The Regional General Committee met on March 1, 2007 at 9:38 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton.

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

A. ROLL CALL

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Councillor Mahoney declared a conflict of interest with respect to Items Related to Public Works - Item PW-C2, as a family member is employed in the industry.

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-39-2007:

That the agenda for the March 1, 2007, General Committee meeting be amended to include a presentation by R. Kent Gillespie, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor and Peter F. Dundas, Director of Paramedic and Emergency Programs, regarding the feasibility study for Peel Region Paramedic Services Capital Planning and Development;

And further, that the agenda for the March 1, 2007, General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication from the City of Mississauga, regarding the delegation of the upper tier tax ratio setting authority, under Items Related to Management;

And further, that the agenda for the March 1, 2007, General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

Regional Chair Kolb introduced Dr. David Mowat, the new Medical Officer of Health, to the Members of General Committee.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Emil Kolb, Regional Chair; David Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer; and Mike Metcalf, Chief, and Larry Button, Chief Administrative Officer, Peel Regional Police Presenting a Cheque for $374,559 on Behalf of the 2006 Region of Peel and Peel Regional Police Employees' United Way Campaigns to Shelley White, Chief Executive Officer, Campaign Manager, United Way of Peel Region

Received

See also Items Related to Management - Item MA-A1

A cheque in the amount of $374,559 was presented to Shelley White, Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Peel Region on behalf of the Region of Peel and Peel Regional Police 2006 Employee United Way Campaigns.

Chair Kolb acknowledged the success of the combined Region of Peel and Peel Regional Police campaigns noting that the Region of Peel raised $247,277 and Peel Regional Police raised $127,282.

David Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer, commended the enthusiasm with which staff embraced the new approach to the 2006 campaign focused on promoting payroll contributions by United Way Champions in every department and extended his appreciation for the generosity demonstrated by all staff.

Shelley White, Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Peel Region noted that the Region of Peel combined with the efforts of Peel Regional Police had the strongest public-sector campaign and were recognized by the United Way with two awards - Outstanding Public Sector Joint Union-Management Campaign and the Campaign Chair's Award of Merit.

Councillor Miles arrived at 9:49 a.m.
Councillor Palleschi arrived at 9:49 a.m.
Councillor Morrison arrived at 9:50 a.m.
Councillor Saito arrived at 9:53 a.m., due to other municipal business
Councillor Adams arrived at 9:57 a.m.

D2. Ron Lenyk, Co-Chair, Success By 6 Peel and John Huether, Success By 6 Peel Executive Committee Member and Past Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Peel Children's Aid Society, Regarding Reductions to Child Care Spaces in Peel Region and Seeking Opportunities to Work with Regional Council to Find Ways to Prevent Further Hardships for Struggling Families in Peel

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-40-2007:

That staff develop a position and corresponding draft resolution on child care for consideration at the March 8, 2007 Regional Council meeting, and subsequent presentation to the Federal and Provincial Government, upon adoption.

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D3

Ron Lenyk, Co-Chair, Success by 6 Peel and John Huether, Success by 6 Peel Executive Committee Member and Past Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Peel Children's Aid Society, outlined their concerns with respect to the reduction of child care spaces in Peel Region and requested the Region of Peel to develop a clear position on child care for presentation to the Federal and Provincial governments.

Councillor McCallion arrived at 10:12 a.m.

D3. Patrick Johnson, Parent of a Child formally in a PLASP Program and Vinay Raja, President, PLASP Child Care Services, Regarding the Impact of the Return to Previous Child Care Service Levels, which will Result in a Reduction of 800 Subsidized Child Care Spaces over a Four Year Period

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D2

Patrick Johnson, Parent of a Child Formally in a PLASP program and Vinay Raja, President, PLASP Child Care Services presented a letter from a single parent whose children have been negatively impacted by the reduction in child care service levels.

Councillor McCallion departed at 11:00 a.m.

D4. Linda Rothney, President and CEO, Erinoak Children's Treatment Centre and Scott Bonikowsky, Erinoak Board Member and Parent, Divisional Vice President, Corporate Communications, Canandian Tire Corporation, Providing Information about Erinoak Children's Treatment Centre and Requesting Support for the Organization's Urgent Need for a New Building in the High Growth Area of Northwest Mississauga/Southwest Brampton

Received

See also Items Related to Human Services - Item HS-A2

Linda Rothney, President and CEO, Erinoak Children's Treatment Centre and Scott Bonikowsky, Erinoak Board Member and Parent, Divisional Vice-President, Corporate Communications, Canadian Tire Corporation outlined the services provided at Erinoak Children's Treatment Centre and highlighted the challenges faced in meeting the current and future needs of the community.

