THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

GENERAL COMMITTEE

M I N U T E S

GC-2008-9

The Regional General Committee met on October 2, 2008 at 9:32 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton.

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.


A. ROLL CALL

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil


C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-190-2008:

That the agenda for the October 2, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a delegation by Kelly Darnley, President, Caledon Chamber of Commerce and Charles Bristoll, Chair of Policy Committee, Caledon Chamber of Commerce requesting comments from the Region of Peel regarding the report submitted by urbanMetrics Inc. titled “Bolton Community – Business Attraction and Population Growth Study”, to be dealt with under Delegations/Presentations - Item D4;

And further, that the agenda for the October 2, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a delegation by Greg Pannia, Chair and Nick Acocella, Vice-Chair, Coalition of Concerned Residents and Businesses of Bolton (CCRBB), regarding growth issues facing Bolton South Albion, to be dealt with under Delegations/Presentations - Item D5;

And further, that the agenda for the October 2, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a delegation by Lynda Townsend, Legal Representative on behalf of Solmar Development Corp., regarding Regional Council Resolutions 2008-941 and 2008-942 from the September 18, 2008 Regional Council meeting regarding Bolton South Albion Growth Issues, to be dealt with under Delegations/Presentations - Item D6;

And further, that the agenda for the October 2, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a delegation by Glen Schnarr, Glen Schnarr and Associates, regarding Town of Caledon population projections, to be dealt with under Delegations/Presentations - Item D7;

And further, that the agenda for the October 2, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication from Doug Barnes, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Caledon, requesting revisions to the report of the Acting Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated September 26, 2008, titled “Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment, Solmar Holdings Corp., Humber Station Villages, West Side of Coleraine Drive, North of Mayfield Road, East of the Gore Road and Generally South of Healey Road – Town of Caledon, Ward 4, Regional File Number 0Z-07-005C”, to be dealt with under Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Item ETP-F7;

And further, that the agenda for the October 2, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication from Debbie Thompson, Legislative Services Supervisor/Deputy Clerk, Town of Caledon, providing a copy of Town of Caledon Resolution W-523-2008 and a related report titled “Mayfield West and Bolton Rural Service Centres”, to be dealt with under Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Item ETP-F8;

And further, that the agenda for the October 2, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication from the Town of Caledon regarding Resolution W-517-2008 and a related report titled “Project Lifesaver Expansion in Peel Region”, to be dealt with under Items Related to Health – Item HE-D5;

And further, that the agenda for the October 2, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to withdraw Other Business - Item F1;

And further, that the agenda for the October 2, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a motion from Councillor Groves regarding population growth in the Town of Caledon, to be dealt with under Other Business – Item F2;

And further, that the agenda for the October 2, 2008, General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

See also Items Related to Delegations/Presentations – Items D4 to D7 inclusive, Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Items ETP-F7, ETP-F8, Items Related to Health – Item HE-D5 and Other Business – Items F1 and F2

Councillor Whitehead arrived at 9:37 a.m.
Councillor Saito arrived at 9:38 a.m.
Councillor Iannicca arrived at 9:39 a.m.
Councillor Prentice arrived at 9:45 a.m.
Councillor Mahoney arrived at 9:48 a.m.

At the request of Councillor McCallion, items D4 to D7 were brought forward for consideration.

Additional Items – Items D4 to D7 inclusive were dealt with:

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D4. Kelly Darnley, President, Caledon Chamber of Commerce and Charles Bristoll, Chair of Policy Committee, Caledon Chamber of Commerce, Requesting Comments from the Region of Peel Regarding the Report Submitted by urbanMetrics Inc. titled “Bolton Community – Business Attraction and Population Growth Study”

Received

See also Approval of Agenda, Items Related to Delegations/Presentations – Items D5 to D7 inclusive, Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Items ETP-E2, ETP-E3, ETP-F7, ETP-F8 and Other Business – Items F1 and F2

Kelly Darnley, President, Caledon Chamber of Commerce, stated that the purpose of her delegation was to seek the assistance of Regional Council in finding a solution to the needs of the members of the Caledon Chamber of Commerce for continual, phased-in, planned growth and requested that the boundary expansion in South Albion be a complete, comprehensive expansion which includes the residential component. Kelly Darnley reiterated her request at the September 18, 2008 Regional Council meeting that Regional staff be directed to comment on the report submitted by urbanMetrics Inc. titled “Bolton Community– Business Attraction and Population Growth Study”.

Kelly Darnley distributed copies of letters from the Mississauga Board of Trade and the Peel District School Board Trustee for Caledon in support of the position of the Caledon Chamber of Commerce.

Charles Bristol, Chair of Policy Committee, Caledon Chamber of Commerce stressed the importance of a South Albion boundary expansion to the residents and businesses of Caledon.

In response to a question from Councillor McCallion, Kelly Darnley advised that the Caledon Chamber of Commerce had not made presentations to the Mississauga Board of Trade but had provided the Board with information on the issue.

