THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

GENERAL COMMITTEE

M I N U T E S

GC-2008-12

The Regional General Committee met on December 4, 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

Councillor Miles declared a conflict of interest with respect to Items Related to Management – Item MA-D1, as a family member is employed by the Region of Peel.

Councillor Saito declared a conflict of interest with respect to Items Related to Management – Item MA-D1, as a family member is employed by the Region of Peel.

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-255-2008:

That the agenda for the December 4, 2008, General Committee meeting be amended to withdraw Delegations/Presentations – Item D2;

And further, that the agenda for the December 4, 2008 General Committee meeting be amended to include a delegation from Annie Liem, Executive Director, Wisma Mega Indah Inc., urging the Region of Peel to utilize its provincial infrastructure funding allocation to build new housing;

And further, that the agenda for the December 4, 2008 General Committee meeting be amended to include a presentation from Dave Gordon, Acting Director, Waste Management, providing an update regarding the Urban Waste Collection and Disposal Contract;

And further, that the agenda for the December 4, 2008 General Committee meeting be amended to include a communication from Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, dated November 14, 2008, thanking the Region of Peel for the continued support of Ontario’s Fairness Campaign, to be dealt with under Items Related to Management – Item MA-E6;

And further, that the agenda for the December 4, 2008 General Committee meeting be amended to bring forward Items Related to Management - Item MA-B1, to be dealt with following Delegations/Presentations – Items D1 and D4;

And further, that the agenda for the December 4, 2008 General Committee meeting be amended to include an oral update on the Britannia Road widening, to be dealt with under Other Business;

And further, that the agenda for the December 4, 2008 General Committee meeting be amended to include an oral update on the Metrolinx Final Report, to be dealt with under Other Business;

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

See also Delegations/Presentations – Items D1, D2, D4 and D5, Items Related to Management – Item MA-E6 and Other Business – Items F1 and F3

Regional Chair Kolb congratulated Mayor McCallion for her 30 years as Mayor of the City of Mississauga, noting that Mayor McCallion was a member of the first Regional Council in 1974. Regional Chair Kolb stated that it has been his privilege to work with Mayor McCallion over the years and commended her for her leadership as Mayor of the City of Mississauga and as a Member of Peel Regional Council.

Regional Chair Kolb announced that the Region of Peel received the Gold Award for the Common Purpose Program from the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC). The IPAC Awards are designed to recognize and reward excellence in leadership in the public sector in Canada. Regional Chair Kolb congratulated David Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer and Regional staff for demonstrating how the public sector in Canada should work.

Regional Chair Kolb congratulated Councillors and staff from the City of Mississauga for receiving the Bronze Award from the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC).

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Sharad Kerur, Executive Director, Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association, Discussing the Need for Social Housing and Why the Region of Peel Should Utilize its Infrastructure Funding Allocation to Build New Housing

Received

See also Item D4 and Items Related to Management – Items MA-B1 MA-E3 and MA-E5

Councillor Carlson arrived at 9:41 a.m.
Councillor Adams arrived at 9:46 a.m.

Sharad Kerur, Executive Director, Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association discussed the need for additional social housing and encouraged Regional Council to utilize its infrastructure funding allocation from the provincial government to build new housing.

Sharad Kerur stated that the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association is comprised of 760 municipal and private non-profit housing organizations across 220 communities in Ontario. Members of the Association manage 160,000 housing units which house nearly 400,000 low-income Ontarians. Within the Region of Peel, the Association represents all of the 31 non-profit housing providers under the Region of Peel as Service Manager.

Sharad Kerur outlined four primary reasons why the Region of Peel should spend the infrastructure funding allocation to build more housing, as follows:

• The supply situation in the Region is unable to keep pace with demand, with nearly 13,500 cases on the social housing waiting list representing up to a twenty year wait time;
• The current economic crisis will place a greater strain on the need for social assistance. Investing in social housing will result in reduced social assistance costs and provide families with stable, safe and affordable places to live;
• Affordable housing can help combat poverty. People who pay more than fifty per cent of their income in rent experience a negative impact on the quality of food, healthcare and education; and
• Economists agree that investing in infrastructure is a sound way to shore up a slowing economy by creating much needed jobs.

Councillor McCallion inquired if the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association had raised these issues with the federal and provincial levels of government. Sharad Kerur responded that the Association has regular contact with both the federal and provincial levels of government related to this issue.

Councillor McCallion enquired if the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association had approached Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to advocate for the elimination or reduction of mortgages and interest on social housing so that funds could be reinvested into the social housing community. Sharad Kerur reported that the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association supports the issue raised by Councillor McCallion and have raised the matter with CMHC on a number of occasions.