D5. Richard Feltoe, Chair, Peel Heritage Complex Advisory Board and David Somers, Curator and Archivist, Peel Heritage Complex, Providing an Update on the Current Activities and Future Plans of the Peel Heritage Complex

Received

Richard Feltoe, Chair, Peel Heritage Complex Advisory Board, provided an overview of Board activities in 2006 and invited members of General Committee to visit the Peel Heritage Complex from March 7 to April 15 when the exhibit "CASSON Behind the Scenes" will be on display.

D6. Dr. Megan Ward, Associate Medical Officer of Health; Dr. David Mowat, Medical Officer of Health and R. Kent Gillespie, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, Providing an Update on the Pandemic Influenza Plan for the Health Sector in Peel

Received

See also Items Related to Human Services - Item HS-B2

RECESS

General Committee recessed at 12:03 p.m.

General Committee reconvened at 12:25 p.m.

ROLL CALL

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

Councillor Adams arrived at 12:27 p.m.
Councillor Miles arrived at 12:28 p.m.
Councillor Palleschi arrived at 12:28 p.m.
Councillor Morrison arrived at 12:30 p.m.
Councillor Sprovieri arrived at 12:30 p.m.

Additional Item - D7:

D7. R. Kent Gillespie, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor and Peter Dundas, Director of Paramedic and Emergency Services, Providing an Update on the Feasibility Study for Peel Region Paramedic Services Capital Planning and Development

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-41-2007:

That should an opportunity arise for a co-location site (same building, separate areas) with other municipal or police services, staff be authorized to examine the feasibility of such a site, including demand for service, and report their findings to Regional Council;

And further, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the area municipalities, area municipal Fire Chiefs, the Chief of Peel Regional Police and the Detachment Commander, Caledon OPP.

See also Items Related to Management - Item MA-B1

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

PW-A. Administration

PW-A1. Report of the Public Meeting held on February 15, 2007, to Consider the Intention to Pass By-laws to Impose Fees or Charges for the Use of the Water, Wastewater (Sewage) and Waste Management Systems of the Region of Peel

2. OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING

Regional Chair Kolb called the public meeting to order at 11:59 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton. He stated that the public meeting was open and being held to consider the intention by the Region of Peel to pass by-laws to impose the water, wastewater (sewage) and waste management system fees and charges. The proposed by-laws will impose changes to the current fees or charges and may impose new fees and charges.

Regional Chair Kolb advised that following the staff presentation there would be an opportunity for persons to make oral submissions, give written submissions and ask questions of staff.

Regional Chair Kolb further advised that a sign-in sheet was available at the Clerk's reception for anyone who wished to make comments and for anyone who wished to be notified of the decision of Council regarding these by-laws.

3. CONFIRMATION OF NOTIFICATION

Charlotte Gravlev, Regional Clerk, stated that Notice of the Public Meeting was given in accordance with the Region of Peel Notice By-law 63-2003 by publication in the following news media which have general circulation:

Mississauga News - Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Brampton Guardian - Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Caledon Enterprise - Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Further, it was noted that Notice of the Public Meeting was posted on the Regional website (www.peelregion.ca) as of Tuesday, January 23, 2007 and information on the proposed amendments was available to the public as of Wednesday, February 7, 2007.

4. FURTHER NOTICE REQUEST

Regional Chair Kolb stated that if any person would like further notice of the decision of Council on the proposed by-laws regarding the water, wastewater (sewage) and waste management system fees and charges, that he or she should submit his or her full name, address, postal code, and telephone number, in writing, at the Clerk's reception prior to leaving the meeting.

5. STAFF PRESENTATIONS

Regional Chair Kolb called upon Dan Labrecque, Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance, and Shaun Hewitt, Director of Business and Information Services, to make a brief presentation.

a) Dan Labrecque, Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance, and Shaun Hewitt, Director, Business and Information Services, Presenting the Proposed 2007 Fees and Charges for the Use of Water and Wastewater

A previous report containing detailed information regarding the proposed 2007 Fees and Charges for the use of the Region of Peel Water, Wastewater (Sewage) and Waste Management System was distributed as item PW-A2 on the February 8, 2007 General Committee Meeting agenda. As a result Council determined that the presentation, listed as item 5a) on this Public Meeting agenda, was not required.

