THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

GENERAL COMMITTEE

M I N U T E S

GC-2007-9

The Regional General Committee met on September 27, 2007 at 9:37 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton.

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

A. ROLL CALL

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-190-2007:

That the agenda for the September 27, 2007, General Committee meeting be amended to include an oral update by Keith Ward, Commissioner of Human Services and General Manager, Peel Living on the current status of illegal immigrants from the United States in Peel’s emergency shelters, to be dealt with under Delegations/Presentations, as Item D2;

And further, that the agenda for the September 27, 2007, General Committee meeting be amended to include a Notice of Motion from Councillor Mullin regarding the resurfacing of roads by the Region of Peel subsequent to completing watermain/sanitary sewer works, to be dealt with under Other Business;

And further, that the agenda for the September 27, 2007, General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item D2 and Other Business – Item F1

Councillor Adams arrived at 9:42 a.m.
Councillor Mullin arrived at 9:52 a.m.
Councillor Palleschi arrived at 9:52 a.m.
Councillor Whitehead arrived at 9:53 a.m.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Carolyn Clubine, Director, Long Term Care, Introducing Dr. Joseph Niedoba, Medical Director, Davis Centre and Malton Village; and Dr. Harry T. Earle, Medical Director, Peel Manor and Tall Pines, Presenting the 2006 Annual Reports of the Long Term Care Medical Directors

Received

See also Items Related to Health – Item HE-A1

Carolyn Clubine, Director, Long Term Care, commended the work of the Long Term Care Facilities Medical Directors noting that staff at the facilities appreciate their dedication to long term care.

Councillor Groves noted that succession planning for the Medical Directors is a difficult issue and thanked Dr. Niedoba for bringing Dr. Fariha Khan to Malton Village for a trial period.

Councillor Adams requested that staff report to a future meeting with the options that are available to the Region of Peel as an employer, for penalizing employees facing allegations of abuse.

Regional Chair Kolb extended his appreciation to the Medical Directors for the good relationship they have developed with Regional staff and for their commitment to caring for Peel seniors.

Councillor Paterak requested that reports be prepared in similar formats to enable easier comparison of information.

Items Related to Health – Item HE-A1 was dealt with.

HE-A1. Annual Reports of the Long Term Care Medical Directors

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item D1

Councillor McFadden arrived at 10:04 a.m.

Additional Item – D2:

D2. Keith Ward, Commissioner of Human Services and General Manager of Peel Living, Regarding Current Immigration Impacts on Peel Emergency Shelters

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

Keith Ward, Commissioner of Human Services and General Manager of Peel Living, advised that recent reports in the United States regarding an initiative by Homeland Security to deport illegal residents has resulted in a large number of immigrants coming to Canada from the United States to apply for refugee status from their home country.

Municipalities are required to provide housing and support to refugees while their applications are processed. As a result, the Region of Peel has had to house several people in hotels as the shelters are at full capacity.

Keith Ward advised that staff will continue to work with other municipalities to recover associated expenses from the Ministry of Community and Social Services.

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

ETP-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

ETP-A1. Provision of Transit Services in Caledon for Seniors Through Caledon Community Services, Application for Provincial Dedicated Gas Tax Fund

RECOMMENDATION GC-191-2007:

That subject to an agreement with the Town of Caledon for reimbursement of matching funding as set out below, an agreement with Caledon Community Services be entered into for the provision of the senior’s bus program on behalf of the Region of Peel;

And further, that Regional annual funding be capped at the additional Dedicated Gas Tax funding amounts;

And further, that the Region of Peel allocate the required matching 25 per cent municipal funding required under the provincial application process;

And further, that the Town of Caledon reimburse the Region of Peel for the original matching 25 per cent municipal funding;

And further, that staff be directed to forward all relevant documentation necessary to the Ministry of Transportation by October 1, 2007 to secure dedicated gas tax funding for 2007-2008.

