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Regional Council Minutes - October 25, 2007 - Region of Peel
October 25, 2007 Regional Council Minutes
Items Related to... Management Environment, Transportation and Planning Health Human Services
Regional Chair Kolb called the meeting of Regional Council to order at 9:36 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton.
Councillor Sanderson recited the prayer.
E. Adams, G. Carlson, C. Corbasson, F. Dale, S. Fennell, G. Gibson, A. Groves, N. Iannicca*, E. Kolb, K. Mahoney, S. McFadden, G. Miles, E. Moore, P. Mullin, C. Parrish, R. Paterak, M. Prentice, P. Saito, J. Sanderson, J. Sprovieri, A. Thompson, R. Whitehead*
H. McCallion, due to other municipal business; M. Morrison, due to illness; P. Palleschi, due to vacation
D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer; R. K. Gillespie, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor; L. Nashman, Commissioner of Employee and Business Services; M. Schiller, Acting Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services; D. Labrecque, Chief Financial Officer; K. Ward, Commissioner of Human Services; J. Smith, Commissioner of Health Services; C. Gravlev, Regional Clerk; C. Thomson, Legislative Specialist
Councillor Whitehead arrived at 9:37 a.m.
a)	October 4, 2007, Regional Council Meeting
That the minutes of the Regional Council meeting held on October 4, 2007, be approved.
Carried 2007-1246
That the agenda for the October 25, 2007 Regional Council meeting be amended to include a communication from the Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), dated October 22, 2007, clarifying the request of the Task Force for Health and Hospital Services in the Central West LHIN to nominate a Council Member from the City of Brampton and the Region of Peel to Participate in the Task Force, to be dealt with under Communications – Item 6b;
And further, that agenda for the October 25, 2007 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.
Carried 2007-1247
See also Resolution 2007-1251
a) The Honourable William G. Davis, Former Premier of Ontario; Kyle Alves, Grade 7 Student, Our Lady of Good Voyage Elementary School; Shelagh, Karstoff, Program Manager, Family Day Care Services; Pat Kelly-Zucchiatti, Early Years Consultant, Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board, and Ron Lenyk, Co-Chair, Success By 6 Peel, Representing Success by 6 Peel and Thanking Regional Council for Endorsing the Peel Children’s Charter of Rights and Raising Awareness of Children’s Rights by Declaring November 20, 2007 “National Child Day” in the Region of Peel
Received 2007-1248
See also Resolution 2007-1311
The Honourable William G. Davis, Former Premier of Ontario extended his appreciation to the Regional Chair and Members of Regional Council for their support of the Success by Six program and commended the Region of Peel for moving swiftly to put words into action and being a champion of the Peel Children’s Charter of Rights. The Honourable William G. Davis noted that the support of Regional Council for the Peel Children’s Charter of Rights would have far reaching implications for many years to come.
Kyle Alves, Grade 7 Student, Our Lady of Good Voyage Elementary School, highlighted society’s responsibilities on the rights of children from the United Nations Convention.
The Honourable William G. Davis and Kyle Alves presented a plaque depicting the Peel Children’s Charter of Rights to Regional Chair Kolb, Councillor Groves, Chair, and Councillor Adams, Vice Chair, of the Health section of General Committee.
Regional Chair Kolb extended his appreciation to the Honourable William G. Davis and Kyle Alves.
b) Larry Zacker, Executive Director, Brampton Safe City and Member, Peel Youth Violence Prevention Steering Committee; and, Valerie Arnold-Judge, Trustee, Peel District School Board and Member, Peel Youth Violence Prevention Steering Committee, Presenting the Peel Youth Charter, Peel Youth Violence Prevention Strategy to Emil Kolb, Regional Chair
That the delegation by Larry Zacker, Executive Director, Brampton Safe City and Member, Peel Youth Violence Prevention Steering Committee; and, Valerie Arnold-Judge, Trustee, Peel District School Board and Member, Peel Youth Violence Prevention Steering Committee, Presenting the Peel Youth Charter, Peel Youth Violence Prevention Strategy to Emil Kolb, Regional Chair, be received;
And further, that Regional Council endorse the request of the Peel Youth Violence Prevention Steering Committee to install the Youth Charter in locations throughout Regional facilities.
Carried 2007-1249
Larry Zacker, Executive Director, Brampton Safe City and Member, Peel Youth Violence Prevention Steering Committee; and, Valerie Arnold-Judge, Trustee, Peel District School Board and Member, Peel Youth Violence Prevention Steering Committee, presented the Peel Youth Charter to Regional Chair Kolb to add his signature to the Charter which already includes signatures from the three area municipal Mayors, the Chief of Peel Regional Police and the Chairs of the two School Boards within Peel confirming their commitment to supporting our young people in areas such as education, employment and safety.
Larry Zacker stated that the Charter would be displayed in every school within the Region of Peel, Regional buildings, public buildings and police stations.
Regional Chair Kolb conveyed his support for placing the Peel Youth Charter in a prominent location in the new Regional Administrative building as a symbol of commitment and respect for Peel’s youth.
Councillor Miles stated that this is a great day for the young people of our community with over 100 people throughout the Region coming together over the past two years to address youth violence, noting that the involvement of the community will ensure success.
Councillor Miles acknowledged the efforts of staff in the Health Services department, particularly Dorothy Fetterly, Community Development Worker, Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention Division, in coordinating the various meetings associated with the Peel Youth Violence Prevention Steering Committee.
Councillor Saito noted that she was amazed by the success of the Committee adding that the success is largely due to the staff of the Health Services department and all of the organizations who worked together to determine the goals.
