The Regional General Committee met on February 8, 2007 at 9:38 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton.

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

Regional Chair Kolb announced that as of the February 8, 2007 General Committee meeting, proceedings of Regional Council, General Committee and Public Meetings are accessible to area municipal staff and the public through live audio broadcasting over the Internet.

A. ROLL CALL

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-24-2007:

That the agenda for the February 8, 2007, General Committee meeting be amended to include an oral update regarding the organics communication plan;

And further, that the agenda for the February 8, 2007, General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

See also Other Business - Item F1

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

HO-A. COMMUNICATIONS

HO-A1. Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Letter dated January 17, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Neil Prashad, Chair, Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing (PAWGOAH) dated November 27, 2006, Advising that the Government of Canada Recently Announced $256 Million Funding for a Two-Year Extension of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) Housing Renovation Programs for Low-Income Households

Received

HO-A2. News Release and Media Backgrounder: From the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated January 31, 2007, Providing Details of the Residential Tenancies Act, Effective January 31, 2007

Received

Councillor Mullin arrived at 9:43 a.m.
Councillor Mahoney arrived at 9:47 a.m.

HS-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. Strong Communities Coalition

RECOMMENDATION GC-25-2007:

That the recommendations contained in the Strong Communities Coalition's "Growing Pains" report as outlined in the joint report of the Acting Commissioner of Social Services and the Acting Commissioner of Health, dated January 25, 2007, titled "Strong Communities Coalition", be endorsed;

And further, that the Regional Chair write to the Premier of Ontario conveying Council's support of the Strong Communities Coalition "Growing Pains" report and its recommendations;

And further, that the Regional Chair represent Peel at the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton (GTAH) Mayor's and Chair's press conference in March 2007 to support the recommendations in the Strong Communities Coalition "Growing Pains" report.

RECOMMENDATION GC-26-2007:

Whereas there will be a provincial election in 2007;

And whereas, the Province of Ontario is the only province that requires social programs to be funded from property taxes;

And whereas, the general public needs to understand how their property taxes are being impacted by Provincial decision makers;

And whereas, those seeking political office at the provincial level need to take responsibility and be accountable for the decisions provincial government is making as it relates to the property tax base;

And whereas, the Region of Peel strongly believes that GTA pooling, unfair property tax policies and the downloading of provincial social programs is now costing Peel at least $140 million in our budget;

And whereas, removing those programs from property taxes would result in a 20.7 percent decrease in property taxes;

And whereas, the Provincial Government has not, to date, accepted its responsibilities for funding these issues;

Therefore be it resolved, that in conjunction with the provincial election, the Region of Peel shall:

1. Engage the Strong Communities Coalition and other interested parties in a public awareness campaign;
2. Request financial and political support throughout all the GTA municipalities;
3. Establish a joint public communication and public awareness campaign to advise our residents of these issues;
4. Target specific questions to all provincial candidates;
5. Support any other appropriate measures aimed at achieving these goals.

And further, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all GTA Mayors and Chairs.

HEALTH

HS-B. Business and Information Services

HS-B1. Public Health Capacity Review - Final Report

Referred to staff for a revised resolution to be considered at the February 15, 2007 Regional Council meeting

HS-C. Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

HS-C1. Provincial Funding for Tobacco-Use Prevention and Enforcement Programs

RECOMMENDATION GC-27-2007:

That the Regional Chair write to the Minister of Health Promotion to advocate for adequate funding to meet the Ministry of Health Promotion's requirements for tobacco-use prevention and enforcement programming.

MA-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

MA-A1. Bill 107 - Amendments to the Ontario Human Rights Code

Received

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-B. Clerk's

MA-B1. Report of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-2007-1) meeting held on January 30, 2007

1. CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS

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, the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) received information.

Items 5a and 5b were dealt with.

