm, Chisholm, Fleming and Associates, to carry out the project management, contract administration and construction inspection for the intersection improvement works at Hwy 24 and Hwy 136/Cataract Road, Town of Caledon, Ward 1, for an additional estimated cost of $20,000.00 plus applicable taxes under Project 99-4235;

And further, that authorities be given to increase/extend the contract for the intersection improvement works and/or the consulting engineering assignment for additional requirements to a maximum of 20% for contingencies and unforeseen works where the actual requirements exceed the estimates to the limits allowed by the purchasing by-laws;

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

Councillor Corbasson departed at 1:45 p.m.

Waste Management

PW2. Systems Approach to Waste Management Update

Received

Members of General Committee requested that the Commissioner of Public Works forward a copy of the Communication package on the Blue and Grey Box Collection and Three Bag Standard to members of the Waste Management Subcommittee for review prior to public distribution.

The Commissioner of Public Works was requested to make a presentation on the Three Bag Standard during a televised City of Brampton Council meeting as a means to address the public on a wider scale.

PW3. Air Pollution Control, Residue Removal and Disposal Services

RECOMMENDATION GC-33-2001:

That staff be authorized to negotiate with Safety-Kleen Ltd. and Philip Environmental for the supply of Air Pollution Control (APC) Residue Removal and Disposal Services, renewable on a month to month basis, for up to one year for the estimated annual cost of $677,092 (exclusive of all applicable taxes) to be funded from cost centre WW50102;

And further, that staff report back to the Waste Management Subcommittee with a recommendation on the preferred system to process/treat the flyash;

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

PW4. Three Bag Standard Program

RECOMMENDATION GC-34-2001:

That By-law 80-96, the current waste collection by-law, be repealed;

And further, that a new waste collection by-law that will incorporate a Three Bag Standard for residential waste collection, as attached in Appendix 1, be enacted;

And further, that staff be authorized to implement the communications strategies for weekly Blue and Grey Box Collection and Three Bag Standard;

And further, that staff be authorized to negotiate directly and enter into contracts with the retail sector in the Region of Peel to potentially distribute and sell tags;

And further, that the required documents are executed by the Regional duly authorized signing officers.

The Commissioner of Public Works undertook to provide results of the bag limit progams in Markham and Barrie.

The Commissioner of Public Works was requested to make garbage tags available at the Town of Caledon Libraries and increase the number of tag distribution locations in the City of Mississauga.

COMMUNICATIONS

PW5. Cheri Cowan, Clerk, Town of Caledon Requesting the Review and Consideration of Support for the Town of Mono's Resolution 23-3-2001 regarding Spreading of Biosolids-Abandoned Wells

Referred to Public Works

CORPORATE SERVICES

Legal Services

M1. Assessment of Farmland Zoned for Development Prior to Current Value Assessment - Appeals by Slough Estates Canada Limited and Menkes Industrial Parks Limited

Received

Clerk's

M2. Appointments to the United Way of Peel

RECOMMENDATION GC-35-2001:

That Councillor Whitehead be appointed to the United Way of Peel Region Board of Directors for a term ending on November 30, 2003 or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council;

And further, that the United Way of Peel Region be so advised.

M3. Minutes of the Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee (ECAC) held March 29, 2001

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION ECAC-1-2001:

That the agenda for the March 29, 2001, Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee meeting be approved.

3. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND/OR CO-CHAIRS

RECOMMENDATION ECAC-2-2001:

That Councillor Palleschi be appointed as Chair of Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee for a term ending November 30, 2003;

And further, that Councillors Prentice and Seglins be appointed as Co-Chairs of Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee for a term ending November 30, 2003.

4. REPORTS

a) October 12, 2000 Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee Minutes

Received

J.S. Moore, General Manager, Ambulance and Emergency Services, introduced Paul Stoner, Operations Manager of Mississauga Central Ambulance Communication Centre (CACC), who was invited to the meeting as per direction to staff noted in the October 12, 2000 minutes of the Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee.

b) Public Safety Answering Point Survey Results
Presentation by J.S. Moore, General Manager, Ambulance and Emergency Programs

RECOMMENDATION ECAC-3-2001:

That pursuant to the workplan of the Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee as approved by Council on October 26, 2000, members of the Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee and the Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee Task Force conduct site visits of communications facilities within Piniellas and Hillsboro Counties (Florida), Montgomery and Arlington Counties (Virginia), Prince Georges County (Maryland), Syracuse (New York), and the Montreal Urban Community (PQ) to review operational, funding, and administrative approaches to providing emergency communications systems;

And further, that site visits be divided among members of the Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee, as appropriate, to conserve resources in the fact finding exercise.

