THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

GENERAL COMMITTEE

M I N U T E S

GC-2008-1

The Regional General Committee met on January 17, 2008 at 9:39 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- 1-2008:

That the agenda for the January 17, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to withdraw Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Item ETP-B7;

And further, that the agenda for the January 17, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a delegation from Deirdre Morrison-Mohamed, Assistant Supervisor, Special Events, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel;

And further, that the agenda for the January 17, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a presentation by Keith Ward, Commissioner of Human Services and General Manager, Peel Living, regarding an update on the refugee situation in Peel;

And further, that the agenda for the January 17, 2008, General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

See also Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Item ETP-B7 and Delegations/Presentations – Items D2 and D3

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Gary Wilkins, Humber Watershed Specialist, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Regarding the TRCA Report Card on the Health of the Humber River Watershed, 2007

Received

See also Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Item ETP-E3

Gary Wilkins, Humber Watershed Specialist, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), provided an overview of the Report Card on the Health of the Humber River Watershed wherein the watershed was given an overall health rating of fair. The rating indicates that the watershed has many problems and there is much that should be done to improve current conditions. Gary Wilkins indicated that the pressure is on to be vigilant, to continue efforts in terms of funding and implementing ways to protect the watershed for future generations. On behalf of the conservation authorities, he thanked the Region of Peel for its financial contributions and expressed that he is looking forward to working with Peel, local municipalities and other stakeholders in the future.

Members of General Committee commended Gary Wilkins and the TRCA for providing comprehensive report card that accurately reflects the condition of the watershed.

Councillor Morrison requested the support of the TRCA in working with the Greater Toronto Countryside Mayors Alliance to obtain adequate funding from the provincial and federal governments in order to carry out protection initiatives.

 D2. Deirdre Morrison-Mohamed, Assistant Supervisor, Special Events, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel, Announcing the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Peel 40 th Anniversary Bowl for Kids Sake (BFKS) and Recognizing Councillors Gibson, Saito and Thompson as the BKFS Chair Persons

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

Councillor Miles arrived at 10:29 a.m.

Deirdre Morrison-Mohamed, Assistant Supervisor, Special Events, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel stated that there are approximately 1,250 children and at-risk youth in the Region of Peel who benefit from the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. The agency is hosting its 40 th Anniversary Bowl for Kids Sake event which will be co-chaired by Regional Councillors Gibson, Saito and Thompson. The event helps raise awareness in the community of the importance of positive role models in the lives of children. This year the Honourary Chair is Mike Metcalfe, Chief, Peel Regional Police who has challenged other police forces to enter teams. Deirdre Morrison-Mohamed requested that the Region of Peel consider sponsoring the event in the amount of $2,500.

David Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer committed to entering the Region of Peel Executive Management Team in the Bowl for Kids Sake event.

Councillor Saito advised that the City of Mississauga would be vigorously defending the Bowl for Kids Sake trophy which it won at the event held last year.

Councillor Thompson indicated he would move a motion for the Region of Peel to sponsor the Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake event in the amount of $2,500.

RECOMMENDATION GC- 2-2008:

That the Region of Peel sponsor the Big Brothers Big Sisters 40 th Anniversary Bowl for Kids Sake (BFKS) event in the amount of $2,500.

D3. Keith Ward, Commissioner of Human Services and General Manager, Peel Living, Providing an Update on the Refugee Situation in Peel

 Received

 See also Approval of Agenda

 Councillor Mullin arrived at 10:44 a.m.

 Keith Ward, Commissioner of Human Services and General Manager, Peel Living advised that meetings had occurred with staff from the Ministry of Community and Social Services regarding the impact of refugees on Region of Peel shelters and services. He indicated a commitment had been received from the Ministry to reimburse 100 per cent of the costs borne by municipalities for refugee claimants which are over and above normal expenditures.

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

ETP-A. ADMINISTRATION

ETP-A1.	A Leadership Journey for Environment, Transportation and Planning Services
		Presentation by Mitch Zamojc, Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services

Received

Councillor Prentice noted that the Leadership Journey presentation was very well received at the American Public Works Association (APWA) Annual Conference and generated extensive interest from other attendees.

Councillor Mullin commended the staff involved in the development of the Leadership Journey.

David Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer noted that since the launch of the Leadership Journey in Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, the number of complaints to the department has declined. The CAO congratulated the Commissioners of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services and Employee and Business Services for their collaborative efforts.

Councillor Moore extended her appreciation to Mitch Zamojc for his leadership and commitment to continuous improvement.

