The Regional General Committee met on February 5, 2004 at 9:35 a.m. the Council Chambers, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton.

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

A. ROLL CALL

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Councillor Prentice declared a conflict of interest with respect to Items Related to Management - Item MA-C1 as a family member is employed with Rogers Television.

Councillor Miles declared a conflict of interest with respect to the salary portion of the Region of Peel budget as a family member is employed with the Region of Peel.

Councillor Moore declared a conflict of interest with respect to the salary portion of the Region of Peel budget as a family member is employed with the Region of Peel.

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-2-2004:

That the consolidated agenda for the February 5, 2004, General Committee meeting be amended to refer Items Related to In Camera Matters - Item G1. to the February 12, 2004 Regional Council meeting to allow time for the Chief Administrative Officer of the Region and area municipalities to review the information;

And further, that the consolidated agenda be amended to include additional information under Delegations/Presentations - Item D3 regarding the proposed Federal GST rebate and the potential impacts on the Regional budget;

And further, that the consolidated agenda for the February 5, 2004 General Committee meeting be approved as amended.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Lorraine Symmes and Len Yust, Members, Credit River Alliance, Discussing Impacts on the Credit River

Received

The delegation was requested to circulate their recommendations regarding the protection of the Credit River to Regional and Area Municipality Planning staff for their comments.

Councillor Sprovieri arrived at 9:44 a.m.

D2. Councillor Gael Miles and Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer Presenting the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Award for Excellence in Budget Presentations for 2003

Received

Regional Council thanked the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance and Finance department staff for their excellent work on producing award winning Budget Presentations for the third consecutive year.

Additional Item

Avian Influenza (Oral)
Presentation by Dr. David McKeown, Medical Officer of Health

Received

Dr. McKeown, Medical Officer of Health provided information on steps being taken to prepare for the possible spread of the Avian Influenza including ongoing communications with the Province, preparing infection control standards for area physicians, planning for the distribution of anti-viral medication should it become necessary; surveillance of area respiratory ailments and Peel staff participation on the Provincial Advisory Committee on Communicable Disease which is developing protocols for dealing with all respiratory febrile infections.

Councillor Fennell arrived at 10:19 a.m.

D3. Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer and Dan Labrecque, Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance Presenting on the 2004 Region of Peel Budget

Received

See also Items Related to Management MA-E4, MA-E5 and MA-E6, and Items Related to Other Business - Items F3 and F4

Items Related to Management- Item MA-C1 was dealt with.

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-C. Communication Services

MA-C1. "Inside Peel" Weekly Show on Rogers Television

RECOMMENDATION GC-3-2004:

That funds for the production of a weekly Region of Peel show on Rogers Television be excluded from the 2004 budget;

And further, that staff be directed to negotiate with Rogers Television for the opportunity to provide community programming at no cost to the Region of Peel.

Items MA-E5 and MA-E6 were dealt with.

FINANCE

MA-E. Corporate Finance

MA-E5. 2004 Current Budget Proposed Approval

RECOMMENDATION GC-4-2004:

That the 2004 Current Budget be approved at a total value of $1,004,355,179 as set out in Appendix I of the report of the Chief Administrative Officer and the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance dated February 5 2004 and titled "2004 Current Budget - Proposed Approval";

And further, that the appropriate levy by-law be brought forward in order to apportion the $557,000,000 net levy funding required;

And further, that the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance be authorized to carry out any necessary technical adjustments and present the necessary levy by-law to Council;

And further, that the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance report back on any future funding received by senior levels of government.

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D3

MA-E6. 2004 Capital Budget and 2004 to 2013 Capital Plan

RECOMMENDATION GC-5-2004:

That the 2004 Capital Budget for Property Tax and Utility Rate Supported Programs totaling $636,573,000 as set out in Appendix I of the report of the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance dated January 7, 2004, titled "2004 Capital Budget and 2004 to 2013 Capital Plan", be approved;

And further, that projects identified with an "A" for approved funding status in Appendix V of the subject report be authorized to proceed in accordance with the Financial Control By-law;

And further, that the consolidated 10 Year Capital Plan totaling $2,597,078,000 as summarized in Appendix II, of the subject report be approved in principle for planning purposes.

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D3

Items Related to Other Business - Item F3 was dealt with.

F. OTHER BUSINESS

3. Working Fund Reserve Interest Reallocation

RECOMMENDATION GC-6-2004:

That the reallocation of $6.9 million in reserve interest as indicated in the report of the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance dated January 7, 2004, titled "Working Fund Reserve Interest Reallocation", be approved.

See also Items Related to Delegations/Presentations - Item D3

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

HO-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HO-A1. Family Homelessness: Causes, Impacts and Solutions

Received

HO-A2. Summary of Two Research Studies: Role of Childhood Stressors in Predicting the Causes of Homelessness and a Longitudinal Study of Homeless Episodes Among Women

Received

Councillor Iannicca arrived at 11:06 a.m.

