THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

GENERAL COMMITTEE

M I N U T E S GC-2000-5

 

The Regional General Committee met on March 23, 2000 at 9:32 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, M. Morrison, P.  Mullin, P. Palleschi, M. Prentice, P. Robertson, P. Saito, C. Seglins, R. Whitehead

Members Absent: R. Begley, due to vacation; G. Miles, I. Sinclair, due to other municipal business

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

 

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

A. ROLL CALL

 

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

 

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-108-2000:

That a motion regarding a request for referral of a Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) proposal be added to the agenda;

And further, that the agenda, as amended, for the March 23, 2000, General Committee meeting be approved.

 

 

D. DELEGATIONS

D1. Dick Pallett, HUWS Corporation regarding the Operation of a Stabilate Plant in the Town of Caledon

Received

 

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

ITEMS RELATED TO HOUSING AND PROPERTY

Councillor P. Mullin presided.

 

Housing

H1. Housing Needs and Options of Older Adults in Peel Region: Final Report

Presentation by Ivy France, Housing Facilitator

RECOMMENDATION GC-109-2000:

That the recommendations contained in Appendix 1 of the report of the Commissioner of Housing and Property dated March 2, 2000 and titled "Housing Needs and Options of Older Adults in Peel Region: Final Report" be approved in principle, with each Department or the Advisory Group responsible for the respective recommendations, requested to report further on the prospective initiation of specific actions;

And further, that the Department of Housing and Property, Planning and Social Services collaborate to prepare a proposed Terms of Reference for an Advisory Working Group on Older Adults’ Housing and submit it to Council for approval by July, 2000;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the provincial Minister Responsible for Seniors, the provincial Seniors’ Secretariat, the Halton-Peel District Health Council, the Peel Social Planning Council, the City of Mississauga, the City of Brampton, the Town of Caledon and all area MPs and MPPs, for their information.

Councillor Iannicca arrived at 9:45 a.m.

Councillor Saito arrived at 9:54 a.m.

Mayor Robertson raised three concepts for consideration when discussing housing options for older adults: home ownership, life leases and "granny flats". Ivy France noted these for future discussions and deliberations.

 

H2. New Federal Program to Help Alleviate and Prevent Homelessness

RECOMMENDATION GC-110-2000:

That Regional Council authorize the Chair of the Region of Peel to advocate for Peel’s fair share of funding from the Supporting Community Partnership Initiative with the Honourable Claudette Bradshaw, Minister of Labour and Federal Co-ordinator on Homelessness, the Honourable Alfonso Gagliano, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada and Minister Responsible for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the Honourable Jane Stewart, Minister of Human Resources Development Canada, and all Peel area MPs.

H3. Rental Housing Shortages

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-111-2000:

That the Commissioner of Housing and Property report back to General Committee on Peel’s position regarding the advancement of owner occupied units.

H4. Canadian and American National Budgets; Diverging National Housing Priorities

Received

H5. Non-Profit Provider Relationships

Received

 

Property

H6. Energy Management Initiative

Received

H7. Replacement Shelter in the City of Brampton, Ward 8

RECOMMENDATION GC-112-2000:

That Regional Council approve the extension of the operation of the shelter for men at 52 Rutherford Road in the City of Brampton until the end of November 2000;

And further, that Regional Council approve the establishment of a shelter at the Regional Public Works Yard at Copper Rd. in the City of Brampton, with capital funding of $750,000 to be provided from project # 00-5010, funded by Social Housing – Working Funds Reserve;

And further, that staff be authorized to take all necessary actions to bring effect thereto to the aforementioned recommendations, including execution of documents by the Regional Corporation’s duly authorized officers.

