THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

GENERAL COMMITTEE

M I N U T E S

GC-2008-10

The Regional General Committee met on October 23, 2008 at 9:42 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton.

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

Regional Chair Kolb welcomed twelve grade 10 students from Shiloh Christian Institute in Brampton who were in attendance to observe local government in action.

Regional Chair Kolb acknowledged the passing of Gary Morden, Mississauga Fire Chief on October 22, 2008, following a lengthy illness. Chair Kolb recognized Chief Morden’s commitment to community service and safety and expressed condolences on behalf of the Region of Peel.

Regional Chair Kolb recognized Nick Tunnacliffe, Executive Director, Environment, Transportation and Planning Services for receiving the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes a truly outstanding long-term contribution to the Association and the transportation sector. Nick was a founding member of the TAC Urban Transportation Council and contributed to the development of the New Vision for Urban Transportation and the financing briefings which have had a major influence on urban transportation planning in Canada over the past 15 years.

A. ROLL CALL

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil


C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-211-2008:

That the agenda for the October 23, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication from Jim Bradley, Minister of Transportation, responding to a letter from Chair Kolb, dated July 9, 2008, regarding the Increased Penalty for Red Light Running - Police Apprehended and Red Light Camera Program, to be dealt with under Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning - Item ETP-D7;

And further, that the agenda for the October 23, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication from John
Folino, Business Owner, Caesars Event Centre, Town of Caledon, dated October 1, 2008, requesting that Regional Council help the Bolton Business Community and Support the Concerns of the Coalition of Concerned Residents and Business of Bolton, to be dealt with under Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning - Item ETP-D8;

And further, that the agenda for the October 23, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include Notice of Motion from Councillor Adams regarding a Youth Drop In Pilot Project in the City of Mississauga, to be dealt with under Other Business - Item F1;

And further, that the agenda for the October 23, 2008, General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

See also Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Items ETP-D7 and ETP-D8; Items Related to Other Business – Item F1

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Carolyn Clubine, Director, Long-Term Care; Dr. H. Earle, Senior Medical Director, Peel Manor and Tall Pines; Dr. P. Bolland, Medical Director, Sheridan Villa and Dr. J. Niedoba, Medical Director, Malton Village and Davis Centre, Presenting the Annual Reports on the Medical Status of Residents at Peel's Five Long-Term Care Centres

Received

See also Items Related to Health – Item HE-B1

Councillor Iannicca arrived at 9:52 a.m.
Councillor McCallion arrived at 10:07 a.m.

Dr. Niedoba provided the annual report for the Davis Centre and Malton Village. Dr. Niedoba noted an emerging trend regarding a drop in the percentage of staff receiving flu immunization. Currently 83 per cent of staff at the Davis Centre and 56 per cent of staff at Malton Village have been immunized for the flu. Dr. Niedoba also reported the increasing need for psycho-geriatric care to handle the increased number of aggressive residents.

Councillor Groves thanked Dr. Niedoba for his continued dedication to long term care residents and inquired if there was a process in place to recruit a psycho-geriatric nurse. Carolyn Clubine advised that there is a process in place to fill that position.

Councillor Groves commended the Administrator and staff of the Davis Centre, noting that the atmosphere at the centre is always jovial and supportive.

Councillor Paterak asked if there was legislation in place mandating flu immunization for long-term care staff or if it could be a requirement for new employees. Dr. Niedoba responded that there is no current legislation requiring long-term care staff to receive the flu shot but the Region is considering ways to encourage long-term staff to get immunized.

Dr. Bolland provided the annual report for Sheridan Villa stating that renovations continue at the facility and there is concern that noise generated by the construction is causing stress for the residents. Dr. Bolland further highlighted an increase in the number of instances of resident aggression and the lack of appropriate psychiatric facilities to accommodate them.

Councillor Mullin thanked Dr. Bolland for his presentation and recognized the hard work and dedication of the nursing staff at Sheridan Villa. She further asked if staff have sought advice or assistance from the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) regarding violence and instances of aggression among the residents. Carolyn Clubine responded that the Region has raised this issue with the LHIN and there is interest in developing a special unit to accommodate violent residents.

Councillor Fennell stated that instances of aggressive behaviour by residents towards Regional staff at long-term care facilities have been increasing and that staff do a remarkable job managing these situations. Councillor Fennell noted that the Provincial Government should increase financial support for long-term care facilities.

