The Regional General Committee met on September 8, 2005 at 9:33 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton.

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

A. ROLL CALL

Councillor Carlson arrived at 9:34 a.m.
Councillor Mahoney arrived at 9:34 a.m.

Chair Kolb extended congratulations to Mayor McCallion, on behalf of Members of Regional Council, on her appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada.

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-179-2005:

That the agenda for the September 8, 2005, General Committee meeting be approved.

Councillor Moore arrived at 9:43 a.m., due to other municipal business
Councillor Mullin arrived at 9:43 a.m., due to other municipal business
Councillor Palleschi arrived at 9:43 a.m., due to other municipal business
Councillor Prentice arrived at 9:43 a.m., due to other municipal business
Councillor Adams arrived at 10:00 a.m.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Therese Taylor, Conservation Chair, Sierra Club of Canada, Peel Region Chapter, Regarding the Proposed Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment Number 16, Transportation Planning Policies

Received

See also Items Related to Planning - Items PL-A1 and PL-B2

Items Related to Planning - Items PL-A1 and PL-B2 were dealt with.

PL-A1. Regional Official Plan Strategic Update (ROPSU) Regional Official Plan Amendment 16 - Proposing Changes to Transportation Network and Policies

RECOMMENDATION GC-180-2005:

That Regional Official Plan Amendment Number 16 - Amendment to Transportation Network and Policies, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Planning dated August 17, 2005, titled "Regional Official Plan Strategic Update (ROPSU) Regional Official Plan Amendment 16 - Proposing Changes to Transportation Network and Policies" be approved;

And further, that Regional staff be directed to work in collaboration with area municipal staff and in consultation with senior levels of government to:

a) Develop a cost estimate for all long term actions required to meet future transportation needs in Peel in a sustainable manner;
b) Identify funding gaps; and
c) Develop specific recommendations for action by Regional Council;

And further, that Regional staff be directed to continue to work with the Regional-Area Municipal Transportation Planning Working Group to implement the policies set out in Regional Official Plan Amendment Number 16;

And further, that the subject report be forwarded for information to Transport Canada, the Ministry of Transportation, Ontario, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure and Renewal, GO Transit, the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, the Town of Caledon and all other municipalities adjacent to the Region of Peel;

And further, that notice of decision of the adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment Number 16 be given in accordance with the Planning Act;

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

See also Item PL-B2 and Delegations/Presentations - Item D1

PL-B2. Victor Doyle, Manager, Planning and Development, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated August 12, 2005, Providing the One-Window Comments from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the Region of Peel Draft Official Plan Amendment Number 16, Transportation Network and Policies

Referred back to staff for preparation of a response for consideration at the September 15, 2005 Regional Council meeting

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D1 and Items Related to Planning - Item PL-A1

D2. Dr. Hanif Kassam, Medical Officer of Health, Providing an Update on West Nile Virus Activity in Peel

Received

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

HS-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. Best Start Allocation and Implementation

RECOMMENDATION GC-181-2005:

That the Regional Chair write to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Children and Youth Services to express appreciation for the allocation of additional child care funding, and for removing the required municipal cost shared funding;

And further, that the 2005 Children's Services operating budget be revised to reflect the additional Best Start funding.

See also Item HS-H1

SOCIAL SERVICES

HS-B. Children's Services

HS-B1. Children's Program in Family Shelters
Presentation by Donna Palmer, Supervisor, Special Needs Service; Diane Meyers, Coordinator, Neighbourhood Family Connections and Gwyneth Lewis, Program Co-ordinator, Family Literacy Program

Received

See also Items HS-B2 and HS-B3

HS-B2. Neighbourhood Family Connections

Received

See also Items HS-B1 and HS-B3

HS-B3. Family Literacy Program

Received

See also Items HS-B1 and HS-B2

Councillor Saito requested that a resolution be prepared with respect to Items HS-B1, HS-B2 and HS-B3 for consideration at the September 15, 2005 Regional Council meeting.

HS-B4. Child Care Costs for Students Receiving Ontario Student Assistance Program

RECOMMENDATION GC-182-2005:

That the Regional Chair write to the Minister of Children and Youth Services and the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities requesting that students not have to repay the child care component of Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) loans.