HO-A3. Transfer of Region Owned 0.30 Metre Reserve to the Ministry of Transportation for Access to Derry Road East - West of Highwy 410 and East of Kennedy Road - City of Mississauga, Ward 5

Referred to the February 12, 2004 Regional Council meeting

HO-A4. Encroachment Agreement Regional Road 3 (Britannia Road), Owner: Fitzwood Investments Limited and 1435871 Ontario Limited - City of Mississauga, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-7-2004:

That the encroachment on Regional Road 3 (Britannia Road) being a berm required as a condition of site plan SP 02 088 M for the construction of a noise attenuation wall be permitted in accordance with the terms and conditions in the Encroachment Agreement dated November 28, 2003 between The Regional Municipality of Peel and Fitzwood Investments Limited and 1435871 Ontario Limited;

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

HO-A5. Encroachment Agreement Regional Road 7 (Airport Road), Occupant: Greater Toronto Airports Authority - City of Mississauga, Ward 5

Referred to the February 12, 2004 Regional Council meeting

HO-A6. Transfer of Stormwater Drainage Easement to the Corporation of the Town of Caledon Pursuant to a Subdivision Agreement in Inglewood - Town of Caledon, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-8-2004:

That an easement interest for the purpose of stormwater drainage over the land described as Part of Lot 2, Concession 1 West of Hurontario Street, Town of Caledon (formerly the Township of Caledon), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 22 on Reference Plan 43R-28850 be declared surplus to the needs of the Regional Corporation.

RECOMMENDATION GC-9-2004:

That an easement interest be transferred gratuitously to the Corporation of the Town of Caledon for the purpose of entering onto, operating and maintaining a stormwater drainage easement over the land described as Part of Lot 2, Concession 1 West of Hurontario Street, Town of Caledon (formerly the Township of Caledon), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 22 on Reference Plan 43R-28850;

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

HO-B. Housing

HO-B1. 20 Walkers Road East Intensification - Town of Caledon, Ward 4

Received

HO-B2. Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing: Quarterly Report

RECOMMENDATION GC-10-2004:

That the Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing meet with the Area Municipal Councils to request their endorsement to develop a process for working with key local area staff to support the Advisory Working Group's mandate and the implementation of its Strategic Work Plan.

HO-C. COMMUNICATIONS

HO-C1. David Caplan, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, Letter dated November 19, 2003, Concerning the Federal/Provincial Affordable Housing Program in Ontario

Received

See also Items HO-C2 and HO-C3

HO-C2. Carolyn Parrish, MP, Letter dated December 1, 2003, Responding to the Region of Peel's Letter dated November 27, 2003, Concerning the Region of Peel's Support to New Housing Initiatives for Low-income Rental Units

Received

See also Items HO-C1 and HO-C3

HO-C3. David Caplan, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, Letter dated December 23, 2003, Responding to the Region of Peel's Letter dated November 4, 2003, Concerning Affordable Housing and Related Supports with Particular Reference to the Need for these Services in Peel

Received

See also Items HO-C1 and HO-C2

HO-C4. Publication: From the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA), dated December 2003, Providing an Update on Canadian Housing

Received

HS-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. Pay Equity Settlement - Not-for-Profit Child Care Funding Update

Received

HS-A2. Request for Proposal for Collection Services

RECOMMENDATION GC-11-2004:

That a request for proposal be issued for the purpose of contracting with an external service provider for the collection of Ontario Works overpayments for clients no longer in receipt of assistance, Peel Living rental arrears and delinquent accounts for water and wastewater billings and general revenue.

HS-A3. Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Van Services for TransHelp

RECOMMENDATION GC-12-2004:

That a contract be awarded for Taxi Services for the Brampton area to Dial-A-Cab Ltd., for the provision of Wheelchair accessible taxi van services in the Brampton area, to reflect a rate increase of $0.75 per pick up and $0.10 per kilometer over the 2003 rates;

And further, that the funds be taken from cost centre and account CE60103-23501;

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

SOCIAL SERVICES

HS-B. General Services

HS-B1. Peel's Interest in the New Federal-Provincial Immigration Agreement

RECOMMENDATION GC-13-2004:

That the Regional Chair write to the Minister of Citizenship of Ontario and the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration of Canada, to congratulate them on their respective appointments, offer support for their collaborative efforts in the GTA, and request that Peel be included in consultations on the proposed Federal-Provincial Immigration agreement;

And further, that the report of the Commissioner of Social Services, dated December 9, 2003, titled "Peel's Interest in the New Federal-Provincial Immigration Agreement" be distributed to all Peel area MPs and MPPs.

HS-C. Children's Services

HS-C1. Report on the Region of Peel Service Strategy Partnership with Peel Children's Aid Society

Received

HEALTH

HS-D. Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

HS-D1. Tobacco Control Strategy

RECOMMENDATION GC-14-2004:

That the Province of Ontario be requested to make all workplaces and public places in the Province 100% smoke-free as soon as possible.

