REVISED AGENDA. Date: Date: Thursday, July 7, 2016

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1 Region of Peel Council Agenda Thursday, July 7, 2016 CHAIR: F. DALE MEMBERS: G. CARLSON B. CROMBIE J. DOWNEY C. FONSECA Date: G. GIBSON A. GROVES N. IANNICCA J. INNIS L. JEFFREY J. KOVAC M. MAHONEY S. MCFADDEN M. MEDEIROS G. MILES E. MOORE M. PALLESCHI C. PARRISH K. RAS P. SAITO B. SHAUGHNESSY J. SPROVIERI R. STARR A. THOMPSON J. TOVEY REVISED AGENDA Date: Thursday, July 7, 2016 Time: Immediately Following the Public Meeting Place: Council Chamber, 5th Floor Regional Administrative Headquarters 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A Brampton, Ontario For inquiries about this agenda or to make arrangements for accessibility accommodations for persons attending, please contact: Christine Thomson at (905) , ext or by at christine.thomson@peelregion.ca. Copies of agendas and reports are available at Some meeting information may also be available in alternate formats, upon request. Please contact Sharon Singh at (905) , ext or at sharon.singh@peelregion.ca

2 Region of Peel Council Agenda Thursday, July 7, ROLL CALL 2. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1. June 23, 2016 Regional Council meeting 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. DELEGATIONS 5.1. Dr. Sheldon Cheskes, Medical Director, Sunnybrook Centre for Prehospital Medicine, and Peter F. Dundas, Chief and Director of Paramedic Services, Region of Peel, Presenting the Medical Director s Update and Input on the 2015 Annual Performance Report in Regards to Peel Regional Paramedic Services (PRPS) Programs (See also Items Related to Health Items 11.2 to 11.4 inclusive) 6. ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES Chaired by Councillor G. Miles or Vice-Chair Councillor J. Tovey 6.1. A New Plan for Housing Investment (See also Items 6.5 and 7.1) 6.2. Mayfield West, Phase One Housing Developments (For information) 6.3. Supportive Housing Demand and Supply Analysis and Action Plan (For information) (See also Item 6.5) 6.4. Provincial Approval of Appointment of Ontario Works Administrator for the Region of Peel 6.5. Peel's Housing and Homelessness Plan - Year Two Update (Oral) (Presentation deferred from the June 23, 2016 Regional Council meeting) (See also Items 6.1 and 6.3) Presentation by Janice Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services 7. COMMUNICATIONS 7.1. Chris Ballard, Minister of Housing, Letter dated June 21, 2016, Providing the Region of Peel with Notional Funding Allocations under the 2016 Social Infrastructure Fund (SIF) Agreement (Receipt recommended) (See also Item 6.1)

3 Region of Peel Council Agenda Thursday, July 7, ITEMS RELATED TO ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Chaired by Councillor C. Fonseca or Vice-Chair Councillor M. Medeiros 8.1. Region of Peel Owned Real Property Assets 8.2. Response to Bill 204 Promoting Affordable Housing Act 8.3. Development of an Integrated Asset Management System (For information) Triannual Financial Performance Report - April 30, Treasury Report 8.6. Supply and Delivery of Diesel Fuel for the Regional Municipality of Peel - Document P 8.7. Submission for Federal Government Infrastructure Funding 8.8. Proposed Transfer of Region Owned Land Located on the East Side of West Drive, North of Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue) - City of Brampton, Ward Proposed License Agreement, Northeast Corner of Main Street and Queen Street, Licensee: The Alton Development Inc. and Lais Hotel Properties Limited -Town of Caledon (Village of Alton), Ward Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review - Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposed Changes Related to Health and the Built Environment, Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates Region of Peel and Town of Caledon Joint Land Evaluation and Area Review Study and Edge Planning for Agriculture Discussion Paper Report of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC 3/2016) meeting held on June 16, Report of the Government Relations Committee (GRC 2/2016) meeting held on June 30, ITEMS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS Chaired by Councillor R. Starr or Vice-Chair Councillor A. Groves 9.1. Service Delivery Options for 2017 TransHelp Eligibility (See also Item 10.1) 9.2. Implementation of Southbound Right Turn Lane Designation at Regional Road 5 (Derry Road) at Financial Drive City of Mississauga, Ward 11 (See also By-law ) 9.3. Traffic Signal Operations and Maintenance Service Agreements Between the Region of Peel and the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga - All Wards (For information)

4 Region of Peel Council Agenda Thursday, July 7, Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to hold a Statutory Public Meeting Annual Performance Review of the South Peel Water and Wastewater Management, Operations and Maintenance Agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) (For information) 9.6. Report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC - 3/2016) meeting held on June 16, COMMUNICATIONS Carol-Ann Chafe, Chair, Accessibility Advisory Committee, City of Mississauga, Letter dated June 15, 2016, Regarding Accessible Transportation Master Plan and the Passenger Assist Program (Receipt recommended) (See also Item 9.1) 11. ITEMS RELATED TO HEALTH Chaired by Councillor E. Moore or Vice-Chair Councillor G. Gibson Recreational Water Facility Safety Inspections (For information) Paramedic Services 2015 Annual Performance Report (For information) (See also Delegations Item 5.1 and Items 11.3 and 11.4) Paramedic Services Medical Director's Update (For information) (See also Delegations Item 5.1 and Items 11.2 and 11.4) Paramedic Services Tiered Response Agreement (See also Delegations Item 5.1 and Items 11.2 and 11.3) Update on Regional Ambulance Communications Centre Advocacy (For information) Provision of Advanced Care Paramedic Training 12. OTHER BUSINESS 13. NOTICES OF MOTION 14. BY-LAWS By-law : A by-law to designate a southbound right turn lane at the intersection of Regional Road 5 (Derry Road) at Financial Drive; and to amend By-law Number being a by-law to regulate traffic on roads under the jurisdiction of the Regional Municipality of Peel. (See also Items Related to Public Works Item 9.2)

5 Region of Peel Council Agenda Thursday, July 7, IN CAMERA MATTERS June 23, 2016 Regional Council Closed Session Report Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, C. E. 26, Regional Road 14 (Mayfield Road) Widening from Bramalea Road to Regional Road 7 (Airport Road) - Town of Caledon, Ward 2 and City of Brampton, Wards 9 and 10 (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board) Proposed Payment of Legal Expenses in Connection with Regional Road 7 (Airport Road) Widening from Regional Road 14 (Mayfield Road) to Regional Road 9 (King Street) - Town of Caledon, Ward 2 (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board) Proposed Property Acquisition City of Brampton, Ward 3 (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board) 16. BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL 17. ADJOURNMENT

6 -188- THE COUNCIL OF THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL June 23, 2016 Regional Chair Dale called the meeting of Regional Council to order at 9:41 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A, Brampton. 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: G. Carlson B. Crombie F. Dale J. Downey C. Fonseca G. Gibson A. Groves N. Iannicca J. Innis L. Jeffrey J. Kovac S. McFadden M. Medeiros G. Miles E. Moore M. Palleschi C. Parrish K. Ras P. Saito B. Shaughnessy J. Sprovieri R. Starr A. Thompson J. Tovey* Members Absent: M. Mahoney (Personal) Also Present: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer; G. Sabat, Commissioner of Service Innovation, Information and Technology; L. Graham-Watson, Commissioner of Corporate Services; S. VanOfwegen, Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer; P. O Connor, Regional Solicitor and Director of Legal Services; D. Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works; J. Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services; J. Smith, Commissioner of Health Services; Dr. E. devilla, Medical Officer of Health; K. Lockyer, Regional Clerk and Director of Clerk s; C. Thomson, Legislative Specialist; S. Singh, Legislative Technical Coordinator; R. Comacchio, Acting Legislative Technical Coordinator 2. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil *See text for arrivals See text for departures

7 Region of Peel Council Minutes June 23, APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1. June 9, 2016 Regional Council meeting Moved by Councillor Thompson, Seconded by Councillor Fonseca; That the minutes of the June 9, 2016 Regional Council meeting be approved. Carried APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Councillor Parrish, Seconded by Councillor Ras; That the agenda for the June 23, 2016 Regional Council meeting include the report of the Growth Management Committee meeting held on June 16, 2016, to be dealt with under Items Related to Enterprise, Programs and Services Item 6.5; And further, that the agenda for the June 23, 2016 Regional Council meeting include an additional communication from the City of Brampton regarding the report of the Regional Governance Review Task Force, to be dealt with under Items Related to Enterprise, Programs and Services Item 7.2; And further, that the agenda for the June 23, 2016 Regional Council meeting include an additional communication from the City of Mississauga regarding the report of the Regional Governance Review Task Force, to be dealt with under Items Related to Enterprise, Programs and Services Item 7.3; And further, that the agenda for the June 23, 2016 Regional Council meeting include an additional oral item regarding general questions on the Bolton Residential Expansion Study, to be dealt with under Other Business Item 12.1; And further, that the agenda for the June 23, 2016 Regional Council meeting include an additional item regarding the proper disposal of paper coffee cups, to be dealt with under Other Business Item 12.2; And further, that the agenda for the June 23, 2016 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended. Carried See also Resolutions , , , and

8 Region of Peel Council Minutes June 23, DELEGATIONS 5.1. Deborah Martin-Downs, Chief Administrative Officer, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), Presenting the Risks to Service Levels Associated with the Revised Budget Targets Received Councillor Tovey arrived at 9:45 a.m. Deborah Martin-Downs, Chief Administrative Officer, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), highlighted 2015 and 2016 CVC accomplishments, reviewed the climate risk methodology and identified budget pressures and future opportunities. Deborah Martin-Downs advised that CVC staff are still in the process of refining the 2017 budget which is currently 5.1 per cent over the target of an increase of no greater than 3.3 per cent. The identified budget pressures for 2017 include work on the Belfountain Dam, investment in the Warwick nursery and digital transformation. Councillor Ras highlighted the lack of provincial funding for Conservation Authorities, noting that CVC receives only $185,000 in annual funding from the province. Councillor Tovey encouraged the local municipalities to engage in discussions with their respective building department staff regarding the recognition of low impact development as infrastructure in the Ontario Building Code. Regional Chair Dale and Members of Regional Council commended staff of both the CVC and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for their environmental leadership Chandra Sharma, Director, Watershed Strategies and Christine Tu, Manager, Research and Climate Programs, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Presenting on the TRCA's Mid-Year Budget Review Received Chandra Sharma, Director, Watershed Management and Christine Tu, Manager, Research and Climate Programs, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) presented 2015 TRCA highlights, the status of 2016 TRCA projects and identified budget pressures and future opportunities. They confirmed that TRCA is on track to achieve the 2017 budget target of an increase of no greater than 3.3 per cent. Chandra Sharma highlighted the following future TRCA budget priorities: greenspace management, distributed green infrastructure, flood mitigation implementation, and asset management implementation. In response to a question from Councillor Groves, Chandra Sharma confirmed that TRCA staff are working closely with staff from the Town of Caledon on low impact development initiatives. Councillor Groves commended TRCA staff for their work in the Bolton community, including the community farm and Bolton camp Jennifer Evans, Chief, Peel Regional Police, Presenting the Overview and Status Report - Provincial Adequacy Regulations See also Resolutions and Received

9 Region of Peel Council Minutes June 23, 2016 Jennifer Evans, Chief, Peel Regional Police (PRP), provided an overview of the demands and pressures on policing in the areas of violent crime, swatting calls, mental health, road safety, the aging population and recruiting. The Chief highlighted collaborative partnerships related to the Youth Cyber Safety Academy and Internship and Cooperative Placement programs. The Chief also presented information on PRP initiatives that have been shared with other police services including crime mapping, Management Action Plan System, School Police Emergency Action Response, Early Intervention System, Central Paid Duty System and Police Query Tool. The development of the Strategic Plan is underway and will reflect PRP s commitment to increase the awareness, feedback and engagement of the community through collaboration. The Chief advised that there are no known risks to achieving the 2017 budget target. In response to a question from Councillor Ras, Chief Evans advised that she is working with other Ontario Police Chiefs to prepare for an expected increase in mental health related calls. With respect to the potential impact of the legalization of marijuana, the Chief identified the availability of technology to detect impaired driving by drug as a challenge faced by police services. Several Members of Regional Council commended Chief Evans for her connection to the Peel community which is demonstrated through her attendance at community events throughout the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and recognized through feedback received from residents. In response to comments from Councillor Moore, the Chief advised that PRP was the first police service to embrace the language and spirit of new provincial legislation related to street checks. Councillor Miles inquired as to the impact the new provincial legislation related to street checks may have on the violent crimes rate. Chief Evans stated that the provincial government will conduct a one-year study to determine the impacts of the new legislation. The Chief undertook to follow up with Councillor Parrish regarding the impact on collision rates related to vehicles making u-turns at intersections. Councillor Tovey recognized officers and Peel Regional Police staff from 11 and 12 Divisions in Mississauga for their excellent work in the community. Items Related to Enterprise Programs and Services Items 6.2 and 7.1 were dealt with Policing Modernization: Provincial Consultations on the Community Safety Strategy and the Police Services Act See also Resolutions and Received Amrik S. Ahluwalia, Chair, Peel Police Services Board, Letter dated April 29, 2016, Providing a Copy of the Resolution and Report titled 2015 External Funding Assistance - Public Police Programs Received See also Resolutions and

10 Region of Peel Council Minutes June 23, 2016 In response to a question from Councillor Tovey, the Chief stated that continuous training is imperative for the safety of police officers. Regional Chair Dale reiterated the comments of previous speakers with respect to the excellent work of PRP and the Chief s leadership Jennifer Evans, Chief, Peel Regional Police; Dr. Eileen de Villa, Medical Officer of Health and Olha Dobush, Director, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, Regarding Ontario s Alcohol Modernization Agenda and Development of a Provincial Alcohol Policy See also Resolution Received Jennifer Evans, Chief, Peel Regional Police, (PRP); Dr. Eileen de Villa, Medical Officer of Health and Olha Dobush, Director, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, presented information on the impact of alcohol use in the Region of Peel. Dr. de Villa stated that harmful alcohol use is a causal factor for over 200 health conditions and injuries, with detrimental effects seen at low levels of consumption. The 2015 Chief Public Health Officer s report declared alcohol consumption as an important public health issue. Dr. de Villa provided alcohol-use related statistics for the Region of Peel, noting that eleven per cent of students in grades seven to 12 reported binge drinking in the past four weeks (2013) and that the proportion of students who binge drink increases by grade level. Peel students engage in other risky behaviours with alcohol including, having sexual intercourse while high or drunk; being a passenger with a driver who has been drinking alcohol; combining energy drinks with alcohol; and, consuming alcohol and cannabis on the same occasion. Peel Public Health developed an alcohol health status report in 2015 to better understand alcohol use and its effects within the Region of Peel. Olha Dobush, Director, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, reviewed Peel Public Health s work in the areas of prevention, protection and surveillance which includes working with community partners to address gaps in data availability to better assess alcohol related outcomes. Chief Evans provided an overview of alcohol related incidents in the Region of Peel in 2015, noting that of 8,891 total domestic violence incidents, 1,129 involved the suspect drinking; 445 involved the victim/complainant drinking; and, 132 involved both the suspect and victim/complainant drinking. There were 1,377 impaired operation incidents in 2015, with one resulting in death and 8 causing bodily harm. Chief Evans also highlighted the costs for a convicted drinking driver that, including legal and court costs, criminal code fine, alcohol education and treatment program, administrative monetary penalty, increased insurance and ignition lock, total a minimum of $18,128, with other potential costs including property damage, loss of employment income and uninsured medical costs. Peel Regional Police participate in preventative measures such as the R.I.D.E. program, last drink program, and social media messaging, with PRP s twitter having 81,000 followers. Councillor Moore highlighted the value of investing in positive activities for youth that help to deter negative behaviours such as consuming alcohol. Councillor Starr departed at 12:28 p.m.

11 Items Related to Health Item 9.2 was dealt with. Region of Peel Council Minutes June 23, Ontario s Alcohol Modernization Agenda and Development of a Provincial Alcohol Policy See also Resolution Received Erica McDonald, Manager, Sport Brampton, and Shauna Bookal, Games Coordinator, Sport Brampton, City of Brampton, Providing an Overview of the 2016 Canada 55+ Games to be held in Brampton from August 16 to 19, 2016 See also Resolutions and Received Erica McDonald, Manager, and Shauna Bookal, Games Coordinator, Sport Brampton, City of Brampton, provided information on the 2016 Canada 55+ Games being hosted by the City of Brampton August 16-19, It is expected that over 2,000 participants and companions will attend the Games, with 24 sports and activities that will total 3,276 competition hours. Almost 800 volunteers and more than 20 Ambassadors will assist with the Games at 19 competition venues and four event venues. Councillor Gibson noted that the hosting of the 2016 Canada 55+ Games will economically benefit the City of Brampton and Region of Peel. Councillor Jeffrey extended her appreciation to City of Brampton staff involved with the Games and also to the City of Mississauga for the loan of equipment which will help to manage the costs associated with the Games. Items Related to Health Items 10.2 and 10.3 were dealt with Erica McDonald, Manager, Sport Brampton, City of Brampton, Letter dated June 14, 2016, Providing Information on the 2016 Canada 55+ Games See also Resolutions and Received Grant Gibson, Regional Councillor, Letter dated June 14, 2016, Regarding the 2016 Canada 55+ Games See also Resolutions and Received

12 Region of Peel Council Minutes June 23, 2016 Council recessed at 1:11 p.m. Council reconvened at 1:43 p.m. Members Present: G. Carlson B. Crombie F. Dale J. Downey C. Fonseca G. Gibson A. Groves N. Iannicca J. Innis L. Jeffrey J. Kovac S. McFadden M. Medeiros G. Miles E. Moore M. Palleschi C. Parrish K. Ras P. Saito B. Shaughnessy J. Sprovieri A. Thompson J. Tovey Members Absent: M. Mahoney R. Starr (Personal) D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer; G. Sabat, Commissioner of Service Innovation, Information and Technology; L. Graham-Watson, Commissioner of Corporate Services; S. VanOfwegen, Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer; P. O Connor, Regional Solicitor and Director of Legal Services; D. Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works; J. Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services; J. Smith, Commissioner of Health Services; Dr. E. devilla, Medical Officer of Health; K. Lockyer, Regional Clerk and Director of Clerk s; C. Thomson, Legislative Specialist; S. Singh, Legislative Technical Coordinator; R. Comacchio, Acting Legislative Technical Coordinator 6. ITEMS RELATED TO ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Chaired by Councillor C. Fonseca 6.1. External Audit Services for the Regional Municipality of Peel, Fiscal Years 2016 to 2020 Document P Moved by Councillor Crombie, Seconded by Councillor Thompson; That the contract (Document P) for External Audit Services for the Regional Municipality of Peel, Fiscal Years 2016 to 2020, be awarded to Deloitte LLP in the amount of $560,249 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law Carried Policing Modernization: Provincial Consultations on the Community Safety Strategy and the Police Services Act This item was dealt with under Resolution

13 Region of Peel Council Minutes June 23, Recommendations Arising from the Governance Review Task Force This item was dealt with under Resolutions to inclusive 6.4. Report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-4/2016) meeting held on June 2, 2016 Moved by Councillor Groves, Seconded by Councillor Ras; That the report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-4/2016) meeting held on June 2, 2016 be adopted. 1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil Carried APPROVAL OF AGENDA RECOMMENDATION ARC : That the agenda for the June 2, 2016, Audit and Risk Committee meeting be approved. Approved DELEGATIONS 3.1. Trevor Ferguson, Partner, Deloitte, Presenting the 2015 Audit Results Received See also Resolution REPORTS Region of Peel Consolidated Financial Statements Received Peel Housing Corporation Financial Statements Received Deloitte's Audit Results Report Received See also Resolution

14 Region of Peel Council Minutes June 23, Region of Peel Trust Funds Financial Statements Received Region of Peel Debt Retirement and Sinking Funds Financial Statements Additional Item Item 6.5: Received Report of the Growth Management Committee (GMC-3/2016) meeting held on June 16, 2016 Councillor Fonseca highlighted a motion contained in the report of the Growth Management Committee meeting held on June 16, 2016 which recommends that a Special Regional Council meeting be held in the Summer to present a report regarding the implications of the proposed changes resulting from the Provincial Coordinated Plans Review. Councillor Innis noted that the proposed changes will be significant for the Region of Peel and local municipalities and will include financial implications. She stated that there would be opportunities to discuss the issues with Ministers during the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Annual Conference in August 2016 and therefore, a final submission should be considered by Regional Council prior to the conference. The Regional Clerk undertook to provide notice of the Special Regional Council meeting when a date has been confirmed. Moved by Councillor Innis, Seconded by Councillor Tovey; That the report of the Growth Management Committee (GRC-3/2016) meeting held on June 16, 2016 be adopted. See also Resolution DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil Carried APPROVAL OF AGENDA RECOMMENDATION GMC : That the agenda for the June 16, 2016, Growth Management Committee meeting be approved. Approved DELEGATIONS - Nil

15 Region of Peel Council Minutes June 23, REPORTS 4.1. Emerging Provincial Planning Policy and Legislation Changes Presentation by Arvin Prasad, Director, Integrated Planning Division See also Resolution RECOMMENDATION GMC : Received That a Special Regional Council meeting be scheduled prior to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference which is held in August, 2016 to present a report regarding the implications of the proposed changes resulting from the Provincial Coordinated Plans Review; And further, that the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, lead a concerted effort to set up meetings with the Regional Chairs of Halton, Durham and York, to formulate a consensus of concerns to present to the Provincial government. See also Resolution Approved Peel 2041: Regional Official Plan Review Update Presentation by Mark Head, Manager, Research and Analysis, and Adrian Smith, Manager, Policy Development, Integrated Planning Division Received COMMUNICATIONS 5.1. Ted McMeekin, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Bill Mauro, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, Letter dated May 10, 2016, Providing the Proposed Revisions to the Four Plans that are Part of the Coordinated Land Use Planning Review Received COMMUNICATIONS 7.1. Amrik S. Ahluwalia, Chair, Peel Police Services Board, Letter dated April 29, 2016, Providing a Copy of the Resolution and Report titled 2015 External Funding Assistance - Public Police Programs This item was dealt with under Resolution

16 Region of Peel Council Minutes June 23, 2016 Chaired by Regional Chair F. Dale Item 6.3 was dealt with Recommendations Arising from the Governance Review Task Force Regional Chair Dale thanked the members of the Governance Review Task Force for their participation on the Task Force, noting that all members demonstrated good faith in working together to ensure a thriving Region of Peel. The Regional Solicitor provided an explanation of the triple majority requirement, stating that a by-law to exercise the power to change the composition of Regional Council must achieve a majority vote at Regional Council; a majority of the three Councils of the local municipalities must pass resolutions consenting to the by-law; and, the total number of electors in the local municipalities that have passed resolutions consenting to the by-law must form a majority of all electors in the Region of Peel. Councillor Innis placed the following motion: Moved by Councillor Innis, Seconded by Councillor Thompson; Whereas Option 2 as described in the report of the Regional Chair titled Recommendations Arising from the Governance Review Task Force recognizes the need for greater representation for Brampton; And Whereas, Option 2 provides for Mississauga to maintain 50 per cent of the seats on Regional Council; And whereas, Option 2 preserves effective representation for Caledon; And whereas, Option 2 is a reasonable compromise that meets many of our collective interests; Therefore be it resolved, that Option 2 as described in the subject report be approved. Councillor Thompson requested a recorded vote. In favour: J. Downey, G. Gibson, A. Groves, J. Innis, L. Jeffrey, M. Medeiros, G. Miles, E. Moore, M. Palleschi, B. Shaughnessy, J. Sprovieri, A. Thompson Total: 12 Opposed: G. Carlson, B. Crombie, C. Fonseca, N. Iannicca, J. Kovac, S. McFadden, C. Parrish, K. Ras, P. Saito, J. Tovey Total: 10 Absent: M. Mahoney, R. Starr Total: 2 See also Resolutions to inclusive Carried

17 Moved by Councillor Innis, Seconded by Councillor Thompson; Region of Peel Council Minutes June 23, 2016 That the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Minister) be requested to enact a regulation authorizing The Regional Municipality of Peel to exercise its powers under Section 218 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, in order to change the composition of the Council of the Regional Municipality of Peel, to be effective for 2018; And further, that subject to the Minister enacting the regulation, the Regional Solicitor draft a by-law pursuant to the provisions of the regulation and the rules set out in subsection 218(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended; And further, that subject to the Minister enacting the regulation, the Regional Clerk shall report to Regional Council with a recommendation related to the date that the statutory public meeting of Regional Council will be held to consider the matter; And further, that a copy of the subject report and this resolution be forwarded to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon, for their information. Councillor Thompson requested a recorded vote. In favour: J. Downey, G. Gibson, A. Groves, J. Innis, L. Jeffrey, M. Medeiros, G. Miles, E. Moore, M. Palleschi, B. Shaughnessy, J. Sprovieri, A. Thompson Total: 12 Opposed: G. Carlson, B. Crombie, C. Fonseca, N. Iannicca, J. Kovac, S. McFadden, C. Parrish, K. Ras, P. Saito, J. Tovey Total: 10 Absent: M. Mahoney, R. Starr Total: 2 See also Resolutions and to inclusive Carried Several Councillors stated that Option 2 as described in the report of the Regional Chair titled Recommendations Arising from the Governance Review Task Force does not reflect the principle of representation by population and that it is the position of the City of Mississauga that increasing Mississauga s representation by four members would be irresponsible to taxpayers. It was suggested that the City of Brampton s representation should increase by two members and that consideration be given to further increasing Brampton s representation when warranted by population numbers. Councillor Thompson noted that the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides for representation by area, as well as, representation by population and that consideration should be given to an option that is fair and balanced for both rural and urban municipalities.

18 Region of Peel Council Minutes June 23, 2016 Councillor Tovey stated the need to recognize the historic imbalanced representation from the Town of Caledon and noted that the Task Force did not consider the creation of a City of Peel or the reduction of the size of Brampton s Council from eleven to nine members, with all serving as Regional Councillors. Councillor Parrish stated that the City of Mississauga is agreeable to a shift in the representation on Regional Council, following the premise of representation by population, by taking two seats from the Town of Caledon and giving them to the City of Brampton. Brampton would then have the opportunity to adjusts its ward boundaries so that its 8 Councillors and the Mayor would serve at both the local and Regional levels. Councillor Crombie noted that the City of Brampton and Town of Caledon have both local and Regional Councillors and suggested that their governance models could be changed to provide for only local Councillors sitting as Regional Councillors. Councillor Crombie spoke against increasing Council representation based on hypothetical growth that may not occur. She stated that the Town of Caledon is over-represented at Regional Council and that as a result, the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga are under-represented. Councillor Jeffrey noted that today was the first time all three local Councils have stated their public positions regarding Regional governance and that to date, there has been no public participation or delegations on the issue. Councillor Jeffrey stated that if a fair decision is not reached on the matter by Regional Council, the City of Brampton is prepared to take the necessary steps to address the serious democratic unfairness that has affected Brampton. Councillor Miles stated that the Brampton population numbers quoted in the City of Mississauga s resolution were not the same numbers that were used by the Governance Review Task Force. She stated that Brampton needs 11 seats at Regional Council to properly represent its community and to have an effective governance structure. Moved by Councillor Iannicca, Seconded by Councillor Thompson; That the method of appointing the Chair of the Regional Municipality of Peel be confirmed as appointment by the Members of Regional Council. Councillor Thompson requested a recorded vote. In favour: G. Carlson, B. Crombie, J. Downey, C. Fonseca, G. Gibson, A. Groves, N. Iannicca, J. Innis, J. Kovac, S. McFadden, M. Medeiros, G. Miles, E. Moore, M. Palleschi, C. Parrish, K. Ras, P. Saito, B. Shaughnessy, J. Sprovieri, A. Thompson, J. Tovey Total: 21 Opposed: L. Jeffrey Total: 1 Absent: M. Mahoney, R. Starr Total: 2 Carried See also Resolutions , , and

19 Region of Peel Council Minutes June 23, 2016 Additional Items Items 7.2 and 7.3: 7.2. Peter Fay, City Clerk, City of Brampton, Letter dated June 22, 2016, Providing a Copy of a City of Brampton Resolution Regarding Regional Governance See also Resolutions and to inclusive Received Carmela Radice, Legislative Coordinator, City of Mississauga, Received June 22, 2016, Providing a Copy of City of Mississauga Resolution Regarding Regional Governance Received See also Resolutions and to inclusive 8. ITEMS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS Chaired by Vice-Chair Councillor A. Groves 8.1. Waste Management School Education Programs Update Moved by Councillor Palleschi, Seconded by Councillor Kovac; That the proposed short-term and long-term direction as described in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, titled Waste Management School Education Programs Update, be approved Highway 410 and Courtneypark Drive Interchange Report Moved by Councillor Gibson, Seconded by Councillor Moore; Carried That continued proactive engagement with the City of Mississauga and Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) to advance delivery of the full moves interchange at Highway 410 and Courtneypark Drive as part of the ongoing Highway 410 widening project, be endorsed; And further, that staff continue to work in partnership with the City of Mississauga and Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) to develop a memorandum of understanding to cost-share this project; And further, that a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, titled Highway 410 and Courtneypark Drive Interchange Report, be forwarded to the MTO, City of Mississauga, members of the Peel Goods Movement Task Force, and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority. Carried

20 Region of Peel Council Minutes June 23, Review of the Effects of Advance Left Turn Phasing on Collision Reduction with Focus on Rear End Type Collisions Received In response to a question from Councillor Sprovieri, Joe Avsec, Manager, Traffic Engineering, confirmed that collision rates are higher at intersections with advance left-turn phasing, noting that those intersections tend to have heavier traffic flows. Councillor Jeffrey departed at 3:00 p.m Feasibility Update/Study for the Strategic Goods Movement Network Received Professional Engineering Services for Detailed Design and Contract Administration for Regional Road 6 (Queen Street West) Improvements Capital Projects , , and Document P Moved by Councillor Miles, Seconded by Councillor Medeiros; That the contract (Document P) for professional engineering services for detailed design, contract administration and construction inspection services for Queen Street West (Regional Road 6) improvements, between the Region of Peel and AECOM Canada Limited (formally TSH Engineers, Architects and Planners) be extended for additional engineering services in the estimated amount of $675,000 (excluding applicable taxes), for a total contract commitment of $3,126,960 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law Carried ITEMS RELATED TO HEALTH Chaired by Councillor E. Moore 9.1. Travel-Associated Communicable Diseases in Peel Received Ontario s Alcohol Modernization Agenda and Development of a Provincial Alcohol Policy This item was dealt with under Resolution Improved Access to Public Health Services for Families of Young Children Received

21 Region of Peel Council Minutes June 23, Supply, Delivery and Maintenance of Zoll Medical Canada Incorporated Defibrillators for Paramedic Services Moved by Councillor Palleschi, Seconded by Councillor Medeiros; That contract (Document N) for the supply, delivery and maintenance of defibrillators, be awarded to Zoll Medical Canada Inc. in the estimated amount of $3,522,130 (excluding applicable taxes), for a five year term commencing July 1, 2016 until June 30, 2021, in accordance with Purchasing By-law ; And further, that approval be granted to renew the contract for an additional five year term based on program and market review, satisfactory performance, service and pricing; And further, that approval be granted to the Director of Purchasing to increase the contract for goods and services that are deemed proprietary or similar in nature, up to the limit of the approved budget. Carried Report of the Health System Integration Committee (HSIC-2/2016) meeting held on June 2, 2016 Moved by Councillor Saito, Seconded by Councillor Parrish; That the report of the Health System Integration Committee (SHIC -2/2016) meeting held on June 2, 2016 be adopted. 1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil Carried APPROVAL OF AGENDA RECOMMENDATION HSIC : That the agenda for the June 2, 2016, Health System Integration Committee meeting be approved. Approved DELEGATIONS 3.1. Dan Daniel, Mississauga Resident, Regarding Service and Funding Shortages Faced by Adults with Cognitive Disabilities Received

22 Region of Peel Council Minutes June 23, Warren Edwards and Cheryl Pender, Mississauga Residents, Regarding Mental Health Received Liane Fernandes, Senior Director, Health System Development and Community Engagement, Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) and Mark Edmonds, Acting Senior Director, Health System Integration, Central West LHIN, Providing an Overview of the Integrated Health Service Plans (IHSPs) and an Update on Provincial Directions Related to Patients First Item Related to Reports Item 4.4 was dealt with. Received Overview of Local Health Integration Networks Integrated Health Service Plans Received Stephane Grenier, Principal Consultant, Mental Health Innovations and Mary Killeavy, Director, Human Resources, Regarding Workplace Psychological Health and Safety Received REPORTS 4.1. TransHelp Eligibility Changes (Oral) Presentation by David Margiotta, Program Manager and Aislin O Hara, Project Advisor, Accessible Transportation Master Plan Received Future Meeting Planning (Oral) Presentation by Janette Smith, Commissioner of Health Services 4.3. Ambulance Offload Advocacy Update Received Received Overview of Local Health Integration Networks Integrated Health Service Plans This item was dealt with under Resolution

23 Region of Peel Council Minutes June 23, COMMUNICATIONS 5.1. Debi A. Wilcox, Regional Clerk and Director of Legislative Services, Durham Region, Letter dated March 10, 2016, Responding to a Letter from the Commissioner of Health Services, Regarding Ambulance Dispatch Services Received Janet Pilon, Deputy Clerk and Manager, Legislative Services, City of Hamilton, Letter dated April 15, 2016, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Dale dated March 18, 2016, Regarding Ambulance Communications and Dispatch Services Advocacy Received Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated April 20, 2016, Discussing the Integration of the Health-Care System that Uses A Population Heath and Health Equity Approach to Health System Planning and Service Delivery Received Judy Currins, City Clerk, City of Kawartha Lakes, Letter dated April 22, 2016, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Dale dated March 18, 2016, Regarding Ambulance Communications and Dispatch Services Advocacy Received Larry Keech, Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk, County of Lennox and Addington, Letter dated May 11, 2016, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Dale dated March 18, 2016, Regarding Ambulance Communications and Dispatch Services Advocacy Received Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated May 17, 2016, Regarding One-time Funding to Support Dedicated Nurses to Receive Ambulance Patients at Locally Selected Hospitals Received Report of the Community Water Fluoridation Committee (CWFC-4/2016) meeting held on June 9, 2016 Moved by Councillor Parrish, Seconded by Councillor Kovac; That the report of the Community Water Fluoridation Committee (CWFC-4/2016) meeting held on June 9, 2016 be adopted. 1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil Carried

24 Region of Peel Council Minutes June 23, APPROVAL OF AGENDA RECOMMENDATION CWFC : That the agenda for the June 9, 2016, Community Water Fluoridation Committee meeting be approved. Approved DELEGATIONS Nil 4. REPORTS 4.1. Report on the Legislative Framework for the Authorization and Regulation of Community Water Fluoridation Presentation by Patrick O'Connor, Regional Solicitor and Director of Legal Services and Jeff Hennings, Acting Director, Water Division 4.2. Fluoridation of Drinking Water in the Region of Peel Received Received COMMUNICATIONS - Nil 5.1. The Lancet Neurology, Two Articles Published in 2014, Regarding Water Fluoridation Received Dr. G. Richard Dundas, Bennington Oral Health Coalition (BOHC), Letter to the Editor of the Bennington Banner posted April 4, 2016, Regarding the Accomplishments of the BOHC Received Maurice W. Smith, Resident, Letter forwarded by the Town of Caledon, Regarding Water Fluoridation Received Kallie Miller, Registered Nurse, Letter dated May 18, 2016, Regarding the Safety of Artificial Water Fluoridation Chemical Received Richard L. Shames, Doctor of Medicine (MD), dated May 25, 2016, Regarding Artificial Water Fluoridation Received

25 Region of Peel Council Minutes June 23, Frank Dale, Regional Chair, Letter dated May 28, 2016, to Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Regarding Provincial Policy on Water Fluoridation Received COMMUNICATIONS Paulina Salamo, Acting Director, Public Health Division, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Regarding an Update on the Standards Modernization Process See also Resolution Moved by Councillor Carlson, Seconded by Councillor Innis; Received That the Commissioner of Health Services report back to Regional Council on any significant updates received from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care relating to standards modernization. Carried See also Resolution Erica McDonald, Manager, Sport Brampton, City of Brampton, Letter dated June 14, 2016, Providing Information on the 2016 Canada 55+ Games This item was dealt with under Resolution Grant Gibson, Regional Councillor, Letter dated June 14, 2016, Regarding the 2016 Canada 55+ Games This item was dealt with under Resolution ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES Chaired by Councillor G. Miles Peel's Housing and Homelessness Plan - Year Two Update Moved by Councillor Groves, Seconded by Councillor McFadden; That the report of the Commissioner of Human Services titled Peel s Housing and Homelessness Plan Year Two Update, be received; And further, that the presentation by Juliet Jackson, Director of Strategic Planning Policy and Partnerships and Shannon Ciarallo, Manager of Strategic Planning be deferred to the July 7, 2016 Regional Council meeting. Councillor Saito departed at 3:15 p.m. (other municipal business) Carried

26 Region of Peel Council Minutes June 23, OTHER BUSINESS Additional Items Items 12.1 and 12.2: Bolton Residential Expansion Study (BRES) (Oral) Received See also Resolution In response to a question from Councillor Parrish, the Regional Solicitor suggested that staff respond as to any implications of area-specific Development Charges or the new provincial direction for financing growth for staff s BRES recommendation, at the same time as the report on the BRES is presented to Regional Council Recycling of Paper Cups (Oral) See also Resolution Received The Commissioner of Public Works was requested by Councillor Ras to determine if there are opportunities to educate the public regarding the proper disposal of paper beverage containers. Moved by Councillor Tovey, Seconded by Councillor Thompson; That in accordance with Procedure By-law , as amended, Section III-2(m), be waived in order that the June 23, 2016 Regional Council meeting continue past 3:30 p.m. Carried NOTICES OF MOTION - Nil 14. BY-LAWS - Nil 15. IN CAMERA MATTERS At 3:30 p.m., in accordance with section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the following motion was placed: Moved by Councillor Tovey, Seconded by Councillor Downey; That Council proceed In Camera to consider a Council report relating to the following:

27 Region of Peel Council Minutes June 23, 2016 Proposed Property Acquisition - City of Mississauga, Ward 1 (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board) Moved by Councillor Tovey, Seconded by Councillor Downey; That Council move out of In Camera. Council moved out of closed session at 3:35 p.m. Carried Carried Proposed Property Acquisition - City of Mississauga, Ward 1 (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board) Moved by Councillor Tovey, Seconded by Councillor Parrish; That the Commissioner of Human Services be granted delegated authority to approve all appropriate agreements and documents necessary for The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, to purchase from the Peel District School Board, as Vendor, the fee simple interest in the lands described as Lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 35 and 36 on Plan of Subdivision H23, in the City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel on terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Corporate Services and in a form satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; And further, that the Office of the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction, including the execution of all documents, Affidavits, Statutory Declarations and Undertakings required or appropriate for that purpose; And further, that the Director of Purchasing be authorized to award contracts for completion of required due diligence investigations by direct negotiation or other method in accordance with the Purchasing By-law in order to meet the due diligence dates in the agreement; And further, that the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to set up a capital project to facilitate the purchase of the lands; And further, that the funds for and associated with the purchase of the subject property be financed from Housing Reserve R1160; And further, that The Corporation of the City of Mississauga be requested to gratuitously transfer to The Regional Municipality of Peel that portion of the former St. James Avenue road allowance closed by By-law 5583 registered as Instrument VS39202 on May 12, 1967, and being identified as PIN (LT);

28 Region of Peel Council Minutes June 23, 2016 And further, that Region of Peel staff engage in discussions with Habitat for Humanity and consider potential partnership opportunities. Carried Councillor Tovey suggested that there may be opportunity to partner with Habitat for Humanity for the provision of affordable housing for families and he requested that staff engage in discussions with Habitat for Humanity regarding the potential to pilot their new development model on the site. The Chief Administrative Officer stated that the recommendation contained in the report could be amended to include direction that staff discuss partnership opportunities with Habitat for Humanity. 16. BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL Moved by Councillor Downey, Seconded by Councillor Gibson; The By-law to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on June 23, 2016, and to authorize the execution of documents in accordance with the Region of Peel by-laws relating thereto, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and the corporate seal be affixed thereto. Carried ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 3:39 p.m. Regional Clerk Regional Chair

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30 5.1-2 Innovations in EMS: The future of resuscitation in pre-hospital care Sheldon Cheskes, MD CCFP(EM) FCFP Medical Director, Sunnybrook Centre for Prehospital Medicine Associate Professor, Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Toronto Scientist, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael s Hospital Co-Principal Investigator, Toronto RescuNet, Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium

31 5.1-3 Disclosure Financial Disclosure: Zoll Medical Honorarium for Speaking on CPR Quality, Physio-Control sponsorship on CPR Quality AstraZeneca: Brilinta Advisory Board Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses Disclosure: None Conflicts of Interest: None

32 Focus on Patient Care and Innovation Research Advances in Cardiac Resuscitation Focus on Canadian Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium (CanROC) and Cardiac Arrest Survival Bystander CPR and Pulsepoint Drone Delivery of AEDs!! The future of bystander defibrillation Future of STEMI Care in EMS The FIRST study Future of Sepsis Care in EMS The PITSTOP study

33 5.1-5 What is CanROC? Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium (ROC) Largest out-of-hospital research consortium in North America CanROC will be the Canadian continuation of the ROC legacy Aim to improve care of Canadians across Canada in cardiac arrest, trauma and pediatric care Unprecedented interest of EMS agencies across Canada to participate

34 5.1-6 Did Research have an Impact on Patient Outcomes? Total Cardiac Arrests Resuscitations Attempted Total Number of Survivors (+38%) 81 (+119%) Survival Bystander Witnessed VF 26.7% 29.5% 37.0% Survival Bystander Witnessed All Rhythms 13.1% 15.6% 16.5%

35 5.1-7 Regional Survival From Cardiac Arrest Region Survival from All Presenting Rhythms Survival from VF (Ventricular Fibrillation) Halton 11.6% 25.0% Simcoe 13.8% 23.7% Durham 16.8% 31.2% Toronto 12.9% 29.8% Peel 16.9% 37.0%

36 5.1-8 Can We Do Better?? YES!!!!!!! Focus on improved rates of bystander CPR Significant efforts made by PRPS at school level What about increasing the rates of bystander CPR through innovation and technology Crowdsourcing and Drone technology (Can you believe it?!!)

37 5.1-9 The Problem Describe the problem or issue

38 The Real Tragedy

39 The PulsePoint Smartphone App

40 PulsePoint How it Works (SLIDE WITH VIDEO)

41 5.1-13

42 5.1-14

43 5.1-15

44 5.1-16

45 What about Rural Areas and Cardiac Arrest? Often long times for any prehospital provider to attend on scene Time from collapse to first shock often the critical component of survival from cardiac arrest Can we get an AED to providers earlier than EMS arrival or PAD? Drone-delivered AEDs is the future and it is here!!

46 Drones Can Get There Fast!!! TU Delft Ambulance Drone (SLIDE WITH VIDEO)

47 Drones vs EMS: Can We Get There Faster?

48 Improving Access to PAD Public access defibrillation has huge potential to improve outcomes Most arrests happen in private residence but opportunity to impact survival by PAD is significant Our survival over 50%!! Greater opportunities = Greater survival Region developing a focused PAD program Better results still ahead!

49 What about STEMI? Region of Peel blessed to have two of the best PCI Centres in the province Trillium and Brampton Civic providing state of the art care with province s best times Process of paramedic-identified STEMI (heart attack) and transfer directly to PCI lab emulated by many EMS systems Result is province s best paramedic contact-to-balloon times Extremely low false positive rates

50 FIRST Study Field Implementation of the autoric Device in ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction Sheldon Cheskes, MD CCFP(EM) FCFP Medical Director, Sunnybrook Centre for Prehospital Medicine Assistant Professor, Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Toronto Scientist, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael s Hospital Co-Principal Investigator, Toronto RescuNet, Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium

51 Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (ppci) is the preferred treatment for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) [Class I, LOE A]

52 Reperfusion Injury Reperfusion injury occurs following the re-establishment of blood flow, causing: Damage of vascular endothelial tissue Increased infarct size Decreased ability of myocardial tissue to pump blood True for reperfusion post: STEMI / CABG Stroke Acute kidney injury Organ transplant

53 Remote Ischemic Conditioning Protocol Four inflation cycles of 5 minutes at 200 mmhg Deflation for 5 minutes between cycles May cease upon arrival to cardiac catheterization lab Patient pain/discomfort assessment every 5 minutes with vital signs May administer analgesia for pain if necessary

54 Automating Remote Ischemic Conditioning: Enabling Clinical Practice 1) Restrict blood flow 2) Triggers release of protective measures 3) More heart muscle cells survive potential damage 4X Cycle

55 FIRST Study Field Implementation of the autoric Device ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction Objective Evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the autoric device in reducing damage and improving clinical outcomes in STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI, conduct a health economic analysis, and determine the implementation of the autoric Device in a realworld healthcare region

56 The PITSTOP Trial Paramedic Initiated Treatment of Sepsis Trial in Out-of-hospital Patients

57 The Proposed Trial: 2 x 2 Randomization Incidence Rates EMS-transported severe sepsis EMS-transported MI EMS-transported stroke Am J Respir Crit Care Med Dec 15;186(12):

58 Sepsis is Important for EMS Severe sepsis more common than MI or stroke: In this study from Seattle, the average pre-hospital care interval exceeded 45 minutes, highlighting that there is great potential for early treatment by paramedics Am J Respir Crit Care Med Dec 15;186(12):

59 Early Antibiotics Save Lives

60 Early Antibiotics Save Lives Early antibiotics can have a profound difference on mortality administration of an antimicrobial within the first hour of documented hypotension was associated with a survival rate of 79.9%. Each hour of delay in antimicrobial administration over the ensuing 6 hrs was associated with an average decrease in survival of 7.6%. Time to initiation of effective antimicrobial therapy was the single strongest predictor of outcome. Median time to effective antimicrobial therapy was 6 hrs!" Kumar CCM 2006

61 Primary Research Question Does early diagnosis of sepsis by paramedics, followed by intravenous crystalloids and a broad-spectrum antibiotic, improve rates of survival to hospital discharge, compared to usual care?

62 The Proposed Trial: 2 x 2 Randomization Usual Care (Provincial Medical Directive) Vs Early Liberal Fluid Management Placebo Vs IV or IM ceftriaxone 1g

63 Significance Early identification and treatment of sepsis an opportunity for prehospital care Treating patients based on WHEN they need therapy, rather than WHERE they are physically located May lead to LIVES SAVED

64 Conclusion Peel Regional Paramedic Services is a recognized leader in prehospital care PRPS participation in research has led to improved outcomes and quality of care provided to residents of Peel Region Cardiac arrest and STEMI outcomes amongst world s best Future research in STEMI and sepsis care may revolutionize care around the world A large thank you to Council for allowing us the opportunity to take part in these ground-breaking achievements

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68 6.1-1 REPORT Meeting Date: Regional Council DATE: June 27, 2016 REPORT TITLE: FROM: A NEW PLAN FOR HOUSING INVESTMENT Janice Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services Stephen VanOfwegen, Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer RECOMMENDATION That the updated Housing System Investment Framework to align with the new Term of Council Priorities (TOCP s), be approved; And further, that Human Services staff be authorized to negotiate with local condominium developers for the possible acquisition of condominium units in new developments and/or rental units in existing buildings and return to Regional Council in Fall 2016 with agreements for final approval; And further, that the remaining tax room generated from the Ontario Works benefits upload in 2017 and 2018, estimated to be $4.5 million each year for a total of $9 million, and annually thereafter be directed to Housing to address the needs of individuals and families on the Centralized Wait List (CWL); And further, that financial support to address the needs of individuals and families on the Centralized Wait List be funded by a one-time transfer of $50 million from the General Government Working Fund (R1250) to the Housing New Development Reserve (R1160); And further, that the Region s duly authorized signing officers be authorized to execute the 2016 Social Infrastructure Fund Service Manager Administration Agreement, together with such further agreements and ancillary documents that may be required for participation in and compliance with the 2016 Social Infrastructure Fund (SIF) program, conditional upon the receipt of all legal documentation from the Ministry of Housing pertaining to the SIF program being in a form satisfactory to the Region s Commissioner of Human Services and the Regional Solicitor. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS Housing investments are being realigned to focus priority on addressing the Centralized Waiting List (CWL). An additional $9 million of Regional funds will be available annually by directing the remaining tax room generated from the Ontario Works benefits upload. New Federal/Provincial funding allocations will provide additional funding to support the development of new affordable housing units and the renovation and retrofit of social housing projects in Peel. Final recommendations for each project will be brought to Regional Council for approval prior to proceeding with development.

69 6.1-2 A NEW PLAN FOR HOUSING INVESTMENT DISCUSSION 1. Background In March 2016, Regional Council received an update report regarding the Housing System Investment Framework ( ). That report highlighted progress-to-date on expenditures, targeted outcomes and the procurement strategy associated with the framework. The table below provides a summary of the funding sources that support the Housing System Investment Framework: Investment Framework Funding Source ( ) Investment in Affordable Housing for Ontario Extension (IAH) (Includes $1.2M used for administration) Funding Amount $63.2 million Development Charges Funding (DC) Peel Reserve Funds (R1160) Total Funding $36 million $27 million $126.2 million Out of the total funding of $126.2 million the remaining current balance is $107.2 million. Funding has been expended or allocated to the following projects: $10 million for the purchase of 40 existing condo units, $6.6 million for 855 rent supplements for one year, and $2.4 million for homeownership down payments. In February and March of this year, the Provincial and Federal governments released their budget documents which contain several immediate and long term financial commitments to support the expansion of operational and capital funding for affordable housing initiatives. Details on the Federal and Provincial allocations for Peel are pending and Regional Council will be informed as the information is received. Previously the Housing System Investment Framework focused on development projects and programs along the housing continuum. Since the last update report to Regional Council in March 2016, Term of Council Priorities have been established resulting in increased focus on the creation of new affordable rental units for applicants of the Centralized Wait List (CWL). Significant progress has been made refining the scope of Framework priorities and targets. Since 2014 several lessons have been learned and challenges encountered that have impeded our ability to award funding to immediately increase the creation of new affordable rental housing in Peel. As a result, staff have followed up with all vendors who registered for the last new affordable rental development RFP (April 2016) but did not formalize their interest with a proposal response. Survey responses received outlined the following: Being unable to meet the IAH program timelines A required need for additional capital financial incentives over and above the available per unit construction funding offered - to afford to purchase land in Peel for development, and to offset the municipal costs of development, such as development charges, application fees and permits and property taxes - 2 -

70 6.1-3 A NEW PLAN FOR HOUSING INVESTMENT Operating subsidies - to reach the depth of affordability to house applicants from the CWL Staff heard these concerns and are requesting Regional Council s support to increase impact by providing proponents and development projects with additional capital incentives and operational subsidies required to house applicants of the CWL. Regional staff is working jointly with City of Mississauga staff to complete a review and costing of various incentives as well as the cost of inaction. The final report and recommendations will come to Regional Council in the Fall 2016 once the review is completed. 2. Envisioning a New Comprehensive Housing System Investment Framework Previously the Housing System Investment Framework focused on development projects and programs along the housing continuum that supported the principles and three key priorities of Peel s 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan (PHHP). Since the last update report to Regional Council in March 2016, we have heard Regional Council s direction regarding the Term of Council Priorities (TOCP s), specifically the emphasis on Increase Affordable Housing. As a result, we have streamlined our focus on the creation of new affordable rental units and subsidy programs for applicants of the Centralized Wait List (CWL). Significant refinements have been made to the Framework priorities and targets; including specific notional allocations for development projects that will be funded. This report provides Regional Council with an overview of the revised priorities, including targets for new capital and operating incentives that will help us to meet our ultimate goal of reducing an applicant s wait time on the CWL. Staff will return to Regional Council with project specific reports to seek approval to proceed with funding commitments. The table on the next page illustrates the re-envisioned Investment Framework of $107.2 million to meet the new TOCP focus to Increase Affordable Housing

71 6.1-4 A NEW PLAN FOR HOUSING INVESTMENT Area of Focus Rental Housing Projects (New construction, purchase and/or renovation) Mayfield West Seniors Site (Target of 60 new units - with 24 for applicants of the CWL) Supportive Housing Projects (Target of 25 new units - with 10 for applicants of the CWL) Acquisition of New Condo/ Rental Units (Target of 30 new units - with 12 for applicants of the CWL) Social Housing Regeneration Projects (Target of 40 new units - with 16 for applicants of the CWL) Total Revised Investment Plan Funding $98,400,000 Peel Housing Corporation (Target of 100 new units - all for applicants of the CWL) New Affordable Rental Housing Development (Target of 100 new units - with 40 for applicants of the CWL) Transitional Regeneration Project (Target of 10 new units - transitional housing is not for applicants of the CWL) Homeownership Assistance (Home in Peel Program) $0 Renovation Assistance (Peel Renovates Program - creation of new second units in existing or new homes to support applicants of the CWL) $2,000,000 Rent Supplements $5,600,000 Administration Funds $1,200,000 Total $107,200,000 All projects will have affordable rental units. Staff will target a minimum of 40% of units in each project to be filled with applicants from the CWL. Efforts will be made to maximize the number of units with deeper subsidies attached for applicants of the CWL. Total subsidized units in each project will be dependent on the case-by-case project pro formas, attainment of a suitable social mix of tenants and based on an analysis of need of applicants on the CWL. Staff will be returning to Regional Council in the Fall with a comprehensive report detailing an analysis of the CWL which will highlight the greatest areas of need (by unit bedroom size) based on the longest wait time

72 6.1-5 A NEW PLAN FOR HOUSING INVESTMENT a) Additional Plan Funding Currently, there is $154.2 million available in reserves for new development and regeneration initiatives. The Housing System Investment Framework currently includes a proposed investment of $27 million of reserve funds, leaving $127.2 million unallocated and available for future affordable housing opportunities. This additional funding will be accessed to support increased financial incentives for proponents looking to build affordable housing stock in Peel. In addition, to further support the success and impact of the Region s PHHP and our refined focus on supporting applicants on the CWL, staff recommends: Directing the remaining tax room generated from the Ontario Works benefits upload in 2017 and The recommendation would direct an estimated $4.5 million in 2017 and an additional $4.5 million in 2018 and annually thereafter $9 million. Transferring $50 million from the General Government Working Fund (R1250) to the Housing New Development Reserve (R1160). The above recommendations would provide the much needed funding to address the increase demands in housing, specifically, the need for affordable housing for applicants on the CWL, either through additional rent supplements, development incentives or capital investments to increase subsidized rental stock. Consideration will be given to apply funding to: i) Offset and fund project costs that must be funded over and above the available $150,000/unit of Provincial/Federal housing program funds available. Affordable housing projects are simply not viable for development without additional Regional funding. Current and future capital subsidies need to be larger in order to attain affordable units. The increases in land costs, inflation, construction material and labour costs, Development Charges, building permit and planning application fees along with other municipal planning charges make many affordable housing projects financially impossible. Use of these funds will help to offset and/or pay for these costs to create financially viable new capital projects that are economically sustainable in the long term; and/or ii) Provision of operational subsidies (housing allowances, rent supplements and operational subsidies) for proponents with projects that include units for applicants from the CWL. With the focus on our new TOCP to Increase Affordable Housing, our development partners will require operational subsidies in order to achieve the level of affordability required to meet the income levels of many CWL applicants. Regional funds are always used to leverage Provincial and Federal program dollars. Projects that meet Provincial and Federal program funding guidelines are always provided with these funds first with additional Regional funds committed thereafter. b) Reallocation of funds from Home in Peel program Since 2008, 618 households in Peel have been assisted with a total of $8.5 million in downpayment assistance loans to purchase a home through the Region s Home in Peel program. Over the years this program has been funded with both Provincial/ Federal program dollars and Regional funds. As part of our refined focus on assisting those on the CWL, this - 5 -

73 6.1-6 A NEW PLAN FOR HOUSING INVESTMENT program is being suspended. Most importantly, Home in Peel does not assist CWL applicants. Additionally, despite an increase in the maximum allowable housing price to $355,000 approved by Council in June 2015, program applicants are still finding it difficult to find a suitable home in Peel that falls within this limit. The Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) funds ($1.2 million) that were targeted for this program in 2017 will be allocated to other IAH components to help those in greatest need. A business case for approval to reallocate the IAH funds will be submitted to the Ministry of Housing. 3. Creation of Complimentary Supports a) Capacity Building Grants Program As a result of the lower than expected response from the community to our most recent regeneration for existing social housing providers Request for Proposal (RFP) in 2015, the Capacity Building Grants program for non-profit, faith and community groups in Peel was launched in February This funding supports groups to develop feasibility assessments for housing proposals. As of the end of May 2016, approval of five applications for a total of $89,000 in funding has been awarded to: i) Pathway Non-Profit Community Development Inc. of Peel (Miss Ward 7) ii) St. Luke s Dixie Senior Resident Corp. (Miss Ward 3) iii) Caledon Area Families for Inclusion (CAFFI) (Caledon Ward 5) iv) Trinity Centre for Health Innovation (Caledon Ward 3) v) Cheshire Homes Inc. (Miss Ward 11) This program will help prospective proponents ensure their future development proposals are financially viable and feasible for development in Peel. 4. Priorities and Targets for Funding a) Notional Funding Allocation for Peel Housing Corporation As a result of restrictions in the most recent New Affordable Rental Housing Development ( P) Request for Proposal, Peel Housing Corporation (PHC) was unable to respond. In light of this situation, it is recommended that PHC receive a notional allocation of $32 million of Framework funding to support regeneration projects on existing land and/or the creation of new affordable housing units for applicants from the CWL. As part of the revised Housing System Investment Framework, staff have set a target for this funding to create a minimum of 100 new units. PHC will be required to provide the Service Manager with a detailed development plan, which will include financial pro formas for review and approval by the end of In the interim, a Memorandum of Understanding will be signed between the Service Manager and PHC that outlines the expectations for use of funding. Staff will return to Regional Council with project specific recommendations and budgets for review and approval as soon as they are ready, which will be no later than early b) Mayfield West Phase One Seniors Site Regional Council received a report today entitled Mayfield West, Phase One Housing Developments which outlines the progress to date for the Mayfield West Phase One Seniors Site in the Town of Caledon. Staff has targeted that this funding will create a minimum of 60 units for seniors with some potential supportive housing options included

