The Regional General Committee met on May 2, 2002 at 9:36 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton.

Acting Regional Chair R. Whitehead presided.

Acting Regional Chair R. Whitehead introduced Alvin Taitt, winner of the "Who wants to be a Regional Chair" contest, to General Committee. The contest was part of "Clerk's Week", an initiative by the Clerk's Division to highlight the roles and responsibilities of the Office of the Clerk. A. Taitt assisted the Acting Regional Chair R. Whitehead in conducting the first few items of the agenda.

A. ROLL CALL

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Councillor Fennell arrived at 9:41 a.m.

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-84-2002:

That the consolidated agenda for the May 2, 2002 General Committee meeting be amended to include an item relating to the Mimico Creek Spill;

And further, that the consolidated agenda for the May 2, 2002 General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Councillor Susan Fennell providing an Update on Affordable Housing

Received

Councillor Fennell informed Committee that all sectors must be involved in finding solutions to Affordable Housing. She noted that groups and elected officials are discussing ideas and partnerships with the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to develop initiatives to provide Affordable Housing.

D2. Raymond Applebaum, Chair, Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing and Executive Director, Peel Senior Link and Pat Chrisjohn regarding the Strategic Work Plan of the Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing

Received

See also Items Related to Housing and Property - Item HO-A3

The delegation thanked members of Council who participated as members of the Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing Committee.

D3. Brian Johnston, Vice-Chair, Peel Mental Health Housing Coalition regarding Mental Health Week (May 6 to May 12, 2002) and Current Housing Issues for the Mentally Ill and Homeless Persons in the Region of Peel

Received

See also Items Related to Housing and Property - Item HO-A1

Brian Johnston undertook to make a presentation to the City of Mississauga Council on current housing issues for the mentally ill in the Region of Peel. He advised that membership costs were five dollars per annum.

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

HO-A. Housing

HO-A1. Mental Health Week, May 6 - May 12, 2002

RECOMMENDATION GC-85-2002:

That the week of May 6 - May 12, 2002 be proclaimed Mental Health Week in the Region of Peel.

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D3

HO-A2. The Role of Housing in the Social Inclusion/Exclusion of Children

Received

HO-A3. Strategic Work Plan of the Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing

RECOMMENDATION GC-86-2002:

That Council approve the Strategic Work Plan, as set out in Appendix I of the report of the Commissioner of Housing and Property and General Manager, Peel Living, dated April 16, 2002, titled "Strategic Work Plan of the Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing", developed by the Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing;

And further, that Council approve the newly developed recommendation # 31 as set out in Appendix III of the subject report;

And further, that Council request the Advisory Working Group to submit a Strategic Work Plan to Council on an annual basis and information reports on a quarterly basis;

And further, that Council approve the changes in membership of the Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing as set out in Appendix II of the subject report.

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D2

HS-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. Families First Program Update

Received

HS-A2. National Council of Welfare Report - The Cost of Poverty

Received

HEALTH

HS-B. Finance and Administration

HS-B1. Council Forum on Public Health

RECOMMENDATION GC-87-2002:

That the Commissioner of Health implement the service level increases as recommended by the Medical Officer of Health and included in the 2002 approved budget of $12,259,844 for Public Health;

And further, that Council approve the service priorities of the Medical Officer of Health in the three-year plan and consider them when deliberating on the budget estimates for 2003 and 2004.

HS-C. Environmental Health

HS-C1. West Nile Virus - 2002 Initiatives

Received

HS-C2. World Youth Day and Papal Visit, July 18 - 28, 2002

Received

See also Items Related to Management - Item MA-C1

HS-D. Communicable Diseases

HS-D1. Hepatitis C Project - New Health Canada Funding

RECOMMENDATION GC-88-2002:

That the Commissioner of Health be authorized to execute an agreement with Health Canada, whereby Health Canada will fund the project "Realize Your Potential: Awareness Campaign Addressing Hepatitis C Screening Issues Among Marginalized Individuals" from April 1, 2002 to March 31, 2004.

HS-D2. Infection Control in Tattooing, Piercing and Other Aesthetic Establishments

Received

HS-E. Healthy Lifestyles

HS-E1. School Asthma Project

Received

HS-F. Family Health

HS-F1. Early Years Initiatives

Received

HS-G. Long Term Care

HS-G1. Long-Term Care Financial Overview

RECOMMENDATION GC-89-2002:

That Councillor George Carlson be added to the membership of the Long Term Care Subcommittee for a term ending November 30, 2003 or until a successor is appointed.