HS-E. Family Health

HS-E1. Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program Funding Shortfall

RECOMMENDATION GC-15-2004:

That the Regional Chair meet with the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and the Minister of Children's Services to request full funding to deliver the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program in Peel at the required level of service;

And further, that a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Health and the Medical Officer of Health, dated January 12, 2004, titled, "Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program Funding Shortfall", be forwarded to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, the Minister of Children's Services and to local Members of Provincial Parliament.

HS-F. Long-Term Care

HS-F1. Partnership Between Peel Long-Term Care and William Osler Health Centre

Received

HS-G. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-G1. George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated December 2, 2003 Responding to the Region of Peel's Letters dated; November 7, 2003, Regarding Funding for Emergency Health Services in the Region of Peel; November 4, 2003, Regarding Public Funding for New Vaccines (Resolution 2003-1081); and, November 4, 2003, Regarding New Provincial Funding for Communicable Disease Control for Peel (Resolution 2003-1079)

Received

HS-G2. L. Kingston, Executive Correspondence Officer, Office of the Prime Minister, on Behalf of the Prime Minister, Letter dated December 3, 2003, Acknowledging Receipt of the Region of Peel's Letter Concerning the National Advisory Committee on SARS and Public Health Infrastructure (Resolution 2003-1082)

Received

See also Item HS-G8

HS-G3. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated December 15, 2003, Advising that the City of Toronto Pesticide By-law has been Upheld by the Superior Court

Received

HS-G4. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated January 7, 2004, Indicating that AMO was Successful in Achieving Financial Support for Child Care from the Province

Received

HS-G5. Dr. M. Bountrogianni, Minister of Children's Services, Letter dated December 5, 2003, Acknowledging Receipt of the Region of Peel's Letter dated November 4, 2003, Requesting a Meeting to Discuss Child Care and Children's Services in the Region of Peel

Received

HS-G6. News Release: From the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services, dated December 15, 2003, Providing an Update on the Ontario Birth Certificates Process

Received

HS-G7. Bill Russell, Chairperson, Board of Health, North Bay and District Health Unit, Letter dated January 13, 2004, Regarding Funding of Mandatory Health Programs and Services Guidelines

Received

HS-G8. Lucy Brown, General Manager, Health and Family Services, Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Letter dated January 22, 2004, Supporting the Region of Peel's Resolution 2003-1082, Regarding Federal Funding for Local Public Health Infrastructure

Received

See also Item HS-G2

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

MA-A. Chief Administrative Officer

MA-A1. Strategic Plan Renewal: An Update

Received

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-B. Ambulance and Emergency Programs

MA-B1. Report of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee Meeting (EPSC-2004-1) held on January 29, 2004

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

2. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR

a) Election of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee Chair

RECOMMENDATION EPSC-1-2004:

That Councillor Palleschi be appointed as Chair of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee for a term ending November 30, 2006.

b) Election of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee Vice Chair

RECOMMENDATION EPSC-2-2004:

That Councillor Morrison be appointed as Vice Chair of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee for a term ending November 30, 2006.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION EPSC-3-2004:

That the agenda for January 29, 2004 Emergency and Protective Services Committee meeting be approved.

4. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Donna Laevens-Van West, Halton-Peel Emergency Services Network Coordinator and Steve Isaak, Executive Director, Halton-Peel District Health Council, Providing an Update on the Emergency Services Network Funding Proposal

Received

Item 5b was dealt with.

5. PEEL REGIONAL AMBULANCE SERVICES

b) Halton-Peel Emergency Services Network Funding

RECOMMENDATION EPSC-4-2004:

That the Region of Peel contribute $5,000 per year to cost share a full-time Emergency Services Network Coordinator for the Halton-Peel District Health Council.

4. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

b) Dr. Sheldon Cheskes, Medical Director and Rob Theriault Paramedic Program Manager, William Osler Health Care Centre, Base Hospital Program, Providing an Overview of the Role of Fire Emergency Medical Response (EMR) and the Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP)

Received

c) Peter Dundas, Director, Ambulance and Emergency Programs and Sharon Walker, Emergency Management Coordinator, Ambulance and Emergency Programs, Presenting a Status Update of the Region's Legislative Requirements under the Emergency Management Act, 2003.

Deferred to the April 29, 2004 EPSC meeting

5. PEEL REGIONAL AMBULANCE SERVICES

a) Paramedic Appreciation and Awards Night

Received

b) Halton-Peel Emergency Services Network Funding

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

c) Communciation: Kathryn Miller, Chief Administrative Officer, Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board, Letter dated January 7, 2004, Advising of Closure of Judson Ambulance Supply Centre and Other Critical issues Regarding Land Ambulance Provisions

Received

6. EMERGENCY PROGRAMS

a) Power Failure, Emergency Response

Received

b) Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Declared Emergency Response

Received

Additional Item

Judson Ambulance Supply Centre

RECOMMENDATION GC-16-2004:

Whereas there are many critical funding issues in respect of the land ambulance service in Ontario that have not been adequately addressed by the Government of Ontario;

And Whereas, the Provincial Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care have advised that the central purchasing and supply facility for ambulance services (Judson Ambulance Supply Centre) will be closing on March 31, 2004;

