THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

GENERAL COMMITTEE

M I N U T E S

GC-2007-12

The Regional General Committee met on December 6, 2007 at 9:33 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton.

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

A. ROLL CALL

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-263-2007:

That the agenda for the December 6, 2007, General Committee meeting be approved.

Councillor Sprovieri arrived at 9:36 a.m.
Councillor Miles arrived at 9:37 a.m.
Councillor Iannicca arrived at 9:38 a.m.
Councillor Saito arrived at 9:40 a.m.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Peter Dundas, Director, Peel Regional Paramedic Services, Providing Regional Council an Update on the Brampton Civic Hospital Move

Received

Peter Dundas, Director, Peel Regional Paramedic Services provided an overview of the patient transfer from the former Peel Memorial Hospital to the new Brampton Civic Hospital on October 28, 2007. He noted that a total of 250 patients were transferred in a six-and-a-half hour time period, 67 of whom were transferred by paramedics due to the seriousness of their medical conditions.

Peter Dundas acknowledged the assistance of paramedics from York, Halton and Toronto EMS and two teams from the neo-natal department of the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children.

He stated that the care and co-operation demonstrated by our paramedics and the hospital staff was gratifying.

Regional Chair Kolb congratulated Peter Dundas for his leadership and for the significant work he undertook in preparing for the move.

Councillor Morrison noted that she had received several positive comments from Caledon residents on the successful transition and on their behalf commended all staff involved for a job well done.

Councillor Sanderson advised that he had witnessed the transfer and was amazed at the coordination of the move and congratulated and thanked all staff involved.

D2. Carolyn Clubine, Director, Long Term Care, Presenting the Results of the 2007 Accreditation Review of the Long Term Care Division and Presenting the Accreditation Award to Members of Regional Council

Received

See also Items Related to Health – Item HE-B1

Carolyn Clubine, Director, Long Term Care, outlined the process for the Accreditation Review and acknowledged the efforts of staff in achieving successful results.

Councillor Groves congratulated Carolyn Clubine and the staff at the Region of Peel Long Term Care Centres for the excellent services provided and the caring treatment residents receive.

Councillor Mullin commended the outstanding staff of the Long Term Care Division, particularly with regard to how staff engages the community and families of residents. She further commended the patience, dedication and love that staff demonstrates, which sets the Region of Peel centres apart from others.

D3. John Foden, Executive Director, Canadian Energy-From-Waste Coalition Introducing the Activities of the Canadian Energy-From-Waste Coalition

Received

See also Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Items ETP-A4 and ETP-A5

John Foden, Executive Director, Canadian Energy-From-Waste Coalition (CEFWC), provided an overview of the recent activities of the Coalition and invited members to share the concerns of the Region of Peel with respect to waste management issues so that work could be done by the Coalition to develop local solutions to the concerns.

Councillor Paterak arrived at 10:22 a.m.

D4. Rae Horst, Chief Administrative Officer, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC); Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and David Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer, Region of Peel, Presenting on the Outcome of the Service Strategy Business Plan (SSBP) Process

Rae Horst, Chief Administrative Officer, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC); Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA); and, David Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer, Region of Peel, provided an update on the outcomes of the Service Strategy Business Planning (SSBP) process as requested by Regional Council during the 2007 Regional Budget review to collaboratively address climate change and advance environmental initiatives. The joint SSBP approach will be utilized to implement six shared objectives and 30 actions resulting in significant environmental enhancements within the Region of Peel.

RECOMMENDATION GC-264-2007:

That the presentation provided by the Chief Administrative Officers of Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the Region of Peel regarding the outcome of the Service Strategy Business Plan (SSBP) process, be received;

And further, that the subject presentation be provided to the area municipalities for their information and comment.

D5. Sylvia Teichtmeister, Dean of Continuing Education and Corporate Training, Sheridan College, Regarding the Region of Peel and Sheridan College Partnership that Resulted in the Water and Wastewater Operator Training Program Qualifying as an Ontario College Diploma Program

Received

See also Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Item ETP-A10

Sylvia Teichtmeister, Dean of Continuing Education and Corporate Training, Sheridan College, provided an overview of the Water and Wastewater Operator Training Program that was recently developed by Regional staff in partnership with Sheridan College. She noted that it is the most comprehensive, integrated training program in water distribution and supply and wastewater collection. She stated that it is the first ever such program introduced in Ontario and it ensures that Water and Wastewater Operators receive the highest levels of certification. Sylvia Teichtmeister advised that the program serves to set a new standard in professional development for municipal employees.

