The Regional General Committee met on March 2, 2000 at 9:35 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton.

Members Present: L. Bissell, C. Cooper, C. Corbasson, D. Culham, F. Dale, S. Fennell, C. Gyles, N. Iannicca, E. Kolb, K. Mahoney, H. McCallion, G. Miles, M. Morrison, P. Mullin, M. Prentice, P. Robertson, P. Saito, C. Seglins, I. Sinclair, R. Whitehead

Members Absent: R. Begley, due to vacation; P. Palleschi, due to illness

Also present: R. Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer; R. K. Gillespie, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor; J. Pennachetti, Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance; M. Zamojc, Commissioner of Public Works; K. Ward, Commissioner of Housing & Property and General Manager of Peel Living; P. Vezina, Commissioner of Social Services; P. Graham, Commissioner of Health; Dr. D. McKeown, Medical Officer of Health; P. Vivian, Director of Human Resources; B. Zeran, Regional Clerk; J. Daly, Legislative Co-ordinator, Legislative Services

1. ROLL CALL

RECOMMENDATION GC-76-2000:

That the agenda for the March 2, 2000, General Committee meeting be approved.

M1. "Building Tomorrow’s Government Together"

Presentation by R. Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer

RECOMMENDATION GC-77-2000:

Whereas not all members of all local Councils attended the Regional retreat in November of 1999;

And whereas, the recommendations reported from that retreat require clarification;

And whereas, the local Councillors who did attend the retreat need to have the opportunity to discuss this report with their peers;

And whereas, this report does not provide any financial analysis as to the impacts of any of the recommendations;

Therefore be it resolved that the report entitled "Building Tomorrow’s Government Together", be referred to the local Councils for comment within 90 days.

M2. Regional Ad hoc Governance Committee – Previous Governance Reports

Received

M3. Ontario 2000 Application – Update

Received

M4. Minutes of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Nomination Ad hoc Committee Meeting held February 17, 2000

M5. Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) 1999 Annual Report

Received

M6. Proposal 99-279P Supply of Water Meters

RECOMMENDATION GC-78-2000:

That the contract for the supply of Water Meters for a one year period, commencing March 1, 2000, be awarded to Schlumberger RMS Canada of Mississauga, Ontario in the amount of $935,000 exclusive of all applicable taxes;

And further, that the supply of Water Meters for a one year period beginning March 1, 2000 to February 28, 2001 be funded by Capital Project 99-7910;

And further, that subject to satisfactory vendor performance and at the Region of Peel’s sole discretion, the contract with Schlumberger be extended annually for four additional one year periods, based on the unit pricing provided in the vendor’s response to document 99-279P, provided that adequate funding has been allocated in approved capital or current budgets;

And further, that subject to funding being available in approved capital or current budgets, the Materials Manager be authorized to complete negotiations and contract with Schlumberger RMS Canada, or their successors and partners, on a "Direct Negotiations" basis in compliance with By-law 50-96 for additional items or services deemed to be of a proprietary nature such as hardware, software, maintenance, and services necessary to address future system growth, technological upgrades, research and development and obsolescence;

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

P1. Successful Implementation of the Regional Official Plan (ROP) at the Ontario Municipal Board/Consolidated Joint Board

Received

P2. David Turnbull, Minister of Transportation regarding Regional Council’s Recommendations for an Extension of Highway 427 Northerly from Highway 7 and Possible Routes and Interchange Design

Received

P3. Tom Walsh, Mayor, Township of Adjala-Tosorontio regarding Development Proposal on Part of the West Half and Part of the East Half of Lot 1 Concession V and the East Half of Lot 2 Concession V, former Township of Adjala

Received

P4. Minutes of the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group (PAAWG), January 26, 2000

Received

Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provided clarification to comments recorded in the PAAWG minutes of January 26, 2000.

With respect to Item 8, reference to "Regional staff are currently preparing a financial case" is specifically addressing the comparison of the Region of Peel and other Regional municipalities in the GTAA and not local area municipalities.

Financial comparisons between the Region of Peel and other GTA Regions can be found in the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated February 25, 2000, titled "Building Tomorrow’s Government Together".

HS1. Havenwood Place

RECOMMENDATION GC-79-2000:

That funding be provided to the Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre in the amount of $31,780 for the coordination of Havenwood Place for the period of April 1, 2000 to March 31, 2001, to be funded from the National Child Benefit (NCB) Fund.

