The Regional General Committee met on May 3, 2007 at 9:31 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 - Ni

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-106-2007:

That the agenda for the May 3, 2007 General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) advising that the Region of Peel will hold a dedicated seat on the Board of Directors, to be dealt with under Items Related to Management;

And further, that the agenda for the May 3, 2007, General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication from the Commissioner of Planning regarding the assignment of responsibilities to the City of Mississauga under the Places to Grow Growth Plan, to be dealt with under Items Related to Planning;

And further, that the agenda for the May 3, 2007, General Committee meeting be amended to include a motion by Mayor Morrison regarding an amendment to the Official Plan with respect to proposed development on the west side of Highway 10 in the Mayfield West Study Area, as requested by the Town of Caledon, to be dealt with under Other Business;

And further, that the agenda for the May 3, 2007, General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

See also Items Related to Management - Item MA-H7, Items Related to Planning - Item PL-C6 and Other Business - Item F2

Councillor Sprovieri arrived at 9:35 a.m.
Councillor Iannicca arrived at 9:38 a.m.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Sylvia Link, Board Member, Child Development Resource Connection Peel (CDRCP) and Communications Manager, Peel District School Board and Sami Bin Saad, Board Member, Child Development Resource Connection Peel (CDRCP) and General Manager, TCS Express, Presenting an Overview of Child Development Resource Connection Peel (CDRCP) and Referral Lines including Child Care Information Peel and Coordinated Information Peel (Special Needs for Children, Youth and Adults) and to Introduce the New Peel RespiteServices.com Project

Received

See also Items Related to Human Services - Item HS-A1

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

HS-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. Child Development Resource Connection Peel Services

Received

See also Delegations/ Presentations - Item D1

SOCIAL SERVICES

HS-B. General Services

HS-B1. Peel Community (Municipal) Immigration Web Portal

RECOMMENDATION GC-107-2007:

That an agreement be entered into with the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration for the Region of Peel to develop a municipal immigration web portal as part of the Ministry's Ontarioimmigration.ca initiative - "Connecting Newcomers to Canada" with Ontario municipalities;

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

And further, that Capital Project 07-0130, Immigration Web Portal in the amount of $400,917 be set up, fully financed from the Ministry of Citizenship funding.

See also Item HS-E1

HEALTH

HS-C. Business and Information Services

HS-C1. Proposal to Rename the 3038 Hurontario Public Health Clinic to Fairview Public Health Clinic

RECOMMENDATION GC-108-2007:

That the 3038 Hurontario Public Health Clinic be named "The Fairview Public Health Clinic", once it relocates to 325 Central Parkway West, City of Mississauga.

HS-C2. Canada Health Day - May 12, 2007

RECOMMENDATION GC-109-2007:

That May 12, 2007 be proclaimed "Canada Health Day" in the Regional Municipality of Peel;

And further, that the staff in Public Health and Long-Term Care be commended for their dedication to providing health services to the public.

HS-D. Long-Term Care

HS-D1. Peel Long Term Care 2006 Client Satisfaction Survey Results

Received

HS-E. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-E1. Mike Colle, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Letter dated March 21, 2007, Advising of the Awarding of a Grant in the Amount of $400,917 to the Region of Peel as part of the Municipal Immigration Information Online (MIIO) Program

Received

See also Item HS-B1

HS-E2. Jim Watson, Minister of Health Promotion, Letter dated March 23, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated February 15, 2007, Regarding the Seniors' Health Report 2006 and Corresponding Resolution Passed on January 25, 2007 (Resolution 2007-9)

Received

HS-E3. Mary Anne Chambers, Minister of Children and Youth Services, Letter dated April 5, 2007, Advising that the Region of Peel will Receive $3,013,153 in Additional Funding to Help Address the Pressures in the Delivery of Child Care Services

Referred to Social Services

See also Item HS-E5

HS-E4. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated April 11, 2007, Providing Details from the Ontario Government Regarding Distribution of Federal Public Transit Capital Trust Funds

Received

HS-E5. Omar Alghabra, M.P., Mississauga-Erindale, Letter dated April 12, 2007, Addressed to Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Supporting the Region of Peel Position to Develop and Fund a Comprehensive National Early Learning and Child Care Strategy (Resolution 2007-350)

Received

See also Item HS-E3

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

MA-A. Regional Chair

Councillor Palleschi arrived at 10:08 a.m.