Keith Ward, Commissioner of Housing and Property provided data on users of the Mavis Road Mississauga Shelter. Between February 15 and March 16, 2000 there were 90 admissions to the shelter, 54 men and 36 women with an average age of 33. The average length of stay was 11 days. Respondents indicated several reasons for using the Mississauga shelter, those most prevalent being homelessness, eviction and family breakdown.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

H8. Michael D. Harris, MPP, Premier of Ontario regarding the Federal/Provincial Social Housing Agreement

Received

See also Items Related to Housing – Item H9

H9. Alfonso Gagliano, MP, Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) regarding Federal/Provincial Social Housing Agreement

Received

See also Items Related to Housing – Item H8

H10. Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA) Quick Connections Vol. 8, No. 2 – February 2000

Received

H11. Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA), Canadian Housing Update, February 2000

Received

H12. Erika Mackenzie, Appointments Adviser, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) regarding the Reappointment of Mrs. Mary Cline and Councillor Lorna Bissell to the Peel Regional Housing Authority (PRHA)

RECOMMENDATION GC-113-2000:

That Regional Council approve the reappointment of Councillor Lorna Bissell to the Peel Regional Housing Authority for a term ending on April 30, 2002 or until a successor is appointed;

And further, that Regional Council approve the reappointment of Mary Cline to the Peel Regional Housing Authority for a term ending on March 31, 2001 conditional upon her acceptance and that should she decline, Regional Council be presented with an alternate name for approval;

And further, that the Peel Regional Housing Authority be so notified.

RECOMMENDATION GC-114-2000:

That the Commissioner of Housing and Property report back to General Committee on the status of appointments to the Peel Regional Housing Authority (PRHA).

 

ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING

Councillor P. Saito presided.

 

Development Review and Transportation Planning

P1. Region of Peel Participation in a Public Meeting to Amend the Regional Official Plan for the Caledon East Rural Service Centre

Received

 

COMMUNICATIONS

P2. Erie Wegler, President, Greater Toronto Home Builders’ Association (GTHBA) regarding Home Builders Week

Received

P3. Pat Crimmins, Deputy Clerk, Regional Municipality of Halton regarding Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) Resolution Concerning the Oak Ridges Moraine

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-115-2000:

That Regional staff prepare a comprehensive report on Peel’s position regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine for presentation to Council as soon as possible;

And further, that the Regional Solicitor seek party status for the Region of Peel at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine.

RECOMMENDATION GC-116-2000:

That upon placement of resolutions from other municipalities on Regional Council or Committee agendas, the Regional Clerk shall ensure that it is noted thereon whether Peel has dealt with the subject matter previously, and if so, note what action was taken.

 

ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

Councillor K. Mahoney presided.

 

SOCIAL SERVICES

Administration

HS1. Procurement of Nurse/Residents Call System

RECOMMENDATION GC-117-2000:

That staff be authorized to enter into a contract with Aatel Communications Inc. for the supply, installation and training of a nurse/resident call system for Sheridan Villa, Home for the Aged;

And further, that Aatel Communications Inc. be awarded an estimated contract of $221,587, net of applicable taxes;

And further, that subject to funding being available in approved capital or current budgets, the Materials Manager be authorized to increase/extend this contract with Aatel Communications Inc., their partners, or their successors, in compliance with the Purchasing By Law, for items and services such as hardware, software, maintenance, licences and services necessary to address future call system growth, technological upgrades and obsolescence;

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

 

HEALTH

Health Planning

HS2. National Volunteer Week

RECOMMENDATION GC-118-2000:

That Regional Council proclaim April 9 – 15, 2000 as National Volunteer Week in the Region of Peel;

And further, that Council recognize the contribution of over 50,000 volunteer hours to Peel Health Department programs in 1999.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

HS3. John Baird, MPP, Minister of Community and Social Services regarding Intake Screening Units

Received

HS4. Elizabeth Witmer, MPP, Minister of Health and Long Term Care regarding Breathing Space – Community Partners for Smoke-Free Homes Funding

Received

HS5. Mary Kardos Burton, Executive Director, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care regarding Resolution 2000-92 Requesting the Increase in Tobacco Taxes in the Province of Ontario

Received

 

ITEMS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS

Councillor M. Morrison presided.

