The Regional General Committee met on September 7, 2006 at 9:47 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton.

Regional Chair E. Kolb presided.

A. ROLL CALL

B. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION GC-145-2006:

That the agenda for the September 7, 2006 General Committee meeting be approved.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Steve Holysh, Senior Hydrogeologist, Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition, Providing an Update on the York Peel Durham Toronto (YPDT) Groundwater Study

Received

See also Items Related to Planning - Item PL-A1

Councillor Saito arrived at 9:58 a.m.
Councillor Adams arrived at 10:07 a.m.

Items Related to Planning - Item PL-A1 was dealt with.

PL-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

PL-A1. York Peel Durham Toronto (YPDT) Groundwater Strategy Study

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D1

D2. Hazel Breton, Manager of Water Resources and Christine Zimmer, Senior Water Resources Engineer, Credit Valley Conservation Authority (CVC), Presenting the Findings of the Credit River Water Management Strategy Update and Requesting that Regional Council Endorse Staff Participation on the Implementation Working Groups

Received

See also Items Related to Planning - Item PL-A2

Items Related to Planning - Item PL-A2 was dealt with.

PL-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

PL-A2. Credit River Water Management Strategy Update (CRWMSU)

RECOMMENDATION GC-146-2006:

That the recommendations of the Credit River Water Management Strategy Update (CRWMSU) Draft Report, as outlined in the joint report of the Commissioners of Planning and Public Works, dated August 4, 2006, titled "Credit River Water Management Strategy Update (CRWMSU)", be endorsed;

And further, that the recommendation of the Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) Authority to endorse a non-binding Watershed Charter to acknowledge a commitment by watershed municipalities to implement the Credit River Water Management Strategy Update, be supported;

And further, that Regional staff from the Planning and Public Works departments participate on working groups to implement the Credit River Water Management Strategy Update and Charter.

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D2

D3. Don French and Linda Nasato, Board Members, and Sandy Milakovic, Executive Director, Canadian Mental Health Association, Peel Branch, Raising Awareness and Education Regarding Mental Health in the Community, Requesting Support for Youth Net Program and that Mental Health be included within the Region of Peel Strategic Plan

Received

Councillor Dale departed at 11:05 a.m.

D4. Cullen Simpson, National Account Executive (Government/Education), Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd., Discussing Concerns Regarding the Timing and Posting of the Region of Peel Request for Proposal (RFP) Process for Multifunctional Devices and Printers (Document 2006-382P)

Received

Items Related to Public Works - Item PW-D1 was dealt with.

PW-D. Waste Management

PW-D1. Updates on Changes to the Waste Collection Schedule for the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga (Oral)

Referred to Waste Management Subcommittee

Items Related to Management - Item MA-A2 was dealt with.

MA-A. Legal Services

MA-A2. The Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006 (Bill 130) - Municipal Act Reform

Referred back to the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor for consultation with staff from the three area municipalities

Councillor McCallion departed at 12:17 p.m.

Items Related to Human Services - Item HS-B1 was dealt with.

HEALTH

HS-B. Environmental Health

	HS-B1.	Food Premises Regulation Amendments
			Presentation by Dr. M. Ward, Acting Medical Officer of Health

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-147-2006:

That staff consider the authority of the Region to regulate and/or require inspections of food preparation at community events, under existing legislative authority, including the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and any proposed amendments thereto under Bill 130, and report to a future General Committee meeting with the findings;

And further, that the Regional Chair write to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and the Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario advising of the concerns raised by Regional Council for the Peel community, and recommending that very large, high risk events at which food is served not be subject to the June 15, 2006 amendments to the Ontario Food Premises Regulation regarding community events held by religious organizations, services clubs, and fraternal organizations as the risk of food-borne illness is significant;

And further, that a copy of the Chair's letter be sent to all Peel-area MPPs for their information;

And further, that a copy of the report of the Acting Medical Officer of Health titled "Food Premises Regulation Amendments", dated August 8, 2006 be forwarded to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, the Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario, Peel-area MPPs, and all Medical Officers of Health in Ontario.

