The Regional General Committee met on March 3, 2005 at 9:38 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

Councillor Mahoney declared a conflict of interest with respect to Items Related to Public Works - Item PW-C1 as her son is involved in the waste management industry.

Councillor Sprovieri arrived at 9:40 a.m.

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-40-2005:

That the consolidated agenda for the March 3, 2005, General Committee meeting be amended to include a discussion regarding costs associated with the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC);

And further, that the consolidated agenda for the March 3, 2005, General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication from the Large Urban Mayors' Caucus of Ontario (LUMCO) dated February 28, 2005;

And further, that the consolidated agenda for the March 3, 2005, General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

Councillor Iannicca arrived at 9:45 a.m.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Noel Catney, Chief and Larry Button, Chief Administrative Officer, Peel Regional Police; Emil Kolb, Regional Chair and Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer, Region of Peel Presenting a Cheque on Behalf of the 2004 Region of Peel and Peel Regional Police Employees' United Way Campaigns to Shelley White, Executive Director, United Way of Peel Region; Marilyn Matthews, Campaign Manager, United Way of Peel Region and Steven Hall, Chair of the United Way of Peel Region Board of Directors

Received

See also Items Related to Management - Item MA-A2

RECOMMENDATION GC-41-2005:

Whereas 60 per cent of all taxes paid accrue to the Federal Government, and only 8 per cent to municipal governments;

And whereas, many municipalities support community health and social services directly from local taxes;

And whereas, many of those agencies also rely on voluntary funding raised through United Way organizations;

And whereas, the Federal Government has recently demonstrated that it can successfully partner with voluntary fund raisers, through its response to the South Asian Tsunami;

And whereas, the partnership that the Federal Government demonstrated can be a model that can be used to provide much needed support to many community human services agencies;

Therefore be it resolved, that the Federal Government be requested to match contributions raised annually by United Way organizations across Canada to serve the needs of Canadian communities.

Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer, acknowledged and commended staff for their participation in the 2004 Region of Peel Employee's United Way Campaign and for surpassing their goal by raising $196,787.

The Chief Administrative Officer also noted that combined with efforts of Peel Regional Police who raised $86,670, the Region was ranked 5th out of the top 20 organizations to raise the most funds in all of Peel Region, and had the strongest public sector campaign in 2004.

D2. Glenn Barnes, Chair of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) Presenting an Update on the Presentation by Members of the Joint Peel-Caledon AAC to the Standing Committee on Social Policy Regarding Recommended Improvements to Bill 118 the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

Received

See also Items Related to Management - Items MA-E1, MA-F2 and MA-F12

Items Related to Management - Items MA-E1, MA-F2 and MA-F12 were dealt with.

MA-E1. Bill 118 - Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act (AODA)

RECOMMENDATION GC-42-2005:

That the following recommendations developed by the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) be endorsed by Regional Council and forwarded to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration for consideration as part of the Public Hearing process into Bill 118;

And further, that sufficient staff be appointed to establish the numerous Standards Development Committees and to fully implement and support the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, (AODA);

And further, that all Standards Development Committees be established within twelve months of the effective date of the AODA;

And further, that substantial representation on the Standards Development Committees include province-wide representation from stakeholder organizations, including members of municipal Accessibility Advisory Committees (AACs), representing the spectrum of visible and invisible disabilities, and be determined by a well defined public appointment process;

And further, that a mechanism be established for municipalities to provide recommendations and appeals to the appropriate Standards Development Committees for consideration;

And further, that sufficient funding be dedicated by the Province to establish the numerous Standards Development Committees;

And further, that sufficient funding be provided by the Province to all sectors, including municipalities, to assist with the ongoing implementation of the AODA;

And further, that a comprehensive public awareness campaign be established to adequately encourage expedient execution, and ensure ongoing public support, of a new AODA;

And further, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the area municipalities, Peel area MPPs and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D2, Items MA-F2 and MA-F12

MA-F2. Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk, York Region, Letter dated January 25, 2005, Seeking Council Endorsement of the Recommendations in Report Number 1 of the Community Services and Housing Committee regarding the Proposed Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2004 (AODA)

RECOMMENDATION GC-43-2005:

That the following recommendations approved by the Region of York, Community Services and Housing Committee on January 20, 2005, be endorsed, which reads:

It is recommended that:

1. Committee and Regional Council approve the recommendations included in this report regarding actions to be taken by The Regional Municipality of York in the development and implementation of the proposed Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2004 (AODA).

2. The Province establish a specific municipal sector standard development committee to allow for focused representation of municipal issues and standards.

3. The Province include definition of the terms "accessibility" and "services" in the legislation to clarify the provincial government's expectations, ensure long-term consistency and guide the development and enforcement of accessibility standards.

