The Regional General Committee met on January 20, 2005 at 9:35 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton.

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

A. ROLL CALL

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-1-2005:

That the agenda for the January 20, 2005, General Committee meeting be amended to refer In Camera Matters, Items G1 and G2, regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, to the January 27, 2005 Regional Council meeting;

And further, that the agenda for the January 20, 2005, General Committee meeting be amended to include an additional item under Other Business regarding a resolution from the City of Mississauga on recognizing Fire Departments as first responders;

And further, that the agenda for the January 20, 2005, General Committee meeting be amended to include an additional item under In Camera Matters regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;

And further, that In Camera Matters, Item G5 be brought forward to be dealt with immediately following items related to Delegations/Presentations;

And further, that the agenda for the January 20, 2005, General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

Councillor Adams arrived at 9:40 a.m.
Councillor Mahoney arrived at 9:40 a.m.
Councillor Palleschi arrived at 9:40 a.m.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Ian Neville, President, Canadian Public Works Association (CPWA), Presenting the Canadian Public Works Week Recognition Award to Mitch Zamojc, Commissioner of Public Works

Received

Chair Kolb congratulated all Public Works staff on behalf of Regional Council and the Executive Management Team.

Councillor Prentice, Chair of the Public Works section of General Committee acknowledged the staff of the Public Works Department for their ability to work as a team and achieve great results.

Councillor Saito acknowledged staff for the time and effort that goes into planning various Public Works Week events and commended them for helping to promote awareness of the various programs.

Councillor McCallion extended her congratulations to Public Works staff.

Councillor Morrison congratulated staff on behalf of the Council of the Town of Caledon and commended staff for involving area municipal staff in the initiative which promotes teamwork between the municipalities.

D2. Peter Dundas, Director of Ambulance and Emergency Programs, and James Kilgour, Emergency Management Coordinator, Ambulance and Emergency Programs, Presenting an Update on the Regional Emergency Management Program

Received

Councillor Morrison thanked the Region of Peel Ambulance Services for their assistance in responding to an emergency situation which occurred on Monday, January 17, 2005 in the Town of Caledon.

Additional Item

Chair Kolb introduced the newest member of the Peel Police Services Board, Cheryl Jamieson, to the Members of General Committee.

Received

Councillor Mullin arrived at 10:09 a.m.
Councillor Fennell arrived at 11:32 a.m.
Councillor Carlson departed at 11:31 a.m., due to other municipal business

D3. R. Kent Gillespie, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor and Peter Dundas, Director of Ambulance and Emergency Programs, Presenting Options for Consideration Regarding Ambulance Service Delivery Hours Approved in the 2005 Regional Budget

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-2-2005:

That the proposed expansion to the current Ambulance program service levels in 2005 be delayed by 30 days;

And further, that the Regional Chair, and the Mayors of the Cities of Mississauga, Brampton and the Town of Caledon meet with the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to make the requirements and current statistics explicit;

And further, that following such meeting, the subject matter be brought back to Regional Council for consideration.

RECESS

General Committee recessed at 11:51 a.m.

General Committee reconvened at 12:08 p.m.

Committee moved In Camera at 12:09 p.m.

In Camera Matters - Items G1 to G6 were dealt with.

Councillor Mahoney departed at 1:37 p.m., due to a medical appointment

G1. 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 or local board

G3. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

G4. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board

G5. To receive information in accordance with Section 10 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.56

G6. In Camera Report of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee (EPSC-2004-3) Meeting held on December 16, 2004

Additional Item

G7. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

Committee moved out of In Camera at 2:00 p.m.

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

HO-A. Housing

HO-A1. Federal and Provincial Housing Policy Developments

Received

SOCIAL SERVICES

HS-A. General Services

HS-A1. Canada's Refugee System

Received

See also Item HS-A2

HS-A2. "Safe Third Country Agreement" and Potential Impact on Peel Shelter System

Received

See also Item HS-A1

HS-B. Ontario Works in Peel

HS-B1. WorkFirst Program

Received

HS-B2. Ontario Works in Peel - Intake Screening Unit

Received

HS-B3. Fire at 2111 Roche Court - City of Mississauga, Ward 8

Received

Councillor Iannicca departed at 2:30 p.m.

