The Regional General Committee met on December 8, 2005 at 9:32 in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton.

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

A. ROLL CALL

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-255-2005:

That the agenda for the December 8, 2005, General Committee meeting be amended as follows:

• to include, under Other Business, the Service Review presentations which were not dealt with at the December 1, 2005 Special Regional Council meeting, due to a lack of quorum;
  
  
• to move all Items Related to Management, Section MA-F Corporate Finance - Budget, to the Other Business section of the agenda;
  
  
• to refer Items Related to Management, Item MA-E5 to the Chief Administrative Officer;
  
  
• to refer Items Related to Management, Item MA-G7 to the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor for a report;
  
  
• to include an additional item regarding the Region of Peel Material Review Committee;
  
  
• to include an additional item related to the membership of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC);
  
  
• And further, that the agenda for the December 8, 2005, General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.
  

Councillor Iannicca arrived at 9:34 a.m.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Glen Shipp, Treasurer, PLASP Board of Directors and Sylvia M. Leal, Chief Executive Officer, PLASP Child Care Services, Thanking the Region of Peel for its Ongoing Support of the PLASP Child Care Services Program; Presenting a Brief Update on Growth of Service throughout the Region, and; Requesting that Regional Council Continue to Recognize the Need for Further Support for Families and Continue to Urge the Province for an Equitable Share of Child Care Funding

Received

Councillor Groves arrived at 9:45 a.m.
Councillor Adams arrived at 9:47 a.m.

Glen Shipp, Treasurer, PLASP Board of Directors and Sylvia Leal, Chief Executive Officer, PLASP Child Care Services, extended greetings and thanks to Regional Council on the occasion of PLASP's 30th Anniversary.

D2. Rae Horst, General Manager and Mike Puddister, Manager of Land & Stewardship, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) and Ron Dewell, Manager of Property/Assessment and Jim Dillane, Director, Finance and Business Services, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Supporting the Proposed Region of Peel Land Securement Funding Program

Received

The representatives of the Conservation Authorities indicated their support of the proposed Region of Peel Land Securement Funding Program.

See also Items Related to Planning - Item PL-A1

Councillor Prentice arrived at 10:06 a.m.

Items Related to Planning - Item PL-A1 was brought forward.

PL-A1. Sustainable Source of Funding and Agreement for Land Securement

RECOMMENDATION GC-256-2005:

That the establishment of a "Greenlands Securement Reserve" to support the Conservation Authorities and other partners to protect, maintain and enhance the ecological quality and integrity of the Greenlands System in Peel Region by securing significant natural heritage lands, be approved;

And further, that $500,000 be transferred from the Conservation Authorities Reserve R0220 to the new Greenlands Securement Reserve;

And further, that the Greenlands Securement Reserve be financed as a component of the overall Conservation Authority Current Budget, described as "Option One" in Appendix V of the joint report of the Commissioner of Planning and Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance, dated November 22, 2005, titled "Sustainable Source of Funding and Agreement for Land Securement", and that the amount of funding be determined through the 2006 and subsequent budget processes;

And further, that the Regional Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to approve land securement funding requests no greater than $250,000, subject to recommendation from the Land Securement Internal Review Committee, from the new "Land Securement Capital Project" funded from the Greenlands Securement Reserve;

And further, that funding for the long-term management of secured lands be included as an Operations Item in the General Levy for the Conservation Authorities, and that the source and amount of funding be determined through the 2006 and subsequent Regional budget processes;

And further, that the Land Securement Internal Review Committee continue to work with Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), and Conservation Halton (CH) to finalize a "Land Acquisition Agreement" as generally outlined in the subject report and that authority be given to the Land Securement Internal Review Committee to make changes to the form and content of the Agreement as required;

And further, that two Councillors from Council's membership on Credit Valley Conservation and Toronto and Region Conservation be appointed to the Land Securement Internal Review Committee;

And further, that a "Land Acquisition Agreement" be entered into with Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), and Conservation Halton (CH) and that the required documents be executed by the duly authorized signing officers of the Regional Corporation;

And further, that Regional staff meet with the local area municipalities and Conservation Authorities, as soon as possible, to discuss opportunities and protocols for securing locally significant lands, and include the private sector, whenever possible.

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D2

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

HS-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. State of the Region's Health 2005 - Focus on Overweight, Obesity and Related Health Consequences in Adults
Presentation by Dr. Hanif Kassam, Medical Officer of Health

RECOMMENDATION GC-257-2005:

That the Regional Chair write to the Ontario Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and the Ontario Minister of Health Promotion to advocate for provincial legislation which would limit advertising of unhealthy foods during children's television programming, as has been done in Quebec;

And further, that the Regional Chair write to the Ontario Ministers of Health and Long-Term Care; Health Promotion; Transportation and Municipal Affairs and Housing to advocate for policies which strengthen public and active transportation options;

And further, that the Commissioner of Health, the Medical Officer of Health and the Commissioner of Planning work with the Planning Commissioners and the Commissioners of Community Services of the three area municipalities to study and make recommendations for planning policies and processes that provide greater opportunities for active living in Peel;

And further, that Health staff be requested to comment on any development applications that come to the Region for comment;

And further, that staff work in partnership with the school boards in Peel to initiate and implement programs and policies that educate and support children to eat healthy and be active.

HS-A2. Families First Research Evaluation Project

Received

HS-A3. Modification of Name and Mandate - Region of Peel Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) Advisory Committee

RECOMMENDATION GC-258-2005:

That the report of the Chair of the Region of Peel Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) Advisory Committee and Acting Commissioner of Health, dated November 22, 2005, titled "Modification of Name and Mandate - Region of Peel Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) Advisory Committee", be referred to the Regional Chair;

And further, that the Region of Peel Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) Committee be dissolved.

