THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

GENERAL COMMITTEE

M I N U T E S

GC-2008-5

The Regional General Committee met on April 10 , 2008 at 9:36 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-75-2008:

That the agenda for the April 10, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a presentation from Emil Kolb, Regional Chair, regarding the heroic performance of duty by two off-duty Peel Paramedics;

And further, that the agenda for the April 10, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a video presentation on the establishment of the Well Spring Chinguacousy Cancer Support Centre;

And further, that the agenda for the April 10, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication item from Jim Bradley, Minister of Transportation, providing an update regarding the Southern Ontario Highways Program (SOHP), to be dealt with under Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning - Item ETP-E12;

And further, that the agenda for the April 10, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication item from Peter Nazwaski, Resident, City of Mississauga requesting the Region of Peel to consider offering the service of replacing water intake valves, to be dealt with under Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Item ETP-E13;

And further, that the agenda for the April 10, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication item from Michael Di Lullo, Legislative Coordinator, City Clerk’s office, City of Brampton regarding Metrolinx Regional Transportation Plan Update, to be dealt with under Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Item ETP-E14;

And further, that the agenda for the April 10, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication item from Scott Snider, Lawyer, Turkstra Mazza Law Office regarding appeals of Regional Council’s decision to approve the New Official Plan for the City of Brampton with Modifications to be dealt with under Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Item ETP-E15;

And further, that the agenda for the April 10, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to include a report from the Commissioner of Employee and Business Services and Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated April 2, 2008, titled “Region Owned Property South Side of Britannia Road – Habitat for Humanity – City of Mississauga, Ward 6, to be dealt with under Items Related to Management – Item MA-B3;

And further, that the agenda for the April 10, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to bring forward Items Related to Other Business – Item F1, to be dealt with immediately following Delegations/Presentations;

And further, that the agenda for the April 10, 2008, General Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

See also Items Related to Delegations/Presentations - Item D1 to D3 inclusive, Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Items ETP-E12 to ETP-E15 inclusive, Items Related to Management – Item MA-B3 and Items Related to Other Business – Item F1

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

Additional Items- Items D1 and D2:

D1. Emil Kolb, Regional Chair Recognizing Patrick Chatelain and Caitlin Wenckstern, Peel Paramedics Services who Saved Several Young Men after a Horrific Car Accident on Highway 401 at Avenue Road, on April 6, 2008

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

Councillor Iannicca arrived at 9:39 a.m.

Regional Chair Kolb recounted the events surrounding a horrific vehicular accident that occurred in the early hours of April 6, 2008 on Highway 401 in the City of Toronto near Avenue Road. He recognized Caitlin Wenckstern and Patrick Chatelain of Peel Regional Paramedic Services for their efforts to extinguish a fire at the scene and to provide emergency medical care. Both staff members were off-duty at the time when they happened upon the accident. Chair Kolb noted that their heroic intervention saved lives and he thanked them on behalf of Regional Council for their professionalism and dedication.

D2. Video Presentation titled “We Did It” Regarding the Establishment of the Well Spring Chinguacousy Cancer Support

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

Councillor Adams arrived at 9:46 a.m.
Councillor Whitehead arrived at 9:56 a.m.

Regional Chair Kolb congratulated Councillor Gael Miles upon the official opening of the Well Spring Chinguacousy Cancer Support Centre on behalf of members of Regional Council and the broader community of Peel Region.

Councillor Miles described the tremendous community support from all sectors, as highlighted in the “We Did It” video that made the Well Spring Chinguacousy Support Centre possible. She thanked members of Regional Council for their support and noted that the success of the project serves to remind elected officials of what can be accomplished through community involvement.

Mayor Morrison thanked Councillor Miles for her dedication and passionate commitment to the Well Spring project, indicating that the Chinguacousy Cancer Support Centre is a gift for residents not only of the City of Brampton but also for the Town of Caledon and the City of Mississauga.

Councillor Moore explained the significance of the butterfly pin that was presented to members of Regional Council symbolizing the Well Spring project. She highlighted that the design of the wings of the butterfly included the profile of a man and a women, reminding us that cancer touches everyone.

Mayor McCallion congratulated Councillor Miles not only on the success of the Well Spring project but also for demonstrating how citizens and businesses are willing to give back to communities in which they reside when called upon to do so. She further expressed that it was her hope that someday Mississauga would also have a similar centre to meet the tremendous need within the community.

Additional Item- Item D3:

D3. Doug Clark, Board Chair and President, John McCallum, Treasurer and Director, John Roe, Vice-President and Director, Habitat for Humanity Mississauga, Providing Information to Members of Council Regarding the Region Owned Property South Side of Britannia Road

Received

See also Approval of Agenda and Items Related to Management – Item MA-B3

Doug Clark, President, Habitat for Humanity Mississauga provided a brief update to members of Regional Council regarding the current status of the proposed Habitat project for Regionally owned lands in the Village of Streetsville on the south side of Britannia Road, Mississauga Ward 6, including a recent $100,000 contribution from Enersource Mississauga; expanded the volunteer base to over 600 people and received donation commitments from over 20 corporate and community groups. He thanked Regional staff for making the project a priority.

Members of Regional Council addressed the importance of the project for the community and recognized the contributions of Councillor Carlson for having advanced the proposed Habitat for Humanity build.

Items Related to Management - Item MA-B3 was dealt with.

MA-B. EMPLOYEE AND BUSINESS SERVICES

MA-B3. Region Owned Property South Side of Britannia Road - Habitat For Humanity Mississauga - City of Mississauga, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-76-2008:

That the lands described as Lot A1 on the south side of Britannia Road in the City of Mississauga as described in the report of the Commissioner of Employee and Business Services and the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services dated April 2, 2008 titled “Region Owned Property, South Side of Britannia Road, Habitat for Humanity Mississauga, City of Mississauga, Ward 6” be declared surplus to the needs of the Regional Corporation.

