THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

GENERAL COMMITTEE

M I N U T E S

GC-2010-4

The Regional General Committee met on March 25, 2010 at 9:32 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A, Brampton.

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

A. ROLL CALL

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

Items Related to Delegations/Presentations – Item D1 was dealt with.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Peter Goldman, Sales Manager and Michael Hubacheck, Energy Solutions Manager, Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., Presenting Enbridge Gas Rebate Cheques for the Reduction of Natural Gas Consumption at Incinerators 1 and 2 at the G.E. Booth Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Plant – City of Mississauga, Ward 1

Received

See also Items Related to Public Works – Item PW-C1

Peter Goldman, Sales Manager and Michael Hubacheck, Energy Solutions Manager, Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. (Enbridge), extended their congratulations to the Region of Peel for reducing natural gas consumption in the Hot Wind Box Incinerators 1 and 2 at the G.E. Booth Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Plant. To date, the G.E. Booth Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Plant represents the largest project undertaken by Enbridge under its energy efficiency incentive program. Mr. Goldman and Mr. Hubacheck presented a gas reduction rebate cheque in the amount of $200,000, and the Enbridge Certificate of Recognition to Regional Chair Kolb.

Regional Chair Kolb encouraged members of Regional Council to visit the state-of-the-art G.E. Booth Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Plant to view the advanced technologies used at the facility.

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-63-2010:

That the agenda for the March 25, 2010, General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication from Kelly Darnley, President and Chief Executive Officer, Caledon Chamber of Commerce to be dealt with under Items Related to Management – Item MA-E7;

And further, that the agenda for the March 25, 2010, General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication from Peter Fay, City Clerk, City of Brampton to be dealt with under Items Related to Management – Item MA-E8;

And further, that the agenda for the March 25, 2010, General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication from Sylvia Jones, MPP, Dufferin-Caledon, to be dealt with under Items Related to Public Works – Item PW-E2;

And further that the agenda for the March 25, 2010 General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Peter Goldman, Sales Manager and Michael Hubacheck, Energy Solutions Manager, Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., Presenting Enbridge Gas Rebate Cheques for the Reduction of Natural Gas Consumption at Incinerators 1 and 2 at the G.E. Booth Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Plant – City of Mississauga, Ward 1

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

D2. Regional Chair E. Kolb, Councillor A. Groves and J. Smith, Commissioner of Health Services, Presenting a Certificate from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care to Dr. D. Mowat, Medical Officer of Health and Public Health Staff, Recognizing the Commitment and Dedication to Public Health and Emergency Preparedness Evidenced through Public Health’s Response to the Pandemic H1N1 2009 Influenza

Received

See also Items Related to Health – Item HE-B2

Dr. D. Mowat, Medical Officer of Health, stated that Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, presented the Region of Peel with a plaque recognizing the commitment and dedication to Public Health and Emergency Preparedness demonstrated throughout the Pandemic H1N1 influenza outbreak. Dr. Mowat noted that every Regional department was involved in the effort, as well as Regional Council, and expressed his appreciation for the support.

Regional Chair Kolb thanked Regional staff for going above and beyond the call of duty during the HINI influenza outbreak.

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

HE-A. PUBLIC HEALTH

HE-A1. Fluoridation of Peel’s Municipal Water Supply

Received

See also Item HE-B1

Councillor Palleschi arrived at 9:44 a.m.

Councillor Sprovieri stated that he received correspondence from constituents expressing concern about the fluoridation of Peel’s municipal water supply. He enquired if there are recorded cases of dental fluorosis in the Region of Peel.

Dr. D. Mowat, Medical Officer of Health, responded that dental flourosis is a cosmetic effect that is common everywhere and is usually detectable only upon close examination by a dental professional. He stated that flourosis can result from the use of common drugs, such as antibiotics.

Dr. D. Ito, Public Health Dentist, Simcoe-Muskoka Health Unit, reported that there is no difference in the percentage of people with dental fluorosis between fluoridated and non-flouridated areas of Muskoka.

Councillor Sprovieri enquired if home water filtration systems removes fluoride from water.

