The Regional General Committee met on May 23, 2002 at 9:36 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton.

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

A. ROLL CALL

Councillor Miles arrived at 9:38 a.m.

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-100-2002:

That the agenda for the May 23, 2002, General Committee meeting be approved.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Emil Kolb, Regional Chair and Joseph Moore, General Manager of Ambulance and Emergency Programs Presenting an Award for Bravery to Brennan Kerrigan, a Peel Regional Ambulance Services Paramedic

Received

Chair Emil Kolb and Joseph Moore, General Manager of Ambulance and Emergency Programs, presented the Award for Bravery to Brennan Kerrigan, a Peel Regional Ambulance Services Paramedic for his heroic efforts in saving the life of a Mississauga man. Brennan and two Peel Regional Police Officers pulled the man from a burning vehicle seconds before it exploded and was engulfed in flames.

Councillor Saito arrived at 9:40 a.m.
Councillor Iannicca arrived at 9:43 a.m.

D2. Christine Majeau, Teacher, and Kaylea Warrick, Student, Allan A. Martin Senior Public School Speaking About the Tobacco Youth Initiative at their School

Received

See also Items Related to Human Services - Item HS-E1

Councillor Harker presented two Region of Peel T-shirts to Christine Majeau and Kaylea Warrick for their initiative in addressing tobacco use at their school.

Councillor Seglins arrived at 9:53 a.m.

D3. Drew Brown, Mayor, Town of Orangeville; Rick Schwarzer, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Orangeville; Gael Campbell, Councillor, Town of Orangeville; Jerry Fitchko, Principal, Beak Environmental Specialists; and Peter Rupcic, Client Services Representative, Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) Regarding the Operation of the Town of Orangeville's Water Pollution Control Plant

Received

The delegation addressed concerns that were raised at a previous General Committee meeting regarding a spill that occurred last year at the Orangeville Water Pollution Control Plant. Drew Brown, Mayor of the Town of Orangeville advised that the article released by the Toronto Star titled "Unsafe Sewage Discharged by Plant" was inaccurate and misleading. Members of the delegation stated that the spill was a result of an unlikely combination of circumstances and the Mayor committed to improving communications with the Region of Peel and the Town of Caledon to address natural environmental issues.

Councillor Fennell arrived at 10:14 a.m.

Item D5. was dealt with.

D5. Mitch Zamojc, Commissioner of Public Works and Andrew Pollock, Director of Waste Management Regarding the Three Bag Standard Program - Garbage Tag Pricing

Received

See also Items Related to Public Works - Item PW-C4

D4. Gordon Stewart, Chair, Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) of Peel Regarding the Rationale for Changes to Community Care Access Centres and the Potential Impacts They May Have on the Residents of Peel

Received

Gordon Stewart thanked Committee members for the invitation to appear to provide an update on the recent changes to CCACs brought about by Bill 130. He advised that CCACs provide services in homes and institutions such as schools and long term care facilities to people of all ages. Under Bill 130 the CCACs are responsible for forming a Community Advisory Council whose membership will include senior staff selected by the CCAC, hospitals, long-term care facilities and community support services.

Councillor Prentice departed at 11:59 a.m.

D5. Mitch Zamojc, Commissioner of Public Works and Andrew Pollock, Director of Waste Management Regarding the Three Bag Standard Program - Garbage Tag Pricing

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting.

RECESS

General Committee recessed at 12:15 p.m.
General Committee reconvened at 1:13 p.m.

ROLL CALL

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Chaired by Councillor P. Saito

PL-A. Planning Policy and Research

PL-A1. Authorization to Appeal City of Vaughan Official Plan Amendment Applications by G.M. Plummer (York Truck Centre) and C. Livingston (Hydraulic Equipment and Service Facility)

RECOMMENDATION GC-101-2002:

That the Commissioner of Planning appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments by the City of Vaughan regarding applications by G.M. Plummer (York Truck Centre) and C. Livingston (Hydraulic Equipment and Service Facility) if Notice of Approval under Section 17 of the Planning Act is received prior to satisfying Region of Peel interests and concerns;

And further, that a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Planning dated May 7, 2002, titled "Authorization to Appeal City of Vaughan Official Plan Amendment Applications by G.M. Plummer (York Truck Centre) and C. Livingston (Hydraulic Equipment and Service Facility)" be forwarded to the City of Vaughan, Region of York, City of Brampton and Town of Caledon for their information.

