The Regional General Committee met on April 15, 2004 at 9:34 a.m. in 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

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-85-2004:

That the consolidated agenda for the April 15, 2004, General Committee meeting be approved.

Councillor Iannicca arrived at 9:36 a.m.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Susan Bond, Manager of VON Peel's (Victorian Order of Nurses) Community Support Services and Samina Talat, Program Coordinator of VON Peel's Volunteer Visiting for Mental Health Program, Presenting Information on Service Provision for a Diverse Community

Received

Councillor Palleschi arrived at 9:49 a.m.

D2. Bonnie Yagar, Chair of the Fair Share Task Force, Providing an Update on the Social Services Funding Inequity in Peel

Deferred to the May 27, 2004 General Committee meeting

Councillor Adams arrived at 9:52 a.m.

D3. Fred Chorley, Executive Director, Victim Services of Peel, Providing an Update on the Work of Victim Services of Peel, an Organization that Provides 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days-a-year Crisis Counselling Support to Victims of Crime and Tragedy to the Residents of Brampton and Mississauga

Received

D4. Michael Rosenberg, Co-ordinator, Leadership Peel Project, Providing an Overview of the Leadership Peel Initiative, a Joint Project of the Volunteer Centre of Peel, The United Way of Peel, the Region of Peel, the Brampton Board of Trade, the Mississauga Board of Trade, the Mississauga Arts Council and the Flexible Thinker, Enbridge Gas Distribution and the Trillium Foundation

Received

D5. Erin Mahoney, Vice President, Earth Tech Canada and Michelle Albert, Project Engineer, Earth Tech Canada, Presenting the American Public Works Association (APWA) Management Innovation Award to Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer, Mitch Zamojc, Commissioner of Public Works and Mark Schiller, Director, Water & Wastewater Treatment, Region of Peel

Received

Councillor Prentice departed at 10:18 a.m

D6. Claudina Sula and Carl Blanchaer, Principals, WZMH Architects, Lead Proponent and Designers and Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer, Region of Peel, Regarding the New Joint Use Facility and Regional Police Facility

Received

Councillor Prentice arrived at 11:36 a.m.

The Commissioner of Housing and Property was requested to prepare a recommendation capturing directions given by General Committee Members, for consideration immediately following the lunch recess.

RECESS

General Committee recessed at 11:54 a.m.

General Committee reconvened at 12:43 .a.m.

Acting Regional Chair A. Groves presided.

ROLL CALL

 

RECOMMENDATION GC-86-2004:

That staff be directed to report on long term growth projections encompassing both the departments now occupying 10 Peel Centre Dr. and those proposed to move into the Joint Use Facility;

And further, that staff report on the reasonably forecast costs for additional floor(s), including cost options which would allow for the construction of additional floors in the future; and/or the construction of unfinished space; and/or the construction of finished space with revenue potential, as may be necessary to accommodate growth for a minimum of ten years, together with the implications for the locations of additional parking spaces.

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

PL-A. Planning Policy and Research

PL-A1. Comments on Provincial White Paper on Watershed-Based Source Protection Planning

RECOMMENDATION GC-87-2004:

That the Regional Clerk send a copy of the report of the Commissioners of Planning, Health, Public Works and the Medical Officer of Health, dated March 31, 2004 titled, "Comments on Provincial White Paper on Watershed-based Source Protection Planning" to the Ministry of the Environment for their information and action, and in response to the Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) Posting PA04E0003;

And further, that the subject report be sent to Peel's area municipalities, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Halton Region Conservation Authority (HRCA), and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) for information;

And further, that the comments made by the Region of Peel in its letter of June 20, 2003 and accompanying report of the Commissioners of Planning, Health, Public Works and the Medical Officer of Health dated May 26, 2003, titled "Provincial Advisory Committee - Comments on the Final Report on Watershed-Based Source Protection Planning Framework" be considered relevant to the White Paper;

And further, that the information and detailed comments contained in Appendix I of the subject report serve as the Region's detailed comments to be carefully considered by the Ministry of the Environment as the Region's response to the White Paper on Watershed-based Source Protection Planning.