6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

a) Oral Submissions - Nil

b) Written Submissions - Nil

7. CONCLUSION AND CLOSING OF PUBLIC MEETING

Regional Chair Kolb stated that, having received no oral or written submissions from persons or public bodies, declared the public meeting officially closed.

PW-A2. Proposal to Rename the Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Facility "G.E. Booth (Lakeview) Wastewater Treatment Facility" - City of Mississauga, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-42-2007:

That the Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Facility be renamed "G.E. Booth (Lakeview) Wastewater Treatment Facility".

PW-B. Water and Wastewater Treatment

PW-B1. Streetsville Reservoir and Pumping Station Expansion and Upgrades, Capital Projects 04-1995, 06-1921 and 06-1922, Document 2006-792P - City of Mississauga, Ward 9

RECOMMENDATION GC-43-2007:

That the Contract (Document 2006-792P) for consulting services for Environmental Assessment, Design and Contract Administration services for expansion and upgrades to the Streetsville Reservoir and Pumping Station be awarded to the consulting engineering firm Earth Tech Canada Inc., in the estimated amount of $1,496,215 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects 04-1995, 06-1921 and 06-1922, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended.

PW-B2. Herridge Reservoir Structural Failure - City of Mississauga, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-44-2007:

That staff commence the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process, detailed design and construction of the replacement of the North Reservoir of the Herridge pumping station and reservoir facility, which has been out of service since a pressurization event that occurred on November 19, 2004;

And further, that a Capital Project in the amount of $10 million be established for the Herridge North Cell Replacement project;

And further, that funding for the Capital Project be provided in the amount of $4.75 million from the Water Capital Financial Stabilization Reserve R0241, and $5.25 million from external recoveries.

PW-C. Waste Management

PW-C1. Amendment of Britannia Landfill Gas Utilization Agreement, Document 98-221P

RECOMMENDATION GC-45-2007:

That the Britannia Landfill Gas Utilization Agreement with Integrated Gas Recovery Services Inc. (IGRS) be amended to provide for the payment of a royalty by IGRS to the Region of 14 per cent of the electricity sales, not including any bonus payment received by IGRS for the on-peak power production, in lieu of the payment provisions currently provided for in the Agreement with no obligation on the Region to purchase power from IGRS;

And further, that the term of the Agreement be amended to expire in the year 2027, consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Power Authority's Standard Offer Program for renewable energy;

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

PW-C2. Report of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2007-2) meeting held on February 22, 2007

Councillor Sanderson moved the following motion:

RECOMMENDATION GC-46-2007:

That the report of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2007-2) meeting held on February 22, 2007, be amended to reflect the cost of replacement large green organic bins as $20, and not $15, as stated at the meeting.

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Councillor Mahoney declared a conflict of interest with respect to Reports/Presentations - Item 4a (Region Wide Organics Recycling Program Update), as a family member is employed in the industry.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WM-6-2007:

That the agenda for the February 22, 2007 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be amended to include a delegation from Peter Orphanos, Chair, Sierra Club of Canada, Peel Region Group, under Delegations;

And further, that the agenda for the February 22, 2007 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be amended to include an oral discussion regarding the Kearns Waste Disintegrator System, under Other Business;

And further, that the agenda for the February 22, 2007 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be amended to include an oral discussion regarding the addition of items not listed on a Subcommittee agenda, under Other Business;

And further, that the agenda for the February 22, 2007 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be amended to include an oral discussion on non-recyclable plastics and over-sized plastic containers, under Other Business;

And further, that the agenda for the February 22, 2007 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be approved, as amended.

