THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

GENERAL COMMITTEE

M I N U T E S

GC-2008-8

The Regional General Committee met on September 11, 2008 at 9:33 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-160-2008:

That the agenda for the September 11, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to withdraw Items F1 to F3, inclusive, listed under Other Business;

And further, that the agenda for the September 11, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a delegation by Laurie Ridler, Chief Executive Officer, Supportive Housing in Peel and Robert Ditchburn, Client, Supportive Housing in Peel, regarding supportive housing in Peel, to be dealt with under Delegations/Presentations – Item D6;

And further, that the agenda for the September 11, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) providing comments on key priorities for Canadian Municipalities for the October 14, 2008 Federal Election, to be dealt with under Items Related to Management – Item MA-F7;

And further, that the agenda for the September 11, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), advising of important infrastructure announcements made at the 2008 AMO Conference, to be dealt with under Items Related to Management – Item MA-F8;

And further, that the agenda for the September 11, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication from the Ministry of Natural Resources, providing a list of municipalities that requested Sunday gun hunting in their area, to be dealt with under Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Item ETP-E27;

And further, that the agenda for the September 11, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to bring forward Items Related to Management – Item MA-C2, to be dealt with prior to Delegations/Presentations;

And further, that the agenda for the September 11, 2008, General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

See also Items Related to Other Business – Items F1to F3 inclusive; Delegations/Presentations – Item D6; Items Related to Management – Items MA-C2, MA-F7 and MA-F8; Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning - Item ETP-E27

Councillor Fennell arrived at 9:41 a.m.
Councillor Adams arrived at 9:42 a.m.
Councillor Iannicca arrived at 9:43 a.m.
Councillor Saito arrived at 9:44 a.m.

Items Related to Management – Item MA-C2 was dealt with.

MA-C. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

MA-C2. Provincial Infrastructure Funding – Investing in Ontario Act

Received

See also Approval of Agenda and Item MA-F6

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Roger Maloney, Chair, Social Housing Services Corporation, Providing an Update on the Activities of the Social Housing Services Corporation

Received

Roger Maloney, Chair, Social Housing Services Corporation (SHSC) provided a presentation regarding Social Housing: Issues and Solutions.

The Social Housing Services Corporation is a not-for-profit corporation, established in 2002 by the provincial government to assist social housing landlords and municipalities in managing housing programs.

Roger Maloney stated that social housing is best delivered by local government but that property taxes cannot support all the costs. He emphasized the importance of the provincial and federal levels of government to increase their financial support for social housing. He suggested that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the provincial government implement the solutions proposed by SHSC.

D2. Dr. Sheldon Cheskes, Medical Director, Peel Region Paramedic Services, Sunnybrook Osler Centre for Pre-Hospital Care, Providing an Update on the Initiatives Underway in the International Research Study, Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium (ROC)

Received

Councillor Mullin arrived at 10:13 a.m.
Councillor McCallion arrived at 10:17 a.m.

Dr. Cheskes reported that the Resuscitation Outcome Consortium (ROC) is made up of an international group of researchers studying cardiac arrest and major trauma cases with the goal of increasing survival rates. The ROC conducts trials that evaluate drugs, devices and/or changes to existing treatment algorithms.

Dr. Cheskes noted there are three Canadian cities and eight American cities participating in the program for a total of 11 sites.

In the Region of Peel more than 600 pre-hospital resuscitation cases have been recorded. Dr. Cheskes reported that for the years 2007 and 2008, the survival rates of people suffering cardiac arrests was 8.4 per cent. Prior to the program, survival rates for cardiac arrest were between three and four per cent.

Dr. Cheskes stated that as a direct result of this improvement, 41 people survived cardiac arrest in 2007 compared to only 16 in 2006.

Dr. Cheskes further reported that the survival rate of people who had shockable rhythms was 25 per cent in 2007 and 28 per cent in 2008. Prior to this program the average survival rate of people suffering this condition was 15 to 18 per cent.

Dr. Cheskes reported that bystander CPR rates in Peel have risen from 15 per cent to 30 per cent which is a key component to increasing survival rates of people suffering cardiac arrest.

Dr. Cheskes concluded his presentation by noting that participation in this research project not only increased exposure to the excellence of the Peel Region emergency system, it also saved lives.

Councillor Groves commended Peel Emergency Medical Services and Dr. Cheskes for their excellent work.

Councillor Miles acknowledged Dr. Cheskes for his commitment to the well being of the community, as well as all EMS staff.

