Town of Caledon
Correspondence Package
April 28, 2015
General Correspondence
1.
Ministry of Energy dated April 21, 2015 re: Public Offering of Shares in Hydro
One Inc.
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2.
AMO Breaking News dated April 14, 2015 re: Government Announces
Consultation to Update Ontario’s Long-term Affordable Housing
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3.
AMO Policy Update dated April 16, 2015 re: Premier’s Advisory Council on
Government Assets Reports
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4.
Region of Peel, Office of the Chair dated April 2, 2015 re: Bill 52, the
Protection of Public Participation Act
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5.
City of Brampton dated April 15, 2015 re: GTA West Transportation Corridor
Route Planning and Environmental Assessment Study, Stage 2
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6.
Independent Electricity System Operator dated April 20, 2015 re:
Development of a 20-year Electricity Plan for Northwest GTA
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Support Requested
7.
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9.
Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade dated April 2015
re: Lincoln M. Alexander Award 2015
The Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley dated April 7, 2015 re:
Rising Hydro Rates
The Corporation of the Township of Carling dated April 22, 2015 re: Ontario
Hydro One Rates
Upcoming Committee Meeting Agendas
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Ministry of Energy
Ministère de l’Énergie
Office of the Minister
Bureau du ministre
4th Floor, Hearst Block
900 Bay Street
Toronto ON M7A 2E1
Tel.: 416-327-6758
Fax: 416-327-6754
4e étage, édifice Hearst
900, rue Bay
Toronto ON M7A 2E1
Tél. : 416 327-6758
Téléc. : 416 327-6754
His Worship Allan Thompson
Mayor
Town of Caledon
Dear Mayor Thompson:
On April 16, 2015, the Ontario Government announced our intention to proceed with an
Initial Public Offering of shares in Hydro One Inc. before the end of the current fiscal
year. We further announced that Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. would be merged
with three other local distribution companies: Enersource Corporation, Horizon Utilities
Corporation and PowerStream Inc.
These announcements are in response to advice from the Premier’s Advisory Council on
Government Assets, led by Ed Clark. As you know, the Council was tasked with finding
ways to improve customer service and increase efficiencies in order to maximize the value
of government assets and generate better returns for the people of Ontario.
An amount equal to the net proceeds of the sale of Hydro One shares will be put in the
Trillium Trust. Our government’s Moving Ontario Forward initiative commits nearly $29
billion over the next 10 years for investments in priority infrastructure projects, including
nearly $14 billion earmarked for outside the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area for investment
in roads, bridges, transit and other critical infrastructure. The Trillium Trust will be an
important source of funding for this commitment.
The Province will continue to be the largest shareholder in the new Hydro One, and the
company’s rates will continue to be regulated by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB). We are
proposing new oversight powers for the OEB and the appointment of a dedicated
Ombudsperson within the new Hydro One to further protect consumers, contain costs and
ensure reliability of service.
I want to assure those in Hydro One’s service territory that the reliability and affordability of
power is our first priority. The sale of shares in Hydro One will not cause the price of
electricity to rise and will not impact reliability of service. In fact, we agree with the
Council’s assessment that changes at Hydro One will unleash new efficiencies and
innovation that will reduce costs and benefit consumers.
I also want to assure you that we remain committed to the transmission projects outlined in
the 2013 Long-Term Energy Plan, including to plan for a new northwest Bulk Transmission
Line west of Thunder Bay and to work with the federal government to connect remote
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northwestern communities.
I want to draw your attention to the decision to merge Hydro One Brampton. The merger of
four local distribution companies (LDCs) into a single, highly effective entity will create
savings and efficiencies of scale that will benefit hundreds of thousands of households and
create the second-largest LDC in the province. This is consistent with the
recommendations of the Ontario Distribution Sector Review Panel and will hopefully serve
as a model for other LDCs. While I have been clear that our government will not force
consolidation of municipally-owned LDCs, I feel that further consolidation is in the best
interests of the system and its customers.
If you would like to review the Council’s report, it is available at
www.ontario.ca/government/premiers-advisory-council-government-assets.
Sincerely,
Bob Chiarelli
Minister
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April 14, 2015
Government Announces Consultation to Update Ontario’s
Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy
Minister Ted McMeekin, Municipal Affairs and Housing, released details today on how the Province will be moving
forward to update Ontario’s Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy.
The provincial Long Term Affordable Housing Strategy (LTAHS) aims to improve access to safe, affordable
housing leading to better outcomes for individuals and families that contributes to Ontario’s economy.
Consultation on the strategy will focus on four key themes on how to achieve:
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A sustainable supply of affordable housing
A fair system of housing assistance
Coordinated and accessible support services
Effective use of evidence and best practices.
The government’s consultation period will end July 3, 2015. Municipal councils are encouraged to make a
submission as part of these consultations so that municipal concerns and issues from across the province are heard
by the government.
AMO will be developing a comprehensive response through AMO’s Affordable Housing and Homelessness Task
Force as advice to the AMO Board of Directors.
Please visit the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affair’s website to access the consultation document and
information on how to make a submission.
To provide your input to inform AMO’s submission, please contact AMO staff as below.
AMO Contact: Michael Jacek, Senior Advisor, E-mail: mjacek@amo.on.ca, 416.971.9856 ext. 329.