3. DELEGATIONS

Additional Item - 3a:

a) Peter Orphanos, Chair, Sierra Club of Canada, Peel Region Group, Outlining a Proposed Supermarket Joint Communication Campaign for the Region Wide Organics Program Between the Region of Peel and Sierra Club of Canada, Peel Region Group

Referred to Waste Management staff for a report to a future Waste Management Subcommittee meeting

4. REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Region Wide Organics Recycling Program Update
Presentation by Dave Gordon, Manager, Waste Planning, Waste Management

Received

b) North Sheridan Landfill Redevelopment Proposals - Status Report
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Received

c) Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Municipal Solid Waste Project Funding - Region of Peel Update
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Received

5. UPDATES

6. COMMUNICATIONS

a) Alert: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) dated February 2, 2007, Requesting Comments on, and Support of, the AMO/AMRC Discussion Paper on Strengthening Extended Producer Responsibilities for Ontario's Blue Box Program

Referred to Waste Management Staff

7. IN CAMERA MATTERS

8. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Items - 8a to 8c inclusive:

a) Discussion Regarding the Kearns Waste Disintegrator System (Oral)

Received

b) Discussion Regarding Items not Listed on the Subcommittee Agenda (Oral)

Received

c) Discussion Regarding Non-Recyclable Plastics and Over-Sized Plastic Containers (Oral)

Received

PW-D. Business and Information Services

PW-D1. Peel Water Story: A Curriculum Resource for Peel Schools

Received

PW-D2. Proclamation of Event Weeks

RECOMMENDATION GC-47-2007:

That April 15 to 21, 2007 be proclaimed "Earth Week" in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

RECOMMENDATION GC-48-2007:

That May 6 to 12, 2007 be proclaimed "Compost Awareness Week" in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

RECOMMENDATION GC-49-2007:

That May 6 to 12, 2007 be proclaimed "Drinking Water Awareness Week" in the Regional Municipality of Peel

RECOMMENDATION GC-50-2007:

That May 13 to 26, 2007 be proclaimed "Public Works Week" in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

RECOMMENDATION GC-51-2007:

That May 24 to 30, 2007 be proclaimed "Children's Water Awareness Week" in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

RECOMMENDATION GC-52-2007:

That October 15 to 21, 2007 be proclaimed "Waste Reduction Week" in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

PW-E. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-E1. J.W. Tiernay, Executive Director, Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA), Letter dated January 25, 2007, Providing a Copy of the OGRA Nominating Committee Recommendation for Candidates to the Board of Directors

Received

PW-E2. Donna Cansfield, Minister of Transportation, Letter dated January 25, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb, Regarding Cost Sharing for the Highway 427 Interim Arterial Road Extension

Received

HO-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HO-A1. Rental Market Conditions in Peel, 2006

Received

HO-A2. Homelessness Partnering Strategy and Federal Renovation Program Announcement

Received

HO-B. Housing

HO-B1. Internal Review (Service Manager Appeals) Update for 2006

Received

HO-B2. Nomination for Social Housing Services Corporation Board of Directors

RECOMMENDATION GC-53-2007:

That the proposed nominee, Adelina Urbanski, Commissioner, Halton Social and Community Services, to serve on the Board of Directors of the Social Housing Services Corporation, as set out in the report of the Commissioner of Housing and Property and General Manager, Peel Living, dated February 19, 2007, titled "Nomination for Social Housing Services Corporation Board of Directors", be endorsed;

And further, that the selection of Larry O'Connor, Mayor - Town of Brock, as a 905 political representative to the Social Housing Services Corporation, Board of Directors, be endorsed;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the Board of Directors of the Social Housing Services Corporation, for their consideration.

HO-C. COMMUNICATIONS

HO-C1. News Release: From the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing dated February 7, 2007, Informing that the Ministry has Launched a New Section to its Website, which Provides Tenants and Landlords with Information about Reporting Offences to the Investigation and Enforcement Unit under the Residential Tenancies Act

Received

HO-C2. News Release and Related Backgrounder: From the Government of Ontario, the Ministry of Natural Resources Canada and the Ontario Power Authority, dated February 20, 2007, Announcing a New Program for Energy Conservation in the Construction of Affordable Housing

Received

HS-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. Immigration in Peel - Moving Forward

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-54-2007:

That the presentation by Janet Menard, Acting Commissioner of Social Services and Nick Tunnacliffe, Commissioner of Planning regarding "Immigration in Peel - Moving Forward" be deferred to the March 22, 2007 General Committee meeting.