RECOMMENDATION GC-77-2008:

That in accordance with Section 11 of Surplus Disposal By-law 23-95, Council waive compliance with the procedures set out in the By-law with respect to the sale of Lot A1 on the south side of Britannia Road in the City of Mississauga, as described in the report of the Commissioner of Employee and Business Services and the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services dated April 2, 2008 titled “Region Owned Property, South Side of Britannia Road, Habitat for Humanity Mississauga, City of Mississauga, Ward 6”.

RECOMMENDATION GC-78-2008:

That Lots A2 and A3 on the south side of Britannia Road in the City of Mississauga, as described in the report of the Commissioner of Employee and Business Services and the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services dated April 2, 2008 titled “Region Owned Property, South Side of Britannia Road, Habitat for Humanity Mississauga, City of Mississauga, Ward 6”, be retained by the Regional Corporation for use during the Britannia Road widening project and that the Development Charges Reserve receive the full market value of any future sale or conversion of these lots.

RECOMMENDATION GC-79-2008:

That the lands described as Lot A1 on the south side of Britannia Road in the City of Mississauga, as described in the report of the Commissioner of Employee and Business Services and the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services dated April 2, 2008 titled “Region Owned Property, South Side of Britannia Road, Habitat for Humanity Mississauga, City of Mississauga, Ward 6” be transferred for nominal consideration from The Regional Municipality of Peel to Habitat for Humanity Mississauga, subject to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale and an Option to Repurchase for nominal consideration both on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Commissioner of Employee and Business Services and the Office of the Regional Solicitor including terms providing that the land is non-transferrable without consent of The Regional Municipality of Peel; that Habitat for Humanity shall construct a single family dwelling on the lands within three years of the transfer failing which The Regional Municipality of Peel shall have the ability to exercise its rights to repurchase the Lands for nominal consideration; and, that the purchaser of the resultant improved property from Habitat for Humanity Mississauga be selected from the Housing Centralized Waiting List for the Region of Peel;

And further, that a sum of $32,565.60 be credited to the Development Charges Reserve Account Number R3505, to be funded from the Non-Program Current Budget.

RECOMMENDATION GC-80-2008:

That the Commissioner of Human Services and the Commissioner of Employee and Business Services be requested to draft for Regional Council’s consideration a Housing First land disposal policy to propose prioritizing criteria and processes for affordable housing use of land surplus to the Region’s needs, taking account of potential agency involvement and financial concessions.

See also Approval of Agenda and Items Related to Delegations/Presentations – Item D3

Councillor Fennell arrived at 10:06 a.m.

Items Related to Other Business – Item F1 was dealt with.

F. OTHER BUSINESS

F1. Notice of Motion from Councillor Paterak regarding a Grant in Lieu of Development Charges

RECOMMENDATION GC-81-2008:

Whereas, the Town of Caledon is in support of the construction and operation of a palliative care hospice known as “Bethell House” in Inglewood on Town owned land;

And Whereas, the Town of Caledon has provided a grant to Hospice Caledon equal to the Town Development Charges that will be assessed when the building permit for Bethell House is processed;

And Whereas, both the Region of Peel and the City of Brampton provided similar support towards the construction of the Wellspring Chinguacousy Cancer Support Centre;

Therefore be it resolved, that the Region of Peel provide a grant to Hospice Caledon equal to the Region of Peel Development Charges that will be assessed when the building permit for Bethell House is processed;

And further, that this grant, estimated to be in the amount of $77,000, be charged to the Non–Program budget;

And further, that the Town of Caledon be so advised.

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

ETP-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

ETP-A1. Appeals on Regional Council’s Decision to Approve the New Official Plan for City of Brampton with Modifications, Save and Except for Certain Lands in Bram East for which a Decision was Deferred

RECOMMENDATION GC-82-2008:

That the Region of Peel obtain party status at the upcoming Ontario Municipal Board hearing to deal with the appeals filed on Regional Council’s decision of January 24, 2008 to approve the new Official Plan for the City of Brampton with modifications, save and except for certain lands for which a decision was deferred;

And further, that the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated April 2, 2008, titled “Appeals on Regional Council’s Decision to Approve the New Official Plan for City of Brampton with Modifications, Save and Except for Certain Lands in Bram East for which a Decision was Deferred” be forwarded to the City of Brampton, for information.

ETP-A2. Energy Optimization of the South Peel Water Distribution System - Award Recommendation, Document 2007-009P

RECOMMENDATION GC-83-2008:

That the contract (Document 2007-009P) for the Energy Optimization of the South Peel Water Distribution System be awarded to EarthTech Canada Inc. in the estimated amount of $2,559,891.28 (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 annual software maintenance and support subject to satisfactory quality, price and service.

ETP-B. ENVIRONMENT

ETP-B1. Palgrave Well 4 Pumping Station, Capital Project 00-1230, Document 2000-232P - Town of Caledon, Ward 4

RECOMMENDATION GC-84-2008:

That the contract (Document 2000-232P) for the design and contract administration for Palgrave Well 4 Pumping Station between the Region of Peel and KMK Consultants Limited be extended for additional engineering services in the estimated amount of $90,000 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 00-1230, for a total estimated commitment of $515,000 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007.