PL-A2. Public Meeting to Consider Amendment Number 5 to the Regional Official Plan (OPA) (Airport Operating Area)

RECOMMENDATION GC-102-2002:

That a Public Meeting regarding Official Plan Amendment Number 5 commence at 9:30 a.m. on June 20, 2002;

And further, that the regularly scheduled Regional Council meeting commence immediately following the Public Meeting.

Councillor Saito made an amendment to the report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated May 14, 2002, titled "Public Meeting to Consider Amendment Number 5 to the Regional Official Plan (OPA) (Airport Operating Area)" Section 5.6.6.2.4 of Appendix 1 to read as follows:

To prohibit the development, redevelopment and infill of new residential and sensitive land uses, as defined for the purposes of this section as hospitals, nursing homes daycare facilities and public and private schools in L.B.P.I.A. Operating Area outlined on Schedule "H".

Councillor Bissell arrived at 1:18 p.m.
Councillor Seglins arrived at 1:18 p.m.

PL-C. Transportation Planning

PL-C1. GO Train Station Proposed in Bolton

To be dealt with at the May 30, 2002 Regional Council Meeting

PL-B. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-B1. Judy Sgro, MP, York West and Chair, Prime Minister's Caucus Task Force on Urban Issues; Dr. Bernard Patry, MP, Pierrefonds-Dollard and Vice-Chair, Prime Minister's Caucus Task Force on Urban Issues; and, The Honourable Tommy Banks, Senator (Alberta), Vice-Chair, Prime Minister's Caucus Task Force on Urban Issues, Letter dated April 30, 2002, Presenting to the Prime Minister the Interim Report of the Prime Minister's Caucus Task Force on Urban Issues

RECOMMENDATION GC-103-2002:

Whereas the Prime Minister's Task Force on Urban Issues has been tabled with recommendations;

And whereas, the Government of Canada recognizes the need to sustain urban regions;

And whereas, the Task Force recognizes the need to participate in community building with an emphasis on housing and transportation issues;

Therefore be it resolved that the Region of Peel respond to the recommendations and request further dialogue and consultation before the final report is submitted.

Councillor Morrison arrived at 1:21 p.m.

PL-B2. Bob Speller, MP, Haldimand-Norfolk-Brant, Letter dated April 17, 2002, Presenting the Interim Report of the Prime Minister's Caucus Task Force on Future Opportunities in Farming

Received

PL-B3. Edward Sajecki, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), Letter dated April 24, 2002, Regarding the Final Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan

Referred to Planning

PL-B4. Cheri Cowan, Town Clerk, Town of Caledon, Letter dated May 9, 2002, Regarding Privatization of Hydro One and the Transmission Corridors

Received

PL-B5. Len Mikulich, City Clerk, City of Brampton, Letter dated May 6, 2002, Regarding City of Brampton Official Plan Review

Received

Chaired by Councillor P. Palleschi

HO-A. Housing

HO-A1. Social Housing Reform Act (SHRA) - Asset and Income Limit Policies

RECOMMENDATION GC-104-2002:

That Regional Council affirm that no asset limits or income limits be set at this time, pursuant to Council's authority under the Social Housing Reform Act (SHRA).

HO-A2. Social Housing Reform Act (SHRA) - Implementing Rent Increases of $10 or Less

RECOMMENDATION GC-105-2002:

That Council approve the administrative procedures as set out in Appendix I of the report of the Commissioner of Housing and Property and General Manager, Peel Living, dated May 9, 2002, titled "Social Housing Reform Act (SHRA) - Implementing Rent Increases of $10 or Less".

HO-A3. Rent Supplement Programs

Received

HO-B. COMMUNICATIONS

HO-B1. Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA) - Canadian Housing Update - April 2002

Received

HO-B2. Chris Hodgson, MPP, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated April 29, 2002, Responding to the Region's Letter of February 14, 2002 Concerning the Positions Taken by Regional Council on Current Issues in Social Housing Programs Administered by the Region of Peel

Received

HO-B3. John Manley, Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Letter dated April 15, 2002, Acknowledging the Region's Letter of February 25, 2002, Regarding Affordable Housing

Received

HO-B4. Chris Hodgson, MPP, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated April 17, 2002, Acknowledging the Region's Letter of February 25, 2002, Concerning the Social Housing Reform Act, 2000 as it Relates to Victims of Family Violence

Received

Chaired by Councillor R. Begley

SOCIAL SERVICES

HS-A. General Services

HS-A1. Community Programs Funding/Multi-Year Funding Agreements with Established Agencies

RECOMMENDATION GC-106-2002:

That Regional Council approve Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services for funding under a two year funding agreement in the amount of $12,750 per year for 2002 and 2003 to be financed from Social Services current budget (CF00012 56743);

And further, that funding be approved for Boys and Girls Club of Peel in the amount of $25,000 for 2002 to be financed from Social Services current budget (CF00012 56743).

