Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

A. ROLL CALL

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Councillor Mahoney declared a conflict of interest with respect to Delegations/Presentations - Item D4 and Items Related to Public Works - Items PW-E1, PW-E2 and PW-F2 as a family member is employed with Mahoney International.

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-67-2005:

That the consolidated agenda for the April 7, 2005, General Committee meeting be approved.

The Regional Chair advised General Committee that testing of live audio streaming of meeting proceedings is currently underway in the Council Chamber, further to direction provided to staff at the November 25, 2004 Special Regional Council meeting.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Stephanie Crocker, Coordinator, Peel Environmental Network (PEN) and Dr. Barb Murck, PEN Steering Committee Member and Director of Environment Programs at the University of Toronto at Mississauga, Highlighting the Non-Profit Environmental Services Provided by PEN

Received

D2. Neil Rodgers, President, Urban Development Institute of Ontario, Regarding Places to Grow

Received

See also Items Related to Planning - Items PL-B1 and PL-E2

D3. Emil Kolb, Regional Chair and Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer, Presenting the Government Finance Officers Association Canadian Award for Financial Reporting for the year ending December 31, 2003 to Dan Labrecque, Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance; Dave Bingham, Director, Financial Services and Monique Hynes, Manager, Accounting Services

Received

D4. Matt Mahoney, Mahoney International, on behalf of Prescott Paper, Presenting the Benefits of Using Kraft Paper for Organics

Received

See also Items Related to Public Works - Items PW-E1 and PW-F2

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

FINANCE

MA-A. Corporate Finance

MA-A1. Development Charges Amending By-law and Background Study

RECOMMENDATION GC-68-2005:

That the proposed changes to the Regional Development Charges By-laws as outlined in the Amending Background Study dated March 2005 and attached as Appendix I to the report of the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance, dated March 18, 2005, titled "Development Charges Amending By-law and Background Study" be approved;

And further, that the necessary by-law required to bring into force the proposed changes be enacted.

MA-A2. 2005 Tax Policy Decisions

RECOMMENDATION GC-69-2005:

That the necessary by-law be presented to Regional Council for approval authorizing the Region to apply one or more of the optional tools available to it under paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4 of subsection 329.1(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, for the calculation of the amount of taxes for municipal and school purposes payable in respect of property in the commercial, industrial and multi-residential property classes for the 2005 taxation year;

And further, that the necessary by-law be presented to Regional Council for approval which establishes a minimum property tax level for an eligible new construction property, within the meaning of subsection 331(20) of the Municipal Act, 2001, for the 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 taxation years in accordance with paragraphs 5, 6, 7 and 8 of subsection 329.1(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001;

And further, that Regional Council approve the disbursement of $3,755,024 from the accumulated capped properties billing surplus of $5,755,024 and retain a $2,000,000 reserve balance for coverage of any future capped properties billing shortfalls;

And further, that Regional Council approve the distribution of the $3,755,024 from the accumulated capped properties billing surplus as follows: $1,164,858 to the City of Mississauga, $181,692 to the City of Brampton, $53,302 to the Town of Caledon and $2,355,174 to the Region of Peel, the latter of which is to remain in R1213 Working Funds Assessment reserve in order to cover any future assessment related costs.

MA-A3. 2005 Final Regional Levy By-law

RECOMMENDATION GC-70-2005:

That in accordance with the Council approved apportionment formula by Resolution 2005-211 and per the Financial Control by-law, and as detailed in Appendix I to the report from the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance, dated March 21, 2005, titled "2005 Final Regional Levy By-law", the net levy requirement of $595,900,000 be apportioned to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon inclusive of technical adjustments related to waste management expenditures;

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

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-B. Ambulance and Emergency Services

MA-B1. Emergency Preparedness Week - May 1 to 7, 2005

RECOMMENDATION GC-71-2005:

That the week of May 1 to 7, 2005 be proclaimed Emergency Preparedness Week in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

MA-C. Clerk's

MA-C1. Report of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Liaison Committee (GTAA-2005-1) Meeting held on March 10, 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 Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Liaison Committee received information.