HS-A2. Erinoak Service Challenges

Received

See also Delegations/ Presentations - Item D4

HEALTH

HS-B. Business and Information Services

HS-B1. Income and Urban Health Project

Received

HS-B2. Updated Pandemic Influenza Plan for the Health Sector in Peel

Received

See also Delegations/ Presentations - Item D6

SOCIAL SERVICES

HS-C. Children's Services

HS-C1. Children's Services: WholeHealth Menu

Received

HS-D. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-D1. George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated January 24, 2007, Approving the Appointment of Dr. David Mowat to the Position of Medical Officer of Health for the Peel Regional Health Unit, Effective February 19, 2007

Received

HS-D2. News Release: From the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, dated January 26, 2007, Informing that the McGuinty Government is Proposing to further Strengthen its Long-Term Care Home Legislation (Bill 140) Following Presentations made in Public Consultations

Received

HS-D3. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated January 31, 2007, Regarding the Announcement by the Minister of Children and Youth Services on the New Income Test Model to be used by Municipalities in Calculating Child Care Fee Subsidy

Received

HS-D4. George Pasut, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated January 31, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb dated September 19, 2006, Regarding the Food Premises Regulation Amendments (Resolution 2006-851)

Received

HS-D5. Bob Nosal, Co-Chair, Technical Review Committee, Medical Officer of Health, Halton Region Health Department and Monika Turner, Acting Co-Chair, Technical Review Committee, Director, Public Health Standards Branch, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated February 12, 2007, Inviting the Peel Public Health Unit to Participate in Consultations on the Draft Ontario Public Health Standards through an Electronic Survey (e-Survey)

Received

 

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

MA-A. Chief Administrative Officer

MA-A1. 2006 Region of Peel Employees' United Way Campaign

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D1

MA-A2. Public Information Campaign on the Impacts of Provincial Under Funding

RECOMMENDATION GC-55-2007:

That an Ad Hoc Committee of Regional Council be established and known as the "Public Information Campaign Ad Hoc Committee (PIC Ad Hoc Committee)" to lead the creation and implementation of a public information campaign to raise awareness and understanding amongst Peel residents and businesses of the impacts to property taxes, and consequently to the programs and services delivered by the Region of Peel, the area municipalities, and community partners due to chronic Provincial under funding;

And further, that the Terms of Reference as set out in Appendix III to the report of the Chief Administrative Officer, dated February 13, 2007, titled "Public Information Campaign on the Impacts of Provincial Under Funding", be approved.

RECOMMENDATION GC-56-2007:

That Chair Kolb (ex-officio) and Councillors Carlson, Groves, Parrish, Sanderson and Thompson, be appointed to the Public Information Campaign (PIC) Ad hoc Committee, for a term ending subsequent to the 2007 Provincial Election, unless otherwise requested by Council, or until their successors are appointed by Regional Council.

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-B. Paramedic and Emergency Services

MA-B1. Report of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee (EPSC-2007-1) meeting held on February 22, 2007

1. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR

RECOMMENDATION EPSC-1-2007:

That Councillor Palleschi be appointed Chair of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee for the term ending November 30, 2008, or until a successor is appointed.

RECOMMENDATION EPSC-2-2007:

That Councillor Morrison be appointed Vice-Chair of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee for the term ending November 30, 2008, or until a successor is appointed.

2. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION EPSC-3-2007:

That items related to Reports - Items 5 b) and 5 c) be brought forward to be dealt with as the first items of business;

And further, that the agenda for February 22, 2007 Emergency and Protective Services Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

Items 5 b) and 5 c) were dealt with.

5. REPORTS

b) Regional Fire Coordination - Annual Report

RECOMMENDATION EPSC-4-2007:

That the 2006 Annual Fire Coordinator's Report dated January 30, 2007 from Terry Irwin, Fire Chief, City of Brampton and 2006 Regional Fire Coordinator, be received;

And further, that Chief Terry Irwin be thanked for his efforts during 2006.

c) Peel Regional Paramedic Services 2006 Annual Report
Presentation by Peter Dundas, Director, Paramedic and Emergency Services

Received

4. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Joe Freedman, Program Manager, J.D. Freedman and Associates, Regarding Recommendations for Capital Planning and Development of the Peel Regional Paramedic Service - Feasibility Study

Received

See also Item 5a

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D7

5. REPORTS

a) Evaluation and Recommendations for Capital Planning and Development of the Peel Regional Paramedic Service - Feasibility Study

RECOMMENDATION EPSC-5-2007:

That the structure for the HealthAnalytics Report Feasibility Study including five Feasibility Study projects being:

• Response Time Framework;
• System Oversight and Reporting;
• Deployment and Scheduling;
• Facilities; and
• Hospital Medic Study.

as set out in the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, dated February 12, 2007, titled "Evaluation and Recommendations for Capital Planning and Development of the Peel Regional Paramedic Service - Feasibility Study", be endorsed;

And further, that notwithstanding resolution 2006-1120, the Special Meeting of Regional Council proposed for the first quarter, 2007 to receive the HealthAnalytics Report Feasibility Study, be rescheduled to the end of the second quarter, 2007 to allow staff sufficient time to conduct the study, including receiving Stakeholder input.