4. The Province provide for a resolution process where a person/organization is subject to more than one standard and/or where one organization has more than one class.

5. The Province recognize organizations where work is already underway to enhance accessibility by incorporating flexibility into the initial targets and timelines of the AODA.

6. The Province establish a mechanism and funding source to support municipalities in the ongoing implementation of the AODA.

7. York Region write to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration requesting that the Province consider recommendations two to six.

8. York Region seek endorsement from the nine local municipalities, and other Ontario municipalities, as well as the endorsement of Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario for the recommendations in this report. It is recommended that these endorsements be sent to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration for consideration in the further development of the AODA.

9. The Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario be asked to take a leadership role in consulting with, representing and bringing forward the perspectives of municipalities.

10. This report be sent by the Regional Clerk's Office to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for their information.

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D2, Items MA-E1 and MA-F12

MA-F12. Diana Simpson, Accessibility Coordinator, City of Mississauga, Letter dated February 23, 2005, Attaching City of Mississauga Resolution 0031-2005, Regarding Recommendations to the Standing Committee on Social Policy of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario Pertaining to Bill 118, being the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2004

RECOMMENDATION GC-44-2005:

That Resolution 0031-2005 passed by the Council of the Corporation of the City of Mississauga on February 9, 2005 be endorsed, which reads:

WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has introduced Bill 118, being the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2004 in October 2004;

AND WHEREAS the Standing Committee on Social Policy of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario is accepting comments from the public on Bill 118;

AND WHEREAS the City of Mississauga Accessibility Advisory Committee requests the Council of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga to make certain recommendations to be forwarded to the Standing Committee on Social Policy of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in relation to Bill 118;

AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga endorses the recommendations as made by the City of Mississauga Accessibility Advisory Committee;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

1. That the Standing Committee on Social Policy of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario be advised of the following recommendations regarding Bill 118, being the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2004, from the City of Mississauga:

(a) That the Province of Ontario consider the potential impact of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (the Act) on municipal budgets and operations and that implementation of new sectoral standards be done at a reasonable pace to allow municipalities to budget appropriately and effectively.

(b) That the Act be amended to provide for a mechanism to coordinate and prioritize the standards as created by the standards development committees to ensure consistency across the various sectors.

(c) That while it is commendable to increase the maximum fines for offences under the Act to increase its deterrent effects, the Regulations should also include minimum fines to strengthen the deterrence.

(d) That the Province of Ontario develop a long-term funding program for municipalities to implement the standards as they are being developed, and that any such funding should be incremental to any existing funding transfers to municipalities.

(e) That the Province of Ontario provide adequate support funding to the Standards Development Committees.

(f) That the Province of Ontario be requested to provide education and training to municipal staff and Accessibility Advisory Committee members, and to launch public awareness campaigns regarding accessibility and disability issues.

2. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Standing Committee on Social Policy of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, and copied to the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration (Accessibility Directorate of Ontario), all local members of the provincial government and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D2, Items MA-E1 and MA-F2

Other Business - Item F2 was dealt with.

F2. Costs Associated with Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) (Oral)

Received

Mayor McCallion enquired whether costs associated with the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) are shared. Charlotte Gravlev, Regional Clerk, indicated that costs related to the operation of the Committee are split equally between the Town of Caledon and the Region of Peel, and are assessed quarterly on an actual-cost basis.

D3. Tamara Parmanand, Youth Net Coordinator; Abby Blinch, Youth Net Staff Facilitator; Nadine Martin, Youth Net Facilitator and Adnan Grbesic, Youth Net Co-op Student, Youth Net Peel a Program of the Canadian Mental Health Association/Peel Branch and Gayle Bursey, Director, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, Providing Youth Net Peel Program Overview

Received

See also Items Related to Human Services - Item HS-D1

Items Related to Human Services - Item HS-D1 was dealt with.

HS-D1. Comprehensive Bullying Prevention Programs in Peel

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D3

Councillor Mullin departed at 11:00 a.m., due to illness

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Items Related to Management were brought forward and dealt with.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

MA-A. Chief Administrative Officer

MA-A1. Joint Use Facility Update
Presentation by Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer; and Keith Ward, Commissioner of Housing and General Manager of Peel Living

Received

The following motion, placed at a previous meeting, remained for consideration.

"Moved by Councillor Miles,
Seconded by Councillor Moore,

That Regional Council authorize staff to proceed with the construction documents phase and the tendering process for the Joint Use Facility (JUF) project;

And further, that staff report back on the results of the tendering process and seek final approval to construct the Joint Use Facility."

A referral motion was placed and voted upon.