D5. Greg Pannia, Chair and Nick Acocella, Vice-Chair, Coalition of Concerned Residents and Businesses of Bolton (CCRBB), To Follow-up on the Regional Council Meeting held on September 18, 2008 Regarding Growth Issues Facing Bolton South Albion

Received

See also Approval of Agenda, Items Related to Delegations/Presentations – Items D4, D6, and D7, Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Items ETP-E2, ETP-E3, ETP-F7, ETP-F8 and Other Business – Items F1 and F2

Nick Acocella, Vice-Chair, Coalition of Concerned Residents and Businesses of Bolton (CCRBB) advised that the purpose of the delegation was to clearly express the urgency of initiating a complete urban boundary expansion for the Bolton community. Nick Acocella distributed a copy of a letter from the Sustainable Urban Development Association (SUDA), which states that unless planning is undertaken with a full appreciation of the future rather than the past, Town Council risks causing hardship and environmental damage to the permanent infrastructure of its community. Nick Acocella questioned the logic of the Town of Caledon decision to virtually freeze growth in Bolton stating that such action would result in piece-meal planning as opposed to complete community planning. Nick Acocella requested that members of Regional Council consider the community needs and expressed the desire of the community and the supporting statements from other agencies with respect to the future expansion of Bolton. He stated that it is the position of the CCRBB that the urban future and growth in Caledon belongs in the area of Bolton South Albion; a community which is home to the majority of residents and businesses in Caledon.

Nick Acocella noted that the Region of Peel is responsible for allocating growth and approving the actions of the lower tier municipalities when it comes to designating growth areas. He further stated that if the Region of Peel allocates additional growth to the Bolton South Albion community, investor confidence will be restored. With respect to the conformity exercise for Places to Grow legislation to be incorporated in the Official Plan, he reiterated that it is the position of the CCRBB that the update must include designated growth in South Albion through the expansion of the Bolton Urban Boundary.

Councillor Mullin highlighted that comments received from commenting agencies with respect to an application for an Official Plan Amendment in the Bolton area state that the proposed development is premature and inquired if the Peel District School Board had provided a document which indicated that schools would close without additional growth in the area.

Councillor Groves indicated that the letter from the Caledon School Board Trustee, distributed by the previous delegation supports the position of CCRBB.

Councillor Mullin again questioned the position of the school board.

Kelly Darnley confirmed that the letter submitted by the Trustee was reviewed and approved by the Board.

D6. Lynda Townsend, Legal Representative on behalf of Solmar Development Corp., Regarding Regional Council Resolutions 2008-941 and 2008-942 from the September 18, 2008 Regional Council meeting regarding Bolton South Albion Growth Issues

Received

See also Approval of Agenda, Items Related to Delegations/Presentations – Items D4, D5 and D7, Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Items ETP-E2, ETP-E3, ETP-F7, ETP-F8 and Other Business – Items F1 and F2

Lynda Townsend, Legal Representative on behalf of Solmar Development Corp., requested that Regional staff be directed to include lands surrounding Bolton as part of the Places to Grow conformity exercise. Lynda Townsend advised that the same request was previously made to the Council of the Town of Caledon but it was rejected, therefore, she is making the same request to the Region in light of its role under the Places to Grow legislation.

Lynda Townsend noted that Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Item ETP-E2 states, that “Regional staff recommend that the application be deferred and considered after the completion of the Regional Official Plan Review and the Places to Grow Exercise” and suggested that this represents a flaw in the process in that all lands should be considered during the review.

At the request of the Regional Chair, David Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer outlined the five principles that were developed through working with the area municipalities with respect to the development of the Official Plan, as follows:

1. The plan must be strategic in nature and incorporate the strategic objectives of the municipalities.
2. The plan should aim to disentangle area municipal, Regional and provincial activities in planning by eliminating duplication and not complicating area municipal planning efforts.
3. The plan must add value to the planning and development process in Peel; not duplicate or infringe on area municipal planning efforts and must have a distinct and cooperative role.
4. The plan must not act as a vehicle for Regional involvement in matters that are established as area municipal planning and servicing responsibilities.
5. The plan must be prepared with a view of having the Province delegate authority to the Region, area municipal and Conservation Authority level.

The CAO further noted that a matrix was developed to guide staff through the exercise and that the priorities and matrix are being followed during the Places to Grow Conformity exercise.

Lynda Townsend stated that the Places to Grow Plan supersedes the Regional Official Plan so it is the Places to Grow Plan which dictates the decisions to be made between now and June, 2009.

Councillor Groves requested that the motion she submitted under Other Business be brought forward as it deals with the delegations that have been heard. Regional Chair Kolb indicated that allowance had been made to permit Councillor Groves to withdraw her previous motion and add a new motion in its place, under Other Business, and ruled that the order of the agenda would be followed.

Councillor Groves asked the delegate, if in her opinion, the Region of Peel has the power to study and/or require local municipalities to expand their settlement area boundaries. Lynda Townsend responded in the affirmative, it is an obligation at both the local and regional level to consider all options.

Councillor Groves asked the delegate if a comprehensive review should encompass all possible urban boundary expansions within a community as part of the Places to Grow Plan. Lynda Townsend referred to letters received in Durham, York and Halton Regions from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing which states that a comprehensive review requires looking at everything.

Councillor McCallion stated that the Region already plans to undertake the steps that are being requested by the delegation, however, it is premature at this time. Lynda Townsend requested that this position be confirmed through a resolution of Council.

