The Regional General Committee met on April 11, 2002 at 9:37 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton.

Acting Regional Chair Ian Sinclair presided.

A. ROLL CALL

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-60-2002:

That the agenda for the April 11, 2002, General Committee meeting be approved.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

Councillor DiMarco arrived at 9:44 a.m.
Councillor Bissell arrived at 9:45 a.m.

D1. Councillor Frank Dale providing an Update on Affordable Housing

Received

Councillor Dale advised that 40% of people in Homeless Shelters in Peel are employed, but cannot afford housing since the supply of rental housing is low and rental rates are high. Committee was further advised that the Region has committed in principal to building 270 units starting in 2002 using Regional land and resources, which is a "drop in the bucket compared to the 1600 to 1900 units we need".

Councillor Iannicca arrived at 9:52 a.m.
Councillor Saito arrived at 9:55 a.m. due to other municipal business

D2. Frederick Biro, Executive Member, Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Board and Jane Courtemanche, Vice-President, Corporate Information, OMERS advising Council of the Recent Report from OMERS to the Government Concerning the Devolution of OMERS from Government Control to the Employer/Employee Stakeholders

RECOMMENDATION GC-61-2002:

Whereas the Board of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) has issued its report dated March 2002, titled "Changing OMERS Relationship with Government: A Report on Governance" (the "OMERS Report") in which the Board recommends the establishment of a new governing structure for the OMERS pension plan;

And whereas the OMERS pension plan has assets under management having a value on the order of $37 billion and annual employer contributions of approximately $500 million in the absence of a contribution holiday;

And whereas the OMERS report proposes a framework for governance that would, if implemented, have significant implications for the Region of Peel as one of the largest OMERS employers;

And whereas Regional Council has been informed that legislation to effect a change in governance may be introduced shortly to be in effect by January 1, 2003;

Therefore, be it resolved that the Government of the Province of Ontario be requested not to introduce any legislation that would change the governance structure of OMERS until such time as informed consultations on the model recommended by the OMERS Board can be held among affected municipal employers and employer representative groups.

RECOMMENDATION GC-62-2002:

That the matter relating to the "Changing OMERS Relationship with Government: A Report on Governance" (the "OMERS Report") be referred to the Audit Subcommittee for a report;

And further, that the Region of Peel immediately request the province to extend the May 6, 2002 deadline to enable the Region sufficient time and opportunity to review and comment on the OMERS Report and report back before the province makes its decision.

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Additional Item

Heart Mobile (Oral)

Laura Nashman, Director of Human Resources updated Regional Council on the "Heart Mobile", a mobile clinic that is used throughout the Region to check people's health and heart condition. Regional Councillors were invited to visit the Heart Mobile later in the day.

Received

SOCIAL SERVICES

HS-A. Transhelp

HS-A1. Transhelp 2002 Bus Order

RECOMMENDATION GC-63-2002:

That the Transhelp Capital project #00-0048 for two additional buses be approved for a total amount of $154,000 to be funded from Transhelp Reserves R3565 - D.C. Transhelp and R1615 - Transhelp Vehicle in the amounts of $59,000 and $95,000 respectfully;

And further, that the $120,800 in provincial subsidy be recognized in capital project #99-0045 and the capital funding plan be modified accordingly.

HEALTH

HS-B. Communicable Diseases

HS-B1. Results of the 2001/02 Universal Influenza Immunization Campaign

Received

HS-C. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-C1. News Release: From the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Canada dated March 8, 2002, Regarding the New Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Received

HS-C2. News Release: From the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Canada dated March 11, 2002, Regarding the Expansion of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in Manitoba

Received

HS-C3. News Release: From the Region of Peel, dated March 21, 2002, Regarding World TB Day

Received

HS-C4. Reverend Thomas Rosica, National Director and Chief Executive Officer, World Youth Day 2002, Letter dated March 18, 2002, Requesting Support and Cooperation of the Region of Peel in Making World Youth Day 2002 a Success

Referred to Health

Councillor Mullin commended Peter Graham, Commissioner of Health, Dr. David McKeown, Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and Regional staff for conducting an extremely well-presented workshop and thanked them for a great day.

Councillor Fennell departed at 10:32 a.m. due to personal reasons

Item PW-C4. was dealt with.