HS-H. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-H1. John Georgakopoulos, Senior Air Emissions Inventory Analyst, Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Branch, Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Lora Ward, Project Officer, Air and Inventories Division, Environment Canada-Ontario Region, Letter dated April 10, 2002, Regarding the 2001 National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) Airborne Contaminant Discharge Monitoring and Reporting Regulation - Ontario Regulation 127

Received

HS-H2. Ann Mulvale, Mayor of Oakville, President of Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Letter dated April 11, 2002, Providing Information about Ontario's Promise, an Initiative Dedicated to Working Together to Ensure Ontario's Children have the Opportunity to Lead Healthy and Successful Lives

Referred to Social Services

HS-H3. Don MacKinnon, President, Power Workers' Union (PWU), Letter dated April 10, 2002, Regarding PWU's Position that Caution Should be Used when Considering Phasing Out Purchases of Coal-Fired Electricity

Referred to the Regional Air Quality Working Group

RECESS

The meeting recessed at 11:21 a.m

The meeting reconvened at 11:45 a.m.

ROLL CALL

PW-A. Engineering and Construction

PW-A1. Revised Speed Limit, Regional Road 1 (Mississauga Road) North of Regional Road 6 (Queen Street) - City of Brampton, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-90-2002:

That a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 41-2001 with respect to extending the existing 50 kilometre per hour (30 mph) posted speed limit on Regional Road 1 (Mississauga Road) to 400 metres (1312 ft) north of Queen Street, in the City of Brampton;

And further, that Peel Regional Police and the City of Brampton be so advised.

PW-A2. U-Turn Prohibition, Regional Road 10 at Mountainash Road - City of Brampton, Wards 10 and 11

RECOMMENDATION GC-91-2002:

That a by-law be enacted to repeal by-law 4-2002, and to enact a new by-law to prohibit U-turns on Regional Road 10 (Bovaird Drive) at Mountainash Road in the City of Brampton;

And further, that Peel Regional Police and the City of Brampton be so advised.

PW-A3. Speed Limits North of Regional Road 9 (King Street) on Regional Road 50 (Highway 50) - Town of Caledon, Ward 4

RECOMMENDATION GC-92-2002:

That a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 41-2001 with respect to implementing speed limits on Regional Road 50 (Highway 50) north of Regional Road 9 (King Street) in the Town of Caledon;

And further, that the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Town of Caledon be so advised.

PW-A4. Dual Left Turn Lane Designation, Regional Road 1 (Erin Mills Parkway) at the Credit Valley Hospital Entrance - City of Mississauga, Ward 8

RECOMMENDATION GC-93-2002:

That a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 41-2001 to provide for a westbound dual left turn lane designation on Regional Road 1 (Erin Mills Parkway) at the Credit Valley Hospital Entrance, in the City of Mississauga;

And further, that Peel Regional Police and the City of Mississauga be so advised.

PW-A5. Watermain Replacement on Healey Road, Project 02-1320 - Town of Caledon, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-94-2002:

That the existing 200mm (8 inch) diameter and 250mm (10 inch) diameter watermain on Healey Road, from Hardwick Road to Hardwick Road, be replaced with a 300mm (12 inch) diameter watermain, for a total distance of approximately 700m (2,333 feet) at a total estimated cost of $413,000, under Project 02-1320.

PW-B. Operations and Maintenance

PW-B1. Proclamation of Public Works Week - May 19 - May 25, 2002

RECOMMENDATION GC-95-2002:

That Regional Council proclaim the week of May 19 - May 25, 2002, as "National Public Works Week" in the Region of Peel.

PW-C. Waste Management

PW-C1. Central East (Brampton) Community Recycling Centre Construction Update for Project 99-6506

Withdrawn

PW-C2. KMS Peel Inc. Capacity Negotiations

Withdrawn

PW-C3. Report of the Waste Management Subcommittee meeting (WMSC-2002-3) held April 25, 2002

This item was dealt with later in the meeting

PW-D. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-D1. Gail Beggs, President and CEO, Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA), Letter dated April 3, 2002, Acknowledging the Region of Peel's Support during the OPSEU Labour Disruption

Received

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-A. Legal Services

MA-A1. Appeal to Divisional Court: Ontario Municipal Board Decisions Respecting Development Charges on the Lands of Mid-Airport Developments Limited

Received

MA-B. Clerk's

MA-B1. Results of the 2001 Decisions Newsletter Survey

Received

MA-B2. Regional Representation on the William Osler Health Centre Board of Directors

RECOMMENDATION GC-96-2002:

That Councillor Susan DiMarco be appointed to serve on the William Osler Health Centre Board of Directors for the term commencing on June 12, 2002 and ending on the date of the Health Centre's Annual General Meeting in 2003, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council.