HEALTH

HS-B. Business and Information Services

HS-B1. Public Health Capacity Review - Interim Report

RECOMMENDATION GC-259-2005:

That the Regional Chair write to the Ontario Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to recommend that the Peel Public Health Unit remain part of the Region of Peel corporation, with consistent boundaries, to ensure that the public health of Peel residents remains the responsibility of the elected Regional Council;

And further, that a copy of the Chair's letter be sent to all Peel area MPPs, the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Capacity Review Committee

(CRC), the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa);

And further, that a copy of the report of the Acting Commissioner of Health and the Medical Officer of Health, dated November 18, 2005, titled "Public Health Capacity Review - Interim Report" be forwarded to all Regional Public Health Units in Ontario to solicit their support.

HS-C. Environmental Health

HS-C1. Air Quality Modelling Pilot Project

RECOMMENDATION GC-260-2005:

That the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Region of Peel and the Clean Air Partnership attached as Appendix I to the report of the Acting Commissioner of Health and the Medical Officer of Health, dated November 4, 2005, titled "Air Quality Modelling Pilot Project" be executed by the duly authorized signing officers of the Region of Peel;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the area municipalities requesting their participation in the Air Quality Modelling Pilot Project.

HS-C2. Greater Toronto Atmospheric Fund

RECOMMENDATION GC-261-2005:

That the Regional Chair write to the Ontario Minister of Energy, the Ontario Minister of the Environment and the Ontario Minister of Finance supporting the creation of a Greater Toronto Atmospheric Fund (GTAF) and requesting that the GTAF be placed on the list of projects for provincial-federal negotiation under the Climate Change Action Plan, Partnership Fund.

HS-C3. Tobacco Enforcement Activities

Received

HS-D. Communicable Diseases

HS-D1. Sexually Transmitted Infections Awareness and Education Campaign Launch

Received

SOCIAL SERVICES

HS-E. Children's Services

HS-E1. Best Start Network Terms of Reference and Best Start Transition Plan

RECOMMENDATION GC-262-2005:

That the Best Start Terms of Reference and Best Start Transition Plan attached as Appendix I and Appendix II to the report of the Acting Commissioner of Social Services, dated November 14, 2005, titled "Best Start Network Terms of Reference and Best Start Transition Plan", be approved;

And further, that staff be authorized to enter into contracts with service providers and school boards to create and/or operate new early learning and child care spaces, to be funded from the approved capital and annual operating budgets;

And further, that the Regional Chair write to the Minister of Children and Youth Services to recommend that the deadline for the creation of the initial 755 Best Start spaces be extended to September 2006, or alternatively, that the capital funding envelope be expended over the three year allocation period.

HS-F. Ontario Works in Peel

HS-F1. Ontario Works: Qualifications of Participants

Received

HS-F2. Recovery of Social Assistance Overpayments

Received

HS-G. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-G1. Rick Williams, President, Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA), Letter dated October 25, 2005, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated June 23, 2005, Regarding Social Spending by Municipalities (Resolution 2005-750)

Received

HS-G2. News Release: Citizenship and Immigration Canada, dated October 31, 2005, Announcing that in 2004, Canada reached its Targeted Annual Immigration Levels for the Fifth Consecutive Year and Presenting the Minister's 2005 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration

Received

HS-G3. Mary Anne Chambers, Minister of Children and Youth Services, Letter dated November 2, 2005, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated September 8, 2005, Regarding the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) (Resolution 2005-1029)

Received

HS-G4. Sandra Pupatello, Minister of Community and Social Services, Letter dated November 4, 2005, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated September 16, 2005, Regarding the Special Diet Allowance for Social Assistance Recipients (Resolution 2005-1031)

Received

HS-G5. Mike Colle, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, E-mail dated November 21, 2005, Informing of the Signing of the Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement

Referred to Social Services

See also Item HS-G7

HS-G6. News Release: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated November 22, 2005, Advising that Representatives of the Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors (OANHSS) are calling on the Provincial Government to Fulfill its Election Promise to Invest in Better Nursing Home Care

Received

HS-G7. News Release: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated November 21, 2005, Announcing that Canada and Ontario have Signed a $920 Million Immigration Agreement which Includes a Groundbreaking Commitment to Partnership with Municipalities

Received

See also Item HS-G5

Items Related to Management were dealt with later in the meeting

PL-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

PL-A1. Sustainable Source of Funding and Agreement for Land Securement
Presentation by Nick Tunnacliffe, Commissioner of Planning

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

PL-A2. Liveable Peel: A Community Sustainability Plan to 2051

Received

PL-A3. Appeals of Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) Number 16

RECOMMENDATION GC-263-2005:

That Regional staff be authorized and directed to support Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) Number 16 at the upcoming Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing to deal with appeals made respecting Amendment Number 16 to the Regional Official Plan for the purpose of defending the amendment, which proposes changes to the transportation network and policies of the Region of Peel;

And further, that the Ontario Municipal Board be requested to schedule such a hearing after ROPA Number 15 (Northwest Brampton) has been resolved;

And further, that staff be directed to initiate discussions with appellants to seek opportunity to resolve their concerns;

And further, that the Region of Peel retain the services of external legal counsel, if necessary, for the purpose of dealing with the appeals up to and including the hearing.

PL-B. Administration

PL-B1. Report of the Public Meeting held on November 17, 2005, Regarding Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) Number 17 to the Region of Peel Official Plan (ROP)

2. OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING

Regional Chair Kolb called the public meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre

Drive, Brampton. He stated that the public meeting was open and was being held pursuant to Section 17 (15) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.

Chair Kolb stated that if a person or public body does not make oral submissions regarding this amendment at this public meeting or make written submissions before this proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted by the Regional Municipality of Peel, the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) may dismiss all or part of an appeal.