ETP-B2. Class Environmental Assessment, Detailed Design and Construction Administration for Watermains at Various Locations in the Region of Peel, Capital Projects 06-2109, 07-1705, 07-1843, 08-1109, 08-1150, 08-1305, 08-1309, 08-1310, 08-1321, 08-1325, 08-1330, 08-1333, 08-1340, 08-1360, 08-1365, 08-1375, 08-1380, 08-1381, 08-1386, 08-2196 and 08-2385, Document 2007-704P - Town of Caledon, Wards 1 and 2; City of Brampton, Wards 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 and 10; and, City of Mississauga, Wards 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7

RECOMMENDATION GC-85-2008:

That the contract (Document 2007-704P) for the class environmental assessment, detailed design, and construction administration for watermain construction at various locations in the Region of Peel be awarded as follows:

• Assignment A to Trow Consulting in the estimated amount of $845,344 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects 08-1109, 08-1150, 08-2196 and 06-2109, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;
  
• Assignment B to Ainley Group in the estimated amount of $438,855 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects 08-1305, 08-1310, 08-1375 and 08-2385, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;
  
• Assignment C to EarthTech Canada Inc. in the amount of $411,686 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects 08-1325, 08-1365, 08-1380 and 08-1381, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;
  
• Assignment D to Trow Consulting in the estimated amount of $442,035 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects 08-1309, 08-1330 and 08-1333, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;
  
• Assignment E to EarthTech Canada Inc. in the estimated amount of $301,852 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects 08-1340, 08-1360 and 08-1386, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007; and,
  
• Assignment F to Gamsby and Mannerow Engineers in the estimated amount of $198,720 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Projects 07-1705, 07-1843 and 08-1321, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007.

ETP-B3. Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) Performance Report Management Action Plan Update

Received

ETP-B4. Report of the South Peel Water and Wastewater Agreement Steering Committee (SPWWASC-2008-2) meeting held on March 27, 2008

1. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR

RECOMMENDATION SPWWASC-3-2008:

That Councillor Mullin be appointed Vice-Chair of the South Peel Water and Wastewater Agreement Steering Committee for the term ending February 28, 2010, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council.

2. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST - Nil

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION SPWWASC-4-2008:

That the agenda for the March 27, 2008, South Peel Water and Wastewater Agreement Steering Committee meeting, be approved.

4. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - Nil

5. REPORTS

a)	Committee Structure and Process
		Presentation by R. Kent Gillespie, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor

Received

RECOMMENDATION SPWWASC-5-2008:

That a Water and Wastewater Technical Advisory Panel (WWTAP) be established according to the Terms of Reference attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, dated March 24, 2008, titled “Committee Structure and Process”.

6. COMMUNICATIONS - Nil

7. IN CAMERA MATTERS - Nil

8. OTHER BUSINESS

a)	2008 Committee Meeting Schedule
		Update by Stephanie Jurrius, Acting Committee Clerk

RECOMMENDATION SPWWASC-6-2008:

That the 2008 Committee Meeting Schedule of the South Peel Water and Wastewater Agreement Steering Committee be referred back to staff to consider a schedule of monthly meetings and/or include meetings of the Water and Wastewater Technical Advisory Panel (WWTAP), as required;

And further, that the Committee meetings be scheduled at 8:00 a.m. on Council days;

And further, that the revised schedule be brought back to the April 17, 2008 South Peel Water and Wastewater Agreement Steering Committee meeting for consideration.

ETP-B5. Strategies for Managing Customer Concerns About Large Water and Wastewater Bills

Received

ETP-B6. Environment, Transportation and Planning Services - Proclamations of Event Weeks

RECOMMENDATION GC-86-2008:

That April 18 to 27, 2008 be proclaimed "Earth Week” in the Regional Municipality of Peel;

And further, that May 4 to 10, 2008 be proclaimed “Compost Awareness Week” in the Regional Municipality of Peel;

And further, that May 4 to 10, 2008 be proclaimed “Drinking Water Awareness Week” in the Regional Municipality of Peel;

And further, that May 11 to 24, 2008 be proclaimed “Environment, Transportation and Planning Services Week Celebrating National Public Works Week” in the Regional Municipality of Peel;

And further, that May 22 to 28, 2008 be proclaimed “Children’s Water Awareness Week” in the Regional Municipality of Peel;

And further, that October 20 to 24, 2008 be proclaimed “Waste Reduction Week” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

ETP-B7. Report of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2008-3) meeting held on April 3, 2008

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WM-8-2008:

That the agenda for the April 3, 2008, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be amended to include a communication from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) regarding the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Program Plan, to be dealt with under Communications;

And further, that the agenda for the April 3, 2008, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting, be approved, as amended.

See also Communications – Item 5c

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Giovanni Merenda, Landowner, Town of Caledon, Ward 2, Regarding the Installation of a Gore Cover System at the Peel Curing Facility, Town of Caledon, Ward 2

Received

See also Item 3b, Reports – Items 4a and 4b, and Communications – Item 5a

b) Celia and Cliff Chapman, Residents, Town of Caledon, Ward 2, Regarding the Installation of a Gore Cover System at the Peel Curing Facility, Town of Caledon, Ward 2

Received

See also Item 3a, Reports – Items 4a and 4b, and Communications – Item 5a

Item 4b was dealt with.

b) Gore Cover System - Strategic and Operational Issues
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management; Larry Conrad, Manager, Waste Operations; and, Dr. Lambert Otten, Professor of Engineering, University of Guelph and a Recognized Composting Expert

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations – Items 3a and 3b, Reports – Item 4a and Communications – Item 5a

4. REPORTS

a) Installation of a Gore Cover System at the Peel Curing Facility, Capital Project 07-6655, Document 2008-051N – Town of Caledon, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION WM-9-2008:

That the Contract (Document 2008-051N) for the supply of a Gore Cover System for the Peel Curing Facility, be awarded to W. L. Gore and Associates Inc., in the estimated amount of €3,235,045 (estimated at $4,884,918 CDN at an exchange rate of 1.51 CDN to the Euro, subject to exchange rate variation), excluding applicable taxes, under Capital Project 07-6655, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that the required maintenance items be supplied by the original equipment manufacturers or their designated supplier until such time as the equipment is no longer in use;