PLEASE NOTE: AMO Breaking News will be broadcast to the member municipality’s council, administrator, and
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April 16, 2015
Release of Premier’s Advisory Council on Government Assets Reports
Today Ed Clark spoke to two reports coming out of the Premier’s Council, Improving Performance and Unlocking
Value in the Electricity Sector in Ontario, and Modernizing Beer Retailing and Distribution in Ontario.
The mandate of this panel was to assess certain provincial assets to seek ways to maximize value, including possibly
selling these assets, in order to generate money to allocate toward infrastructure investments. Today, the government
announced that it would implement the panel’s recommendations.
Use of Assets for Infrastructure
The government intends to introduce legislation that would, if passed, guarantee that net proceeds from the
ownership changes to Hydro One and any net proceeds from the merger will go to the Trillium Trust and be used to
finance transportation (transit, roads, and bridges) and other priority infrastructure projects across the province.
Higher than anticipated revenues from assets, including GM shares, mean there will be an additional $2.6 billion for
the Moving Ontario Forward plan for a total of $31.5 billion in dedicated funds available over 10 years. The
government has indicated that about $16 billion will be allocated for infrastructure projects within the GTHA and
about $15 billion in the rest of the province. These amounts are higher than set out in last year’s budget ($1.4 billion
for the GTHA and $1.2 billion for elsewhere in Ontario). Municipal governments will be anxious to see the funds
put to work across all of Ontario.
1) Energy Assets
The report on the electricity sector focuses on extracting one-time capital plus ongoing financial benefits from
Hydro One. First, as the result of a mutual agreement, Hydro One Brampton will be merged with three local
distribution companies (Enersource Corporation, PowerStream Holdings Inc., and Horizon Holdings Inc.) to create a
new large-scale company (MergCo Inc.) serving the central/western portion of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton
Area (GTHA).
Second, Hydro One, as an integrated entity (both distribution and transmission) will be subject to partial sale
through a phased Initial Public Offering (IPO) process. There are a number of recommendations concerning how to
maintain the interests of Ontario in terms of rates, service quality, governance, and impacts to pensions.
A third initiative is to suspend the transfer tax (which was to help pay down stranded debt in the sector) and the
departure tax for municipal electricity utilities under 30,000 customers on a three-year basis to encourage and
facilitate acquisitions and mergers between Local Distribution Companies.
Clark argues that these steps will protect the public interest, stimulate LDC consolidation, and extract the best
ongoing value for these assets.
There is little detail on the recommendation related to strengthening the mandate and powers of the OEB so that
upward pressure on rates as a result of these changes in the industry can be managed. As well, the numbers provided
in the report are theoretical; the market realities may alter the planned outcomes.
The AMO Energy Task Force will be meeting soon to examine today’s announcement in detail and to seek greater
clarity around elements of implementation. An update will be provided as further information is available.
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2) Beer Store
The report outlines a new retail and distribution framework that is part of a negotiated agreement with The Beer
Store. Among other matters, the sale of beer will occur in up to 450 grocery stores across the province and in a
segregated portion of grocery stores on top of the current outlets. There are other elements of the agreement that
focus on consumer convenience, pricing, supplier treatment, and The Beer Store governance.
The current bottle recycling program between The Beer Store and LCBO is being extended, although funded
differently. The impact of this change is not expected to change current recycling behaviours. AMO is working with
a number of organizations on recycling related issues and will be working to ensure that this change does not result
in a greater amount of glass in blue boxes.
Copies of the Premier’s Advisory Council Reports are available here:
Premier's Advisory Council on Government Assets
AMO Contact: Cathie Brown, Senior Advisor, E-Mail: Cathiebrown@amo.on.ca, 416.971.9856 ext. 342.
PLEASE NOTE: AMO Breaking News will be broadcast to the member municipality’s council, administrator, and
clerk. Recipients of the AMO broadcasts are free to redistribute the AMO broadcasts to other municipal staff as
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Office of the Chair
APR 1 6 2015
TOWN OF CALEDON
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
April 2, 2015
Resolution No. 2015-188
The Honourable Kathleen Wynne
Premier
Legislative Building, Queen's Park
Toronto, ON, M7A 1A1
Dear Ms. Wynne:
Subject:
Bill 52, the Protection of Public Participation Act
I am writing to advise that Peel Regional Council approved the following resolution at its
meeting held on March 26, 2015:
That the Town of Aurora Resolution of February 10, 2015 regarding Bill
52, the Protection of Public Participation Act, set out as follows, be
endorsed:
"Whereas the Provincial Government has recently introduced "Bill
52, Protection of Public Participation Act, 2014";
And whereas, Bill 52 seeks to amend the Courts of Justice Act, the
Libel and Slander Act and the Statutory Powers Procedure Act in
order to protect expression on matters of public interest;
And whereas, Bill 52 is commonly referred to as Anti-SLAPP
legislation and is intended to enact many of the recommendations
put forward by the Anti-SLAPP Advisory Panel of 2010;
And whereas, SLAPP litigation, an acronym for Strategic Lawsuits
Against Public Participation, is a tactic which is often viewed as a
means to silence, intimidate and deter people from participating in
discussions on matters of public interest;
And whereas, the Province has stated that the ability to freely
participate in public discussion about matters of public interest,
without fear of retribution, is fundamental to a fair and democratic
society;
C L E R K ' S DEPAi-y :•• j : ^ L Now therefore be it resolved that, the Town of Aurora express its
support for Bill 52 which should help protect and encourage freedom
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expression on matters of the public interest and discourage the
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Website:
905-791-7800
Fax 905-791-2567
And further, that the Mayor be requested to write a letter and
forward this resolution to the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier
of Ontario, Chris Ballard, MPP for Newmarket-Aurora, and to the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO);
And further, that the Clerk be requested to circulate this resolution to
all municipalities in Ontario to request endorsement of this resolution
be sent directly to the Government of Ontario".