RECOMMENDATION GC-45-2005:

That consideration of Items Related to Management, Item MA-A1 be referred to the March 10, 2005 Regional Council meeting in order for staff to prepare additional information requested by Members of General Committee.

Lost

The main motion was then voted upon.

RECOMMENDATION GC-46-2005:

That Regional Council authorize staff to proceed with the construction documents phase and the tendering process for the Joint Use Facility (JUF) project;

And further, that staff report back on the results of the tendering process and seek final approval to construct the Joint Use Facility.

Approved

MA-A2. 2004 Region of Peel Employees' United Way Campaign

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D1

FINANCE

MA-B. Corporate Finance

MA-B1. Final 2004 Assessment

RECOMMENDATION GC-47-2005:

That the 2005 Current Budget be amended to recognize a further $900,000 in assessment growth as set out in the report of the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance, dated February 8, 2005, titled "Final 2004 Assessment";

And further, that the Peel Regional Police Services Board be authorized to further refine the allocation of their share of the additional assessment growth;

And further, that the Peel Regional Police Services Board report any such amendments at the next Triannual reporting period;

And further, that the 2005 tax levy requisition be increased to $595,900,000.

MA-B2. 2005 Annual Debt Repayment Limit

Received

MA-B3. 2004 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses

Received

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-C. Legal Services

MA-C1. Indemnity and Defence of Employees and Members of Regional Council

RECOMMENDATION GC-48-2005:

That a by-law be enacted for the indemnity and defence of employees and members of Council in accordance with the provisions outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, dated March 3, 2005, titled "Indemnity and Defence of Employees and Members of Council".

MA-C2. Region of Peel Legal Services Division: Provision of Services to Credit Valley Conservation Authority and Other External Agencies

Received

MA-D. Ambulance and Emergency Services

MA-D1. Peel Regional Ambulance Services Medical Equipment and Supplies Request for Proposal - Award

RECOMMENDATION GC-49-2005:

That document number 2005-006P for the Provision of Medical Supplies, Equipment and Services required by Peel Regional Ambulance Services (PRAS) be awarded and that authority be given to enter into a contract with Allied Medical Instruments Inc. in the estimated amount of $2,724,000 for a three-year term commencing April 1, 2005 and expiring on March 31, 2008 being the most cost-effective solution in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 62-2001;

And further, that authority be given to increase/extend this contract for similar requirements to the limit of the approved PRAS program operating and capital budgets for medical supplies where actual annual requirements exceed the estimates;

And further, that approval be granted to award the contract for two additional 12 month periods, based on satisfactory service, performance, and pricing, in an amount not to exceed to the approved operating and capital budgets for medical supplies, equipment and services for each optional year.

MA-E. Clerk's

MA-E1. Bill 118 - Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act (AODA)

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting.

MA-E2. Report of the Audit Subcommittee (ASC-2005-1) Meeting held on February 17, 2005

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 Audit Subcommittee received information from staff.

Councillor Miles noted that Councillor Iannicca or a designate representing the City of Mississauga was not present, upon the arrival of Councillor Iannicca, or a designate, quorum would be achieved and at that time the Committee would formally approve the agenda and receive the reports.

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Items 4a and 4b were discussed by the Committee.

a) Internal Audit Risk Based Work Plan 2005 to 2007

b) KPMG Audit Planning Report for the Year Ending December 31, 2004

A quorum of voting members was achieved.

The Audit Subcommittee formalized receipt of the reports previously received for information.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION ASC-1-2005:

That the agenda for February 17, 2005 Audit Subcommittee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

4. REPORTS

a) Internal Audit Risk Based Work Plan 2005 to 2007

Received

b) KPMG Audit Planning Report for the Year Ending December 31, 2004

Received

c) KPMG's Review of Public Works Internal Financial Controls Follow Up to 2003 Management Letter

Received

d) Review of Employee Expense Reimbursements

Received

e) Internal Audit Division Quality Assurance Process

Received

5. COMMUNICATIONS

6. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

a) Summary of Internal Audits in Progress

Received

7. OTHER BUSINESS

MA-E3. Report of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) (AAC-2005-2) Meeting held on February 15, 2005

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting held on January 18, 2005

RECOMMENDATION AAC-3-2005:

That the minutes of the January 18, 2005 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AAC-4-2005:

That at the request of Glenn Barnes, Chair of the Joint Peel-Caledon AAC, a discussion regarding the number of accessible taxi cabs in the Region of Peel be considered for a future AAC meeting and be added to the agenda for review under Other Business as Item 9a;

And further, that Councillor Paterak requested that the review process of site plans for mechanical rooms by the Joint Peel-Caledon AAC be added to the agenda for discussion under Other Business as Item 9b;