D7. Glen Schnarr, Glen Schnarr and Associates, Regarding Town of Caledon Population Projections

Received

See also Approval of Agenda, Items Related to Delegations/Presentations – Items D4 to D6 inclusive, Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Items ETP-E2, ETP-E3, ETP-F7, ETP-F8 and Other Business – Items F1 and F2

Glen Schnarr, President, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., representing the Mayfield West Landowners Group, stated that the group is working closely with the Town of Caledon in preparation for the Mayfield West Phase 2 Secondary Plan with the intention that it would enable a request to the Region of Peel for an Official Plan Amendment to expand the urban boundary and remove agricultural designations prior to June 2009. He indicated that the group objects to any consideration of population reallocation from Mayfield West to Bolton.

Glen Schnarr stated that the group does not object to the motion placed by Councillor Groves, listed as Item F2 on the October 2, 2008 General Committee agenda and that the landowners group does not object to any additional growth that might be considered through the growth plan in Bolton and assured their continued participation in the comprehensive conformity exercise.

R. Kent Gillespie, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor spoke to a matter of procedure, noting that the order in which the recommendations contained within Items ETP-E2 and ETP-3 and the motion submitted by Councillor Groves are considered is significant as the motion placed by Councillor Groves would be contrary to the recommendations contained within the staff reports, should they be approved.

Councillor Gibson requested clarification regarding the ruling of the Chair to consider the staff reports prior to the motion placed by Councillor Groves.

Regional Chair Kolb requested a vote on the order of the items to be considered. A majority of members of Council voted in favour of the ruling of the Chair.

Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning - Items ETP-E2 and ETP-E3 were dealt with.

ETP-E. PLANNING

ETP-E2. Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment, Solmar Holdings Corp., Humber Station Villages, West Side of Coleraine Drive, North of Mayfield Road, East of the Gore Road and Generally South of Healey Road – Town of Caledon, Ward 4, Regional File Number 0Z-07-005C

Councillor Iannicca placed a motion to refer the recommendation.

RECOMMENDATION GC-191-2008:

That the report titled “Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment, Solmar Holdings Corp., Humber Station Villages, West Side of Coleraine Drive, North of Mayfield Road, East of the Gore Road and Generally South of Healey Road – Town of Caledon, Ward 4, Regional File Number 0Z-07-005C”, be referred back to staff for the inclusion of additional areas to be excluded from future growth studies.

Lost

Councillor McCallion moved the recommendation contained within the report.

That the public meeting pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act for the proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment (File No. OZ 07-005C) not be scheduled at this time;

And further, that the proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment for the west side of Coleraine Drive, north of Mayfield Road, east of the Gore Road, and generally south of Healey Road, Town of Caledon, Ward 4, be deferred at this time and be considered after the completion of the Regional Official Plan Review and the approval of those aspects associated with the conformity exercise for the Growth Plan by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

The main motion was then voted upon.

RECOMMENDATION GC-192-2008:

That the public meeting pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act for the proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment (File No. OZ 07-005C) not be scheduled at this time;

And further, that the proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment for the west side of Coleraine Drive, north of Mayfield Road, east of the Gore Road, and generally south of Healey Road, Town of Caledon, Ward 4, be deferred at this time and be considered after the completion of the Regional Official Plan Review and the approval of those aspects associated with the conformity exercise for the Growth Plan by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Carried

See also Item ETP-E3 and Items Related to Other Business – Item F1

ETP-E3. Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment, West Side of Highway 10 in the Mayfield West Study Area – Town of Caledon, Ward 2, File Number ROP-07-001

RECOMMENDATION GC-193-2008:

That the Town of Caledon be informed by this resolution that Regional Council supports the initiative to re-allocate 3,900 people within the 2021 planning horizon to the area west of Highway 10 in the Mayfield West Rural Service Centre Study Area, subject to completion of studies and a subsequent Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) to identify the specific lands, within the Caledon Official Plan, to provide for the continued and appropriate development of the Caledon land use planning and development framework;

And further, that proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment for the west side of Highway 10 in the Mayfield West Study Area, Town of Caledon, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Acting Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated September 9, 2008, titled “Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment, West Side of Highway 10 in the Mayfield West Study Area, Town of Caledon, Ward 2, File No. ROP-07-001” not be adopted.

See also Item ETP-E2 and Items Related to Other Business – Item F1

Additional Item – Item F2 was dealt with:

F. OTHER BUSINESS

Councillor Groves requested that the motion related to Item F2 be withdrawn in light of the advice of the Regional Solicitor that it is contrary to the motions previously passed.

