The Regional General Committee met on September 28, 2006 at 9:40 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-176-2006:

That the consolidated agenda for the September 28, 2006 General Committee meeting be approved.

D. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

D1. Jill Birch, Vice President, Business Development, Carrie Andrews, Director, Sheridan Corporate and Marian Brady, Learning Advisor, Sheridan Institute, Presenting Information on the Water Distribution and Supply Program and Addressing the Benefits of the Partnership Between the Region of Peel and Sheridan Institute

Received

See also Items Related to Public Works - Item PW-B1

Councillor DiMarco recognized the importance of the partnership between Sheridan College and the Region of Peel, noting that continued support of such initiatives serves to benefit all residents of Peel.

Councillor Morrison thanked staff from Sheridan College for working with the Region of Peel to develop and deliver this very important training for Regional staff in the area of Water Distribution and Supply and Wastewater Collection programs.

Councillor Adams arrived at 9:43 a.m.
Councillor Iannicca arrived at 9:46 a.m.

Items Related to Public Works - Item PW-B1 was dealt with.

PW-B. Operations and Maintenance

PW-B1. Operator Certification Training Program in Partnership with Sheridan College

Received

See also Delegations/Presentations - Item D1

E. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

PW-A. Engineering and Construction

PW-A1. Engineering Services for a Schedule 'C' Class Environmental Assessment for Alloa Reservoir, Pumping Station and 1200mm (48 inch) Diameter Feedermain in North West Brampton, Capital Project 03-1510, Document 2006-448P - City of Brampton, Ward 6 and Town of Caledon, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-177-2006:

That the contract (Document 2006-448P) for a Schedule 'C' Class Environmental Assessment for Alloa Reservoir and Pumping Station in North West Brampton and a 1,200mm (48 inch) diameter feedermain from the intersection of Mississauga Road and Bovaird Drive to Alloa Reservoir be awarded to Earth Tech Canada Inc. in the estimated amount of $335,100 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 03-1510, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended;

And further, that additional funds of $150,000 be provided to Capital Project 03-1510, from the Water South Peel Development Charge Reserve Fund (R3520).

PW-A2. Request for Expansion of the Red Light Camera Program and Red Light Camera Pilot Project Study Collision Data Update, Capital Project 05-4415, Document 2006-671P - City of Brampton and City of Mississauga, All Wards

RECOMMENDATION GC-178-2006:

That the contract (Document 2006-671P) for the Red Light Camera Program be awarded to Traffipax Inc. in the estimated amount of $388,320 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 05-4415, subject to acceptance testing, for the period January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended;

And further, that staff be authorized to negotiate yearly pricing for this service with the Vendor for subsequent years up to and including 2011;

And further, that additional funds of $2,000,000 be provided to Capital Project 05-4415, financed from Roads Capital Stabilization Reserve (R0210), through the 2008 and 2009 Capital Budget process.

PW-A3. Speed Limit Change on Regional Road 19 (Winston Churchill Boulevard) from Beech Grove Sideroad to Regional Road 11 (Forks of the Credit Road/Bush Street), from 100 Metres (328 feet) North of Ballinafad Road to 2,440 Metres, (8,005 feet) North of Regional Road 9 (King Street) and from Regional Road 9 (King Street) to 2,440 metres (8,005 feet) North of Regional Road 9 (King Street) - Town of Caledon, Wards 1 and 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-179-2006:

That the existing posted speed limit of 80 km/h on Regional Road 19 (Winston Churchill Boulevard) be reduced to 70 km/h, from Beech Grove Sideroad to Regional Road 11 (Forks of the Credit Road/Bush Street) in the Town of Caledon;

And further, that the existing posted speed limit of 70 km/h on Regional Road 19 (Winston Churchill Boulevard) be reduced to 60 km/h, from 100 metres north of Ballinafad Road to 2,440 metres (8,005 feet) north of Regional Road 9 (King Street) in the Town of Caledon;

And further, that the existing posted speed limit of 60 km/h on Regional Road 19 (Winston Churchill Boulevard) be reduced to 50 km/h, from Regional Road 9 (King Street) to 2,440 metres (8,005 feet) north of Regional Road 9 (King Street) in the Town of Caledon;

And further, that the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) be advised.