3. CONFIRMATION OF NOTIFICATION

Ava Macintyre, the Acting Regional Clerk stated that Notice of the Public Meeting was given in accordance with Section 17 (15) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, as amended, by publication in the following news media:

Mississauga News - October 19, 2005
Brampton Guardian - October 19, 2005
Caledon Enterprise - October 19, 2005

Further, it was noted that Notice of the Public Meeting was posted on the Regional website as of October 13, 2005 (www.peelregion.ca) and the Draft Official Plan Amendment was available to the public on the website as of October 20, 2005. In addition, notice was provided to approximately 1300 affected property owners within the study area.

4. FURTHER NOTICE REQUEST

The Regional Chair stated that if any person would like further notice of the future passage of this proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) that they should give their full name, address, postal code, and telephone number in writing at the Clerk's reception prior to leaving the meeting.

5. STAFF PRESENTATIONS

a) Andrea Warren, Planning Manager, Development Planning Services, Regarding the Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA 17), to Establish an Amended 2021 Mayfield West Rural Service Centre Boundary by Including Approximately 437 Hectares (1080 acres) of Land for Residential and Related Employment, Commercial, and Institutional Land Uses to Accommodate a Total of 7,700 to 8,300 People

Received

6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

a) Oral Submissions

Chair Kolb invited submissions and presentations from those present at the meeting. None were received.

b) Written Submissions

i) Stephen Townsend, Vice President, Valleywood Residents Association, Advising that the Valleywood Residents Association is Opposed to the Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment Number 17

Received

ii) Robert W. Harrison, Resident, Town of Caledon, Providing his Objections to the Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment Number 17

Received

7. CONCLUSION AND CLOSING OF PUBLIC MEETING

Chair Kolb advised those in attendance that comments and submissions will be taken into consideration and a final report and supporting by-law will be considered by Regional Council at a future meeting.

See also Items PL-D1 and PL-E5

PL-C. Planning Policy and Research

PL-C1. Regional Official Plan Strategic Update (ROPSU): Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) Number 13 - Environmental Mapping Update of Schedule A - Core Areas of the Greenlands System in Peel
Presentation by Arvin Prasad, Director, Planning Policy and Research

RECOMMENDATION GC-264-2005:

That Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) Number 13 - Environmental Mapping Update of Schedule A, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated October 25, 2005, titled "Regional Official Plan Strategic Update (ROPSU): Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment 13 - Environmental Mapping Update of Schedule A - Core Areas of the Greenlands System in Peel", be approved;

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

And further, that Regional Council deems that no further public meetings are required as per the provisions of Section 17 of the Planning Act;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded for information, to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, the Town of Caledon, Credit Valley Conservation, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Conservation Halton, municipalities adjacent to the Region of Peel, and those parties requesting notification.

See also Items PL-E2 and PL-E3

PL-C2. Launch of the Peel Data Centre

Received

PL-C3. Delegation of Regional Authority under the Municipal Act, 2001, Regarding Tree By-laws

RECOMMENDATION GC-265-2005:

That authority be delegated to pass by-laws respecting the destruction or injuring of trees in woodlands to the City of Brampton and City of Mississauga under section 135(8) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as described in the report of the Commissioner of Planning dated November 25, 2005, titled "Delegation of Regional Authority under the Municipal Act, 2001 Regarding Tree By-laws";

And further, that the necessary by-laws be presented to Regional Council;

And further, that a copy of the approved by-laws be sent to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga.

Councillor Morrison stated that no delegation of authority is required for the Town of Caledon.

PL-D. Development Planning Services

PL-D1. Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) Number 17 - Amendment to Establish the 2021 Mayfield West Rural Service Centre Boundary

RECOMMENDATION GC-266-2005:

That Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) Number 17 - Amendment to Establish the 2021 Mayfield West Rural Service Centre Boundary, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated November 25, 2005, titled "Regional Official Plan Amendment Number 17 - Amendment to Establish the 2021 Mayfield West Rural Service Centre Boundary", be approved;

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

And further, that ROPA Number 17 be considered to be consistent with the 2005 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS);

And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded for information to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), City of Brampton, Town of Caledon and the City of Mississauga;

And further, that Notice of Adoption of ROPA Number 17 be given in accordance with the Planning Act.

See also Items PL-B1 and PL-E5

PL-E. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-E1. Report of the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group (PAAWG) Meeting Held on August 18, 2005

Received

PL-E2. Carl Brawley, Planner, Glenn Schnarr and Associates Inc., Letter dated November 9, 2005, Providing Comments in Opposition to the Proposed Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) Number 13 on behalf of 840966 Ontario Limited

Referred to Planning

See also Items PL-C1 and PL-E3

PL-E3. Shalini Alleluia, Committee Coordinator, City of Mississauga, Letter dated November 12, 2005, Providing a Copy of Recommendation PDC-0109-2005, Advising that the City of Mississauga Supports the Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) Number 13

Received

See also Items PL-C1 and PL-E2

PL-E4. Denise Pratt, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated November 22, 2005, Providing a Copy of the Report titled "Bram West Secondary Plan and North West Brampton Future Urban Development"

Received

PL-E5. Jeffrey L. Davies, Davies Howe Partners, Letter dated November 23, 2005, Providing Support for the Application to Amend the Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) Number 17, Mayfield West Rural Service Centre Boundary on behalf of the Kennedy Heart Lake Owners' Group

Received

See also Items PL-B1 and PL-D1

PL-E6. David Caplan, Minister of Public Infrastructure and Renewal, Letter dated November 24, 2005, Providing a Copy of the Report titled "Places to Grow, Better Choices, Brighter Future: Proposed Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe"

Referred to Planning

RECESS

General Committee recessed at 12:07 p.m.