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Items Related to Public Works were dealt with.

PW-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

PW-A1. 2006 Peel Children's Water Festival

Received

PW-A2. Water Pumping Optimization Application for the South Peel Water System Selection Process

RECOMMENDATION GC-148-2006:

That the Pump Optimization Project be funded from Water and Wastewater Treatment Division Capital Project 04-1970 ($550,000) and Corporate Energy Management Division Management Capital Budget 05-7201 ($550,000).

PW-A3. Expansion and Upgrade of the Lorne Park Water Treatment Plant, Bexhill Sewage Pumping Station and Herridge Feedermain, Document 2006-626N - City of Mississauga, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-149-2006:

That the contract (Document 2006-626N) for pre-design, design and contract administration services for the expansion and upgrade of the Lorne Park Water Treatment Plant (WTP), Bexhill Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) and Herridge Feedermain be awarded to the consulting engineering team of KMK Consultants Limited and MacViro Consultants, at a fixed cost of $1,305,643 (excluding applicable taxes) for pre-design, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended;

And further, that the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) be authorized to approve the design and contract administration fees negotiated with the vendors;

And further, that a contract for the provision of membrane filtration equipment be authorized on a direct negotiation basis;

And further, that the CAO be authorized to award the contract for the provision membrane filtration equipment, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended;

And further, that the Commissioner of Public Works and the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance report to Regional Council, in regard to any action undertaken.

PW-B. Engineering and Construction

PW-B1. Intersection Improvements at Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road)/Courtney Park Drive, Dixie Road/Shawson Drive, Dixie Road/Meyerside Drive, Dixie Road/Advance Boulevard, Dixie Road/Drew Drive, Regional Road 5 (Derry Road)/Vicar Gate and Derry Road/Saint Barbara - Capital Projects 00-4220, 00-4230, 00-4240, 05-4260, 06-4275, 99-4250 and 99-4215, Document 2006-225P - City of Brampton, Wards 3 and 8, and City of Mississauga, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-150-2006:

That the contract (Document 2006-225P) for an Environmental Assessment and detailed design services for the intersection improvements at Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road)/Courtney Park Drive, Dixie Road/Shawson Drive, Dixie Road/Meyerside Drive, Dixie Road/Advance Boulevard, Dixie Road/Drew Drive, Regional Road 5 (Derry Road)/Vicar Gate, and Derry Road/Saint Barbara be awarded to Delcan Corporation in the estimated amount of $415,800 (excluding applicable taxes) under Capital Projects 00-4220, 00-4230, 00-4240, 05-4260, 06-4275, 99-4250 and 99-4215, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended;

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

PW-B2. Hot Mix Asphalt Resurfacing on Regional Road 14 (Mayfield Road), Regional Road 7 (Airport Road) and Regional Road 17 (Cawthra Road), Capital Projects 06-4620, 06-4640 and 99-4040, Document 2006-037T - Town of Caledon, Wards 1 and 4, City of Brampton, Ward 10, and City of Mississauga, Wards 1 and 7

RECOMMENDATION GC-151-2006:

That the contract (Document 2006-037T) for the hot mix asphalt resurfacing on Regional Road 14 (Mayfield Road), Regional Road 7 (Airport Road) and Regional Road 17 (Cawthra Road) between the Region of Peel and Fermar Paving Limited be extended to undertake the expanded scope of work, including ditching, culvert replacements and additional road works in the estimated amount of $1,000,000 (excluding applicable taxes) under Capital Projects 99-4040 ($250,000), 06-4620 ($400,000) and 06-4640 ($350,000) for a total commitment of $6,290,000 (excluding applicable taxes) in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended;

And further, that additional funds of $1,000,000 (excluding applicable taxes) be provided to Capital Projects 99-4040 ($250,000), 06-4620 ($400,000) and 06-4640 ($350,000), financed from the Roads Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve (R0210).