PW-C4. Central East (Brampton) Community Recycling Centre Construction Update for Project 99-6506
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director of Waste Management

Deferred to the May 2, 2002 General Committee meeting

PW-A. Engineering and Construction

Item PW-A3 was dealt with.

PW-A3. Request for Traffic Control Signals Regional Road 3 (Britannia Road) at Maple Gate/Churchill Meadows Boulevard - City of Mississauga, Ward 9

RECOMMENDATION GC-64-2002:

That traffic signals be installed at Regional Road 3 (Britannia Road) at Maple Gate/Churchill Meadows Boulevard, City of Mississauga in the year 2002;

And further, that the necessary funds be added to the year 2002 traffic signal installation account.

See also Recommendation GC-76-2002

Councillor Saito departed at 10:42 a.m. due to other municipal business

PW-A1. Funds for Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Airport Road and Braydon Boulevard and Stonecrest Place, Project 02-4456 - City of Brampton, Ward 10

RECOMMENDATION GC-65-2002:

That traffic signals be installed at the intersection of Airport Road at Braydon Boulevard and Stonecrest Place, City of Brampton;

And further, that the necessary funds for Project 02-4456 in the amount of $100,000 be financed from the Roads Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve Account (R0210).

PW-A2. York/Peel Boundary Area Transportation Study Status Report - City of Brampton, Wards 9, 10 and 11
Presentation by Damian Albanese, Director of Engineering and Construction and Tyrone Gan, President, iTrans Consulting

RECOMMENDATION GC-66-2002:

That the report of the Commissioner of Public Works and the Commissioner of Planning dated March 19, 2002, titled "York/Peel Boundary Area Transportation Study Status Report - City of Brampton, Wards 9, 10 and 11" be received;

And further, that the Regional Clerk be requested to send copies of the subject report to the Ministry of Transportation, the Clerks of the Cities of Vaughan and Brampton, the Township of King, the Town of Caledon and the Region of York for information.

Damian Albanese, Director of Engineering and Construction and Tyrone Gan, President, iTrans Consulting updated Committee on future transportation planning including rapid transit and highway extensions. A public consultation meeting will be held at the Bramlea City Centre on May 8, 2002, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., members of Council were invited to attend.

PW-A3. Request for Traffic Control Signals Regional Road 3 (Britannia Road) at Maple Gate/Churchill Meadows Boulevard - City of Mississauga, Ward 9

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

PW-A4. Lift and Dedicate a Portion of 0.3 Metre Reserve for Biovail Corporation on Regional Road 5 (Derry Road), West of Regional Road 1 (Mississauga Road) - City of Mississauga, Ward 9

RECOMMENDATION GC-67-2002:

That a by-law be enacted to lift a 0.3 metre (one-foot) reserve for Biovail Corporation on the north side of Regional Road 5 (Derry Road) west of Regional Road 1 (Mississauga Road) to provide a right in/right out access to the proposed commercial development (Engineering file D-05164N, site plan SP00-525).

PW-A5. Proposed Watermain Replacement on Ivernia Road, Project 02-1440 - City of Mississauga, Ward 3

RECOMMENDATION GC-68-2002:

That the existing 150mm (6 inch) diameter cast iron watermain on Ivernia Road, from Bloor Street to Flagship Drive, a total distance of approximately 365m (1,215 feet) be replaced under Project 02-1440;

And further, that the necessary funding for Project 02-1440, estimated in the amount of $180,000, be allocated from Capital Budget Item 02-1000, to be financed from the Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve.

PW-B. Water and Wastewater Treatment

PW-B1. Shoreline Algae

Deferred to the May 9, 2002 Regional Council meeting

PW-B2. 2001 Summary of Sanitary Surcharge Companies and 2002 Rate for Sanitary Sewer Surcharge Agreements

RECOMMENDATION GC-69-2002:

That a by-law be enacted to set the 2002 Qualitative Sewer Surcharge Rate at $1.00 per thousand imperial gallons;

And further, that the Environmental Control Section, Water and Wastewater Treatment Division, advise all industries presently under surcharge agreements that effective January 1, 2002, the Qualitative Sewer Surcharge Rate will be $1.00 per thousand imperial gallons.