HEALTH

HS-C. Business and Information Services

HS-C1. Child Health Report 2004
Presentation by Anne Fenwick, Director, Family Health and Dr. Howard Shapiro, Acting Medical Officer of Health

Received

HS-C2. Improved Provincial Public Health Funding

Received

HS-D. Family Health

HS-D1. Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program Increased Funding

RECOMMENDATION GC-3-2005:

That the addition of five Full Time Equivalent (F.T.E.) Public Health Nurses, which are fully funded by the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services, to provide core Healthy Babies Healthy Children (HBHC) program services, be approved;

And further, that the 2005 HBHC Budget be adjusted upward by $403,508 to reflect the additional program costs and funding effective January 1, 2005.

HS-E. Long-Term Care

HS-E1. Adult Day Program Update

Received

HS-E2. Peel Long Term Care 2004 Resident Satisfaction Survey Results

Received

HS-E3. Compensation for Peel Long Term Care Medical Directors

RECOMMENDATION GC-4-2005:

That the Regional fee be increased by 17 per cent effective January 1, 2005 for the Medical Directors of the five Regionally-operated long-term care centres;

And further, that the Region provide the necessary technology for the Medical Directors to fulfill their role;

And further, that the funds required to increase the Regional fee and for providing the necessary technology for the Medical Directors in the amount of approximately $21,000 be provided for in the Long Term Care 2005 operational budget.

HS-F. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-F1. Patrick (Sid) Ryan, President, Ontario Division Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE/SCFP Ontario), Letter dated December 21, 2004, Requesting Support for Child Care and Early Childhood Education by Pressing the Ontario and Federal Governments to Move Quickly in Creating a New National Child Care Program

Received

HS-F2. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated December 13, 2004, Advising of the New Domestic Violence Action Plan for Ontario as Announced by the McGuinty Government

Received

HS-F3. Sandy Milakovic, Executive Director, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA/Peel), Letter dated December 7, 2004, Congratulating The Region of Peel on its Report titled, "State of the Region's Health 2004 - Focus on Suicide"

Received

FINANCE

MA-A. Corporate Finance

MA-A1. 2005 Temporary Borrowing By-law to Meet Current Expenditures

RECOMMENDATION GC-5-2005:

That the necessary by-law be presented authorizing the temporary borrowing of monies to meet 2005 current expenditures pending receipt of revenues in accordance with Section 407 of The Municipal Act, 2001.

MA-A2. 2005 Interim Regional Requisition By-Law

RECOMMENDATION GC-6-2005:

That the 2005 interim Regional requisition be approved at a sum not to exceed 50 per cent of the 2004 general tax levy to the Cities of Mississauga, Brampton and the Town of Caledon;

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

MA-A3. Establish a Reserve Fund for Provincial Gas Tax Funds

RECOMMENDATION GC-7-2005:

That the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance be authorized to establish a dedicated gas tax reserve fund account in order for the Region of Peel to receive provincial gas tax funds for the TransHelp service;

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

MA-A4. OMERS Amalgamation of Participating Employer

RECOMMENDATION GC-8-2005:

That By-law 88-74 be amended to authorize the participation of the former employees of the District of Halton-Mississauga Ambulance Services Limited and Headwaters Health Care Centre, now employees of Peel Regional Ambulance Services, in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS);

And further, that the necessary amending by-law be enacted.

MA-A5. Corporate Energy Management

Received

MA-A6. OMERS Contribution Rates in 2006

RECOMMENDATION GC-9-2005:

That the Regional Chair communicate with the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) requesting that the anticipated 2006 increases be phased in over a three to four year period to ameliorate the fiscal impact of this decision on both municipal employees and taxpayers;

And further, that the Chair forward copies of his communication with OMERS to all the heads of Councils of the GTA municipalities, other large single tier and regional municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

MA-A7. Report of the Public Meeting Regarding a By-law to Revise the Water and Wastewater System Fees and Charges Held on December 9, 2004

2. OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING

Regional Chair Kolb called the public meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton. He stated that the public meeting was open and was being held pursuant to the Region of Peel Notice By-law 63-2003 and Fees and Charges Regulation 244-02 under the Municipal Act, 2001.

Regional Chair Kolb advised that this was a public meeting to consider enacting by-laws to revise fees and charges for water and wastewater systems for the Region of Peel and that regional staff would outline the changes later in the meeting.

Regional Chair Kolb advised that following the staff presentation there would be opportunity for persons and public bodies to make oral submissions, give written submissions and ask questions of staff.

Regional Chair Kolb further advised that there was a sign-in sheet located at the Clerk's reception counter for anyone who wished to make comments and for anyone who wished to be notified of Council's decision on the by-laws.