5. COMMUNICATION ITEMS

a. News Release: Citizens With Disabilities - Ontario, dated November 12, 2006, Announcing the Establishment of Local Action Committees (LACs) across Ontario

b. Brampton Guardian, Article dated November 17, 2006, titled "People with Disabilities Need to be Included"

Item 6a was dealt with.

6. PRESENTATIONS

a. Jim Hardman, Member, Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee, Regarding Accommodating the Deaf, Deafened and Hard of Hearing at Committee Meetings (Oral)

A quorum of voting members was achieved.

Agenda Items 2a through 6a were sequentially dealt with.

2. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR

a. Election of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Chair

RECOMMENDATION AAC-1-2007:

That William Goursky be appointed Chair of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) for the period January 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007 or until a successor is appointed.

b. Election of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Vice-Chair

RECOMMENDATION AAC-2-2007:

That Naz Husain be appointed Vice-Chair of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) for the period January 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007 or until a successor is appointed.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RECOMMENDATION AAC-3-2007:

That the minutes of the September 19, 2006 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) meeting, be approved.

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AAC-4-2007:

That the agenda for the January 30, 2007 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting, be approved.

5. COMMUNICATION ITEMS

a. News Release: Citizens With Disabilities - Ontario, dated November 12, 2006, Announcing the Establishment of Local Action Committees (LACs) across Ontario

Received

b. Brampton Guardian, Article dated November 17, 2006, titled "People with Disabilities Need to be Included"

Received

6. PRESENTATIONS

a. Jim Hardman, Member, Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee, Regarding Accommodating the Deaf, Deafened and Hard of Hearing at Committee Meetings (Oral)

Received

b. Jan Spry, Member, Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee, Regarding Accommodating the Users of Service Dogs at Committee Meetings (Oral)

Received

Item 6d was dealt with.

d. Meenu Sikand, Accessibility Planning Specialist, Region of Peel, Providing an Overview of the Region of Peel Accessibility Program and Expense Procedures for Members (Oral)

Received

c. Colleen Grant, Town Prosecutor and Solicitor, Town of Caledon, Regarding Town of Caledon Services (Oral)

Received

d. Meenu Sikand, Accessibility Planning Specialist, Region of Peel, Providing an Overview of the Region of Peel Accessibility Program and Expense Procedures for Members (Oral)

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

e. Jeff Payne, Legislative Co-ordinator, Corporate Services, Region of Peel, Presenting on Meeting Procedures and the Role of the Committee Clerk (Oral)

Received

7. REPORTS

a. Financial Support for the Coalition for Persons with Disabilities and Erinoak Children's Treatment Centre Facilitated by Meenu Sikand, Accessibility Planning Specialist, Region of Peel (Oral)

RECOMMENDATION AAC-5-2007:

That the Coalition for Persons with Disabilities and Erinoak Children's Treatment Centre be suggested to submit their request for financial support in the sum of $500 to the Region of Peel grants process for consideration.

8. REPORT FROM THE ACCESSIBILITY PLANNING COORDINATORS

a. Colleen Grant, Town Prosecutor and Solicitor, Town of Caledon (Oral)

Received

b. Meenu Sikand, Accessibility Planning Specialist, Region of Peel (Oral)

Received

FINANCE

MA-C. Corporate Finance

MA-C1. Delegation of Tax Ratio Setting Authority

RECOMMENDATION GC-28-2007:

That the delegation of the upper-tier tax ratio setting authority under Section 310 of the Municipal Act, be approved;

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

And further, that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to make a regulation designating the Region of Peel as a delegated municipality for 2007.