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3. REPORT/PRESENTATIONS

a) Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA)/Region of Peel Spring 2005 Update (Oral)
Presentation by Steve Shaw, Vice-President of Corporate Affairs; Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA)

4. COMMUNICATIONS

a) Steve Shaw, Chair, Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Consultative Committee, Letter dated February 21, 2005, Regarding the Issue of Improving Access to Toronto Pearson International Airport

b) John Daly, Legislative Co-ordinator, Legislative Services, Peel Region, Memo dated March 4, 2005, Regarding the Report titled "Toronto Airports Authority - Pearson Airport Human Health Risk Assessment"

c) Ulli S. Watkiss, City Clerk, City of Toronto, Letter dated February 21, 2005, Advising of the Adoption of Clause 6a as Amended, by City Council on February 16, 2005, Regarding the Nomination to the Greater Toronto Airports (GTAA) Board of Directors, GTAA Consultative Committee and the Noise Management Committee

5. IN CAMERA MATTERS

6. NEXT MEETING DATE

Thursday, May 5, 2005 - 8:00 a.m.
Chair's Boardroom
10 Peel Centre Dr., 5th Floor
Brampton, ON

7. ADJOURNMENT

Having regard a quorum of voting members was not achieved, in accordance with Section 111-4(f) of the Procedural By-law 54-1999, as amended, items not dealt with during this meeting will be placed on the agenda of the next scheduled Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Liaison Committee meeting, with the exception of Item 4c which will be placed on the next General Committee meeting agenda.

MA-C2. Report of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) (AAC-2005-3) Meeting held on March 1, 2005

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR

a. Election of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Chair

RECOMMENDATION AAC-6-2005:

That Glenn Barnes be appointed Chair of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2005

b. Election of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Vice-Chair

RECOMMENDATION AAC-7-2005:

That William Goursky be appointed Vice-Chair of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2005

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting held on February 15, 2005

RECOMMENDATION AAC-8-2005:

That the minutes of the February 15, 2005 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved.

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AAC-9-2005:

That Presentation Item 6a be deferred to a future meeting of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee;

And further, that the agenda for the March 1, 2005 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

5. COMMUNICATION ITEMS

a. Cheri Cowan, Clerk, Town of Caledon, Letter dated January 17, 2005, Adopting Peel Resolution Number 2004-1236 Extending the Terms for Non-Elected Members of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) to November 30, 2006 and Requesting an Additional Elected Member from the City of Brampton be Appointed to the AAC

Received

b. 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 AAC-10-2005:

That the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee extend an invitation to the City of Brampton and the City of Mississauga Accessibility Advisory Committees to meet at least twice annually with the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee to improve communication and explore areas of common accessibility concerns.

c. News Release: Transhelp, "Setting the Standard for Para-Transit: Driving Beyond Expectations", Announcing an Initiative to Improve the Service Provided to Clients and Explaining the Invitation Process to Participate in Surveys and Focus Groups

Received

d. News Release: ConnecTions 2005, 6th Annual Resource Fair for Persons with Disabilities, May 7, 2005, Ste. Famille Secondary School, 1780 Meadowvale Blvd., Mississauga

Received

e. News Release: Access Ontario II Conference, June 13 and 14, 2005, Burlington, Ontario, Pre-Conference Questionnaire and Registration Form

Received

f. News Release: Learning Disabilities Association - Mississauga Chapter, Staff Presentations Regarding Learning Disabilities on March 22, 2005 at Millcreek and Coventry Road Locations

Received

6. PRESENTATIONS

a. Terri LeRoux, Executive Director, Learning Disabilities Association of Mississauga, Presenting an Awareness Session on Learning Disabilities

Deferred to the April 12, 2005 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) meeting

b. Nita Bawa, Diversity Coordinator and Wafa Murra, Outreach Manager, Telecare Distress Centre Brampton, Explaining the New Telecare Diversity Project - Reaching Out to South Asians and Six Other Languages in the Next Five Years

Received

c. Anita Bischof, Office Services Supervisor, Ontario Works, and Heather Montgomery, Interior Designer, Region of Peel, Housing and Property, Outlining the Interior Renovation Project to Create a More Secure, Private, Flexible, Accessible, Client-Friendly Environment for Clients and Staff

Received

d. Drew Goursky, Housing Development Policy Coordinator, Region of Peel, Housing and Property, Inviting the AAC to Tour a New Senior's Building Located at 1745 Dundas Street East, Mississauga, on April 1, 2005 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Received

