The Regional General Committee met on May 24, 2007 at 9:33 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 declared a conflict of interest with respect to In Camera Matters, Item G4, as a family member is employed with the Region of Peel.

Councillor Moore declared a conflict of interest with respect to In Camera Matters, Item G4, as a family member is employed with the Region of Peel.

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-126-2007:

That the agenda for the May 24, 2007, General Committee meeting be amended to include a delegation by Brian Cockell, Director of Operations, Joe Vidovich, Security Director, Waste Management of Canada Corporation (WMCC) and Bill Henderson, President, OBN Security and Investigative Consultants Ltd. requesting approval to implement a "Waste Watch" program;

And further, that the agenda for the May 24, 2007, General Committee meeting be amended to bring forward Items Related to Management - Items MA-E1 and MA-F1 to be dealt with as the first items of business;

And further, that the agenda for the May 24, 2007, General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D4 and Items Related to Management - Items MA-E1 and MA-F1

Councillor Adams arrived at 9:34 a.m., due to other municipal business
Councillor Iannicca arrived at 9:34 a.m.
Councillor Mahoney arrived at 9:35 a.m., due to other municipal business
Councillor Miles arrived at 9:35 a.m., due to other municipal business

Items Related to Management - MA-F1 was dealt with.

MA-F. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-F1. George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated April 18, 2007, Extending his Appreciation to the Staff of Peel Regional Paramedic Services for their Heroic Efforts in Responding to the Devastating Bus Crash that Occurred on Highway 410 on April 11, 2007

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

Regional Chair Kolb recognized the dedication, professionalism and commitment of the Peel Regional Paramedics.

Patrick Forgie, Paramedic, stated that "Paramedic Week" is a proud week for Peel Regional Paramedics and thanked Members of General Committee for their support.

Regional Chair Kolb further acknowledged the Minister of Health and Long Term Care recognition of the heroic response of the paramedics who responded to the April 11, 2007 bus accident on Highway 410.

Councillor Mullin arrived at 9:39 a.m., due to other municipal business

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Ron Lenyk and Jim Grieve, Co-Chairs, Success By 6 Peel and Jagitjit Billing, Schae Linton and Kristen Morency, Students, Inviting Regional Council to Partner with Success By 6 Peel in Continuing the Peel Charter of Children's Rights

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-127-2007:

That the Peel Children's Charter of Rights, as presented by Success By 6 Peel on May 24, 2007 to General Committee, be accepted, endorsed and supported, which includes:

• That the question, "What impact will this have on our children?" be asked, before any and all decisions are finalized;
• That November 20, 2007 be proclaimed "Day of the Child" in the Region of Peel;
• That the Region of Peel advocate for the Peel Children's Charter of Rights and assist in communicating these rights to the citizens of Peel Region;
• That the Region of Peel support the rights by inviting a Success By 6 Peel member agency to highlight one right, each month, at Regional Council;
• That the Region of Peel work with Success By 6 Peel to develop a regionally focused action plan to support and advance children's rights, and integrate regional staff in the Peel Children's Charter of Rights Committee to provide a strong link and consistent communication with Regional Council.

The recommendation was unanimously supported

Members of General Committee acknowledged and commended Ron Lenyk and Jim Grieve, Co-Chairs, Success By 6 Peel for their long history of advocating for and supporting children.

Items Related to Management - Item MA-E1 was dealt with.

PEOPLE, INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY

MA-E. Human Resources

MA-E1. Heintzman Leadership Award for Promoting Citizen-Centred Approaches to Service Delivery

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

Regional Chair Kolb acknowledged Roy Wiseman, Chief Information Officer and Director of Information and Technology Services, recipient of the highly accredited "Heintzman Leadership Award" from the Institute of Citizen-Centred Services.

Regional Chair Kolb noted that Roy Wiseman is the first municipal leager to receive the award, and congratulated him for the work he does to transform public sector services throughout the country.