Gayle Bursey, Director, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, responded that some home water filtration systems remove fluoride while others do not.

Councillor Sprovieri stated that, with many residents drinking bottled water and not receiving the benefits of the fluoridated municipal water, that the Region should consider developing a public awareness strategy education program to communicate the benefits of drinking fluoridated municipal water.

Dr. Mowat responded that Regional Council previously directed Public Works and Health staff to develop a campaign to promote drinking municipal water and that staff will be reporting to Regional Council at a future meeting.

Councillor Sprovieri asked if the level of fluoride in municipal drinking water contributes to dental fluorosis.

Dr. Ito responded that the levels of fluoride in municipal drinking water do not contribute to dental fluorosis. He noted that fluoride is found in many processed food and beverage products and that all sources of fluoride intake are considered by Health Canada when recommending optimal levels of fluoride in municipal water supply systems.

Councillor Sprovieri enquired if there are statistics available that show whether people in urban areas with fluoridated municipal water have lower levels of tooth decay compared to people in rural areas that do not have fluoride in their drinking water.

Gayle Bursey undertook to provide Councillor Sprovieri with information from past studies on this subject.

Councillor Paterak noted that when the Town of Caledon staff were considering the fluoridation of their municipal water supply, they were provided with the results of studies which indicated that fluoridated water contributed to a reduction in tooth decay. He cautioned that any investigation of the levels of tooth decay between rural and urban areas would need to take into account the habits of the households to confirm their use of municipal water.

HE-A2. Mandatory Food Handler Training and Certification

RECOMMENDATION GC-64-2010:

That the Medical Officer of Health explore the implementation of a mandatory food handler Training and Certification Program in Peel Region and report back to Regional Council with findings.

HE-A3. Ontario School Food and Beverage Policy

Received

HE-B. COMMUNICATIONS

HE-B1. Carole Clinch, Spokesperson and Research Coordinator, Email dated February 18, 2010, Concerning Allegations of False and Misleading Statements Provided by Region of Peel Public Health on the Fluoridation of Peel’s Water Supply

Referred to Health Services

See also Item HE-A1

HE-B2. Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated February 24, 2010, Thanking the Region of Peel Public Health Department for their Unwavering Efforts, Commitment and Dedication to Public Health and Emergency Preparedness that Enabled a Successful Response to the Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D2

HE-B3. Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa), Announcing the Call for Board of Health Nominations to 2010-2011 alPHa Board of Directors and Providing Information on the Ontario Boards of Health by Region

Received

Councillor Adams arrived at 9:58 a.m.

HS-A. DEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. Report of the Grants Ad hoc Committee (GAC-2010-1) meeting held on March 4, 2010

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST – Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GAC-1-2010:

That the agenda for the March 4, 2010, Grants Ad hoc Committee meeting be amended to include the Current List of Funded Agencies to be dealt with under Reports - Item 4.b;

And further, that the agenda for the March 4, 2010, Grants Ad hoc Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

See also Item 4.b

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS – Nil

4. REPORTS

	a)	Community Investment Strategy - Community Programs Fund
			Presentation by Sandra Solonik, Acting Manager, Community Services and Special Projects

Received

RECOMMENDATION GAC-2-2010:

That subsequent to the Community Programs Fund review and the recommendations of the Community Investment Strategy and Regional Audit, that the Grants Ad Hoc Committee support the following:

• Rename the Community Programs Fund to Community Investment Fund;
• Increase the 2011 Renewable Project Fund maximum to $35,000 (from $20,000);
• Annual Reserve contribution, equal to 10 per cent of the annual Multi-year Operational Fund budget, to offset the impact of future increases;
• Implementation of a Community Based Impact Fund to support grass roots community development, of up to $5,000 annually. This fund will include the Agricultural funding and Youth in Action Fund; and
• Provide a Results Based Accountability workshop for Grants Ad Hoc Committee and Council.