Councillor McCallion asked if the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association has any provincial statistics related to the potential benefits of eliminating or reducing mortgages and interest on social housing. Sharad Kerur responded that national statistics are availalbe but no Ontario study has been done and undertook to provide Councillor McCallion with the national study results.

Item D4 was dealt with.

D4. Annie Liem, Executive Director, Wisma Mega Indah Inc., Urging the Region of Peel to Utilize its Provincial Infrastructure Funding Allocation on Building New Housing

Received

See also Approval of Agenda, Item D1 and Items Related to Management – Items MA-B1, MA-E3 and MA-E5

Councillor Saito arrived at 10:04 a.m.

Annie Liem, Executive Director, Wisma Mega Indah Inc. urged the Region of Peel to allocate its available infrastructure funding to build new affordable housing.

Annie Liem stated that housing is a right and providing affordable housing should be the top priority for all levels of government. Seventeen years ago, the Region of Peel awarded Wisma Mega Indah Inc. a contract to provide private non-profit housing. Today management, staff and tenants working together have created a community that is home for 235 people.

Councillor Parrish thanked Annie Liem for her lifetime dedication to providing non-profit housing in the Region of Peel.

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

MA-B. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

MA-B1. Provincial Infrastructure Funding Update

RECOMMENDATION GC-256-2008:

Whereas, the Premier has made it clear that the one time provincial infrastructure funding is to be used for infrastructure investment and not to reduce taxes;

And whereas, the recent announcement on the consensus decisions of the Provincial-Municipal Fiscal and Service Delivery Review clarified that Peel Regional Council will continue to have responsibility for the funding and delivery of Social Housing and Land Ambulance;

Therefore be it resolved, that the $67 million in one time provincial infrastructure spending outlined under the Investing in Ontario Act, 2008 be utilized to fund the tax-supported portion of two social housing projects estimated at $59.3 million;

And further, that the remaining $7.7 million be utilized towards the unfunded portion of the paramedics facility plan;

And further, that first priority for social housing DOOR funding be allocated to projects in Mayfield West - South Field Village, Caledon;

And further, that staff report back to Regional Council should any of the identified projects be delayed so that funding may be allocated to other priority projects.

RECOMMENDATION GC-257-2008:

That Regional and area municipal staff meet during the development of their respective Operating and Capital Budgets to ensure there is alignment of project funding, timing and management and report to their respective Council with recommendations;

And further, that the Regional and area municipal Chief Administrative Officers meet to review any items in municipal capital plans that could be brought forward to attract the potential for infrastructure funding from the pending federal budget on January 27, 2009 or any other federal, provincial or external funding source.

See also Approval of Agenda, Delegations/Presentations – Items D1 and D4, MA-E3 and Item MA-E5

D2. Peter Orphanos, Chair, Sierra Club Peel Region, Requesting Budget Consideration for Environment, Natural Heritage Properties and Conservation Funding

Withdrawn

See also Approval of Agenda

D3. Dr. David Mowat, Medical Officer of Health and Julie Stratton, Manager of Epidemiology, Peel Public Health, Presenting “A Picture of Health – A Comprehensive Report on Health in Peel 2008”

Received

Councillor Palleschi departed at 11:04 a.m.

Dr. Mowat, Medical Officer of Health, stated that the “Comprehensive Report on Health in Peel 2008” concentrates on the overall health of people who live in the Region of Peel. Statistics contained in the report were compiled by all three levels of government in order to provide as complete a picture as possible. Dr. Mowat noted that there was a special focus on overweight and obesity related diabetes.

Dr. Mowat noted that the report addresses a variety of determinants of health which include:

• Income;
• Education;
• Social support;
• Employment;
• Migration;
• Physical environment;
• Social environment;
• Built environment;
• Stress;
• Early childhood development.

Dr. Mowat reported that the death rate is falling in the Region of Peel and the difference between male and female life expectancies continues to shrink.

The report also focused on factors that contribute to a shorter lifespan such as cancers, heart disease and stroke, as well as the impact that medical research and public education have had on reducing death rates from these conditions.

Dr. Mowat reported that the study concluded that 47 per cent of adults in the Region of Peel are overweight which is slightly lower than the Ontario rate of 50 per cent. The number of overweight children in the Region has tripled in the last twenty years. People who are overweight are twice as likely to suffer from heart disease and are six times more likely to develop diabetes. These figures demonstrate the increasing importance of preventing chronic disease in order to improve overall health in the Region.