D2. Councillor Gael Miles, Chair of Management and David Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer, Presenting the Draft Region of Peel Strategic Plan V - 2007 - 2010

This item was dealt with later in the meeting

D3. Peter Drake, Vice-Chair, Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing (PAWGOAH); Bruce Hammond, Chair of the Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing (PAWGOAH) Education and Awareness Sub-Committee; and, Pat Chrisjohn, Policy Analyst, Housing and Property Department, Providing a Summary of the PAWGOAH Activity Report from October 2006 to April 2007

Received

See also Items Related to Housing and Property - Item HO-B3

Additional Item - D4:

D4. Brian Cockell, Director of Operations; Joe Vidovich, Security Director, Waste Management of Canada Corporation (WMCC); and, Bill Henderson, President, OBN Security and Investigative Consultants Ltd., Requesting Approval to Implement a "Waste Watch" Program in the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-128-2007:

That implementation of the "Waste Watch" program within Peel by Waste Management of Canada Corporation, be approved;

And further, that staff be directed to investigate the necessary steps to implement the program in Caledon.

See also Approval of Agenda

Councillor McCallion departed at 10:31 a.m.
Councillor Saito departed at 11:08 a.m., due to other municipal business
Councillor Prentice departed at 11:10 a.m.

Item D2 was dealt with.

D2. Councillor Gael Miles, Chair of Management and David Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer, Presenting the Draft Region of Peel Strategic Plan V - 2007 - 2010

Received

See also Items Related to Management - Item MA-B1

Councillor Miles acknowledged the assistance and leadership of Carolyn Kearns, Consultant, The Randolph Group, in assisting with the development of the Region of Peel 2007-2010 Strategic Plan.

Items Related to Management - Item MA-B1 was dealt with.

MA-B1. Draft of the Region of Peel Strategic Plan - 2007 to 2010

RECOMMENDATION GC-129-2007:

That the final draft of the Region of Peel Strategic Plan, titled "Region of Peel Strategic Plan V: 2007-2010", attached as Appendix I to the report of the Chief Administrative Officer, dated May 14, 2007, titled "Draft of the Region of Peel Strategic Plan - 2007 to 2010", be approved.

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D2

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

HO-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HO-A1. Carpet Replacement at 10 Peel Centre Dr. - Brampton, Document 2007-019P

RECOMMENDATION GC-130-2007:

That the Contract (Document 2007-019P) for Carpet Replacement at 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton be awarded to S&R Flooring Concepts Inc. in the estimated amount of $549,464 (excluding applicable taxes) in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007.

HO-B. Housing

HO-B1. Annual Update on Social Housing Projects in Difficulty

Received

HO-B2. Region of Peel Relations with Social Housing Providers and Other Stakeholders

Received

HO-B3. Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing (PAWGOAH): Update Report of Activities - October 2006 to April 2007

RECOMMENDATION GC-131-2007:

That the report of the Commissioner of Housing and Property and General Manager, Peel Living, dated May 2, 2007, titled "Peel Advisory Working Group on Older Adults' Housing: Update Report of Activites - October 2006 to April 2007", be approved;

And further, that the revised Membership List, Terms of Reference and Strategic Work Plan as set out in Appendices I, II and III of the subject report, be approved.

See also Delegations/ Presentations - Item D3

HO-B4. Amendment to the Systems Maintenance and Support Services Contract

RECOMMENDATION GC-132-2007:

That the contract with Source Systems Corporation, Document 2005-085N, be further extended to July 31, 2007, and increased in the amount of $125,000 for a new total commitment of $413,000 (excluding applicable taxes) all in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007.

HS-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. 2007 Actions to Improve Air Quality

RECOMMENDATION GC-133-2007:

That the Region of Peel's 2007 Actions to Improve Air Quality as outlined in Appendix I to the joint report of the Medical Officer of Health; Acting Commissioners of Health and Social Services; the Commissioners of Planning, Public Works, People, Information and Technology; the Commissioner of Housing and Property and General Manager, Peel Living; the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor and the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance, dated May 3, 2007, titled "2007 Actions to Improve Air Quality" be approved;

And further, that the Region of Peel 2007 Actions to Improve Air Quality as outlined in Appendix I to the subject report be communicated at the 2007 Smog Summit.

Councillor Whitehead arrived at 11:23 a.m.