PW-B. Operations and Maintenance

PW-B1. Operator Certification Training Program in Partnership with Sheridan College

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting

PW-C. Water and Wastewater Treatment

PW-C1. Clarkson Wastewater Treatment Facility New Outfall - September Update, Capital Project 06-2925, Document 2005-044P - City of Mississauga, Ward 2

Received

PW-D. Waste Management

PW-D1. Award of Long-Term Service Contract for Technical Support and Maintenance of Weighscale Operating Software, Document 2006-604N

RECOMMENDATION GC-180-2006:

That the Region of Peel establish a five-year service contract at an estimated cost of $72,000 per annum (excluding applicable taxes), with Geoware Incorporated for the technical support and maintenance of all weighscale operating and administrative software at existing Waste Management facilities throughout the Region of Peel, being the most cost effective solution in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001, as amended;

And further, that the necessary equipment, support and maintenance and administrative software for weigh scale operations at all new Waste Management facilities within the five-year contract be negotiated with Geoware Incorporated;

And further, that any upgrades related to the technical support and maintenance for existing weighscale operating and administrative software be negotiated with Geoware Incorporated.

PW-D2. Redeployment of Capital Funds for the Reconstruction of a Forcemain from the Chinguacousy Landfill Site to the Mayfield Pumping Station, Capital Project 06-6583 - Town of Caledon, Ward 2

RECOMMENDATION GC-181-2006:

That the construction of a forcemain from the former Chinguacousy Landfill site to the Mayfield Pumping Station at a total cost of $2,300,000 (excluding applicable taxes), be set up under Capital Project 06-6583, financed from approved Capital Project 99-6281 in the amount of $1,800,000 and approved Capital Project 05-6581 in the amount of $500,000.

Councillor Mullin arrived at 9:53 a.m.

PW-D3. Redeployment of Capital Funds for Capping and Remediation Projects at Sanitary Landfill Sites, Capital Project 06-6582 - Town of Caledon, Wards 1 and 2, and City of Mississauga, Ward 8

RECOMMENDATION GC-182-2006:

That capping work at the Caledon Sanitary Landfill Site and cap remediation work at the North Sheridan and Chinguacousy Landfill Sites be set up under Capital Project 06-6582, at a total amount of $1,000,000, to be funded from approved Capital Project 99-6289.

PW-D4. Strategic Issues Update to the September 21, 2006 Waste Management Subcommittee
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management

Received

PW-D5. Report of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2006-6) meeting held on September 21, 2006

1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION WM-16-2006:

That the agenda for the September 21, 2006 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be amended to include an oral discussion on the proposed under-cupboard compost containers for the Region Wide Organics program, to be dealt with under Other Business;

And further, that the agenda for the September 21, 2006 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be amended to include an oral discussion on a publication from Waste Management of Canada Corporation (WMCC), to be dealt with under Other Business;

And further, that the agenda for the September 21, 2006 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be amended to include an oral discussion regarding a proposed study of household hazardous waste in municipal wastewater systems, to be dealt with under Other Business;

And further, that the agenda for the September 21, 2006 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be amended to include an oral discussion regarding the current status of the landfill approvals for WMCC, and the proposed purchase of the Green Lane Landfill site by the City of Toronto, to be dealt with under Other Business;

And further, that the agenda for the September 21, 2006 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting be approved, as amended.

3. DELEGATIONS

a) Bill Wilson, Committee Member, Caledon Environmental Advisory Committee (CEAC), Presenting Concerns Regarding Waste Management Practices Affecting the Town of Caledon (Deferred from the June 15, 2006 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting)

Withdrawn

See also Item 6b

4. REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

a) Summary of 2006 Environment Day Events and Proposed Changes to Environment Day Events for 2007

Received

RECOMMENDATION WM-17-2006:

That three Environment Day events be held in the spring of 2007.

b) Update on Remaining Capacity at the Caledon Sanitary Landfill Site

Received

c) Managing Difficult Materials at Curbside (Oral)
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director of Waste Management

Received

RECOMMENDATION WM-18-2006:

That staff advise residents that shredded paper can be placed in kraft paper leaf and yard waste bags or organics carts for collection;

And further, that staff advise residents that shredded paper can be delivered free of charge to Community Recycling Centres;

And further, that prior to the launch of the Region Wide Organics program in April 2007, staff direct the contractor to continue to collect shredded paper set out for recycling.

