April 28, 2005 General Committee Minutes
Page Content:
A. Roll Call
B. Declarations of Conflicts of Interest
C. Approval of Agenda
D. Delegations/Presentations
E. Reports and Communications
Items Related to:
F. Other Business
G. In Camera Matters
  Adjournment

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

GENERAL COMMITTEE

M I N U T E S

GC-2005-5


The Regional General Committee met on April 28, 2005 at 9:39 in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton.

 

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

R. Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer; R. K. Gillespie, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor; P. Graham, Commissioner of Health; D. Labrecque, Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance; L. Nashman, Commissioner of People, Information and Technology; D. Szwarc, Commissioner of Social Services; N. Tunnacliffe, Commissioner of Planning; K. Ward, Commissioner of Housing & Property; M. Zamojc, Commissioner of Public Works; Dr. E. de Villa, Associate Medical Officer of Health; C. Gravlev, Regional Clerk; C. Thomson, Legislative Co-ordinator

   
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* See text for arrivals
¨ See text for departures


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-C3, as a family member is employed with Mahoney International.


C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-101-2005:

That the consolidated agenda for the April 28, 2005, General Committee meeting be amended to refer the minutes of the Waste Management Subcommittee Meeting held on April 21, 2005 to the May 5, 2005 Regional Council meeting;

And further, that the consolidated agenda for the April 28, 2005, General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Sam Morra, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association (GTSWCA), Presenting a Cheque for $20,000 Towards the Subsurface Utility Engineering Pilot Project

Received

D2. Emil Kolb, Regional Chair; Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer and Dan Labrecque, Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance, Recognizing Larry Hawes, Former Director of Internal Audit, for his 30 Years of Service to the Region of Peel and its Citizens and Extending Best Wishes Upon his Retirement

Received

Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer, acknowledged the 30 years of service Larry Hawes has given to the Region of Peel and extended his best wishes for retirement on behalf of all staff.

Chair Kolb, on behalf of Regional Council and the Peel Police Services Board thanked Larry Hawes for his leadership and professionalism and wished him a happy retirement.

Councillor Morrison, on behalf of the Town of Caledon expressed appreciation and extended best wishes to Larry Hawes on his retirement.

Councillor Miles acknowledged the contributions Larry Hawes has made to the Audit Subcommittee and thanked him for his guidance.

Councillor Saito extended best wishes to Larry Hawes on behalf of the Mayor of the City of Mississauga and City of Mississauga Audit staff.

Dan Labrecque, Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance introduced Beate Wilson, the Region's new Director of the Internal Audit Division.

 

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN SERVICES

Chaired by Vice-Chair A. Groves

HS-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. Sheridan Villa Redevelopment Program

RECOMMENDATION GC-102-2005:

That the Commissioner of Health be directed to proceed with working drawings for approximately 142 beds at Sheridan Villa Long Term Care Centre;

And further, that the Commissioner of Health be directed to obtain the necessary Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) approvals for the Sheridan Villa redevelopment;

And further, that the Commissioner of Health work with staff from Housing and Property and Purchasing to tender the construction contract in accordance with the Purchasing By-law.

HS-A2. Peel Residents' Access to Sufficient Nutritious Food

Received


SOCIAL SERVICES

HS-B. General Services

HS-B1. Report of the Grants Ad Hoc Committee Meeting (GRC-2005-1) held on April 7, 2005

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GRC-1-2005:

That the agenda for the April 7, 2005, Grants Ad Hoc Committee meeting be amended to include an additional item under Other Business regarding an update on the Strengthening Organization Effectiveness Fund (SOEF);

And further, that the agenda for the April 7, 2005, Grants Ad Hoc Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

4. REPORTS

a) Community Programs Funding - Multi-Year Funding Agreements with Established Agencies

RECOMMENDATION GRC-2-2005:

That an increase to the multi-year funding agreement with Heart Touching Heart Ministries for The Dam Youth Drop In Centre be approved in the amount of $14,224 for 2005 and 2006;