D6. Jason Payne, Area Councillor, Town of Caledon, Ward 5, Regarding the Town of Caledon’s Growth Strategy and Population Forecasts

Received

Jason Payne, Area Councillor, Town of Caledon, Ward 5 advised that he is concerned with a recent decision made by Town of Caledon Council to maintain the forecasted growth numbers to 2021. His concern is primarily with regard to growth levels in the Mayfield West and Bolton areas. He requested the assistance of Regional Council in revising the forecasted growth numbers prior to 2021.

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

HE-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HE-A1. Prevention, Reporting and Elimination of Abuse in Long Term Care Homes

Received

HE-B. LONG-TERM CARE

HE-B1. Peel’s Long Term Care Centres Receive Accreditation

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item D2

HE-C. PUBLIC HEALTH

HE-C1. Follow-Up on Motion Regarding the Adverse Health Effects of Ambient Air Pollution

RECOMMENDATION GC-265-2007:

That the federal and provincial governments be requested to accelerate the development of air quality standards that are protective of human health and ensure that the standards continue to reflect international best practices and new scientific evidence;

And further, that the position of the Region that the cumulative impacts of multiple emitters in a local airshed should be considered during the permitting process for new and amended Certificates of Approvals (Air) be reiterated to the Ontario Ministry of Environment;

And further, that the Ontario Ministry of the Environment be requested to improve the monitoring of air quality across the Region of Peel, and that it provide funding for Phase II of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Clean Air Council air quality modeling project;

And further, that the Ministry of the Environment be requested to review the Environmental Protection Act, as currently unregulated sectors can be a significant source of emissions to air.

HE-D. COMMUNICATIONS

HE-D1. News Release: Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), dated November 16, 2007, Advising of the Appointment of Dr. Eric Letovsky as Emergency Department Lead to the Mississauga Halton LHIN

Received

HE-D2. News Release: Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), dated November 19, 2007, Advising of the Appointment of Dr. Asim Masood as Emergency Department Lead to the Central West LHIN

Received

HS-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. Volunteer Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon

Received

HS-A2. Toward a Neighbourhood Capacity Support Strategy

RECOMMENDATION GC-266-2007:

That the proposed neighbourhood capacity-building strategy, as described in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services and General Manager, Peel Living, the Commissioner of Health Services, and the Medical Officer of Health, dated November 15, 2007, titled “Toward a Neighbourhood Capacity Support Strategy”, be supported subject to consideration of the 2008 Budget and its implications for implementation.

HS-B. CHILDREN’S SERVICES

HS-B1. Child Care Fee Subsidy Wait List

Received

HS-C. HOUSING

HS-C1. 2006 Preventing Homelessness in Peel Program (PHIPP)

Received

HS-C2. Housing Waiting List Security

Received

HS-C3. Kancro Non-Profit Homes Corporation - City of Brampton, Ward 4

Received

MA-A. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

MA-A1. Property Tax Exemption By-law for Land Used by Veterans for Eligible Purposes

RECOMMENDATION GC-267-2007:

That the necessary by-law be presented to Regional Council to authorize the Region of Peel to exempt properties that qualify under subsection 6.1(1) of the Assessment Act from the Regional portion of property taxation for a 10-year period beginning with the 2008 taxation year;

And further, that the approved by-law be forwarded to the Treasurers of the Cities of Mississauga and Brampton and Town of Caledon for administration of the property tax exemption.

MA-A2. 2008 Interim Regional Requisition By-law

RECOMMENDATION GC-268-2007:

That the 2008 Interim Regional Requisition By-law be approved at a sum not to exceed 50 per cent of the 2008 general tax levy to the Cities of Mississauga and Brampton and the Town of Caledon;

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

MA-A3. Transfer of Demolition Credit from Metrus Development Inc. to Habitat for Humanity Brampton

RECOMMENDATION GC-269-2007:

That the report of the Chief Financial Officer, dated October 30, 2007, titled “Transfer of Demolition Credit from Metrus Development Inc. to Habitat for Humanity Brampton” be received;

And further, that Regional Council approve a transfer credit from the removal of the structure at 10801 Torbram Road to be applied against the development charges of one residential dwelling unit at 120 Sled Dog Road.