HS-B5. Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day - October 26, 2005

RECOMMENDATION GC-183-2005:

That October 26, 2005, be proclaimed Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

HS-C. Ontario Works in Peel

HS-C1. Ontario Works: OCAP (Ontario Coalition Against Poverty) Promotion of Special Diets

RECOMMENDATION GC-184-2005:

That the Regional Chair write to the Minister of Community and Social Services requesting that the Ministry take action to address the Ontario Works regulation loop-hole that allows special diets to be used to address social assistance rate inadequacy.

HS-D. Transhelp

HS-D1. TransHelp Service Improvement Initiative

Received

HEALTH

HS-E. Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

HS-E1. New Funding for Tobacco Prevention and Enforcement Programs

Received

HS-F. Family Health

HS-F1. World Breastfeeding Week - October 1 to 7, 2005

RECOMMENDATION GC-185-2005:

That the week of October 1 to 7, 2005 be proclaimed World Breastfeeding Week in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

HS-G. Long-Term Care

HS-G1. Peel Long Term Care Preferred Accommodation Rate Update

RECOMMENDATION GC-186-2005:

That the preferred accommodation rate fees included in the fee of $66.69 per day for private accommodation and $56.69 per day for semi-private accommodation ($18.00 and $8.00 respectively) at all Regionally-operated Long Term Care Homes, continue to be waived;

And further, that this rate adjustment be reviewed again in one year.

HS-G2. New Provincial Funding for Long-Term Care

RECOMMENDATION GC-187-2005:

That the Regional Chair write to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to express concern that the Provincial Government is not honouring the commitment made during the last election to increase annual funding for long-term care homes by $6,000 per resident;

And further, that a copy of the letter be sent to the MPPs representing Peel and the Ontario Association of Non-Profit Housing and Services for Seniors.

HS-H. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-H1. Mary Anne Chambers, Minister, Children and Youth Services, Letter dated July 21, 2005, Providing an Update on the Progress of the Implementation of Phase 1 of the Best Start Program and Documentation to Assist in the Development and Implementation of the Program

Received

See also Item HS-A1

HS-H2. Beverly Stevenson, Information Officer, Rabies Research and Development Unit, Ministry of Natural Resources, Letter dated August 2, 2005, Providing an Update on the Province of Ontario Annual Wildlife Rabies Control Operations for 2005

Received

HS-H3. Paul Zarnke, Executive Director, Peel Children's Aid, Letter dated August 16, 2005, Requesting that October be Proclaimed as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in the Region of Peel

RECOMMENDATION GC-188-2005:

That the month of October, 2005 be proclaimed Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

HS-H4. Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, Letter dated August 5, 2005, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated June 23, 2005, Regarding Social Spending by Municipalities (Resolution 2005-750)

Received

See also Item HS-H5

HS-H5. M. Bredeson, Executive Correspondence Officer, Office of the Prime Minister, Letter dated July 27, 2005, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated June 23, 2005, Regarding Social Spending by Municipalities (Resolution 2005-750) and the Canada Social Transfer

Received

See also Item HS-H4

HS-H6. Mary Anne Chambers, Minister, Children and Youth Services, Letter dated August 15, 2005, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated December 21, 2004, Regarding Federal Early Learning and Child Care Funding (Resolution 2004-1268)

Received

HS-H7. David Miller, Mayor, City of Toronto, Letter dated August 18, 2005, Providing an Update on the GTAF (GTA Atmospheric Fund) Proposal

Received

 

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

MA-A. Chief Administrative Officer

MA-A1. Presentation of Agenda Materials to Members of Council (Oral)

Received

Members of Council undertook to contact the Regional Clerk should they wish to receive a binder for their Regional agenda materials.

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-B. Clerk's

MA-B1. Catering Arrangements for Council Lunches

Received

MA-C. COMMUNICATIONS

Item MA-C13 was dealt with.

MA-C13. Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated August 23, 2005, Explaining its Role in Administering the Federal Gas Tax Funding to Ontario Municipalities and the Process which Municipalities will be Required to Follow

Referred to Finance

Councillor Saito submitted a Notice of Motion for consideration at the September 15, 2005 Regional Council meeting.