Councillor Parrish commended the work of the Peel Youth Violence Prevention Committee.
Councillor Mahoney stated that she is proud of the leadership shown at all levels of government with respect to supporting youth, particularly that shown by Jim Grieves, Co-Chair, Success by Six and Regional Councillor Gael Miles.
a) Joe McReynolds, Chair, Board of Directors, Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), Letter dated September 18, 2007, Inviting the Region of Peel to Nominate a Member of Regional Council to Participate in the Task Force for Health and Hospital Services in the Central West LHIN
That the correspondence from Joe McReynolds, Chair, Board of Directors, Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), dated September 18, 2007, inviting the Region of Peel to nominate a Member of Regional Council to participate in the Task Force for Health and Hospital Services in Central West LHIN, be received;
And further, that Regional Chair Kolb be appointed to the Task Force for Health and Hospital Services in the Central West Local Health Integration Network, and Regional Councillor Gibson be appointed as the designated alternate for Regional Chair Kolb, for a term ending November 30, 2010 or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council.
Carried 2007-1250
See also Resolutions 2007-1251 and 2007-1310
Additional Item – 6b:
b) Joe McReynolds, Chair, Board of Directors, Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), Letter dated October 22, 2007, Addressed to the City of Brampton Council Clarifying the Request of the Task Force for Health and Hospital Services in the Central West LHIN to Nominate a Council Member from the City of Brampton and the Region of Peel to Participate in the Task Force for Health and Hospital Services in the Central West LHIN
Received 2007-1251
See also Resolutions 2007-1250 and 2007-1310
That the report of the General Committee (GC-2007-10) meeting held on October 18, 2007, be adopted.
Carried 2007-1252
RECOMMENDATION GC-217-2007:
That the agenda for the October 18, 2007, General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication from the City of Mississauga regarding payments-in-lieu-of-tax by the Federal Government, to be dealt with under Items Related to Management – Item MA-C6;
And further, that the agenda for the October 18, 2007, General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication from the Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) requesting a Region of Peel nomination to the Task Force for Health and Hospital Services in the Central West LHIN, to be dealt with under Items Related to Health – Item HE-D2;
And further, that the agenda for the October 18, 2007, General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.
Approved 2007-1253
See also Resolutions 2007-1272 and 2007-1310
D1. William Goursky, Chair, Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee and Meenu Sikand, Specialist, Accessibility Planning Program, Region of Peel, Presenting the 2007 Region of Peel Accessibility Plan
Received 2007-1254
See also Resolution 2007-1255
MA-A. CORPORATE SERVICES
MA-A1. The Regional Municipality of Peel Accessibility Plan – 2007
RECOMMENDATION GC-218-2007:
That the fifth annual Region of Peel Accessibility Plan, prepared with input received from strategic consultation with the Accessibility Planning Service Strategy Business Plan Steering Committee (Steering Committee), input received from the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) and information submitted by Regional departments and the Region of Peel Accessibility Planning Program, be approved.
Approved 2007-1255
See also Resolution 2007-1254
This item was dealt with under Resolution 2007-1255
MA-A2. Report of the Audit Subcommittee (ASC-2007-5) meeting held on October 4, 2007
RECOMMENDATION ASC-8-2007:
That the agenda for the October 4, 2007 Audit Subcommittee meeting be approved.
Approved 2007-1256
a) Engineering Technical Services Inspection Process Review
Presentation by Shaun Hewitt, Director, Operations Support, Environment, Transportation and Planning Services
Received 2007-1257
b) Information and Technology Services Asset Management Audit
Received 2007-1258
c) Contract Audit of the 10 Peel Expansion Project
Received 2007-1259
d) Current Status of Actions Taken as a Result of the 2005 and 2006 External Audit Management Letters for The Region of Peel
Received 2007-1260
e) KPMG 2007 Audit Planning Report
Received 2007-1261
a) "Tone at the Top" Newsletter: July 2007
Received 2007-1262
MA-B1. Report of the Public Information Campaign Ad Hoc Committee (PIC-2007-7) meeting held on September 27, 2007
RECOMMENDATION PIC-12-2007:
That the agenda for the September 27, 2007 Public Information Campaign Ad hoc Committee meeting be approved.
Approved 2007-1263
a) Update on the Status of the Public Information Campaign and Next Steps (Oral)
Received 2007-1264
b) PIC Post-Election Activity and Future Role of the PIC Committee (Oral)
Received 2007-1265
See also Resolutions 2007-1266, 2007-1320 and 2007-1321
RECOMMENDATION PIC-13-2007:
That the PIC Ad hoc Committee submit a final report to Council on the status and successes of the Campaign, following the October 10, 2007 Provincial election;
And further, that the final report of the PIC Ad hoc Committee include a recommendation that a subcommittee of Council be established with a mandate to include a broader scope of advocacy to keep issues of importance to Peel in the forefront;
And further, that the contract with the Devon Group be extended by six months at a cost not to exceed the remaining balance of the existing approved budget to assist with the remaining pre and post election communications.