3. CONFIRMATION OF NOTIFICATION

Charlotte Gravlev, Regional Clerk, stated that Notice of the Public Meeting was given in accordance with Regulation 244-02 under the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Region of Peel Notice By-law 63-2003 by publication in the following news media which have general circulation:

Mississauga News - Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Brampton Guardian - Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Caledon Enterprise - Wednesday, November 17, 2004

Further, it was noted that Notice of the Public Meeting was posted on the Regional website (www.peelregion.ca) and information on the proposed amendments was available to the public as of December 6, 2004.

4. FURTHER NOTICE REQUEST

Regional Chair Kolb stated that if any person would like further notice of Council's decision on the proposed by-laws to revise the water and wastewater fees and charges, that he/she should submit his/her full name, address, postal code, and telephone number, in writing, at the Clerk's reception counter prior to leaving the meeting.

5. PRESENTATIONS

Regional Chair Kolb called upon Shaun Hewitt, Director of Business, Information and Technology, to make a brief presentation.

a) Proposed Changes to the Water/Wastewater Rates

Received

 

6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

a) Oral Submissions - Nil

b) Written Submissions - Nil

7. CONCLUSION AND CLOSING OF PUBLIC MEETING

Regional Chair Kolb stated that having received no oral or written submissions from persons and/or public bodies, declared the public meeting officially closed.

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-B. Clerk's

MA-B1. Report of the Emergency Protective Services Committee (EPSC-2004-3) Meeting held on December 16, 2004

A quorum of voting members was not present, and in accordance with section III-4(f) of the Region of Peel Procedural By-law 54-1999, as amended, the Emergency and Protective Services Committee received information from staff.

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Items 3, 4a, 4b and 4c were discussed by the Committee.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Peter Dundas, Director of Ambulance and Emergency Programs, Presenting an Update on Peel Regional Ambulance Services Transition

4. PEEL REGIONAL AMBULANCE SERVICES

a) Ambulance Fleet Maintenance

b) 2005 Fleet Planning

c) 2005 Ambulance Equipment Planning

A quorum of voting members was achieved.

The Emergency and Protective Services Committee formalized the receipt of the presentation and reports previously received for information.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION EPSC-10-2004:

That the agenda for the December 16, 2004 Emergency and Protective Services Committee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Peter Dundas, Director of Ambulance and Emergency Programs, Presenting an Update on Peel Regional Ambulance Services Transition

Received

4. PEEL REGIONAL AMBULANCE SERVICES

a) Ambulance Fleet Maintenance

RECOMMENDATION EPSC-11-2004:

That the existing contract under Purchase Order 12601 with the external Ambulance Fleet Maintenance service provider, Rowland Auto Electric be extended to April 30, 2005;

And further, that the existing purchase authorization under Purchase Order 12601 with Rowland Auto Electric be increased by $190,000 for additional 2004 service and $275,000 for 2005 service for the period ending April 30, 2005 for a revised total commitment of $1,200,000 for both 2004 and 2005 purchases;

And further, that effective May 1, 2005, Public Works Operations and Maintenance Fleet Services begin delivery of Ambulance Fleet Maintenance services under a cost recovery arrangement with Ambulance and Emergency Programs as described in the report of the Commissioners of Corporate Services and Public Works dated December 10, 2004, titled "Ambulance Fleet Maintenance".

b) 2005 Fleet Planning

RECOMMENDATION EPSC-12-2004:

That the purchases for 2005 Ambulance fleet needs be approved including ten ambulances from Paul Demers and Fils Inc. and related patient transportation and medical equipment and two emergency supervisory vehicles for a total approximate value of $1,235,000 including applicable taxes;

And further, that the necessary funds for this purchase be provided from the Capital Projects 05-7803 and 05-7804.

c) 2005 Ambulance Equipment Planning

RECOMMENDATION EPSC-13-2004:

That the current purchase order with Allied Medical the contract provider of medical equipment and supplies be extended to March 31, 2005 in the amount of $200,000.

5. EMERGENCY PROGRAMS

a) Emergency Management Program By-Law

RECOMMENDATION EPSC-14-2004:

That By-law 83-1999, as amended by By-Law 47-2001, enacting the Regional Municipality of Peel Emergency Measures Plan and Program, be amended in accordance with the draft by-law attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, dated December 2, 2004, titled "Emergency Management Program By-Law";

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

6. IN CAMERA MATTERS

a) Labour relations or employee negotiations

7. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

The Committee requested that staff schedule a Workshop for Thursday, January 13, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. in the 5th floor Council Chamber, 10 Peel Centre Dr., to review options for providing additional ambulance service as requested during the 2005 budget process. All Councillors are requested to attend.