HS-A2. Electricity Supply Mix, Air Quality and Health

Referred to the May 31, 2007 Regional Council meeting for a revised recommendation

HS-A3. Ontario Bus Replacement Program Funding Allocation

RECOMMENDATION GC-134-2007:

That the Regional Chair and the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance be authorized to execute the Letter of Agreement between the Province of Ontario and the Regional Municipality of Peel related to funding provided by the Province to the Region under the Ontario Bus Replacement Program (OBRP) in the form attached as Schedule A to the draft By-law attached as Appendix I to the report of the Acting Commissioner of Social Services and the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance, dated May 7, 2007, titled "Ontario Bus Replacement Program Funding Allocation";

And further, that staff be authorized to establish a dedicated reserve fund into which the OBRP funds will be deposited and from which the OBRP funds will be withdrawn and used for eligible OBRP expenditures;

And further, that Regional Council authorize the enactment of a by-law to establish the said OBRP dedicated reserve fund;

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

HEALTH

HS-B. Environmental Health

HS-B1. Clarkson Airshed Study, Part II

RECOMMENDATION GC-135-2007:

That Regional Council endorse the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) plan to approach local industry to establish an industry-led ambient air monitoring program in the Clarkson airshed, and that Peel Public Health staff participate on the stakeholder advisory committee and support establishing the air monitoring program;

And further, that Regional Council endorse the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) plan to ask emitters identified in the Clarkson Airshed Study to voluntarily develop and implement abatement programs that go beyond compliance with existing regulatory approaches;

And further, that Regional Council request the Minister of the Environment to replace the current, point-of-impingement review and approval process for air emissions with an approach that permits the cumulative impact of pollutants emitted in an airshed to be taken into consideration as additional emission sources are contemplated and to set-up tough new standards for all pollutants at levels that will eventually restore the airshed to a level that is safe for humans to breathe;

And further, that while a more comprehensive method of air approvals is being developed and implemented Regional Council request the Minister of the Environment to implement an interim policy instrument or statement that permits existing ambient air quality to be considered as applications for Certificates of Approval-Air for new or expanded emission sources in an airshed are evaluated;

And further, that a copy of the report of the Acting Commissioner of Health and the Medical Officer of Health titled "Clarkson Airshed Study, Part II", dated May 3, 2007 be provided to the Minister of the Environment, Ministry of the Environment Halton-Peel District Office, City of Mississauga, City of Brampton, Town of Caledon, and the Halton Regional Health Department.

HS-C. Communicable Diseases

HS-C1. Preventing Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in the Homeless/ Underhoused Population in Peel

Received

HS-D. Long-Term Care

HS-D1. Seniors' Month - June 2007

RECOMMENDATION GC-136-2007:

That the month of June 2007 be proclaimed "Seniors' Month" in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

HS-E. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-E1. Jim Bradley, Minister Responsible for Seniors, Letter dated April, 2007, Inviting the Region of Peel to Participate in the 2007 Senior Achievement Award Program by Nominating a Deserving Senior within the Community

Received

HS-E2. Mike Colle, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Letter dated April, 2007, Encouraging Participation in the Lincoln M. Alexander Award for the Year 2007 by Submitting Nominations of Deserving Young Ontarians who have Demonstrated Exemplary Leadership in Eliminating Racial Discrimination

Received

HS-E3. George Pasut, Chief Medical Officer of Health (A), Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated April 18, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated February 26, 2007, Regarding Public Health Capacity Review (Resolution 2007-192)

Received

HS-E4. Monique Smith, MPP, Nipissing and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated April 25, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated February 9, 2007, Stating the Position of the Region of Peel and Durham Region on the Long-Term Care Homes Act

Received

HS-E5. Mary Anne Chambers, Minister of Children and Youth Services, Letter dated May 1, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated March 12, 2007, Regarding Funding for Erinoak's Proposed New Facility to Serve Children with Disabilities

Received

MA-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

MA-A1. Contract Award for IBM Intel Servers

RECOMMENDATION GC-137-2007:

That a contract based on Tender Document 2007- 0145T for the Supply and Delivery of IBM Intel Based Servers for the Region of Peel and Peel Regional Police be awarded to Compugen Inc. in the amount of $1,160,702 (exclusive of applicable taxes) over a three-year term commencing June 1, 2007, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that subject to budget approval, authority be given to increase this contract in accordance with the tender document for this and subsequent years where the actual requirements exceed the estimates.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

MA-B. Chief Administrative Officer

MA-B1. Draft of the Region of Peel Strategic Plan - 2007 to 2010

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-C. Clerk's

MA-D1. Report of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-2007-5) meeting held on May 15, 2007

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RECOMMENDATION AAC-13-2007:

That the minutes of the April 17, 2007 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AAC-14-2007:

That an item be added under Other Business as Item 9a regarding the "2007 People in Motion Resource Fair";

And further, that an item be added under Other Business as Item 9b regarding the "Accessibility Broadcast" - 740 AM radio program;

And further, that an item be added under Other Business as Item 9c regarding Town of Caledon Site Plan Review;

And further, that the agenda for the May 15, 2007 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

See also Other Business - Items 9a to 9c inclusive

4. COMMUNICATION ITEMS

a. John Daly, Statutory Specialist, Corporate Services, Memorandum dated April 25, 2007 Regarding Bill 215, the Blind Persons' Rights Act

Received

b. News Release and Backgrounders, Ministry of Community and Social Services, dated May 2, 2007, Announcing $200 Million in Multi-Year Funding by the Province of Ontario to Boost Capacity in the Developmental Services Sector

Received

c. Toronto Star, Article dated May 5, 2007, titled "Helping disabled live freely"

Received

d. News Release and Backgrounder, Ministry of Community and Social Services, dated May 7, 2007, Advising of a $4.7 Million Investment by the Province of Ontario in 33 Community and Social Services Organizations in the Greater Toronto Area

Received

5. PRESENTATIONS

a. Keith Ward, Commissioner of Housing and Property and General Manager of Peel Living and Edward Wong, Construction Project Manager, 10 Peel Centre Dr. Expansion Project (PEP), Housing and Property, Providing a Project Status Update for 10 Peel Centre Dr. Expansion, Region of Peel Administrative Headquarters, Brampton (Ward 8) and John Street Housing Development, Peel Living Corporation, Brampton (Ward 3)

Received

b. Cristina Raviele, Property Development Officer, Housing and Property and Chris Bullock, Manager of Development, Housing and Property, Regarding the Site Plan for Walker Road Seniors Housing Development, Peel Living Corporation, Caledon (Ward 3)

Received

RECOMMENDATION AAC-15-2007:

That the overview provided to the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) on May 15, 2007 by Region of Peel Housing and Property staff regarding the site plan for the Peel Living - Walker Road Seniors Housing Development, Town of Caledon (Ward 3) be received;

And further, that notification of the support of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee for the Walker Road site plan, as presented, be provided to the Town of Caledon, Planning and Development department.

c. Colleen Grant, Town Prosecutor and Solicitor, Town of Caledon, Providing an Update on the Town of Caledon Consolidated Traffic By-law, Motorized Scooter Provisions

Received

d. R. Kent Gillespie, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor and Sharon Harbajan, Project Manager, Corporate Services, Providing an Overview on Accessibility Planning Service Strategy Business Plan (SSBP) Projects and Priorities

Received

6. REPORTS - Nil

7. REPORT FROM THE ACCESSIBILITY PLANNING COORDINATORS

a. Colleen Grant, Town Prosecutor and Solicitor, Town of Caledon (Oral)

Received

b. Jeff Payne, Acting Accessibility Planning Specialist, Region of Peel (Oral)

Received

8. REPORT OF THE ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR AND MEMBERS

a. William Goursky, Chair, Accessibility Advisory Committee, Providing Highlights from the Connections 2007 Resource Fair, May 4 - 5, 2007 (Oral)

Received

b. William Goursky, Chair, Accessibility Advisory Committee, Providing a Summary of the Oshawa Forum, May 7, 2007 (Oral)

Received

c. Naz Husain, Vice-Chair, Accessibility Advisory Committee, Providing an Update on the Peel Children's Water Festival Community Day Participation by the AAC, May 26, 2007 (Oral)

Received

9. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Items - Items 9a to 9c:

a. "2007 People in Motion Resource Fair" (Oral)

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

b. "Accessibility Broadcast" - 740 AM Radio (Oral)

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

c. Town of Caledon Site Plan Review (Oral)

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

FINANCE

MA-D. Corporate Finance

MA-D1. Funding of Capped Tax Increases - 2007

RECOMMENDATION GC-138-2007:

That the necessary by-law be presented to Regional Council for approval which notifies of the amounts of reductions to tax decreases required to fund the capped tax increases of properties in the commercial, industrial and multi-residential classes.