7. REPORTS FROM THE ACCESSIBILITY PLANNING COORDINATORS

a. Eric Schuppert, Manager of Customer Service, Town of Caledon (Oral)

Received

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

Received

8. REPORT OF THE ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR

Received

9. OTHER BUSINESS

10. NEXT MEETING

Tuesday, April 12, 2005 (1:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.)
Region of Peel Headquarters
Council Chamber, 5th floor
10 Peel Centre Dr.
Brampton, Ontario

MA-D. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-D1. Hazel McCallion, Mayor, City of Mississauga, Letter dated February 11, 2005 to John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister Responsible for Seniors, Recommending that Municipalities be Given the Option of Holding Elections Every Two or Four Years Offset From the Fixed Provincial Election Dates

Received

MA-D2. Ulli S. Watkiss, City Clerk, City of Toronto, Letter dated February 21, 2005, Regarding the Nomination Process to the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Board of Directors, GTAA Consultative Committee and the GTAA Noise Management Committee

Received

MA-D3. News Release: The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated February 28, 2005, Regarding Provincial Announcements Made at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference About Municipal Outlet Drains, Line Fences Act Review and New Provincial Policy Statement on Planning Decisions

Referred to the April 14, 2005 Regional Council meeting

MA-D4. Emil Kolb, Regional Chair, The Regional Municipality of Peel, Letter dated March 1, 2005 to John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister Responsible for Seniors, Attaching Regional Municipality of Peel By-law Number 35-2005 and Resolutions from the City of Brampton, City of Mississauga and Town of Caledon, Delegating the Tax Ratio-Setting Authority by The Regional Municipality of Peel to the Area Municipalities

Received

MA-D5. Frederick Biro, Executive Director, The Regional Municipality of Peel Police Services Board, Letter dated March 1, 2005, Informing of the Passing of a Motion Receiving the 2004 Annual Report on Board Activities Outlining the Number of Hours Dedicated to Board Business in 2004

Received

MA-D6. Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, Letter dated March 7, 2005, Responding to Chair Kolb's Letter on Council's Resolution Regarding the Ontario Health Premium (OHP) (Resolution 2005-187)

Received

MA-D7. George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated March 9, 2005 Awarding a Special Grant of $225,093 to the Regional Municipality of Peel to Upgrade and Enhance Existing Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Equipment for Land Ambulance Service

Received

MA-D8. Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance, Letter dated March 16, 2005 Thanking Chair Kolb for his Recommendations Regarding the 2005 Ontario Budget

Received

MA-D9. News Release: The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 23, 2005, Regarding a Report Available on the AMO Website on Potential Impacts of the Ontario Health Plan and Providing Advice for Municipal Governments when Negotiating Collective Agreements

Received

PL-A. Administration

PL-A1. Request for Private Waste Collection: 1 Shipp Drive, Site Plan Application SP 04-242 - City of Mississauga, Ward 4

RECOMMENDATION GC-72-2005:

That private waste collection services be permitted for the proposed condominium townhouse development (SP04-242) at the northwest corner of Shipp Drive and Robert Speck Parkway;

And further, that a copy of the report of the Commissioners of Planning and Public Works, dated March 8, 2005, titled "Request for Private Waste Collection: 1 Shipp Drive, Site Plan Application SP-04-242, City of Mississauga, Ward 4", be forwarded to the City of Mississauga and the site plan applicant for their information.

PL-A2. Request for Private Waste Collection: Site Plan Application SP 04-318 - City of Mississauga, Ward 7

RECOMMENDATION GC-73-2005:

That private waste collection services be permitted for the proposed condominium townhouse development (SP-04-318) at Central Parkway and Parkerhill Road;

And further, that a copy of the report of the Commissioners of Planning and Public Works, dated March 8, 2005, titled "Request for Private Waste Collection, Site Plan Application SP 04-318, City of Mississauga, Ward 7", be forwarded to the City of Mississauga and the site plan applicant for their information.

PL-B. Planning Policy and Research

PL-B1. Draft Provincial Growth Plan, Places to Grow: Better Choices, Brighter Future

RECOMMENDATION GC-74-2005:

That Items Related to Planning, Item PL-B1, be referred back to staff to allow for further consultation with the three area municipalities, and presentation to the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee;

And further, that such review include consideration of related waste strategy.