The Peel Region population is generally healthy as the incidence of heart disease, stroke, cancer and injuries are down. However, good health is not evenly distributed and cases of sexually transmitted infections, low birth weight, stillbirths, diabetes and overweight people continue to rise.

Councillor Groves congratulated Dr. Mowat and staff for the report, stating that she is pleased with the focus on obesity in the report. Councillor Groves agreed that lack of exercise is a major contributor to an unhealthy lifestyle for children and, as adults, will become an additional burden to the health care system. Public education, especially in schools, should play a central role to improve overall health.

Councillor Sprovieri inquired if warnings similar to the ones on cigarette packaging could be placed on food items containing high levels of sugar and fats. Dr. Mowat responded that placing warning labels on food items is outside the jurisdiction of the Region, however, the issue could be raised with the provincial government.

Councillor Moore enquired if rates of asthma were addressed in the report. Dr. Mowat responded that there is data related to asthma, but statistics in this area are difficult to compile as there is a wide range of symptoms related to asthma and it can change as people age. The data contained in the report indicate asthma rates are stable.

Councillor Paterak inquired if there is data available which tracks seniors who are in relatively good health as well as seniors with disabilities and at what age seniors begin to develop disabilities. Dr. Mowat stated there are no statistics available to identify an age when seniors tend to develop disabilities.

Councillor Paterak enquired if there is data tracking people who are taking prescription drugs and those who are not. Dr. Mowat responded that Ontario does not have a prescription database to collect such information.

Councillor Paterak asked if any studies had indentified cancer clusters in the Region of Peel. Dr. Mowat stated that there is a protocol for studying clusters and there have been a number of investigations. To date, there have been no clusters indentified in the Region of Peel. Dr. Mowat noted that clusters are difficult to identify as people tend to change residences over time.

Councillor Paterak suggested that the Region of Peel provide regular press releases related to public health issues to local media in order to improve the distribution of important information.

Councillor Adams noted the number of conflicting studies related to tap water versus bottled water and asked Dr. Mowat for his opinion on the issue. Dr. Mowat reported that municipal water undergoes frequent testing and is safe to drink.

Councillor Adams enquired if Dr. Mowat was aware of a recent report from Mount Sinai Hospital which studied the effects of fluoride on children. Dr. Mowat undertook to obtain a copy of the subject report and follow up with Councillor Adams.

Additional Items – Items D4 and D5:

D4. Annie Liem, Executive Director, Wisma Mega Indah Inc., Urging the Region of Peel to Utilize its Provincial Infrastructure Funding Allocation on Building New Housing

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

D5. Dan Labrecque, Acting Commissioner, Environment, Transportation and Planning Services; Dave Gordon, Acting Director, Waste Management; and Ben Shepherd, Manager, Waste Collection and Processing, Waste Management, Providing an Update Regarding the Urban Waste Collection and Disposal Contracts

Received

Dave Gordon, Acting Director, Waste Management, provided a high level overview of the proposed amendments to the urban waste collection and disposal contract with Waste Management of Canada Corporation (WMCC).

Councillor Sanderson enquired if the Region of Peel could renegotiate the contract at any time and was advised by R. Kent Gillespie, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, that the contract could be renegotiated at any time, provided both parties are in agreement. He stated that if a non-performance issue exists, there is an option to amend the contract or the contracting party could exercise its legal rights against the group or individual.

Councillor Sanderson inquired if the Region could renegotiate a five-year collection contract rather than the current ten-year agreement with WMCC. Dave Gordon responded that staff discussed the option with WMCC and was informed that the pricing received from WMCC was based on an amortization of its fleet for a period of 10 years. He further stated that WMCC would consider a five-year collection contract but it would mean increasing unit prices in certain areas to cover the shorter amortization period.

Councillor McCallion requested that staff prepare a business plan to illustrate the financial implications of the proposed amendments for the review and consideration of Regional Council at a future meeting. Regional Chair Kolb suggested that the Region await the results of the third party audit of the Material Recycling Facility (MRF) and stated that Regional staff would report to a future meeting of General Committee on the outcome of the audit and the implications of the proposed staff recommendations.

Councillor Sanderson requested the Acting Director of Waste Management to identify which municipalities have opted for a waste collection contract based on per tonnage amounts versus a per household fee and report back on the findings.

Councillor Sanderson noted that Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO) did an extensive audit of the Material Recycling Facility and requested the Acting Director of Waste Management to report back to the Waste Management Committee with details of how the audit was conducted by WDO and its findings.