Approved 2007-1266
See also Resolutions 2007-1265, 2007-1320 and 2007-1321
MA-C1. Lincoln M. Alexander, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Trust, Letter dated August 10, 2007, Seeking Nominations for the 2007 Young Heritage Leaders Program
Received 2007-1267
MA-C2. Steven W. Mahoney, Chair, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB), Letter dated September 14, 2007, Seeking Council Support for the Community Workplace Health and Safety Charter
Referred to Employee and Business Services 2007-1268
MA-C3. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated September 25, 2007, Advising Member Municipalities of the Possibility of Being Contacted by Power Application Group Incorporated to Obtain Data for a Report Summarizing the Public Sector Electrical Load Profile and Energy Conservation Potential
Received 2007-1269
MA-C4. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated October 4, 2007, Announcing Updates Made to the Special Elections Section of the AMO Website to Reflect New Campaign Announcements and Party Correspondence Relating to Municipal Uploading
Received 2007-1270
MA-C5. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated October 9, 2007, Explaining the Implications for Ontario of the British Columbia-Alberta Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement
Received 2007-1271
Additional Item – MA-C6:
MA-C6. Hazel McCallion, Mayor, City of Mississauga, Letter dated September 19, 2007, Attaching City of Mississauga Resolution 0233-2007 Regarding Payments-in-Lieu-of-Tax by the Federal Government and a Copy of a Letter dated September 18, 2007 to Steven Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, in Support of a Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Motion Calling on the Federal Government to Pay its Fair Share of Property Tax
RECOMMENDATION GC-219-2007:
That City of Mississauga Resolution 0233-2007 regarding “payment-in-lieu-of-taxes” made by the Federal government, set out as follows, be endorsed:
“Whereas on July 5, 2007 the Federal Court of Canada released three (3) decisions relating to an application for judicial review by the City of Montreal respecting the determination of payments-in-lieu-of-taxes owed to that City in respect of land occupied by two (2) Crown corporations, the Montreal Port Authority and Radio-Canada;
And whereas, the Court determined it had jurisdiction to consider this matter and the way in which the Payments in Lieu of Taxes Act (“PLTA”) is applied by the Federal Government;
And whereas, the Court confirmed that federal officials cannot arbitrarily decide how much they will pay to municipalities in lieu of property tax, and that the federal government should assume and pay its fair share of the costs of local government in communities where it owns real property and instead make PILT payments with reference to the tax rates set by the City;
And whereas, the Federal Government has indicated an intention to appeal the court decisions;
And whereas, on September 6, 2007 the Federation of Canadian Municipalities urged the Federal Government to “do the right thing” and pay its fair share of local taxes, and withdraw its appeal;
Now be it resolved that:
The City of Mississauga support the motion of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities calling for the Federal Government to withdraw its appeal and to pay its fair share of the cost of the local government in communities where it owns real property;
That given these recent court rulings supporting the Federal Government paying its fair share, the Province of Ontario be requested to rescind those portions of Ontario Regulation 282/98 establishing payments in lieu of taxes for airport authorities based on a per passenger formula set in 1998 and not adjusted, and return to assessing federal property on the same basis as all other property, market value assessment, and
That a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister, the Federal Minister of Transport, the Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, the Premier of Ontario and Leaders of the Opposition Parties; local MPs and MPPs, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Big City Mayor’s Caucus and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.”
Approved 2007-1272
See also Resolution 2007-1253
ETP-A1. 2007 Update on Peel Children’s Water Festival and EcoFair
Received 2007-1273
ETP-B1. Compost Research Collaboration Agreement
RECOMMENDATION GC-220-2007:
That the Region of Peel enter into a second Research Collaboration Agreement with the University of Guelph and other research partners to evaluate the use of compost in engineered biofilters for storm water management systems;
And further, that the Region of Peel provide the financial commitment of $10,000 to the University of Guelph School of Engineering, to be funded through the approved Current Budget under Cost Centre WW70320 in 2007 and 2008.
Approved 2007-1274
ETP-B2. Class Environmental Assessment, Detailed Design and Construction Administration for the Chinguacousy Forcemain, Capital Project 06-6583, Document Number 2007-185P - Town of Caledon, Ward 2
RECOMMENDATION GC-221-2007:
That the contract (Document 2007-185P) for the completion of a Class Environmental Assessment, detailed design and construction administration for the forcemain at the former Chinguacousy Landfill site be awarded to R.V. Anderson Associates Limited at an estimated cost of $399,871 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 06-6583, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007.
Approved 2007-1275
ETP-B3. Consulting Services for the Clarkson Community Recycling Centre (CRC), Capital Project 99-6508, Document Number 2001-011P - City of Mississauga, Ward 2
RECOMMENDATION GC-222-2007:
That the contract (Document 2001-011P) for consulting services for the Clarkson Community Recycling Centre (CRC) between the Region of Peel and Genivar Ontario Inc. (formerly known as MacViro Consultants Incorporated) be extended at an estimated cost of $579,550 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 99-6508, for a total commitment of $921,009 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;
And further, that additional funds in the amount of $579,550 be provided to Capital Project 99-6508, financed from the Waste Management Disposal Reserve, R1010.
Approved 2007-1276
ETP-C1. Regional Road 1 (Old Main Street) Emergency Road Repair - Slope Stabilization, Capital Project 07-4007, Document Number 2007-707N - Town of Caledon, Ward 1
RECOMMENDATION GC-223-2007:
That the budget for Capital Project 07-4007, for the emergency road repair on Regional Road 1 (Old Main Street) in Belfountain, be increased from $250,000 to $1,400,000 in order to complete the emergency road repair at the embankment;
And further, that the additional funds of $1,150,000 be provided to Capital Project 07-4007, financed from the Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve (R0210);
And further, that the engineering and contract administration under Capital Project 07-4007, be awarded to Morrison Hershfield Limited in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007, in the estimated amount of $250,000 (excluding applicable taxes);
And further, that the construction and rehabilitation of the slope stabilization of the emergency works be awarded to Fermar Paving Limited in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007, in the estimated amount of $1,150,000 (excluding applicable taxes).