MA-B. CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-B1. Contract Award for Web Content Management Software and Support Services

RECOMMENDATION GC-270-2007:

That Document 2007-010P for the purchase and software support services of Web Content Management software be awarded to Telus Communications Company in the estimated amount of $466,250 (excluding applicable taxes) being the most cost-effective solution, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that authority be granted to award a four-year Web Content Management software maintenance agreement commencing January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2013 in the estimated annual amount of $56,000 (excluding applicable taxes);

And further, that following the four-year Web Management software maintenance agreement, staff be authorized to extend the maintenance agreement, on an annual basis, subject to available funding.

MA-B2. Report of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-2007-10) meeting held on November 27, 2007

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RECOMMENDATION AAC-29-2007:

That the minutes of the October 16, 2007 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting, be approved.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AAC-30-2007:

That the agenda for the November 27, 2007 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting, be approved.

4. COMMUNICATION ITEMS

a. Region of Peel Press Release, dated October 31, 2007, titled “Region of Peel Approves Accessibility Plan”

Received

b. Toronto Sun Article, dated November 5, 2007, titled “Peel Recognizing People with Disabilities”

Received

c. Region of Peel Press Release, dated November 15, 2007, titled “Peel Proclaims International Day of Disabled Persons”

Received

5. PRESENTATIONS

a. William Goursky, Chair, Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee, 2007 International Day of Disabled Persons (IDDP) Opening Remarks

Received

b. Emil Kolb, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Region of Peel, Remarks Recognizing the Importance of Marking the 2007 International Day of Disabled Persons (IDDP)

Received

c. David Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Region of Peel, Extending Greetings on behalf of the Region of Peel and its Employees to Participants in the 2007 Region of Peel International Day of Disabled Persons (IDDP) Event

Received

d. Laura Nashman, Commissioner of Employee and Business Services – Departmental Event Co-Sponsor, Region of Peel, Regarding Regional Events to Mark the 2007 United Nations International Day of Disabled Persons (IDDP)

Received

e. William Goursky, Chair, Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee and R. Kent Gillespie, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, Region of Peel, Presenting the 2007 Region of Peel Accessibility Awards

Received

f. Tracy MacCharles, Acting Chair, Accessibility Advisory Council of Ontario, Providing an Update on the Implementation of Accessibility Standards Developed Under the Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

Received

g. Jo Walks, Project Manager, Accessibility Initiative, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Providing an Overview of the “ten/20 Challenge”

Received

h. Stephen G. Largy, Program Manager, Mississauga Practice Firm for Persons with Disabilities, Providing an Introduction to the Program

Received

i. R. Kent Gillespie, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor – Departmental Event Co-Sponsor, Region of Peel, Closing Remarks on behalf of the Region of Peel Accessibility Planning Program and the Region of Peel Accessibility Planning Steering Committee

Received

6. REPORTS - Nil

7. REPORT FROM THE ACCESSIBILITY PLANNING COORDINATORS

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

Deferred to the January 29, 2008 AAC meeting

b. Meenu Sikand, Accessibility Planning Specialist, Region of Peel (Oral)

Received

8. REPORT OF THE ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR

a. William Goursky, Chair and Naz Husain, Vice-Chair, Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee, Closing Remarks

Received

MA-B3. Appointment of an Investigator of Complaints Regarding Closed Meetings of Regional Council and its Committees (Sections 239.1 and 239.2 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended)

Referred to the December 13, 2007 Regional Council meeting

Councillor Miles raised concerns of the Brampton City Solicitor regarding the selection of investors by Local Authority Services Ltd., and requested the Regional Solicitor to review the matters raised prior to Regional Council consideration.

