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Regional Council Minutes (Regular Meeting) - July 3, 2008
July 3, 2008 Regional Council Minutes
G. Carlson, C. Corbasson, G. Gibson¨, A. Groves, N. Iannicca* ,K. Mahoney, S. McFadden, G. Miles*, E. Moore¨, M. Morrison, P. Mullin* , P. Palleschi*, C. Parrish*, R. Paterak, M. Prentice, P. Saito, J. Sanderson¨, J. Sprovieri, A. Thompson, R. Whitehead*
E. Adams, F. Dale, due to other municipal business; S. Fennell, due to other municipal business; E. Kolb, due to vacation; H. McCallion, due to other municipal business
D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer; M. Hood, Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services; L. Nashman, Commissioner of Employee and Business Services; M. Zamojc, Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services; N. Trim, Acting Chief Financial Officer; K. Ward, Commissioner of Human Services; J. Smith, Commissioner of Health Services; Dr. D. Mowat, Medical Officer of Health; C. Gravlev, Regional Clerk; C. Thomson, Legislative Specialist
Councillor Sanderson declared a conflict of interest with respect to Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning - Items ETP- B2 and B3, as he was involved in previous negotiations with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA).
a) June 19, 2008, Regional Council Meeting
That the minutes of the Regional Council meeting held on June 19, 2008 be approved.
Carried 2008-805
That the agenda for the July 3, 2008 Regional Council meeting be amended to refer Delegations/Presentations - Items 5b and 5d, to the September 11, 2008 General Committee meeting;
And further, that the agenda for the July 3, 2008 Regional Council meeting be amended to bring forward the presentation related to Items Related to Human Services - Item HS-C1, to be dealt with under Delegations/Presentations as Item 5e;
And further, that the agenda for the July 3, 2008 Regional Council meeting be amended to include a recommendation arising from the Arterial Roads Review Ad hoc Steering Committee (ARRASC-2008-2) meeting held on July 3, 2008, to be dealt with under Items Related to Environment, Transportation and Planning as Item ETP-D6;
And further, that the agenda for the July 3, 2008 Regional Council meeting be amended to include a communication from Mary Flynn-Guglietti, Partner, Commercial Real Estate Group, McMillan, regarding the 26 Unit Apartment Building at 5 Sheard Avenue, City of Brampton, to be dealt with under Items Related to Human Services as Item HS-D5;
And further, that the agenda for the July 3, 2008 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.
Carried 2008-806
See also Resolutions 2008-810, 2008-808, 2008-811, 2008-813 and 2008-865
a) Garry Bezruki, Director of Information Systems, City of Waterloo, on Behalf of the Municipal Information Systems Association of Canada (MISA/ASIM Canada), Presenting the 2008 Peter Bennett Award to Roy Wiseman, Chief Information Officer
Received 2008-807
Garry Bezruki, Director of Information Systems, City of Waterloo, on behalf of the Municipal Information Systems Association of Canada (MISA/ASIM Canada) recognized Roy Wiseman, Chief Information Officer as the recipient of the 2008 Peter Bennett Award.
Roy Wiseman was presented the 2008 Peter Bennett Award, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Canadian Municipal Information Technology Community and the Municipal Information Systems Association (MISA/ASIM Canada) Canada Mission and Objectives, and for exemplifying the spirit of Peter Bennett through demonstrated leadership and working “beyond the call” with humour and humanity.
David Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer commended Roy Wiseman for being an innovator and a leader in municipal information and technology. David Szwarc acknowledged Roy Wiseman’s achievements at the Region of Peel and the impact his contributions have had on public sector services across Canada.
b) Roger Maloney, Chair, Social Housing Services Corporation, Providing an Update on the Activities of the Social Housing Services Corporation
Referred to the September 11, 2008 General Committee meeting 2008-808
See also Resolution 2008-806
c) Shelley White, Chief Executive Officer and Joseph Palumbo, Chair, Board of Directors, United Way of Peel Region, Presenting the United Way of Peel Region (UWPR) Accountability Report
Received 2008-809
Councillor Whitehead arrived at 9:50 a.m.