PW-B3. Engineering Services for a Schedule 'B' Class Environmental Assessment, Detailed Design, Contract Administration and Inspection for a 600mm (24 inch) Diameter Feedermain from the Meadowvale Pumping Station to Regional Road 5 (Derry Road), Capital Project 06-1377, Document 2006-471P - City of Mississauga, Ward 9

RECOMMENDATION GC-152-2006:

That the contract (Document 2006-471P) for a Schedule 'B' class Environmental Assessment, detailed design, contract administration and inspection services for a 600mm (24 inch) diameter feedermain from the Meadowvale Pumping Station to Derry Road be awarded to R.V. Anderson Associates Limited in the estimated amount of $427,460 (excluding applicable taxes) under Capital Project 06-1377, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended;

And further, that additional funds of $365,000 be provided to Capital Project 06-1377, from the Water Unallocated Capital Project 06-1000, funded from the Water Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve (R0241).

PW-B4. Construction of Regional Road 10 (Bovaird Drive) from Highway 410 to Sunforest Drive, Capital Project 02-4090, Document 2004-447T - City of Brampton, Wards 1 and 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-153-2006:

That the contract (Document 2004-447T) for the widening of Regional Road 10 (Bovaird Drive) from Highway 410 to Sunforest Drive between the Region of Peel and Pave-Al Limited be extended to provide additional works, in the estimated amount of $1,700,000, (excluding applicable taxes) under Capital Project 02-4090, for a total commitment of $10,150,000 (excluding applicable taxes) in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended;

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

PW-B5. Extension of Engineering Services for the Relocation of Watermains on Regional Road 14 (Mayfield Road), Capital Project 00-4020, Document 2003-547P - City of Brampton, Ward 9 and Town of Caledon, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-154-2006:

That the contract (Document 2003-547P) for engineering services between the Region of Peel and MacViro Consultants Inc. be extended to provide additional engineering design and contract administration in the estimated amount of $108,284 (excluding applicable taxes) under Capital Project 00-4020 for a total commitment of $335,224 (excluding applicable taxes) in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended;

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

PW-B6. Caledon Community Safety Zones, Regional Road 24 (Charleston Sideroad) 400 Metres East and 400 Metres West of Regional Road 16 (Kennedy Road), Regional Road 14 (Mayfield Road), 500 Metres East and 185 Metres West of Bramalea Road - Town of Caledon, Wards 1 and 2, and City of Brampton, Ward 9

RECOMMENDATION GC-155-2006:

That a new Community Safety Zone on Regional Road 24 (Charleston Sideroad), 400 metres east and 400 metres west of Regional Road 16 (Kennedy Road), be implemented;

And further, that the Community Safety Zone on Regional Road 14 (Mayfield Road) be extended to 185 metres west of Bramalea Road;

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

And further, that the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) - Caledon Detachment, and Peel Regional Police, be so advised.

See also Item PW-F6

PW-B7. Intersection Improvement at Regional Road 4 (Dixie Road)/Matheson Boulevard, Extension of Consulting Engineering Services, Capital Project 01-4265, Document 2002-277P - City of Mississauga, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-156-2006:

That the contract (Document 2002-277P) for Engineering Services between the Region of Peel and Delcan Corporation be extended to provide additional detailed design, contract administration and construction supervision services, in the estimated amount of $160,000 (excluding applicable taxes) under Capital Project 01-4265, for a total commitment of $322,576 (excluding applicable taxes) in accordance with Purchasing By law 62-2001, as amended;

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

PW-C. Water and Wastewater Treatment

PW-C1. McVean Sewage Pumping Station Expansion, Capital Project 03-2981, Document 2006-413T - City of Brampton, Ward 10

RECOMMENDATION GC-157-2006:

That the contract (Document 2006-413T) for the construction of the McVean Sewage Pumping Station Expansion be awarded to Sona Construction in the estimated amount of $10,166,863 (excluding applicable taxes) under Capital Project 03-2981, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended;

And further, that additional funds of $940,000 be provided to Capital Project 03-2981, financed from the Development Charges South Peel Wastewater Reserve R3515.