And further, that an increase to the multi-year funding agreement with Family Services of Peel be approved up to a maximum of $30,000 for 2005 and $31,650 for 2006;

And further, that Peel Federation of Agriculture be approved for funding of $975 in 2005 and $1,005 in 2006;

And further, that Peel Soil and Crop Association be approved for funding of $400 in 2005 and 2006;

And further, that the funding for the above be financed from Social Services' operating budget (CF00012-56743);

And further, that staff report back on a new policy for agricultural grants;

And further, that a one-time, emergency grant up to a maximum of $25,000 for Peel Senior Link be approved, to be financed from the Community Grants Reserve R1260.

b) Community Programs Funding - One Year Program Funding for 2005

RECOMMENDATION GRC-3-2005:

That the Grants Ad hoc Committee approve a one year program funding application process under the Community Programs Funding Guidelines for 2005 and 2006, subject to available funding, to be financed under the approved Community Programs Funding budget, Social Services' account (CF00012 56743);

And further, that the two vulnerable groups in the community, disadvantaged youth and persons with mental health difficulties or illness, continue to be the funding priority for the one year program funding in 2005 and 2006.


5. COMMUNICATIONS

a) News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 24, 2005, Advising that the Ontario Victim Services Secretariat (OVSS) is Inviting Applications from Community Agencies for 2005/2006 Community Projects Grant Program

Received

6. NEXT MEETING

RECOMMENDATION GRC-4-2005:

That the next meeting of the Grants Ad hoc Committee be scheduled at the call of the Chair.

7. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Item

a) LeeAnn Lloyd, Manager, Community Services and Special Projects, Social Services Department, Region of Peel, Regarding an Update on the Strengthening Organization Effectiveness Fund (SOEF)

Received


HS-C. Children's Services

HS-C1. Impact of the Early Learning and Child Care Funding on the Determination of Eligibility for Child Care Subsidy

Received

HS-C2. Naming of New Child Care Centre at Sheridan's Davis Campus

RECOMMENDATION GC-103-2005:

That the new directly operated child care centre at the Davis Campus of Sheridan College Institute of Advanced Learning be named Collegeside Child Care Centre;

And further, that all directly operated child care centres have incorporated into their names the tagline: Learn.Play.Care.


HEALTH

HS-D. Business and Information Services

HS-D1. Local Health Integration Networks - Boundary Revisions
Presentation by Peter Graham, Commissioner of Health and Dr. Eileen de Villa, Associate Medical Officer of Health

Received

See also Item HS-F5


HS-E. Long-Term Care

HS-E1. Seniors' Month - June 2005

RECOMMENDATION GC-104-2005:

That the month of June 2005 be proclaimed Seniors' Month in the Regional Municipality of Peel.


HS-F. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-F1. Hazel McCallion, Mayor, City of Mississauga, Letter dated March 10, 2005, Addressed to Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, Advising that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Mississauga has Endorsed Resolution 0051-2005, Regarding Pooling of Social Services

Received

HS-F2. Joe Volpe, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Letter dated March 24, 2005, Responding to Chair Kolb's Letter dated November 18, 2004, Requesting the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to Reimburse the Region of Peel for the Municipal Share of the Administration and Assistance Costs Incurred for Refugees on Welfare Caseloads

Received

See also Item HS-F3

HS-F3. Emil Kolb, Regional Chair, The Regional Municipality of Peel, Letter dated March 17, 2005, Responding to Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, Letter dated February 25, 2005, Concerning the Premier's Position on the $23 Billion Gap in Federal Funding to Ontario

Received

See also Item HS-F2

HS-F4. Dr. Marie Bountrogianni, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Letter dated April, 2005, Encouraging Participation in the Lincoln M. Alexander Award for the Year 2005 by Submitting Nominations of Deserving Young Ontarians who have Demonstrated Exemplary Leadership in Eliminating Racial Discrimination

Received

HS-F5. Dr. Sheela V. Basrur, Chief Medical Officer of Health and Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated April 11, 2005, Informing that George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Released the Second Interim Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Report from Justice Archie Campbell