General Committee reconvened at 12:20 p.m.

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

Items Related to Housing and Property were dealt with.

HO-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HO-A1. Encroachment Agreement Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue), Owner: 1599045 Ontario Limited - City of Brampton, Ward 8

RECOMMENDATION GC-267-2005:

That the encroachment on Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue) being a pylon sign, canopy overhang and concrete curb/asphalt pavement located at 2434 Steeles Avenue East and 7970 Torbram Road, City of Brampton,

be permitted in accordance with the terms and conditions in the Encroachment Agreement dated October 17, 2005 between The Regional Municipality of Peel and 1599045 Ontario Limited;

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

HO-A2. Encroachment Agreement Regional Road 107 (Queen Street), Owner: Eden Oak Industrial Park Inc. - City of Brampton, Ward 10

RECOMMENDATION GC-268-2005:

That the encroachment on Regional Road 107 (Queen Street) being a landscape buffer located at the southwest corner of Queen Street and Goreway Drive in the City of Brampton, be permitted in accordance with the terms and conditions in the Encroachment Agreement dated November 21, 2005 between The Regional Municipality of Peel and Eden Oak Industrial Park Inc.;

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

HO-A3. Peel Youth Village - Request to Upgrade the Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning System

RECOMMENDATION GC-269-2005:

That the recommended air-conditioning solution for Peel Youth Village as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Housing and Property and General Manager, Peel Living and the Acting Commissioner of Social Services, dated November 23, 2005, titled "Peel Youth Village - Request to Upgrade the Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning System", be approved;

And further, that Capital Project 05-5025 be established in the amount of $1,600,000 for the Peel Youth Village - Air Conditioning System;

And further, that Capital Project 04-5021 Preservation and Enhancement of Housing Stock, be redeployed to Capital Project 05-5025 in the amount of $444,099;

And further, that $800,000 be redeployed from the Social Services Cost Centre CF10108, Account 23800 to Capital Project 05-5025;

And further, that $155,000 from Housing Reserve R1160 be allocated to Capital Project 05-5025;

And further, that the balance of $201,000 funding for Capital Project 05-5025 be provided by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) Youth Fund;

And further, that document 2003-362N with Levitt Goodman Architects for architectural services at Peel Youth Village in the amount of $670,287 and document 2003-085T with Martinway Contracting for the construction of Peel Youth Village in the amount of $6,110,000 both be further amended to incorporate the air conditioning change order in accordance with the existing contracts provided they are within the approved capital budgets for the project, in the combined amount of $1,600,000, all in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended.

HO-B. Housing

HO-B1. Toward a New Canadian Housing Framework

Received

HO-B2. Identifying Returns on Investment: New Affordable Housing Built in Peel Region

RECOMMENDATION GC-270-2005:

That a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Housing and Property and General Manager, Peel Living, dated November 18, 2005, titled "Identifying Returns on Investment: New Affordable Housing Built in Peel Region", be sent to all Peel area MPs and MPPs, all Peel area candidates in the upcoming Federal Election and the Brampton Board of Trade;

And further, that staff prepare questions for Federal Election candidates regarding significant issues affecting the Region of Peel, for use by the Brampton Board of Trade at the upcoming debate which they will be hosting.

HO-C. Property

HO-C1. Office Systems Furniture Contract Extension for Interim Space Requirements

RECOMMENDATION GC-271-2005:

That the existing contract for Knoll Office Systems Furniture with Drechsel Business Interiors in the amount of $250,000 for the period September 1, 2004 to August 31, 2005, be amended by $15,000, and extended for the additional period of September 1, 2005 to April 30, 2006 requiring a further amendment of $100,000, for a combined total contract award of $365,000 (excluding applicable taxes);

And further, that funding for these products be provided through the Internal Client group Operating Budgets;

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

HO-D. COMMUNICATIONS

HO-D1. News Article: From UN-HABITAT, United Nations Human Settlements Programme, Regarding the Third Session of the World Urban Forum (WUFIII) to be Hosted by the Government of Canada in Vancouver, Canada, from June 19 to 23, 2006

Received

PW-A. Engineering and Construction

PW-A1. Lift and Dedicate a Portion of 0.3 Metre Reserve Regional Road 5 (Derry Road) East of McLaughlin Road - City of Mississauga, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-272-2005:

That a by-law be enacted to lift a portion of the 0.3 metre (1 foot) reserve in the City of Mississauga, Ward 5, on the south side of Regional Road 5 (Derry Road) east of McLaughin Road to provide a right in/out access, 11.00 metres (36.09 feet) in width to a proposed commercial automotive section station with car wash, Petro-Canada.

PW-A2. Detailed Design and Contract Administration for Intersection Improvement Works at Various Intersections on Cawthra Road, Capital Project 99-4040, Document 2000-078P - City of Mississauga, Wards 1, 3, 4 and 7

RECOMMENDATION GC-273-2005:

That the contract Document 2000-079P for detailed design and contract administration between the Region of Peel and Marshall Macklin Monaghan Limited be extended to provide additional detailed design and contract administration for various intersections on Cawthra Road, at an estimated cost of $76,145 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 99-4040, for a total commitment of $410,783 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001.

Councillor Sprovieri arrived at 12:30 p.m.

PW-A3. Airport Road Widening from Countryside Drive to Mayfield Road, New Bridge Structure, Engineering Services and Contract Extension, Capital Projects 01-4035 and 03-4040, Documents 2002-383P and 2004-123T - City of Brampton, Ward 10

RECOMMENDATION GC-274-2005:

That the contract Document 2002-383P for Engineering Services between the Region of Peel and Giffels Associates Limited be extended to provide engineering services for bridge design and associated utility design, at an estimated cost of $247,840 (excluding applicable taxes) under Capital Projects 01-4035 and 03-4040, for a total commitment of $1,638,840 (excluding applicable taxes) in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

And further, that the contract Document 2004-123T between the Region of Peel and Graham Bros. Construction Limited be extended in order to undertake the construction of a new bridge structure and associated utility works at an estimated cost of $2,000,000 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects 01-4035 and 03-4040 for a total commitment of $21,081,161 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

And further, that authority be given to increase the contract with Giffels Associates Limited to complete the work related to any additional unforeseen project issues up to the limit of the approved budget.