 

Engineering and Construction

PW1. Assumption of the Albion-Vaughan Sewage Pumping Station – Town of Caledon, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-119-2000:

That the Region of Peel enter into an agreement with 934169 Ontario Limited to assume the ownership, operation and maintenance of the Albion-Vaughan Sewage Pumping Station, in the Town of Caledon;

And further, that the Letter of Credit posted to the Region of Peel in the amount of $150,000.00 for the operation and maintenance of the pumping station be returned to 934169 Ontario Limited.

PW2. Maintenance of the Bridge Total Management Program, Project 99-4310

RECOMMENDATION GC-120-2000:

That the Region of Peel retain the engineering consulting firm, Paul Theil Associates Limited to carry out bridge structure evaluation services as part of the Region’s Total Bridge Management, for the purposes of bringing the Regional bridge program up to date, at an estimated cost of $50,000 from the 1999 approved Capital Budget under Project 99-4310;

And further, that the Region of Peel continue to retain the engineering consulting firm, Paul Theil Associates Limited to carry out bridge structure evaluations and provide bridge asset management services as part of the Region’s Total Bridge Management Program for five (5) years, (2000 through 2004 inclusive) at an estimated cost of $75,000 per year for a total of $375,000 (exclusive of applicable taxes);

And further, that the Region’s Bridge Total Management Program be included in the Road Capital Budget program in subsequent years and award be based on budget approval in each subsequent year and on satisfactory service, performance, and pricing;

And further, that the staff be authorized to negotiate an agreement with Paul Theil Associates Limited for the five year term;

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

PW3. Additional Funding Requirements for the Steeles Avenue West Road Widening, from Creditview Road South Leg to Churchville Road and the Credit River Bridge Construction, Project 98-4180

RECOMMENDATION GC-121-2000:

That additional funds in the amount of $1,800,000 be provided for Project 98-4180 for the widening of Steeles Avenue and the construction of the Credit River Bridge to be utilized for the construction of required floodplain embankments, road widening and traffic detour routes to accommodate traffic during the bridge construction;

And further, that the amount of $1,800,000 identified in the proposed 2002 Capital Budget, Project 98-4180 be advanced to the approved 2000 Road Capital Budget, Project 98-4180 and that the amount be financed from the Development Charges Reserve;

And further, that the Region of Peel continue to retain the engineering consulting firm, SNC Lavalin Engineers and Constructors Inc., formerly known as Fenco MacLaren Incorporated, to carry out the project management, contract administration and construction inspection for the widening of Steeles Avenue and the construction of the Credit River Bridge, at a total estimated cost of $430,000 plus applicable taxes under Capital Budget Item 98-4180;

And further, that authorities be given to increase/extend this contract for additional requirements to a maximum of 20% for contingencies and unforeseen works where the actual requirements exceed the estimates to the limits allowed by the purchasing by-laws;

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

PW4. East Brampton Reservoir Expansion, Project 99-1910

RECOMMENDATION GC-122-2000:

That the consulting engineering firm, KMK Consultants be retained to provide design and construction supervision services for the East Brampton Reservoir Expansion at a total estimated cost of $259,590 (excluding GST), under Project 99-1910 to be financed by the Development Charges Reserve;

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

 

PW5. Odour Control Systems Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Plant, Project 99-2930 – City of Mississauga, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-123-2000:

That additional funding in the amount of $3,000,000 be allocated to Project 99-2930 to undertake the design and installation of odour systems for the Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Plant to be financed from the Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve;

And further, that the $4,000,000 in the 2000 Capital Budget be approved to be financed from the Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve;

And further, that purchases of all goods and services required may be made by direct negotiation authorized by the Chief Administrative Officer;

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

Councillor Corbasson requested that communication items to residents on Odour Control Systems at the Lakeview Wastewater Treatment plant include the new funds committed by the Region.