Shelley White, Chief Executive Officer and Joseph Palumbo, Chair, Board of Directors, United Way of Peel Region, presented the 2008 United Way of Peel Region (UWPR) Accountability Report. Shelly White, thanked Regional Council and Region of Peel staff for their support of the United Way. Joseph Palumbo, reported that the United Way Vision for the community is to champion and inspire sustainable change that strengthens the community and improves lives. Joseph Palumbo also stated that the United Way Mission is to engage the community, through partnerships, to ensure people are cared for, connected and included.
Joseph Palumbo reported that in 2007 the local United Way served 390,733 clients in Peel Region. Of the clients served by the United Way of Peel Region, 55.3 per cent live in Mississauga, 38.8 per cent live in Brampton and 5.9 per cent of clients reside in Caledon.
Joseph Palumbo noted that the United Way of Peel Region funded 55 agencies in 2007 and currently funds 58 agencies. He further stated that in 2007, 109 programs, services and initiatives received United Way funding and it currently funds 118 in 2008. Joseph Palumbo reported that the United Way will invest $9,571,030 from the Community Fund in 2008/09.
d) Dr. Sheldon Cheskes, Medical Director, Peel Region Paramedic Services, Sunnybrook Osler Centre for Pre-Hospital Care, Providing an Update on the Initiatives Underway in the International Research Study, Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium (ROC)
Referred to the September 11, 2008 General Committee meeting 2008-810
The presentation related to Items Related to Human Services – Item HS-C1 was dealt with.
e) Janet Menard, Executive Director, Human Services, Transition and Integration and Thomas Yoon, Manager, Finance Support Unit, Health Services, Regarding Ontario Works and ODSP Social Assistance Caseload Update
Received 2008-811
See also Resolutions 2008-806 and 2008-812
Councillor Parrish arrived at 9:57 a.m.
Councillor Mullin arrived at 10:04 a.m.
Councillor Prentice arrived at 10:11 a.m.
Janet Menard, Executive Director, Human Services, Transition and Integration, and Thomas Yoon, Manager, Financial Support Unit, provided a social assistance caseload update on the Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
Janet Menard reported that economic factors are the primary cause of the social assistance caseload increase as unemployment has jumped from 6.4 per cent in 2006 to 6.9 per cent in 2007. Janet Menard noted that over 3,000 manufacturing jobs were lost in Peel during the first quarter of 2008 and the Toronto Dominion (TD) Bank has downgraded Canadian economic growth to 2.3 per cent from the original forecast of 2.9 per cent. Janet Menard further stated that the expectation is that economic growth in Ontario will slow to less than 2.5 per cent in 2009.
Thomas Yoon stated that the Ontario Works Stabilization Reserve has declined from $33.8 million in 2003 to $13.2 million in 2008.
Thomas Yoon also noted that the Reserves earned $1.5 to $2 million annually in interest income prior to 2004 and this total continues to decline with a cost to the Region of Peel of $0.2 million for every increase of 100 Ontario Works cases. Thomas Yoon advised that the 2008 year end reserve balance is expected to be enough to fund eight to nine months of caseload costs, if the caseload doubles to 19,600 per month.
Thomas Yoon reported that savings from the upload of Ontario Disability Support Program costs will not be realized until 2011.
Councillor Prentice suggested that the Regional Chair request a meeting with Premier McGuinty to present the information.
Councillor Miles inquired if increased Ontario Works caseloads will have an impact in light of the pooling of social assistance costs between the Region of Peel and the City of Toronto. David Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer, undertook to provide an analysis of social assistance pooling costs to Regional Council in September, 2008.
HS-C1. Ontario Works and ODSP Social Assistance Caseload Update
That the Regional Chair request a meeting with the Premier of Ontario, and appropriate Regional staff, to request that Ontario Works social assistance costs be uploaded to the Province;
And further, that staff provide an update during Regional Budget deliberations.