MA-C. Ambulance and Emergency Programs

MA-C1. Report of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee (EPSC-2002-2) meeting held on April 25, 2002

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION EPSC-10-2002:

That the agenda for April 25, 2002, Emergency and Protective Services Committee meeting, be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Dianne Rende, Executive Director, St. John Ambulance and Richard Renaud, Training Officer, Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services, Providing Information on Mississauga's Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) program (As requested by the Emergency and Protective Services Committee under Resolution 2002-265)

Received

4. PEEL REGIONAL AMBULANCE SERVICES

a) Hospital Emergency Department Delays

RECOMMENDATION EPSC-11-2002:

That the staff of Credit Valley Hospital (CVC), Headwaters Health Care Corporation (HHCC), Trillium Health Care Corporation (THCC), William Osler Health Care Corporation (WOSC), being the hospitals were most of the patients of Peel Regional Ambulance Services (PRAS) are received at Emergency Departments, and the Medical Director and staff of the Peel Base Hospital Program and the staff of the
Halton-Peel District Health Council (HPDHC), be thanked for their participation in the ongoing discussions to find ways to reduce delays for ambulance crews at Emergency Departments;

And further, that all parties are strongly urged to continue to work co-operatively and employ every means possible to reduce delays for ambulance crews at Emergency Departments so that adequate and effective emergency medical response can be maintained in the Region of Peel;

And further, that the Province be strongly urged to ensure that hospitals have the necessary funding and staffing to be able to manage all aspects of the emergency care system within the hospital.

b) World Youth Day 2002

Received

See also Items Related to Human Services - Item HS-C2

c) 2001 Inter-Municipal Calls for Ambulance Service

Received

d) Communication: Malcolm Bates, Director, Emergency Health Services Branch, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Letter dated March 6, 2002, Responding to Chair Kolb's Correspondence Requesting an Increase to Land Ambulance Services Grant

Received

e) Communication: John King, Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Care Programs, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Letter dated March 25, 2002, Advising of Peel's Eligibility to Receive $655,000 for the Purchase of New Ambulance Vehicles and Equipment

Received

5. EMERGENCY PROGRAMS

a) Communication: Cheri Cowan, Clerk, Town of Caledon, Letter dated March 19, 2002, Regarding Bill 48 - The Emergency Readiness Act and Caledon's Participation on Emergency Planning Co-ordination Committee

Received

6. POLICE SERVICES BOARD PROTOCOL

a) Communication: Frederick Biro, Executive Director, Peel Police Services Board (PPSB), Letter dated March 18, 2002, Providing PPSB 2001 Annual Report on Board Activities

Received

b) Communication: Frederick Biro, Executive Director, Peel Police Services Board (PPSB), Letter dated March 28, 2002, Providing Hate/Bias Motivated Crime Statistics - 2001

Received

c) Communication: Frederick Biro, Executive Director, Peel Police Services Board (PPSB), Letter dated April 3, 2002, Advising of Order-In-Council for Mr. James Murray as a Member of the PPSB for a Further Period of One Year Effective January 23, 2002

Received

FINANCE

MA-D. Internal Audit

MA-D1. Minutes of the Audit Subcommittee meeting held on April 25, 2002

Withdrawn

MA-E. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-E1. Clive Doucet, Councillor, City of Ottawa, Letter dated March 12, 2002, Regarding the Lack of North American Participation at the Local Authorities for Social Inclusion Forum, held in Pôrto Alegre, Brazil and the Establishment of a Canadian Cities for Social Inclusion Caucus

Received

MA-E2. Michael Bloomberg, Mayor, City of New York, Letter dated March 12, 2002, Thanking the Citizens of the Region of Peel for their Support Regarding the September 11, 2001 Tragedy

Received

MA-E3. David Young, MPP, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Native Affairs, Letter dated April 8, 2002, Responding to Chair Kolb's Correspondence Regarding Costs to Provide Transportation for Inmates for Court Appearances

Received

PL-A. Administration

PL-A1. Report of the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee Meeting held on April 18, 2002

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION IMPSC-10-2002:

That the agenda for the April 18, 2002, Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

4. REPORTS

a. Terms of Reference for Population, Household and Employment Consulting Services

RECOMMENDATION IMPSC-11-2002:

That the Terms of Reference shown in Appendices 1 and 2 of the report of the Commissioner of Planning dated April 9, 2002, titled "Terms of Reference for Population, Household and Employment Consulting Services", for consulting services as input to the Regional Development Charges By-law Review be approved;

And further, that consultants be hired to undertake the work outlined in the Terms of Reference in Appendices 1 and 2 of the subject report;

And further, that the staff Technical Advisory Group, made up of Regional and Area Municipal staff work with the consultants to develop the necessary population, household, and employment inputs to the Regional Development Charges By-law Review;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the Area Municipalities.

