The Regional General Committee met on April 12, 2007 at 10:29 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton.

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

A. ROLL CALL

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-78-2007:

That the agenda for the April 12, 2007, General Committee meeting be approved.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Emil Kolb, Regional Chair and David Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer, Presenting the Government Finance Officers Association, Canadian Award for Financial Reporting for the year ending December 31, 2005 to Dan Labrecque, Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance; Dave Bingham, Director, Financial Services; Monique Hynes, Manager, Accounting Services; and Mike Grey, Supervisor, Analytical Review

Received

Regional Chair Kolb noted that this is the fifth straight year the Region of Peel has received this honour and he commended the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance and his team.

David Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer, remarked that receiving this award for the fifth straight year is strong affirmation that all Regional staff, led by Regional Council and our team of Finance professionals, continue to strive for and achieve excellence.

Councillor Miles arrived at 10:59 a.m.

D2. Jin Wang, Project Co-ordinator, Ministry of Transportation, Ontario (MTO) and Neil Ahmed, P. Eng., Consultant Project Manager, McCormick Rankin Corporation, Providing an Overview of the Progress of the Formal Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) West Corridor and to Discuss the Proposed Terms of Reference for the EA

Received

Jin Wang, Project Co-ordinator, Ministry of Transportation, Ontario (MTO) and Neil Ahmed, P. Eng., Consultant Project Manager, McCormick Rankin Corporation, highlighted the preliminary study area and described the components of the draft Terms of Reference which were released on March 15, 2007. They further outlined the Ministry of Environment approval process which will include Public Information Centres.

Members of General Committee stressed the importance of the Public Information Centres being held in locations that are close to the affected areas and their residents, namely in Mississauga and Caledon; that decisions be reached, and projects to address transportation needs in the area be undertaken expeditiously.

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-A. Paramedic and Emergency Services

MA-A1. Emergency Preparedness Week - May 6 to12, 2007

RECOMMENDATION GC-79-2007:

That the week of May 6 to 12, 2007 be proclaimed "Emergency Preparedness Week" in the Region of Peel.

MA-A2. Paramedic Week - May 20 to 27, 2007

RECOMMENDATION GC-80-2007:

That the week of May 20 to 27, 2007 be proclaimed "Paramedic Week" in the Region of Peel;

And further, that the Paramedics and staff of Peel Regional Paramedic Services be commended for their dedication to the public by providing pre-hospital emergency medical services in the Region of Peel.

Councillor Miles encouraged Members of General Committee to attend the Paramedic Awards and Appreciation Dinner on May 23, 2007.

MA-B. Clerk's

MA-B1. Report of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-2007-3) meeting held on March 27, 2007

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RECOMMENDATION AAC-8-2007:

That the minutes of the February 27, 2007 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AAC-9-2007:

That an item be added under Other Business as Item 9b regarding the use of sign language interpreters at Regional Council meetings;

And further, that an item be added under Other Business as Item 9c regarding the upcoming Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee (OAAC) Forum;

And further, that an item be added under Other Business as Item 9d regarding the "Visitable Housing Canada" Website launch;

And further, that an item be added under Other Business as Item 9e regarding Caledon Representation on the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee;

And further, that the agenda for the March 27, 2007 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

See also Other Business - Items 9b to 9e inclusive

4. COMMUNICATION ITEMS

a. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 12, 2007, Regarding the Notification Process for Permits Seized under the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Accessible Parking Permit (APP) Program

Received

5. PRESENTATIONS

a. Accommodation Policies of Peel Regional Paramedic Services for Persons with Disabilities, Overview Provided by Randy Diceman, Public Awareness and Prevention Officer and Verna Jones, Paramedic Training Officer, Peel Regional Paramedic Services (Oral)

Received

6. REPORTS

a. Accessibility Audit Report - Caledon Community Services, October 24, 2006

Received

7. REPORT FROM THE ACCESSIBILITY PLANNING COORDINATORS

a. Colleen Grant, Town Prosecutor and Solicitor, Town of Caledon (Oral)

Deferred to the April 17, 2007 AAC meeting

b. Jeff Payne, Acting Accessibility Planning Specialist, Region of Peel

Received

8. REPORT OF THE ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR

a. Naz Husain, Citizen Member, Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee, Update Regarding the Spring 2007 Joint Meeting of Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committees (Oral)