Carried 2008-812
See also Resolutions 2008-806 and 2008-811
ETP-A1. Consent to Change in Ownership of Sandhill Disposal and Recycling Inc. and Helken Holdings Inc. Related to Caledon Waste Collection Agreement and Waste Transfer, Transport and Disposal Agreement
That, for the purposes of the Region’s agreements with Sandhill Disposal and Recycling Inc. (“Sandhill”) for the collection of waste in the Town of Caledon, dated March 29, 2006 (the “Waste Collection Agreement”) and with Helken Holdings Inc. (“Helken Holdings”) for the transfer, transport and disposal of waste, dated September 14, 2006 (the “Waste Transfer Agreement”), the Region consent to the change in ownership of Sandhill and Helken Holdings to Turtle Island Recycling Corporation, subject to the following conditions:
that a performance bond in the amount of $1,500,000 be provided to the Region to secure performance of the Waste Collection Agreement;
that an amendment to the Waste Collection Agreement be executed by the parties to the agreement, to increase the performance bond requirements provided for therein to reflect the above, and that the performance bond be increased annually in accordance with the provisions of the Waste Collection Agreement so that the value of the performance bond is maintained at 50 percent of the annual value of the Waste Collection Agreement;
that the Release as described in the In Camera report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, dated June 12, 2008, be executed and delivered to the Region by Turtle Island Recycling Corporation and its related corporations;
And further, that upon the fulfillment of all of the above conditions, the consent and any other necessary documents be executed by the duly authorized singing officers of the Regional Corporation.
Carried 2008-813
See also Resolution 2008-932
ETP-A2. Consent to Assignment of Agreements from KMK Consultants Limited to UMA Engineering Limited Related to Professional Engineering Consulting Services
That the Region of Peel consent to the assignment of all current agreements with KMK Consultants Limited to UMA Engineering Ltd., effective March 29, 2008;
And further, that authority be delegated to a Director in the Environment, Transportation and Planning Services department to execute the consent and any additional consents that may be required and deemed appropriate by the Director, arising from any further reorganization of the AECOM Technology Corporation group of companies.
Carried 2008-814
ETP-B1. Report of the Waste Management Subcommittee (WMSC-2008-5) meeting held on June 26, 2008
Mitch Zamojc, Commissioner, Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, announced that Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management has accepted the position of Director of Waste Management for the Region of Niagara and acknowledged his dedication, and contributions to the Region of Peel Waste Management division over the past seven years. Mitch Zamojc recognized Andrew Pollock as one of the leaders in the province in the waste management industry.
Members of Regional Council thanked Andrew Pollock for his professionalism, innovativeness and leadership in the field of waste management and in serving the residents of Peel and wished him continued success in his new role.
Andrew Pollock thanked Regional Council for their support, encouragement and contributions to waste management during his tenure at Peel.
That the report of the Waste Management Subcommittee meeting held on June 26, 2008 be amended to reflect that Councillor Saito was in attendance at the commencement of the meeting;
And further, that the report of the Waste Management Subcommittee meeting held on June 26, 2008 be adopted, as amended.
Carried 2008-815
RECOMMENDATION WM-14-2008:
That the agenda for the June 26, 2008, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting, be amended to withdraw Items Related to Delegations/Presentations - Item 3c;
And further, that the agenda for the June 26, 2008, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting, be amended to include a communication item from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), regarding the FCM Municipal Partnership Program (MPP) in Cambodia, to be dealt with under Communications - Item 5a;
And further, that the agenda for the June 26, 2008, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting, be amended to include a discussion regarding delays at the Brampton Community Recycling Centre, to be dealt with under Other Business - Item 7a;
And further, that the agenda for the June 26, 2008, Waste Management Subcommittee meeting, be approved, as amended.
Approved 2008-816
See also Resolutions 2008-820, 2008-825 and 2008-826
a) Richard Paterak, Regional Councillor, Region of Peel, Regarding the Isséane Energy from Waste Facility in Paris, France
Received 2008-817
b) Don Constable, President, and Terry Prater, Vice-President, Greenpath Environmental Inc., Presenting the Greenpath Environmental Business Model and Products and a Proposal to Divert the Bottom Ash from the Region of Peel Waste to Energy Facility to Greenpath Environmental Green Stone Product
Received 2008-818
See also Resolution 2008-819
RECOMMENDATION WM-15-2008:
That Region of Peel staff continue to work with Greenpath on the proposed business case;
And further, that staff be directed to negotiate a deal with Greenpath during the months of June, 2008 to September, 2008;
And further, that the Greenpath Environmental Inc. business case be referred to the proposed Interim Period Approvals Committee to oversee and review the expenditure of funds, the acquisition of services and the execution of documents;
And further, that staff report back on the business deal with Greenpath Environmental Inc. at the September 11, 2008 General Committee meeting.