PW-A4. Bovaird Drive Reconstruction - Highway 410 to Mississauga Road, Tender Award and Additional Funding, Capital Projects 02-4090, 04-1112 and 04-1114 - City of Brampton, Wards 1, 2 and 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-275-2005:

That the budget for Capital Project 02-4090 for the widening of Bovaird Drive from Highway 410 to Mississauga Road be increased by a total of $8,282,791 from $38,217,209 to $46,500,000, to be advanced from the 2006 Capital Budget and Forecast to be financed 86 per cent ($7,123,200) from the Regional Roads Development Charges Reserve Fund (R3505) and 14 per cent ($1,159,591) from the Road Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve (R0210), in order to provide sufficient funding to undertake the widening of Bovaird Drive, in accordance with the Financial Control By-law;

And further, that the budget for Capital Project 04-1114 for the watermain installation on Bovaird Drive from Mississauga Road to Creditview Road be increased from $2,088,450 to $2,550,000, to be advanced from the 2006 Capital Budget and Forecast to be financed 60 per cent ($276,930) from the Water Development Charges Reserve Fund (R3530) and 40 per cent ($184,620) from the Water Out of By-law Development Charges

Reserve Fund (R3630), in order to undertake the installation of a new 900mm (36 inch) diameter watermain on Bovaird Drive, in accordance with the Financial Control By-law;

And further, that the contract Document 2005-546T for the widening of Bovaird Drive from Lake Louise Drive to 300m west of Mississauga Road, which includes the installation of 900mm (36 inch) and 400mm (16 inch) watermains from Mississauga Road to Creditview Road, be awarded to Graham Bros. Construction Limited, in the amount of $11,000,000 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects 02-4090 ($8,485,000), 04-1114 ($2,244,000) and 04-1112 ($271,000) in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

And further, that the existing contract Document 2004-611T for the widening of Bovaird Drive from Sunforest Drive to McLaughlin Road, awarded to Pave-Al Limited, be extended in order to undertake the remediation and demolition of the gas station and associated building located at 30 Bovaird Drive West and the demolition of residential dwellings at 40, 46 and 54 Bovaird Drive East, at an estimated amount of $750,000 for a new contract total of $9,550,000 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

And further, that the existing contract Document 2003-216P for Engineering Services between the Region of Peel and UMA Engineering Ltd. be extended to provide engineering services for additional road and watermain works, at an estimated cost of $191,455 under Capital Project 02-4090, for a new contract total of $1,401,474 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

And further, that authority be given to increase the contract with UMA Engineering Ltd. 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 duly authorized signing officers of the Regional Corporation.

Councillor Palleschi put forward the following motion regarding the works being done on Bovaird Drive:

RECOMMENDATION GC-276-2005:

That the Commissioner of Public Works employ a staff member to supervise the work being undertaken on the Bovaird Drive project between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at all intersections where work is taking place;

And further, that all costs associated with the requested supervision of works be recovered from the consulting engineering firm for the project;

And further, that the Commissioner of Public Works report to a future meeting with information related to the responsibility for costs associated with the contamination of lands that resulted when tanks were removed from a gas station, as part of the Bovaird Drive reconstruction project;

And further, that the Commissioner of Public Works report to the December 15, 2005 Regional Council meeting with the rationale for the requirement in the Bovaird Drive reconstruction contract, to have Pave-Al demolish the existing gas station, instead of a demolition company;

And further, that the Acting Chief Administrative Officer work with staff from Public Works and Legal Services to improve the wording that is used in contracts with respect to project management and supervision;

And further, that the Acting Chief Administrative Officer report to a future meeting with a recommended solution to improve management of future works.

PW-B. Waste Management

PW-B1. Processed Bottom Ash Use as Daily Cover, Document 2003-337N

RECOMMENDATION GC-277-2005:

That the Region of Peel enter into a Direct Negotiation with Waste Management of Canada Corporation (WMCC) to extend the existing purchase order to utilize processed bottom ash from the Algonquin Power Energy-from-Waste Facility as daily cover at the Petrolia Sanitary Landfill Site, and to transport the processed bottom ash to the Petrolia Sanitary Landfill Site from the Algonquin Power Energy-from-Waste Facility for a period commencing June 1, 2005 and terminating June 30, 2007, at a combined estimated cost to the Region of Peel of approximately $3.41 million (excluding applicable taxes), under Document 2003-337N, pursuant to Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

And further, that staff be authorized to increase or extend for similar services where actuals exceed estimates, to the limit of the approved budget;

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

PW-B2. Contract for Processing Mixed Broken Glass, Document 2005-673P

RECOMMENDATION GC-278-2005:

That staff be authorized to award the Request for Proposals for Provision of Processing Capacity for Mixed Broken Glass (Region reference Document 2005-673P) to Unical-Gaudreau Group, based on the terms of the cooperative Request for Proposals for the Provision of Processing Capacity for Mixed Broken Glass issued by Stewardship Ontario on March 8, 2005, for a term of seven years plus three optional one year extensions at an estimated cost of $1.25 million (excluding applicable taxes), under Cost Centre WW70210, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

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

PW-B3. Single Stream Recycling in the Town of Caledon, Document 2005-076N

RECOMMENDATION GC-279-2005:

That Sandhill Disposal and Recycling Inc. be directed to begin collecting single stream recyclable material in the Town of Caledon for delivery to the Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility effective January 3, 2006;

And further, that the collection of single stream recyclable material be performed at the unit price of $162.00 per tonne, subject to an adjustment
for variations in fuel pricing, commencing January 3, 2006 and ending March 31, 2016;

And further, that staff be authorized to increase or extend for similar services where actuals exceed estimates to the limit of the approved budget.