MA-A1. New Procedures for Nominations to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors

RECOMMENDATION GC-110-2007:

Whereas, Mayor Marolyn Morrison currently represents Peel on the Regional and Single Tier Caucus of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO);

And whereas, Mayor Marolyn Morrison has indicated her interest in continuing to represent Peel on the Regional and Single Tier Caucus of AMO;

And whereas, amendments to the Association By-law regarding the election of the AMO Board of Directors require that qualified nominees submit a council resolution of support that specifies one of AMO's named caucuses, prior to close of nominations;

Therefore be it resolved, that Mayor Marolyn Morrison be nominated to the Regional and Single Tier Caucus for a term ending at the 2008 Annual General Meeting of AMO.

MA-B. Chief Administrative Officer

MA-B1. Report of the Public Information Campaign Ad Hoc Committee (PIC-2007-1) meeting held on April 19, 2007

1. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR

RECOMMENDATION PIC-1-2007:

That Councillor Parrish be appointed Chair of the Public Information Campaign Ad hoc Committee for a term ending October 10, 2007 or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council;

And further, that Councillor Sanderson be appointed Vice-Chair of the Public Information Campaign Ad hoc Committee for a term ending October 10, 2007 or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION PIC-2-2007:

That the agenda for the April 19, 2007 Public Information Campaign Ad hoc Committee, be approved.

3. REVIEW OF COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE

RECOMMENDATION PIC-3-2007:

That the Public Information Campaign (PIC) Ad hoc Committee Terms of Reference be amended to indicate that reports (minutes) of each PIC Committee meeting be placed on the following General Committee agenda, under items related to Management, for receipt or consideration of any recommendations contained therein.

4. REPORTS

a) Financial Overview
Presentation by Dan Labrecque, Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance

Received

b) Concurrent Advocacy Campaigns
Presentation by Andrea Warren, Strategic Policy Project Manager, Executive Office

Received

c) Previous Public Information Campaign and Associated Costs
Presentation by R. Kent Gillespie, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor and Marilyn Hood, Director, Communication Services

Received

d) Next Steps

Received

5. COMMUNICATIONS - Nil

6. OTHER BUSINESS - Nil

7. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

RECOMMENDATION PIC-4-2007:

That the next meeting of the Public Information Campaign Ad hoc Committee be held on May 10, 2007, immediately following Regional Council.

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-C. Legal Services

MA-C1. Proposed Annexation of Certain Lands from the Region of Peel (City of Brampton) to the Region of York (City of Vaughan)

RECOMMENDATION GC-111-2007:

That a by-law indicating support of the proposed restructuring and annexation of lands by the City of Vaughan from the City of Brampton as considered at the joint public meeting held on January 18, 2007 at the Ebenezer Community Centre in Brampton, and as set out in Appendix II of the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, dated April 19, 2007, titled "Proposed Annexation of Certain Lands from the Region of Peel (City of Brampton) to the Region of York (City of Vaughan)", be enacted;

And further, that a certified copy of the by-law be forwarded to the City of Vaughan to be included as part of the restructuring report to be submitted to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

MA-C2. Personal Liability of Regional Councillors
Presentation by Patrick O'Connor, Director, Legal Services and Nicola Mulima, Legal Counsel, Legal Services

Received

MA-D. Clerk's

MA-D1. Report of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-2007-4) meeting held on April 17, 2007

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RECOMMENDATION AAC-10-2007:

That the minutes of the March 27, 2007 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) meeting be amended under Item 8a. to move the Joint Municipal AAC meeting from May 15, 2007 to June 12, 2007;

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

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AAC-11-2007:

That the agenda for the April 17, 2007 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved.