HS-B. Children's Services

HS-B1. Children's Services' Transfer of Responsibility Update

Received

HEALTH

HS-C. Environmental Health HS-C1. Smog Summit 2002

RECOMMENDATION GC-107-2002:

That Regional Council approve the 2002 Joint Smog Summit Initiatives as outlined in Appendix I and the Region of Peel's 2002 Actions to Improve Air Quality as outlined in Appendix II of the joint report of the Commissioners of Health, Planning, Housing and Property and General Manager of Peel Living, Public Works, and Medical Officer of Health, dated April 29, 2002, titled "Smog Summit 2002".

HS-C2. Resolution in Support of the Kyoto Protocol

RECOMMENDATION GC-108-2002:

That Regional Council adopt the resolution urging the Canadian government to ratify the Kyoto Protocol as set out in appendix 1 of the report of the Commissioners of Health and Public Works dated April 29, 2002 titled "Resolution in Support of the Kyoto Protocol":

Whereas climate change causes drought, permafrost melting, sea-level rise and floods that damage municipal infrastructure, displace citizens and create a financial burden for municipal governments;

And whereas economic activity in rural and northern communities relying on fisheries, tourism, forestry and agriculture is disrupted by climate change;

And whereas investments in building retrofits, community energy systems, water conservation, renewable energy technologies, waste reduction, landfill gas capture, fleet management and public transit reduce municipal operating costs, help maintain community services and protect human health while cutting greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change;

And whereas forestry and agriculture sectors can expand business opportunities by increasing the capacity of trees and soils to absorb carbon dioxide and by developing renewable fuels like ethanol;

And whereas fossil fuel producers are increasing investments in renewable energy and alternative fossil fuel technologies that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide going into the air; and

And whereas 72 percent of Canadians (according to poll results from Decima Research Inc., June 2001) want the Kyoto Protocol ratified;

Therefore be it resolved that the Regional Municipality of Peel endorses ratification of the Kyoto Protocol;

And further, that this resolution be communicated to local area MPs and MPPs, provincial environmental and energy Ministers, federal and provincial opposition leaders, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Ontario Municipalities for information.

HS-D. Communicable Diseases

HS-D1. Vaccines for Today and for the Future

RECOMMENDATION GC-109-2002:

That Regional Council urge the Ontario Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Tony Clement, to provide public funding for the following vaccines recommended by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization: varicella vaccine, hepatitis A vaccine, conjugate meningococcal vaccine against serogroup C, and conjugate pneumococcal vaccine, and that copies of the report of the Commissioner of Health and Medical Officer of Health, dated May 8, 2002, titled "Vaccines for Today and for the Future" be sent to Members of Provincial Parliament in Peel Region for information.

HS-E. Healthy Lifestyles

HS-E1. The Peel Tobacco Youth Initiative

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D2

HS-F. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-F1. Barbara Horvath, President, Peel Children's Aid, Letter dated April 26, 2002, Regarding the Peel Children's Aid Board of Directors' Acceptance of John Huether's Resignation as Executive Director Effective November 15, 2002

Received

HS-F2. Fernando Saldanha, Chairperson of the Fair Share for Peel Task Force, Letter dated May 3, 2002, Congratulating the Honourable Brenda Elliott on her Appointment as Minister of Community, Family and Children's Services

Received

Chaired by Councillor M. Morrison

PW-A. Engineering and Construction

PW-A1. Proposed Watermain Replacement on Keenan Crescent, Project 02-1330 - City of Mississauga, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-110-2002:

That the existing 150mm (6 inch) diameter ductile iron watermain on Keenan Crescent, from Brandon Gate Drive to Brandon Gate Drive, City of Mississauga, a total distance of approximately 700m (2,333 feet), be replaced under Project 02-1330;

And further, that the necessary funding for Project 02-1330, estimated in the amount of $373,000 be allocated from Capital Budget Item 02-1000, to be financed from the Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve;

And further, that the subject works be awarded to Rymall Construction Inc. under Project 02-1330.