PL-A2. Construction Activity in Peel Region and the Greater Toronto Area, Year End 2003

Received

PL-B. Development Planning Services

PL-B1. Appeal of the Town of Orangeville's Official Plan Amendment 84 - Official Plan Review (OPA 84)

Received

PL-C. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-C1. David Miller, Mayor, City of Toronto, Letter dated March 8, 2004, Requesting that the Province of Ontario Immediately Consult with the City of Toronto, the Toronto Transit Commission and Other Municipalities and Transit Operators in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) on the Mandate and Scope of the Proposed Greater Toronto Transportation Authority

Received

PL-C2. Steve Peters, Minister, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Letter dated March 23, 2004 Thanking Chair Kolb for his Letter of February 18, 2004 Regarding the Greater Toronto Area's (GTA) Agricultural Action Plan and Noting the Ministry's Support for a Comprehensive Approach to Ensuring the Future Competitiveness of Agriculture Across the Province

Received

PL-C3. Leona Dombrowsky, Minister, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Letter dated March 24, 2004 in Response to Chair Kolb's Letter of February 19, 2004 in Respect to Council Resolution 2004-169 Regarding Provisions of the Nutrient Management Act

Received

Councillor Mahoney arrived at 12:47 p.m.

PW-A. Engineering and Construction

PW-A1. Fluorescent Yellow/Green School Zone Signs, Doubling of Traffic Violation Fines in School Zones, Removal of School Area Community Safety Zones

RECOMMENDATION GC-88-2004:

That the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario be requested to amend the Highway Traffic Act with respect to the use of fluorescent yellow/green signs in School Zone Areas;

And further, that the Ministry of Transportation Ontario be requested to amend the Highway Traffic Act with respect to doubling traffic violation fines in school zones;

And further, that the Ministry of Transportation Ontario be requested to amend the Highway Traffic Act with respect to the removal of school zones as candidates for Community Safety Zones;

And further, that a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, dated March 26, 2004, titled "Fluorescent Yellow/Green School Zone Signs, Doubling of Traffic Violation Fines in School Zones, Removal of School Area Community Safety Zones" be sent to the Ministry of Transportation Ontario, the City of Brampton, the City of Mississauga, the Town of Caledon and the Ontario Traffic Conference.

PW-A2. Traffic Control Signals at the Intersection of Regional Road 5 (Derry Road) and Kenderry Gate/World Drive, Capital Project 04-4470 - City of Mississauga, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-89-2004:

That Traffic Control Signals at the intersection of Regional Road 5 (Derry Road) and Kenderry Gate/World Drive, be installed under Capital Project 04-4470;

And further, that funding of $85,000, previously reported as $120,000 under Roads Component 5624 in the 2003 Development Charges Background Study, be advanced from 2010 and set up under Capital Project 04-4470, financed from the Roads Development Charge Reserve R3505.

PW-B. Operations and Maintenance

PW-B1. Catch Basin Cleaning Contract, Document #1999-085Q

RECOMMENDATION GC-90-2004:

That Document #1999-085Q for catch basin cleaning services, be extended for two additional 12 month periods from April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2006, with Flow-Kleen Technology Limited for an estimated annual cost of $57,000 (excluding applicable taxes), and Almon Environmental Limited for an estimated annual cost of $10,500 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 62-2001;

And further, that staff be authorized to increase and/or extend the contract for similar requirements for this and subsequent periods, where the actual annual or seasonal requirements exceed the estimates to the limits allowed by the budget to the lowest responsive and responsible vendors;

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

PW-C. Waste Management

PW-C1. Report of the Waste Management Subcommittee Meeting (WMSC-2004-3) held on April 8, 2004

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WM-6-2004:

That the consolidated agenda for the April 8, 2004, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS

a) Rod Muir, Founder, Waste Diversion Toronto and Waste Diversion Campaigner, Sierra Club of Canada, GTA Group and Eastern Canada Chapter, Discussing Alternative Methods for the Promotion of Waste Diversion

Deferred to the May 20, 2004 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting

See also Item 5b

4. WASTE MANAGEMENT UPDATES

a) Communication Strategy for Changes in the Sharps Collection Program at Community Recycling Centres (Oral)
Update by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Received

b) New and Emerging Technologies Update (Oral)
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Received

c) Tipping Fee Structure at Community Recycling Centres (Oral)
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Referred back to Waste Management Staff

5. COMMUNICATIONS

a) Damian Bassett, Chief Executive Officer, Stewardship Ontario, Letter Dated March 1, 2004, Advising of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario's Contribution to the Regional Municipality of Peel for the Collection of Glass Beverage Alcohol Containers in the Blue Box Recycling System

Received

b) Rod Muir, Founder, Waste Diversion Toronto and Waste Diversion Campaigner, Sierra Club of Canada, GTA Group and Eastern Canada Chapter, Letter dated March 31, 2004, Requesting that the Region of Peel Consider the Use of 60 and 80 Litre Carts for Organics Collection

Referred to Public Works

See also Item 3a

c) Leona Dombrowsky, Ontario Minister of the Environment, Speaking Notes and News Releases, dated April 5, 2004, Announcing the Ministry's Waste Management Strategy and Introducing the Adams Mine Lake Act

RECOMMENDATION WM-7-2004:

That the Minister of the Environment be requested to include a representative from the Region of Peel on the advisory panel that will be established to develop proposals on possible approaches to improving the environmental assessment process.

PW-C2. Operating Agreements for Bolton and Brampton Community Recycling Centre Reuse Stores - Town of Caledon, Ward 5 and City of Brampton, Ward 7

RECOMMENDATION GC-91-2004:

That the Region of Peel enter into a 10 year agreement with Caledon Community Services (CCS) to operate the CCS ReUstore at the Bolton Community Recycling Centre, effective May 1, 2004, at a total cost to the

Region of $8,676.36, for the first year of operation, to be funded through Current Cost Centre WW20000, account 23950;

And further, that the Region of Peel enter into a 10 year agreement with Goodwill Industries of Toronto to operate the Goodwill Reuse Store at the Brampton Community Recycling Centre, effective May 1, 2004;

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

PW-D. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-D1. James Knight, Chief Executive Officer, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Letter dated March 8, 2004 Presenting the Regional Municipality of Peel with a Cheque in Payment Towards the First Milestone of the Taste and Odour in Lake Ontario: Cause and Control Project

Received

PW-D2. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated April 5, 2004, Outlining AMOs Response to the Minister of the Environment's Announcement on a Review of the Environmental Assessment Process and Release of a Waste Diversion Discussion Paper

Received

HO-A. COMMUNICATIONS

HO-A1. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 29, 2004, Advising of Funding for a Provincial Rent Bank Program and Additional Funding for Energy-Related Housing Emergencies

Received

The Commissioner of Housing and Property advised that of the $10 million in provincial funding for the Rent Bank Program, Peel's allocation is $867,000. He noted that in Peel, the program is part of the Homeless Prevention Program operated by the Social Services department. The Commissioner further advised that staff are in the process of reviewing how the new funding can be integrated to complement the services that are already in place. Staff will report back to Council at a future date with recommendations for implementation.

HEALTH

HS-A. Communicable Diseases

HS-A1. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Future Public Health Threats

Received

HS-B. Long-Term Care

HS-B1. Seniors' Month - June 2004

RECOMMENDATION GC-92-2004:

That the month of June 2004 be proclaimed as Seniors' Month in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

HS-B2. Redevelopment of Sheridan Villa Long Term Care Centre

RECOMMENDATION GC-93-2004:

That Sheridan Villa Long Term Care Centre be redeveloped to 186 beds to upgrade from a 'C' to 'A' facility;

And further, that the Commissioner of Health enter into an agreement with the Housing and Property Department to manage the capital project;

And further, that the Commissioner of Health proceed with the selection of an architectural firm to design the project in accordance with Regional Purchasing By-laws, and with funds approved in the 2004 capital budget in Capital Project 04-5455;

And further, that the Commissioner of Health report back to Regional Council with a business plan and renovation program prior to proceeding with the construction phase.