Received

9. OTHER BUSINESS

a. Jan Spry, Citizen Member, Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee, Regarding Winter Curb Cut Maintenance Issues, Steeles Avenue, Brampton (Oral)

Received

Additional Items - Items 9b to 9e

b. Jim Hardman, Citizen Member, Joint Peel-Caledon Accesibility Advisory Committee, Regarding Sign Language Interpreters at Regional Council meetings (Oral)

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

c. William Goursky, Citizen Member, Joint Peel-Caledon Accesibility Advisory Committee, Regarding the Upcoming Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee (OAAC) Forum (Oral)

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

d. William Goursky, Citizen Member, Joint Peel-Caledon Accesibility Advisory Committee, Regarding the Visitable Housing Canada Website Launch (Oral)

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

e. Maureen Tymkow, Citizen Member, Joint Peel-Caledon Accesibility Advisory Committee, Regarding Caledon Representation on the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (Oral)

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

FINANCE

MA-C. Internal Audit

MA-C1. Internal Audit Awareness Day - May 3, 2007

RECOMMENDATION GC-81-2007:

That May 3, 2007 be proclaimed "Internal Audit Awareness Day" in the Region of Peel.

MA-D. Corporate Finance

MA-D1. Green Municipal Fund

Received

MA-D2. 2007 Final Regional Levy By-law

RECOMMENDATION GC-82-2007:

That the necessary by-law be presented to Regional Council for approval which apportions the net levy requirement of $680,544,000 to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon in accordance with the Council approved apportionment formula and per the Financial Control By-law, as detailed in Appendix I to the report of the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance, dated March 22, 2007, titled "2007 Final Regional Levy By-law", inclusive of technical adjustments related to waste management expenditures.

MA-D3. 2007 Tax Capping Policy

RECOMMENDATION GC-83-2007:

That the necessary by-law be presented to Regional Council to authorize the Region to apply one or more of the optional tools for tax capping available to it under paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4 of subsection 329.1(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, for the calculation of the amount of property taxes for municipal and school purposes payable regarding commercial, industrial and multi-residential property classes for the 2007 taxation year.

MA-D4. 2007 Development Charges Background Study and Draft By-law

RECOMMENDATION GC-84-2007:

That the report of the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance, dated March 20, 2007, titled "2007 Development Charges Background Study and Draft By-law", be received;

And further, that staff be directed to include stakeholders representing business improvement and intensification areas within the Region of Peel, including Chambers of Commerce, Boards of Trade and area municipal Economic Departments, to ensure their concerns are taken into account;

And further, that staff continue consultations with the various stakeholders on the proposed development charges by-law and report back to Regional Council seeking approval of a new development charges by-law later this spring.

PEOPLE, INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY

MA-E. Human Resources

MA-E1. Career Bridge Awards for Participation in Internship Program

Received

MA-F. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-F1. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated March 19, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb Regarding the Delegation of Authority to Set Tax Ratios

Received

MA-F2. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 26, 2007, Advising that Infrastructure Ontario has Posted the List of Approved Grants Competing for the Rural Infrastructure Investment Initiative Funding on its Website (www.infrastructureontario.ca)

Received

 

PL-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

PL-A1. Implications of the Clean Water Act, 2006 (Bill 43) in Peel

Received

See also Items Related to Public Works - Item PW-D1

The presentation by Nick Tunnacliffe, Commissioner of Planning and Mitch Zamojc, Commissioner of Public Works regarding the implications of the Clean Water Act, 2006 (Bill 43) to Peel was dealt with under Items Related to Public Works - Item PW-D1.

PL-A2. Active Transportation Plan for the Region of Peel

RECOMMENDATION GC-85-2007:

That the joint report of the Commissioners of Planning, Public Works, Acting Commissioner of Health and the Medical Officer of Health, dated March 20, 2007, titled "Active Transportation Plan for the Region of Peel", be received;

And further, that staff be directed to establish a regional/area municipal Active Transportation Leadership Group to facilitate the planning and implementation of active transportation;

And further, that staff be directed to work in collaboration with area municipal staff to develop an integrated Peel Active Transportation Plan;

And further, that staff develop an integrated communication plan in collaboration with the area municipalities to promote current bicycle and pedestrian facilities to educate the public on the benefits of active transportation and encourage residents to use active modes of transportation;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the Cities of Brampton, Mississauga and the Town of Caledon for their information.