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D2 and Items Related to Planning - Item PL-E2

PL-B2. Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group (PAAWG) Membership, 2003-2006 and 2007-2010

RECOMMENDATION GC-75-2005:

That the non-elected members of the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group (PAAWG), identified in the report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated March 8, 2005, titled "Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group (PAAWG) Membership, 2003-2006 and 2007-2010" be appointed for the terms 2003-2006 and 2007-2010;

And further, that the PAAWG Terms of Reference, as approved by Resolution 2005-163, be amended, as shown in Appendix I, of the subject report by establishing quorum at three members, one of which shall be a Regional Councillor;

And further, that the members and alternates be so advised of their appointment.

PL-C. Transportation Planning

PL-C1. Urban Transportation Showcase Program, Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Hamilton Smart Commute Initiative

Received

PL-C2. 2004 Region of Peel Cordon Count Program

Received

PL-C3. Participation in Southern Ontario Gateway Council (SOGC)

Referred to the April 14, 2005 Regional Council meeting

PL-D. Development Planning Services

PL-D1. Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Agricultural Action Plan

RECOMMENDATION GC-76-2005:

That the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Agricultural Action Plan attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated March 24, 2005, titled "Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Action Plan" be endorsed;

And further, that the Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Action Committee (GTA AAC) Terms of Reference as outlined in Appendix II of the subject report be endorsed in principle;

And further, that Regional Chair Emil Kolb, with Councillor David Lyons as alternate, be appointed as the Regional representative to the GTA AAC;

And further, that Regional staff assist the GTA AAC in the implementation of action items;

And further, that the subject report be forwarded to the City of Mississauga, the City of Brampton, the Town of Caledon, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) for their information;

And further, that the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture be asked for their participation and membership on the GTA AAC and be requested to provide financial support for the implementation of the actions contained within the GTA Agricultural Action Plan.

PL-E. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-E1. Gary McNeil, Managing Director, Greater Toronto Transit Authority (GTTA), Memo dated February 4, 2005, Regarding GO Transit Rail Improvement Program ("GO TRIP"), Quarterly Status Report

Received

PL-E2. David Caplan, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, Letter dated February 16, 2005, Providing a Copy of the Draft Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH)

Received

See also Item PL-B1

PL-E3. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), Letter dated February 21, 2005, Providing a Copy of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) which Came into Effect on March 1, 2005

Received

See also Items PL-E5 and PL-E6

PL-E4. Carol Mitchell, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Agriculture and Food, Letter dated March 2, 2005, Advising of the Creation of a New Agricultural Drainage Infrastructure Program

Received

PL-E5. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), Letter dated March 3, 2005, Advising of the New Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) Standard as Approved by Ontario Regulation 63/05 Under the Planning Act to Amend Ontario Regulation 385/04

Received

See also Items PL-E3 and PL-E6

PL-E6. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 15, 2005, Regarding the Transitioning Provisions of the New Operative Clause within Ontario Regulation 63/05 Under the Planning Act and the New Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) on Land Use

Received

See also Items PL-E3 and PL-E5

PL-E7. J. Brad Duke, Director, Clay Brick Association of Canada, Letter dated March 21, 2005, Objecting to the City of Brampton's Northwest Official Plan Amendment (OPA)

Received

 

PW-A. Business and Information Services

PW-A1. Proclamation of Event Weeks

RECOMMENDATION GC-77-2005:

That April 18 to 24, 2005 be proclaimed "Earth Week" in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

RECOMMENDATION GC-78-2005:

That May 1 to 7, 2005 be proclaimed "Compost Awareness Week" in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

RECOMMENDATION GC-79-2005:

That May 1 to 7, 2005 be proclaimed "Drinking Water Awareness Week" in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

RECOMMENDATION GC-80-2005:

That May 15 to 21, 2005 be proclaimed "Public Works Week" in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

RECOMMENDATION GC-81-2005:

That May 26 to June 1, 2005 be proclaimed "Childrens' Water Awareness Week" in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

PW-B. Engineering and Construction

PW-B1. Lift and Dedicate a Portion of a 0.3 Metre Reserve, Regional Road 2 (Finch Avenue) and Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue) - City of Brampton, Ward 10

RECOMMENDATION GC-82-2005:

That a by-law be enacted to lift a 0.3 metre (1 foot) reserve in the City of Brampton, Ward 10 on the west side of Regional Road 2 (Finch Avenue) to provide a right in/out access, 21.04 metres (69.03 feet) in width and on the south side of Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue) to provide full moves access, 12.01 metres (39.40 feet) in width to an industrial development, Menkes Development Corporation.