D3. Dorothy Peddie, Resident, Regarding Equitable Access for Children with Disabilities at Region of Peel Summer Camps

Received

Dorothy Peddie, Resident, requested support from Regional Council with respect to providing reasonable access for children with disabilities to summer camps operated in Peel, noting that the additional costs to provide an assistant to accompany a child are prohibitive for many people. She commended the City of Brampton for offering an integrated camp event for children with disabilities and acknowledged the City of Brampton, Arts and Recreation Department, for their commitment to implement a working group to assist in identifying strategies and solutions to these issues. Dorothy Peddie further requested that Regional Council support the implementation of recommendations arising from the working group.

Councillor Adams thanked Dorothy Peddie for raising concerns on behalf of children with disabilities with respect to their inclusion in community programs.

Keith Ward, Commissioner of Human Services noted that access to recreational programs was one of the concerns identified during poverty consultations. He advised that Human Services staff and staff from the three area municipalities are currently working together to identify and address the needs of children with disabilities.

Councillor Miles commended Ms. Peddie for her courage, and noted that Regional Council recognizes the need for equal rights and access for children with disabilities and stated that she is confident that the Region of Peel will continue to work with the area municipalities in reviewing and finding ways or opportunities to ensure that equal access is provided to all children in the community.

D4. Eric Hartley, Office of the President, Hatch, a Member of Smart Commute Mississauga, Regarding the Success of Smart Commute Mississauga and Smart Commute Brampton-Caledon in Promoting the Smart Commute Initiative and Transportation Demand Management in the Region of Peel

Received

See also Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Item ETP-C4

Eric Hartley, Office of the President, Hatch, stated that the Smart Commute Initiative has been well received by Hatch employees since it was launched in January 2007. He stated that Hatch created a financial incentive program for employees that compensates all Smart Commute participants when they opt for sustainable transportation alternatives. A steady increase in staff participation in carpooling and bike-to-work programs resulted in improved air quality and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

Councillor Mullin commended the incentives and programs initiated by Hatch, particularly the bike-to-work program and requested that the delegation present to the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee regarding the Smart Commute Initiatives of Hatch.

Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning - Item ETP-C4 was dealt with.

ETP-C. TRANSPORTATION

ETP-C4. Smart Commute and Peel Transportation Demand Management Initiative Status Update

Received

See also Items Related to Delegations/Presentations – Item D4

Councillor Morrison departed at 10:45 a.m. due to other municipal business.

D5. William Goursky, Chair, Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee and Meenu Sikand, Specialist, Accessibility Planning Program, Presenting the 2008 Region of Peel Accessibility Plan

Received

See also Items Related to Management - Items MA-B1 and MA-B4

William Goursky, Chair, Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee and Meenu Sikand, Specialist, Accessibility Planning Program, provided a brief overview of the 2008 Region of Peel Accessibility Plan and provided an update on the activities of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee.

Items Related to Management – Item MA-B4 was dealt with.

MA-B. CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-B4. The Regional Municipality of Peel Accessibility Plan – 2008

RECOMMENDATION GC-161-2008:

That the sixth annual Region of Peel Accessibility Plan, prepared in consultation with the Accessibility Planning Steering Committee (Steering Committee) and the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC), using information submitted by Regional departments and the Region of Peel Accessibility Planning Program, be approved.

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item D5 and Item MA-B1

Additional Item – Item D6:

D6. Laurie Ridler, Chief Executive Officer, Supportive Housing in Peel and Robert Ditchburn, Client, Supportive Housing in Peel, Presenting the We are Neighbours: The Impact of Supportive Housing on Community, Social, Economic and Attitude Change Report
Received

See also Approval of Agenda and Items Related to Human Services – Item HS-C3

Robert Ditchburn provided a personal history of his experience with Supportive Housing in Peel. He stated his first contact with supportive housing programs was becoming a member of the Destination Café staff. He is now the Manager of the Destination Café and through the Supportive Housing in Peel program was provided with an apartment. Robert Ditchburn reported he has friends, a career and hope for his future thanks to the program.

Robert Ditchburn noted there is still a stigma attached to supportive housing in the community and stressed the importance of public education in order to make the public aware of the benefits of these programs.

Councillor Mahoney recounted public resistance to the construction of a supportive housing residence in Mississauga 25 years ago, and stated that in the years since the supportive housing residence was established there has not been a single incident. She advised that supportive housing is now a very important part of the community.

Councillor Sanderson thanked Laurie Ridler and Robert Ditchburn for taking the time to present to Regional Council, noting how impressed he was when he toured a number of supportive housing homes and he urged everyone to visit the Destination Café.

Councillor Corbasson reported that there has not been a single complaint regarding the Port Credit supportive housing site and that the program helps clients contribute to the community.

Councillor Mullin stressed the importance of supportive housing and the difference it can make in the lives of citizens. She stated that all housing groups should take the opportunity to lobby candidates in the upcoming federal election for additional support for these programs.