PW-C2. Liquid Oxygen System Equipment Lease and Liquid Oxygen Supply at the Expanded Lakeview Water Treatment Plant, Document 2005-198N - City of Mississauga, Ward 1

RECOMMENDATION GC-158-2006:

That the contract (Document 2005-198N) for liquid oxygen system equipment lease be awarded to Air Liquide Canada Inc. at an estimated cost of $332,000 (excluding applicable taxes) under Cost Centre WP00101, Account 22511;

And further, that Document 2005-198N for liquid oxygen supply be awarded to Air Liquide Canada Inc. at an estimated cost of $1,658,278 (excluding applicable taxes) under Cost Centre WP00101, Account 22511.

PW-C3. Sewer Use By-law

Received

See also Item PW-C4

PW-C4. Sewer Use By-law and the Discharge of Waste Radioactive Materials

Received

See also Item PW-C3

PW-D. Waste Management

PW-D1. Updates on Changes to the Waste Collection Schedule for the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga (Oral)

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

PW-E. Business and Information Services

PW-E1. Water Efficiency Plan: Update on Implemented Water Efficiency Measures, Capital Project 06-1585
Presentation by Shaun Hewitt, Director, Business and Information Services, and Johann Menente, Project Leader, Public Education Programs and Services, Business and Information Services

Referred to the September 14, 2006 Regional Council meeting

PW-F. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-F1. Cheri Cowan, Town Clerk, Town of Caledon, Letter dated July 14, 2006, Providing a Copy of a Town of Caledon Resolution and a Report Requesting that the Region of Peel Conduct an Assessment of Traffic Flow Patterns in Bolton's Downtown Core

Referred to Public Works

PW-F2. Pat Vanini, Executive Director, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Letter dated August 1, 2006, Announcing the Initiation of a Project, in Partnership with the Municipal Members of Waste Diversion Ontario "Municipal Industry Program Committee" (MIPC), Aimed at Finding and Implementing Best Practices for the Blue Box Program throughout Ontario

Referred to Public Works

PW-F3. Kathy Stranks, Manager, Chair and Chief Administrative Officer's Office, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Letter dated August 1, 2006, Providing a Copy of a TRCA Resolution and a Report titled "Collaborative Source Water Protection Study for Lake Ontario Based Municipal Drinking Water Supplies"

Referred to Public Works

See also Item PW-F4

PW-F4. Kathy Stranks, Manager, Chair and Chief Administrative Officer's Office, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Letter dated August 1, 2006, Providing a Copy of a TRCA Resolution and a Report titled "Source Water Protection Memorandum of Agreement for Funding for 2006-2008"

Referred to Public Works

See also Item PW-F3

PW-F5. Nicholas Ruder, Policy Intern, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Letter dated August 2, 2006, Thanking the Region of Peel for Providing Resolution 2006-220 Regarding Composite Packaging and Advising that the Resolution has been Incorporated into a Position Paper that has been Approved in Principal by the AMO Board of Directors

Received

PW-F6. Cheri Cowan, Town Clerk, Town of Caledon, Letter dated August 8, 2006, Providing a Copy of a Town of Caledon Resolution and a Report titled "Community Safety Zone, Kennedy Road and Charleston Sideroad"

Received

See also Item PW-B6

PW-F7. Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated August 21, 2006, Advising that AMO has made a Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy Regarding Bill 43, the Proposed Clean Water Act, and Noting that Municipalities Have Not Been Heard on Three Issues Fundamental to Municipal Government: Municipal Role, Extensive New Liabilities and Lack of Stable Funding