See also Item PL-B1

b. Summary of the March 21, 2002 Special Meeting of Council as Required by the Planning Act

RECOMMENDATION IMPSC-12-2002:

That the report of the Commissioner of Planning dated April 10, 2002, titled "Summary of the March 21, 2002 Special Meeting of Council as Required by the Planning Act" be referred to Staff Technical Advisory Committee for detailed review and analysis;

And further, that the Staff Technical Advisory Committee report to a future Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee meeting.

5. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-B. Planning Policy and Research

PL-B1. Comparison of Previous Projections and the 2001 Census (Oral)
Presentation by Nick Tunnacliffe, Commissioner of Planning

This item was dealt with later in the meeting

PL-B2. Children's Water Awareness Week, Peel Children's Water Festival 2002 - June 3 - June 9, 2002

RECOMMENDATION GC-97-2002:

That Regional Council proclaim the week of June 3 - June 9, 2002, as "Children's Water Awareness Week" in the Region of Peel.

PL-C. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-C1. Len Mikulich, City Clerk, City of Brampton, Letter dated March 28, 2002, Providing an Information Report Regarding the City of Brampton's Formal Submission to the Prime Minister's Caucus Task Force on Future Opportunities in Farming

Received

PL-C2. Tina Agnello, Regional Clerk, Region of Halton, Letter dated March 28, 2002, Providing a Progress Report on Halton Inter-Regional Transit Opportunities Strategy

Received

F. OTHER BUSINESS

F1. Mimico Creek Spill

RECOMMENDATION GC-98-2002:

That the Commissioner of Public Works report back on the details of the Triple M spill into the Mimico Creek;

And further, that the subject report include the following:

• impact of the spill on Lake Ontario
• the communication process undertaken in notifying members of Council
• costs associated with the clean-up process and the responsibility for such costs
• method and responsibility for storing effluent
• action taken by the Ministry of the Environment.

G. IN CAMERA MATTERS
Chaired by Acting Chair R. Whitehead

G1. A proposed or pending acquisition of land for municipal purposes

G2. In Camera Minutes of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WM-2002-3) meeting held on April 25, 2002

RECESS

Committee recessed at 11:59 a.m.

Committee reconvened at 12:34 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Items Related to Planning - Item PL-B1 was dealt with.

PL-B1. Comparison of Previous Projections and the 2001 Census (Oral)
Presentation by Nick Tunnacliffe, Commissioner of Planning and Ron Jaros, Planning Manager, Long Range Planning, Research and Information

Received

See also Items Related to Planning - Item PL-A1

Items Related to Public Works - Item PW-C3 was dealt with.

PW-C3. Report of the Waste Management Subcommittee meeting (WMSC-2002-3) held April 25, 2002

2. Approval of Agenda

RECOMMENDATION WM-9 -2002:

That the agenda for the April 25, 2002, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be amended to include a presentation by Susan Amring, Director of Communications, City of Mississauga regarding the City's "Don't Be a Litter Bug" Campaign;

And further, that the Hamilton Spectator news article dated March 25, 2002 titled "Waste tested too toxic to dump" as reported by Eric McGuiness, Environmental Reporter be added to the agenda;

And further, that report item 4g be dealt with In Camera;

And further, that report item 4e titled "Clean Peel Litter Strategy" be dealt with upon receiving the City of Mississauga delegation;

And further, that the agenda for the April 25, 2002, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be approved, as amended.