F2. Motion from Councillor Groves Regarding Population Growth in the Town of Caledon

Withdrawn

See also Approval of Agenda

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Dr. Janette Pelletier, Associate Professor, Human Development and Applied Psychology, University of Toronto and Beverley Cousins, Family Literacy Specialist, Early Years Integration, Presenting Results from a Study Conducted by Dr. Janette Pelletier on the Family Literacy Program and Reporting on its Growth and Success

Withdrawn

See also Items Related to Human Services – Item HS-B1

D2. Paul Zarnke, Executive Director, Peel Children's Aid, Providing an Update on October Child Abuse Prevention Month and Peel Children's Aid

Withdrawn

See also Items Related to Human Services – Item HS-A1

D3. Jim Grieve, Co-Chair, Success By 6 Peel and Director of Education, Peel District School Board and Elena DiBattista, Director, Success By 6 Peel, Discussing Activities, Partnerships and Collaborations of Success By 6 Peel that are Building Community Supports and Strengthening Services for Young Children and their Families

Withdrawn

See also Items Related to Human Services – Item HS-A2

Additional Items – Items D4 to D7 inclusive:

D4. Kelly Darnley, President, Caledon Chamber of Commerce and Charles Bristoll, Chair of Policy Committee, Caledon Chamber of Commerce, Requesting Comments from the Region of Peel Regarding the Report Submitted by urbanMetrics Inc. titled “Bolton Community – Business Attraction and Population Growth Study”

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

D5. Greg Pannia, Chair and Nick Acocella, Vice-Chair, Coalition of Concerned Residents and Businesses of Bolton (CCRBB), To Follow-up on the Regional Council Meeting held on September 18, 2008 Regarding Growth Issues Facing Bolton South Albion

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

D6. Lynda Townsend, Legal Representative on behalf of Solmar Development Corp., Regarding Regional Council Resolutions 2008-941 and 2008-942 from the September 18, 2008 Regional Council meeting regarding Bolton South Albion Growth Issues

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

D7. Glen Schnarr, Glen Schnarr and Associates, Regarding Town of Caledon Population Projections

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

RECESS

General Committee recessed at 12:27 p.m.

General Committee reconvened at 1:03 p.m.

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

HS-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. Child Abuse Prevention Month – Peel Children’s Aid

RECOMMENDATION GC-194-2008:

That October 2008 be proclaimed “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item D2

HS-A2. Success By 6 Peel

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item D3

HS-B. DEPARTMENTAL

HS-B1. Family Literacy Program – 2008

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item D1

HS-B2. Update on Peel Immigration Web Portal Project

Received

HS-C. CHILDREN’S SERVICES

HS-C1. Week of the Child – October 11 to 19, 2008
Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day – October 22, 2008

RECOMMENDATION GC-195-2008:

That the week of October 11 to 19, 2008 be proclaimed “Week of the Child” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

RECOMMENDATION GC-196-2008:

That October 22, 2008 be proclaimed “Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

See also Item HS-E1

HS-D. HOUSING

HS-D1. Lom Nava Co-operative Homes Inc. – Request for Additional Subsidy, City of Mississauga, Ward 9

RECOMMENDATION GC-197-2008:

That the Commissioner of Human Services and General Manager, Peel Living, be authorized to provide an amount not to exceed $1.5 Million as additional subsidy for the capital work required at Lom Nava Co-operative Homes Inc., located at 5955 Glen Erin Drive, City of Mississauga, Ward 9;

And further, that the Commissioner of Human Services and General Manager, Peel Living, be authorized to execute and deliver an Additional Subsidy Agreement (in the form of a non-interest bearing loan) including any other terms and conditions required for the payment and security of the additional subsidy, and other security and ancillary agreements and documentation deemed required, including a second mortgage on the Property, in a form satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and the Chief Financial Officer;

And further, that the funding for the additional subsidy payment be provided from Capital Project 07-5040;

And further, that the budget for Capital Project 07-5040 be increased by $369,237.

HS-D2. Plan for Provincial Grant for Social Housing Repairs

Received

HS-D3. Social Housing Provider Surpluses

RECOMMENDATION GC-198-2008:

That social housing providers in the Regional Municipality of Peel, funded under the Social Housing Reform Act, 2000 (SHRA), retain their annual operating surpluses, subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services titled “Social Housing Provider Surpluses”, dated September 4, 2008;

And further, that social housing providers be obliged to deposit such retained surpluses in their capital replacement reserves;

And further, that funds allocated to co-operative housing providers be recovered if this program is uploaded from the Regional Municipality of Peel.

HS-E. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-E1. Sid Ryan, President, Ontario Division, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Ontario) and Cheryl Degras, Co-President, The Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care (OCBCC), Letter dated August 25, 2008, Requesting that October 22, 2008 be Proclaimed “Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day”

Received

See also Item HS-C1

HS-E2. A. Opalick, Executive Correspondence Officer, Office of the Prime Minister, Letter dated August 27, 2008, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated April 24, 2008, Addressed to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Regarding the Employment Insurance Program

Received

HS-E3. Edna Toth, Chair, Peel Poverty Action Group, Letter dated September 8, 2008 to Peel Region Candidates and Political Parties in the 2008 Federal Election, Requesting on behalf of the Peel Poverty Action Group, that all Peel Region Candidates and Political Parties make Poverty an Issue in Campaign Literature and in Talks with Voters during the 2008 Federal Election Process

Received

HS-E4. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated September 19, 2008, Announcing that AMO is Seeking Comment on its Immigration Paper: “Putting Out the Welcome Mat: Why Immigration Matters to Ontario’s Municipalities”

Received

MA-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

Received

Norma Trim, Acting Chief Financial Officer, provided an update on the significant increase in construction costs and the impact on the Region of Peel capital program. She advised General Committee that staff is currently evaluating the sustainability of the Region of Peel capital program and will continue to “best practice” cost management measures.