Additional Item – Item 4.b:

	a)	Current List of Funded Agencies

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

HS-B. HOUSING

HS-B1. Proposed Name for the Peel Manor Apartment Project

RECOMMENDATION GC-65-2010:

That the new Peel Manor Apartment Project located adjacent to the existing Peel Manor Long Term Care Centre and Peel Living’s Manorbridge apartments at 525 Main Street North, Brampton, Ward 5, be named “Nance Horwood Place”.

HS-C. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-C1. Volunteer MBC (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon) dated March 2, 2010, Providing Information on the 2nd Annual Community Expo for Youth and Announcing their Partnership with the Youth Exchange Program to Host the 2nd Annual Community Expo to Offer Job and Volunteer Information for Newcomer Youth

Received

MA-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

MA-A1. Encroachment Agreement Regional Road 1 (Old Main Street) Owner: Tanya Marie Brooker - Town of Caledon, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-66-2010:

That the encroachment on Regional Road 1 (Old Main Street) being wooden rail fencing, a concrete front entrance pad and the front portion of a two storey frame building on the property municipally known as 17170 Old Main Street, Belfountain be permitted in accordance with the terms and conditions in the Encroachment Agreement dated January 11, 2010 between the Regional Municipality of Peel and Tanya Marie Brooker;

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

MA-B. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-B1. 2010 Annual Debt Repayment Limit

Received

MA-B2. 2010 Final Levy By-Law

RECOMMENDATION GC-67-2010:

That the necessary by-law be presented to Regional Council for enactment which apportions the Regional net levy requirement of $796,279,959 to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon in accordance with the Council approved apportionment formula, as detailed in Appendix I of the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated March 1, 2010, titled “2010 Final Levy By-law”.

MA-B3. 2010 Tax Capping Policy

RECOMMENDATION GC-68-2010:

That the necessary by-law be presented to Regional Council for enactment authourizing the Region of Peel to apply all of the optional tools for tax capping available to it under paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4 of subsection 329.1(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended (the Act), as well as to exempt a property from the application of Part IX of the Act (removal of properties from capping and clawbacks) as provided under Part II.1 of Ontario Regulation 73/03, as amended, for the calculation of the amount of property taxes for municipal and school purposes payable regarding commercial, industrial and multi-residential property classes for the 2010 taxation year.

MA-B4. 2009 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses

Received

MA-B5. Authority to Execute the Amending Agreement with AMO to Receive the Federal Gas Tax Funds

RECOMMENDATION GC-69-2010:

That the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk be authorized to execute the Amending Agreement to the Municipal Funding Agreement (MFA) for the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenues Under The New Deal For Cities And Communities with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) in order to allow AMO to release the federal gas tax funds allocated to the Region of Peel;

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

And further, that the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services to prepare a Council report and related by-laws to share the 2010-2014 Federal Gas Tax funds with the area municipalities based on the 2005-2009 Agreement shares of 17 percent for the Region and 83 percent for the area municipalities to be apportioned between the area municipalities using the 2006 Census data.

MA-B6. Report of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-2010-2) meeting held on February 23, 2010

1. CALL TO ORDER

A quorum of voting members was not present, and in accordance with section III-4(g) of the Region of Peel Procedural By-law 57-2006, as amended, the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) received information.

Communication Items – Items 4a to 4e were dealt with.

4. COMMUNICATION ITEMS

a. The Victoria Times Colonist, Article dated January 22, 2010, titled “CNIB Should Not be Running Library Service”

b. The Windsor Star, Article dated January 23, 2010, titled “Service Dog Helps Woman Fight Mental Illness”

c. Disability News Asia, Article dated January 25, 2010, titled “Canadian Works to Make Housing More Accessible for Disabled People””

d. AODA.com (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act), Article dated January 25, 2010, titled “Municipal Bylaws Must Follow Human Rights Code: OMB”

e. Canada.com, Article dated January 28, 2010, titled “Access Remains Unequal: Disabled”

A quorum of voting members was achieved.

Presentations – Item 5a was dealt with.