PW-A2. Temporary Wastewater Servicing to the Fletchers Creek Trunk Sewer - City of Brampton, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-111-2002:

That the Region of Peel assign a capacity within the Fletchers Creek Trunk Sewer to service the projected wastewater flows from the Springbrook Upscale Executive Housing Community (maximum 50 litres per second) and the Williams Parkway Extension Lands (maximum 110 litres per second) on an interim basis, subject to the conditions outlined under Section 3 (Proposed Policy Direction) in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works and the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, dated April 22, 2002, titled "Temporary Wastewater Servicing to the Fletchers Creek Trunk Sewer - City of Brampton, Ward 6";

And further, that a copy of the subject report be provided to the City of Brampton for information.

PW-A3. Lift and Dedicate a Portion of 0.3 Metre Reserve, Regional Road 5 (Derry Road), East of Regional Road 1 (Mississauga Road) and Regional Road 1 (Mississauga Road) North of Regional Road 5 (Derry Road) - City of Mississauga, Wards 6 and 9

RECOMMENDATION GC-112-2002:

That a by-law be enacted to lift a 0.3 metre (one-foot) reserve in the City of Mississauga, Wards 6 and 9, on the north side of Regional Road 5 (Derry Road) and on the east side of Regional Road 1 (Mississauga Road) to provide a right in / right out access to the proposed office development (2725312 Canada Inc. Engineering file D-01133E, site plan SP01-160).

PW-B. Operations and Maintenance

PW-B1. Managed Competition (2001-365T) Roadside Ditching Services within the Region of Peel

RECOMMENDATION GC-113-2002:

That Georgian Aggregates provide Roadside Ditching Services within the Region of Peel, primarily in the Caledon area, under the terms and conditions set out in the tender document number 2001-365T, for a minimum of three (3) seasonal periods on the basis of a firm price of $481,000 for its duration;

And further, that based on satisfactory price, performance and service, that authority be given to extend this contract for the two optional periods in accordance with the contract documents.

PW-C. Waste Management

PW-C1. Negotiations with KMS Peel to Secure Fifth Line Capacity and to Accommodate International Airline Waste

RECOMMENDATION GC-114-2002:

That an amending agreement be entered into between the Region of Peel and KMS Peel Inc. to secure 31,000 tonnes of annual capacity on the 5th line effective July 1, 2002;

And further, that the tipping fee charged by KMS Peel Inc. for the revised 5th line capacity shall be equal to the fee charged under the existing 5th line agreement as of July 1, 2002 (March 2002 rate is $50.58 per tonne) plus a premium of $6.00 per tonne;

And further, that this agreement is subject to the airlines confirming that they will ship their international airline waste to KMS Peel Inc.;

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

Councillor Miles put forward an amendment to the main motion.

That the fourth paragraph of the main motion, which reads:

"And further, that the four existing agreements with KMS Peel Inc. be consolidated into a single agreement;"

be split from the main motion and referred back to Public Works for consideration.

Part 1:

RECOMMENDATION GC-115-2002:

That an amending agreement be entered into between the Region of Peel and KMS Peel Inc. to secure 31,000 tonnes of annual capacity on the 5th line effective July 1, 2002;

And further, that the tipping fee charged by KMS Peel Inc. for the revised 5th line capacity shall be equal to the fee charged under the existing 5th line agreement as of July 1, 2002 (March 2002 rate is $50.58 per tonne) plus a premium of $6.00 per tonne;

And further, that this agreement is subject to the airlines confirming that they will ship their international airline waste to KMS Peel Inc.;

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

Part 2:

RECOMMENDATION GC-116-2002:

That the four existing agreements with KMS Peel Inc. be consolidated into a single agreement.

Referred to Public Works staff

Councillor Palleschi acknowledged John Pappain, Executive Vice President - Canadian Operations, KMS Peel Inc., on his retirement and thanked him for the exceptional service he has provided the Region over the years.

PW-C2. Consolidation of Waste Collection By-law

RECOMMENDATION GC-117-2002:

That a by-law to consolidate Waste Collection By-law 20-2001, as amended be presented for enactment; And further, that a consolidated Waste Collection By-law include amendments as generally outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, dated April 25, 2002, titled "Consolidation of Waste Collection By-law".