MA-A2. Capital Infrastructure Renewal - Water/Wastewater Program

Received

MA-B. CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-B1. Report of the Government Relations Committee (GRC-2008-7) meeting held on September 18, 2008

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GRC-14-2008:

That the agenda for the September 18, 2008, Government Relations Committee meeting be approved.

3. REPORTS

a) Federal Election Readiness Plan

	i)	All Candidates Session (Oral)
			Discussion led by Councillor C. Parrish, Chair, Government Relations Committee

Received

ii) Peel Information Booklet

Received

iii) Questions for Candidates

Received

4. ITEMS DEFERRED FROM PREVIOUS GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Nil

5. REQUESTS FROM REGIONAL COUNCIL FOR GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SUPPORT - Nil

6. STATUS REPORTS ON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE PRIORITY ISSUES - Nil

7. COMMUNICATIONS - Nil

MA-B2. Report of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-2008-8) meeting held on September 23, 2008

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. RECOMMENDATION AAC-21-2008:

That the minutes of the June 17, 2008 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved.

b. RECOMMENDATION AAC-22-2008:

That the Report from the Clerk relating to the August 19, 2008 Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AAC-23-2008:

That the agenda for the September 23, 2008 Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be amended to bring forward Items Related to Presentations – Item 5a, to be dealt with prior to Communication Items;

And further, that the agenda for the September 23, 2008 Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

Items Related to Presentations– Item 5a was dealt with.

5. PRESENTATIONS

a. Chris Bullock, Manager, Development and Construction, Employee and Business Services, Region of Peel; Richard Ngun, Project Manager, Development and Construction, Employee and Business Services, Region of Peel; and John D’Angelo, President, Martinway Contracting Ltd., Presenting the Proposed Universal Design Standards

Received

RECOMMENDATION AAC-24-2008:

That the “2008 Accessibility Standards for Affordable Residential Properties”, dated September 2008, with the endorsement of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC), be forwarded to Regional Council for approval.

See also Items 8d and 9d

RECOMMENDATION AAC-25-2008:

That a joint report be prepared in concert with the Commissioner of Human Services to seek authorities from Regional Council in October 2008 for the following;

• To adopt the Universal Accessibility Standards (UAS) for the Region of Peel’s affordable housing projects;
  
• To incorporate the UAS into the Region of Peel’s Affordable Housing Guidelines;
  
• To increase the budgets for Chapelview, Coptic and Legion affordable housing projects to permit the incorporation of the UAS;
  
• To continue to develop these standards for other building typologies via the working group;
  
• To maintain the UAS with annual revisions from “lessons learned” from the implementation of these standards;
  
• To enable the AAC to review all new affordable housing projects in concert with Regional staff to ensure compliance with UAS.

See also Items 8d and 9d

4. COMMUNICATION ITEMS

a. Debbie Thompson, Legislative Co-ordinator, Town of Caledon, Letter dated June 25, 2008, Appointing Six Members to the Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee

Received

b. Jim Bradley, Minister of Transportation, Letter dated July 28, 2008, Regarding the Need for Adult Change Tables at Highway Service Centres

Received

c. Disability News Asia, Article titled “Forbidden City made Accessible: China

Received

d. Citizens with Disabilities – Ontario, News Release dated September 4, 2008, titled “Air Canada and WestJet Oppose Equality for Canadians with Disabilities”

Received

5. PRESENTATIONS

a. Chris Bullock, Manager, Development and Construction, Employee and Business Services, Region of Peel; Richard Ngun, Project Manager, Development and Construction, Employee and Business Services, Region of Peel; and John D’Angelo, President, Martinway Contracting Ltd., Presenting the Proposed Universal Design Standards

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

6. REPORTS - Nil

7. REPORT FROM THE ACCESSIBILITY PLANNING SPECIALIST

a. Susan Fisher, Acting Accessibility Planning Specialist, Region of Peel, Monthly Activity Report (July/August, 2008)

Received

b. Susan Fisher, Acting Accessibility Planning Specialist, Region of Peel, Providing an Update in Response to a Resolution from the Town of Newmarket on Disabled Parking Spaces

Referred to Town of Caledon staff

c. Meenu Sikand, Accessibility Planning Specialist, Region of Peel, Monthly Activity Report (September, 2008)

Received

d. Meenu Sikand, Accessibility Planning Specialist, Providing an Update on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Oral)

Received

8. REPORT OF THE ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR AND MEMBERS

a. William Goursky, Chair, Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC), Discussing Options Regarding an Access Ontario Conference in the Region of Peel (Oral)

Deferred to the October 21, 2008 AAC meeting

b. Naz Husain, Vice-Chair, Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC), Providing an Update on the Employment Accessibility Standards Development Committee (Oral)

Deferred to the October 21, 2008 AAC meeting

c. Glenn Barnes, Member, Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC), Providing an Update on the Accessible Transportation Standards Development Committee (Oral)

Received

d. William Goursky, Chair, Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC), Providing an Update on the Universal Design Standards Working Group (Oral)

Received

See also Items 5a and 9d

e. Glenn Barnes, Member, Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC), Providing an Update on the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Mississauga Event held on June 8, 2008 (Oral)

Received

f. Harvinder Bajwa, Member, Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC), Providing an Update on the Joint Municipal AAC Meeting (Oral)