And further, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable
Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario; the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario; and all Peel Region M.P.P.s; the City of Mississauga; the City of
Brampton and the Town of Caledon.
Yours truly,
Frank Dale
Regional Chair
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Russ Powers, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Eve Adams, MP, Mississauga-Brampton South
Stella Ambler, MP, Mississauga South
Brad Butt, MP, Mississauga-Streetsville
Bob Dechert, MP, Mississauga-Erindale
Parm Gill, MP, Brampton-Springdale
The Honourable Bal Gosal, MP, Bramalea-Gore-Malton
Wladyslaw Lizon, MP, Mississauga East-Cooksville
Kyle Seeback, MP, Brampton West
David Tilson, MP, Dufferin-Caledon
Dipika Damerla, MPP, Mississauga East-Cooksville
Bob Delaney, MPP, Mississauga-Streetsville
Vic Dhillon, MPP, Brampton West
Sylvia Jones, MPP, Dufferin-Caledon
Amrit Mangat, MPP, Mississauga-Brampton South
Jagmeet Singh, MPP, Bramalea-Gore-Malton
The Honourable Charles Sousa, MPP, Mississauga South
The Honourable Harinder Takhar, MPP, Mississauga-Erindale
Harinder Mahli, MPP, Brampton-Springdale
Peter Fay, Clerk, City of Brampton
Crystal Greer, Clerk, City of Mississauga
Carey de Gorter, Clerk, Town of Caledon
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Please see Page #4 for Correspondence Circulation:
TOWN OF CALEDON
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Re:
GTA West Transportation Corridor Route Planning and Environmental
Assessment Study, Stage 2 (File HB.c/NOI GTAW)
The following recommendation of the Planning and Infrastructure Services Committee,
Meeting of March 30, 2015, was approved by Council on April 8, 2015:
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Whereas it is a priority of the City of Brampton to protect and
designate employment lands to promote job creation and plan for
complete communities; and,
Whereas the City of Brampton will need to designate employment
lands in North West Brampton to meet Provincial Growth Plan
employment forecasts; and,
Whereas the City of Brampton is undertaking a Municipal
Comprehensive Review and an Official Plan Review that includes
an employment land policy study and office strategy; and,
Whereas the Ministry of Transportation Ontario is conducting Stage
2 of the Environmental Assessment for the GTA West
Transportation Corridor; and,
Whereas the City of Brampton is in discussions with the Province
and the Region of Peel regarding the initiation of the North West
Brampton Shale Policy Review; and,
Whereas Metrolinx has initiated an Environmental Assessment
process for a proposed train layover facility in North West Brampton
to facilitate 2 way all day GO train service; and,
cont
The Corporation of The City of Brampton
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2Whereas the foregoing issues are impacting future planning and
land use decisions for Secondary Plan Areas 52 and 53 (Heritage
Heights) in north west Brampton which resulted in staff not
proceeding with public consultation;
Therefore be it resolved,
1.
That the report from A. Oliveira, Transportation Policy
Planner, Engineering and Development Services, dated
February 23, 2015, to the Planning and Infrastructure
Services Committee Meeting of March 30, 2015, re: GTA
West Transportation Corridor Route Planning and
Environmental Assessment Study, Stage 2 (File
HB.C/N01 GTAW) be received; and,
2.
That staff be directed to revisit the June 2014 land use
concept approved in principle, but not adopted by Council,
and the associated component studies for Secondary Plan
Areas 52 and 53 (Heritage heights); and,
3.
That staff ensure all landowners within Secondary Plan
Areas 52 and 53 (Heritage Heights) be engaged in revisiting
the June 2014 land use concept and associated component
studies, including the secondary planning process; and,
4.
That staff report to the Planning and Infrastructure Services
Committee on a reengagement strategy and approach for
revisiting the Secondary Plan Areas 52 and 53 (Heritage
Heights) land use concept; and,
5.
That staff be directed to send a letter to the Minister of
Transportation Ontario and the Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing confirming that the technical background
information from the Heritage Heights Transportation Master
Plan study and other secondary planning component studies
should continue to be used to inform the GTA West
Environmental Assessment, and advising the City of
Brampton will be revisiting the June 2014 land use concept
plan for Secondary Plan Areas 52 and 53; and,
6.
That the Clerk be requested to forward the staff report and
Council resolution to the Ministry of Transportation, Ministry
of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Region of Peel, City of
Mississauga, Town of Caledon, Region of Halton, Town of
Halton Hills, and Metrolinx for information; and,
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7.
That the delegation from Natalie Rouskov, Ministry of
Transportation Project Manager, and Neil Ahmed,
Consultant Project Manager, MMM Group Limited, to the
Planning and Infrastructure Services Committee Meeting of
March 30, 2015, re: GTA West Transportation Corridor
Route Planning and Environmental Assessment Study,
Stage 2 be received; and,
8.