HS2. Behaviour Guidance Training Project

Received

HS3. National Child Benefit Reinvestment Strategy – 2000 Budget

RECOMMENDATION GC-80-2000:

That Regional Council approve Peel’s 2000 reinvestment strategy for the National Child Benefit to agencies and services as presented in Appendix 1, totalling $1,500,000;

And further, that a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Social Services, titled "National Child Benefit Reinvestment Strategy – 2000 Budget", dated December 6, 1999, be sent to the Ministry of Community and Social Services.

HS4. Ontario Works Proposed Intake Screening Units

Received

HS5. Update on Mould in Portable School Accommodation

RECOMMENDATION GC-81-2000:

That the report of the Commissioner of Health and Medical Officer of Health, dated February 14, 2000 titled "Update on Mould in Portable School Accommodation" be referred to the March 30, 2000 School Accommodation Task Force (SATF) for information.

HS6. Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis in Peel

RECOMMENDATION GC-82-2000:

That the Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health report further on Tuberculosis (TB) epidemiology and TB control measures in the Region of Peel.

HS7. Immunization and Vaccine Management

Received

HS8. Report on the Health Status of the Residents of Ontario

RECOMMENDATION GC-83-2000:

That the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) provide information on the prevention, detection and aetiology of breast and lung cancer together in the Region of Peel, with recommendations to promote awareness.

HS9. Breathing Space – Smoke-Free Homes Campaign

RECOMMENDATION GC-84-2000:

That the Commissioner of Health be authorized to execute an agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, whereby the Province will fund up to $1 million for a GTA-wide Smoke-Free Homes campaign in partnership with Durham, Toronto, York, Halton and Hamilton-Wentworth Health Departments.

Councillor Miles departed at 10:50 a.m., due to other municipal business.

RECOMMENDATION GC-85-2000:

That the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) review and identify communication efforts aimed to facilitate a greater understanding of the legal implications of selling cigarettes to minors.

HS10. Vince Tedesco, Regional Director, Ministry of Community and Social Services regarding Framework for Child Care Services Planning

Received

HS11. Kevin Constante, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Community and Social Services regarding the New Integrated Services for Children Services Division

Received

HS12. Donna Northeast, Chair, William Osler Health Centre regarding the Status of Redevelopment for the Brampton Memorial Hospital Campus

Received

Hs13. Appointment of Acting Medical Officers of Health

RECOMMENDATION GC-86-2000:

That the Medical Officers of Health and Associate Medical Officers of Health for the York Regional and City of Toronto Health Units, and the Medical Officer of Health for the Halton Regional Health Unit be appointed Acting Medical Officer of Health for the Peel Regional Health Unit for any period of time during which the Peel Medical Officer of Health and Associate Medical Officer of Health are both absent or unable to act.

HS14. Emil Kolb, Regional Chair to the Honourable Elizabeth Witmer, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care regarding Concerns about Peel Residents’ Access to Radiation Therapy

Received

Presentation by Dr. D. McKeown, Medical Officer of Health

RECOMMENDATION GC-87-2000:

That the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) provide regular reports on Peel’s enhanced Food Safety Program with emphasis on consumer information.

RECOMMENDATION GC-88-2000:

That the Commissioner of Social Services review letters received from the private child care providers regarding their funding, as provided by Councillor Fennell, for appropriate action.

PW1. Watermain Servicing, Intracorp Development Limited – Country Club, Residences of Castlemore Subdivision, Projects 00-1130 and 01-1120 – City of Brampton, Ward 10

RECOMMENDATION GC-89-2000:

That 760 metres (2493 feet) of 500mm (20 inch) diameter watermain be constructed under Project 00-1130;

And further, that 447 metres (1466 feet) of 500mm (20 inch) diameter watermain be constructed under Project 01-1120;

And further, that the works be included in the servicing of the Country Club Residences of Castlemore Subdivision by Intracorp Developments Ltd. (T-98014B);

And further, that the Region of Peel finance construction of the 500mm (20 inch) watermain in the amount of $671,526.52 payable to Intracorp Developments Ltd.;

And further, that the necessary funds for the watermain installations be provided from Project 00-1130 and advance funding in the amount of $248,693 be allocated to Project 01-1120 to be financed by Development Charges.