SOCIAL SERVICES

HS-C. General Services

HS-C1. Report of the Grants Ad Hoc Committee Meeting (GRC-2004-1) held on April 1, 2004

1. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR

RECOMMENDATION GRC-1-2004:

That Councillor Stewart be appointed as Chair of the Grants Ad Hoc Committee for a term ending November 30, 2006;

And further, that Councillor Moore be appointed as Vice-Chair of the Grants Ad Hoc Committee for a term ending November 30, 2006.

2. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GRC-2-2004:

That the agenda for the April 1, 2004, Grants Ad Hoc Committee meeting be approved.

4. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

a) LeeAnn Lloyd, Manager, Community Services and Special Projects, Social Services Department, Region of Peel, Providing an Overview of Community Programs Funding

Received

5. REPORTS

a) Community Programs Funding Guidelines Revisions

RECOMMENDATION GRC-3-2004:

That the Community Programs Funding Policies F30-05 be revised as outlined in Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Social Services, dated March 17, 2004, titled, "Community Programs Funding Guidelines Revisions".

b) Community Programs Funding - 2004 Funding Process

RECOMMENDATION GRC-4-2004:

That the agencies as outlined in Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Social Services, dated March 18, 2004, titled, "Community Programs Funding - 2004 Funding Process", be considered for a three year funding agreement upon their successful completion of the Community Programs Funding application process and illustration of their continued compliance with the eligibility criteria;

And further, that four agencies: Family Services of Peel, Brampton Safe City, Peel Soil and Crop Association, and Streetsville Neighbours Assistance Program be considered for multi-year funding upon successful completion of the Community Programs Funding application process;

And further, that an application process for one year program funding be initiated in 2004, conditional upon available funding, for two priority areas: Community programs that assist persons with mental health difficulties or mental illness, and for programs that respond to vulnerable, disadvantaged youth.

c) Strengthening Non-Profit Agencies and Organizations in Peel

RECOMMENDATION GRC-5-2004:

That $75,000 be invested into a joint funding program on an annual basis for the next three years with United Way of Peel Region for strengthening organizational effectiveness grants for Peel agencies;

And further, that the funding be financed from Social Services' grant reserve (R1260).

HS-D. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-D1. Pauline Burke, Office Manager, Safe Kids Canada, Letter dated March 2, 2004, Providing a Copy of the Article Published in the March 2004 Edition of Paediatric Child Health, Titled: "Hot Tap Water Scalds Prevention: A Case for the Power of Public Health Partnerships in Affecting Regulatory Change"

Received

HS-D2. Gurbax Malhi, MP, Bramalea-Gore-Malton-Springdale, Letter dated March 24, 2004, Acknowledging Receipt of the Region's Letter dated February 19, 2004, Concerning Peel's Interest in the New Federal-Provincial Immigration Agreement (Resolution 2004-86)

Received

HS-D3. Emil Kolb, Regional Chair, Letter dated March 29, 2004 to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Concerning Regional Council's Request for Information Regarding the 6,963 Notifications of Sponsorship Defaults that were Circulated in Ontario by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)

Received

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

MA-A. Regional Chair

MA-A1. Recognition Event for Retiring Councillors, 2000-2003 Term

Received

MA-B. Chief Administrative Officer

MA-B1. Volunteer Week in the Region of Peel

RECOMMENDATION GC-94-2004:

That the week of April 18 - April 24, 2004, be proclaimed as Volunteer Week in the Region of Peel.

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-C. Ambulance and Emergency Programs

MA-C1. 2004 Ambulance Equipment Planning

RECOMMENDATION GC-95-2004:

That the purchase order for Rowland Auto Electric Inc. (the provider of vehicle maintenance and repair) be increased to $750,000 for 2004 to reflect increased system demands and fleet size;

And further, that the purchase order for Allied Medical (the provider of medical equipment and supplies) be increased to $730,000 for 2004 to reflect increased system demands including Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) complement, complexity of calls, increasing medical skills required and the SARS-driven increase in disposable supplies and paramedic protective equipment.