PL-B. Planning Policy and Research

PL-B1. Report of the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee (GSSC-2007-2) meeting held on March 29, 2007

A quorum of voting members was not present, and in accordance with section III-4(f.) of the Region of Peel Procedure By-law 57-2006, the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee (GSSC) received information.

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Items 4a, 5a, 6a, 7a and 7b were discussed by the Subcommittee.

4. REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust Memorandum of Understanding

5. UPDATES

a) Update on Partner Funding for 2007 Greenlands Securement Project Proposals (Oral)

Presentation by Leilani Lee-Yates, Planner, Planning Policy and Research

6. COMMUNICATIONS

a) Kate Potter, Project Coordinator, Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation, Letter dated February 15, 2007, Providing a Copy of the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation Newsletter Outlining the Summary of Year One (September 2005 to August 2006) of the "Caring for the Moraine Project (CMP)" and Outlining Upcoming Projects and Events (September 2006 to August 2007)

7. IN CAMERA MATTERS

a) Personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

b) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

A quorum of voting members was achieved.

Committee moved In Camera

a) Personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

b) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

Committee moved out of In Camera

The Greenlands Securement Subcommittee formalized receipt of the reports previously received for information.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GSSC-7-2007:

That the agenda for the March 29, 2007 Greenlands Securement Subcommittee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS - Nil

4. REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust Memorandum of Understanding

Received

b) Proposed Meeting dates for the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee (GSSC) for 2007

RECOMMENDATION GSSC-8-2007:

That the report of the Commissioner of Planning dated March 14, 2007, titled, "Proposed Meeting Dates for the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee (GSSC) for 2007", be received;

And further, that future meetings of the GSSC be scheduled on:

- Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
- Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 9:30 a.m.
- Thursday, September, 27, 2007 - 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
- Thursday, November 1, 2007 - 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

5. UPDATES

a) Update on Partner Funding for 2007 Greenlands Securement Project Proposals (Oral)

Presentation by Leilani Lee-Yates, Planner, Planning Policy and Research

 

Received

6. COMMUNICATIONS

a) Kate Potter, Project Coordinator, Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation, Letter dated February 15, 2007, Providing a Copy of the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation Newsletter Outlining the Summary of Year One (September 2005 to August 2006) of the "Caring for the Moraine Project (CMP)" and Outlining Upcoming Projects and Events (September 2006 to August 2007)

Received

7. IN CAMERA MATTERS

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

PL-B2. 2006 Census Population and Dwelling Counts for Peel Region, the Area Municipalities and Upper Tier Municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

Received

PL-C. Transportation Planning

PL-C1. 2005 GO Rail Passenger Survey Report

Received

PL-D. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-D1. David Caplan, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, Letter dated February 16, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb, Regarding the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Decision Approving the York Truck Centre Proposal on Regional Road 50

Received

See also Item PL-D2

PL-D2. Donna Cansfield, Minister of Transportation, Letter dated March 13, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb, Regarding the Proposed Highway 427 Extension

Received

See also Item PL-D1

PL-D3. Cheri Cowan, Town Clerk, Town of Caledon, Letter dated March 23, 2007, Providing a Copy of a Town of Caledon Resolution (W-143-2007) Requesting that the Region of Peel Investigate the Possibility of Using the Municipal Water Rate to Provide Support for Projects that are Initially Funded through the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) for the Ongoing Protection of Water Quality and Quantity

Referred to Planning, Public Works and Finance staff

PL-D4. Vincent Rodo, General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), Letter dated March 27, 2007, Providing a Copy of TTC Recommendations 1 and 2 and a Report Advising of the Endorsement by the TTC of the Toronto Transit City - Light Rail Plan as the Basis and Priority for Rapid Transit Expansion

Received

PL-D5. P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, Letter dated March 30, 2007, Providing a Copy of a Region of Durham Committee Recommendation and Report Regarding the Memorandum of Understanding with Partner Municipalities for the Smart Commute Initiative

Received

PW-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

PW-A1. Front End Financing Arrangement and the Advancement of Regional Works for the Springbrook Community Sub Area 2, Capital Projects 08-1107, 08-2150, 08-2160 and 08-2195 - City of Brampton, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-86-2007:

That the signing officers for the Region of Peel be authorized to execute a Front End Financing Agreement (FEFA) with the Springbrook Landowners Group in accordance with Front End Financing Policy Number F40-06 to permit the early construction of Capital Projects 08-2150, 08-2160 and 08-2195 (Branch of Credit Valley Trunk Sewer) and 08-1107, 400mm (16 inch) diameter watermain on Future Williams Parkway being the required permanent wastewater and water infrastructure needed to service the subject lands;

And further, that in accordance with the terms of reimbursement and performance criteria outlined in the Front End Financing Agreement, $2,240,410 for 08-2150, 08-2160 and 08-2195 be financed from the Regional Wastewater Development Charges Reserve Fund R-3525;

And further, that $1,280,640 for 08-1107 be financed from the Regional Water Development Charges Reserve Fund R-3530 as approved in principle in the 2007 Capital Budget and Forecast to 2016;

And further, that staff be authorized to enter into direct negotiations with the Springbrook Landowners Group for the construction of Capital Projects 08-2150, 08-2160, 08-2195 and 08-1107 at the lower of the lowest tendered price or budget unit value in accordance with Regional Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended, in order that construction of the sanitary sewer and watermain may commence immediately;

And further, that a copy of the joint report of the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance and the Commissioner of Public Works, dated March 15, 2007, titled "Engineering and Construction Front End Financing Arrangement and the Advancement of Regional Works for the Springbrook Community Sub Area 2, Capital Projects 08-1107, 08-2150, 08-2160 and 08-2195 - City of Brampton, Ward 6", be forwarded to the City of Brampton, for information.

PW-B. Engineering and Construction

PW-B1. Regional Road 20 (Queensway) Improvements from Hurontario Street to Etobicoke Creek, Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road) Widening between Kendall Road and Blundell Road, Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road) Resurfacing between Blundell Road and Golden Orchard Drive, Capital Project 04-4040, Document 2006-679P - City of Mississauga, Wards 1, 3 and 7

RECOMMENDATION GC-87-2007:

That the contract (Document 2006-679P) for detailed design, contract administration and construction supervision services for Regional Road 20 (Queensway) and Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road) improvements outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, dated March 13, 2007, titled "Regional Road 20 (Queensway) Improvements from Hurontario Street to Etobicoke Creek, Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road) Widening between Kendall Road and Blundell Road, Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road) Resurfacing between Blundell Road and Golden Orchard Drive, Capital Project 04-4040, Document 2006-679P - City of Mississauga, Wards 1, 3 and 7", be awarded to McCormick Rankin Corporation, in the estimated amount of $1,047,595 (excluding applicable taxes) under Capital Project 04-4040, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended.

PW-B2. Implementation of Turn Restrictions for Heavy Trucks Except Local Deliveries, Regional Road 9 (King Street) at Nancy Street, Regional Road 9 (King Street) at Jane Street and Regional Road 50 (Highway 50) at Elizabeth Street - Town of Caledon, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-88-2007:

That Section 10 (Heavy Truck Traffic) of the Region of Peel Consolidated Traffic By-law 57-2005, be amended to include the addition of subsection (5), to restrict heavy trucks from making turns at intersections except for local deliveries;

And further, that By-law 57-2005 be amended to include Part 24, "Heavy Truck Turning Movement Restrictions - Except Local Deliveries";

And further, that a turning movement restriction for heavy trucks except for local deliveries be implemented for eastbound right turns and westbound left turns at the intersection of Regional Road 9 (King Street) at Nancy Street, in the Town of Caledon, Ward 5;

And further, that a turning movement restriction for heavy trucks except for local deliveries be implemented for eastbound right turns and westbound left turns at the intersection of Regional Road 9 (King Street) and Jane Street, in the Town of Caledon, Ward 5;

And further, that a turning movement restriction for heavy trucks except for local deliveries be implemented for northbound left turns and southbound right turns at the intersection of Regional Road 50 (Highway 50) at Elizabeth Street in the Town of Caledon, Ward 5;

And further, that the necessary by-law be presented to Regional Council to amend By-law 57-2005;

And further, that the Town of Caledon and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) - Caledon Detachment be advised.