4. COMMUNICATION ITEMS

a. News Release, Region of Peel, dated March 23, 2007 Announcing the Appointment of the Members of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) for the 2006 to 2010 Committee Term

Received

b. Press Release, Ministry of Attorney General, Province of Ontario, dated April 2, 2007 Advising of the Establishment of the New Ontario Courts Accessibility Committee and Initiatives to Promote Barrier Free Courts in Ontario

Received

c. Press Release, Ministry of Community and Social Services, Province of Ontario, dated April 8, 2007 Seeking Applicants Interested in Participating in Accessibility Standards Development Process as a Member of the "Employment" and "Built Environment" Committees

Received

5. PRESENTATIONS

a. Lisa Jones, Transportation Accessibility Specialist, Social Services Department, Providing an Overview and an Update on the Region of Peel Accessibility Transportation Coordination Office (Oral)

Received

Item 8d was dealt with.

8. REPORT OF THE ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR

d. Sandra Hames, City Councillor, City of Brampton, Update Regarding City of Brampton, City of Mississauga and Region of Peel Initiatives to Coordinate Transit Services for Persons with Disabilities (Oral)

Received

6. REPORTS

a. United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

RECOMMENDATION AAC-12-2007:

Whereas, the Region of Peel recognizes that approximately 650 million people of the global population live with a disability;

And whereas, the Region of Peel acknowledges that the World Bank estimates that 20 per cent of the world's poorest people, are people with a disability;

And whereas, the Region of Peel is aware that persons with disabilities are highly stigmatized and susceptible to discrimination;

And whereas, the Region of Peel acknowledges that the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is the first treaty focusing exclusively on the rights of persons with disabilities, giving status and authority to disability as a human rights issue;

And whereas, persons with disabilities should be guaranteed their inherent right to life on an equal basis and that those rights be protected and advanced through Canadian and International law;

Therefore be it resolved, that the Regional Municipality of Peel and the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee hereby jointly request the Minister of Foreign Affairs to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities immediately;

And further, that the Government of Canada be requested to enact and implement laws, policies and procedures which advance and promote the requirements and spirit of the provisions prescribed by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities;

And further, that the Regional Chair write to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Members of Parliament representing the citizens of the Region of Peel advising of this resolution.

7. REPORT FROM THE ACCESSIBILITY PLANNING COORDINATORS

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

Received

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

Received

8. REPORT OF THE ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR

a. Glenn Barnes, Citizen Member, Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee, Update Regarding Transportation to the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee (OAAC) Forum (Oral)

Received

b. Glenn Barnes, Citizen Member, Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee, Update Regarding the Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Connections 2007 Resource Fair (Oral)

Received

c. William Goursky and Naz Husain, Citizen Members, Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee, Update Regarding the Peel Children's Water Festival (Oral)

Received

d. Sandra Hames, City Councillor, City of Brampton, Update Regarding City of Brampton, City of Mississauga and Region of Peel Initiatives to Coordinate Transit Services for Persons with Disabilities (Oral)

This Item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

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

Received

FINANCE

MA-E. Internal Audit

MA-E1. Report of the Audit Subcommittee (ASC-2007-2) meeting held on April 19, 2007

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION ASC-4-2007:

That the agenda for the April 19, 2007 Audit Subcommittee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - Nil

4. REPORTS

a) 2006 Region of Peel Audited and Consolidated Financial Statements

Received

b) KPMG 2006 Audit Findings Report and Management Letter

Received

c) Peel Housing Corporation Audited 2006 Financial Statements

Received

d) KPMG 2006 Management Letter and Audit Findings Report for Peel Housing Corporation

Received

e) 2006 Internal Audit Work Plan Budget versus Actual Time Report

Received

f) Internal Audit Risk Based Work Plan 2007 to 2009

Received

g) Purchasing By-law Review
Presentation by James Macintyre, Manager, Purchasing

Received

h) Peel Housing Corporation Financial Control By-law

Received

MA-F. Corporate Finance

MA-F1. 2006 Investment Report

RECOMMENDATION GC-112-2007:

That in compliance with Provincial Regulation 438/97, as amended by O. Reg. 39/07, governing municipal investment practices, that the annual report, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance, dated April 4, 2007, titled "2006 Investment Report", be approved.