Councillor Corbasson indicated that the Region of Peel does not have a lot of options other than to renegotiate the contract with WMCC, stating that waste collection is a vital service provided by the Region to its residents. Councillor Corbasson requested that any adjustments to collection days to re-balance routes and optimize resource allocation be subject to the approval of Regional Council.

Councillor Mullin requested that staff identify mechanisms to engage the public in greater participation in the blue box program and raise awareness of blue box contamination issues.

Councillor Prentice stated that waste management issues are complex and contentious. She commended Regional staff and WMCC for their exceptional response to the issues raised. Councillor Prentice stated that she is confident that the amended contract will provide excellent service to Peel residents.

Councillor Moore echoed the comments of Councillor Prentice and recognized the efforts of staff in resolving a complex issue and for submitting practical solutions for both the Region of Peel and WMCC.

RECOMMENDATION GC-258-2008:

That all the proposed amendments to the Collection and Disposal Agreement with Waste Management of Canada Corporation (WMCC) be approved, as follows:

• Increased compensation for curbside garbage and recycling collection;
  
• Amend the basis of payment for the contract from cost per tonne to cost per household and staff report back within 12 months with an evaluation of the per household formula;
  
• Change the application of liquidated damages, especially during peak collection periods;
  
• Allow WMCC flexibility in the deployment of its collection fleet and resources;
  
• Adjust collection days to re-balance the routes and optimize resource allocation, subject to Regional Council approval;
  
• Procure the services of an alternate contractor for multi-residential collection services;
  
• WMCC will accept Region of Peel residential waste at the Warwick landfill by December 31, 2008 and the disposal rate will be in accordance with the current disposal agreement with WMCC;
  
• Extend the Ontario based landfill capacity for five additional years to 2032, in accordance with the current tip fees as escalated.

And further, that staff be authorized to amend the Urban Waste Collection and Disposal Agreement with Waste Management of Canada Corporation;

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

And further, that Regional Council will not entertain further amendments to the contract with Waste Management Canada Corporation (WMCC) unless they result in substantial improvements in the overall value of the contract to the Region of Peel;

And further, that staff report back to a future meeting of General Committee on the results of the third party audit of the Material Recycling Facility (MRF);

And further, that staff report back to a future meeting of General Committee on the outcome of a procurement process for multi-residential collection services and related business cases.

See also Approval of Agenda and Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning – Item ETP-A1

In Camera Matters were dealt with.

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

At 12:48 p.m., in accordance with section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, a motion was placed, and was carried, to move into closed session to consider the following subject matters:

G1. Expropriation Proceedings (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)

G2. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting a municipality or local board

G3. Appointment of Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services (Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees)

Committee moved out of closed session at 1:10 p.m.

RECOMMENDATION GC-259-2008:

That the recommendations contained within the confidential reports related to Items G1, G2 and G3, be forwarded to the December 11, 2008 meeting of Regional Council for approval.

RECESS

General Committee recessed at 1:13 p.m.

General Committee reconvened at 1:50 p.m.

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

MA-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

MA-A1. Transfer of Region Owned Property, Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue East) and West Drive - City of Brampton, Ward 3

RECOMMENDATION GC-260-2008:

That the lands described as Part of Block A, Registered Plan 676, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 11 on Reference Plan 43R-28977 be declared surplus to the needs of the Regional Corporation.

RECOMMENDATION GC-261-2008:

That the lands described as Part of Block A, Registered Plan 676, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 11 on Reference Plan 43R-28977 be conveyed gratuitously to the Corporation of the City of Brampton.

MA-A2. Encroachment Agreement, Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue), Owner: 1493951 Ontario Inc. - City of Brampton, Ward 8

RECOMMENDATION GC-262-2008:

That the Encroachment on Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue) being a pylon sign, canopy overhang, concrete curbs and asphalt pavement located at 2439 Steeles Avenue East and 7988 Torbram Road, City of Brampton be permitted in accordance with the terms and conditions in the Encroachment Agreement dated November 3, 2008 between The Regional Municipality of Peel and 1493951 Ontario Inc.;

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

MA-A3. Proposed Disposal of Region Owned Surplus Land, Approximately 4.83 Acres (1.95 Hectares) of Vacant Land at the Region of Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility at 7795 Torbram Road - City of Brampton, Ward 8

RECOMMENDATION GC-263-2008:

That the lands described as Part of Lot 14 and 15, Concession 6 East of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Toronto), Regional Municipality of Peel, being more particularly identified as Parts 22 and 23 on draft reference plan 08-B5767 prepared by Young & Young Surveying Inc. be declared surplus to the needs of the Regional Corporation.