PEOPLE, INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY

MA-E. Human Resources

MA-E1. Heintzman Leadership Award for Promoting Citizen-Centred Approaches to Service Delivery

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

MA-F. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-F1. George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Letter dated April 18, 2007, Extending his Appreciation to the Staff of Peel Regional Paramedic Services for their Heroic Efforts in Responding to the Devastating Bus Crash that Occurred on Highway 410 on April 11, 2007

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

MA-F2. Debbie Zimmerman, Chair, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) Board of Directors, Letter dated April 27, 2007, Advising of Upcoming Consultations with Ontario Municipalities Regarding the Significant Cost Implications of Responding to Recommendations Made by the Ontario Ombudsman

Received

MA-F3. Communiqué: Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), dated May 3, 2007, Providing Highlights from the Proposal to Restore Fiscal Balance to Canadian Municipalities Released by the Big City Mayors' Caucus

Received

PL-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

PL-A1. Updated 2007 Grown in Peel, Buy Fresh Guide

Received

PL-A2. Comments on the First Phase of Regulations under the Clean Water Act, 2006 (Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) Registry Number 010-0122)

RECOMMENDATION GC-139-2007:

That the comments contained in the joint report of the Commissioners of Planning, Public Works and Health, and the Medical Officer of Health, dated April 30, 2007, titled, "Comments on the First Phase of Regulations under the Clean Water Act, 2006 (Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) Registry Number 010-0122)", be endorsed as the comments of the Region of Peel on the draft regulations;

And further, that the Regional Chair write to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of the Environment to convey the concerns of the Region with the Draft Regulation on Source Protection Committees and to strongly urge the Province to revise the Draft Regulation to provide sufficient representation of municipal members on the CTC Region Source Protection Committee;

And further, that a copy of the subject report and resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of the Environment;

And further, that a copy of the letter from the Regional Chair, and the subject report and resolution, be forwarded to all Members of Provincial Parliament representing ridings within the Region of Peel;

And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the Town of Caledon, the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga; Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), for their information.

See also Items PL-D4 and PL-D6

PL-B. Planning Policy and Research

PL-B1. Report of the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee (GSSC-2007-3) meeting held on May 10, 2007

A quorum of voting members was not present, and in accordance with section III-4(f.) of the Region of Peel Procedure By-law 57-2006, the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee (GSSC) received information.

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

Item 3a was discussed by the Committee.

3. DELEGATIONS

a) Don Prince, Executive Director, Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust, in Support of the Proposed Land Acquisition Agreement between the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust and the Region of Peel

A quorum of voting members was achieved.

The Greenlands Securement Subcommittee formalized receipt of reports previously received for information.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GSSC-9-2007:

That the agenda for the May 10, 2007 Greenlands Securement Subcommittee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS

a) Don Prince, Executive Director, Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust, in Support of the Proposed Land Acquisition Agreement between the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust and the Region of Peel

Received

See also Item 4a

4. REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

a) The Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust and Region of Peel Greenlands Securement Agreement

RECOMMENDATION GSSC-10-2007:

That staff enter into an Agreement with the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust, as generally outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated April 17, 2007, titled "The Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust and Region of Peel Greenlands Securement Agreement", subject to terms and conditions satisfactory to the Commissioner of Planning;

And further, that the Regional Corporation's duly authorized signing officers be authorized to enter into the necessary final agreements to proceed with the Agreement.