Additional Item

Notice of Motion by Councillor Saito regarding Allocation of Federal Gas Tax Revenue

Moved by Councillor Saito,
Seconded by Councillor Sprovieri;

Whereas the Government of Canada reached an historic agreement with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario on June 17, 2005 that will result in $1.9 billion in municipal infrastructure funding for Ontario municipalities over the next five years;

And whereas this agreement represents the 2005 Federal Budget announcement to distribute up to five-cents a litre of Federal gas tax revenues for environmentally sustainable municipal projects;

And whereas the agreement sets out eligibility infrastructure categories which include water, wastewater, waste management, community energy, capacity building and transit;

And whereas the allocation identified by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and based upon 2001 National Census data available from Statistics Canada, indicates that the Region of Peel is to receive $80,339,359.94 over the term of the five-year agreement;

And whereas the Region of Peel has a financial obligation to support transportation services for the disabled through Transhelp and has long-term plans for accommodating future growth needs outlined in the "Study of Transportation for Persons with Disabilities" approved through Regional Resolution 2004-535, which will require additional funding and are to be implemented through the annual Capital Budget review process;

And whereas the Cities of Mississauga and Brampton and the Town of Caledon have significant needs for environmentally sustainable municipal infrastructure funding in order to support and effectively serve the residents of their respective communities;

Therefore be it resolved, that the Region of Peel re-distribute their portion of the Federal gas tax allocation after meeting their funding obligations for Transhelp, to the lower tier municipalities in proportion to their population based on the 2001 National Census data available from Statistics Canada.

To be considered at the September 15, 2005 Regional Council Meeting

See also Items Related to Management - Item MA-C13

Councillor McCallion departed at 12:07 p.m., due to other municipal business

MA-C1. John Gerretsen, Minister, Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated July 18, 2005, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb Outlining the Regional Position on Changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997 (Resolution 2005-596)

Received

MA-C2. Denise Pratt, Legislative Coordinator, City Clerk's Office, City of Brampton, Letter dated July 26, 2005, Attaching a City of Brampton Report on the Financial Impact of 2004 Provincial Offences Court Operations

Received

MA-C3. Terri Brenton, Legislative Coordinator, City Clerk's Office, City of Brampton, Letter dated July 28, 2005, Providing a Copy of Correspondence Received from Monte Kwinter, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, with respect to Safety Concerns Related to the Use of Fireworks

Received

MA-C4. Peter R. Smith, Chairman, GO Transit, Letter dated August 8, 2005, Attaching Correspondence from the Honourable Jean Lapierre, Minister of Transport Regarding the Toronto Air Rail Link Project

Received

MA-C5. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated August 11, 2005, Informing of an Extension by the Federal and Provincial Governments to the Deadline for Completing Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program Projects until March 31, 2008

Received

MA-C6. John Kaldeway, President and Chief Executive Officer, Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), Letter dated August 11, 2005, Thanking the Regional Municipality of Peel; the Peel Regional Police; Ambulance; Emergency Management Office; and Environmental Control for their Assistance in Response to the Air France Accident at Toronto Pearson International Airport on August 4, 2005

Received

MA-C7. Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated August 12, 2005, Providing Key Program Details of the Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership Program, Recently Announced by Monte Kwinter, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services

Received

MA-C8. John Gerretsen, Minister, Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated August 12, 2005, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb Regarding GO Transit Development Charges (Resolution 2005-770)

Received

MA-C9. Shelley Porteous, Executive Assistant, Peel Police Services Board, Letter dated August 12, 2005, Providing a Copy of a Report titled "Routine Police Traffic Stops - Response to Direction of Regional Council" dated July 20, 2005 and a related memo from Deputy Chief Metcalf dated July 27, 2005

Received

MA-C10. Shelley Porteous, Executive Assistant, Peel Police Services Board, Letter dated August 12, 2005, Providing a Copy of a Report titled "Thefts of Motor Vehicles and from Motor Vehicles - 12 Division" dated August 2, 2005 and a supporting memo from Deputy Chief Metcalf dated August 2, 2005

Received

Councillor Prentice thanked the Peel Police Services for their action on this matter in particular.