Dr. Earle provided an overview of the annual report for Peel Manor. Dr. Earle stated that there has been an increase in aggressive behaviour among the residents and that staff must balance decisions between using restraints and ensuring a safe environment.

Dr. Earle suggested that there needs to be greater education about the importance of getting the flu immunization in order to increase staff immunization rates at the facilities.

Councillor Sanderson suggested that a special ward for violent residents within one of the Region of Peel Long Term Care Facilities could be an appropriate solution and suggested that staff monitor the need for such a facility.

Items Related to Health – Item HE-B1 was dealt with.

HE-B. LONG-TERM CARE

HE-B1. Annual Reports of the Long Term Care Medical Directors

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item D1 and Item HE-C1

D2. Julie Pehar, Community Coordinator, Peel Committee on Sexual Assault and Christine Sevigny, Director, Peel Committee Against Women Abuse, Requesting the Proclamation of “Women Abuse Prevention Month” and “National Day of Rememberance and Action on Violence Against Women”

Received

See also Items Related to Health – Item HE-A2

Julie Pehar stated that the Peel Committee on Sexual Assault (PCSA) was established in 1989 and operates as a community collaborative. The PCSA mission is to develop a consumer-informed, inclusive process to enhance inter-agency and community collaboration and to promote a continuum of education, prevention, service delivery, research and social change initiatives.

Christine Sevigny stated that the Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse (PCAWA) was established in 1984 with a mission to facilitate and advocate for coordinated and effective community response to violence against women in the Region of Peel. The Region of Peel provides support to both the PCSA and the PCAWA.

Christine Sevigny reported that 51 per cent of women experience sexual or physical violence and 80 to 90 per cent of children in violent homes are aware and affected by witnessing abuse. Peel Regional Police continue to report an increase in domestic disputes each year.

Items Related to Health – Item HE-A2 was dealt with.

HE-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HE-A2. Women Abuse Prevention Month and National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

RECOMMENDATION GC-212-2008:

That the month of November, 2008 be proclaimed “Women Abuse Prevention Month” and December 6, 2008 be proclaimed “National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item D2

D3. Pat Chrisjohn, Policy Analyst, Housing Policy & Programs and Derek Mercey, Vice-Chair, Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults’ Housing (PAWGOAH), Presenting a Summary of the PAWGOAH Activity Report from November 2007 to September 2008

Received

See also Items Related to Human Services – Item HS-C2

Pat Chrisjohn thanked outgoing Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults’ Housing (PAWGOAH) Chair, Neil Prashad and Vice-Chair, Peter Drake for their dedication and contributions to the Working Group, and recognized new PAWGOAH Chair, Michael Wright and Vice-Chair, Derek Mercey who assumed their positions in January, 2008.

Pat Chrisjohn outlined new sections of the Housing Options for Older Adults booklet which included information on hiring a contractor, reverse mortgages, long-term care centres and retirement homes. There is additional information on agencies that provide support to seniors.

Derek Mercey provided details on the work PAWGOAH has accomplished this year with the local real estate sector. PAWGOAH was successful in raising awareness of older adult issues with real estate representatives with respect to determining financial and physical needs.

Pat Chrisjohn noted that PAWGOAH continues to raise issues which are important to older adults with groups like the Regional Planning Commissioners of Ontario. PAWGOAH provided input on the Region of Peel Housing Strategy that is currently in development.

Items Related to Human Services – Item HS-C2 was dealt with.

HS-C. HOUSING

HS-C2. Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults’ Housing (PAWGOAH): Update Report of Activities from November 2007 to end of September 2008

RECOMMENDATION GC-213-2008:

That the report of the Commissioner of Human Services and General Manager, Peel Living, dated October 1, 2008, titled “Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults’ Housing (PAWGOAH): Update Report of Activities from November 2007 to end of September 2008”, be approved;

And further, that the revised PAWGOAH Membership List as set out in Appendix I of the subject report, be approved.

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item D3

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

HE-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

	HS-A1.	Health Assessment Tool Initiative to Provide Quantifiable Comment on Neighbourhood Development Proposals
			Presentation by Dr. David Mowat, Medical Officer of Health and Nick Tunnacliffe, Executive Director, Environment, Transportation and Planning Services

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-214-2008:

That Health Services and Environment, Transportation and Planning Services staff develop policies on the relationship between health and the built environment for the Region’s Official Plan and report back to Council with recommendations to create more health-promoting communities;

And further, that the Regional Chair write to the Ontario Ministers of Health and Long-Term Care, Health Promotion and Municipal Affairs and Housing asking for provincial legislation to increase the health-promoting potential of the built environment and to increase public and active transportation options;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be sent to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon.