Subsequent to the workshop, the next scheduled meeting of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee will be as follows:

Thursday, February 3, 2005 - 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Regional Council Chamber
5th Floor Regional Administrative Headquarters
10 Peel Centre Dr.,
Brampton, Ontario

8. OTHER BUSINESS

 

MA-B2. Appointment to the Ontario Traffic Conference

RECOMMENDATION GC-10-2005:

That Councillor Groves be appointed to the Ontario Traffic Conference for a term ending on November 30, 2006, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council;

And further, that Councillor Miles be appointed alternate to Councillor Prentice, Chair of the Public Works Committee.

MA-C. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-C1. Gordon J. Chong, Chairman, GO Transit, Letter dated October 28, 2004 to David Caplan, Minister, Public Infrastructure Renewal, Responding to the "Places to Grow" Discussion Paper, Highlighting Concerns About Development Charges and Funding of GO Transit Expansion and the Proposed Greater Toronto Transit Authority (GTTA)

Received

MA-C2. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister Responsible for Seniors, Letter dated November 29, 2004, Advising of Requirements for Reporting under the 2004 Municipal Performance Measurement Program (MPMP)

Received

MA-C3. News Release: The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), dated December 9, 2004, Regarding the FCM Board Unanimously Adopting a Proposal for Sharing the Federal Fuel-Tax

Received

MA-C4. News Release: The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated December 16, 2004, Providing an Update from the November 2004 AMO Board of Directors Meeting

Received

Councillor Prentice departed at 3:11 p.m.

MA-C5. Douglas A. Love, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), Letter dated December 17, 2004, Providing Brief Overview of the Board Structure and Notice of Nominations Required in 2005 to the GTAA Board of Directors

Received

MA-C6. Lynn McGinn, School Development Officer, The Terry Fox Foundation, Letter dated December 20, 2004, Thanking the Region of Peel for its Assistance in Greatly Surpassing the Goals of the 2004 Terry Fox Peel Region Pilot Project

Received

MA-C7. Neil T. McKerrell, Chief, Emergency Management Ontario, Letter dated December 21, 2004, Announcing the Filing of the Emergency Management Regulations and the Requirements of Municipalities Relating to Emergency Management Programs

Received

MA-C8. Roger Anderson, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Letter dated December 2004, Outlining AMO Projects for 2005 and Accomplishments in 2004

Received

MA-C9. News Release: The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), dated January 4, 2005, Regarding the Provision of Long-Term Assistance by Canadian Municipalities to the Communities in Southeast Asia Affected by the Tsunami Disaster

Received

 

PL-A. Administration

PL-A1. Report of the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee (IMPSC-2004-3) Meeting held on December 9, 2004

A quorum of voting members was not present, and in accordance with Section III-4(f) of the Procedural By-law 54-1999, as amended, the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee (IMPSC) received information from staff.

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

4. REPORTS

a) Study of Goods Movement in Peel: Strategic Overview
Presentation by Murray McLeod, Manager, Transportation Planning

See also Item PL-B1

A quorum of voting members was not present thirty minutes after the scheduled commencement time and in accordance with Section III-4(d) of Procedural By-law 54-1999, as amended, the meeting stood adjourned at 9:15 a.m.

PL-B. Transportation Planning

PL-B1. Study of Goods Movement in Peel: Strategic Overview

RECOMMENDATION GC-11-2005:

That the Regional Municipality of Peel Goods Movement Study referred to in the report of the Commissioner of Planning dated December 10, 2004, titled "Study of Goods Movement in Peel: Strategic Overview", be received;

And further, that the subject report be used as input to the Transportation Plan Consolidation for the Region of Peel, and to the Transportation Planning Stream of the Regional Official Plan Strategic Update (ROPSU);

And further, that the Region of Peel work with its Area Municipalities to expeditiously develop a goods movement network in Peel;

And further, that the Regional Chair write to the Minister of Transportation of Ontario and to the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal of Ontario, encouraging them to take a leadership role in maintaining and strengthening the goods movement system in the Province and urging them to make needed improvements to the Ontario Highway system in support of goods movement in Peel and the Golden Horseshoe, including the widening of Highway 401 west of Highway 410, the widening of Highway 410, the completion of the Highway 410 extension and expediting the Highway 427 extension;

And further, that a Peel Region goods movement liaison team be formed, including all levels of government and the private sector, to identify early action initiatives for short term implementation, as well as to implement other policies and directions from the subject report;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to Transport Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, the Regions of York, Durham and Halton, the Cities of Mississauga, Brampton, Toronto and Hamilton, and the Town of Caledon for their information.