74 6.1-7 A NEW PLAN FOR HOUSING INVESTMENT c) Supportive Housing Request for Proposals Development Funding Regional Council received a report today entitled Supportive Housing Demand and Supply Analysis and Action Plan which provides an overview of the review that was undertaken. Supportive Housing is defined as affordable and accessible residential accommodation within an environment that provides individual-based supports and services to persons who require them to live independently. As noted in the report, staff will be commencing with the procurement strategy for capital development projects associated with supportive housing development. d) Acquisition of New Condominium Units and/ or Rental Units in Existing Buildings In 2015, staff facilitated a pilot project to purchase 40 one-bedroom existing condominium units in the Region of Peel. These units became part of the Region s affordable housing stock and housed 40 applicants from the CWL. The success of this pilot program, specifically the ability to bring on affordable housing stock in a quick and efficient manner verses undertaking new development, has led to the consideration of the additional acquisition of condominium units. In this report, staff are seeking Council s authorization to negotiate preliminary agreements with condominium developers. If successful, staff will return to Regional Council in the fall with a recommendation report to request specific approvals and authority to proceed. e) Land Purchase of Surplus School Site for affordable housing development As Regional Council is aware, Human Services is interested in purchasing land that has been deemed surplus by the local school boards. Staff recently brought a report to Regional Council that outlined the intention to place an offer of purchase on a local surplus school board site in Mississauga. Pending the successful negotiation of a purchase offer, a notional allocation has been identified for the land purchase. Staff have targeted that this funding will create a minimum of 94 new units. A letter has been sent to the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Education, and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing requesting the property be provided to the Region at a reduced cost so that available funds can be invested in affordable housing development on the site. f) Announcement of Additional Federal/ Provincial Funding for Affordable Housing On June 21, 2016, the Region received a letter from the Minister of Housing that outlined Peel s allocation of the 2016 Social Infrastructure Fund (SIF). The SIF is aimed at providing Service Managers with an opportunity to make strategic investments to address some key priorities as identified in the Province s Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy Update. The SIF offers four separate programs and investment streams which are designed to address needs across the housing continuum: - An increase to the funding commitment under the current IAH program; - Funding for the construction and renovation of affordable housing for seniors; - Funding for renovation and retrofit of social housing; and - Funding for the construction and renovation of shelters and transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence - 7 -

75 6.1-8 A NEW PLAN FOR HOUSING INVESTMENT SIF funding is geared towards meeting the housing needs of the following target groups: - Supporting affordability for tenants in social housing buildings with expiring operating agreements and/or federal subsidies - Seniors - Persons with disabilities including adults with developmental disabilities - Indigenous peoples - The chronically homeless - Youth - Preventing homelessness as individuals transition from provincially-funded institutions such as hospitals, correctional facilities and the child welfare system - Projects that support transit corridor intensification and/or community hubs The additional funding focussed on the IAH commitment and the seniors funding are being provided to Service Managers as one program. The renovation and retrofit of social housing funding that is being allocated to Service Mangers will be known as the Social Housing Improvement Program (SHIP). Under this program, Service Managers are strongly encouraged to address water and energy conservation, including a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, when considering social housing repair projects for funding. Peel s notional allocations for the additional IAH, seniors and SHIP funding are as follows: Program Fiscal Year Increase to IAH/ Seniors $14,548,300 $10,515,600 SHIP $10,623,200 $0 Funding allocations cannot be reallocated across fiscal years or across programs. Service Managers may use up to five (5%) per cent of their total funding allocations, under both streams, for administration costs. The Minister s correspondence also included a draft Service Manager Administration Agreement (AA) and Q&A document for the SIF program (this agreement includes both the IAH/Seniors and SHIP funding streams). Participation in the SIF program is subject to the Region of Peel and the Province entering into the AA for the SIF program. As part of the correspondence received, Service Mangers have been advised that they must sign the AA with the Ministry of Housing for program participation no later than September 1, This report includes a recommendation to receive Regional Council s support to enable the Region s duly authorized signing officers to sign the AA for SIF, and such further agreements and ancillary documents that may be required for the Region s participation in the SIF program and to secure Peel s funding allocation under SIF, conditional upon the receipt of all legal documentation from the Ministry of Housing pertaining to the SIF program being in a form satisfactory to the Region s Commissioner of Human Services and the Regional Solicitor. Staff will report back to Regional Council in the fall of 2016 regarding specific SIF allocations. It is a priority to leverage all funding opportunities to support the development of new affordable housing geared to CWL applicants

76 6.1-9 A NEW PLAN FOR HOUSING INVESTMENT FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The Housing System Investment Framework has been re-aligned to Council s new Term of Council Priorities. While the total cost ($126.2 million) of the previously proposed plan has not changed, the re-alignment of the Framework will increase its focus on addressing the Centralized Waitlist. To provide the required funding to address the needs of individuals and families on the Centralized Wait List, staff are recommending a one-time transfer of $50 million from the General Government Working Fund (R1250) to the Housing New Development Reserve (R1160) to support the development of affordable housing units. This transfer results in an overall total of $215.2 million in reserves to support the Housing System Investment Framework (see Appendix I for details). With respect to the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve, the transfer of $50 million will reduce the balance to $152 million (11.9 per cent) which is still above the maximum required under the Reserve Management Policy. In addition, staff are recommending that the remaining tax room generated from the Ontario Works Benefits upload in 2017 and 2018, currently estimated to be $9 million, be directed to support the annual operating requirements related to addressing the Centralized Waitlist. Investing the tax room from the upload may increase pressure on both the 2017 and 2018 Budgets

77 A NEW PLAN FOR HOUSING INVESTMENT CONCLUSION The realignment and addition of new funding under the Housing System Investment Framework will help to achieve identified outcomes for the Term of Council Priority to Increase Affordable Housing for the residents of Peel, and more specifically the applicants of the CWL, while leveraging the funding available from the Federal and Provincial governments. Janice Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services Stephen VanOfwegen, Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Approved for Submission: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer APPENDICES 1. Appendix I Reserve Balances for Housing Program For further information regarding this report, please contact Juliet Jackson, Director of SPSM, juliet.jackson@peelregion.ca; ext Authored By: Laura Tribble Reviewed in workflow by: Financial Support Unit

78 A NEW PLAN FOR HOUSING INVESTMENT Appendix I Reserve Balances for Housing Program (as at April 30, 2016) Funding Source Reserves available to increase capacity Working Funds - supports one-time operating or capital expenditures Capital Reserve - supports new development and regeneration opportunities (the balance includes the proposed one-time transfer of $50 million from Operating reserves) Development Charges** - supports development of new housing by the Region and service providers driven by population growth. Total balance available to support new development and regeneration Available Net Balance by yearend* ($ million) $38.3 $108.3 $7.6 $154.2 Reserves to Maintain Capacity State of Good Repair Reserve- supports the state of good repair requirements of the Region-owned housing and shelters as well as Housing Provider buildings Provincial Rent Bank Reserve provides financial assistance for eviction prevention $60 $1.0 Total reserves available to support Housing $215.2 *Total balance represents sum of housing reserves and reflects budgeted expenditures and reserve contributions for 2016 **As per 2015 DC By-law, $31.5 million will be collected for housing development from 2015 to 2024 respectively. Status of the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve ($ million) Balance as at April 30, 2016 % of Operating Budget*** Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve $ % Less: Transfer to $(50) 4% support Housing Balance after transfer $ % *** Represents Total Tax Supported Operating Budget excluding Police services

79 6.2-1 REPORT Meeting Date: Regional Council For Information DATE: June 27, 2016 REPORT TITLE: FROM: MAYFIELD WEST, PHASE ONE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS Janice Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services, and Lorraine Graham-Watson, Commissioner of Corporate Services OBJECTIVE To update Regional Council on the status of land transfers and development opportunities for the Mayfield West, Phase One seniors housing site in Caledon. To update Regional Council on the status of the land for the Mayfield West, Phase One family housing site in Caledon. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS The Town of Caledon s Official Plan included a donation of 2 parcels of land to the Region of Peel: 0.8 ha (2 acres) of land targeted for seniors housing, and 0.8 ha (2 acres) of land targeted for family housing ha (1.2 acres) of the land targeted for seniors housing was transferred to the Region in Approximately 0.31 ha (0.8 acres) of land is pending transfer of title to the Region Environmental Site Assessment and hiring of a Planning Consultant is underway to conduct the necessary due diligence and preparatory work prior to issuance of Requests for Proposals for development and operations/maintenance of the seniors housing. The family housing site is within the protected land for the GTA West Corridor and cannot be developed until the land is released by the Ministry of Transportation. DISCUSSION 1. Background As System Manager, Regional Council leads the implementation of Peel s 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan (PHHP) to achieve the goal of Everyone Has a Home and Homelessness is Eliminated. The three key community identified objectives in the 10-year plan include: housing stock, individual and family capacity and an integrated system. The Town of Caledon s Official Plan included a donation of 1.6 ha (4 acres) of land from local developers to the Region of Peel in two parcels 0.8 ha (2 acres) for family housing and 0.8 ha (2 acres) for seniors housing. In compliance with the Mayfield West Secondary Plan regarding Social Housing, the land conveyance will occur at the time of registration of the plan of subdivision within

80 6.2-2 MAYFIELD WEST, PHASE ONE SENIORS SITE which the land is located. Therefore each parcel of land will be transferred to the Region of Peel subsequent to the registration of each individual developer s subdivision plan. 2. Current State Seniors Housing Site In December 2011, 0.49 ha (1.2 acres Block 171 on 43M-1860) parcel of land was transferred from Moscorp III Development Inc. to the Region of Peel, which is part of the planned seniors housing site. Lands from Digram Developments Caledon Inc. (Digram) (0.029 ha or 0.07 acres) and from the Town of Caledon (Town) (0.28 ha or 0.72 acres) are still to be transferred to the Region of Peel to complete the planned 0.8 ha of land for seniors housing. Please see Appendix I. Staff from Corporate Services, Real Property Asset Management (RPAM), is leading the following activities to move the development stages forward: SNC-Lavalin has been hired by the Region to complete Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and Record of Site Condition. As the Region currently doesn t own all the pieces of land to form the 0.8 ha (2 acres), Staff are working with the Town and Digram to obtain permission to enter onto their properties to complete the ESA. We anticipate receiving the final ESA report in mid-july. The Region issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) ( Q) in May to acquire a Planning Consultant with specific technical expertise and experience in feasibility assessment and land development planning. Services will include land planning, land survey, engineering, architectural, archeological and heritage assessments, acoustics, traffic and access, cost estimation, and any other specialty services related to municipal approvals and official plan and zoning amendment requirements. Staff awarded the contract to Glen Schnarr and Associates. It is anticipated the Feasibility Study and Planning Report will be completed by the end of summer. The planning report will include a detailed concept drawing of the site and building. At this time staff estimate the building will have approximately 60 units, the majority being one (1) bedroom units for seniors and some may be dedicated for supportive housing. The building will have a mix of affordable market rent units and a minimum of 40% will be targeted for rent-geared-to-income units. Rent-geared-to-income unit tenants will be selected from the Centralized Wait List. Family Housing Site The 0.8 ha (2 acres) of land designated for family housing is located along the Highway 10 corridor and is owned by Argo Caledon Corp. This land is currently affected by the GTA West Transportation Corridor Route Planning and Environmental Assessment Study. In December 2015, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) suspended its work on the environmental assessment. A panel has been tasked with conducting a strategic assessment of the alternatives transportation demand and other transportation infrastructure needs. The work has commenced and the MTO will provide an update as soon as it s available. No development of the lands can commence until the land is released by the MTO

81 6.2-3 MAYFIELD WEST, PHASE ONE SENIORS SITE 3. Next Steps Staff are working with the Town and Digram to have all applicable land targeted for seniors housing transferred (0.31 ha or 0.8 acres) to the Region of Peel by year end. The report on the Housing System Investment Framework that was received today by Regional Council includes a notional allocation of $13 million for the Mayfield West Seniors Housing site. In addition to this allocation, it is anticipated that Federal/Provincial funding for seniors housing will be announced in the near future, which could also be allocated to this project, subject to the program criteria. In the coming months, staff will proceed with releasing two (2) Request for Proposals (RFP) for development and operation/maintenance of the seniors housing. Staff will return to Council by year end 2016 with final project details to seek Council s approval to award the RFP s and enter into a Contribution Agreement to secure the Federal/Provincial funding. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The Housing System Investment Framework approved by Regional Council includes a notional allocation of $13 million through the provincial IAH allocation for the Mayfield West Seniors Housing Site. Should additional funding be available through Federal/Provincial government announcements, staff will provide a further update to Council. CONCLUSION To achieve the outcomes established in the 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan and recommendations resulting from the Aging Population Steering Committee of Council, a building for seniors and supportive housing units will be built on land donated by two (2) developers, Moscorp III Development Inc. and Digram Developments Caledon Inc. as well as the Town of Caledon. Janice Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services Lorraine Graham-Watson, Commissioner of Corporate Services Approved for Submission: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer - 3 -

82 6.2-4 MAYFIELD WEST, PHASE ONE SENIORS SITE APPENDICES 1. Appendix I Mayfield West, Phase One Housing Developments For further information regarding this report, please contact Juliet Jackson, Director Strategic Partnerships & Systems Management, ext. 6741, juliet.jackson@peelregion.ca or Mark Schiller, Director Real Property Asset Management, ext. 7558, mark.schiller@peelregion.ca Authored By: Wendy Priddle, Specialist, Design and Development Reviewed in workflow by: Financial Support Unit - 4 -

83 MAYFIELD WEST, PHASE ONE SENIORS HOUSING SITE Appendix I 6.2-5

84 6.3-1 REPORT Meeting Date: Regional Council For Information DATE: June 27, 2016 REPORT TITLE: FROM: SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DEMAND AND SUPPLY ANALYSIS AND ACTION PLAN Janice Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services OBJECTIVE To update Regional Council on the Supportive Housing Demand and Supply Analysis and Action Plan. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS Findings in the Supportive Housing Demand and Supply Analysis and Action Plan Report demonstrate the immediate need for additional supportive housing units in Peel Region. Additional operational and capital funding to support the demand for more units is required from senior levels of government. A Request for Expression of Interest and a Request for Proposal will be released to develop additional supportive housing units. Thirty actions are recommended as a result of the community consultation to meet the needs of individuals requiring supportive housing. A Supportive Housing Roundtable with key stakeholders will be established to prioritize the action items and draft a work plan. DISCUSSION 1. Background As System Manager, Regional Council leads the implementation of Peel s 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan (PHHP) to achieve the goal of Everyone Has a Home and Homelessness is Eliminated. Given the strong focus on housing with supports identified in the PHHP, a review of the demand and supply of supportive housing in Peel was undertaken. Based on the absence of information regarding the current supportive housing system in Peel and the complexity of funding from various provincial ministries, SHS Consulting was engaged by the Region of Peel as part of a community initiative to identify the extent of supported services provided by a wide range of agencies, and to address supportive housing needs and gaps; through the creation of an action plan. See Appendix I for the report Executive Summary.

85 6.3-2 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DEMAND AND SUPPLY ANALYSIS AND ACTION PLAN Key stakeholders were engaged throughout the study in several different capacities including involvement on an advisory committee, three community stakeholder workshops, key informant interviews, focus groups and surveys. Stakeholders represented various areas of expertise and organizations including: supportive housing, affordable housing, support services and health services, both of the Local Health Integration Networks (LHIN s) in Peel, Community Care Access Centres (CCAC s), the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) and the Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS). Workshop and focus group participants expressed feelings of anxiety, confusion, frustration and vulnerability when trying to navigate the fragmented supportive housing system. As outlined in the full report, there were several common concerns identified with respect to the current supportive housing system including: multiple access points; prescriptive access points; and a lack of ease of access. These issues can create significant roadblocks to obtaining supportive housing and highlight the need for greater system integration. The full report can be found on the Region of Peel s website at 2. Current State For the purposes of the review, supportive housing was defined as affordable and accessible residential accommodation within an environment that provides individual-based supports and services to persons who require them to live independently. Individual-based supports and services can include assistance with activities of daily living, assistance with medical care, and other community based supports. The following chart depicts where supportive housing falls along the housing continuum: HOMELESSNESS EMERGENCY SHELTER TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SOCIAL HOUSING AFFORDABLE HOUSING/ SUBSIDIZED/ MARKET RENTS PRIVATE RENTAL HOME OWNERSHIP As part of the review, agencies and housing providers were asked to complete a survey. The survey was voluntary and as such the data collected is not all inclusive, it is, however an indication of the current supply and demand for supportive housing in Peel. This initial summary is a first step to inform further system planning and a foundation from which we can begin working to improve the system. It should be noted that many individuals included in the responses may also be on the Centralized Wait List

86 6.3-3 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DEMAND AND SUPPLY ANALYSIS AND ACTION PLAN Overview of Demand and Supply of Supportive Housing by Population Group Population Group Demand Persons on a Wait List Supply Current # of Supportive Housing Units Gaps / Wait Lists Physical Disabilities Wait lists are managed by agencies Acquired Brain Injury Wait list is managed by Peel Halton Dufferin Acquired Brain Injury Services Intellectual Disabilities Development Services Ontario Autism Spectrum Disorder 22 manages the wait list for supportive housing units for these population groups Frail Health (including older adults) Wait lists are managed by several agencies Mental Illness Supportive Housing in Peel manages the wait list (SHIP) Substance Abuse / Addictions No specific wait list 27 Amalgamated with other population groups creating Dual Diagnosis, Concurrent Disorders, and Co-Morbidities No specific wait list No specific units identified TOTALS multiple access points Amalgamated with other population groups creating multiple access points Note: Given the variety of sources and the number of agencies consulted, current and complete data was not available in all instances. It should also be noted that for the majority of the current supply of supportive housing units, turnover rates are very low making wait times lengthy. 3. Next Steps The 30 actions listed in the Action Plan fall into three key objectives as identified in the PHHP. The following table depicts a high level summary of the actions: Objective 1: Available and accessible quality housing that meets people s needs and preferences throughout their lives. Outcome 1.1. There is no waiting period for someone requiring supportive housing 1.2. Persons requiring supportive housing and their caregivers are supported throughout their journey Actions Support Removing barriers Increasing the supply of supportive housing, and Targeting funding Establishing consistent and integrated eligibility criteria, and Enhancing Systems/networks - 3 -

87 6.3-4 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DEMAND AND SUPPLY ANALYSIS AND ACTION PLAN Objective 2: An environment that helps people secure and maintain housing at every stage of life. Outcome Actions Support 2.1 Supportive housing options are Creating an inventory of current modified individualized and adaptable to meet units, and people s changing needs while Increasing the maintaining housing modifiable units supply of affordable 2.2 Communities are inclusive: people Supporting organizations to align their requiring supportive housing are part of operations to the Plan s guiding principles the community, where formal and Diversifying housing options, and informal support systems thrive Building inclusive communities Objective 3 An integrated system that supports people s housing needs efficiently and effectively Outcome 3.1 The system of housing and supports is seamless and is easy to navigate for persons requiring supportive housing 3.2 There is a shared voice that enhances supportive housing in Peel Region Actions Support Consistency at all supportive housing system access points, and Proposing a creation of a pilot project improving system access Establishing a Roundtable to monitor and oversee the implementation of the Action Plan Engaging, collaborating and informing key stakeholders The Supportive Housing Demand and Supply Analysis and Action Plan will be presented to the Health System Integration Committee at a future meeting for their input and recommendation. Due to the absence of existing networks focused on supportive housing, staff will establish a Supportive Housing Roundtable, in collaboration with Peel Health Services and key stakeholders, including all orders of government; to provide strategic leadership and support to prioritize the implementation of the recommended actions. Staff will return to Council with an implementation strategy from the Supportive Housing Roundtable including identified roles, responsibilities, commitments and timelines for each identified action. Oversight for the execution of the Action Plan will be discussed with the Roundtable to find an appropriate existing network to assume this role. The Housing System Investment Framework ( ) was approved by Regional Council in June Within the Housing System Framework, approximately $9 million has been notionally allocated to increase the supply of supportive housing units in Peel. In the coming months, staff will proceed with releasing a Request for Expression of Interest followed by a Request for Proposal (RFP), to community stakeholders. Staff will return with a report that provides a funding recommendation and seeks Council s approval to award the RFP

88 6.3-5 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DEMAND AND SUPPLY ANALYSIS AND ACTION PLAN The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) released an update to the Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy (LTAHS), in March, The strategy committed to long-term transformation of the supportive housing system, to ensure improved access to appropriate housing and support services. The province is committing new operating and capital funding to support LTAHS Update initiatives including providing more than $100 million in funding across Ontario over the next three years. In the coming months, MMAH will develop A Supportive Housing Policy Framework. Once Peel s funding allocation has been announced, Regional Council will be updated in a future Housing System Investment Framework report. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The Housing System Investment Framework approved by Regional Council includes a notional allocation of $9 million through the provincial IAH allocation for supportive housing. Should additional funding be available through Provincial government announcements staff will update Council. CONCLUSION To achieve the outcomes established in the 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan and recommendations resulting from the Aging Population Steering Committee, attention must be given to the recommendations in the Supportive Housing Demand and Supply Analysis and Action Plan. This situation can only be addressed if all orders of government work collaboratively to ensure that system plans are aligned and focused on the needs of the community. Janice Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services Approved for Submission: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer APPENDICES 1. Appendix I - Supportive Housing Demand and Supply Analysis and Action Plan Executive Summary For further information regarding this report, please contact Juliet Jackson, Director Strategic Partnerships & Systems Management; extension 6741; juliet.jackson@peelregion.ca. Authored By: Wendy Priddle, Specialist, Design and Development Reviewed in workflow by: Financial Support Unit - 5 -

89 APPENDIX I Region of Peel Supportive Housing Demand and Supply Analysis and Action Plan Executive Summary Goal Guiding Principles Methodology The overall goal of the study is to prepare a demand and supply analysis of supportive housing in Peel Region, as well as an action plan for addressing identified needs and gaps, to support the objectives of the Peel Housing and Homelessness Plan. Approach Definition of Supportive Housing The study reflects the six principles of Peel s Housing and Homelessness Plan. people-centered sustainable innovative partnership-based transparent accountable The study s Advisory Committee collaboratively developed a definition of supportive housing for the Region of Peel Supportive Housing Action Plan, as: Supportive housing is affordable and accessible residential accommodation within an environment that provides individual based supports and services to persons who require them to live independently. Individual based supports and services can include assistance with activities of daily living, assistance with medical care, and other community based supports. The study incorporates the findings from three major phases of work: Consultation Activities including stakeholder workshops, a housing provider and support service agency survey, focus groups with persons requiring supportive housing, and additional information-gathering from key informants. Demand and Supply Analysis involving a literature review, best practice review, identification of the range of population groups, datagathering, identification of berries to accessing supportive housing, and an assessment tool. Action Plan co-created with a broad range of stakeholders in the supportive housing system, the Advisory Committee, and Region of Peel staff. About 120 participants contributed to the creation of the Action Plan representing more than 50 agencies and governments. Demand and Supply Analysis The following table provides an overview of the demand and supply of supportive housing by population group. Population Group Demand Supply Physical Disabilities 99 applicants on wait list 300 units Acquired Brain Injury 45 applicants on wait list 18 units Intellectual Disabilities 716 applicants on wait list 290 units Autism Spectrum Disorder 22 units Frail Health 443 applicants on wait list 736 units Mental Illness 1,093 persons on the wait list 252 units Substance Abuse/Addictions Dual Diagnosis, Concurrent Disorders, and Co-Morbidities (covered in other population group categories) 27+ units Totals 2,396 1,645 Population Groups Requiring Supportive Housing The Action Plan focuses on the following population groups requiring supportive housing in Peel Region: i

90 The Need and Issues The problem is clear: there is a tremendous need for more supportive housing in Peel Region. However, the supportive housing system is complex and funding to acquire new units and to provide additional support services is limited. The research shows that supportive housing needs are diverse and dependent on a range of individual circumstances. The issues facing people requiring supportive housing fall into three main themes: Supply-Demand Gap Access Experience System Integration Wait times for supportive housing are long and expected to grow. The long wait times for supportive housing can lead to crises, worsened health, and more difficulties securing housing. There is demonstrated demand for a range of supportive housing choices that meet the specific needs across a person s life cycle. There is a lack of funding available for both the development and operation of supportive housing. Action Plan Accessing supportive housing is often a difficult process. Transitions from one type of housing to another are often disjointed. Families and informal caregivers lack support. Social housing providers struggle to meet the needs of both vulnerable tenants and others. Persons requiring supportive housing and agencies operating within the supportive housing system struggle to navigate the system s complexity. There is a need to strengthen support networks and advocacy groups for persons requiring supportive housing. NIMBY-ism towards supportive housing developments can act as a barrier to developing new units in a broader range of communities. The Action Plan includes 3 Objectives, 6 Outcomes, and 30 Actions. 9 actions 4 actions 3 actions 3 actions 5 actions 6 actions The Region of Peel cannot tackle this ambitious Action Plan alone. Successful implementation requires the collective efforts of key stakeholders including: all levels of government involved in housing, health, and community services; non-profit and private agencies, organizations, and communitybased groups providing support services, supportive housing, and affordable housing; and the private sector. As part of the implementation phase of this Action Plan, roles and responsibilities will be established. ii

91 6.4-1 REPORT Meeting Date: Regional Council DATE: June 27, 2016 REPORT TITLE: FROM: PROVINCIAL APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF ONTARIO WORKS ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE REGION OF PEEL Janice Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services RECOMMENDATION That Grace Caron be appointed as Ontario Works Administrator in accordance with Section 43 of the Ontario Works Act, 1997; And further, that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Central Region Office of the Ministry of Community and Social Services for processing and provincial approval. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS The Ontario Works Act, 1997 requires the appointment of an Administrator of Ontario Works to oversee the administration of the Act in Peel Region. The appointment should be made through a resolution of Council. Grace Caron is the successful candidate in the recent competition for an Acting Director of Community Access, which is responsible for the Ontario Works portfolio, and is recommended for appointment of Ontario Works Administrator. This appointment requires the approval of the Provincial Director of Ontario Works. DISCUSSION 1. Background Pursuant to Section 43 of the Ontario Works Act, 1997, each delivery agent of Ontario Works (OW) must appoint an administrator to oversee the administration of this Act and the provision of assistance in the delivery agent s geographic area. Through a ministerial regulation under the Act, the province has designated the Region of Peel as the delivery agent of OW. The same section of the Act requires that the Provincial Director of Ontario Works approve the appointment of an Ontario Works Administrator. In order for the Provincial Director of Ontario Works to approve the appointment of an Ontario Works Administrator for Peel Region, Regional Council must appoint a Regional staff person to this position. It is usual practice that the Director responsible for Ontario Works be named Administrator of Ontario Works.

92 6.4-2 PROVINCIAL APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF ONTARIO WORKS ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE REGION OF PEEL CONCLUSION With the previous Director, Stella Danos-Papaconstantinou, moving to Health Services in an acting assignment as Director of Senior s Services, Regional Council needs to appoint a new Administrator of Ontario Works for Peel. Grace Caron was the successful candidate in the recruitment for the Acting Director of Community Access. Therefore, it is recommended that Regional Council appoint Ms. Caron as the Ontario Works Administrator by passing a resolution of Council. Janice Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services Approved for Submission: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer For further information regarding this report, please contact Janice Sheehy at extension

93 6.5-1 Housing Investment Plan Regional Council Presentation From: Janice Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services

94 6.5-2 Purpose Provide an overview of the Region s role as System Service Manager and of the Housing Continuum Provide highlights of the: Peel Housing and Homelessness Plan (PHHP) Year 2 Update; Supportive Housing Report and Supply Analysis and Action Plan; and The Housing Investment Plan (Housing System Investment Framework) 2

95 6.5-3 Region of Peel as Service System Manager PEEL REGIONAL COUNCIL SERVICE SYSTEM MANAGER FOR PEEL HOUSING SYSTEM 1. System Planning 2. Centralized Wait List Five Key Accountabilities 3. Asset Sustainability 4. Operational Viability 5. New Development = Service System Management Outcomes: 1. Homelessness Prevention 2. Access to Affordable Housing 3. Shared Responsibility Service Providers 46Community-based housing providers 60 buildings Region of Peel owned housing 6 buildings Peel Living 68 properties Role 1 Steward Council is the steward of housing providers Role 2 Custodian Council is the custodian of Region of Peel owned housing Role 3 Shareholder Councillors serve as sole shareholder and Board of Directors of Peel Living 3

96 6.5-4 The Housing Continuum Note: Investing in all areas of the continuum doessupport the creation of a healthy housing system Investing in all areas of the continuum does not necessarily achieve quick results in reducing the number of clients on the Centralized Wait list 4

97 6.5-5 Overview of Peel s Housing & Homelessness Plan As mandated by the Province under the Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy (LTAHS), we developed the 10-year PHHP ( ), approved by Council in 2013 First Year of Implementation of the Plan; the primary plan focus was on the establishment of key measures and baseline data 5

98 6.5-6 Peel s Housing & Homelessness Plan Goal: Everyone has a home and homelessness is eliminated Outcomes: Increase the supply of affordable housing Maintain and retain existing housing stock Increase funding allocated towards affordable housing Outcomes: Improve employment opportunities in Peel Increase supports to address personal barriers (e.g. childcare) Enable households to make housing choices using available subsidies Outcomes: Increase in public-private-partnerships Improve data-sharing networks among community, partners and the Region of Peel Improve coordination of services 6

99 6.5-7 Supportive Housing Demand and Supply Analysis and Action Plan Definition of Supportive Housing: Affordable and accessible residential accommodation within an environment that provides individual based supports and services to persons who require them to live independently. Goal: To prepare a demand and supply analysis of supportive housing in Peel Region that identifies gaps and provides recommendations. Supply-Demand Gap: Wait times for supportive housing are long and expected to grow There are significant barriers to accessing supportive housing There is a need for greater system integration The recommendations from the Report will be prioritized and the Action Plan implemented. The complete report is available at: 7

100 6.5-8 Housing System Investment Framework In June 2015 Regional Council approved a $125M investment framework to support the housing system for this term of Council ( ) Goal: To increase housing stock, build individual and family capacity and support the creation of an integrated system to better meet people s housing needs IAH Extension, $62M Funding Sources Peel Reserve Funds, $27M DC Funding, $36M 8

101 6.5-9 Housing System Investment Framework: Update Remaining Balance $107.2 M Condo Acquisition $10 M - 40 Applicants Housed from the Centralized Wait List Rent Supplement $6.6 M - Supported 855 Units for one year Homeownership $2.4 M - Supported 120 Homeowners to purchase a home 9

102 Housing System Investment Framework Condo Acquisition Home in Peel Rent Supplements 10

103 Housing System Investment Framework: Lessons Learned Challenges in Awarding Funding for the Creation of New Affordable Rental Housing: Additional capital financial incentives are required beyond the available per unit construction funding Operating subsidies are required to reach the depth of affordability to house applicants from the Centralized Wait List Vendors are not able to meet the Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) program timelines 11

104 Housing System Investment Framework Youth Shelter Capital Projects and New Units New Units, Renovation and Regeneration Capital Projects 12

105 New Comprehensive Housing System Investment Framework Funding Source DC Funding, $36M Peel Reserve Funds, $27M Total: $209 Million 13 IAH Extension, $62M (New) Social Infrastructure Fund, $25M (New) General Working Fund, $50M (New) OW Benefits Upload, $9M Annually

106 New Comprehensive Housing System Investment Framework Housing Reports Report # Report Location Target # of Units Target # of Units for CWL Applicants 6.2 Mayfield West Caledon 60 Units 24 Units 6.3 Supportive Housing Projects Mississauga Brampton Caledon 25 Units 10 Units 6.1 Acquisition of New Condo Units Mississauga Brampton Caledon 30 Units 30 Units 6.1 Peel Housing Corp. Mississauga Brampton Caledon 100 Units 100 Units 6.1 New Affordable Rental RFP Mississauga Brampton Caledon 100 Units 40 Units 14

107 Housing Announcements Social Infrastructure Fund (SIF) The Social Infrastructure Fund (SIF) program represents a combined investment of $640 million by the provincial and federal governmentsfor new affordable housing construction and renovations/ retrofits for social housing providers. Updated Provincial Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy Bill 204- Amendments to legislation (Report 8.2) $17 million - portable housing benefit for survivors of domestic violence Investing up to $100 million for supportive housing Increase funding for Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) $2.5 million to create an Innovation, Evidence and Capacity Building Fund 15

108 Recommendations 1. A change in focus on where we invest to address applicants on the Centralized Wait List 2. A one-time allocation of additional funding to create affordable rental units 3. An on-going annual contribution to ensure the sustainability of housing 16

109 Thank you!

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115 8.1-1 REPORT Meeting Date: Regional Council DATE: June 24, 2016 REPORT TITLE: FROM: REGION OF PEEL OWNED REAL PROPERTY ASSETS Lorraine Graham-Watson, Commissioner of Corporate Services Janice Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services RECOMMENDATION That the Region of Peel real property assets identified as having possible residential housing development potential as outlined in Appendix III of the report from the Commissioners of Corporate Services and Human Services titled Region of Peel Owned Real Property Assets be thoroughly assessed with a view to determining their potential (subject to necessary planning approvals); And further, that the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to retain expert consultant resources as determined to be necessary for the purpose of enabling such assessments. That the results of such assessments be reported to Regional Council in connection with continuing and new initiatives to address the Term of Council priority to increase affordable housing. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS The Region of Peel owns 272 real property assets. Staff have reviewed the real property assets for housing opportunities and identified 18 potential assets. Additional analysis is to be completed on certain Region-owned real property assets identified in Appendix III to this report as having possible residential housing development potential. DISCUSSION 1. Background This report is to update Regional Council on the current inventory of the Region of Peel (Region) owned real property assets and to identify possible development opportunities on those assets to assist in the supply of affordable housing. The Region owns 272 real property assets ranging in size from small remnant parcels to large parcels containing approximately 200 acres, as shown on Appendix I. Based on information provided by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), it is estimated that the current value of the Region s real property assets is approximately $704,127,800.

116 8.1-2 REGION OF PEEL OWNED REAL PROPERTY ASSETS Real Estate and Human Services staff have reviewed the real property asset inventory and have identified those assets where the potential for affordable housing development may exist. The review has resulted in certain sub-sets of the Region s real property asset inventory being categorized in the following appendices; Appendix II indicates 3 real property assets that have been specifically identified for the active pursuit of housing development. Appendix III indicates 15 real property assets which may have a potential use for housing development, but require further analysis before their suitability for housing development can be conclusively determined. A timely and thorough assessment of the development potential of the properties outlined in Appendix III will require the retention of consultant expertise and resources to complete land use studies. Staff will report back to Regional Council on development opportunities for affordable housing which may exist on these real property assets. It is estimated that such study will require an investment of approximately $100,000. Under the Region s existing process, a real property asset is declared surplus in accordance with By-Law 23-95, after the following steps have been completed: The user department confirms with the Real Estate Section of Legal Services that the real property asset no longer meets its program needs. An information circular on the real property asset is sent to all Regional departments for interest. If no Regional interest is expressed, the information on the real property asset is circulated to the Public Works Operations Division to confirm its Regional infrastructure requirements and to various utility agencies to identify their infrastructure requirements. The real property asset is circulated to the local municipality where the asset is located, to elicit any interest. If no such interests are identified, the asset is further circulated to local agencies (i.e. Conservation Authorities, School Boards, etc.). The Region s current real estate procedures were developed in 1995 and do not identify an affordable housing priority criterion in the disposition of surplus Regional real property assets. Staff are actively developing such a prioritization policy which will be captured in a real property acquisition and disposal policy which will be brought forward separately for Regional Council s consideration. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There is no net impact to the 2016 Regional budget, as there are sufficient funds within Human Services 2016 Housing budget to complete the land use studies on the housing development potential of the Appendix III lands; subject to any planning approvals which may have to be applied for

117 8.1-3 REGION OF PEEL OWNED REAL PROPERTY ASSETS CONCLUSION Region of Peel staff is proactively assessing its real property assets to determine the potential for housing development. As a result, two categories of assets have been determined: those which will be actively pursued for housing development and those that require further analysis to determine their potential for housing development. Regional staff will bring forward individual proposals for those properties where housing development is to be actively pursued. For those properties that require further analysis to determine the housing development potential, an update will be provided to Council upon conclusion of the review. Lorraine Graham-Watson, Commissioner of Corporate Services Janice Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services Approved for Submission: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer APPENDICES Appendix I Map of Region Owned Property Assets Appendix II Housing Opportunities Identified Appendix III Possible Housing Development Opportunities For Further Analysis For further information regarding this report, please contact Gayle Gorman, Manager of Real Estate, extension 7624, gayle.gorman@peelregion.ca. Authored By: Gayle Gorman Reviewed in workflow by: Legal Services - 3 -

118 8.1-4 APPENDIX I Region Owned Real Property Assets

119 8.1-5 APPENDIX II Housing Opportunities Identified Region Owned Real Estate Assets Possible Housing Sites Classification Property Location 1 H-Transitional Kennedy Road, North of Mayfield 2 H-Transitional 930 East Avenue (Bynmount Beach Public School site) 3 H-Transitional 185 Central Park Drive Municipality Land Area (Acres) Caledon Multi Residential 459 Mississauga 0.5 to 0.75 Zoning Official Plan Acquired Comments Residential 3 Brampton Institutional 2 Village Centre Area Residential- Low Density Central Area Gratuitously conveyed (Mayfield West) DC South Peel Water Reserve Property transferred by The Regional Municipality of Peel Act Gratuitous conveyance of land through the development process for affordable housing development. Hold for future Lakeview Water Treatment Plant expansion, Paramedic satellite station to be constructed immediately. Residual lands available for housing development in conjunction with Peel Housing property located at 930 East Avenue Currently utilized as a parking lot for 10 Peel Centre Drive staff. Staff are working to resolve floodplain issues with TRCA to achieve possible high density housing redevelopment. Possible opportunities to have multiple departments utilize this site (ie staff parking, health and housing needs)

120 8.1-6 APPENDIX III Possible Housing Opportunities for Further Analysis Region Owned Real Estate Assets Possible Housing Sites Classification 1 H-1-Future- Road Allowance (Two properties) 2 H-4-Future- Road Allowance (Two properties) 3 H-5-Future- Road Allowance (Three properties) 4 H-Future-Road Allowance Property Location East side of Airport Road, south of King Street (Sandhill) King Street and Coleraine North side Mayfield Road, east of O Reilly Court (Wildfield) 1355 Queen Street West Municipality Land Area (Acres) Zoning Official Plan Acquired Comments Caledon 2.0 Agricultural 1 Prime Agricultural DC funded Residual lands remaining after residential buyouts for Public Works Road Widening project. Not available for disposal until all buyouts completed. Project currently in detail design Caledon Agricultural 1 and Environmental Policy Area 1 Caledon 2.0 Rural Residential Future Development and Environmental Policy Area Brampton Agricultural Residential and Open Space DC funded phase. Residual lands remaining after residential buyouts for Public Works Road Widening project. Possible gas station/commercial site. Settlement Area DC funded Residual lands remaining after residential buyouts for Public Works Road Widening project. Not available for disposal, project currently in the design phase. DC funded Residential lot Residual lands remaining after residential buyout for Public Works Road Widening project. Project currently in construction phase for Queen Street.

121 8.1-7 Classification 5 H-Future-Road Allowance 6 H-Future-Road Allowance Property Location 9178 Mississauga Road 1358 Queen Street Municipality Land Area (Acres) Zoning Official Plan Acquired Comments Brampton 0.63 Agricultural Residential DC funded Single Family Residence remaining after buyout for Public Works Road Widening project. Not available for disposal until current Mississauga Road EA completed. Brampton RHM1 Residential DC funded Residential redevelopment lands. Residual lands remaining after buyout for Public Works Road Widening project. Likely to be incorporated with residential abutting lands. 7 H-Surplus Earl Street Mississauga Residential 3-69 (exception zone re infill) 8 H-Surplus Joseph Street Mississauga Residential 3-69 (exception zone re infill) 9 H-Transitional 1B Knightsbridge Road 10 H-Transitional 9996 Kennedy Road Residential Low Density Residential Low Density DC funded DC funded Brampton Institutional 2 Central Area Property transferred by The Regional Municipality of Peel Act Brampton Agricultural Residential Acquired prior to DC funding Residential lot Residual lands remaining after buyout for Public Works Road Widening project. Residential lot Residual lands remaining after buyout for Public Works Road Widening project. Title issue to be resolved with the City of Brampton. Temporary youth shelter. 5 year lease with option to extend for 5 years with YMCA.

122 8.1-8 Classification Property Location Municipality Land Area (Acres) Zoning Official Plan Acquired Comments 11 H-Transitional 114 Falconer Drive 12 H-Transitional 1320 Williamsport Drive 13 H-Future-Road Allowance (Two properties) Mavis Road & Derry Road Derry Road West Mississauga General Commercial Neighbourhood 100 % Provincial Government Funds Mississauga 0.83 Open Space 1 Public Open Space Urban System Mississauga N/A (Part of Road PIN) Residential/Medium Density and Residential Low Density 100% Provincial Government Funds DC funded 5 year Lease with option to extend for 5 years with YMCA. This site was built by the Town of Streetsville in 1972 under a 100% Provincial Government funded expansion of the day care program. Correcting deed completed in Title issue to be resolved. 5 year Lease with option to extend for 5 years with YMCA. The site was built by the Town of Mississauga in 1972 under a 100% Provincial Government funded expansion of the day care program. Residual lands remaining after Public Works Road Widening project. Lands located on both the West and East side of Mavis Road and Derry Road. 14 H-Retain for Future Use 15 H-Transitional 525 Main Street King Street Caledon Agricultural Residential Medium Density Residential DC funded Brampton Institutional 2 Residential Acquired prior to DC funding Residual lands remaining after Public Works Road Widening project. Residual lands remaining after the redevelopment of Peel Manor.

123 8.2-1 REPORT Meeting Date: Regional Council DATE: June 23, 2016 REPORT TITLE: FROM: RESPONSE TO BILL 204 PROMOTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT Lorraine Graham-Watson, Commissioner of Corporate Services Janice Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services RECOMMENDATION That the responses as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Commissioner of Human Services, titled Response to Bill 204 Promoting Affordable Housing Act, be endorsed; And further, that the responses to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Consultation Guide Discussion Questions, as outlined in Appendix II of the subject report, be endorsed; And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the City of Brampton, Town of Caledon and City of Mississauga for information; And further, that Regional staff continue collaboration with the local municipalities for further consultation on the potential implications regarding Bill 204; And further, that Regional staff prepare a final letter of submission (pending further consultation with the local municipalities), from the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Ministry of Housing. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS On May 18, 2016, The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing released for comment, Bill 204 Promoting Affordable Housing Act, 2016 which contains proposed changes to: the Planning Act; Development Charges Act, 1997; Housing Services Act, 2011; and Residential Tenancies Act, Comments are requested on the draft legislation by Aug 16, Changes are proposed to enable municipalities to implement inclusionary zoning, prohibit development charges for second units in new developments, require enumeration of persons who are homeless, allow alternate housing supports and prevent unnecessary evictions. Regional staff is supportive of Bill 204 in principle, but recommends that in order to implement this legislation successfully, the Province should provide ongoing financial support to municipalities. Regional staff recommends that the Province revisit and refine Bill 204 to ensure municipalities have appropriate flexibility to set inclusionary zoning direction including

124 8.2-2 RESPONSE TO BILL 204 PROMOTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT allowing the option for municipalities to collect cash-in-lieu for affordable housing purposes. It is recommended that Regional staff be authorized to finalize and submit comments to the Province on Bill 204, based on the discussion in the subject report, responses included in Appendix II and further consultation with the local municipalities. DISCUSSION 1. Background On May 18, 2016, The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing released for comment, Bill 204 Promoting Affordable Housing Act, 2016 which, contains proposed changes to: the Planning Act; Development Charges Act, 1997; Housing Services Act, 2011; and Residential Tenancies Act, Comments are requested on the draft legislation by August 16, In the short time available since the release, Region of Peel staff have reviewed the draft legislation and begun to evaluate the implications and potential implementation issues for the Region of Peel (Region) and the local municipalities. This report does not provide a comprehensive overview of all the proposed legislative changes within Bill 204, rather this report addresses matters relevant to the Region s business. Further, based on review and consultation to date, this report is primarily focused on providing comments back to the Province. Regional staff recommends that the Province provide financial support to implement Bill 204. It is also recognized that Bill 204 should include municipal flexibility so that Regional and local municipalities can appropriately reflect local conditions, need, markets and availability of budget to fund required measures and incentives. As the draft legislation continues through the process and, should it eventually be enacted, Regional staff will continue to examine specific details of how such legislation could be implemented in the Region, in collaboration with local municipalities. Staff will report to Council with further updates. Housing affordability has been an ongoing issue for Peel residents, especially for lowincome households. Regional Council has recognized this issue in the approved Strategic Plan including identifying a Term of Council Priority on increasing affordable housing. Strategies have been developed to address this challenge, related to increasing the affordable housing stock, reducing the demand on the waitlist and maintaining the existing stock. The Region has worked to address the housing affordability issue through various other means including, implementation of the Peel Housing and Homelessness Plan (PHHP), establishment of a Housing Investment Framework ( ), the updating of housing policies through the Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan (OP) Review, capitalizing on community partnerships and advocating to the Province on inclusionary zoning. Inclusionary zoning allows municipalities to require affordable housing units to be provided in new development projects and to ensure the affordability of these units over time. The request for inclusionary zoning as one potential tool for providing affordable housing was identified through Regional comments on the Provincial Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy (LTHAS) Update and current Regional OP policy. a) Long-term Affordable Housing Strategy (LTAHS) In November 2010, the Province initially developed the Long-term Affordable Housing Strategy (LTAHS) as a process to transform Ontario s housing system. The Housing 2

125 8.2-3 RESPONSE TO BILL 204 PROMOTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT Services Act, 2011 (HSA) came into force on January 1, 2012 and repealed the Social Housing Reform Act, The HSA streamlined the administration of affordable housing for Service Managers in Ontario. A key component of the HSA required Service Managers to develop local housing and homelessness plans. As such, Regional Council approved the Peel Housing and Homelessness Plan (PHHP) in November During April to July 2015, the Province launched broad consultations to update the strategy. The Region submitted two written responses representing the Region of Peel and the Peel community s perspectives, through the PHHP Community Reference Group. Given that inclusionary zoning was not provided for in the Planning Act, Regional comments included a request to the Province to amend this legislation to enable municipalities to utilize this tool to promote affordable housing. In March 2016 the Province released the LTAHS Update, which signaled a regulation change would be forthcoming regarding enabling inclusionary zoning and reducing second unit costs. Most recently, the Province introduced Bill 204: Promoting Affordable Housing Act, 2016 which passed first reading in the Ontario legislature on May 18, Bill 204 proposes changes to the following Acts: o the Planning Act; o the Development Charges Act, 1997; o the Housing Services Act, 2011; and, o the Residential Tenancies Act, b) Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan (ROP) Review The Regional Official Plan ( Official Plan ) has an existing housing policy context, with the majority of policies stemming from the 2009 Regional Housing Strategy. Regional staff are currently undertaking a five-year review of the Official Plan (entitled Peel 2041 ), as mandated by the Planning Act. Housing is one of the focus areas within the Peel 2041 work program, which aims to address specific housing policy needs identified since the last Regional OP Review (conducted in 2007). Also included in the Peel 2041 work program is the direction received in Council resolution ( ) (attached as Appendix I) that staff investigate ways to implement Council s objective to create more affordable housing units as a condition on new residential development. To date, staff has been working to respond to resolution through a policy approach, however potential responses have been affected by limitations in the existing authority municipalities have to require that affordable housing be provided through the development process. There are also financial implications associated with acquiring property. As discussed below, should Bill 204 be approved, municipalities will have greater authority to require that affordable housing units be provided through the development process. If and when Bill 204 is enacted into law, the task of implementation will be added to the Peel 2041 work program. With respect to inclusionary zoning, it should be noted that policy in the Official Plan states advocate to the Province to explicitly provide municipalities the authority to use inclusionary zoning as a tool to require affordable housing. 3

126 8.2-4 RESPONSE TO BILL 204 PROMOTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT 2. Changes to the Planning Act Inclusionary Zoning The amendments proposed through Bill 204, to the Planning Act primarily relate to enabling municipalities to implement inclusionary zoning. The Province has also released a Consultation Discussion Guide on Inclusionary Zoning including discussion questions. a) Overview of Proposed Provincial Changes Proposed changes to the Planning Act would enable municipalities to require inclusionary zoning, through Official Plan policy and Zoning By-laws, within new residential developments (creating affordable housing units over time within new residential buildings or projects). Official Plans and Zoning By-Laws implementing inclusionary zoning would not be permitted to be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board, except by the Minister. Official plans authorizing inclusionary zoning would be required to include goals and objectives and a description of measures and procedures. Zoning By-laws implementing inclusionary zoning would be required to address the following: the number of affordable housing units required within the development; the period of time for the unit to remain affordable; the design standards and requirements; measures and incentives to support the policies; rent and price controls; agreements necessary for unit owners with the municipality; procedures for monitoring affordability over time. Furthermore, municipalities would not be able to: authorize cash-in-lieu of the unit authorize the location of the unit to be provided on a different site; use Section 37 (density bonusing), if the same land, building or structure is subject to inclusionary zoning; b) Regional Response The Region has been requesting the Province to provide municipalities with the ability to require inclusionary zoning through LTAHS Update comments to the Province and Regional OP policy. In principle, Regional staff is supportive of inclusionary zoning as one potential tool to increase affordable housing. However, it is recognized that implementing an inclusionary zoning framework will require overcoming significant challenges from an administrative, resourcing and detailed implementation perspective. This will require ongoing Provincial financial support to be provided to municipalities. In addition, Regional staff recognizes that in order for inclusionary zoning to be successful in Peel, collaboration and coordination with local municipal partners and the development community is paramount. Based on the details in Bill 204 and directions contemplated in the Provincial Consultation Discussion Guide on inclusionary zoning, Regional staff recommends that the Province revisit and refine certain elements of the draft legislation and 4

127 8.2-5 RESPONSE TO BILL 204 PROMOTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT implementation details. The Provincial Consultation Discussion Guide on inclusionary zoning includes a number of discussion questions which generally ask whether the Province or municipalities should set direction on a number of inclusionary zoning elements i.e. target groups for inclusionary zoning, setting price and rent, affordability periods for the units, threshold size, and inclusionary zoning agreements. Regional staff recommends that rather than the Province directing requirements and restrictions to implement inclusionary zoning, municipalities should be provided the flexibility to outline the parameters of an inclusionary zoning framework at the local level (policies, Zoning By-law and programs). Regional staff has provided draft responses to the Provincial discussion questions from this perspective. Please refer to Appendix II. There are a number of inclusionary zoning elements in Bill 204 that require serious consideration and discussion. For example, Regional staff recommends that the Province enable municipalities to have the option of collecting cash-in-lieu of affordable housing units to be exclusively used for affordable housing purposes. There may be certain developments or projects where providing affordable housing units is not appropriate, reasonable or efficient and the needs may be better addressed in a consolidated approach. It is recognized that the prohibition of cash-in-lieu may be intended to encourage broad based industry and market response to affordable housing, as well as geographic dispersion of affordable housing. However, municipalities should be entrusted through their Official Plans and zoning by-laws to balance policy and implementation in a responsible way. Regional staff has begun benchmarking implementation of inclusionary zoning in other jurisdictions and find that many communities have successfully included the option of collecting cash-in-lieu for affordable housing units. For example, Montreal, Vancouver, Boston, Denver, Sacramento, San Diego and others provide a cash-in-lieu option. In addition, to enabling municipalities to implement cash-in-lieu for affordable housing purposes, the following are other examples where staff recommends that flexibility be provided to municipalities when setting an inclusionary zoning framework. provide flexibility to municipalities by allowing developers to provide affordable housing on another site, subject to appropriate and responsible policy guidance; ascertaining target groups for inclusionary zoning; setting price and rent of the unit; setting a minimum or maximum unit set-aside (means the amount of affordable housing units to be provided i.e. number of units or percentage) within a development; identifying threshold size (units or area) when inclusionary zoning program would apply; and determining affordability period of the unit Bill 204 would require implementing official plan policies and zoning by-laws to provide for measures and incentives to support the provision of affordable housing units through inclusionary zoning such as: reduced parking or design requirements; application fee waivers; development charge or property tax deferrals; and/or, expedited planning approvals processes. The measures and tools to be offered should be determined by municipalities; however it is recommended that this be supported financially by the Province. Further implementation of an inclusionary zoning framework in Peel would require funding for staff resources and administrative support. 5

128 8.2-6 RESPONSE TO BILL 204 PROMOTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT 3. Changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997 Second Units a) Overview of Proposed Provincial Changes Proposed changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997 (DC Act) have been introduced that would prohibit municipalities from imposing development charges (DCs) for second units in new residential developments. Currently Regional DCs are not charged for second units introduced into existing units based on exemptions already included in the legislation, but DCs are charged for second units in new developments. b) Regional Response It is recognized that second units contribute to the increased supply of affordable housing for the community. Currently, the additional DCs charged for new second units are usually passed onto the homeowner, therefore negatively impacting affordability. By prohibiting municipalities from imposing DCs for second units in new residential developments, the creation of affordable housing is being encouraged. If more second units are developed at the time of construction, the additional supply of affordable housing would offset the need for direct Regional investments in the provision of affordable housing stock. The potential impact of DC exemptions for second units on increasing affordable housing must be examined against the potential impact on DC revenue to fund growth-related infrastructure. Proposed changes through Bill 204 to the DC Act would benefit from additional Provincial clarification and direction. The definition of what constitutes a second unit, as well as any proposed property assessment changes, could impact the Region financially (implication on DC revenue to fund growth-related infrastructure). It is recommended that the Province clearly define second units for DC exemptions and confirm how second units are to be assessed. It is difficult to ascertain what the overall financial impact to the Region s collection of development charges will be, given that it is unknown at this time what the uptake of second unit development will be and how this will affect the calculation regarding DC eligible infrastructure. The extent of financial impact will ultimately be dependent on the number of second units developed and cannot be accurately estimated at this time. By prohibiting municipalities from imposing DCs on second units, there is uncertainty related to the potential financial implications of recovering costs. If there is a need to recover costs, this may lead to increasing DCs on other development (which might require changes to the DC Act), or from other revenue sources. Therefore, it is recommended that the Province consider how second units DC exemptions are structured in the legislation. 4. Changes to the Housing Services Act, 2011 Enumeration of Homeless Persons a) Overview of Proposed Provincial Changes Proposed changes to the Housing Services Act, 2011 requires Service Managers to conduct an enumeration of persons who are homeless, at the times and in the form directed by the Minister of Municipal Affairs. The Minister may provide further clarification on the category of persons to be included in the enumeration. Also, Service 6

129 8.2-7 RESPONSE TO BILL 204 PROMOTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT Managers would be required to provide the Minister, and make available to the public, specific information related to the enumeration. Bill 204 is also proposing amendments to the HSA to allow households not receiving rent-geared-to-income (RGI), but some other accepted form of alternate housing assistance, to count towards the Service Manager s service level standards. These alternate forms of housing assistance are to be specified by regulation or subject to approval of the Minister. b) Regional Response Enumeration of persons who are homeless is an important first step in creating data systems that support evidence-informed planning. However, additional steps are required to develop more comprehensive measures that illustrate the true extent of the challenges. Regional staff looks forward to receiving further details and clarification on enumeration of homeless, through Bill 204 regulations. Through collaboration with community partners, the Region currently collects and monitors persons experiencing homelessness through shelter and homeless outreach data. Should the Province proceed with requirements for enumeration of persons who are homeless, the Region has the mechanisms in place to enable this to occur. Further discussion is required to identify other forms of housing assistance to count towards the Service Manager s service level standards. These could potentially include programs for which provincial or federal funding may also be received (e.g. rent supplements or housing allowances provided under the Investments in Affordable Housing program). This would enable the Service Manager to better manage at a system level and exercise flexibility in working towards innovative solutions to increase the affordable housing stock and fulfill its legislative duties. 5. Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 Preventing Evictions a) Overview of Proposed Provincial Changes Proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 address prevention of unnecessary evictions. The proposed changes no longer allow tenants to be evicted on the grounds that they are not eligible for or maintain eligibility of RGI assistance, after paying market rent for 12 or more months. b) Regional Response The proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 on preventing evictions will not impact the current Peel practice. In Peel, tenants are not evicted if they are no longer eligible for RGI assistance. Instead, their receipt of subsidy ends and they pay market rent. Eviction would only occur if the tenant fails to pay rent or for other reasons outlined in the Residential Tenancies Act, Currently, a review of initiatives to support the waitlist for subsidized housing is being conducted in support of the Increasing Affordable Housing Term of Council priority. The review will identify potential policies and practices that offer varying levels of support to those on the waitlist to ultimately reduce their waiting time and move towards housing conducive to their needs. 7

130 8.2-8 RESPONSE TO BILL 204 PROMOTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT CONCLUSION A copy of the subject report will be sent to the Province, along with a letter submission of comments on Bill 204, based on the discussion in this Report, Council s comments, the responses to Consultation Discussion Guide questions in Appendix II and further consultation with the local municipalities. Staff will monitor the progress of this Provincial legislation; continue assessing the implications of Bill 204 on Regional programs and servicing (including potential financial impacts) and report to Regional Council as appropriate. Lorraine Graham-Watson, Commissioner of Corporate Services Janice Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services Approved for Submission: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer APPENDICES Appendix I - Region of Peel September 2014 Council Resolution ( ) Appendix II - Region of Peel Draft Response to Inclusionary Zoning Consultation Guide Discussion Questions For further information regarding this report, please contact Arvin Prasad, Director, Integrated Planning Division, ext or Arvin.prasad@peelregion.ca Authored By: Naheeda Jamal 8

131 8.2-9 Appendix I: Region of Peel September 2014 Council Resolution ( ) APPROVED AT REGIONAL COUNCIL September 11, 2014 Moved by Councillor Morrison, Seconded by Councillor Palleschi; That all greenfield developments in The Regional Municipality of Peel shall require the developer to transfer a minimum of two acres of serviced land clear of encumbrances at the time of registration of the plan of subdivision for the purposes of social housing; And further, that of the two acres, one acre shall be transferred to Habitat for Humanity for their purposes; And further, that this be referred to staff to see how this can be implemented depending on the size of the development; And further, that a policy be developed for urban areas. Carried

132 Appendix II: Region of Peel Draft Response to Inclusionary Zoning Consultation Guide Discussion Questions REGION OF PEEL DRAFT RESPONSE TO INCLUSIONARY ZONING CONSULTATION GUIDE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Should there be provincial direction to further specify the target groups for inclusionary zoning, or should this be left to each municipality to determine? If you think direction is needed, who should be addressed based on the PPS definition of affordable? Municipalities are better positioned to ascertain the target groups that would most benefit from affordable housing, as these groups vary by municipality. For example, the Region of Peel s Human Services Department targets programs and services to serve those in need based on several factors including the Centralized Wait List, Ontario Works, community input. In Peel target groups may be seniors, recent immigrants and low-income households. 2. Should there be provincial direction on how price and rent would be determined in an inclusionary zoning by-law when inclusionary zoning units are sold or leased? If so, what approach would you recommend? Municipalities should be enabled to determine price and rent, given that rents, prices and needs vary by jurisdiction. As it is currently stated in the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) and Regional Official Plan, affordability levels are set by the uppertier municipality. To ensure consistency across local municipalities, the Region of Peel has also set out parameters for an annual monitoring and measurement program to understand the achievement of new housing unit targets in the Regional Official Plan, based on a consistent affordability threshold methodology. The Province can assist with the above by providing municipalities guidance on standard methodology, monitoring approaches, and data on housing market information to enable consistency across jurisdictions. 3. Should minimum and/or maximum unit set asides be specified province-wide or should this be left to each municipality to determine? If you think that a specified number or percentage of units should be applied province-wide, what would you recommend? Municipalities are well-positioned to establish minimum and/or maximum unit set asides and determine affordable housing needs within the local community. For example, the Region s annual monitoring and measurement program provides an understanding of the gap in affordable housing and where policy efforts should be focused. The upper-tier municipality should be enabled to set policy at the Regional scale, (i.e. through Regional OP policy), where appropriate. This will provide consistency at a regional level. However, the Province may wish to provide some guidance, perhaps a range for minimum and/or maximum set asides. 4. Should there be provincial direction for a minimum or maximum affordability period that would apply to inclusionary zoning programs province-wide, or

133 Appendix II: Region of Peel Draft Response to Inclusionary Zoning Consultation Guide Discussion Questions should this be left to each municipality to determine? If you think a provincewide affordability period should be specified, what would you recommend (e.g., 20 years, 30 years, no time limitation)? The municipality should set the minimum or maximum affordability period that would apply to inclusionary zoning programs. It should be at the discretion of municipalities to shape their respective inclusionary zoning programs. 5. Should there be provincial direction for a minimum and/or maximum threshold size that would apply to inclusionary zoning programs province-wide, or should this be left to each municipality to determine? (e.g., total number of residential units in a proposed building, area/hectares of development) If you think the threshold size should be specified province-wide, what would you recommend? Municipalities should have the power to determine the minimum and/or maximum threshold size that would apply to an inclusionary zoning program. Given that demand for affordable housing units can be determined at the local level, municipalities are best placed to set thresholds size. Setting threshold size enables municipalities to apply local understanding of the housing market and make decisions appropriate for the community. The upper-tier municipality should be enabled to set policy at the Regional scale, (i.e. through Regional OP policy), where appropriate. This will provide consistency at a regional level. 6. Should measures and incentives be required on a province-wide basis through regulation, or should this be left up to municipalities? If you think the province should provide direction, what would you recommend? The measures and incentives to complement the inclusionary zoning framework should be decided by local municipalities, based on a suite of tools that is suitable to the jurisdiction. Municipalities have limited funding and resources, therefore implementation of incentives and measures is heavily reliant on Provincial funding and support. 7. Should there be provincial direction to specify minimum requirements and standards for inclusionary zoning units or should these be left up to each municipality to determine? If you think requirements or standards should be specified province-wide, what would you recommend? Minimum requirements and standards for inclusionary zoning units should be determined by municipalities. Municipalities are best suited to determine requirements and standards, as these may need to be adjusted to fit into the character of the community and address specific target group needs. For example, Regional staff has an understanding of the profile of households in need. 8. Should there be provincial direction on inclusionary zoning agreements? If so, what would you recommend?