Received

See also Item HS-D1

HS-F6. David Miller, Mayor, City of Toronto, Letter dated April 8, 2005, Inviting Participation in the Sixth Annual Smog Summit to be Held in Toronto City Hall on June 8, 2005

Received

ITEMS RELATED TO MANAGEMENT

Chaired by Councillor G. Miles

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

MA-A. Chief Administrative Officer

MA-A1. Report of the Joint Use Facility (JUF) Steering Committee (JUFSC-2005-1) Meeting held on April 14, 2005

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION JUFSC-1-2005:

That the agenda for the April 14, 2005, Joint Use Facility Steering Committee meeting be approved.


2. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Roger Maloney, Chief Administrative Officer and Keith Ward, Commissioner of Housing and Property Providing an Overview of the Joint Use Facility Project and Outlining Next Steps

Received

b) Larry Button, Chief Administrative Officer - Policing, Peel Regional Police Providing an Update from Peel Regional Police

Received

c) Carl Blanchaer, WZMH Architects, Discussing Building Design and Development

Received

d) Carl Blanchaer, WZMH Architects, Providing an Overview of the Universal Design Office Layout Approach

Received

e) Ross Carter-Wingrove, Project Manager, Housing and Property, Discussing Building Capacity

Received

f) Ross Carter-Wingrove, Project Manager, Housing and Property, Discussing Growth 2004

Received

g) Renaud Campbell, Commercial Lease Negotiator, Housing and Property, Outlining the Current Status of Leases and Future Building Occupancy

Received

h) Carl Blanchaer, WZMH Architects, Discussing Zoning as it Relates to Market Developments

Deferred to the next Joint Use Facility Steering Committee meeting

i) Ross Carter-Wingrove, Project Manager, Regarding Building Capacity, Size, Costs and Off-Site Considerations

Deferred to the next Joint Use Facility Steering Committee meeting


3. REPORTS


4. COMMUNICATIONS


5. NEXT MEETING

The next meeting date of the Joint Use Facility Steering Committee is scheduled for Thursday, May 5, 2005 at 7:30 a.m., in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton


6. OTHER BUSINESS / QUESTION PERIOD


FINANCE

MA-B. Internal Audit

MA-B1. Internal Audit Awareness Day - May 26, 2005

RECOMMENDATION GC-105-2005:

That May 26, 2005 be proclaimed Internal Audit Awareness Day in the Regional Municipality of Peel.


MA-C. Corporate Finance

MA-C1. 2004 Investment Report

RECOMMENDATION GC-106-2005:

That in compliance with Provincial Regulation 438/97, as amended by O. Reg. 265/02, governing municipal investment practices, the annual report, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance, dated February 18, 2004, titled "2004 Investment Report", be approved.

Councillor Morrison congratulated staff of the Finance Department on achieving above average returns on investments.

MA-C2. 2004 Triannual Financial Report - Year End (Unaudited and Unconsolidated)

Received



CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-D. Ambulance and Emergency Services

MA-D1. Paramedic Week - May 15 to 21, 2005

RECOMMENDATION GC-107-2005:

That the week of May 15 to 21, 2005 be proclaimed "Paramedic Week" in the Regional Municipality of Peel;

And further, that the Paramedics and staff of Peel Regional Ambulance Services be commended for their dedication to the public by providing emergency medical services in the Region of Peel.


MA-E. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-E1. Julie McDougall, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated March 21, 2005, Responding to Chair Kolb's Letter on the Ontario Health Premium and Endorsing Region of Peel Resolution (Resolution 2005-187)

Received

MA-E2. Frederick Biro, Executive Director, The Regional Municipality of Peel Police Services Board, Letter dated March 24, 2005, Enclosing a Report from Florence Stewart, Director, Business Services, Titled "2004 External Funding Assistance - Public Police Programs"

Received

MA-E3. Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance and John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister Responsible for Seniors, Letter dated March 31, 2005, Providing Details of the Newly Introduced Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF)