See also Item 4a

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D7

b) Regional Fire Coordination - Annual Report

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

c) Peel Regional Paramedic Services 2006 Annual Report
Presentation by Peter Dundas, Director, Paramedic and Emergency Services

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

6. COMMUNICATIONS

a) Diane M. Watson, RN, Letter and Power-Point Presentation Describing a Personal Experience at Credit Valley Hospital and Offering a Solution to the Problem of Underutilization of Paramedic Services and Ambulance Availability

Received

FINANCE

MA-C. Corporate Finance

MA-C1. Council Term Allowance Policy - Administrative Revisions

RECOMMENDATION GC-57-2007:

That the term allowance for members of Regional Council be adjusted to $21,300 to reflect the increase of the municipal elected term from three to four years and the consolidation of both the Regional and Peel Living allowances.

MA-C2. 2007 Development Charges By-law Review

Received

PEOPLE, INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY

MA-D. Human Resources

MA-D1. Benefits Plan Renewal for Paramedic Services

RECOMMENDATION GC-58-2007:

That Document 2007-149N for the renewal of the existing contract with Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Incorporated, the benefit provider for the ambulance union benefit plan, be awarded on a direct negotiation basis for the estimated annual amount of $799,000 (excluding applicable taxes), for the period April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended;

And further, that authority be given to increase the Administrative Services Only (ASO) contract expenses to account for actual expenditures incurred during the year, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended;

And further, that authority be given to increase or extend the contract for two additional 12 month periods, based on satisfactory service, performance and costs, for each period.

MA-E. Information Technology Services

MA-E1. Public Sector Network (PSN) Update and Budget

RECOMMENDATION GC-59-2007:

That the Public Sector Network (PSN) Financial Results for 2006 and Proposed Budget for 2007, as documented in Appendix I of the report of the Commissioner of People, Information and Technology, dated February 9, 2007, titled "Public Sector Network Update and Budget", be approved with no impact on the overall Regional budget;

And further, that in accordance with the Public Sector Network (PSN) Partnership Agreement, staff be authorized to apply increased revenues received from PSN Subscribers in 2007 to offset shared network expenditures and adjust the budget accordingly, as set out in Appendix I of the subject report.

MA-F. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-F1. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated January 31, 2007, Providing Details on the AMO Pre-Budget Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs

Received

MA-F2. Communiqué: Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), dated February 6, 2007, Advising of the Launch of a National Campaign to Secure a Permanent Federal Commitment to Canadian Cities and Communities

Received

MA-F3. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated February 9, 2007, Listing the Highlights of the January 2007 AMO Board of Directors Meeting

Received

MA-F4. Communiqué: Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), dated February 9, 2007, Calling on the Federal Government to Make Permanent the Gas Tax Transfer Funding for Infrastructure and Transit in the 2007 Federal Budget

Received

MA-F5. Donna Cansfield, Minister of Transportation, Letter dated February 16, 2007, Announcing the Recommendation of Mayor Hazel McCallion to the Greater Toronto Transportation Authority (GTTA) Board

Received

MA-F6. John McDermid, Board Chair, Headwaters Health Care Centre, Letter dated February 16, 2007, Announcing the Appointment of Patrick Moyle, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Caledon, to the Board of Directors of Headwaters Health Care Centre

Received

MA-F7. Michael Di Lullo, Legislative Co-ordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated February 21, 2007, Attaching Resolution C044-2007 Consenting to the Delegation of the Upper Tier Tax Ratio Setting Authority within the Region of Peel to the Lower Tier Municipalities

Received

See also Item MA-F8

Additional Item - MA-F8:

MA-F8. Karin Ann Brent, Coordinator, General Committee, City of Mississauga, Letter dated February 15, 2007 Attaching Recommendation GC-0045-2007 Consenting to the Delegation of the Upper Tier Tax Ratio Setting Authority from the Region of Peel to the Lower Tier Municipalities

Received

See also Item MA-F7

PL-A. Administration

PL-A1. Report of the Public Meeting held on February 15, 2007, to Discuss Revisions that may be Required to the Regional Official Plan as Part of the Five-Year Official Plan Review

2. OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING

Regional Chair Kolb called the public meeting to order at 9:37 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton. He stated that the public meeting was open and was being held pursuant to section 26(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.