Chair Kolb thanked Laurie Ridler and Robert Ditchburn for their presentation and reported that a supportive housing home, opened 18 years ago in Caledon, has become a part of the community.

Items Related to Human Services – Item HS-C3 was dealt with.

HS-C. HOUSING

HS-C3. We Are Neighbours: The Impact of Supportive Housing on Community, Social, Economic and Attitude Changes

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item D6

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

MA-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

MA-A1. Transfer of Region Owned Property, Sir Richard's Road and Oneida Crescent – City of Mississauga, Ward 7

RECOMMENDATION GC-162-2008:

That the lands described as Part Lot B, Range 3 Credit Indian Reserve, City of Mississauga, (formerly Township of Toronto), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-598, be declared surplus to the needs of The Regional Municipality of Peel.

RECOMMENDATION GC-163-2008:

That the lands described as Part Lot B, Range 3 Credit Indian Reserve, City of Mississauga, (formerly Township of Toronto), Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-598, be conveyed gratuitously to the Corporation of the City of Mississauga.

MA-A2. Transfer of Gas Pipeline Easement to Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. on the Southeast Corner of Regional Road 107 (Bovaird Drive West) and Fletcher's Creek Boulevard - City of Brampton, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-164-2008:

That a permanent easement interest in the lands described as Part of the Original Road Allowance between Lots 10 and 11, Concession 2 West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, more particularly identified as Parts 2 and 3 on Reference Plan 43R-32164 be declared surplus to the needs of the Regional Corporation.

RECOMMENDATION GC-165-2008:

That a permanent easement interest be transferred gratuitously to Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. for the purpose of entering onto, operating and maintaining a gas pipeline in the lands described as Part of the Original Road Allowance between Lots 10 and 11, Concession 2 West of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Chinguacousy), Regional Municipality of Peel, more particularly identified as Parts 2 and 3 on Reference Plan 43R-32164.

MA-B. CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-B1. Report of the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-2008-7) meeting held on August 19, 2008

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item D5 and Item MA-B4

MA-B2. 2009 Regional Council and Committee Meeting Schedule

RECOMMENDATION GC-166-2008:

That the 2009 Regional Council and Committee schedule, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, dated September 4, 2008, titled “2009 Regional Council and Committee Meeting Schedule”, be approved;

And further, that section III 2(b) (iv) of the Procedural By-law 57-2006, be amended to facilitate setting the July Regional Council meeting in the first or second week of July, in order to accommodate the Canada Day Statutory Holiday, and that in 2009, the meeting be held on July 9, having regard for the holiday on Thursday, July 1, 2009;

And further, that section III 2(b) (iv) of the Procedural By-law 57-2006, be amended to remove the requirement for a Regional Council meeting to be held in August;

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

MA-B3. Customer Service Week – October 6-10, 2008

RECOMMENDATION GC-167-2008:

That the week of October 6 - 10, 2008 be proclaimed “Customer Service Week” in the Region of Peel.

MA-B4. The Regional Municipality of Peel Accessibility Plan – 2008

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

MA-B5. Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) 2007 Annual Report

Received

MA-C. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

MA-C1. 2009 Budget Process and Preliminary Estimates

RECOMMENDATION GC-168-2008:

That the timelines for the 2009 Budget Process as set out in the report of the Acting Chief Financial Officer (ACFO), dated August 25, 2008, titled “2009 Budget Process and Preliminary Estimates”, be approved;

And further, that the subject report be forwarded to the Peel Police Services Board (PPSB) and that the Board be requested to submit its budget along with all documentation required for presentation to Regional Council by October 31, 2008.

MA-C2. Provincial Infrastructure Funding – Investing in Ontario Act

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

MA-D. EMPLOYEE AND BUSINESS SERVICES

MA-D1. Special Event Proclamations – Learn at Work Week and Healthy Workplace Month

RECOMMENDATION GC-169-2008:

That September 22 to 26, 2008, be proclaimed "Learn at Work Week” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

RECOMMENDATION GC-170-2008:

That September 29 to October 26, 2008, be proclaimed "Healthy Workplace Month” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

MA-E. EXECUTIVE OFFICE

MA-E1. Region to be Recognized at the 2008 Public Sector Quality Fair

Received

MA-F. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-F1. Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton, Letter dated June 26, 2008, Regarding the Funding of the Municipal Portion of GO Transit’s 10-Year Growth Capital Plan

Received

MA-F2. Member Communication – Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated July 4, 2008, Providing Highlights of the June 2008 AMO Board of Directors’ Meeting

Received

MA-F3. Member Communication – Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated July 24, 2008, Providing Information on the Signing of a $6.2 Billion Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Framework Agreement