PW-B3. Belfountain Stopping Restrictions, Regional Road 1 (Mississauga Road/Old Main Street) and Regional Road 11 (Forks of the Credit Road/Bush Street) - Town of Caledon, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-89-2007:

That a stopping prohibition be implemented for the west side of Regional Road 1 (Mississauga Road/Old Main Street) from a point 200 metres (656 feet) south of Regional Road 11 (Forks of the Credit/Bush Street) to Regional Road 11 (Forks of the Credit/Bush Street) for the Salamander Festival (last weekend in September) and Thanksgiving Weekend/Fall Colours Event, in the Town of Caledon, Ward 1;

And further, that a stopping prohibition be implemented for the south side of Regional Road 11 (Forks of the Credit/Bush Street) from a point 50 metres (164 feet) west of Regional Road 1 (Mississauga Road/Old Main Street) to Shaws Creek Road for the Salamander Festival (last weekend in September) and Thanksgiving Weekend/Fall Colours Event, in the Town of Caledon, Ward 1;

And further, that By-law 57-2005, subsection 3(7) be amended to clarify the Commissioner's authority to approve the temporary removal and erection of No Parking and No Stopping signs for special events;

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

And further, that the Town of Caledon and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) - Caledon Detachment be advised.

PW-B4. Belfountain Speed Limit Changes on Regional Road 1 (Mississauga Road/Old Main Street) and Regional Road 11 (Forks of the Credit Road/ Bush Street) Town of Caledon, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-90-2007:

That the existing posted speed limit on Regional Road 1 (Mississauga Road/(Old Main Street) be reduced from 50 km/h to 40 km/h from 500 metres south of Regional Road 11 (Forks of the Credit Road/Bush Street) to Regional Road 11 (Forks of the Credit/Bush Street) in the Town of Caledon, Ward 1;

And further, that the existing posted speed limit on Regional Road 11 (Forks of the Credit Road/ Bush Street) be reduced from 50 km/h to 40 km/h from Scott Street to 150 metres east of Shaws Creek Road in the Town of Caledon, Ward 1;

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

And further, that the Town of Caledon and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) - Caledon Detachment be advised.

PW-B5. Eastbound Dual Left Turn Lane Designation, Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road) at Matheson Boulevard - City of Mississauga, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-91-2007:

That an eastbound dual left turn lane designation be implemented at the intersection of Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road) at Matheson Boulevard, in the City of Mississauga, Ward 5;

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

And further, that the City of Mississauga and Peel Regional Police be advised.

PW-B6. Traffic Signals Policy - Audible Pedestrian Signals, Portable Lane Control Traffic Signals - All Wards

RECOMMENDATION GC-92-2007:

That Region of Peel Corporate Policy W30-14, Public Works, Roads, "Traffic Signals", be amended to eliminate the requirement for Council approval for the installation of Audible Pedestrian Signals (APS) requested by the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, dated March 19, 2007, titled "Traffic Signals Policy - Audible Pedestrian Signals, Portable Land Control Traffic Signals, All Wards";

And further, that Policy W30-14 be amended to eliminate the requirement for Council approval for the use of temporary portable lane control signals utilized in capital road reconstruction;

And further, that staff be authorized to amend or delete the subject Corporate Policy as required, due to the administrative nature of the policy.

PW-C. Operations and Maintenance

PW-C1. Salt Management Plan Update

RECOMMENDATION GC-93-2007:

That the Region of Peel Salt Management Plan be endorsed in order to ensure continued support for environmental stewardship in winter control.

RECESS

General Committee recessed at 12:00 p.m.

General Committee reconvened at 12:31 p.m.

Members Present:		E. Adams*, G. Carlson, C. Corbasson, F. Dale, S. Fennell*, G. Gibson, A. Groves, N. Iannicca, E. Kolb, K. Mahoney, G. Miles, M. Morrison, C. Parrish, R. Paterak, P. Saito, J. Sanderson, J. Sprovieri, A. Thompson, R. Whitehead
Members Absent:		H. McCallion, due to other municipal business; S. McFadden, due to other municipal business; E. Moore, due to illness; P. Mullin, due to other municipal business; P. Palleschi, due to other municipal business; M. Prentice, due to other municipal business
________________________________ * See text for arrivals ¨ See text for departures

Regional Chair Kolb presided.