3. CONFIRMATION OF NOTIFICATION

Charlotte Gravlev, Regional Clerk stated that Notice of the Public Meeting was given in accordance with section 26(4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, as amended, by publication in the following news media:

Mississauga News -	December 28, 2006
	January 3, 2007
	January 10, 2007
Brampton Guardian -	December 28, 2006
	January 3, 2007
	January 10, 2007
Caledon Enterprise -	December 28, 2006
	January 3, 2007
	January 10, 2007

Further, it was noted that Notice of the Public Meeting was posted on the Region of Peel website as of January 2, 2007 (www.peelregion.ca) and background materials relating to the review of the Official Plan were available to the public on the website as of January 15, 2007.

4. FURTHER NOTICE REQUEST

Regional Chair Kolb stated that if any person would like further notice of the future passage of any revisions that may be made to the Regional Official Plan as a result of the current five-year review process, that they should give their full name, address, postal code, and telephone number, in writing, at the Clerk's reception counter prior to leaving the meeting.

Regional Chair Kolb advised that further written submissions could be forwarded to the Clerk's Division or directly to the Planning Department.

5. STAFF PRESENTATIONS

a) Arvin Prasad, Director, Planning Policy and Research, Regarding Revisions that may be Required to the Regional Official Plan (ROP) as Part of the Five-Year Official Plan Review

Received

6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

a) Oral Submissions

i) Neil Freeman, Director, Planning Policy and Approvals, Ontario Power Authority, Regarding the Five-Year Review of the Regional Official Plan

Received

ii) Shelley White, CEO, United Way of Peel and Member of the Strong Communities Coalition (SCC), Providing an Update on the Work of the SSC in Raising Attention to the Funding Inequity in Human Services and to Support the Review of the Regional Official Plan

Received

iii) Peter Orphanos, Chair, Sierra Club of Canada, Peel Region Group, Regarding the Five-Year Review of the Regional Official Plan, and Providing Suggestions for Local Action to Reverse Climate Change

Received

See also Items 6 b iii and viii

iv) John Stillich, General Manager, Sustainable Urban Development Association (SUDA), Providing Recommendations for Specific Measures Regarding Energy Prospects, Land Use and Transportation

Received

See also Item 6 b ix

v) Dwight Matson, President, Peel Federation of Agriculture, Regarding the Five-Year Review of the Regional Official Plan

Received

See also Items 6 b iv and x

vi) Karen Hutchinson, Executive Director, Caledon Countryside Alliance, Regarding the Five-Year Review of the Regional Official Plan on Behalf of the Members, Board and Staff of the Caledon Countryside Alliance

Received

See also Item 6 b xi

vii) Nick Ferri, Chair, Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group (PAAWG), Regarding Agricultural Issues in Peel Related to the Five-Year Review of the Regional Official Plan

Received

viii) Elbert van Donkersgoed, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Action Committee (GTA AAC), Regarding Agricultural Issues and the Five-Year Review of the Regional Official Plan

Received

See also Item 6 b xiii

ix) Gilbert Boland, President and Katharine Jurcic, Development Planner, Venta Developments, Providing Comments Regarding Highway 410 and The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) West Corridor, and Requesting Related Amendments to the Regional Official Plan

Received

See also Item 6 b v

x) Pat Chrisjohn, Policy Analyst, Housing and Property, Region of Peel, Providing Comments on the Five-Year Review of the Regional Official Plan on Behalf of the Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing

Received

xi) Stephen Townsend, Resident, Town of Caledon, Providing Comments on the Five-Year Review of the Regional Official Plan

Received

b) Written Submissions

i) Phil King, President, Orlando Corporation, Letter dated January 31, 2007, Providing Comments on Behalf of Orlando Corporation Regarding the Five-Year Review of the Regional Official Plan

Referred to Planning

ii) Ken Whitbread, Manager, Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC), Letter dated January 16, 2007, Acknowledging Receipt of the Notice of Public Meeting and Open Houses Regarding Amendments to the Region's Official Plan and Requesting that the NEC Continue to be Consulted and Notified throughout the Current Five-Year Review Process