ETP-B. ENVIRONMENT

 ETP-B1. Imposing a Sanitary Sewer Frontage Rate and Connection Charge under the Local Improvement Act (Project 01-2040)

 RECOMMENDATION GC- 3-2008:

 That the imposition of a sanitary sewer frontage rate and connection charge upon the owners or occupants of land who derive or may derive a benefit from the construction of Project 01-2040 in the Town of Caledon, be authorized;

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

ETP-B2. Imposing a Sanitary Sewer Frontage Rate and Connection Charge under the Local Improvement Act (Project 03-2720)

 RECOMMENDATION GC- 4-2008:

That the imposition of a sanitary sewer frontage rate and connection charge upon the owners or occupants of land who derive or may derive a benefit from the construction of Project 03-2720 in the City of Mississauga, be authorized;

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

ETP-B3. Imposing a Sanitary Sewer Frontage Rate and Connection Charge under the Municipal Act (Project 04-2710)

 RECOMMENDATION GC- 5-2008:

That the imposition of a sanitary sewer frontage rate and connection charge upon the owners or occupants of land who derive or may derive a benefit from the construction of Project 04-2710 in the City of Mississauga, be authorized;

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

ETP-B4. New and Emerging Waste Management Technologies, Proposals Received in 2007

Received

ETP-B5.	Environmental Initiatives at Community Recycling Centres
		Presentation by Larry Conrad, Manager, Waste Management, Environment, Transportation and Planning Services

Received

Councillor Carlson commended all staff involved in the environmental initiatives at community recycling centres and requested that information on the initiatives be provided to members of Regional Council for inclusion in their newsletters.

Councillor Sanderson congratulated staff for developing innovative solutions to waste management issues, noting that the Region of Peel continues to be a leader in Waste Management.

ETP-B6. Amendments to the Waste Collection By-law 91-2007 and Set Fine Schedule

 RECOMMENDATION GC- 6-2008:

That the Waste Collection By-law 91-2007 and Set Fine Schedule, approved by Regional Council Resolution 2007-1018, be amended to address several operational, health and safety issues as well as the recommended changes by the Office of the Attorney-General, as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated December 3, 2007, and titled “Amendments to the Waste Collection By-law 91-2007 and Set Fine Schedule”;

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

ETP-B7. Local Improvement Project, Proposed Construction of Sanitary Sewer on Gordon Drive, Capital Project 08-2705 - City of Mississauga, Ward 7

 Withdrawn

See also Approval of Agenda

 
ETP-C. TRANSPORTATION

 ETP-C1. Southern Ontario Highways Program 2007 to 2011

 RECOMMENDATION GC- 7-2008:

That the Regional Chair request the Minister of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) to expedite the planning and design for:

• Widening Highway 410 and providing HOV lanes from highway 401 to Queen Street;
• Widening Highway 401 from Hurontario Street (Highway 10) to the Credit River and subsequently to Trafalgar Road;
• Highway 427 extension; and
• Widening of Highway 427 from Highway 7 South to Highway 407, and include this in the SOHP.

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

ETP-C2. Report of the Arterial Roads Review Ad hoc Steering Committee (ARRASC-2008-1) meeting held on January 10, 2008

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 RECOMMENDATION ARRASC-1-2008:

That the agenda for the January 10, 2008 Arterial Roads Review Ad hoc Steering Committee meeting, be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

 a) Update and Chronology of Committee Activities
Presentation by Mitch Zamojc, Commissioner, Environment, Transportation and Planning Services and Damian Albanese, Director, Transportation

 Received

See also Reports – Item 4a

 RECOMMENDATION ARRASC-2-2008:

 That the Options outlined in the presentation of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, being Options 1, 2 & 3, be approved;

 And further, that Option 4 be amended to read (iv) “Any other effective combination of Options 1, 2, and 3, except the Mississauga Proposal”;

 And further, that an Inter-Governmental Communication Protocol be developed.

 4. REPORTS

 a) Terms of Reference for the Arterial Roads Review Ad hoc Steering Committee (ARRASC), as Revised by the Regional and Area Municipal Staff Working Group

 RECOMMENDATION ARRASC-3-2008:

 That the terms of reference for the Arterial Roads Review Ad hoc Steering Committee (ARRASC), as outlined in Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated October 15, 2007, titled “Terms of Reference for the Arterial Roads Review Ad hoc Steering Committee (ARRASC), as Revised by the Regional and Area Municipal Staff Working Group”, be approved;

 And further, that the discussion paper titled “Arterial Road Rationalization Phase Two Terms of Reference”, attached as Appendix II to the subject report, be approved, as amended by the Committee at its meeting held on January 10, 2008, specifically, “ that Option 4 be amended to read (iv) ‘Any other effective combination of Options 1, 2, and 3, except the Mississauga Proposal’”;

 And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the area municipalities, for information.