RECOMMENDATION GC-264-2008:

That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Vendor, enter into an agreement with 7900 Airport Road Developments Inc., as Purchaser, for the fee simple sale of lands described as Part of Lot 14 and 15, Concession 6 East of Hurontario Street, City of Brampton (formerly Township of Toronto), Regional Municipality of Peel, being more particularly identified as Parts 22 and 23 on draft reference plan 08-B5767 prepared by Young & Young Surveying Inc.;

And further, that the net proceeds from the sale be deposited to Capital Project 99-6275.

MA-B. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

MA-B1. Provincial Infrastructure Funding Update

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

MA-B2. 2009 Interim Regional Requisition By-law

RECOMMENDATION GC-265-2008:

That the 2009 interim Regional requisition be approved at a sum not to exceed 50 percent of the 2009 general tax levy to the Cities of Mississauga, Brampton and the Town of Caledon;

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

MA-B3. GO Transit Funding Liability Update

Received

MA-C. CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-C1. Report of the Audit Subcommittee (ASC-2008-5) meeting held on November 13, 2008

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION ASC-5-2008:

That the agenda for the November 13, 2008 Audit Subcommittee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Monique Hynes, Acting Director, Corporate Finance, Providing an Update Regarding Tangible Capital Asset Accounting

Received

4. REPORTS

	a)	Pollution Control Audit
			Presentation by Ric Robertshaw, Director, Wastewater Division, Environment, Transportation and Planning Services

Received

	b)	Housing Centralized Waiting List Audit
			Presentation by Jeff Kawakami, Manager, Social Housing, Human Services and Robert Woodford, Manager, Information and Management Technology Support, Human Services

Received

5. COMMUNICATIONS - Nil

6. IN CAMERA MATTERS - Nil

7. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Item:

a) Region of Peel Authority to Audit the Finances and Management Practices of Conservation Authorities

RECOMMENDATION ASC-6-2008:

That staff report back to the Audit Subcommittee on the rights of the Region of Peel as funder of conservation authorities to audit the finances and management practices of conservation authorities generally and in particular with respect to the Credit Valley Conservation Authority in as much as the Region of Peel is the major funding source for the Credit Valley Conservation Authority.

MA-C2. 9-1-1 Awareness Week – December 8 - 12, 2008

RECOMMENDATION GC-266-2008:

That the week of December 8 - 12, 2008, be proclaimed “9-1-1 Awareness Week” in the Regional Municipality of Peel;

And further, that Emergency Communicators be commended for their dedication and commitment to public safety.

MA-C3. Report of the Emergency Management Program Committee (EMPC-2008-2) meeting held on November 27, 2008

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST – Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION EMPC-3-2008:

That the agenda for the November 27, 2008 Emergency Management Program Committee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS – Nil

4. REPORTS

	a)	Peel Regional Emergency Program Annual Report 2008 – Compliance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act
			Presentation by Andre Luc Beauregard, Manager, Regional Emergency Management

Received

MA-D. EXECUTIVE OFFICE

MA-D1. Parking Plan for 10 and 44 Peel Centre Drive

RECOMMENDATION GC-267-2008:

That the paid parking model for the 10 and 44 Peel Centre Drive facilities, as set out in the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated November 20, 2008, titled “Parking Plan for 10 and 44 Peel Centre Drive” be supported.

MA-E. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-E1. Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance and Minister of Revenue; Jim Watson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and George Smitherman, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and Deputy Premier, Letter dated November 10, 2008, Advising that the Region of Peel will be Receiving $67,043,893 in Capital Grants under the Investing in Ontario Act, 2008

Received

MA-E2. Member Communication – Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated November 13, 2008, Providing Information from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) on Legal Issues Affecting Municipalities in the Collection of Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILTs)

Received

MA-E3. Member Communication – Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated November 14, 2008, Informing that the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing have Announced Details of the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) 2009 Allocations

Received

MA-E4. Member Communication – Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated November 19, 2008, Advising that the Government of Ontario and AMO Issued the First Joint Annual Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Statement

Received

MA-E5. Phil Gallina, Paramedic, Region of Peel, E-mail dated November 24, 2008, Requesting that Regional Council Utilize $7.7 Million in Provincial Infrastructure Funding to Improve Paramedic Service Delivery and Patient Care (Receipt recommended)

Received

Additional Item – Item MA-E6:

MA-E6. Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, Letter dated November 14, 2008, Thanking the Region of Peel for the Continued Support of Ontario’s Fairness Campaign

Received

ETP-A. ENVIRONMENT

ETP-A1. Report of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2008-8) meeting held on November 27, 2008

RECOMMENDATION GC-268-2008:

That the report of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2008-8) meeting held on November 27, 2008, be amended to note under item 5a that Councillor Prentice will be meeting with Echomedia and pertinent City and Regional staff in December, 2008;

And further, that the report of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2008-8), meeting held on November 27, 2008, be approved, as amended.