d) Bi-Weekly Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Update (Oral)
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director of Waste Management

Received

RECOMMENDATION WM-19-2006:

That staff report back to the October 19, 2006 General Committee meeting with the 2006 leaf and yard waste collection tonnages in order to assist Regional Council in determining the adequacy of bi-weekly versus weekly collection of leaf and yard waste;

And further, that the staff report include the following:

• Information regarding other methods of communication for waste management messages such as automated phone message systems be investigated;
  
  
• Costs associated with weekly and bi-weekly leaf and yard waste collection;
  
  
• Information regarding the bi-weekly leaf and yard waste collection schedule, and provide recommendations on proceeding with the collection of leaf and yard waste for 2007.

e) Waste Management Strategic Issues Update (Oral)
Presentation by Andrew Pollock, Director of Waste Management

Received

RECOMMENDATION WM-20-2006:

That in accordance with Procedural By-law 54-1999, as amended, Section III-2(i), be waived in order that the September 21, 2006 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting continue past 3:30 p.m.

RECOMMENDATION WM-21-2006:

That staff report back to the September 28, 2006 General Committee meeting, incorporating requests and comments received at the September 21, 2006 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting;

And further, that staff work with the Ministry of the Environment to expedite Certificates of Approval for Ontario landfill sites;

And further, that staff report back to a future General Committee meeting with further information on the possibility of expanding the Algonquin Power Energy-from-Waste (EFW) Facility;

And further, that staff report back to the October 19, 2006 General Committee meeting, with respect to new and emerging technologies in waste management.

5. UPDATES

6. COMMUNICATIONS

a) Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated September 11, 2006, Advising that the Province will Take Action on the AMO Proposal for a LCBO Deposit Return System, and Advising that Consumers will be Able to Return all LCBO Containers to Brewers Retail for a Deposit Return Starting in February 2007

Received

b) Marolyn Morrison, Mayor, Town of Caledon, Letter dated September 11, 2006, Providing a Copy of a Caledon Environmental Advisory Committee (CEA) Resolution Requesting that the Region of Peel Endorse the Enclosed Resolution and Forward it to the Minister of the Environment

RECOMMENDATION WM-22-2006:

Whereas, the Region of Peel has achieved a 45 per cent residential waste diversion rate and could claim a present 71 per cent residential waste diversion rate if Energy From Waste (EFW) tonnages diverted from landfill were counted;

And Whereas, Peel targets a residential waste diversion rate (without EFW tonnages included) of 60 per cent by 2008 and 70 per cent by 2016;

And Whereas, Peel believes that per capita generation of waste will increase over and above residential waste from steady population growth within the Region by 2031;

And Whereas, Peel facilities for residential waste diversion are currently operating close to capacity;

And Whereas, Peel Region is not responsible for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) waste, with the notable exception of product waste and packaging which has been acquired by residents;

And Whereas, Peel, by itself, cannot effectively increase the amount of diversion by the ICI sectors;

And Whereas, Peel has historically observed that municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) generate from twice to three times the amount of ICI waste than they do residential waste;

And Whereas, Peel is aware that the Private and ICI sector is actively seeking expansion of at least five landfill sites for waste;

And Whereas, Peel is aware that very little progress has been evident in diverting materials from landfill since the Province's 2004 Discussion Paper 'Ontario's 60 per cent Waste Diversion Goal';

And Whereas, it is likely that most other municipalities besides Peel in the GTA and the province at large are experiencing the same considerable pressures to divert or reduce waste;

Therefore be it resolved that the Region of Peel, in cooperation with the Town of Caledon and its Environmental Advisory Committee (CEAC), urge the Province to:

1. Increase its efforts to implement the action items addressed in the 2004 Discussion Paper designed to reduce the total amount of waste going to landfill;
2. Increase its efforts under the Waste Diversion Act to enforce waste reductions in already designated items;
3. Increase its efforts to designate additional items under the Waste Diversion Act and involve more producers in waste reduction innovation, and;
4. Increase its efforts to work with product manufacturers to design product packaging which is amenable to recycling and to reduce it to the minimum required to protect the product from damage during transportation.