134 Appendix II: Region of Peel Draft Response to Inclusionary Zoning Consultation Guide Discussion Questions Municipalities should independently establish inclusionary zoning agreements. However, Provincial guidance on elements for such agreements would be helpful. This will provide a benchmark for consistency across jurisdictions and establish clear expectations with the development industry and others. 9. Should there be provincial direction on requirements for ongoing administration of units and ensuring affordability over the control period? If so, what types of requirements would you recommend? There should be Provincial guidance for ongoing administration and ensuring affordability over time, particularly related to enforcement. Provincial support and funding is required to ensure affordability and successful administration over the control period. 10. Should there be provincial direction on mandatory requirements for municipal monitoring procedures? If so, what mandatory requirements would you recommend? A strong framework or guidance on monitoring processes provided by the Province would be beneficial in ensuring affordable units remain affordable and validating the success of the legislation. However, considering municipal resource limitations, the monitoring procedures should not cause undue burden on municipalities. 11. Should there be provincial direction on municipal reporting of inclusionary zoning units (e.g., reports must be publicly available; reports must be provided annually to municipal council)? If so, what would you recommend? The Province should provide high-level parameters for municipal reporting of inclusionary zoning units. This will enable consistent proactive tracking, monitoring and reporting of progress, thereby enabling evidence-based municipal decisionmaking. Provincial resources and funding would reduce this burden on municipalities. 12. In what circumstances would it be appropriate to require inclusionary zoning units as well as community benefits in exchange for additional height and density? The use of inclusionary zoning as well as community benefits, in exchange for additional height and density may be most appropriate on Provincial lands or projects including surplus lands 13. Should conditions or restrictions apply to these circumstances, and if so, what would you recommend? It should be determined by municipalities the appropriate circumstance to require inclusionary zoning units and community benefits in exchange for additional height and density. Municipal planners are able to understand: the needs of the community; determine the future vision of a specific development; and, undertake discussions with the developer to ascertain the best course of action.

135 Appendix II: Region of Peel Draft Response to Inclusionary Zoning Consultation Guide Discussion Questions 14. Do you think that planning applications commenced prior to enactment of the proposed legislative process should be grandfathered? Yes, there should be consideration for the grandfathering of planning applications. The Province should consider a transition period to enable inclusionary zoning to be implemented at the municipal level. 15. Do you think that planning applications commenced prior to municipal adoption of inclusionary zoning official plan policies and/or zoning by-laws should be exempted? Yes, an exemption could be provided to planning applications commenced prior to municipal adoption of inclusionary zoning official plan policies and/or zoning by-laws. However, this may depend on where the planning application is in the development process. A transition period would be appropriate.

136 8.3-1 REPORT Meeting Date: Regional Council For Information DATE: June 21, 2016 REPORT TITLE: FROM: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Stephen VanOfwegen, Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Lorraine Graham-Watson, Commissioner of Corporate Services Gilbert Sabat, Commissioner of SIIT Dan Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works OBJECTIVE To provide an update on the next stage of Peel s asset management journey; modernizing the organization s asset management technology to align with the Region of Peel s advanced strategic asset management practices. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS The Region of Peel manages over $23 billion of infrastructure utilizing leading asset management practices. Although Peel s strategic asset management practices are very advanced, the technology and processes to support Peel s asset management program are a mix of manual processes and outdated technology that is not integrated with other systems such as the Corporation s financial system. The inefficient practice of administering Peel s large, complex asset management program across outdated and unconnected applications presents a significant risk to the reliability of Peel s asset management program and the organization s ability to adapt to an ever-evolving infrastructure environment and service risks. Staff intend to evaluate, develop and implement an integrated asset management solution and applications that supports Peel s complex asset management program. Staff is currently researching the scope, priorities, staging, timelines, change management requirements and costs (including licencing fees) to develop and implement an integrated asset management system. This research will be used to estimate budget markers in the 2017 Capital Budget and Forecast that reflect the required costs and sequencing of work.

137 8.3-2 INTEGRATED ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DISCUSSION 1. Background The Region of Peel manages over $23 billion of infrastructure utilizing leading asset management practices. Peel s enterprise asset management program supports strategic decision making related to the Region s asset needs, appropriate levels of infrastructure reinvestment and sustainable levels of capital reserve financing. The Region s asset management program has matured to include: An Asset Management Policy Asset levels of service An Enterprise Asset Management Strategy An Enterprise Asset Management Plan (The Infrastructure Stewardship Report) Annual reporting to Regional Council (The Infrastructure Status and Outlook Report) Regular risk assessments for all assets An Enterprise Data Management Plan Regular reporting to senior management on: The state of the infrastructure Infrastructure investment needs Infrastructure risk profiles Key issues, challenges and emerging risks The adequacy of the annual 10-year Capital Plan to sustain Peel s infrastructure 2. Findings Fundamentally, asset management is about managing capital assets on a continuum throughout their lifecycles. The continuum requires the combination of many professional disciplines to fully mange the assets from conception (planning) to design (engineering) to construction (procurement and project management) to operations and maintenance (certified operators and engineers) to disposal. In addition, sufficient financial and human resources must be planned and made available to construct, maintain, operate and replace the assets. These are very disparate management processes and professional disciplines that need to be aligned with an integrated asset management solution to efficiently manage and optimize infrastructure and resources. Although Peel s strategic asset management practices are very advanced, the technology and processes to support Peel s asset management program are a mix of manual processes and outdated technology that is not integrated with other systems such as the Corporation s financial system. As a result there is a growing gap between Peel s business needs and the technology required to support those needs. The inefficient practice of administering Peel s large, complex asset management program across outdated and unconnected applications presents a significant risk to the reliability of Peel s asset management program and the organization s ability to adapt to an everevolving infrastructure environment and service risks. Furthermore, infrastructure funding opportunities from senior levels of government are contingent on providing an up-to-date asset management plan as a business case to obtain federal or provincial funds. An integrated asset management system can help to facilitate Peel s ability to prepare more robust asset management plans and respond to emerging opportunities

138 8.3-3 INTEGRATED ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Therefore, staff intend to evaluate, develop and implement an integrated asset management solution and applications that supports Peel s complex asset management program. The improvements that an integrated asset management system can provide to Peel include: Full and seamless asset lifecycle tracking Peel s existing systems lack the ability to track and monitor assets throughout their lifecycles. Currently, the different asset lifecycle stages are managed by separate systems with no connectivity. In some cases, complete stages of the asset lifecycles cannot be monitored. A new integrated system creates a common technological platform to seamlessly track the assets throughout the various stages of planning, construction and operations, allowing staff to query and communicate on the assets status as they progress along the lifecycle continuum. This provides staff with accurate and reliable information on the current inventory, condition and performance of the assets. Furthermore, staff can assign and track maintenance schedules and operational activities on each asset through to completion. This information provides the ability to profile the full lifecycle cost and performance of each asset from the time of planning to the time of disposal. Software to facilitate asset updates in the field would be included as part of the technological updates. Increased management efficiencies To get updates on the status of the assets, staff currently do manual searches for information through various departments and databases. Often, asset information is duplicated and out of sync across the various databases or may be missing. The increased effort in assimilating information across these disparate systems diminishes the value of the information for business intelligence and decision support. An integrated asset management system lets staff easily gain access to relevant asset data in real time and at a single source. Staff can have the confidence that the information is up-to-date, accurate and complete. Furthermore staff can identify where asset information is missing (e.g. missing condition assessments, incomplete asset inventories) and develop data capture plans to collect the missing information. New analytic capabilities Currently, there are no analytic capabilities to assess how the assets are performing against technical and financial benchmarks. Staff cannot undertake holistic assessments to determine which assets are under or over-performing, whether they are financially viable to operate or should be disposed of in favour of newer more cost effective assets. Furthermore, workforce statistics cannot be readily assessed to determine the required number of staff and competencies that are needed to manage Peel s growing infrastructure and service demands. An integrated asset management system provides the analytic capabilities to draw all of this information to the surface for efficient decision-making that offers the potential for capital and operating cost savings and the reduction of risks to service delivery

139 8.3-4 INTEGRATED ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 3. Proposed Direction Development and implementation of an integrated asset management system will take several years to complete. Thereafter, the system will need to be constantly upgraded and maintained to remain agile to the new technology and asset management practices that evolve over time. Due to the lengthy time to achieve a fully implemented asset management system, each module to the system will need to be phased in according to the highest priorities of Peel s asset management program. Currently, Peel s two highest system priorities are: 1) Capital Project Management An application to track the planning, construction and completion of capital projects including procurement processes and recording of final drawings and the new asset information. 2) Maintenance Management An application that stores basic information about the assets (install dates, age, size, material, location, manufacturer, warranties, maintenance schedules, etc.), is used to plan and track maintenance, operations and repair activities, and records the total life cycle costs of the assets. Appendix I illustrates all of the potential components that will be considered in a future integrated asset management system for the Region of Peel. Staff is currently researching the scope, priorities, staging, timelines, change management requirements and costs (including licencing fees) to develop and implement an integrated asset management system. This research will be used to estimate budget markers in the 2017 Capital Budget and Forecast that reflect the required costs and sequencing of work

140 8.3-5 INTEGRATED ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONCLUSION Peel effectively administers its vast and complex infrastructure using a mature regime of policies and procedures; however, a more modern, sophisticated technological environment is required to ensure the Region of Peel has sustainable infrastructure to support the delivery of its programs and services. Stephen VanOfwegen, Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Lorraine Graham-Watson Commissioner of Corporate Services Gilbert Sabat, Commissioner of SIIT Dan Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works Approved for Submission: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer APPENDICES Appendix I Future State: Integrated Asset Management For further information regarding this report, please contact Troy Mander, Authored By: Troy Mander Reviewed in workflow by: Financial Support Unit - 5 -

141 Appendix I Development of an Integrated Asset Management System Future State: Integrated Asset Management Integrated Asset Management (IAM) capability helps the Region plan, deliver and monitor assets that support service delivery for its citizen, clients, businesses and partners. The goal for IAM capability is to optimize asset performance across multiple asset types, while minimizing cost and downtime. Building Blocks for IAM at the Region of Peel 2 1 DELIVERY Capital Project Management Inspections Service Management Maintenance Management: Corrective Preventive Predictive Work orders Inventory Dispatching Scheduling Field Worker Enablement Partner Fulfillment PLANNING Long Term Planning Develop Risk Profiles Capital Planning, Budgets & Forecast Real Estate Portfolio Planning IPF Linear Vertical Technology PEEL IAM Fleet MONITORING & REPORTING Condition Assessments Smart City, Building & Infrastructure Design & Rollout Sensors, Wireless Connectivity Predictive Performance Monitoring Risk & Failure Profile Monitoring Data Analytics Tangible Capital Asset Reporting SUPPORT SERVICE Finance Human Resources -Time Entry Procurement Document Management Geospatial Information, GIS Business Intelligence 3 4 S Predictable Assets Quality Services

142 8.4-1 REPORT Meeting Date: Regional Council DATE: June 22, 2016 REPORT TITLE: 2016 TRIANNUAL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT APRIL 30, 2016 FROM: Stephen VanOfwegen, Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer RECOMMENDATION That the financing for the Regional Road Storm Sewer Data capital project , as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, titled 2016 Triannual Financial Performance Report April 30, 2016, be adjusted to appropriately align the funding sources. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS Current Operations Regional Council approved the 2016 Operating Budget of $2.1 billion to provide funding for the Region to continue delivering services and meet the service needs of the residents and the service demands of a growing community. Both Tax and Utility Rate Supported Programs are forecasted to end the year within the budget accuracy target of plus or minus three per cent as at April 30, 2016 including a one-time additional $1.0 million to fund Phase 2 of the Affordable Transportation pilot for 2016 (Resolution # ) Capital Operations The 2016 Regionally Controlled capital program began the year with an opening balance of $2.5 billion; the total capital program work in progress was $2.4 billion as at April 30, per cent of the total number of 2016 Regionally Controlled capital projects progressed on schedule which is consistent with prior year first triannual periods Regionally Controlled programs forecasted capital spending for the year is $66 million higher than budget estimate as at April 30, 2016 which will be funded through existing reserves and reserve funds. Development Charges (DCs) & Debt The net draw from DC reserve funds totalled $13.7 million as at April 30, Debt financing of up to $200 million was authorized for 2016 with an anticipated issuance of $150 million. Budget Changes There is one budget change request for capital project to re-align financing sources as the incorrect funding source was identified. There is no change to the total cost of the project. Summary The Region of Peel s forecasted 2016 year-end operating financial position for Tax and Utility programs are within budget target; Capital operations are progressing as planned.

143 TRIANNUAL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT APRIL 30, 2016 DISCUSSION 1. Background The Budget Policy requires that staff report the status of operating and capital programs at a minimum of twice annually to manage financial performance to ensure the long term financial sustainability of Regional services. This report provides the forecasted year-end financial position of Operating Budget and Capital Operations based on the information and financial results at April 30, In December 2015, Regional Council approved a $2.6 billion 2016 Budget, including $2.1 billion in operating funding for Regional services and $0.5 billion capital investment in Peel s infrastructure. a) 2016 Operating Budget The approved 2016 Operating Budget of $2.1 billion includes $0.5 billion to Peel s externally financed agencies: Peel Regional Police, Ontario Provincial Police, and three Conservation Authorities. The budget provides the Region with the funding to support the following community needs: 17,000 Ontario Works cases per month 50 ambulances on the road at peak times to respond to 114, calls annually 582,500 accessible transportation trips 19,603 social housing units/beds/homes 8,000 subsidized child care spaces provided annually, 1,335 which support children with special needs 1,666.4-lane kilometres of roads, 175 structures (including bridges and major culverts) and 455 signalized intersections Over 500,000 tonnes of waste managed per year for 333,250 curbside households and 96,000 multi-residential households Provide 703 beds, including four temporary beds, or 258,762 resident days of care in our five long term care homes 50,000 children are offered dental screening annually, 10,000 of whom are in need of urgent treatment 10,100 health inspections held annually at 5,690 food premises 630 million litres per day of municipal wastewater collected and treated for approximately 314,914 retail and wholesale customer accounts 608 million litres per day of municipal water treated, transmitted, and distributed to 320,980 retail and wholesale customer accounts Over 223,215 calls for service were responded to in Mississauga and Brampton by Peel Regional Police; and 24,494 by Ontario Provincial Police in Caledon annually 34,292 hectares of area regulated through conservation authorities to protect life and property of Peel residents from hazards due to flooding, erosion and slope failure and approximately 143,700 trees, shrubs and seedlings planted annually The Region of Peel s (The Region ) operating budgets are developed based on the best information available during of budget preparation. Budget assumptions are modeled and projected, e.g. social assistance caseload, call volumes, winter events and water consumption etc. Risks are identified and mitigated where reasonable including - 2 -

144 TRIANNUAL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT APRIL 30, 2016 using Tax and Rate stabilization reserves to address volatility in weather conditions, economic cycles and one time initiatives or to minimize the impact on the tax payer. b) 2016 Capital Program The capital program represents a key component of the Region s service delivery. The capital program is used to acquire, improve or maintain land, buildings, roads, water mains, pumping stations, machinery and equipment, to install computer software and to conduct studies relating to corporate assets. The Region s capital plans are developed based on the Region s Growth Master Plans, Regional Official Plan, Corporate Asset Management Plan for state of good repair and other Regional Council directions such as the Waste Reduction and Resource Recovery Strategy. The Region actively monitors the changes to these plans and adjusts the capital plan where it is required. A significant portion of the Region s capital work consists of large projects that take five to eight years to complete from start to finish. The 2016 Capital Program is made up of projects which are Regionally Controlled ($2.5 billion), those managed by Peel Regional Police (PRP) and by the Conservation Authorities ($0.1 billion). It had an opening balance of $2.6 billion which includes new capital work approved in the 2016 capital budget ($0.5 billion), capital budget changes during 2016 approved through Council reports or by Council delegated authority and the remaining capital work previously approved by Council in prior years ($2.1 billion). As at April 30, 2016, the capital program had 1,270 active capital projects with a gross remaining budget of $2.5 billion ($2.4 billion for Regionally Controlled). 2. Operating Results The Region s operating performance includes both Tax Supported Programs and Utility Rate Supported Programs. Appendix I provides a summary of the forecasted Net Expenditure year-end position by program. a) Tax Supported Programs As outlined in Table 1, Tax Supported Programs are forecasting a surplus of $10.4 million (including $1.0 million for phase 2 of the Affordable Transportation pilot) by yearend, representing a variance of 1.1 per cent of the Tax Supported total net budget, within Peel s budget accuracy target of plus or minus 3 per cent. Regionally Controlled tax programs and Regionally Financed External Agencies are forecasting surpluses of $8.8 million and $1.6 million respectively. Table 1 $ Millions Total Expenditure Budget Net Expenditure Budget Year-end Projection Projected Surplus/ (Deficit) % Variance to Net Budget Regionally Controlled Tax 1, % External Agencies % Total 1, % - 3 -

145 TRIANNUAL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT APRIL 30, 2016 As mentioned earlier, the Region s budgets are developed based on the best information available at the time. Assumptions could vary from the budget as a result of changes in service demand, economy and other external factors. The following are the key drivers of the forecasted budget variances based on the information available up to April 30, i) External Funding Oral Health upload to the Province will result in additional funding of $2.0 million in 2016 ($1.3 million for current year and additional $0.7 million for prior years) Higher funding of $2.0 million from Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO) for Blue Box Recycling ii) Economy Ontario Works benefit cost is forecast to be higher than budget by $1.2 million due to increased caseloads (currently estimated at 18,700 vs. 17,000 budget) Lower fuel costs contribute to a favorable year-end position in Paramedic Services and Transportation by approximately $0.7 million iii) Service Demand and Operations Housing provider subsidies are forecasted to be lower than budgeted Rent- Geared-to-Income units which will be partially offset by higher than anticipated response in the rent supplement program for a net surplus of $1.1 million Peel Regional Police is forecasting a surplus of $1.6 million, due to short-term vacancies and favorable fuel pricing. Public Health is forecasting under-expenditures of $1.5 million related to an ongoing program assessment Waste Management is forecasting a deficit of $0.9 million driven by increased pressure of processing and disposing higher Organics tonnage versus Garbage Temporary savings of $0.9 million in Paramedic Services due to the timing difference in hiring Higher demand in Homelessness for eviction prevention supports and housing stability will result in additional costs of $0.7 million Social Assistance and Employment is forecasting a net surplus of $0.6 million driven by a number of variables such as lower administrative costs and employment related expenditures Corporate self-insured benefit costs are forecasting a surplus of $2.1 million due to lower than projected claims. The year-end forecast has incorporated the impact of the above budget driver changes as well as the request from the City of Mississauga to fund $1.0 million of the $1.42 million cost for phase 2 of the Affordable Transportation pilot (Resolution # ). Staff will continue to monitor these budget driver changes throughout the year. Staff will also take actions to manage and mitigate potential risks where necessary for the remainder of the 2016 fiscal year and will review the potential impact of Affordable Transportation during the 2017 Budget process

146 TRIANNUAL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT APRIL 30, 2016 a) Utility Rate Supported Programs The Utility Rate Supported programs are forecasting a year-end deficit of $1.7 million, representing a variance of minus 0.5 per cent of total billing budget as outlined in Table 2. The forecasted year-end position is within the Region s budget accuracy target of plus or minus three per cent. Table 2 * $ Millions Budget Water/Wastewater Net Expenditures before Billings Year-end Projection Surplus/ (Deficit) % Variance to Net Budget (3.1) 0.9% Peel Direct Billings (0.2) (0.06%) Other Recoveries / Surcharges % * Net (1.7) (0.5%) The forecasted overall deficit of $1.7 million is driven by higher electricity costs of $3.7 million partially offset by lower contractor costs, higher sewage surcharges and higher recoveries from Toronto and York. Year-to-date electricity rates were higher than the 2016 budget assumption due to increases in the Global Adjustment, specifically, increases in the regulated generator rates. Staff will continue to monitor the rates for the rest of the year to inform the development of the 2017 budget. Overall revenue related to water volume, which was adjusted through the 2016 Budget, is currently in line with the adjustment. b) 2017 Outlook As noted above, the forecasted 2016 financial results are being driven by a number of factors including external funding, economy and service demand and other operational variables. Staff will continue to monitor, assess and review the 2016 results to inform the 2017 Budget planning cycle. Budget assumptions will be updated and Regional Council will be informed through the 2017 budget. 3. Capital Operations and Financing Impact The Region actively monitors the performance of the capital program by tracking the capital project progress through various stages of project life cycle and analyzing work in progress. Staff review capital performance every triannual period and reports to Regional Council on the status of the Capital Program in progress. a) 2016 Capital Program Spending Capital spending for both Tax and Utility Rate Supported programs (including Regionally Controlled, PRP and external agencies) in the first four months of 2016 amounted to - 5 -

147 TRIANNUAL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT APRIL 30, 2016 $124 million, with $27 million spent in Tax Supported programs and $97 million spent in Utility Rate Supported programs. The $124 million capital spending during the first four months of 2016 was invested in the following major areas: $57 million in developing water transmission systems, plant facilities and distribution systems such as Lakeview Water Treatment Plant, Hanlan Transmission Main, Alloa Transmission and Mississauga City Centre Feedermain $34 million for wastewater infrastructure including New Pumping Station at Port Credit, Etobicoke Creek Trunk Sewer Twinning, Bolton/Brampton Trunk Sewer Twinning, and Mississauga Sanitary Sewer Replacement $6 million to support accessible transportation services, road expansion and maintenance such as Queen Street West, Mississauga Road/Queen West and Belfountain Arch Bridge $5 million for Peel Regional Police communication technologies and fleet $4 million to support corporate computer technologies and facility maintenance $2 million to support Waste Management capital work including Implementation Strategy of New Biweekly Collection, and Landfill Monitoring and Remediation $2 million to support Paramedic Services including funds for ambulance fleet and support vehicles, and reporting stations Specifically, the progress of Regionally Controlled projects, comprising 1,150 capital projects, was actively monitored and measured. Of the total 2016 Regionally Controlled Capital Program of $2.5 billion, 92 per cent of the capital work by number of projects, progressed as scheduled with total spending for Regionally Controlled Programs amounting to $119 million. The remaining eight per cent of capital projects (88 projects) have been deferred, delayed or on hold as a result of Regional Council and or Management decisions or unforeseen circumstances. The forecasted year-end capital spending for the Regionally Controlled programs is $730 million as at April 30, It is higher than the budget estimate by a net amount of $66 million and will be funded by existing reserves and reserve funds. Forecasted spending is lower by $36 million in Tax Supported Capital Program and is higher by $102 million in Utility Supported Capital Program. The higher forecasted spending is driven by updated changes in large projects in the Water and Wastewater programs. In the Water Program, these projects include the Hanlan Feedermain project, Mississauga and Brampton Watermain Replacement, Alloa Reservoir and Pumping Station as well as major improvements to Lakeview Treatment Plant. In the Wastewater Program, the 2016 Cash Flow forecast is higher than budget to factor for the updated changes in West Trunk Sewer Twinning, New PS Port Credit, Clarkson and Lakeview Wastewater Treatment, as well as work ramping up for Linear Infrastructure Remediation, Bolton/Brampton Sewer Twinning, Harborn Road Trunk Sewer and Caledon East Sewage Pumping Station. Appendix II includes details of the capital spending in the first four months of 2016 by program

148 TRIANNUAL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT APRIL 30, 2016 b) Work in Progress - Top 25 Regionally Controlled Capital Projects While all capital projects are actively managed, in order to efficiently manage the regionally controlled capital program of about $2.5 billion and mitigate the risks effectively, staff also focus on the progress and report to the Council on the 25 largest capital projects based on remaining gross budget value. In magnitude, the top 25 active capital projects represent about two per cent of the total number of active capital projects but represent 40 per cent of the remaining budget of active regionally controlled capital projects. By April 30, 2016, all 25 projects had implementation plans in place. Seven projects are in the construction phase and the remaining 18 projects are in initiation, design, and procurement stages. Appendix III provides the status of the top 25 capital projects with highest gross remaining budget broken down into tax and utility rate programs. Analysis of top 25 projects shows: The total gross budget of the Top 25 largest projects is $1.7 billion By end of first triannual period, the cumulative spending of the top 25 capital projects amounted to $715 million or 43 per cent of gross budget Five projects are between 50 to 75 per cent spent and one project is over 75 per cent spent c) Development Charges For the period ending April 30, 2016, the Region collected $62.6 million in Development Charges (DC) revenue and spent $55.4 million on DC eligible growth projects as outlined in Table 3 below. Combined with DC debt repayment of $20.9 million, this resulted in a year-to-date net draw of $13.7 million from the DC Reserve Funds. Table 3: 2016 Forecast of DC Revenues and DC Expenditures $ Millions DC Revenues DC Expenditures DC Cash Outlay DC Debt Repayment Subtotal 2016 Budget Estimate (111.3) Actuals (April 30, 2016) Net (13.7)* Actual % of Budget 19.7% 16.3% 23.3% 17.8% 12.3% Estimate * No new DC debt issued over the four months of DC revenues exclude GO Transit DC revenues and expenditures. Staff will continue to monitor the DC revenue collection and the capital spending and will manage cash requirements accordingly through the Region s Debt Plan. The Region has engaged in a number of studies and reviews intended to help the Region effectively manage the financial challenges as part of Council s Term of Council Priority to Plan and Manage Growth. The findings and implications of these studies will be used to inform strategies to achieve Council s outcome to close the cost/revenue gap

149 TRIANNUAL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT APRIL 30, 2016 d) Debt Debt is one of the tools used to maintain financial flexibility by providing additional cash. It is issued against significant long term assets. As noted above, the Region s capital program is managed to ensure debt levels are appropriate and to be in line with the Debt Policy. To support growth related infrastructure to service the 2031 population, Council has approved to issue up to $200 million debt in 2016 to help manage DC cash flow, and based on current information, $150 million is expected to be issued. As at April 30, 2016 the Region of Peel s net outstanding debt totals $1,432.1 million. The debt issuance was in accordance to the Region s Debt Plan. The debt can be separated into three general categories as illustrated in Table 4. Table 4: Outstanding Debt as of April 30, 2016 The Province imposes an Annual Repayment Limit (ARL) on municipalities. This is 25 per cent of the net revenues for the municipalities. Based on the most current Provincial estimate the Region s net debt charges were 9.1 per cent of the net revenues and the Region had annual debt repayment room of $224.5 million before the 25 per cent maximum would be reached. Based on this, the Region has an additional borrowing capacity of approximately $2.6 billion assuming a term of 20 years at 6.0 per cent interest. 4. Budget Change Type of Debt Net Outstanding Debt ($ millions) DC Growth Related debt Non-DC Growth Related debt (Tax Supported) 87.6 Less: Sinking Fund Contributions and Principal Repayments (143.4) Mortgages (Peel Living) Total 1,432.1 Financing for Regional Road Storm Sewer Data capital project ( ) The budget for Regional Road Storm Sewer Data capital project ( ) increased by $1.7 million during the 2015 budget process. The budget increase was to be financed from Roads capital reserve (R0210) but incorrectly identified the Federal Gas Tax reserve (R0025). Staff are seeking the authority to correct the administrative error and appropriately align the funding sources

150 TRIANNUAL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT APRIL 30, 2016 CONCLUSION In summary, the Region of Peel s forecasted 2016 year-end operating financial position for Tax and Utility programs are within budget target. Capital operations for both Tax and Utility programs are progressing as planned. The Region will continue to actively monitor operating budget driver changes and the factors that could affect the capital project progress and will take these into consideration in developing the 2017 budget. The Region will manage its financial resources for service delivery through balancing the three pillars of Financial Sustainability, Financial Vulnerability and Financial Flexibility in accordance with the Long Term Financial Planning Strategy. Stephen VanOfwegen, Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Approved for Submission: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer APPENDICES 1. Appendix I - Forecasted Operating Year-End Position - Tax and Utility Programs 2. Appendix II Capital Spending (January April) 3. Appendix III - Status of Top 25 Capital Projects (With Highest Gross Remaining Budget) Regionally Controlled Programs For further information regarding this report, please contact Rob Elliott extension 2620 via Rob.Elliott@peelregion.ca Authored By: Norman Lum - 9 -

151 APPENDIX I 2016 TRIANNUAL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - APRIL 30, 2016 Region of Peel Net Expenditure Statement Forecasted Year-End Position ($'000) For the period ending: April 2016 $'000 Tax Supported Programs Region Controlled Programs Net Revised Budget Gross Revised Budget Forecasted Year- End Position Projected Year-End Surplus/(Deficit) $ % Public Works Development Services 2, % Roads 67,539 64,620 63, % Accessible Transportation 21,834 17,672 17, Waste Management 133,613 99,614 98, % Public Works Admin Operation Support Services - Tax 1, Subtotal Public Works 227, , ,885 1, % Human Services Human Services Admin Housing 204, , ,635 1, % Early Years and Child Care 140,845 19,622 19, % Social Assistance and Employment* 218,378 35,427 37,119 (1,692) -4.8% Community Investment 8,975 7,973 7, Subtotal Human Services 572, , , % Health Services Seniors' Services 88,853 32,359 32,642 (283) -0.9% Paramedic Services 91,210 51,012 49,772 1, % Public Health 91,332 27,497 23,997 3, % Health Admin Services Subtotal Health Services 272, , ,178 4, % Enterprise Programs and Services 58,056 51,814 51, % Non-Program 102,758 15,275 13,575 1, % Internal Support/Non-Program 160,814 67,089 64,889 2, % Total Region Controlled Programs 1,233, , ,701 8, % Region Financed External Organizations Police Services Peel Regional Police 414, , ,224 1, % Ontario Provincial Police 12,573 12,253 12,253 - Subtotal Police Services 427, , ,476 1, % Conservation Authorities 24,223 22,168 22,168 - Assessment Services 18,083 18,083 18, % Total Region Finance External Organizations 469, , ,664 1, % Net Tax Levy - (965,794) (965,794) - Total Tax Supported Programs 1,703, , ,365 10, % *Includes one-time $1.0 million to fund Phase 2 of the Affordable Transportation Pilot Utility Rate Supported Programs Water 264, , ,580 (800) -0.4% Wastewater 175, , ,841 (900) -0.7% Operation Support 3, Total Utility Rate Supported Programs 443, , ,421 (1,700) -0.5% Region of Peel Total 2,146,841 1,314,515 1,305,786 8, %

152 APPENDIX II 2016 TRIANNUAL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - APRIL 30, 2016 Property Tax Supported Programs Region Controlled Programs Public Works - Tax Transportation 118,552 5,596 5% Waste Management 70,448 1,732 2% Subtotal PW - Tax 189,000 7,328 4% Health Services Long Term Care 8, % Paramedic Services 30,960 1,575 5% Public Health 1, % Subtotal Health Services 41,098 2,360 6% Human Services Early Years System % Housing & Homelessness 27,000 7,746 29% Subtotal Human Services 27,000 7,939 29% Enterprise Programs & Services (EPS) SIIT 13,717 1,882 14% Corporate Services 30,023 1,815 6% Finance 1, % Subtotal EPS 45,544 3,765 8% Total Region Controlled - Tax Region Financed External Organizations 302,642 21,392 7% CA Managed 2, % Peel Regional Police 44,729 5,317 12% Total Region Financed Organizations 46,729 5,450 12% Total Tax Supported Programs 349,371 26,842 8% Utility Rate Supported Programs 2016 Capital Spending ('$000) Water 225,000 56,742 25% Wastewater 75,000 34,145 46% Operations Support 19,844 6,583 33% Total Utility Supported Programs 2016 Cash Flow Forecast as in Budget YTD Actual Gross Exp. Jan-Apr YTD % Spending 319,844 97,470 30% Total Region 669, ,312 19%

153 APPENDIX III 2016 TRIANNUAL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - APRIL 30, 2016 Status of the 25 Capital Projects with Highest Gross Remaining Budget ($Millions) Program Project Description Stage TAX SUPPORTED PROGRAMS Gross Revised Budget Gross Project Actuals Gross Remaining Budget % of Budget Expended Project Status Update/Comments Waste Management Land-Infrastructure Development Initiation $54.2 $0.0 $54.1 0% Currently searching for suitable properties for Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Facility, anticipated to be acquired in Material Recovery Facility (MRF), purchase has been deferred to 2019 due to Bill 151 and the start of new Council, at which that time more information will be provided regarding the direction of the Blue Box Program. As well, this capital project is for the land acquisition of the Leaf and Yard waste Transfer Station, which is anticipated in Transportation Mayfield/Brampton-Airport Design $31.3 $8.4 $ % Property acquisition and detailed design completed. Utility Relocation is ongoing. Construction schedule depends on obtaining environmental permits and completion of utility relocation. Expect to tender in spring of 2017 Transportation Queen St West RFP/RFQ/Procurement $33.6 $11.4 $ % Last phase of the project has been tendered and will be constructed in 2016/17. Transportation The Gore Road Castlemore to Mayfield Transportation Winston Churchill/Embleton Rd Design $24.4 $6.6 $ % Property acquisition and detailed design completed. Utility Relocation is ongoing. Construction schedule depends on obtaining environmental permits and completion of utility relocation. Expect to tender in spring of 2017 Design $18.1 $1.5 $16.6 8% This project is in the detailed design phase and has been divided into three separate phases, as follows: Contract 1 - Town of Norval - Detailed Design is finalized. The final package for tender issue is anticipated late early Summer Property negotiations for permission to enter agreements and temporary work easements have initialized. Construction of Contract 1 is anticipated late Summer Contract 2 - North of Norval - Detailed Design is between 60-90%. Awaiting hydro design to determine property requirements. Construction of Contract 2 is anticipated in 2019, widening just at intersections and road reconstruction. Contract 3 - South of Norval - Detailed Design is at 60%. Awaiting GTA corridor and Norval By-Pass alignments to be finalized to determine impact. Construction of Contract 3 is anticipated in 2021, widening just at intersections, road reconstruction and a Round-About at 10th sideroad. Transportation The Gore Road - Highway 50 to RFP/RFQ/Procurement $17.5 $2.0 $ % The engineering consultant has completed the design drawings and tender package is being prepared for issue July Hydro One Brampton has completed their plant relocations and Enbridge has finalized their design and anticipate beginning relocation early Summer Construction is anticipated late 2016/early Paramedic Services Ambulance Facilities - 10 yr Initiation/design/construction $19.9 $0.0 $19.9 0% Funds will be redeployed to individual station construction project in Housing Provider Capital Plan Construction $41.9 $23.7 $ % This project is annually recurring and is based on the need for capital loan requests from housing providers. For 2016, the forecasted spending is $7.8 million. Spending will continue in 2017 and SUBTOTAL - TAX SUPPORTED $241.0 $53.7 $ %

154 APPENDIX III 2016 TRIANNUAL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - APRIL 30, 2016 Status of the 25 Capital Projects with Highest Gross Remaining Budget ($Millions) Program Project Description Stage Gross Revised Budget Gross Project Actuals Gross Remaining Budget % of Budget Expended Project Status Update/Comments UTILITY SUPPORTED PROGRAMS Wastewater West Trunk Sewer Twinning Construction $208.5 $55.3 $ % Contracts 1 and 2 are under construction. The anticipated completion date is March Wastewater East Brampton Trunk Sewer Design $52.5 $1.9 $50.6 4% Issue for tender has been scheduled for June 9, 2016 subject to outcome of the Twinning expropriation proceedings (as per Council Resolution March 10, 2016) Wastewater Lakeview Wastewater Treatment RFP/RFQ/Procurement $43.8 $8.6 $ % Design of New inlet conduit from Lakeshore Road to the headworks facility is 80% complete with Tender schedule for T2 of 2016 (est. $5M). Design of new odour control facility is 50% complete with tender schedule for T3 of 2016 ($4M). The Condition Assessment of Plant 1 conventional system is underway with recommended rehabilitation Replacement option and estimate in T2 of The Primary Tank 12 and 13 expansion Project to be released for Engineering (RFP) in Q2 of 2016 Wastewater Clarkson Wastewater Treatment Wastewater Sewage Pumping Station Rehabilitation Construction $158.9 $132.5 $ % Finishing contract (C2-4) is scheduled for tender T2 for The final assignment of this project (operations support building) to be released for design in T2 of Initiation $20.0 $0.4 $19.6 2% Council Report to award 5 assignments for the replacement and rehabilitation of sanitary pumping stations was approved at the Feb. 25th Council Meeting. Detailed Design and/or Class EA to commence and proceed throughout Wastewater New PS Port Credit Design $30.7 $15.4 $ % Project under construction and on schedule for December 2016 substantial completion Water Hanlan Transmission Main Construction $446.1 $285.3 $ % The project is still progressing towards a Spring 2017 completion for contract 3 which also includes Mississauga City Centre project Contract 2 is complete and Contract 1 is heading towards completion late this year. Water Alloa Reservoir and Pumping Station Water Mississauga City Centre Feedermain Water Replacement of Watermains in Mississauga Construction $63.4 $7.2 $ % Ongoing construction expected completion Fall 2017 Design $116.1 $78.4 $ % The project is still progressing towards a Spring 2017 completion for contract 3. Design $34.8 $0.1 $34.7 0% All assignments currently under design or pending deisgn. Contingency allotment to be utilized to support Dundas St WM replacement ( C) Water Zone 6 Transmission Main Design $38.4 $4.5 $ % Design is underway to be finalized this year (2016). Construction is on hold due to Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Environmental Assessment (EA) Water Lakeview Major Capital Improvement Construction $38.0 $5.5 $ % Construction commenced in the fall of 2015 and is scheduled to be completed in the summer of Water Lakeview Water Treatment Plant Design $34.5 $8.0 $ % Pre-purchase document for the natural gas engines was issued in October Evaluation of the submission and award is planned for spring Completion of Detailed Design is scheduled for the fall of 2016 with Tender document. Construction would commence spring 2017 and be completed in Water Replacement of watermains in Mississauga (SOGR) Design $29.1 $4.5 $ % Project is divided into many assignments, many of which are under design and construction phases. One assignment has been cancelled. Water Streetsville Reservoir & Pumping Station Construction $77.2 $53.7 $ % Planned works have been deferred until 2017 Water Hurontario-Main Street LRT - Initiation $22.6 $0.0 $22.6 0% Scoping underway with Metrolinx Impacts on Water Infrastructure Water Replacement of Watermains in Brampton Design $19.7 $0.1 $19.6 1% This project is the envelope for various watermain replacement in Brampton. All assignments are currently under design stage SUBTOTAL - UTILITY SUPPORTED $1,434.4 $661.2 $ % TOTAL REGION CONTROLLED $1,675.4 $714.9 $ %

155 8.5-1 REPORT Meeting Date: Regional Council DATE: June 22, 2016 REPORT TITLE: FROM: 2015 TREASURY REPORT Stephen VanOfwegen, Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer RECOMMENDATION That in compliance with Provincial Regulation 438/97, as amended, governing municipal investment practices, the annual report of the Treasurer and Director of Corporate Finance, titled 2015 Treasury Section s Report attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, titled "2015 Treasury Report", be approved. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS All investment transactions during 2015 were made in accordance with the Region s investment policies and goals. The 2015 weighted average book value of the General Fund totalled $2.0 billion, a decrease of 4.0% from 2014 ($2.1 billion). The General Fund earned $62.4 million, which equates to a yield of 3.1% exceeding the comparable composite Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) yield index by 1.6% or $26.2 million. Peel s management expense ratio was 3.5 basis points (0.035%), or a $5.8 million cost avoidance when compared to the ONE money market and bond funds. Peel s investment performance continues to ensure the safety of principle and sufficient liquidity while maximizing returns. DISCUSSION 1. Background In accordance with Ontario Regulation 438/97 (as amended) of the Municipal Act, 2001, and the Region s Investment Policy, the Treasurer is required to report annually on the Region s investment portfolio, generally to report on the performance of the portfolio and its consistency with investment policies and goals. The 2015 Treasury Section s Report (Appendix I) has been prepared in compliance with the reporting requirements. 2. Investment Policy In compliance with Provincial Regulation 438/97, as amended, it is the opinion of the Treasurer and Director of Corporate Finance that all investment transactions were made in accordance with the investment policies and goals adopted by the Region of Peel in 2015.

156 2015 TREASURY REPORT The Region of Peel s investment practices and procedures are subject to ongoing review by both the Region of Peel Internal Audit division and Deloitte, the external auditors for the Corporation. The current investment policy addresses: Investment Objectives, Standards of Care, Suitable and Authorized Investments, Investment Limitations, Reporting Requirements, and Performance Standards. The Region s investment limitations include sector, credit rating, term structure and institution exposure. The purpose of establishing such limits is to ensure that the investment activity takes into consideration risk tolerance, capital preservation and portfolio diversification. Prudent Investor Status In response to the Province s request for input during the 2015 Provincial Review of Municipal Investment, Debt Legislation and Regulation, the Region of Peel submitted a report detailing recommendations at the October 22, 2015 Council Meeting. One of these recommendations supported the provision of the Prudent Investment Standard to all Ontario municipalities within certain conditions. The province has amended regulations in November of 2015 conferring 'Prudent Investor' status on the City of Toronto, effective January 1, 2018, once four key elements are completed. Prudent Investor status will enable the City of Toronto to have greater diversification in portfolio management and asset selection. It is anticipated that once the Province completes its 2015 Provincial Review, similar investment powers will be granted to other Ontario municipalities. Once this occurs, an in-depth review of the Investment Policy will be undertaken ensuring that Council s risk exposure and guideline tolerances are reflected to ensure capital preservation and liquidity needs are maintained. 3. Investment Review Investment Management Overview The Treasury section s 2015 management expense ratio (MER) at 3.5 basis points (0.035%), compared favourably to a similar portfolio of ONE funds with an MER of 31.8 basis points or $5.8 million more. The Treasury section currently manages four distinct funds, captioned below. a) General Fund (GF Portfolio & Bank Account) The General Fund is comprised of investments and cash held for the reserves and reserve funds, working capital and other funds of the corporation. The majority of these funds have been allocated and/or are restricted for specific spending purposes. The reserves have been built up by Council approved rates and are key components of our - 2 -

157 2015 TREASURY REPORT liquidity (those financial assets that could be quickly converted to cash). Credit rating agencies look favourably upon consistently strong levels of liquidity in their overall assessment of our credit strengths. Key indicators from the general fund review include: Chart A (a) Excluding Sinking Fund & Debt Retirement Fund balances. On December 31, 2015, $2.0 billion was held in the General Fund, $1.7 billion (par value) in the portfolio and $285 million in the bank account. Chart B (a) Includes cash held in bank (excluding Sinking Fund & Debt Retirement Fund balances)

158 2015 TREASURY REPORT The Region of Peel s investment strategy is one of matching. This strategy ensures that the term structure of the assets (investments) reflects the term structure of the liabilities (expected ultimate use of the cash). Current short term market conditions together with a banking contract that provides excellent deposit rates has resulted in a situation where in most cases it is more advantageous to the Region to hold funds in the bank account instead of placing them in the short term market. The above graph, less than 1 year category, includes a steady increase in cash held in bank since 2012 when the new banking agreement came into effect. Chart C (a) Excluding Sinking Fund & Debt Retirement Fund balances. The amortized book value of the General Fund over the year totalled $2.0 billion, a decrease of 2.8% from last year ($2.1 billion). The General Fund consists of cash held in bank and investments held in the portfolio. The portion of cash held in bank increased 28.4% and the portion held in the portfolio decreased 7.4% year over year

159 2015 TREASURY REPORT Chart D The gross fixed income investment yield is based on earned revenues (interest income, realized capital gains/losses, amortized premiums/discounts and securities lending income) as a percentage of the weighted average value and net of expenses. The annual earnings are driven by the size of funds held versus higher rates. In 2015, the Region did not issue debt for its own purposes resulting in a decrease in the size of the portfolio as the excess of DC expenditures over DC revenues drew down the DC reserve fund balance by $74.2 million from $110.5 million to $36.3 million. In 2015, the holdings of the General Fund earned $62.4 million, which equates to a yield of 3.1% (after management fees). This compares to a yield of 3.5% ($75.2 million) in This yield of 3.1% exceeded the comparable composite FTSE yield index by 1.6% or $26.2 million. Interest rates remain stagnant at historically low levels. The portfolio yield is therefore decreasing as proceeds from maturities and new funds are invested in market conditions where interest rate levels remain below the portfolio average interest rate level

160 2015 TREASURY REPORT Chart E 100% of the General Fund portfolio is invested in high quality A and higher bonds with 80% in AA bonds and 19% in AAA bonds. During 2015, there were no assets with a credit rating that fell below what is permitted under current eligible investment legislation and Regional policy. b) Caledon Debt Retirement Fund (DRF) The objective of the Caledon Debt Retirement Fund is to provide that funds are available to meet the payment requirements for the underlying debt issue (Series AD). Key indicators from the Debt Retirement Fund portfolio review include: Earned revenues totaled $159 thousand, which equates to a yield of 3.0% on the 2015 bank account average of $5.2 million. The Town of Caledon s debenture issue had $10.6 million in principal and interest payments outstanding at December 31, 2015 and Caledon s Debt Retirement Fund assets are sufficient to fund $3.0 million of these liabilities (until December 14, 2017). This leaves a $7.6 million unfunded debenture liability for Caledon until the debenture matures in December 14, At year end an investment of $7.5 million would have been sufficient to fund the $7.6 million unfunded debenture liability. The Town of Caledon has advised the Region of Peel that it has been making provisions for the remaining unfunded liability

161 2015 TREASURY REPORT c) Sinking Fund Contribution Funds (SFCF) The objective of a Sinking Fund Contribution Fund is to provide that funds are available to meet the payment requirements for the underlying debt issue at maturity. Below is a table outlining the earnings rate (projected and actual) and the surplus/deficit position of each debt issue held in 2015: Table A Debt Issue DQ EB EC EP EQ Projected Earnings Rate 4.00% 2.50% 2.50% 4.00% 3.25% Actual Earnings Rate 4.20% 3.00% 4.90% 3.00% 3.00% Surplus/(Deficit) (thousands) $266 $559 $761 ($3) ($13) Additional details may be found in Appendix I. d) Peel Housing Corporation (PHC) A review of the investment policy including details on the portfolio holdings and performance are provided to PHC Board on an annual basis. Cash balances are pooled with the Region s general funds and attract the same earnings rate. 4. Region of Peel Funding Review Chart F $1,800 Region of Peel Debt (Dec. 31, 2015) Millions $1,600 $1,400 $1,200 $1,000 $800 $20 $283 $1 $69 $92 $263 $241 $1 $1 $121 $219 $1 $600 $400 $200 $1,043 $1,295 $1,261 $1,221 $ ROP - Own Purpose Debt PHC - Note Payable PHC - Mortgages Area Municipal Debt Funds held at year end As at the end of December, Region of Peel had $1.4 billion of Region own-purpose debt, including $218.9 million in PHC social housing mortgages and a $1.0 million PHC note payable to the Tenants Association of Twin Pines

162 2015 TREASURY REPORT Funds Reduction The Region of Peel did not issue external debt for own purposes resulting in a $63.0 million decrease in outstanding debt (due to debenture and mortgage principal, and sinking fund provision payments). Internal Borrowings As at December 31, 2015, the Region of Peel had internal borrowings of $38.3 million (2014: $40.1 million) to fund capital construction in social housing and long-term care. Development Charges Reserve Funds The Development Charges Reserve Funds balance at year end was a deficit of $36.3 million (2014: $110.5 million). Over the course of 2015 the reserve fund balance decreased $146.8 million. CONCLUSION The Region of Peel's Investment policies and goals provide the Region with an effective and efficient investment management operation which maximizes the rate of return on investment while ensuring safety of principal and liquidity. Stephen VanOfwegen, Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Approved for Submission: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer APPENDICES 1. Appendix I 2015 Treasury Section s Report (includes Appendices A, B, C) For further information regarding this report, please contact David Bingham extension 4292, or at dave.bingham@peelregion.ca. Authored By: Debbie Williams - 8 -

163 8.5-9 APPENDIX I 2015 TREASURY REPORT 2015 TREASURY SECTION S REPORT Dated: May 19, 2016 David Bingham Treasurer & Director, Corporate Finance Prepared by: Debbie Williams, Advisor Treasury Services

164 APPENDIX I 2015 TREASURY REPORT Table of Contents I. INVESTMENT POLICY... 3 A. Policy Statement... 3 B. Investment Scope and Objectives... 3 C. Investment Limitations... 4 D. Reporting... 4 II. INVESTMENT REVIEW... 4 Investment Management Overview... 4 A. General Fund (GF) Fixed Income Investments... 5 a) Credit Analysis... 5 b) Term Analysis... 5 c) Sector Analysis... 6 d) Investment in Region of Peel Debt... 7 e) Investment Transactions... 8 f) Active Investment Management... 8 g) Fixed Income Investment Yield... 8 h) Performance Measurement for Fixed Income Total Investment Yield Deferred Revenue Account... 9 B. Caledon Debt Retirement Fund (DRF)... 9 C. Sinking Fund Contribution Funds (SFCF) Investment Yield, Earnings and Surplus/Deficit for the Year III. CASH MANAGEMENT REVIEW A. Non-Investment Cash Flows B. Performance Measurement for Cash Management IV. ROP FUNDING REVIEW Page 2 of 14

165 APPENDIX I 2015 TREASURY REPORT I. INVESTMENT POLICY In compliance with Ontario Regulation 438/97, as amended, it is the opinion of the Treasurer and Director of Corporate Finance that all investment transactions, during 2015, were made in accordance with the investment policies and goals adopted by the Region of Peel in the 2015 Investment Policy Report. The Region of Peel s investment practices and procedures are subject to ongoing review by both the Region of Peel Internal Audit Division and the external auditors for the Region, Deloitte. A. Policy Statement The investment policy s overall purpose is to ensure that surplus funds are invested, in accordance with the existing legislation, in such a way as to maximize returns while minimizing risk. The Region of Peel s investment strategy is one of matching. This strategy ensures that the term structure of the assets (investments) reflects the term structure of the liabilities (expected ultimate use of the cash). A neutral weighting would infer that the overall cash flow will net out without having to be exposed to potential loss of purchasing power caused by re-investing excess funds at lower rates or selling longer term investments during a period of falling interest rates. The interest rate exposure will vary depending upon the average term of the portfolio. B. Investment Scope and Objectives The investment policy applies to the Region s funds under management. During 2015, the following funds were under management, the General Fund (GF), the Town of Caledon Debt Retirement Fund (DRF), and five Sinking Fund (SF) Contribution Funds for series DQ, EB, EC, EP and EQ. The investment policy can be further broken down into four major objectives: 1. Conform to Legislative Constraints Staff must operate within the boundaries of the current Municipal Act (Sections ) and regulations governing eligible investments (O. Reg. 438/97 as amended). 2. Ensure Safety of Principal The loss of monies resulting from the default of an issuer on principal or interest payments (credit risk) has been minimized through the establishment of investment limitations. 3. Maintain Adequate Liquidity Maintaining adequate liquidity helps to ensure cash is available when needed. Accurate forecasts of short term cash flows are essential to achieving this objective. This objective also requires that adequate provisions exist for financing in the event of a cash shortfall. Page 3 of 14

166 APPENDIX I 2015 TREASURY REPORT 4. Maximize Rate of Return while Conforming to Other Objectives The objectives of safety of principal and maintenance of liquidity must not be compromised in order to maximize returns. Once the essential parameters governed by the first three objectives have been addressed, the Treasury section then manages the portfolio in such a way to maximize the income flow of the portfolio. C. Investment Limitations The Region s investment limitations include sector, credit rating and term structure exposure. The purpose of establishing such limits is to ensure that the investment activity takes into consideration risk tolerance, capital preservation and portfolio diversification. Limitations applied to the Sinking Fund Contribution Funds The investment limitations for the Sinking Fund Contribution Funds apply to each individual Sinking Fund debenture series (currently series DQ, EB, EC, EP and EQ). The funds are not comingled into one portfolio to ensure that investment earnings are sufficient to pay the principal of the individual debenture at maturity. Credit Rating Limitations Section 3 of O. Reg. 438/97 provides minimum allowed credit ratings by credit rating agency (DBRS, Fitch, Moody s and Standard and Poor s) for select securities. Currently the Region uses the highest credit rating assigned, of DBRS, Moody s and Standard and Poor s credit rating agencies, for investment decisions and reporting. D. Reporting The Treasury section will provide a review of Treasury related activity, on an as needed basis, to the Chief Financial Officer. On an annual basis the Treasurer, in accordance with legislative requirements, will submit to Council an annual report on Treasury related activity. The Treasury section monitors all securities for any changes to credit ratings. Should a rating change result in over exposure with respect to established limitations, the position must be sold if deemed appropriate or as required by section 3 (6) of O. Reg. 438/97. According to the Region s investment policy, if an investment made by the municipality is, in the Treasurer and Director of Corporate Finance s opinion, no longer consistent with the investment policies and goals adopted by the municipality, the Treasurer and Director of Corporate Finance shall report the inconsistency to Council within 30 days after becoming aware of it. II. INVESTMENT REVIEW Investment Management Overview The Treasury section reports through the Corporate Finance division and is currently composed of a Senior Treasury and Portfolio Manager, a Treasury Advisor and two Analysts. Treasury s internally managed investment program continues to demonstrate its effectiveness. The Treasury section s management expense ratio (MER, operational cost relative to the size of the assets under management) was 3.5 basis points (0.035%) in 2015 and over the past 3 years, has averaged 3.6 basis points (0.036%). This MER is an Page 4 of 14

167 APPENDIX I 2015 TREASURY REPORT extremely competitive rate. In comparison, the One Fund charges a management fee of 19 basis points (0.19%) for the money market fund, 40 basis points (0.40%) for the bond fund and 45 basis points (0.45%) for the corporate bond fund. The ONE Fund is jointly operated by the Local Authorities Services Limited (a subsidiary of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario) and by the CHUMS Financing Corporation (a subsidiary of the Municipal Finance Officers Association). The internally managed investment program continues to demonstrate its effectiveness. If the Region were to reinvest the GF into the ONE money market and bond funds, at the current term composition, it would amount to an additional cost of 28.3 basis points (0.283%) or an additional annual budget outlay of $5.8 million. A. General Fund (GF) The GF includes reserves and reserve funds, working capital and other funds within the Region. Over the course of 2015, the weighted average book value of the GF totaled $2.0 billion, a decrease of 4.0% from last year ($2.1 billion). 1. Fixed Income Investments a) Credit Analysis Over the past three years, 18% of funds have moved from A (including funds held in the bank account) to AA exposure. The majority of GF funds are conservatively invested in high quality AA and higher rated bonds. Table A - Credit Rating Analysis Annual Averages (% par value) Limits Min Max Cash held in bank 7% 12% 16% AAA Federal 7% 4% 3% Sub-Total 14% 16% 19% 15% 100% AAA 20% 19% 16% 85% AA 47% 65% 64% 85% A 19% 0% 1% 35% BBB 0% 0% 0% 10% Total 100% 100% 100% During 2015, there were no assets with a credit rating that fell below what is permitted under current eligible investment legislation and regional policy. b) Term Analysis During 2015, the average term of the portfolio was 4.1 years. Current short term market conditions together with a banking contract that provides excellent deposit rates has resulted in a situation where in most cases it is more advantageous to the Region to hold funds in the bank account instead of placing them in the short term market. Compared to the Region s bank account which earned on average 1.09% in 2015, the ONE Fund Money Market rate earned 0.67% and 1 month to 1 year Treasury Bills yielded 0.50% to 0.55%. The following table indicates a steady increase in bank holdings since 2012 when the new banking agreement came into effect. Page 5 of 14

168 APPENDIX I 2015 TREASURY REPORT Table B - Term Analysis Annual Averages % Amortized Book Value Limit Max Min Cash held in Bank 8% 13% 17% < 1 year 11% 8% 9% Short Term 19% 21% 26% 100% 20% (a) 1-5 years 41% 45% 42% 55% 0% 5-10 years 39% 34% 32% 40% 0% > 10 years 1% 0% 0% 20% 0% Total 100% 100% 100% Weighted Avg. Term (yrs) (a) Minimum limit was 10% prior to The following chart provides information on maturities by year for the portfolio. Cash held in bank is shown as maturing in 2016, ensuring that sufficient funds are available for day to day operations. Chart A $450 Cash & Investments by Year of Maturity as at Dec. 31, 2015 $400 $350 $300 Millions $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 $ Maturity (Par Value) Bank Account c) Sector Analysis During the year, the all sectors experienced a decrease in holdings as investment funds shifted to cash in bank. Page 6 of 14