Received

PW-F8. Leesa Emmerson, Legislative Coordinator, Town of Halton Hills, Letter dated August 22, 2006, Forwarding a Copy of a Town of Halton Hills Resolution, and Advising that the Town of Halton Hills does not Support Cost-Sharing with the Region of Peel and County of Wellington in the Retention of a Consultant to Undertake a Schedule "C" Class Environmental Assessment on Winston Churchill Boulevard 1200 metres South and 300 metres North of 32 Sideroad

Referred to Public Works

HO-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HO-A1. World Habitat Day - October 2, 2006

RECOMMENDATION GC-159-2006:

That October 2, 2006, be proclaimed "World Habitat Day" in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

HO-B. Housing

HO-B1. Victims of Family Violence Report

Deferred to a future meeting

HO-B2. Highlights of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006

Received

HO-B3. Social Housing Capital Maintenance Reserves Strategy

RECOMMENDATION GC-160-2006:

That staff be directed to take a pro-active role and provide ongoing support to social housing providers in the Region of Peel to ensure the sustainability of social housing stock in Peel as part of the larger corporate Asset Management Strategy;

And further, that staff include a Providers' Capital Plan proposal as part of the 2007 ten-year Capital Plan submission;

And further, that staff continue to work with Region of Peel partners to identify and develop best practices and advocate for senior levels, of government involvement in social housing.

HS-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HS-A1. 2006 Lebanese Repatriation

Received

HEALTH

HS-B. Environmental Health

HS-B1. Food Premises Regulation Amendments
Presentation by Dr. M. Ward, Acting Medical Officer of Health

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

HS-C. Family Health

HS-C1. World Breastfeeding Week - September 30 to October 7, 2006

RECOMMENDATION GC-161-2006:

That the week of September 30 to October 7, 2006 be proclaimed "World Breastfeeding Week" in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

HS-D. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-D1. Beverly Stevenson, Information Officer, Rabies Research and Development Unit, Ministry of Natural Resources, Letter dated July 2006, Providing an Update on the Province of Ontario Annual Wildlife Rabies Control Operations for 2006

Received

HS-D2. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated August 1, 2006, Highlighting Some of the Responses and Recommendations Provided by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) to the Final Report of the Public Health Capacity Review Committee (CRC)

Received

HS-D3. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated August 23, 2006, Informing of a Symposium Conducted by Health Canada and the Quebec National Institute for Public Health on October 23 and 24, 2006, Regarding Climate Change and Public Health

Received

HS-D4. Michael Di Lullo, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated August 17, 2006 Addressed to Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario and George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Advising of a Resolution Passed by the City of Mississauga Regarding the United Way of Peel - Strong Communities Coalition and Funding for Human Services in the Greater Toronto Area

Received

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-A. Legal Services

MA-A1. Implementation of the Regional Municipality of Peel Act, 2005

RECOMMENDATION GC-162-2006:

That By-law 54-1999, as amended, being the Procedural By-law, be further amended to reflect the quorum requirements for Regional Council being 13 members present, to be effective immediately following the regular election of Regional Council in 2006;

And further, that the term of office of the Regional Chair be the same as the term of Regional Council;

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

RECOMMENDATION GC-163-2006:

That the method of appointing a Regional Chair as referred to in the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor dated August 28, 2006 titled "Implementation of the Regional Municipality of Peel Act, 2005", be considered at the September 14, 2006 Regional Council meeting,

And further, that the voting entitlement of the Regional Chair as referred to in the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor dated August 28, 2006 titled "Implementation of the Regional Municipality of Peel Act, 2005", be considered at the September 14, 2006 Regional Council meeting.