PEOPLE, INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY

MA-D. Human Resources

MA-D1. Black History Month - February 2007

Received

MA-D. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-E1. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated January 10, 2007, Announcing the Approval of Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF) "Intake Three" Projects

Received

MA-E2. Kathy Stranks, Manager, Chair and CAO's Office, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Letter dated January 16, 2007, Providing a copy of a TRCA Resolution (A286/06) and a Related Report titled "Municipal Green Building Tool Kit"

Received

MA-E3. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated January 17, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb dated November 21, 2006, Regarding Concerns with Bill 130, The Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006 and Attaching the Region of Peel Submission to the Standing Committee

Received

MA-E4. James Knight, Chief Executive Officer, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Letter dated January 18, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb dated December 21, 2006, Confirming the Region of Peel Entitlement to One Seat on the FCM National Board of Directors Provided the 2006 Census Figures Reveal a Population Over 1 Million in the Region of Peel (Resolution 2006-1216)

Received

MA-E5. James Knight, Chief Executive Officer, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Letter dated January 19, 2007, Congratulating Regional Chair Kolb on his Reappointment, and Providing Information on the Role and Mandate of the FCM

Received

MA-E6. Frederick Biro, Executive Director, Peel Police Services Board (PPSB), Letter dated January 22, 2007, Advising of the Election of Emil Kolb as Chair of the PPSB for 2007

Received

See also Item MA-E7

MA-E7. Frederick Biro, Executive Director, Peel Police Services Board (PPSB), Letter dated January 22, 2007, Advising of the Election of Ralph Hunter as Vice-Chair of the PPSB for 2007

Received

See also Item MA-E6

MA-E8. Frederick Biro, Executive Director, Peel Police Services Board (PPSB), Letter dated January 22, 2007, Attaching the 2006 Peel Police Services Board Activities Report

Received

MA-E9. Michael Di Lullo, Legislative Coordinator, Clerk's Office, City of Brampton, Letter dated January 22, 2007, Enclosing Minutes of the Public Meeting Regarding the Proposed Municipal Restructuring Annexation of Lands in the City of Brampton to the City of Vaughan

Received

MA-E10. Cheri Cowan, Town Clerk, Town of Caledon, Letter dated January 26, 2007, Attaching Resolution W-039-2007 Appointing Members to the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee for the 2006-2010 Term

Received

PL-A. Planning Policy and Research

PL-A1. Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan - Status of Watershed Planning Studies

RECOMMENDATION GC-29-2007:

That the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to extend the April 23, 2007 deadline for completion of watershed plans required under Sction 24 (5) of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, to April 23, 2008 to permit sufficient time for the completion of watershed plans within the Region of Peel;

And further, that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister of the Environment be advised that technical guidelines for watershed planning on the Oak Ridges Moraine are an important commitment of the Province and that the release of final guidelines prior to the deadline for completion of watershed plans should be considered a priority;

And further, that a copy of the report from the Commissioner of Planning, dated January 23, 2007, titled "Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan - Status of Watershed Planning Studies" be forwarded to the Town of Caledon, the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the Regions of York and Durham for their information.

PL-A2. Report of the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee (GSS-2007-1) meeting held on January 18, 2007

1. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR

RECOMMENDATION GSS-1-2007:

That Councillor Paterak be appointed Chair of the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee for the term ending November 30, 2008, or until a successor is appointed;

And further, that Councillor Prentice be appointed Vice-Chair of the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee for the term ending November 30, 2008, or until a successor is appointed.

2. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GSS-2-2007:

That the agenda for the January 18, 2007, Greenlands Securement Subcommittee meeting be approved.

4. DELEGATIONS

5. REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

a) The Gratuitous Dedication of Conservation Lands through the Development Process

Received

b) Greenlands Securement Project Implementation Guidelines

RECOMMENDATION GSS-3-2007:

That the Greenlands Securement Project Implementation Guidelines, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated December 18, 2006, titled, "Greenlands Securement Project Implementation Guidelines", be approved.