PW-B2. Lift and Dedicate a Portion of a 0.3 Metre Reserve, Regional Road 7 (Airport Road), South of Sandalwood Parkway and Humberwest Parkway - City of Brampton, Ward 10

RECOMMENDATION GC-83-2005:

That a by-law be enacted to lift a 0.3 metre (1 foot) reserve in the City of Brampton, Ward 10, on the west side of Regional Road 7 (Airport Road) to provide a right in/out access, 10.00 metres (32.81 feet) in width, to existing service station, Suncor Energy Products Incorporated.

PW-B3. Lift and Dedicate a Portion of a 0.3 Metre Reserve, Regional Road 5 (Derry Road) West of Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road) - City of Mississauga, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-84-2005:

That a by-law be enacted to lift a 0.3 metre (1 foot) reserve in the City of Mississauga, Ward 5, on the north side of Regional Road 5 (Derry Road) west of Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road) to provide a right in/out access, 10.00 metres (32.81 feet) in width to a proposed commercial site, Narang Investments Incorporated.

PW-B4. Engineering Services for Bovaird Drive from Highway 410 to Mississauga Road and Watermain on Bovaird Drive at Kennedy Road, Capital Projects 02-4090 and 04-1328 - City of Brampton, Wards 1, 2, 5 and 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-85-2005:

That the budget for Capital Project 04-1328 for watermain replacement on Bovaird Drive be increased from $150,000 to $1,500,000, financed from Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve (R0241) in order to replace an existing 400mm (16 inch) diameter asbestos cement watermain, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

And further, that the existing contract (Document 2003-447T) with Pave-Al Limited be extended in order to undertake the proposed watermain replacement, in the amount of $1,350,000 for a new contract total of $8,450,000, (excluding all applicable taxes);

And further, that the existing contract (Document 2003-207P) for Engineering Services with Giffels Associates Limited be extended to provide engineering services for additional road and watermain works, at an estimated total cost of $211,850 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects 02-4090 ($116,850) and 04-1328 ($95,000), for a new contract total of $1,244,150 (excluding applicable taxes);

And further, that the Giffels Associates Limited award be increased to complete the work related to any additional unforeseen project issues up to the limit of the approved budget.

Councillor Palleschi departed at 11:38 a.m.

PW-B5. Contract Award and Engineering Services for Trunk Sanitary Sewer Replacement at Three Credit River Crossing Locations, Capital Project 05-2420, Document 2005-065T - City of Mississauga, Wards 6 and 8

Referred to the April 14, 2005 Regional Council meeting

PW-B6. Detailed Design and Contract Administration for a 1500 mm (60 inch) Feedermain on Heritage Road and for 750 mm (30 inch) and 1200 mm (48 inch) Watermains on Mississauga Road, Captial Projects 03-1205, 05-1113 and 05-1119, Document 2005-062P - City of Mississauga, Ward 9 and City of Brampton, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-86-2005:

That Document 2005-062P for detailed design, contract administration and inspection services for 1500mm (60 inch) Feedermain on Heritage Road and for 750mm (30 inch) and 1200mm (48 inch) watermains on Mississauga Road be awarded to KMK Consultants Limited in the estimated total amount of $1,353,900 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects 03-1205, 05-1113 and 05-1119, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

And further, that the award to KMK Consultants Limited be increased to complete the work related to any additional unforeseen project issues up to the limit of the approved budget;

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

PW-C. Operations and Maintenance

PW-C1. Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) 2004 Better Practices Competition Award, Innovative Management Practice "One-Stop Student Training"

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-87-2005:

That the presentation relating to "One-Stop Student Training" by Mitch Zamojc, Commissioner of Public Works be referred to the April 14, 2005 Regional Council meeting.