PW-B4. Tipping Fees for Recyclables and Organics at Regional Processing Facilities

RECOMMENDATION GC-280-2005:

That the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to establish variable tipping fees at the Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility and at the Caledon Waste Management Facility for receipt of blue and grey box recyclable material and organic waste from third parties, on a system cost recovery basis, with such fees varying according to the quality and composition of the received material.

Additional Item: PW-B5

PW-B5. Region of Peel Material Review Committee (Oral)

Councillor Paterak put forward the following motion:

RECOMMENDATION GC-281-2005:

That the Commissioner of Public Works report on the history and parameters of the Materials Review Committee;

And further, that the subject report include a comparison to similar committees in other municipalities;

And further, that the subject report include the current composition of the Committee and the feasibility of council membership on the committee.

PW-C. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-C1. News Release: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated November 15, 2005, Advising of the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) Process for Consultation on Environmental Penalties Regulations

Referred to Public Works

PW-C2. New Release: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated November 16, 2005, Advising of Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Under the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) New Water Taking and Transfer Regulation

Referred to Public Works

These items were dealt with earlier in the meeting

Items Related to Management were dealt with.

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-A. Ambulance and Emergency Services

MA-A1. Regional Fire Coordinator - Continuation of Position

RECOMMENDATION GC-282-2005:

That the position of Regional Fire Coordinator be continued pursuant to the mandate of the Regional Corporation under the Emergency Management Act R.S.O. 1990 c E.9, as amended, and its powers as a natural person under the Municipal Act, 2001 to appoint such officers and employees as it deems necessary;

And further, that Regional Policy G10-02, as approved by Resolution 97-426, which sets out the requirements of the position of Regional Fire Coordinator, be repealed and the following requirements related to the position be adopted:

1. The position of Fire Coordinator be rotated annually among the Fire Chiefs of the area municipalities of the Region;

2. The two Fire Chiefs not currently serving as Fire Coordinator shall be appointed Deputy Fire Coordinators;

3. The Regional Fire Coordinator is responsible for maintaining a Regional Fire Services Emergency Plan to coordinate the activities of the fire services of the Region in response to serious fires and other emergency situations in accordance with the Region of Peel Emergency Management Program and for reporting to Council annually on the status of Regional Fire Coordination and activities undertaken during the previous year;

4. The coordination of appointments and the submission of an annual budget relating to Regional Fire Coordination activities shall be the responsibility of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor;

5. Unless otherwise directed by Regional Council, the annual honorarium paid to area municipal Fire Chiefs for Regional Fire activities shall be as follows:

(a) Regional Fire Coordinator: $2,500
(b) Deputy Fire Coordinators: $750 (each); and

6. No Regional benefits shall be paid to, or on behalf of, the Fire Coordinator and the Deputy Fire Coordinators.

MA-B. Clerk's

MA-B1. Report of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Liaison Committee (GTAA-2005-2) meeting held on November 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 Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Liaison Committee received information.

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3. REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

a. Update from the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) on the Management and Operation of Toronto Pearson International Airport (TPIA) (Oral), Presentation by Steve Shaw, Vice-President of Corporate Affairs and Lorrie McKee, General Manager, Government Affairs; Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA)

4. COMMUNICATIONS

5. IN CAMERA MATTERS

6. NEXT MEETING DATE

As a quorum of voting members was not achieved and as all business had been reviewed, in accordance with Section III-4(f) of the Procedural By-law 54-1999, as amended, the meeting stood adjourned at 9:10 a.m.

PEOPLE, INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY

MA-C. Human Resources

MA-C1. Consulting Services - Executive Search for Chief Administrative Officer

RECOMMENDATION GC-283-2005:

That Document 2005-612P for Consulting Services, Executive Search for Chief Administrative Officer, be awarded to Ray & Berndtson Inc. in the estimated amount of $40,000 (excluding applicable taxes) in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended;

And further, that staff be authorized to increase and/or extend the contract for similar requirements to the limits allowed by the budget.

FINANCE

MA-D. Financial Services

MA-D1. Proposed Deferred Waterworks Rate for 301 King Street, Terra Cotta - Local Improvement Constructed Under the Municipal Act, Project 94-1130 - Town of Caledon, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-284-2005:

That the waterworks rate imposed for the construction of a watermain in Terra Cotta be deferred for the property at 301 King Street, Terra Cotta, in the Town of Caledon, Project 94-1130;

And further, that the deferred charge of $2,074 be financed from the Water Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve (R0241);

And further, that the charges that have been collected to date in the amount of $667.95 be refunded to the property owner from the current cost centre NP10201;

And further, that the deferred charge become due and payable at the time of connection to the watermain;

And further, that a by-law to amend By-law 29-95 reflecting the deferred rate be presented to Regional Council;

And further, that staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to implement the deferred charge.

MA-D2. Proposed Deferred Waterworks Rate for 60 Victoria Street and 7780 Creditview Road - Local Improvement Constructed Under the Municipal Act, Project 96-1010, in the Village of Churchville - City of Brampton, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-285-2005:

That the waterworks rate imposed for the construction of watermains in the Village of Churchville be deferred for the property at 60 Victoria Street, Brampton and the property at 7780 Creditview Road, Brampton, in the Village of Churchville, Project 96-1010;

And further, that the deferred charge of $7,818.60 be financed from the Water Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve (R0241);

And further, that the deferred charge become due and payable at the time of connection to the watermain;

And further, that By-law 53-2000 be amended to reflect the deferred rate;

And further, that staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to implement the deferred charge.