PW-D. Water and Wastewater Treatment

PW-D1. Municipal Drinking Water Licence Program

Presentation by Nick Tunnacliffe, Commissioner of Planning and Mitch Zamojc, Commissioner of Public Works

Received

See also Items Related to Planning - Item PL-A1

Councillor Adams arrived at 12:56 p.m.

PW-E. Waste Management

PW-E1. Report of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2007-3) meeting held on March 29, 2007

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WM-7-2007:

That the agenda for the March 29, 2007, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS - Nil

4. REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Small Quantity Generator Hazardous Waste Program

RECOMMENDATION WM-8-2007:

That a "Small Quantity Generator Hazardous Waste Program" be implemented in the Community Recycling Centre network to receive small quantities of hazardous waste from the industrial, commercial and institutional sector, subject to receipt of amended Certificates of Approval for the sites;

And further, that the Waste Management System Fees and Charges By-law 17-2007 be amended to include disposal costs for hazardous waste from Small Quantity Generators;

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

b) Community Recycling Centre Network Update

Received

c) Strengthening Extended Producer Responsibilities for Ontario's Blue Box - Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)/Association of Municipal Recycling Coordinators (AMRC) Discussion Paper (Oral)

Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Received

RECOMMENDATION WM-9-2007:

That the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)/Association of Municipal Recycling Coordinators (AMRC) Discussion Paper Regarding Strengthening Extended Producer Responsibility for Ontario's Blue Box Program be endorsed;

And further, that AMO and AMRC be requested to consider amending Recommendation 2 to require stewards to be responsible for 100 per cent of the cost of managing non-recyclable packaging;

And further, that the subject resolution be forwarded to AMO.

5. UPDATES - Nil

6. COMMUNICATIONS - Nil

7. IN CAMERA MATTERS - Nil

8. OTHER BUSINESS

a) Resolution on Recyclable Plastics

RECOMMENDATION WM-10-2007:

Whereas a significant portion of consumer plastic packaging, including grocery produce containers and blister packaging, is non-recyclable;

And whereas the current recycling rate for consumer plastics packaging in Ontario is only 18 per cent;

And whereas the cost to collect and dispose of non-recyclable plastic packaging is borne fully by municipalities;

And whereas the Blue Box Program Plan creates a disincentive for industry to increase the use of recyclable packaging because industry is required to provide municipal funding for packaging that is recycled but not for packaging that is disposed;

Therefore be it resolved that the Ontario Minister of the Environment be requested to direct Stewardship Ontario, through Waste Diversion Ontario, to:

a)	amend the Blue Box Program Plan to require industry to pay 100 per cent of municipal costs to manage non-recyclable consumer packaging in the garbage stream;
b)	amend the Blue Box Program Plan to establish material-specific recovery targets of at least 60 per cent for all consumer packaging materials, including plastic packaging, with deadlines and action plans to be approved by the Minister; and
c)	prepare a plastics market development plan to establish processing capacity and end markets for the full range of plastic packaging in the municipal waste stream;

And further, that the subject resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO) and Stewardship Ontario for their consideration.

9. NEXT MEETING

RECOMMENDATION WM-11-2007:

That a Long Term Waste Resource Management Strategy working group meeting be scheduled for April 26, 2007 at 12:00 p.m.;

And further, that the Waste Management Subcommittee meet at approximately 1:00 p.m. on April 26, 2007, following the working group meeting.

PW-F. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-F1. Martin Sedkowski, Senior Project Manager, Traffic Office, Central Region, Ministry of Transportation, Ontario (MTO), Letter dated March 6, 2007, Outlining Proposed Temporary Speed Limit Changes on Highway 410 in the City of Brampton for Phase 2 of the Highway 410 Extension to Mayfield Road

Received

HO-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HO-A1. Encroachment Agreement, Regional Road 17 (Cawthra Road), Owner: 656731 Ontario Limited - City of Mississauga, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-94-2007:

That the encroachment on Regional Road 17 (Cawthra Road) being landscaping and concrete paving located at 707 Lakeshore Road East in the City of Mississauga, be permitted in accordance with the terms and conditions in the Encroachment Agreement dated February 23, 2007 between The Regional Municipality of Peel and 656731 Ontario Limited;

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

HO-A2. Disposal of Region Owned Surplus Land, Former McLeodville Well Number Two Site, North Side of Terry Street, West of Hurontario Street - Town of Caledon, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-95-2007:

That the lands described as Lot 14, Plan 612, Town of Caledon (formerly Township of Caledon), Regional Municipality of Peel, subject to CA26830 as in PIN 14275-0088 be declared surplus to the needs of the Regional Corporation.