MA-C. EXECUTIVE OFFICE

MA-C1. The Ontario Municipal CAO’s Benchmarking Initiative (OMBI) 2006 Performance Benchmarking Report

Received

MA-C2. Report of the Public Information Campaign Ad Hoc Committee (PIC-2007-9) meeting held on November 29, 2007

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION PIC-14-2007:

That the agenda for the November 29, 2007 Public Information Campaign Ad hoc Committee meeting, be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - Nil

4. COMMUNICATIONS – Nil

5. REPORTS

a) Phase Three of the Public Information Campaign and Wrap-Up Report (Oral)
Discussion led by Carolyn Parrish, Chair, Public Information Campaign Ad hoc Committee (PIC)

Received

MA-C3. Report of the Inter-Governmental Relations and Advocacy Committee (IGRAC-2007-1) meeting held on November 29, 2007

1. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR

RECOMMENDATION IGRAC-1-2007:

That Councillor Parrish be appointed Chair of the Inter-Governmental Relations and Advocacy Committee for the term ending November 30, 2010, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council;

And further, that Councillor Thompson be appointed Vice-Chair of the Inter-Governmental Relations and Advocacy Committee for the term ending November 30, 2010, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council.

2. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION IGRAC-2-2007:

That the agenda for the November 29, 2007, Inter-Governmental Relations and Advocacy Committee meeting, be approved.

4. REVIEW OF COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE

RECOMMENDATION IGRAC-3-2007:

That the Terms of Reference for the Inter-Governmental Relations and Advocacy Committee be amended to change the name of the Committee to the “Government Relations Committee”;

And further, that the Terms of Reference for the Government Relations Committee be amended by removing all references to the term “advocacy” from the Terms of Reference of the Committee;

And further, that the mandate set out in the Terms of Reference for the Government Relations Committee be amended to include related government agencies and municipalities within the scope of the mandate;

And further, that the Terms of Reference for the Government Relations Committee be approved, as amended.

5. REPORTS

a) Post Provincial Election Work (Oral)
Discussion led by Bob Richardson, President, The Devon Group

Received

b) Criteria for the Inter-Governmental Advisory Committee (Oral)
Discussion led by Carolyn Parrish, Chair, Government Relations Committee

Received

MA-D. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-D1. Communiqué: Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), dated October 30, 2007, Providing a Statement Released by the President of FCM, Gord Steeves, Following the Economic Statement by the Finance Minister James Flaherty

Received

See also Item MA-D8

MA-D2. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated October 30, 2007, Welcoming the New Ontario Cabinet, Including the Honourable Jim Watson, the New Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Received

MA-D3. Frederick Biro, Executive Director, Peel Police Services Board (PPSB), Letter dated November 2, 2007, Providing a Copy of the VCom Group Annual Report

Received

MA-D4. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated November 16, 2007, Describing Developments Resulting from the Large Urban Mayors’ Caucus of Ontario (LUMCO) Meeting

Received

MA-D5. Michael Di Lullo, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated November 19, 2007, Providing a Copy of a City of Brampton Resolution (C273-2007) and a Report titled “Report on Proceedings of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) National Board Meetings“

Received

MA-D6. Communiqué: Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), dated November 20, 2007, Warning of the Danger of a Collapse of Canada’s Municipal Infrastructure Without Adequate Federal Funding

Received

MA-D7. Report: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated November, 2007, titled “OMERS: One Year Later … Report to Municipal Employers on AMO’s Sponsorship Role”

Received

MA-D8. Communiqué: Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), dated November 23, 2007, Providing a Response from FCM President Gord Steeves to Comments Made by Finance Minister James Flaherty Regarding a Municipal Report on the $123 Billion Municipal Infrastructure Deficit

Received

See also Item MA-D1

MA-D9. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), dated November 28, 2007, Announcing the AMO-FCM Partnership to Fight Climate Change

Received

RECESS

General Committee recessed at 12:14 p.m.

General Committee reconvened at 12:54 p.m.