ETP-B. ENVIRONMENT

ETP-B1. Beechwood Sewage Pumping Station, Sanitary Trunk Sewer, and Twin Forcemains, Capital Projects 06-2935 and 06-2405, Document Number 2007-449P - City of Mississauga, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-192-2007:

That the contract (Document 2007-449P) for engineering design services for the Beechwood sewage pumping station and sanitary sewers/twin forcemains be awarded to the engineering firm of Genivar Ontario Inc. in the estimated amounts of $694,948.60 and $389,794.65 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects 06-2935 and 06-2405 respectively, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that subject to approval of the 2008 Capital Budget, Document 2007-449P for contract administration services and inspection services for the Beechwood sewage pumping station and sanitary sewers/twin forcemains be awarded to the engineering firm of Genivar Ontario Inc. in the estimated amounts of $465,165.00 and $302,705.45 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects 06-2935 and 06-2405 respectively, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007.

Vice-Chair Councillor M. Prentice assumed the Chair.

ETP-B2. Transtor Container System for the Heart Lake Community Recycling Centre, Capital Project 07-6501 - City of Brampton, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-193-2007:

That the agreement between the Region of Peel and VQuip Inc. (supplier of the Transtor System manufactured by Haul-All Equipment Systems) be extended to include the supply and installation of the Transtor System at the Heart Lake Community Recycling Centre (CRC) at a cost of $1,669,430 (excluding applicable taxes);

And further, that staff negotiate directly with VQuip Inc. for the supply and installation of the Transtor System for all future CRCs.

ETP-B3. Supply and Installation of Ash Amended Asphalt at the Fewster and Caledon Community Recycling Centres, Capital Projects 99-6505 and 05-6475, Document Number 2007-633N - City of Mississauga, Ward 3 and Town of Caledon, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-194-2007:

That staff directly negotiate with Fermar Paving Limited to supply and install ash amended asphalt for the Fewster Community Recycling Centre (CRC), in an estimated amount of $850,000 (excluding applicable taxes) in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that staff be authorized to issue payment to Fermar Paving Limited in the amount of $285,000 (excluding applicable taxes) for the supply and installation of ash amended asphalt for the completed works at the Caledon CRC.

ETP-B4. Pre-Purchase of Ultraviolet Light Equipment for the Lorne Park Water Treatment Facility, Capital Project 06-1906, Document Number 2007-331P - City of Mississauga, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-195-2007:

That the contract (Document 2007-331P) for the pre-purchase of ultraviolet light equipment for the Lorne Park Water Treatment Facility be awarded to Trojan Technologies Inc. at an estimated cost of $4,591,189 (excluding applicable taxes) under Capital Project 06-1906, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007.

ETP-B5. Water Efficiency Plan: Annual Update on 2006 Implemented Water Efficiency Measures, Capital Project 07-1585

RECOMMENDATION GC-196-2007:

That the Province of Ontario be requested to develop legislation restricting the sale and installation of non-efficient toilet models, designed to flush with 13 litres of water or more, in Ontario;

And further, that funding for the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) Indoor Water Audit-Capacity Buy Back Program be financed from Capital Project 07-1585;

And further, that the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated September 5, 2007, titled “Water Efficiency Plan: Annual Update on 2006 Implemented Water Efficiency Measures, Capital Project 07-1585”, be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of the Environment, the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon.

See also Item ETP-B6

ETP-B6. Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI) Water Conservation Framework

RECOMMENDATION GC-197-2007:

That the Region of Peel participate in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI) Water Conservation Framework, as it directly relates to and highlights the previously enacted Region of Peel Water Efficiency Plan;

And further, that the GLSLCI Water Conservation Framework resolution, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated September 10, 2007, titled “Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI) Water Conservation Framework,” be endorsed.

See also Item ETP-B5

ETP-B7. Report of the Arterial Roads Review Ad Hoc Steering Committee (ARRASC-2007-1) meeting held on September 6, 2007

1. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR

RECOMMENDATION ARRASC-1-2007:

That Councillor Paterak be appointed Chair of the Arterial Roads Review Ad hoc Steering Committee for the term ending September 6, 2009, or until a successor is appointed;

And further, that Councillor Sanderson be appointed Vice-Chair of the Arterial Roads Review Ad hoc Steering Committee for the term ending September 6, 2009, or until a successor is appointed.

2. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION ARRASC-2-2007:

That the agenda for the September 6, 2007, Arterial Roads Review Ad hoc Steering Committee meeting be approved.