169 APPENDIX I 2015 TREASURY REPORT Table C Sector Analysis Annual Average % Amortized Book Value Max Limit Cash held in bank 8% 13% 17% Federal Sector 7% 5% 4% 100% Provincial Sector 37% 33% 33% 75% Municipal Sector 29% 26% 24% 60% Corporate Sector 19% 23% 22% 35% Total 100% 100% 100% A summary of the GF investments, by counterparty, is contained in Appendix A. d) Investment in Region of Peel Debt O. Reg. 438/97 requires that a municipality provide information on investments held in its own securities. The Region of Peel decreased its holdings of its own debentures relative to its portfolio from 1.2% in 2014 to 1.0% in Table D Debenture Holdings Par Value ROP Bonds Proportion of ROP Bonds to Portfolio Date Portfolio December 31, 2015 $1,681,175,213 $17,375, % December 31, 2014 $1,841,761,668 $21,461, % Yr. over Yr. Change -$160,586,455 -$4,086,000 During the 2015 year seven transactions, three purchases, two maturities and two sales, occurred in Region of Peel debentures. These seven transactions resulted in a net change in holdings of -$4,086,000. Table E Debenture Transactions Purchase Maturity Sold Coupon Par Value Price Yield Date Date Date Mar 23/12 Dec 01/21 Mar 11/ % -$1,000, % Apr 11/12 Dec 01/21 Mar 11/ % -$5,000, % May 26/15 Dec 01/ % $4,000, % Jun 29/10 Jun 29/ % -$565, % Oct 23/15 Aug 20/ % $1,900, % May 26/15 Dec 01/21 Dec 10/ % -$4,000, % Dec 11/15 Jun 10/ % $2,500, % Dec 14/99 Dec 14/ % -$1,921, % -$4,086,000 Page 7 of 14

170 APPENDIX I 2015 TREASURY REPORT e) Investment Transactions Over the course of 2015, investment transactions (purchases and sales) were primarily long term, with an average of $9.3 million occurring per month (versus $21.5 million in 2014). The weighted average term of long term purchases was 2,166 days (versus 1,324 days in 2014). Long term purchases totalled $76.9 million, the majority of which occurred in the municipal sector (92.9%). The monthly average value of short term purchases increased from $800 thousand in 2014 to $5.5 million in In 2012, monthly average short term transactions totalled $299 million, the current low levels of short term investment placements is due to the enhanced bank deposit rates achieved in the 2012 bank tender. Short term transactions for the GF totaled $66.0 million in 2015 and all were purchases. The average term of these transactions was 52 days. f) Active Investment Management While the Region s main policy direction is a buy-and-hold strategy, active management provides an additional level of earning potential for the GF portfolio. Gains may be realized throughout the year by recognizing opportunities and trading securities during favourable market conditions. As a result, the Region has taken these recognized opportunities to actively trade the portfolio when market opportunities arise. Of the $62.4 million in 2015 interest earnings for the GF portfolio, $1.7 million in capital gains was achieved from nine bond transactions to take advantage of market conditions. The additional $1.7 million in revenue added approximately 4.0 basis points (3.07% to 3.11%) to the overall returns of the GF portfolio. Capital gains and losses are difficult to forecast, as they are generated as a result of changing market conditions and therefore create a variance when realized. g) Fixed Income Investment Yield The gross fixed income investment yield is based on earned revenues (interest income, realized capital gains/losses, amortized premiums/discounts and securities lending income) as a percentage of the weighted average book value and net of expenses. In 2015, the holdings of the GF earned $62.4 million, which equates to a yield of 3.1% (after management fees). This compares to a yield of 3.5% ($75.2 million) in The average investment yield, over the past 3 years, was 3.4%. A low interest rate environment together with the large recent debt issuances has impacted the Region s portfolio. New funds have been invested and maturities reinvested at rates lower than the portfolio interest rate average. h) Performance Measurement for Fixed Income The benchmark to gauge investment performance for the GF s fixed income investments is a composite of the FTSE TMX Global Debt Capital Markets (formerly PC-Bond/DEX) yield indices. The composite is created so that the term of the benchmark mirrors the weighted average term of the GF. Page 8 of 14

171 APPENDIX I 2015 TREASURY REPORT During 2015 the fixed income yield for the GF exceeded the comparable composite yield index by 1.6%. The average benchmark interest rate over the course of 2015 was 1.5%. The Region s yield tends to outperform the benchmark yield during periods of declining rates, as approximately 1/10 th of the portfolio matures annually and the proceeds are reinvested at the prevailing lower rates. It is important to note that these above benchmark returns were earned by the portfolio within the guidelines imposed by both Municipal Legislation and the Region s conservative investment policy. 2. Total Investment Yield The weighted average yield for the GF fixed income portfolio is 3.1%, lower than 2014 (3.5%). 3. Deferred Revenue Account In December 2006, the Region adopted a strategy to implement a Source of Sustainable Funding. The Region s overall investment management strategy includes the utilization of a reserve to assist in stabilizing earnings from any market volatility. The rationale behind this Deferred Revenue account is: a) to provide a safeguard against a potential capital loss should the Region of Peel experience an unexpected cash requirement that would force the liquidation of a portion of the GF portfolio in an unfavourable market; and b) to smooth income allocated to reserves and reserve funds using the Earnings Rate. The target size of the deferred revenue account was set at 15% of the volatility value of the GF s assets with maturities beyond one year. The 2015 volatility value was calculated by determining the impact to market value given a 0.5% downward shift in the yield curve. Based on the GF portfolio as at December 31, 2015, this equates to a reserve requirement of $5.5 million. B. Caledon Debt Retirement Fund (DRF) The Caledon Debt Retirement Fund (DRF) is under the direction of the Sinking Fund Contribution and Debt Retirement Committee and is comprised of the Treasurers from the three area municipalities, as well as the Regional Treasurer and Director of Corporate Finance, Chair of the Committee. The objective of managing the Caledon DRF is to ensure that adequate funds are available to meet the payment requirements for the underlying debenture issue. Accordingly, any investment maturities must be close to, but not exceed, the required payment dates. The Caledon DRF was established in Since this time the Town of Caledon has contributed $29.0 million to this fund. Over the same time frame, liability payments (principal and interest) have totaled $33.6 million. The weighted average book value of the Caledon DRF during 2015 was $5.2 million (compared to $7.6 million last year), with the decline reflecting the annual repayment on the underlying debenture issue. Page 9 of 14

172 APPENDIX I 2015 TREASURY REPORT Chart B Caledon Debt Retirement Fund Annual Average Millions $12 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2 $10.0 $2.8 $7.2 $7.6 $2.2 $5.2 $0.0 $5.4 $5.2 $ Weighted Average Bank Balance Weighted Average Portfolio Funds were not held in the market during On December 31, 2015, $3.0 million was remaining in the bank account. In 2015, Caledon s DRF earned $159.5 thousand which equates to a yield of 3.1%. This compares to $287.2 thousand or 3.8% last year. The average yield, over the past 3 years, has been 3.3%. Unfunded Outstanding Debentures The Town of Caledon s debenture issue (series AD), connected with the Caledon DRF, had $10.6 million in principal and interest payments outstanding as at December 31, Caledon s DRF assets are sufficient to fund $3.0 million of the Series AD debenture issue s liabilities (until December 14, 2017). This leaves a $7.6 million unfunded debenture liability for the Town of Caledon until the debenture matures in December 14, At December 31, 2015 interest rates, the net present value of the remaining exposure is approximately $7.5 million. C. Sinking Fund Contribution Funds (SFCF) Investment Yield, Earnings and Surplus/Deficit for the Year The Sinking Fund Contribution Funds (SFCF) is also under the direction of the Sinking Fund Contribution and Debt Retirement Committee and is comprised of the Treasurers from the three area municipalities, as well as the Regional Treasurer and Director of Corporate Finance, Chair of the Committee. The objective of managing the Sinking Fund Contribution Funds is to ensure that the annual contributions from each participant, together with the earnings from these contributions funds, total the payment requirements for the underlying debenture issue at maturity. Page 10 of 14

173 APPENDIX I 2015 TREASURY REPORT Sinking Fund Series DQ, EB and EC are in surplus positions due to actual return on holdings exceeding targeted return. Series EP and EQ are experiencing a deficit of $2,714 and $13,316 respectively, due to actual returns falling below targeted. Contributions per the repayment schedule were made by the Town of Caledon and the Region for Series DQ and EB and by the Region for Series EC, EP and EQ. Summary information for each are provided below. Table F Total Provision Pymts ($ millions) Holdings ($ millions) Earnings Surplus/(Deficit) Series Issue Date Portfolio Bank Account Total Actual Return Target Return Region of Peel Town of Caledon DQ Jun 29/10 $44.6 $28.0 $19.8 $ % 4.00% $259,855 $6,096 EB Oct 06/11 $31.3 $19.1 $13.7 $ % 2.50% $557,633 $1,793 EC Nov 30/12 $20.5 $6.8 $14.2 $ % 2.50% $761,204 n/a EP Jun 20/13 $0.7 $0.0 $0.7 $ % 4.00% ($2,714) n/a EQ Aug 23/13 $18.1 $0.0 $18.4 $ % 3.25% ($13,316) n/a Totals $115.2 $53.9 $66.8 $120.7 Further details including required reporting of holdings of Region of Peel bonds may be found in Appendix B and C. III. CASH MANAGEMENT REVIEW A. Non-Investment Cash Flows The Treasury section monitors the Region s cash flows to ensure that borrowing costs are minimized and that any surplus cash is invested until required. Cash inflows to the Region include tax levies, wastewater and water deposits, development charges and federal/provincial grants. Cash outflows from the Region include disbursements to external vendors, the Ontario Works program, and Social Housing and staff salaries. Chart C $300 $200 $100 Millions $0 -$100 -$200 -$300 -$400 Non-Investment Cash Flow YR AVG 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Page 11 of 14

174 APPENDIX I 2015 TREASURY REPORT Excluding investment income, the Region experienced a net cash outflow of $148.3 million during As is typically the case, the bulk of the inflows occurred during the third quarter and the outflows occurred during the last quarter of the year. B. Performance Measurement for Cash Management The performance measurement Treasury uses to monitor its cash management performance is cash flow variance. Cash flow variance is calculated by comparing the estimated cash bank balance to the actual and thereby measures the accuracy of Treasury s cash flow projection. The variance target has been set at +/- 15% of the average daily cash flow (absolute value) and Treasury s goal is to meet this target 70% of the time. The goal was increased from 60% to 70% in 2010 to reflect the Region s use of electronic transmission of funds which dramatically improved the accuracy of our forecasting. With cash flows of this magnitude, a lack of accuracy can result in considerable financial costs. The Treasury section maintains a detailed cash flow forecast for a period of one year. Treasury s ability to forecast daily cash requirements depends on the quality of information from the various internal and external counterparties. The more accurate the information, the better the cash forecast and the better the investment performance potential. Treasury constantly monitors the variance that occurs between expected and actual cash flows. Treasury is in continual dialogue with other departments within the Region, external vendors of large cheques and Area Municipalities, to ensure the cash flow information is up to date. The 2015 daily average cash flow (absolute value) was $19.7 million (compared to $18.9 million last year), making the ROP s variance target +/- $2.9 million (+/-$2.8 million last year). For 2015, this target has been achieved 99% of the time, exceeding our goal. IV. ROP FUNDING REVIEW Funds held at year end As at the end of December, ROP had issued and outstanding $1.4 billion of Region net own-purpose debt, $218.9 million in PHC social housing mortgages and a $1.0 million PHC note payable to the Tenants Association of Twin Pines. Funds In 2015, the Region did not issue debt on its own behalf. However, in August $40.0 million was issued for the City of Mississauga. As of December 31, 2015 the Region s issued and outstanding net own-purpose debt totaled $1.4 billion, detailed as follows: Page 12 of 14

175 APPENDIX I 2015 TREASURY REPORT Table G Region of Peel Debt as at December 31, 2015 Date Issued Issued for Caledon Series AD $ 9,018,000 $ 10,939, Region of Peel CMHC 66,666 99, Region Of Peel Series DQ 498,324, ,762, Caledon Series DQ 432, Region of Peel Series DT - EA 4,991,513 5,987, Region of Peel CMHC 59,733,216 62,376, Region of Peel Series EB 198,758, ,553, Caledon Series EB 641, , Region of Peel FCM 3,333,069 3,508, Region of Peel Series EC 298,596, ,469, Mississauga Series ED - EN 38,500,000 44,200, Region of Peel Series EP 32,738,504 32,730, Region of Peel Series EQ 248,418, ,282, Mississauga Series ER - FA 32,285,000 36,607, Mississauga Series FB - FL 40,000,000 - Gross Region of Peel Debentures $ 1,465,837,616 $ 1,441,158,092 Mortgages payable by Peel Housing Corporation 218,939, ,403,420 Note Payable 1,000,000 1,000,000 Total Outstanding $ 1,685,777,485 $ 1,683,561,512 Less: Region s sinking fund deposits -124,054,091-87,322,280 $ 1,561,723,394 $ 1,596,239,232 Less: Mississauga -110,785,000-80,807,000 Caledon -10,091,784-11,580,088 Net Region own-purpose Debt $ 1,440,846,610 $ 1,503,852,144 Funds Reduction In 2015, the Region of Peel did not issue external debt for its own purposes, resulting in a $63.0 million decrease in net debt (debenture and mortgage principal and sinking fund provision payments). Internal Borrowings As at December 31, 2015, the Region had internal borrowings of $38.3 million (2014: $40.1 million) to fund capital construction in social housing and long-term care. Development Charges Reserve Funds The Development Charges Reserve Funds balance at year end was a deficit of $36.3 million (2014: $110.5 million). Over the course of 2015 the reserve fund balance decreased $146.8 million. Page 13 of 14

176 GF Fixed Income: Investments by Counterparty 2015 Treasury Report - APPENDIX A As of : 31-Dec-2015 Counterparty Rating Par Value Approved Exposure Current Exposure* Max Term Term Limit CHT AAA 6,000, % 0.3% CMHC AAA 10,000, % 0.5% Subtotal - FEDERAL GUARANTEE >= AAA 16,000, % 0.8% CANADA AAA 25,000, % 1.2% Subtotal - CANADA >= AAA 25,000, % 1.2% FEDERAL SECTOR 41,000, % 2.0% ALBERTA CFA AAA 5,000, % 0.2% BRITISH COLUMBIA AAA 71,530, % 3.5% SASKATCHEWAN AAA 15,170, % 0.7% Subtotal - PROVINCIAL >= AAA 91,700, % 4.5% HYDRO QUEBEC AA 120,473, % 5.9% MANITOBA AA 45,751, % 2.2% NB MFC AA 17,190, % 0.8% NEW BRUNSWICK AA 25,648, % 1.3% NEWFOUNDLAND AA 5,301, % 0.3% NOVA SCOTIA AA 30,692, % 1.5% ONTARIO AA 176,500, % 8.7% ONTARIO EFC AA 148,341, % 7.3% OSBFC AA- 3,500, % 0.2% PEI AA 11,426, % 0.6% QUEBEC AA 62,590, % 3.1% Subtotal - PROVINCIAL >= AA- 647,415, % 31.8% YORK REGION DSB A+ 8,398, % 0.4% Subtotal - PROVINCIAL >= A- 8,398, % 0.4% PROVINCIAL SECTOR 747,514, % 36.7% DURHAM AAA 12,660, % 0.6% HALTON AAA 15,998, % 0.8% LONDON AAA 4,921, % 0.2% MFA BC AAA 19,283, % 0.9% OTTAWA AAA 14,533, % 0.7% PEEL AAA 17,375, % 0.9% SASKATOON AAA 5,216, % 0.3% VANCOUVER AAA 7,979, % 0.4% WATERLOO AAA 37,921, % 1.9% YORK AAA 44,547, % 2.2% Subtotal - MUNICIPAL >= AAA 180,433, % 8.9% BC TLINK AA 4,199, % 0.2% CITY OF GUELPH AA+ 4,800, % 0.2% EDMONTON AA+ 19,000, % 0.9% LAVAL AA 29,106, % 1.4% MONTREAL AA 82,300, % 4.0% MUSKOKA AA 2,000, % 0.1% NIAGARA AA 9,878, % 0.5% NORFOLK COUNTY AA- 1,090, % 0.1% QUEBEC CITY AA 48,000, % 2.4%

177 GF Fixed Income: Investments by Counterparty 2015 Treasury Report - APPENDIX A As of : 31-Dec-2015 Counterparty Rating Par Value Approved Current Max Term Exposure Exposure* Term Limit REGINA AA+ 5,350, % 0.3% TORONTO AA+ 73,768, % 3.6% WELLINGTON COUNTY AA+ 3,976, % 0.2% Subtotal - MUNICIPAL >= AA- 283,467, % 13.9% MUNICIPAL SECTOR 463,900, % 22.8% CARDS II TRUST AAA 1,500, % 0.1% GENESIS TRUST II AAA 2,800, % 0.1% GLACIER CCT AAA 13,800, % 0.7% GOLDEN CCT AAA 5,000, % 0.2% NHA MBS AAA 2,000, % 0.1% Subtotal - ASSET BACKED >= AAA 25,100, % 1.2% GE CAPITAL CAN AA+ 6,000, % 0.3% OPB FINANCE TRUST AA+ 5,000, % 0.2% Subtotal - OTHER CORPORATE >= AA- 11,000, % 0.5% BMO AA 66,120, % 3.2% BNS AA 82,291, % 4.0% CIBC AA 57,000, % 2.8% NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA AA- 43,000, % 2.1% ROYAL BANK (RBC) AA 144,250, % 7.1% Subtotal - BANKS SCH I >= AA- 392,661, % 19.3% CORPORATE SECTOR 428,761, % 21.1% TOTAL - GF INVESTMENTS** ** excludes cash held in bank 1,681,175, % Total Current Holdings* Portfolio & Cash Held in Bank (excluding Sinking Funds & Debt Retirement Funds) AAA Federal 41,000, % Cash held in bank 354,589, % Federal & Cash 395,589,664 15% - 100% 19.4% AAA (excluding Federal) 297,233,853 85% 14.6% AA 1,334,543,360 85% 65.6% A 8,398,000 35% 0.4% BBB 0 10% 0.0% PORTFOLIO & CASH TOTAL 2,035,764, % * Current exposure is calculated on Total Current Holdings

178 Treasury Report - APPENDIX B SF - Series DQ: Investments by Counterparty/Rating As of: December 31, 2015 Counterparty Rating Par Value Approved Exposure Current Exposure Term Limit HYDRO QUEBEC AA 4,200, % 10% 30 NOVA SCOTIA AA 594, % 1% 30 ONTARIO AA 21,228, % 50% 30 QUEBEC AA 3,769, % 9% 30 Subtotal - PROVINCIAL >= AA- 29,792, % 70% PROVINCIAL SECTOR 29,792, % 70% PEEL AAA 12,908, % 30% 30 Subtotal - MUNICIPAL >= AAA- 12,908, % 30% MUNICIPAL SECTOR 12,908, % 30% TOTAL - SF Series DQ Investments* $42,700, % * excludes cash held in bank Sinking Fund Series DQ Funds Cash held in bank 19,815, % DQ Investments - Equal to AAA 12,908, % 20.6% DQ Investments - Greater than AA- 29,792, % 47.7% TOTAL CURRENT HOLDINGS 62,516, %

179 Treasury Report - APPENDIX B SF - Series EB: Investments by Counterparty/Rating As of: December 31, 2015 Counterparty Rating Par Value Approved Exposure Current Exposure Term Limit ONTARIO AA 1,662, % 8% 30 ONTARIO EFC AA 7,800, % 37% 30 QUEBEC AA 1,669, % 8% 30 Subtotal - PROVINCIAL >= AA- 11,131, % 53% PROVINCIAL SECTOR 11,131, % 53% PEEL AAA 9,859, % 47% 30 Subtotal - MUNICIPAL >= AAA- 9,859, % 47% MUNICIPAL SECTOR 9,859, % 47% TOTAL - SF Series EB Investments* $20,990, % * excludes cash held in bank Sinking Fund Series EB Funds Cash held in bank 13,656, % EB Investments - Equal to AAA 9,859, % 28.5% EB Investments - Greater than AA- 11,131, % 32.1% TOTAL CURRENT HOLDINGS 34,647, %

180 Treasury Report - APPENDIX B SF - Series EC: Investments by Counterparty/Rating As of: December 31, 2015 Counterparty Rating Par Value Approved Exposure Current Exposure Term Limit HYDRO QUEBEC AA 3,299, % 18% 30 ONTARIO AA 3,147, % 17% 30 QUEBEC AA 9,400, % 51% 30 Subtotal - PROVINCIAL >= AA- 15,846, % 87% PROVINCIAL SECTOR 15,846, % 87% PEEL AAA 2,437, % 13% 30 Subtotal - MUNICIPAL >= AAA- 2,437, % 13% MUNICIPAL SECTOR 2,437, % 13% TOTAL - SF Series EC Investments* $18,283, % * excludes cash held in bank Sinking Fund Series EC Funds Cash held in bank 14,152, % EC Investments - Equal to AAA 2,437, % 7.5% EC Investments - Greater than AA- 15,846, % 48.9% TOTAL CURRENT HOLDINGS 32,435, %

181 Treasury Report - APPENDIX C Sinking Funds Interest and Provision Payments Series Region of Peel Interest Payments Sinking Fund Provision Payment Provision Pymts * Total Total Life to Town of Caledon Region of Peel Town of Caledon Dec. 31/15 DQ $25,225,555 $274,445 $25,500,000 $8,819,101 $95,949 $8,915,050 $44,575,248 EB $6,977,562 $22,438 $7,000,000 $7,804,329 $25,097 $7,829,426 $31,317,704 EC $11,550,000 $11,550,000 $6,833,292 $6,833,292 $20,499,877 EP $1,303,500 $1,303,500 $347,275 $347,275 $694,550 EQ $10,625,000 $10,625,000 $9,069,721 $9,069,721 $18,139,442 Totals $55,681,617 $296,883 $55,978,500 $32,873,718 $121,045 $32,994,764 $115,226,821 * These funds are held in Series specific bank accounts and portfolios. Sinking Funds Holdings of Region of Peel Bonds Series DQ EB EC EP EQ Par Value Proportion of Date ROP ROP Bonds to Yr over Yr Portfolio Bonds Portfolio Change 31-Dec-15 $42,700, $12,908, % 0.00% 31-Dec-14 $42,700, $12,908, % 31-Dec-15 $20,990, $9,859, % 8.84% 31-Dec-14 $17,990, $6,859, % 31-Dec-15 $18,283, $2,437, % 0.00% 31-Dec-14 $18,283, $2,437, % 31-Dec Dec Dec Dec-13 No Investment Holdings No Investment Holdings Sinking Funds Transactions in Region of Peel Bonds Series Transaction Transaction Date Maturity Date Coupon Par Value Price Yield DQ EB Purchase 20-Jan Dec-21 None 3.50% $2,000, % EC EP EQ None None None

182 8.6-1 REPORT Meeting Date: Regional Council DATE: June 27, 2016 REPORT TITLE: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF DIESEL FUEL FOR THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL DOCUMENT P FROM: Stephen VanOfwegen, Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer RECOMMENDATION That the contract (Document P) for the Supply and Delivery of Diesel Fuel for the Regional Municipality of Peel be awarded to Suncor Energy Products Partnership in the estimated amount of $800,000, excluding applicable taxes, for a period of nine months ending March 31, 2017, in accordance with Purchasing By-law ; And further, that approval be granted to award the contract for three optional 12 month periods, based on satisfactory service, performance and pricing; And further, that approval be granted to increase the quantities on an as required basis for this and subsequent contract periods to satisfy the needs of the Region based on the contractual arrangements including optional periods, where actual requirements exceed the estimated quantities. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS The Peel Cooperative Purchasing Group consists of the City of Brampton, The Town of Caledon, The City of Mississauga, Enersource Mississauga and the Region of Peel. The current contract expires July 31, The members of the Cooperative have determined that utilizing the contract awarded to Suncor Energy Products Partnership represents good value. The Request for Proposal was competitively bid and Suncor Energy Products Partnership is recommended for the award. DISCUSSION 1. Background In 2010, the City of Brampton, The Town of Caledon, The City of Mississauga, Enersource Mississauga and the Region of Peel, collectively known as The Peel Cooperative Purchasing Group ( hereinafter the Cooperative ) collaborated to issue in a Request for Tender for the supply and delivery of fuel. The current contract expires July 31, 2016.

183 8.6-2 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF DIESEL FUEL FOR THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL In early 2016, the Cooperative reviewed the existing contract, future requirements and analyzed procurement options for a new contract. Based on that analysis, it was determined that it would be in the best interest of all members of the Cooperative to separate the contracts for diesel fuel and gasoline, given that the requirements of the various members of the Cooperative were not consistent. In order to complete a thorough review of the requirements, the Cooperative extended the existing fuel contract with Valero Energy Corporation for three months. In March 2015, Metrolinx awarded a contract (RFP-2015-AC-022) to Suncor Energy Products Partnership (Suncor) for the supply and delivery of diesel fuel. The contract was awarded through a competitive procurement process and provides for other public agencies to receive a similar discount. The pricing structure is based upon two components: a discount from the market price and rates for delivery which are based on delivery location, tank size and quantity. The market price is publically posted and fluctuates daily. Suncor has agreed to extend the same market price discount to the Region. Upon review of the existing contract, members of the co-operative determined that the fuel supply price submitted by Suncor represented good value. As per the terms of the Metrolinx contract, each member of the Cooperative is required to enter into a separate contract with Suncor. This report seeks authority to enter into a contract with Suncor for the supply of diesel fuel based upon the bulk diesel supply price offered to government agencies by Suncor in the Metrolinx bulk diesel supply contract. Pricing for delivery of the fuel is based upon the delivery location. A separate tender document was led by the City of Mississauga on behalf of the Town of Caledon and the Region of Peel. The tender includes the gasoline requirements for each municipality and was issued competitively to the marketplace. 2. Procurement Process In accordance with the purchasing bylaw, the Director of Purchasing may enter into arrangements with area municipalities and other public agencies for the purchase of goods and services on a co-operative basis where there are economic advantages in doing so; provided that, the method of purchase used is competitive. The process to award this contract was compliant and requires Regional Council approval. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Funding is available is various annually approved Operating budgets.

184 8.6-3 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF DIESEL FUEL FOR THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL CONCLUSION It is recommended that the contract for Supply and Delivery of Diesel Fuel for the Regional Municipality of Peel be awarded to Suncor Energy Products Partnership. Stephen VanOfwegen, Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Approved for Submission: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer For further information regarding this report, please contact Tony Cetra, Purchasing Manager, ext Authored By: Tony Cetra - 3 -

185 8.7-1 REPORT Meeting Date: Regional Council DATE: June 27, 2016 REPORT TITLE: FROM: SUBMISSION FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING Stephen VanOfwegen, Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer RECOMMENDATION That the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to apply for project funding related to federal infrastructure funding announced in the 2016 Federal budget, on behalf of Regional Council during the 2016 summer recess, as required. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS The 2016 Federal Budget announcement included a $120 billion infrastructure investment program over ten years. The program is broken down into two phases with the first totaling $11.9 billion focused on Green Infrastructure including water and wastewater infrastructure, Social Infrastructure including affordable housing, and Public Transit. Eligibility criteria for the various funding programs has not been announced as of yet. Staff has developed a preliminary listing of projects that may be eligible for funding projects include approved capital projects, project identified in Peel s 10 Year Capital Plan as well as projects supporting Peel s housing providers. Once the eligibility criteria has been announced, staff will prepare submissions to optimize federal funding and advance Peel s capital program. With the possibility that applications for funding may be required over the summer, staff are seeking delegated authority to ensure Peel can meet infrastructure funding timelines. Staff will subsequently review all submissions, along with any additional resource requirements, with Council in the fall. DISCUSSION 1. Background On March 22, 2016, the Honourable Finance Minister Bill Morneau presented the 2016 Federal Budget, which included a $120 billion investment in Canadian infrastructure over ten years. The funding will be provided in two phases. Phase 1 of the funding entails $11.9 billion over 5 years, and focuses on: $5.0 billion in Green Infrastructure over 5 years comprised of Clean Water and Waste Water Fund, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, Supporting Municipal

186 8.7-2 SUBMISSION FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING Capacity Building, and Water, Wastewater, and Waste Management for First Nations Communities. $3.4 billion over 5 years for Social Infrastructure comprised of Affordable Housing, Early Learning and Child Care, Cultural and Recreational, and First Nations Inuit and Northern Communities. $3.4 billion over 3 years to upgrade and improve public transit systems. Phase I projects are to be shovel ready and shovel worthy, primarily state of good repair. Few details have been provided on Phase 2, but the broader objectives revolve around (i) a more modern, cleaner economy; (ii) a more inclusive society; and (iii) an economy better positioned to capitalize on the potential of global trade. 2. Region of Peel Impacts Below is further detail of the components in each of the three categories of Phase 1. a. Green Infrastructure $2.0 billion over 4 years for a dedicated new Clean Water and Wastewater Fund for immediate improvements to water distribution and treatment infrastructure. The federal government will fund up to 50 per cent eligible costs. Projects to be completed within 3 years, retroactive to April 1, $518M for climate change mitigation and adaptation infrastructure projects. $125M over 2 years to enhance Green Municipal Fund which finances innovative, municipal green infrastructure priorities. $50M to support the use of asset management best practices across Canada. b. Social Infrastructure $1.5 billion to support new housing units, renovation and repair for existing affordable housing, and measures to improve housing affordability. $400M to support the national framework on Early Learning and Child Care. $342M for Cultural and Recreation Infrastructure for (i) renovation and construction of arts and heritage facilities, and (ii) to support improvements to renovate, expand and improve existing community and cultural infrastructure. c. Public Transit $3.4 billion to support projects that deliver increased capacity, enhanced service or improved environmental outcomes. Government to fund up to 50% of eligible costs Funding will benefit the Cities of Mississauga and Brampton, and the Town of Caledon. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS While the eligibility criteria has not been announced yet, staff has created a list of projects valued at approximately $500 million that may be eligible for funding (see Appendix I). The list is preliminary and projects will both be added and removed once the eligibility criteria is announced. This listing includes projects that have been approved in the Capital Budget,

187 8.7-3 SUBMISSION FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING projects that are in the 10 Year Capital Plan as well as projects that have yet to be reviewed by Council. In addition, the listing includes projects which are funded either through tax supported reserves, utility rate supported reserves and/or development charges. Project funding will likely include cost sharing components between Regional and other levels of government. Depending on the number of projects that are approved and federal/provincial reporting requirements, additional resources may be required to provide oversight of this program. Any such demands will be addressed through the 2017 Budget process. Since the timing of when the eligibility criteria will be announced is unknown, staff is recommending that the Chief Financial officer is authorized to apply for federal infrastructure funding during Summer recess. In the event that approval for project funding is required during this time, the Interim Period Approvals Committee will be convened to obtain the required approval. Once Council reconvenes in the fall, staff will review all federal funding applications with Council. CONCLUSION Based on potential timelines for funding submissions, staff is recommending that the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to apply for federal infrastructure funding on behalf of Regional Council during Summer recess if required. Staff will subsequently review all submissions, along with any additional resource requirements, with Council in the fall. Stephen VanOfwegen, Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Approved for Submission: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer APPENDICES 1. Appendix I Project Listing For further information regarding this report, please contact Steven Fantin, at extension 4438 or via steven.fantin@peelregion.ca Authored by: Steven Fantin Review in Workflow by: Financial Support Unit

188 APPENDIX I SUBMISSION FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING Program Project Description Estimated Value Funding Municipality Comments Conservation Lakeview Waterfront Connection $ 24,000,000 Tax Mississauga Wastewater Sewage Pumping Station Rehabilitation Program $ 20,000,000 Utility Mississauga Design underway. Additional funding required to and complete all facilities as per engineers estimate Brampton Wastewater Sanitary Sewer Replacement - Assignment C1, C2, C3 $ 15,200,000 Utility Mississauga Water Meadowvale Upgrades $ 15,000,000 Utility Mississauga Design is almost complete. Wastewater Caledon East Pumping Station Upgrade $ 5,500,000 Utility/DC Caledon Total Project = $5.5m, 50%/50% split between Rate and Growth Wastewater Inglewood WWTP Upgrade $ 5,200,000 Utility Caledon Wastewater C2-4 Finishing Improvements $ 4,500,000 Utility Mississauga 95% tender ready Water Lorne Park Water Treatment Plant - Pumping $ 4,292,000 Utility Mississauga Station Electrical Equipment Replacement Water EMS Flow Metering Upgrads $ 4,166,000 Utility Mississauga Flow monitoring upgrades to suport energy management and Brampton system (EMS) for lake based water supply system. All labour and expertise is Canadian, Water Lakeview Water Treatment Plant - Replacement of $ 4,152,000 Utility Mississauga Membranes Wastewater GE Booth Odour Control Facility $ 4,000,000 Utility Mississauga Water Lorne Park Water Treatment Plant - Granular Activated Carbon Replacement $ 3,000,000 Utility Mississauga Replacement of Granular Activated Carbon in four conventional filters at the Lorne Park WTP. Water Inglewood Well No. 4 to replace Well No. 2 $ 2,600,000 Utility Caledon Water Bolton Camp $ 2,500,000 Utility Caledon TRCA (Toronto and Region Conservation Authority) Joint Work Water Lakeview Water Treatment Plant - Replacement of Chlorine Pipes in Raw Water Intake Pipe Water Palgrave WM $ 2,000,000 Utility and DC $ 2,173,300 Utility Mississauga Chlorine feed pipes to the lake end of the intake pipe were discovered broken in late Caledon Project is currently unfunded, only came to life Feb Project Estimate = $2m ( 50%/50% split between Rate and Growth) Wastewater Linear Infrastructure Remediation $ 2,000,000 Utility Mississauga Roads Management Pond Sediment $ 1,950,000 Tax Brampton Storm Water Management. $450,000 approved through 2016 Budget for consultation, additional funding in 2017 of $1,500,000 (not approved yet) for construction. RFP for design going out shortly. PAMA Art Gallery 5 Wellington Exterior Wall Replacement $ 1,900,000 Tax Brampton Installation of new insulated wall system to prevent heat loss, air and moisture infiltration and improve use of space. Roads Malton Stormwater Pumping Station $ 1,786,000 Tax Mississauga Storm Water Management. Roads Cheltenham Badlands Parking Lot $ 1,700,000 Tax Caledon Parking and restoration. Asking for $700,000 for construction in Wastewater Orr Road Sanitary Sewer Replacement $ 1,200,000 Utility Mississauga 99% tender ready Wastewater Septage Receiving Station $ 1,200,000 Utility Brampton Water Lakeview Water Treatment Plant - Replacement of Lights and Addition of Skylights Approved Projects $ 500,000 Utility Mississauga Water Caledon Village Well No. 4 - Replacement of UV Reactors $ 500,000 Utility Caledon PAMA Court House - 3 Wellington Emergency Generator $ 471,000 Tax Brampton Installation of an emergency generator. PAMA Art Gallery - 5 Wellington Elevator Replacement $ 461,000 Tax Brampton Complete replacement of existing components to increase accessibility, safety, energy savings and ride comfort. Water Lakeview Water Treatment Plant - Chlorine $ 450,000 Utility Mississauga Building Emergency Shut-off Valve PAMA Museum - 9 Wellington Mechanical Room Expansion $ 400,000 Tax Brampton Expand current mechanical room to accommodate new equipment. Roads Finch Stormwater Pumping Station $ 371,800 Tax Brampton Storm Water Management. PAMA Museum - 9 Wellington Replacement of Heat Pumps and Humidifier $ 244,000 Tax Brampton Replace current heat pumps and humidifier equipment.

189 APPENDIX I SUBMISSION FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING PAMA Court House - 3 Wellington Storm Windows $ 196,000 Tax Brampton Installation of storm windows to reduce energy consumption and improve use of space. PAMA Art Gallery 5 Wellington Storage and Sink $ 196,000 Tax Brampton Installation of storage area and sink in the studio to improve use of space. Wastewater Etobicoke Creek Trunk Twinning - East Brampton $ 50,800,000 DC Brampton Water Goreway Drive $ 15,000,000 DC Brampton Design was completed in 2012, need to re-eval to current standards, etc Wastewater GE Booth Raw Water Conduit Expansion $ 4,500,000 DC Mississauga 50% tender ready but can be expedited if requested Total $ 204,109,100 Projects Included in 10 Year Capital Plan Program Project Description Estimated Value Funding Municipality Comments Health Paramedics station tbd Tax Project has not been established yet; pending business case. Cost and feasibility tbd. Project is to achieve Gold lead standard. Housing- non PL New Development $ 40,000,000 Tax Various With be further understood once RFP process is completed. Peel Living Site Works $ 22,300,000 Tax Various Total of 39 sites Peel Living Underground Parking Garage Repairs $ 15,050,000 Tax Various Total of 13 sites Peel Living Roof Replacement $ 12,370,000 Tax Various Total of 32 sites Housing - non PL Energy efficient windows & exterior doors $ 11,828,158 Tax Various Peel Living Exterior Wall/Balcony $ 6,300,000 Tax Various 3 sites (Bella Vista, Fairview, Glenway) Peel Living - RPAM Energy efficient windows & exterior doors $ 5,292,055 Tax Various Housing - non PL High efficiency heating & cooling equipment $ 3,991,983 Tax Various Housing - non PL Increased/additional interior/exterior insulation $ 3,602,741 Tax Various Housing - non PL LED & other lighting upgrades $ 3,525,828 Tax Various Peel Living Increased/additional interior/exterior insulation $ 3,207,254 Tax Various Peel Living LED & other lighting upgrades $ 1,398,759 Tax Various Peel Living/RPAM High efficiency heating & cooling equipment $ 1,193,570 Tax Various Peel Living High efficiency electric heating system $ 1,008,190 Tax Various Housing - non PL High efficiency electric heating system $ 1,004,633 Tax Various Peel Living High energy appliances $ 440,715 Tax Various Housing - non PL High energy appliances $ 439,161 Tax Various Health Kitchen Upgrades at Vera Davis $ 400,000 Tax Caledon Peel Living Energy efficient hot water heaters $ 331,532 Tax Various Housing - non PL Energy efficient hot water heaters $ 330,363 Tax Various PAMA Court House - 3 Wellington Waterproofing $ 147,000 Tax Brampton Waterproof exterior wall of south courtyard Corporate, Public Works Electric Vehicle Charging Stations $ 120,000 Tax Mississauga and Brampton Total $ 134,281,942 Projects Not Reviewed by Council Ongoing, site selection and stakeholder buy-in Program Project Description Estimated Value Funding Municipality Comments Wastewater Lakeshore Sub-trunk Sewer project $ 25,000,000 Utility/DC Mississauga New deep sub trunk sewer along Lakeshore road to eliminate many existing Sanitary pumping facilities and/or their rehabilitation. Sized to accommodate existing and future development along Port Credit

190 APPENDIX I SUBMISSION FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING Corporate Integrated Asset Management System $23,000,000 Tax Various Modernization of unonnected asset management applications to an integrated asset management technology Water Various Water Local Distribution Tenders (ea M) Water Electrical Upgrades at Various Water Pumping Stations $ 20,000,000 Utility Brampton or Mississauga $ 20,000,000 Utility Brampton or Mississauga Yearly program Assessment completed by CIMA, would take 3-4 months min to design 3 stations are 10M+ but others are available at lower costs Wastewater Organic Rankine Cycle at G.E. Booth $ 15,000,000 Utility Mississauga The concept is supported by the client; feasibility study is still to be completed by Enersource Wastewater G.E. Booth WWTP Hydraulic Capacity Expansion $ 14,000,000 DC/Utility Mississauga Expansion of plant hydraulic capacity to eliminate hydraulic peak overflows at 1500 ML/d. Water Dundas 400 $ 11,000,000 Utility Mississauga Wastewater Linear Rehabilitation program $ 10,000,000 Utility Mississauga and Brampton Development and Implementation of rehabilitation program for large diameter sanitary sewer trunk sewers Wastewater G.E. Booth WWTP - Residuals management facility $ 4,500,000 Utility Mississauga New residuals (ash) management system and amendment to existing ash storage facility. Wastewater I/I Remeditation Program - Manhole Remediation Program Wastewater I/I Remeditation Program - Pipe Remediation Program $ 3,500,000 Utility Mississauga and Brampton $ 3,500,000 Utility Mississauga and Brampton Wastewater Linear Condition Assessment program $ 2,500,000 Utility Mississauga and Brampton Implementation of Manhole remediation works as per I/I Study initiated in 2015 and completed in Manhole remediation implemented in accordance with new Peel standards for remediation Implementation of Pipeline remediation works as per I/I Study initiated in 2015 and completed in Pipeline remediation implemented in accordance with new Peel standards for remediation Expansion of existing condition assessment program for large diameter sanitary sewer trunk sewers Water East Brampton and Bolton Leak Detection $ 2,000,000 Utility Brampton Replace Check Valves, Suction Valves, restrain Suction Lines, Upgrade BF valves on discharge and move towards compliance with PAIDS (Process Automation and Instrumentation Design Standards). Interim step Health Long-Term Care LED Project $ 1,000,000 Tax Mississauga Lighting design to be completed to inform budget and client decision-making Wastewater I/I Remeditation Program - Future Studies $ 750,000 Utility Mississauga and Water Condition Assessment of Transmission: 900 Steeles Queensway; 750 Burnhamthorpe; 1050 Silverthorne $ 750,000 Utility Brampton or Mississauga Water LED Light Replacement $ 750,000 Utility Brampton or Mississauga Additional followup studies The analysis will assess some of critical and high Risk subtransmission system to further quantify the Risk to our System, environment and public property loss. In addition the analysis will allow the Region to best approach the findings in a logical, proactive fashion while taking into consideration the Environmental, Social and Economic impacts, rather than being Reactive. All Labour, Technology and Expertise is Canadian Inside various pumping stations and facility exterior lighting. Corporate LED Interior/Exterior Lighting at 7120 $ 650,000 Tax Mississauga Exterior lighting has budget approval, interior lighting still requires budget Water Water Hanlan Old Station High Lift Pumping Stations 1 & 3 PICA (Pipeline Inspection and Condition Analysis) of LD Network $ 500,000 Utility Mississauga Remove suction and discharge piping, c/w Wiring to MCC to move towards compliance with PAIDS (Process Automation and Instrumentation Design Standards). Interim step $ 500,000 Utility Brampton or Mississauga Water Pump Guarding Protection $ 100,000 Utility Brampton or Mississauga Water Fencing Contract around Reservoirs $ 100,000 Utility Brampton or Mississauga The analysis will assess our aging metallic system to look at opportunities for lengthening the lifecycle of the asset and gaining better Return of Initial Investment. All Labour, Technology and Expertise is Canadian Required to meet today's health and safety standards OCWA suggestion

191 APPENDIX I SUBMISSION FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING Water Health Waste Management Lakeview WTP Combined Heat and Water Power Study Ozone Laundry at all LTCs (Sheridan Villa, Tall Pines, Vera Davis, Peel Manor) $ 100,000 Utility Mississauga Depend on heating load availability - potentially Inspiration Lakeview $ 80,000 Tax Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon Recovery of System Gas from Anerobic Digesters TBD Tax Brampton Funding for the three remaining sites depending on the results of the Malton Village pilot. Wastewater District Heating/Cooling project TBD DC/Utility Mississauga Study and construction of district heating and cooling system for Inspiration Lakeview Total $ 159,280,000

192 8.8-1 REPORT Meeting Date: Regional Council DATE: June 8, 2016 REPORT TITLE: FROM: PROPOSED TRANSFER OF REGION OWNED LAND LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF WEST DRIVE, NORTH OF REGIONAL ROAD 15 (STEELES AVENUE) - CITY OF BRAMPTON, WARD 3 Lorraine Graham-Watson, Commissioner of Corporate Services Dan Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works RECOMMENDATION That the fee simple interest in lands described as Part of Block A, Registered Plan 676, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 9 on Reference Plan 43R-28977, save and except Part 4 on Reference Plan 43R be declared surplus to the needs of The Regional Municipality of Peel; And further, that The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into an agreement with The Corporation of the City of Brampton for the gratuitous transfer of a fee simple interest in lands described as Part of Block A, Registered Plan 676, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 9 on Reference Plan 43R-28977, save and except Part 4 on Reference Plan 43R-36869; And further, that the Regional Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction, including the execution of all documents, Affidavits, Statutory Declarations and Undertakings required. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS In 2004, the Region of Peel completed multiple intersection improvements on Steeles Avenue in the City of Brampton which included the intersection at Steeles Avenue East and West Drive (Tomken Road) under Project Regional Council approval is required to declare the fee simple land interest (0.3 metre reserve abutting West Drive) as surplus and transfer the lands to The Corporation of the City of Brampton.

193 8.8-2 PROPOSED TRANSFER OF REGION OWNED LAND LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF WEST DRIVE, NORTH OF REGIONAL ROAD 15 (STEELES AVENUE) - CITY OF BRAMPTON, WARD 3 DISCUSSION 1. Background In 2004, the Region of Peel completed intersection improvements at Steeles Avenue East and West Drive (Tomken Road) under Project The Region of Peel s intersection improvements necessitated the acquisition of fee simple and permanent easement interests from Highway 410 & Steeles Professional Centre Inc. for lands located on the north east corner of Steeles Avenue East and West Drive, in the City of Brampton. The permanent easement interests were acquired on behalf of Hydro One. On December 7, 2006, the Region of Peel transferred a portion of the fee simple lands to The Corporation of the City of Brampton for a strip widening for West Drive which is under their jurisdiction. The 0.3 metre reserve was not included in the previous transfer to the City of Brampton and is the subject of this report. Regional Council approval is required to declare 19.0 square metres ( square feet) as surplus and transfer the lands to The Corporation of the City of Brampton as a 0.3 metre reserve. The Region of Peel s Public Works Department has no objection to the transfer of the subject lands to The Corporation of the City of Brampton. Regional By-Law establishes procedures governing the sale and disposition of real property. As such, the following applies to the subject property: 1. In accordance with By-law 23-95, Section 3, the subject land is classified as having no general demand or market. 2. In accordance with Subsection 4(a), the parcel is exempt from the requirements to obtain an appraisal. 3. In accordance with Subsection 4(b), the transferee is The Corporation of the City of Brampton. Notice of the proposed transfer will be given by the posting of a Public Notice from July 4, 2016 to July 7, 2016 inclusive in the front lobby of Suite A and B of Regional Headquarters at 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton and on the Notice Page of the Region s Web Site, as designated by the Regional Clerk

194 8.8-3 PROPOSED TRANSFER OF REGION OWNED LAND LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF WEST DRIVE, NORTH OF REGIONAL ROAD 15 (STEELES AVENUE) - CITY OF BRAMPTON, WARD 3 Lorraine Graham-Watson, Commissioner of Corporate Services Dan Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works Approved for Submission: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer APPENDICES Appendix I Property Sketch For further information regarding this report, please contact Gayle Gorman, Manager of Real Estate, extension 7624, gayle.gorman@peelregion.ca. Authored By: Jackie Degabriele ROS Reviewed in workflow by: Financial Support Unit Legal Services - 3 -

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196 8.9-1 REPORT Meeting Date: Regional Council DATE: June 22, 2016 REPORT TITLE: FROM: PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT NORTHEAST CORNER OF MAIN STREET AND QUEEN STREET LICENSEE: THE ALTON DEVELOPMENT INC AND LAIS HOTEL PROPERTIES LIMITED -TOWN OF CALEDON (VILLAGE OF ALTON), WARD 1 Lorraine Graham-Watson, Commissioner of Corporate Services Dan Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works RECOMMENDATION That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a License Agreement with The Alton Development Inc. and Lais Hotel Properties Limited in a form satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor to allow the installation of a community directional sign on the northeast corner of Main Street and Queen Street, Caledon; And further, that the License Agreement and any further documents relating there to be executed by the Region s duly authorized signing officers. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS Regional Council approval is required to enter into a License Agreement with The Alton Development Inc and Lais Hotel Properties Limited to permit a community directional sign on the northeast corner of Queen Street and Main Street, in the Village of Alton. DISCUSSION 1. Background The Alton Development Inc and Lais Hotel Properties Limited approached the Region of Peel to install a community direction sign at the northeast corner of Queen Street and Main Street in the Village of Alton. The location of the sign will be within the public right-of-way at the northeast corner of Main Street and Queen Street, as shown on the attached Appendix l. The wooden sign will be approximately eight (8) feet wide by nine and a half (9.5) feet high with two deep concrete footings and long fir posts as shown on the attached Appendix ll.

197 8.9-2 ROL PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SIGNAGE - TOWN OF CALEDON, WARD 1 There is a possibility that the subject signage may be moved to another location. Discussions will continue with the Town of Caledon staff and the Licensee on the ultimate permanent location. Should a long term solution not be resolved within the two year duration of the License Agreement, then the terms of the license will be revisited for Regional Council s reflection and decision. The details of the License Agreement are as follows: LICENSOR: LICENSEE: LOCATION: The Regional Municipality of Peel The Alton Development Inc. and Lais Hotel Properties Limited Northeast corner of Main Street and Queen Street, Village of Alton COMMENCEMENT DATE: August 1, 2016 LICENSE TERM: OPTION TO EXTEND: LICENSE FEE: SIGN RESPONSIBILITES: UTILITIES: TERMINATION CLAUSE: One (1) year One (1) further term of one (1) year $1,500.00, plus HST, for the first term of the agreement. No annual fee will be payable for the extension term Licensee is solely responsible for all costs related to construction, installation, maintenance and repair of the sign As the sign is not illuminated and does not require electrical power, no utilities will be payable Mutual termination upon thirty (30) days written notice - 2 -

198 8.9-3 ROL PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SIGNAGE - TOWN OF CALEDON, WARD 1 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The proceeds associated with the License Agreement will be deposited to Cost Centre WC00000 account Lorraine Graham-Watson, Commissioner of Corporate Services Dan Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works Approved for Submission: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer APPENDICES Appendix l Sketch of Licensed Lands Appendix II Sketch of Signage For further information regarding this report, please contact Gayle Gorman, Manager of Real Estate, Extension 7624, gayle.gorman@peelregion.ca. Authored By: Catherine Smith Reviewed in workflow by: Financial Support Unit Legal Services - 3 -

199 APPENDIX I PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT NORTHEAST CORNER OF MAIN STREET AND QUEEN STREET TENANT: ALTON VILLAGE ASSOCIATION INC. -TOWN OF CALEDON (VILLAGE OF ALTON), WARD 1

200 APPENDIX II PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT NORTHEAST CORNER OF MAIN STREET AND QUEEN STREET TENANT: ALTON VILLAGE ASSOCIATION INC. -TOWN OF CALEDON (VILLAGE OF ALTON), WARD 1

201 REPORT Meeting Date: Regional Council DATE: June 22, 2016 REPORT TITLE: FROM: PEEL 2041 REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW - DRAFT REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 27 PROPOSED CHANGES RELATED TO HEALTH AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, AGE-FRIENDLY PLANNING, AND TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES Lorraine Graham-Watson, Commissioner of Corporate Services Janette Smith, Commissioner of Health Services Eileen de Villa, MD MBA MHSc CCFP FRCPC Medical Officer of Health RECOMMENDATION That a statutory public meeting be scheduled for October 13, 2016 pursuant to Section 17(15) of the Planning Act to inform the public and to obtain their input with respect to draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 related to health and the built environment, age-friendly planning, and technical and administrative updates; And further, that pursuant to Section 17(16) of the Planning Act, one open house be scheduled in each of the local municipalities prior to the public meeting; And further, that a copy of the draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 be forwarded to appropriate agencies, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the Town of Caledon and all other municipalities adjacent to the Region of Peel for their review and comments. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS The Regional Official Plan is required to be reviewed periodically. On November 21, 2013, the Growth Management Committee (GMC) endorsed a work program for the Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review and further additions to the work program were endorsed by GMC in February This report recommends that a statutory public meeting be held on October 13, 2016 and open houses be held to inform the public of a proposed amendment related to health and the built environment and age-friendly planning. The draft health and the built environment focus area proposes strengthening official plan policies to require health assessments as part of the development application process, ensuring municipal councils are informed of the health impacts of development and supports ongoing monitoring and evaluation in this regard. The age-friendly planning focus area proposes new policies in the areas of aging within the community, universal accessibility, and creating better environments for active aging. Consultation on the discussion papers and draft policies has occurred with internal departments, local municipal staff, community agencies, and the development industry.