PL-B2. Cost Sharing for Transportation Studies in the Region of Peel, Town of Caledon, City of Brampton and the City of Mississauga

Received

PL-C. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-C1. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) and Minister Responsible for Seniors, Letter dated December 8, 2004, Responding to All Heads of Council and Council Members of Municipalities that are Affected by Bill 135, the Proposed Greenbelt Act, 2004, and Draft Greenbelt Plan

Received

PW-A. Engineering and Construction

PW-A1. Detailed Design for the Widening of Queen Street West from McLaughlin Road to Chinguacousy Road, Document 2004-556P, Capital Project 04-4030 - City of Brampton, Wards 4, 5 and 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-12-2005:

That the consulting engineering firm, McCormick Rankin Corporation, be retained to provide detailed design, for the widening of Queen Street from McLaughlin Road to Chinguacousy Road, at an estimated cost of $253,600 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 04-4030;

And further, that should detailed design of a 400mm (16 inch) watermain be required, that McCormick Rankin Corporation be retained to provide this service at an estimated cost of $11,300 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 04-4030;

And further, that the required documents be executed by the Region's duly authorized signing officers.

PW-A2. Replacement of Snelgrove Bridge and Widening of Mayfield Road from Hurontario Street to Heart Lake Road - Consulting Engineering Services, Document 2001-225P, Capital Projects 01-4830 and 03-1395 - City of Brampton, Ward 2 and Town of Caledon, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-13-2005:

That the contract for Engineering Services between the Region of Peel and Stantec Consulting Limited be extended to provide additional detailed design, contract administration and construction supervision, at an estimated cost of $885,500 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects 01-4830 ($810,500) and 03-1395 ($75,000), for a total commitment of $2,059,916.39 (excluding applicable taxes);

And further, that authority be given to increase the award to Stantec Consulting Limited to complete the work related to any additional unforeseen project issues up to the limit of the client's approved budget;

And further, that the required documents be executed by the Region's duly authorized signing officers.

PW-A3. Lift and Dedicate a Portion of 0.3 Metre Reserve Regional Road 10 (Bovaird Drive East), East of Sunny Meadow Boulevard - City of Brampton, Wards 7 and 10

RECOMMENDATION GC-14-2005:

That a by-law be enacted to lift a 0.3 metre (one-foot) reserve in the City of Brampton, Wards 7 and 10, on the north side of Regional Road 10 (Bovaird Drive East), east of Sunny Meadow Boulevard to provide one full moves access 15.0 metres (49.2 feet) in width and one right in / right out access 18.0 metres (59.1 feet) in width to the commercial development, Landcore Development Corporation, (Engineering File: D-01001791N).

PW-A4. Property Deferral Agreement Withdrawal, 247 Regional Road 20 (Queensway) - City of Mississauga, Ward 7

RECOMMENDATION GC-15-2005:

That resolution 2003-548 adopted on May 29, 2003 regarding a property deferral agreement for 247 Regional Road 20 (Queensway) pursuant to site plan application 00/170 W7, be rescinded;

And further, that the existing property line on the north side of Regional Road 20 (Queensway) from Confederation Parkway to Stillmeadow Road become the north limit of the right-of-way and that any future gratuitous property dedication requirements from site plan applications within this section of Regional Road 20 (Queensway) be acquired from the south side in accordance with the Region of Peel Official Plan, Section 7.7.2.4.

PW-A5. Installation of Traffic Control Signals, McEwan Drive East and Canadian Tire Access, Capital Project 05-4480 - Town of Caledon, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-16-2005:

That the installation of traffic control signals on behalf of the Town of Caledon at the intersection of McEwan Drive East and the Canadian Tire private access for $120,000 under Capital Project 05-4480, be approved;

And further, that the necessary funds for Capital Project 05-4480 of $120,000 be financed from a contribution provided by Canadian Tire Real Estate Limited.

PW-B. Operations and Maintenance

PW-B1. Ambulance Fleet Maintenance

Received

Councillor Morrison departed at 3:21 p.m.