And Whereas, there are many ambulance services, particularly in Northern Ontario, that rely on the Judson Ambulance Supply Centre to purchase vehicles and equipment at competitive prices;

Therefore be it resolved that the Government of Ontario be requested to take steps to immediately address the critical funding issues for ambulance services including:

­ The absence of the provincial 50/50 cost share with municipalities
­ The inaccurate funding template upon which base funding is determined
­ The 1% Provincial cap on wage increases while labour rates have increased in the range of 20%
­ The lack of recognition of the Advanced Care Paramedic level of service
­ The inequitable cross border billing formula

And further, that the Government of Ontario halt the closure of the Judson Ambulance Supply Centre until acceptable alternate arrangements for cooperative purchasing and supply of ambulance services has been established;

And further, that a copy of this resolution be circulated to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Health and all Peel area MPPs.

MA-C. Communication Services

MA-C1. "Inside Peel" Weekly Show on Rogers Television

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

MA-D. Clerk's

MA-D1. Amendments to the Records Retention By-law

RECOMMENDATION GC-17-2004:

That amendments to the Records Retention By-law 1-2003, as presented in the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, dated January 5, 2004, titled "Amendments to the Records Retention By-law", be approved;

And further, that the subject by-law be presented to the Director of Internal Audit for approval in accordance with Section 255 of the Municipal Act, 2001;

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

FINANCE

MA-E. Corporate Finance

MA-E1. 2004 Interim Regional Requisition By-law

RECOMMENDATION GC-18-2004:

That the 2004 interim Regional requisition be approved at a sum not to exceed 50% of the 2003 general tax levy for the Cities of Mississauga, Brampton and the Town of Caledon;

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

MA-E2. William Osler Hospital Centre - Regional Contribution

RECOMMENDATION GC-19-2004:

That the establishment of an interest bearing trust fund to segregate the previously approved $33,637,333 of capital funds established in project 00-5033 be approved;

And further, that the Regional Chair be authorized to negotiate the terms and conditions for the timely transfer of approved funding to the William Osler Hospital Centre Trust Fund;

And further, that staff be authorized to take all necessary actions to bring effect to these recommendations and that Council be notified of all actions undertaken.

Regional Chair Kolb departed at 11:41 a.m.

Acting Chair Councillor Dale assumed the Chair.

MA-E3. Delegation of Tax Ratio Setting Authority

RECOMMENDATION GC-20-2004:

That the delegation of the upper-tier tax ratio setting authority under Section 310 of the Municipal Act, 2001, be approved;

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

And further, that the Minister of Municipal Affairs be requested to make a regulation designating the Region of Peel as a delegated municipality for 2004.

MA-E4. Local Services Realignment & GTA Pooling Overview

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D3

MA-E5. 2004 Current Budget Proposed Approval

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

MA-E6. 2004 Capital Budget and 2004 to 2013 Capital Plan

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

MA-F. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-F1. News Release: From the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), dated November 14, 2003, Advising Members of Paul Martin's Election as the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and FCM's Willingness to Work with the New Prime Minister to Bring about Effective Change for Municipalities

Received

MA-F2. John Gerretsen, MPP, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Letter dated December 5, 2003, Responding to the Region of Peel's Letter dated October 24, 2003, Regarding the Extension of the Current GO Transit Development Charges By-law for a Period Not to Exceed December 31, 2004 (Resolution 2003-999)

Received

MA-F3. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated December 10, 2003, Advising that Municipal Governments are Exempt from Value-For-Money Audits Under the Audit Act

Received

MA-F4. News Release: From the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), dated December 12, 2003, Advising Members of the Swearing in of Paul Martin as Canada's 21st Prime Minister Along with Several Key Cabinet Appointments and the Recommendation that the Prime Minister put the New Deal for Municipalities on the Agenda at the Next First Minister's Meeting

Received

MA-F5. Greg Sorbara, MPP, Minister of Finance and John Gerretsen, MPP, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Letter dated December 19, 2003, Announcing the release of the 2004 Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) Allocations

Received

MA-F6. J.D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, Letter dated December 19, 2003, Regarding Highway 427 Extension Committee Appointment of Vaughan Representative and Requesting Names of Those Individuals Who Will be Representing the Regional Municipality of Peel

RECOMMENDATION GC-21-2004:

That Regional Chair Kolb and Councillor John Sprovieri be appointed to the Highway 427 Extension Committee;

And further, that the City of Vaughan be so advised.

MA-F7. News Release: From the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), dated January 9, 2004, Update on the Liberal Caucus Retreat and the New Deal for Cities and Municipalities

Received

MA-F8. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated January 9, 2004, Advising Members that a Letter has been sent to the Prime Minister Expressing Concern About the Recent Message from the Federal Government Around the Anticipated New Deal for Municipalities and AMO's Desire to Get a Framework Agreement in Place for Ontario

Received

MA-F9. Harinder Takhar, MPP, Minister of Transportation, Letter dated December 31, 2003, Advising of the Lieutenant Governor in Council's Approval of Mayor Hazel McCallion's Reappointment to the GO Transit Board of Directors

Received

PL-A. Administration

PL-A1. Report of the Public Meeting Regarding an Application (File No. 03-003) by W.C. 401 Developments Limited for a Proposed Amendment to the Region of Peel Official Plan held on January 22, 2004

2. OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING

Regional Chair Kolb called the public meeting to order at 9:40 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton. He stated that the public meeting was open and was being held pursuant to Section 17 (15) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.