MA-A2. The Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006 (Bill 130) - Municipal Act Reform

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

MA-A3. Amendments to Document Execution By-law 39-2001

RECOMMENDATION GC-164-2006:

That Document Execution By-law 39-2001 be amended as generally outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, dated August 23, 2006, titled "Amendments to Document Execution By-law 39-2001";

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

MA-B. Paramedic and Emergency Services

MA-B1. Peel Regional Paramedic Services Defibrillator Request for Proposal - Award

RECOMMENDATION GC-165-2006:

That the contract (Document Number 2006-320P) for the provision of defibrillators, batteries, chargers, disposable supplies, repair and maintenance and other appurtenances required by Peel Regional Paramedic Services (PRPS) be awarded to Zoll Medical Canada Inc. in the estimated amount of $1,609,496 (excluding applicable taxes and net of credits for trade-in equipment) for the initial year of a five-year contract commencing October 1, 2006 and expiring on September 30, 2011 being the most cost-effective solution in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended;

And further, that approval be granted to make purchases under the contract in the estimated amount of $1,418,860 (excluding applicable taxes) for the four subsequent years' requirements;

And further, that approval be granted to extend the contract for two additional six month optional periods, subject to satisfactory performance and pricing;

And further, that Regional Council authorize trade-in of existing surplus defibrillators being replaced in the amount of $392,000, and battery chargers being replaced in the amount of $14,000 in accordance with Corporate Policy F35-14;

And further, that these purchases be funded from both the Defibrillators Capital Project 06-7801 and the Land Ambulance Operating Budget GW20001 for 2006 with the balance of the contract to be funded from subsequent years' Current and Capital budgets.

MA-C. Clerk's

MA-C1. Report of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-2006-7) meeting held on August 22, 2006

CALL TO ORDER

A quorum of voting members was not present, and in accordance with section III-4(f) of the Region of Peel Procedural By-law 54-1999, as amended, the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee received information from staff.

Presentations - Item 5a was dealt with.

5. PRESENTATIONS

a. Kasey Livingston, Project Ecologist, Claireville Community Stewardship Project, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Regarding the Claireville Community Stewardship Project, a Partnership of the Friends of Claireville and TRCA and Funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation

A quorum of voting members was achieved.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RECOMMENDATION AAC-19-2005:

That the minutes of the July 18, 2006 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting, be approved.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AAC-20-2005:

That the agenda for the August 22, 2006 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting, be approved.

4. COMMUNICATION ITEMS

Item 5a was dealt with.

5. PRESENTATIONS

a. Kasey Livingston, Project Ecologist, Claireville Community Stewardship Project, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Regarding the Claireville Community Stewardship Project, a Partnership of the Friends of Claireville and TRCA and Funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation

Received

b. Arvin Prasad, Director, Planning Policy and Research, Region of Peel, Regarding "Liveable Peel" - Community Sustainability Planning Initiative for the Region of Peel

Received

c. Steven Belanger, Capital Project Manager, Facilities Construction and Real Estate, Housing and Property Department; and John Daly, Statutory Specialist, Corporate Services Department, Providing an Update on the Council Chamber Retrofit Project

Received

d. Meenu Sikand, Accessibility Planning Specialist, Region of Peel, and Dev Mutta, Community Development Officer, Business and Information Services, Health Department, Regarding the Third Region of Peel International Day of Disabled Persons (IDDP) and the Celebration of the Accessibility Advisory Committee's Accessibility Awards

Received

See also Item 7b

6. REPORTS

7. REPORT FROM THE ACCESSIBILITY PLANNING COORDINATORS

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

Received

b. Meenu Sikand, Accessibility Planning Specialist, Region of Peel

Received

See also Item 5d

8. REPORT FROM THE ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR

9. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Items - 9a and 9b:

a. 2006 Ability Symposium - December 1, 2006 (Oral)

Received

b. Region of Peel Design Guidelines (Oral)

Received

FINANCE

MA-D. Corporate Finance

MA-D1. Financial Implications of Limiting 2006 Toronto Tax (GTA Pooling) Payments

Received

RECOMMENDATION GC-166-2006:

That the Regional Chair request a meeting with the Premier of Ontario and the Regional Chairs of York and Halton to review issues related to the manner in which the Toronto Tax is calculated, in an effort to reduce the burden of the Toronto Tax on 905 Municipalities.