PW-B3. Sanitary Sewer Surcharge Letter of Credit

RECOMMENDATION GC-70-2002:

That a by-law be enacted to amend Region of Peel By-law 90-90 (Sewer Use By-law) as generally outlined in Appendix l of the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, Chief Administrative Officer and Acting Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance and Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor dated March 12, 2002, titled "Sanitary Sewer Surcharge Letter of Credit".

PW-B4. Regulatory Changes since Walkerton and the Impact to Peel

Received

PW-B5. Purchase of Portable Wastewater Sampling Machines

RECOMMENDATION GC-71-2002:

That an agreement be entered into with Nortech GSI, the sole supplier of portable sampling machines and bottles at a total estimated cost of $325,000, excluding PST and GST, under Project 02-2910;

And further, that additional funding in the amount of $25,000 be allocated to Project 02-2910 from Capital Budget/Item 02-2000 to be financed from the Financing Stabilization Reserve;

And further, that maintenance, repairs and parts for portable sampling machines be purchased through Nortech GSI until such a time as there is competition in the market place.

PW-B6. Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Plant Odour Control; Front Street Odour Control Facilities

RECOMMENDATION GC-72-2002:

That Public Works staff continue direct negotiations with KMK Consultants Limited for engineering services related to the Odour Control projects and Clear Scents Committee at the Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Plant at the estimated amount of $571,654 (exclusive of all applicable taxes), under Project 99-2930;

And further, that the installation of Odour Control Facilities at the Front Street Pumping Station, tendered and awarded by Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) to Enviro-Con Engineering & Construction Ltd. in the amount of $694,300 (exclusive of all applicable taxes), be financed under Project 02-2901.

PW-C. Waste Management

PW-C1. Three-Bag Standard Program - Two Week Exemption Periods

RECOMMENDATION GC-73-2002:

That Regional Council approve the expansion of the Three Bag Standard Program exemption periods from one week to two weeks in length, effective May 1, 2002.

PW-C2. Earth Week - April 20 to April 27, 2002

RECOMMENDATION GC-74-2002:

That the week of April 20 to April 27, 2002 be proclaimed "Earth Week" in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

PW-C3. Compost Awareness Week - April 28 to May 4, 2002

RECOMMENDATION GC-75-2002:

That the week of April 28 to May 4, 2002 be proclaimed "Compost Awareness Week" in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

PW-C4. Central East (Brampton) Community Recycling Centre Construction Update for Project 99-6506
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director of Waste Management

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

PW-C5. Securing Contents of the Blue and Grey Boxes

Referred to the April 25, 2002 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting

Councillor Mullin thanked Andrew Pollock, Director of Waste Management and staff for the professional service they are providing to residents in her Ward.

Item PW-A3 was considered further.

RECOMMENDATION GC-76-2002:

That the necessary funds stated in Recommendation GC-64-2002 be set at $120,000;

And further, that the Commissioner of Public Works report back to the April 18, 2002 Regional Council meeting with details concerning the allocation of the necessary funds for the subject project and details concerning the acquisition of reserves in anticipation of the project.

See also Recommendation GC-64-2002

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-A. Clerk's

MA-A1. Access Peel Services

Received

MA-B. Ambulance and Emergency Programs

MA-B1. Emergency Preparedness Week - May 6 to May 12, 2002

RECOMMENDATION GC-77-2002:

That the week of May 6 to May 12, 2002 be proclaimed "Emergency Preparedness Week" in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

FINANCE

MA-C. Corporate Finance

MA-C1. 2002 Property Tax Levy By-law

RECOMMENDATION GC-78-2002:

That the necessary by-law be presented to Council for approval which apportions the net levy requirement of $503,600,000 to the three area municipalities in accordance with the Council approved apportionment formula and per the Financial Control by-law, as detailed in Appendix I of the report of the Chief Administrative Officer and Acting Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance dated March 25, 2002, titled "2002 Property Tax Levy By-law" inclusive of technical adjustments related to waste management expenditures;

And further, that Council approve the proposed method of payment allocation to the area municipalities of the 2002 GO Transit Operating Budget as set out in the body of the subject report.
MA-C2. Bill 155, The Sustainable Water and Sewage System Act, 2001

Received

MA-C3. 2001 Investment Report

RECOMMENDATION GC-79-2002:

That in compliance with Provincial Regulation 438/97 governing municipal investment practices, the 2001 Investment Report attached as Appendix 1 to the report of the Chief Administrative Officer and Acting Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance dated March 27, 2002, titled "2001 Investment Report," be approved.