5. PRESENTATIONS

a. Kristina Hatton, Coordinator, Peel Children's Water Festival, Public Works, Presenting the Peel Children’s Water Festival 2010 Accessibility Work Plan

Received

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RECOMMENDATION AAC-4-2010:

That the minutes of the January 26, 2010 Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-2010-1) meeting, be approved.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AAC-5-2010:

That the agenda for the February 23, 2010 Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting, be amended to include a communication item from Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community and Social Services, providing an update on the progress in making Ontario Accessible by 2025, to be dealt with under Communication Items - Item 4f;

And further, that the agenda for the February 23, 2010 Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be amended to include a communication item from the Mississauga News titled “Women Urged to Reach for the Top”, to be dealt with under Communication Items - Item 4g;

And further, that the agenda for the February 23, 2010 Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

See also Communication Items – Items 4f and 4g

4. COMMUNICATION ITEMS

a. The Victoria Times Colonist, Article dated January 22, 2010, titled “CNIB Should Not be Running Library Service”

Received

b. The Windsor Star, Article dated January 23, 2010, titled “Service Dog Helps Woman Fight Mental Illness”

Received

c. Disability News Asia, Article dated January 25, 2010, titled “Canadian Works to Make Housing More Accessible for Disabled People”

Received

d. AODA.com (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act), Article dated January 25, 2010, titled “Municipal Bylaws Must Follow Human Rights Code: OMB”

Received

e. Canada.com, Article dated January 28, 2010, titled “Access Remains Unequal: Disabled”

Received

Additional Items – Items 4f and 4g:

f. Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community and Social Services, Letter Providing an Update on the Progress thus far in Making Ontario Accessible by 2025

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

g. The Mississauga News, Article dated January 22, 2010, titled “Women Urged to Reach for the Top”

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

5. PRESENTATIONS

a. Kristina Hatton, Coordinator, Peel Children's Water Festival, Public Works, Presenting the Peel Children’s Water Festival 2010 Accessibility Work Plan

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

b. Richard Ngun, Project Manager, Development and Construction, Employee and Business Services, Providing an Update on the Chapelview Project, City of Brampton, Ward 3

Received

c. Jeff Payne, Manager, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Services, Providing an Update on the AAC Membership Recruitment Process

Received

6. REPORTS

a. Ontario’s Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy (Oral)
Update by William Goursky, Chair, Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee

Withdrawn

b. Region of Peel Accessibility Planning Specialist Activity Report (Oral)
Update by Meenu Sikand, Accessibility Planning Specialist, Region of Peel

Deferred to the March 30, 2010 AAC meeting

c. Employment Accessibility Standards Development Committee Update (Oral) – Nil

d. Accessible Transportation Standards Development Committee (Oral) – Nil

7. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Item – Item 7a:

a. Customer Service Standard Training (Oral)

Received

MA-C. EMPLOYEE AND BUSINESS SERVICES

MA-C1. 2-1-1 Expansion Feasibility Study

RECOMMENDATION GC-70-2010:

That the Region of Peel, as a 211 service provider, plan for and implement the provision of 211 service to those parts of Caledon that are currently without service and to the County of Dufferin, provided that appropriate funding with respect to the provision of service to Dufferin County is provided through funding partners, including Ontario 211 Services Corporation;

And further, that appropriate agreements with respect to the funding and the provision of 211 services to Caledon and the County of Dufferin be executed by the duly authorized signing officers of the Regional Corporation.

Councillor Paterak noted that the subject report indicates that expansion of the 211 service to Dufferin County would make it available to the remaining 1,600 Caledon residents and requested clarification as to whether the report should read 1,600 residences.

R. Kent Gillespie, Commissioner of Employee and Business Services, responded that the expansion of 211 service would make it available to 1,600 telephone customers in Caledon, and undertook to amend the report accordingly.

MA-C2. Benefit Plan Renewal for Paramedic Benefits, Document 2010 - 207N

RECOMMENDATION GC-71-2010:

That staff be authorized to directly negotiate a one year contract (Document 2010 – 207N), with Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Incorporated for Peel Regional Paramedic Services union benefit plan in the estimated annual amount of $1,227,737 (excluding applicable taxes), for the period April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 63-2008;

And further, that authority be given to increase the Administrative Services Only (ASO) contract expenses to account for actual expenditures incurred during the year;

And further, that authority be given to increase or extend the contract for two additional 12 month periods, based on satisfactory service, performance and costs, for each period.