MA-F2. Purchasing By-law Review

RECOMMENDATION GC-113-2007:

That a new Region of Peel Purchasing By-law, as outlined in the report of the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance dated April 20, 2007, titled "Purchasing By-law Review", be presented to Regional Council;

And further, that By-laws 62-2001, 86-2003 and 131-2004 be repealed.

MA-G. Corporate Energy

MA-G1. Peel Region - Energy Matters 2007 (Third Annual Summit on Municipal Energy Management)

Received

MA-G2. Corporate Energy Management Update and Energy Conservation Framework

RECOMMENDATION GC-114-2007:

That the Energy Conservation Framework as set out in Appendix I of the report of the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance, dated April 17, 2007, titled "Corporate Energy Management Update and Energy Conservation Framework" be adopted, in principle.

MA-H. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-H1. Members' Advisory: Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), dated March 23, 2007, Announcing the Appointment of Winnipeg Councillor Gord Steeves as President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Received

MA-H2. Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Letter dated March 27, 2007, Giving Notice that the TRCA will be Considering its 2007 Budget Including Non-Matching Municipal Levy on April 27, 2007

Received

MA-H3. Janet Hope, Director, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated March 30, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb Requesting the Approval of the Delegation of Tax Ratio-Setting by the Region of Peel to its Area Municipalities

Received

MA-H4. Adele Freeman, Director, Watershed Management Division, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Letter dated April 4, 2007, Seeking Appointments of One Regional Councillor and One Staff Member to each of the Humber Watershed Alliance and the Etobicoke-Mimico Watersheds Coalition

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-115-2007:

That Councillor Groves be appointed to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Humber Watershed Alliance, for the term of June 2007 to June 2009, or until a successor is appointed;

And further, that Leilani Lee-Yates, Planner, Region of Peel, be appointed to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Humber Watershed Alliance as the Region of Peel staff liaison for the term June, 2007 to June, 2009, or until a successor is appointed;

And further, that Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) be so advised.

RECOMMENDATION GC-116-2007:

That Councillor Thompson be appointed to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Etobicoke-Mimico Watersheds Coalition, for the term of June 2007 to June 2009, or until a successor is appointed;

And further, that Mark Head, Principal Planner, Region of Peel, be appointed to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Etobicoke-Mimico Watersheds Coalition as the Region of Peel staff liaison for the term June, 2007 to June, 2009, or until a successor is appointed;

And further, that Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) be so advised.

MA-H5. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated April 12, 2007, Providing Highlights of the March 2007 AMO Board of Directors Meeting

Received

MA-H6. News Release: Ontario Ministry of Labour, dated April 18, 2007, Describing how the Workplace Safety Strategy put into Place by the McGuinty Government has been Successful in Preventing Injuries and Saving Money

Received

Additional Item - MA-H7:

MA-H7. Jean-Francois Trépanier, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Letter dated April 23, 2007, Advising that the Region of Peel will Hold a Dedicated Seat on the FCM Board of Directors as a Result of the Recently Released Federal Census Which States the Population of Peel Exceeds One Million

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

PL-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

PL-A1. Greater Toronto Area (GTA) West Corridor Environmental Assessment Study

RECOMMENDATION GC-117-2007:

That the draft Terms of Reference for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) West Corridor Environmental Assessment Study be supported, subject to the following conditions:

1. the study should examine the impacts of the GTA West Corridor over the entire Region of Peel and the Study Area should be refined as may be necessary;
2. future Public Information Centres should be held at several locations in Peel to allow all affected Peel residents and businesses convenient access;
3. potential leapfrogging of development, i.e. rapid growth of areas north of the Oak Ridges Moraine, should be considered in the Environmental Assessment;