3. CONFIRMATION OF NOTIFICATION

The Acting Regional Clerk stated that the Notice of the Public Meeting was given in accordance with Section 17, subsections (15) and (17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, Chapter, P. 13, by publication in the following news media which have general circulation in the area surrounding the site that is subject to the proposed amendment:

Mississauga News - Tuesday, December 23, 2003
Milton Champion - Tuesday, December 23, 2003
Brampton Guardian - Wednesday, December 24, 2003

Further, it was advised that notice was published a second time in all three newspapers on Friday, January 2, 2004. In addition, the Notice of Public Meeting was available on the Region's website (www.region.peel.on.ca) as of December 22, 2003. Notice of the public meeting was also mailed to all owners of land within 120 metres of the subject site on January 15, 2004.

4. FURTHER NOTICE REQUEST

Regional Chair Kolb stated that if any person would like further notice of Council's decision on this proposed Official Plan Amendment, that he/she should give his/her full name, address, postal code, and telephone number in writing at the Clerk's Reception Counter prior to leaving the meeting.

5. PRESENTATIONS

Regional Chair Kolb emphasized that the proposal before the public was in draft form. He then called upon Robert Gepp, Director, Development Planning Services to provide staff remarks with respect to the proposed amendment.

a) Robert Gepp, Director, Development Planning Services

Staff Remarks Regarding the Proposed Official Plan Amendment Application (File No. ROPA 03-003)

Received

b) Dennis Wood, Wood Bull, Barristers & Solicitors (on behalf of the Applicant W.C. 401 Developments Limited)
Overview of the Proposed Official Plan Amendment Application

Received

The purpose of the proposed amendment (File No. ROPA 03-003) is to amend the Regional Official Plan by deleting the "Proposed GO Rail Station" diamond symbol located at the southeast corner of Tenth Line and Argentia Road on the Milton GO Rail Line from Schedule "G" - High Order Transit Network.

The effect of the proposed amendment (File No. ROPA 03-003) is to modify Schedule "G" - High Order Transit Network.

6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

a) Oral Submissions

i) Lynda Townsend Renaud, Barrister and Solicitor, on behalf of OMERS Realty Management Corporation and 1331430 Ontario Inc., owners of Square One Shopping Centre and certain surrounding lands

Received

ii) J. Halota, Neighbouring Property Owner

Withdrawn

iii) Joe Bradbury, Neighbouring Property Owner

Received

iv) Bob Delaney, City of Mississauga, MPP

Received

v) Steven Yaciuk, Nieghbouring Property Owner

Received

b) Written Submissions

i) Christopher Yu, Neighbouring Property Owner, Letter dated January 19, 2004, in Opposition to the Removal of the "Proposed GO Rail Station" Designation from the Regional Official Plan

Received

ii) Joe Bradbury and Steven Yaciuk, Neighbouring Residents, Letter received January 21, 2004, in Opposition to the Removal of the "Proposed GO Rail Station" Designation from the Regional Official Plan at this time

Received

7. CONCLUSION AND CLOSING OF PUBLIC MEETING

Regional Chair Kolb thanked those in attendance for their time and input, and stated that all comments received will be taken into consideration and advised that a final report on the application and proposed amendment would be considered by Regional Council at a subsequent meeting. He reiterated that those who wished to be notified of Council's decision on the subject application should leave their name and address at the Clerk's Reception Counter.

Councillor Saito requested that the Acting Regional Clerk undertake to notify interested individuals not only of Council's decision but also of the date and time of the meeting at which the Planning department's final report will be considered. She stated that interested persons could also attend at that time to hear Council deliberations.

PL-A2. Report of the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee Meeting (IMPSC-2004-1) held on January 29, 2004

1. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR

RECOMMENDATION IMPSC-1-2004:

That Councillor Moore be appointed as Chair of the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee for the term December 18, 2003 to June 30, 2005;

And further, that Councillor Stewart be appointed as Vice-Chair of the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee for the term December 18, 2003 to June 30, 2005.

2. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION IMPSC-2-2004:

That the agenda for the January 29, 2004, Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee meeting be approved.

4. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

5. REPORTS

a. Status Report - Regional Official Plan Strategic Update (ROPSU)
Presentation by Arvin Prasad, Director, Planning Policy and Research

Received

b. Planning Workshops

RECOMMENDATION IMPSC-3-2004:

That the time set aside on the Regional Council and Committee Meeting Schedule for an Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee meeting on February 19, 2004 be used for a Transportation Planning Workshop for all Regional Councillors;

And further, that the time identified on the Regional Council Committee Meeting Schedule for Planning Workshop 1 on March 11, 2004 be used for Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee;

And further, that the time identified on the Regional Council Committee Meeting Schedule for Planning Workshop 2 on April 29, 2004 be used for a workshop for all Regional Councillors on Regional Growth Management Issues.

c. Discussion of Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee Terms of Reference (Oral)
Presentation by Nick Tunnacliffe, Commissioner of Planning

RECOMMENDATION IMPSC-4-2004:

That Councillor Lyons be appointed to the membership of the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee for a term ending November 30, 2006, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council.