See also Item 3a

7. IN CAMERA MATTERS

8. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Items - Items 8a - 8d inclusive:

a) Discussion Regarding Proposed Under-Cupboard Compost Containers for the Region Wide Organics Program (Oral)

Received

b) Discussion Regarding a Publication from Waste Management of Canada Corporation (WMCC) (Oral)

Received

RECOMMENDATION WM-23-2006:

That staff review the publication from Waste Management of Canada Corporation (WMCC) provided by Councillor Saito, and report back to a future Waste Management Subcommittee meeting on the possible enhancement of relationships and partnerships between the Region and the collection contractor.

c) Discussion Regarding a Proposed Study of Household Hazardous Waste in Municipal Wastewater Systems (Oral)

Received

RECOMMENDATION WM-24-2006:

That staff report back to a future Waste Management Subcommittee meeting with information on the Vision Quest proposal including details of the Ministry of the Environment plans for the management of pharmaceutical waste.

d) Discussion Regarding the Current Status of the Landfill Approvals for Waste Management of Canada Corporation (WMCC), and the Proposed Purchase of the Green Lane Landfill Site by the City of Toronto (Oral)

Received

PW-E. Business and Information Services

PW-E1. Public Works Community Programs Funding Update to Council, and EcoSource Mississauga Request for Additional Funding

RECOMMENDATION GC-183-2006:

That the Region of Peel provide additional multi-year funding to EcoSource Mississauga under the Public Works Community Programs Funding (PWCPF) Policy to a maximum additional amount of $16,000 in 2006; $16,000 in 2007 and $16,000 in 2008, to be financed respectively through the approved 2006 Budget, Cost Centre WA00007 and future budgets for 2007 and 2008 (pending Regional Council approval), Cost Centre WA00007;

And further, that Policy F30-05-02 be amended to delete item D.2.a. of the non-eligibility criteria which states the Region shall not fund programs which are fully funded or delivered by the Town of Caledon, the City of Mississauga or the City of Brampton;

And further, that item 3.2.1.b. of Policy F30-05-02 be amended by adding parameters regarding advertising for new applicants.

PW-F. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-F1. Bryan Clarke, Chief Administrative Officer, Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS), Letter dated August, 2006, Advising that the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors Professional Development Program has Certified its 1,000 'Public Works Professional' and Requesting Municipalities to Encourage Staff Accreditation in the Program

Received

PW-F2. Mitch Zamojc, Commissioner of Public Works, Letter dated September 14, 2006, Responding to a Memorandum from City of Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion Regarding Concerns with the Additional Combined Expenditure of $2.7 Million to cover Additional Works that were Identified During the Construction Stage of the Hot Mix Asphalt Resurfacing Project and the Bovaird Drive Reconstruction from Highway 410 to Sunforest Drive

Received

HO-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

HO-A1. Transfer of Region Owned Property, South Side of Sismet Road, East of Creekbank Road - City of Mississauga, Ward 5

RECOMMENDATION GC-184-2006:

That the lands described as Part of Block H, Registered Plan 924, City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, identified as Parts 5 and 6 on draft Reference Plan 05-B5056 prepared by Young & Young Surveying Inc. dated May 19, 2005 be declared surplus to the needs of the Regional Corporation.

RECOMMENDATION GC-185-2006:

That the lands described as Part of Block H, Registered Plan 924, City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, identified as Part 5 on draft Reference Plan 05-B5056 prepared by Young & Young Surveying Inc. dated May 19, 2005 be conveyed gratuitously to the Corporation of the City of Mississauga and Part of Block H, Registered Plan 924, City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, identified as Part 6 on draft Reference Plan 05-B5056 prepared by Young & Young Surveying Inc. dated May 19, 2005 be conveyed gratuitously to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, conditional on the completion of a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment as required by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority;

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

HO-B. Housing

HO-B1. Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association: Suggestions on the Design of a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit for Canada

RECOMMENDATION GC-186-2006:

That the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA) report, as described in the Executive Summary attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Housing and Property and General Manager, Peel Living, dated September 1, 2006, titled "Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association: Suggestions on the Design of a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit for Canada", be endorsed, in principle;

And further, that a copy of the subject report and Executive Summary be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Premier of Ontario, the Federal Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, the Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and ONPHA, for their information.

Additional Item - Item HO-B2:

HO-B2. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Achieved $45 Million in Efficiencies (Oral)

Received

Councillor Mullin requested that staff report to the October 5, 2006 Regional Council meeting with information regarding the Federal Government announcement that Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has achieved $45 million in efficiencies and whether the surplus is intended to help fund new affordable housing developments.