See also Delegations/Presentation – Item 3a

 
4. COMMUNICATIONS - Nil

 
5. OTHER BUSINESS - Nil

ETP-C3. Local Improvement Project, Construction of Noise Attenuation Wall on Regional Road 1 ( Erin Mills Parkway), Capital Project 07-4510 – City of Mississauga, Ward 8

 RECOMMENDATION GC- 8-2008:

That a Noise Attenuation Wall be constructed adjacent to the Common Elements of Peel Condominium Plan No. 262, Erin Mills Parkway, from approximately 155 metres (508 feet) south of The Collegeway to 260 metres (853 feet) north of South Millway, at a total estimated cost of $229,600 (excluding applicable taxes), under new Capital Project 07-4510, in the City of Mississauga, Ward 8, as a local improvement under Ontario Regulation 586/06;

And further, that total funding to cover the Region of Peel portion of the works in the amount of $114,800 be allocated from the Roads Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve (R0210) to Capital Project 07-4510;

And further, that the portion allocated to the property owners in the amount of $114,800 be set up as an external recovery, under Capital Project 07-4510, and be collected as a special charge;

And further, that these actions will not affect the debt capacity of the Region, as this type of financing is considered “self liquidating” by the Province of Ontario;

And further, that the necessary by-law be presented to Regional Council authorizing the undertaking of the works under the Local Improvement Charges – Priority Lien Status Ontario Regulation 586/06, filed under the Municipal Act, 2001, and the imposition of a special charge of $1,400 per unit, that will be due and payable at the completion of construction;

And further, that notice of the intention to pass a local improvement construction by-law authorizing the dismantling and removal of the existing fence, as well as the installation of the new noise attenuation wall, be given in accordance with Ontario Regulation 586/06;

And further, that upon completion of the project, the estimated cost and external recovery be adjusted to reflect actual costs, and the special charge be due in one lump sum;

And further, that the Regional Clerk forward a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated December 14 , 2007, titled “Local Improvement Project, Construction of Noise Attenuation Wall on Regional Road 1 (Erin Mills Parkway), Capital Project 07-4510, City of Mississauga, Ward 8” to the City of Mississauga;

And further, that following the Committee of Revision, the Region of Peel send a “Notice to Amend” the tax rolls of the affected owners to the City of Mississauga for appropriate action.

ETP-C4. Salt Institute Storage “2007 Continuing Excellence” Award – Repeat Winner

 Received

ETP-C5. Consulting Services for Detailed Design and Contract Administration for Regional Road 3 (Britannia Road), Capital Projects 03-4080 and 08-1393, Document 2007-568P – City of Mississauga, Wards 5, 6 and 11

 RECOMMENDATION GC- 9-2008:

 That the contract (Document 2007-568P) for detailed design and contract administration for Regional Road 3 (Britannia Road) be awarded to Morrison Hershfield Limited, in the estimated amount of $1,711,825 (excluding applicable taxes) under Capital Projects 03-4080 and 08-1393, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007.

 
ETP-D. PLANNING

 ETP-D1. Status Report on the Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR)

Received

ETP-D2. Comments on the Proposed Final Built Boundary for the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe

 RECOMMENDATION GC- 10-2008:

That the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated December 19, 2007, titled “C omments on the Proposed Final Built Boundary for the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe”, be forwarded to the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal as the official comments of the Region of Peel on the Places to Grow technical paper on the proposed final built boundary;

And further, that the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal be advised that the Region of Peel supports the position of the Town of Caledon and the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, particularly with regard to including all of the City of Mississauga within the built boundary and the identification of the Palgrave Estate Residential Community as an undelineated built-up area;

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

ETP-D3. Approval of the Proposed Official Plan for the City of Brampton

 RECOMMENDATION GC- 11-2008:

That pursuant to Section 17 (34) of the Planning Act, approve the Official Plan for the City of Brampton which was adopted by City Council on October 11, 2006, by By-law 358-2006, with modifications, save and except for certain lands located in Bram East for which a decision is being deferred; be approved;

 And further, that the proposed Official Plan for the City of Brampton is in conformity with the Official Plan for Peel Region; is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and conforms in general to the Province’s Places to Grow Plan and to the Greenbelt Plan;

 And further, that the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk be authorized to sign the attached Decision document (Appendix I) to the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated December 13, 2007, titled “Approval of the Proposed Official Plan for the City of Brampton,” approving the proposed Official Plan for the City of Brampton with modifications, save and except for certain lands located in Bram East for which a decision is being deferred;

 And further, that the subject report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon, for their information;

 And further, that the Notice of Decision of Regional Council on the proposed Official Plan for the City of Brampton be issued to all plan review agencies consulted by staff, to the City of Brampton and to all those who have requested to be notified.