And further, that the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) be requested to take all necessary steps to complete the study expeditiously and to take all appropriate measures, in collaboration with all the municipalities within the Study Area, to ensure that potential future development occurring during the long period of the Environmental Assessment Study does not preclude the potential corridor;

And further, that Regional staff work proactively with the area municipalities and the MTO to support the above noted effort within Peel Region;

And further, that a copy of the joint report of the Commissioners of Planning and Public Works, dated April 17, 2007, titled "Greater Toronto Area (GTA) West Corridor Environmental Assessment Study" be forwarded to the Ministries of Transportation, Public Infrastructure Renewal, Environment and Municipal Affairs and Housing; Regions of York, Halton and Waterloo; County of Wellington; Cities of Brampton, Mississauga, Vaughan and Guelph; and the Town of Caledon, for their information.

PL-B. Planning Policy and Research

PL-B1. Report of the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee (IMPSC-2007-1) meeting held on April 26, 2007

1. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR

RECOMMENDATION IMPSC-1-2007:

That Councillor Paterak be appointed Chair of the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee for the term ending November 30, 2010, or until a successor is appointed;

And further, that Councillor Parrish be appointed Vice-Chair of the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee for the term ending November 30, 2010, or until a successor is appointed.

2. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION IMPSC-2-2007:

That the agenda for the April 26, 2007, Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee meeting be approved.

4. DELEGATIONS - Nil

5. REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Updated Terms of Reference for the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee (IMPSC)
Presentation by Nick Tunnacliffe, Commissioner of Planning

Received

RECOMMENDATION IMPSC-3-2007:

That the updated terms of reference for the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee, as outlined in Appendix I of the joint report of the Commissioner of Planning and the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, dated April 5, 2007, titled "Updated Terms of Reference for the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee (IMPSC)", be approved;

And further, that the terms of reference be amended, if required, following the report of the consultant on the review of the Planning Department.

See also Item 5b

b) Review of the Roles of the Regional and Area Municipal Councils in Relation to Planning in Peel

Referred to Planning staff to consult with staff from the area municipalities to finalize the terms of reference for the consultant, and report back to a future meeting.

See also Item 5a

c) Assignment of Responsiblities to Mississauga
Presentation by Nick Tunnacliffe, Commissioner of Planning

Received

RECOMMENDATION IMPSC-4-2007:

That staff be directed to provide a draft recommendation for consideration at the May 3, 2007 General Committee meeting, in consultation with area municipal planning staff.

See also Item PL-C6

6. UPDATES - Nil

7. COMMUNICATIONS - Nil

8. IN CAMERA MATTERS - Nil

9. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Item - Item 9a:

a) Addition of Councillor Thompson to the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee (Oral)

RECOMMENDATION IMPSC-5-2007:

That Councillor Thompson be appointed to the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee for the term ending November 30, 2010, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council.

Item PL-C6 was dealt with.

PL-C6. Nick Tunnacliffe, Commissioner of Planning, Letter dated May 1, 2007, Responding to Direction Received from the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee (IMPSC) on April 26, 2007, with Respect to the Assignment of Responsibilities to the City of Mississauga under the Places to Grow Growth Plan

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-118-2007:

That the City of Mississauga request to assign the responsibilities under the Places to Grow Growth Plan to the City be deferred until Regional Council has received and acted upon the report on the Planning Review with the exception of Section 5.4.2.2. as it relates to the establishment of density targets for urban growth centres subject to the appropriate provision of Regional services;

And further, that the consultant undertaking the planning review provide guidance on the question of assignment in the context of the principles articulated in the report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated April 9, 2007, titled "Assignment of Responsibilities to Mississauga", and the roles of the Regional and area municipal Councils in relation to planning;

And further, that upon the establishment of the built boundary by the Province, staff report back to the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee on the assignment of density targets for greenfield areas;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be circulated to the City of Brampton, the Town of Caledon, the City of Mississauga, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal, and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