Received

MA-F4. Communication: From the Municipal Employer Pension Centre of Ontario (MEPCO), dated July 30, 2008, Announcing the OMERS 2009 Contribution Rates

Received

MA-F5. Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Letter dated August 21, 2008 Requesting Payment of the Region of Peel Share of the Costs for the Programs included in the 2008 Budget

Received

MA-F6. News Release: Ontario Good Roads Association, dated August 25, 2008, Announcing the Additional $1.1 Billion Investment by the Province of Ontario for Municipal Infrastructure under the Investing in Ontario Act, 2008

Received

See also Item MA-C2

Additional Item – Items MA-F7 and MA-F8:

MA-F7. Jean Perrault, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Email dated September 6, 2008, Providing Comments on Key Priorities for Canadian Municipalities for the October 14, 2008 Federal Election

Referred to the Government Relations Committee

See also Approval of Agenda

MA-F8. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) dated September 4, 2008, Advising of Important Infrastructure Announcements made at the 2008 AMO Conference

Received

See also Approval of Agenda and Items MA-C2 and MA-F6

ETP-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

ETP-A1. 2008 Update on Peel Children’s Water Festival and EcoFair

Received

ETP-A2. Ontario Bus Replacement Program Funding Allocation

RECOMMENDATION GC-171-2008:

That the Regional Chair and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be authorized to execute the Letter of Agreement between the Province of Ontario and the Regional Municipality of Peel related to funding provided by the Province to the Region under the Ontario Bus Replacement Program (OBRP) in the form attached as Schedule A to the draft By-law attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, dated August 27, 2008, titled “Ontario Bus Replacement Program Funding Allocation” for 2008;

And further, that staff be authorized to utilize the existing dedicated Ontario Bus Replacement Program Reserve Fund R0031 into which the OBRP funds are to be deposited, withdrawn, and used for eligible OBRP expenditures, in accordance with Council Resolution 2007-688 and By-law Number 43-2007;

And further, that the necessary by-law be presented to Regional Council for enactment, authorizing the execution of a Letter of Agreement related to funding under the OBRP dedicated Reserve Fund.

ETP-B. ENVIRONMENT

ETP-B1. Report of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2008-6) meeting held on September 4, 2008

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WM-18-2008:

That the agenda for the September 4, 2008, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS

a) Scott Hurren, Business Development, Sims Recycling Solutions, Regarding the Electronic Waste Recycling Services Offered by Sims Recycling Solutions

Received

See also Items Related to Communications - Item 5d

b) Ben Shepherd, Acting Director, Waste Management, Providing an Update on the Urban Waste Collection Contract

Received

4. REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Waste Management Initiatives in Vancouver

Received

b) Waste Management Annual Program and Services Guide Customer Survey

Received

5. COMMUNICATIONS

a) News Release and Media Backgrounder: Stewardship Ontario, dated July 2, 2008, Regarding the New Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste (MHSW) Program that Aims to Divert more than 33,000 Tonnes of MHSW Materials from Landfill in Five Years

Received

See also Item 5c

b) Member Communication – Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated July 11, 2008, Advising that the Minister of the Environment Approves of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Plan (WEEE), Phase One Plan

Received

c) Member Communication – Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated July 25, 2008, Regarding the Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste (MHSW) Phases 2 and 3 Program Plans Requested by the Minister of the Environment

Received

See also Item 5a

d) Carol Horvat, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, City of Mississauga, E-mail dated July 28, 2008, Forwarding an E-mail dated July 22, 2008 from Ms. Pauline Ledo, City of Mississauga Resident, Requesting that Monthly Electronic Waste Pick Up be Implemented in the Region of Peel

Referred to Environment, Transportation and Planning Services

See also Items Related to Delegations/Presentations - Item 3b

ETP-B2. Watermain Replacement on Credit Heights Drive and Ryan Place, Capital Project 08-1306 – City of Mississauga, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-172-2008:

That funds for the watermain replacement on Credit Heights Drive and Ryan Place in the amount of $1,700,000 be provided to Capital Project 08-1306, financed from the water Capital Financing and Stabilization Reserve, R0241.

ETP-B3. Beckett Sproule Facility Upgrades, Capital Projects 02-1920, 03-1912, 04-1522, 04-1945, 04-1990, 04-1997 and 04-1998, Document 2004-172P – City of Brampton, Ward 3

RECOMMENDATION GC-173-2008:

That the contract (Document 2004-172P) for consulting services for the design and contract administration for the upgrades to the Beckett Sproule Pumping Station and Reservoir between the Region of Peel and the consulting engineering firm UMA Engineering Ltd. (formerly KMK Consultants Limited) be extended for additional engineering services in the amount of $713,400 (excluding applicable taxes), for a total commitment of $2,178,292 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 04-1998, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007.