PL-B. Planning Policy and Research

PL-B1. 2001 Census Review

Received

PL-B2. Proposed Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Agricultural Action Plan

RECOMMENDATION GC-22-2004:

That the Proposed GTA Agricultural Action Plan as set out in Appendix I of the report of the Commissioner of Planning dated January 5, 2004, titled "Proposed GTA Agricultural Action Plan" be endorsed in principle;

And further, that the Federal and Provincial Ministers of Agriculture be asked to be major sponsors of the implementation phase of the plan;

And further, that staff be directed to begin working with partners to implement the plan, incorporating the ideas that came out of the Symposium, some of which include:

• The preparation of a business plan to define potential costs and identify alternate sources of funding as a first priority of implementation;
  
  
• Action Items should be prioritized, identifying those actions that can be easily completed at little or no cost;
  
  
• Clear timetables for implementation need to be assigned to the Action Items; and
  
  
• Measures of success should be defined for each item;

And further, that the implementation of Action Items affecting the Region be the subject of separate reports to General Committee and Regional Council in the future;

And further, that the Region of Peel support the early formation of a GTA Agricultural Action Committee;

And further, that the Regional Chair, based on the advice of the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group be authorized to appoint Peel Region representatives as may be required;

And further, that a copy of the subject report and the Proposed GTA Agricultural Action Plan be sent to the Area Municipalities within Peel, Credit Valley Conservation, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and the Niagara Escarpment Commission for information.

PL-B3. Centres and Corridors - Growth Management in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

Received

PL-B4. Bill 26 - An Act to Amend the Planning Act (Strong Communities Act)

Received

See also Items PL-B5, PL-D2 and Items Related to Public Works - Item PW-E3

PL-B5. Bill 27 - An Act to Establish a Greenbelt Study Area and to Amend the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 2001 (Greenbelt Protection Act)

Received

See also Items PL-B4 and PL-D3

PL-B6. Rockfort Quarry Update

Received

PL-C. Transportation Planning

PL-C1. Peel Goods Movement Forum

Received

PL-D. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-D1. Dr. Jeffrey Kerbel, President and C.E.O., Brampton Brick Limited, Letter dated December 10, 2003, Enclosing Comments from Dr. Denis Brosnan of The National Brick Research Center, Clemson University, Regarding the Appropriateness of Using High Lime Shale for the Manufacturing of Facing or Paving Brick

Received

PL-D2. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated December 15, 2003, Advising that the Minister of Municipal Affairs John Gerretsen has Introduced the Strong Communities (Planning Amendment) Act

Received

See also Item PL-B4 and Items Related to Public Works - Item PW-E3

PL-D3. Barbara Konyi, Manager, Planning Systems, Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Fax dated December 16, 2003, Advising of the Greenbelt Study Area Minister's Zoning Order Which Came into Effect on December 16, 2003 Placing Restrictions on Development Outside of Urban Settlement Areas

Received

See also Item PL-B5

PL-D4. John Gerretsen, MPP, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Letter dated December 18, 2003, Providing a Copy of the Minister's Restructuring Order, Which Came into Effect on January 1, 2004, for Lands Annexed from the City of Vaughan in the Region of York to the Town of Caledon in the Region of Peel

Received

PL-D5. Dalton McGuinty, MPP, Premier of Ontario, Letter dated December 22, 2003, Thanking Chair Kolb for His Letter dated December 5, 2003 Regarding the Toronto Air Rail Link

Received

PW-A. Engineering and Construction

PW-A1. Lift and Dedicate a Portion of 0.3 Metre Reserve, Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue), West of Regional Road 7 (Airport Road) - City of Brampton, Ward 9

RECOMMENDATION GC-23-2004:

That a by-law be enacted to lift a 0.3 metre (one-foot) reserve in the City of Brampton, Ward 9, on the north side of Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue), west of Regional Road 7 (Airport Road) to provide a full moves access 10.06 metres (33.00 ft) in width to the proposed commercial development (Engineering file D-15039N, site plan SP02-075B).