Received

MA-E4. News Release: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 31, 2005, Praising the Provincial Announcement on the Replacement of the Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) with the $656 Million Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) and the Provincial Commitment to Pay Municipalities the Outstanding Bills Related to the Delivery of Provincial Health and Social Services Programs from 2003 and 2004

Received

MA-E5. Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 31, 2005, Providing Details about the New $656 Million Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF)

Received

MA-E6. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister Responsible for Seniors, Letter dated March 31, 2005, Responding to Chair Kolb's Letter on Economic Development Services Relating to the Acquisition, Development and Disposal of Sites for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Uses (Resolution 2005-176)

Received

MA-E7. Cheri Cowan, Clerk, Town of Caledon, Letter dated March 31, 2005, Endorsing the Appointment of Brampton City Councillor Sandra Hames to the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) (Resolution 2005-136)

Received

MA-E8. Hazel McCallion, Mayor, City of Mississauga, Letter dated April 1, 2005 to Jean Lapierre, Minister of Transport, Recommending that the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) General Operating By-law with Respect to the Appointment of Board Members by Municipalities, be Amended to Provide Direct Appointment by Municipalities

Received

MA-E9. Roger Anderson, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Letter dated April 4, 2005, Providing Information on Federal Gas Tax Revenue Sharing for Municipalities

Received

MA-E10. Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated April 8, 2005, Regarding Federal Gas Tax Allocation; Municipal Council Term; Transfer of the Social Housing Mortgage Renewal Function to the Social Housing Services Corporation (SHSC) and Source Separated Organics Background Paper

Received

MA-E11. Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated April 12, 2005, Recommending that the Provincial Government Restore the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP) to a Provincially Funded Rebate Program

Received

See also Items Related to Management - Item MA-E14

MA-E12. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister Responsible for Seniors, Letter dated April 13, 2005, Confirming the Details of the Meeting Held on April 7, 2005, with Chair Kolb, Mayor McCallion, Mayor Fennell and Mayor Morrison Regarding the Governance Structure of Peel Region and Introducing the Proposed Bill, the Regional Municipality of Peel Act, 2005

Received

MA-E13. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated April 14, 2005, Supporting the Quick Adoption of the Federal Budget Bill in Advance of a Possible Federal Election Call

Received

MA-E14. Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated April 21, 2005, Correcting a Factual Error in the AMO Alert dated April 12, 2005, titled "Review of Managed Forest Assessments Means Potential Losses for Municipalities"

Received

See also Items Related to Management - Item MA-E11

ITEMS RELATED TO PLANNING

Chaired by Councillor E. Moore

PL-A. Planning Policy and Research

PL-A1. Release of the 2005 Provincial Policy Statement

Received

PL-A2. Greenbelt Act, 2005 and Greenbelt Plan

Received


PL-B. Transportation Planning

PL-B1. Review of Ministry of Transportation Study "Goods Movement in Central Ontario Trends and Issues"

Received


PL-B2. Regional Official Plan Strategic Update: Regional Official Plan Amendment 16 - Proposing Changes to the Transportation Network and Policies

RECOMMENDATION GC-108-2005:

That a statutory public meeting be scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2005, pursuant to Section 17(15) of the Planning Act to inform the public and to obtain their input with respect to a proposed amendment to the Region of Peel Official Plan as it relates to the transportation network and policies;

And further, that the regularly scheduled Regional Council meeting commence immediately following the public meeting;

And further, that the report of the Commissioner of Planning dated April 12, 2005, titled "Regional Official Plan Strategic Update: Regional Official Plan Amendment 16 - Proposing Changes to Transportation Network and Policies" be forwarded to Transport Canada, the Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure and Renewal, GO Transit, the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, the Town of Caledon and all other municipalities adjacent to the Region of Peel for comments;

And further, that staff bring forward a final proposed Region of Peel Official Plan Amendment, which takes into consideration the comments received from the statutory public meeting and public agency consultation, for adoption at a future Regional Council meeting;

And further, that a workshop for Councillors be scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2005 for staff to brief Councillors on the Long Range Transportation Plan and Draft Official Plan Amendment.