Approved 2007-1277
ETP-C2. Regional Road 50 / Highway 427 Extension Area Transportation Master Plan
Received 2007-1278
ETP-D1. Terms of Reference for the Peel Agriculture and Rural Water Quality Advisory Committee (PARWQAC), Formerly the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group (PAAWG), and 2006 Workplan and Progress Update
RECOMMENDATION GC-224-2007:
That the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group (PAAWG) and the Peel Rural Water Quality Program Approvals Sub-Committee (PRWQPASC) be combined to form the “Peel Agriculture and Rural Water Quality Advisory Committee” (PARWQAC);
And further, that the Terms of Reference for the PARWQAC, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated September 18, 2007, titled “Terms of Reference for the Peel Agriculture and Rural Water Quality Advisory Committee (PARWQAC), Formerly the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group (PAAWG), and 2006 Workplan and Progress Update”, be approved;
And further, that the annual workplan and progress report, outlined in the subject report, be received for information.
Approved 2007-1279
ETP-D2. Report of the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee (GSSC-2007-5) meeting held on September 27, 2007
RECOMMENDATION GSSC-17-2007:
That the agenda for the September 27, 2007 Greenlands Securement Subcommittee meeting be amended to include an oral update In Camera regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;
And further, that the agenda for the September 27, 2007 Greenlands Securement Subcommittee meeting be approved, as amended.
Approved 2007-1280
a) 2007 Greenlands Securement Project Evaluation and 2008 Budget Recommendations
RECOMMENDATION GSSC-18-2007:
That a $500,000 contribution to the Greenlands Securement Reserve be considered through the 2008 budget process, in the Conservation Authorities Current Budget to fund the Land Securement Capital Project, 08-3310, as described in the joint report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, and the Chief Financial Officer, dated August 29, 2007, titled “2007 Greenlands Securement Project Evaluation and 2008 Budget Recommendations”;
And further, that the $500,000 Land Securement Capital Project, 07-3310, funded from the Greenlands Securement Reserve, in the 2007 Capital Budget, be approved.
Approved 2007-1281
RECOMMENDATION GSSC-19-2007:
That the meeting of the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee (GSSC) scheduled for Thursday, November 1, 2007 commence at 11:30 a.m.
Approved 2007-1282
ETP-E1. Maureen Pogue, Executive Assistant, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), Letter dated September 20, 2007, Advising that the CVC has Completed the Watershed Planning Requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan
Received 2007-1283
ETP-E2. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated September 28, 2007, Forwarding a Copy of a City of Brampton Resolution and Report Regarding Bill 184, the Endangered Species Act
Received 2007-1284
ETP-E3. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated September 28, 2007, Forwarding a Copy of a City of Brampton Resolution and a Report Regarding the Status of the Vales North Special Study Area - Land Use Study
Received 2007-1285
ETP-E4. J. W. Tiernay, Executive Director, Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA), Letter dated October 1, 2007, Regarding Membership of the OGRA 2008-2009 Board of Directors, and Requesting Nominations for an Appointed Representative for the South Central Zone, which Includes the Region of Peel
Received 2007-1286
RECOMMENDATION GC-225-2007:
That the nomination of Damian Albanese, Director, Transportation Division, to the South Central Zone of the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) Board of Directors, be endorsed;
And further, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA), for consideration.
Approved 2007-1287
ETP-E5. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated October 2, 2007, Providing Suggestions to Municipalities Whose Municipal Hazardous Waste or Special Waste (MHSW) Service Contracts Will Expire Prior to the Development of a New MHSW Program Plan Following the Provincial Election
Received 2007-1288
HE-A1. Future Long-Term Care Services
RECOMMENDATION GC-226-2007:
That the Commissioner of Health Services enter into discussions with the Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) to re-establish 94 beds in abeyance from Sheridan Villa with new long-term care services including capital costs for construction of a new facility and anticipated operating costs;
And further, that the Regional Chair write to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to acknowledge that 94 beds are being held for future Region of Peel development;
And further, that the Commissioner of Health Services participate in discussions with the Central West Local Health Integration Network and the Mississauga-Halton Local Health Integration Network (LHINs) aimed at providing community services funded through the “Aging at Home” program.
Approved 2007-1289
HE-B1. Report of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee (EPSC-2007-3) meeting held on October 11, 2007
In relation to Item 4c within the report of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee (EPSC-2007-3) meeting held on October 11, 2007, Councillor Palleschi placed the following motion, which carried:
RECOMMENDATION GC-227-2007:
Whereas The Region of Peel continues to experience unacceptable and lengthy ambulance offload times at hospital emergency departments that delay Peel Paramedics from returning to the street to respond to emergency calls;
And whereas, ambulance offload delays cost Region of Peel taxpayers approximately $4 million, annually, in lost service to the community;
And whereas, KPMG, hired by the Region of Peel to study offload delay, has provided 16 recommendations which incorporate not only system improvements for Paramedic Services but also address the root causes of offload delays: lack of acute care and long-term care capacity in Peel; ineffective in-patient flow, and; a lack of coordination of care;
And whereas, at a meeting of the area hospital and Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) CEOs to discuss the KPMG recommendations, it was acknowledged that measures could be implemented provided the appropriate level of resources were supported by the Province of Ontario;
And whereas, the Province has recently announced that Emergency Department wait times will be a priority for the LHINs and will become part of the hospital accountability agreements;
And whereas, the funding of area hospitals is insufficient to address the addition of approximately 34,000 new residents a year in the Region of Peel;
Therefore be it resolved, that the Regional Chair communicate with the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care requesting their support and commitment to implement the recommendations contained within the KPMG Report to address ambulance offload delays through a system wide approach;
And further, that adjustments be made to the current funding formula for Peel area hospitals to ensure that all bed space, both current and projected, be fully funded.