202 PEEL 2041 ROP REVIEW - DRAFT ROPA 27 DISCUSSION 1. Background a) Regional Official Plan The Regional Official Plan (Official Plan) provides a long-term regional strategic policy framework for guiding growth and development in Peel while protecting the environment, managing resources, and outlining a regional structure that manages this growth. The Official Plan provides policy direction on various matters of provincial and regional interest (e.g. protection of regionally and provincially significant greenlands, expansions to the Regional Urban Boundary, population and employment growth forecasts). The Official Plan is strategic in nature and ensures that the respective roles and responsibilities of the local municipalities and the Region of Peel in planning matters are respected. The Official Plan supports the more specific objectives and land-use policies in the local municipal official plans. The overall goals of the Official Plan are to: Create healthy and sustainable communities for those living and working in Peel; Recognize, respect, preserve, restore and enhance ecosystem features, functions and linkages; Recognize the importance of the economy and manage and stage growth and development in accordance with the financial goals and fiscal sustainability of the Region; and, Support growth and development in a sustainable manner which integrates the environmental, social, economic and cultural responsibilities of the Region. The Official Plan is reviewed periodically to conform to Provincial Plans, legislation, and policies and to address emerging planning issues affecting the Region, while ensuring the goals of the Official Plan are met. The Planning Act requires the Official Plan to be revised as required not less than every five years to ensure conformity with Provincial plans and Provincial policy statements. Regional Council held a special meeting of Council on May 23, 2013 in accordance with the Planning Act to initiate the Peel 2041, Regional Official Plan Review (Peel 2041) due to changes to Provincial Policy direction (e.g. Amendment to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe) and to advance Regional planning issues. On November 21, 2013, the Growth Management Committee (GMC) endorsed the Peel 2041 work program. The release of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) 2014, along with emerging work on growth management and age-friendly planning resulted in additions to the work program in early The Peel 2041 process addresses a number of legislative and policy initiatives that have been introduced by the Province since the Official Plan was last reviewed

203 PEEL 2041 ROP REVIEW - DRAFT ROPA 27 b) Peel 2041 Work Program The work program for Peel 2041 identifies ten focus areas through which the Official Plan is being reviewed to ensure conformity with provincial initiatives and progress on planning matters. The Province is the approval authority for all Regional Official Plan Amendments (ROPA) which are adopted by Council as part of Peel c) ROPA 27 ROPA 27, which is being brought forward in this report, includes two of the ten focus areas: Health and the Built Environment Age-Friendly Planning Additional policies related to technical and administrative updates arising from the research and consultation undertaken are also included in ROPA 27. Draft policies will be brought forward at a later date for the remaining focus areas

204 PEEL 2041 ROP REVIEW - DRAFT ROPA 27 The built environment and age-friendly communities are elements that contribute to active and healthy communities. An integrated approach to address these issues helps advance the implementation of the Term of Council Priority (ToCP) - Promote Healthy and Age-Friendly Built Environments. The 2014 PPS includes updated policies to support active and healthy communities by building on existing policies on public spaces to facilitate active transportation and community connectivity. New policies are found in section 1.5 Public Spaces, Recreation, Parks, Trails and Open Space to promote healthy and active communities by planning public streets, spaces and facilities to facilitate active transportation and community connectivity. Further additions to the PPS include planning and providing for equitable distribution of publicly-accessible built and natural settings for trails and linkages. The Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73) adds language to the Planning Act on promoting built-form as a matter of Provincial interest, which municipalities must have regard to. Proposed ROPA 27 helps implement these planning goals and objectives while advancing Regional planning interests. The work on this amendment has been prepared in close co-operation with the local municipalities through the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) group representing senior-level Regional and local municipal planning policy staff and initial consultation with stakeholders. The statutory public consultation and other stakeholder engagement recommended in this report will allow for further input before final policies are recommended. The Peel 2041 process also supports many components of the Region of Peel s 20-Year Strategic Plan and 4-Year TOCPs which were approved by Regional Council on November 12, This includes several Strategic Objectives from the Strategic Plan related to the built environment that promote healthy living and walkability. ROPA 27 supports the specific Strategic Plan components and TOCPs highlighted as follows: - 4 -

205 PEEL 2041 ROP REVIEW - DRAFT ROPA 27 A copy of the draft policies containing the details of the proposed policy amendments is attached as Appendix I. Summaries of each policy area being considered in the amendment are provided below. 2. Health and the Built Environment The Region has spent more than five years laying a foundation to positively influence the built environment agenda toward optimizing the health promoting potential of our communities. The proposed policy amendments in Draft ROPA 27 on health and the built environment aim to increase and strengthen the application of health-based criteria into the land-use planning process across the Region of Peel. a) Background Research and Analysis The Healthy Development Index (HDI) was developed by Peel Public Health in 2009 in consultation with the local municipalities and internal departments including Corporate Services and Public Works. The HDI, a body of research evidence, was compiled to - 5 -

206 PEEL 2041 ROP REVIEW - DRAFT ROPA 27 identify elements and quantifiable measures associated with increased walkability. This evidence base was developed in partnership with St. Michael s Hospital Centre for Research on Inner City Health and McMaster University, and presented to Council. The HDI has evolved into the Health Development Assessment (HDA) which is a userfriendly tool for assessing the health impacts of land-use development proposals through consistent, quantitative standards. The HDA measures the health promoting potential of a planning or development proposal by producing a score to communicate the achievement of design standards that are essential to building healthy and complete communities. Design standards are organized according to the following built environment attributes that are linked to health outcomes: Density Service Proximity Land-Use Mix Street Connectivity Streetscape Characteristics Efficient Parking Each element is further refined into quantifiable measures that are statistically associated with specific physical activity outcomes. In 2014, Regional staff assessed the HDA s impact on local municipal plans and projects. While the tool was useful to support local goals related to compact and healthy design and raise awareness of the link between health and the built environment, its application wasn t consistent and systematic. There is no statutory authority within the Region to enable local municipal staff to require and enforce the application of a health assessment and its recommendations related to healthy development with the development proponent or inform the municipal council of the health impact. ROPA 27 responds to these opportunities. In addition, Regional staff has collaborated with the local municipal staff to apply the assessment tool to each unique local context. This includes: City of Brampton is well aligned through its use of the Sustainability Community Development Guidelines City of Mississauga is working with Regional staff to ensure the health assessment tool meets the needs of their local context Town of Caledon is using the HDA in its current form and testing it with the Mayfield West Phase II secondary plan This collection of health assessment tools makes up the Healthy Development Framework, which includes the HDA and the local municipal assessment tools that address their specific development contexts. The Framework integrates Regional and municipal implementation strategies to reduce duplication and maximize opportunities for healthy development. All tools contain the interconnected elements of the built environment that are linked to health outcomes. Building on evidence, the current provincial context, and preliminary implementation of health assessment tools in Peel, Regional staff has also prepared the Health and the Built Environment Regional Official Plan discussion paper. The discussion paper - 6 -

207 PEEL 2041 ROP REVIEW - DRAFT ROPA 27 includes considerations on how the evaluation of built environment characteristics could be better integrated within the development approval process. The discussion paper can be found at the Region of Peel website at peelregion.ca/planning/officialplan/art/health- Built-Environment-Discussion-Paper.pdf. b) Policy Formulation Previous amendments to the Regional Official Plan (ROPA 24 and 25) have helped to increase the focus on health-related elements, introduced the use of health impact studies and created a role for evaluating the built environment. Additionally, the local municipalities have introduced general language regarding health and the built environment into their official plans. However, the Regional and local municipal staff have recognized opportunities for healthy development policies to be more consistent and systematic to better inform decision making related to the health impacts of development. The discussion paper and draft policies were completed in consultation with the local municipalities, provincial partners, planning consultants, the development industry, and various stakeholders. In addition to the discussion paper, outcomes from the process included a stakeholder workshop, draft Healthy Development Assessment User Guide which contains an overview of the Healthy Development Framework, and proposed policy amendments. The Healthy Development Assessment User Guide can be found at the Region of Peel website at peelregion.ca/health/resources/healthbydesign/ourinitiatives.htm. The amendments aim to: Require regional and municipal planners to be consistent and integrate the Healthy Development Framework evidence-based health elements into relevant planning policies and documents Require new development applicants to complete a health assessment as part of the development application process and that the results be reported to local council Require health assessments for new Regionally or municipally owned and operated public facility project applications The proposed policies focus on assessing land-use planning applications and policy documents to meet the evidence based health standards. Assessments will identify opportunities to optimize the health promoting potential of communities, and improve health outcomes through active transportation. 3. Age-Friendly Planning Planning for an aging population was added as a focus area of Peel 2041 as a result of input received during the initial consultation phase. This focus area will help to proactively respond to changing demographics as it relates to seniors (defined as age 65 and older). Similar to trends in some other parts of the world, especially nationally and provincially, Peel is experiencing a steadily increasing senior s population as the baby boomer population ages. The following are future trends related to the senior s population in Peel: - 7 -

208 PEEL 2041 ROP REVIEW - DRAFT ROPA 27 Aging Population in Peel To respond to this changing demographic trend, the Region of Peel is recognizing the need to plan, prepare and adapt its Regional programs and services. Peel 2041 presents an opportunity for the Region and local municipalities to: respond to senior level governmental initiatives including the Province s Action Plan for Seniors, address the needs of an increasing seniors population in our communities, and build on the existing policy framework by adding new policies to the Official Plan to support the establishment of age-friendly communities. a) Background Research and Analysis All levels of governments are releasing key documents and policy statements which call for fostering the development of age-friendly communities. Work in this area has been completed by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Government of Ontario. Background research conducted by Regional staff is documented in the Planning for an Aging Population Discussion Paper, which can be found at the Region of Peel s website at: peelregion.ca/planning/official plan/focus-age-planning.htm. The discussion paper identifies strengths and opportunities to advance the development of age-friendly communities through the Official Plan. Appendix IV contains an Executive Summary of the discussion paper. b) Policy Formulation The existing Official Plan contains a number of policies relating to aging within sections 5.5 (Growth Management), 5.8 (Housing), 5.9 (Accessible Transportation System in Peel), and 6.2 (Regional Human Services). Current aging-related policies can be broken down under the following themes: Aging within the Community Housing Options and Affordability Accessibility and Age-Friendly Infrastructure Creating Complete Communities Human and Health Services - 8 -

209 PEEL 2041 ROP REVIEW - DRAFT ROPA 27 The discussion paper has identified opportunities to develop Official Plan policies to specifically support seniors to age in their communities. Universal accessibility design in the built form should be encouraged to create a safe, barrier-free and more inclusive environment. This will further support the Healthy Development Framework by requiring the local municipalities to implement this tool to support active and healthy aging in Peel. Another opportunity is to assess the built environment in existing neighborhoods to support the implementation of universal accessible design principles. These policy directions are proposed as part of ROPA 27. The preparation of the discussion paper and draft policies was undertaken in consultation with internal Regional departments, local municipal staff, and community agencies including the Caledon Mayor s Seniors Forum, Mississauga Older Adults Advisory Panel, and Brampton Seniors Council. 4. Technical and Administrative Updates Administrative changes to the Official Plan are to improve and clarify the understanding of existing policies. A few key technical and administrative updates proposed through ROPA 27, as follows: A policy is proposed to permit administrative updates and to correct minor errors through the preparation of an Official Plan office consolidation without a formal ROPA provided that the purpose, effect, meaning and substance of the plan are not affected. This is similar to the approach of other municipal official plans. Further revisions are proposed to reflect current terminology. The list of Regional services in Chapter 6: Regional Services of the Official Plan is proposed to be updated to reflect changing responsibilities and terminology. This component does not require an Official Plan amendment. Approval will be sought from Regional Council on all of the changes in Appendix II at the same time as ROPA 27, in late Next Steps Upon approval of the subject report, open houses and a public meeting will be scheduled to inform the public and obtain comments on the draft policies to the Official Plan pursuant to Section 17 of the Planning Act. Regional staff will circulate the draft policies for health and the built environment, age-friendly planning and technical and administrative updates to the Province, appropriate agencies, adjacent municipalities, the Cities of Mississauga and Brampton and the Town of Caledon for their review and comments. In addition to formal consultation through open houses and a public meeting, informal consultation will continue with internal departments, local municipal staff, community agencies, the development industry, and other stakeholders. Following formal consultation on draft ROPA 27, Regional staff will bring forward a final proposed amendment to the Official Plan for consideration and adoption by the Regional Council

210 PEEL 2041 ROP REVIEW - DRAFT ROPA 27 The status of the focus areas: growth management, housing, transportation, climate change, water resources, agriculture, Greenland system planning, and mineral aggregates can be found in Appendix V. Lorraine Graham-Watson, Commissioner of Corporate Services Janette Smith, Commissioner of Health Services Eileen de Villa, MD MBA MHSc CCFP FRCPC Medical Officer of Health Approved for Submission: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer APPENDICES 1. Appendix I Draft ROPA Appendix II - Regional OP Chapter Six List of Regional Services 3. Appendix III - Health Report November 19, 2015 GMC Meeting 4. Appendix IV - Executive Summary: Planning for an Aging Population Discussion Paper 5. Appendix V Update on Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Focus Areas For further information regarding this report, please contact Arvin Prasad, Director, Integrated Planning Division, Extension 4251, arvin.prasad@peelregion.ca. Authored By: John Yeh

211 Appendix I Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health, Built Environment and Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates THE CONSITUTIONAL STATEMENT Part A, THE PREAMBLE, does not constitute part of this Amendment Part B, THE AMENDMENT, consisting of amendment to the Text of the Region of Peel, constitutes Amendment Number 27 to the Region of Peel Official Plan. 1

212 Appendix I Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health, Built Environment and Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates PART A THE PREAMBLE 1. Purpose of the Amendment To revise and add policies in the Regional Official Plan (Official Plan) for the purposes of conformity to Provincial initiatives and progress on planning issues affecting the Region such as health and the built environment, age-friendly planning, and technical and administrative updates. 2. Location 3. Basis This Amendment applies throughout the Regional Municipality of Peel. Regional Official Plan The Official Plan was initially adopted by Council on July 11, 1996 and approved with modifications by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on October 22, The Official Plan was subsequently reviewed through the Regional Official Plan Strategic Update (ROPSU) process that was initiated in 2002, as a scoped review of the Official Plan. This scoped review included three major amendments to the Official Plan related to regional forecasts and structure Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) 8 (updated population and employment forecasts reflecting the 2001 Census), ROPA 15 (North West Brampton urban boundary expansion), and ROPA Amendment 17 (established the 2021 Mayfield West Rural Service Centre Boundary). The next major updates were introduced to the Official Plan through the Peel Regional Official Plan Review (PROPR) that consisted of six amendments including ROPA: 21A, 21B, 22, 23, 24 and 25. The PROPR process brought the Official Plan into conformity with relevant legislation, plans and policies including the Provincial Policy Statement, 2005 (PPS), the Greenbelt Plan (2005) and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2006 (Growth Plan). Finally, ROPA 26 introduced policies that were supplemental to those established by the PROPR process. The 1996 Official Plan, as amended by the abovenoted amendments, constitutes the current version of the Official Plan pertaining to growth management and regional forecasts. Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review and ROPA 27 In accordance with the endorsed work program, the Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review (Peel 2041) is being completed through several policy review projects that will result in ROPAs. These amendments will bring the Official Plan into conformity with provisions of Amendment 2 to the Growth Plan, the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) 2014, Affordable Housing Act, 2011 (Bill 140), Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73), and other Provincial policy initiatives. ROPA 27 is the first amendment of Peel In addition to Provincial requirements, this amendment also supports the following components of the Region s 20-Year Strategic Plan and 4-Year Term of Council Priorities which was approved by Regional Council on November 12, 2015: 2

213 Appendix I Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health, Built Environment and Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates ROPA 27 supporting the following Strategic Plan components and Term of Council Priorities: ROPA 27 introduces new and updated policy areas such as health and the built environment, age-friendly planning, and technical and administrative updates. The built environment and age-friendly communities are elements that contribute to active and healthy communities. The Region has a prominent role in advancing these elements that have inter-relationships that inform each other s plans and actions. An integrated approach to address these issues is needed to inform the implementation of the ToCP - Promote Healthy and Age-Friendly Built Environments. The PPS 2014 includes updated policies to support active and healthy communities by building on existing policies on public spaces to include community connectivity and providing for trails and linkages. Also, Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73) adds language to the Planning Act on promoting built-form as a matter of Provincial interest for municipalities to have regard to. Proposed ROPA 27 helps implement these planning goals and objectives while advancing Regional planning interests. 3

214 Appendix I Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health, Built Environment and Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates Through the policy review projects, revisions to the Plan s text are being proposed to ensure that the Official Plan is up-to-date, conforms to provincial policy requirements and addresses the Strategic Plan and Term of Council Priorities. Health and the Built Environment Regional Council has identified several Strategic Objectives from the Strategic Plan for the built environment that promotes healthy living and walkability. To support the Region s efforts in promoting healthy living and walkability the PPS 2014 includes new policies in section 1.5 Public Spaces, Recreation, Parks, Trails and Open Space to promote healthy and active communities by planning public streets, spaces and facilities to facilitate active transportation and community connectivity. Further additions to the PPS 2014 include planning and providing for equitable distribution of publicly-accessible built and natural settings for trails and linkages. The Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73) adds language to the Planning Act on promoting built-form as a matter of Provincial interest. The built-form is to be well-designed, encourages a sense of place, and provides for public places that are of high quality, safe, accessible, attractive and vibrant. The draft policies on health and the built environment aim to increase the application of health-based criteria into the land-use planning process across the Region. To achieve this objective, the principles of the policies approved through ROPA 24 and 25 have been expanded upon and strengthened through ROPA 27. ROPA 24 and 25 introduced the need for health assessment tools and raised awareness of health impacts linked to the built environment. The policies in ROPA 27 will enable the Healthy Development Framework to be implemented at the Regional level and with the local municipalities by requiring a health assessment to be completed as part of a complete application for planning and development proposals. In addition, the Region and local municipalities will have to conduct a health assessment on Regional or municipal buildings, public squares and open space projects. The proposed policies will ensure municipal councils are informed of the health impact of development and support the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the health impacts of development at the Regional and municipal levels. The final Healthy Development Assessment User Guide which contains the Healthy Development Assessment Framework will be brought forwarded to be requested for approval by Regional Council at the same time as when ROPA 27 is recommended for adoption in later The policies enable the creation of healthier communities through improving the built environment by optimizing the health promoting potential, namely through active transportation. Age-friendly Planning Seniors (individuals aged 65 and older), are the fastest growing age group in Peel and across Canada. The strongest impact of this change will be experienced over the next several decades, as the baby boomer population ages. Issues such as aging within the same community, establishing complete/walkable communities, and accessibility are important to meeting the needs of seniors. The Term of Council Priority on promoting 4

215 Appendix I Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health, Built Environment and Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates healthy and age-friendly built environments is supported by Peel 2041 and will introduce policies that support the establishment of age-friendly communities. Peel 2041 presents an opportunity for the Region to respond to: senior level governmental initiatives including the Province s Action Plan for Seniors, address the needs of an increasing seniors population in our communities, and build on the existing policy framework. The Age-friendly Planning discussion paper has identified strengths and opportunities to advance the development of age-friendly communities and is proposed as part of ROPA 27. The discussion paper has identified opportunities for the local municipalities to develop official plan policies to support seniors to age in place. Universal accessibility design in the built form can be encouraged to create a safe, barrier-free and more inclusive environment. The Healthy Development Framework is required to be implemented by the local municipalities to ensure active and healthy aging in Peel. Also, there should be an assessment of the built environment in neighborhoods to support universal accessibility. Technical and Administrative Updates In order to improve clarity, address errors, omissions, inconsistencies in the text and in the schedules and figures that are currently in effect, a policy will be implemented through ROPA 27 that does not affect the intent of existing policies. Currently, an official plan amendment is required to address revisions such as italicizing certain references to reflect those defined in the Glossary; correcting references that have been incorrectly italicized; bolding or removing the bolding of titles; minor revisions to maintain consistency; and a number of typographical errors. Such proposed modifications do not in any way change the intent of any of the approved policies, schedules and figures in the Official Plan, and do not propose modifications to those amendments to the Official Plan that are before the Ontario Municipal Board. The new policy will allow for such revisions to be made through the preparation of an office consolidation of the Plan without undertaking a formal official plan amendment process. This approach is similar to other municipal official plans and will improve clarity and accuracy of the Official Plan. Other revisions consist of updates to the Official Plan reflecting current planning administration in Peel, and to improve and clarify the understanding of existing policies. For example, approving plans of subdivision, plans of condominium, and local official plan amendments that conform to the Regional Official Plan have been delegated to the local municipalities. Further revisions include updating terminology in several policies areas. For example the term Long Term Waste Resource Management Strategy has changed to Waste Reduction and Resource Recovery Strategy in 2012 to reflect specifically how waste is to be managed. 5

216 Appendix I Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health, Built Environment and Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates PART B THE AMENDMENT All of the Amendment entitled PART B THE AMENDMENT, consisting of the attached text constitutes Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 to the Region of Peel Official Plan. a. Amendments to Text Health and the Built Environment 1. Chapter 5, Regional Structure, section is amended by deleting it: Healthy Communities and the Built Environment The Region of Peel is committed to creating healthy communities. A healthy community includes, but is not limited to, pedestrian-friendly and transit-supportive infrastructure that enables and encourages physical activity through active transportation. Active transportation is greatly impacted by the following interconnected elements of the built environment: Density, Service Proximity, Land Use Mix, Street Connectivity, Streetscape Characteristics, and Parking. Standards for these elements are further defined in the Health Background Study Framework. In partnership, the Region and area municipalities will: - Incorporate health considerations into the planning and development review processes through the integration of the Health Background Study Framework elements and subsequent health assessments. - Develop and apply the Health Background Study Framework implementation plan to operationalize in the local context. - Create built environments that facilitate physical activity and optimize the health promoting potential of communities. 2. Chapter 7, Implementation, Section is amended by replacing public health impact studies with health assessment as defined by the Healthy Development Framework. Require the following studies, reports and documents when determining if an application to amend the Regional Official Plan is complete: a completed Regional Official Plan Amendment application; the current application fee; a draft of the proposed amendment, including the proposed text and all proposed schedules; at least one pre-consultation meeting to determine the required studies, reports and documents; and other studies, reports and documents as required through the pre-consultation meeting or meetings. The following list includes studies that may be required to evaluate an application to amend the Regional Official Plan: 6

217 Appendix I Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health, Built Environment and Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates public health impact studies health assessment, defined by the Healthy Development Framework; 3. Chapter 7, Implementation, is amended by inserting the following new Section 7.4 entitled Healthy Communities and the Built Environment with the following preamble, objectives and policies; and renumbering the existing Section 7.4 Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design as 7.5, the existing Section 7.5 Emergency Measures as 7.6; the existing Section 7.6 Regional Planning Initiatives as 7.7; the existing Section 7.7 Regional Road Widening as 7.8; the existing Section 7.8 Regional Finances as 7.9 and the existing Section 7.9 Performance Measurement, Review and Updating as 7.10: 7.4 Healthy Communities and the Built Environment The Region of Peel is committed to creating pedestrian, cyclist and transit supportive infrastructure, which are key components of a healthy community. The outcomes of a healthy community are increased rates of active transportation, improved air quality and greater social connectivity. Healthy communities are impacted by the following interconnected elements of the built environment: Density, Service Proximity, Land Use Mix, Street Connectivity, Streetscape Characteristics, and Efficient Parking. Health assessments take such elements into consideration when determining the health promoting potential of a community. Health assessments will be incorporated into the development and review process. To achieve this, the Region will partner with area municipalities to: Identify appropriate health assessment tools Operationalize the implementation of such tools Monitor, evaluate and report on assessment results Objective To create built environments that facilitate physical activity and optimize the health promoting potential of communities Policies It is the policy of Regional Council to: Approve the Healthy Development Framework, which supports the implementation of the policies in this plan, Section 7.4. This Framework contains the Region s Healthy Development Assessment tool and identifies health assessment tools that were developed by the area municipalities to address their specific development contexts; in consultation with the Region. 7

218 Appendix I Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health, Built Environment and Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates Direct the area municipalities to incorporate policies in their official plans that endorse and align with the Healthy Development Framework, in consultation with the Region Ensure the Region integrates the elements as defined in the Healthy Development Framework into its policies, plans, standards and design guidelines to optimize their health promoting potential Direct the area municipalities to integrate the elements as defined by the Healthy Development Framework into its policies, plans, standards, and design guidelines to optimize their health promoting potential Direct the area municipalities to incorporate a policy in their respective official plans to require a health assessment, defined by the Healthy Development Framework, as part of a complete application for planning and development proposals. The area municipalities may require proposals to address the results of the health assessment to contribute to healthy communities Require a health assessment, as defined by the Healthy Development Framework, to be completed to the satisfaction of the area municipalities for planning and development proposals and that results are reported to local council in consultation with the Region Require Regional and area municipal staff to conduct health assessments as defined by the Healthy Development Framework on Regionally or municipally developed, owned and operated public buildings, public squares and open space project applications Work with the area municipalities to assess the community health and wellbeing of developed areas to inform development, policies, strategies and/or studies, that will ensure communities are age-friendly, walkable and contain a mix of housing options. 4. Chapter 7, Implementation, section is amended by deleting it: Prepare, jointly with the area municipalities, an assessment tool that will allow evaluating the public health impacts of proposed plans or development as part of the approval process. 8

219 Appendix I Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health, Built Environment and Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates And replacing it with the following: Monitor, jointly with the area municipalities the application of the Healthy Development Framework for Regional and area municipal policies, plans, standards, and design guidelines; and applications for planning and development proposals to determine its effectiveness in contributing to healthy communities. 5. Glossary is amended by inserting the following new addition: Healthy Development Framework: A collection of health assessment tools used to assess the health-promoting potential of planning or development proposals. This Framework is comprised of tools that have been adapted to include the following interconnected elements of the built environment: Density, Service Proximity, Land Use Mix, Street Connectivity, Streetscape Characteristics, and Efficient Parking to address the specific development contexts found in each of the area municipalities. This Framework contains the Region s tool and the related area municipal assessment tools, adapted to the satisfaction of the Region. b. Amendments to Text Age-friendly Planning 6. Chapter 6, Regional Services, is amended by inserting the following new Section 6.3 entitled Age-friendly Planning with the following introductory text, objectives and policies; and by renumbering the existing Section 6.3 Water and Water Services as 6.4 and existing Section 6.4 Waste Management as 6.5: 6.3 Age-Friendly Planning Peel Region s demographic profile will change substantially in the coming years with the seniors population defined as those aged 65 and older doubling in size by While demographic changes in Peel are already being experienced, the strongest impacts will be felt over the next several decades as the baby boom population ages. It is important that the Region and the area municipalities plan, prepare and adapt our programs and services to meet the needs of the growing and changing senior population. The increase in the senior population will impact the planning and delivery of Regional and area municipal services including affordable housing, accessible transportation, recreation, physical infrastructure and community health. The Region and the area municipalities recognize the challenges and opportunities posed by an aging population and will better plan for age-friendly communities that enable residents to age actively through supportive policies, services and infrastructure. The Region of Peel supports the planning of age-friendly communities and will work collaboratively with the area municipalities to work towards this outcome. This includes providing access to a range of housing options that are affordable, transit that is accessible and the use of universal accessibility design in the physical environment. The vision is to plan for more age-friendly communities throughout Peel Region where seniors have access to supports that enable them to age safely and with dignity, while maximizing their quality of life. 9

220 Appendix I Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health, Built Environment and Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates Objectives To recognize the diversity of Peel s aging population in terms of age, ability, gender, ethnicity, support needs, and income To provide for the needs of Peel s aging population and allow opportunities for seniors to age within their community including the integration of community facilities and services with residential land uses To promote the use of universal accessibility design in Peel Region s built environment to enhance safety, mobility, and independence of seniors To promote active aging for older adults by establishing healthy, complete, and accessible communities that are in close proximity to amenities, support services, and transit Policies It is the policy of Regional Council to: Encourage the area municipalities to develop policies in their official plans to support seniors to age within their communities, as provided for in the objectives of the Urban and Rural System sections of this Plan including the integration of community facilities and services with residential land uses Encourage the use of universal accessibility design in the built environment to create a safe, barrier-free, and more inclusive environment that will enhance the mobility and independence of all residents including seniors In accordance with policies in section 7.4 of this Plan, require the area municipalities to implement the Healthy Development Framework to support independent, active and healthy aging for all residents in Peel by creating healthy, walkable communities close to amenities, green spaces, programs and services Work with the area municipalities to assess supporting services and the built environment in neighbourhoods where there is a predominance of seniors to identify gaps with respect to universal accessibility and opportunities to better support Peel residents. 10

221 Appendix I Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health, Built Environment and Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates 7. Glossary is amended by inserting the following new addition: Active Aging: the process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age. c. Amendments to Text Technical and Administrative Updates 8. Chapter 1, Introduction, Section 1.3.3, paragraph two is amended by deleting the second sentence: Except as expressly noted in Policies and , any changes, additions, or deletions to these elements will require an amendment to this Plan. and replacing it with the following: Except as expressly noted in Policies , , and ; any changes, additions, or deletions to these elements will require an amendment to this Plan. 9. Chapter 6.2, Regional Human Services, the second paragraph is amended by replacing ambulance with paramedic services. The Region is responsible for planning, delivering and/or contributing to the funding of a wide range of human services, including health services, social services, housing, ambulance paramedic services and emergency programs and police. 10. Chapter 6, Regional Services, Section is amended by inserting and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act at the end of the policy. Encourage the area municipalities to develop appropriate accessibility policies and regulations in their Official Plans, Zoning By-laws, Urban Design Guidelines, and Site Plan Manuals, in accordance with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 11. Chapter 6, Regional Services, Section is amended by replacing Prepare a with Review the and delete and review the plan. Prepare a Review the Regional Accessibility Plan and review the plan, as required by the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and make the plan available to the public. 12. Chapter 6, Regional Services, Section 6.4 (renumbered to 6.5 as a result of new section 6.3 Age-Friendly Planning) is amended by deleting incineration and replacing Long Term Waste Resource Management Strategy with Waste Reduction and Resource Recovery Strategy. The municipal waste generated in Peel is managed by means of reuse, recycling, composting, incineration and landfill. In keeping with the sustainability theme of this 11

222 Appendix I Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health, Built Environment and Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates Plan (environmental, social, economic, and cultural imperatives) the Region promotes reductions in material consumption and waste generation, and the recognition of waste as a valuable resource that, if fully utilized, can have minimal negative impacts on the environment. The Region will continue to focus on reduction, reuse, and recycling programs (3Rs), examine and implement waste management alternatives that recover resources from the residual waste stream, explore the resource potential of waste, strive for a cost-effective waste management system, and recognize waste as a valuable source of alternative energy. Waste will be managed so as to minimize environmental impacts and emphasize the responsibility of waste generators to reduce the amount and type of waste generated and bear the costs of collection and management. The Region is responsible for waste management in Peel and is committed to maintaining the Long Term Waste Resource Management Strategy Waste Reduction and Resource Recovery Strategy to appropriately plan for and accommodate the present and future needs of citizens and businesses. 13. Chapter 6, Regional Services, Section (renumbered to as a result of new section 6.3 Age-Friendly Planning) is amended by replacing Long Term Waste Resource Management Strategy with Waste Reduction and Resource Recovery Strategy. Maintain, in cooperation with the area municipalities, the Long Term Waste Resource Management Strategy Waste Reduction and Resource Recovery Strategy to achieve the waste management objectives by focusing on reduction, reuse, and recycling programs, and recovering resources of residual waste prior to landfill. 14. Chapter 6, Regional Services, Section (renumbered to as a result of new section 6.3 Age-Friendly Planning) is amended by deleting composting. Actively encourage, promote and support the efforts of government, the area municipalities the private sector and the general public which reduce waste, or emphasize reuse, recycling, (3Rs), composting and other minimization options including extended producer responsibility. 15. Chapter 6, Regional Services, Section (renumbered to as a result of new section 6.3 Age-Friendly Planning) is amended by replacing Ministry of Environment s with Ministry of Environment and Climate Change s. The Region and the area municipalities will consult with the Ministry of Environment s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change s Renewable Energy Approvals Section regarding possible Renewable Energy Approval requirements prior to the expansion of an existing, or the development of a new, waste management facility that produces energy from renewable sources. 16. Chapter 6, Regional Services, Section (renumbered to as a result of new section 6.3 Age-Friendly Planning) is amended by adding and Climate Change after Ministry of Environment. 12

223 Appendix I Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health, Built Environment and Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates View the use of land for landfill during the operational life of the site as an interim land use, until such time the landfill is deemed by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change and Regional Council to be closed and the land is suitable for other uses. 17. Chapter 7, Implementation, Section is amended by inserting and after Policy : Any changes to the text, tables, schedules and glossary, except as expressly noted in Policy and , will require an amendment to this Plan. 18. Chapter 7, Implementation, is amended by inserting new Section : An update to this Plan to correct minor errors shall be permitted without an official plan amendment, provided that the purpose, effect, intent, meaning and substance of the Plan are in no way affected. The Region is permitted to make the following revisions without the need for a Regional Official Plan amendment: a) changing the numbering, cross referencing, and arrangement of the text, Tables, Schedules, Figures, associated captions, or appendices; b) revising or updating the base map information in Schedules and Figures; c) altering punctuation or language for consistency; d) correcting clerical, grammatical, typographical or technical mapping errors; and e) adding explanatory or descriptive text, sidebars and images which are included for information purposes to assist users. 19. Chapter 7, Implementation, Section is amended by deleting it: Support, during the transition period in which area municipal official plans are brought into conformity with this Plan, those development proposals, official plan and zoning bylaw amendments that are in general conformity with the objectives and policies in this Plan. and replacing it with the following: Support those development proposals, official plan and zoning by-law amendments that are in general conformity with the objectives and policies in this Plan. 20. Chapter 7, Implementation, Section is amended by replacing On approval of this Plan by the Province, the with The. On approval of this Plan by the Province, the The Planning Act requires that the official plans of the area municipalities be amended to conform with this Plan. 21. Chapter 7, Implementation, Section is amended by deleting it: 13

224 Appendix I Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health, Built Environment and Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates It is the policy of Regional Council to require that the area municipal official plans be amended to conform with this Plan forthwith after the approval of this Plan, in part or in whole, by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. and replacing it with the following: It is the policy of Regional Council to require that the area municipal official plans conform with this Plan and amendments thereto. 22. Chapter 7, Implementation, Section is amended by deleting it: The Region of Peel has been assigned by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing powers of approval for area municipal official plans and amendments, plans of subdivision and condominium, and land severances, and has been delegated the Minister s approval authority for part lot control by-laws and road closing by-laws. and replacing it with the following: The Region of Peel has been assigned by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing powers of approval for area municipal official plans and amendments, where appropriate. The power to approve plans of subdivision and condominium, land severances, and local official plan amendments that conform with the Regional Official Plan have been delegated to the area municipalities, as well as authority for part lot control by-laws and road closing by-laws. 23. Chapter 7, Implementation, Section 7.5 Emergency Measures is amended by replacing Emergency Measures with Emergency Management. 7.5 Emergency Measures Emergency Management 24. Chapter 7, Implementation, Section 7.5 is amended by deleting it: The Region of Peel is responsible for the Regional Emergency Measures Plan which must be coordinated with all regional and municipal emergency plans to ensure consistency of content and application. and replacing it with the following: The Region of Peel is responsible for the Emergency Plan which must be coordinated with all regional, municipal and provincial emergency plans to ensure consistency of content and application. 25. Chapter 7, Implementation, Section is amended by replacing Regional Emergency Measures Plan and Program with Region of Peel Emergency Plan. Maintain a Regional Emergency Measures Plan and Program Region of Peel Emergency Plan which ensures the provision and coordination of necessary services in the event of a major emergency or disaster, and coordinate such efforts with the area municipalities and emergency response agencies. 14

225 Appendix II Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health, Built Environment and Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates Revisions to the Regional Official Plan that don t require a Regional Official Plan Amendment 1. Chapter 6, Regional Services, Section is revised as follows: Regional services currently include: Ambulance and Programs Regional Emergency Management Land Ambulance emergency number services Emergency measures planning management planning Regional fire co-ordination Health Services Health protection Health promotion Disease prevention Long-term care facilities homes Paramedic services Community support services Public Works Water supply and distribution Sewage collection and treatment Waste management Regional road construction and maintenance Police Services Emergency and call response Investigation Highway Traffic Act enforcement Road safety services Community partnerships and problem solving Community education Funding OPP in Caledon Financial contributions to: Conservation authorities Hospitals Children's aid societies GO Transit Assessment Services GTA Pooling Social Services Social assistance and employment programs Service system planning and Mmanagement of early learning services child care system, including child care subsidies TransHelp for people unable to access regular transit Homelessness outreach program Intake screening services for Ontario Works in Centre West Ontario Special needs resourcing for children Community programs funding Regional Planning Planning policy Planning research Development review Transportation planning Housing and Property Services: Social Housing funding/administration Social Housing development and property management Promotion and support of Affordable Housing Homelessness and housing initiatives Peel Heritage Complex program Subsidized Housing funding/administration Subsidized Housing development and property management Housing and Homelessness Planning Other Services Capital borrowing and financial services number services for local community, social, health and government services information Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) Legislative Services

226 Appendix III Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health and the Built Environment, Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates 4.2-1, Region cfpeel WOftklkq loft qoll REPORT Meeting Date: Growth ManagementCommittee DATE: November 6, 2015 REPORT TITLE: FROM: UPDATE ON CREATING HEALTHY BUILT ENVIRONMENTS IN PEEL Janette Smith, Commissioner of Health Services Dan Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works Lorraine Graham-Watson, Commissioner of Corporate Services Eileen devilla, MDMBA MHSc CCFP FRCPC, rv1edicalofficer of Health RECOMMENDATION That a Regional Official Plan amendment be brought forward for consideration in order to strengthen plan policies to: Require health assessments as part of the development application process; Ensure municipal councils are informed of the health impact of development; Support the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the health impacts of development at the Regional and municipal levels. Reducing chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity requires creating supportive environments, such as complete communities, which enable health-promoting behaviours. Complete communities meet people's needs for daily living throughout an entire lifetime. Such communities provide convenient access to an appropriate mix of jobs, local services, a full range of housing, convenient access to public transportation, safe options for active transportation, and community infrastructure, including affordable housing, schools, recreation and open space for their residents. In light of the increasing diabetes and obesity rates in Peel, staff from Public Health and Planning have been directed to work together to assess the extent to which proposed landuse developments contribute to the development of complete communities. These efforts resulted in the creation of the Healthy Development Assessment (HDA), an evidence-based and user-friendly health assessment tool for the planning community. An evaluation of early versions of the HDA found success in raising awareness of the link between the built environment and health; integrating health-promoting elements into new and existing planning policies and documents; and testing the tool on a variety of development proposals and plans. Challenges brought forward through the evaluation suggest that implementation of the HDA has been inconsistent because it is not a required study; health assessment recommendations are not always addressed by proponents; and certain key elements of design require alignment of Regional and municipal public policies to better support healthy, complete communities.

227 Appendix III Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health and the Built Environment, Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates UPDATE ON CREATING HEALTHY BUILT ENVIRONMENTS IN PEEL In order to be more consistent and impactful in the future, the evaluation recommends that: - health assessments be required on new development, - the findings from these health assessments be reported to municipal councils, and - where planning policies and heathy development standards are misaligned, efforts be undertaken to identify and address the issues, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the health impacts of development at the Regional and municipal levels be completed. Overall, the healthy communities' agenda is well aligned with other Regional priority areas such as sustainability, growth, transportation demand management, active transportation including transit, and supporting an aging population. Further advancement towards designing healthy, complete communities will require continued, progressive Regional leadership and collaborative action across levels of government. DISCUSSION 1. Background a) The underlying health issues: Obesity and diabetes The circumstances in which people have been leading their lives have changed dramatically in recent decades. Alterations in our physical, social and economic environments have exerted powerful influences on food consumption and physical activity behaviors. Not unlike most developed countries, Peel residents less frequently walk or cycle to work, school and/or to run errands. Residents are more sedentary at work and deploy a multitude of labour-saving devices at home. The consequences of these societal changes include a population that is less active and fit, obes ity rates that have doubled in a few decades and ever-increasing rates of diabetes. Not only does this situation reflect adirect threat to the health andwellbeing ofthe residents of Peel, but it hampers productivity as a society, and further stretches the capacity of the healthcare system. b) The Link between Community Design and the Public's Health Evidence indicates that reducing chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity requires creating supportive environments, namely complete communities, which support health promoting behaviours. Complete communities meet people's needs for daily living throughout an entire lifetime by providing convenient access to an appropriate mix of jobs, local services, a full range of housing, and community infrastructure, including affordable housing, schools, recreation and open space for their residents. Convenient access to public transportation and options for safe, non-motorized travel is also provided. The impact of designing healthier built environments is emerging in several jurisdictions across North America where, over the past decade, comprehensive policy change has been pursued to support this direction. In New York City, the feasibility of achieving policy change has resulted in demonstrable improvements in population behaviours, including increases in commuter cycling, reduced traffic injuries and increased transit use. New York City is also one of many areas in the U.S. that have demonstrated reductions in childhood obesity rates with the establishment of healthier schools, as well as a number of other initiatives to support walking and cycling. -2-

228 Appendix III Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health and the Built Environment, Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates UPDATE ON CREATING HEALTHY BUILT ENVIRONMENTS IN PEEL From an environmental health perspective, complete communities offer reduced pollution, reduced energy consumption, and protection of greens pace and habitats. From a societal perspective, complete communities enable healthy aging in place, promote social connectivity, and mental health. Complete communities also encourage a range of housing options that contribute to the increased development of affordable housing stock and allow residents to remain in their communities if or when their lifestyle needs change. c) Planning and Public Health In Peel, Public Health and Planning have undertaken a deliberate, yet evolutionary approach to shifting the paradigm towards planning for healthy built environments. Concerted efforts have been made across both sectors to raise awareness of this interdependent relationship and opportunities to advance shared goals. This has been accomplished through policy directives included in the Region of Peel Official Plan Amendments (ROPA) 24 and 25. These amendments required the Region: To work with area municipalities to raise public awareness of the health impacts of development To prepare anassessment toolto evaluate the health impacts ofdevelopment These amendments also created the policy context for the Region to: (May) request health impact studies as part of a complete development application (May) develop health indicators to analyze the effectiveness of the Official Plan policies and serve as the basis for policy adjustments. The current discretionary application of health-based criteria, however, is not sufficient to address the challenges associated with historical approaches to developing the built form in Peel. Fostering complete communities requires the consistent and explicit consideration of health impacts of proposed development and planning decisions in the Region of Peel. This report summarizes progress and milestones the Region and municipalities have achieved in shifting the practices within the planning community to date. However, changing the design of communities in Peel requires continued progressive Regional leadership that supports all participants in the planning process to develop and prioritize com plete com m unities(appendix I). 2. Update of Activities a) Healthy Development Assessment The need for an evidence-based tool to assess potential health impacts of planning decisions was identified as an early priority. The Healthy Development Assessment (HDA) has been developed and refined through a series of updates. Initially, a body of research evidence was compiled that identified elements and quantifiable measures associated with increased walkability. This evidence base was developed in partnership with 8t. Michael's Hospital Centre for Research on Inner City Health and McMaster -3-

229 Appendix III Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health and the Built Environment, Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates UPDATE ON CREATING HEALTHY BUILT ENVIRONMENTS IN PEEL University, and presented to Regional Council in July It summarizes the empirical evidence linking attributes of the built environment with health outcomes into quantifiable standards. The standards are organized according to the following categories: Density, Service Proximity, Land Use Mix, Street Connectivity, Streets cape Characteristics and Efficient Parking. In response to feedback obtained during the initial feasibility testing, the HDA was refined further into a more user-friendly health assessment tool. The tool is applicable across a range of different contexts and allows developers to identify and preemptively mitigate any potential health impacts associated with their development proposals. The framework was developed in a manner such that it can be refined by the area municipalities to suit their needs and contexts. Implementation of the HDA brings forward evidence-based criteria to provide ongoing, transparent, and consistent health rationale to the development review process. However, it is imperative to note that while the Region's tool brings forward opportunities to increase the health promoting potential of proposed developments, the decision-making authority to enforce these recommendations remains with the local area municipalities. As such, Public Health is working in partnership with these municipalities to adopt the assessment tool to each unique municipal context. To date, Public Health has engaged with municipalities as follows: Planning Technical Advisory Committee meetings have provided an opportunity for engagement of municipal staff on the policy intentions and HDA process updates The Town ofcaledon has alreadyreflected these policies andaretesting them in the Mayfield West Phase II secondary plan through ROPA 29 The City of Brampton iswell aligned with the policy and processes through their Sustainability Community Development Guidelines The City of Mississauga has been working in partnership with Regional staff to ensure the health assessment tools meet the needs of the local context. b) Evaluation Overview: In 2014, Regional staff undertook an evaluation to determine the influence and impact of the Healthy Development Assessment. The evaluation found that the tool has been used to assess the following: - development proposals; - plans and projects, including the Town of Caledon's Mayfield West Phase II Secondary Plan, the City of Brampton's Transportation Master Plan and the Ninth Line Corridor Review Study in the City of Mississauga. The HDA has also been used to integrate health promoting elements into new and existing evaluative tools and documents, such as the City of Brampton's Sustainable Community Development Guidelines and the Caledon East Community Improvement Plan (CIP). Recently, integration of the HDS into the Caledon East CIP resulted in the Town of Caledon receiving the following awards: -4-

230 Appendix III Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health and the Built Environment, Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates UPDATE ON CREATING HEALTHY BUILT ENVIRONMENTS IN PEEL Ontario Professional Planners Institute's (OPPI) Annual Excellence in Planning Award; OPPI and Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario's Healthy Communities Award. The evaluation found the following: The HDA has been instrumental in raising awareness about the link between health and the built environment, especially among the public health and planning communities locally, provincially and nationally; The HDA has been used to build and sustain a variety of partnerships, particularly across all Region of Peel planning departments; However, when used to assess development proposals and plans, the following challenges were identified: i) A lack of consistency in implementation across the planning processes, because Regional and municipal policies only stipulate the HDA "may" be required ii) The extent to which the recommendations from the HDA are addressed by development proponents was inconsistent. Currently, there is no statutory authority through planning policies or processes within the Region to enable local area municipal staff to enforce the recommendations with the development proponent or inform the respective municipal council of the health impact iii) Decisions about certain elements of the built form are outside of the development proponent's control. For example, public policies and plans often dictate location of key services such as schools and transit, some streets cape characteristics, and street connectivity. Evaluation Report Recommendations The evaluation also made recommendations to address the aforementioned challenges. i) Requirementto Complete the Assessment and Report on Findings Current Official Plan policies at both the Regional and municipal levels only encourage the completion of health assessments on proposed development applications and do not enable local area municipal staff to enforce the recommendations with the development proponent or inform the respective municipal council of the health impact. Therefore, future Regional Official Plan reviews present an opportunity to enhance related policies so that health assessments of all development applications are required and municipal Councils are informed of the health impact. -5-

231 Appendix III Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health and the Built Environment, Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates UPDATE ON CREATING HEALTHY BUILT ENVIRONMENTS IN PEEL 3. Strategic Alignment ii) Alignment with Planning Public Policies and Standards In some circumstances, an assessment element may be outside of the development proponent's control. Therefore, when and where possible, it is critical for all parties involved in a development application to consider the health impacts of their decisions. In addition, some HDA standards are strongly influenced by transportation engineering standards that are outside of the developer's and local municipality's control. In an effort to address this discrepancy, Public Health staff has acquired a position at the Transportation Association of Canada table to advocate for transportation engineering standards that incorporate active transportation into their new Geometric Design Guidelines. iii) Refinement of Assessment Tool The evaluation also recommended further refinement of the tool into a more succinct format to increase the ease-of-use and reduce the time commitment required to conduct the assessment by development proponents. Efforts towards achieving this recommendation are already underway and a draft revised tool is currently inthe later phases oftesting and implementation planning. The revised tool is anticipated to be ready for release bytheend of2015. While Public Health's role has been primarily focused on the health implications of land use and transportation planning, advancing the healthy communities agenda has presented an opportunity to strategically align with other priority areas in the Region of Peel. Environment and Sustainability Complete communities offer reduced pollution, reduced energy consumption, and the protection of greenspace and habitats. Accordingly, the Region has prepared a Climate Change Strategy and municipalities, such as the City of Brampton, are adopting sustainability guidelines. Compared with typical suburban development, healthy complete communities offer significant reductions in energy expenditure and greenhouse gas emissions, predominantly by reducing car use through walking, cycling and public transit (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2011). For example, a Toronto-based study comparing inner-city and suburban neighbourhoods estimated greenhouse gas emissions that were 2.6times less inthe inner-city onaper capita basis (Norman etai,2006). Transportation Demand Management A reliance on cars for transportation has led to ever-worsening congestion on roads and highways. The annual cost of congestion to commuters in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area in 2006 was $3.3 billion with a further $2.7 billion cost in lost opportunities for economic expansion (Metrolinx, 2008). These costs will more than double over the next 25 years, if congestion remains unattended. -6-

232 Appendix III Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health and the Built Environment, Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates UPDATE ON CREATING HEALTHY BUILT ENVIRONMENTS INPEEL Ils of 2006, the transportation modal split in the Region of Peel for the morning peak period demonstrates the dominance of automobiles, with over three quarters of individuals driving or being a passenger. Public transit and active transportation accounted for 9.5 per cent and 7.6 per cent of morning peak period trips, respectively (University of Toronto Data Management Group, 2006). The Peel Long Range Transportation Plan - Update 2012 indicates that widening existing roads and building new ones will be insufficient to meet future growth in travel demand. Substantial increases in mode share for public transit and active transportation will be required to avoid congestion, which will reach critical levels. Efficient transit use, however, requires the denser, more compact communities that the HDA endeavors to design. These efforts are bolstered further by the work being done on the Transportation Demand Management (TOM) Development Guidelines project that aims to effectively integrate TOM into the development approvals process. Infrastructure Costs The cost implications of low density suburban development patterns to municipalities and their taxpayers are substantial. A recent summary of case studies from across the U.S. found that compared with traditional suburban growth, more compact development saved an average of 38 per cent on upfront infrastructure costs, 10 per cent savings on ongoing delivery of services, and generated 10 times more tax revenue per acre (Smart Growth America, 2013). These findings are consistent with analysis from Calgary, which demonstrated more compact development would be 33 per cent less expensive to build than if the city were to continue to grow if following existing patterns (lbi Group, 2009). The single largest contributor to the difference was road capital costs, followed by water, wastewater and schools. Annual operating costs were 14 per cent less for the more compact option. Within the Region of Peel, a recent analysis was undertaken on capital and state ofgood repair (SOGR) costs for water and sewer infrastructure for one sample intensification and two sample greenfield areas. The analysis indicates that capital and SOGR costs are lower for the intensification area when compared with the two greenfield areas. While the unit cost for watermains and sewers in an intensification area is higher because of factors such as utility relocation and traffic management, the total length of watermains and sewers is considerably less compared to greenfield areas, which contributes to overall lower costs in an intensification area. Aging Population Peel Region's population over the age of 65 is expected to double in size by Recognizing the challenges and opportunities posed by an aging population, it is critical to plan for age-friendly communities that enable residents to age actively through supportive policies, services and infrastructure. The implementation of the Healthy Development Assessment can help to alleviate some of this burden through the creation of healthy, walkable communities that are close to amenities, services and programs. Healthy communities support independent, active and healthy aging for all residents inthe Region along with aging in place - the abilityfor older adults to remain in the community safely, comfortably, and independently later in life. Shifting Demographics and Preferences Shifts in perspectives are also occurring regarding the desired form of neighbourhoods. In a survey of GTA residents, 13 per cent currently living in more automobile friendly -7-

233 Appendix III Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health and the Built Environment, Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates UPDATE ON CREATING HEALTHY BUILT ENVIRONMENTS IN PEEL neighbourhoods indicated that they would prefer to live in a pedestrian/transit friendly neighbourhood (Frank et ai, 2012). Conversely, only 4.6 per cent of those living in pedestrian/transit friendly neighbourhoods would prefer to live in a more automobile friendly neighbourhood. Survey data from the U.S. also indicates that the majority (56 per cent) of adults nationwide would prefer living in a smart growth community rather than a sprawl community, primarily because of the convenience of being within walking distance to shops and restaurants (Belden Russonello and Stewart, 2011). (See Appendix II for list of references from this section.) 4. Recommended Direction To continue to build onthe momentum to date andas identified incouncil's endorsement of the Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review work program (Council Resolution ), Regional staff recommend that a Regional Official Plan amendment be brought forward for consideration in order to strengthen plan policies to: Require health assessments as part of the development application process; Ensure municipal councils are informed of the health impact of development; Support the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the health impacts of development at the Regional and municipal levels. This will help achieve the next milestone towards a planning process in Peel that prioritizes and develops healthy, complete communities. CONCLUSION Traditional automobile-oriented communities have been developed for generations in Peel. Over the last few years, departments across the Region of Peel and area municipalities have come together to reverse this trend and move towards designing and building healthier environments. To this end, Peel Region is beginning to see promising approaches amongst planners and supportive landowners and developers. However, to be impactful and optimize opportunities during a time of growth, continued effort is required to strengthen policies and processes that will normalize the planning of complete communities in Peel. The proposed policies are an important signal and a critical next step in progressive Regional leadership in achieving the longer term vision of building healthier communities in Peel. Janette Smith, Commissioner of Health Services Dan Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works -8-

234 Appendix III Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health and the Built Environment, Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates UPDATE ON CREATING HEALTHY BUILT ENVIRONMENTS IN PEEL,J.--./ r:--, 0.~~.;v~~~/ Lorraine Graham-Watson, Commissioner of Corporate Services Eileen devilla, MD MBA MHSc CCFP FRCPC, rv1edicalofficer of Health Approved for Submission: APPENDICES 1. Appendix I- Building Healthy, Complete Communities in Peel 2. Appendix II- References For further information regarding this report, please contact Olha Dobush, Director, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, Ext: 2617, -9-

235 Appendix III Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health and the Built Environment, Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates AUTD-DEPENDENT SPRAWL. > Walkability/Active Transportation ~ Transit Use Contributes to: cnroruc disease conditions f" Health care utilization.. Congestion.. Air pollution.0. Economic impact (i.e. productivity and job 1055) COMPLETE COMMUNITIES it Walkability/Active Transportation it Transit Use Enables: - Healthy active lifestyles - Congestion alleviation - Air quality mitigation - Socia! connectivity -Aging inplace - Agricultural land preservation - Affordable housing options Link Health and Planning through: - Awareness raising - Development of evidence based tools Shift Practices of Planning Community through: - Refinement of planning policies, processes, and tools - Capacty building across the sector Work jointly with area municipalities to raise awareness of public health issues related to planning Prepare jointly with area municipalities, an assessment tool that will allow evaluating the public health impacts of proposed developments Region may request health impact studies as part of a complete development application - Require health assessments as part of a complete development application - Ensure councils are informed of health Impacts of proposed developments and planning decisions

236 Appendix III Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health and the Built Environment, Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates Healthy Built Environments in Peel Appendix II References Belden Russonello and Stewart. The 2011 Community Preference Survey: What Americans are looking for When Deciding Where to Live Frank, l., Chapman, J., Kershaw, S., and Kavage, S. City and Regional Residential Preference Survey Results for Toronto and Vancouver: a CLASP Final Report IBI Group. The implications of Alternative Growth Patterns on Infrastructure Costs. Calgary: City of Calgary, Metrolinx. Costs of Road Congestion in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area; Impact and Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Metrolinx Draft Regional Transportation Plan Norman J, Maclean Hl, Kennedy CA. Comparing high and low residential density: Lifecycle analysis of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. J Urban Plan Dev 2006; 132(1): Smart Growth America. Building Better Budgets. A National Examination of Fiscal Benefits of Smart Growth Development University of Toronto Data Management Group Travel Survey Summary for the Transportation Tomorrow Survey Area U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Smart growth: a guide to developing and implementing greenhouse gas reduction programs. Washington: EPA, 2011

237 Appendix IV Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health and the Built Environment, Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates Executive Summary Planning for an Aging Population Discussion Paper The purpose of this paper is to provide the basis for the proposed policy amendment to the Regional Official Plan (ROP) related to age-friendly planning and to address directions within the current Strategic Plan and recommendation from the Aging Population Term of Council Priority Steering Committee (APSC) to incorporate the use of age-friendly planning principles into the ROP. Aging-Related ROP Policy Gap Analysis The paper builds on the existing ROP policies related to aging that are indirect and dispersed throughout the plan under the themes of: aging within the same community; housing options and affordability; accessibility and age-friendly infrastructure; creating complete communities; and human and health services. Based on a review of age-friendly approaches, an extensive jurisdictional scan, research and analysis of the existing ROP policies, the paper recommends a standalone policy section to be added. The proposed policy section would include a preamble that refers to the substantial increase in the seniors population in the coming years, the importance of the Region and area municipalities to be prepared for this impact on municipal services and the importance of establishing age-friendly communities. The preamble is followed by high level objectives that recognize the diversity of Peel s aging population, the needs of Peel s population and allowing opportunities for aging in place, promoting the use of universal accessible design and creating better environments for active aging. Following the objectives are proposed policies referring to the following: Encouraging the area municipalities to develop policies in their official plans to support seniors to age within their community Encouraging the use of universal accessibility design in the built form to create a safe, barrier-free and more inclusive environment that will enhance the mobility and independence of all residents, including seniors. Require area municipalities to implement the Healthy Development Assessment Framework to create healthy, walkable communities close to amenities, green spaces, services and programs to support independent, active and healthy aging for all residents in Peel.

238 Appendix IV Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health and the Built Environment, Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates Work with area municipalities to assess the built environment in neighbourhoods where there is a predominance of seniors to support universal accessibility. The proposed policy section is supported by an added glossary term on active aging. Age-friendly Approaches Leading up to the policy recommendations, the paper documents research conducted using significant policy and position papers developed by international, national and provincial bodies. Of note is the World Health Organization s (WHO) Global Age-Friendly Cities Guide, 2007 and the Ontario government s 2012 seniors strategy, entitled Living Longer, Living Well and the related 2012 Action Plan for Seniors. Jurisdictional Scan The paper documents a review of Peel s area municipal policies and strategies, which illustrate the alignment in Regional age-friendly planning direction to current area municipal initiatives. The jurisdictional scan component of the paper continues to document a review of age-friendly land-use plans and strategic documents. A total of X 16 examples were considered due to their innovation, reflection on geographic diversity and applicability to the challenges faced by Peel Region. Several samples of short, medium and long-term strategies that the Region and/or area municipalities could explore and adapt were identified. The paper documents research and analysis undertaken as a result of the review of age-friendly planning approaches, an extensive jurisdictional scan and review of existing ROP policies. Based on this research and analysis, an assessment and policy gap is realized and the paper recommends a standalone age-friendly planning policy section to be added. The proposed policies will enhance the support for Peel s seniors to age in place within their community, target the establishment of walkable communities to promote active and healthy aging and promote the use of universal accessibility design in the Region s physical environment. The intent is to establish and implement age-friendly planning principles that aim to make Peel a more agefriendly community where seniors have access to supports that enable them to age safely and with dignity while maximizing their quality of life.

239 Appendix V Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health, Built Environment and Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates Status of Focus Areas, Peel 2041, Regional Official Plan Review 1. Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) Growth Management and Housing Growth Management: As reported and presented at the March 3, 2016 Peel Growth Management Committee meeting, a new approach to planning, servicing, and financing growth in Peel will involve earlier and more in depth discussions with the local municipalities and development industry regarding the issues, risks and opportunities for managing growth in Peel which include master servicing plans, the land budget and Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) forecast allocations. The growth management focus area of Peel 2041 will include forecast allocations and other growth plan conformity requirements and a draft ROPA including the housing focus area is expected to be brought forth to Regional Council to request public consultation in Q To date the Region has worked with the local municipalities on draft forecast allocations and a draft land budget that would inform other potential growth scenarios and ultimately a preferred scenario. The details and process going forward for the new approach to planning, servicing, and financing of growth will be determined by a working group of staff from the Regional and local municipalities. Housing: The housing focus area of Peel 2041 involves research and analysis of opportunities to increase the supply of affordable housing through planning policy mechanisms. Limited potential policy options have been identified including requiring housing assessments at various stages in the planning process. Building on these policy options is the Provincial Long Term Affordable Housing Strategy (LTAHS) Update by the Province in March The LTAHS Update announces new legislated tools that will be available to municipalities to support affordable housing which include inclusionary zoning and development charges exemptions for second units. Staff will be working with local municipal staff to reflect new legislations emanating from the LTAHS Update. Recommended affordable housing policies will be brought forth in a future ROPA. 2. ROPA Transportation The Transportation focus area will involve an update of policies, schedules and figures (mapping). The Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) update will set the stage for these changes through a comprehensive review and analysis of growth management information and other inputs. Preliminary analysis has indicated that, while road widenings will continue to play a role in accommodating future travel demand, an increasing number of trips will need to be accommodated through sustainable modes such as transit, carpooling, cycling and walking. 3. ROPA Agriculture, Climate Change, Greenlands System Planning, Water Resources Agriculture: Policies and mapping are being reviewed and updated to conform to the protection of agricultural lands in the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) A discussion paper is being prepared with policy analysis and the completion of background technical studies. The discussion paper will be completed in time to include and reflect the outcomes of the Provincial 1

240 Appendix V Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health, Built Environment and Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates coordinated plans review which include the Greenbelt Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine Plan, Niagara Escarpment Plan, and Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. A series of technical studies have been completed including a Land Evaluation and Area Review (LEAR) study, Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Formulae analysis, and development of draft guidelines for Edge Planning for Agriculture. The MDS analysis was received by Regional Council in A report to Council on the LEAR and Edge Planning Guidelines is forthcoming. Recommended agriculture policies are planned to be brought forth in a future ROPA in late 2016 and will include these environment themed focus areas climate change, greenlands systems planning, and water resources Climate Change: A climate change discussion paper has been drafted and is in the process of being reviewed and updated to reflect the changes in Federal and Provincial policy development and direction to municipalities. Additionally, the research and analysis of Peel Climate Change Vulnerability Analysis will be referenced to ensure that all research completed at the time of drafting the discussion paper are included. Analysis of Regional Official Plan (ROP) policies which address issues related to climate change, as well as opportunities for adaptation and mitigation, is currently underway and will be concluded to complete the discussion paper. Greenlands System Planning: The Regional OP natural heritage system planning policies will be reviewed and be updated to conform to the PPS This review will rely on current practices in conservation ecology which utilizes a natural heritage system approach to preserve and enhance natural features within a connected natural heritage system. A discussion paper is being prepared that will highlight the changes that are mandatory to be consistent with current policy and legislation, as well as provide options for how the Region may address other changes including update of existing mapping. Water Resources: The water resources policies review will ensure that the policies and mapping in the Regional OP conform to the PPS 2014, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, the Clean Water Act, and the Lake Simcoe Protection Act. Further, it is an objective of this project to review regional official plan policy regarding stormwater management. A discussion paper will be prepared that will present the policy options for updating the Regional Official Plan water resources policies in order to be consistent with provincial policies and legislation. The paper will also address emerging best practices and Conservation Authority guidance for consideration. 4. ROPA Mineral Aggregates The Province has updated the aggregate resources policies in the PPS 2014 to protect the resources and resource operations from development and activities that would preclude or hinder their use or which would be incompatible. As well, the province has updated the aggregate resource mapping for Peel Region. The mineral aggregates policies review will ensure the Regional OP conforms to the PPS 2014 policies on adjacent lands to mineral aggregate resources which contain criteria that would permit development and activities that would not preclude or hinder new operations or access to resources and also conforms to the PPS 2014 to reflect the new language regarding comprehensive rehabilitation planning and 2

241 Appendix V Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 27 Proposing Changes Related to Health, Built Environment and Age-Friendly Planning, and Technical and Administrative Updates recycling of aggregate. Further policy direction related to aggregate resources, aggregate conservation, recycling and rehabilitation based on best practices research and guidance will also be considered. The mapping for Schedule C, High Priority Mineral Aggregate Resource Areas (HPMARA) will be revised to reflect updated bedrock mapping produced by the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines in The mapping will also be revised to reflect updated constraints, where aggregate extraction would not be permitted, within HPMARA (i.e. Core Areas of the Greenland System) and ensure the mapping is consistent with local refinements made to the Town of Caledon s High Priority Mineral Aggregate Resource Areas (CHPMARA) where appropriate. 3

242 REPORT Meeting Date: Regional Council DATE: June 22, 2016 REPORT TITLE: FROM: REGION OF PEEL AND TOWN OF CALEDON JOINT LAND EVALUATION AND AREA REVIEW STUDY AND EDGE PLANNING FOR AGRICULTURE DISCUSSION PAPER Lorraine Graham-Watson, Commissioner of Corporate Services RECOMMENDATION That the joint Region of Peel and Town of Caledon Land Evaluation and Area Review (LEAR) Study, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services titled Region of Peel and Town of Caledon Joint Land Evaluation and Area Review Study and Edge Planning for Agriculture Discussion Paper, be received; And further, that staff be directed to use the results of the LEAR Study as a basis for undertaking further consultation on the identification of Prime Agricultural Areas through the Peel 2041: Region of Peel Official Plan Review; And further, that staff be directed to use the results of the LEAR Study to inform consultations with the Province on the provincial initiative to identify Prime Agricultural Areas as part of an Agricultural System for the Greater Golden Horseshoe; And further, that the Edge Planning for Agriculture discussion paper, as outlined in the subject report, be received and that staff be directed to continue with consultations on the agricultural policy review component of the Peel 2041: Region of Peel Official Plan Review, to include policy options to mitigate impacts to agriculture; And further, that a copy of the subject report be circulated to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Town of Caledon, City of Brampton, City of Mississauga, Credit Valley Conservation and Toronto and Region Conservation, for their information. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS Agricultural background studies have been completed to provide technical foundations for the Region of Peel s five year review of the Region Official Plan (ROP). Technical results from the LEAR study, Minimum Distance Separation Formulae policy analysis and Edge Planning for Agriculture study are to be used to inform the analysis and development of Regional Official Plan policy and mapping amendments as part of Peel 2041: Region Official Plan Review. The MDS Formulae policy analysis was undertaken to assess the application of Provincial MDS policies within the Region and to ensure compatibility of land uses and livestock operations. The MDS review was completed in 2014 and reported to Council at that time.