PW6. Trinity Common Mall, North Side of Regional Road 10 (Bovaird Drive) between Great Lakes Drive/Nasmith Street and Highway 410 – City of Brampton, Wards 7 and 10

Presentation by P. Crockett, Director, Engineering and Construction

RECOMMENDATION GC-124-2000:

That the Minister of Transportation be requested to signalize the intersection of Bovaird Drive (Highway 7) and the Highway 410 southbound off ramp;

And further, that Regional Staff work with the City of Brampton, the Peel Regional Police, and the owners of the Trinity Common Mall to identify on-site improvements that the mall owners can make to improve traffic flow;

And further, that a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Public Works dated March 7, 2000 and titled "Trinity Common Mall, North Side of Regional Road 10 (Bovaird Drive) between Great Lakes Drive/Nasmith Street and Highway 410 – City of Brampton, Wards 7 and 10" be forwarded to the City of Brampton.

Councillor McCallion departed at 11:56 a.m.

Peter Crockett, Director, Engineering and Construction undertook to pursue additional signage options at the subject intersections relating to access to the Trinity Common Mall.

 

Operations and Maintenance

PW7. Water System Pressures Report

Presentation by Peter Williams, Manager, Systems Operations

RECOMMENDATION GC-125-2000:

That the Region of Peel continue to undertake detailed evaluations of the water distribution system;

And further, that staff report annually to Regional Council advising of current operating water flows and pressures.

RECOMMENDATION GC-126-2000:

That future notices sent to residents regarding upcoming watermain replacements in their area also advise of residents’ opportunity to upgrade their portion of the water service at their own cost.

RECOMMENDATION GC-127-2000:

That Public Works staff meet with Members of Council at their request to clearly identify low water pressure ‘complaint areas’ in their wards;

And further, that staff provide Members of Council with information on which areas were identified as low pressure areas and subsequently corrected as well as a plan for dealing with those problematic areas which are not scheduled for replacement in the near future.

 

Waste Management

PW8. Minutes of the Waste Management Subcommittee Meeting held March 7, 2000

1. Declarations of Conflicts of Interest

i) Councillor Prentice declared a conflict of interest on Item 3a. Her daughter is an employee of Rogers Wireless Inc., and therefore refrained from discussion and voting thereon.

 

  1. Approval of Agenda

    RECOMMENDATION WM-5-2000:

    That the agenda for the March 7, 2000, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be approved.

     

  2. Delegations

a. Jack Hills, Ontario Team Leader, New Site Development, Rogers Wireless Inc., and Ellen Kaine, Legal Counsel, Owens, Wright, Barristers and Solicitors regarding Rogers Wireless Inc. (formerly Rogers Cantel Inc.) Proposed License Agreement with the Regional Municipality of Peel for Premises Located at 5700 Terry Fox Way, City of Mississauga

RECOMMENDATION WM-6-2000:

That the proposed License Agreement with Rogers Wireless Inc. (formerly Rogers Cantel Inc.) be referred back to staff for review with the ward Councillor and for consultation with community residents;

And further, that staff report back to General Committee on a policy regarding leasing Regional property for the use of telecommunication towers.

b. Maureen Ricker, Executive Director and Rick Holden, Vice-Chairperson, EcoSource Mississauga regarding 2000 Community Programs Funding

Received

c. Margaret Jones, Co-ordinator, Brampton Clean City Committee regarding 2000 Community Programs Funding

Received

d. Dave Smith, Chairperson, Citizens of a Clean Caledon regarding 2000 Community Programs Funding

Withdrawn

e. Claude Boucher, HUWS Corporation regarding an Analysis of Staff Proposal to Operate the Caledon Waste Processing Plant

Received

 

  1. Waste Management Updates

    a. Summary of the Region of Durham and the Region of Halton’s Long Term Waste Management Strategies

    Referred to the April 11, 2000 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting.

b. Long Term Waste Resource Management Strategy Update

Referred to the April 11, 2000 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting.