4. DELEGATIONS - Nil

5. REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Terms of Reference for the Arterial Roads Review Ad Hoc Steering Committee (ARRASC)

RECOMMENDATION ARRASC-3-2007:

That staff revise the draft terms of reference for the Arterial Roads Review Ad hoc Steering Committee (ARRASC) to include the role of the Committee in Phase Two of the arterial roads review, beyond the development of the Terms of Reference;

And further, that members of the Committee be provided a draft of the ARRASC terms of reference staff report 10 days in advance of the next meeting of the Committee, in order to allow members of the Committee an opportunity to comment on the staff report prior to the report being printed with the agenda.

b) Regional and Area Municipal Staff Appointments to the Arterial Roads Review Staff Working Group (Oral)
Discussion led by Damian Albanese, Director, Transportation Division

Received

c) Discussion Regarding the Establishment of the Scope/Objectives and Work Plan for the Arterial Roads Review Staff Working Group (Oral)
Discussion led by Damian Albanese, Director, Transportation Division

Received

6. UPDATES - Nil

7. COMMUNICATIONS - Nil

8. OTHER BUSINESS - Nil

9. NEXT MEETING

RECOMMENDATION-ARRASC-4-2007:

That a meeting of the Arterial Roads Review Ad hoc Steering Committee (ARRASC) be scheduled for Thursday, October 25, 2007, immediately following Regional Council.

ETP-B8. Report of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2007-7) meeting held on September 20, 2007

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WM-19-2007:

That the agenda for the September 20, 2007, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS

a) Joe Hruska, Environment and Plastics Industry Council (EPIC) Municipal Relations, Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA), Regarding Suggestions to Increase Plastic Recycling and Recovery in the Region of Peel

Received

RECOMMENDATION WM-20-2007:

That staff provide a report to a future meeting outlining the concerns related to the inability of the equipment used by the Region of Peel to recycle various types of plastic materials and provide possible methods for increasing capture rates for plastics at the Material Recovery Facility (MRF);

And further, that staff provide options for the communication of this information to residents.

4. REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Eligibility Criteria for Waste Collection Services in Business Improvement Areas (BIA)
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Received

RECOMMENDATION WM-21-2007:

That municipal waste collection services for buildings within Business Improvement Areas (BIA) with more than three above ground storeys and with no residential units, be discontinued effective January 1, 2008.

b) Changes to Extended Hours of Operation at Community Recycling Centres (Oral)
Presentation by Larry Conrad, Manager, Waste Operations

Received

c) Update Regarding the Implementation of the Two Bag Standard and the Elimination of Plastics in the Organics Program, Effective October 1, 2007 (Oral)
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Received

5. COMMUNICATIONS - Nil

6. IN CAMERA MATTERS - Nil

7. OTHER BUSINESS - Nil

ETP-C. TRANSPORTATION

ETP-C1. Highway 410 Extension Staged Opening, Update

Received

ETP-D. PLANNING

ETP-D1. Review of the Role of Regional and Area Municipal Councils in Planning

RECOMMENDATION GC-198-2007:

That the contract (Document 2007-625P) for consulting services for the Review of the Role of Regional and Area Municipal Councils in Planning, be awarded to Oliver Wyman, Delta Organization and Leadership, at an estimated cost of $75,403 (including applicable taxes) in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007.

ETP-D2. World Town Planning Day - November 8, 2007

RECOMMENDATION GC-199-2007:

That November 8, 2007 be proclaimed “World Town Planning Day” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

ETP-E. COMMUNICATIONS

ETP-E1. Report of the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group (PAAWG-2007-3) meeting held on May 31, 2007

Received

ETP-E2. Gord Steeves, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Letter dated August 27, 2007, Providing a Copy of the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Annual Report 2006-2007

Received

ETP-E3. Laurel C. Broten, Minister of the Environment, Letter dated September 6, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb, Regarding the Source Protection Committees (SPC) Regulation under the Clean Water Act, 2006

Received

ETP-E4. James O’Mara, Director, Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch, Ministry of the Environment, Letter dated September 11, 2007, Advising of Changes to the Environmental Assessment (EA) Process for Municipal Transit Projects

Received

HE-A. LONG-TERM CARE

HE-A1. Annual Reports of the Long Term Care Medical Directors

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

HE-B. PUBLIC HEALTH

HE-B1. Immunization Risk Mitigation Strategy

Received

HE-B2. Cervical Cancer, HPV Vaccine and School-Based Immunization Program

Received

HE-B3. Public Health Provincial Funding Update

RECOMMENDATION GC-200-2007:

Whereas, the Province of Ontario establishes Public Health Program Standards under the Health Protection and Promotion Act that each Board of Health is required to meet;

And whereas, rapid growth of approximately 34,000 residents per year and diverse demographic characteristics in the Region of Peel create pressures for additional public health services;

And whereas, Regional Council established a three-year plan to make service improvements to meet public health needs;

And whereas, the 2007 grant allocation from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care does not recognize growth and results in a funding shortfall of $8.8 million to meet current essential public health needs;

Therefore be it resolved, that the Regional Chair meet with the Ontario Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to advocate for equitable funding for public health;

And further, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario Minister of Health Promotion, Peel area MPPs, and the Chairs of Durham, Halton and York Regions.

HE-C. COMMUNICATIONS

HE-C1. Anne Stapleford-McGuire, Chair, GTA/905 Healthcare Alliance, Letter dated August 27, 2007, Sharing a Document Released by the Alliance titled, “Funding Hospital-Based Services in Local Health Integration Networks: Recommendations Towards Equitable and Population-Needs-Based Funding for LHINs”

Received

HE-C2. News Release and Related Backgrounder: From the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, dated August 28, 2007, Announcing the Launch of an Aging at Home Funding Strategy that will Help Seniors Live Independently at Home

Referred to Health Services for future report

HE-C3. Ron Sapsford, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Memo dated August 28, 2007, Announcing the Review of Staffing and Care Standards for Long Term Care Homes

Received

See also Item HE-C4

HE-C4. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated August 31, 2007, Informing that the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care will be Providing a Five Per Cent Funding Growth for Mandatory Public Health Programs as well as Performing a Review on Staffing and Care Standards in Long Term Care Facilities

Received

See also Item HE-C3

HS-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. Child Abuse Prevention Month – October 2007

RECOMMENDATION GC-201-2007:

That October 2007 be proclaimed “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

See also Item HS-E1

HS-B. CHILDREN’S SERVICES

HS-B1. Week of the Child – October 13 to 21, 2007
Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day – October 24, 2007

RECOMMENDATION GC-202-2007:

That the week of October 13 to 21, 2007 be proclaimed “Week of the Child” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

RECOMMENDATION GC-203-2007:

That October 24, 2007 be proclaimed “Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

See also Item HS-E3

HS-B2. Best Start Additional Funding Plan

RECOMMENDATION GC-204-2007:

That the amended Best Start Budget Plan, as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services and General Manager, Peel Living, dated September 3, 2007, titled “Best Start Additional Funding Plan”, be approved;

And further, that the 2007 Best Start Program be increased by $5.9 million, as stated in the budget plan;

And further, that an in-year complement increase of 5.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) in 2007, be approved to reinstate the five of the nine FTE positions that were eliminated from the 2007 budget.

HS-C. HOUSING

HS-C1. Rental Opportunity for Ontario Families (ROOF)

Received

HS-C2. Northwood Park Co-Operative Homes Inc. – Request for Additional Subsidy - City of Brampton, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-205-2007:

That the Commissioner of Human Services, and General Manager, Peel Living, be authorized to provide up to an amount not to exceed $1.2 million as additional subsidy for the capital work required at Northwood Park Co-operative Homes Inc., located at 195 Major William Sharpe Drive, City of Brampton, Ward 5;

And further, that the Commissioner of Human Services, and General Manager, Peel Living, be authorized to execute and deliver an Additional Subsidy Agreement (in the form of a non-interest bearing loan) including any other terms and conditions required for the payment and security of the additional subsidy, and other security and ancillary agreements and documentation deemed required, including a second mortgage on the Property, in a form satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and the Chief Financial Officer;

And further, that the funding for the additional subsidy payment be provided from Capital Project 07-5040, Provider Capital Plan.

See also Item HS-E2

HS-D. ONTARIO WORKS IN PEEL

HS-D1. Ontario Works in Peel (OWIP) and Peel Living – Eviction Prevention Programs

Received

HS-D2. Overview of Emergency Shelter Programs

Received

HS-E. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-E1. Paul Zarnke, Executive Director, Peel Children’s Aid, Letter dated August 15, 2007, Requesting that October be Proclaimed “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in the Region of Peel

RECOMMENDATION GC-206-2007:

That communication item HS-E1 from Paul Zarnke, Executive Director, Peel Children’s Aid, dated August 15, 2007, requesting that October be proclaimed “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in the Region of Peel be endorsed.