MA-D3. Imposing a Waterworks Rate Under the Local Improvement Act - Projects 01-2030, 02-2710 and 02-2720

RECOMMENDATION GC-286-2005:

That the imposition of a waterworks rate upon the owners or occupants of land who derive or may derive a benefit from the construction of Projects 01-2030, 02-2710 and 02-2720 in the City of Mississauga, be authorized;

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

MA-D4. Imposing a Waterworks Rate Under the Municipal Act - Local Improvement Projects 01-1375 and 01-1385

RECOMMENDATION GC-287-2005:

That the imposition of a waterworks rate upon the owners or occupants of land who derive or may derive a benefit from the construction of Projects 01-1375 and 01-1385 in the Town of Caledon and the City of Brampton, be authorized;

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

MA-E. Corporate Finance

MA-E1. Transfer of Growth Funds to William Osler Health Centre

Received

MA-E2. Proposal for the Provision of Banking Services

RECOMMENDATION GC-288-2005:

That Document 2005-180P for the Provision of Banking Services be awarded to RBC Financial Group for Cash Management Services in the estimated amount of $128,215 for a five-year period commencing January 1, 2006 and expiring on December 31, 2010 and a contract for Custody Services in the estimated amount of $60,745 for a three-year period commencing January 1, 2006 and expiring on December 31, 2008 being the most cost-effective solution in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended;

And further, that authority be given to increase/extend this contract for similar requirements to the limit of the clients approved program operating budgets for banking services where actual annual requirements exceed the estimates;

And further, that approval be granted to extend the contract for Custody Services for two additional 12 month periods, based on satisfactory service, performance, and pricing, in an amount not to exceed the approved operating budget for the Treasury section for custody services for each optional year.

MA-E3. Bill 21, "Energy Conservation Responsibility Act, 2005"

Received

MA-E4. GO Transit Funding - Update

RECOMMENDATION GC-289-2005:

That the Province be requested to take immediate action to resolve the municipal concerns outlined in the report of the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance, dated November 16, 2005, titled "GO Transit Funding - Update" that affect the municipal funding contribution to the GO Transit 10-year Capital Growth Budget;

And further, that the revised Region of Peel contribution to the 10-year GO Transit Capital Growth Budget for 2006, estimated at $16.5 million, which is to be funded from Development Charges Reserve ($6.6 million -

R3510) and the GO Transit Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve ($9.9 million - R1211) subject to final approval of the 2006 Budget, be approved in principle;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be sent to the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Regions of Durham, Halton and York and the Cities of Hamilton and Toronto, for their consideration.

MA-E5. Preliminary Review of Application of the Region of Peel's Allocation of Federal Gas Tax Funding

Referred to the Chief Administrative Officer

MA-E6. Authority to Execute the Municipal Funding Agreement with AMO and Establish a Reserve Fund for Federal Gas Tax Funds

RECOMMENDATION GC-290-2005:

That the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk be authorized to execute the Municipal Funding Agreement (MFA) for the transfer of federal gas tax revenues under the New Deal for Cities and Communities with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) in order to allow AMO to release the federal gas tax funds allocated to the Region of Peel;

And further, that the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance be authorized to establish a dedicated federal gas tax reserve fund account in order to allow the Region of Peel to effectively administer the federal gas tax funds;

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

MA-F. Corporate Finance - Budget

MA-F1. Current and Capital Budget Overview (Oral)
Presentation by David Szwarc, Acting Chief Administrative Officer and Dan Labrecque, Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance

This item was dealt with later in the meeting

MA-F2. 2006 Regional Current Budget

This item was dealt with later in the meeting

MA-F3. 2006 Capital Budget and 2007 to 2015 Capital Forecast

This item was dealt with later in the meeting

MA-F4. Amendment of Water, Wastewater (Sewer) and Waste Management Systems Fees and Charges

This item was dealt with later in the meeting

MA-F5. Amendments to User Fees and Charges

This item was dealt with later in the meeting

MA-F6. 2006 Property Tax Supported Operating Budget Estimates - Special Purpose Bodies and Non-Program

This item was dealt with later in the meeting

MA-G. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-G1. Robert W. Runciman, MPP, Leeds-Grenville, Transcript from the 38th Parliament of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, dated October 18, 2005, titled "MPP Runciman Responds to Throne Speech"

Received

MA-G2. Harinder Takhar, MPP, Mississauga Centre, Letter dated October 28, 2005, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb Regarding the Exemption of "Ambulance Workers" from the Meal Break Provision under the Employment Standards Act (Resolution 2005-1171)

Received

See also Item MA-G11

MA-G3. Bill Fisch, Regional Chair and CEO, York Region, Letter dated October 31, 2005, Supporting the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Response to the Consultation Paper titled "The Funding of Jointly-Sponsored Defined Benefit Pension Plans" issued by the Ministry of Finance on August 21, 2005

Received

See also Items MA-G9 and MA-G12

MA-G4. Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated November 3, 2005, Providing a Status Report on the Canada-Ontario-Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF)

Received

MA-G5. Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated November 4, 2005, Providing Links to the AMO Original Submission and a Presentation made by Roger Anderson, AMO President, to the House of Commons' Standing Committee on Finance

Received

MA-G6. Debbie Zimmerman, Chair, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) Board of Directors, Letter dated November 4, 2005, Providing an Update on the 2005 Assessment Notices Sent to Ontario Property Owners, the Subsequent Investigation by Ombudsman André Marin, and the Opportunity for Public Information Sessions or Presentations to Explain the Process

Received

MA-G7. Douglas A. Love, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, Letter dated November 8, 2005, Requesting that the Region of Peel provide a list of Three Eligible and Qualified Nominees of which one will be Selected by the GTAA Board of Directors for Appointment to the GTAA Board

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-291-2005:

That the correspondence from Douglas A. Love, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, dated November 8, 2005, be referred to the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor for report to the December 15, 2005 Regional Council meeting;

And further, that staff be directed to begin the process for seeking applications for nomination.