Approved 2007-1290
See also Resolutions 2007-1296 and 2007-1297
RECOMMENDATION EPSC-11-2007:
That the agenda for the October 11, 2007 Emergency and Protective Services Committee meeting be amended to include a communication item from the City of Brampton regarding Brampton Fire and Emergency Services and Peel Paramedic Service Co-Location, to be dealt with under Communications, as Item 5d;
And further, that the agenda for the October 11, 2007, Emergency and Protective Services Committee meeting be approved, as amended.
Approved 2007-1291
See also Resolution 2007-1302
a) Enhancement of Regional Emergency Management Program
Presentation by Charlotte Gravlev, Regional Clerk and Director, Clerk’s Division and Andre Luc Beauregard, Manager, Regional Emergency Management
Received 2007-1292
RECOMMENDATION EPSC-12-2007:
That an Emergency Management Program Committee (EMPC) be established pursuant to Ontario Regulation 380/04 in accordance with the Terms of Reference attached as Appendix III to the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, dated October 2, 2007, titled “Enhancement of Regional Emergency Management Program”;
And further, that pursuant to the Terms of Reference, the EMPC shall be composed of the members of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee (EPSC) of Regional Council and the members of the Regional Emergency Control Group as identified in the Region of Peel Emergency Plan;
And further, that the implementation of the Region of Peel Strategic Plan through the projects and resources identified in the report, be endorsed;
And further, that the projects identified to strengthen the Emergency Management Program be submitted for consideration in the 2008 Current and Capital budget submission for the Corporate Services Department.
Approved 2007-1293
b) HealthAnalytics Report Feasibility Study Project - Project Status Update
Presentation by Joe Freedman, Principal, J.D. Freedman and Associates and Peter Dundas, Director, Peel Regional Paramedic Services
Received 2007-1294
RECOMMENDATION EPSC-13-2007:
That Regional staff be directed to not proceed with the Deployment and Scheduling feasibility study in favour of year-over-year modifications to the Peel Regional Paramedic Service (PRPS) Deployment and Scheduling plan to correspond to the development of new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) facilities planned over the next 10 years.
Approved 2007-1295
c) Hospital Medic Program Feasibility Study: Summary of Findings
Received 2007-1296
RECOMMENDATION EPSC-14-2007:
That the report from KPMG titled “The Region of Peel Paramedic Services: Hospital Medic Feasibility Study”, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Health Services, dated September 20, 2007, titled “Hospital Medic Program Feasibility Study: Summary of Findings”, be received;
And further, that the recommendation from KPMG to not proceed with the implementation of a Hospital Medic Program, be endorsed;
And further, that the 16 recommendations contained in Appendix I to the subject report for addressing the offload delay problem, be endorsed;
And further, that the Commissioner of Health Services work with the Local Health Integration Networks (LHIN) to implement strategies to reduce the number of Appropriate Level of Care (ALC) clients in the hospitals;
And further, that Regional staff be directed to present a motion for consideration by Regional Council to identify the under capacity of acute and long-term care beds in the Region as a key factor contributing to the offload delay problem;
And further, that the Regional Chair communicate the above noted issue to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care.
Approved 2007-1297
See also Resolution 2007-1290
d) Paramedic Services - 10 Year Facility Capital Plan
Presentation by Janette Smith, Commissioner of Health Services, Dan Labrecque, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and Peter Dundas, Director, Peel Regional Paramedic Services
Received 2007-1298
a) Dennis Brown, Senior Manager, Operations and Quality Management, Emergency Health Services Branch, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Memo dated July 31, 2007, Advising that Emergency Health Services will be Undertaking a Review and Update of the Provincial Equipment Standards for Ontario Ambulance Services
Received 2007-1299
b) Dan Van Londersele, Chair, Ontario 9-1-1 Advisory Board, Letter dated August 1, 2007, Requesting Municipalities to Provide Financial Support to the 9-1-1 Ontario Advisory Board
RECOMMENDATION EPSC-15-2007:
Whereas, The Ontario 9-1-1 Advisory Board was formed at the request of Ontario Municipalities;
And whereas, it is now in great need of financial assistance in order to continue to represent our ratepayers in the face of ever-increasing technological advancement;
And whereas, technological advancement and deregulation of the local telephone market makes it necessary to represent municipalities and ratepayers at the Canadian Radio Telecommunication Commission (CTRC) and the CTRC Interconnection Steering Committee (CISC) on a regular basis;
Therefore be it resolved, that the municipality of the Region of Peel contributes $100 to the Ontario 9-1-1 Advisory Board in order to allow it to continue to advance a safe delivery of 9-1-1 system for police, fire and ambulance emergency services in our municipalities and throughout the Province.