See also Item HS-A1

HS-E2. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated August 22, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated July 31, 2007, Regarding Northwood Park Co-operative Homes Inc. in the City of Brampton

Received

See also Item HS-C2

HS-E3. Sid Ryan, President, Ontario Division, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE/SCFP Ontario) and Shellie Bird, President, The Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care (OCBCC), Letter dated August 24, 2007, Requesting that Wednesday, October 24, 2007 be Proclaimed “Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day”

Received

See also Item HS-B1

HS-E4. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated August 28, 2007, Advising of the Release of “Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Important Considerations in the Future of Social Housing in Ontario”, which Advocates for a Sustainable Social Housing System

Received

HS-E5. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated August 29, 2007, Informing that the Province of Ontario has made Amendments to Regulations under the Ontario Works Act and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Act to Implement the Upload of $935 Million in Costs Associated with Both Programs

Received

See also Items Related to Management - Item MA-B2

HS-E6. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated September 12, 2007, Announcing that AMO has Released its Advocacy Paper, titled “Poverty and the Property Tax Burden in Ontario”

Received

MA-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

MA-A1. Proposed Easement Protocol Agreement Between the Regional Municipality of Peel and the Corporation of the City of Mississauga, City of Mississauga, Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11

RECOMMENDATION GC-207-2007:

That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a an Easement Protocol Agreement with the Corporation of the City of Mississauga with respect to easements as outlined in Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Employee and Business Services and the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated September 7, 2007 titled “Proposed Easement Protocol Agreement Between The Regional Municipality of Peel and The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, City of Mississauga Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.

MA-B. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

A motion was placed by Councillor Gibson to refer Items Related to Management – Item MA-B1 to the October 4, 2007 Regional Council meeting.

The motion was voted on and lost by a majority vote against referral of the item.

MA-B1. Staff Response to Proposed Amendment to Development Charges By-law from September 13, 2007, Regional Council Meeting (Oral)
Presentation by Dan Labrecque, Chief Financial Officer and Rob Elliot, Manager, Development Finance

RECOMMENDATION GC-208-2007:

That the oral report of the Chief Financial Officer and Manager of Development Finance titled “Staff Response to Proposed Amendment to Development Charges By-law from September 13, 2007, Regional Council Meeting (Resolution 2007-1130)”, be received;

And further, that the presentation materials accompanying the oral report of the Chief Financial Officer and Manager of Development Finance be circulated to area municipal staff for review and comments;

And further, that an additional report of the Chief Financial Officer and Manager of Development Finance be listed on the agenda for the October 4, 2007 Regional Council meeting.

See also Item MA-E3

MA-B2. 2008 Budget Update and Ontario Disability Support Program/ Toronto Tax Reductions

Referred to Budget meeting

See also Items Related to Human Services – Item HS-E5

MA-C. CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-C1. 2008 Regional Council and Committee Meeting Schedule

RECOMMENDATION GC-209-2007:

That the 2008 Regional Council and Committee meeting schedule, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, dated September 10, 2007, titled “2008 Regional Council and Committee Meeting Schedule”, be amended to reflect that the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee meetings be scheduled to commence at 8:30 a.m.;

And further, that the subject report and meeting schedule be approved, as amended.

MA-C2. Report of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-2007-8) meeting held on September 18, 2007

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RECOMMENDATION AAC-22-2007:

That the minutes of the August 21, 2007 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting, be approved.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AAC-23-2007:

That the agenda for the September 18, 2007 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting, be approved.

4. COMMUNICATION ITEMS

a. Ministry of Community and Social Services, dated August 24, 2007, titled “McGuinty Government Makes Good on Commitment to Provide Better Customer Service to People with Disabilities”

Received

5. PRESENTATIONS

a. Development of Submission by the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) Regarding the Proposed Accessible Transportation Standards (Oral) Facilitated by William Goursky, Chair of the Joint Peel Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee

Received

b. Region of Peel Annual Accessibility Plan Update (Oral) Facilitated by Meenu Sikand, Accessibility Planning Specialist, Region of Peel

Received

RECOMMENDATION AAC-24-2007:

That the 5th Annual Region of Peel Accessibility Plan dated September 2007, as amended, with the endorsement of the the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC), be forwarded to Regional Council attached to a report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, for approval.

