The Regional General Committee met on January 18, 2007 at 9:37 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton.

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

A. ROLL CALL

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Councillor Miles arrived at 9:38 a.m.
Councillor Morrison arrived at 9:38 a.m.
Councillor Sprovieri arrived at 9:38 a.m.
Councillor Fennell arrived at 9:39 a.m.
Councillor Adams arrived at 9:40 a.m.

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-1-2007:

That the agenda for the January 18, 2007, General Committee meeting be amended to refer Items Related to Management - Item MA-D18 to the January 25, 2007 Regional Council meeting;

And further, that the agenda for the January 18, 2007, General Committee meeting be amended to include a resolution regarding the membership of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee, to be dealt with under Other Business;

And further, that the agenda for the January 18, 2007, General Committee meeting be amended to include a discussion relating to federal/provincial fiscal imbalance, to be dealt with under Other Business;

And further, that the agenda for the January 18, 2007, General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication from Regional Chair Kolb regarding the Environmental Assessment Approval for the Warwick Landfill Expansion, to be dealt with under Other Business;

And further, that the agenda for the January 18, 2007, General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

See also Items Related to Management - Item MA-D18 and Other Business - Items F1 to F3 inclusive

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. John Best, Executive Director, Southern Ontario Gateway Council (SOGC), Informing Members of Council of the Objectives of SOGC and the Role the Region of Peel might Play in Bringing about an Efficient Integrated Transportation System in the Southern Ontario Gateway Region

Received

See also Items Related to Planning - Item PL-C1

Councillor Iannicca arrived at 9:46 a.m.
Councillor Palleschi arrived at 9:46 a.m.

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

HS-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. 211 Service Delivery

RECOMMENDATION GC-2-2007:

That 211 service be delivered by the Region of Peel commencing in December 2007, subject to receipt of Provincial funding for start up costs;

And further, that the request from the Region of Halton regarding the proposed boundary telephone exchanges to which each of Halton and Peel will deliver service, be approved;

And further, that all necessary agreements for the delivery of this service be entered into.

HEALTH

HS-B. Business and Information Services

HS-B1. Seniors' Health Report 2006

Presentation by Dr. Megan Ward, Associate Medical Officer of Health

RECOMMENDATION GC-3-2007:

That the Regional Chair write to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, the Minister of Health Promotion, the Chief Medical Officer of Health, and the Executive Lead for Public Health System Transformation to advocate for a stronger mandate to address seniors' health needs as part of the current review of public health mandatory programs and services guidelines;

And further, that Peel Long Term Care refine care pathways for the management of chronic diseases using best practice evidence, and share these with other health services which long term care residents use, to provide consistent and effective care for seniors in Peel;

And further, that Peel Long Term Care review the implications of changing seniors' demographics for the 10 year capital plan;

And further, that the joint report of the Acting Commissioner of Health and Associate Medical Officer of Health, dated December 11, 2006, titled "Seniors' Health Report 2006" be sent to Central West Local Health Integration Network, the Mississauga-Halton Local Health Integration Network, William Osler Health Centre, Credit Valley Hospital, Trillium Health Centre, City of Brampton, Town of Caledon, City of Mississauga, Central West Community Care Access Centre, Mississauga-Halton Community Care Access Centre, Social Planning Council of Peel, Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults Housing, Peel Senior Link, Peel Transportation Steering Committee, and the Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario to enhance the focus on health services and programming targeted to seniors.

HS-C. Family Health

HS-C1. Provincial Early Child Development Initiative Ends December 2006

Received

HS-D. Long-Term Care

HS-D1. Local Health Integration Networks Update

RECOMMENDATION GC-4-2007:

That a communication strategy be developed to inform the public about Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) and the chronic funding shortfalls being experienced, as illustrated and confirmed by the LHIN's Integrated Health Service Plans;

And further, that the Province be requested to advise how the Provincial health tax has benefited the residents of the Region of Peel;

And further, that once the communication strategy has been developed, the Regional Chair, the three Mayors and Members of Regional Council host a press conference to inform the public of these funding issues.