MA-D. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-D1. Bill Crawford, Executive Director, The Dam Youth Drop-In, Letter dated February 28, 2002, Thanking Chair Kolb for his Donation to the Dam Youth Drop-In Programs from the Emil Kolb Hootenanny

Received

MA-D2. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 11, 2002, Regarding AMO's Attendance at James Flaherty, MPP, Minister of Finance, Budget Round Table Discussion, Seeking Input into the Next Ontario Budget

Received

MA-D3. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 12, 2002, Regarding the Minister of Transportation Confirming Intent to Proceed with Highway Maintenance Standards Regulation as a Means to Help Municipalities Manage Liability

Received

MA-D4. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 12, 2002, Providing a Summary of the February AMO Board of Directors Meeting

Received

MA-D5. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 12, 2002, Regarding the Impact of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Coverage Changes and Privacy Legislation on Municipalities

Received

MA-D6. J. Craig Mather, Chief Administrative Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Letter dated March 26, 2002, Regarding a Notice of Meeting to Approve 2002 Non-Matching Levy for the TRCA

Received

Nick Tunnacliffe, Commissioner of Planning introduced Arvin Prasad, Director of Long Range Planning, Research and Information Division to members of General Committee.

PL-A. Long Range Planning, Research and Information Division

PL-A1. 2001 Census Data (Population and Dwelling Counts) for the Area Municipalities in Peel and the Regional Municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

Received

PL-B. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-B1. John W. Sanderson, President, The Brampton Board of Trade, Letter dated March 7, 2002 to Brad Clark, MPP, Minister of Transportation, Expressing the Board's Concern with Delays in the Construction of Highway 410 North of Bovaird Drive

Received

PL-B2. Chris Hodgson, MPP, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated March 14, 2002, Clarifying Issues with Respect to the Oak Ridges Moraine (ORM) Land Exchange in Richmond Hill

Received

PL-B3. George Ross, Regional Director, Southcentral Region, Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), Letter dated March 11, 2002, Announcing the Release of Ontario's Draft Forest Fire Management Strategy

Received

PL-B4. Jack Layton, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Letter dated March 18, 2002, Urging Municipal Governments to Ratify the Kyoto Protocol

Received

HO-A. Heritage Complex

HO-A1. Heritage Advisory Board's Events and Program Activities Held in 2001

Received

HO-B. Property

HO-B1. Property Services Office Systems Furniture

RECOMMENDATION GC-80-2002:

That the existing contract for Furniture Supply with Knoll Inc., through its designated distributor Drechsel Business Interiors, for the period March 1st to August 30th, 2002, be amended by a further $245,434 for a total contract amount of $641,934 (net of applicable taxes);

And further, that funding for these products be provided through Capital Project's 00-7015, 00-7032 and through the Internal Client group Operating Budgets;

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

HO-B2. Proposed Lease Renewal Between the Regional Municipality of Peel and the Corporation of the City of Mississauga for a Portion of the Building at 2460 Truscott Drive - City of Mississauga, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-81-2002:

That The Regional Municipality of Peel as Landlord enter into a Lease Renewal Agreement dated January 2, 2002 with The Corporation of the City of Mississauga as Tenant for approximately 309.65 square metres (3,333 square feet) within the premises located at 2460 Truscott Drive, City of Mississauga.

HO-C. COMMUNICATIONS

HO-C1. Chris Hodgson, MPP, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated March 22, 2002, Responding to Questions from the Region of Peel Regarding its Role as Service Manager for Social Housing Programs

Received

F. OTHER BUSINESS

G. IN CAMERA MATTERS
Chaired by Acting Regional Chair Ian Sinclair

G1. The security of the property of the Regional Corporation

G2. A proposed or pending acquisition of land for municipal purposes

G3. A proposed or pending acquisition of land for municipal purposes

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:37 a.m.