That the following delegations to the Planning and
Infrastructure Services Committee Meeting of March 30,
2015, re: GTA West Transportation Corridor Route
Planning and Environmental Assessment Study, Stage 2
(File HB.c/NOI GTAW) be received:
1. Signe Leisk, Cassels Brock LLP
2. Mike Everard, Principal, Augusta National Inc.
Yours truly,
Shauna Danton
Legislative Coordinator
City Clerk's Office
Tel: 905-874-2116 Fax: 905-874-2119
e-mail: shauna.danton@brampton.ca
(P&ISE1/G10)
Please s e e Page #4 for Correspondence Circulation:
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4Correspondence Circulation:
Re:
GTA West Transportation Corridor Route Planning and Environmental
Assessment Study, Stage 2 (File HB.c/N01 GTAW)
cc:
Regional Councillor M. Palleschi
City Councillor D. Whillans
M. Ball, Chief Planning and Infrastructure Services Officer
M. Won, Executive, Director, Engineering and Development Services,
Planning and Infrastructure Services
A. Oliveira, Transportation Policy Planner, Engineering and Development Services,
Planning and Infrastructure Services
Ms. Natalie Rouskov, Project Manager
Ministry of Transportation
Bldg. D. 4 Floor
1201 Wilson Avenue
Downsview, ON M3M 1J8
Mr. Neil Ahmed, Consultant Project Manager
MMM Group Limited
2655 North Sheridan Way, Suite 300
Mississauga, ON L5K 2P8
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
777 Bay Street, 17 Floor
Toronto, ON M5G 2E5
Regional Municipality of Peel
Ms. Kathryn Lockyer, Clerk
10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite "A", 5
Brampton, ON L6T 4B9
City of Mississauga
Attention: Ms. C. Greer, Clerk
Civic Centre, 300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1
Town of Caledon
Carey deGorter, Town Clerk /
Director of Administration
P.O. Box 1000, 6300 Old Church Road
Caledon, ON L7C 1J6
Town of Halton Hills
Ms. S. Jones, Town Clerk
1 Halton Hills Drive
Halton Hills, ON L7G 5G2
Region of Halton
Ms. K. Bennett, Regional Clerk
and Director of Council Services
1151 Bronte Road
Toronto, ON M5G 2E5
MetroLinx
Attn: Mr. Bruce McCuaig, President & CEO
20 Bay Street, Suite 600
Toronto, ON M5J 2W3
Cassels Brock LLp, Attn: Signe Leisk
2100 Scotia Plaza
40 King Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 3C2
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Mike Everard, Principal
Augusta National Inc.
Queens 400 Executive Offices
178 Main Street
Unionville, ON L3R 2G9
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Planning and Infrastructure Services
Committee
Committee of the Council of
The Corporation of the City of Brampton
Date:
February 23,2015
Planning and Infrastructure
Services Committee
File:
N01 GTAW
Subject:
GTA West Transportation Corridor Route Planning and Environmental
Assessment Study, Stage 2
Contact:
Andria Oliveira, Transportation Policy Planner, Engineering &
Development Services, 905-874-2410
Date:
OVERVIEW:
• This information report provides an update on the Ministry of Transportation's
GTA West Transportation Corridor Route Planning Environmental Assessment
(EA) Study, Stage 2, w h i c h c o m m e n c e d in February 2014.
• The first round of Public Information Centres was held in November/December
2014, and included a short list of alignment alternatives for a new highway
facility.
• City staff has reviewed the materials f r o m Public Information Centre #1, and a
preliminary response was sent to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) in
January 2015.
• S t a f f s comments address the alignment options, and the continuing need to
expedite completion of the project so that ongoing corridor protection does not
c o m p r o m i s e economic development opportunities in northeast and northwest
Brampton, where planning approvals have been issued for Secondary Plan
Area 47 and long range planning is underway for Heritage Heights.
• The GTA West EA is on schedule to be completed by 2018, and Brampton staff
will continue to w o r k with the MTO t h r o u g h Public Information Centre Rounds
2 and 3 to select the optimal route alignment.
• A preferred route is scheduled to be presented at Public Information Centre #2
in late 2015/early 2016
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. THAT the report from Andria Oliveira, Transportation Policy Planner, Engineering &
Development, dated February 23, 2015, to the Planning & Infrastructure Services
Committee Meeting of March 30, 2015, re: GTA West Transportation Corridor
Route Planning and Environmental Assessment Study, Stage 2 (N01 GTAW),
be received;
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2. THAT the Clerk be requested to forward this staff report and Council resolution to
the Ministry of Transportation, Region of Peel, City of Mississauga, Town of
Caledon, Region of Halton, Town of Halton Hills, and Metrolinx for information.
BACKGROUND:
The GTA West Corridor Environmental Assessment (EA) was initiated by the Ontario
Ministry of Transportation (MTO) in January 2007, to examine long term transportation
problems and opportunities in the western Greater Toronto Area, and to consider
options for providing better linkages between urban areas and enabling the efficient
movement of people and goods.
Stage 1 of the EA was completed in November 2012 with the release of the
"Transportation Development Strategy". The 'Transportation Development Strategy"
concluded that optimization of the existing transportation network alone (i.e.,
improvement of non-roadway transportation modes such as transit and rail, and the
widening and improvement of existing highways) would not be sufficient to meet the
demands of growth to 2031, and that a new transportation corridor is needed. This new
corridor is to include a 400-series highway, a transitway, and potential goods movement
priority features. It will link Highway 400 in Vaughan from the east to Highway 401/407
in Halton Region to the west, running across the Brampton-Caledon boundary area, and
continuing down through the Halton-Peel boundary area. The "Transportation
Development Strategy" included a Preliminary Route Planning Study Area, within which
potential alignments would be evaluated in the subsequent stage of work.