See also Item ETP-E5

ETP-E. COMMUNICATIONS

 ETP-E1. Report of the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group – Peel Rural Water Quality Program Approvals Subcommittee (PAAWG-2007-4) meeting held on August 23, 2007

Received

ETP-E2. W. Michael Fenn, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Toronto Transportation Authority (GTTA), Letter dated November 22, 2007, Advising that the GTTA Board has Undertaken a Partnership with the Smart Commute Initiative (SCI)

Received

ETP-E3. Gary Wilkins, Humber Watershed Specialist, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Letter dated November 27, 2007, Providing a Copy of “Listen to Your River: A Report Card on the Health of the Humber River Watershed, 2007”

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item D1

ETP- E4. Report of the Peel Agricultural and Rural Water Quality Advisory Committee – Peel Rural Water Quality Program Approvals Subcommittee (PARWQAC-2007-5) meeting held on November 29, 2007

Received

ETP-E5. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated November 30, 2007, Providing a Copy of a City of Brampton Recommendation (PDD276-2007) and a Report titled “Proposed Modifications to the 2006 Council Approved Brampton Official Plan”

Received

See also Item ETP-D3

ETP-E6. News Release: Ministry of the Environment, dated December 3 2007, Advising of Funding from the Ontario Government to Help Protect Local Drinking Water Sources

Received

See also Items ETP-E7 and ETP-E8

ETP-E7. Backgrounder: Ministry of the Environment, dated December 3, 2007, Advising of Financial Assistance from the Ontario Government for Rural Source Protection Efforts

Received

See also Items ETP-E6 and ETP-E8

ETP-E8. Backgrounder: Ministry of the Environment, dated December 3, 2007, Advising of Funding from the Ontario Government to Help Educate Farmers, Property Owners and Businesses About the Clean Water Act and to Protect Municipal Drinking Water Sources

Received

See also Items ETP-E6 and ETP-E7

ETP-E9. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated December 4, 2007, Providing a Copy of a City of Brampton Recommendation (PDD274-2007) and a Report titled “Vales of Humber Secondary Plan Area (Area 50) – Initiation of Secondary and Block Planning Programs – Mayfield Road to the North, Countryside Drive to the South, the Gore Road to the East and the West Humber River to the West”

Received

ETP-E10. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated December 4, 2007, Providing a Copy of a City of Brampton Recommendation (PDD275-2007) and a Report titled “Status Update- Halton Peel Boundary Area Transportation Study”

Referred to Environment, Transportation and Planning Services

ETP-E11. News Article: CTV Toronto, dated December 4, 2007, Announcing the Greater Toronto Transportation Authority (GTTA) has a New Name “Metrolinx” and a New Mandate to Improve Transit throughout the Region

Received

See also Item ETP-E16

ETP-E12. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated December 6, 2007, Advising that the Ministry of the Environment has Announced the “Community Go Green Fund” for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects

Received

ETP-E13. Alice Johnson, Volunteer Chair, Pitch-in Canada, Letter Received December 10, 2007, Requesting Support and Encouraging Financial Contribution to the Pitch-In Ontario Volunteer Programs

Received

ETP-E14. Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk, Region of York, Letter dated December 13, 2007, Advising of the Adoption by York Council of the Intelligent Transportations System (OTS) Strategic Plan

Received

ETP-E15. Emil Kolb, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Region of Peel, Letter dated December 17, 2007, Providing a Copy of a Letter to the Provincial Ministry of the Environment Supporting the “Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste Plan” Recommended by Waste Diversion Ontario

Received

ETP-E16. Rob MacIsaac, Chair, Metrolinx, Letter dated December 18, 2007, Providing a Copy of the First of Seven Green Papers that will be Used to Develop the Regional Transportation Plan titled “Towards Sustainable Transportation – Green Paper No. 1”

Received

See also Item ETP-E11

ETP-E17. Dennis Darby, Chair, Stewardship Ontario and Gemma Zecchini, Chair, Waste Diversion Ontario, Letter dated December 31, 2007, Providing the Third Quarterly Payment to the Region of Peel for the 2007 Program Year as Industry’s Share of the Net Costs of the Residential Blue Box Program in the Amount of $1,276,327.64

Received

RECESS

General Committee recessed at 12:02 p.m.