PW2. Construction of a 400mm Watermain on Second Line West from Donway Drive to Silverthorn Mill Avenue, Project 99-1240 – City of Mississauga, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-90-2000:

That tender 2000-012T for the construction of a 400mm (16") watermain on Second Line West from Donway Drive to Silverthorn Mill Avenue, City of Mississauga, Ward 6, be awarded to FCM Construction Ltd., in the amount of $1,128,000 under Project 99-1240;

And further, that additional funds in the amount of $495,300 be provided for Project 99-1240 from the Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve (R0241);

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

PW3. Region of Halton Request Provision of Water Service for Lands on the West Side of Ninth Line between Britannia Road and Lower Base Line - Town of Milton

RECOMMENDATION GC-91-2000:

That the Region of Peel enter into an agreement with the Region of Halton and property owners of Ninth Line, Hornby, Ontario, to provide municipal water service to house numbers 5768, 5644, 5578, 5476, 5400 and 5368 Ninth Line;

And further, that the property owners be responsible for all connection charges and legal disbursements, including a system "buy-in" charge equivalent to the water component of the Region of Peel’s residential Development Charge;

And further, that the Regional Municipality of Halton and the property owners be so advised;

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

PW4. Airport Road Widening from North Park Drive to Bovaird Drive, Watermain on Bovaird Drive from Airport Road to Mountainash Road, Projects 98-4120 and 00-1140 – City of Brampton, Wards 10 and 11

RECOMMENDATION GC-92-2000:

That McCormick Rankin Corporation be retained to review and complete the detailed design, prepare tender documents and carry out contract administration and supervision for a) Airport Road widening, Phase 1 (from North Park Drive to Bovaird Drive), under Project 98-4120, and b) Watermain on Bovaird Drive from Airport Road to Mountainash Road, under Project 00-1140, at a combined estimated cost of $275,000 plus applicable taxes;

And further, that an amount of $255,000 plus taxes, be funded from Capital Budget Item 98-4120;

And further, that advance funding in the amount of $20,000 plus taxes be allocated to Project 00-1140 to be financed by Development Charges;

And further, that authority be given to the Regional CAO to retain McCormick Rankin Corporation as consultant of record for similar services during completion of Airport Road widening, Phase II (from Queen Street to North Park Drive), subject to satisfactory performance on Airport Road widening, Phase I, capital funding approval and negotiation of equitable terms and conditions;

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

PW5. Audible Pedestrian Signals Use at Regional Intersections – City of Mississauga, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-93-2000:

That Audible Pedestrian Signals be implemented at the intersection of Regional Road 7 (Airport Road) and Morningstar Drive during the final stages of roadway construction under capital reconstruction Project #96-4160;

And further, that Section 5.1 of the Audible Pedestrian Signal policy be amended to authorize installations by Regional staff in conjunction with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, as set out in Appendix 2 of the Commissioner’s report dated February 3, 2000 titled "Audible Pedestrian Signals Use at Regional Intersections – City of Mississauga, Ward 5".

PW6. Community Safety Zones in the Town of Caledon

RECOMMENDATION GC-94-2000:

That a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 48-94 to provide for Community Safety Zones on Regional Roads;

And further, that a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 48-94 with respect to designating the following Community Safety Zones on Regional Roads in the Town of Caledon:

And further, that staff report back to General Committee during the summer of 2000 to provide an update of the results and effectiveness of the Community Safety Zones in the Town of Caledon on Regional roads, including statistics and feedback from the Ontario Provincial Police;

And further, that the Commissioner of Public Works review options that would draw the attention of motorists to the Community Safety Zone signs.

PW7. Highway No. 9 Improvements Proposed by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, from Humber Station Road to Tottenham Road – Town of Caledon, Ward 4

RECOMMENDATION GC-95-2000:

That Regional Council endorse improvements proposed to be undertaken by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario in the Town of Caledon on Highway 9 from 0.3 km East of Humber Station Road easterly to 0.3 km West of Tottenham Road;

And further, that the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario be requested to enhance their design of Highway 9 as appropriate during the design process, to take into consideration the particulars of the proposed Palgrave Equestrian Centre;

And further, that a taper design at the Mount Hope Road and Highway 9 intersection be reviewed and discussed with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to safely allow for horse trailer movements.

PW8. New Traffic Control Signal Installation, Regional Road 3 (Britannia Road) at Douguy Boulevard – City of Mississauga, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-96-2000:

That traffic control signals be installed at the Britannia Road to Douguy Boulevard intersection under Project 00-4441, City of Mississauga, Ward 6;

And further, that funding in the amount of $95,000 be authorized for Project 00-4441 to be funded from the Traffic Signal Reserve R2251.