And further, that Meenu Sikand, Accessibility Planning Co-ordinator, Region of Peel, requested that a presentation from the Social Services Accessibility Working Group (AWG) representative regarding a staff awareness event be added to the agenda under Other Business as Item 9c;

And further, that the agenda for the February 15, 2005 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

See also Other Business - Items 9a, 9b and 9c

4. COMMUNICATION ITEMS

a. Region of Peel Pathways Story, Dated January 12, 2005, Applauding the Success of the First International Day of Disabled Persons at the Region of Peel, and Recognizing the Numerous Volunteers and Event Organizers

Received

b. News Release: The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated February 1, 2005, Detailing the Highlights of the AMO Presentation on Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to the Standing Committee on Social Policy on Bill 118

Received

c. News Release: City of Mississauga, dated January 31, 2005, Introducing the Mississauga City Parking Permit Exempting Residents with Disabilities from the Three-Hour On-Street Parking Restriction

Received

d. Leisureways, Your CAA Member Magazine, February-March 2005, Article titled "Accessible Cruising", authored by Cathy Stapells, Offering a First Person Account of Holland America Cruise Company's Awareness of the Needs of People With Disabilities

Received

5. PRESENTATIONS

a. Lolly Prinzen, Regional Co-ordinator - Central Canada, Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion, Presenting the Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion Event

Received

b. Heather Savage, Manager of Program Development, Recreation Department, Town of Caledon, Regarding Integration in the Town's Community and Recreation Services

Received

6. REPORTS

7. REPORTS FROM THE ACCESSIBILITY PLANNING COORDINATORS

a. Colleen Grant, Town Prosecutor and Solicitor, Town of Caledon

Received

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

Received

8. REPORT OF THE ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR

Received

9. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Items

a. Future Agenda Item - Glenn Barnes, Chair of the Joint Peel-Caledon AAC, Requesting that a Discussion Regarding the Number of Accessible Taxi Cabs in the Region of Peel be Considered for a Future AAC Meeting

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

b. Clarification Regarding the Review of Plans by the Joint Peel-Caledon AAC - Councillor Paterak Requested that the Review Process of Plans for Mechanical Rooms by the Joint Peel-Caledon AAC be clarified

RECOMMENDATION AAC-5-2005:

That the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee opts not to review plans for facilities that are purely mechanical in nature, or are not publicly accessible, or do not contain Regional or Town of Caledon employee workstations.

See also Approval of Agenda

c. Staff Awareness Events - Social Services - Update from Michelle Bidlofsky, Policy Analyst, Ontario Works, Social Services on Plans for Organizing a Series of Information Sessions for Social Services Staff

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

MA-F. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-F1. John J. Ball, Managing Partner, Keyser Mason Ball LLP, Letter dated January 24, 2005, Enclosing a Copy of the News Release on the Public Policy Forum which Took Place on December 10, 2004 and Inviting Chair Kolb to the 3rd Public Policy Forum Luncheon to Take Place Spring 2005

Received

MA-F2. Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk, York Region, Letter dated January 25, 2005, Seeking Council Endorsement of the Recommendations in Report Number 1 of the Community Services and Housing Committee regarding the Proposed Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2004 (AODA)

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting.

MA-F3. Frederick Biro, Executive Director, The Regional Municipality of Peel Police Services Board, Letter dated January 31, 2005, Advising of the Appointment of Emil Kolb as Chair and Councillor Carmen Corbasson as Vice-Chair of the Regional Municipality of Peel Police Services Board for the Year 2005

Received

MA-F4. Frederick Biro, Executive Director, The Regional Municipality of Peel Police Services Board, Letter dated January 31, 2005, Advising of the Appointment of Cheryl Jamieson to the Regional Municipality of Peel Police Services Board for the Period December 15, 2004 to December 15, 2005

Received

MA-F5. The Honourable George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated February 7, 2005, Confirming the Appointment of Peter Dundas as Member of the Hospital Emergency Department and Ambulance Effectiveness Working Group

Received

MA-F6. News Release: Bell Canada 9-1-1 Focus Team, dated February 9, 2005, Introducing the Bell 9-1-1 Web Site for Emergency Service Providers and Providing Instructions on Accessing this Site

Received

MA-F7. Hazel McCallion, Mayor, City of Mississauga, Letter dated February 9, 2005, Attaching City of Mississauga Resolution 0032-2005, Regarding the Responsibility for Economic Development Services as Set Out in Sections 11 and 13 of the Municipal Act

Received

MA-F8. Christine T. Kowalyk, Assistant Chief, Community Programs, Emergency Management Ontario, Ministry of Public Safety and Security, Letter dated February 15, 2005, Congratulating Regional Council and Staff for their Commitment to the Emergency Management Program