Councillor Paterak placed the following motion which was lost.

RECOMMENDATION GC-215-2008:

That the development of a health assessment tool application as identified in the report of the Commissioner of Health, Medical Officer of Health and the Acting Commissioner of Environment, Transportation Planning Services, dated September 29, 2008, titled “Health Assessment Tool Initiative to Provide Quantifiable Comment on Neighbourhood Development Proposals” in the estimated amount of $275,000 for a revised total commitment of $519,000 (excluding applicable taxes) be considered during the 2009 Budget deliberations.

Lost

HE-A2. Women Abuse Prevention Month and National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

HE-B. LONG-TERM CARE

HE-B1. Annual Reports of the Long Term Care Medical Directors

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

HE-C. PUBLIC HEALTH

HE-C1. Universal Influenza Immunization Program

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item D1 and Item HE-B1

HE-D. COMMUNICATIONS

HE-D1. David Caplan, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter to Chair Kolb dated October 1, 2008, Expressing Appreciation for the Region of Peel’s Contributions to Improve Ontario’s Health Care System and Announcing that the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has Approved a One-time Funding of up to $3,432 and a Base Funding of up to $11,624 to Assist with the Implementation of Mobile Computers and Global Positioning System (GPS) / Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL) Hardware in Emergency Medical Service Vehicles to Provide Digital Mapping Technology

Received

HS-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. National Child Day 2008 – November 20, 2008

RECOMMENDATION GC-216-2008:

That November 20, 2008 be proclaimed “National Child Day” in the Regional Municipality of Peel;

And further, that Members of Regional Council wear the designated royal blue and yellow pin to demonstrate their support and commitment to children and the National Child Day.

HS-B. DEPARTMENTAL

HS-B1. AMO Immigration Paper

RECOMMENDATION GC-217-2008:

That staff review the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) draft report “Putting Out the Welcome Mat: Why Immigration Matters to Ontario’s Municipalities” with the Government Relations Committee, and provide comments to AMO staff as requested by November 7, 2008;

And further, that the Regional Chair write to the President of AMO congratulating him on this initiative; endorsing in principle the draft recommendations, especially those aimed at ensuring continuing investment after the end of the current Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement; and informing the President of AMO about Peel’s recommendations on immigration contained in “Strengthening Peel and all Municipalities - Working Together for a Stronger Canada”;

And further, that the Government Relations Committee report back to Regional Council once the final AMO report is released, to identify priorities for the Region of Peel arising from the recommendations of the AMO report on immigration.

HS-C. HOUSING

HS-C1. 2007 Dr. Albert Rose Bursary Program

Received

HS-C2. Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults’ Housing (PAWGOAH): Update Report of Activities from November 2007 to end of September 2008

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

HS-C3. Peel Manor Apartment Project – Information Update

Received

HS-D. ONTARIO WORKS IN PEEL

HS-D1. Provincial Emergency Energy Fund and Share the Warmth

Received

HS-D2. Rent Bank Program

Received

RECESS

General Committee recessed at 12:27 p.m.

General Committee reconvened at 1:01 p.m.

MA-A CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Received

Councillor Morrison arrived at 1:06 p.m. due to other municipal business.

Received

MA-B. CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-B1. Appointment of General Committee Section Chairs and Vice-Chairs; Appointment of Members to the Audit Subcommittee; Waste Management Subcommittee; Ontario Traffic Conference and Greenlands Securement Subcommittee

RECOMMENDATION GC-218-2008:

That the appointments and such elections be conducted as are necessary to fill the positions outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, dated September 26, 2008, titled “Appointment of General Committee Section Chairs and Vice-Chairs; Appointment of Members to the Audit Subcommittee; Waste Management Subcommittee; Ontario Traffic Conference and Greenlands Securement Subcommittee.”