PW9. Construction of a 400mm Watermain on an Easement from Argentia Road to Meadowpine Boulevard, East of Winston Churchill Boulevard, Project 99-1110 – City of Mississauga, Ward 9

RECOMMENDATION GC-97-2000:

That tender #2000-011T for the construction of a 400mm (16") watermain on an easement from Argentia Road to Meadowpine Boulevard east of Winston Churchill Boulevard, City of Mississauga, Ward 9, be awarded to Mardave Construction Ltd., in the amount of $536,000 (inclusive of all applicable taxes) under Project 99-1110;

And further, that additional funds in the amount of $222,000 be provided for the Project 99-1110 from the Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve (R0241);

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

PW10. Water Service Replacement Program

RECOMMENDATION GC-98-2000:

That residential homes with 12.5mm (1/2") water services or less, be provided with free replacement of the municipal side of the water service, provided they replace the private side at their own expense;

And further, that this program be based upon a first come first serve basis;

And further, that funding for this program be increased to $100,000 per year from $25,000 in the Low Flow Replacement Capital Project Item 00-1010, pending Budget approval;

And further, that the CAO is authorized to approve an increase to this program to a limit of $100,000, without further Council approval.

PW11. Winter Maintenance Agreement, No Wing Zone – City of Mississauga, City of Brampton and Town of Caledon

RECOMMENDATION GC-99-2000:

That The Corporation of the City of Brampton, City of Mississauga and the Town of Caledon assume primary responsibility for snow removal on Regional Roads where depending on accumulation resulting from Peel’s snow control program on the roadway, snow removal is required on certain sidewalks situated in commercial areas or areas where sidewalks are located too close to the travelled portion of the roadway;

And further, that the cost of such snow removal be shared on a 50/50 basis between the Area Municipality involved and the Regional Municipality of Peel;

And further, that funding has been provided in the 2000 Current Budget under the Roads Program, Winter Maintenance activity;

And further, that areas of conflict be reviewed annually and amended as agreed to by the Public Works Commissioners of Peel, Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga from time to time.

PW12. Second Recycling Container

RECOMMENDATION GC-100-2000:

That the report of the Commissioner of Public Works dated February 22, 2000 titled "Second Recycling Container" be referred to Public Works staff.

PW13. Minutes of the Waste Management Subcommittee Meeting held February 8, 2000

Councillor Prentice requested that the Minutes of the February 8, 2000 Waste Management Subcommittee be amended to note that, due to the late notice of venue change, Councillor Prentice was unable to attend, due to other municipal business.

PW14. Tony Clement, Minister of the Environment regarding Taste and Odour in Lake Ontario Drinking Water Supplies

Received

H1. Impact of Federal Taxes on Housing and Potential Changes to Promote Production of More Affordable Housing

RECOMMENDATION GC-101-2000:

That Regional Council support the view of the Greater Toronto Home Builders Association (GTHBA), that inequitable tax treatment is negatively impacting on the cost of new rental and ownership housing and impacting on those in the renovation sector that choose to operate "above ground";

And further, that Regional Council requests the federal government to immediately review federal taxation policy with the intent to encourage new private sector rental construction by reducing tax related impediments to producing rental housing supply, at a minimum creating equity between rental investment and comparable types of development or investments;

And further, that this report be forwarded to all area MPPs and MPs, the Federal Minister of Finance and the GTHBA.

H2. Journal Article on Housing Issues

Received

H3. Disposal of Region Owned Surplus Lands South Side of County Court Boulevard – City of Brampton, Ward 3

RECOMMENDATION GC-102-2000:

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

And further, that the Office of the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction including the execution of all Affidavits, Statutory Declarations and Undertakings required.

RECOMMENDATION GC-103-2000:

2. That Regional Council as the approving authority pursuant to the Expropriations Act, dispense with the need to provide notice to the previous owners of the lands described as part of Lot 14, Concession 1, East of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Toronto) Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 6 on 43R-9124, prior to conveyance to the Corporation of the City of Brampton;

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

And further, that the Office of the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction including the execution of all Affidavits, Statutory Declarations and Undertakings required.

RECOMMENDATION GC-104-2000:

3. That the lands described as Part of Lot 14, Concession 1, East of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Toronto) Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 6 on 43R-9124 be conveyed gratuitously to the Corporation of the City of Brampton;

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

And further, that the Office of the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction including the execution of all Affidavits, Statutory Declarations and Undertakings required.

H4. Rob Sampson, MPP, Minister of Correctional Services regarding Inmate Discharge Planning

Received

H5. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), Housing Update, Issue Number 11, February 2000

Received

H6. Michael C. McEwen, Regional Director, Central-West Region, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care regarding the Mental Health Homeless Initiative

Received

K. Ward, Commissioner of Housing & Property and General Manager of Peel Living provided Committee members with an oral update regarding the 2000 Federal Budget and how budget announcements affect housing in Peel.

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

F1. A proposed or pending acquisition of land for municipal purposes

F2. Litigation or potential litigation, including a matter before administrative tribunals, affecting the Regional Corporation

F3. Litigation or potential litigation, including a matter before administrative tribunals, affecting the Regional Corporation

The meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.