PW-C3. The Awarding of the Brampton Community Recycling Centre (CRC) Reuse Retail Outlet to a Charitable Non-Government Organization

RECOMMENDATION GC-118-2002:

That Request for Proposal Document 2001- 349P for the operation of the Reuse Retail Outlet at the Brampton Community Recycling Centre (CRC) be awarded to Goodwill Industries of Toronto;

And further, that the final operations agreement with Goodwill Industries of Toronto be entered into by the Region of Peel;

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

PW-C4. Report of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2002-4) Meeting held May 16, 2002

1. Declarations of Conflicts of Interest

2. Approval of Agenda

RECOMMENDATION WM-16 -2002:

That the agenda for the May 16, 2002, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be approved.

3. Delegations

4. Waste Management Updates

a. Thermo-Depolymerization (TDP) Technology Review

Received

b. Extending Hours of Operation One Night a Week at Recycling Facilities

Received

c. Update of External Funding Grants Received during 2001/2002

Received

d. Three Bag Standard Program - Garbage Tag Pricing

RECOMMENDATION WM-17-2002:

Whereas the Three Bag Standard Program and the move to user fees for garbage disposal forms an integral part of the Council approved Long Term Waste Resource Management Strategy (LTWRMS) to achieve 70 per cent waste diversion from landfill by 2016;

And whereas, on March 8, 2001 Regional Council approved Resolution 2001-243 establishing a Three Bag Standard per residential unit effective June 4, 2001;

And whereas, on April 19, 2001 Regional Council approved Resolution 2001-337 implementing a communications strategy for the Three Bag Standard Program including tag fees;

And whereas, on June 4, 2001 weekly blue and grey box collection commenced in Region of Peel;

And whereas, with the move to a tag system for garbage, there is a need to make blue and grey boxes more easily available to residents of Peel;

Therefore, let it be resolved that a $1.00 per tag fee for garbage tags be introduced effective September 16, 2002;

And further, that free blue and grey boxes be distributed to residents of Peel, upon request, for a one year period effective September 1, 2002.

Additional Items

Waste Diversion Act

Received

Waste Collection Costs - Property Tax Bill

Received

2005 Waste Collection and processing Contracts Working Group - Membership

Received

5. Communications

6. In Camera Matters

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D5

PW-D. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-D1. Cheri Cowan, Town Clerk, Town of Caledon, Letter dated May 9, 2002, Regarding Correspondence from County of Dufferin and Town of Orangeville, South Arterial Road as a Component of the Region of Peel's Major Road Network

Referred to Public Works and Planning

Additional Item

Water-wise Gardens Book

Received

Members of Committee recognized and commended Public Works staff for the creation of the user-friendly booklet that provides tips on environmentally friendly gardening techniques.

Chaired by Councillor G. Miles

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-A. Clerk's

MA-A1. Legislative Services Annual Report

Received

Councillor Miles recognized the diligent work of Legislative Services staff, in co-ordinating and managing meetings of Regional Council, and extended her thanks.

FINANCE

MA-B. Financial Services

MA-B1. Document 2002-159P Technical Resources - PeopleSoft Financials Release 8.0 Upgrade

RECOMMENDATION GC-119-2002:

That Document 2002-159P be awarded to Team Software Group Inc. in an estimated amount of $131,250 excluding applicable taxes, for the provision of a Technical Lead resource;

And further that Document 2002-159P also be awarded to The Leaside Group, Inc. in an estimated amount of $105,000 excluding applicable taxes, for the provision of a Technical Analyst resource;

And further, that if either of these two agencies are unavailable to complete the work assignment, that approval be granted to Purchasing to directly negotiate with any of the RFP respondents to select alternate resources;

And further, that approval be granted to allow Finance to contract for a Data Architect and a Document Writer for a total amount not exceeding $100,000, in August, 2002.

MA-C. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-C1. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated May 6, 2002, Regarding AMO Response to the Provincial Government's Consultation on the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Report on Autonomy and Governance

Received

MA-C2. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated May 3, 2002, Regarding AMO Comments on the Interim Report on the Prime Minister's Task Force on Urban Issues "Canada's Urban Strategy"

Received

MA-C3. News Release: From the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), dated April 22, 2002, Announcing that Twenty-five Municipal Governments and their Partners will Receive 1.2 Million Dollars to Improve Municipal Infrastructure and the Environmental Performance of their Communities from the Green Municipal Funds (GMF)

Received

MA-C4. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated April 22, 2002, Providing Information on the New Taxation Regulations Released by the Ministry of Finance

Received

F. OTHER BUSINESS

G. IN CAMERA MATTERS

Chaired by Regional Chair E. Kolb

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

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

G3. Labour relations or employee negotiations

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 2:27 p.m.