ETP-B4. Credit Valley Trunk Sewer, Phase 2B from Eldorado Park to Regional Road 1 (Mississauga Road), Capital Project 05-2230, Documents 2008-353T and 2004-580P – City of Brampton, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-174-2008:

That the contract (Document 2008-353T) for construction of the Credit Valley Trunk Sanitary Sewer from Eldorado Park to Mississauga Road be awarded to Dibco Underground Limited in the estimated amount of $18,000,005 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 05-2230, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that the existing contract (Document 2004-580P) for design and contract administration of the Credit Valley Sanitary Trunk Sewer between the Region of Peel and Genivar Ontario Incorporated be extended to provide for additional contract administration in the estimated amount of $500,000 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 05-2230, for a total commitment of $2,796,897 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that additional funds of $5,100,000 be provided to Capital Project 05-2230 financed from Development Charge South Peel Wastewater Reserve R3515.

ETP-C. TRANSPORTATION

ETP-C1. Report of the Arterial Roads Review Ad hoc Steering Committee (ARRASC-2008-2) meeting held on July 3, 2008

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION ARRASC-4-2008:

That the agenda for the July 3, 2008 Arterial Roads Review Ad hoc Steering Committee meeting, be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - Nil

4. REPORTS - Nil

5. COMMUNICATIONS - Nil

6. IN CAMERA MATTERS - Nil

7. OTHER BUSINESS

a) Resolution Regarding Approval of the Options for Phase II of the Arterial Roads Review

RECOMMENDATION ARRASC-5-2008:

That the nine Options for the Phase II Arterial Road Review as discussed and concurred at the Arterial Road Review Ad hoc Steering Committee (ARRASC) workshop held on June 26, 2008, be approved for evaluation:

• Option 1 – Status quo, existing jurisdiction remains the same;
• Option 2 – Major arterial roads identified in Phase I under the jurisdiction of the Region of Peel;
• Option 3 – All major arterial roads under the jurisdiction of the area municipalities;
• Option 4A – Status quo enhanced with elements of Option 2 and 3;
• Option 4B – Option 2 enhanced with elements of Option 1 and 3;
• Option 4C – Status quo downloading the roads in the City of Brampton which did not meet the Phase I major arterial criteria;
• Option 4D – All major arterial roads identified in Phase I under the jurisdiction of the Region of Peel, except the roadways which are of Local Municipal Interest;
• Option 4E – All major arterial roads under the jurisdiction of the area municipalities, except those arterial roadways which are outside of the urbanized area; and,
• Option 4F – Status quo enhanced to upload Coleraine Road and Bolton Arterial Road to the Region of Peel and download Highway 50 (Mayfield Road to the Bolton Arterial Road) to the Town of Caledon;

And further, that, if deemed necessary, minor modifications to the options may be considered during the data collection and evaluation stage of the review;

And further, that a consultant be retained by means of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to assist the Staff Arterial Road Review Steering Committee and the Staff Arterial Road Review Working Group in the process of collecting information and evaluating the nine Options using best practices;

And further, that based on cost estimates for similar projects, funding arrangements be established in the estimated amount of $200,000 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 08-4325;

And further, that the necessary funds for Capital Project 08-4325 of $200,000 (excluding applicable taxes), be financed from the Roads Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve, R0210.

RECOMMENDATION ARRASC-5-2008 was dealt with and approved by Regional Council at its meeting held on July 3, 2008, under Resolution 2008-842

ETP-C2. Consulting Services for Regional Road 14 (Mayfield Road) from Highway 410 to Airport Road, Capital Projects 04-4060 and 08-1150, Document 2005-078P – City of Brampton, Wards 9 and 10, and Town of Caledon, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-175-2008:

That the contract (Document 2005-078P) between the Region of Peel and Giffels Associates Limited for detailed design, contract administration and supervision of the widening of Regional Road 14 (Mayfield Road) from Highway 410 to Bramalea Road be increased by $399,600, for a total commitment of $1,445,939 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects 04-4060 ($374,600) and 08-1150 ($25,000), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007.

ETP-C3. Review of Existing Flashing Speed Limit Zones and a Revision to the Zone on Regional Road 6 (Embleton Road) – City of Brampton, Wards 6 and 9, and Town of Caledon, Wards 1, 2, 4, and 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-176-2008:

That a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 57-2005 with respect to changing the hours of operation of the flashing 40 kilometres per hour speed limit zone on Regional Road 6 (Embleton Road) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on school days;

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

And further, that the Peel Regional Police be advised.