RECOMMENDATION GC-96-2007:

That the Regional Municipality of Peel, as Vendor, enter into an agreement with Naaman Smith, Patricia Smith and James Byron Smith, as Purchaser, for the fee simple sale of lands described as Lot 14, Plan 612, Town of Caledon (formerly Township of Caledon), Regional Municipality of Peel, subject to CA26830 as in PIN 14275-0088 for a purchase price of $2,500;

And further, that the net proceeds from the sale be deposited to Reserve R0241 (Capital Finance Stabilization - Water).

HO-B. Housing

HO-B1. Service Manager Social Housing Reform Act, 2000 (SHRA) Activities

Received

HO-B2. Walker Road Seniors Apartment - Town of Caledon, Ward 3

RECOMMENDATION GC-97-2007:

That staff be authorized to proceed on behalf of Peel Housing Corporation to issue the tender for the construction of the Walker Road Seniors Apartment Project in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended, subject to Peel Housing Corporation approval;

And further, that Document 2004-563P awarded to MMMC Inc. Architects for full architectural services in November 2005, under contract with the Region of Peel, be assigned to Peel Housing Corporation and executed, subject to Peel Housing Corporation approval.

See also Item HO-E3

HO-C. Heritage Complex

HO-C1. Ontario Heritage Trust Plaque for William Perkins Bull at the Peel Heritage Complex

Received

Councillor Fennell arrived at 1:16 p.m.

HO-D. Property

HO-D1. Councillor Nameplates in Council Chamber

RECOMMENDATION GC-98-2007:

That staff be authorized to remove the Ward and Area Municipal identification from Regional Councillor nameplates located within the Regional Council Chamber.

HO-E. COMMUNICATIONS

HO-E1. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated February 28, 2007, Thanking the Region of Peel for Participating in the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program, Rental and Supportive Component and Informing that the Service Manager Administration Agreement has been Signed

Received

HO-E2. Keith Ward, Commissioner of Housing and Property and General Manager, Peel Living, E-mail dated March 16, 2007 to Mayor Hazel McCallion, Providing Information Pertaining to Social Housing Downloading Issues

Received

HO-E3. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated March 19, 2007, Confirming that Funding in the Amount of $1,250,000 for 25 Units for the Walker Road Project has been Approved under the Rental and Supportive Component of the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program

Received

See also Item HO-B2

HO-E4. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated April 2, 2007, Informing that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors is Advocating for a New Framework for Housing Policy and Program Development in Ontario

Received

HEALTH

HS-A. Long-Term Care

HS-A1. Peel Long Term Care Accreditation

Received

HS-B. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-B1. Jim Bradley, Minister Responsible for Seniors, Letter received March 16, 2007, Inviting the Region of Peel to Participate in the 2007 Senior of the Year Award by Nominating Outstanding Local Seniors within the Community

Received

HS-B2. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 12, 2007, Providing an Update on the HealthForce Ontario Recruitment Centre and its Initiatives in Increasing the Number of Physicians and Health Care Professionals in Ontario

Received

HS-B3. Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, Letter dated March 16, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated February 22, 2007, Regarding Vision and Dental Care Coverage for Seniors

Received

HS-B4. News Release: From the Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors (OANHSS), dated March 19, 2007, Informing that the Amendments to the New Long-Term Care Homes Act (Bill 140) Give Added Support and Recognition to the Not-for-Profit Sector

Received

F. OTHER BUSINESS - Nil

G. IN CAMERA MATTERS
Chaired by Regional Chair E. Kolb

At 1:26 p.m., in accordance with section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, a motion was placed, and was carried, to move into closed session to consider the following subject matter:

G1. In Camera Report of the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee (GSSC-2007-2) meeting held on March 29, 2007

G2. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting a municipality or local board

G3. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

Committee moved out of closed session at 1:28 p.m.

RECOMMENDATION GC-99-2007:

That the recommendations contained within the confidential reports related to Items G1 to G3 inclusive, be forwarded to the April 19, 2007 meeting of Regional Council for approval.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 1:28 p.m.