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WM-21-2008:

That the agenda for the November 27, 2008, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be amended to include a communication item from Maria Kelleher of Kelleher Environmental, dated November 24, 2008, providing an update on the Integrated Waste Management (IWM) Component of the Peel Region Official Plan Review, to be dealt with under Communications – Item 5d;

And further, that the agenda for the November 27, 2008, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be amended to include an oral update regarding the current status of recyclable material markets, to be dealt with under Other Business – Item 7a;

And further, that the agenda for the November 27, 2008, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be approved, as amended.

See also Items Related to Communication – Item 5d and Items Related to Other Business – Item 7a

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Dan Labrecque, Acting Commissioner, Environment, Transportation and Planning Services; Dave Gordon, Acting Director, Waste Management; and Ben Shepherd, Manager, Waste Collection and Processing, Waste Management Providing an Update Regarding the Urban Waste Collection and Disposal Contracts

Received

RECOMMENDATION WM-22-2008:

That a presentation be made at the December 4, 2008 General Committee on the Urban Waste Collection and Disposal Contracts incorporating all of the recommendations made by the Waste Management Subcommittee at its meeting held on November 27, 2008.

RECOMMENDATION WM-23-2008:

That staff investigate the possibility of going to a bi-weekly collection as a means to reduce the cost of a waste pick-up;

And further, that staff report back to a future Waste Management Subcommittee with information from other municipalities that entered or launched a bi-weekly collection.

Withdrawn

4. REPORTS

a) Private Waste Collection for Residential Developments

Received

b) Electronic Waste Collection

Received

5. COMMUNICATIONS

a) Lynn Bell, Administrative Assistant to Regional Councillor John Sanderson, E-mail dated October 31, 2008, Regarding the Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) Promotion Category Awards Recognizing Martinrea International, the Town of Markham and EcoMedia Direct Inc. for Demonstrating Leadership in the Area of Waste Reduction and Diversion in Ontario

Received

b) Flyer: PITCH-IN Canada, Received November 3, 2008, Seeking Patrons from Ontario Municipalities and Informing of the Benefits and Other Programs Available through PITCH-IN Canada

Received

c) Member Communication – Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated November 14, 2008, Advising that the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) Launched a Discussion Paper to Officially Begin the Five-Year Review of the Waste Diversion Act (WDA) and Urging Municipalities to Participate in the MOE Consultation Sessions Organized Across the Province

Received

Additional Item – 5d:

d) Maria Kelleher, Principal, Kelleher Environmental, Briefing Note dated November 24, 2008, Providing an Update on the Integrated Waste Management (IWM) Component of the Peel Region Official Plan Review with Highlights on the Upcoming Discussion Paper Including: Current Context for Planning and Waste Management Planning in Ontario; Innovative IWM Approaches Adopted in North America; Review of the Provincial Policy Conformity Requirements; and, Policy Options for the Official Plan Review

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

6. IN CAMERA MATTERS – Nil

7. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Item – 7a:

a) Dave Gordon, Acting Director, Waste Management, Providing an Oral Update and Comments on the Current Status of Recyclable Material Markets and the Negative Impact of the Current Economic Downturn

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

ETP-A2. Peel Curing Facility – Compensation to Residents for Exposure to Odour

Referred to the December 11, 2008 Regional Council meeting

ETP-A3. Extension of the Waste Haulage Agreement, Document 2006-294N

RECOMMENDATION GC-269-2008:

That the agreement (Document Number 2006-294N) with ECL Carriers GP Inc. for the haulage of municipal solid waste, be extended for a period of 12 months commencing January 1, 2009 and ending December 31, 2009, at an estimated cost of $3,266,500 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 63-2008;

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 staff be authorized to extend the contract for two additional six month periods, based on satisfactory price, performance and service;

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

ETP-A4. One-Year Extension of the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) Contract for the Operations and Maintenance of the South Peel Water and Wastewater System and the Commencement of Negotiations for a New Long-Term Contract with OCWA

Received

ETP-B. TRANSPORTATION

ETP-B1. Execution of Agreement and Development Charges Reimbursement for Construction of Sanitary Sewer on Creditview Road, South of Regional Road 6 (Queen Street West), Capital Project 07-2701, Document 2008-763N – City of Brampton, Ward 6