PW-D. Water and Wastewater Treatment

PW-D1. 2004 Lakeview Community Odour Survey Results - City of Mississauga, Ward 1

Received

PW-E. Waste Management

RECOMMENDATION GC-88-2005:

That the minutes of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2005-2) meeting held on March 10, 2005 be amended to refer Recommendation WM-5-2005 back to the Waste Management Subcommittee for further discussion;

And further, that staff be requested to provide information regarding the organics programs of Hamilton and Ottawa;

And further, that the minutes of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2005-2) meeting held on March 10, 2005 be approved, as amended.

PW-E1. Report of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2005-2) Meeting held on March 10, 2005

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Councillor Mahoney declared a conflict of interest with respect to item 4a Region Wide Organics Container Liners, as her son is acting on behalf of a proponent of biodegradable bags and refrained from discussion and voting thereon.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WM-3-2005:

That the agenda for the March 10, 2005, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS

4. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

Items 4b and 4c were dealt with.

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

c) Redevelopment of the Fewster Drive Waste Management Site
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

RECOMMENDATION WM-4-2005:

That item 4b titled "Community Recycling Centres Network Review" and item 4c titled "Redevelopment of the Fewster Drive Waste Management Site" be deferred to the March 24, 2005 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting;

And further, that staff report on Community Recycling Centres Network operating and capital costs;

And further, that a financial analysis be undertaken to provide curbside collection of items currently collected at Community Recycling Centres (CRC).

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

Received

RECOMMENDATION WM-5-2005:

That residents participating in the Region Wide Organics (RWO) program be permitted to use plastic bags;

And further, that residents participating in the RWO program be strongly encouraged to use biodegradable liner bags;

And further, that additional investment be made to effectively manage the plastic within the RWO program.

Referred back to the Waste Management Subcommittee for further consideration by Recommendation GC-88-2005

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D4, Item PW-F2 and Recommendation GC-88-2005

Additional Item

Banning the Use of Non-degradable, Plastic Carry-out Bags

RECOMMENDATION WM-6-2005:

Whereas the Ontario Minister of the Environment has proposed a province-wide municipal waste diversion goal of 60 per cent by 2008;

And whereas diversion of the organic fraction of the municipal waste stream through composting is critical to achieving this diversion target;

And whereas the presence of non-degradable, plastic bags in composting programs increases processing costs and decreases the quality and value of finished compost;

And whereas the retail sector introduces a significant quantity of non-degradable, plastic carry-out bags into the municipal waste stream;

Therefore be it resolved, that the Ontario Minister of the Environment be requested to introduce legislation to ban the use of non-degradable, plastic carry-out bags by Ontario retailers and mandate the use of certified biodegradable plastic and paper bags as alternatives;

And further, that a copy of the subject resolution be forwarded to all Ontario municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) for their support.

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

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

c) Redevelopment of the Fewster Drive Waste Management Site

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

5. UPDATES

Item 5c was dealt with.

c) Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility (Oral)
Update by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Received

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

Received

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

Received

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

This item was dealt with earlier in the 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

Received

PW-E2. Report of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2005-3) Meeting held on March 24, 2005

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WM-7-2005:

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

3. DELEGATIONS

4. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

a) Community Recycling Centre (CRC) Network Review

Received

Item 4c was dealt with.

c) Community Recycling Centres (CRC) - Financial Analysis (Oral)
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Received

b) Redevelopment of the Fewster Drive Waste Management Site

RECOMMENDATION WM-8-2005:

That the Fewster Drive Waste Management site, located at 1126 Fewster Drive in Mississauga, replace the Lakeview Community Recycling Centre as the preferred location for the East Mississauga Community Recycling Centre (CRC);

And further, that the Fewster Drive Waste Management site's existing infrastructure be demolished as use expires, and be replaced by the Mississauga East Community Recycling Centre (CRC) and a Yard Waste Transfer Station;

And further, that approved Fewster Community Recycling Centre Capital Budget 99-6505, previously known as the Lakeview Community Recycling Centre Capital Budget, be used to fund the demolition, site design, development permits and approvals, and construction administration, as required;

And further, that staff report back to Regional Council on the additional funds required for the completion of this project prior to award of the construction tender.

c) Community Recycling Centres (CRC) - Financial Analysis (Oral)
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

d) Proposed Direction for New and Emerging Technologies (Oral)
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Received