General Committee reconvened at 12:36 p.m.

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

HE-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

 HE-A1. Report of the Investigation into the Potential Benefit of Fluoridating the Remainder of Caledon’s Communal Water Supply

Received

HE-B. LONG-TERM CARE

 HE-B1. Peel Long Term Care 2007 Resident Satisfaction Survey Results

Received

 
HE-C. COMMUNICATIONS

 HE-C1. Edna Toth, Chair, Peel Poverty Action Group (PPAG), Letter dated December 28, 2007, Thanking Regional Chair Kolb and Peel Regional Councillors for Assigning Tax Funds to Assist Cash-Poor Seniors to Obtain Essential Dental Care

Received

Councillor Mullin placed the following motion which was carried unanimously.

RECOMMENDATION GC- 12-2008:

That the agenda for the January 17, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a memo from Keith Ward, Commissioner of Human Services and General Manager, Peel Living, dated January 17, 2008, Providing a copy of the report released by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), titled “Trends and Issues in Affordable Housing and Homelessness, to be dealt with under Items Related to Human Services – Item HS-D4;

HS-A. DEPARTMENTAL

 HS-A1. Region of Peel Municipal Immigration Web Portal

Received

HS-B. CHILDREN’S SERVICES

 HS-B1. Early Years Study 2: Putting Science into Action

Received

HS-B2. Multi-National Corporate Child Care in Peel

Referred to the January 24, 2008 Regional Council meeting

HS-C. HOUSING

 HS-C1. August 2007 Social Housing Reform Act, 2000 (SHRA) Regulation Amendments and Victims of Family Violence (VOFV)

RECOMMENDATION GC- 13-2008:

That the Regional Chair write to the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Ontario Minister of Community and Social Services to request that funds be made available to support an expanded transitional housing program and a dedicated rent supplement program with proper supports, thereby diminishing the inappropriate use of social housing as a policy instrument to help people in imminent risk;

 And further, that the Provincial government, through the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, be requested to amend the Regulations under the Social Housing Reform Act (SHRA) to permit Service Managers to give higher priority to over-housed applicants than to Victims of Family Violence (VOFV) which would free up appropriately-sized units for all waiting list applicants, including VOFV;

 And further, that a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Human Services and General Manager, Peel Living, dated December 24, 2007, titled “August 2007 Social Housing Reform Act, 2000 (SHRA) Regulation Amendments and Victims of Family Violence” be sent to the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Ontario Minister of Community and Social Services for their consideration;

 And further, that a copy of the subject report be sent to all Peel-area MPPs with a request that they support the recommendations;

 And further, that the Commissioner of Human Services and General Manager, Peel Living report back to Regional Council on additional advocacy measures to encourage the desired regulatory changes.

HS-D. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-D1. Bob Kilger, Mayor, The City of Cornwall, Letter dated December 11, 2007, Advising that Cornwall City Council has Endorsed the Region of Peel Resolution Regarding Social Housing Financing (Resolution 2007-1118)

Received

HS-D2. Janet Menard, Executive Director, Transition and Integration, Human Services Department, Memo dated December 17, 2007, Regarding Refugee Success in the Labour Market

Received

 HS-D3. Roger Maloney, Chair, Social Housing Services Corporation (SHSC), Letter dated December 21, 2007, Advising of his Appointment as Chair of SHSC and Providing a Brief Update on the Programs and Services Provided by SHSC as well as an Updated List of the Board Members

Received

 Additional Item – Item HS-D4:

HS-D4. Keith Ward, Commissioner of Human Services and General Manager, Peel Living, Memo dated January 17, 2008, Providing a Copy of the Report released by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), titled “Trends and Issues in Affordable Housing and Homelessness”

Received

MA-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

 MA-A1. Road Closure, West Side of Regional Road 17 ( Cawthra Road), South of Regional Road 20 (Queensway East) – City of Mississauga, Ward 7

RECOMMENDATION GC- 14-2008:

That the lands described as Part Lot 71, Plan 778, City of Mississauga, formerly Township of Toronto, Regional Municipality of Peel, identified as Parts 24 and 25 on Reference Plan 43R-709, be stopped up, closed and deprived of its character as public highway or street;

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

And further, that the notice of the proposed by-law and proposed conveyance of land be advertised in accordance with Regional Policy.