SOCIAL SERVICES

HS-A. Children's Services

HS-A1. Week of the Child - October 14 to 22, 2006

RECOMMENDATION GC-187-2006:

That the week of October 14 to 22, 2006 be proclaimed "Week of the Child" in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

HS-A2. Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day - October 25, 2006

RECOMMENDATION GC-188-2006:

That October 25, 2006 be proclaimed "Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day" in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

See also Item HS-E3

HS-B. Ontario Works in Peel

HS-B1. Creation of Social Assistance Overpayments: Follow-up

Received

HEALTH

HS-C. Environmental Health

HS-C1. Residential Use of Pesticides

Received

HS-D. Long-Term Care

HS-D1. Levels of Care in Peel Long Term Care Centres

Received

HS-D2. Peel Long Term Care Partnership with the Developmental Services Sector

Received

HS-E. COMMUNICATIONS

HS-E1. Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community and Social Services, Letter dated August 24, 2006, Responding to a Letter from Regional Chair Kolb dated July 13, 2006, Regarding the report titled, "Time for a Fair Deal: Report of the Task Force on Modernizing Income Security for Working Age Adults (MISWAA)"

Referred to Social Services

HS-E2. Paul Zarnke, Executive Director, Peel Children's Aid, Letter dated August 28, 2006, Requesting that October be Proclaimed "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in the Region of Peel

RECOMMENDATION GC-189-2006:

That the month of October, 2006 be proclaimed "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in the Regional Municipality of Peel.

HS-E3. Sid Ryan, President, Ontario Division, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE/SCFP Ontario) and Shellie Bird, President, The Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care (OCBCC), Letter dated August 29, 2006, Requesting that Wednesday, October 25, 2006 be Proclaimed "Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day"

Received

See also Item HS-A2

MA-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

MA-A1. International Day of Disabled Persons - December 3, 2006

RECOMMENDATION GC-190-2006:

That December 3, 2006 be proclaimed "International Day of Disabled Persons" in the Regional Municipality of Peel;

And further, that the members of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) be commended for their dedication and commitment to improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

MA-B. Chief Administrative Officer

MA-B1. Fast Forward Peel: Building a Strong Community Together - Strategic Plan Achievements for the 2003-2006 Term of Regional Council

Received

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-C. Communication Services

MA-C1. Awards for Communication Excellence
Presentation by Cynthia Ulba, Public Affairs Manager, Communications Services

Received

Communications staff were recognized for the numerous accomplishments of the Division over the past year and their effective partnerships with other Regional operating programs.

Councillor Saito arrived at 10:48 a.m. due to other municipal business.

MA-D. Clerk's

MA-D1. 2007 Regional Council and General Committee Meeting Schedule

RECOMMENDATION GC-191-2006:

That the 2007 Regional Council and General Committee meeting schedule, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, dated September 12, 2006, titled "2007 Regional Council and General Committee Meeting Schedule", be approved;

And further, that Section III-2 (a) (iv) of the Region of Peel Procedural By-law 54-1999, as amended, be amended to stipulate that the meetings in July and August occur on the first Thursday of each month;

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

MA-D2. Report of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-2006-8) meeting held on September 19, 2006

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RECOMMENDATION AAC-21-2006:

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

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AAC-22-2006:

That the agenda for the September 19, 2006 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be amended to include an additional item under Other Business regarding safety issues at the intersection of Hurontario Street and Steeles Avenue, in the City of Brampton;

And further, that the agenda for the September 19, 2006 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be amended to include an additional item under Other Business regarding an update on the Accessibility Advisory Committee membership selection process;

And further, that the agenda for the September 19, 2006 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be amended to include an additional item under Other Business regarding a request from the Caledon Community Services for an accessibility audit;

And further, that the agenda for the September 19, 2006 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved, as amended.