Additional Item

Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) for New and Emerging Technologies

RECOMMENDATION WM-9-2005:

That the Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) for New and Emerging Technologies be expanded to consider all technologies which produce Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF).

e) Waste Reduction Plans and Tipping Fee Policy for Registered Non-Profit Community Agencies in the Region of Peel

RECOMMENDATION WM-10-2005:

That Corporate Policy W20-07 regarding tipping fees for registered non-profit community agencies be revised to require such agencies to develop a bi-annual Waste Reduction Plan for approval by the Director of Waste Management in order to receive tipping fee exemptions at Regional sites.

 

5. UPDATES

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

Received

b) Algonquin Power Energy from Waste Facility (Oral)
Update by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Received

6. COMMUNICATIONS

a) Wayne Riviere, Marketing Manager, W. Ralston (Canada) Inc., Thanking Subcommittee Members for the Opportunity to Depute at the February 24, 2005, Waste Management Subcommittee Meeting and also Clarifying a Key Point in Regard to the Compostable Bioplastic Liner

Received

Additional item

Tour of Waste Management Related Facilities

Received

PW-E3. Realigning Friday's Waste Collection Area - City of Brampton, Ward 10

RECOMMENDATION GC-89-2005:

That the east end of the existing Friday waste collection area as generally outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, dated March 21, 2004, titled "Realigning Friday's Waste Collection Area", for the City of Brampton be realigned with the Monday waste collection area to accommodate housing in North Brampton;

And further, that implementation of the new Monday and Friday waste collection areas begin during the week of May 16, 2005;

And further, that a communication strategy be implemented for residents that will be affected by the change in the waste collection schedule.

PW-E4. Addition of a Bag-Breaker to the Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility, Capital Project 99-6275

RECOMMENDATION GC-90-2005:

That the contract with Waste Management of Canada Corporation for the construction of the Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility (PIWMF) be amended to include the installation of a bag-breaker in the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) using the funds approved by Regional Council Resolution 2004-749 in the amount of $610,326 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 99-6275;

And further, that the contract with Waste Management of Canada Corporation for the operation of the Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility be amended to include a variable-rate incremental processing fee for the operation of the bag-breaker of $1.26 per tonne at an estimated annual cost of $130,843;

And further, that the incremental $1.26 per tonne processing fee for the operation of the bag-breaker be re-evaluated based on the schedule attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, dated March 17, 2005, titled "Addition of a Bag-Breaker to the Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility, Capital Project 99-6275", after a period of six months following the launch of a transparent plastic bag enhancement program.

PW-E5. Contract Administration and Construction Supervision for the Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility, Capital Project 99-6275, Document 2002-498P, 7795 Torbram Road - City of Brampton, Ward 8

RECOMMENDATION GC-91-2005:

That document 2002-498P for contract administration of the Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility (PIWMF) (7795 Torbram Road) between the Region of Peel and MacViro Consultants Inc., be extended to provide additional services for the expanded scope of work and extended construction period at an estimated cost of $94,353 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 99-6275, for a total estimated commitment of $505,840 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

And further, that the contract with MacViro Consultants Inc., be extended for similar requirements to the limit allowed by the approved Capital Budget.

PW-F. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-F1. James Knight, Chief Executive Officer, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Letter dated January 25, 2005, Advising of a Payment of $31,788 in Support of the Taste and Odour in Lake Ontario: Cause and Control Project

Received

PW-F2. Matt Mahoney, Mahoney International, Letter dated March 10, 2005, Providing Feedback on the Waste Management Subcommittee Recommendations Regarding Region Wide Organics

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D4 and Item PW-E1

PW-F3. Julie McDougall, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated March 21, 2005, Advising that the City of Brampton has Endorsed the Resolution Adopted by the Region of Peel Regarding the City of Mississauga's Resolution Number 0005-2005 Requesting the Province to Implement a System of Deposit Returns for all Metal, Glass and Plastic Beverage Containers (Resolution 2005-169)

Received

Councillor Fennell arrived at 11:49 a.m.