RECOMMENDATION ECAC-4-2001:

That staff report back on the funding sources for Police Services which are identified as financially accountable for a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) among the respondents to the PSAP Survey.

c) Elements of Emergency Services Communications and Staffing
Presentation by R.K. Gillespie, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor

Received

d) Current System Statistics and Trends
Remarks by Inspector P. Tetzlaff, Peel Regional Police

Received

e) Peel Regional Police regarding the Establishment of a Back-Up 9-1-1 Answering Capability

Received

RECOMMENDATION ECAC-5-2001:

That staff report back to the Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee regarding the location and cost of a Back-Up 911 Answering Capability.

f) Peel Regional Police regarding Adequacy Standards Regulation, Ministry Accredited Training and Core Competencies

Received

g) Peel Regional Police regarding Ministry Mandated Training, Suspect Apprehension Pursuits

Received

5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

Members of the Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee determined that the next meeting should be held at the call of the Chair subsequent to the planned site visits.

6. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Item

a) Emergency Communications Facilities Operations

RECOMMENDATION ECAC-6-2001:

That P. Tetzlaff, Inspector, Peel Regional Police, K. Duffy, Assistant Deputy Chief, Mississauga Fire and Ambulance Services and P. Stoner, Operations Manager, Mississauga Central Ambulance Communication Centre (CACC) return to a future meeting of the Emergency Communications Ad hoc Committee to explain the operations of each communications facility in greater detail.

FINANCE

Controller's Division

M4. 2000 Investment Report
Presentation by Janice Tuffnail, Manager, Treasury Services

RECOMMENDATION GC-36-2001:

That in compliance with Provincial Legislation governing municipal investment practices, the report of the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance dated February 26, 2001, titled "2000 Investment Report" (outined in Appendix 1 of the subject report) be approved.

COMMUNICATIONS

M5. Minutes of the Court of Revision held March 27, 2001

Received

M6. Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding Prohibiting Municipalities from Charging Permit Fees to Gas Companies

Received

M7. Helen Johns, Associate Minister, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care regarding Peel's Eligibility to Receive Special Funding for Land Ambulance Services

Received

See also Item M8

M8. Mary Kardos Burton, Executive Director, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care regarding Funding for Replacement of Land Ambulance Vehicles and Related Equipment

Received

See also Item M7

M9. James M. Flaherty, Minister of Finance regarding the Delegation of Tax Ratio Setting Authority

Received

Councillor McCallion requested that staff seek an extension to the April 30, 2001 deadline at the upcoming meeting with James Flaherty, Minister of Finance regarding delegation of tax ratio setting authority.

M10. J. Craig Mather, Chief Administrative Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) regarding Notice of Meeting to Approve 2001 Non-Matching Levy for the TRCA

Received

M11. Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) regarding Rural Economic Development Workshops

Received

Planning Policy and Research

P1. Construction Activity in Peel Region and the Greater Toronto Area, Year-End 2000

Received

COMMUNICATIONS

P2. Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) regarding New Funding for Ontario Grain and Oilseed Farmers

Received

Housing

H1. Social Housing Reform Act - Joint Local Transfer Plan
Presentation by Keith Ward, Commissioner of Housing and Property and Dawn Langtry, Executive Assistant

RECOMMENDATION GC-37-2001:

That in accordance with Bill 128, that Council approve the Joint Local Transfer Plan attached as Appendix 1 to the report of the Commissioner of Housing and Property dated March 23, 2001, titled "Social Housing Reform Act - Joint Local Transfer Plan";

And further, that staff be authorized to submit the plan for approval by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

H2. Homeless Youth Task Force/Network

RECOMMENDATION GC-38-2001:

That Regional Council endorse the Terms of Reference of the Homeless Youth Network;

And further, that Regional Council approve, in principle, the establishment of a Youth Village model in Peel;

And further, that Regional Council authorize continued use of the services of present consultant/facilitator to maintain continuity of Network support, to address community agency underfunding, pooling implications and overall project implementation;

And further, that Regional Council approve use of federal Homegrown Solutions funding to pay the costs of using the Network facilitator;

And further, that Regional Council request the Commissioner of Housing and Property to report back on the underutilization of existing properties that meet the criteria for the Peel Youth Village model;

And further, that the report of the Commissioner of Housing and Property, dated April 1, 2001, titled Homeless Youth Task Force/Network be forwarded to all area MPPs and MPs.