MA-C3. Peel Heritage Complex Infrastructure Stimulus Funding Project 09-5172S – Project Budget

RECOMMENDATION GC-72-2010:

That the funding for Infrastructure Stimulus Funding Project 09-5172S, Peel Heritage Complex, be increased from $11,373,480 to $12,280,260 to be financed from the General Government CFSR – R0230.

Councillor Groves arrived at 10:03 a.m.

MA-D. EXECUTIVE OFFICE

MA-D1. Report of the Intergovernmental Relations Advisory Committee (IRAC-2010-2) meeting held on March 11, 2010

Councillor Prentice noted that she did not attend the March 11, 2010 meeting of the Intergovernmental Relations Advisory Committee (IRAC) and wished to clarify comments contained within the meeting minutes with respect to a discussion that occurred at a previous Regional Council meeting. She noted that a report from the IRAC in January 2010 stated that any information provided to provincial or federal Ministers would be circulated to all members of Council in advance and at the March 4, 2010 Regional Council meeting, she expressed concern that material presented to a Provincial Minister at a conference had not been previously circulated to all members of Regional Council.

Councillor Prentice advised that she has since discussed the matter with the Chair of the IRAC and is satisfied with the explanation provided.

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION IRAC-5-2010:

That the agenda for the March 11, 2010 Intergovernmental Relations Advisory Committee meeting, be approved.

3. REPORTS

a) Summary of the Region of Peel Meetings with Ministers at the 2010 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA)/Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) Annual Conference

Received

RECOMMENDATION IRAC-6-2010:

That staff report to a future meeting of the Intergovernmental Relations Advisory Committee (IRAC) with a process for communicating draft public policy positions, when timing precludes formal endorsement procedures.

b) Update: MP/MPP Communications Strategy (Oral)
Discussion led by David Arbuckle, Manager, Public Policy, Office of Strategic Innovation and Policy

Received

4. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS STATUS REPORT AND CURRENT ACTIVITIES
Discussion led by Lowell Rubin-Vaughan, Intergovernmental Relations Advisor, Public Policy and Planning

a) Federal Government
b) Provincial Government
c) Local Government

Received

RECOMMENDATION IRAC-7-2010:

That staff report to a future meeting of the Intergovernmental Relations Advisory Committee (IRAC) with information regarding the plans of the provincial government to require municipal contributions for hospital capital funding;

And further, that the requested report include information regarding the current provincial position regarding local contributions to hospital funding and whether there has always been a requirement for local contributions for hospital capital funding.

MA-E. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-E1. Norman Loberg, Chairman, Corporate Governance and Compensation Committee and Marilynne Day-Linton Chair, Board of Directors, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, Letter dated February 3, 2010, Regarding Appointment of Director of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA)

Received

MA-E2. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated February 12, 2010, Advising of Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan Update

Received

MA-E3. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated February 12, 2010, Attaching a Copy of a City of Brampton Council Resolution Regarding Brampton’s Response to the Provincial Growth Plan – Market Demand and Development and Feasibility Study for Brampton’s Employment Lands – Findings and Recommendations

Received

MA-E4. Emil Kolb, Chair, Region of Peel, Letter to Jim Bradley, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing dated February 23, 2010, Advising of the Delegation of Regional Tax Ratio Setting Authority and Enclosing the Related 2010 Delegation By-law

Received

MA-E5. Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated February 27, 2010, Attaching a Copy of a City of Brampton Council Resolution in Regard to Tax Rebate Program for Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Persons with Disabilities

Received

MA-E6. Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) – Member Advisory: Providing a Response to the Federal Budget

Received

Additional Items – Items MA-E7 and MA-E8:

MA-E7. Kelly Darnley, President and Chief Executive Officer, Caledon Chamber of Commerce, Letter dated March 4, 2010, Providing a Copy of the Caledon Chamber of Commerce Delegation Regarding Residential Growth in Bolton Presented at the February 25, 2010 General Committee meeting