Brampton staff had previously reported to Planning, Design and Development
Committee on the GTA West EA Study in September, 2012 (Council Resolution PD1612012), in advance of the formal Stage 1 conclusion.
C U R R E N T SITUATION:
Building on the recommendations of the Stage 1 "Transportation Development
Strategy", Stage 2 of the EA Study will evaluate and identify a preferred route and
interchange locations as well the preliminary design for the new transportation corridor
within the Route Planning Study Area (Appendix A). The Stage 2 study was initiated in
February 2014.
The first round of Public Information Centres (PIC) was held in November and
December 2014. The PIC highlighted the study background and process; existing
conditions within the study area; the development and screening of the long list of route
alternatives; the identification of the short-list of route alternatives and potential
interchanges locations; the Focused Analysis Area; and the factors and criteria for
evaluating the short list of route alternatives.
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The short-list of alignment alternatives and the "focused analysis area" are attached in
Appendices B and C, respectively.
Brampton staff has reviewed the information presented at the first round of public
consultation, and a response was sent to MTO in January 2015 (Appendix D). The
City's comments addressed the following:
Focused Analysis Area
In previous meetings with municipal staff, MTO had indicated that objections to
development within the Route Planning Study Area could be lifted incrementally as the
Stage 2 work progressed through the development of route alternatives, evaluation of
preferred alternatives, and selection of a final alignment, and following additional public
consultation and associated documentation. This departure from the typical individual
EA process has been supported by both MTO and the Ministry of the Environment and
Climate Change as a mechanism to balance the need to protect lands for the GTA West
Corridor with the need for municipal planning and development to proceed.
Following PIC # 1 , a "Focused Analysis Area" is now included within the Route Planning
Study Area. The "Focused Analysis Area" is a zone of approximately 500m to either
side of each of the short-listed route alternatives, where properties could be directly
impacted by the GTA West transportation corridor, by ancillary uses, or by refinements
that could be made to the route alternatives. MTO will continue to review development
applications for properties within the Route Planning Study Area that are not identified
as "Focused Analysis Area", but it is anticipated that development processes for these
lands will be permitted to proceed.
West Brampton (Bram West, Secondary Plan 40)
Staff has asked that the short list of alternatives in this section be revised to include an
additional option (i.e., an east/west alignment north of Embleton Rd/5 Sideroad and
north of the Croation Church property at the NW corner of 5 Sideroad and Winston
Churchill Blvd). Such an option would meet the spirit and intent of the Halton Peel
Boundary Area Transportation Study (HPBATS) Memorandum of Understanding to
provide for suitable east-west network capacity across the Halton-Peel boundary that
could address transportation challenges in the Norval area.
Northwest Brampton ("Heritage Heights", Secondary Plans 52 & 53)
Brampton staff notes the City's advancement of secondary planning for areas 52 & 53
("Heritage Heights") in Northwest Brampton and has asked MTO to consider the
extensive background work and analysis for Heritage Heights to inform and support the
GTA West EA study. Work to-date on the Heritage Heights Transportation Master Plan
has identified a preferred transportation corridor location on the east of Heritage Road,
including a 1.2 km "window" for a crossing of the Credit River. MTO's short-listed
options east of Heritage Road (2C and 2D) and the associated Credit River crossing are
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generally consistent with the findings of the Heritage Heights Transportation Master
Plan Study.
Northeast Brampton (Highway 427 Industrial, Secondary Plan 47)
Staff notes that the Area 47 employment lands represent the last remaining greenfield,
employment lands in East Brampton. Significant portions of the employment lands in
proximity to Highway 50 are owned by major industrial developers who have purchased
these lands in recognition of the City's Official Plan employment land designation, the
proximity of these lands to the CP Intermodal Facility, and major existing and planned
transportation infrastructure. On the basis of advancing active planning applications for
the development of employment lands in the vicinity of Countryside Drive and Highway
50, as well as the intent of maintaining a viable employment area that offers large
parcels of land for logistics users in Brampton, the City does not support the Route
Alternative 6D being carried forward.
C O R P O R A T E IMPLICATIONS:
Over the long term, the GTA West Corridor will provide a major new east-west route for
the movement of goods and people, providing an alternative to Highway 401 and 407
ETR and serving new employment areas in Peel Region, including Area 47 in Northeast
Brampton and Areas 52 and 53 in Northwest Brampton. All other modes including air,
rail, and marine also rely upon and connect to the road network.
In the future, the GTA West corridor, which itself is to include a transitway, will be
paralleled by a network of rapid transit routes connecting growth centres, including
improved two-way all-day GO rail and expanded bus sen/ice, the Highway 407
transitway, and rapid transit on Hurontario and Queen Streets.
The City is carrying forward with comprehensive transportation studies and EAs in North
West Brampton and Area 47 in the short term, inviting MTO to participate on the
respective Technical Advisory Committees.
S T R A T E G I C PLAN:
Brampton's participation in this Provincial initiative is consistent with the City's Strategic
Plan priority of "Growing" (Growth Management), and in particular to the strategic
initiative to manage traffic congestion, and tactics addressing the creation and
improvement of multimodal transportation networks, including Provincial highways.