Councillor Seglins volunteered to sit on the Homeless Youth Task Force.

H3. New Social Housing Supply

RECOMMENDATION GC-39-2001:

That the Region of Peel develop and propose an agreement with the Federal Government to be an equal partner in a new social housing supply program;

And further, that the funding needed to participate in this social housing supply partnership be made available through the social housing reserve;

And further, that following this partnership agreement, the Province of Ontario be requested to support an ongoing rent subsidization program for projects built under this agreement;

And further, that an Expression of Interest be issued to Peel's development community requesting submissions from those firms having suitable land and interested in producing affordable housing;

And further, that the Commissioner of Housing and Property prepare a report that provides the authority to directly negotiate with the developers having suitable proposals resulting from the Expression of Interest;

And further, that the Commissioner of Finance and the Commissioner of Housing and Property report on prospective Regional participation in assembling the municipal support required to participate in the Federal supply program;

And further, that Regional Council request the partnership of the City of Mississauga, City of Brampton and Town of Caledon in assembling the municipal support required to participate in the Federal supply program;

And further, that the Commissioner of Housing and Property prepare a report that recommends a longer term source of funding to support any supply program while recognizing the other future cost liabilities of the existing social housing program.

H4. Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing in Peel

RECOMMENDATION GC-40-2001:

That the Terms of Reference for the Advisory Working Group be amended to increase the number of members to a maximum of 28 and that the 27 persons outlined in Appendix 1 of the report of the Commissioner of Housing dated March 27, 2001, titled "Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing in Peel" be approved as official members of the AWG;

And further, that staff be directed to organize the first meeting to be held before June 30, 2001;

And further, that the Terms of Reference be amended to allow for applicants who were not selected as members to be considered for membership on subcommittees as they are created and that the Advisory Working Group determine membership of subcommittees;

And further, that authority be given to the Advisory Working Group to create and manage a process for designating alternates of members as well as replacements for members who leave before the term is completed;

And further, that a membership appeals process outlined in this report be presented to the Advisory Working Group for its consideration;

And further, that the Commissioner of Housing and Property send correspondence to all applicants thanking them for their interest and advising of their membership status.

H5. Peel Access to Housing Data Centre Operational Appeal Process for Applicants

RECOMMENDATION GC-41-2001:

That Council endorse the appeal process for social housing applicants as described in the report dated March 26, 2001 entitled "Peel Access to Housing Data Centre Operational Appeal Process for Applicants";

And further, that Housing and Property staff be directed to establish the Appeal Process Review Committee and begin operation;

And further, that Council establish the three member Housing Access Appeal Committee of Council which will be the third, and final, component of the Peel Access to Housing Data Centre Operational Appeal Process for Applicants;

And further, that Councillors Begley, Mullin and Whitehead be appointed to the Housing Access Appeal Committee.

H6. Family Housing Work Group

RECOMMENDATION GC-42-2001:

That Regional Council authorize the Commissioner of Housing and Property to utilize Federal Supporting Communities Partnership Initiative funding and Provincial program funding opportunities to pursue the preparation of a proposal for a family transitional housing project in the Region;

And further, that this report be forwarded to all area MPPs and MPs.

H7. Mental Health Week May 7-13, 2001

RECOMMENDATION GC-43-2001:

That the week of May 7-13, 2001 be proclaimed Mental Health Week in the Region of Peel.

Property

H10. Disposal of Region Owned Surplus Land East Side of Professional Court, South of Derry Road - City of Mississauga, Ward 5

Received

COMMUNICATIONS

H8. The Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing announcing Funding for Social Housing Transfer

Received

H9. Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) regarding Social Housing Funding Announcement

Received

Additional Items

Dr. David McKeown, Medical Officer of Health (MOH) regarding Memo to Chair and Members of Regional Council dated April 11, 2001 concerning Foot and Mouth Disease

Received

It was requested that the Chair write to the appropriate Federal officials to request that a pamphlet be distributed to travellers.

Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) (Oral)

Received

Councillor McCallion expressed concerns about the report, dated March 20, 2001 titled "Peel's Position on the Deloitte Consulting Report "Getting Started: A review of the Greater Toronto Services Board" " addressed at Regional Council on March 29, 2001.

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

F1. Litigation or potential litigation, including a matter before administrative tribunals, affecting the Regional Corporation

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3:48 p.m.