6. UPDATES

7. COMMUNICATIONS

a) Tom Taylor, Former Mayor, Town of Newmarket, Letter dated November 30, 2006, Thanking Chair Kolb for Taking the Time to Discuss the Work of the "Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust" and also Enclosing a Copy of the Agreement with the Regional Municipality of York and the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust

Referred to Planning for a report to General Committee

8. IN CAMERA MATTERS

a) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

9. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Item - Item 9a:

a) Future Meeting Dates (Oral)

Received

RECOMMENDATION GSS-4-2007:

That a meeting of the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee be scheduled for Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. or 8:30 a.m., depending upon the number of items requiring attention by the Subcommittee;

And further, that a meeting of the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee and a workshop regarding tax incentive programs available to landowners in Peel Region be scheduled for Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 9:30 a.m.

PL-B. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-B1. Cheri Cowan, Town Clerk, Letter dated January 9, 2007, Providing a Copy of a Town of Caledon Resolution (W-006-2007) and a Related Report titled "Participation in Peel-Halton Transportation Network Review and Master Plan Study"

Received

PW-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

PW-A1. Identification of Regional Roads and Road Rationalization within the Region of Peel - Phase I - All Wards (Oral Update)

Received

Mitch Zamojc, Commissioner of Public Works advised that a new report is currently being circulated to area municipal staff for comment and will be forthcoming to the March 1, 2007 General Committee meeting.

PW-A2. Amendment of Water, Wastewater, Sewer and Waste Management Systems Fees and Charges

Referred to the February 15, 2007 Regional Council meeting

PW-B. Engineering and Construction

PW-B1. Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue) and Hurontario Street Intersection Improvements, Capital Project 00-4225, Document Numbers 2004-073T and 2000-133P - City of Brampton, Wards 3 and 4

RECOMMENDATION GC-30-2007:

That the contract (Document 2004-073T) for Construction Services between the Region of Peel and Pave-Al Limited be extended to provide additional construction services, in the estimated amount of $711,000 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 00-4225, for a total commitment of $7,648,387 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended;

And further, that the contract (Document 2000-133P) between the Region of Peel and SNC-Lavalin Engineers and Constructors Inc. be extended to provide additional contract administration and construction supervision services in the estimated amount of $53,695 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 00-4225, for a total commitment of $699,473, (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended;

And further, that the budget for Capital Project 00-4225 be increased from $11,772,934 to $12,080,934 (excluding applicable taxes), financed from External Recoveries, City of Brampton (account 86482), in the amount of $308,000, in order to provide for additional construction costs and contract administration and construction supervision services.

PW-B2. Eastbound Dual Left Turn Lane Designation - Regional Road 1 (Erin Mills Parkway) at Battleford Road - City of Mississauga, Wards 9 and 11

RECOMMENDATION GC-31-2007:

That an eastbound dual left turn lane designation at the intersection of Regional Road 1 (Erin Mills Parkway) at Battleford Road, in the City of Mississauga, Wards 9 and 11, be implemented;

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

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

PW-B3. Heavy Truck Turning Restrictions - Regional Road 50 (Highway 50) at Ellwood Drive West - Town of Caledon, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-32-2007:

That a heavy truck restriction be implemented to restrict heavy trucks from making northbound left turns and southbound right turns at the intersection of Regional Road 50 (Highway 50) at Ellwood Drive in the Town of Caledon, Ward 5;

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

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

PW-B4. Speed Limit Revision on Regional Road 14 (Mayfield Road) East of Regional Road 7 (Airport Road) - City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Wards 2 and 4

RECOMMENDATION GC-33-2007:

That the existing posted speed limit of 80 km/h on Regional Road 14 (Mayfield Road) be reduced to 60 km/h, from 100 metres (328 feet) east of Goreway Drive/Innis Lake Road to 410 metres (1,345 feet) east of Airport Road, in the City of Brampton, Ward 10 and the Town of Caledon, Wards 2 and 4;

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

And further, that Peel Regional Police, the City of Brampton, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Caledon Detachment and the Town of Caledon be so advised.