CONCLUSION:
The GTA West EA Study is on schedule and is expected to be completed before the
end of 2018. A preferred route is scheduled to be presented at the second round of
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public consultation in late 2015 or early 2016. The preliminary design of the preferred
route will be presented at Public Information Centre Round 3, tentatively scheduled for
Winter/Spring 2017. Brampton staff continues to work with the MTO and the GTA West
Project Team to address issues affecting the selection of an optimal route for the GTA
West Transportation Corridor, and to ensure that Brampton's planning and development
are duly considered and not compromised.
An information "fact sheet" prepared by the GTA West project team provides a concise
summary of the work completed to date, including an overview of the study, key
information presented at the PICs, and study process and schedule status (Appendix
E).
Respectfully submitted,
VndriajOliveirMvlES, PI.
Transportation Policy Planner
Engineering & Development Services
Michael Won, P. Eng
Executive Director
Engineering & Development Services
APPENDICES:
A.
GTA West Transportation Corridor Route Planning Study Area
B.
PIC #1 Short List Route Alternatives and Potential Interchange Locations
C.
PIC #1 Focused Analysis Area
D.
PIC #1 City of Brampton comments to MTO
E.
GTA West Fact Sheet
Report authored by: Andria Oliveira, Transportation Policy Planner
Approval for S u b m i s s i o n
Chair, SMT
Department Chief
Chief Administrative Officer
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APPENDIX A
GTA West Transportation Corridor Route Planning Study Area (Nov 2014)
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Appendix D
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Planning and
Infrastructure Services
Flower City
January 16, 2015
Ms. Natalie Rouskov
MTO Project Manager
Ontario Ministry of Transportation, Central Region
1201 Wilson Avenue, Building D, 4 Floor
Toronto, ON M3M 1J8
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Dear Ms. Rouskov:
Re:
City of B r a m p t o n c o m m e n t s o n GTA West Transportation Corridor
Route Planning and Environmental Assessment Study, Stage 2
Public Information Centre #1
Thank you for the opportunity to provide our comments on the information presented
at the first Public Information Centre for the GTA West Transportation Corridor
Environmental Assessment Stage 2, presented in November/December 2014.
The City of Brampton supports proactive planning to address future travel demand
across the GTHA and ihe timely implementation of transportation infrastructure. In
addition to the other recommendations identified in the Transportation Development
Strategy completed as part of the first stage of the GTA West Transportation
Corridor EA, the proposed highway facility will provide a major new east-west route
for the movement of goods and people, providing an alternative to Highway 401 and
407ETR, and serving employment lands in Brampton and Caledon.
The following outlines Brampton's preliminary comments on the short list of
alignment alternatives. We recognize that the alternative alignments are currently
depicted at a width of 250m, which is greater than the final right-of-way of 170m
(including a 60m transitway), but which accommodates potential interchanges and
allows for some flexibility in establishing a final alignment and design.
SECTION 1 (Halton Hills, Bram West S P 40)
The short list of alternatives in this section should include an option to connect
2C/2D to 1C via an east/west alignment north of Embleton Rd/5 Sideroad (and
north of the Croation Church property at the NW corner of 5 Sideroad and Winston
The Corporation of The City of Brampton
2 Wellington Street Wast, Brampton, ON I.6Y 4R2
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Churchill Blvd). Such an option would meet the spirit and intent of the Halton Peel
Boundary Area Transportation Study (HPBATS) Memorandum of Understanding to
provide for suitable east-west network capacity across the Halton-Peel boundary
that could address transportation challenges in the Norval area.
This comment has also been noted in the minutes of the Municipal Advisory Group
meeting of November 7, 2014.
S E C T I O N 2 (Northwest Brampton, S P 52, 53)
As you are aware, the City of Brampton has been advancing secondary planning for
Areas 52 and 53 ("Heritage Heights") in northwest Brampton. The Heritage Heights
Transportation Master Plan, nearing completion, has identified a preferred
transportation corridor location east of Heritage Road, including a 1.2 km window for
crossing the Credit River. The extensive background information and analysis
gathered to support this recommendation was provided to MTO as an early input to
inform the GTAW Stage 2 alignment work. We trust that this information will
continue to inform the Province's GTAW EA study.
On the basis of the work done by Cole Engineering for the HHTMP, Brampton staff
continues to support a corridor alignment east of Heritage Road, which is generally
consistent with Alignment Options 2C and 2D.
Given the overlap of options 2C and 2D south of Sandalwood Parkway, and the
overlap of option 2D with the proposed Osmington Regional Retail development at
the northwest corner of Bovaird Dr and Mississauga Rd, Brampton staff suggests
that 2D be shifted slightly to the west to avoid the Regional Retail site, or combined
with 2C into a single alignment between Sandalwood Pwky and Bovaird Dr.
An interchange in the vicinity of Heritage Road and Williams Parkway needs to be
considered for the final design. We note that only the Heritage Road option is being
carried forward, and that a Williams Pkwy option has been screened out. Given
uncertainty over future alignments of Heritage Road and Williams Parkway in this
area, staff suggests that an interchange at Williams Parkway be retained for
consideration, per the recommended transportation network in the Cole Engineering
study.
We understand that Metrolinx will be undertaking an EA study for a new train
layover facility on the GO Kitchener Line, to be situated somewhere between
Mississauga Rd and Winston Chuchill Blvd in North West Brampton. The City
requests confirmation as to whether such a facility been incorporated into the
assessment of GTAW alignment alternatives through this area.