PW-A2. Speed Limit Reduction, Regional Road 1 (Mississauga Road) - City of Mississauga, Wards 2, 6, 8, and 9, and City of Brampton, Ward 6

Deferred to the February 26, 2004 General Committee meeting

PW-A3. Bram East Phase I Front End Financing Agreement for Watermain Construction, The Gore Road and Cottrelle Parkway, Bram East Secondary Plan Phase I (B18.304 and T-02013 B), Capital Projects 06-1157F, 08-1145, and 04-1183 - City of Brampton, Ward 10

RECOMMENDATION GC-24-2004:

That Proposed Capital Project 08-1145 for the construction of 950 meters (3,120 feet) of 400 mm (16 inch) diameter watermain on The Gore Road from Street "A" to Street "B" for $534,850 be advanced to 2006;

And further, that the estimated budget for Proposed Capital Project 06-1157 for the construction of 680 meters (2,230 feet) of 400 mm (16 inch) diameter watermain on The Gore Road from Castlemore Road to Street "A" be reduced from $382,840 to $281,500 to reflect a reduction in the length of the watermain to 500 meters (1,640 feet);

And further, that Proposed Capital Project 08-1145 be combined with Proposed Capital Project 06-1157 for a total of $816,350 for the construction of 1450 meters (4,760 feet) of 400 mm (16 inch) diameter watermain on The Gore Road from Castlemore Road to Street "B";

And further, that the Region enter into a Front End Financing Agreement with 1261082 Ontario Inc. as trustee for a number of landowners within the Bram East Secondary Plan Phase 1 (the "Bram East Trustee"), in accordance with the Council approved Front End Financing Agreement Policy, for the watermain construction on The Gore Road south of Castlemore Road under Capital Project 06-1157F;

And further, that Front End Financing Capital Project 06-1157F be established for $691,350 (a reduction of $125,000 from the Region's total estimated cost of $816,350), financed from the Regional Water Development Charge Reserve Fund R3530;

And further, that the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance be authorized to make payment, to a maximum of $691,350, to the Bram East Trustee upon successful fulfillment of the conditions contained within the Front End Financing Agreement;

And further, that Region staff enter into a Direct Negotiation with the Bram East Trustee for the watermain construction on The Gore Road, for a maximum cost to the Region of $691,350, including applicable taxes, under Capital Project 06-1157F;

And further, that Component 3553 of Proposed Capital Project 04-1183 for $462,250 for the construction of 750 meters (2,460 feet) of 400 mm (16 inch) diameter watermain on Cottrelle Parkway be approved in advance of the 2004 Capital Budget, financed from the Water Development Charge Reserve Fund R3530;

And further, that a portion of Component 3553 of Proposed Capital Project 04-1183 for 680 meters (2,230 feet) of a 400 mm (16 inch) diameter watermain be constructed by the Bram East Trustee as part of the Oak Valley Development and that reimbursement to a maximum cost of $382,840, including applicable taxes, be in accordance with the principles described in the Bram East Phase 1 Service in Lieu Agreement;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the City of Brampton for information.

PW-B. Operations and Maintenance

PW-B1. Operational Impacts of the Code of Practice for the Environmental Management of Road Salt

Received

PW-C. Water and Wastewater Treatment

PW-C1. Lakeview and Clarkson Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Lakeview Water Treatment Facility Pre-purchase of Equipment under Capital Projects 03-2941, 02-2955, 02-2924, 02-2935, 02-2965, 02-2968 and 02-1990 - City of Mississauga, Wards 1 and 2

Received

PW-C2. North Peel Groundwater System Upgrades Project, Capital Project 01-1840, Document 2003-668P - Town of Caledon, Wards 1, 2, 3 and 4

RECOMMENDATION GC-25-2004:

That Document 2003-668P for design and contract administration services for Assignment 1 for the North Peel Groundwater System Upgrades Project be awarded to the consulting engineering firm Earth Tech Canada Incorporated for an estimated cost of $1,193,144 (excluded applicable taxes) under Capital Project 01-1840, in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 62-2001;

And further, that Document 2003-668P for design and contract administration services for Assignment 2 for the North Peel Groundwater System Upgrades Project be awarded to the consulting engineering firm Stantec Consulting Limited for an estimated cost of $750,304 (excluding applicable taxes) under Capital Project 01-1840 in accordance with purchasing By-Law 62-2001.

PW-D. Waste Management

PW-D1. Amendment to the Bolton Organics Demonstration Project Garbage Collection Services - Town of Caledon, Ward 3

RECOMMENDATION GC-26-2004:

That the bi-weekly garbage collection service, including the six bag limit and dedicated diaper collection be discontinued and replaced with standard weekly garbage collection, along with the three bag limit as part of the Bolton Organics Demonstration Project;

And further, that the Demonstration Project be continued until the Region-wide Organics Program is implemented in 2005.

PW-D2. Britannia Hills Golf Course Update, Ted Baker and Associates, Document 2002-303N - City of Mississauga, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-27-2004:

That the existing Purchase Order 8304 with Ted Baker and Associates for design work at the Britannia Hills Golf Course, including the clubhouse site plan, course construction supervision and contract administration under Capital Project 99-6280 be increased by $115,780 (excluding applicable taxes) for a revised cost of $366,535 (excluding applicable taxes);

And further, that staff negotiate further extensions to the contract with Ted Baker and Associates for additional work related to the Britannia Hills Golf Course design modifications, course construction supervision or contract administration requirements should the need arise.