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

 

ETP-A. ENVIRONMENT

ETP-A1. Continuation of Waste Transfer Services, Document Numbers 2003-123N and 2004-552N

RECOMMENDATION GC-271-2007:

That the contract (Document Number 2003-123N) with the City of Toronto for waste transfer services at the Disco Transfer Station be extended for a period of three years ending June 30, 2010, at an estimated cost of $1,201,650 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that the contract (Document Number 2004-552N) with Waste Management of Canada Corporation for waste transfer services from the Wentworth Transfer Station be extended for a period of three years ending June 30, 2010, at an estimated cost of $1,200,248 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that staff be authorized to increase the quantities where actual tonnages differ from estimates, to the limit of the approved budget;

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

ETP-A2. Haulage of Processed Bottom Ash, Document Number 2003-337N

RECOMMENDATION GC-272-2007:

That the contract (Document 2003-337N) with Waste Management of Canada Corporation for the haulage of processed bottom ash from the Algonquin Power Energy-from-Waste Facility to the Petrolia Sanitary Landfill Site, be extended until December 31, 2008, at an estimated cost of approximately $1,014,680 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that staff be authorized to increase the quantities where actual tonnages differ from estimates, to the limit of the approved budget;

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

ETP-A3. Changes to Extended Hours of Operations at the Battleford and Brampton Community Recycling Centres

RECOMMENDATION GC-273-2007:

That the extended hours of operations at the Battleford and Brampton Community Recycling Centres be revised to 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays, from May through September, effective May 1, 2008.

ETP-A4. Energy from Waste - Policy Issues

Received

See also Item ETP-A5 and Delegations/Presentations - Item D3

Councillor Mullin arrived at 12:56 p.m.
Councillor Sprovieri arrived at 12:56 p.m.
Councillor Thompson arrived at 12:56 p.m.

ETP-A5. Update on Energy from Waste Options

RECOMMENDATION GC-274-2007:

That Regional staff be authorized to begin to search for appropriate land to site a potential Region-owned Energy from Waste facility;

And further, that Regional staff report back in six to eight months time on the outcome of Algonquin Power’s engineering and environmental studies regarding the expansion of the Energy from Waste Facility, and any potential opportunities for the Region of Peel at an expanded facility;

And further, that Regional staff continue to monitor and report back on the viability of new waste processing technologies such as Plasco, Dongara and Ambient Eco.

See also Item ETP-A4 and Delegations/Presentations - Item D3

ETP-A6. Amendment to the Rural Waste Collection Agreement, Document 2005-076N

RECOMMENDATION GC-275-2007:

That the Rural Waste Collection Agreement between the Region of Peel and Sandhill Disposal and Recycling Inc., executed on March 29, 2006, be amended to change the unit pricing calculation from the current cost per tonne basis to a cost per household per year for the remaining term of the Agreement;

And further, that the new pricing calculation be implemented at an initial cost of $152.30 per household per year in the suburban areas of Caledon and $138.30 per household per year in the rural areas of Caledon subject to monthly adjustments for fuel surcharge using the current fuel price escalation formula and annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment on the anniversary date of the Agreement;

And further, should a bi-weekly garbage collection program be implemented at any time during the term of the Agreement, the cost (in 2007 dollars) will be reduced to $149.10 per household in the suburban areas and $135.10 per household in the rural areas of Caledon;

And further, that the new pricing calculation be applied retroactive to April 1, 2007;

And further, that the household count be based on the current Town of Caledon housing statistics of 13,533 households in the suburban areas and 5,569 households in the rural areas, for a total of 19,102 households, subject to a review and adjustment every six months for new houses and buildings, with the first adjustment on April 1, 2008;

And further, that white goods collection service change from the current bi-weekly, four-day per week schedule to bi-weekly collection on Tuesdays only for all of Sandhill service area, effective January 1, 2008;

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

ETP-A7. Class Environmental Study for the Hanlan Feedermain, Capital Project 07-1535, Document Number 2007-569P - City of Mississauga, Wards 1,3,4,5 and 7

RECOMMENDATION GC-276-2007:

That Document 2007-569P for a Schedule ‘C’ Class Environmental Assessment for the Hanlan Feedermain be awarded to Earth Tech Canada Inc. at an estimated cost of $727,635 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 07-1535, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that funding be provided from the South Peel Water Development Charges Reserve Fund, R3520.