 

  1. Communications

 

COMMUNICATIONS

PW9. Damian Bassett, President and CEO, Ontario Waste Diversion Organization (WDO) regarding Details of Funding from the Waste Diversion Organization (WDO)

Received

PW10. Damian Bassett, President and CEO, Ontario Waste Diversion Organization (WDO) regarding 1999 WDO-LCBO Contribution for Recyclable Beverage Alcohol Containers

Received

 

PW11. David Anderson, Federal Minister of Environment regarding Taste and Odour Problems in Lake Ontario Drinking Water

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-128-2000:

That the Commissioner of Public Works seek commitments from the federal and provincial government in the solution of taste and odour problems, should it be determined that sole responsibility does not rest with the water treatment facility.

Councillor Prentice departed at 12:10 p.m.

 

ITEMS RELATED TO MANAGEMENT

Councillor R. Whitehead presided.

 

FINANCE

Controller’s Division

M1. 2000 Property Tax Policy Issues

RECOMMENDATION GC-129-2000:

That Council adopt the by-law, as attached to the report of the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance dated March 12, 2000 titled "2000 Property Tax Policy Issues", ratifying the 1998 and 1999 tax decrease phase-in rates;

And further, that Council adopt the necessary by-laws to implement Division B of the 10+5+5 capping legislation in the Region of Peel for the 2000 taxation year including the sharing of increase and decrease phase-in adjustments across the Region of Peel for the 2000 taxation year and the delegation of the calculation of the decrease phase-in percentages;

And further, that Council limit the Charity and Similar Organization rebate to Registered Charities for the 2000 taxation year;

And further, that the Provincial government be requested to take all steps necessary to return tax billing cycles in 2000 and beyond, back to those experienced prior to the introduction of current value assessment (CVA);

And further, that the Minister of Finance be requested to offset the financial impact of any delays in the 2000 tax billing process, including interest costs.

RECOMMENDATION GC-130-2000:

That the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance prepare correspondence for the Regional Chair to send to Peel MPPs regarding the impact of delays in the 2000 tax billing process.

 

M2. 2000 Final Property Tax Levy By-law

RECOMMENDATION GC-131-2000:

That the necessary by-law be presented to Council for approval which apportions the net levy requirement of $460,000,000 to the three area municipalities in accordance with the Council approved apportionment formula and per the Financial Control By-law, as detailed in Appendix A inclusive of technical adjustments, related to assessment/tax and grantable revenue and waste management expenditures, which results in no average Regional tax increase for fiscal 2000, as set out in the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance, dated March 20, 2000, titled, "2000 Final Property Tax Levy By-law".

 

COMMUNICATIONS

Item M14. was dealt with.

M14. Regional Chair Emil Kolb regarding the Cancellation of the May 4, 2000 General Committee Meeting

RECOMMENDATION GC-132-2000:

That the May 4, 2000, General Committee meeting be cancelled to allow Councillors to attend the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association’s (CHRA) 2000 Annual Congress to be held in Mississauga from May 3 - 6, 2000;

And further, that all reports that would go before the subject General Committee meeting be directed to the May 11, 2000 Council meeting.

Item M15. was dealt with.

Additional Item

M15. Request for Referral regarding Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) Proposal

RECOMMENDATION GC-133-2000:

Whereas, the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) has requested additional time to complete their terms of reference for a feasibility study related to golf course activity in the Claireville Conservation Area, north of Regional Road 107;

And whereas, the Regional Municipality of Peel is a major funding partner of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA);

And whereas, the Regional Municipality of Peel has an interest in realizing the full potential of all Conservation lands in Peel’s urban areas;

And whereas, the Regional Municipality of Peel believes that the RCGA should have additional time to prepare a Terms of Reference for the completion of a comprehensive feasibility and impact study associated with golf course activities in the Claireville Conservation Area north of Regional Road 107;

And whereas, the staff of the RCGA and City of Brampton have not completed a terms of reference for the feasibility study as originally planned for the March 31, 2000 TRCA Board meeting;

Therefore be it resolved, that the Regional Municipality of Peel request the TRCA Board to grant the request for deferral regarding the RCGA proposal in the Claireville Conservation Area until TRCA, RCGA and the City of Brampton staff have prepared and reviewed a terms of reference related to the feasibility and impact study.