PW-D3. Algonquin Power Energy from Waste Facility Expansion, Capital Project 00-6340 - City of Brampton, Ward 8

RECOMMENDATION GC-28-2004:

That staff conduct a joint Feasibility Study with Algonquin Power to determine the merits of the proposed 75,000 tonne per year expansion of the Algonquin Power (formerly KMS Peel Inc.) Energy From Waste Facility;

And further, that the Region of Peel enter into a direct negotiation with MacViro Consultants to provide consulting services to the Region with respect to its share of the Feasibility Study works for the expansion of the Algonquin Power Energy From Waste facility under Capital Project 00-6340 at an estimated cost of $40,000 (excluding applicable taxes) in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 62-2001;

And further, that Waste Management staff report back to Waste Management Subcommittee in May 2004 on the findings of the Feasibility Study.

PW-D4. Consulting Services for the Heart Lake Community Recycling Centre, Capital Project 99-6509, Document 2003-484P - City of Brampton, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-29-2004:

That Document 2003-484P for consulting services for the design, contract administration and construction supervision for the Heart Lake Community Recycling Centre be awarded to MacViro Consultants Inc. at a total cost of $293,664 (excluding GST) under Capital Project 99-6509 in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

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

PW-D5. Report of the Waste Management Subcommittee Meeting (WMSC-2004-1) held on January 29, 2004

1. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR

RECOMMENDATION WM-1-2004:

That Councillor Prentice be appointed as Chair of the Waste Management Subcommittee for the term December 18, 2003 to June 30, 2005;

And further, that Councillor Lyons be appointed as Vice-Chair of the Waste Management Subcommittee for the term December 18, 2003 to June 30, 2005.

2. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WM-2-2004:

That the agenda for the January 29, 2004, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be approved.

4. DELEGATIONS

5. WASTE MANAGEMENT UPDATES

a) Waste Management Overview (Oral)
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Received

b) Relocation of the Peel Organics Composting Facility (Oral)
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

This item was dealt with later in the meeting

c) Acceptable Vehicles at Community Recycling Centres (Oral)
Update by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Received

PW-E. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-E1. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated December 18, 2003, Advising of the Provincial Government's One-year Moratorium on Certain Water Taking Permits and the Next Phase in the Preparation of a Source Protection Framework

Received

See also Item PW-E3

PW-E2. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated December 22, 2003, Advising of the Minister of the Environment's Approval of Waste Diversion Ontario's Blue Box Program Plan

Received

See also Item PW-E3

PW-E3. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated December 24, 2003, Advising of Provincial Government Initiatives Introduced in December 2003

Received

See also Items PW-E1, PW-E2, and Items Related to Planning - Item PL-D2

F. OTHER BUSINESS

1. Motion Regarding the Nutrient Management Act, Prepared at the Request of Regional Councillor Morrison

RECOMMENDATION GC-30-2004:

Whereas the agricultural community in the Greater Toronto Area and the Province of Ontario are generally supportive of the objectives of the Nutrient Management Act and participated in a number of forums to ensure there was open discussions prior to the passing of the Act;

And Whereas the Nutrient Management Act, as passed, was to be managed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food integrated as part of the Ministry's supportive farm initiatives;

And Whereas the Province appears to be considering a change in the lead ministry from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food to the Ministry of the Environment;

And Whereas the agricultural community is concerned that this change in direction by the Province signals a major shift to a ministry that is largely uninformed about farm practices;

Therefore be it resolved that Council for the Region of Peel formally requests the Province, as a demonstration of good faith to the agricultural community, to retain all aspects of the Nutrient Management Act, including enforcement, in the Ministry of Agricultural and Food;

And further, that this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario; the Minister of Agriculture and Food; the Minister of the Environment; Ernie Eves, M.P.P. for Dufferin-Peel-Wellington-Grey; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; Rural Ontario Municipalities Association; and the Work Group on the Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Action Plan.

2. Communication: Fred Biro, Executive Director, Peel Police Services Board (PPSB), Letter dated December 12, 2003 regarding Peel Regional Police-Benchmark Statistical Information Outlining Peel's Perspective on the Statistical Comparisons Made By the Globe and Mail to Toronto Police Service and Other Police Services in Canada and the United States

Received

3. Working Fund Reserve Interest Reallocation

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

4. Salary Progression for Non-Bargaining and Bargaining Staff at the Region of Peel and Peel Regional Police

Referred to the February 12, 2004 Regional Council meeting

See also Items Related to Delegations/Presentations - Item D3

5. Appointment to Conservation Halton

Referred to the February 12, 2004 Regional Council meeting

6. Town of Caledon Nomination for Appointment to the Peel Regional Police Internet Safety Committee

RECOMMENDATION GC-31-2004:

That Caledon Councillor David Lyons be appointed to the Peel Regional Police Internet Safety Committee for the term of December 18, 2003 to November 30, 2006, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council.

G. IN CAMERA MATTERS
Chaired by Acting Chair Dale

G1. Labour relations or employee negotiations

G2. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting 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. In Camera Minutes of the Waste Management Subcommittee Meeting (WMSC-2004-1) held on January 29, 2004

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.