243 LEAR & EDGE PLANNING FOR AGRICULTURE The LEAR Study was undertaken jointly with the Town of Caledon to review and update the identification of Prime Agricultural Areas in the Region of Peel. Research into Edge Planning for Agriculture was initiated to provide case studies, evaluate best practices, and develop recommendations on the applicability and need for enhanced policy guidance to improve land use compatibility adjacent to agricultural areas. DISCUSSION 1. Background Agricultural background studies have been completed to provide technical foundations for the Region of Peel s five year review of the Regional Official Plan ( Official Plan ). The completed studies, as outlined in this report, include a LEAR study and research into Edge Planning for Agriculture. A third study that reviewed the application of provincial MDS Formulae in Peel was previously reported to Council on September 11, The MDS review was undertaken to assess the application of Provincial MDS policies within the Region and to ensure compatibility of land uses and livestock operations. The study was used to inform staff comments to the Province during its 2015 review of the MDS Formulae and Guidelines. The LEAR Study was undertaken jointly with the Town of Caledon to review and update the identification of Prime Agricultural Areas in the Region of Peel. The consultation process for the LEAR Study, including refinement of mapping recommendations, was completed in Research into Edge Planning for Agriculture was initiated to provide case studies, evaluate best practices, and develop recommendations on the applicability and need for enhanced policy guidance to improve land use compatibility adjacent to agricultural areas. The Edge Planning for Agriculture research has been summarized in a discussion paper and will be presented to stakeholders in 2016 for ongoing consultation. These studies address policy direction in the ROP to jointly undertake a LEAR Study and MDS Review with the Town of Caledon (Policy ). All of the studies have been undertaken to ensure the Official Plan is consistent with recent policy changes to the Provincial Policy Statement, 2014 (PPS). Additional policy work needs to ensure alignment with the PPS, such as changes to permitted uses in prime agricultural areas. These will be addressed in the Peel 2041: Region Official Plan Review when consultation on the draft amendment to the Official Plan is brought to Council. The combined MDS, LEAR and Edge Planning for Agriculture reports will be included as background reports to support consultation and inform amendments to the Official Plan. 2. Land Evaluation and Area Review (LEAR) Study a) Overview of LEAR Study A LEAR study is a technical assessment of the relative importance of agricultural land for the purposes of identifying and designating Prime Agricultural Areas in official plans. The LEAR study followed the Provincial standard for the identification and refinement of Prime Agricultural Areas developed by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). It utilized factors including soil capability, lot fragmentation, the - 2 -

244 LEAR & EDGE PLANNING FOR AGRICULTURE extent of agricultural use on properties and conflicting land uses to evaluate lands and recommend refined Prime Agricultural Areas for the Region and Town s Official Plans. The completion of the LEAR provides the Region and the Town with technically based mapping to be used as a reference to amend their Official Plans to be consistent with the PPS and provincial LEAR guidelines. Prime Agricultural Areas are identified and designated in Official Plans to protect lands that are determined to be of the highest quality for agricultural uses and that support the most viable agricultural productivity. Development of factors and weighting used to analyze and rank properties were determined in consultation with the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group (PAAWG) (see Appendix I).To ensure a technically rigorous review, MHBC was retained to provide their expertise in LEAR study analysis, and a qualified agrologist was retained to assist in evaluating agricultural lands and soils. The Executive Summary from the LEAR Study Report is attached as Appendix II. The complete final LEAR Study report is available through the Clerk s Office and will be posted to the Region s website at receipt of this report by Regional Council b) Consultation Consultation is an integral part of a LEAR process, and is identified as a necessary component in the Provincial LEAR guidelines. Members of PAAWG, OMAFRA, Credit Valley Conservation, and Toronto and Region Conservation, formed the LEAR Review Committee to provide advice throughout the study. In addition to the LEAR Review Committee, the Peel Federation of Agriculture was consulted. Public Information Open Houses were held in April of 2014 and 2015 respectively, engaging several hundred landowners and citizens. All consultation materials, including advertising and landowner notices were posted on the Region of Peel website for public review. Following the April 2015 Public Information Open House, 25 individual inquiries and requests for reviews of individual properties were received. Each inquiry was addressed by Regional and Town staff, including letters responding to all written inquiries and meetings with landowners. Consultation on the recommended Prime Agricultural Area mapping is ongoing and will continue through the Peel 2041: Regional Official Plan Review (Peel 2041) process. c) LEAR Study Results The LEAR study identified Prime Agricultural lands in the south of Caledon, where the Prime Agriculture Area has previously been identified (Official Plan, Schedule B). The boundary of the Prime Agriculture Area is proposed to be modified to reflect changes to settlement areas, aggregate operations and other land use changes which have occurred since the previous mapping was undertaken. In addition, Prime Agriculture lands were identified north of the Niagara Escarpment, where a Prime Agriculture Area had not previously been mapped. The addition of these new Prime Agriculture lands reflects the process and criteria for land evaluation methodology introduced by OMAFRA

245 LEAR & EDGE PLANNING FOR AGRICULTURE Introduction of these proposed Prime Agricultural Area changes in the Official Plan and potential land use redesignation in the Town s Official Plan will require mapping revisions and Official Plan amendments. The Region will undertake this review and further refinement to the Prime Agricultural Area identified in the LEAR study through consultation during Peel The final Prime Agriculture Area map and data table showing proposed differences between the current adopted Prime Agricultural Area (Official Plan, Schedule B) and the newly identified Prime Agricultural Areas is attached in Appendix III. 3. Edge Planning for Agriculture a) Overview Settlement expansions and the introduction of sensitive land uses into agricultural areas often present conflict along the rural-urban boundary. The establishment of urban growth boundaries provides a sense of stability for land uses in the fringe areas as it provides the ability to implement policy and guidelines to mitigate the impacts through land use planning. Planning for edges of new development considers several important factors: introduction of conflicting land use; provision of visual and physical separation between land users; and the opportunity to introduce an aesthetic edge to define new development. The Edge Planning for Agriculture study, undertaken jointly with the Town of Caledon, reviews case study examples and methods that have been recommended, and in some instances implemented in British Columbia, California and Australia, to mitigate conflicting land uses in fringe areas. The discussion paper provides policy recommendations for the Region and Town to consider to complement existing policies in the Official Plan. The study and its recommendations are consistent with policy direction in the PPS. b) Consultation Public consultation on the Edge Planning for Agriculture discussion paper has been initiated through a preliminary presentation and discussion with PAAWG and the Region of Peel Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) in November The presentation to TAC provided Regional staff with the opportunity to review the study recommendations with planning and development staff from the local municipalities. Additionally, during the development of this study, Regional staff engaged the Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Advisory Committee and the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance to broaden discussion on edge planning practices in the region. Each of these consultations provided Regional staff with the opportunity to receive input and comments as the study was undertaken. Further consultation with stakeholders, including the building industry is planned. The summary from the Edge Planning for Agriculture discussion paper is attached as Appendix IV. The complete final report is available through the Clerk s Office and will be posted to the Region s website at upon receipt of this report by Regional Council

246 LEAR & EDGE PLANNING FOR AGRICULTURE 4. Co-ordinated Provincial Plans Review The Province has released its co-ordinated review of four Provincial Plans for public comment by September 30, These are the Greenbelt Plan, Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (Places to Grow), Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP) and the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP). Each of these Provincial Plans affects the Region and its agricultural policies. In the proposed policy amendments it is directed that the Province, in collaboration with municipalities, will identify an agricultural system for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. This system will map both Prime Agricultural Areas and the infrastructure that supports farming. Municipalities will be required to identify Prime Agricultural Areas as part of an agricultural system in their official plans. The Region and Town s LEAR provides a local and regional analysis of recommended Prime Agricultural Area boundaries as a basis to consult with the Province in its identification of an agricultural system. The Region and Town s LEAR reflects local input and knowledge as well as represents a detailed and highly refined Prime Agricultural Area boundary. Further review and refinement of the Prime Agricultural Areas identified in the LEAR Study may occur once the Province identifies the Greater Golden Horseshoe agricultural system, and through the local conformity process. CONCLUSION Both the LEAR Study and Edge Planning for Agriculture discussion paper have been completed and are intended to be utilized as part of the background research for the agricultural policy amendment of the Peel 2041: Region Official Plan Review. Lorraine Graham-Watson, Commissioner of Corporate Services Approved for Submission: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer - 5 -

247 LEAR & EDGE PLANNING FOR AGRICULTURE APPENDICES 1. Appendix I Lear Factors & Weighting 2. Appendix II - Land Evaluation & Area Review (Lear) Executive Summary 3. Appendix III - Lear Prime Agricultural Area Analysis 4. Appendix IV - Edge Planning For Agriculture Discussion Paper Summary For further information regarding this report, please contact Arvin Prasad, Director, Integrated Planning Division, ext or Arvin.Prasad@peelregion.ca. Authored By: Melanie Williams - 6 -

248 APPENDIX I to "Region of Peel & Town of Caledon Joint Land Evaluation and Area Review (LEAR) Study and Edge Planning for Agriculture Discussion Paper" Land Evaluation & Area Review (LEAR) Factors and Weighting

249 APPENDIX II to "Region of Peel & Town of Caledon Joint Land Evaluation and Area Review (LEAR) Study and Edge Planning for Agriculture Discussion Paper" Region of Peel & Town of Caledon Land Evaluation & Area Review (LEAR) Technical Study

250 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) requires municipalities to protect prime agricultural areas. The PPS defines prime agricultural areas as areas where prime agricultural lands, being Class 1 to 3 lands according to the Canada Land Inventory for Agriculture predominate or an area identified through an alternative evaluation system approved by the Province. That system is referred to as a Land Evaluation and Area Review (LEAR) study. The Region of Peel Official Plan provides direction for the Region to undertake a joint LEAR study with the Town of Caledon. This review would aid in identifying prime agricultural areas and assist in the protection of prime agricultural land for long term agricultural use in accordance with the PPS. The LEAR system was developed by the Province, however the methodology requires factors to be selected and weighted to reflect local circumstances. The LEAR system is comprised of Land Evaluation (LE) factors and Area Review (AR) Factors. The LE factors apply to physical components such as soil quality and climate while the AR factors apply to socio-economic considerations such as parcel size, fragmentation and conflicting land uses. The inclusion of socio-economic factors allows for more than just the soil capability to be evaluated as would be done if the prime agricultural areas were simply defined as areas where class 1 to 3 lands predominate. In January 2013, the Region of Peel and Town of Caledon initiated a joint LEAR study to identify and recommend Prime Agricultural Areas within the Region and more specifically with in the Town of Caledon. MHBC and DBH Soils were retained to work with Region and Town Staff and the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group (PAAWG) to conduct the study. A representative from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food participated in the study team to provide input and advice. The Region and Town staff provided GIS mapping and municipal property assessment data. The local Conservation Authorities were included to provide ecological land classification and climate data for consideration in the study. The members of PAAWG were integral to this study to provide local knowledge which was an asset in the development of the final study area, relevant Area Review (AR) criteria, and weighting of factors. This input was used to create a mathematical model that generates a LEAR score for each parcel of land within the Study Area. The project team and PAAWG reviewed these scores and established a threshold score that was used to form the basis of defining the prime agricultural lands using GIS mapping. This mapping will be refined by the Region and the Town to establish Prime Agricultural Area designations within the Regional and Town Official Plans. The generation of the prime agricultural areas mapping was based on parcels within the study area achieving a LEAR score of 535 out of a possible 800 points. Parcels that scored less than 535 could be placed in a Rural or Agricultural designation. The following map depicts the recommended prime agricultural areas based on this study. THE REGION OF PEEL and THE TOWN OF CALEDON LAND EVALUATION AND AREA REVIEW (LEAR) REPORT 1

251 HERITAGE RD A LINE MISSISSAUGA RD CREDITVIEW RD C LINE CHINGUACOUSY RD MCLAUGHLIN RD HURONTARIO KENNEDY RD HEART LAKE RD HORSESHOE HILL RD DIXIE RD BRAMALEA RD ST. ANDREW'S RD TORBRAM RD AIRPORT RD INNIS LAKE RD CENTREVILLE CREEK RD MCVEAN DR THE GORE RD CLARKWAY DR DUFFYS LN COLERAINE DR MOUNT WOLFE RD Region of Peel, Service Innovation, Information & Technology, October V:\PDC\RFI\Y2014\LEAR\LEAR_Maps\LEARChanges_Tabloid.mxd APPENDIX III - LEAR Contiguous Area Analysis TH LINE 13TH LINE COUNTY RD 24 SIDERD 9 TRAFALGAR RD 15TH LINE 16TH LINE WELLINGTON 23 RD 17TH LINE SIDERD 27 18TH LINE 19 WINSTON CHURCHILL BV 19TH LINE SHAWS CREEK RD B USH ST 11 HIGHPOINT 2076 ha BELFOUNTAIN RD ALTON MAIN ST 136 CATARACT 285 ha 136 MCLAREN RD 109 CHARLESTON SR MELVILLE WILLOUGHBY RD BEECH GROVE SR 1824 ha 24 CALEDON VILLAGE 10 THE GRANGE SR ESCARPMENT SR 3RD LINE EHS 4TH LINE EHS 2033 ha 24 5TH LINE EHS MOUNTAINVIEW RD 6TH LINE EHS 9 MONO MILLS 7 CALEDON EAST 18 SIDER D 5 COOLI HANS SR FINNERTY SR PATTERSON SR 22 7TH LINE EHS MONO ADJALA TLINE ALBION 8 14 CON RD 2 CON RD 3 TOWNSHIP OF EAST GARAFRAXA TOWN OF ERIN CON RD 4 PALGRAVE OLD CHURCH RD PINE AV CON RD5 MOUNT HOPE RD 50 COUNTY RD 50 CON RD 7 CON RD 8 HUNSDEN MOUNT PLEASANT RD SR 2ND LINE ALBION TL 12TH CONC 5TH LINE 9 18TH SIDERD 10 3RD LINE 8TH LINE TOTTENHAM RD 19TH SIDERD 9TH LINE 7TH LINE 4TH LINE SIDERD 10 CHURCH ST 6TH LINE 11TH LINE CONTIGUOUS AREA ANALYSIS RESULTS Property Count Final LEAR Average Area (ha) Potential Property Added to Proposed PAA Property Remains in PAA Property Outside of Current and Proposed PAA Potential Property Removed from Current PAA Current Region of Peel Official Plan Schedule B Prime Agricultural Area Proposed Contiguous Boundary Area 22,144 24,195 SIDERD 15 SIDERD 20 LINE 2 5TH SIDERD L BROOK TRAIL FAL SIDERD 32 10TH L PRIN CE ST INE 6TH LINE W SIDERD 17 KING ST 1 CHELTENHAM ALLOA 14 INGLEWOOD OLD SCHOOL RD ST 12 CLAUDE CAMPBELL'S VICTORIA CROSS MAYFIELD WEST OLDE BASE LINE RD 4 BOSTON MILLS RD 9 MONO ROAD SANDHILL 7 TULLAMORE 14 COUNTRYSIDE DR MAYFIELD RD CASTLEDERG ha HEALEY RD WILDFIELD HUMBER STATION RD SR TOWN OF HALTON HILLS KING BOLTON TOWN OF MILTON TOWN OF OAKVILLE ST W HY 50 KINGST E D ALBION VAUGHAN RD R COLD CREEK KIRBY RD HUNTINGTON RD CALEDON KING TOWN LI S 11TH CONC Legend CALEDON HWY 27 BRAMPTON KING VA U GHAN LAKE ONTARIO 17T H RD SIDERD Property Status CITY OF Region of Peel Official Plan VAUGHAN Potential Property Added Schedule B Prime Agricultural Area to Proposed PAA Contiguous Area Boundary Property Remains in PAA (Proposed) Property Outside of Current Railway and Proposed PAA Potential Property Removed Town / Township / City from Current PAA Boundary 10TH CONC TH CONC 16TH SID ERD Boundary of Recommended Prime County / Region Boundary Agricultural Area Subject to Completion of Alton Village Study Bolton Residential Expansion Options 7TH CONC KING RD TH SIDERD WESTON RD Kilometres MISSISSAUGA The information displayed on this map has been compiled from various sources. While every effort has been made to accurately depict the information, this map should not be relied on as being a precise indicator of locations. JANE ST 4

252 APPENDIX IV to "Region of Peel & Town of Caledon Joint Land Evaluation and Area Review (LEAR) Study and Edge Planning for Agriculture Discussion Paper" EDGE PLANNING REPORT The Region of Peel & The Town of Caledon LEAR Study and MDS Review Our File No. 0929C A Review of Implemented Practices to Address Planning on the Rural Urban Fringe October 2015

253 SUMMARY The conflict along the Rural-Urban boundary is not unique to Peel, Ontario, or even Canada. The successful best practices to address the conflict in the fringe areas are consistent from North America to Australia. The establishment of urban growth boundaries provides a sense of stability of the land use in the fringe areas and provides the ability to implement policy and guidelines for development design to mitigate the impact of conflicting land uses. A combination of policy, education and landscape design is the most successful way to reduce the impact of conflicting land uses in the fringe areas and also to preserve and protect valuable agricultural land. The practices recommended in section 4.0 of this report and associated provided illustrations have been derived from a study of case examples in North America and Australia. It is recommended that the Region and Town update their Official Plan policies to ensure consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014) with respect to policies addressing impact mitigation and agriculture. The development of Official Plan policy that would provide direction for development proposals in the urban / rural fringe areas to consider edge planning measures to minimize potential land use conflict would be a useful tool. While lower tier municipalities have largely completed the secondary planning processes for the urban expansion areas to accommodate the 2031 population targets, it is prudent to establish policies that will require edge planning considerations prior to the next round of urban expansion to provide the best opportunity to mitigate impacts. The Town of Caledon s Agriculture Impact Assessment Terms of Reference were developed in It is recommended that these be reviewed and updated include direction for the consideration of additional edge planning tools as outlined in Section 4.0. The Province of British Columbia has taken a proactive approach to developing mitigation measures to address conflicting land uses at the rural / urban boundary. It would be helpful if the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs took a similar approach. It is recommended that the Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs be requested to develop detailed impact mitigation guidelines when planning development adjacent to agricultural areas. These guidelines should provide guidance and criteria on when edge planning and buffering may be appropriate and required. The Region of Peel and the Town of Caledon October, 2015 Edge Planning Report - A Review of Implemented Practices to Address Planning on the Rural Urban Fringe 37

254 REGION OF PEEL ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES AAC - 3/2016 The Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee met on June 16, 2016 in the Regional Council Chamber, 5th Floor, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A, Brampton. Members Present: R. Chopra; F. Dale; M. Daniel; D. Farrace; R. Khedr; M. Mahoney; T. Tamlin Members Absent: C. Belleth; A. Brar; T. Geraghty; A. Groves; N. Husain; J. McArthur; M. Palleschi; L. Soulliere Also Present: Region of Peel: L. Graham-Watson, Commissioner of Corporate Services; D. Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works; K. Lockyer, Regional Clerk and Director of Clerk s; V. Ghandour, Acting Manager, Access to Information and Privacy; M. Sikand, Accessibility Planning Specialist; K. Dubuque, Legislative Specialist; V. Montesdeoca, Legislative Specialist; R. Comacchio, Committee Clerk Chaired by Dely Farrace. 1. CALL TO ORDER Dely Farrace, Committee Vice-Chair of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m. 2. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil * See text for arrivals See text for departures

255 AAC 3/2016 Thursday, June 16, APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by F. Dale; RECOMMENDATION AAC : That the agenda for the June 16, 2016, Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved. 4. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES 4.1. Minutes of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC - 2/2016) meeting held on April 21, 2016 Received 5. DELEGATIONS Nil 6. REPORTS 6.1. TransHelp Update for Accessibility Advisory Committee Presentation by David Margiotta, Program Manager, and Aislin O Hara, Project Advisor, TransHelp STAFF DIRECTION AAC : Received That staff report back to the September 15, 2016 AAC meeting with an update on the Eligibility Policy and decision-making tool. David Margiotta, Program Manager and Aislin O Hara, Project Advisor, TransHelp, provided an overview of the recertification process for the TransHelp program as a result of the changes to eligibility criteria under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Part of the work to meet the January 2017 deadline includes: developing recertification of current users, a new application form, and ensuring staffing and resources are in place. A report will be presented to Regional Council on July 7, 2016 providing options on the Passenger Assistant Program. Raj Chopra, Committee Member, asked if people with epilepsy would fall into the eligibility categories. Aislin O Hara stated that epilepsy is considered part of the Human Rights Code definition of disability and a person with epilepsy would be eligible for TransHelp. Meenu Sikand, Accessibility Planning Specialist, suggested the use of organizations other than the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) when assessing eligibility as not all those with a visual impairment have a valid CNIB card. Dely Farrace, Committee Vice-Chair, questioned the timing of the new eligibility process and how new applicants will be notified. Aislin O Hara advised that the new requirements are to begin in January 2017 and that applicants should receive a response within 14 calendar days from date of application, as required under the AODA. -2-

256 AAC 3/2016 Thursday, June 16, Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review - Accessibility Related Policies Presentation by John Yeh, Principal Planner, Integrated Planning Division Received John Yeh, Principal Planner, Integrated Planning Division, provided an update on the Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan Review and how it relates to accessibility policies. Accessibility policies continue to be reviewed through related policy topic areas (e.g. transportation, housing, aging, etc.) as identified in ROPA 27. Meenu Sikand, Accessibility Planning Specialist, questioned whether disability and employment standards, as they relate to the design work/live communities, were considered. John Yeh advised that site plans are part of the considerations however, the Region has no control over the interior design of buildings. Raj Chopra, Committee Member, suggested that educational materials be provided in different languages and alternate formats during the consultation process Cheltenham Badlands Update Presentation by Serguei Kabanov, Project Manager, Transportation Division Received Serguei Kabanov, Project Manager, provided an overview of the Cheltenham Badlands parking lot project including background information on the current and proposed condition of the Badlands location, the parking lot, the pedestrian sidewalk and the accessible parking spot. He noted that accessibility was taken into account when considering the placement of the accessible parking spot. In response to concerns raised by the Committee regarding the placement of the accessible parking spot, Dan Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works, assured that careful consideration and planning went into the placement of the accessible parking given the nature and terrain of the site. He stated that the parking spot allows those with disabilities to park and view the Badlands site from that location Accessibility Planning Program Update - June 16, 2016 See also Communications Item 7.1 Received 6.5. Corporate Policy G00-23 Accessible Formats and Communications Support Deferred to the September 15, 2016 AAC meeting -3-

257 AAC 3/2016 Thursday, June 16, COMMUNICATIONS 7.1. Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure, dated April 22, 2016, Providing an Update on the Progress of the Accessibility Certification Program See also Reports Item 6.4 Received 7.2. Alfred Spencer, Director, Outreach and Strategic Initiatives, Accessibility Directorate of Ontario, dated May 5, 2016, Providing a Copy of the New Publication titled Planning Accessible Events: So Everyone Feels Welcome Received 7.3. Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure, dated June 9, 2016, Regarding Changes to the Accessible Customer Service Standards and Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation 8. OTHER BUSINESS Received 9. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee is scheduled for Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 1:30 p.m., Council Chamber, 5th floor, Regional Administrative Headquarters, Suite A, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, Ontario. Please forward regrets to Rachel Comacchio, Committee Clerk, (905) ext or at rachel.comacchio@peelregion.ca. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 3:31 p.m. -4-

258 THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE (GRC) MINUTES GRC-2/2016 The Government Relations Committee met on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 9:55 a.m., in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A, Brampton. Members Present: B. Crombie*; F. Dale*; J. Innis; L. Jeffrey*; K. Ras; A. Thompson ; J. Tovey Members Absent: G. Gibson, due to vacation; M. Medeiros, due to a personal matter; G. Miles due to vacation Also Present: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer; S. VanOfwegen, Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer; D. Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works; J. Smith, Commissioner of Health Services; L. Duarte, Director, Corporate Strategy Office; K. Lockyer, Regional Clerk; L. Rubin-Vaughan, Acting Manager, Strategic Public Policy and External Relations; S. Mistry, Specialist, External Relations; C. Thomson, Committee Clerk; M. Sodiya, Legislative Assistant Chaired by Councillor J. Tovey. A quorum of voting members was not present and in accordance with section III-5(g) of the Region of Peel Procedure By-law , as amended, the Government Relations Committee received information on Items 4.1, 4.2 and DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil 2. AGENDA APPROVAL This item was dealt with later in the meeting. 3. DELEGATIONS - Nil 4. REPORTS Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference Councillor Thompson suggested that the Region of Peel delegation to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference request a meeting with the Minister of * See text for arrivals See text for departures

259 GRC-2/2016 Thursday, June 30, 2016 Tourism and Sport to discuss the Badlands parking lot and the need for provincial partnerships to address concerns with the site which is a popular tourist attraction. Lowell Rubin-Vaughan, Acting Manager, Strategic Public Policy and External Relations, replied that the Region of Peel only brings forward advocacy positions that have been endorsed by Council. He also noted the deadline to request meetings with Ministers at the AMO Conference had passed but there may be other discussion opportunities. In response to a question from Councillor Ras, Lowell Rubin-Vaughan stated that staff would be reporting to the Government Relations Committee in the Fall with a prioritized list of Regional Council endorsed advocacy positions, after applying a methodology that aligns the positions with the Strategic Plan and Term of Council Priorities. David Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer, advised that staff also monitors Ministerial Mandate Letters to assess their alignment with the Region of Peel s advocacy positions and engage in advocacy efforts at the staff level Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Annual Conference Update (Oral) Discussion led by Jim Tovey, Chair, Government Relations Committee Councillor Tovey advised that the prevalent theme at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Annual Conference was the 2016 Federal Budget and the municipal infrastructure investments committed to by the new federal government. Many of the workshops focused on municipal infrastructure themes including Budget 2016 and Beyond; Infrastructure in the Age of Climate Change; and, Asset Management: Optimizing Infrastructure Spending in Communities of All Sizes. There were a number of other important workshops on key issues such as broadband connectivity, indigenous partnerships and rail safety. Councillor Tovey recognized Councillor Fonseca for leading a number of Conference sessions related to women overcoming barriers for women participating in municipal government. He noted that Councillor Fonseca is Chair of FCM s Standing Committee on Increasing Women s Participation in Municipal Government and is a leader in driving change on the issue and sharing Peel s experience. He advised that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke of a new partnership with the municipal sector. He considers the government s infrastructure investment of $120B over ten years as a sign of this new partnership. Councillor Tovey noted that Clark Somerville, local and Regional Councillor for Halton Hills and Halton Region was named FCM President.

260 FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL UPDATE (Oral) Discussion led by Sonia Mistry, Specialist, External Relations GRC-2/2016 Thursday, June 30, 2016 Received At the request of Councillor Tovey, Sonia Mistry undertook to provide him with information related to the amount of savings each family may expect as a result of amendments to the Income Tax Act. In response to a question from Councillor Tovey, Dan Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works stated that the introduction of a deposit return system is not part of the provincial strategy which is focused on increasing producer responsibility. Councillor Thompson departed at 10:15 a.m. Chair Dale arrived at 10:20 a.m. (other municipal business) Councillor Jeffrey arrived at 10:24 a.m. (other municipal business) Councillor Crombie arrived at 10:30 a.m. (other municipal business) A quorum of voting members was achieved. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA RECOMMENDATION GRC : That the agenda for the June 30, 2016 Government Relations Committee meeting be approved. 4. REPORTS Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference RECOMMENDATION GRC : That the advocacy issues identified in the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services, titled "2016 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference," be endorsed; And further, that a request be made for a separate meeting to be held during the 2016 AMO Conference with the Minister of Municipal Affairs, the Regional Chair and the three Mayors to discuss the challenges of governance and triggers for changes to Council composition. Councillor Jeffrey suggested that meetings with Ministers at the AMO Conference should not include more than three topics for discussion to ensure the limited time for the meetings is used effectively. Councillor Jeffrey requested that the challenges of governance and triggers for change to council composition be included as a topic for discussion with the Minister of Municipal Affairs. Councillor Crombie cautioned that including such a topic in Peel s delegation with the Minister of Municipal Affairs would result in a lengthy conversation and may prevent other

261 GRC-2/2016 Thursday, June 30, 2016 Council-endorsed advocacy issues from being discussed. Councillor Crombie suggested that it would be premature to have such a discussion with the Minister until such time as the Region and local municipalities have formalized their governance positions. Councillor Jeffrey stated that the issue of governance and council composition is an issue that applies to all Ontario municipalities experiencing significant growth and she stressed the importance of the newly appointed Minister gaining an understanding of the issue. Councillor Ras suggested that the Regional Chair and three Mayors meet with the Minister of Municipal Affairs during the AMO Conference, but not as part of the Region of Peel s delegation Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Annual Conference Update (Oral) Discussion led by Jim Tovey, Chair, Government Relations Committee Received 5. FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL UPDATE (Oral) Discussion led by Sonia Mistry, Specialist, External Relations This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting. 6. COMMUNICATIONS 6.1. Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance, Letter dated March 15, 2016, Regarding the Region of Peel s 2016 Federal Budget Submission 6.2. Summer 2016 MP/MPP Advocacy Update Received Received 7. IN CAMERA MATTERS - Nil 8. OTHER BUSINESS - Nil

262 GRC-2/2016 Thursday, June 30, NEXT MEETING The next meeting of Government Relations Committee is scheduled for Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 5th floor, Regional Administrative Headquarters, Suite A, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, Ontario. Please forward regrets to Christine Thomson, Committee Clerk, at (905) ext or at 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:48 a.m.

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265 9.1-1 REPORT Meeting Date: Regional Council DATE: June 20, 2016 REPORT TITLE: FROM: SERVICE DELIVERY OPTIONS FOR 2017 TRANSHELP ELIGIBILITY Dan Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works RECOMMENDATION That staff report back to Council with a recommended fee structure and service delivery model for the provision of transportation services to eligible people travelling to cognitive day programs with a support person; And further, that the current Passenger Assistant Program (PAP) remain in effect until an alternate solution has been implemented; And further, that staff continue to explore funding and partnership opportunities with the Central West Local Health Integrated Network (LHIN) and the Mississauga Halton LHIN; And further, that the subject report be forwarded to the Central West LHIN and the Mississauga Halton LHIN. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS Under the new 2017 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) eligibility policy, TransHelp will provide service to a wider range of disabilities outside of its current service mandate of physical disabilities. Service provision options are being determined for persons with visual impairments, mental health disabilities and cognitive disabilities. Persons with visual impairments will be required to obtain a valid Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) card and TransHelp will partner with CNIB and provide trips to the CNIB Travel Training program. Many will most likely fall under the conditional eligibility on TransHelp. Persons with mental health disabilities will be required to provide supporting medical documentation from an appropriate mental health professional. TransHelp will need to develop criteria for the evaluation of this documentation. There is concern from users that the Passenger Assistance Program (PAP) may end as it is not a mandated service under the AODA. This report discusses service delivery options to continue to provide this service to individuals who need this level of support. If Council is supportive, Staff would propose to: explore potential partnership opportunities with the LHIN s, explore service delivery & pricing options, and report back. Given the importance of PAP to this community, it is recommended that the current service be continued, until another service option is in place.

266 9.1-2 SERVICE DELIVERY OPTIONS FOR 2017 TRANSHELP ELIGIBILITY DISCUSSION 1. Background The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) provides legislation guiding the provision of accessible transportation services. TransHelp is required to make several program changes by 2017 to continue to meet AODA compliance standards. The most significant policy shift and cost driver anticipated from the AODA is the revision to the eligibility policy. On April 14, 2016, Regional Council adopted the report titled, TransHelp Eligibility Policy (Resolution ) to allow TransHelp to provide service to a broader range of disabilities than just physical disabilities and those using mobility aids. The revised eligibility policy adopts a new definition of disability as defined by the Human Rights Tribunal Disability covers a broad range and degree of conditions, some visible and some not visible. A disability may have been present from birth, caused by an accident, or developed over time. There are physical, mental and learning disabilities, mental disorders, hearing or vision disabilities, epilepsy, mental health disabilities and addictions, environmental sensitivities, and other conditions (Human Rights Code). Therefore, the Act requires eligibility for TransHelp to be based on persons who, due to a disability, are unable to take conventional transit some or all of the time. By January 1, 2017, the AODA will require all specialized transportation service providers to adopt three categories of eligibility: unconditional, temporary and conditional. The new eligibility definitions, as mandated by AODA, will provide the following guidance to staff when determining eligibility: Unconditional eligibility: Given to a person whose disability prevents them from using conventional transit now and by 2025 even with travel training and the removal of environmental barriers. Temporary eligibility: Given to a person with a short-term disability that prevents them from using conventional transportation services. It should be noted that conventional transit may still meet some of their accessible transportation needs. Conditional eligibility: Given to a person with a disability where environmental or physical barriers limit their ability to consistently use conventional transportation services. In order for TransHelp to effectively implement the new eligibility policy, consideration must be given to how service is delivered to those clients who were not previously eligible, but who will be in There is a significant demand for TransHelp service that exists outside the current mandate including persons with visual impairments, mental health disabilities and cognitive disabilities. Staff committed to returning to Council with recommended service delivery options for these individuals. Extensive stakeholder research, outreach and consultation was conducted to ensure this report effectively communicates the decision points for Council and the resulting impacts to the community. As TransHelp moves towards these changes, it is important to strengthen community partnerships that support our transition. The Local Health Integrated Networks (LHIN) for Central West and Mississauga Halton, have been key stakeholders throughout the process of the ATMP. The LHIN s play a major role as they aim to provide a client centred approach

267 9.1-3 SERVICE DELIVERY OPTIONS FOR 2017 TRANSHELP ELIGIBILITY to health care delivery which includes consideration for how clients access their services, i.e. transportation. TransHelp anticipates a future partnership with the LHIN s to coordinate access to health care supports and as such recommends forwarding this report on eligibility to both Central West & Mississauga Halton LHIN s. 2. Service for Persons who are Visually Impaired The revised AODA eligibility policy for TransHelp, includes individuals with visual impairments, if their disability presents a barrier to consistently using conventional transit. After conducting research and connecting with community organizations, staff identified that the CNIB plays a major role in supporting transportation options for individuals with visual impairments. The CNIB s community-based services empower Canadians who are blind or partially sighted to live independently to see beyond vision loss and lead independent lives. Specifically, the CNIB of Peel offers personalized travel training programs to support those with vision loss to travel independently within their community. Staff are developing partnerships with the CNIB to allow individuals to utilize TransHelp to access these services and learn to travel with confidence and when possible support the future integration of these trips with conventional services. In order to align with the GTHA specialized transit providers, TransHelp will require applicants with visual impairments to provide a valid CNIB registration card and to complete travel training programs where possible. As such, it is anticipated that many persons with visual impairments will be eligible for TransHelp under the conditional category. 3. Service for Persons who have Mental Health Disabilities Residents with mental health disabilities may also qualify for TransHelp services. Mental health issues represent a challenge in the determination of when this disability presents a barrier to conventional transit. In order to manage this in an equitable manner, staff will need to develop criteria for the collection and evaluation of medical documentation. Additionally staff may need to resource expertise in the field to liaise between TransHelp staff and the applicant s professional medical reference. Due to the broad range and individual nature of mental health disabilities, TransHelp will require these applicants to provide supporting medical documentation from a registered mental health professional including: Psychiatrist, Psychologist, MSW or registered Counsellor. 4. Service for Persons with Cognitive Disabilities a) Background Cognitive disabilities include a broad spectrum of disabilities which for transit purposes can categorized into developmental disabilities, brain injuries and age acquired cognitive disabilities such as Alzheimer s & Dementia. Under the 2017 AODA eligibility criteria, persons with cognitive disabilities may be eligible if their disability presents a barrier to taking conventional transit. For this population, difficulties with public transit include reading, concentrating, retrieving and interpreting information, understanding abstract concepts, problem solving, time pressures, orienting and decision making. Cognitive disabilities can be further broken down for transit purposes by understanding the spectrum of functional ability and how it applies to transportation. Figure 1 below shows the spectrum of cognitive disabilities divided into three subsets: those who are higher functioning and can take conventional transit, those who cannot take conventional

268 9.1-4 SERVICE DELIVERY OPTIONS FOR 2017 TRANSHELP ELIGIBILITY transit but can travel alone on specialized transit services and those who require a support person when travelling at all times. As shown in Figure 1, the vast majority of persons with cognitive disabilities fall into the middle of the spectrum, whereby they have difficulty taking regular transit, but have the ability to travel alone if taken on a door-todoor services. The number of persons with cognitive disabilities that are high functioning and can take conventional transit is small. Also, those on the opposite end of the spectrum, requiring support, also represent a fairly small percentage in the overall demand. Figure 1 The Cognitive Spectrum Therefore, it is anticipated that the majority of persons with cognitive disabilities will be eligible to take TransHelp door-to-door service for transportation to their respective day programs. The provision of support persons is not a requirement under the AODA, and should be considered a premium or enhanced service with a different delivery and financing structure. b) The Role of the Support Person for Cognitive Disabilities: Those who have needs that arise during travel, require a support person in order to help them make a safe trip. These may include medical needs, dispensing medication, managing behavioural outbursts and addressing safety concerns. Once a support person is provided, the barrier to conventional transportation would typically be removed and as a team transportation on public transit is a viable option. However, there is a significant cost for families to provide for an individual support person. Additionally if the support person is present for the purpose of travel an additional logistical challenge is created as the support person is now stranded at the destination. Within Peel there are a number of locations such as day programs where people who require this type of service attend. This creates an economy of scale opportunity where a single support person can serve the needs of several individuals.

269 9.1-5 SERVICE DELIVERY OPTIONS FOR 2017 TRANSHELP ELIGIBILITY c) The Role of the Support Person for Cognitive Disabilities & The AODA: The AODA discusses the role of support persons and transit. The AODA defines support person in relation to a person with a disability, is another person who accompanies the person with a disability in order to help with communication, mobility, personal care or medical needs or with access to goods, services or facilities as per the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005) Section 33. The Act is very clear that from a transit perspective, the Region is required to do 2 things: accommodate and allow persons with disabilities to travel with support persons and to not charge a fare for the support person. The Act is also explicit that it is the responsibility of the person with the disability to demonstrate their need for a support person to accompany them as per the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005) Section 38 (2). The AODA does not mandate that the agency has to provide the support person. If the Region elects to provide a service where a support person is provided on a vehicle, this would be a different kind of service than the transit service provided by TransHelp. Such types of service are above and beyond the AODA requirements and as a result fare parity and other transit regulations do not apply. The service is not a transit service and is delivered at a significantly high cost per client. Based on today s experience, delivery of this type of service to 1 individual has the equivalent cost of 7 people on TransHelp. d) Present Demand On any given day of the week in the Region of Peel, there are 1085 persons with cognitive disabilities travelling to and from the 40 day programs within our boundaries. Presently, there are little to no alternative options for transportation. Majority of those attending day programs are being transported by: family members & caregivers, volunteer drivers, taxis and LHIN funded providers such as Red Cross, Caledon Community Services & CANES. Many families struggle day-to-day to find a safe and affordable transit option for their family members attending day programs. Persons with cognitive disabilities may apply to the Province for Passport Funding ranging anywhere from $1100 per year to $25,000 per year. However, stakeholders have reported that many are given the minimum and are often left with tough choices on where to allocate funds. For example, a caregiver may have to decide whether or not to use funding for transportation to a day program, or for the bathing and hygiene needs of that day. These are tough decisions and families are often forced to make these choices. Under the new 2017 eligibility criteria, the majority of the 1085 persons will become eligible for TransHelp door-to-door service. This provides a safe and reliable option to travel to and from their day programs. However, based on research and stakeholder feedback it is estimated that approximately 30% of persons with cognitive disabilities will require a support person to travel. In Peel Region, this means approximately persons would require this type of service on any given day. Because this is a population not currently serviced, it is important to remember that these numbers are based on assumptions and it is difficult to truly estimate this type of demand. e) Passenger Assistant Program (PAP) Passenger Assistant Program (PAP) began as a small pilot in 2009 to meet the needs of those with cognitive disabilities travelling to day programs that fell outside of TransHelp s limited mandate. This program presently serves 128 clients and is delivered by both Red

270 9.1-6 SERVICE DELIVERY OPTIONS FOR 2017 TRANSHELP ELIGIBILITY Cross and Caledon Community Services. All vehicles are equipped with both a driver and a support person on board to address any non-transportation needs that arise during travel such as medical care and behavioral needs. Providing a support person is not a requirement of the AODA. Since PAP was created as a result of TransHelp s limited eligibility criteria which did not include those with cognitive disabilities, it is anticipated that under the new eligibility policy, a majority of these passengers will continue to receive service through TransHelp. The majority of PAP clients will be able to travel on TransHelp without the need for an individual support person. However, there is a group of clients that would still require a support person to travel. Different models of service for these individuals are possible. Because this is a complex issue which has significant impacts for families, staff will develop options for Council to determine the course of action with this group below. A decision tree has been populated and is shown in Figure 2. This provides a visual outline for the decisions that we are asking Council to make today.

271 9.1-7 SERVICE DELIVERY OPTIONS FOR 2017 TRANSHELP ELIGIBILITY Figure 2 Decision Tree for Service Provision of Support Persons f) Passenger Assistance - Service Delivery i) Should Peel Continue to provide Passenger Assistance to those in need? The first decision point for Council will be to determine if the Region of Peel is in the business of providing support person transportation or not. Presently, it is not mandated by legislation and it is recommended that if Council elects to opt out of this business, that the current PAP program be slowly phased out over a 1 year transition period. Given the alignment to the Aging Population Steering Committee of Council and longterm health strategy for Aging in Place, staff recommends that the Region continue to play a role in the provision of this type of service.

272 9.1-8 SERVICE DELIVERY OPTIONS FOR 2017 TRANSHELP ELIGIBILITY ii) Should the service be for all with needs, or grandfathered to existing clients that use the PAP? If the Region of Peel is in this business then the next decision point is, will the Region continue servicing only the existing 128 clients within PAP, or will this service option be available for the larger community of residents who require this level of support. If Council elects to only service the existing 128 clients, this approach may lead to equality issues and subsequent Human Rights challenges and therefore it is not recommended. Staff recommends that if the Region is in the business of providing such services, that it be extended to the community of residents who need the support. The number of spaces may still be limited, but service offered would be based on highest need, rather than those already existing in program. iii) What is the best mechanism to deliver this service? If the Region decides to provide this service to the community, the next decision would be to determine the most appropriate service delivery model to utilize. There are many potential models from self-delivery to fully outsourced, including many hybrid options that could be explored. The options should explore different user fees, independent branding and cost. Staff will evaluate all options to deliver the service. Based on appropriate criteria that balances achievement of program outcomes with optimization of service efficiency and effectiveness. iv) Evaluation of Options In summary, it is recommended: 1. That Peel continue to be involved in the provision of support person service; 2. That the service be made available to the larger community of those in need; 3. That staff report back on the appropriate service delivery model; 4. That Peel continue to provide PAP at current service levels until an alternative is in place; 5. That staff consult with the client group to determine a user fee that is costed appropriately for both the community and the Regional taxpayer and explore available funding through partnerships with the LHIN s. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Utilizing assumptions of the current program costs, the Region could expect some savings if the passenger assistance program is ended. While the current program costs approximately $1 million annually, it is noted that a majority of trips could be accommodated in the TransHelp program, albeit at a lower average cost. Continuing the program at the current levels only, would be consistent with the planned single digit budget growth of the TransHelp program as a whole. Expanding the program to all residents who require the service creates an anticipated $3M-$5M expense pressure (net of user fees). Cost pressure may be reduced through partnerships with the LHIN which are currently being pursued by staff.

273 9.1-9 SERVICE DELIVERY OPTIONS FOR 2017 TRANSHELP ELIGIBILITY The costs may also be reduced if the user fee was higher than the current $3.50/ride for TransHelp. Staff suggests exploring options to leverage support from the LHIN s, and meeting with the client groups to discuss fare options. It is anticipated that the fares would be higher than the current Transhelp rates, but lower than actual cost of service delivery. Options could explore different rates based on distance of trip or zones, and client resources. After the research is complete, staff will report back to Council. NEXT STEPS If Region Council determines that it is in the business of delivering transportation service for those travelling to cognitive day programs with a support person, then staff will provide a follow up report in fall The scope of the next report would provide a recommendation for service delivery and user fee options based on stakeholder research and potential LHIN funding. Staff presented the topic to both LHIN s at the June 2 nd Health System Integration meeting, where feedback from LHIN staff was supportive to continue working on high-level partnership opportunities. Upon receipt of the fall 2016 report, the next step will be to develop the appropriate service delivery model. CONCLUSION Based on the work to date, it is clear that a small cohort of our clients require a higher level of support than TransHelp when travelling, to enable travel and access to day programs. Staff will explore service delivery options, pursue partnerships with the Central West & Mississauga Halton LHIN, and discuss user fee options with the client groups, before reporting back to Council with a recommended model.

274 SERVICE DELIVERY OPTIONS FOR 2017 TRANSHELP ELIGIBILITY It is recommended that the current PAP remain in place as an interim measure until a new program is implemented to meet that need, as these programs help to enable residents to age in place while securing community access and supports. Dan Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works Approved for Submission: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer For further information regarding this report, please contact David Margiotta, Program Manager ATMP, extension 4495, david.margiotta@peelregion.ca. Authored By: David Margiotta and Aislin O Hara Reviewed in workflow by: Financial Support Unit

275 9.2-1 REPORT Meeting Date: Regional Council DATE: May 30, 2016 REPORT TITLE: FROM: IMPLEMENTATION OF SOUTHBOUND RIGHT TURN LANE DESIGNATION AT REGIONAL ROAD 5 (DERRY ROAD) AT FINANCIAL DRIVE. CITY OF MISSISSAUGA, WARD 11 Dan Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works RECOMMENDATION That a by-law be enacted to amend By-law , with respect to implementing a lane designation for the southbound right turn movement at the intersection of Regional Road 5 (Derry Road) and Financial Drive, in the City of Mississauga; And further, that the necessary by-law be presented for enactment; And further, that the City of Mississauga and the Peel Regional Police be so advised. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS Staff received a request to convert the northbound and southbound curb lanes on Financial Drive from shared through and right turn lanes to designated right turn only lanes; Staff s review indicated that due to the volume of traffic and the commercial access south of Derry Road, a northbound right turn only lane is not recommended A right turn only lane can be implemented on the southbound approach which would require signage, pavement markings and an amendment to the Region s Traffic By-law DISCUSSION 1. Background Staff has received a request to convert the existing northbound and southbound shared through/right turn curb lanes into dedicated right turn lanes. 2. Findings Staff has reviewed the intersection geometrics and traffic volumes for both directions, northbound and southbound, as well as conducted observation studies. The information collected was imported into the traffic modelling simulation software and analyzed.

276 9.2-2 IMPLEMENTATION OF SOUTHBOUND RIGHT TURN LANE DESIGNATION AT DERRY ROAD AT FINANCIAL DRIVE. The analysis of the northbound direction identified that converting the shared through/right turn lane to a dedicated right turn only lane would not be feasible due to potential safety issues caused by the excessive vehicle queuing in the northbound direction during the PM peak hour, beyond the commercial access and blocking the left out movement. Furthermore, the analysis showed that maintaining the northbound shared through/right turn achieves better level of service. Converting the southbound shared through/right turn lane, to an exclusive right turn only lane provides a reduction to the delay for the southbound movement (Appendix I). In order to continue to accommodate transit stop on the far side of the intersection, the dedicated right turn lane will need to be equipped with a busses excepted tab sign, allowing transit vehicles to continue to travel through the intersection in the curb lane. 3. Regulatory Signage a) New Lane Designations (Part 16) of traffic By-law Lane designations restricted all movements other than movements designated on the signs b) Bus Excepted (Tab Sign) The southbound right turn lane be designated right turn only with the exception of buses at the intersection of Derry Road at Financial Drive

277 9.2-3 IMPLEMENTATION OF SOUTHBOUND RIGHT TURN LANE DESIGNATION AT DERRY ROAD AT FINANCIAL DRIVE. CONCLUSION It is recommended that the existing southbound shared/right turn lane be converted to a dedicated right turn lane only (busses excepted) which will require inclusion into the Region of Peel s Consolidated Traffic By-law Number Dan Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works Approved for Submission: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer APPENDICES 1. Appendix I Derry Road at Financial Drive For further information regarding this report, please contact Eisa H. Eisa at extension 7860 or via at eisa.eisa@peelregion.ca. Authored By: Eisa H. Eisa Reviewed in Workflow by: Legal Services - 3 -

278 9.2-4 APPENDIX I IMPLEMENTATION OF SOUTHBOUND RIGHT TURN LANE DESIGNATION ON REGIONAL ROAD 5 (DERRY ROAD) AT FINANCIAL DRIVE CITY OF MISSISSAUGA, WARD 11

279 9.3-1 REPORT Meeting Date: Regional Council For Information DATE: May 25, 2016 REPORT TITLE: FROM: TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE REGION OF PEEL AND THE CITIES OF BRAMPTON AND MISSISSAUGA ALL WARDS Dan Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works OBJECTIVE To provide an update on the Traffic Signal Operations and Maintenance service agreements between the Region of Peel and the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, as directed by Regional Council. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS A service agreement between the Region and the Cities was executed for the transfer of the operation and maintenance of traffic signals by way of contract to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga. The service agreement outlined performance metrics to ensure that the service delivered met the Region s expectations; which the Cities were able to partially complete. The Regional and City staff will be working together in order to ensure that the performance metrics outlined within the service agreement are met according to the Region s standards. City of Mississauga is in the process of implementing its Advanced Traffic Management Centre (ATMS), to which the Region is a funding partner, in order to aid in improved incident management and overall traffic control. The service agreement is a living document and the contents of which are open for revision upon mutual agreement by the Region and the Cities. DISCUSSION 1. Background A comprehensive agreement in the nature of a service contract between the Region of Peel and the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga has been executed. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of each of the parties as well as their legal obligations. The Agreements outlined the extent to which the Region would oversee the service works contracted to the Local Municipalities and provide for a system of checks and balances to ensure that certain legal standards are met and maintained. The ultimate responsibility for the signals was to remain with the Region, as the Region has retained ownership of the signals. Capital-related works on Regional intersections also remain the Region s responsibility. Standard service

280 9.3-2 TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE REGION OF PEEL AND THE CITIES OF BRAMPTON AND MISSISSAUGA contract provisions, such as indemnification clauses, were included in the Agreements to protect the Region s interests. The Agreements outline the service delivery elements for the operations and maintenance of the traffic signals and systems which included the following: The Region s responsibilities on the capital construction of the traffic signals The Local Municipalities responsibilities on the operations and maintenance of the traffic signals Processes for the transfer of traffic signals to the Local Municipalities for operations and maintenance The Region s role in and support for the future Advance Traffic Management System (ATMS) to be carried out by the Local Municipalities Initiatives identified in the Region s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Strategic Plan Cost sharing and invoicing arrangements Performance metrics Legal and liability terms Insurance provisions 2. Findings The following performance metrics were outlined in the service agreement in order to ensure that the service delivered by the Area Municipalities met the Region s expectations: i. Targeted Network Efficiency Improvements Each city was to conduct five (5) annual Speed and Delay Travel Time Studies in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Service Agreement. These studies were to be conducted at corridors that were to be selected by the Region and the Cities in a joint effort to improve overall traffic progression and in support of the Region s Goods Movement Strategy. The aim for the Cities was for a five percent (5%) overall improvement target, which was to be based on the following measures: a) Travel time b) Average Speed c) Number of Stops d) Stopped delay e) Fuel Consumption f) Emissions (CO, NOx, VOC) The Cities were able to partially fulfill their obligation; City of Brampton provided three (3) out of the five (5) required network efficiency reports, however, some information regarding the number of stops, fuel consumption, and emissions was lacking in the summary reports due to issues with software (which have now been resolved). The City of Mississauga provided two (2) of the five (5) required reports, as staff have been redirected to dedicate more time towards the implementation of their Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS). Staff will work together to clarify the network efficiency

281 9.3-3 TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE REGION OF PEEL AND THE CITIES OF BRAMPTON AND MISSISSAUGA work and ensure that the efficiency reports are complete as they are critical components of system optimization. Both Cities were able to achieve the required overall five percent (5%) improvement in the network on the studies that were completed. ii. Turn-around time for Traffic Signal Timing Inquiries and Legal Letters regarding the Operations of the Traffic Signals Both Cities were able to comply with the requirement with regards to turn-around times for each of the respective items. iii. Response Time for Complaints and Inquiries regarding the Operations of Traffic Signals The City of Brampton has complied with the required response times in the event of a public inquiry or complaint outlined in the agreement. The Region did not receive relevant information to monitor response times for the City of Mississauga. iv. Quarterly Summaries on all Complaints and Inquiries The Cities were to provide a quarterly summary report which included detailed information regarding all complaints and inquiries, to the Region. The City of Brampton provided a summary on a semi-annually basis; the Region did not receive relevant information from the City of Mississauga. v. Implementation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) enhancements as outlined in the Region s ITS strategic plan The Cities have been actively planning and implementing the following projects in collaboration with the Region to make improvements to traffic management capabilities in key corridors: a) City of Mississauga s Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) The City of Mississauga is in the process of implementing its new traffic control and incident management center to reduce the congestion and improve the efficiency of the road network. The new Traffic Management system will also improve safety and mitigate the impacts of planned and unplanned events, including improved traveller information. b) CCTV deployment The Cities of Mississauga and Brampton are in the process of installing CCTV cameras at key corridors in order to improve intersection surveillance monitoring that supports several goals of the Region s Goods Movement Strategic Plan This initiative will supplement the Traffic Management Systems providing visual surveillance, quick response times; incident management, and construction management.

282 9.3-4 TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE REGION OF PEEL AND THE CITIES OF BRAMPTON AND MISSISSAUGA vi. Invoicing The Cities were to submit all invoices to the Region on a quarterly basis for any and all costs and expenses incurred to be submitted to the Region on the last day of the month in March, June, September, and December of each calendar year. Both Cities were able to provide the invoices as required on a semi-annual basis. 3. Proposed Direction The Regional and City staff will be working together in order to ensure that the performance metrics outlined within the service agreement are met according to the Region s expectations, including any fine-tuning required based on lessons learned after the first year of the executed agreement. CONCLUSION It is recognized that this is the first year of the signal operations work being completed under the new agreement by the Cities. It is acknowledged by all that the service agreement is considered a living document and that procedural details and protocols are open for refinement. Overall, the arrangements have worked well. There are some transition issues that we are working together to address. Dan Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works Approved for Submission: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer For further information regarding this report, please contact Ayesha Khan at extension 7909 or via at ayesha.khan@peelregion.ca Authored By: Ayesha Khan

283 9.4-1 REPORT Meeting Date: Regional Council DATE: June 28, 2016 REPORT TITLE: FROM: BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION - REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING Dan Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works Lorraine Graham-Watson, Commissioner of Corporate Services RECOMMENDATION That a statutory public meeting be scheduled on September 29, 2016, pursuant to subsection 17(15) of the Planning Act for the purpose of giving the public an opportunity to make representations in respect of a proposed expansion to the Bolton Rural Service Centre settlement boundary, as detailed in a draft Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) attached to the report of the Commissioners of Public Works and Corporate Services, titled Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request To Hold A Statutory Public Meeting ; And further, that the public be invited to provide comment on the proposed expansion of the Bolton Rural Service Centre settlement boundary on matters including but not limited to the draft ROPA, the six candidate expansion options, the three rounding out areas, and the triangle-shaped piece of land located north of Mayfield Road and west of Coleraine Drive; And further, that an open house be scheduled in Caledon prior to the statutory public meeting. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS This report requests authorization to hold a statutory public meeting and an open house to invite stakeholder input on a preliminary draft ROPA detailed in this report. Regional Council is not being requested at this time to make a final decision to approve a Bolton Rural Service Centre Boundary expansion. The purpose of the public meeting is to invite comments which will assist staff in making a final recommendation to Regional Council. A final recommendation report to Regional Council is targeted for December In October 2014, the Town of Caledon submitted an application to amend the Region of Peel Official Plan to expand the Bolton Rural Service Centre Boundary. On November 12, 2015, Regional Council endorsed a planning process for the consideration of the Town s application. Consultation has included circulation for comment, an initial public meeting, and a request for comments on a draft Discussion Paper that summarizes stakeholder input and proposed Regional evaluation criteria. Approximately 120 separate comment submissions have been received and considered.