APPOINTMENTMENTS OF CHAIRS AND VICE-CHAIRS OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE SECTIONS

RECOMMENDATION GC-219-2008:

That the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the General Committee Sections for a 24-month term ending November 30, 2010, or until their successors are appointed by Regional Council, be as follows:

Health Section:
Chair: Annette Groves
Vice-Chair: Grant Gibson

Management Section:
Chair: Richard Whitehead
Vice-Chair: Gael Miles

Environment, Transportation and Planning Section:
Chair: Elaine Moore
Vice-Chair: Maja Prentice

Human Services Section:
Chair: Patricia Mullin

And further, that the appointment of Vice-Chair of the Human Services section of General Committee be referred to the October 30, 2008 Regional Council meeting.

AUDIT SUBCOMMITTEE

RECOMMENDATION GC-220-2008:

That Regional Chair Kolb (ex-officio) and Councillors Corbasson; Miles; Whitehead and Thompson be appointed to the Audit Subcommittee, for a term ending November 30, 2010, or until their successors are appointed by Regional Council.

GREENLANDS SECUREMENT SUBCOMMITTEE

RECOMMENDATION GC-221-2008:

That Regional Chair Kolb (ex-officio) and Councillors Moore, Paterak, Prentice and Thompson be appointed to the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee for a term ending November 30, 2010, or until their successors are appointed by Regional Council.

WASTE MANAGEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE

RECOMMENDATION GC-222-2008:

That Regional Chair Kolb (ex-officio) and Councillors Carlson, Gibson, Moore, Morrison, Mullin, Parrish, Paterak, Prentice, Saito, Sanderson, Sprovieri and Thompson be appointed to the Waste Management Subcommittee for a term ending November 30, 2010, or until their successors are appointed by Regional Council.

ONTARIO TRAFFIC CONFERENCE

RECOMMENDATION GC-223-2008:

That the nominations of Councillors Moore, Saito and Thompson (designate for Councillor Prentice, Vice-Chair of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services), for the position of Region of Peel representatives on the Ontario Traffic Conference (OTC) for the term ending November 30, 2010, be endorsed.

Additional Item:

APPOINTMENTS TO THE INTERNET SAFETY COMMITTEE (ORAL)

Councillor Saito advised that the current members from Brampton and Caledon who serve on the Internet Safety Committee were experiencing difficulty attending meetings due to conflicting meeting schedules and asked if they were interested in continuing on as committee members.

RECOMMENDATION GC-224-2008:

That the membership of Brampton and Caledon Councillors on the Internet Safety Committee be reviewed and considered at the October 30, 2008 Regional Council meeting.

MA-B2. Report of the Audit Subcommittee (ASC-2008-4) meeting held on October 9, 2008

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION ASC-4-2008:

That the agenda for the October 9, 2008 Audit Subcommittee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

	a)	Certification in Energy Excellence
			Presentation by Steve Hall, Director, Real Property Asset Management and Steve Saric, Energy Co-ordinator, Corporate Energy

Received

4. REPORTS

	a)	KPMG 2008 Audit Planning Report
			Presentation by Kevin Travers, Associate Partner, KPMG

Received

	b)	Paramedic Services Audit
			Presentation by Janette Smith, Commissioner of Health Services and Peter Dundas, Director, Peel Regional Paramedic Services

Received

c) Current Status of Management Actions Planned as a Result of the 2006 and 2007 External Audit Management Letters for the Region of Peel

Received

d) Current Status of Management Actions Planned as a Result of the 2007 External Audit Management Letter for the Peel Housing Corporation

Received

MA-C. EMPLOYEE AND BUSINESS SERVICES

MA-C1. Peel Region 4th Annual Energy Matters Summit

Received

MA-D. EXECUTIVE OFFICE

MA-D1. Peel Region’s Client Satisfaction Survey Results

Received

See also Item – MA-D2

	MA-D2.	Research Confirms Link Between Employee Engagement and Client Satisfaction
			Presentation by Aileen Baird, Manager, Strategic Innovations

Received

See also Item – MA-D1

MA-E. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-E1. George Smitherman, Deputy Premier, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Letter dated August 27, 2008, Informing that the Region of Peel Application to the Municipal Eco Challenge Fund has been Approved

Received

MA-E2. Member Communication – Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated October 1, 2008, Advising of the Implications for Municipal Candidates in Ontario with Regards to the National Do Not Call List

Received

MA-E3. Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, Letter dated October 9, 2008, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb dated September 26, 2008, Thanking the Region of Peel for their Support in the Fight to Achieve Fairness for Ontarians

Received

ETP-A. ENVIRONMENT

ETP-A1. Report of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2008-6) meeting held on October 16, 2008

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WM-19-2008:

That the agenda for the October 16, 2008, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting, be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS

a) Randy Bennett, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Richard Patten, Vice President, Project Development, Plasco Energy Group Regarding the Environmental and Economic Options Available to the Region of Peel in Dealing with Residual Waste and Generating Clean and Green Electricity

Received

RECOMMENDATION WMSC-20-2008:

That the delegation by Randy Bennett, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Richard Patten, Vice President, Project Development, Plasco Energy Group regarding the environmental and economic options available to the Region of Peel in dealing with residual waste and generating clean and green electricity, be received;

And further, that staff report back to a future meeting of Waste Management Subcommittee with information on all proposals received by the Waste Management Subcommittee in the Region of Peel regarding new and emerging technologies, including a comparison of the proposals with the current operations in the Algonquin Power Energy-from-Waste Facility.

b) Dave Gordon, Acting Director, Waste Management Providing a Waste Management Program Update on Scavenging

Received

c) Larry Conrad, Manager, Waste Operations Providing a Waste Management Program Update on the Peel Curing Facility

Received

4. REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Discussion Paper on an Alternative Approach to Ontario’s Blue Box Funding Model

Received

b) Two Bag Standard Program Update

Received

5. COMMUNICATIONS

a) Carol Horvat, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, City of Mississauga, Email dated September 12, 2008, Regarding a Comment Received from a City of Mississauga Resident Requesting that Cost of Compost Bags be More Affordable

Received

ETP-A2. Water Efficiency Plan: Annual Update on 2007 and 2008 to Date Implemented Water Efficiency Measures, Capital Project 08-1585

Received

ETP-A3. Class Environmental Assessment Study for Hanlan and Mississauga City Centre Feedermain, Capital Projects 07-1535 and 09-1510, Document 2007-569P - City of Mississauga, Wards 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7

RECOMMENDATION GC-225-2008:

That the contract (Document 2007- 569P) for the Hanlan feedermain Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study between the Region of Peel and Earth Tech Canada Inc. be extended to complete the additional hydrogeologic investigation and public consultation and to amend the Hanlan Class EA to include the Class EA study for the Mississauga City Centre (MCC) feedermain, in the estimated amount of $633,149 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects 07-1535 and 09-1510, for a total commitment of $1,360,784 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 63-2008;

And further, that the Mississauga City Centre Water Supply Class EA study included in the 2008-2017 Capital Forecast as Capital Project 09-1510 for $1,000,000, financed from the DC Regional Water Reserve R3530, be advanced from 2009 to 2008 and approved in order to complete the Class EA study for the Mississauga City Centre (MCC) feedermain.

ETP-A4. Mayfield West Elevated Tank, Capital Project 02-1910, Document 2008-332T - Town of Caledon, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-226-2008:

That the contract (Document 2008-332T) for the Design – Build for Mayfield West Elevated Tank be awarded to Landmark Structures Company in the estimated amount of $7,910,000 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 02-1910, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 63-2008;

And further, that additional funds of $2,350,000 be provided to Capital Project 02-1910, financed from DC South Peel Water Reserve R3520.

ETP-A5. Construction of the Lorne Park Water Treatment Plant - Treatment Capacity Expansion, Capital Project 06-1906, Document 2008-226T - City of Mississauga, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-227-2008:

That the contract (Document 2008-226T) for the construction of the Lorne Park Water Treatment Plant be awarded to Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd. in the estimated amount of $62,606,380 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 06-1906, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 63-2008;

And further, that additional funding in the amount of $50,000,000 be provided to Capital Project 06-1906, financed from DC South Peel Water Reserve R3520 (in the amount of $40,300,000) and the York recoveries (in the amount of $9,700,000).

ETP-B. TRANSPORTATION

ETP-B1. Extension of Service Hours – TransHelp

RECOMMENDATION GC-228-2008:

That the TransHelp hours of operation be extended from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., seven days a week, effective January 1, 2009.