RECOMMENDATION GC- 15-2008:

That the lands described as Part Lot 71, Plan 778, City of Mississauga, formerly Township of Toronto, Regional Municipality of Peel, identified as Parts 24 and 25 on Reference Plan 43R-709, be declared surplus to the needs of the Regional Corporation upon passing of a by-law to stop up, close and deprive the land of its character as public highway or street.

RECOMMENDATION GC- 16-2008:

That the lands described as Part Lot 71, Plan 778, City of Mississauga, formerly Township of Toronto, Regional Municipality of Peel, identified as Parts 24 and 25 on Reference Plan 43R-709 be transferred to Victor Williams and Helen Williams for the sale price of $2.00;

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

MA-B. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

 MA-B1. 2008 Temporary Borrowing By-law to Meet Current Expenditures

RECOMMENDATION GC- 17-2008:

That the necessary by-law be presented to Regional Council for enactment, authorizing the temporary borrowing of monies to meet 2008 current expenditures pending receipt of revenues in accordance with Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001.

MA-C. EMPLOYEE AND BUSINESS SERVICES

 MA-C1. Family Day, the Employment Standards Act, O. Reg. 547/07, S. 1

Received

MA-C2. Document #2007-737P Engineering Consulting Services for Various Projects – Award Recommendation

RECOMMENDATION GC- 18-2008:

That the Contract (Document #2007-737P) for the provision of Engineering Consulting Services for Various Projects be awarded to the Yolles Partnership Inc. in the estimated amount of $305,928 (excluding applicable taxes) in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that authority be granted to extend the contract on an annual basis for two optional 12 month periods subject to satisfactory quality, price and service;

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

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

MA-C3. Contract Award for Microsoft Licenses

RECOMMENDATION GC- 19-2008:

 That the contract for the supply of Microsoft Select Licenses for the Region of Peel be awarded to Dell Corporation Inc. for an estimated total amount of $2,325,000 (excluding applicable taxes), over a three year term ending September 30, 2010 in accordance with the Province of Ontario’s “Master Agreement for the fulfillment of MGS - Microsoft Select Agreement” RFP No: MGS-RFP-MSLAR-2007;

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

MA-C4. Compensation Management Practices

Received

MA-D. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-D1. Deborah Wilson, Director General, Community Development and Partnerships Directorate, Human Resources and Social Development Canada, Seeking Nominations for the 2008 Th érèse Casgrain Volunteer Award

Received

MA-D2. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated November 29, 2007, Welcoming the Renewed Provincial Commitment to Municipalities Announced by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario in the Throne Speech

Received

MA-D3. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated December 5, 2007, Announcing the Passing of the Fairness for Military Families Act

Received

MA-D4. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated December 10, 2007, Requesting Cooperation with Municipal Emergency Management Coordinators in Developing a New Incident Management System for Ontario

Received

MA-D5. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated December 13, 2007, Announcing New Funding for Municipal Infrastructure and Transit Promised by the Ontario Finance Minister in the Fall Economic Statement

Received

MA-D6. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated December 17, 2007, Reminding Municipalities of their Role in Helping to Secure Permanent Federal Gas Tax Funding

Received

MA-D7. Kathy Stranks, Manager, Chair and CAO’s Office, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Letter dated December 17, 2007, Attaching Resolution A258/07 Approving Changes to the TRCA Governance Structure and the 2008-2009 TRCA Meeting Schedule

Received

MA-D8. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated December 21, 2007, Advising of a Stable Funding Guarantee for the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) for 2008

Received

MA-D9. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated December 21, 2007, Providing Details on the Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative (MIII) Announced by the Province of Ontario in the Fall Economic Update

Received

F. OTHER BUSINESS- Nil

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

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

G1. Application for Approval to Expropriate Lands (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)

G2. Full and Final Release, West Brampton Reservoir and Pumping Station - City of Brampton, Ward 6 (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)

G3. Proposed Property Acquisition, Regional Road 14 (Mayfield Road) Widening from Highway 410 to East of Bramalea Road - City of Brampton, Ward 9 (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)

RECOMMENDATION GC- 20-2008:

That the recommendations contained within the confidential reports related to Items G1, G2 and G3, be forwarded to the January 24, 2008 meeting of Regional Council for approval, to become public upon adoption.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:59 p.m.