ETP-C4. Smart Commute and Peel Transportation Demand Management Initiative Status Update

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

ETP-D. PLANNING

ETP-D1. Greening Greater Toronto

RECOMMENDATION GC-177-2008:

That the Region of Peel become a partner in the Toronto City Summit Alliance’s Greening Greater Toronto, as set out in the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated August 6, 2008, titled “Greening Greater Toronto”;

And further, that staff accelerate initiatives to reduce the impact on the environment of its operations;

And further, that staff continue to implement the Corporate Energy Strategy, the Region of Peel/Conservation Authorities Service Strategy Business Plan and the work on sustainability for the Official Plan;

And further, that the Toronto City Summit Alliance be so advised.

ETP-E. COMMUNICATIONS

ETP-E1. R.A. Fowler, Secretary, Ontario Property and Environmental Rights Alliance, E-mail dated June 30, 2008, Regarding the Endangered Species Act, 2007

Received

See also Item ETP-E5

ETP-E2. Jim Bradley, Minister of Transportation, Letter dated July 2, 2008, Responding to a Letter from Mayor McCallion dated May 12, 2008, Regarding the Highway 427 Transportation Corridor Technically Preferred Route and Advising that the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) will Continue to Work with Government Councils, Stakeholders, Agencies, Industries and Metrolinx on the Highway 427 Transportation Corridor EA Project

Received

See also Item ETP-E3

ETP-E3. Jim Bradley, Minister of Transportation, Letter dated July 9, 2008, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb dated May 14, 2008, Regarding the Highway 427 Transportation Corridor Environmental Assessment (EA) of the Ministry of Transportation and the Need for the Ministry to Plan for a Future Extension of Highway 427 Beyond Major Mackenzie Drive to Highway 9

Received

See also Item ETP-E2

ETP-E4. Kathy Stranks, Manager, Chair and CAO’s Office, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Letter dated July 3, 2008, Providing a TRCA Resolution and Report titled “Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2006/2007 Report: Grand River Conservation Authority Recommendations”

Received

ETP-E5. Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources, Letter dated July 4, 2008, Providing Details on the New Ontario Legislation, Endangered Species Act, 2007, Effective June 30, 2008

Received

See also Item ETP-E1

ETP-E6. Kathy Zammit, City Clerk and Director of Council and Administrative Services, City of Brampton, Letter dated July 4, 2008, Providing a Copy of City of Brampton Resolution PDD154-2008 and a Report titled “Status Report: Brampton’s Response to the Provincial Growth Plan”

Received

ETP-E7. Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Co-ordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated July 4, 2008, Providing a Copy of City of Brampton Resolution CW240-2008 and a Report titled “Metrolinx Regional Transportation Plan Update – Comments on White Papers 1 and 2”

Received

See also Items ETP-E8 and ETP-E9

ETP-E8. Debbie Thompson, Legislative Co-ordinator, Town of Caledon, Letter dated July 9, 2008, Providing a Copy of Town of Caledon Resolution W-380-2008 and a Report titled “Towards a Regional Transportation Plan: Review of Metrolinx White Papers”

Received

See also Items ETP-E7 and ETP-E9

ETP-E9. Rob MacIsaac, Chair, Metrolinx, Letter dated July 14, 2008, Notifying of the Updated Timelines for Release of the Draft Regional Transportation Plan and Investment Strategy

Received

See also Items ETP-E7 and ETP-E8

ETP-E10. Debbie Thompson, Legislative Co-ordinator, Town of Caledon, Letter dated July 10, 2008, Providing a Copy of Town of Caledon Resolution Regarding the Review of Regional Council’s Planning Role

Received

ETP-E11. Lynne Peterson, Manager, Provincial Planning Policy Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated July 11, 2008, Advising that as of July 10, 2008 Ontario Regulation 246/08 Prescribed the Region of Peel as an Upper-Tier Municipality for Community Improvement Planning Purposes under Section 28 of the Planning Act

Received

ETP-E12. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Co-ordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated July 11, 2008, Providing a Copy of City of Brampton Resolution PDD144-2008 and a Report titled “Status Report: Countryside Villages Secondary Plan (Area 48) – Wards 9 and 10”

Received

ETP-E13. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Co-ordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated July 11, 2008, Providing a Copy of City of Brampton Resolution PDD151-2008 and a Report titled “Status Report: Highway 427 Industrial Secondary Plan – Ward 10”

Received

ETP-E14. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Co-ordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated July 11, 2008, Providing a Copy of City of Brampton Resolution PDD152-2008 and a Report titled “Preliminary Population and Employment Forecast”

Received

ETP-E15. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated July 16, 2008, Regarding the $10 Million in Funding Support for Landfill Gas Capture, offered by the Ministry of Environment to Smaller Municipalities (with a Population less than 250,000)