See also Item HS-G3

HS-D2. Long Term Care Homes Act

RECOMMENDATION GC-5-2007:

That the report of the Acting Commissioner of Health, dated December 18, 2006, titled "Long-Term Care Homes Act", be provided as Peel Region's position on Bill 140 to the Standing Committee on Social Policy reviewing the Long-Term Care Homes Act.

See also Other Business - Item F2

SOCIAL SERVICES

HS-E. Children's Services

HS-E1. Income Testing for Child Care Subsidy

Received

See also Item HS-G5

HS-F. Ontario Works in Peel

HS-F1. Ontario Works Caseload Profile

Received

HS-F2. Ontario Works: Client Employability Profile

Received

HS-G. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-G1. Donna Cansfield, Minister of Transportation, Letter dated November 29, 2006, Advising of the New Ontario Bus Replacement Program (OBRP) Scheduled to Commence January 1, 2007

Received

HS-G2. Jim Watson, Minister of Health Promotion, Letter received December 1, 2006, Advising that Peel Regional Board of Health will be Receiving $216,652 for the Period of January 1, 2007 to March 31, 2007 for Tobacco Control Strategies in the Community, Funding Subject to the Board of Health Entering into a Grant Funding Agreement with the Ministry

Received

HS-G3. John N. Magill, Board Chair and Michael Fenn, Chief Executive Officer, Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network, Letter dated December 5, 2006, Providing Information on the Integrated Health Service Plan for the Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network

Received

See also Item HS-D1

HS-G4. David B. Bach, President, Ontario Medical Association, Letter dated December 5, 2006, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated November 27, 2006, Regarding the Shortages of Practicing Physicians in Ontario

Received

HS-G5. Mary Anne Chambers, Minister of Children and Youth Services, Letter dated December 20, 2006, Providing Details of the New Income Test for Child Care Fee Subsidies Effective January 1, 2007

Received

See also Item HS-E1

HS-G6. Dr. Ken Connelly, President and CEO, Goodwill Industries of Toronto, Letter dated December 21, 2006, Providing Information on "Real Employment to Achieve Community Health" (R.E.A.C.H.) a Major Initiative which Provides Work Opportunities to Individuals Facing Barriers to Employment

Received

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

MA-A. Chief Administrative Officer

MA-A1. Ontario Municipal CAO's Benchmarking Initiative (OMBI) Public Report

Received

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-B. Clerk's

MA-B1. Internet Audio Broadcasts of Regional Council and Committee Meetings - Update

RECOMMENDATION GC-6-2007:

That Internet audio broadcasting of the public portions of Regional Council, Committee and Statutory Public meetings held in the Council Chamber, commence with the February 8, 2007 General Committee meeting;

And further, that staff be requested to contact Rogers Television to arrange for public video broadcasting of Regional Council and Committee meetings, if possible, similar to the Council meetings of the Cities of Mississauga and Brampton.

Councillor Prentice declared a conflict of interest with respect to Items Related to Management - Item MA-B1 as a family member is employed with Rogers Television, and refrained from discussions thereon.

MA-B2. Proposed Customer Service Standard - Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA)

Received

MA-B3. Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Appointment of an Alternate Peel Representative

RECOMMENDATION GC-7-2007:

That Regional Councillor Morrison be appointed as the alternate Region of Peel Representative to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors for the current term of Regional Council;

And further, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for their information.

FINANCE

MA-C. Corporate Finance

MA-C1. 2007 Temporary Borrowing By-law to Meet Current Expenditures

RECOMMENDATION GC-8-2007:

That the necessary by-law be presented authorizing the temporary borrowing of monies to meet 2007 current expenditures pending receipt of revenues in accordance with Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001.

MA-D. COMMUNICATIONS

Item MA-D4 was dealt with.

MA-D4. Greg Baxter, Account Manager, Municipal Relations, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), Letter dated December 8, 2006, Informing Council of the Opportunity to Attend a High-Level Property Assessment Information Session, Either as a Workshop or as a Delegation to Council

RECOMMENDATION GC-9-2007:

That a letter be sent to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) requesting that the Property Assessment Information Sessions be held at the area municipal level;

And further, that MPAC be requested to invite the public to attend the information sessions;

See also Item MA-D1

Item MA-D18 was dealt with.