Received

MA-F9. News Release: The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated February 18, 2005, Providing a Report to Members on the Recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Meeting with the Province

Received

MA-F10. News Release: Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton (GTAH) Mayors and Regional Chairs Group, dated February 21, 2005, Supporting the Town of Richmond Hill Resolution Regarding the Withholding of Pooling Costs

Received

MA-F11. News Release: The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated February 21, 2005, Regarding the Provincial Government's Plan to Replace $656 Million Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) with a New Model

Received

MA-F12. Diana Simpson, Accessibility Coordinator, City of Mississauga, Letter dated February 23, 2005, Attaching City of Mississauga Resolution 0031-2005, Regarding Recommendations to the Standing Committee on Social Policy of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario Pertaining to Bill 118, being the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2004

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting.

MA-F13. News Release: The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated February 23, 2005, Informing of the Commitment by the Premier to Revisit the Announcement Regarding the Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) made by the Ministry of Finance on February 21, 2005

Received

MA-F14. News Release: The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated February 23, 2005, Regarding the $224 Million in Gas Tax Revenue Sharing for Ontario Municipalities and Other Funding Announced in the 2005 Federal Budget

Received

PL-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

PL-A1. Comments on the Implementation and Technical Experts Committee Reports on Source Water Protection

RECOMMENDATION GC-50-2005:

That a copy of the report of the Commissioners of Planning, Health and Public Works and the Acting Medical Officer of Health, dated February 11, 2005 titled, "Comments on the Implementation and Technical Experts Committee Reports on Source Water Protection" be forwarded to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) for their information and action, and in response to the Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) Postings XA04E0021 and XA04E0022;

And further, that the Ministry of the Environment be advised that the Region is not prepared to provide funding for source water protection until implementation costs are known and a funding formula acceptable to municipalities is confirmed;

And further, that the subject report serve as the Region of Peel's response to the Advisory Committee Report consultations on Watershed-based Source Protection Planning;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the area municipalities, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Halton Region Conservation Authority (HRCA), and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) for information;

And further, that the Province be advised that the Region has serious concerns with the cost and regulatory framework of the administrative bodies being introduced in areas where source water protection is being handled in a proactive and progressive manner with no reported water related health incidents;

And further, that the Province be requested to consider the approach of implementing Source Water Protection Plans only in those areas of the Province where existing authorities and agencies do not have Provincially accepted plans in place.

See also Item PL-D1

PL-B. Planning Policy and Research

PL-B1. Regional Council Direction on Land Securement

Received

See also Item PL-D3

PL-C. Development Planning Services

PL-C1. Planning Related Public Meetings - Public Notice

Referred to the March 10, 2005 Regional Council meeting

PL-D. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-D1. News Release: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated February 17, 2005, Advising that AMO has Submitted a Response on the Source Water Protection Implementation Report and the Technical Report to the Source Water Implementation Committee to the Province of Ontario

Received

See also Item PL-A1

PL-D2. News Release: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated February 18, 2005, Advising that AMO has Submitted a Response to Bill 136, the Places to Grow Act to the Province of Ontario

Received

PL-D3. Hazel McCallion, Mayor, City of Mississauga, Letter dated January 25, 2005 Regarding Region of Peel Resolution 2004-1282, titled "Dedicated Funding for Land Securement" adopted by Regional Council on December 9, 2004

Received

See also Item PL-B1

RECESS

General Committee recessed at 12:08 p.m.

General Committee reconvened at 12:23 p.m.

Members Present:	E. Adams, G. Carlson, F. Dale¨, A. Groves¨, N. Iannicca, E. Kolb, D. Lyons, K. Mahoney¨, H. McCallion¨, G. Miles, E. Moore, M. Morrison, R. Paterak, P. Saito¨, J. Sprovieri, N. Stewart
Members Absent:	C. Corbasson, due to vacation; S. DiMarco, due to illness; S. Fennell, due to other municipal business; P. Mullin; P. Palleschi, due to illness; M. Prentice, due to personal matters
________________________________ * See text for arrivals ¨ See text for departures

PW-A. Engineering and Construction

PW-A1. Hydrogeological and Geotechnical Report, Detailed Design and Contract Administration of the Credit Valley Trunk Sanitary Sewer from Steeles Avenue to Mississauga Road, South of Queen Street, Capital Project 05-2230, Document 2004-580P - City of Brampton, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-51-2005:

That Document 2004-580P for the provision of Hydrogeological and Geotechnical reports, detailed design, contract administration and inspection services for the Credit Valley Trunk Sanitary Sewer from Steeles Avenue to Mississauga Road, south of Queen Street, be awarded to MacViro Consultants Incorporated at an estimated cost of $1,914,081 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 05-2230, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