284 9.4-2 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING Additional analysis has been carried out including a Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Analysis, Transportation Assessment, Fiscal Impact Analysis, and Health Assessment. A Recommendations Report has been prepared by The Planning Partnership including an evaluation of the potential expansion options based on six Themes and eighteen Criteria. The Planning Partnership Report is input for the Region of Peel review of Caledon s application and implementation of the ROPA 28 facilitated settlement. Regional staff recommends that Theme 3 Promote Fiscal Responsibility and Theme 6 Response to Long Term Urban Structure Implications be given particular emphasis in deciding on allocation of 2031A growth in Bolton as these are paramount matters of Regional interest. Given the above, Option 4, as modified to exclude water pressure zone 7 and including the northern portion of Option 5, is found by Regional staff to best address the evaluation Themes and Criteria. A draft ROPA has been prepared that would provide for the inclusion of approximately 185 hectares of developable land. The subject lands are within Option 4, as modified to exclude water pressure zone 7 and include the northern portion of Option 5. These lands are proposed to be included in the Bolton Rural Service Centre boundary. A policy framework for the expansion lands is provided addressing a range of matters including infrastructure, financing, healthy development, transportation, natural heritage, and agricultural planning. In addition, a Rural Service Study Area is identified for Bolton to recognize future consideration for the further expansion of the Bolton Rural Service Centre. It is recommended that staff be authorized to proceed with formal circulation and consultation of the Draft ROPA in accordance with the Planning Act and hold a Statutory Public Meeting in September 2016, preceded by an informal open house to be held in Caledon. Following the consultation period staff plans to bring forward a final recommendation to Regional Council regarding the Draft ROPA, currently anticipated for December Regional staff also recognizes that consideration of further growth is essential to support Bolton to ensure a complete community. The Region of Peel and local municipalities are currently undertaking a planning process to implement the new 2031B and 2041 population and employment forecasts in accordance with the New Approach to Managing Growth to provide increased up front consultation and coordination of planning, infrastructure, and financing. DISCUSSION 1. Background In October 2014, the Town of Caledon submitted its Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) application. The application seeks to expand the Bolton Rural Service Centre by approximately 185 hectares in order to accommodate approximately 10,300 people and 2,500 jobs. Staff has provided updates on this application to Regional Council in April 2015, November 2015, February 2016 and May Regional staff is processing this application in accordance with the Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement, Places to Grow, Region of Peel Official Plan, all other applicable Provincial laws, plans, and policies, and the planning process resulting from the ROPA 28 facilitated settlement

285 9.4-3 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING On November 12, 2015, Regional Council endorsed a planning process for the consideration of the Town s Bolton Residential Expansion ROPA application. The planning process lays out a number of tasks and milestones to ensure a fair, open and transparent public process that provides all stakeholders, agencies, and members of the public with an opportunity to provide their input. The planning process includes consideration of the six candidate expansion options and the three rounding out areas identified through the Town s Bolton Residential Expansion Study (BRES), as well as a triangle-shaped piece of land between the ROPA 28 boundary expansion and Mayfield Road (see Figure 1). Figure 2 provides an overview of the surrounding Caledon settlement structure including Tullamore, Mayfield West, Caledon East, Palgrave Estates, and the Focused Analysis Area for the GTA West Corridor. This current initiative implements the 2031A population and employment forecasts from the Provincial Growth Plan as incorporated into ROPA 24 (approved by the OMB in 2012) and Caledon OPA 226. This report requests authorization to hold a statutory public meeting and an open house to invite public input on a preliminary draft ROPA as detailed in this report. Formal circulation, notice and a statutory public meeting is required by the Planning Act prior to the adoption of a ROPA. Regional Council is not being requested at this time to make a final decision to approve a Bolton Rural Service Centre Boundary expansion. The purpose of the public meeting is to invite comments which will assist staff in making a final recommendation to Regional Council. A final recommendation report to Regional Council is currently targeted for December The Region of Peel and local municipalities are also currently undertaking a planning process to implement the new 2031B and 2041 population and employment forecasts included in Amendment 2 to the Provincial Growth Plan (Peel 2041 Forecast of 1,970,000 people and 970,000 jobs). This planning process is being undertaken in accordance with the New Approach to Managing Growth as directed by Regional Council to provide increased up front consultation and coordination of planning, infrastructure and financing

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287 9.4-5 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING 2. Consultation a) Stakeholder Comments Consultation undertaken to date has included a request for comments to inform the Region s planning process, an initial public meeting held on February 18, 2016, and a request for comments on a draft Discussion Paper that summarizes stakeholder input and proposed Regional evaluation criteria. All the materials including comments received have been posted on the Regions project website. To date, the Region has received approximately 120 written submissions from 92 unique residents, community groups, public agencies, and Indigenous groups. Overall, there is no clear preference for any particular expansion option from residents. Each of the expansion options has support, and opposition, from multiple respondents. Most comments recognize that growth is expected or provincially mandated and that this exercise is important to determine a suitable location for new residential development. The extensive submissions, summary of comments, and background material is available to access on the project website. Common themes and topics raised by the submission include: Logical extensions of the existing residential community and choosing locations that are not separated by large employment areas; - 5 -

288 9.4-6 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING Promoting a complete community concept, including mixed use and proximity to employment areas; The Town of Caledon s position in support of Option 3 and its proximity to proposed GO Rail Station Cost of infrastructure, in particular water and wastewater services; Proximity to transit, including possible GO Rail, existing GO Bus, or possible Brampton Transit; Protection of agricultural lands; and, Protection of lands for a potential GTA West Corridor. b) Discussion Paper The Region retained The Planning Partnership to prepare the Peel Region Bolton Residential Expansion ROPA Discussion Paper dated April 15, 2016 to provide an overview and analysis of the stakeholder consultation and establish Regional evaluation themes and criteria. The Discussion Paper was released to the public on April 20, It was posted on the Region s website and brought forward for information to the Regional Council meeting on May 12, Comments were requested by May 24, The Discussion Paper outlined 18 proposed evaluation criteria organized into six theme areas, for use in evaluating the merits of each expansion option from a Regional perspective including the following themes: THEME ONE: Protect Natural Heritage Features and their associated functions THEME TWO: Promote coordinated, efficient, and cost effective infrastructure THEME THREE: Promote fiscal responsibility THEME FOUR: Ensure compact, complete, and healthy communities THEME FIVE: Protect agricultural lands and aggregate resources THEME SIX: Conformity with applicable policy frameworks c) Comments on the Discussion Paper i) Town of Caledon On May 17, 2016, Town of Caledon Council received and approved staff report which represents the Town s position on the Bolton Residential Expansion Discussion Paper. Key comments included: The Discussion Paper did not state how the comments received will be considered in the evaluation process; The Paper has not demonstrated how to reconcile the pre 2031 growth and post 2031 growth; The Discussion Paper did not properly frame the criteria and state applicability of policies; The Discussion Paper did not consider the protection of the GTA West Transportation Corridor. Both The Planning Partnership and Regional staff have reviewed the Town s comments. The final Recommendations Report from The Planning Partnership along with this staff report provide further details on how comments have been - 6 -

289 9.4-7 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING considered in the process to finalize themes and criteria. Revisions to the evaluation criteria have been made based on comments received, including those from the Town of Caledon. Town Council also directed Town staff to forward all comments and submissions received as part of its Bolton Residential Expansion Study exercise to the Region. Regional staff received the documentation and has reviewed the comments. It is noted that Town staff have already considered all the comments and have incorporated the input into their final recommendation report in June A robust public consultation program has been undertaken as part of the Region s consideration of this application. ii) Other Comments on the Discussion Paper Of the approximately 120 comments, 39 comments were received in response to the April 20, 2016 request for comments on the Discussion Paper. Most of these comments provided general commentary on the application, others provided comments on the advantages of their lands according to the evaluation themes and criteria. The following submissions provided direct comments on the evaluation themes and criteria and are outlined the Recommendations Report from The Planning Partnership attached as Appendix III to this report: Zelinka Priamo on behalf of BoltCol Holdings; Glen Schnarr & Associates on behalf of Option 3 Landowners Group; Your Voice for Bolton; Bousfields Inc. on behalf of Bolton North Hill Landowners Group; SGL Planning & Design on behalf of Solmar Corporation Glen Schnarr & Associates on behalf of three landowners in Rounding Out Area A. Through the public consultation to date, a number of stakeholders have expressed concerns with the potential for residential uses to be located in close proximity to industrial uses that store/distribute/use explosive gases. Staff recognize that a portion of the lands identified in the Options are near existing and planned employment areas. The purpose of this process is to identify lands to be brought into the Bolton Rural Service Centre Boundary. Subsequent planning processes including secondary planning, subdivision control, and site planning must address mitigation of potential hazards on sensitive land uses. The planning processes and employment uses will be subject to relevant Provincial legislation and policy such as the Environmental Protection Act, The Technical Standards and Safety Act, Ministry of Environment Minimum Distance Separation Guidelines, and Regulation 211/01 Propane Storage and Handling. d) Specific Requests for Additions to Expansion Options Five site-specific requests have been received for alterations to the expansion options under consideration (see further discussion in Appendix I). Staff have reviewed the requests and the associated geography and constraints. All five sites have significant limitations such as being within the Provincial Greenbelt, are not adjacent to the options - 7 -

290 9.4-8 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING or the existing Rural Service Centre Boundary, and would require a reduction of land area elsewhere to conform with density requirements established by Provincial policy. These site specific requests are not supported, at this time. 3. Evaluation Criteria The evaluation themes and criteria were developed for the Region of Peel by The Planning Partnership and are based on a review of Caledon s work; review of agency, stakeholder and public input; review of provincial and regional policies; discussion with Peel staff; and preparation of draft and final Evaluation Themes and Criteria. Final Evaluation Themes and Criteria have been prepared to respond to comments received and to address the long term urban structure implications for Bolton. The final recommended evaluation criteria, posed in the form of questions, are listed below. Answering these questions forms the basis of the evaluation by The Planning Partnership: Table 1: Final Evaluation Themes and Criteria Theme ONE: Protect Natural Heritage Features and their associated functions TWO: Promote coordinated, efficient, and cost effective infrastructure THREE: Promote fiscal Responsibility FOUR: Ensure compact, complete, and healthy communities Evaluation Criteria 1. Are there significant natural heritage features/functions within the Expansion Options that have a moderate to high impact on the development potential of the lands and/or on the design and layout of the new community? 2. Can the development of transportation, water, and wastewater infrastructure in the Expansion Option minimize impacts on the environment? 3. Will development in the Expansion Option make the most efficient use of existing Regional transportation, water, and wastewater infrastructure? 4. Is a substantial amount of new transportation, water, and wastewater infrastructure required to provide servicing in the Expansion Option? 5. Can Regional transportation, water, and wastewater infrastructure be provided in a cost effective manner to properly service development in the Expansion Option and potential future Expansion Options? 6. Can development in the Expansion Option support the establishment of a full range of transportation mobility options, including public transit, active transportation, and carpooling? 7. Does the development of the Expansion Option have any negative financial risk to the Region of Peel? 8. Will the development of the Expansion Option and resultant Regional infrastructure be cost effective, including operational and maintenance costs? 9. Is the Expansion Option a logical and contiguous extension to the current built-up area that can be well integrated into the fabric of the existing residential community? 10. Are there constraints that may preclude the Expansion Option from achieving planned density targets, and an appropriate range and mix of housing types, including housing that is considered more affordable? 11. Can the Expansion Option develop in a form that enables healthy outcomes, both within the expansion area and in the built-up areas surrounding it? 12. Will new development in the Expansion Option optimize the use of existing and already planned community infrastructure? - 8 -

291 9.4-9 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING FIVE: Protect agricultural lands SIX: Response to long-term urban structure implications 13. Does the location of the expansion area support the planned function of existing and already planned commercial areas in Bolton? 14. Does the development of the Expansion Option minimize land use conflicts with existing farm operations in the adjacent agricultural area? 15. Does the Expansion Option represent an alternative that uses lower priority agricultural lands? 16. Will the residential development of the Expansion Option have any detrimental impacts on Bolton s long-term urban structure with respect to its ability to accommodate future expansions beyond the 2031 planning horizon? 17. Will the residential development of the Expansion Option have any detrimental impacts on Bolton s ability to promote appropriate development in proximity to the potential higher order transit stations on the rail line? 18. Will the residential development of the Expansion Option have any detrimental impacts on Bolton s long-term urban structure with respect to its ability to protect accessible Employment Areas in proximity to the Planned GTA West Transportation Corridor (Highway 413) and the Highway 427 Extension? 4. Additional Technical Analysis In tandem with the work undertaken by The Planning Partnership, additional review and analysis of the expansion options was undertaken. This includes the following work undertaken by Peel staff and consultant support specific to this process (The Planning Partnership and CIMA Partners): Water and Wastewater Program Planning, Bolton Residential Expansion; Region of Peel Public Works; Transportation Assessment for the Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment; Transportation Division, Public Works, Peel Region; Intersection Analysis for Bolton Residential Expansion Areas, CIMA Partners; Fiscal Impact Analysis for the BRES ROPA Submission to Planning; Finance Division, Region of Peel; Health Assessment of Proposed Expansion Options for Bolton; The Planning Partnership; Natural Heritage Evaluation, Integrated Planning Division, Region of Peel; Assessment of Agricultural Policy Requirements, Integrated Planning Division, Region of Peel. The work noted above was utilized by The Planning Partnership as part of the evaluation in addition to the work undertaken by the Town of Caledon and the many stakeholder submissions. This additional technical analysis is included as appendices to the Recommendations Report prepared by The Planning Partnership. These appendices are available on the project website and upon request from the Region of Peel Clerk s Department. 5. Evaluation of Options An evaluation was undertaken by The Planning Partnership of the six candidate expansion options, the three rounding out areas, as well as the triangle-shaped piece of land between - 9 -

292 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING the ROPA 28 boundary expansion and Mayfield Road. The evaluation utilized the final six themes and eighteen criteria developed by The Planning Partnership. Results of the evaluation are contained in The Planning Partnership s Recommendations Report (Appendix II). a) Evaluation of Six Candidate Expansion Options Table 2 summarizes the results of the evaluation by The Planning Partnership: Table 2: Evaluation Summary The Planning Partnership Key findings of the evaluation by The Planning Partnership include: There is no one Expansion Option that achieves a MOST score for all of the Themes, nor is there an Expansion Option that achieves a LEAST score for all of the Themes. As a result of the evaluation, the scoring between Expansion options is often close. It is important to note that the Expansion Options have positive and negative attributes to consider in this evaluation; Theme 1 Natural Heritage, and Theme 5 Agriculture yield very consistent scores among all of the Expansion Options. The differences among all of the Expansion Options are considered very minimal; Theme 2 Coordinated Infrastructure and Theme 3 Fiscal Responsibility are very consistent with each other Expansion Options 5 and 6 score MOST, while Expansion Options 2 and 3 score LEAST. Expansion Options 1 and 4 achieve a score of SOME; Theme 4 Complete and Healthy Communities and Theme 6 Urban Structure Implications are also very consistent with each other Expansion Options 1 and

293 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING 3 score MOST, while Expansion Options 5 and 6 score LEAST. Expansion Options 2 and 4 score SOME; There is an important division between the engineering/cost factors and fiscal issues (Themes 2 and 3) that favour Expansion Options 5 and 6, and the planning/urban structure factors (Themes 4 and 6) that favours Expansion Option 3; Overall, Expansion Options 3 and 4 are the MOST preferred through this evaluation. Expansion Options 1, 5, and 6 all score SOME, but have very different attributes/issues. Expansion Option 2 scores LEAST; With respect to the attributes of Expansion Options 3 and 4, Option 3 scores MOST under Themes 1, 4, and 6, while Option 4 scores a MOST only in Theme 6. Further, Expansion Option 3 scores a LEAST in Themes 2 and 3. Expansion Option 4 never scores a LEAST under any theme; and, The key concerns with the preferred Expansion Options 3 and 4 are related to the provision of infrastructure and fiscal responsibility. Both Options 3 and 4 include the opportunity to also add Rounding Out Areas A and B, should there be a decision to establish appropriate servicing in Pressure Zone 7. Based on the results of the evaluation, The Planning Partnership recommends that either Expansion Option 3 or Expansion Option 4 is most preferred and are considered to be appropriate and supportable. Expansion Options 3 or 4 could also include Rounding Out Areas A and B given their similar locational and land use contexts and servicing requirements. It is important to note that The Planning Partnerships findings and recommendations are based on the guiding principles of the methodology described in their report including no priority or weighting assigned to differentiate one Theme over another. Although the evaluation includes quantitative measures, it is fundamentally qualitative relying on professional judgment. Only the prescribed option area boundaries were evaluated. b) Rounding Out Areas The three Rounding Out Areas (Areas A, B and C) have a combined total of 31 hectares of land. The Planning Partnership identifies that no specific mix of uses, density, or development are assigned that would predetermine the outcome of a future more detailed planning process. The Rounding Out Areas are seen as logical expansions of the settlement area but there are engineering issues for each and they conclude as follows: Rounding Out Area A should only proceed if Option 3 or all of Option 4 is selected and a new pressure zone 7 is required. Rounding Out Area B could proceed with service from water pressure zone 6 but with water limitations therefore, this area should only proceed if Option 3 or all of Option 4 is selected and a new pressure zone 7 is established

294 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING Rounding Out Area C could proceed with service from water pressure zone 6 with on-site adjustments if Option 1 or 2 is selected. c) Triangle Lands The Planning Partnership finds that the Triangle Lands share locational and contextual attributes with Expansion Option 6, which is identified as well located for consideration of a long-term employment area expansion in proximity to the Planned GTA West Corridor and a logical expansion westward of an existing employment area. The Triangle itself is within the Planned GTA West Transportation Corridor Focused Analysis Area (FAA). The Planning Partnership recommends that Peel not consider the Triangle Lands for a settlement boundary expansion until the Environmental Assessment process has been completed. 6. Overall Peel Staff Findings and Proposed Directions a) Evaluation Peel Priorities As described in the Planning Partnership Recommendations Report, the evaluation undertaken by The Planning Partnership considered each of the six theme areas without weighting or ranking of the criteria. The results represent the relative merits for accommodating the currently planned 2031A growth for Bolton considering all six theme areas equally. The work undertaken and results of the consultation also clearly indicate that, although the current exercise is necessarily focused on 2031A growth, it is critical to consider planning for the long term future of the Region including Bolton. We know that Peel Region and Caledon will continue to grow to accommodate the growth allocated through Amendment 2 to the Provincial Growth Plan (2031B and 2041) and beyond. As a result, further expansions to the Rural Service Centre Boundaries in Bolton will certainly be considered in the future along with other Caledon growth. The Planning Partnership notes that, based on the traditional growth pattern outward from the City of Toronto, Mississauga, and now Brampton, it would appear logical that Bolton will continue to attract significant growth over the long-term, well beyond the current 20-year planning horizon. Notwithstanding that the outward growth may be slowed through intensification, traffic congestion, and the desire to preserve farmland and the Natural Heritage System, it is anticipated that investments in transit and the desirability of living on the edge of the urban mega city, closer to the recreational attributes of districts further north, will continue this outward growth pattern. The Town of Caledon has proceeded with growth and development on the basis of a trinodal growth strategy which emanated from an OMB decision in This strategy has served the Town well. However, in order for Bolton to continue to grow into a complete community, future Greenfield development should be considered for Bolton. Further growth is important to support Bolton to ensure a complete community with jobs, services, a healthy retail sector, parks and open spaces, institutional uses such as another secondary school and also transit services. This future growth needs to be aligned with the Provincial Growth Plan and the Regional Official Plan, including its density and intensification targets. In order to recognize this future potential for Bolton, staff are recommending that a special study area be incorporated in an area adjacent to

295 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING Bolton to recognize its future community building potential (see further discussion Section 7 below). The Region of Peel and the local municipalities including the Town of Caledon are currently engaged in the process to plan for Amendment 2 to the Growth Plan (2031B and 2041). Regional Council has directed staff to initiate a new integrated approach to managing growth in response to issues around managing financial risk associated with growth and ensuring coordinated planning of land use and infrastructure. This process is in the early stages of developing and evaluating growth allocation options for the Region for 2031B and One of the drivers of this new approach is the risk associated with the $1.3 billion growth related infrastructure debt that has accumulated in Peel Region since This debt is currently projected to reach at least $ 2 billion to accommodate planned 2031 growth. The new approach will help to minimize and mitigate risks associated with growth related debt. It is recognized that all of the Themes contribute to the Regional staff evaluation of the option areas. It is however recommended by Regional staff that Theme 3 Promote Fiscal Responsibility and Theme 6 Response to Long Term Urban Structure Implications be given particular emphasis in deciding on this current exercise to allocate 2031A growth in Bolton. This reflects the current planning context for Bolton, the need for co-ordinated planning infrastructure, finance considerations, and the importance of considering the implications to the long term future of Bolton and the Region of Peel. It is recognized that all six option areas, the rounding out areas and triangle lands will be considered in the future for inclusion within the Bolton Rural Service Centre Boundary. The current exercise can be seen as allocation of Bolton s next phase of residential growth. As discussed in Section 7 below, staff is proposing that a Rural Service Study Area be identified for Bolton to recognize future consideration for the further expansion of the Bolton Rural Service Centre. b) Results of Staff Evaluation Regional staff have reviewed the results of the evaluation based on Theme 3 Promote Fiscal Responsibility and Theme 6 Response to Long-Term Urban Structure Implications and recommend that these Themes be given emphasis in deciding on this current exercise to allocate 2031A growth in Bolton. On this basis, Option 4 as modified to exclude lands in water pressure zone 7 and include the northern portion of Option 5, is found by Regional staff to best address the Evaluation Themes and Criteria identified for accommodating 2031A growth in Bolton. Option 4 performs well against the Criteria in all 6 Themes and is the only option that The Planning Partnership does not assign a least rank for any Theme. Option 4 is found to best address the Themes and Criteria identified for accommodating 2031A growth in Bolton when including particular emphasis on Theme 3 and Theme 6, as suggested by Peel staff. It represents a balanced option that addresses all six Themes. To best address the Regional interests, a modification to Option 4 is proposed to reconfigure the option area to eliminate the need to service water pressure zone 7, at this time. As a result, the northern portion of Option 4 is proposed to be excluded and the northern portion of Option 5 would be included in order to achieve the approximately 185 developable hectares required for the expansion (see Figure 3). Rounding Out

296 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING areas A and B have been excluded at this time because of servicing issues associated with servicing these lands form Pressure Zone 6. This reflects the findings of The Planning Partnership that, although Option 1, 2, and 3 best address Theme 6 Response to Long-Term Urban Structure Implications, they least address Theme 3 Promote Fiscal Responsibility. Options 5 and 6 best address Theme 3 Promote Fiscal Responsibility, but least address Theme 6 Response to Long-Term Urban Structure Implications. Further discussion of the fiscal analysis and long term urban structure implications is provided below

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298 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING Fiscal Analysis The fiscal impact analysis (Appendix E to The Planning Partnership Report), finds the main driver of variances between the options is the required capital infrastructure and operating costs associated with that infrastructure (transportation, water, and wastewater) as summarized in the following table (table 3): Table 3: Fiscal Impact Summary ($ in millions) Not Including Common Downstream Infrastructure Option Total DC Revenue Total Capital Cost* Incremental Capital Cost Revenue Differentials Tax Supported Operating Surplus Utility Supported Incremental Operating Costs Lifecycle Capital Costs *Note: Total Capital Costs in this table include required incremental transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure to service each option individually. All options also require downstream infrastructure that has been incorporated into the current uniform DC Rates and is built, in progress and planned which is mostly south of Mayfield Road and common to all options. All six options are expected to generate more Development Charges revenue than Total Incremental Capital Costs. This does not include operating, maintenance, downstream capital and full life cycle costs that are triggered. This is demonstrated in Table 3 above by the $ million incremental cost revenue differential for Option 1 ranging up to $ million incremental cost differential for Option 6. Although all 6 options generate a positive incremental capital cost revenue differential based on the incremental capital costs, the amount of that differential varies by option area since total DC revenue is the same for each option. With respect to water and wastewater infrastructure costs downstream of Mayfield Road that would support residential expansion of Bolton, the following schematic drawing summarizes projects completed, underway and planned. These costs are considered common for all options and are not included in the Fiscal Impact Summary table above

299 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING Additional Common Water and Wastewater Infrastructure for Bolton Residential Expansion In addition to the downstream water and wastewater infrastructure costs identified above is the net contribution towards the payment of debt associated with prior growth infrastructure investment. Since development charges revenues are uniform across the Region, a larger differential amount indicates the option area will provide a larger net contribution towards the payment of debt associated with prior growth infrastructure investment. Since the current uniform DC rate may not adequately cover the costs for the complete infrastructure requirements which include treatment and transmission capacity located south of Mayfield road and previous growth related investments, consideration should be given to financing mechanisms that would allow for the most favourable cost / revenue gap. Financial mechanisms may include front end financing and/or area specific DC rates. Given that much of the required capital infrastructure for each option will need to be funded in advance of the development proceeding, the relative difference in total capital cost reflects the relative risk to the Region in terms of additional growth related debt and associated debt financing costs. Tax supported operating results assume the property tax revenue in each area would be the same based on property values. The lowest incremental operating costs are expected in Option 5 and Option 6 since these areas have the lowest requirements for

300 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING capital infrastructure. All 6 Options are expected to generate more in utility rate revenue than the incremental expenses. As a follow-up to the cost estimates prepared and discussed in this report, a peer review of water and wastewater infrastructure costs was undertaken on June 24, The peer review session involved Regional staff and external representatives from GMBluePlan and ESI, to confirm the costing and scoping methodology of the servicing strategies and validate the estimates. No material variance was identified as a result of this peer review, the results of which informed an updated technical report prepared by Region of Peel staff, dated June 27, 2016 that will be made available to the public. Other Financial Factors The current financial modelling for the Region does not include water pressure zone 7 infrastructure for Bolton residential expansion until the later portion of the 2031 timeframe. If options in pressure zone 7 were to proceed in advance of this schedule, it would put extra risk on the Region to finance this option. This includes Options 1,2,3 and northern portion of Option 4. One mechanism to transfer this risk would be a frontend financing agreement (FEF) as allowed under the Development Charges Act. Such an agreement would involve developers making upfront payment as construction of infrastructure occurs. These amounts would be paid back to the developer as development proceeds. These agreements can be very complex to negotiate and administer. The Region currently has a front-end financing policy which would allow for the developer to cover the initial costs of growth related infrastructure, with a repayment plan tied to development activity and the capital plan. The front-end financing policy has not been utilized for several years. Front-end financing would still result in the DC revenues associated with the front-ended arrangement not being available to pay down existing debt associated with prior or planned growth and infrastructure investment. The Region currently has DC related debt of approximately $ 1.3 Billion. Area rating would require introduction through an updated DC By-law. Area rating would allow the Region to capture the legislatively permissible cost of growth within a designated area to be recovered through a unique DC rate applied to that area. The Region currently does not utilize area rating for development charges, and as such, the relative benefits would have to be assessed and approved by Council. Modified Option 4 If as proposed by staff, Option 4 is adjusted to the south to eliminate lands in water pressure zone 7 (see Figure 4), the water infrastructure requirements would be reduced such that only a zone 6 watermain would be needed and other infrastructure such as a King Street water feedermain and booster station would not be required. As a result, the capital cost for water infrastructure would be reduced to be similar to the cost for Option 5. There would be no substantive change for wastewater. With respect to transportation, compared to Option 3 or 4, the adjustment of the Option 4 boundary to the south may reduce or delay the contribution of traffic to the need for a grade separation of King Street and the CP rail line. In addition to the traffic demand, the need for a grade separation depends on a number of other factors such as the volume and function of the rail line. Furthermore, the timing of the grade separation is contingent

301 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING to a cost sharing agreement. The cost of an overpass is estimated to be $ 20 million while an underpass is estimated to be $ 40 million. As a municipally-driven project, an 85:15 cost sharing ratio is expected between the Region and the rail operator. Option 4 is supported as a preferred Option by TPP and contributes to compact, complete and healthy communities

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303 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING Urban Structure A discussion and evaluation of long-term urban structure implications is provided by The Planning Partnership in Appendix A of their report. Some key points noted in the discussion include the following: Based on the traditional growth pattern outward from the City of Toronto, Mississauga, and now Brampton, it would appear logical that Bolton will continue to attract significant growth over the long-term, well beyond the current 20-year planning horizon. Of importance in the expanding Regional context is the role and function of the planned GTA West Transportation Corridor (including Highway 413), which like Highways 401 and 407 before it, could serve to connect newly growing communities, while north-south connectivity will be enhanced with higher order rail transit facilities and the Highway 427 Extension. The Planned GTA West Transportation Corridor, which is supported by the Region of Peel, is seen as a major enhancement to the available mobility and goods movement and would have a profound impact on the long-term development pattern within the community. It is conceivable that, not only will all of the lands identified in the Bolton Residential Expansion Study exercise be needed for future urban growth, it is also possible that in the very long-term the rural/agricultural lands surrounding Bolton, which are defined by the Natural Heritage System, the Albion/Vaughan Road, and the Planned GTA West Transportation Corridor, will create a clear and distinct area for long-term urban development. All of the identified Expansion Options could be required for future urban growth, but not all of these Options would necessarily be found to be best used for residential development. Some of the lands within the Expansion Options will need to be considered for Employment Areas, and the key issues at this point are to generally identify which Expansion Option/Options are the most likely to accommodate Employment Areas functions based on their locational and contextual attributes. With respect to anticipated employment growth beyond 2031, Amendment 2 to the Growth Plan allocates an additional approximately 100,000 jobs to Peel between 2031 and The technical background material for Amendment 2 identifies that approximately 30,000 of those jobs would be for employment land employment. There will be demand for employment land expansions in Peel and the strategic placement and protection of employment land expansions will be critical to their success. Beyond employment lands jobs, additional Peel employment growth will include population related employment and major office employment. Rounding Out Areas and Triangle Lands Regional staff recommend that the 3 Rounding Out Areas (Areas A, B and C) not proceed at this time since a new pressure zone 7 is not required to support the recommended option. Staff agrees with the findings of The Planning Partnership that

304 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING the Triangle Lands share the locational and contextual attributes of Option 6 and support The Planning Partnership recommendation that these lands should not be included at this time since the Triangle itself is within the Planned GTA West Transportation Corridor Focused Analysis Area. 7. Draft ROPA Based on the results of the evaluation, overall findings and proposed directions discussed in this report, a draft ROPA has been prepared that would provide for the inclusion of approximately 185 hectares of developable land. Lands within the modified Option 4 have been depicted as being included in the Bolton Rural Service Centre Boundary and provide a policy framework for the expansion lands addressing matters including infrastructure, financing, healthy development, transportation, natural heritage and agricultural planning (Appendix III). The draft ROPA also identifies a proposed Bolton Rural Service Study Area on Schedule D of the Peel Official Plan as shown in Figure 5. This component of the proposed amendment is important for establishing a policy framework that recognizes that, although the current exercise can be seen as allocation of Bolton s next phase of residential growth, consideration is to be given for the further expansion of the Bolton Rural Service Centre. This is a similar approach to the Study Area Boundary that exists in the Region of Peel Official Plan for Mayfield West and has long guided consideration of expansions to that community. A technical minor adjustment and correction is also recommended to include the existing St. Michael Secondary School into the Bolton Rural Service Centre Boundary. This existing facility which is technically located outside, but abutting the Bolton Rural Service Centre Boundary, should be included as this existing facility functions as part of the Rural Service Centre. Since this initiative would merely recognize an existing situation, no adjustment to the population, employment and density associated with current 2031A Caledon growth allocation is proposed

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306 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING 8. Next Steps This report seeks authorization from Regional Council to proceed with formal circulation and consultation in accordance with The Planning Act including holding a Statutory Public Meeting on September 29, 2016, and an open house in Caledon prior to the Statutory Meeting. Staff continues to work towards the overall timelines previously presented to Regional Council as set out below:

307 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING CONCLUSION Staff is carrying out the planning process for the Bolton Residential Expansion ROPA as endorsed by Council in November The consultant has completed a discussion paper to summarize stakeholder input and to establish Regional themes and criteria which will assist in identifying a preferred expansion option. An evaluation based on the criteria has been completed and findings which are discussed in the Report form the basis of a draft ROPA recommended to proceed to a Statutory Public Meeting. Staff remains on track to provide a final recommendation report regarding the ROPA to Regional Council, this is anticipated in December Dan Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works Lorraine Graham-Watson, Commissioner of Corporate Services Approved for Submission: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer APPENDICES 1. Appendix I - Site Specific Requests for Additions to Expansion Options 2. Appendix II Recommendations Report, The Planning Partnership, June 16, Appendix III Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment For further information regarding this report, please contact Arvin Prasad, Director, Integrated Planning, extension 4251, arvin.prasad@peelregion.ca or Tom Slomke, Director, Development Services, extension 4345, tom.slomke@peelregion.ca. Authored By: Andrea Warren and Adrian Smith

308 Appendix I, Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting Site Specific Requests for Additions to Expansion Options Five site-specific requests have been received for alterations to the expansion options under consideration (see Map below). Peel staff have reviewed the requests and recommend that none of the requests be supported, at this time, for the following reasons: One of the properties is entirely within the Greenbelt Plan. Section of the Greenbelt Plan prohibits the expansion of settlement areas into the Greenbelt. Three of the properties are not adjacent to any of the expansion options under consideration. As such, the inclusion of these properties on their own would be contrary to Provincial policies that support development to occur contiguous to the existing built-up area. Staff does not support the inclusion of these properties into the candidate expansion options. One of the properties is located adjacent to Option 5. The landowner has inquired about the requirements to be included into the candidate expansion options under consideration. The inclusion of this property would have to be offset by reduction of a similar land area elsewhere to conform with density requirements established by Provincial policy. There is no basis to support this request. The lands for these 5 sites are proposed to be included within the Study Area boundary. -1-

309 Appendix I, Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting Map of Site-specific Requests for Additions to Expansion Options -2-

310 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT The Planning Partnership June 16,

311 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction ROPA Planning Process egio s e uest fo Co e ts Discussion Paper Regional Staff Reports Stakeholder and Public Comments Municipal Comprehensive Review Recommendations Report Evaluation Themes and Criteria Summary of Comments on the Proposed Peel Criteria General Comments Updated Peel Themes and Criteria Methodology and Evaluation Methodology Evaluation Theme 1: Protect natural heritage features and their associated functions Theme 2: Promote coordinated, efficient, and cost effective infrastructure Theme 3: Promote fiscal responsibility Theme 4: Ensure compact, complete, and healthy communities Theme 5: Protect agricultural lands Theme 6: Response to long-term urban structure implications Rounding Out Areas and Triangle Lands Evaluation Summary Recommendations

312 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment TABLE OF CONTENTS APPENDICES APPENDIX A Theme 6: Response to Long-Term Urban Structure Implications APPENDIX B Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Analysis APPENDIX C Natural Heritage Evaluation APPENDIX D Assessment of Agricultural Policy Requirements APPENDIX E Fiscal Impact Analysis for BRES ROPA APPENDIX F Transportation Assessment for the BRES ROPA APPENDIX G Health Assessment of Proposed Expansion Options for Bolton 3

313 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment 1.0 Introduction The pu pose of the e o e datio s epo t is to assist the egio of Peel i thei o side atio of the To of Caledo s application to amend the Region of Peel Official Plan, received on October 14, 2014, to expand the current Bolton Settlement Area Boundary. The Regional Council planning process, e do sed o No e e,, is to o side the To of Caledo s egio al Offi ial Pla A e d e t appli atio i a ope, fair, and transparent public process that provides all stakeholders, agencies, and members of the public with an opportunity to provide their input. The application is being reviewed in accordance with the Planning Act, the Provincial Policy Statement, Places to Grow, the Region of Peel Official Plan, the ROPA 28 facilitated settlement, and all other applicable Provincial laws, plans, and policies. 2.0 ROPA Planning Process The endorsed planning process includes a number of tasks that involve the evaluation of the six potential Expansion Options, the three Rounding Out Areas ide tified i the To s Bolto eside tial E pa sio tud B E, as well as the triangle-shaped lands (the Triangle) between the South Albion-Bolton Employment Lands and Mayfield Road. 2.1 egio s e uest fo Co e ts The egio s e uest fo o e ts as eleased o De e e, a d i ulated to i te ested stakeholde s i ludi g a ea/adjacent municipalities, utility providers, aboriginal communities, landowners within 150 metres of the potential expansion areas, local community groups, and any persons who e uested otifi atio th ough the To s B E p o ess. The request for comments included the following questions: What evaluation criteria and/or process should be utilized by Regional Council to identify appropriate lands for completing the 2031A Growth Plan targets in Caledon? What are the locational or other attributes of any of the various land areas under consideration in the process that either make them more suitable or less suitable to be selected by the Region for the inclusion in the Bolton settlement area boundary to complete the 2031A Growth Plan targets in Caledon? Which lands should be included in the 2031 Bolton Settlement Area Boundary as a result of this planning process? Why should this conclusion be considered to be appropriate by Regional Council? 1

314 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Over 70 comments were received as of March 28, 2016 and reviewed in consideration of completing this report. In addition, meetings with stakeholders were held at their request with Regional staff. The majority of the submissions are from landowners, developers, or others with an interest, advocating on behalf of their lands for inclusion or selection in the expansion area. Land use, transportation, and servicing costs are the common themes in the submissions. The summary of comments and submissions was provided in the Discussion Paper. 2.2 Discussion Paper As a o po e t of the egio s e ie p o ess, the Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Discussion Paper, dated April 15, 2016, was released by the Region for comments. The Discussion Paper included: An overview and analysis of the stakeholder consultation (events and correspondence) and a summary of common issues; The establishment of 6 evaluation themes and 18 criteria that are policy based and focus on issues of interest to the Region while having regard to the criteria used by the Town of Caledon; and, Recommendations with respect to the themes and evaluation criterion that would be used to undertake an integrated evaluation of the six Expansion Options and rounding-out areas identified by the Town of Caledon, and the triangle-shaped lands between the South Albion-Bolton Employment Lands and Mayfield Road. 2.3 Regional Staff Reports In tandem to the development of the Discussion Paper, Regional staff prepared a number of reports/memos that provided a review and analysis of the Expansion Options using the suggested evaluation criteria developed in the Discussion Paper, and include the following: Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Analysis; Natural Heritage Evaluation; Assessment of Agricultural Policy Requirements; Fiscal Impact Analysis for BRES ROPA Transportation Assessment for the BRES ROPA; and, Health Assessment of Proposed Expansion Options for Bolton. 2

315 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment 2.4 Stakeholder and Public Comments Stakeholder and public comments received in response to the request for comments on the Discussion Paper as of May 24, 2016, have been reviewed and summarized. The majority of the comments pertain to the 18 evaluation criteria and suggested rewording or clarification on how some of the criteria will be applied in the evaluation of the Expansion Options. 2.5 Municipal Comprehensive Review The following 23 evaluation criteria were developed for the Region of Peel by Malone Given Parsons Ltd. (2013) and form the basis for evaluating whether individual settlement area boundary expansions meet the requirements of a Municipal Comprehensive review (MCR). EVALUATION CRITERIA 1. Is the proposed settlement area boundary expansion being done at the time of a MCR? 2. Is the proposed settlement area boundary expansion based on the population, household, and employment growth forecasts contained in Table 3 of ROPA 24? Yes, ROPA 24 concluded there is a need for settlement area boundary expansions in Caledon to meet population and employment growth in Caledon to Subsequently the Town of Caledon OPA 226 formed the basis for settlement area boundary expansions in Mayfield West, South-Albion Bolton, and Alton. The Bolton Residential Expansion completes the 2031 population and employment growth targets in Caledon from ROPA 24. ROPA 28 (Bolton Employment Land and North Hill Supermarket) and ROPA 29 (Mayfield West Phase 2) preceded the Bolton Residential Expansion. Yes. The To of Caledo adopted OPA o Ju e, to i g the To s Offi ial Plan into conformity with the Provincial Growth Plan and ROPA 24, and to update the To s populatio a d e plo e t fo e asts a d la d a ea allo atio fo the 1 planning horizon. OPA 226 established the 2031 population forecasts for the Bolton Rural Service Centre and other communities in Caledon. The ROPA 24 Land Budget determined the Designated Greenfield Area (DGA) density target of 42 residents and jobs per hectare and that a maximum 21,500 residents and 11,000 jobs could be located in future settlement expansions in Caledon. The area of such expansion in Caledon would total 609 hectares and a minimum density of the settlement expansions would be 53 residents and jobs per hectare. 3

316 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment To meet the Town-wide DGA density target of 42 persons and jobs per hectare, Caledon Cou il epo t titled OPA Modifi atio s ide tified, pe so s a d, jo s, 185 hectares of developable lands, and a DGA density target of approximately 69 residents and jobs per hectare to be accommodated within the Bolton Residential Expansion. 3. Is there insufficient opportunity to accommodate forecasted growth through: i. intensification? ii. redevelopment? iii. in Designated Growth Plan Policy Areas? 4. Does the expansion make available sufficient lands for a time horizon not exceeding 2031? No. The Regional Land Budget (ROPA 24) and the Caledon Land Budget (OPA 226) identified that growth could not be accommodated elsewhere and had established population and employment numbers for settlement area boundary expansions in Caledon. There is a need to accommodate some growth through greenfield development, as directed through ROPA 24. Yes. The Regional Land Budget (ROPA 24) and the Caledon Land Budget (OPA 226) identified a sufficient amount of land area up to the 2031 planning horizon. 5. Will the timing of the settlement area boundary expansion and the phasing of development within the designated greenfield areas adversely affect the achievement of the intensification and density targets of ROPA 24? No. ROPA 24 and Caledon OPA 226 established the population and employment forecasts for settlement area boundary expansions in Caledon, and an area of 609 hectares that resulted in a minimum Designated Greenfield Density (DGA) target of 53 residents and jobs per hectare. 6. If applicable, does the settlement area boundary expansion meet the requirements of the Greenbelt Plan; Niagara Escarpment Plan; Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan; and Lake Simcoe Protection Plan? 7. Is the necessary infrastructure being provided in a financially and environmentally sustainable manner? Expansion Options adjacent to the Greenbelt Plan were reviewed in the Natural Heritage Evaluation, June Refer to Region of Peel Reports: Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Analysis, June 2016 and Transportation Assessment for the BRES ROPA, June

317 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment 8. Regarding expansions into Prime Agricultural Areas: i. Do the lands comprise specialty crop areas? ii. Are there reasonable alternative locations which avoid the Prime Agricultural Area? iii. Within the Prime Agricultural Area, are there reasonable alternative locations on lower priority lands? iv. Have impacts from the proposed settlement area boundary expansion on agricultural operations been mitigated to the greatest extent feasible? 9. Have the policies within Section 2 and 3 of the PPS been applied in determining the most appropriate location for the settlement area boundary expansion? 10. Will the settlement area boundary expansion contribute to the overall achievement of the Regional minimum Greenfield density target of 50 people and jobs combined per hectare by 2031? No, (i) to (iii). Yes, (iv) - Refer to the Region of Peel Assessment of Agricultural Policy Requirements Report, June Yes. The Evaluation Themes, Criteria, and analysis in this Recommendations Report for the Bolton Residential Expansion ROPA are based on technical submissions and background information that responds to the PPS. Yes, the Residential Expansion Area ill o t i ute the egio al OP s o e all i i u Greenfield density target as described in Caledon OPA 226; ROPA 24 Land Budget; and population, household, and employment growth forecasts contained in Table 3 of the Regional OP. 11. Is the settlement area boundary expansion in conformity to the Regional Official Plan? 12. Have other relevant Regional interests been confirmed through pre-consultation? Yes, the appropriate process and review of the Regional OP was undertaken. To facilitate the expansion, a Regional Official Plan Amendment is required. Yes, Town consulted with the Region during the BRES process. The egio s o side atio of the BRES application from the Town involved the development of Evaluation Themes and Criteria which also considered Regional interests, the Regional OP, the PPS, the Growth Plan, and stakeholder input. 5

318 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment 13. Does the settlement area boundary expansion protect and enhance the environment and resources, including the identification of a natural heritage system (through an environmental study), in accordance with the policies of ROPA 24? The Town undertook a screening summary of natural heritage factors of all the expansion option areas in The e aluatio of the e pa sio optio a eas i the egio s consideration of the BRES application has considered all available information about natural heritage features and functions. Once an expansion option has been selected through the ROPA process, the identification and protection of the comprehensive Natural Heritage System will be appropriately carried out during the preparation of the Secondary Plan. 14. Is the settlement area boundary expansion in compliance with the minimum distance separation formula? Yes, e ie of To s Ag i ultu al I pa t Assess e t p o ided i egio of Peel eport: Assessment of Agricultural Policy Requirements Report, June Has a fiscal impact analysis been completed? Yes, Refer to Region of Peel Report: Fiscal Impact Analysis for BRES ROPA, June Is the settlement area boundary expansion outside of the Greenbelt Plan area? 17. In permitting expansions into rural areas within the Protected Countryside, have the settlement area policies of the Greenbelt Plan and ROPA 24 been applied? 18. Does the settlement area boundary expansion encompass areas within the Protected Countryside (as identified in the Greenbelt Plan)? Have the policies within section of ROPA 24, i ludi g the e ui e e ts ega di g EA s, ee fulfilled? 19. Is the settlement area boundary expansion occurring within a Hamlet in the Protected Countryside (as identified in the Greenbelt Plan)? If so, does it fulfill the relevant requirements of ROPA 24? Yes. Not applicable, lands are not within the Greenbelt Plan. Not applicable, lands are not within the Greenbelt Plan. Not applicable, lands are not within the Greenbelt Plan. 6

319 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment 20. Does the settlement area boundary expansion require the extension of municipal or private communal sewage or water services outside of a settlement area boundary only in the case of health issues or to service existing uses and the expansion thereof adjacent to the settlement? 21. Have the sustainable development imperatives in ROPA 20 been considered where appropriate? 22. Is the settlement area boundary expansion a logical and contiguous addition to the existing settlement? 23. Is the settlement area boundary expansion within the Special Policy Area (the SISA and the North- South Transportation Corridor)? If so, does the proposal predetermine or preclude the outcome of the GTA West Corridor Environmental Assessment? Not applicable. Yes. The Evaluation Themes, Criteria and analysis in this Recommendations Report for the Bolton Residential Expansion ROPA are based on a comprehensive review of the PPS, Regional OP sustainability policies, and technical submissions and background information. Yes. This criterion is dealt with under Theme 4 of this report. No, the lands are not within the North-South Transportation Corridor, but a portion of Expansion Option 6 is within the Strategic Infrastructure Study Area (SISA) from Regional OP Schedule D and the Conceptual GTA West Corridor from Regional OP Schedule E. Five of the Bolton Expansion Options are outside of the GTA West Corridor Focused Analysis Area (FAA). Half of the proposed Option 6 and the Triangle lands are within the FAA. Refer to Region of Peel Report: Transportation Assessment for the BRES ROPA, June

320 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment 2.6 Recommendations Report This Recommendations Report considers all of the prior work, and the recent submissions and technical analysis submitted by stakeholders, members of the public, and Regional staff, to provide supportable recommendations on boundary expansion to the Region of Peel. The Recommendations Report includes: A review of comments received to date on the Discussion Paper; An update to the evaluation criteria based on comments received from the public, stakeholders, and the Region of Peel Inter-Departmental Staff Team; Evaluation of the six potential Expansion Options, the three Rounding Out A eas ide tified i the To s B E, as well as the Triangle lands between the South Albion-Bolton Employment Lands and Mayfield Road, based on the findings of the staff reports, consultant analysis, and stakeholder and public comments; and, Recommendations for the Region to consider for the preparation of the Draft Regional Official Plan policies for the Bolton Residential Expansion. 8

321 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment 3.0 Evaluation Themes and Criteria 3.1 Summary of Comments on the Proposed Peel Criteria. The following is a review of the comments received from stakeholders and the public on the Discussion Paper, as of May 24, 2016, that are specifically related to the proposed Peel Criteria. The comments have been organized under the proposed 6 Themes and 18 Criteria. PEEL PROPOSED CRITERIA COMMENTS THEME ONE Protect Natural Heritage features and their associated functions. Criterion 1 Are there significant natural heritage features/functions within the expansion area that have an adverse impact on the development potential of the lands and/or on the design and layout of the new community? Wh ad e se i pa ts a e i luded as a test a d h te i olog has ha ged f o Caledo C ite ia. Me idia Consider rewording To hat e te t does prote tio of sig ifi a t atural heritage features a d fu tio s ithi the e pa sio area constrain the a ilit to desig a e o u it a d its asso iated i frastru ture? (GSA) Criterion 2 How well can the development of transportation, water, and wastewater infrastructure in the expansion area minimize impacts on the environment? Questio the use of the o d ell, a d the testi g p o ess Me idia Typically considered part of an environmental assessment process, not clear how this will be considered at this scale (Meridian) and (GSA) THEME TWO Promote coordinated, efficient, and cost effective infrastructure. Criterion 3 How well can development in the expansion area make the most efficient use of existing Regional transportation, water, and wastewater infrastructure? Questio the use of the o d ell, a d the testi g p o ess Meridian) Criteria 3, 4, 5 are measuring the same thing, optimization and/or cost of infrastructure. More information required on how criteria will be measured. Emil Kolb Parkway should be a consideration. (GSA) C ite io should i lude pla ed i f astructure (SGL) Criterion 4 Is a significant amount of new transportation, water, and wastewater infrastructure required to provide servicing in the expansion area? Caledon Criterion 8 is similar to Criterion 4, acknowledge that 2021 is referenced. (Meridian) Appea s that sig ifi a t is the test, ot lea Me idia 9

322 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Emil Kolb Parkway should be a consideration. (GSA) Clarification required on the evaluation of Criterion 4 is it based on cost? And how will it be measured differently than Criterion 7? (SGL) Criterion 5 Can Regional transportation, water, and wastewater infrastructure be provided in a cost effective manner to properly service development in the expansion area and potential future expansion areas? Emil Kolb Parkway should be a consideration. (GSA) Criterion 6 How well can development in the expansion area support the establishment of a full range of transportation mobility options, including public transit, active transportation, and carpooling? Questio the use of the o d ell, a d the testing process (Meridian) Importance of this criterion and specifics of how it will be evaluated. (GSA) Include new criterion Does de elop e t i the e pa sio area support a d pro ote the esta lish e t of GO Rail ser i es to Bolto? (GSA) Criterion 6 should use measurable measures, including distance and ability to accommodate local daily trips (SGL) Consider the GO Rail Station under Criterion 6 THEME THREE Promote fiscal responsibility. Criterion 7 Does the development of the expansion area have any substantial negative financial risk to the Region of Peel? Not clear on the difference between 7 and 8 (Meridian) Not lea hat the su sta tial th eshold is, ho su sta tial egati e fi a ial isk is defi ed. (Meridian) and (GSA) Criterion 7 should not e li ited to the egio s fi a ial risk (SGL) Criterion 8 Will the development of the expansion area and resultant Regional infrastructure be cost effective, including operational and maintenance costs? Closely related to 3, 4, 5 and 7. Should not be limited to only Regional infrastructure. (GSA) The ea i g of ost effe ti e should e la ified. It is ot lea hethe the ost ost-effective option will always be the least-cost option. It does not consider costs to Provincial or Local infrastructure. Finally, the same possibility of front-ending exists, where costs are still passed onto the end user. (SGL) THEME FOUR Ensure compact, complete, and healthy communities. Criterion 9 Is the expansion area a logical and contiguous extension to the current built-up area that can be well integrated into the fabric of the existing residential community, and will it have any impacts on future planned residential areas? Include Optio s a ilit to esta lish a contiguous link between existing uses and the future GO rail station and related transit linkages. (GSA) 10

323 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Recognize unique position of triangle lands, include reference to employment lands/uses (BoltCol) Criteria 9 and 14 suggest a bias towards separating residential and employment uses. They should consider the need to integrate employment uses. (SGL) Criterion 9 appears to be measuring two different matters. The latte pa t i pa ts o futu e pla ed eside tial a ea should e a sepa ate criterion. (SGL) Criterion 10 Can the expansion area achieve planned urban density targets, and an appropriate range and mix of housing types, including housing that is considered more affordable? Need to understand the measures and factors used in the evaluation all options are subject to the same density target. (GSA) Recognize unique position of triangle lands, include reference to employment lands/uses (BoltCol) Criterion 10 should consider adherence to the Peel Land Budget to determine the appropriate mix of housing. Further, it should consider appropriate employment mix. (SGL) How will ROA s e e aluated u de C ite io 10 and the achievement of density targets? (GSA) Criterion 11 Can the expansion area develop in a form that enables healthy outcomes both within the expansion area, and in the built-up areas surrounding it? Not lea hat health out o es ea s. (Meridian) Need to understand the measures and factors used to evaluate this criterion. (GSA) It is unclear what a health assessment evaluates or assesses commuting distance should be a factor. (SGL) Criterion 12 Will new development in the expansion area optimize the use of existing and already planned community infrastructure and services? Not lea h se i es is included, community infrastructure is a defined term in the Growth Plan (Meridian) and (GSA) Criterion 13 Does the location of the expansion area support the planned function of existing and already planned commercial areas in Bolton? No Regional retail facilities in Bolton, unclear how the Region has an interest distinct from the Town. (GSA) Criterion 14 Will the residential character of the expansion option have any detrimental impacts on the function of existing and planned employment areas, or their future expansion? e o e ha a te a d epla e ith de elop e t. (Meridian) The consideration of the impacts of the expansion area on the future expansion of planned employment areas is supported. (Meridian) Addresses two separate matters, consider dividing this criterion into two for a more traceable analysis. (SGL) Recognize unique position of triangle lands, include reference to employment lands/uses (BoltCol) 11

324 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment THEME FIVE Protect agricultural lands and aggregate resources. Criterion 15 Does the development of the expansion area minimize land use conflicts with existing farm operations in the adjacent agricultural area? No relative differentiation between Options, previously deleted in Town evaluation. (GSA) Criterion 16 Does the expansion area represent an alternative that uses lower priority agricultural lands? All lands are considered prime agricultural lands (Meridian) No relative differentiation between Options, previously deleted in Town evaluation. (GSA) Peel Criterion 17 Does the expansion area include any aggregate resources that require long-term protection? There are no areas that include high potential mineral aggregate resources in any of the Option Areas. (GSA) THEME SIX Conformity with applicable policy frameworks. Criterion 18 Is the Regional Official Plan Amendment that implements the Bolton Residential Expansion Area consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and does it conform with Places to Grow and the Regional Official Plan? Not lea ho the egio s ite ia a tuall eet the e ui e e ts of the Municipal Comprehensive Review (GSA) Already addressed through ROPA 24 and OPA 226. (SGL) 3.2 General Comments The following is a summary list of general comments on the Discussion Paper that may not pertain to specific criteria, but provide both suggestions for additional criteria and commentary on the contents of the report. The complete Public Consultation Comment Matrix is available on the Region of Peel website. One of the main and recurring comments from the stakeholders was a clarification of the evaluation process and methodology, including an understanding of the relative importance and weighting of each criterion and the measures/specifics of how each criterion is being evaluated. The methodology of evaluation is detailed in this report. The Discussion Paper did not state how the comments received will be considered in the evaluation process. (Town of Caledon) A thorough discussion is lacking in the Discussion Paper about how to deal with pre 2031 and post 2031 growth relative to the proposed new settlement area. (Town of Caledon) 12

325 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment The Discussion Paper did not properly frame the criteria and state applicability of policies. (Town of Caledon) The Discussion Paper does not contain criteria related to the protection of the GTA West Transportation Corridor. (Town of Caledon) and (Meridian) An interim step is required where the methodology is established and circulated for public review before the actual Integrated Assessment is carried out. (Meridian) Include discussion of the 23 Regional evaluation criteria for a Municipal Comprehensive Review. (Meridian) E su e that the egio s e aluatio a d sele tio of a B E Optio a ea is ased o the p i ipals of good pla i g, which includes a consideration of local policies and issues, as well as local community values and objectives, including those summarized in stakeholder comments. (GSA) P e ise defi itio s a e e ui ed fo su sta tial egati e fi a ial isk, ost effe ti e, ad e se i pa t, ost effi ie t, ho ell, sig ifi a t. (GSA) Elimination of subjective language, su h as ho ell a d defi itio of sig ifi a t, additio of o je ti e easu es to la if su je ti e la guage. (GSA) The criteria amalgamate the evaluation of transportation, water, and wastewater servicing infrastructure into several criteria. There is concern that the weighting of importance for each type of servicing infrastructure is not well understood, transparent, or easily measured with this amalgamation of the criteria. (GSA) Duplication in the evaluation as 6 out of the 18 criteria speak to either the optimization of and/or cost of servicing infrastructure. (GSA) A ite io should e i luded i the egio s e aluatio that takes i to a ou t a u h lo ge te pe spe ti e tha the -30 year planning horizon set out in the PPS and Growth Plan. (GSA) Rounding out areas require specific criteria to evaluate their suitability. Additional clarification required to identify how these criteria will be evaluated i depe de tl a d applied to the OA s. (GSA) 13

326 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Discussion Paper aligns with g oup s suggestio s. Detailed understanding of evaluation is missing. (YVB) Population of MW2 should be 10,504 (census) versus 10,348. (SGL) Discussion of Theme 4 should include the relevant employment sections of the Provincial Policy Statement (s.1.3) and the Growth Plan (s.2.2.6). In addition: Public transit, servicing, and GTA West be considered as criteria. Public Transit as transit will help alleviate traffic congestion and sustainable. Financial Cost cost of servicing be considered as Regional issue. GTA West should the GTA West proceed; Option 6 lands should be mixed use/high end employment lands. Whitebelt Visioning Exercise by Caledon included a map indicating public preference for expansion. Option 5 was preferred based on the number of dots o the ap i the a ea. Suggests an extended Option 5 that extends to The Gore Road. (public) 14

327 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment 3.3 Updated Peel Themes and Criteria Overview of Criteria The following 6 themes and 18 criteria were developed for the Region of Peel based on a review of Provincial and Regional policies, stakeholder and public comments, as well as the criteria developed for the Caledon BRES submission. To respond to comments received from the stakeholders and to address the long-term urban structure implications for Bolton, a new Theme 6 has been developed (Appendix A). Theme 6 has been modified from its original focus on conformity with applicable policy frameworks to more fully e a i e Bolto s lo g-term urban structure. Fu the e isio s i lude the e o al of ultu al he itage as it is ot considered a egio al i te est a d the e o al of agg egate esou es because there are no aggregate resources in the vicinity of the Expansion Options. With the exception of the three new criteria included in Theme 6, a number of adjustments and/or revisions to the criteria wording were provided with the majority of the refinements considered to be editorial in nature. The following are the updated Peel Themes and Criteria that were used to evaluate the Expansion Options: THEME ONE Protect Natural Heritage features and their associated functions. Peel Criterion 1 - Are there significant natural heritage features/functions within the Expansion Options that have a moderate to high impact on the development potential of the lands and/or on the design and layout of the new community? Peel Criterion 2 - Can the development of transportation, water, and wastewater infrastructure in the Expansion Option minimize impacts on the environment? THEME TWO Promote coordinated, efficient, and cost effective infrastructure. Peel Criterion 3 - Will development in the Expansion Option make the most efficient use of existing Regional transportation, water, and wastewater infrastructure? Peel Criterion 4 - Is a substantial amount of new transportation, water, and wastewater infrastructure required to provide servicing in the Expansion Option? 15

328 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Peel Criterion 5 - Can Regional transportation, water, and wastewater infrastructure be provided in a cost effective manner to properly service development in the Expansion Option and potential future Expansion Options? Peel Criterion 6 - Can development in the Expansion Option support the establishment of a full range of transportation mobility options, including public transit, active transportation, and carpooling? THEME THREE Promote fiscal responsibility. Peel Criterion 7 - Does the development of the Expansion Option have any negative financial risk to the Region of Peel? Peel Criterion 8 - Will the development of the Expansion Option and resultant Regional infrastructure be cost effective, including operational and maintenance costs? THEME FOUR Ensure compact, complete, and healthy communities. Peel Criterion 9 - Is the Expansion Option a logical and contiguous extension to the current built-up area that can be well integrated into the fabric of the existing residential community? Peel Criterion 10 Are there constraints that may preclude the Expansion Option from achieving planned density targets, and an appropriate range and mix of housing types, including housing that is considered more affordable? Peel Criterion 11 - Can the Expansion Option develop in a form that enables healthy outcomes, both within the expansion area and in the built-up areas surrounding it? Peel Criterion 12 - Will new development in the Expansion Option optimize the use of existing and already planned community infrastructure? Peel Criterion 13 - Does the location of the expansion area support the planned function of existing and already planned commercial areas in Bolton? 16