6. REPORTS - Nil

7. REPORT FROM THE ACCESSIBILITY PLANNING COORDINATORS

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

Deferred to the October 16, 2007 AAC meeting

b. Meenu Sikand, Accessibility Planning Specialist, Region of Peel

Deferred to the October 16, 2007 AAC meeting

MA-D. EXECUTIVE OFFICE

MA-D1. 10 Peel Centre Drive, Expansion Project Update

RECOMMENDATION GC-210-2007:

That the Corporate Energy Capital Project 07-7201 for Energy Conservation Initiatives, be used to fund the additional costs to the maximum of the budget available for the alternate geothermal system design for the 10 Peel Expansion building, financed from the Energy Conservation Reserve, R1288;

And further, that any unspent budget amount remaining at the end of the 10 Peel Expansion Capital Project, Cost Centre 06-5235, be used to refund the Corporate Energy Capital Project for Energy Conservation Initiatives, for the actual amount of the alternate geothermal system design costs charged to Capital Project 07-7201.

MA-E. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-E1. John Burke, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated September 5, 2007 Reminding Municipal Council of New Tools and Decision Making Powers Provided Under the Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006, Additional Information is Available on the Ministry Website at mah.gov.on.ca

Received

MA-E2. Board of Directors, Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), Letter dated September 12, 2007, Calling Upon Rural Ontario Elected Municipal Officials to Attend Provincial Election All Candidates Meetings to Express the Priorities of Rural Ontario Communities

Received

MA-E3. Michael Di Lullo, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated September 13, 2007, Providing a Copy of a City of Brampton Resolution (C208-2007) Requesting an Amendment to the Proposed Region of Peel Development Charges By-law

Received

See also Item MA-B1

F. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Item – F1:

F1. Notice of Motion by Councillor Mullin regarding the Resurfacing of Roads by the Region of Peel Subsequent to Completing Watermain/Sanitary Sewer Works

Whereas, currently in 2007, the replacement of water and sanitary sewer infrastructure will be required on 35 local residential roads within the City of Mississauga, of which only eight roads will receive full road resurfacing due to the poor state of the roadway prior to the water or sanitary sewer replacement work;

And whereas, the City of Mississauga pays for the full resurfacing of roads in cases where the state of the road was poor prior to the commencement of work by the Region;

And whereas, roads which are not fully resurfaced following the replacement of water and sanitary sewer infrastructure by the Region are only resurfaced in the portion of the road surface that must be replaced due to the work;

And whereas, many residents are upset that roads currently in a good state of repair are patched and paved with two colours of asphalt, affecting the aesthetics of residential streets;

And whereas, the Region of Peel is increasing the number of watermain and sanitary sewer replacements which will increase the number of roads that will not be fully resurfaced after the water or sanitary sewer replacement work is completed;

Therefore be it resolved, that Regional staff report back to Regional Council on the financial implications of the implementation of a program in which the Region would fully resurface the entire residential roadway when undertaking watermain or sanitary sewer replacements where the road is in a good state of repair and not scheduled for resurfacing by the area municipality prior to undertaking the work, by placing a thin layer of asphalt over the entire roadway.

To be considered at the October 4, 2007 Regional Council meeting

See also Approval of Agenda

Additional Items – F2 and F3:

F2. Update regarding the Peel Regional Police Job Action (Oral)

Received

Councillor McCallion requested the Regional Chair to update General Committee on the job action undertaken by the Peel Regional Police.

Regional Chair Kolb advised that the Peel Police Services Board was surprised and disappointed with the position taken by the Police Association. The Board is responding to comments made by the Association and is working to schedule conciliation meetings. Regional Chair Kolb committed to keeping Members of Regional Council informed of the progress.

F3. Odour Problems - Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Facility (Oral)

Received

Councillor Mullin noted that residents along the Mississauga Lakeshore have been experiencing odour problems from the Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Facility and requested the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services to report to a future meeting with a public awareness plan to assist residents to mitigate the odour.

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

Council opted not to move into closed session to consider the following items:

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

RECOMMENDATION GC-211-2007:

That the recommendations contained within the confidential report related to Item G1, be forwarded to the October 4, 2007 meeting of Regional Council for approval.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m.