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

PW-A2. Steeles Avenue West Widening from 185 Metres (607 feet), West of Mississauga Road to 200 Metres (656 feet), West of Winston Churchill Boulevard, Capital Project 04-4075, Document 2004-348P - City of Brampton, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-52-2005:

That the consulting engineering firm, Stantec Consulting Limited, be retained to provide detailed design, contract administration and construction supervision services for the widening of Steeles Avenue West from approximately 185 metres (607 feet) west of Mississauga Road to approximately 200 metres (656 feet) west of Winston Churchill Boulevard, at an estimated cost of $814,000 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 04-4075;

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

PW-B. Water and Wastewater Treatment

PW-B1. Long-Term Water Efficiency Plan
Presentation by Mark Schiller, Director, Water and Wastewater Treatment and Elvis Oliveira, Manager, Water and Wastewater Treatment

Received

PW-C. Waste Management

PW-C1. Report of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2005-1) Meeting held on February 24, 2005

RECOMMENDATION GC-53-2005:

That the minutes of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2005-1) Meeting held on February 24, 2005 be amended to include direction given to staff, in the form of a motion, with respect to Kearns Disintegration Systems Canada Limited;

And further, that the minutes of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2005-1) Meeting held on February 24, 2005 be approved, as amended.

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WM-1-2005:

That the consolidated agenda for the February 24, 2005 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS

a) John Kearns, Acting President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kearns Disintegration Systems Canada Limited Regarding the Waste Disintegration System Technology

RECOMMENDATION WM-2-2005:

That the delegation be received;

And further, that Waste Management staff maintain the Kearns Disintegration System (KDS) on the list of new and emerging technologies for future consideration.

See also Reports and Presentations - Item 4a

b) 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 and Theme and Logo in Support of Recycling and Food Scrap Collection

Withdrawn

See also Communications - Item 6a

c) Matt Mahoney, Mahoney International, Introducing Kraft Yard Waste Bags on Behalf of Prescott Paper Products and the Benefits of Organic Bags within an Organic Waste Diversion Program

Received

See also Item 3d and Reports and Presentations - Item 4b

d) Wayne Riviere, Marketing Manager, W. Ralston (Canada) Inc., Regarding Certified Compostable Plastic Bags for Organic Waste Collection Programs

Received

See also Item 3c and Reports and Presentations - Item 4b

4. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

a) Kearns "Waste Disintegration System" Technology Review

Received

RECOMMENDATION WM-2-2005:

That a Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be scheduled on March 10, 2005 immediately following Regional Council;

And further, that all agenda items not dealt with at the February 24, 2005 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be deferred to the March 10, 2005 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting.

See also Delegations - Item 3a

b) Region Wide Organics Container Liners (Oral)
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Deferred to the March 10, 2005 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting

See also Delegations - Items 3c and 3d

c) Community Recycling Centres Network Review (Oral)
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Deferred to the March 10, 2005 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting

d) Redevelopment of the Fewster Drive Waste Management Site

Deferred to the March 10, 2005 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting

5. UPDATES

a) Grass Generation Trends (Oral)
Update by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Deferred to the March 10, 2005 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting

b) Chinguacousy Curing Pad Environmental Assessment (Oral)
Update by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Deferred to the March 10, 2005 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting

c) Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility (Oral)
Update by Melanie Kawalec, Manager, Waste Planning

Deferred to the March 10, 2005 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting

6. COMMUNICATIONS

a) Rod Muir, Founder, Waste Diversion Toronto, Letter dated January 20, 2005, Submitting Waste Diversion's Theme and Logo "Take the Extra Step - Recycle" in Support of Recycling and Food Scrap Collection

Deferred to the March 10, 2005 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting

See also Delegations - Item 3b

7. IN CAMERA MATTERS

8. OTHER BUSINESS

9. NEXT MEETING

The next meeting date of the Waste Management Subcommittee is scheduled for Thursday, March 10, 2005 following Region Council, in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton.