Received

ETP-E16. Susan Self, Chair, CTC Source Protection Committee, CTC Source Protection Region, Letter dated July 18, 2008, Providing Notice of Consultation for the Proposed Terms of Reference in the CTC Source Protection Region, Pursuant to the Clean Water Act, 2006 and Ontario Regulation 287/07

Received

See also Items ETP-E24 and ETP-E25

ETP-E17. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated July 18, 2008, Regarding Ontario Regulation 231/08, under the Environmental Assessment Act, Exempting Public Transit Projects from the Full Requirements of the Environmental Assessment (EA) Process under Certain Conditions

Received

ETP-E18. News Release: Ontario Municipal Benchmarking Initiative (OMBI) and Ontario Centre for Municipal Best Practices (OCMBP), dated July 21, 2008, Acknowledging Eight Ontario Municipalities, including the Region of Peel, for Introducing Measures to Reduce Leaks in the Municipal Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems, Conserve Water and Reduce Annual Costs to Taxpayers

Received

ETP-E19. Jin Wang, Project Coordinator, Provincial and Environmental Planning Office, Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Neil Ahmed, Consultant Project Manager, McCormick Rankin Corporation, Letter dated July 31, 2008, Announcing the Release of Draft Overview Reports for the GTA West Corridor Environmental Assessment (EA) Study

Received

ETP-E20. Jim Watson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated August 5, 2008, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb dated July 8, 2008, Regarding the Region of Peel Comments on the Provincial Background Paper, “Planning for Employment Land in the Greater Golden Horseshoe”

Received

ETP-E21. Don Scott, Chair, Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC), E-mail dated August 6, 2008, Announcing the Release of the NEC Strategic Plan

Received

ETP-E22. Kathy Stranks, Manager, Chair and CAO’s Office, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Letter dated August 6, 2008, Providing a TRCA Resolution and Executive Summary of the Report titled “Terrestrial Volunteer Monitoring Program: Monitoring Results 2002-2007”

Received

See also Item ETP-E23

ETP-E23. Kathy Stranks, Manager, Chair and CAO’s Office, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Letter dated August 8, 2008, Enclosing a TRCA Resolution and Report titled “Terrestrial Volunteer Monitoring Program Results”

Received

See also Item ETP-E22

ETP-E24. Lynn Dollin, Chair, South Georgian Bay – Lake Simcoe Source Protection Committee, Letter dated August 15, 2008, Regarding the Proposed Terms of Reference Documents for the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region

Received

See also Items ETP-E16 and ETP-E25

ETP-E25. Mark Thompson, Project Manager, Halton-Hamilton Source Water Protection, Letter dated August 19, 2008, Regarding the Proposed Terms of Reference for the Halton-Hamilton Region Source Protection Area

Received

See also Items ETP-E16 and ETP-E24

ETP-E26. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated August 21, 2008, Advising of the Ontario Small Waterworks Assistance Program – Part 2 Available to Communities that Provide Drinking Water Services to 1,001 to 5,000 Residents

Received

Additional Item – Item ETP-E27:

ETP-E27. Cameron Mack, Director, Fish and Wildlife Branch, Ministry of Natural Resources, Letter dated September 2, 2008, Providing a List of Municipalities that Requested Sunday Gun Hunting in their Area

Received

HE-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HE-A1. Aging at Home – Adult Day Service Expansion

RECOMMENDATION GC-178-2008:

That the Commissioner of Health Services be authorized to proceed with the expansion of Adult Day Services (ADS) at the Davis Centre and Peel Manor Long Term Care Centre, funded by the Ontario Government’s Aging at Home program;

And further, that the transfer of 3.5 previously approved Full Time Equivalent (FTE) to Adult Day Services, be approved;

And further, that staff participate with the Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) in the development of year two Aging at Home priorities, and bring back potential cost sharing of new services as part of the 2009 budget process;

And further, that the $200,000 net budget currently allocated for Homemakers and Nurses Services Act (HNSA) be used to offset 2009 budget pressures.

HE-B. LONG-TERM CARE

HE-B1. Trends in Long Term Care

Received

HE-C. PARAMEDIC SERVICES

HE-C1. Report of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee (EPSC 2008 2) meeting held on September 4, 2008

RECOMMENDATION GC-179-2008:

That the report of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee (EPSC-2008-2), meeting held on September 4, 2008 be amended to reflect that the absence of Councillor Adams was due to other municipal business;

And further, that the report of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee (EPSC-2008-2) meeting held on September 4, 2008 be adopted, as amended.