MA-C2. 2004 Ambulance Fleet Planning

RECOMMENDATION GC-96-2004:

That a contract be made with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOH&LTC), Emergency Health Services Branch for the purchase of 14 ambulances, 1 emergency response vehicle and related patient transportation and medical equipment in 2004 for a total approximate value of $1,690,000, including applicable taxes, based on Regional Council's previous approval of the 2004 Capital Budget;

And further, that the necessary funds for this purchase be provided from Capital Project #04-7803 and #04-7802 approved in the 2004 Capital Budget (Resolution 2004-68);

And further, that in the event that the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Emergency Health Services Branch ceases procuring ambulances for the Province, that staff be authorized to directly negotiate with the two designated ambulance manufacturers.

FINANCE

MA-D. Internal Audit

MA-D1. Internal Audit Awareness Day

RECOMMENDATION GC-97-2004:

That May 13, 2004 be proclaimed Internal Audit Awareness Day in the Region of Peel.

MA-E. Corporate Finance

MA-E1. 2004 Regional Levy By-Law

RECOMMENDATION GC-98-2004:

That the necessary by-law be presented to Council for approval which apportions the net levy requirement of $557,000,000 to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon in accordance with the Council approved apportionment formula and per the Financial Control by-law, as detailed in Appendix I, of the report of the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance, dated March 30, 2004, titled "2004 Regional Levy By-Law", inclusive of technical adjustments related to waste management expenditures.

MA-E2. 2003 Investment Report

RECOMMENDATION GC-99-2004:

That in compliance with Provincial Regulation 438/97, as amended by O. Reg. 265/02, governing municipal investment practices, the report of the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance dated March 17, 2004, titled "2003 Investment Report" (per Appendix 1) be approved.

MA-E3. Regional Procurement Policies and Procedures

Deferred to the May 6, 2004 General Committee meeting

PEOPLE INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY

MA-F. Information Technology

MA-F1. Public Sector Network Update and Budget

RECOMMENDATION GC-100-2004:

That in accordance with the Public Sector Network (PSN) Partnership Agreement, the PSN Financial Results for 2003 and Proposed Budget for 2004, as documented in Schedule A of the report of the Commissioner of People, Information and Technology, dated March 15, 2004, titled "Public Sector Network Update and Budget" be approved, with no impact on the overall Regional budget;

And further, that staff be authorized to apply revenues received from PSN Subscribers in 2004 to offset shared network expenditures, as documented in Schedule A of the subject report;

And further, that the PSN Access Agreements with William Osler Health Centre and Trillium Health Centre be amended to include additional routes added in 2003;

And further, that staff be authorized, through the PSN Steering Committee, to add or modify schedules to existing subscriber Access Agreements to connect additional subscriber sites to the PSN Network, subject to review and approval by the Regional Solicitor;

And further, that staff be authorized to negotiate with Hydro One Telecom Inc. a mutually beneficial exchange of Irrefutable Rights of Use (IRU) for strands of fibre for the purpose of facilitating PSN connections in Caledon;

And further, that the Region execute the subject Agreement for Region-owned fibre, subject to review and approval by the Regional Solicitor.

MA-G. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-G1. Emil Kolb, Chair, Regional Municipality of Peel, Memorandum dated February 18, 2004, Informing Mayor McCallion of the Recent Issues Surrounding the Ambulance Services and Paramedic Problems in the City of Toronto

Received

MA-G2. Marolyn Morrison, Mayor, Town of Caledon, Letter dated March 5, 2004, Advising that on March 1, 2004 Caledon Council Passed a Resolution Confirming that Caledon Will Not Support the Elimination of Regional Government in Peel

Received

MA-G3. Hazel McCallion, Mayor, City of Mississauga, Letter dated March 15, 2004, Providing the Region of Peel with a Copy of the GO Transit 2004/2005 Operating and Capital Budgets Approved by the GO Board on Friday, March 12, 2004

Received

MA-G4. Dr. Kuldip Kular, MPP, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Letter dated March 16, 2004, Thanking Chair Kolb for his Correspondence Regarding the Funding of Land Ambulance Services