PL-C. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-C1. Harinder Takhar, Minister of Transportation, Letter dated April 7, 2005, Responding to Chair Kolb's Letter on Council's Resolution Regarding the Construction of the Highway 410 Extension and an Environmental Assessment Process for a Potential Extension of Highway 427 (Resolution 2004-1243)

Received

 

ITEMS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS

Chaired by Vice-Chair P. Saito

PW-A. Engineering and Construction

PW-A1. Etobicoke Creek Trunk Sewer Twinning from Britannia Road to North of Highway 407 (Section S.13) and from Etobicoke Creek at Drew Road to South of Highway 407 at Mimico Creek (Section S.5), Capital Projects 99-2920 and 03-2930, Documents 2000-059P, 2002-208P and 2004-055T - City of Mississauga, Wards 3 and 5, and City of Brampton, Ward 8

RECOMMENDATION GC-109-2005:

That the contract Document 2000-059P for Engineering Services between the Region of Peel and KMK Consultants Limited for Section S.13 of the Etobicoke Creek Trunk Sewer Twinning be extended to provide contract administration and construction supervision services, at a total estimated cost of $250,000 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 99-2920, for a total commitment of $407,298.60 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 62-2001;

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

And further, that the contract Document 2004-055T for Construction Services between the Region of Peel and Memme Excavation Company Limited for Section S.5 of the Etobicoke Creek Trunk Sewer Twinning be extended to provide additional construction services, at a total estimated cost of $2,330,000 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 99-2920, for a total commitment of $12,832,962.45 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 62-2001;

And further, that the contract Document 2002-208P for Engineering Services between the Region of Peel and Trow Associates Inc. for Section S.5 of the Etobicoke Creek Trunk Sewer Twinning be extended to provide additional contract administration and construction supervision services, at a total estimated cost of $70,000 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 99-2920, for a total commitment of $499,996.40, excluding applicable taxes, in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 62-2001;

And further, that authority be given to increase the award to Trow Associates Inc., to complete the work related to any additional unforeseen project issues up to the limit of the approved budget;

And further, that the budget for Capital Project 99-2920 for Etobicoke Creek Trunk Sewer Twinning be increased from $39,159,689 to $41,759,689, financed from Capital Project 03-2930 ($2,600,000) in order to cover the additional construction costs, contract administration and supervision services for the Etobicoke Creek Trunk Sewer Twinning (Section S.5);

And further, that funds in the amount of $2,600,000 be transferred from Capital Project 03-2930 to Capital Project 99-2920.

PW-A2. Contract Extension for Maintenance of the Bridge Total Management System, Capital Project 05-4815, Document 2005-101N - Region of Peel

RECOMMENDATION GC-110-2005:

That the existing contract for the maintenance of the Region of Peel Bridge Total Management System with Engineered Management Systems Incorporated be extended for a period of one year at an estimated cost of $66,250 (excluding applicable taxes), for a new contract total of $441,250, under Capital Project 05-4815, funded through the Roads Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve (R0210), 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-A3. Lift and Dedicate a Portion of 0.3 Metre Reserve, Regional Road 8 (The Gore Road), North of Jessfen Road - City of Brampton, Ward 10

RECOMMENDATION GC-111-2005:

That a by-law be enacted to lift a 0.3 metre (1 foot) reserve in the City of Brampton, Ward 10, on the east side of Regional Road 8 (The Gore Road), north of the future Jessfen Road to provide one right in/right out access 16.0 metres (52.49 feet) in width to the commercial development, Jaipur Gore Plaza Inc.

PW-A4. Lift and Dedicate a Portion of 0.3 Metre Reserve, Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue), East of Hereford Street - City of Brampton, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-112-2005:

That a by-law be enacted to lift the 0.3 metre (1 foot) reserve in the City of Brampton, Ward 6, on the south side of Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue) east of Hereford Street to provide a right in/right out access, 8.50 metres (27.89 feet) in width to a proposed industrial building, Orlando Corporation.