See also Item 3a

5. UPDATES - Nil

6. COMMUNICATIONS

a) Alert: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated April 4, 2007, Regarding the Proposed Provincial Endangered Species Act, 2007

Received

PL-C. Transportation Planning

PL-C1. 2006 Peel Region Cordon Count Program

Received

PL-D. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-D1. Laurel C. Broten, Minister of the Environment, Letter dated April 12, 2007, Thanking Regional Chair Kolb, for his letter Regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan - Status of Watershed Planning Studies

Received

PL-D2. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated April 18, 2007, Providing a Copy of a City of Brampton Resolution (C095-2007) and Report titled "Places to Grow: A Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe - A Strategic Overview and Workplan for the City of Brampton"

Referred to Planning

PL-D3. Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, Letter dated April 19, 2007, Responding to a letter from Regional Chair Kolb, Regarding the Request from the Town of Caledon for the Province to Conduct an Economic Impact Study with Respect to Agriculture and the Greenbelt

Received

See also Item PL-D5

PL-D4. Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk, Region of York, Letter dated April 20, 2007, Providing a Copy of Region of York Clause Number 6 and a Report titled "Update on Source Protection Committees Under the Proposed Clean Water Act, 2006"

Received

See also Items PL-A2 and PL-D6

PL-D5. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated April 20, 2007, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb, Regarding the Request from the Town of Caledon for the Province to Conduct an Economic Impact Study with Respect to Agriculture and the Greenbelt

Received

See also Item PL-D3

PL-D6. Kathy Stranks, Manager, Chair and CAO's Office, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Letter dated May 9, 2007, Providing a Copy of TRCA Resolution (A71/07) and Report titled "Clean Water Act, 2006"

Received

See also Items PL-A2 and PL-D4

PW-A. Engineering and Construction

PW-A1. Reduced Speed Limits in Designated Construction Zones on Regional Roads, All Wards

RECOMMENDATION GC-140-2007:

That the Commissioner of Public Works or designate be authorized to designate construction zones on a highway to set a lower rate of speed for motor vehicles driven in the designated construction zones;

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

And further, that the Peel Regional Police and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) - Caledon Detachment, the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon, be advised.

PW-A2. Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road) Improvements from Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue) East to Clark Boulevard, Capital Project 06-4020, Document 2007-151P - City of Brampton, Wards 3 and 8

RECOMMENDATION GC-141-2007:

That the contract (Document 2007-151P) for detailed design, contract administration and construction supervision services for the Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road) improvements be awarded to McCormick Rankin Corporation, in the estimated amount of $1,284,395 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 06-4020, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007.

PW-B. Waste Management

PW-B1. Combined Cart-Based and Front-End Bulk Recycling in Multi-Residential Buildings

RECOMMENDATION GC-142-2007:

That the Waste Collection and Disposal Agreement with Waste Management of Canada Corporation (WMCC) be amended to include provisions for front-end bulk recycling collection at approximately 50 per cent of the multi-residential buildings, municipal locations and schools in Mississauga and Brampton, at an estimated total cost of $7,807,063 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that staff be authorized to purchase front-end bulk recycling bins from WMCC to replace a portion of the existing cart-based system at an estimated total cost of $182,080 in 2007, $136,560 in 2008 and $136,560 in 2009 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that staff be authorized to increase quantities where actual tonnages and front-end bulk recycling bin needs differ from estimates, to the limit of the approved budget;

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

PW-B2. Haulage and Disposal Services, Document 2006-294N

Referred to the May 31, 2007 Regional Council meeting

F. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Item - F1:

F1. "Long Range Plans to Support Growth and Intensification" Workshop hosted by Planning Department on May 17, 2007 (Oral)

Received

Councillor Mullin extended her appreciation and congratulations to Nick Tunnacliffe, Commissioner of Planning, and the staff involved in the "Long Range Plans to Support Growth and Intensification" Workshop held on May 17, 2007.

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

At 11:50 a.m., in accordance with section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, a motion was placed, and was approved, to move into closed session to consider the following subject matter:

G1. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

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

G3. In Camera Report of the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee (GSSC-2007-03) meeting held on May 10, 2007

Councillor Parrish departed at 12:11 p.m.

G4. Labour relations or employee negotiations

Committee moved out of closed session at 12:17 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:17 p.m.