HO-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HO-A1. Transfer of Overhead Hydro Line Easement to Enersource Hydro Mississauga in Connection with the Expansion of the North Meadowvale Reservoir and Pumping Station at 2720 Meadowvale Boulevard - City of Mississauga, Ward 9

Referred to the April 14, 2005 Regional Council meeting

HO-B. COMMUNICATIONS

HO-B1. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 24, 2005, Requesting AMO Members to Pass a Resolution at Council Conveying Support for Trail Development and Concern over the Continued Burden that Section 20 of the Line Fences Act Places on Municipalities Attempting to Develop Abandoned Railways into Usable Trails

Referred to Housing and Property staff

HS-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. Volunteer Week in the Region of Peel - April 17 to 23, 2005

RECOMMENDATION GC-92-2005:

That April 17 to 23, 2005 be proclaimed Volunteer Week in the Region of Peel.

HEALTH

HS-B. Business and Information Services

HS-B1. Public Health Cost Shared Programs - Service and Funding Levels

Received

HS-B2. Support for Family Health Team Model

Received

HS-C. Environmental Health

HS-C1. West Nile Virus in the Region of Peel

RECOMMENDATION GC-93-2005:

That Appendix II "2004 West Nile Virus in the Region of Peel" as attached to the report of the Commissioner of Health and the Acting Medical Officer of Health, dated March 7, 2005, titled "West Nile Virus in the Region of Peel" be received for information;

And further, that the Region of Peel's "West Nile Virus Prevention Plan 2005" attached as Appendix III to the subject report, be approved.

HS-D. Long-Term Care

HS-D1. Therapeutic Mattresses for Long Term Care

RECOMMENDATION GC-94-2005:

That Document 2005-112N be awarded to KCI Medical Canada Inc. for the provision of therapeutic mattresses to the Region's five long term-care centres, for residents with complex care needs in the estimated amount of $304,700 (exclusive of applicable taxes) being the most cost-effective solution in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 62-2001, being fully funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

SOCIAL SERVICES

HS-E. General Services

HS-E1. JobsNow - Employment Placement and Extended Employment Retention Pilot Project

Received

See also Item HS-G5

HS-F. Ontario Works in Peel

HS-F1. Ontario Works - Intake Screening Unit

Referred to the April 14, 2005 Regional Council meeting

HS-G. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-G1. Norm Lemke, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, County of Renfrew, Letter dated February 28, 2005, Addressed to Ken Dryden, Minister of Social Development and Dr. Marie Bountrogianni, Minister of Children and Youth Services, Advising them that the Council of the Corporation of the County of Renfrew has Endorsed the Resolution Adopted by the Region of Peel Regarding Federal Early Learning and Child Care Funding (Resolution 2004-1268)

Received

HS-G2. Dr. Marie Bountrogianni, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Letter dated February, 2005, Encouraging Participation in Ontario's Volunteer Recognition Program for the year 2005 by Submitting Nominations of Deserving Individuals

Received

HS-G3. Dr. Sheela V. Basrur, Chief Medical Officer of Health and Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated March 3, 2005, Advising of Amendments to Regulations under the Health Protection and Promotion Act that Support the Merger of the Muskoka-Parry Sound Health Unit with the Simcoe County District Health Unit and with the North Bay and District Health Unit

Received

Councillor Iannicca departed at 11:55 a.m.

HS-G4. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 16, 2005, Advising that the District of Timiskaming, the Rural Areas of Lambton County and Chatham Kent, and the East End of the City of Hamilton are the Three Communities Chosen to Pilot the Government's Best Start Plan for Children

Received

HS-G5. Sandra Pupatello, Minister of Community and Social Services, Letter dated March 17, 2005, Thanking the Regional Municipality of Peel for Agreeing to Participate in the New "JobsNow", an Employment Placement and Extended Employment Retention Pilot Project of the Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS)

Received

See also Item HS-E1

F. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Item

F1. Federal Funding Allocated for Rent Supplement (Oral)

RECOMMENDATION GC-95-2005:

That a resolution be prepared for the April 14, 2005 Regional Council meeting directing the Regional Chair to write to the Provincial Government encouraging them to consider matching the funds allocated, for rent supplement programs, by the Federal Government.

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

Committee moved In Camera at 12:01 p.m.

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. Labour relations or employee negotiations

G5. Labour relations or employee negotiations

Committee moved out of In Camera at 12:04 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:09 p.m.