MA-G8. Janet McDougald, Chair, Peel District School Board, Letter dated November 9, 2005 to Gerald Kennedy, Minister of Education, Requesting a Review of the Formula Utilized to Determine the Number of Trustees for School Boards as a Result of Unprecedented Growth in the Region of Peel

Received

MA-G9. Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated November 15, 2005, Providing a Link to the AMO Presentation to the Standing Committee on Bill 206 and Strongly Encouraging Municipal Governments to make a Written Submission to the Committee

Received

See also Items MA-G3 and MA-G12

MA-G10. Kathy Stranks, Supervisor, Board Member Services, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Letter dated November 15, 2005, Attaching the TRCA Meeting Schedule for 2006-2007

Received

MA-G11. Steve Peters, Minister of Labour, Letter dated November 16, 2005, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb Regarding the Exemption of "Ambulance Workers" from the Meal Break Provision under the Employment Standards Act (Resolution 2005-1171)

Received

See also Item MA-G2

MA-G12. Leonard J. Mikulich, City Clerk, Brampton, Letter dated November 17, 2005, Attaching a Brampton Resolution Regarding the Proposed Provincial Legislation - Bill 206, "An Act to Revise the Ontario Government Municipal Retirement System Act"

Received

See also Items MA-G3 and MA-G9

MA-G13. Joanne McPhail, Acting Manager, Organizational Development, Peel Regional Police, Letter dated November, 2005, Enclosing a Copy of the Peel Regional Police Strategic Plan 2005-2007

Received

These items were dealt with earlier in the meeting

Items Related to In Camera Matters were dealt with.

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

Committee moved In Camera at 1:40 p.m.

G1. Labour relations or employee negotiations

G2. Labour relations or employee negotiations

G3. Labour relations or employee negotiations

G4. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

G5. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

G6. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

G7. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

G8. Labour relations or employee negotiations

Committee moved out of In Camera at 1:47 p.m.

F. OTHER BUSINESS
Chaired by Councillor G. Miles

Additional Item: F-c) was dealt with.

c) Membership of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee

RECOMMENDATION GC-292-2005:

That the resignation of Councillor Saito from the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) effective December 31, 2005, be accepted;

And further, that Councillor Carlson be appointed as the Mississauga Regional Councillor to serve on the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) for a term commencing January 1, 2006 until November 30, 2006, or until a successor is appointed.

a) Housing and Property Department

i) Housing Policy and Programs
Presentation by Keith Ward, Commissioner of Housing and Property and General Manager of Peel Living and Bruce Hynes, Director of Policy and Programs

Received

ii) Heritage
Presentation by Keith Ward, Commissioner of Housing and Property and General Manager of Peel Living and Bruce Hynes, Director of Policy and Programs

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-293-2005:

That staff be directed to include the two service reduction options as identified in the Housing and Property Service Review.

The motion carried and was subsequently reconsidered later in the meeting

b) Internal Support
Presentation by David Szwarc, Acting Chief Administrative Officer

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-294-2005:

That staff be directed to include the three service reductions identified in the Internal Support Service Review.

Additional Item F-c

c) Membership of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee

This item was dealt with earlier meeting

G. IN CAMERA MATTERS

These items were dealt with earlier in the meeting

Items Related to Management - Section MA-F. Corporate Finance - Budget were dealt with.

MA-F. Corporate Finance - Budget

MA-F1. Current and Capital Budget Overview (Oral)
Presentation by David Szwarc, Acting Chief Administrative Officer and Dan Labrecque, Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance

Received

Councillor Morrison departed at 2:45 p.m.

Rules of Procedure Waived

RECOMMENDATION GC-295-2005:

That in accordance with Procedural By-law 54-1999, as amended, Section III-2(i), be waived in order that the December 8, 2005 General Committee meeting continue past 3:30 p.m.

Councillor Sprovieri departed at 3:30 p.m.
Councillor DiMarco departed at 3:31 p.m.
Councillor Lyons departed at 3:40 p.m.

RECOMMENDATION GC-296-2005:

That staff be directed to remove the projected increase to Pooling in the 2006 Budget;

And further, that the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance write a letter to the Province to advise them of Council's decision.

RECOMMENDATION GC-297-2005:

That representatives from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) and Conservation Halton (CH), be notified that budget presentations scheduled for the December 15, 2005 Regional Council meeting are no longer required.

MA-F2. 2006 Regional Current Budget

Referred to the December 15, 2005 Regional Council meeting

MA-F3. 2006 Capital Budget and 2007 to 2015 Capital Forecast

Referred to the December 15, 2005 Regional Council meeting

MA-F4. Amendment of Water, Wastewater (Sewer) and Waste Management Systems Fees and Charges

Referred to the December 15, 2005 Regional Council meeting

MA-F5. Amendments to User Fees and Charges

Referred to the December 15, 2005 Regional Council meeting

MA-F6. 2006 Property Tax Supported Operating Budget Estimates - Special Purpose Bodies and Non-Program

Referred to the December 15, 2005 Regional Council meeting

RECOMMENDATION GC-298-2005:

That recommendation GC-293-2005 be reconsidered.

The motion to reconsider was passed by a two-thirds vote.

RECOMMENDATION GC-299-2005:

That staff be directed to exclude the two service reduction options as identified in the Housing and Property Service Review.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3:59 p.m.