Approved 2007-1300
c) Malcolm Bates, Director, Emergency Health Services Branch, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated August 17, 2007, Advising of Approved Funding for 2007-2008 to Assist with the Implementation of Mobile Computers and Global Positioning System (GPS)/Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL) Hardware in Emergency Medical Service Vehicles
Received 2007-1301
Additional Item – 5d:
d) Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator, City Clerk’s Office, City of Brampton, Letter dated September 28, 2007, Advising of a Resolution Approved by the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brampton on September 26, 2007, Regarding Brampton Fire and Emergency Services and Peel Paramedic Service Co-Location
Received 2007-1302
See also Resolution 2007-1291
HE-C1. Universal Influenza Immunization Program
Received 2007-1303
HE-C2. Access to Dental Care for Seniors
Received 2007-1304
See also Resolutions 2007-1305 to 2007-1308 inclusive and 2007-1324
Councillor Parrish placed the following motion:
Whereas oral health is an essential element of general health and affects quality of life;
And whereas, 64 per cent of seniors in Peel do not have dental insurance;
And whereas, lack of seniors’ insurance, low incomes and the lack of seniors’ oral health care programs impede the ability of Peel seniors to access timely and essential dental care;
And whereas, Peel Public Health has reviewed a variety of options for the delivery of a dental program for low income seniors 65 + years of age which would require funding in the 2008 budget;
And whereas, the Liberal Provincial Government recently committed to initiate a dental program for low income workers;
And whereas, low income earners include a significant number of seniors;
Therefore be it resolved, that a place-holder of $0.6 million be put in the 2008 budget for the implementation of a seniors’ dental program;
And further, that the Regional Chair write to the Premier of Ontario requesting the Province of Ontario to:
• Partner with the Region of Peel in implementing a pilot program to provide dental care to low income seniors 65 + years of age so that the Province can assess and evaluate the service model and cost effectiveness before implementing a province–wide program; and
• Provide cost sharing for the pilot program at the same rate (75%) as is currently provided for children’s programs.
Councillor Parrish suggested that the last four clauses be split into two parts and voted upon separately.
Part I was voted upon and carried:
Approved 2007-1305
See also Resolutions 2007-1304, 2007-1306 to 2007-1308 inclusive and 2007-1324
Part II was voted upon and carried:
Approved 2007-1306
See also Resolutions 2007-1304, 2007-1305, 2007-1307, 2007-1308 and 2007-1324
The main motion was then voted upon and carried.
RECOMMENDATION GC-228-2007:
And further, that the Chair of Regional Council write to the Premier of Ontario requesting the Province of Ontario to:
Approved 2007-1307
See also Resolutions 2007-1304 to 2007-1306 inclusive, 2007-1308 and 2007-1324
Councillor Parrish placed the following motion, which carried:
RECOMMENDATION GC-229-2007:
Whereas oral health is an essential element of general health and affects the quality of life and successful future of the region’s children;
And whereas, there has been significant population growth in Peel over the past 15 years;
And whereas, there is a significant gap in meeting the dental needs of over 30,000 children in Peel due to a lack of Provincial funding for growth;
And whereas, Peel Public Health is proposing a three year plan to achieve compliance with the children’s dental program mandate and requires an additional $0.8 million in the 2008 budget for service delivery;
And whereas, current children’s programs are cost shared at 75 per cent provincial and 25 per cent municipal;
Therefore be it resolved, that a place-holder of $0.8 million in additional funds be included in the 2008 budget to address the pressing and increasing needs of Peel’s children.
Approved 2007-1308
See also Resolutions 2007-1304 to 2007-1307 inclusive and 2007-1324
HE-D1. Laurel C. Broten, Minister of the Environment, Letter dated September 6, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated June 11, 2007, Regarding the Clarkson Airshed Study, Part II (Resolution 2007-689)
Received 2007-1309
Additional Item – HE-D2:
HE-D2 Joe McReynolds, Chair, Board of Directors, Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), Letter dated September 18, 2007, Inviting the Region of Peel to Nominate a Member of Regional Council to Participate in the Task Force for Health and Hospital Services in the Central West LHIN
RECOMMENDATION GC-230-2007:
That Communication Item HE-D2 from Joe McReynolds, Chair, Board of Directors, Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), dated September 18, 2007, be referred to the October 25, 2007 Regional Council meeting;
And further, that the Regional Chair attempt to clarify the role of the participant and the terms of reference of the Task Force for Health and Hospital Services in the Central West LHIN prior to the October 25, 2007 Regional Council meeting.
Approved 2007-1310
See also Resolutions 2007-1250, 2007-1251 and 2007-1253
HS-A1. “National Child Day” and the Peel Children’s Charter of Rights
RECOMMENDATION GC-231-2007:
Whereas on November 20, 1959 the General Assembly of the United Nations Proclaimed by Resolution 1/86 the Declaration on the Rights of the Child and on November 20, 1989 adopted the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child;
Therefore be it resolved, that November 20, 2007 be proclaimed “NATIONAL CHILD DAY” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.
Approved 2007-1311
See also Resolution 2007-1248
HS-A2. Affordable Housing Delivery Plan - Delivery of Affordable Rental Units
RECOMMENDATION GC-232-2007:
That staff be authorized to enter into Direct Negotiations with Martinway Contracting Limited and enter into modified turn-key agreements on terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Human Services and General Manager, Peel Living for the development of affordable housing at 1133 Queen Street East, Brampton within the total budget of $35,770,000 and 12041-12061 Hurontario Street, Brampton within the total budget of $17,210,000 for a combined total award not to exceed $52,980,000 (inclusive of taxes) in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;
And further, that Capital Project 07-5045 Canadian Legion, be established for $35,770,000;
And further, that Capital Project 07-5050 Coptic Church, be established for $17,210,000;
And further, that the proposed financing plans for Capital Projects 07-5045 and 07-5050 be approved as detailed in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services and General Manager, Peel Living, and Commissioner of Employee and Business Services, dated October 1, 2007, titled “Affordable Housing Delivery Plan – Delivery of Affordable Rental Units”;
And further, that the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to finalize the financing plans for Capital Projects 07-5045 and 07-5050 subject to financial market conditions and report back to Regional Council on the financing details;
And further, that a memorandum of understanding for the Canadian Legion and Coptic Church properties be executed with Peel Housing Corporation (Resolution 2006-128);
And further, that the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to directly solicit private-sector contributions and report back to Regional Council on the amounts and deployment of donations received upon completion of the project;
And further, that the Commissioner of Human Services be authorized to accept private sector contributions to increase the budget for Capital Projects 07-5045 and 07-5050 and report back to Regional Council on the amount and deployment of donations received upon completion of the project;
And further, that the Affordable Housing Delivery Plan be amended to account for Projects 07-5045 and 07-5050.