And further, that the existing contract (Document 2007-589N) with Lonsdale Consulting Engineers Inc. for the detailed design, contract administration for the installation of the Gore Cover System and other related improvements be increased by $75,000 for a new estimated contract total of $150,000, excluding applicable taxes;

And further, that additional funds in the amount of $10,291,877 (subject to exchange rate variation on the €3,235,045 included in this amount), be provided to Capital Project 07-6655 financed from the Waste Management Disposal Reserve, R1010;

And further, that funding in the amount of $700,000 be redeployed from Capital Project 05-6551 to Capital Project 07-6655;

And further, that staff report back at a future meeting of the Waste Management Subcommittee regarding the possibility of the revenue from the sale of compost to be used as a maintenance reserve for the Gore Cover System.

Carried unanimously

See also Delegations/Presentations – Items 3a and 3b, Reports – Item 4b and Communications – Item 5a

b)	Gore Cover System - Strategic and Operational Issues
		Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management; Larry Conrad, Manager, Waste Operations; and, Dr. Lambert Otten, Professor of Engineering, University of Guelph and a Recognized Composting Expert

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

5. COMMUNICATIONS

a) Citizen Group (Victims-of-Landfill-Site), Fax Received March 25, 2008, Providing a Copy of a Petition Requesting the Region of Peel and the Town of Caledon to Close the Chinguacousy Landfill and Curing Site

Referred to Environment, Transportation and Planning Services

See also Delegations/ Presentations – Items 3a and 3b, and Reports – Items 4a and 4

b) David Miller, Mayor; Councillor Shelley Carroll; and, Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker, City of Toronto, Letter dated February 29, 2008, Urging the Minister of the Environment Ontario to Require Brand Owners of 15 Litre Non-Refillable PET Bottles to Pay 100 Per Cent of the Incremental Municipal Capital and Operating Cost to Manage the Bottles

Received

Additional Item – Item 5c:

c) Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated April 2, 2008, Providing Facts and Clarity on Matters Related to the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Program Plan

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

ETP-B8. Request for Private Waste Collection, 4390 Mississauga Road, Application to Amend the Local Official Plan and Zoning By-law Number OZ-06-017M - City of Mississauga, Ward 8

RECOMMENDATION GC-87-2008:

That private waste collection services be permitted for the proposed eight semi-detached dwellings and 43 townhomes to be located at 4390 Mississauga Road, in the City of Mississauga, Ward 8;

And further, that the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated March 14, 2008, titled “Request for Private Waste Collection, 4390 Mississauga Road, Application to Amend the Local Official Plan and Zoning By-law Number OZ-06-017M - City of Mississauga, Ward 8”, be forwarded to the City of Mississauga and the applicant for information.

ETP-B9. Request for Private Waste Collection, 1820, 1826, 1836, 1850 Burnhamthorpe Road East, Site Plan Application Number SP-07-099M – City of Mississauga, Ward 3

RECOMMENDATION GC-88-2008:

That private waste collection services be permitted for the proposed 20 semi-detached dwellings and 76 townhomes to be located at 1820, 1826, 1836, 1850 Burnhamthorpe Road East, in the City of Mississauga, Ward 3;

And further, that the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated March 14, 2008, titled “Request for Private Waste Collection, 1820, 1826, 1836, 1850 Burnhamthorpe Road East, Site Plan Application Number SP-07-099M - City of Mississauga, Ward 3”, be forwarded to the City of Mississauga and the site plan applicant for information.

ETP-C. TRANSPORTATION

ETP-C1. Consulting Services for Environmental Assessment Addendum, Detailed Design and Contract Administration Services for Regional Road 19 (Winston Churchill Boulevard) Widening from Steeles Avenue to Embleton Road, Capital Project 02-4070, Document 2008-222N – City of Brampton, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-89-2008:

That the contract (Document 2008-222N) for consulting services be awarded to McCormick Rankin Corporation for the completion of an Environmental Assessment (EA) Addendum and detailed design for the road widening of Regional Road 19 (Winston Churchill Boulevard) from Steeles Avenue to Embleton Road, in the amount of $457,300 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37 2007;

And further, that subject to the successful completion of the detailed design assignment, the contract be increased by an additional $490,520 (excluding applicable taxes), for the Contract Administration and Supervision for a total commitment of $947,820 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By law 37-2007;

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

ETP-C2. Hot Mix Asphalt Resurfacing on Regional Road 50 (Highway 50) Between George Bolton Parkway and Allan Drive and the Milling and Paving of Regional Road 50 (Highway 50) Between Regional Road 107 (Queen Street) and Coleraine Drive/Major Mackenize Drive (Contract Extension), Capital Project 07-4635, Document 2008-074T - Town of Caledon, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-90-2008:

That the contract (Document 2008-074T) for the hot mix asphalt resurfacing on Regional Road 50 between George Bolton Parkway and Allan Drive be awarded to Fermar Paving Limited in the estimated amount of $1,834,836 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 07-4635, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that additional funds in the amount of $1,000,000 (excluding applicable taxes), be provided to Capital Project 07-4635 financed from the Roads Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve (R0210);

And further, that staff be authorized to extend the contract (Document 2008-074T) with Fermar Paving Limited to include milling and paving of Regional Road 50 between Regional Road 107 and Coleraine Drive/Major Mackenzie Drive for the estimated amount of $2,216,000 (excluding applicable taxes), for a total commitment of $4,050,836, under Capital Project 07-4635, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that additional funds in the amount of $2,216,000 (excluding applicable taxes), be provided to Capital Project 07-4635 and financed as follows:

• The Region of York will be contributing funds in the amount of $1,108,000 subsequent to invoices from the Region of Peel, in accordance with the Cost-Sharing Agreement By-law Number 92-98;
  
• Funds in the amount of $832,500 be redeployed from Capital Project 02-4050 for the milling and paving of Regional Road 50 from Regional Road 107 to Castlemore Road/Rutherford Road; and,
  
• Funds in the amount of $275,500 be financed from the Roads Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve (R0210), for the milling and paving of Regional Road 50 from Castlemore Road/Rutherford Road to Coleraine Drive/Major Mackenzie Drive;

And further, that a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated March 26, 2008, titled “Hot Mix Asphalt Resurfacing on Regional Road 50 (Highway 50) Between George Bolton Parkway and Allan Drive and the Milling and Paving of Regional Road 50 (Highway 50) Between Regional Road 107 (Queen Street) and Coleraine Drive/Major Mackenize Drive (Contract Extension), Capital Project 07-4635, Document 2008-074T - Town of Caledon, Ward 5” be forwarded to the Region of York and Town of Caledon, for information.

ETP-C3. Metrolinx Regional Transportation Plan - Comments on Green Papers

RECOMMENDATION GC-91-2008:

That items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Items ETP-C3 and ETP-E14, be referred to staff for consideration and incorporation of the comments of the area municipalities and report back to the April 17, 2008 Regional Council meeting.

See also Items ETP-E7, ETP-E8 and ETP-E14

Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Item ETP-E14 was dealt with.

ETP-E. COMMUNICATIONS

ETP-E14. Michael Di Lullo, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated April 9, 2008, Regarding Metrolinx Regional Transportation Plan Update – Comments on Green Papers 1-5

Referred to the April 17, 2008 Regional Council meeting

See also Approval of Agenda and Items ETP-E7 and ETP-E8

ETP-C. TRANSPORTATION

ETP-C4. Accessible Transportation: Additional Funding for Community Bus

RECOMMENDATION GC-92-2008:

That additional funding in the amount of $200,000 be approved to support the Community Bus component of the “Family of Services” transportation model;

And further, that the budget for Capital Project 08-0247 for Community Bus Demonstration be increased from $259,000 to $459,000, financed from the Federal Gas Tax Funds Reserve Fund (R0025) in order to have sufficient funding to purchase the two community buses.

ETP-D. PLANNING

ETP-D1. Report of the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee (IMPSC-2008-1) meeting held on April 3, 2008

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

Additional Item:

Audio Streaming of the April 3, 2008 and June 5, 2008 Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee meetings (Oral)

RECOMMENDATION IMPSC-1-2008:

That audio streaming of the April 3, 2008 and June 5, 2008 meetings of the Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee be broadcast internally and externally on the Region of Peel website.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION IMPSC-2-2008:

That the agenda for the April 3, 2008, Inter-Municipal Planning Subcommittee meeting, be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Ian C. Smith, Consultant, Oliver Wyman - Delta Organization and Leadership, Providing a Review of Regional Council’s Planning Role

Received

See also Reports – Item 4a

Items Related to Reports – Item 4a was dealt with.

4. REPORTS

a) Review of Regional Council’s Planning Role

RECOMMENDATION IMPSC-3-2008:

That the Interim Report, attached as Appendix II, to the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated March 24, 2008, titled “Review of Regional Council’s Planning Role,” be received;

And further, that Regional staff be directed to implement the recommendations in the subject report;

And further, that Oliver Wyman be retained to undertake 1) the detailed reviews of the Development Review and Transportation Planning responsibilities of Regional Council and 2) the development of a protocol to support the use of the existing Planning matrix;

And further, that the existing contract staff be converted to permanent status;

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

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item 3a

b) Tom AppaRao, Director, Transportation Planning; Arvin Prasad, Director, Planning Policy and Research and Naheeda Jamal, Principal Planner, Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, Region of Peel, Providing a Status Update on the Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR)

Received

4. REPORTS

a) Review of Regional Council’s Planning Role

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

See also Delegations/Presentations – Item 3a

ETP-E. COMUNICATIONS

ETP-E1. Diane Gagner, President, Ontario Municipal Water Association (OMWA), Letter dated February 7, 2008, Advising that OMWA Joined the “Cities Now!” Campaign Due to its Concerns with Regards to the Underfunding of Municipal Infrastructure and its Effects on Ontario’s Water Systems

Received

ETP-E2. Report of the Peel Agriculture and Rural Water Quality Advisory Committee (PARWQAC-2008-01) meeting held on February 28, 2008

Received

ETP-E3. Rae Horst, Chair, 2007 Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition (CAMC), and General Manager, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), Letter Received March 17, 2008, Providing a Copy of the Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition 2007 Accomplishments Brochure

Received

ETP-E4. Jim Bradley, Minister of Transportation, Letter dated March 19, 2008, Responding to a Regional Council Decision Supporting the Incorporation of Multipurpose Trails in Regional Transportation Projects and Commending the Region of Peel in Taking a Leadership Role in the Creation of Alternate Transportation Modes, a Key Element of the Greater Golden Horseshoe Growth Plan

Received

ETP-E5. Darlene Publow, Deputy Clerk, Town of Caledon, Letter dated March 24, 2008, Providing a Copy of a Town of Caledon Resolution and Report titled “Green Development Incentives Pilot Project”

Received

ETP-E6. Susan Lathan, Deputy Clerk and Supervisor of Council and Committee Services, Region of Halton, Letter dated March 26, 2008, Providing a Copy of a Region of Halton Resolution and Report titled “Halton Region Transportation Master Plan Update 2007”

Received

ETP-E7. Rob MacIsaac, Chair, Metrolinx, Letter dated March 10, 2008, Providing Copies of the Metrolinx Green Paper Numbers 2 and 3, titled “Mobility Hubs” and “Active Transportation” Respectively