Referred to Planning

iii) Peter Orphanos, Chair, Sierra Club of Canada, Peel Region Group, Letter received February 13, 2007, Requesting that Changes to the Official Plan through the Five-Year Review Reflect Environmental Concerns

Referred to Planning

See also Item 6 a iii and 6 b viii

iv) Elaine Simpson, Member Service Representative, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Peel Simcoe York, Letter dated February 12, 2007, Forwarding Concerns Related to the Agricultural Community for Consideration during the Five-Year Review of the Regional Official Plan

Referred to Planning

See also Items 6 a v and 6 b x

v) Paula Tenuta, Director, Municipal Government Relations, Greater Toronto Home Builders Association - Urban Development Institute (GTHBA-UDI), Providing Comments on the Review of the Regional Official Plan, and Requesting that the GTHBA-UDI Continue to be Consulted and Notified Throughout the Current Five-Year Review Process

Referred to Planning

vi) Glen Gumulka, Executive Director, Smart Commute Mississauga, Providing Comments on the Five-Year Review of the Regional Official Plan

Referred to Planning

vii) Alan Young, Associate, Weston Consulting Group Inc., Letter dated February 8, 2007, Requesting that Weston Consulting Group Inc. Continue to be Notified Throughout the Current Five-Year Review Process

Referred to Planning

viii) Stephen Townsend, Resident, Town of Caledon, Providing Additional Comments on the Five-Year Review of the Regional Official Plan

Referred to Planning

See also Items 6 a iii and 6 b iii

ix) John Stillich, General Manager, Sustainable Urban Development Association (SUDA), Providing Recommendations for Specific Measures Regarding Energy Prospects, Land Use and Transportation

Referred to Planning

See also Item 6 a iv

x) Dwight Matson, President, Peel Federation of Agriculture, Regarding the Five-Year Review of the Regional Official Plan

Referred to Planning

See also Items 6 a v and 6 b iv

xi) Karen Hutchinson, Caledon Countryside Alliance, Regarding the Five-Year Review of the Regional Official Plan on Behalf of the Members, Board and Staff of the Caledon Countryside Alliance

Referred to Planning

See also Item 6 a vi

xii) Nick Ferri, Chair, Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group (PAAWG), Regarding Agricultural Issues in Peel Related to the Five-Year Review of the Regional Official Plan

Referred to Planning

See also Item 6 a vii

xiii) Elbert van Donkersgoed, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Action Committee (GTA AAC), Regarding Agricultural Issues and the Five-Year Review of the Regional Official Plan

Referred to Planning

See also Item 6 a viii

PL-B. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-B1. Report of the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group (PAAWG-2006-3) meeting held on August 24, 2006

Received

PL-B2. Report of the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group (PAAWG-2006-4) meeting held on November 30, 2006

Received

PL-B3. Donna Cansfield, Minister of Transportation, Letter dated January 17, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb, Regarding the Highway 50/Highway 427 Extension Area Arterial Network Study

Received

See also Item PL-B4

PL-B4. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated January 17, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb, Concerning the Protection of Infrastructure Corridors for Provincial Facilities within the Highway 427 Extension Area and the Decision of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Regarding the York Truck Centre Facility

Received

See also Item PL-B3

PL-B5. Shalini Alleluia, Committee Coordinator, City of Mississauga, Letter dated January 17, 2007, Providing a Copy of a City of Mississauga Recommendation (PDC-0002-2007) Requesting the Region of Peel to Enact a By-law to Delegate to the City of Mississauga Planning Responsibilities Assigned by the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe

Referred to Planning

PL-B6. Wayne Wilson, Chair, Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition (CAMC), Letter received January 30, 2007, Enclosing a Brochure Detailing the 2006 Accomplishments of the CAMC

Received

PL-B7. Marolyn Morrison, Mayor, Town of Caledon, Letter dated February 1, 2007, Providing a Copy of a Response to Correspondence Received from the Peel/Halton Landowners Association Regarding Concerns about Policies and Procedures of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

Received

PL-B8. Kathy Stranks, Manager, Chair and CAO's Office, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Letter dated February 3, 2007, Providing a Copy of TRCA Resolution (A302/06) and a Report titled "Ministry of the Environment's Discussion Paper on Source Protection Committees under the Clean Water Act, 2006"

Received

F. OTHER BUSINESS

G. IN CAMERA MATTERS

Council opted not to move into closed session to consider the following items:

G1. Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 1:26 p.m.