MA-D18. Donna Cansfield, Minister of Transportation, Letter dated January 8, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb dated December 20, 2006, Regarding the Submission of Two Nominees for Appointment to the Board of the Greater Toronto Transportation Authority (GTTA)

Referred to the January 25, 2007 Regional Council meeting

See also Approval of Agenda

MA-D1. Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance, Letter dated November 28, 2006, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb dated August 14, 2006, Regarding the Region of Peel Position on the Two-Year Freeze on Property Assessments in Ontario by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)

Received

See also Item MA-D4

Item MA-D10 was dealt with.

MA-D10. John McDermid, Board Chair, and Louise Kindree, Chair, Governance and Nominating Committee, Headwaters Health Care Centre, Letter received December 22, 2006, Seeking Two or Three Names of Qualified Nominees for Consideration of Appointment to the Board of Headwaters Health Care Centre

RECOMMENDATION GC-10-2007:

That the following list of three nominees be submitted for consideration to the Headwaters Health Care Centre Board of Directors for the appointment of a single Region of Peel Representative to the Board of Directors:

1. Patrick Moyle, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Caledon;
2. Town of Caledon Councillor Doug Beffort; and
3. Town of Caledon Councillor Gord McClure;

And further, that the term of the Region of Peel Representative commence upon approval of the appointment by the Headwaters Health Care Centre Board of Directors and end on December 31, 2009, or until such time as a successor is appointed by Regional Council.

MA-D2. George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated December 4, 2006, Announcing Grant Funding Adjustments to the Region of Peel for the Provision of Land Ambulance Services, in the Amounts of $5,615,734 and $3,254,251 for the Years 2006 and 2007, Respectively

Received

MA-D3. Donna Cansfield, Minister of Transportation, Letter dated December 7, 2006, Announcing the Filing of Regulations Governing Municipal Contributions to GO Transit and a Two-Year Extension of Existing Municipal Development Charge By-laws

Received

MA-D4. Greg Baxter, Account Manager, Municipal Relations, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), Letter dated December 8, 2006, Informing Council of the Opportunity to Attend a High-Level Property Assessment Information Session, Either as a Workshop or as a Delegation to Council

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

MA-D5. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated December 11, 2006, Advising of a Series of Ontario Court of Appeal Rulings Upholding the Findings of Labour Arbitrators in Cases Related to the Payment of the Ontario Health Premium (OHP)

Received

MA-D6. John Kaldeway, President and Chief Executive Officer, Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), Letter dated December 11, 2006, Congratulating Regional Chair Kolb on his Reappointment, and Providing Information on the Airport Development Program at Toronto Pearson International Airport

Received

MA-D7. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated December 12, 2006, Providing Details on the Implementation of the Rural Infrastructure Investment Initiative

Received

MA-D8. Press Release: Ontario Municipal Benchmarking Initiative (OMBI) Water and Wastewater Expert Panel, dated December 14, 2006, Recognizing the Region of Peel for its Superior Energy Management Practices Leading to Substantial Energy and Cost Savings in the Provision of Water and Wastewater Services

Received

MA-D9. Denise Peternell, Committee Coordinator, Office of the City Clerk, City of Mississauga, Letter dated December 18, 2006, Providing City of Mississauga Resolutions Recommending Councillor Appointments to Credit Valley Conservation, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Peel Police Services Board

Received

MA-D10. John McDermid, Board Chair, and Louise Kindree, Chair, Governance and Nominating Committee, Headwaters Health Care Centre, Letter received December 22, 2006, Seeking Two or Three Names of Qualified Nominees for Consideration of Appointment to the Board of Headwaters Health Care Centre

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

MA-D11. Communiqué: Political Table of the Provincial-Municipal Fiscal and Service Delivery Review, Providing a Summary of the First Meeting, dated December 2006, Focussing on the Charter for the Political Table

Received

MA-D12. News Release: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated December 29, 2006, Announcing the Coming into Force of the 2006 Building Code, Incorporating Higher Energy Efficiency Requirements, Effective as of December 31, 2006

Received

MA-D13. News Release: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated January 1, 2007, Announcing the Proclamation of Amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001, Providing Local Governments with New Broader Powers and Increased Autonomy