ETP-A8. Sale of Six Pennwalt Sharples Centrifuges at the Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Plant, Project 02-2924, Document Number 2007-224P

RECOMMENDATION GC-277-2007:

That staff be authorized to enter into a Consignment Agreement with Kyte Centrifuges Sales & Consulting Inc, for the sale of six Pennwalt Sharples Centrifuges from the G.E. Booth Lakeview Wastewater Treatment Plant;

And further, that upon a successful sale of the equipment staff be authorized to complete the necessary documents, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007.

ETP-A9. Emergency Sanitary Sewer Replacement on Dundas Street, Capital Project 07-2395, Document Number 2007-613N - City of Mississauga, Wards 6 and 7

RECOMMENDATION GC-278-2007:

That the budget for Capital Project 07-2395 for the Emergency Sanitary Sewer Replacement on Dundas Street be increased from $250,000 to $475,000 (excluding applicable taxes), financed from Wastewater Unallocated Capital Project 07-2000 and funded from the Wastewater Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve (R0242), to provide the funds for final payment to Rymall Construction Inc., in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007.

ETP-A10. Water and Wastewater Operator Certificate Awards and Accomplishments

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D5

ETP-A11. Herridge North Reservoir and Miscellaneous Improvement Projects, Capital Projects 07-1966 and 07-1983, Document Number 2007-523P - City of Mississauga, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-279-2007:

That the contract (Document Number 2007-523P) for consulting services for the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process, design and contract administration services for the Herridge North Reservoir and Miscellaneous Improvement projects be awarded to the consulting engineering firm R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited in the estimated amount of $1,413,747 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects 07-1966 and 07-1983, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that the funds be apportioned from Capital Project 07-1966 in the amount of $1,272,372 (excluding applicable taxes), and from Capital Project 07-1983 in the amount of $141,375 (excluding applicable taxes).

ETP-B. TRANSPORTATION

ETP-B1. Extension of Existing Contract with Affiliated Computer Services Inc. (ACS), Intersection Safety Program to Reduce Red Light Running, Red Light Camera, Capital Project 05-4415, Document Number 2005-417N - All Wards

RECOMMENDATION GC-280-2007:

That the existing contract (Document 2005-417N) with Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) Inc. for the operation and maintenance of the original six Red Light Camera locations with two rotated cameras in the Region of Peel, be extended for an additional five years (November 2007 to November 2012) at an estimated expenditure of $492,000 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 05-4415, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that operational agreements and purchase orders with both the City of Toronto and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation also be extended as may be required to continue the program, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that all required documents relating thereto to complete the necessary transactions be executed by the duly authorized signing officers of the Regional Corporation.

ETP-B2. Consulting Services for Detailed Design and Contract Administration for Regional Road 6 (Queen Street West), Capital Projects 05-4045, 06-4273, 07-1147 and 08-1355, Document Number 2007-511P - City of Brampton, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-281-2007:

That the contract (Document 2007-511P) for detailed design and contract administration services be awarded to TSH Engineers, Architects and Planners, in the estimated amount of $2,043,300 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects 05-4045, 06-4273, 07-1147 and 08-1355, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that $449,680 (excluding applicable taxes), for detailed design and contract administration services for new 600mm feedermain and upgrade of existing 300mm watermain on Regional Road 6 (Queen Street West) between Chinguacousy Road and Creditview Road (Capital Project 08-1355), be advanced from 2008 to 2007 from Capital Financial Stabilization Reserve (R0241);

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

ETP-B3. Consulting Services for Detailed Design and Contract Administration Services for Regional Road 8 (Gore Road) Widening, Capital Projects 07-4030, 07-2165 and 08-2109, Document Number 2007-280P - City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Ward 4

RECOMMENDATION GC-282-2007:

That the contract (Document 2007-280P) for detailed design and contract administration services for the Regional Road 8 (Gore Road) widening from 300m north of Castlemore Road to 1000m north of Regional Road 14 (Mayfield Road); new 675mm sanitary sewer from south of Castlemore Road to 450m northerly; and new 600mm and 525mm sanitary sewer from 450m north of Castlemore Road to Countryside Drive, be awarded to Giffels Associates, in the estimated amount of $1,501,970 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects 07-4030 ($840,120), 07-2165 ($274,810), and 08-2109 ($387,040), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that $317,790 (excluding applicable taxes) for detailed design, contract administration and construction supervision services for the 600mm and 525mm sanitary sewers on Regional Road 8 (Gore Road) from 450m north of Castlemore Road to Countryside Drive from Capital Project 08-2109 be approved and authorized to proceed in accordance with the Financial Control By-law prior to the approval of the complete 2008 budget;