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S E C T I O N 6 (Northeast Brampton, S P 47)
The Area 47 employment lands represent the last remaining greenfield,
employment lands in east Brampton. Significant portions of the employment lands in
proximity to Hwy 50 are owned by major industrial developers who have purchased
these lands in recent years in recognition of the long standing Official Plan
employment designation and the proximity of these lands to the CP Intermodal
facility and major existing and planned transportation infrastructure. Servicing for
these lands is expected to begin within the short term.
On the basis of advancing active planning applications for the development of
employment lands in the vicinity of Countryside Drive and Highway 50, as well as
the intent of maintaining a viable employment area that offers large parcels of land
for development in Brampton, the City does not support Option 6D.
Furthermore, Option 6D would have a greater environmental impact with more
creek crossings and a greater impact on heritage properties than Options 6A or 6B.
Option 6D is also in proximity to existing or planned noise-sensitive land uses at the
southwest quadrant of Clarkway Drive and Mayfield Road, including the existing
Jain Temple and planned higher density residential uses and seniors' housing.
Therefore, on the basis of Natural and Cultural Environment and Land Use/SocioEconomic considerations, we recommend that Option 6D not be carried forward.
Acknowledging the complexity of this EA undertaking, staff is encouraged by the
Ministry's efforts to deliver early results and to meet the timelines of an aggressive
work plan. We continue to encourage the Ministry to expedite the route selection
process to deliver a preferred alignment alternative for PIC #2 by the end of 2015.
While we recognize the need to align municipal efforts to protect lands for the GTA
West Corridor, this has to be balanced with the City's need for continued economic
development opportunities in the greenfield areas of Brampton. To this end, we are
seeking further refinements to the Focused Analysis Area, particularly in northwest
and northeast Brampton, where muncipal planning is well underway.
Brampton staff is intending to bring a status report on the GTA West project to the
March 23, 2015 meeting of the Planning & Infrastructure Services Committee and
we understand that MTO will be presenting to Peel Regional Council on March 26,
2015. Additional comments on the GTA-West alignment options and the study in
general may be forthcoming from Brampton following these two meetings.
We appreciate your continuing engagement with municipal staff, and look forward to
our continuing participation on this important initiative. Should you have any
questions regarding these comments, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Michael Won, P.Eng.
Executive Director, Engineering & Development Services
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Copy:
Marilyn Ball, City of Brampton
Dan Kraszewski, City of Brampton
Joe Pitushka, City of Brampton
, Henrik Zbogar, City of Brampton
David Waters, City of Brampton
Neal Ahmed, MMM Group Ltd.
Patrick Puccini, URS Canada Inc.
Damian Albanese, Region of Peel
Andrea Warren, Region of Peel
http://ourbrampton.bramptonxa/sites/029/Planning-Po^
MTO_Highways/GTA West/STAGE 2/PIC-1/Ur_MTO„PlC1_20140123-2.doox
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2014. Building on the r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s f r o m Stage 1, t h e EA Study c o n t i n u e s w i t h a focus on i d e n t i f y i n g t h e r o u t e a n d
developing the p r e l i m i n a r y design for a n e w t r a n s p o r t a t i o n c o r r i d o r w i t h i n t h e Route Planning Study A r e a .
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included.
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• D e v e l o p m e n t and screening o f t h e l o n g list of route
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s o m e a r t e r i a l crossing roads.
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r o a d w a y for buses w i t h stations at i n t e r c h a n g e s a n d c o n n e c t i o n points t h r o u g h o u t the c o r r i d o r . The t r a n s i t w a y can
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M T O w i l l c o n t i n u e t o r e v i e w d e v e l o p m e n t applications, but
short list o f r o u t e alternatives. Properties located w i t h i n t h e
it is a n t i c i p a t e d t h a t d e v e l o p m e n t processes m a y proceed
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The p r o j e c t t e a m is actively engaging stakeholders t h r o u g h :
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C o m m u n i t y W o r k s h o p s : The i n t r o d u c t o r y w o r k s h o p s w e r e
held in s u m m e r 2 0 1 4 t o seek i n p u t o n key issues, features,
and
route
location
alternatives.
The
next
w o r k s h o p s will be held in s p r i n g / s u m m e r
round
of
2015 w i t h a
focus on the evaluation process. There w i l l be a t o t a l of
four rounds of w o r k s h o p s .
•
A d v i s o r y G r o u p s : These groups
m e e t regularly t o p r o v i d e
feedback o n study findings and p r o v i d e insight o n p o t e n t i a l
issues and o p p o r t u n i t i e s . The advisory groups i n c l u d e :
- G r e e n b e l t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n Advisory G r o u p (GTAG)
C o m m u n i t y Advisory G r o u p (CAG)
- M u n i c i p a l Advisory G r o u p ( M A G )
- M u n i c i p a l Executive Advisory G r o u p (MEAG)
•
Public I n f o r m a t i o n Centres: The second r o u n d o f PICs w i l l
of
route
alternatives
and
- C o m m u n i t y W o r k s h o p #2 (Spring 2 0 1 5 )
- M e e t i n g s w i t h A d v i s o r y Groups ( T h r o u g h o u t 2015)
• Present
the preferred
route
at PIC It2
(Fall/Winter
2015)
' Present the p r e l i m i n a r y design of t h e p r e f e r r e d route at
PIC IB ( W i n t e r / S p r i n g 2 0 1 7 )
PIC displays can be d o w n l o a d e d f r o m t h e project website
(www.gta-west.com).