ETP-B2. Roads Winter Operations/Maintenance Resources and Regulatory Requirements

Received

ETP-C. PLANNING

ETP-C1. Report from the Deputy Clerk Regarding the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee (IMPSC-2008-4) meeting held on October 16, 2008

Received

ETP-C2. World Town Planning Day – November 8, 2008

RECOMMENDATION GC-229-2008:

That November 8, 2008 be proclaimed “World Town Planning Day” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

ETP-C3. Update on the Terms of Reference for the Peel Agriculture and Rural Water Quality Advisory Committee

RECOMMENDATION GC-230-2008:

That the Peel Agriculture and Rural Water Quality Advisory Committee (PARWQAC) revert to its former name, the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group (PAAWG);

And further, that the revised Terms of Reference for the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group (PAAWG) be approved, as amended;

And further, that the application for a Caledon Agricultural Advisory Committee (CAAC) representative membership appointment on PAAWG be approved;

And further, that Mr. Randy McLeod be appointed as the Caledon Agricultural Advisory Committee Representative to the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group (PAAWG) to serve a term ending November 30, 2010, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council;

And further, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group (PAAWG) for their information.

See also Item ETP-D2

ETP-D. COMMUNICATIONS

ETP-D1. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated September 23, 2008, Providing a Copy of City of Brampton Resolution PDD182-2008 titled “Resolution 2008-771 - Review of Regional Council’s Planning Role”

Received

ETP-D2. Report of the Peel Agriculture and Rural Water Quality Advisory Committee (PARWQAC-2008-05) meeting held on September 25, 2008

Received

See also Item ETP-C3

ETP-D3. J.W. Tiernay, Executive Director, Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA), Letter dated October 6, 2008, Regarding Membership of the OGRA 2009-2010 Board of Directors, and Advising of the Nominee for the Representative of the South Central Zone, which Includes the Region of Peel

Received

ETP-D4. W. Michael Fenn, Chief Executive Officer, Metrolinx, Letter dated October 6, 2008, Regarding the Release of the Draft Regional Transportation Plan and Draft Investment Strategy

Referred to Environment, Transportation and Planning Services

ETP-D5. Barbara Jeffrey, Manager, Planning and Development Services Department, Region of York, Letter dated October 6, 2008, Regarding the Proposed Amendment 63 to the Official Plan for the Region of York

Referred to Environment, Transportation and Planning Services

ETP-D6. Augustine Ko, Senior Planner, Region of York, Letter dated October 7, 2008, Regarding the Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment “Complete Applications”, Amendment No. 61 for the Region of York

Referred to Environment, Transportation and Planning Services

Additional Items – Items ETP-D7 and ETP-D8:

ETP-D7. Jim Bradley, Minister of Transportation, Letter dated September 30, 2008, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb dated July 9, 2008, Regarding the Increased Penalties for Red Light Running – Police Apprehended and Red Light Camera Program

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

ETP-D8. John Folino, Business Owner, Caesars Event Centre, Town of Caledon, Letter dated October 1, 2008, Requesting Regional Council to Help the Bolton Business Community and to Support the Concerns of the Coalition of Concerned Residents and Businesses of Bolton (CCRBB)

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

F. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Item – Item F1:

F1. Notice of Motion from Councillor Adams regarding a Youth Drop in Pilot Project in the City of Mississauga

RECOMMENDATION GC-231-2008:

Whereas, poverty and a shortage of safe, passive meeting spaces for youth are recognized as contributing factors to youth violence;

And whereas, consultants recently hired by the City reported that youth in our City desperately want safe, passive meeting spaces for after school activities;

And whereas, some City facilities, particularly community branch libraries have increasingly had to limit hours due to Budget restrictions;

And whereas, those facilities, while vacant, incur heating, lighting and in some cases rental fees for full seven day, 24 hour maintenance;

Therefore be it resolved, that the Region of Peel be requested to design, staff and fund two pilot projects in Mississauga at Sheridan Park Library and Malton Community Library to act as youth drop in centres for a series of hours in which the buildings are closed for library service – with Mississauga continuing to pay the costs of facility maintenance.

To be considered at the October 30, 3008 Regional Council meeting

See also Approval of Agenda

G. IN CAMERA MATTERS

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

G1. Proposed Property Acquisition (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)

G2. Expropriation Proceedings (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)

G3. Expropriation Proceedings (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)

G4. Ontario Municipal Board Party Status Request (Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Regional Corporation)

G5. Memorandum of Settlement: The United Food and Commercial Workers Canada (UFCW) Local 175 (Bargaining Employees in the Vera M. Davis Community Care Centre) (Labour relations or employee negotiations)

RECOMMENDATION GC-232-2008:

That the recommendations contained within the confidential reports related to Items G1, G2, G3, G4 and G5 be forwarded to the October 30, 2008 meeting of Regional Council for approval.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 2:16 p.m.