Deferred to the October 21, 2008 AAC meeting

9. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Items – Items 9a to 9f inclusive:

a. TransHelp Video Presentation (Oral)

Received

b. Enhanced Pedestrian Walk Signal – Cawthra Road, Mississauga (Oral)

Received

c. Home Health Care Expo (Oral)

Received

d. Regional Council Report regarding the Proposed Universal Design Standards (Oral)

Received

See also Items 5a and 8d

e. Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Open House Event (Oral)

Received

f. AAC Brochure Update to Reflect the Recent Name Change (Oral)

Received

MA-C. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

MA-C1. Semi-Annual Financial Report – June 2008

RECOMMENDATION GC-199-2008:

That staff be authorized to implement the actions as outlined in the report from the Acting Chief Financial Officer dated September 16, 2008, titled “Semi-Annual Financial Report – June 2008”.

MA-D. EMPLOYEE AND BUSINESS SERVICES

MA-D1. Amendments to the Purchasing By-law 37-2007

RECOMMENDATION GC-200-2008:

That the new Purchasing By-law, in the form attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Employee and Business Services, dated September 15, 2008, titled “Amendments to the Purchasing By-law, 37-2007” be approved;

And further, that Region of Peel Purchasing By-law 37-2007 be repealed;

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

MA-D2. Benefit Cost Containment – Non-Union Plan

Received

MA-E. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-E1. Lincoln M. Alexander, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Trust, Letter dated August 29, 2008, Seeking Nominations for the 2008 Young Heritage Leaders Program

Received

MA-E2. Member Communication – Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated September 12, 2008, Advising of the Opening of the Application Site for the Building Canada Fund - Communities Component

Received

MA-E3. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated September 12, 2008, Announcing the Proclamation of Local Government Week - October 19 to 25, 2008

Received

MA-E4. Member Communication – Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated September 18, 2008, Providing an Update to Members on Key Issues Considered at the August 2008 AMO Board of Directors Meeting

Received

MA-E5. Member Communication – Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated September 22, 2008, Encouraging Ontarians to Sign an Online Petition to the Federal Government Seeking Fairness for Ontario and Investment in Communities

Received

ETP-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

ETP-A1. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day – November 19, 2008

RECOMMENDATION GC-201-2008:

That November 19, 2008 be proclaimed “Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

ETP-A2. Capital Project Workplan Resource Requirements

RECOMMENDATION GC-202-2008:

That Council approve the hiring of five additional staff in Real Estate and one additional staff in Purchasing Services, with three being on a contract basis, to enable the completion of approved capital projects in Environment, Transportation and Planning Services;

And further, that staff report back with additional options for consideration.

ETP-B. ADMINISTRATION

	ETP-B1.	Update on Two Selected Projects by the 2008 FCM-CH2M Hill Sustainable Community Awards
			Presentation by Shaun Hewitt, Director, Operations Support, and Tom AppaRao, Director, Transportation Planning, Environment, Transportation and Planning Services

Received

Councillor Miles congratulated staff from across all Regional departments, as well as Regional Council for its leadership, for projects recognized at the 2008 FCM-CH2M Hill Sustainable Community Awards. Councillor Miles stated that the awards recognize that the Region of Peel is working hard to do the right things when it comes to protecting the environment.

Councillor McCallion congratulated staff, noting that the fact the Region of Peel is doing a good job in protecting the environment is even more satisfying than receiving awards.

Councillor Morrison extended her congratulations and appreciation to Regional staff, and in particular, noted that Region of Peel Public Works is recognized as a leader among Regional governments for its quality services, leadership and accomplishments.

ETP-C. ENVIRONMENT

ETP-C1. West Brampton Transmission Main, Capital Project 03-1205 – City of Brampton, Ward 6 and City of Mississauga, Ward 9

RECOMMENDATION GC-203-2008:

That the budget for Capital Project 03-1205 for West Brampton Transmission Main be increased from $36,302,549 to $57,302,549, financed from Development Charges South Peel Water Reserve R3520, in order to cover the increasing construction cost.

ETP-C2. Engineering Services for a Schedule ‘C’ Class Environmental Assessment for Zone 6 Reservoir and Feedermain, Capital Project 07-1506, Document 2008-400P – Town of Caledon, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-204-2008:

That the contract (Document 2008-400P) for a schedule ‘C’ Class Environmental Assessment for the Zone 6 reservoir and feedermain, be awarded to Trow Associates Inc., in the estimated amount of $586,661 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 07-1506, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007.

ETP-C3. Revision to Contract for Sanitary Sewers and Watermain Replacement Along Countryside Drive, Capital Projects 08-1152, 08-1384, 08-2155, 08-2185, 08-2194 and 08-2199, Document 2008-260P – City of Brampton, Wards 9 and 10

RECOMMENDATION GC-205-2008:

That the contract (Document 2008-260P) between the Region of Peel and the City of Brampton for the design of the watermain replacement on Countryside Drive, in the estimated amount of $907,451 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects
08-1384, 08-1152, 08-2155, 08-2185, 08-2194 and 08-2199, be reduced for a total commitment amount of $410,300 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that the contract (Document 2008-260P) between the Region of Peel and R. V. Anderson Associates Limited be extended to provide for the design and contract administration for the 600mm (24 inch) watermain along Countryside Drive from Dixie Road to Airport Road, in the estimated amount of $445,880 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 08-1152, for a total commitment of $520,880 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007.