We welcome
- Regulatory Agency Advisory G r o u p (RAAG)
list
interchange locations
your input at any time during
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study.
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be held in F a l l / W i n t e r 2015 to p r e s e n t the p r e f e r r e d r o u t e
a l t e r n a t i v e . A t o t a l of 3 rounds o f PICs will be held.
•
First N a t i o n s a n d M e t i s : The project t e a m is engaging w i t h
First Nations a n d M e t i s c o m m u n i t i e s w i t h interest in the
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April 20, 2015
via email
His Worship Mayor Allan Thompson and Council
Town of Caledon
6311 Old Church Road
Caledon, ON L7C 1J6
Dear Mayor Thompson and Members of Council:
Re: Development of a 20-year Electricity Plan for Northwest GTA
We are writing to provide you with an update on the development of a 20-year regional electricity plan
for the sub-region of Northwest GTA (NW GTA), which involves the municipalities of Milton, Halton Hills,
Brampton and Caledon. The NW GTA is a sub-region of the regional area designated as GTA West for
regional electricity planning purposes by the Ontario Energy Board. The GTA West regional area also
includes the municipalities of Mississauga, Oakville and parts of Burlington.
A Working Group was formed to develop the NW GTA Integrated Regional Resource Plan (IRRP) consisting
of Hydro One Brampton, Milton Hydro, Halton Hills Hydro, Hydro One Transmission, Hydro One
Distribution (serving the Municipality of Caledon) and the Independent Electricity System Operator. To
assist in the development of the plan, the Working Group met with regional and municipal planners and
economic development staff in late summer of 2014 to present the findings to date and obtain valuable
input to help further develop the plan.
On April 28, 2015, the first NW GTA Region IRRP will be made available. This plan will be used to update
the community on how needs within the next five years (near-term needs) are being met, and launch the
discussion of how to best address the longer-term needs identified in the plan. To assist in this
discussion, an informational webinar will be held this spring to review the plan and the next steps in the
development of the longer-term options, including the formation of a Local Advisory Committee (LAC) in
2015. The LAC will be asked to provide advice and recommendations on the further development of the
plan’s longer-term options, as well as how to best engage the broader community in this discussion. The
LAC will also be provided with updates on other planning processes and procurements to provide context
for the discussion of the regional plan. Detailed information on these next steps will also be provided to
the Municipal Clerks with the IRRP after April 28.
As background, the IRRP is undertaken in the context of the province’s Long-Term Energy Plan, as well as
provincial and distribution-level planning. It takes an integrated approach at finding the best ways to
address electricity needs including existing resources, conservation, generation, wires and other
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innovative solutions. The plan provides recommended near-term actions to address near-term electricity
needs as well as options to address medium- and long-term needs. The development of IRRPs is
mandated by the Ontario Energy Board, and IRRPs are updated every five years or sooner if needed. The
NW GTA IRRP will be updated as needed to reflect any changes to the electricity needs of the Region and
feedback from the community.
Further to the IRRP, which addresses regional needs, a Bulk System Study, which addresses broader
provincial electricity system needs, is in the process of being conducted within the GTA West. These
needs include the effect of planned refurbishment and retirement of some nuclear generation facilities,
incorporating renewable generation in southwest Ontario, and changes in electricity consumption
patterns across the GTA. More information on the Bulk System Study can be found in the NW GTA IRRP.
The Working Group is available to present the NW GTA IRRP to Council and/or staff and answer any
questions you may have. Information on how to arrange a presentation will be included when the plan is
provided to the Municipal Clerk after April 28.
The NW GTA IRRP is designed to plan for growth throughout the region to ensure that electricity is
reliable and available as needed. We look forward to the sharing the plan with you and planning for your
future electricity needs together.
Sincerely,
Michael Lyle
Vice President, Planning, Law and Aboriginal Relations
On Behalf of:
Hydro One Networks Inc.
Tom Wasik, Director of Asset Management and Engineering, Hydro One Brampton
Frank Lasowski, President and CEO, Milton Hydro
Arthur A. Skidmore, President and CEO, Halton Hills Hydro Inc.
c:
Douglas Barnes, Municipal CAO
Mary Hall, Director of Planning and Development
Carey deGorter, Director of Administration/Town Clerk
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LINCOLN M. ALEXANDER AWARD 2015
Dear Friends,
TOWN OF CALEDON
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Every year since 1993, the Government of Ontario has presented the Lincoln M. Alexander
Award to honour young Ontarians who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in
contributing to the elimination of racial discrimination.
I am pleased to ask you to support this program by nominating an outstanding young person
whom you believe to be deserving of recognition. As the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration
and International Trade, I will join the Lieutenant Governor in officially recognizing the award
recipients at a special ceremony at Queen's Park on January 21, 2016, to mark Lincoln
Alexander Day in Canada.
Nomination forms and information outlining details of the program are available on my
ministry's website at www.ontario.ca/honoursandawards
Please take this opportunity to acknowledge a young person from your school or community
who has made an important contribution to eliminating racial discrimination in Ontario.
For further information, please contact the Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat:
416 314-7526, toll free 1 877 832-8622 or TTY 416 327-2391.
The deadline for nominations is May 31, 2015.
Thank you for taking the time to consider a deserving young Ontarian for the Lincoln M,
Alexander Award.
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Yours truly,
Michael Chan
Minister
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