See also Item PL-B1 and Approval of Agenda

PL-B2. Summary of the February 15, 2007 Special Meeting of Regional Council as Required by the Planning Act for the Five-Year Review of the Regional Official Plan

RECOMMENDATION GC-119-2007:

That the report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated April 5, 2007, titled "Summary of the February 15, 2007 Special Meeting of Regional Council as Required by the Planning Act for the Five-Year Review of the Regional Official Plan" be received;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the area municipalities, Conservation Authorities having jurisdiction in the Region of Peel, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal, for information;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to delegations who appeared before the special meeting of Regional Council held on February 15, 2007, those who provided written comments, and those who requested further notice regarding the review of the Regional Official Plan, for their information.

PL-C. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-C1. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated March 22, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb, Requesting an Extension to the Deadline for the Completion of Watershed Plans Required under the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan

Received

PL-C2. David Caplan, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, Letter dated March 28,2007, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb, Providing Comments from the Region of Peel on the Places to Grow Plan and the Proposed Methodology for Developing a Built Boundary

Received

PL-C3. Shalini Alleluia, Committee Coordinator, City of Mississauga, Letter dated March 28, 2007, Providing a Copy of a City of Mississauga Recommendation (PDC-0012-2007) and Report titled "City of Brampton - New Official Plan - October 11, 2006"

Referred to Planning

PL-C4. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated April 1, 2007, Providing a Copy of a City of Brampton Recommendation (PDD045-2007) and Report titled "Status Report -Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's Final Draft of the Terrestrial Natural Heritage System Strategy (TNHSS) and Greening Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks"

Received

PL-C5. Michael Di Lullo, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated April 2, 2007, Providing a Copy of a City of Brampton Resolution (C077-2007) and Report titled "AcceleRide Bus Rapid Transit Initiative Strategic Implementation Plan"

Received

Additional Item - PL-C6:

PL-C6. Nick Tunnacliffe, Commissioner of Planning, Letter dated May 1, 2007, Responding to Direction Received from the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee (IMPSC) on April 26, 2007, with Respect to the Assignment of Responsibilities to the City of Mississauga under the Places to Grow Growth Plan

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

PW-A. Engineering and Construction

PW-A1. Local Improvement Project, Proposed Construction of Sanitary Sewers on Creditview Road, Churchville Road and Walnut Road, Capital Projects 07-2701 and 07-2170 - City of Brampton, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-120-2007:

That a 250mm (10 inch) diameter sanitary sewer be constructed on Creditview Road and Churchville Road and a 375mm (15 inch) diameter sanitary sewer be constructed on Walnut Road, a total approximate distance of 3,200 metres (10,499 feet), at a total estimated cost of $2,756,250 (excluding applicable taxes), under new Capital Projects 07-2701 and 07-2170, in the City of Brampton, Ward 6, as a local improvement;

And further, that total funding to cover the Region of Peel portion of the works in the amount of $1,852,239.25 be allocated from Wastewater Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve (R0242) in the amount of $1,508,239.25, under Capital Project 07-2701 and from the DC Regional Wastewater Reserve (R3525) in the amount of $344,000, under Capital Project 07-2170;

And further, that the portion allocated to the property owners in the amount of $904,010.75 be set up as an external recovery, under Capital Project 07-2701, and will be collected as a special charge;

And further, that these actions will not affect the debt capacity of the Region as this type of financing is considered "self liquidating" by the Province of Ontario;

And further, that the necessary by-law be presented to Regional Council on June 21, 2007, authorizing the undertaking of the works under the Local Improvement Charges - Priority Lien Status Regulation O. Reg. 586/06, filed under the Municipal Act, 2001, and the imposition of a sanitary sewer frontage rate of $175 per metre ($53.35 per foot) and a mandatory connection fee of $1,550 per lot, that will be due and payable at the completion of construction;

And further, that notice of the intention to pass a local improvement construction by-law be given in accordance with O. Reg. 586/06;

And further, that the benefiting property owners be charged annually for 15 years, including an interest rate which shall be determined at the time a by-law is enacted;

And further, that property owners be given the opportunity to commute the special charge by advance payment at any time during the 15 year period;

And further, that the Regional Clerk forward a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, dated March 21, 2007, titled "Local Improvement Project, Proposed Construction of Sanitary Sewers on Creditview Road, Churchville Road and Walnut Road, Capital Projects 07-2701 and 07-2170 - City of Brampton, Ward 6" and a "Notice to Amend" the tax rolls of the affected owners to the City of Brampton for appropriate action.