PW-C2. Update on the Long Term Waste Resource Management Strategy (LTWRMS) (Oral)
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director of Waste Management

Received

PW-C3. 2004 Year End Waste Management Tonnage Report

Received

PW-C4. Britannia Sanitary Landfill Site Agreements, Capital Project 05-6580 - City of Mississauga, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-54-2005:

That staff amend the Britannia Golf Course Operations and Maintenance Agreement with the City of Mississauga and the Britannia Sanitary Landfill Site Gas Utilization Agreement with Integrated Gas Recovery Services Inc., to permit direct negotiations for abatement and remediation work at the Britannia Landfill Site;

And further, that the Manager of Purchasing negotiate and authorize additional requirements to correct future abatement issues as they arise;

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

PW-C5. Waste Collection By-law Amendment

RECOMMENDATION GC-55-2005:

That the Waste Collection By-law be amended as follows:

• The maximum allowable weight for all manually collected waste receptacles (i.e. garbage, recycling, yard waste and organic material) be reduced from 23 kg (50 lbs) to 20 kg (44 lbs);
• The maximum allowable volume for a garbage receptacle be reduced from 135 litres to 125 litres;
• The definition of home health care waste be added to the by-law as distinct and separate from biomedical and pathological waste to allow for curbside collection;
• Wood waste units be included as part of the Three Bag Standard;
• The scavenging provisions be revised to prohibit scavenging by staff of the collection contractor.

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

PW-D. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-D1. Michael Harrison, Resident, City of Toronto, Letter dated February 16, 2005, Advising of Damage to Harrison Hewgill Pioneer Cemetery, 9749 The Gore Road, City of Brampton, by Contractors During the Installation of a Watermain Along The Gore Road

Received

PW-D2. News Release: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated February 18, 2005, Thanking Members for Responding to the Last AMO Alert on the Canadian Newspaper Association (CNA) and the Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA) In-Kind Contribution to the Blue Box and Further Requesting that Council Adopt a Resolution in Support of AMO Member Feedback

RECOMMENDATION GC-56-2005:

Whereas Section 25 (5) of the Waste Diversion Act provides that where a waste diversion program is developed for blue box wastes it is to include payments to municipalities equal to 50% of the total net costs incurred by those municipalities as a result of the program;

And whereas, the Canadian Newspaper Association (CNA) and the Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA) has negotiated directly with the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) to provide their share of payments to municipalities under the Blue Box Program Plan in the form of newspaper advertising instead of cash;

And whereas, most municipal recycling programs do not use newspaper advertising to communicate with their residents, but instead use such mediums as calendars, newsletters and flyers to communicate with their residents;

Now therefore be it resolved, that the Minister of the Environment be requested to amend the approval of the Blue Box Program Plan and the 2005 Stewards' Fees to eliminate the inclusion of in-kind newspaper advertising from the Canadian Newspaper Association (CNA) and the Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA), and require CNA/OCNA to provide their payment in cash like all other obligated stewards;

And further, that the subject resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities on Ontario (AMO) for their information.

PW-D3. News Release: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated February 22, 2005, Regarding AMO President's Speech at the Combined Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) and Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference

Received

HO-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HO-A1. Transfer of Easement to Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. for Underground Hydro Cables in Region Owned Property on the South Side of Steeles Avenue West, West of Creditview Road - City of Brampton, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-57-2005:

That a permanent easement interest in the land described as Part of Block 174, Registered Plan 43M-1532, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-29782 be declared surplus to the needs of the Regional Corporation.

RECOMMENDATION GC-58-2005:

That a permanent easement interest be transferred gratuitously to Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. for the purpose of installing and maintaining underground hydro cables and all appurtenances thereto in the land described as Part of Block 174, Registered Plan 43M-1532, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-29782.

HO-A2. Rental Market Conditions in Peel, 2004

Received

HO-B. Housing

HO-B1. Social Housing Reform Act, 2000 (SHRA) Regulation Changes: An Update on Peel's Involvement

RECOMMENDATION GC-59-2005:

That Regional Council support the Social Housing Issues for consideration by Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as set out in Appendix I (Part B) to the report of the Commissioner and Housing and Property and General Manager, Peel Living, dated February 4, 2005, titled "Social Housing Reform Act, 2000 (SHRA) Regulation Changes: An Update On Peel's Involvement";

And further, that a copy of the resolution in support of the subject report be forwarded to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and housing.

HO-C. COMMUNICATIONS

HO-C1. David Caplan, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal and Joe Fontana, Minister of Labour and Housing, Letter dated January 19, 2005 to Ann Mulvale, Chair, AMO Affordable Housing and Homelessness Task Force, Providing a Status Update on the Affordable Housing Program

Received

See also Item HO-C2

HO-C2. David Caplan, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, Letter dated February 17, 2005 to Chair Kolb, Providing an Update on Funding Enhancements for Projects Approved under the Affordable Housing Program - Community Rental Housing Funding

Received

See also Item HO-C1

HS-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. Review of Air Quality Initiatives within the Region of Peel and Area Municipalities

Received

SOCIAL SERVICES

HS-B. General Services

HS-B1. Families First Research Evaluation Project

RECOMMENDATION GC-60-2005:

That the Families First Research Evaluation Project by Dr. Tracy Peressini, Director, Social and Community Development Research Centre, University of Waterloo, be extended;