Received

MA-G5. Nancy Naylor, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Finance, Letter dated March 18, 2004, Advising Municipalities of the Minister of Finance's Announcement Regarding the New Initiatives that Permit Municipalities to Apply to the Minister of Finance for New Transition Ratios for 2004 and Criteria for Property Tax Increases Subject to Levy Restrictions

Received

MA-G6. Jim Bradley, MPP, Minister of Tourism and Recreation, Letter dated March 19, 2004, Regarding the Vital Role that the Tourism Industry has in Contributing to Ontario's Economic Health and Well Being and Encouraging the Region to Pursue or Expand on its Current Tourism Development

Received

MA-G7. John Hogg, President/CEO, Cole Layer Trumble Canada Inc. (CLT), Letter dated March 19, 2004, Requesting Regional Council's Support by Way of Resolution of the Concept of a Competitive Property Assessment System in Ontario

Received

MA-G8. News Release: From the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), dated March 22, 2004, Advising that the 100 Percent GST Rebate Came Into Effect on February 1, 2004 and Municipalities will Receive The Refund Payment with Interest when Legislation that Receives Royal Assent

Received

See also Item MA-G9

MA-G9. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 23, 2004, Advising that the Federal Budget Implements the Promised GST Rebate and Accelerates the Flow of Federal Investment in Municipal and Rural Infrastructure

Received

See also Item MA-G8

MA-G10. News Release: From the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), dated March 23, 2004, Advising that the Government Confirms its Intention to Work with the Provinces and Territories to Share with Municipal Governments a Portion of the Gas Tax Revenues or Determine Other Fiscal Mechanisms that Achieve the Same Goal

Received

MA-G11. Ann Mulvale, Mayor, Town of Oakville, Letter dated March 24, 2004 Requesting that Ontario Municipalities Send a Strong Consistent Message to the Senior Levels of Government that the Only Solution to the Financial Burden of Downloading is the New Deal that Would See Their Reinvestment in Municipal Communities

Received

See also Item MA-G12

MA-G12. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 25, 2004, Advising that the AMO President Ann Mulvale Met with Premier Dalton McGuinty to Discuss the Provincial Government's Strong Communities Agenda

Received

See also Item MA-G11

MA-G13. Frederick Biro, Executive Director, Peel Police Services Board (PPSB), Letter dated March 26, 2004, Providing Regional Council with a Copy of the 2003 External Funding Assistance - Public Police Programs Report dated March 23, 2004

Received

MA-G14. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 29, 2004, Advising that Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty Signed an Open Letter to All Heads of Council Setting Out His Government's Vision of Communities in Ontario and Requested Prime Minister Martin to Form a Federal-Provincial-Municipal Working Group for Trilateral Cooperation in Important Fiscal, Governance and Service Delivery Matters

Received

MA-G15. John Burke, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Brent Marshall, Chief Administrative Officer, Regional Municipality of Halton, Extending an Invitation to the 2004 Central Ontario Municipal Conference "Bridging the Gap…Governments Working Together" on Behalf of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs on April 22, 2004

Received

MA-G16. Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Letter dated March 30, 2004, Advising that the TRCA will be Considering its 2004 Budget Including Non-matching Municipal Levy on April 30, 2004

Received

MA-G17. Frederick Biro, Executive Director, Peel Police Services Board (PPSB), Letter dated March 30, 2004, Providing Regional Council with a Copy of the Report Regarding the Successful Completion of the Derry Road Facility Both on Time and Under Budget Using the Design/Build Method of Construction

Received

MA-G18. Frederick Biro, Executive Director, Peel Police Services Board (PPSB), Letter dated March 30, 2004, Providing Regional Council with a Copy of the Police Services Board - 2003 Annual Report on Board Activities

Received

F. OTHER BUSINESS

G. IN CAMERA MATTERS
Chaired by Acting Regional Chair A. Groves

Committee moved In Camera at 1:09 p.m.

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

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

Committee moved out of In Camera at 1:19 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.