 

M3. Marjory Morden, Town Clerk, Town of Caledon regarding Public Meetings on Council Composition and Governance Restructuring

Received

M4. Debbie M. Zimmerman, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Niagara regarding Niagara Region’s New Chief Administrative Officer

Received

M5. Donna Northeast, Chair, William Osler Health Centre regarding Redevelopment Plans for the Brampton Memorial Hospital Campus

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-134-2000:

That the Regional Chair write to the Chair of the William Osler Health Centre to clarify the Health Centre Board’s position on a new site and the public consultation process regarding that site.

 

M6. Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Resource Management Branch regarding the Municipal Outlet Drainage Program (MOD) Program, the Tile Loan Program and the Tile Installation and Licensing Program

Received

M7. Pierre S. Pettigrew, MP, Minister for International Trade regarding an International Trade Video

Received

M8. Frederick Biro, Executive Director, Peel Police Services Board (PPSB) regarding Order in Council #2307/99 for Mr. Gary T. Marley

Received

M9. Frederick Biro, Executive Director, Peel Police Services Board (PPSB) regarding Order in Council #2305/99 for Mr. Ronald K. Webb

Received

M10. Frederick Biro, Executive Director, Peel Police Services Board (PPSB) regarding Order in Council #2306/99 for Mr. James John Murray

Received

M11. Frederick Biro, Executive Director, Peel Police Services Board (PPSB) regarding VCOM Radio System – Admission of Caledon Hydro

RECOMMENDATION GC-135-2000:

That the following motion passed by the Regional Municipality of Peel Police Services Board on February 25, 2000 be endorsed:

"That, subject to further discussion with Regional Council, pursuant to the terms of the amended VCOM agreement, Caledon Hydro be authorized to enter the VCOM System with up to 20 units of user gear, at a cost of $937.35 per unit, payable for each unit of user gear at the time of admission;

And further, that subject to further discussion with Regional Council, a New User Agreement between Caledon Hydro and the Regional Municipality of Peel be executed by the Regional Corporation’s duly authorized signing officers;

And further, that user unit fee revenue to a maximum of $18,747.00 received from Caledon Hydro be deposited to the VCOM reserve fund;

And further, that the Executive Director forward the VCOM Radio System Admission of Caledon Hydro report to Regional Council for their approval of the admission of Caledon Hydro as a New User to the VCOM System to authorize Regional Staff to carry out all necessary actions to bring effect hereto;

And further, that the Board’s decision be reported back on the Regular Agenda".

And further, that Peel Police Services Board (PPSB) be so notified.

M12. Peter Robertson, Mayor, City of Brampton regarding a motion dealing with the Presentation of the Triple A Rating

RECOMMENDATION GC-136-2000:

That in all future public presentations, press releases and reports, when the Region of Peel presents the Triple A Rating, it is clearly stated "The Region of Peel, Together with its Area Municipalities, have the Strongest Municipal Credit in Canada."

M13. Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) regarding the GTSB 2000 Levy Requisition

Received

M14. Regional Chair Emil Kolb regarding the Cancellation of the May 4, 2000 General Committee Meeting

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting.

M15. Request for Referral regarding Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) Proposal

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting.

 

Additional Item

M16. Clarification of Member’s Remuneration and Expenses

RECOMMENDATION GC-137-2000:

That Regional Staff produce a statement of clarification regarding Councillor’s income and expenses.

Councillor Mullin departed at 12:35 p.m.

 

F. IN CAMERA MATTERS

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

Waste Management Subcommittee

WMSC-2000-3 - Waste Management Subcommittee In Camera Minutes

Meeting held March 7, 2000

 

F1. The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose

F2. A proposed or pending acquisition of land for municipal purposes

F3. A proposed or pending acquisition of land for municipal purposes

Withdrawn

F4. The security of the property of the Regional Corporation

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 1:05 p.m.