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION EPSC-2-2008:

That the agenda for the September 4, 2008 Emergency and Protective Services Committee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Peter F. Dundas, Director, Peel Regional Paramedic Services, Janette Smith, Commissioner of Health Services, Regarding the System Pressures Update of the Peel Regional Paramedic Services

Received

4. REPORTS - Nil

5. COMMUNICATIONS

a) Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated August 11, 2008, Advising of the New Local Land Ambulance Response Time Standards to be Established

Referred to Health Services

HE-D. PUBLIC HEALTH

HE-D1. World Breastfeeding Week – September 28 to October 4, 2008

RECOMMENDATION GC-180-2008:

That the week of September 28 to October 4, 2008 be proclaimed “World Breastfeeding Week” in the Region of Peel.

HS-A. DEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. Literacy Month in Peel – September, 2008

RECOMMENDATION GC-181-2008:

That September 2008, be proclaimed “Literacy Month” in the Region of Peel;

And further, that members of Regional Council demonstrate their support for Literacy Month in Peel by participating in reading activities and events throughout Peel during the month of September.

HS-B. CHILDREN’S SERVICES

HS-B1. Child Care Fee Subsidy Wait List Management Policy

Received

HS-B2. Learning in our Neighbourhoods Initiative Mobile Early Learning Centres

RECOMMENDATION GC-182-2008:

That the Region of Peel enter into a partnership with Success By 6 Peel and the Ontario Early Years Centres serving Mississauga, to provide mobile early learning programs in underserved, new-growth, high immigrant neighbourhoods;

And further, that staff purchase, retrofit and maintain one recreational vehicle in accordance with the Purchasing By-law 37-2007, to be used as an Early Learning Mobile Centre; purchase and retrofit to be funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada;

And further, that an in-year complement increase of 1.0 FTE for the position of Program Coordinator, fully funded by (CIC), be approved;

And further, that Children’s Services 2008 gross budget be increased by $20,000, fully funded by CIC;

And further, that the Commissioner of Human Services and the Regional Solicitor be authorized to develop and execute the necessary agreements to clarify roles, responsibilities, and risk management on behalf of all parties.

HS-B3. Retroactive Childcare Subsidy

RECOMMENDATION GC-183-2008:

That the transfer of $1.4 million in retroactive and current year funding received from the Ministry of Community and Social Services to the Best Start Reserve R1258, be approved.

HS-C. HOUSING

HS-C1. Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA) Report on Waiting List Statistics for Ontario

Received

HS-C2. Social Housing Reform Act – Funding Model Changes

RECOMMENDATION GC-184-2008:

That the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, dated August 12, 2008, entitled “Social Housing Reform Act – Funding Model Changes” for information purposes, be received;

And further, that in the event other corporate funding sources are not identified at 2008 year end, Working Fund, Housing Policy and Program (R1285) be utilized to offset any deficit as the result of the funding formula changes.

HS-C3. We Are Neighbours: The Impact of Supportive Housing on Community, Social, Economic and Attitude Changes

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

HS-D. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-D1. Debbie Smith, Executive Director, Boys and Girls Club of Peel, Letter dated July, 2008, Advising of the Breakfast for Kids Nutrition Programs and Providing a Copy of the Breakfast for Kids Student Nutrition Program Progress Report 2007 2008

Received

See also Item HS D3

HS-D2. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated July 18, 2008, Advising of the Municipal Input Requested on Areas of Amendment to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Received

HS-D3. Debbie Thompson, Legislative Co-ordinator, Town of Caledon, Letter dated August 7, 2008, Regarding the Breakfast for Kids Nutrition Programs and Announcing that the Town of Caledon Proclaims the Month of September 2008 as “Breakfast for Kids” Month

Received

See also Item HS-D1

F. OTHER BUSINESS

F1. Notice of Motion from Councillor Mullin regarding the findings of the Clarkson Airshed Study conducted by the Ministry of the Environment

Withdrawn

F2. Notice of Motion from Councillor Mullin requesting that Arolein and Acrylonitrile information from the studies of these substances which were carried out by the Ministry of the Environment in 2007 be released to the committee

Withdrawn

F3. Notice of Motion from Councillor Mullin regarding the findings of the Clarkson Airshed Study conducted by the Ministry of the Environment

Withdrawn

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

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

G1. Proposed Easement Agreement - City of Mississauga, Ward 2 (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)

G2. Proposed Lease Renewal Agreement (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)

G3. Temporary Appointment of Deputy Regional Clerk (Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees)

RECOMMENDATION GC-185-2008:

That the recommendations contained within the confidential reports related to Items G1, G2 and G3, be forwarded to the September 18, 2008 meeting of Regional Council for approval and become public upon adoption.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:39 a.m.