And further, that $69,250 (excluding applicable taxes), be advanced from the year 2009 to the year 2007 under Capital Project 08-2109 funded from Development Charges Regional Wastewater Reserve (R3525);

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

ETP-B4. Integrating Bike Paths/Multi-Purpose Trails on Regional Infrastructure

RECOMMENDATION GC-283-2007:

That Regional staff continue to work in collaboration with area municipal staff and staff from the Ministry of Transportation to include multi-purpose (pedestrian and cycling) trails in all Regional Infrastructure projects wherever possible and feasible;

And further, that a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated November 15, 2007, titled “Integrating Bike Paths/Multi-Purpose Trails on Regional Infrastructure”, be forwarded to the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, the Town of Caledon and the Ministry of Transportation, for information.

ETP-B5. Review of the Applicability of a Roundabout at the Intersection of Regional Road 14 (Mayfield Road) at Coleraine Drive - City of Brampton, Ward 10 and Town of Caledon, Wards 4 and 5

Received

ETP-C. PLANNING

ETP-C1. Research Grant in Honour of Nick Tunnacliffe, Eastern District of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute Awards

Received

Councillor Moore, on behalf of the Members of the General Committee, extended congratulations to Nick Tunnacliffe and thanked him for his leadership and contributions in the field of planning.

ETP-D. COMMUNICATIONS

ETP-D1. Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated October 26, 2007, Providing a Copy of a City of Brampton Recommendation (CW437-2007) and a Report titled “Budget Amendment and Consultant Selection – Growth Plan Studies”

Received

ETP-D2. Kathy Stranks, Manager, Chair and Chief Administrative Officer’s (CAO) Office, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Letter dated October 29, 2007, Providing a Copy of TRCA Resolution (A209/07) and a Report titled “Fulfilment of Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Watershed Planning Requirements - Humber River Watershed”

Received

ETP-D3. Darlene Publow, Acting Town Clerk, Town of Caledon, Letter dated November 13, 2007, Providing a Copy of the Town of Caledon Resolution (W-418-2007), Regarding Highway 410 Off-Ramp Traffic Concerns by the Valleywood Residents Association

Referred to Environment, Transportation and Planning Services

ETP-D4. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated November 20, 2007, Providing a Copy of a City of Brampton Recommendation (PDD256-2007) and a Report titled “Status Update- Town of Caledon-Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on Plans of Subdivision within the Mayfield West Secondary Plan”

Received

Councillor Morrison arrived at 1:06 p.m.

F. OTHER BUSINESS

F1. Resolution Regarding Membership of Councillor Sprovieri on the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee

RECOMMENDATION GC-284-2007:

Whereas Regional Council by Resolution 2002-167 approved the creation of the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee (IMPSC);

And whereas, Regional Council by Resolution 2004-324 approved the revised Terms of Reference for the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee (IMPSC) on April 1, 2004;

And whereas, the revised Terms of Reference for IMPSC state that membership on the Committee shall include one representative from each of the three area municipalities;

And whereas, the current membership of IMPSC is comprised of three representatives from the City of Brampton, two from the City of Mississauga and two from the Town of Caledon;

And whereas, Brampton Regional Councillor John Sprovieri has requested that he be removed from the IMPSC membership effective immediately;

And whereas, removing Councillor Sprovieri from the IMPSC membership will not adversely affect the composition of membership of the Committee;

Therefore be it resolved, that Councillor Sprovieri be removed from the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee effective immediately.

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

At 1:07 p.m., in accordance with section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, a motion was placed, and was carried, to move into closed session to consider the following subject matters:

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

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

Committee moved out of closed session at 1:09 p.m.

RECOMMENDATION GC-285-2007:

That the recommendations contained within the confidential reports related to Items G1 and G2, be forwarded to the December 13, 2007 meeting of Regional Council for approval, and to become public upon adoption.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m.