RECOMMENDATION GC-270-2008:

That the duly authorized signing officers of the Regional Corporation be permitted to execute an Agreement with the Trustee for Credit Valley Secondary Plan Block 5 Landowners Group to permit the construction of a 250mm (10 inch) diameter sanitary sewer from Queen Street West to approximately 1,500 metres (4,921 feet) south on Creditview Road;

And further, that the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to make payment to the Trustee for Credit Valley Secondary Plan Block 5 Landowners Group upon satisfactory completion of the sanitary sewer in accordance with the reimbursement terms and performance criteria outlined in the Agreement;

And further, that a copy of the report of the Acting Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated November 12, 2008, titled “Execution of Agreement and Development Charges Reimbursement for Construction of Sanitary Sewer on Creditview Road, South of Regional Road 6 (Queen Street West), Capital Project 07-2701, Document 2008–763N - City of Brampton, Ward 6” be forwarded to the City of Brampton, for their information.

ETP-C. PLANNING

ETP-C1. Settlement on Proposed Truck Terminal with Outside Storage by Amar Transport Inc. in the City of Vaughan

Received

ETP-D. COMMUNICATIONS

ETP-D1. Don Given, President, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of the Nashville Heights Landowners Group, Letter dated October 31, 2008, Regarding the 427 Transportation Corridor Environmental Assessment

Received

ETP-D2. John Hrynkow, President, Canadian Home Builders’ Association, Letter dated November 4, 2008, Regarding the Municipal Infrastructure Investment and Urging the Prime Minister of Canada to Expedite Infrastructure Projects through Cooperation and Coordination between the Federal Government and the Provinces and Territories

Received

ETP-D3. Jin Wang, Project Coordinator, Provincial and Environmental Planning Office, Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Neil Ahmed, Consultant Project Manager, McCormick Rankin Corporation, Letter dated November 10, 2008, Providing a Progress Update on the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) West Corridor Environmental Assessment (EA) Study

Received

ETP-D4. R.A. (Bob) Fowler, Secretary, Ontario Property and Environmental Rights Alliance, E-mail dated November 12, 2008, Regarding Linking Endangered Species and Municipal Drainage Legislation

Received

ETP-D5. Debbie Sheffield, Legislative Coordinator, City of Mississauga, Letter dated November 14, 2008, Providing a Copy of City of Mississauga Resolution PDC-0077-2008 and a Report titled “Natural Areas Survey – 2007 Update”

Received

ETP-D6. Debbie Thompson, Legislative Services Supervisor/Deputy Clerk, Town of Caledon, Letter dated November 18, 2008, Providing a Copy of Town of Caledon Resolution W-599-2008 and a Report titled “Rockfort Quarry Update”

Received

ETP-D7. Member Communication – Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated November 19, 2008, Inviting AMO Members to Join Environment Canada’s Inventory of Climate Networks in Ontario (ICONO) that will Guide Policymaking for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Ontario

Received

ETP-D8. J.A. (Sandy) Nairn, Environmental Planner, Ecoplans Limited, Letter dated November 19, 2008, Regarding the 30-Day Public Review Period for the Design and Construction Report (DCR), Documenting the Detailed Design and Environmental Protection and Mitigation Measures for the Expansion of Highway 401 from the Highway 401/403/410 Interchange to West of Hurontario (Highway 10), in the City of Mississauga

Received

ETP-D9. Cat Cybulski, Communications Chair, Our Caledon Our Choice (OCOC), E-mail dated November 21, 2008, Providing a Copy of an OCOC Letter to Key Provincial Government Officials, dated November 20, 2008, Regarding the Challenges to the Town of Caledon’s Growth Management Policies

Received

ETP-D10. Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk, Region of York, Letter dated November 21, 2008, Providing a Copy of the Region of York Resolution and a Report titled “Transportation Master Plan Update - Key Recommendations and Public Consultation”

Received

ETP-D11. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter Received November 24, 2008, Providing a City of Brampton Resolution PDD242-2008 and a Report titled “Growing the Greenbelt: Release of Final Criteria”

Received

HE-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HE-A1. Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in Drinking Water

Received

HE-B. PARAMEDIC SERVICES

HE-B1. Report of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee (EPSC 2008 3) meeting held on November 27, 2008

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Nil

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION EPSC-4-2008:

That the agenda for the November 27, 2008 Emergency and Protective Services Committee meeting be approved.