Received

See also Items MA-D14, MA-D15 and MA-D17

MA-D14. Backgrounder: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated January 1, 2007, Providing Further Details on the Recent Amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001

Received

See also Items MA-D13, MA-D15 and MA-D17

MA-D15. Dana Richardson, Assistant Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated January 3, 2007, Thanking Municipalities Across Ontario for their Assistance in Developing the Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006, which Received Royal Assent on December 20, 2006

Received

See also Items MA-D13, MA-D14 and MA-D17

MA-D16. Don Scott, Chair, Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC), Letter dated January 3, 2007, Advising of a Niagara Escarpment Tourism Destination Marketing Initiative Being Proposed by the NEC

Received

MA-D17. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated January 8, 2007, Providing a Legislative Update on Various Acts

Received

See also Items MA-D13 to MA-D15

MA-D18. Donna Cansfield, Minister of Transportation, Letter dated January 8, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb dated December 20, 2006, Regarding the Submission of Two Nominees for Appointment to the Board of the Greater Toronto Transportation Authority (GTTA)

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

PL-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

PL-A1. Protocol for the Use of Non-Potable Groundwater Criteria in Brownfield Redevelopments in Peel Region

RECOMMENDATION GC-11-2007:

That the Standardized Applications Review Protocol, attached as Appendix I to the joint report of the Commissioner of Planning and the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, dated January 3, 2007, titled "Protocol for the Use of Non-Potable Groundwater Criteria in Brownfield Redevelopments in the Peel Region", be approved;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the Town of Caledon and the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga for their information;

And further, that Planning staff forward copies of the subject report to the land development industry to advise that the protocol will be implemented and enforced for Notices of Intention submitted to the Region of Peel regarding applications to use the non-potable groundwater standard of Ontario Regulation 153/04 for brownfield redevelopments.

PL-A2. Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Proceedings Regarding Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) Number 15 and Brampton Official Plan Amendment Number OP93-245 - OMB Case Numbers PL050743 and PL060347

Received

PL-B. Planning Policy and Research

PL-B1. Overview of the 2007 Regional Official Plan (ROP) Review

Received

PL-B2. Places to Grow - Comments on Proposed Methodology for Developing a Built Boundary

RECOMMENDATION GC-12-2007:

That the report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated December 15, 2006, titled "Places to Grow - Comments on Proposed Methodology for Developing a Built Boundary", be amended to request the inclusion of lands around major transit stations as Built Areas, in a similar manner as lands in the vicinity of 400 series Provincial highways;

And further, that copies of the amended report be forwarded to the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal as the official comments of the Region of Peel on the Places to Grow technical paper for developing a Built boundary;

And further, that the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal be advised that the Region of Peel has concerns with the Proposed Methodology, as outlined in the "Comments" section of the subject report;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, the Town of Caledon and the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal, for their information.

PL-C. Transportation Planning

PL-C1. Southern Ontario Gateway Council (SOGC)

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D1

PW-A. Water and Wastewater Treatment

PW-A1. Expansion and Upgrade of the South Peel Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Capital Projects 02-1945, 02-2935, 02-2965 - City of Mississauga, Wards 1 and 2

Presentation by Mitch Zamojc, Commissioner of Public Works and Mark Schiller, Director, Water and Wastewater Treatment

Received

PW-B. Waste Management

PW-B1. Award of Five Year Leaf and Yard Waste Processing Contract, Document 97PT-013

RECOMMENDATION GC-13-2007:

That the Region of Peel enter into a directly negotiated agreement with All Treat Farms Limited for the provision of leaf and yard waste processing services for a period of five years commencing April 2007 and terminating December 2011, at a combined estimated cost to the Region of Peel of approximately $5.2 million (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended;

And further, that staff be authorized to adjust quantity estimates annually to reflect peak season leaf and yard waste generation and anticipated tonnage growth;

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

PW-B2. Report of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2007-1) meeting held on January 11, 2007

1. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR

RECOMMENDATION WM-1-2007:

That Councillor Prentice be appointed Chair of the Waste Management Subcommittee for the term ending November 30, 2008, or until a successor is appointed;

And further, that Councillor Sanderson be appointed Vice-Chair of the Waste Management Subcommittee for the term ending November 30, 2008, or until a successor is appointed.

2. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WM-2-2007:

That the agenda for the January 11, 2007, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be amended to include a communication from the City of Brampton regarding the health and environmental effects of improper disposal of pharmaceutical waste;

And further, that the agenda for the January 11, 2007 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be approved, as amended.

4. DELEGATIONS

5. REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Multi-Residential Waste Diversion Enhancement Program

RECOMMENDATION WM-3-2007:

That a communications and outreach campaign be undertaken to increase waste diversion at multi-residential buildings at a cost of $40,000, to be financed from approved Capital Budget 06-6420;

And further, that staff report back in late 2007 on the progress of the campaign and present options regarding the implementation of a user-pay system for garbage from multi-residential buildings.

b) Region Wide Organics Recycling Program: Communications Update

Received

c) Bi-Weekly Leaf and Yard Waste Collection

RECOMMENDATION WM-4-2007:

That leaf and yard waste collection be continued on a bi-weekly basis during July, August and September 2007 in the cities of Mississauga and Brampton, supported by an enhanced communications campaign;

And further, that staff report back to the Waste Management Subcommittee in the Fall of 2007 with results of the 2007 yard waste collection program;

And further, that staff provide educational material to residents and lawn maintenance companies highlighting the benefits of leaving glass clippings on lawns rather than bagging and setting them out for curb side collection.

d) Designation of Household Hazardous Waste under the Waste Diversion Act (Oral)

Presentation by Dave Gordon, Manager, Waste Planning, Waste Management

Received

e) Peel Region Long Term Waste Resource Management Strategy (Oral)

Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management and Catherine Dowling, Project Manager, Long Term Waste Resource Management Strategy (LTWRMS), Gartner Lee Limited

Received

RECOMMENDATION WM-5-2007:

That all members of the Waste Management Subcommittee participate on the Councillor Working Group for the Long Term Waste Resource Management Strategy (LTWRMS);

And further, that the Councillor Working Group for the LTWRMS meet on February 22, 2007 from noon to 1:00 p.m.;

And further, that staff schedule an additional meeting of the Councillor Working Group for the LTWRMS during the month of February.

 

6. UPDATES

7. COMMUNICATIONS

a) Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, Letter dated December 1, 2006, Thanking Regional Chair Kolb for the Input Provided by Regional Council Regarding the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) Deposit Return System

Received

See also Item 7c

b) Laurel Broten, Minister of the Environment, Letter dated December 7, 2006, Advising that the Ministry of the Environment is Making Good Progress on their Commitment to Improving the Environmental Assessment Process

Received

c) Laurel Broten, Minister of the Environment, Letter dated December 19, 2006, Thanking Regional Chair Kolb for his Correspondence and Acknowledging the Support of Regional Council for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Position on the Rollout of the Deposit Return System for the LCBO Containers

Received

See also Item 7a

Additional Item - Item 7d:

d) Michael Di Lullo, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated December 15, 2006, Forwarding a Copy of a Letter from the Humber Watershed Alliance, Regarding Health and Environmental Risks of Improper Disposal of Pharmaceuticals

Received

PW-C. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-C1. Alert: From the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA), dated December 21, 2006, Advising of Proposed Amendments to Four Areas of the OGRA Constitution

Received

HO-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HO-A1. Disposal of Region Owned Surplus Land, Former Highway 50 Wastewater Pumping Station, West Side of Regional Road 50, North of Mayfield Road - Town of Caledon, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-14-2007:

That the lands described as Part of Lot 2, Concession 6, Town of Caledon (formerly Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, more particularly described as Part 5 on draft reference plan 03-032 prepared by Rady-Pentek & Edward Surveying Ltd. be declared surplus to the needs of the Regional Corporation.

RECOMMENDATION GC-15-2007:

That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Vendor, enter into an agreement with Virtuosa Holdings Corp., as Purchaser, for the fee simple sale of lands described as Part of Lot 2, Concession 6, Town of Caledon (formerly Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, more particularly described as Part 5 on draft reference plan 03-032 prepared by Rady-Pentek & Edward Surveying Ltd. for a purchase price of $49,500.00;

And further, that the net proceeds from the sale be deposited to Reserve R0242 (Wastewater Capital Finance Reserve).