4. COMMUNICATION ITEMS

5. PRESENTATIONS

a) Maria Morizio, Principal, Special Education, and Nancy Tallevi, Planner, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, Providing an Overview of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board Accessibility Plan

Received

b) Phillip Sousa, Planner; Andrew Leverette, Project Manager, Design and Construction; and Heidi Kazman, Special Programs Coordinator, Special Education Support Services, Peel District School Board, Providing an Overview of the Peel District School Board Accessibility Plan

Received

c) Matthew Fleet, Community Services Co-ordinator, Coalition for Persons with Disabilities, and Jon Greenaway, Transitions Co-ordinator, Erin Oaks, Providing an Overview of the Connections Resource Fair

Received

RECOMMENDATION AAC-23-2006:

That funding for special events be considered in the 2007 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) budget;

And further, that consideration of the request of the Coalition for Persons with Disabilities and Erinoak Children's Treatment Centre for financial support of $500 be dealt with at the first meeting of the AAC in 2007.

d) Colleen Grant, Town Prosecutor and Solicitor, Town of Caledon, Regarding the Proposed Town of Caledon Parking By-law for Persons with Disabilities

Received

6. REPORTS

7. REPORT FROM THE ACCESSIBILITY PLANNING COORDINATORS

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

Received

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

Received

RECOMMENDATION AAC-24-2006:

That the Joint meeting of the Region of Peel-Town of Caledon, City of Brampton and City of Mississauga Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be held in the first quarter of 2007 at the Region of Peel Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton.

8. REPORT OF THE ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR

Received

9. OTHER BUSINESS

Additional Items - 9a to 9c inclusive:

a) Safety Issues at the Intersection of Hurontario Street and Steeles Avenue - City of Brampton

Received

Rules of Procedure Waived

RECOMMENDATION AAC-25-2006:

That in accordance with Procedural By-law 54-1999, as amended, Section III-2(i), be waived in order that the September 19, 2006 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting continue past 3:30 p.m.

b) Update on the Membership Renewal Process for the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (Oral)

Received

c) Audit of the Caledon Community Services (Oral)

Received

RECOMMENDATION AAC-26-2006:

That the next Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) meeting be held at the Caledon Community Complex on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.;

And further, that the Accessibility Planning Specialist provide members of the AAC with details of the proposed meeting.

MA-E. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-E1. Gloria Kovach, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and Sam Synard, Chair, Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Council, Letter dated August 30, 2006, Presenting the 2005-2006 GMF Annual Report

Received

MA-E2. R.A. (Bob) Fowler, Secretary, Ontario Property and Environmental Rights Alliance (OPERA), Letter dated September 4, 2006, Attaching a Joint Letter from APRI/OPERA to Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, dated September 5, 2006, Appealing for Federal and Provincial Statutory Confirmation that Canadian Citizens have a Right to Own Land and Not be Deprived of that Right Without Notice, Consent and Fair Compensation

Received

MA-E3. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated September 7, 2006, Announcing a Commitment by the Ministry of the Environment to Establish a $7 Million Fund for the Implementation of Bill 43, The Clean Water Act for 2007/2008 and to Further Sustainable Funding Once Implementation Costs are Better Understood

Received

MA-E4. Member Communication: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated September 14, 2006, Regarding the Marijuana Grow Operation Notification Protocol Template Finalized by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services

Received

PL-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

PL-A1. Update on the Peel Rural Water Quality Program

Received

PL-A2. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day - November 15, 2006

RECOMMENDATION GC-192-2006:

That November 15, 2006 be proclaimed "Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day" in the Regional Municipality of Peel, as outlined in the joint report of the Commissioners of Planning, and People, Information and Technology, dated September 6, 2006, titled "Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day - November 15, 2006".

PL-B. Planning Policy and Research

PL-B1. Places to Grow Plan

Received

PL-C. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-C1. Douglas Newson, Director, Central Region, Statistics Canada, Letter dated August 2006, Thanking the Region of Peel for Extending the Message about the Importance of the Census to the Community and Advising that Preliminary Population Figures from the 2006 Census will be Released by March 2007

Received

PL-C2. Cheri Cowan, Town Clerk, Town of Caledon, Letter dated September 14, 2006, Providing a Copy of a Town of Caledon Resolution and a Report Supporting the Region of Peel and Area Municipal Planning Responsibilities Matrix

Referred to Planning

PL-C3. Ian Sinclair, on behalf of the Peel/Halton Landowners Association, Letter dated September 18, 2006, Expressing Concerns on behalf of the Peel/Halton Landowners Association Regarding Recent Legislative Restrictions through Conservation Authorities on Private Lands

Referred to Planning for appropriate action

F. OTHER BUSINESS

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

Committee moved In Camera at 10:53 a.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. Labour relations or employee negotiations

Committee moved out of In Camera at 11:19 a.m.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.