ETP-C4. Source Water Protection Studies and Programs in the Region of Peel

RECOMMENDATION GC-206-2008:

That the Region of Peel continue to chair additional studies for the Collaborative Study to Protect Lake Ontario Drinking Water, as recommended by the Source Water Protection Chairs for the Lake Ontario based Source Protection Regions;

And further, that the Region of Peel be identified as the lead agency for the undertaking of technical studies for Peel municipal wells necessary to complete the Assessment Reports required by the Clean Water Act, 2006;

And further, that the CTC Source Protection Region bear the costs for undertaking future Source Water Protection Assessment Report related technical studies for all Peel Municipal Wells, including Palgrave Well 3, which is located outside of the CTC Source Protection Region;

And further, that Source Protection Policies developed by the CTC Source Protection Region for Wellhead Protection Areas be applied to all Peel municipal wells, including Palgrave Well 3, which is located in the Nottawasaga Valley Source Protection Area outside of the CTC Source Protection Region;

And further, that the three new Peel municipal wells, currently in the planning process and proposed for Cheltenham, Alton, and Caledon East, be included in the CTC Source Protection Region Terms of Reference as future planned systems;

And further, that technical studies to be undertaken by the Region of Peel and costs associated with these studies be borne by the CTC Source Protection Region and be identified in its Terms of Reference;

And further, that Wellhead Protection Areas for all Peel municipal wells, delineated as part of the Peel 2006 and 2007 Ministry of Environment funded source water protection technical studies be adopted by the Region of Peel solely for the purposes of the Ontario Drinking Water Stewardship Program;

And further, that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to approve any additional procurements for the Source Protection Technical Studies Grant Program for the Collaborative Study to Protect Lake Ontario Drinking Water and for groundwater protection studies.

ETP-D. TRANSPORTATION

ETP-D1. Engineering Services for Detailed Design, Contract Administration and Construction Supervision for Regional Road 150 (Bolton Arterial Road) and a 750mm (30 inch) Watermain, Capital Projects 05-4030 and 09-1231, Document 2008-378P – Town of Caledon, Wards 4 and 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-207-2008:

That the contract (Document 2008-378P) for the detailed design, contract administration and construction supervision services of Regional Road 150 (Bolton Arterial Road), from the Regional Road 9 (King Street)/Coleraine Drive intersection to Regional Road 50 (Highway 50) and a 750mm (30 inch) watermain, from the King Street/Coleraine Drive intersection to Regional Road 50 (Highway 50), be awarded to Giffels Associates Limited/IBI Group in the estimated amount of $1,921,210 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects 05-4030 ($1,791,210) and 09-1231 ($130,000), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that funding in the amount of $130,000 (excluding applicable taxes), for Capital Project 09-1231 for the 750mm (30 inch) watermain construction on Regional Road 150 (Bolton Arterial Road), be advanced from 2009 to 2008, to be financed from Development Charges (Reserve R3520).

ETP-D2. Property Dedication, Knox United Church, 2976 Charleston Sideroad at McFaul Street – Town of Caledon, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-208-2008:

That the property dedication requirement for Knox United Church located at 2976 Charleston Sideroad (Regional Road 24) pursuant to site plan application SP 07-077C be reduced from a 30 metre (98.4 feet) right-of-way and a 15 metre (49.2 feet) daylight triangle being the requirement established in Schedule “F” of the Region of Peel Official Plan to a 26 metre (85.3 feet) right-of-way and a 5 metre (16.4 feet) daylight triangle.

ETP-E. PLANNING

ETP-E1. Report of the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee (IMPSC-2008-3) meeting held on September 25, 2008

A quorum of voting members was not present, and in accordance with section III-4(g) of the Region of Peel Procedural By-law 57-2006, as amended, the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee received information from staff.

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST – Nil

A quorum of voting members was achieved.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION IMPSC-6-2008:

That the agenda for the September 25, 2008, Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee meeting, be approved.

3. DEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS – Nil

4. REPORTS

	a)	Status Report – Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR)
			Presentation by Arvin Prasad, Director, Planning Policy and Research and Naheeda Jamal, Principal Planner, Planning Policy and Research

Received

ETP-E2. Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment, Solmar Holdings Corp., Humber Station Villages, West Side of Coleraine Drive, North of Mayfield Road, East of the Gore Road and Generally South of Healey Road – Town of Caledon, Ward 4, Regional File Number 0Z-07-005C

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

ETP-E3. Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment, West Side of Highway 10 in the Mayfield West Study Area – Town of Caledon, Ward 2, File Number ROP-07-001

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

ETP-F. COMMUNICATIONS

ETP-F1. Debbie Schaefer, Chair, Concerned Citizens of King Township Inc., Letter dated August 20, 2008, Providing a Copy of a Letter to the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Regarding the Extension of Highway 427

Received

ETP-F2. Report of the Peel Agricultural and Rural Water Quality Advisory Committee (PARWQAC-2008-4) meeting held on August 28, 2008