PW-B. Water and Wastewater Treatment

PW-B1. Lorne Park Water Treatment Facility Increased Capacity, Project Number 05-1570, Document 2005-032P - City of Mississauga, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-113-2005:

That Document 2005-032P for a Class Environmental Assessment Study and conceptual design services for a capacity increase to the Lorne Park Water Treatment Facility be awarded to KMK Consultants Ltd. in the estimated amount of $289,990 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 05-1570, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001.

Councillor Fennell arrived at 11:06 a.m.

PW-B2. Expansion and Upgrade of the South Peel Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Project Numbers 02-1945, 02-2935, 02-2965 - City of Mississauga, Ward 1 and Ward 2
Presentation by Mitch Zamojc, Commissioner of Public Works and Mark Schiller, Director, Water and Wastewater Treatment

Received

PW-B3. Annual Summary Report: Municipal Water Supplies

RECOMMENDATION GC-114-2005:

That the 2004 Annual Water Summary report be endorsed, to comply with the Drinking-Water System Regulation (O.Reg. 170/03).


PW-C. Waste Management

PW-C1. 2005 Community Programs Funding

RECOMMENDATION GC-115-2005:

That the Region of Peel enter into a funding agreement with EcoSource Mississauga under the Community Programs Funding Guidelines for a maximum of $216,368, to be funded through the approved 2005 Budget, Cost Centre WW00100;

And further, that the Region of Peel enter into a funding agreement with Brampton Clean City Committee under the Community Programs Funding Guidelines for a maximum of $50,465, to be funded through the approved 2005 Budget, Cost Centre WW00100;

And further, that the Region of Peel enter into a funding agreement with Citizens for a Clean Caledon under the Community Programs Funding Guidelines for a maximum of $13,130, to be funded through the approved 2005 Budget, Cost Centre WW00100.

PW-C2. Consulting Services for the Fewster Community Recycling Centre, Capital Project 99-6505, Document 2005-057P - City of Mississauga, Ward 3

RECOMMENDATION GC-116-2005:

That Document 2005-057P, for consulting services for the design, contract administration and supervision for the demolition of the Material Recovery Facility and construction of the Fewster Community Recycling Centre and Yard Waste Transfer Station be awarded to Earth Tech Canada Inc. at an estimated cost of $349,354 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 99-6505, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

And further, that staff be authorized to negotiate with Earth Tech Canada Inc. for additional works related to design and contract administration services, based on rates established in the document to the limit of the approved budget.

PW-C3. Minutes of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2005-4) Meeting held April 21, 2005

Referred to the May 5, 2005 Regional Council meeting


PW-D. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-D1. Ann Logan, Chair, Halton Peel Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, Letter dated March 30, 2005, Regarding Damage to Harrison Hewgill Pioneer Cemetery

Received

ITEMS RELATED TO HOUSING AND PROPERTY

Chaired by Regional Chair E. Kolb

HO-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HO-A1. Retirement Homes/Boarding and Lodging Homes Advisory Committee Update

RECOMMENDATION GC-117-2005:

That a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Housing and Property and General Manager, Peel Living; Commissioners of Health; Social Services and Planning, dated March 9, 2005, titled, "Retirement Homes/Boarding and Lodging Homes Advisory Committee Update", be forwarded to the City of Mississauga, the City of Brampton, and the Town of Caledon, for their information.

HO-A2. Region of Peel Participation in Greater Toronto Area (GTA) West Pilot Study: Effects of Social Housing on Health

Received


HO-A3. 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 back to Housing and Property staff


HO-B. COMMUNICATIONS

HO-B1. Joe Fontana, Minister of Labour and Housing, Letter dated March 22, 2005, Responding to Pat Mullin, Regional Councillor, City of Mississauga, Ward 2, Letter dated January 17, 2005, Concerning the Analysis of the Region of Peel's Social Housing Waiting List

Received

F. OTHER BUSINESS


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

Committee moved In Camera at 11:28 a.m.

G1. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board

Additional Item

G2. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

Committee moved out of In Camera at 11:46 a.m.


ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:47 a.m.