329 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment THEME FIVE Protect agricultural lands. Peel Criterion 14 - Does the development of the Expansion Option minimize land use conflicts with existing farm operations in the adjacent agricultural area? Peel Criterion 15 - Does the Expansion Option represent an alternative that uses lower priority agricultural lands? THEME SIX Response to long-term urban structure implications. Peel Criterion 16 - Will the residential development of the Expansion Option have any detrimental impacts o Bolto s lo g-term urban structure with respect to its ability to accommodate future expansions beyond the 2031 planning horizon? Peel Criterion 17 - Will the residential development of the Expansion Option ha e a det i e tal i pa ts o Bolto s a ility to promote appropriate development in proximity to the potential high order transit stations on the rail line? Criterion 18 Will the residential development of the Expansion Option ha e a det i e tal i pa ts o Bolto s lo g-term urban structure with respect to its ability to protect accessible Employment Areas in proximity to the Planned GTA West Transportation Corridor (Highway 413) and the Highway 427 Extension? 17

330 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment 4.0 Methodology and Evaluation 4.1 Methodology The work program for this project included two primary phases. The first phase was the establishment and refinement of the Themes and Criteria that form the basis for the second phase the evaluation of the Expansion Options. The six Expansion Options, the Rounding Out Areas A, B, and C and the Triangle Lands are all geographic areas surrounding Bolton that were provided to the team at the beginning of the process, and have not been changed through this analysis. Map 1 identifies the Bolton Residential Expansion Options. Map 1: Bolton Rural Service Centre, Region of Peel 18

331 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Phase 1: Creating the Themes and Criteria The process of creating the criteria included a number of steps, as follows: 1. e ie of the To of Caledo s o k i esta lishi g E pa sio Optio s, eati g E aluatio C ite ia, the eighti g of those Criteria and evaluating the Expansion Options; 2. e ie of pu li, stakeholde a d age su issio s that o e ted o the To of Caledo s o k, a d e uest fo a egio al Official Plan Amendment; 3. Review of the Region of Peel Official Plan, the Planning Act, the Provincial Policy Statement and the Growth Plan; 4. Discussion 1 with Region of Peel Inter-Departmental Staff Team; 5. Preparation of DRAFT Evaluation Themes and Criteria; 6. Review of public, stakeholder and agency comments; 7. Discussion 2 with Region of Peel Inter-Departmental Staff Team; and, 8. Refinement and finalization of the Evaluation Themes and Criteria. Overall, the Evaluation Themes and Criteria have been vetted by the public, stakeholders, a d the egio s I te -Departmental Staff Team. They are considered a reasonable reflection of the interests of the Region of Peel with respect to the Bolton Residential Expansion Study exercise. The criteria relate to the Provincial and Regional policy frameworks and include measures that allow for a suitable comparative evaluation of the six Expansion Options, the Rounding Out Areas, and the Triangle. Phase 2: Evaluating the Expansion Options The second phase of the project is the evaluation of the Expansion Options and is based on a number of key guiding principles: 1. The land areas that comprise the six Expansion Options are considered in their entirety, without regard to the phasing of development, or the creation of hybrid options that would combine Expansion Options, or subdivide them into smaller land areas; 2. The evaluation of the Expansion Options is a comparative evaluation, where the Expansion Options are assessed in relation to each other; 19

332 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment 3. The evaluation as applied to each Expansion Option utilized a ranking of the options under each theme and criteria, as follows: Achieves most - generally met the requirements of the Criteria Achieves some - met the requirements of the Criteria in some measure or degree; or to some extent Achieves least - did not fully meet the requirements of the Criteria 4. The Evaluation Themes and Criteria are policy based, and, like Provincial and Regional policy frameworks, no priority or weighting is assigned to differentiate the importance of one Theme over another, regardless of the number of criteria or measures. All Themes are considered equally; and, 5. Notwithstanding that some of the Criteria include quantitative measures, the evaluation is fundamentally qualitative, relying upon the professional opinions of the consultant team and input from e e s of the egio of Peel s I te -Departmental Staff Team. With respect to the evaluation process, the following provides a brief summary: 1. The o sulta t tea a d the egio of Peel s I te -Departmental Staff Team began the Expansion Option evaluation process after the DRAFT Themes and Criteria were prepared. The consultant team and each of the participating Regional Departments established their own measures and carried out their initial evaluation independently from each other. 2. Follo i g the i itial e aluatio, the o sulta t tea a d the egio of Peel s I te -Departmental Staff Team met on several occasions to review the work in progress and to discuss and refine their individual analyses. The consultant team, in addition to focusing on Themes Four and Six, assisted in coalescing the findings of the individual Regional Departments into a cohesive evaluation process, leading to coherent conclusions/recommendations. 4.2 Evaluation of the Expansion Options The following charts include the evaluation of the six Expansion Options under the 6 themes and 18 evaluation criteria based on the findings of the Regional staff technical reports and evaluation and analysis of the lands from a qualitative perspective with the understanding that the Expansion Options are undeveloped parcels of land. 20

333 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Theme 1: Protect Natural Heritage features and their associated functions. THEME ONE OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 OPTION 4 OPTION 5 OPTION 6 Criterion 1 Are there significant natural heritage features/functions within the expansion area that have a moderate to high impact on the development potential of the lands and/or on the design and layout of the new community? Significant woodland, TRCA regulated area, headwater drainage feature, drain to Redside Dace habitat Water body present, significant woodland present, TRCA regulated area, headwater drainage feature, drain to Redside Dace habitat Water body present, TRCA regulated area, headwater drainage feature, drain to Redside Dace habitat Woodland area present, unevaluated wetlands present, TRCA regulated area, headwater drainage feature, drain to Redside Dace habitat Significant woodland present, unevaluated wetlands present, TRCA regulated area, headwater drainage feature, drain to Redside Dace habitat Unevaluated wetland present, TRCA regulated area, headwater drainage feature *Please refer to Appendix C Natural Heritage Evaluation Most Some Most Least Some Most Criterion 2 Can the development of transportation, water, and wastewater infrastructure in the expansion area minimize impacts on the environment? *Please refer to Appendix C Natural Heritage Evaluation Water Extension requires crossing of Humber River, Greenbelt and TRCA lands Wastewater Collection and system upgrades requires minor crossing of Humber River, major Water Extension requires crossing of Humber River, Greenbelt and TRCA lands Wastewater Collection and system upgrades requires minor crossing of Humber River, major expansion of Bolton Water Extension does not require crossing of Humber River, Greenbelt or other natural areas Wastewater Collection and system upgrades does not require crossing of Humber River, no pumping station Water Extension does not require crossing of Humber River, Greenbelt or other natural areas Wastewater Collection and system upgrades does not require crossing of Humber River, no Water Extension does not require crossing of Humber River, Greenbelt or other natural areas Wastewater Collection and system upgrades do not require crossing of Humber River, Water Extension may require crossing of Humber River, Greenbelt or other natural areas Wastewater Collection and system upgrades do not require crossing of 21

334 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment and Appendix F Transportation Assessment for the BRES ROPA expansion of Bolton SPS and new pumping station, increased pumping Transportation Transit and active trans. opportunities SPS and new pumping station, increased pumping Transportation Car oriented, medium amount of intersection improvements required upgrades, serviced locally Transportation Car oriented, rail grade separation pumping station upgrades, serviced locally Transportation Car oriented, rail grade separation no pumping station upgrades, serviced locally Transportation Least amount of infrastructure improvements Humber River, no pumping station upgrades, serviced locally Transportation Least amount of infrastructure improvements, sustainable trans. opp. Least Least Most Most Most Some Overall Evaluation SOME LEAST MOST SOME SOME SOME 22

335 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Theme 2: Promote coordinated, efficient, and cost effective infrastructure. THEME TWO OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 OPTION 4 OPTION 5 OPTION 6 Criterion 3 Will development in the expansion area make the most efficient use of existing Regional transportation, water, and wastewater infrastructure? *Please refer to Appendix B Water and Wastewater Evaluation and Appendix F Transportation Assessment for the BRES ROPA Water Existing Zone 6 will be underutilized, potential to service Rounding Out Areas with proposed infrastructure Wastewater Require upgrades to existing, potential to service Rounding Out Areas with existing and proposed infra. Transportation Access to Emil Kolb Parkway and Hwy 50, contributes to congestion on King Street and Queen Street Water Existing Zone 6 will be underutilized, potential to service Rounding Out Areas with proposed infrastructure Wastewater Require upgrades to existing, potential to service Rounding Out Areas with existing and proposed infra. Transportation Contributes to congestion on King Street, Queen Street, and Albion Vaughan Townline Water Existing Zone 6 will be underutilized, potential to service Rounding Out Areas with proposed infra. Wastewater Utilize existing capacity of Coleraine Trunk Sewer, potential to service Rounding Out Areas with existing and proposed infra., new service area does not require connection to existing urban core system Transportation Contributes to congestion on King and Queen Streets. May require grade separation at King St. Water Existing Zone 6 and booster station for some areas, potential to service Rounding Out Areas with proposed infrastructure Wastewater Utilize existing capacity of Coleraine Trunk Sewer, new service area does not require connection to existing urban core system Transportation Contributes to congestion on King and Queen Streets. May require grade separation at King St. Water Existing Zone 6 Wastewater Can be services through extension of existing Transportation Newly widened Coleraine Dr. Water Existing Zone 6 Wastewater Can be services from existing Zones 5 and 6 Transportation Newly widened Coleraine Dr. Access to planned widening of Mayfield Road. Least Least Least Some Most Most 23

336 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Criterion 4 Is a substantial amount of new transportation, water, and wastewater infrastructure required to provide servicing in the expansion area? *Please refer to Appendix B Water and Wastewater Evaluation and Appendix F Transportation Assessment for the BRES ROPA Water Requires new Zone 7, with elevated tank and pumping station, site acquisition for elevated tank and booster, long section of new water main Wastewater Upgrades to existing will present higher potential for conflict with existing utilities, requires site acquisition for local sewage pump station and long section of new sewer Transportation Highest estimated cost for intersection improvements. Water Requires new Zone 7, with elevated tank and pumping station, site acquisition for elevated tank and booster, very long section of new water main Wastewater Upgrades to ext. will present higher potential for conflict with existing utilities, requires site acquisition for local sewage pump station and long section of new sewer Transportation Medium cost for intersection improvements Water Requires new Zone 7, with elevated tank and pumping station, site acquisition for elevated tank and booster, relatively long section of new water main Wastewater Requires relatively long section of new sewer Transportation Rail grade separation at King Street. Medium cost for intersection improvements Water Requires new smaller Zone 7, booster station, site acquisition for booster station, relatively short section of new water main, natural extension of existing and ability to provide infra. base for future growth Wastewater Requires relatively long section of new sewer, natural extension of existing system and ability to provide infra. base for future growth Transportation Rail grade separated at King Street. Medium cost for intersection improvements Water Requires minimal section of new water main, natural extension of existing and ability to provide infra. base for future growth Wastewater Requires minimal section of new sewer, natural extension of existing system and ability to provide infra. base for future growth Transportation Minimum cost for intersection improvements Water Requires relatively short section of new water main, natural extension of existing system Wastewater Requires minimal section of new sewer, natural extension of existing system Transportation Existing and planned Mayfield widening, no additional improvements Least Least Least Some Most Most 24

337 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Criterion 5 Can Regional transportation, water, and wastewater infrastructure be provided in a cost effective manner to properly service development in the expansion area and potential future expansion areas? *Please refer to Appendix B Water and Wastewater Evaluation and Appendix F Transportation Assessment for the BRES ROPA Water Storage facility and pumping station require significant capital investment, higher operational and maintenance costs Wastewater Sewage pump station expansion requires significant capital investment, long section of new sewer requires high capital investment Transportation Highest estimated cost for intersection improvements. Water Storage facility and pumping station require significant capital investment, higher operational and maintenance costs, longest water main section requires highest capital investment Wastewater Sewage pump station expansion requires significant capital investment, longest section of new sewer requires highest capital investment Transportation Medium cost for intersection improvements Water Storage facility and pumping station require significant capital investment, higher operational and maintenance costs Wastewater Long and deep sewer requires high capital investment, can be serviced by gravity (reduces maintenance cost compared to a pumped alternative) Transportation Rail grade separation at King Street. Medium cost for intersection improvements) Water Storage facility and pumping station require significant capital investment, higher operational and maintenance costs Wastewater Long and deep sewer requires high capital investment, can be serviced by gravity (reduces maintenance cost compared to a pumped alternative) Transportation Rail grade separation at King Street. Medium cost for intersection improvements Water Require investment in water mains, with potential for longterm servicing, minimal operational and maintenance costs Wastewater Long section of deep sewer requires a high capital investment, can be serviced by gravity (reduces maintenance cost compared to a pumped alternative) Transportation Minimum cost for intersection improvements Water Require investment in water mains, with potential for longterm servicing, minimal operational and maintenance costs Wastewater Shortest section of sewer requires low capital investment, can be serviced by gravity (reduces maintenance cost compared to a pumped alternative) Transportation Existing and planned Mayfield widening, no additional improvements Least Least Least Some Most Most 25

338 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Criterion 6 Can development in the expansion area support the establishment of a full range of transportation mobility options, including public transit, active transportation, and carpooling? Close to existing GO Bus routes, multiple options for walking/ cycling (trail/sidewalk) Close to existing GO Bus routes, some options for walking/cycling (sidewalk) Close to future potential train station (not guaranteed), some options for walking/cycling (sidewalk/multi-use trail) Close to future potential train station (not guaranteed), some options for walking/cycling (sidewalk/multi-use trail) Not serviced by transit, limited options for walking/cycling (paved shoulder), least disruption to truck traffic Close to existing carpool lot, future HOV lanes, future Brampton Transit, walking/cycling along Mayfield *Please refer to Appendix F Transportation Assessment for the BRES ROPA Most Some Least Least Some Most Overall Evaluation SOME LEAST LEAST SOME MOST MOST 26

339 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Theme 3: Promote fiscal responsibility. THEME THREE OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 OPTION 4 OPTION 5 OPTION 6 Criterion 7 Does the development of the expansion area have any negative financial risk to the Region of Peel? *Please refer to Appendix E Fiscal Impact Analysis Criterion 8 Will the development of the expansion area and resultant Regional infrastructure be cost effective, including operational and maintenance costs? *Please refer to Appendix E Fiscal Impact Analysis Requires a relatively high investment in water and wastewater infrastructure for a new pressure zone Requires a relatively high investment in water and wastewater infrastructure for a new pressure zone Requires a relatively high investment in water and wastewater infrastructure for a new pressure zone and grade separation Requires a moderate investment in water and wastewater infrastructure for a new booster station and a grade separation Requires a relatively low investment in water and wastewater infrastructure Requires a relatively low investment in water and wastewater infrastructure Least Least Least Some Most Most Relatively high expected incremental operating and maintenance cost to support new pressure zone, new collection area, intersection improvements Relatively high expected incremental operating and maintenance cost to support new pressure zone, new collection area, intersection improvements Relatively high incremental operating and maintenance costs to support new pressure zone, new collection area, grade separation, intersection improvements Moderate expected incremental operating and maintenance costs to support new booster station, new collection area, grade separation, intersection improvements Relatively low expected incremental operating and maintenance costs to support additional feeder main, new collection area, intersection improvements Relatively low expected incremental operating and maintenance costs to support additional feeder main, new collection area, intersection improvements Least Least Least Some Most Most Overall Evaluation LEAST LEAST LEAST SOME MOST MOST 27

340 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Theme 4: Ensure compact, complete, and healthy communities. THEME FOUR OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 OPTION 4 OPTION 5 OPTION 6 Criterion 9 Is the Expansion Option a logical and contiguous extension to the current built-up area that can be well integrated into the fabric of the existing residential community? Criterion 10 Are there constraints that may preclude the expansion area from achieving planned density targets, and an appropriate range and mix of housing types, including housing that is considered more affordable? Located along Hwy 50, north of existing residential and existing and future public and retail services, no potential for future expansion of the community beyond the option area Located north of existing residential and east of existing and future public and retail services, no potential for future expansion of the community beyond the option area Existing residential to the east, separated by rail line, adjacent Employment Lands, potential for future residential community expansion beyond 2031 Existing residential to the northeast, separated by rail line, adjacent Employment Lands, potential for future further residential community expansion beyond 2031 Separated by rail line, employment lands, no existing contiguous residential within walking distance Separated by rail line, employment lands, no existing contiguous residential within walking distance Some Some Most Most Least Least Irregular and fragmented shape due to the surrounding Greenbelt, Hwy 50 and Emil Kolb Parkway bisect the option area. Can support density target and housing mix. Results in 2 fragmented settlement areas separated by the Greenbelt. Can support density target and housing mix. Regular shape, limited environmental features, appropriate developable area. Can support density target and housing mix. Numerous environmental features creating irregular and fragmented shape, limited crossings of environmental lands further reducing developable area. Can support density target and housing mix. Large woodlot, regular shape, appropriate, developable area, adjacency to large employment area may be a factor particularly for southern portion Minimum Distance Separation setback. Can support density target and housing mix. Long narrow shape, adjacency to large employment area may be a factor Minimum Distance Separation setback. Can support density target and housing mix. Some Least Most Some Some Some 28

341 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Criterion 11 Can the expansion area develop in a form that enables healthy outcomes, both within the expansion area and in the built-up areas surrounding it? Evaluation based on 17 Health Assessment Criteria established under four core elements of the Healthy Development Assessment (HDA) Density, Service Proximity, Land Use, and Connectivity. *Please refer to Appendix G Health Assessment of Proposed Expansion Options for the more detailed analysis and evaluation of the Expansion Options based on the 17 Health Assessment Criteria. Criterion 12 Will new development in the expansion area optimize the use of existing and already planned community infrastructure? *Please refer to Appendix F Transportation Assessment for the BRES ROPA MOST LEAST MOST SOME SOME LEAST Located along Hwy 50, GO Bus stop, closest to existing schools, com. centre, parks, close to downtown, car oriented access to other existing services Located east of existing schools and community centre, GO Bus stop, parks, car oriented access to other existing services Proximity to one public school, proximity to parks, car oriented access to other existing services Proximity to one public school, proximity to parks, car oriented to other existing services Land locked, separated by employment, no proximity to schools, car oriented access to other existing services Closest to Hwy 50 and Mayfield, GO Park and Ride, but separated by employment, no proximity to schools, car oriented access to other existing services Most Most Some Some Least Least 29

342 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Criterion 13 Does the location of the expansion area support the planned function of existing and already planned commercial areas in Bolton? Located along Hwy 50, north of existing and planned commercial services (North hill Commercial), downtown access Located north and east of existing and planned commercial services (North Hill Commercial) West of planned commercial services (North Hill Commercial) and downtown, access along King Southwest of planned commercial services (North Hill Commercial) and downtown, access along King Limited access to Retail Corridor along Hwy 50, access through Employment Lands Access to Retail Corridor along Hwy 50, through Employment Lands, access to Mayfield road Most Most Most Some Least Some Overall Evaluation MOST SOME MOST SOME LEAST LEAST 30

343 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Theme 5: Protect agricultural lands. THEME FIVE OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 OPTION 4 OPTION 5 OPTION 6 Criterion 14 Does the development of the expansion area minimize land use conflicts with existing farm operations in the adjacent agricultural area? Criterion 15 Does the expansion area represent an alternative that uses lower priority agriculture lands? *Please refer to Appendix D Assessment of Agricultural Policy Requirements One MDS setback, 10 ha restricted by MDS, 5 active and retired farms, most interface with agricultural areas One MDS setback, >10 ha restricted by MDS, 5 active and retired farms, most interface with agricultural areas Two MDS setbacks, 10 ha restricted by MDS, 12 active and retired farms, less interface with agric. areas than Options 1 and 2 One minor setback, 8 active and retired farms, less interface with agricultural areas than Options 1 and 2 No MDS setbacks, 10 active and retired farms (excluding farms within ROPA 28 lands), less interface with agricultural areas than Options 1 and 2 One minor setback, 5 active and retired farms (excluding farms within ROPA 28 lands), less interface with agricultural areas than Options 1 and 2 Least Least Some Most Most Most 59 ha Prime Agric. Land - 39% of Option 1, 0.71 Hoffman Productivity Index Score - CLI Soil Class 3, one active livestock farm will be retired, two retired farms - infra. removed 206 of Prime Agric. Land - 84% of Option 2, 0.90 Hoffman Productivity Index Score CLI Soil Class 1, no active farms will be retired, one retired farm will be removed (infra. removal unsure) 165 ha Prime Agric. Land - 100% of Option 3, 0.94 Hoffman Productivity Index Score - CLI Soil Class 1, one hobby farm will be retired, one retired farm will have infra. removed 200 ha Prime Agric. Land - 89% of Option 4, 0.93 Hoffman Productivity Index Score - CLI Soil Class 1, two active livestock and 1 hobby farm will be retired, one retired farm will be removed 271 ha Prime Agric. Land - 99% of Option 5, 0.96 Hoffman Productivity Index Score - CLI Soil Class 1, two former livestock op. will be retired, one retired farm will be removed (infra. unsure) 206 ha Prime Agric. Land - 87% of Option 6, 0.90 Hoffman Productivity Index Score - CLI Soil Class 1, one hobby farm will be retired, one retired farm will be removed (infra. unsure) Some Least Least Least Least Least Overall Evaluation SOME LEAST SOME SOME SOME SOME * While there are definable differences among the various Expansion Options, the overall evaluation ranks them all very evenly, with the exception of Expansion Option 2. This even ranking is based on the comparative consistency of the impacts among the Expansion Options and the ability of each option to ultimately conform with Provincial and Regional policy frameworks. 31

344 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Theme 6: Response to long-term Urban Structure Implications. THEME SIX OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 OPTION 4 OPTION 5 OPTION 6 Criterion 16 Will the residential development of the expansion area have any detrimental impacts on Bolto s lo g-term urban structure with respect to its ability to accommodate future expansions beyond the 2031 planning horizon? *Please refer to Appendix A Theme 6 Minimal impacts, no potential for future expansion of the community beyond the option area, beyond 2031 Minimal impacts, no potential for future expansion of the community beyond the option area, beyond 2031 No detrimental impacts, opportunity for potential expansion of the community beyond 2031 No detrimental impacts, opportunity for potential expansion of the community beyond 2031 No concern with opportunity for future expansion of the community beyond 2031 except for land use compatibility issues with respect to the potential Employment Areas No concern with opportunity for future expansion of the community beyond 2031 except for land use compatibility issues with respect to the potential Employment Areas Least Least Most Most Most Most Criterion 17 Will the residential development of the expansion area have any detrimental impacts on Bolto s a ilit to p o ote appropriate development in proximity to the potential high order transit stations on the rail line? *Please refer to Appendix A Theme 6 No detrimental impacts. Some difficulty accessing potential rail based transit. No detrimental impacts. Some difficulty accessing potential rail based transit. No detrimental impacts. Located in proximity to a potential high order transit station. No detrimental impacts. Located in proximity to a potential high order transit station. Does not abut the existing rail line and would not contribute positively to the ability of the Town to promote appropriate development in proximity to the potential high order transit station on the rail line. Does not abut the existing rail line and would not contribute positively to the ability of the Town to promote appropriate development in proximity to the potential high order transit station on the rail line. Some Some Most Most Least Least 32

345 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Criterion 18 Will the residential development of the expansion area have any detrimental impacts on Bolto s lo g-term urban structure with respect to its ability to protect accessible Employment Areas in proximity to the Planned GTA West Transportation Corridor (Highway 413) and the Highway 427 Extension? *Please refer to Appendix A Theme 6 No detrimental impacts due to northern most location in Bolton, adjacent to existing built up residential community. No detrimental impacts due to northern most location in Bolton, adjacent to existing built up residential community. No detrimental impacts. Located well north of Planned GTA West Corridor. No detrimental impacts. Located well north of Planned GTA West Corridor. Well located for consideration of a long-term Employment Area expansion. In proximity to the Planned GTA West Corridor and is a logical expansion westward of an existing Employment Area. The Highway 427 Extension further enhances the accessibility and goods movement attributes of this Option. Well located for consideration of a long-term Employment Area expansion. In proximity to the Planned GTA West Corridor and is a logical expansion westward of an existing Employment Area. The Highway 427 Extension further enhances the accessibility and goods movement attributes of this Option. Some Some Most Most Least Least Overall Evaluation SOME SOME MOST MOST LEAST LEAST 33

346 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment 4.3 Rounding Out Areas and the Triangle With respect to the Rounding Out Areas (Areas A, B, and C), with a combined total of 31 hectares of land, they may be considered integrated elements of adjacent Expansion Options, given their similarities in locational and land use contexts and servicing requirements. As a result: Areas A and B may be considered as contiguous elements of Expansion Options 3 and 4; and, Area C may be considered as a contiguous element of Expansion Options 1 and 2. Therefore, for the purposes of this exercise, Areas A and B may be considered for future urban development if either Evaluation Option 3 or 4 are preferred. Similarly, Area C may be considered for future urban development if either Expansion Option 1 or 2 are preferred. No specific land use mix or density of development are assigned to these Areas that would predetermine the outcome of any future, more detailed planning process. The Rounding Out Areas are logical expansions of the Bolton Settlement Areas but there are engineering/servicing issues for each area: Area A (Expansion Option 3 or 4) - Rounding Out Area A should only proceed if Option 3 or 4 are selected and should only proceed if there is a decision to establish appropriate servicing in Water Pressure Zone 7(refer to Appendix B); Area B (Expansion Option 3 or 4) - Landowners may be able to service Rounding Out Area B off Water Pressure Zone 6, but this may impact existing residents to the south. The Rounding Out Area B should only proceed if Option 3 or 4 are preferred and there is a decision to establish appropriate servicing in Water Pressure Zone 7 (refer to Appendix B); and, Area C (Expansion Option 1 or 2) - Water Pressure Zone 6 was used to service the school and will also be used for the North Hill Commercial Area. The Rounding Out Area C may be included in Water Pressure Zone 6, but would require on site adjustments (refer to Appendix B). With respect to the Triangle, it is contiguous to Expansion Option 6 and shares its locational and land use contextual attributes. It has been considered in the evaluation as both part of Expansion Option 6 and, where necessary, on its own. It is important to note that the Triangle itself is identified as within the Planned GTA West Transportation Corridor Focused Analysis Area (FAA). 34

347 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment 5.0 Evaluation Summary The following Summary Table provides an overview of the evaluation, and the opportunity for some interesting observations: 1. There is no one Expansion Option that achieves a MOST score for all of the Themes, nor is there an Expansion Option that achieves a LEAST score for all of the Themes. As a result of the evaluation, the scoring between Expansion Options is often close. It is important to note that the Expansion Options have positive and negative attributes to consider in this evaluation; 2. Theme 1 Natural Heritage, and Theme 5 Agriculture yield very consistent scores among all of the Expansion Options. The differences among all of the Expansion Options are considered very minimal; 3. Theme 2 Coordinated Infrastructure and Theme 3 Fiscal Responsibility are very consistent with each other Expansion Options 5 and 6 score MOST, while Expansion Options 2 and 3 score LEAST. Expansion Options 1 and 4 achieve a score of SOME; 4. Theme 4 Complete and Healthy Communities and Theme 6 Urban Structure Implications are also very consistent with each other Expansion Options 1 and 3 score MOST, while Expansion Options 5 and 6 score LEAST. Expansion Options 2 and 4 score SOME; 5. There is an important division between the engineering/cost factors and fiscal issues (Themes 2 and 3) that favour Expansion Options 5 and 6, and the planning/urban structure factors (Themes 4 and 6) that favours Expansion Option 3; 6. Overall, Expansion Options 3 and 4 are the MOST preferred through this evaluation. Expansion Options 1, 5, and 6 all score SOME, but have very different attributes/issues. Expansion Option 2 scores LEAST; 7. With respect to the attributes of Expansion Options 3 and 4, Option 3 scores MOST under Themes 1, 4, and 6, while Option 4 scores a MOST only in Theme 6. Further, Expansion Option 3 scores a LEAST in Themes 2 and 3. Expansion Option 4 never scores a LEAST under any theme; and, 8. The key concerns with the preferred Expansion Options 3 and 4 are related to the provision of infrastructure and fiscal responsibility. Both Options 3 and 4 include the opportunity to also add Rounding Out Areas A and B, should there be a decision to establish appropriate servicing in Pressure Zone 7. 35

348 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Evaluation Summary Table THEME OPTION 1 OPTION 1/2 OPTION 3 OPTION 4 OPTION 5 OPTION 6 Theme 1 Natural heritage + associated functions Criteria 1 & 2 Theme 2 Coordinated, efficient, cost-effective infrastructure Criteria 3, 4, 5 & 6 Theme 3 Promote fiscal responsibility Criteria 7 & 8 Theme 4 Compact, complete, healthy communities Criteria 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 Theme 5 Agricultural lands Criteria 14 & 15 Theme 6 Urban Structure Implications Criteria 16, 17 & 18 Some Least Most Some Some Some Some Least Least Some Most Most Least Least Least Some Most Most Most Some Most Some Least Least Some Least Some Some Some Some Some Some Most Most Least Least Overall Preference Option 3 Options 5 & 6 Options 5 & 6 Options 1 & 3 No clear preference Options 3 & 4 OVERALL EVALUATION SOME LEAST MOST MOST SOME SOME Options 3 & 4 36

349 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment 6.0 Recommendations 1. Both preferred Expansion Options 3 and 4 are considered to be appropriate and supportable Options for expanding the Bolton Settlement Area for residential and supporting land uses. Both Expansion Options 3 and 4 could also include Rounding Out Areas A and B given their similar locational and land use contexts and servicing requirements. As such, it is recommended that the Region of Peel support Expansion Options 3 or 4 and also consider including Rounding Out Areas A and B as the basis for a Regional Official Plan Amendment that expands the Settlement Boundary of the community of Bolton in the Town of Caledon; 2. Expansion Options 1, 2, 5 and 6 do have some attributes for consideration of future Settlement Area Expansion, as does Rounding Out Area C, based on its contiguity with Expansion Options 1 and 2. It is recommended that the Region of Peel consider Expansion Options 1, 2, 5 and 6 through future Settlement Area Expansion Studies for the community of Bolton, in accordance with a required Municipal Comprehensive Review; and, 3. The Triangle lands are currently within the Focused Analysis Area (FAA) related to the GTA West Transportation Corridor Environmental Assessment Process. It is recommended that the Region of Peel not consider the Triangle lands for a Settlement Boundary Expansion until such time as the Environmental Assessment process has been completed. 37

350 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment APPENDICES A. Theme 6: Response to Long-term Urban Structure Implications B. Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Analysis C. Natural Heritage Evaluation D. Assessment of Agricultural Policy Requirements E. Fiscal Impact Analysis for BRES ROPA F. Transportation Assessment for the BRES ROPA G. Health Assessment of Proposed Expansion Options for Bolton 1

351 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment APPENDIX A Theme 6: Response to Long-Term Urban Structure Implications 1

352 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment A Theme 6: Response to Long-Term Urban Structure Implications This Theme is an important element of the Option Evaluation because it provides an opportunity to discuss the structural land use elements of Bolton beyond the 20/30-year incremental planning horizon that is identified by Provincial policy. In the context of determining where and how to grow, the ongoing evolution of Bolton must be thought of from a much longer-term perspective. This longer-term perspective is useful to ensure that decisions about growth and investment today do not preclude logical growth and investment beyond typical land use planning horizons. The Evolution of the GTA Urban Structure At a broader scale, significant urban growth in the Greater Toronto Area has, over time, occurred outward from the Old City of Toronto, the pattern of growth can be described in terms of layers or tiers of growth for example: First Tier Old City of Toronto; Second Tier Mississauga, North York and Scarborough; Third Tier Brampton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Markham; and Fourth Tier Mayfield West, Bolton, Nobleton, King City, Aurora and Stouffville. The four tiers are conceptually shown as follows: First tier: Second Tier: Third Tier: Fourth Tier: Old City of Toronto Mississauga, North York, and Scarborough Brampton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and Markham Mayfield West, Bolton, Nobleton, King City, Aurora, and Stouffville While the Thi d Tie, B a pto, Vaugha, i h o d Hill, and Markham are all approaching full build-out toward their municipal boundaries, the Fou th Tie, i ludi g Bolto, ill ha e clearly defined limits to growth due to the Greenbelt and the Oak Ridges Moraine. I additio, the Fourth Tie ill e go e ed e pla i g poli frameworks that focus on higher densities, access to transit and access to service and community infrastructure. While connected to the key regional anchors to the south, most Fou th Tie o u ities a e o e distant from the centre, which remains a significant draw for jobs, 2

353 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment services and cultural activities. Bolton is a Fourth Tier community that is closer to Toronto and is well placed for significant urban growth. In addition to the newly growing communities of the Fou th Tie, de elop e t i la gel uilt-out a eas of the Fi st, e o d a d Thi d Tie s ill o ti ue to take place in the form of intensification and infill enabling the efficient use of infrastructure and support for transit investment. Impact on Bolton Based on the traditional growth pattern outward from the City of Toronto, Mississauga, and now Brampton, it would appear logical that Bolton will continue to attract significant growth over the long-term, well beyond the current 20-year planning horizon. Notwithstanding that the outward growth may be slowed through intensification, traffic congestion, and the desire to preserve farmland and the Natural Heritage System, it is anticipated that investments in transit and the desirability of living on the edge of the urban mega city, closer to the recreational attributes of districts further north, will continue this outward growth pattern. Also of importance in the expanding Regional context is the role and function of the Planned GTA West Transportation Corridor (including Highway 413), hi h like High a s a d efo e it, ould se e to o e t so e of the Fou th Tie o u ities pe iphe all, hile the north-south connectivity will be enhanced with higher order rail transit facilities and the Highway 427 Extension. The Planned GTA West Transportation Corridor is supported by the Region of Peel, and is seen as a major enhancement to the available mobility and goods movement options. Given the Corrido s p o i it to Bolto, the future development of Highway 413 would have a profound impact on the long-term development pattern within the community. This discussion of outward growth assumes that in the long-term, it is conceivable that not only will all of the lands identified in the Bolton Residential Expansion Study exercise be needed for future urban growth, it is also possible that in the very long-term the rural/agricultural lands surrounding Bolton, which are defined by the Natural Heritage System (including the Humber River, the Greenbelt, and the Oak Ridges Moraine), the Albion/Vaughan Road, and the Planned GTA West Transportation Corridor, will create a clear and distinct area for long-term urban development. It is also important to note that it may be conceivable that all of the identified Expansion Options could be required for future urban growth, in the interests of a complete community, not all of these Options will be, or should be, for residential development. Certainly some of the lands within the Expansion Options will need to be considered for Employment Areas, and the key issues at this point are to generally identify which Expansion Option/Options are the most likely to accommodate Employment Areas functions based on their locational and contextual attributes. 3

354 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment In reviewing the Expansion Options, in consideration of their long-term suitability for their use as Employment Areas, the following maps and commentary are provided: Option 1 - Option 1 is located in the northern most location in Bolton and is adjacent to the existing built up residential community with limited proximity to the GTA West Corridor. Some opportunity for smaller employment around the Emil Kolb Parkway. Option 1 is restricted for future growth by the Greenbelt. Option 2 - Furthest Expansion Option from existing and future Employment Areas and is adjacent to the existing built up residential community with limited proximity to the GTA West Corridor and restricted for future growth by the Greenbelt. Some opportunity for smaller employment around the Emil Kolb Parkway. Option 3 - Located north of the Planned GTA West Corridor, in proximity to residential development and a small employment area. 4

355 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Option 4 - Located north of the Planned GTA West Corridor, in proximity to residential development and a small employment area. Option 5 Located in proximity to and west of existing and future employment areas and the Planned GTA West Corridor. Option 5 could take advantage of the accessibility and goods movement opportunities of the 413. Option 6 Option 6 is partially within the GTA West Focused Analysis Area and west of existing and future employment areas. Best suited to take advantage of the Planned GTA West Corridor and the accessibility and goods movement opportunities of the

356 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Provincial Policy Support for Long-Term Planning In support of the discussion about the parameters for long-term and very long-term growth in Bolton, it is important to recognize that the Growth Plan provides direction on the land uses that should be planned in the vicinity of transportation corridors like the Planned GTA West Transportation Corridor. The Moving Goods policy directs municipalities to plan for land uses adjacent to or in the vicinity of transportation facilities including major highway interchanges that are compatible with, and supportive of, the primary goods movement function of these facilities. The Employment Lands policy encourages municipalities to designate and preserve lands within settlement areas in the vicinity of major highway interchanges for manufacturing, warehousing, and associated retail, office and ancillary facilities, where appropriate. Further, Employment Areas policy in the Provincial Policy Statement directs planning authorities to protect Employment Areas in proximity to major goods movement facilities and corridors for employment uses that require those locations. The Provincial Policy Statement also allows for the identification of Employment Areas to meet long-term needs. Employment Areas policy states that planning authorities may plan beyond 20 years for the longterm protection of Employment Areas provided lands are not actually designated for development beyond the 20-year planning horizon identified in policy The policies of the Growth Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement recognize that Employment Areas are a key asset required for economic sustainability and the development of complete communities. Provincial policies: Recognize the importance of existing and future highways for employment generating land uses; Require that municipalities protect areas adjacent to highways for uses (including employment uses) that rely on highways; and Permit municipalities to identify beyond the 20-year planning horizon, Strategic Employment Areas so that they are not taken up prematurely by other uses this pe issio does ot e te d to eside tial a d o e ial uses. Peel s Ne App oa h to Ma agi g G o th By 2041, Peel is expected to grow to nearly 2 million people and 1 million jobs, in accordance with the 2013 Amendment # 2 to the Provincial Growth Plan. The Region and the local municipalities are in the process of implementing the growth forecasts included in the Amendment 2 to the Growth Plan that introduce a new planning horizon

357 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Region of Peel Council has directed a new approach to managing growth, that will involve more up front discussions with stakeholders and iterative collaboration regarding planning, infrastructure and finance issues, risks, and opportunities for managing growth in Peel. The goal of the new approach is to create integrated and comprehensive planning, servicing, and financing strategies that best meet the needs of the Region, local municipalities, and key stakeholders. Caledo s Lo g-term Planning Initiative The Town of Caledon initiated the GTA West Land Use Study in July 2014 in response to the policy directions from the Province to determine desirable land uses in the vicinity of the Planned GTA West Transportation Corridor. The study was to provide a basis for the identification and protection of Strategic Employment Lands, including, potentially, some of the lands identified as options for residential development in the Bolton Residential Expansion Study exercise. Subsequently, in late 2015, the Town initiated a related, but broader scale Whitebelt Visioning Exercise to address all the needs of a complete community. This includes planning for Employment Areas, but also residential, commercial, recreational, open space and institutional land uses. The Whitebelt Visioning Exercise, which is not yet complete, will address the interrelationship of new land uses with existing and planned communities and infrastructure, and examine the implications of the new land uses from a transportatio a d se i i g pe spe ti e at a high le el. Fu da e tal to the To s Whitebelt Visioning Exercise will be the exploration of the mobility and goods movement attributes of the Planned GTA West Transportation Corridor (including Highway 413), and its impact on long-term land use planning decisions. Option Evaluation Criteria The three key Criteria that are important to consider in evaluating the various Expansion Options with respect to their implications on Bolto s lo g-term urban structure include the following: Criterion 16 Will the residential development of the Expansion Option ha e a det i e tal i pa ts o Bolto s lo g-term urban structure with respect to its ability to accommodate future expansions beyond the 2031 planning horizon. Criterion 17 Will the residential development of the Expansion Option ha e a det i e tal i pa ts o Bolto s a ilit to p o ote app op iate development in proximity to the potential high order transit stations on the rail line. 7

358 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Criterion 18 Will the residential development of the Expansion Option ha e a det i e tal i pa ts o Bolto s lo g-term urban structure with respect to its ability to protect accessible Employment Areas in proximity to the Planned GTA West Transportation Corridor (Highway 413) and the Highway 427 Extension. 8

359 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Theme 6: Response to long-term Urban Structure Implications. THEME SIX OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 OPTION 4 OPTION 5 OPTION 6 Criterion 16 Will the residential development of the expansion area have any detrimental impacts on Bolto s lo g-term urban structure with respect to its ability to accommodate future expansions beyond the 2031 planning horizon? *Please refer to Appendix A Theme 6 Minimal impacts, no potential for future expansion of the community beyond the option area, beyond 2031 Minimal impacts, no potential for future expansion of the community beyond the option area, beyond 2031 No detrimental impacts, opportunity for potential expansion of the community beyond 2031 No detrimental impacts, opportunity for potential expansion of the community beyond 2031 No concern with opportunity for future expansion of the community beyond 2031 except for land use compatibility issues with respect to the potential Employment Areas No concern with opportunity for future expansion of the community beyond 2031 except for land use compatibility issues with respect to the potential Employment Areas Least Least Most Most Most Most Criterion 17 Will the residential development of the expansion area have any detrimental impacts on Bolto s a ilit to p o ote appropriate development in proximity to the potential high order transit stations on the rail line? *Please refer to Appendix A Theme 6 No detrimental impacts. Some difficulty accessing potential rail based transit. No detrimental impacts. Some difficulty accessing potential rail based transit. No detrimental impacts. Located in proximity to a potential high order transit station. No detrimental impacts. Located in proximity to a potential high order transit station. Does not abut the existing rail line and would not contribute positively to the ability of the Town to promote appropriate development in proximity to the potential high order transit station on the rail line. Does not abut the existing rail line and would not contribute positively to the ability of the Town to promote appropriate development in proximity to the potential high order transit station on the rail line. Some Some Most Most Least Least 9

360 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Criterion 18 Will the residential development of the expansion area have any detrimental impacts on Bolto s lo g-term urban structure with respect to its ability to protect accessible Employment Areas in proximity to the Planned GTA West Transportation Corridor (Highway 413) and the Highway 427 Extension? *Please refer to Appendix A Theme 6 No detrimental impacts due to northern most location in Bolton, adjacent to existing built up residential community. No detrimental impacts due to northern most location in Bolton, adjacent to existing built up residential community. No detrimental impacts. Located well north of Planned GTA West Corridor. No detrimental impacts. Located well north of Planned GTA West Corridor. Well located for consideration of a long-term Employment Area expansion. In proximity to the Planned GTA West Corridor and is a logical expansion westward of an existing Employment Area. The Highway 427 Extension further enhances the accessibility and goods movement attributes of this Option.. Well located for consideration of a long-term Employment Area expansion. In proximity to the Planned GTA West Corridor and is a logical expansion westward of an existing Employment Area. The Highway 427 Extension further enhances the accessibility and goods movement attributes of this Option. Some Some Most Most Least Least Overall Evaluation SOME SOME MOST MOST LEAST LEAST 10

361 Appendix II - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Application - Request to Hold a Statutory Public Meeting PEEL REGION Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment The following Appendices are attached under separate cover: APPENDIX B Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Analysis APPENDIX C Natural Heritage Evaluation APPENDIX D Assessment of Agricultural Policy Requirements APPENDIX E Fiscal Impact Analysis for BRES ROPA APPENDIX F Transportation Assessment for the BRES ROPA APPENDIX G Health Assessment of Proposed Expansion Options for Bolton 11

362 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING Appendix III REGION OF PEEL REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NUMBER AN AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH A BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION SETTLEMENT AREA BOUNDARY

363 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING Appendix III THE CONSITUTIONAL STATEMENT Part A, THE PREAMBLE, does not constitute part of this Amendment Part B, THE AMENDMENT, consisting of amendments to the Text, Schedules, and Figures of the Region of Peel Official Plan, constitutes Amendment Number to the Region of Peel Official Plan.

364 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING Appendix III PART A THE PREAMBLE Purpose of the Amendment: The purpose of this Amendment is to establish a Bolton Residential Expansion Settlement Area Boundary. This Amendment also provides an updated policy framework to guide planning applications and development approvals in the Bolton Residential Expansion Settlement Area. Location: This Amendment applies to lands in the Town of Caledon as legally described as Part Lots 7 to 10, Concession 4 (Township of Albion) and Part Lots 7 to 9, Concession 5 (Township of Albion) for the proposed Residential Expansion Settlement Area. This Amendment also applies to lands in the Town as legally described as Part Lots 11 and 12, Concession 7 (Township of Albion) and as shown by the Study Area Boundary surrounding Bolton in Schedule D in the attachment in this Appendix PART B THE AMENDMENT. Basis: Settlement Boundary Expansion in Caledon Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) 24 is the Region s Growth Plan conformity exercise. The growth management component of ROPA 24 was approved by the OMB in 2012 with new 2031 forecasts for the Town of Caledon and introduced a minimum greenfield density target of 42 residents and jobs per hectare. ROPA 28 (South-Albion-Bolton Employment Land and the North Hill Supermarket Expansion Area) and ROPA 29 (Mayfield West Phase 2) implemented ROPA 24. This Bolton Residential Expansion Settlement Area completes the 2031 ROPA 24 population and employment forecasts for the Town of Caledon. The 2031 forecasts are known as 2031A from the Province s Amendment 2 to the Growth Plan in The Province also introduced new forecasts for 2031 known as 2031B and new forecasts for 2041 which will require a ROPA to conform to Amendment 2. The expansion of the current Bolton Rural Service Centre boundary for primarily residential uses is a key component of Caledon s growth management strategy of directing the majority of growth in the Town of Caledon to the Rural Service Centre settlements of Bolton, Caledon East and Mayfield West. This expansion will accommodate approximately 10,300 people and 2,500 jobs. Bolton Rural Service Centre Bolton is located in the Town of Caledon and is identified as a Rural Service Centre in the Peel Official Plan. Rural Service Centres are developed on full municipal water and sewer services and provide a range and mix of residential, employment, commercial, recreational and institutional and community services to those living and working in Caledon.

365 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING Appendix III Places to Grow, Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2006 (Growth Plan) The Growth Plan provides growth management policy direction and population and employment forecasts for single- and upper-tier municipalities within the Greater Golden Horseshoe. The proposed Bolton Residential Expansion Settlement Area implements the Growth Plan population and employment forecasts for 2031A. Regional of Peel Official Plan The Regional Land Budget from ROPA 24 assigns population and employment growth to the Growth Plan policy areas in Peel. For Caledon the 2031 population and employment totals are 108,000 people and 46,000 jobs. The Regional Land Budget set the 2031 unallocated greenfield population and employment totals for Caledon at 21,500 people and 11,000 jobs and established the need for 609 hectares of land for all settlement area boundary expansions. Town of Caledon Official Plan The Town of Caledon is required to bring its Official Plan into conformity with Provincial Plans and Policies and the Peel Official Plan, in particular ROPA 24. The Town s conformity exercise resulted in OPA 226 which was approved by the OMB in The population and employment forecasts from the Regional Land Budget are reflected in OPA 226. OPA 226 is being implemented through a series of settlement area boundary expansions as the Bolton Residential Expansion Settlement Area is required to accommodate growth from Bolton contained in OPA 226. This expansion will accommodate approximately 10,300 people and 2,500 jobs. Region s Consideration and Evaluation of the Town s ROPA Application The Bolton Residential Expansion Study (BRES) was initiated by the Town of Caledon in April 2012 to determine the appropriate location to accommodate growth in Bolton. After completion of several studies as part of the BRES process and identification of a preferred boundary expansion area, Town Council approved a proposed Bolton settlement expansion area (generally known at the time as Option 3) as recommended by the study. In October 2014 the Town submitted its Bolton Residential Expansion ROPA application to the Region of Peel. On November 12, 2015, Regional Council endorsed a planning process for the consideration of the Town s ROPA application. The planning process lays out a number of tasks and milestones to ensure a fair, open and transparent public process that provides all stakeholders, agencies, and members of the public with an opportunity to provide their input. The Region retained a consultant to recommend criteria to assist in the consideration of the Town s ROPA application. Following a period of public consultation, eighteen evaluation criteria were finalized and supported by staff. The criteria are organized into six theme areas for use in evaluating each expansion option from a Regional perspective. The themes include:

366 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING Appendix III Theme One: Protect Natural Heritage Features and their Associated Functions Theme Two: Promote Coordinated, Efficient, and Cost Effective Infrastructure Theme Three: Promote Fiscal Responsibility Theme Four: Ensure Compact, Complete, and Healthy Communities Theme Five: Protect Agricultural Lands Theme Six: Response to Long-Term Urban Structure Implications The evaluation themes and criteria are based on a comprehensive review of Regional interests, the Peel Official Plan, the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), the Growth Plan, and stakeholder input. Based on the results of the evaluation which provided more emphasis on Theme Three: Promote Fiscal Responsibility and Theme Six: Conformity with Applicable Policy Frameworks, a recommended expansion option area has been selected as shown on Schedule D in Part B The Amendment. These two Themes reflect the current planning context for Bolton, the need for co-ordinated planning infrastructure and finance considerations, and the importance of considering the implications to the long-term future of Bolton and the Region of Peel. Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) Process In September 2012, the Region retained Malone Given Parsons (MGP) to review Caledon s MCR process. MGP prepared a policy framework listing all relevant policies that should be reviewed for compliance to and conformity with settlement area boundary expansions in the context of the MCR process. MGP developed a list of 23 evaluation criteria which form the basis of evaluating whether a settlement area boundary expansion meet the requirements of an MCR. An evaluation of the criteria prepared by MGP was undertaken to determine the settlement area boundary expansion met the MCR requirements. Draft ROPA Policy Framework This draft ROPA identifies a proposed Bolton Rural Service Study Area. This component of the proposed amendment is important for establishing a policy framework that recognizes that, although the current exercise can be seen as allocation of Bolton s next phase of residential growth, consideration is to be given for the further expansion of the Bolton Rural Service Centre. Based on the results of the evaluation, overall findings and proposed directions discussed in this report, a draft ROPA (Draft ROPA ) has been prepared that provides for the inclusion of approximately 185 hectares of developable land to be included in the Bolton Rural Service Centre Boundary and provide a policy framework for the expansion lands while addressing a range of matters including infrastructure, financing, healthy development, transportation, natural heritage, and agricultural planning. The draft ROPA also includes proposed Schedule amendments to include a Study Area Boundary surrounding the Bolton Rural Service Centre and include the subject lands in the Bolton Residential Expansion Area 2031 to be part of the Bolton Rural Service Centre on Schedule D of the Peel Official Plan. Other Schedules that are proposed to be amended include

367 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING Appendix III Schedule B (remove the subject lands from the Prime Agricultural Area), Schedule D1 (include the subject lands in the Rural Service Centre outside the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Area), Schedule D3 (include the subject lands in the Settlement Areas outside the Greenbelt), and Schedule D4 (include the subject lands in the Designated Greenfield Area). A technical minor adjustment and correction is also recommended to include the existing St. Michael Secondary School into the Bolton Rural Service Centre Boundary which would update Schedule B, D, D1, D3, and D4. The school site which is currently located outside, but abutting the Bolton Rural Service Centre Boundary, should be included as this existing facility functions as part of the Rural Service Centre. Figure 2 Selected Areas of Provincial Interest is proposed to be amended by including the subject lands in the Rural Settlement Boundary as shown in the attachment in this Appendix PART A THE PREAMBLE. Section of the Peel Official Plan notes Figures may be changed by Regional Council, without requiring an amendment. Figure 2 will be approved by Regional Council and take effect when the ROPA is in effect.

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369 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING Appendix III PART B THE AMENDMENT All of the Amendment entitled PART B THE AMENDMENT, consisting of the attached text and schedules constitute Amendment Number to the Region of Peel Official Plan. Amendments to Text and Schedules 1. Chapter 5, Regional Structure, is amended by inserting new Section as follows: To establish healthy complete communities that contain, living, working and recreational activities, which respect the natural environment, resources and characteristics of existing communities and services. 2. Chapter 5, Regional Structure, Section is amended by inserting employment, after providing a range and mix of residential, as follows: Designate three Rural Service Centres, as shown on Schedule D, as locations for growth outside of Peel's Urban System, providing a range and mix of residential, employment, commercial, recreational and institutional land uses and community services to those living and working in the Rural System. 3. Chapter 5, Regional Structure, Section is amended by deleting the second and third sentences as follows: Appealed Show on Schedule D the 2031 settlement boundaries for each of the Caledon East, Mayfield West and Bolton Rural Service Centres. The 2031 boundaries for Caledon East and Mayfield West have been established. The 2031 boundary for Bolton has been partially established and remains to be completed. The 2031 boundaries for the Mayfield West and Bolton Rural Service Centres will be designated on the basis of a municipal comprehensive review and will be consistent with Sections 5.4.7, 5.5 and 7.9 of this Plan and will require an amendment to this Plan. Accordingly, the Region, working with the Town of Caledon, will designate the 2031 boundaries of the Mayfield West and Bolton Rural Service Centres. 4. Chapter 5, Regional Structure, Section is amended by inserting and Bolton after additional growth for Mayfield West, inserting or Bolton Rural after Any settlement boundary expansion for the Mayfield West, and replace Service Centre with Service Centres as follows: The boundary shown as a red dashed line on Schedule D and designated in the legend Study Area Boundary is the area within which additional growth for Mayfield West and Bolton beyond the 2031 population target is anticipated to occur. Any settlement boundary expansion for the Mayfield West or Bolton Rural Service Centre Service Centres will be designated on the basis of a municipal comprehensive review and will require an amendment to this plan.

370 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING Appendix III 5. Chapter 5, Regional Structure, is amended by inserting the following new Sections and after Section as follows: Bolton Residential Expansion Settlement Area 2031 The Bolton Residential Expansion Settlement Area within the Rural Service Centre will accommodate approximately 10,350 residents and 2,520 jobs and comprises approximately 185 hectares (of developable lands) as identified on Schedule D. The following special policies shall apply to the Bolton Residential Expansion Settlement Area. The Bolton Residential Expansion Settlement Area will contribute to the development of the Bolton Rural Service Centre to be a complete community by planning for an appropriate mix of jobs, local services, affordable housing, community infrastructure, and a full range of transportation options while ensuring natural heritage features are identified and protected. The provision of Regional infrastructure will be staged and financed in a manner that is consistent with the financial management and capabilities of the Region. Health considerations will be included in the planning process to facilitate physical activity through active transportation to optimize the health promoting potential of the community In addition to the policies in this Plan that govern the Region s Rural System, it is the policy of Regional Council to require the Town of Caledon to conform to the following policies: Phasing of Development, Staging of Regional Infrastructure and Financial Agreements a) In accordance with Section and prior to the Town of Caledon adopting an official plan amendment and the secondary plan to implement the settlement area boundary, the Town will prepare a phasing plan that satisfactorily provides for the orderly, fiscally responsible and efficient progression of development that is coordinated with the Region s Capital Plan, Peel Water and Wastewater Master Plan, and Transportation Master Plans. b) In accordance with Section prior to the Town of Caledon adopting an official plan amendment and the secondary plan to implement the settlement area boundary, the Town will prepare a satisfactory financial and implementation plan that includes the execution of any financial agreements for the provision of Regional infrastructure. This may require front-end financing or accelerated payment agreements and/or other cost-sharing agreements, and limitations to be placed on the development, consistent with a phasing plan.

371 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING Appendix III Transportation c) During the preparation of the secondary plan to implement the settlement area boundary, the Town of Caledon will plan for a range of transportation options including transit service, active transportation, and carpooling. Affordable Housing Assessment d) During the preparation of a secondary plan to implement the settlement area boundary, the Town of Caledon will prepare a satisfactory affordable housing assessment in order to include policies for the provision of affordable housing. The affordable housing assessment shall address: i) Contribution towards the achievement of Regional new housing unit targets; ii) The availability of an appropriate range and mix of housing types, densities, sizes and tenure that contribute to the supply of affordable housing; and, iii) Identification and conveyance strategy for affordable housing, in consultation with the Region of Peel. Healthy Communities and the Built Environment e) The Town of Caledon will conduct a health assessment of the secondary plan that implements the settlement area boundary in consultation with the Region, and that results are reported to Town Council prior to approval of the secondary plan. The health assessment must be completed in accordance with the Region of Peel s Healthy Development Framework. f) The Town of Caledon shall include in the secondary plan, a policy to require the completion of a health assessment as part of a complete application for any development, and that results are reported to Town Council in consultation with the Region. The health assessment must be completed in accordance with the Region of Peel s Healthy Development Framework. g) Integrate the Region of Peel s Healthy Development Assessment elements into the secondary plan to optimize its health promoting potential.

372 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING Appendix III h) The Region and the Town of Caledon shall conduct health assessments on Regionally or municipally developed, owned and operated public buildings, public squares and open space project applications. Natural Heritage i) Prior to the Town of Caledon adopting an official plan amendment and secondary plan to implement the settlement area boundary, the Town will designate a natural heritage system to be in conformity with a comprehensive environmental impact study and management plan (EIS and MP) and prepared in accordance with terms of reference satisfactory to the Region, the Town of Caledon and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, in consultation with relevant agencies. The implementation of recommendations of the Comprehensive EIS and MP shall be incorporated into the Town of Caledon Official Plan and Secondary Plan in accordance with provincial, regional and local policy. j) Based on the results of the natural heritage system identified in i) above, the final boundary of the community may be refined in the local official plan amendment and secondary plan such that approximately 185 hectares of developable lands are included. Agriculture k) Prior to the Town of Caledon adopting an official plan amendment and secondary plan to implement the settlement area boundary, the Town will prepare an agricultural impact assessment (AIA) to be completed in accordance with terms of reference prepared to the satisfaction of the Region and Town of Caledon, in consultation with relevant agencies. The AIA will be prepared to provide a further detailed evaluation of potential impacts of non-agricultural development on agricultural operations adjacent to the Bolton Residential Expansion Settlement Area with recommendations to avoid, minimize and/or mitigate adverse impacts. The implementation of recommendations of the AIA shall be incorporated into the Town of Caledon Official Plan and Secondary Plan, as appropriate, including policies that will: i) Identify through mapping any Provincial Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) I calculated setback (the Setback Area) that extends into the Bolton Residential Expansion Settlement Area; ii) Prohibit development in the Setback Area. If and when the livestock and manure storage facilities that are creating the Setback Area are removed, thus eliminating the Setback Area,

373 BOLTON RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST TO HOLD A STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING Appendix III development can proceed in accordance with the Bolton Residential Expansion Settlement Area Secondary Plan; iii) Recognize that lands within the Setback Area will be considered a Type A Land Use for the purpose of applying Provincial MDS II Formula; and, iv) Promote land use compatibility where agricultural uses and nonagricultural uses interface. 6. Schedule B Prime Agricultural Area is amended by deleting the subject lands from the Prime Agricultural Area as shown in the attachment in this Appendix PART B THE AMENDMENT. 7. Schedule D Regional Structure is amended by inserting the Study Area Boundary surrounding Bolton and including the subject lands in the Bolton Residential Expansion Area 2031 to be part of the Bolton Rural Service Centre as shown in the attachment in this Appendix PART B THE AMENDMENT. 8. Schedule D1 Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Area (ORMCPA) Land Use Designations is amended by including the subject lands in the Rural Service Centre outside the ORMCPA as shown in the attachment in this Appendix PART B THE AMENDMENT. 9. Schedule D3 Greenbelt Plan Area Land Use Designations is amended by including the subject lands in the Settlement Areas Outside the Greenbelt as shown in the attachment in this Appendix PART B THE AMENDMENT. 10. Schedule D4 Growth Plan Policy Areas in Peel is amended by including the subject lands in the Designated Greenfield Area as shown in the attachment in this Appendix PART B THE AMENDMENT.

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