Approved 2008-819
See also Resolution 2008-818
c) Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management, Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, Regarding the Service-Based Budgeting Pilot Project
Withdrawn 2008-820
See also Resolution 2008-816
d) Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management, Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, Regarding the Blue Box Education Campaign
Received 2008-821
e) Andrew Pollock, Director, Waste Management, Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, Providing an Oral Update on the Proposed Council Workshop on Long Term Waste Resource Management Strategy
Received 2008-822
See also Resolution 2008-823
RECOMMENDATION WM-16-2008:
That the Waste Management Subcommittee meeting scheduled for September 25, 2008 be cancelled;
And further, that a facilitated Long Term Waste Resource Management Strategy workshop be held on Thursday, September 25, 2008 in lieu of a Committee meeting at a location to be determined by staff.
Approved 2008-823
See also Resolution 2008-822
a) Yard Waste Collection in Rural Caledon, Document 2005-076N
RECOMMENDATION WM-17-2008:
That yard waste be collected as garbage in rural Caledon in the months of April, May, October and November;
And further, that the contract (Document 2005-076N) for Rural Waste Collection between the Region of Peel and Sandhill Disposal and Recycling Inc. be amended to provide yard waste collection as garbage until December 2008;
And further, that staff review other alternatives for yard waste collection in rural Caledon and report back to a future meeting of the Waste Management Subcommittee.
Approved 2008-824
Additional Item – Item 5a:
a) Member Advisory: Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), dated June 18, 2008, Inviting Canadian Municipalities to Submit Expressions of Interest for the FCM Municipal Partnership Program (MPP) in Cambodia
Received 2008-825
a) Delays at the Brampton Community Recycling Centre (Oral)
Received 2008-826
ETP-B2. Report of the South Peel Water and Wastewater Agreement Steering Committee (SPWWASC-2008-4) meeting held on June 19, 2008
RECOMMENDATION SPWWASC-8-2008:
That the agenda for the June 19, 2008, South Peel Water and Wastewater Agreement Steering Committee meeting, be approved.
Approved 2008-827
a) Brian Hurding, Vice-President, EMA Canada Inc., Presenting a Summary of the Options Evaluation Process for the South Peel Water and Wastewater Agreement Steering Committee (SPWWASC)
This item was dealt with under Resolutions 2008-828 and Resolution 2008-829
b) Brian Hurding, Vice-President, EMA Canada Inc., Regarding the Recommendations for the Future Management of the Region of Peel South Peel Water and Wastewater Facilities and Infrastructure after the Expiration of the Initial Ten-Year Contract with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA)
Received 2008-828
See also Resolutions 2008-829and 2008-830
RECOMMENDATION SPWWASC-9-2008:
That the Region of Peel enter into a one-year extension of the current contract with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) to allow adequate time to negotiate a new contract and an alternative plan;
And further, that a date for the negotiations of the one-year contract extension be included in the recommendation;
And further, that an alternative date for conclusion of negotiations for the long-term contract be included in the recommendation;
And further, that upon execution of the one-year extension, staff be authorized to enter into a direct negotiations for a new long-term contract with the OCWA;
And further, that staff develop an alternative plan (contingency) for the South Peel Water and Wastewater operations;
And further, that EMA Canada, Inc. be retained to assist staff in the negotiations.