3. Delegations

Additional Item

a. Susan Amring, Communications Department, City of Mississauga regarding "Don't Be a Litter Bug" Campaign of the City of Mississauga

Received

See also Item 4e and Recommendation WM-10-2002

Additional Item

Additional Funding for a Region Wide Anti-Litter Campaign

RECOMMENDATION WM-10-2002:

That the Region of Peel, the City of Mississauga, the City of Brampton, the Town of Caledon, EcoSource Mississauga, Brampton Clean City, Citizens for a Clean Caledon and Ministry of Transportation, be invited to participate in the development of a region wide Litter Bug campaign to change resident's attitudes towards littering;

And further, that a joint report of participating agencies be presented to a future meeting of General Committee addressing a Litter Bug campaign;

And further, that staff report on the required budget for a region wide Litter Bug campaign and the need to increase funding for 2002 Community Funding program for Eco-Source Mississauga, Brampton Clean City, Citizens for a Clean Caledon;

And further, that given the Litter Bug campaign has not been identified in Area Municipal and Regional 2002 budgets, that the Area Municipal and Regional staff identify where such additional funding for a Litter Bug campaigns will be drawn;

And further, that the Town of Orangeville, the Ontario Restaurant Association (ORA) and other surrounding municipalities be invited to attend discussions regarding a Litter Bug campaign initiative.

Item 4e. was dealt with.

e. Clean Peel Litter Strategy

Referred to Waste Management

See also Item 3a

Additional item

Increased Curbside Litter Containers on Regional and Area Municipal Roads

RECOMMENDATION WM-11-2002:

That the Region of Peel move forward with discussions with the Area Municipalities with a view increasing the total number of road side litter containers;

And further, that staff present a budget to increase curbside containers at 400 series highways and intersections throughout the Region.

4. Waste Management Updates

a. 2002 Community Programs Funding for EcoSource Mississauga, Citizens for a Clean Caledon and Brampton Clean City Committee

RECOMMENDATION WM-12-2002:

That EcoSource Mississauga's 2002 funding request be approved at a maximum of $198,992, and that the Region of Peel enter into a funding agreement with EcoSource Mississauga under the Community Programs Funding Guidelines;

And further, that Brampton Clean City Committee receive a maximum of $46,367 in funding for 2002 and the Region of Peel enter into a funding agreement with Brampton Clean City Committee under the Community Programs Funding Guidelines;

And further, that Citizens for a Clean Caledon receive a maximum of $14,660 in funding for 2002 and the Region of Peel enter into a funding agreement with Citizens for a Clean Caledon under the Community Programs Funding Guidelines;

And further, that the Clean City Community Groups work with the Region of Peel on special waste diversion projects as they arise;

And further, that Ecosource Mississauga, Brampton Clean City Committee and Citizens for a Clean Caledon be requested to acknowledge Region of Peel financial support on all formal communications;

And further, that the funding be financed from the 2002 Waste Program Planning operating budget WW00100 56230;

And further, that revised Community Programs Funding Guidelines be developed on a program based principle specifically for the Public Works Department for the 2003 funding year;

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

b. Three Bag Standard Program - Garbage Tag Pricing

RECOMMENDATION WM-13-2002:

That the user pay component for the Three Bag Standard program be delayed until the end of 2002 until further discussions are held to address outstanding concerns;

And further, that staff continue to keep statistics as they relate to the Three Bag Standard program.

c. Proposal for a GTA-Wide Medication Take-It-Back Initiative

RECOMMENDATION WM-14-2002:

That the Region of Peel not endorse the implementation of a publicly funded Take-It-Back program at this time;

And further, that the Region of Peel continue to accept pharmaceuticals at our Household Hazardous Waste Depots and Community Recycling Centres;

And further, that a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, dated April 5, 2002, titled "Proposal for A GTA-Wide Medication Take-It-Back Initiative", be distributed to the Regions of Durham, York, Halton and the City of Toronto.

d. Britannia Sanitary Landfill Site Closure - Public Appreciation Event

RECOMMENDATION WM-15-2002:

That the Britannia Sanitary Landfill Site Closure - Public Appreciation Event be supported;

And further, that the budget of $25,000 be approved for the public appreciation event.

e. Clean Peel Litter Strategy

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

f. 2005 Waste Collection and Processing Contracts (Oral)
Discussion led by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Received

Item 4h was dealt with.

h. Andrew Pollock, Director of Waste Management in Response to Councillor Pat Saito's E-mail Message, dated February 5, 2002, Regarding the Three Bag Standard and Additional Recycling Containers (Oral)

Referred to Waste Management for a report

Item 5a was dealt with.

5a. Hamilton Spectator Article, dated March 25, 2002, Regarding Failure of Reagents to Adequately Stabilize Lead and Cadmium Prior to Landfill

Referred to Waste Management Staff

Additional Item

Yard Waste Collection delays April 22-23, 2002

Received

5. Communications

Additional Item

a. Hamilton Spectator Article, dated March 25, 2002, regarding Failure of Reagents to Adequately Stabilize Lead and Cadmium Prior to Landfill

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 1:36 p.m.