Received

See also Items ETP-C3, ETP-E8 and ETP-E14

ETP-E8. Rob MacIsaac, Chair, Metrolinx, Letter dated March 27, 2008, Providing Copies of the Metrolinx Green Paper Numbers 4, 5, 6 and 7, titled “Transportation Demand Management”; “Moving Goods and Delivering Services”; “Roads and Highways”, and “Transit” Respectively

Received

See also Items ETP-C3, ETP-E7 and ETP-E14

EPT-E9. Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk, Region of York, Letter dated March 28, 2008, Providing a Copy of a Region of York Resolution and Report titled “2008 Travel Time Study Participation”

Received

ETP-E10. Jim Bradley, Minister of Transportation, Letter dated March 31, 2008, Advising that the Region of Peel will Receive Funding in the Amount of $2,487,462 Towards the Municipal Road and Bridge Capital Investment Needs in the Region for 2008

RECOMMENDATION GC-93-2008:

Whereas, the 2008 Provincial Budget announced that funds would be granted to municipalities as part of their 2008 Municipal Road and Bridge Infrastructure Investment;

And whereas, on April 1, 2008, the Regional Municipality of Peel received correspondence from the Ontario Minister of Transportation identifying that an award of $2,487,462 has been approved for investment into municipal road and bridge capital infrastructure needs in order to maintain and improve the transportation network, economic success and quality of life in Ontario;

And whereas, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation has indicated that in order to be eligible to receive this funding by June 30, 2008, the Regional Municipality of Peel must agree, by Council Resolution, to utilize this funding for municipal road and bridge capital rehabilitation; to provide a final summary report on the use of this funding, and; to repay any funding that is deemed, through an independent audit (if required), not to have been used for the purposes consistent with its original intent;

Therefore, be it resolved that funding in the amount of $2,487,462, be accepted from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, for the purposes of funding municipal road and bridge infrastructure maintenance and capital works improvements;

And further, that an initial report outlining how these funds will be used be provided to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation upon receipt of their requirements for this information;

And further, that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation be provided a final summary report detailing expenditures, use of provincial funding and outcomes achieved, as outlined in the Ontario Ministry of Transportation reporting requirements (to be provided with the funding);

And further, that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation be permitted to perform an independent audit on the project(s) utilizing the funds provided;

And further, that any funds not used in accordance with rehabilitation of municipal road and bridge capital investment needs, as identified in the accountability related requirements (to be provided with the funding), be returned to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.

ETP-E11. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated March 31, 2008, Providing a Copy of a City of Brampton Resolution and Report titled “North Airport Road/Industrial and Mayfield Road/Goreway Drive Special Study Areas – Vales North Secondary Plan Area 49 – Ward 10”

Received

Additional Items – Items ETP-E12 to ETP-E15 inclusive:

ETP-E12. Jim Bradley, Minister of Transportation, Letter dated March 19, 2008, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb dated January 31, 2008 and Providing an Update Regarding the Southern Ontario Highways Program (SOHP)

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

ETP-E13. Peter Nazwaski, Resident, City of Mississauga, Letter dated April 2, 2008, Requesting the Region of Peel to Consider Offering the Service of Replacing Water Intake Valves

Referred to Environment, Transportation and Planning Services

See also Approval of Agenda

ETP-E14. Michael Di Lullo, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated April 9, 2008, Regarding Metrolinx Regional Transportation Plan Update – Comments on Green Papers 1-5

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

ETP-E15. Scott Snider, Lawyer, Turkstra Mazza Law Office, Letter dated April 9, 2008, Regarding Appeals of Regional Council’s Decision to Approve the New Official Plan for the City of Brampton with Modifications

Received

HE-A. LONG-TERM CARE

HE-A1. Demand for Long-Term Care Homes in Peel

Received

See also Item HE-C2

HE-B. PUBLIC HEALTH

HE-B1. Smoke-Free Ontario Act Amendment – Tobacco Display Ban

Received

HE-B2. Status of Peel Community Health Centres

Received

HE-C. COMMUNICATIONS

HE-C1. Malcolm Bates, Director, Emergency Health Services Branch, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Letter dated February 27, 2008, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated November 29, 2007, Regarding the Hospital Medic Program Feasibility Study: Summary of Findings

Received

HE-C2. E-Bulletin: From the Appropriate Level of Care (ALC) Committee, dated March, 2008, Advising that the Wait at Home Program Pilot was Successfully Launched on January 2008

Received

See also Item HE-A1

HE-C3. Deb Matthews, Minister of Children and Youth Services, Letter dated March 7, 2008, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated December 10, 2007, Regarding the Provincial Funding Update for Healthy Babies Healthy Children

Received

HE-C4. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 19, 2008, Inviting Municipal Members to Participate on the Climate Change Task Force

Referred to Health Services

RECOMMENDATION GC-94-2008:

That Councillor Carlson be nominated to participate on the Climate Change Task Force for the term ending November 30, 2010 or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council;

And further, that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), be so advised.

Councillor Miles departed at 12:10 p.m.
Councillor Iannicca departed at 12:12 p.m.
Councillor Dale departed at 12:12 p.m.