PW-B5. Speed Limit Revision on Regional Road 24 (Charleston Sideroad) from 200 Metres (656 Feet) East of Chester Drive to Maplegrove Road - Town of Caledon, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-34-2007:

That the existing posted speed limit of 60 km/h on Regional Road 24 (Charleston Sideroad) be reduced to 50km/h, from 200 metres (656 feet) east of Chester Drive to Maplegrove Road, in the Town of Caledon, Ward 1;

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

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

PW-B6. Speed Limit Revision on Regional Road 107 (Bovaird Drive) - City of Brampton, Wards 1, 2, 5 and 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-35-2007:

That the existing posted speed limit of 80km/h on Regional Road 107 (Bovaird Drive) be reduced to 70 km/h, from the Highway 410 northbound off ramp to 730 metres (2,395 feet) west of Heritage Road, in the City of Brampton;

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

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

PW-C. Waste Management

PW-C1. Proposed Amendment to the Waste Collection and Disposal Agreement, Document 2006-294N

RECOMMENDATION GC-36-2007:

That the Region of Peel amend the Waste Collection and Disposal Agreement with Waste Management of Canada Corporation (WMCC) to include a provision for the haulage and disposal of waste and bottom ash overs, for a 12 month period commencing July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008, at an estimated total cost of $8,379,000 (excluding applicable taxes) with an option to extend for an additional six month period, pursuant to Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended;

And further, that the 16 trailers that the Region of Peel is required to purchase from Wilson Logistics Incorporated pursuant to the terms of the Waste Transport and Disposal Agreement, be deemed surplus and sold to WMCC at an estimated price of $732,000 (excluding applicable taxes) pursuant to Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended, or alternatively, that the obligation to purchase the trailers be assigned to WMCC;

And further, that staff be authorized to increase the quantities where actual tonnages differ from estimates, to the limit of the approved budget;

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

PW-C2. Service Agreements with the City of Mississauga

RECOMMENDATION GC-37-2007:

That the Region of Peel enter into a service agreement with the City of Mississauga to formalize both parties' responsibilities for the collection and disposal of municipal waste from litter containers and street-originated litter in the City of Mississauga;

And further, that the Region of Peel enter into a service agreement with the City of Mississauga to formalize the Region's commitment to reimburse the City of Mississauga annually for its Vacuum Leaf Collection Program at the Region's contracted yard waste curbside collection cost;

And further, that the Region of Peel enter into a service agreement with the City of Mississauga for the distribution of Blue Boxes and Green Bins (Recycling Receptacles) at City of Mississauga facilities and locations;

And further, that the Region of Peel enter into a service agreement with the City of Mississauga for the distribution of garbage tags at City of Mississauga facilities and locations;

And further, that the Region of Peel enter into the aforementioned service agreements with the City of Mississauga for a one year period, which may be renewed for successive one year period(s) at the discretion of Region of Peel and City of Mississauga staff;

And further, that the aforementioned service agreements be amended or revised and replaced from time to time, as required, to reflect new programs or changes to existing programs;

And further, that the similar service agreements previously entered into by the Region of Peel with the City of Brampton, authorized pursuant to Resolution 2004-1251, be amended or revised and replaced from time to time, as required, to reflect new programs or changes to existing programs;

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

PW-D. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-D1. Gloria Kovach, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Letter dated January 17, 2007, Advising of a New Funding Opportunity for Municipal Solid Waste Projects through the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Request for Proposals (RFP) for Financing to Support Implementation of Leading Edge, Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste Diversion Projects

Received

F. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Item - F1:

F1. Update on the Organics Communication Plan (Oral)

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

Mitch Zamojc, Commissioner of Public Works, advised members of General Committee that the designs for the organics communication plan have been distributed to Councillors and the bins would be distributed to residents commencing February 12, 2007.

G. IN CAMERA MATTERS

Council opted not to move into closed session to consider the following items:

G1. In Camera Report of the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee (GSS-2007-1) meeting held on January 18, 2007

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

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:16 a.m.