MA-C11. Shelley Porteous, Executive Assistant, Peel Police Services Board, Letter dated August 12, 2005, Providing a Copy of a Report titled "VCom Group Annual Report" dated July 26, 2005

Received

MA-C12. Sandra Pupatello, Minister, Community and Social Services, Letter dated August 17, 2005, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb Regarding GTA Equilization and the Funding of Social Services Costs (Resolution 2005-750)

Received

MA-C13. Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated August 23, 2005, Explaining its Role in Administering the Federal Gas Tax Funding to Ontario Municipalities and the Process which Municipalities will be Required to Follow

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

RECESS

General Committee recessed at 12:18 p.m.

General Committee reconvened at 12:28 p.m.

Members Present:	E. Adams, G. Carlson, F. Dale, S. DiMarco, A. Groves, E. Kolb, D. Lyons, K. Mahoney, G. Miles, E. Moore, M. Morrison, P. Mullin¨, P. Palleschi, R. Paterak; M. Prentice¨, P. Saito, J. Sprovieri¨, N. Stewart
Members Absent:	C. Corbasson, due to illness; S. Fennell, due to other municipal business; N. Iannicca; H. McCallion, due to other municipal business

In Camera Matters - Items G1 to G8 inclusive were dealt with.

Committee moved In Camera at 12:28 p.m. to deal with the following items:

G1. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

G2. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

G3. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

G4. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

G5. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

G6. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

G7. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting a municipality or local board

G8. Labour relations or employee negotiations

Councillor Sprovieri departed at 1:02 p.m.
Councillor Mullin departed at 1:44 p.m.
Councillor Prentice departed at 1:44 p.m.

Committee moved out of In Camera at 2:09 p.m.

PL-A. Transportation Planning

PL-A1. Regional Official Plan Strategic Update (ROPSU) Regional Official Plan Amendment 16 - Proposing Changes to Transportation Network and Policies

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

PL-B. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-B1. Dick O'Brien, Chair, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Letter dated August 5, 2005, Congratulating the Region of Peel on the Success of the 2005 Peel Children's Water Festival

Received

PL-B2. Victor Doyle, Manager, Planning and Development, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated August 12, 2005, Providing the One-Window Comments from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the Region of Peel Draft Official Plan Amendment Number 16, Transportation Network and Policies

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

PL-B3. Harinder Takhar, Minister of Transportation, Letter dated August 18, 2005, Responding to Chair Kolb's Letter of August 2, 2005, Supporting the Position of the Region of Peel that the Highway 410 Extension Should Proceed as Approved

Received

PL-B4. David Brown, Chair, Mississauga Traffic Safety Council, Letter dated August 22, 2005, Expressing Concern with Respect to the Wording of Section 27(3) of the Proposed Transportation Statute Law Amendment Act Regarding School Crossings

This item was received then subsequently re-considered later in the meeting under Recommendation GC-193-2005 and GC-194-2005.

PW-A. Engineering and Construction

PW-A1. Class Environmental Assessment Study for Herridge Feedermain, Capital Project 05-1506, Document 2005-010P - City of Mississauga, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-189-2005:

That Document 2005-010P for a Schedule "C" Class Environmental Assessment for the Herridge Feedermain be awarded to KMK Consultants Limited, at an estimated cost of $324,925 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 05-1506, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

And further, that additional funds of $102,000 be provided to Capital Project 05-1506, financed from the South Peel Water Development Charges Reserve Fund (R3520), and that additional funds of $98,000 be provided to Capital Project 05-1506, financed from the South Peel Water Development Charges, Out of Period Growth Reserve Fund (R3620);

And further, that authority be given to extend this contract for similar requirements to the limit of the approved budget where actual requirements exceed the estimate.

PW-A2. Widening of Mayfield Road from Future Highway 410 to Bramalea Road, Capital Project 04-4060, Document 2005-078P - City of Brampton, Ward 9, and Town of Caledon, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-190-2005:

That Document 2005-078P for detailed design, contract administration and supervision of the widening of Mayfield Road from the future highway 410 to Bramalea Road be awarded to Giffels Associates Limited in the estimated amount of $875,000 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 04-4060, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

And further, that authority be given to extend this contract for similar requirements to the limit of the approved budget when actual requirements exceed the estimate.