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

MA-E8. Peter Fay, City Clerk, City of Brampton, Letter dated March 19, 2010, Providing a Copy of a City of Brampton Recommendation and Report titled, “Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) National Board of Directors Meeting March 3-6, 2010 – Report from Mayor Susan Fennell”

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

PW-A. TRANSPORTATION

PW-A1. Engineering Services for the Reconstruction of Regional Road 9 (King Street) from Albion Vaughan Road to Humberlea Road, Capital Project 09-4090, Document 2009-235P – Town of Caledon, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-73-2010:

That the contract (Document 2009-235P) for engineering services for the reconstruction of Regional Road 9 (King Street) from Albion Vaughan Road to Humberlea Road, be awarded to R. J. Burnside and Associates Limited, in the estimated amount of $434,466 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 09-4090, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 63-2008.

Councillor Whitehead requested that staff ensure adequate turning radius requirements are considered at the intersection of Caledon/King Town Line South and King Street East in Bolton to enable large tractor trailers to safely manoeuvre turns at the intersection. The Commissioner of Public Works was requested by Councillor Whitehead to contact Bob Murray of MSM Transport in Bolton to discuss the challenges of manoeuvring large tractor trailers at this location.

Councillor Groves requested that staff consider the implementation of advance left turn phasing at the intersection of Caledon/King Town Line.

PW-A2. Consulting Services for Detailed Design and Contract Administration for Various Bridge Structures and Culvert Rehabilitations: O'Brien's Bridge, City of Mississauga, Ward 3; Derry Road West Bridge, City of Mississauga, Ward 10; Forks of the Credit Bridge and Thunder Bridge, Town of Caledon, Ward 1, Capital Projects 08-4840, 08-4850 and 08-4860, Document 2010-095P

RECOMMENDATION GC-74-2010:

That the proposal (Document 2010-095P) for consulting services for the detailed design, contract administration and supervision of bridge structures and culvert rehabilitations (O’Brien’s Bridge and Derry Road West Bridge in the City of Mississauga, Forks of the Credit Bridge and Thunder Bridge in the Town of Caledon) be awarded to Giffels Associates Limited/IBI Group, in the estimated amount of $580,630 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects 08-4840 ($193,543.00), 08-4850 ($193,543.50), and 08-4860 ($193,543.50), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 63-2008.

PW-A3. Inaugural Meeting of the GTA West Corridor Municipal Task Force

Received

Councillor Whitehead stated that the inaugural meeting of the GTA West Corridor Municipal Task Force was productive and suggested that staff continue to utilize the Task Force as an opportunity to pursue important Regional and municipal issues.

Regional Chair Kolb stated that the GTA West Corridor Municipal Task Force requires participation from more elected officials and invited Members of Regional Council to contact staff if they want to participate on the Task Force.

Councillor Moore requested that notice of upcoming GTA West Corridor Municipal Task Force meetings be provided to all Councillors.

PW-B. WASTE MANAGEMENT

PW-B1. Report of the Waste Management Committee (WMC-2010-2) meeting held on March 11, 2010

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST – Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WM-2-2010:

That the agenda for the March 11, 2010, Waste Management Committee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS – Nil

4. REPORTS

a) Waste Exemption Period Update

Received

5. COMMUNICATIONS – Nil

6. IN CAMERA MATTERS

At 1:18 p.m., in accordance with section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, a motion was placed, and was carried, to move into closed session to consider the following subject matter:

	a)	Legal Advice Regarding the Algonquin Power Energy-From-Waste Facility (Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose)
			Presentation by Patrick O’Connor, Regional Solicitor and Director, Legal and Risk Management

Committee moved out of closed session at 2:18 p.m.