PW-C. Water and Wastewater Treatment

PW-C1. Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Facility Replacement of Hot Wind Box Incinerators, Document 2004-672N, Capital Project 03-2941 - City of Mississauga, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-17-2005:

That the direct negotiations for the replacement of incinerators 1, 2, and 3 at the Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Facility be awarded to Infilco Degremont Incorporated in the estimated amount of $21,612,273 US (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 03-2941, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001.

PW-D. Waste Management

PW-D1. Report of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2004-8) Meeting held on December 16, 2004

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WM-16-2004:

That the consolidated agenda for the December 16, 2004 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be amended to defer the item related to Delegations, Item 3a, due to time limitations;

And further, that the consolidated agenda, for the December 16, 2004 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be approved, as amended.

3. DELEGATIONS

a) Rod Muir, Waste Diversion Campaigner, Sierra Club of Canada, Ontario Chapter, Regarding the Deployment of Grade 12 Students and their 40 Hours of Community Service to Teach Residents of Peel to Take the Next Step in Separating Organics for Collection

Deferred

See also Item 6a

4. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

a) Long Term Waste Resource Management Strategy Update (Oral)
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Received

b) Use of Clear Bags for Garbage Collection (Oral)
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Received

5. UPDATES

a) Chinguacousy Compost Curing Pad Class Environmental Assessment Process (Oral)
Update by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Received

b) Region Wide Organics (Oral)
Update by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Received

6. COMMUNICATIONS

a) Rod Muir, Waste Diversion Campaigner, Sierra Club of Canada, Ontario Chapter, Letter dated December 7, 2004, Requesting that the Region of Peel Support the Deployment of Grade 12 Students and their 40 hours of Community Service to Teach the Residents of Peel to Take the Next Step and Simply Separate Organics for Collection

Received

See also item 3a

PW-D2. Purchase of Shredder for use at the Caledon Composting Facility - Town of Caledon, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-18-2005:

That the Region enter into direct negotiations with Vecoplan LLC for the purchase and installation of a Vecoplan VNZ210 Shredder for use in the composting operations at the Caledon Waste Management Facility, at an estimated cost of $455,350 US (excluding applicable taxes, freight, and Canadian duty), under existing Capital Project 04-6251;

And further, that the Region enter into direct negotiations with Vecoplan LLC for the supply of replacement parts for a 10 year period;

And further, that the Region enter into direct negotiations with Dartec Equipment Repair Incorporated for the removal of the Shred Tech shredder at an estimated cost of $10,000 (excluding applicable taxes);

And further, that the disposal of the Shred Tech 150E shredder (serial number 150 E-9979-0398) be carried out through the Region's surplus disposal items process.

PW-D3. Extension of the 2000 - 2005 Sandhill Disposal and Recycling Incorporated Rural Waste Collection Contract

Referred to the January 27, 2005 Regional Council Meeting

PW-E. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-E1. Joan Andrew, Assistant Deputy Minister, Integrated Environmental Planning Division, Ministry of the Environment, Memorandum dated December 17, 2004, Advising that the Regulation to Extend the Treatment Deadlines Contained in the Drinking Water Systems Regulation (O.Reg. 170/3) will Allow the Minister of the Environment to Consider Additional Changes to the Regulation Based on Recommendations Made by the Advisory Council on Drinking Water Quality and Testing Standards

Received

PW-E2. Duane E. Cramer, Sithe Canada Limited, Letter dated December 13, 2004, Advising of the Completion of an Environmental Screening Concerning a Nameplate Capacity Change of Five Megawatts (MW) to the Goreway Station Facility

Received

See also Item PW-E3

PW-E3. Duane E. Cramer, Sithe Canada Limited, Letter dated December 13, 2004, Advising of the Completion of an Environmental Screening Concerning a Nameplate Capacity Change of Five Megawatts (MW) to the Southdown Station Facility

Received

See also Item PW-E2

F. OTHER BUSINESS

F1. Resolution from the City of Mississauga on Recognizing Fire Department as First Responders

Referred to the City of Brampton and Town of Caledon for consideration of similar motions

F2. Memorandum from David Szwarc, Commissioner of Social Services dated January 20, 2005 regarding a Petition by the Association of Day Care Operators (ADCO) which was Distributed to Mayors in Peel

Received

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

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

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

G2. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

G3. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

G4. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

G5. To receive information in accordance with Section 10 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.56

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

G6. In Camera Minutes of the Emergency and Protective Services Subcommittee (EPSC-2004-3) Meeting held on December 16, 2004

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

Additional Item

G7. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3:37 p.m.