PW-B. Water and Wastewater Treatment

PW-B1. Tullamore Reservoir and Pumping Station, Capital Project 04-1935, Document 2007-013P - Town of Caledon, Ward 4

RECOMMENDATION GC-121-2007:

That the contract (Document 2007-013P) for consulting services for Design and Contract Administration services for the Tullamore Reservoir and Pumping Station be awarded to the consulting engineering firm KMK Consultants Limited in the estimated cost of $1,832,805 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 04-1935 in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended.

PW-C. Waste Management

PW-C1. Report of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2007-4) meeting held on April 26, 2007

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WM-12-2007:

That the agenda for the April 26, 2007 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be amended to include a communication item from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) regarding extended producer responsible for the blue box;

And further, that the agenda for the April 26, 2007 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be amended to include a communication item from Jair Ferreira Jr., resident of the City of Mississauga regarding waste management concerns and suggestions;

And further, that the agenda for the April 26, 2007 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be amended to include a communication item from Flavio Dalimonte, District Parks Foreperson, Community Services Department, City of Brampton, requesting changes to the blue box program to reduce the amount of litter which blows out of blue boxes;

And further, that the agenda for the April 26, 2007 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be amended to include an in camera item regarding advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege;

And further, that the agenda for the April 26, 2007 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be approved, as amended.

See also Items 6c to 6e inclusive and Item 7a

3. DELEGATIONS - Nil

4. REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Environmental Assessment Reform for Waste Management Projects (Oral)
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Received

See also Item 6b

5. UPDATES - Nil

6. COMMUNICATIONS

a) Laurel C. Broten, Minister of the Environment, Letter dated March 23, 2007, Recognizing the Contributions that the Region of Peel has made in Reducing Waste in Ontario and Advising of a Grant of $50,833 to Assist the Region in Continuing to Serve the People of Ontario

Received

b) Alert: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 27, 2007, Encouraging Municipal Governments to Endorse Environmental Assessment Reforms Proposed by the Ministry of the Environment, which would Support Alternatives to Direct Landfill Disposal

Received

See also Item 4a

Additional Items - Items 6c to 6e inclusive:

c) Jair Ferreira Jr., Resident, City of Mississauga, Letter dated April 18, 2007, Advising of Concerns and Providing Suggestions Regarding Littering, Illegal Dumping and Graffiti in the City of Mississauga

Referred to Waste Management staff for a response

d) Alert: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated April 20, 2007, Requesting Support for the Revised Discussion Paper on Strengthening Ontario's Blue Box

Received

e) Flavio Dalimonte, District Parks Foreperson, Parks Operation and Maintenance, Community Services, City of Brampton, Letter dated April 25, 2007, Advising of Concerns from Staff of the Recreation and Parks Department Regarding Items which Blow Out of Blue Boxes and Must be Picked up by Parks Staff

Received

PW-D. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-D1. Alert: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated April 5, 2007, Providing Information Regarding the Provisions of Bill 198, the Proposed Safeguarding and Sustaining Ontario's Water Act, (SSOWA), which was Introduced into the Legislature on April 3, 2007

Referred to Public Works and Planning

HO-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HO-A1. Encroachment Agreement, Regional Road 17 (Cawthra Road), Owner: Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation for the Diocese of Toronto, in Canada - City of Mississauga, Ward 4

RECOMMENDATION GC-122-2007:

That the encroachment on Regional Road 17 (Cawthra Road) being an existing sign, statue and landscaping located at 4260 Cawthra Road in the City of Mississauga, be permitted in accordance with the terms and conditions in the Encroachment Agreement dated March 2, 2007 between The Regional Municipality of Peel and Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation for the Diocese of Toronto, in Canada;

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

HO-A2. Update on Retirement Homes/Boarding and Lodging Homes Advisory Committee Activities, Including Input into Provincial Consultation

RECOMMENDATION GC-123-2007:

That a copy of the joint report of the Commissioner of Housing and Property and General Manager, Peel Living, Acting Commissioners of Health and Social Services, the Commissioner of Planning and the Medical Officer of Health, dated April 17, 2007, titled "Update on Retirement Homes/Boarding and Lodging Homes Advisory Committee Activities, Including Input into Provincial Consultation", be forwarded to the area municipalities, the Ontario Seniors' Secretariat and the Ontario Association of Non-profit Homes and Services for Seniors (OANHSS) for their information.

HO-B. COMMUNICATIONS

HO-B1. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated March 23, 2007, Advising of a One-Time Capital Grant to the Regional Municipality of Peel in the Amount of $6.41 Million under the Delivering Opportunities for Ontario Renters (DOOR) Program

Received

HO-B2. News Release: From the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, dated April 10, 2007, Advising of an Announcement by Jim Bradley, Minister Responsible for Seniors, that $100,000 will be Invested to Increase Awareness of Issues Faced by Older Persons Living with Mental Illness and Addictions

Received

F. OTHER BUSINESS

F1. Notice of Motion by Councillor Mullin regarding the Adverse Health Effects of Ambient Air Pollution to the Region of Peel

Postponed (deferred) until such time as Health staff report on the matter to a future General Committee meeting

Additional Items- F2 and F3:

F2. Resolution Regarding an Amendment to the Official Plan with Respect to Proposed Development on the West Side of Highway 10 in the Mayfield West Study Area, as Requested by the Town of Caledon

RECOMMENDATION GC-124-2007:

Whereas,the Council of the Town of Caledon has directed the Caledon Planning and Development Department to make application to the Region of Peel for a Regional Official Plan Amendment concerning proposed development on the west side of Highway 10 in the Mayfield West Study Area;

And whereas, it is the normal practice of the Region of Peel to schedule a public meeting following circulation of a proposed amendment to appropriate agencies and to receive a staff report on the proposal;

And whereas, the Ontario Municipal Board has scheduled a hearing for Caledon Official Plan Amendment 208 (Mayfield West Secondary Plan) on July 9, 2007;

Therefore be it resolved, that a statutory public meeting be scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2007, pursuant to Section 17(15) of the Planning Act, to inform the public and to obtain input with respect to the proposed amendment to the Region of Peel Official Plan concerning proposed development on the west side of Highway 10 in the Mayfield West Study Area;

And further, that the regularly scheduled Regional Council meeting commence immediately following the public meeting;

And further, that notwithstanding the normal practice of the Region of Peel to await the completion of circulation to appropriate agencies, that staff be directed to advertise the public meeting will take place on June 21, 2007.

See also Approval of Agenda

F3. Britannia Road Widening Update (Oral)

Received

The Commissioner of Public Works was requested by Councillor Carlson to provide an update on the status of the Britannia Road widening to the May 10, 2007 Regional Council meeting.

 

G. IN CAMERA MATTERS

At 11:11 a.m., in accordance with section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, a motion was placed, and was carried, to move into closed session to consider the following subject matter:

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

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

G3. In Camera Report of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2007-4) meeting held on April 26, 2007

Committee moved out of closed session at 11:16 a.m.

Additional Item:

The Commissioner of Public Works was requested by several Regional Councillors to convey their appreciation for the excellent customer service and the positive image projected by Public Works staff to the citizens of Peel, particularly at the Battleford Community Recycling Centre, the Environment Day held in West Brampton and the Earth Day activities in the City of Mississauga, Ward 3.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.