7. OTHER BUSINESS

a) Outstanding Staff Directions (Oral)

Received

PW-C. WASTEWATER

PW-C1. Enbridge Gas Reduction Rebate, G.E. Booth Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Plant, Incinerators 1 and 2 – City of Mississauga, Ward 1

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item D1 and Item PW-C2

PW-C2. Site Preparation and Demolition Works at the G.E. Booth Wastewater Treatment Plant, Capital Projects 02-2935, 02-2924 and 10-2925, Document 2009-026P – City of Mississauga, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-75-2010:

That the contract (Document 2009-026P) for the Consulting Services for Site Preparation and Demolition Work at the G.E. Booth Wastewater Treatment Plant be awarded to Black & Veatch Canada Company in the estimated amount of $1,152,815.70 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects 02-2935, 02-2924 and 10-2925, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 63-2008.

See also Item PW-C1

The Commissioner of Public Works was requested by Councillor Thompson to arrange a tour of the G.E. Booth Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Plant for Regional Councillors who have not yet visited the facility. Councillor Thompson suggested that the tour be scheduled before the end of the current term of Council.

Dan Labrecque, Commissioner of Public Works, stated that Members of Council may tour the facility at any time and requested that Councillors contact his office to schedule a visit to the plant.

PW-D. WATER

PW-D1. Water Treatment and Quality, 2009 Annual Summary Report: Municipal Water Supplies

RECOMMENDATION GC-76-2010:

That the 2009 Annual Summary Report be endorsed to comply with the Ontario Drinking-Water Systems Regulation (O.Reg.170/03) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002.

PW-D2. West Brampton Reservoir and Pumping Station, Capital Projects 08-1966 and 03-1975, Document 2004-367P – City of Brampton, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-77-2010:

That the contract (Document 2004-367P) for consulting services for the design and contract administration for the construction of the West Brampton Reservoir and Pumping Station between the Region of Peel and the consulting engineering firm Genivar Consultants Limited Partnership (formerly MacViro Consultants Incorporated) be extended for additional engineering services in the amount of $225,660 (excluding applicable taxes), for a total commitment of $1,485,763 under Capital Project 03-1975 in accordance with Purchasing By-law 63-2008.

Councillor Palleschi inquired as to when the West Brampton Reservoir and Pumping Station project is expected to be completed. He stated that some homes in the area are covered in dust from the construction site and Regional staff have committed to remediating those properties upon project completion.

Mark Schiller, Director, Water Division, responded that the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2010. He noted that the project has been delayed due to issues related to the Credit River crossing and that Credit Valley Conservation Authority staff have advised that construction cannot resume until June 2010.

PW-D3. Engineering Services for South Peel Reservoirs and Pumping Station Upgrades, Capital Project 08-1965, Document 2010-073P - City of Mississauga, Wards 3, 5 and 9, and City of Brampton, Wards 3, 7 and 9

RECOMMENDATION GC-78-2010:

That the contract (Document 2010-073P) for engineering services for South Peel reservoirs and pumping station upgrades at six locations in the Region of Peel be awarded to Cole Engineering Group Ltd. in the estimated amount of $639,612 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 08-1965, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 63-2008.

PW-E. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-E1. Victor Severino, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Letter dated March 1, 2010, In Response to the Region of Peel’s Request to Provide Growth Forecast Information that is to be Used For Planning Purposes

Received

Additional Item – Item PW-E2:

PW-E2. Sylvia Jones, Member of Provincial Parliament, Dufferin-Caledon, Letter dated March 9, 2010, Advising that the Provincial Government is Considering Changing the Environmental Approval Process and Requesting the Region of Peel to Submit Comments to the Province in Response to the Proposed Changes

Referred to Public Works staff

F. OTHER BUSINESS - Nil

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

At 10:22 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 matters:

G1. Proposed Disposal of Region Owned Surplus Lands – City of Brampton, Ward 10 (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)

G2. A Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)

G3. In Camera Report of the Waste Management Committee (WMC-2010-2) meeting held on March 11, 2010

Committee moved out of closed session at 11:19 a.m.

RECOMMENDATION GC-79-2010:

That the recommendations contained within the confidential reports related to Items G1, G2 and G3, be forwarded to the April 1, 2010 meeting of Regional Council for approval.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:21 a.m.