3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - Nil

4. REPORTS

a) Dedicated Offload Nursing Project

Received

	b)	Paramedic Services – Facility Implementation Update
			Presentation by Peter F. Dundas, Director, Peel Regional Paramedic Services

Received

c) Revised Response Time Standards

Received

5. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

	a)	Emergency Management Program Pandemic Exercise
			Presentation by Andre Luc Beauregard, Manager, Regional Emergency Management

Received

HE-C. PUBLIC HEALTH

HE-C1. Children’s Health and Environment Community Survey

Received

HE-C2. FoodCheck Peel Evaluation

Received

HE-D. COMMUNICATIONS

HE-D1. David L. Mowat, Medical Officer of Health, Peel Region, Letter dated November 10, 2008, to Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Regarding the Use of Poppy Powder (Dode) in the Region of Peel, and Advocating that Health Canada Engage in Further Research on this Substance and Supporting the Inclusion and Enforcement of Poppy Powder as a Derivative of Opium in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Received

HE-D2. Ron Sapsford, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Memo dated November 13, 2008, Announcing the Division of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) and the Assistant Deputy Minister for Public Health (ADM) Roles, Effective Immediately

Received

HE-D3. News Release and Related Backgrounder: From the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH), dated November 20, 2008, Providing Information on the 2007 Annual Report of the CMOH, and Announcing the Accomplishments of Operation Health Protection, a Three-year Action Plan to Revitalize Ontario’s Public Health System

Received

HS-A. CHILDREN’S SERVICES

HS-A1. Full Day Learning for Four and Five Year Olds

Received

HS-B. HOUSING

HS-B1. Affordable Housing Program Delivery Plan Update

RECOMMENDATION GC-271-2008:

That the participation by the Region of Peel in the Federal/Provincial Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Rental and Supportive component be modified to include the reallocation of units to the 21 Division Housing project in accordance with the revised delivery plan;

And further, that staff be authorized to proceed with the AHP application process to allocate the remaining 141 housing units and utilize $9,649,900 from the AHP to be used to support, in principle, the capital costs for the 21 Division Housing Project;

And further, that Capital Project 07-5045 Canadian Legion in the amount of $35,770,000 be amended by an additional $4,940,000 for a combined total budget amount of $40,710,000 (excluding applicable taxes);

And further, that Capital Project 07-5050 Coptic Church in the amount of $17,210,000 be amended by an additional $2,340,000 for a combined total budget amount of $19,550,000 (excluding applicable taxes);

And further, that the Region’s duly authorized signing officers be authorized to execute the Service Manager Contribution Agreement, together with such further agreements and documents that may be required for participation in and compliance with the Affordable Housing Program.

HS-B2. Sheard Avenue Project – Supportive Housing in Peel (“SHIP”) Funding Allocation Update, City of Brampton, Ward 4

RECOMMENDATION GC-272-2008:

That staff, acting under authorization provided by Regional Council in June 2008, allocate 26 units and $3.9 million in funding from the Affordable Housing Program, originally intended for the Sheard Avenue, Brampton project, to the proposed 21 Division project for the purpose of ensuring the preservation of funding;

And further, that in the event of the resolution of zoning and construction price negotiations, staff report back to Regional Council on a funding recommendation for the Sheard Avenue Project;

And further, that staff advise of progress in negotiations regarding the Sheard project, including potential financial implications given construction cost increases since the project was originally approved.

HS-C. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-C1. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated November 10, 2008, Advising that AMO is Seeking Comment on the Draft Joint Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA) Paper on Poverty Reduction

Referred to Human Services

F. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Items – Items F1 – F3:

F1. Britannia Road Widening – Update (Oral)

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

Councillor McCallion inquired as to the cause of the delay of the Britannia Road Widening project and was advised by Councillor Carlson that the detailed design work is almost complete and that part of the delay was due to efforts to coordinate the project with works being undertaken by the City of Mississauga. It is expected that construction will commence in 2009. The Acting Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services undertook to prepare a chronology of the project timelines and provide it to the Mayor’s office.

F2. Hiring of Additional Real Estate Staff (Oral)

Received

Councillor McCallion requested an update on the status of the report that was requested at the October 2, 2008 General Committee meeting regarding the workload of Real Estate Division staff in regards to acquiring and managing easement interests. The Chief Administrative Officer undertook to follow up on the status of the requested report.

F3. Release of the Final Metrolinx Report (Oral)

Received

See also Approval of Agenda

Councillor McCallion advised that the Metrolinx Final Report would be distributed in the next couple of weeks and that the report is currently available on the Metrolinx website.

G. IN CAMERA MATTERS

G1. Expropriation Proceedings (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

G2. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting a municipality or local board

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

G3. Appointment of Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services (Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees)

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 2:22 p.m.