PEOPLE, INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY

MA-E. Human Resources

MA-E1. Health and Safety - Confined Space Safety Project Funding

RECOMMENDATION GC-167-2006:

That the budget in the amount of $150,000 from Non-Program Capital Financing Cost Centre NR30010 account 51213, be reallocated to Workplace Health & Safety Program Cost Centre GC22000 account 23709 to fund the Confined Space Safety Project.

MA-F. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-F1. Communication: Ontario 9-1-1 Advisory Board, dated August 1, 2006, Seeking $100 from Each Municipal Government in Order to Continue as the Technical and Information Authority Respecting the Implementation and Operation of 911 Emergency Number Systems in Ontario

Referred to Emergency and Protective Services Committee

MA-F2. Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, Letter dated August 11, 2006, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb dated July 11, 2006, Advising of a Region of Peel Resolution Supporting Ontario's Efforts to Address the Federal/Provincial Fiscal Imbalance (Resolution 2006-724)

Received

See also Item MA-F3

MA-F3. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated August 18, 2006, Announcing the Joint Provincial-Municipal Fiscal and Service Delivery Review and the Implementation of Provincial Land Tax (PLT) Reform

Received

See also Item MA-F2

MA-F4. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated August 28, 2006, Announcing the Dates and Locations of the 2007, 2008 and 2009 AMO Annual General Meetings and Conferences

Received

The Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor introduced Marilyn Hood, the new Director of Communication Services and welcomed her to the Region of Peel.

PL-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

PL-A1. York Peel Durham Toronto (YPDT) Groundwater Strategy Study

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

PL-A2. Credit River Water Management Strategy Update (CRWMSU)

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

PL-B. Development Planning Services

PL-B1. Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) Number 12 -Telecommunications Services

RECOMMENDATION GC-168-2006:

That the proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) Number 12, initiated in October 2003 for the purpose of incorporating policies related to the provision of telecommunications services for new development on Regional rights-of-way, be rejected at this time.

PL-B2. World Town Planning Day - November 8, 2006

RECOMMENDATION GC-169-2006:

That November 8, 2006 be proclaimed "World Town Planning Day" in the Regional Municipality of Peel, as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated August 17, 2006, titled "World Town Planning Day - November 8, 2006".

PL-C. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-C1. Report of the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group (PAAWG) meeting held on May 11, 2006

Received

PL-C2. Denise Peternell, Committee Coordinator, City of Mississauga, Letter dated August 4, 2006, Providing a Copy of a City of Mississauga Resolution and a Report titled "City of Brampton Draft Official Plan"

Received

PL-C3. Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated August 4, 2006, Providing a Copy of an AMO Submission to the Standing Committee on General Government on the Proposed Bill 51, Planning and Conservation Land Statue Law Amendment Act, 2005

Received

PL-C4. B.A. (Bruce) Archibald, Deputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), Letter dated August 4, 2006, Providing Copies of the OMAFRA 2006 Rural Plan Update, titled "Strong Rural Communities: Working Together for Success…and Achieving It"

Received

PL-C5. Cheri Cowan, Clerk, Town of Caledon, Letter dated August 8, 2006, Providing a Copy of a Town of Caledon Resolution and a Report titled "Town of Caledon Population and Employment Forecasts and Allocations: Final Recommendations"

Referred to Planning

These items were dealt with earlier in the meeting

F. OTHER BUSINESS

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

Committee moved In Camera at 1:38 p.m.

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

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

G3. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

G4. Labour relations or employee negotiations

G5. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

G6. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

Councillor Morrison departed at 1:39 p.m. due to other municipal business

Committee moved out of In Camera at 1:41 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 1:42 p.m.