HS-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. Rental Market Conditions in Peel, 2007

Received

HS-B. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-B1. M. Aileen Carroll, Minister Responsible for Seniors, Letter dated March, 2008, Advising that the Government of Ontario Designate June as Seniors’ Month Each Year and Inviting Regional Council to Participate in the 2008 Senior of the Year Award

Received

HS-B2. Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA), ONPHA Board Connections, Letter dated March, 2008, Advising that the Province is Developing a Poverty Reduction Strategy and a Comprehensive Affordable Housing Strategy

Received

HS-B3. David Tilson, M.P., Dufferin-Caledon, Letter dated March 6, 2008, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated February 4, 2008, Regarding Multi-National Corporate Child Care in Peel

Received

HS-B4. Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Letter dated March 12, 2008, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated October 1, 2007, Addressed to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Regarding Social Housing Financing

Received

HS-B5. Communiqué: Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), dated April 1, 2008, Advising that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is Calling for Continued Federal Involvement in Affordable Housing

Received

MA-A. CORPORATE SERVICES

Received

See also Item MA-D1

MA-A2. Emergency Preparedness Week – May 5 to 11, 2008

RECOMMENDATION GC-95-2008:

That the week of May 5 to 11, 2008 be proclaimed “Emergency Preparedness Week” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

MA-A3. Regional Business Continuity Planning Project

RECOMMENDATION GC-96-2008:

That Document 2007-341P for the development and documentation of a Regional Business Continuity Planning Process (RBCPP) for essential and critical Regional programs, services and processes be awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers in the estimated amount of $266,055 (exclusive of applicable taxes), being the most cost-effective solution in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that $150,000 be allocated from Emergency Program Plan project 04-7804 and $290,000 from Reserve R1250 to the Business Continuity Planning capital project 08-7120 for total funding of $440,000 for this project.

MA-A4. Report of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-2008-3) meeting held on March 25, 2008

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RECOMMENDATION AAC-9-2008:

That the minutes of the February 26, 2008 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AAC-10-2008:

That the agenda for the March 25, 2008 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be amended to include a communication item regarding Direct Engagement Inc. (DEI) Roundtable on Chronic Pain Epidemic, to be dealt with under Communication Items - Item 4d;

And further, that the agenda for the March 25, 2008 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be amended to include an item regarding the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to be dealt with under Other Business - Item 9a;

And further, that the agenda for the March 25, 2008 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be amended to include an item regarding the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee Recommendations and Staff Directions Status Report to be dealt with under Other Business - Item 9b;

And further, that the agenda for the March 25, 2008 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

4. COMMUNICATION ITEMS

a. City of Welland Accessibility Advisory Committee, Bulletin and Registration Form for the 2008 Intermunicipal Accessibility Symposium

Received

b. Cheri Cowan, Clerk, Town of Caledon, Letter dated February 29, 2008, Attaching Town of Caledon Resolution W-031-2008 Adopting the Terms of Reference of the Accessibility Advisory Committee - Caledon

Received

c. Toronto Star, Article dated March 17, 2008, titled “Budget to Offer Hotline Aid”

Received

See also Presentations – Item 5a

Additional Item – 4d:

d. Direct Engagement Inc. (DEI), Peer-to-Peer Roundtables Bulletin titled “Chronic Pain Epidemic”

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

5. PRESENTATIONS

a. Karla Hale, Manager, Customer Contact Centre, Region of Peel, Providing an Update on the Region of Peel 211 and 311 Initiatives

Received

See also Communications – Item 4c

b. Lisa Jones, Transportation Accessibility Specialist, Environment, Transportation and Planning Services Department, Region of Peel, Providing an Update on the Accessible Transportation Coordination Office

Received

6. REPORTS - Nil

7. REPORT FROM THE ACCESSIBILITY PLANNING COORDINATORS

a. Colleen Grant, Town Prosecutor and Solicitor, Town of Caledon

Deferred to the April 22, 2008 AAC meeting

b. Susan Fisher, Acting Accessibility Planning Specialist, Region of Peel

Received

8. REPORT OF THE ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR AND MEMBERS

a. William Goursky, Chair, Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC), Providing an Update Regarding Activities of the Universal Design Subcommittee

Received

b. William Goursky, Chair, Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC), Providing Highlights of the Upcoming Connections 2008 Resource Fair for Persons with Disabilities, May 9-10, 2008

Received

c. Naz Husain, Vice-Chair, Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC), Providing an Update on Accessibility Standards

Received

d. William Goursky, Chair, Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC), Advising of the Change in Location for the August 19, 2008 AAC Meeting

Received

9. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Items - 9a and 9b:

a. United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

b. Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee Recommendations and Staff Directions Status Report

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

Additional Item – 9c:

c. International Women’s Day

Received

MA-A5. Internal Audit Awareness Day – May 1, 2008

RECOMMENDATION GC-97-2008:

That May 1, 2008 be proclaimed “Internal Audit Awareness Day” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

MA-B. EMPLOYEE AND BUSINESS SERVICES

MA-B1. Document 2007-403P – Supply of Corporate Telephone System and Services

RECOMMENDATION GC-98-2008:

That the contract (Document 2007-403P) for the purchase of telephone system hardware, software and associated installation services for the Region of Peel be awarded to Avaya Canada Inc. in the estimated amount of $4,158,330 (excluding applicable taxes), over a three year term commencing May 1, 2008, being the most cost effective solution in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;

And further, that authority be granted to award to Avaya Canada Inc. a three year telephone equipment and software maintenance and support agreement commencing May 1, 2008 in the estimated amount of $564,355 (excluding applicable taxes);

And further, that authority be granted to award the contract to Avaya Canada Inc. for two optional 12 month periods, based on satisfactory service and performance in accordance with the proposal;

And further, that at the conclusion of the contract, authority be given to staff to directly negotiate with Avaya Canada on an annual basis to extend the contract and associated maintenance and support requirements subject to satisfactory performance, pricing and available funding.