Approved 2007-1312
HS-B1. Report of the Grants Ad hoc Committee (GRC-2007-3) meeting held on October 11, 2007
RECOMMENDATION GRC-5-2007:
That the agenda for the October 11, 2007, Grants Ad Hoc Committee meeting be approved.
Approved 2007-1313
a) 2008 Community Programs Funding
Presentation by Laureen Rennie, Acting Manager, Community Services and Special Projects
Received 2007-1314
RECOMMENDATION GRC-6-2007:
That the 2008 Renewable Project Funding Application Recommendations, as detailed in Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Human Services and General Manager, Peel Living, dated September 26, 2007, titled “2008 Community Programs Funding”, be approved;
And further, that the 2008 Renewable Project Funding Application Recommendations attached as Appendix I to the subject report be included in the 2008 Budget process.
Approved 2007-1315
RECOMMENDATION GRC-7-2007:
That the next meeting of the Grants Ad hoc Committee be scheduled at the call of the Chair.
Approved 2007-1316
HS-C1. Gerry Phillips, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Letter dated September 10, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb, Regarding Human Service Programs in the Region of Peel
Received 2007-1317
F. OTHER BUSINESS - Nil
RECOMMENDATION GC-233-2007:
That the recommendations contained within the confidential reports related to Items G1 to G7 inclusive, be forwarded to the October 25, 2007 meeting of Regional Council for approval.
Approved 2007-1318
See also Resolutions 2007-1328 to 2007-1337 inclusive
Whereas, the week of November 12 - 18, 2007 is being promoted by the National Geographic Society, the Association of American Geographers, University Consortium for Geographic Information Science, the United States Geological Survey, the Library of Congress, Sun Microsystems, Hewlett-Packard, and ESRI as Geography Awareness Week;
And whereas, November 14, 2007 has been targeted as a worldwide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day;
And whereas, there will be many worldwide activities with the goal being to engage people in learning and caring about geography;
And whereas, the purpose of GIS Day is to promote an awareness and appreciation for how important GIS is as an enabling technology;
And whereas, GIS is being used by many departments and organizations in Peel;
Therefore be it resolved, that November 14, 2007 be proclaimed “Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day” in the Region of Peel.
Carried 2007-1319
That the mandate of the Public Information Campaign Ad hoc Committee (PIC Ad hoc Committee) be extended to November 30, 2007 to enable the completion of post election follow up;
And further, that a subcommittee of Regional Council to be known as the “Inter-Governmental Relations and Advocacy Committee” be established to co-ordinate and advance advocacy efforts on the full range of issues that affect the Region of Peel;
And further, that the Terms of Reference for the Inter-Governmental Relations and Advocacy Committee, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Chair of the Public Information Campaign Ad hoc Committee, dated October 25, 2007 and titled “Public Information Campaign Ad hoc Committee (PIC Committee) Final Report”, be approved.
Carried 2007-1320
See also Resolutions 2007-1265, 2007-1266 and 2007-1321
That Regional Chair Kolb (ex officio) and Councillors Carlson, Fennell, Groves, Mullin, Parrish, Sanderson and Thompson be appointed to the Inter-Governmental Relations and Advocacy Committee (IGRAC) for a term ending November 30, 2010 or until their successors are appointed by Regional Council.
Carried 2007-1321
See also Resolutions 2007-1265, 2007-1266 and 2007-1320
That the by-law listed on the Regional Council agenda, being By-law
118-2007, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.
Carried 2007-1322
Councillor Moore requested that an item regarding a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees be added to the In Camera Matters section of the October 25, 2007 Regional Council agenda, to be dealt with as Item 11-2a.
That an item regarding a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees be added to the In Camera Matters section of the October 25, 2007 Regional Council agenda, to be dealt with as Item 11-2a.
Carried 2007-1323
See also Resolution 2007-1338
Additional Item – 9a:
a) Correspondence Received from the Ontario Dental Association Regarding Seniors Dental Program (Oral)
Received 2007-1324
See also Resolutions 2007-1304 to 2007-1308 inclusive
Janette Smith, Commissioner of Health Services, informed Members of Regional Council of a letter distributed to Regional Councillors by the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) regarding a Seniors Dental Pilot Project in the Region of Peel, which was received by staff on October 24, 2007, and expressed her concerns that the information provided by the ODA was inaccurate.
She confirmed that staff from Health Services did meet with representatives from the Halton-Peel Dental Association, however, no recommendations were put forth by the Association.
At 10:41 a.m., in accordance with section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, a motion was placed, and was carried, to move into closed session to consider the following subject matters:
That Council proceed “In Camera” to consider the report of the In Camera General Committee meeting of October 18, 2007 and an additional item relating to the following:
Carried 2007-1325
Carried 2007-1326
Council moved out of closed session at 10:57 a.m.
That the report of the In Camera session of the General Committee (GC-2007-10) meeting held on October 18, 2007, be adopted.