HO-A2. Agreement with Supportive Housing in Peel (SHIP) to Govern Funding Under the Federal National Homelessness Initiative, Supporting Communities Partnership Initiatives (SCPI) Program

RECOMMENDATION GC-16-2007:

That Capital Project 07-5035, Transitional or Supportive Housing Options, be established in the amount of $937,010 to be temporarily funded from Reserve R1160, and to transfer funding from the Supporting Communities Partnership Initiatives Program to the reserve over the terms indicated in the facilities provisions detailed in the contribution agreement with the Ministry of Labour;

And further, that the Region's duly authorized signing officers be authorized to execute an Agreement and all other necessary documents required for the provision of a grant by way of an interest free forgivable loan, to Supportive Housing in Peel (SHIP) for an amount up to $937,010 to be fully funded through the federal National Homelessness Initiative, Supporting Communities Partnership Initiatives Part 2 (SCPI) program funding, in accordance with the SCPI program requirements;

And further, that funding for the forgivable loan be provided from Capital Project 07-5035, Transitional or Supportive Housing Options.

HO-B. COMMUNICATIONS

HO-B1. A. Opalick, Executive Correspondence Officer, Office of the Prime Minister, Letter dated November 29, 2006, Acknowledging Receipt of a Letter from Chair Kolb dated October 13, 2006, Regarding a Resolution Passed by the Region of Peel with Respect to a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit

Received

See also Items HO-B3 and HO-B4

HO-B2. A. Opalick, Executive Correspondence Officer, Office of the Prime Minister, Letter dated December 4, 2006, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated October 12, 2006, Regarding $45 Million in Efficiencies Achieved by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

RECOMMENDATION GC-17-2007:

That a copy of the letter dated December 4, 2006 from A. Opalick, Executive Correspondence Officer, Office of the Prime Minister, regarding the "$45 Million in Efficiencies Achieved by Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation", be sent to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), for their information.

HO-B3. Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Letter dated December 11, 2006, Acknowledging Receipt of a Letter from Chair Kolb dated October 13, 2006, Regarding Suggestions made by the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA) on the Design of a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) for Canada

Received

See also Items HO-B1 and HO-B4

HO-B4. Departmental Correspondence Unit, Department of Finance Canada, Letter dated December 14, 2006, Acknowledging Receipt of a Letter from Chair Kolb dated October 13, 2006, Referred by Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Regarding a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

Received

See also Items HO-B1 and HO-B3

HO-B5. News Release and Media Backgrounder: From Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), dated December 19, 2006, Informing of the Federal Commitment of $526 Million to Combat Homelessness and Extend Funding for Renovation Programs

Received

See also Items HO-B6 and HO-B7

HO-B6. News Release: From the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated December 19, 2006, Applauding the Announcement by the Federal Government Regarding Continued Funding for Homelessness Initiatives and Home Renovation Programs

Received

See also Items HO-B5 and HO-B7

HO-B7. News Release: From the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), dated December 19, 2006, Providing a Statement by FCM President, Councillor Gloria Kovach, Following the Announcement of the Homelessness Partnership Strategy and the Extension of the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP)

Received

See also Items HO-B5 and HO-B6

F. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Items - F1 to F3 inclusive:

F1. Resolution regarding Membership of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)

RECOMMENDATION GC-18-2007:

That the appointment of Councillor Carlson to the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC), by Resolution number 2006-1193, be rescinded;

And further, that Councillor McFadden be appointed as the Mississauga Regional Councillor to serve on the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) for the term January 15, 2007 to November 30, 2010, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council.

See also Approval of Agenda

F2. Federal/Provincial Fiscal Imbalance (Oral)

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

Councillor McCallion distributed a presentation from the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs titled "Fairness for Ontario" and requested that a resolution be prepared for the January 25, 2007 Regional Council meeting which supports the Ontario position.

F3. Emil Kolb, Regional Chair, Memorandum, dated January 17, 2007, Regarding the Environmental Assessment Approval of the Warwick Landfill Expansion

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

G. IN CAMERA MATTERS

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

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

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

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

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

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:44 p.m.