And further, that the funding to conclude the subject research project, in the amount of $250,000 per year for 2005 and 2006 respectively, be financed from Families First Cost Centre CF10105 and account code 23800;

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

HEALTH

HS-C. Environmental Health

HS-C1. Resolution in Support of Federal Funding for the Partners for Climate Protection Proposal (PCP+5)

RECOMMENDATION GC-61-2005:

That the Regional Chair write to the Federal Minister of Finance, to support the proposal of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for renewed Federal funding of the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program of $5 million over five years;

And further, that a copy of the subject letter be forwarded to the President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

HS-C2. Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Pearson Airport Human Health Risk Assessment

RECOMMENDATION GC-62-2005:

That the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) at Toronto Pearson International Airport (TPIA), in consultation with Peel Public Health, Toronto Public Health, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, and Environment Canada be requested to maintain the Toronto Pearson ambient air monitoring program for at least the next 15 years, during the period of airport expansion, to assess the potential for air quality impacts associated with changes to airport operations;

And further, that the monitoring for carbonyl compounds, particularly acrolein, and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) be added to the current on-site air quality monitoring program for at least the next 15 years during the period of airport expansion;

And further, that the results of the air quality monitoring program be reported annually to the GTAA Noise Management Committee and Air Quality Subcommittee and the Medical Officers of Health for the Region of Peel and City of Toronto;

And further, that a Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) for particulate matter be commissioned, when the aviation-related emissions models are revised;

And further, that the ongoing measures to reduce on-site nitrogen oxide emissions, such as working with airline companies, to make emissions reduction a priority, continue to be implemented;

And further, that the Ontario Ministry of the Environment be requested to develop an emissions inventory for the community surrounding TPIA for pollutants of concern identified in the subject report, particularly carbonyl compounds including acrolein;

And further, that the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, be requested if necessary, in conjunction with the Environment Canada National Air Pollutant Survey (NAPS) Network, to add carbonyl compounds, particularly acrolein, to the list of monitored compounds at the Brampton and Centennial Parkway air monitoring stations;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to Toronto City Council, the Toronto Board of Health, and the Medical Officer of Health for the City of Toronto for their information.

HS-D. Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

HS-D1. Comprehensive Bullying Prevention Programs in Peel

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting.

HS-E. Family Health

HS-E1. 2005 Child Health Campaign

Received

HS-E2. Health Before Pregnancy Campaign

Received

HS-F. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-F1. Dr. Marie Bountrogianni, Minister of Children and Youth Services, Letter dated February 3, 2005, Responding to Chair Kolb's Letter dated December 21, 2004, Regarding Region of Peel Resolution 2004-1268 "Federal Early Learning and Child Care Funding"

Received

F. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Items

F1. Communication from the Large Urban Mayors' Caucus of Ontario (LUMCO) adopted at its meeting of February 25, 2005

RECOMMENDATION GC-63-2005:

That the following motion from the Large Urban Mayors' Caucus of Ontario (LUMCO) adopted at its meeting of February 25, 2005 be endorsed by Regional Council:

"Whereas there is real momentum between all orders of government to address the long waiting list for affordable housing;

And whereas, whilst the long term solution evolves realizing on election commitments of both the Federal and Provincial governments, in the interim, given the vacancy rates in some communities, additional rent subsidy funds could, in partnership with landlords, be deployed to move people into appropriate housing;

Now therefore be it resolved, that inadequate rent supplements need to be reviewed and adjusted adding flexibility to all communities with families and individuals waiting for much needed affordable housing."

Councillor Dale departed at 1:52 p.m.

F2. Costs Associated with Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) (Oral)

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting.

F3. News Release from Mississauga News, dated February 27, 2005, Regarding Peel Paramedics Wait Times in Hospitals

Referred to Ambulance and Emergency Programs staff for consideration

G. IN CAMERA MATTERS

Committee moved In Camera at 1:53 p.m.

G1. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting 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. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

Councillor Groves departed at 2:25 p.m.
Councillor McCallion departed at 2:58 p.m.
Councillor Mahoney departed at 2:59 p.m.
Councillor Saito departed at 3:00 p.m., due to other municipal business

A quorum of voting members was lost at 3:00 p.m., and in accordance with section III-4(f) of the Procedural By-law 54-1999, as amended by By-law 61-2001, General Committee continued to receive submissions from staff.

G5. Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose

Committee moved out of In Camera at 3:22 p.m.

Having regard for Section III-4(a) of the Region of Peel Procedural By-law 54-1999 as amended by By-law 61-2001, which indicates twelve members of Council are necessary to form a quorum at a meeting of Council and General Committee; a quorum of voting members was no longer present.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting stood adjourned at 3:22 p.m.