MA-B2. Document 2008-085P Building Condition Assessment Consulting Services – Award Recommendation

RECOMMENDATION GC-99-2008:

That the contract (Document 2008-085P) for the provision of Building Condition Assessment Consulting Services for various regional properties be awarded to Nadine International Inc. in the estimated amount of $1,055,314.90 (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 three optional 12 month periods subject to satisfactory quality, price and service;

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

MA-B3. Region Owned Property South Side of Britannia Road - Habitat for Humanity Mississauga - City of Mississauga, Ward 6

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

MA-C. EXECUTIVE OFFICE

MA-C1. National Volunteer Week - April 27 to May 3, 2008

RECOMMENDATION GC-100-2008:

That the week of April 27 to May 3, 2008 be proclaimed “National Volunteer Week” in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

MA-C2. Report of the Government Relations Committee (GRC-2008-3) meeting held on March 20, 2008

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GRC-4-2008:

That the agenda for the March 20, 2008, Government Relations Committee meeting be amended to include, under Communications, a News Release from the Ontario Ministry of Finance titled “Investing in Ontario Communities”;

And further, that the agenda for the March 20, 2008 Government Relations Committee meeting be amended to include, under Communications, a News Release from the Office of the Premier titled “New Measures to Tackle Poverty, Build Opportunity”;

And further, that the agenda for the March 20, 2008 Government Relations Committee meeting be amended to include a Communication from Charles Sousa, MPP, Mississauga South, to residents of the City of Mississauga, titled “We need a Partner – Not an Adversary”;

And further, that the agenda for the March 20, 2008 Government Relations Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

See also Items Related to Communications – Items 4a-4c inclusive

3. REPORTS

a) Review of Key Issues Arising from the Minutes of the Government Relations Committee meeting held on February 21, 2008

Received

Items Related to Communications Item 4c) was dealt with.

4. COMMUNICATIONS

Additional Item – 4c:

c) Chares Sousa, MPP, Mississauga South, Providing Copies of Communication, titled “We need a Partner – Not an Adversary” to residents of the City of Mississauga

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

3. REPORTS

b) MPP/MP Reception: Discussion of Event Objectives

Received

c) Queen’s Park Reception: Discussion of Event Objectives

Received

d) Other Advocacy Activities

Deferred to the next Government Relations Committee meeting

4. COMMUNICATIONS

Additional Items – 4a to 4c inclusive:

a) News Release: From the Ontario Ministry of Finance, dated March 12, 2008, titled “Investing in Ontario Communities”

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

b) News Release: From the Office of the Premier, dated March 17, 2008, titled “New Measures to Tackle Poverty, Build Opportunity”

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

c) Chares Sousa, MPP, Mississauga South, Providing Copies of Communication, titled “We need a Partner – Not an Adversary” to residents of the City of Mississauga

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

5. REQUESTS FROM REGIONAL COUNCIL FOR GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SUPPORT

a) Resolution 2008-6 from the January 24, 2008 Regional Council meeting regarding Growth Funding for Health and Human Services

Deferred to the next Government Relations Committee meeting

6. OTHER BUSINESS - Nil

7. NEXT MEETING

RECOMMENDATION GRC-5-2008:

That the Government Relations Committee meeting scheduled for April 3, 2008 be cancelled.

MA-D. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-D1. Jay C. Hope, Deputy Minister, Emergency Planning and Management, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Letter dated February 12, 2008, Commending Region of Peel Council and Staff for Fulfilling the Municipal Requirements of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, and Ontario Regulation 380/04

Received

See also Item MA-A1

MA-D2. Backgrounder: Local Authority Services (LAS), dated March, 2008, Providing Information on a Range of New Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Programs

Received

MA-D3. Hazel McCallion, Mayor, City of Mississauga, Letter dated March 3, 2008, to the Honourable Jim Watson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Attaching Two City of Mississauga Resolutions (0042-2008 and 0049-2008) Regarding Statutory Holiday Retail Business Openings in Ontario

Received

MA-D4. Douglas A. Love, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), Letter dated March 8, 2008, Announcing the Formal Member Selections for the 2008 GTAA Board of Directors

Received

MA-D5. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 12, 2008, Regarding New Legislation Proposed by Finance Minister Dwight Duncan to Direct the 2007-2008 Provincial Budget Surplus to Municipal Infrastructure

Received

See also Items MA-D8 and MA-D11

MA-D6. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 13, 2008, Announcing an Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) Increase for 2008

Received

MA-D7. Steve Peters, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Letter dated March 14, 2008, Encouraging Communities to Join the Legislative Assembly in the Ringing of Bells on July 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. to Recognize the 400th Anniversary of Quebec City

Received

MA-D8. Hazel McCallion, Mayor, City of Mississauga, Letter dated March 17, 2008, Responding to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Alert dated March 12, 2008, Regarding the Proposed Bill Directing the 2007-2008 Budget Surplus to Municipal Infrastructure

Received

See also Items MA-D5 and MA-D11

MA-D9. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March 18, 2008, Providing an Update on the Status of Current and Future Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Funding Programs

Received

MA-D10. Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Letter dated March 25, 2008, Giving Notice that the TRCA will be Considering its 2007 Budget Including Non-Matching Municipal Levy on April 25, 2008

Received

MA-D11. Dwight Duncan, Minister, Ontario Ministry of Finance and Jim Watson, Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Letter dated March 31, 2008, Providing Additional Information Regarding the Introduction of Bill 35 Enabling Capital Infrastructure Grants to Municipalities when Provincial Surpluses Exceed $800 Million

Received

See also Items MA-D5 and MA-D8

F. OTHER BUSINESS

F1. Notice of Motion from Councillor Paterak regarding a Grant in Lieu of Development Charges

 This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

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

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

G1. Proposed Property Acquisition Pursuant to Section 30 of the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, C. E.26 (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)

RECOMMENDATION GC-101-2008:

That the recommendation contained within the confidential report related to Item G1 be forwarded to the April 17, 2008 meeting of Regional Council for approval.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:28 p.m.