PW-A3. Slope Stabilization on the Forks of the Credit Road and King Street West, Capital Project 01-4040, Document 2004-489N - Town of Caledon, Wards 1 and 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-191-2005:

That the contract (Document 2004-489N) for engineering services between the Region of Peel and Trow Associates Inc., be extended to address additional environmental issues and to provide associated design at an estimated cost of $176,500 (excluding applicable taxes), under Project 01-4040;

And further, that the contract (Document 2004-489N) for Engineering Services between the Region of Peel and Trow Associates Inc., be extended to provide contract administration at an estimated cost of $391,000 (excluding applicable taxes), under Project 01-4040 for a total commitment of $815,150 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

And further, that authority be given to extend this contract for similar requirements to the limit of the approved budget where actual requirements exceed the estimate.

Additional Item

PW-A4. Supervision of Construction Projects on Regional Roads (Oral)

Received

Councillor Palleschi expressed concern with respect to the impact to motorists as a result of construction work on Regional roads during peak hours making particular reference to the intersection of Queen Street and Dixie Road on the morning of September 8, 2005.

PW-B. Water and Wastewater Treatment

PW-B1. Upgrade of the Herridge Pumping Station, Capital Project 00-1915, Document 2005-516T - City of Mississauga, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-192-2005:

That Document 2001-158P for engineering and contract administration between the Region of Peel and R.J. Burnside and Associates be extended to provide additional engineering services in the estimated amount of $320,900 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 00-1915, for a total commitment of $755,060 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

And further, that the budget for Capital Project 00-1915 for the upgrade and expansion of the Herridge Pumping Station be increased from $6,845,310 to $9,437,060, financed from the South Peel Water Development Charge Reserve R3520, in order to finance the costs associated with the increased scope of engineering services and works to enable the improvement of the pumping station hydraulics and the reduction of long-term operational costs.

Councillor Saito requested that Items Related to Planning - Item PL-B4 be reconsidered.

RECOMMENDATION GC-193-2005:

That the decision to receive Items Related to Planning - Item PL-B4 be reconsidered.

The motion to reconsider was passed by a two-thirds vote.

PL-B4. David Brown, Chair, Mississauga Traffic Safety Council, Letter dated August 22, 2005, Expressing Concern with Respect to the Wording of Section 27(3) of the Proposed Transportation Statute Law Amendment Act Regarding School Crossings

RECOMMENDATION GC-194-2005:

That the position of the City of Mississauga Traffic Safety Council with respect to the wording of Section 27(3) of the proposed Transportation Statute Law Amendment Act regarding school crossings, be endorsed;

And further, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minister of Transportation, Ontario and the City of Mississauga Traffic Safety Council.

HO-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HO-A1. Encroachment Agreement, Regional Road 50 (Highway 50), Owner: The Corporation of the Town of Caledon - Town of Caledon, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-195-2005:

That the encroachment under Regional Road 50 (Highway 50) being an underpass for a pedestrian trail at the bridge crossing the Humber River from Bolton Mill Park to Hickman Drive in Bolton, Town of Caledon, be permitted in accordance with the terms and conditions in the Encroachment Agreement dated May 9, 2003 between The Regional Municipality of Peel and the Corporation of the Town of Caledon;

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

HO-B. Housing

HO-B1. World Habitat Day - October 3, 2005

RECOMMENDATION GC-196-2005:

That October 3, 2005, be proclaimed World Habitat Day in the Region of Peel.

HO-B2. Removing Applicants from Peel Access to Housing's Centralized Waiting List

RECOMMENDATION GC-197-2005:

That "Reactivating Inactive Applicants (and Associated Actions)" in Peel Access to Housing (PATH) Internal Policies and Procedures Document, Volume 15, as set out in Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Housing and Property, and General Manager, Peel Living, dated August 18, 2005, titled "Removing Applicants from Peel Access to Housing's Centralized Waiting List" be endorsed;

And further, that Appendix I to the subject report be made available to PATH staff for their use in administering the Centralized Waiting List.

HO-C. COMMUNICATIONS

HO-C1. News Release: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated August 12, 2005, Announcing the Release of the 2006 Provincial Rent Increase Guideline

Received

F. OTHER BUSINESS

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

All items related to In Camera Matters were dealt with earlier in the meeting

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.