Carried 2007-1327
G1. In Camera Report of the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee (GSSC-2007-5) Meeting held on September 27, 2007
RECOMMENDATION GSSC-20-2007:
That the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be requested to submit a formal greenlands securement funding request for the “Heart Lake Property” in accordance with the Region of Peel Greenlands Securement Project (approved under Resolution 2007-174), as described in the In Camera report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated April 27, 2007;
And further, should the TRCA successfully acquire the "Heart Lake Property", that the Region of Peel be gratuitously granted the necessary easements required on the subject property when needed to facilitate the future road widening of Regional Road 14 (Mayfield Road);
And further, that the requirement of the Region of Peel for future easements on the subject property be registered on title at the expense of the Region;
And further, that the purchase of the property be subject to notification of the Ward Councillor by Regional staff of the project proposal, and to the securement of funding from the City of Toronto, as outlined in the subject report;
And further, that a copy of the subject resolution and report be forwarded to the TRCA for appropriate action.
Approved 2007-1328
See also Resolution 2007-1318
RECOMMENDATION GSSC-21-2007:
That Items Related to In Camera Matters – Item 6b regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, be presented to a future meeting of the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee.
Approved 2007-1329
Additional Item – 6 c:
c) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Oral)
Received 2007-1330
RECOMMENDATION GC-234-2007:
That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Tenant, enter into an Offer to Lease Agreement and subsequent Lease Agreement with Richview Construction Company Limited, as Landlord, for approximately 3,072.38 square metres (10,080 square feet) of space at 1165 Fewster Drive, City of Mississauga;
And further, that the funds for and associated with the lease be provided from Cost Centre GW20408;
And further, that the recruitment of an architect through the Request for Quotation process to engage full architectural services for the design and construction administration of the Ambulance Vehicle Storage Facility at 1165 Fewster Drive as it relates to the project budget, be authorized;
And further, that the procurement, negotiation and execution of all necessary contracts and agreements to proceed with the development, including the procurement of construction services of the facility at 1165 Fewster Drive as it relates to the project budget, be authorized;
And further, that staff be authorized to negotiate and execute all contracts and agreements in accordance with the Document Execution By-law necessary to proceed with the development of the project;
And further, that the funds for the leasehold improvements associated with the design and construction of the Ambulance Vehicle Storage Facility at 1165 Fewster Drive in the amount of approximately $125,000 be provided from Capital Project 07-7810;
Approved 2007-1331
RECOMMENDATION GC-235-2007:
That expropriation proceedings be commenced regarding the construction of the Tullamore Reservoir and Pumping Station, said proceedings for the acquisition of the fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 1, Town of Caledon (formerly Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, being more particularly identified as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-31458 for the purpose of constructing the Tullamore Reservoir and Pumping Station and works ancillary thereto;
Approved 2007-1332
See also Resolutions 2007-1318 and 2007-1339
RECOMMENDATION GC-236-2007:
That expropriation proceedings be commenced regarding the construction of the Tullamore Reservoir and Pumping Station, said proceedings for the acquisition of the fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 1, Town of Caledon (formerly Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, being more particularly identified as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-31458 for the purpose of constructing the Tullamore Reservoir and Pumping Station and works ancillary thereto;
Approved 2007-1333
RECOMMENDATION GC-237-2007:
That expropriation proceedings be commenced regarding the widening of Queen Street from Chinguacousy Road to Mississauga Road, said proceedings for the acquisition of the fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 5, Concession 4 West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, being more particularly identified as Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 43R-8685 for the purpose of widening Queen Street and works ancillary thereto;
Approved 2007-1334
See also Resolutions 2007-1318, 2007-1335 and 2007-1339
RECOMMENDATION GC-238-2007:
That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an agreement with Andrew Raymond Croft, as Vendor, for the purchase of fee simple interest in lands and building described as Part of Lot 5, Concession 3 West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton, formerly Township of Chinguacousy, Regional Municipality of Peel, PIN 14086-0003(LT), and known municipally as 1473 Queen Street West, Brampton, Ontario;
And further, that the funds for the transaction be provided from Public Works Project 05-4045.
Approved 2007-1335
See also Resolutions 2007-1318 and 2007-1334
RECOMMENDATION GC-239-2007:
That direction "In Camera" given to the Commissioner of Employee and Business Services be approved, and voted upon in accordance with section 239(6) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Approved 2007-1336
Additional Item – G7:
G7. In Camera Report of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee (EPSC-2007-3) meeting held on October 11, 2007
a) Labour relations or employee negotiations (Oral)
Received 2007-1337
Additional Item – 11-2a:
a) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Oral)
Received 2007-1338
See also Resolution 2007-1323
By-law 113-2007: A by-law to authorize an Application for Approval to Expropriate Land being Part of Lot 1, Concession 1, in the Town of Caledon (formerly Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, being more particularly identified as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-31458.
By-law 114-2007: A by-law to authorize an Application for Approval to Expropriate Land being Part of Lot 1, Concession 1, in the Town of Caledon (formerly Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, being more particularly identified as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-31458.
By-law 116-2007: A by-law to authorize an Application for Approval to Expropriate Land being Part of Lot 5, Concession 4 West of Hurontario Street, in the City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, being more particularly identified as Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 43R-8685.
That the by-laws relating to In Camera Items G3 and G4, being By-laws 113-2007, 114-2007 and 116-2007, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.
Carried 2007-1339
See also Resolutions 2007-1332 to 2007-1334 inclusive
That By-law 120-2007 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on October 25, 2007, and to authorize the execution of documents in accordance with the Region's by-laws relating thereto, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.
Carried 2007-1340
The meeting adjourned at 10:59 a.m.