Received

See also Item ETP-F3

ETP-F3. Nick Ferri, Chair, Peel Agricultural and Rural Water Quality Advisory Committee (PARWQAC), Letter dated September 4, 2008, Seeking Support for the Country Heritage Park (CHP) by Appointing a Region of Peel Representative to Participate in its Master Development Plan and Requesting Financial Contribution to the Country Heritage Trust Fund

Referred to the Grants Ad hoc Committee

See also Item ETP-F2

ETP-F4. Debbie Zimmerman, Chair, Board of Directors, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), Letter dated September 4, 2008, Providing a Copy of a Letter Regarding the Region of Durham Resolution on Farmland Assessment and Tax

Received

ETP-F5. Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources, Letter dated September 5, 2008, Regarding Two New Strategies Released by the Ministry of Natural Resources for the Prevention of Human-Wildlife Conflicts

Received

ETP-F6. Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources, Letter dated September 5, 2008, Requesting Submissions from the Municipalities in Ontario for the Tourism Competitiveness Study that will look at Best Practices and Best Prospects for Growing Tourism in Ontario, including Land and Water in the Province

Referred to Environment, Transportation and Planning Services

Additional Items – Items ETP-F7 and ETP-F8:

ETP-F7. Doug Barnes, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Caledon, Letter dated September 26, 2008, Requesting Revisions to the Report of the Acting Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated September 9, 2008, titled “Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment, Solmar Holdings Corp., Humber Station Villages, West Side of Coleraine Drive, North of Mayfield Road, East of the Gore Road and Generally South of Healey Road – Town of Caledon, Ward 4, Regional File Number 0Z-07-005C”

Received

See also Approval of Agenda, Items ETP-E2 and ETP-F8

ETP-F8. Debbie Thompson, Legislative Services Supervisor/Deputy Clerk, Town of Caledon, Email received September 30, 2008, Providing a copy of Town of Caledon Resolution W-523-2008 and a Related Report titled “Mayfield West and Bolton Rural Service Centres”

Received

See also Approval of Agenda, Items ETP-E2 and ETP-F7

HE-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HE-A1. Peel Youth Violence Prevention Strategy Resource Needs

Received

HE-B. LONG-TERM CARE

HE-B1. Peel Project Lifesaver Program

Received

See also Item HE-D5

HE-B2. Personal Support Worker Funding for Long Term Care

RECOMMENDATION GC-209-2008:

That the implementation of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care enhanced resident care initiative to increase direct personal care at Davis Centre, Malton Village, Peel Manor, Sheridan Villa and Tall Pines Long Term Care Homes, be approved;

And further, that the addition of 5.4 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) employees to provide enhanced personal care, be approved at a net Regional cost of $20,000.

HE-C. PUBLIC HEALTH

HE-C1. Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Program

Received

HE-C2. Public Health Funding Update

RECOMMENDATION GC-210-2008:

That the Regional Chair write the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to thank the provincial government for recognizing population growth in its 2008 funding formula and the increased funding to Peel Region for public health;

And further, that the Regional Chair request a meeting with the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to advocate for an open and transparent needs-based funding formula allowing public health units to be incorporated in their budget planning processes.

HE-D. COMMUNICATIONS

HE-D1. Allison J. Stuart, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Memo dated August 12, 2008, Announcing the Release of the 2008 Ontario Health Plan for an Influenza Pandemic (OHPIP)

Received

HE-D2. David Caplan, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter to Chair Kolb dated August 14, 2008, Expressing Appreciation for the Region of Peel’s Work in Enhancing the Ontario Public Health System and Advising that the Provincial Government is Providing the Peel Regional Board of Health with $36,982,739 in 2008 (including a one-time grant of $862,500) for the Provision of Mandatory and Related Programs in the Region of Peel Community

Received

HE-D3. Margarett R. Best, Minister of Health Promotion, Letter to Chair Kolb dated August 26, 2008, Advising that the Provincial Government is providing the Region of Peel with $936,610 (including one-time grants of $20,000) for the Period of January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008 for Smoke-Free Ontario Strategy Programming; Funding is Subject to the Region of Peel Entering into a Grant Funding Agreement with the Ministry of Health Promotion

Received

HE-D4. Adam McAllister, Rabies Research and Development Unit, Ministry of Natural Resources, Letter dated July 2008, Providing a Reminder of the Ongoing Provincial Rabies Control Program for 2008

Received

Additional Item- Item HE-D5:

HE-D5. Town of Caledon, Resolution W-517-2008 and Related report titled “Project Lifesaver Expansion in Peel Region” from the September 30, 2008 Caledon Council meeting

Received

See also Approval of Agenda and Item HE-B1

F. OTHER BUSINESS

F1. Resolution Regarding Population Growth in the Town of Caledon

Withdrawn

See also Approval of Agenda

Additional Items – Items F2 and F3:

F2. Motion from Councillor Groves Regarding Population Growth in the Town of Caledon

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

F3. Information Session on Policing Issues (Oral)

Received

Regional Chair Kolb advised that in response to a request from the Mayors of Brampton and Mississauga to the Chief of Police for a report on policing issues in the community, an information session will be scheduled for all members of Regional Council to receive a presentation from the Chief. Regional Chair Kolb stated that a notice of meeting will be distributed the week of October 6, 2008.

G. IN CAMERA MATTERS - Nil

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 2:39 p.m.