Approved 2008-829
See also Resolutions 2008-828 and 2008-830
ETP-B3. South Peel Water and Wastewater Agreement Steering Committee Recommendation, Document 97P-075
That the contract between the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) and the Region of Peel (Document 97P-075) be extended for a period of one year, based on the same terms and conditions as the current contract and subject to a price escalation satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;
And further, that upon execution of the one-year extension of the current contract with OCWA by November 1, 2008, staff be authorized to enter into direct negotiations with OCWA for a new long-term contract and report back to Regional Council;
And further, that negotiations be completed by June 30, 2009;
And further, that staff develop an alternative plan to bring South Peel water and wastewater operations in-house should negotiations with OCWA fail to produce the best value for Peel or if an agreement with OCWA cannot be reached within the allotted time;
And further, that the contract (Document 2008-448N) for consulting services with EMA Canada Inc. be increased by $150,000 for a total commitment of $240,000 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007.
Carried 2008-830
See also Resolutions 2008-828 and 2008-829
ETP-B4. Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study for the Fletcher’s Creek Trunk Sewer Twinning, Capital Project 07-2540, Document 2008-169P – City of Brampton, Ward 4
That the contract (Document 2008-169P) for a Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study for the Fletcher’s Creek Trunk Sewer Twinning be awarded to CH2M HILL Canada Limited in the estimated amount of $379,405 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 07-2540, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007.
Carried 2008-831
ETP-B5. Construction of Sanitary Sewer on Confederation Parkway from Burnhamthorpe Road to Paisley Boulevard and on Dundas Street from Confederation Parkway to Rugby Road and Watermain Construction on Confederation Parkway from Dundas Street to 60 Metres (200 feet) Southerly, Capital Projects 06-2420, 08-2260 and 08-1380, Document 2008-406T – City of Mississauga, Ward 7
That the Region of Peel concur with the award of the contract by the City of Mississauga for the reconstruction of Confederation Parkway to Con-Ker Construction Corporation for the total amount of $9,817,500 (excluding applicable taxes);
And further, that the City of Mississauga be reimbursed for the cost of sanitary sewer and watermain construction at an estimated total cost of $3,387,194 (excluding applicable taxes), $3,340,416 from Capital Project 08-2260 and $46,778 from Capital Project 08-1380;
And further, that the total remaining budget of $1,228,366 under Capital Project 06-2420 be transferred to the Capital Project 08-2260 in order to facilitate efficient project management administration;
And further, that the total budget under Capital Project 08-2260 be increased by an additional $1,823,740 to be financed as follows: $911,870 from Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve, R0242; $455,935 from Development Charge (DC) Regional Wastewater, R3525; and $455,935 from Development Charge (DC) Regional Wastewater Out of By-law (OBL), R3625, in order to cover the cost of construction and contract administration.
Carried 2008-832
ETP-B6. McVean Sewage Pumping Station Expansion, Capital Project 03-2981, Document 2002-362P – City of Brampton, Ward 10
That the contract (Document 2002-362P) between the Region of Peel and Hatch Mott MacDonald E&P Corporation (Hatch Mott MacDonald), formerly American Water Services, be extended to provide additional engineering services in the estimated amount of $120,000 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 03-2981, for a total commitment of $1,191,338 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;
And further, that the budget for Capital Project 03-2981 be increased by $400,000; $280,000 for additional construction costs and $120,000 for the contract extension with Hatch Mott MacDonald E&P Corporation for the additional engineering services to be financed from Development Charge (DC) Regional Wastewater, R3525.
Carried 2008-833
ETP-B7. Extension of Sanitary Sewer Sub Trunk on Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue) to West of Levi Creek on Regional Road 1 (Mississauga Road), Capital Projects 05-2215, 07-2215 and 07-2255, Document 2007-006T – City of Brampton, Ward 6
That the contract (Document 2007-006T) for construction of the sanitary sewer sub trunk on Steeles Avenue from Creditview Road to Mississauga Road between the Region of Peel and Technicore Underground Inc. be extended to complete the construction of the sanitary sewer sub trunk to the west side of Levi Creek in the estimated amount of $2,575,805 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 07-2215, for a total commitment of $6,864,530 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;
And further, that the balance of funds under Capital Project 07-2255 in the amount of approximately $1,780,000 and the balance of the funds under Capital Project 05-2215 in the amount of approximately $795,805, be transferred to Capital Project 07-2215 to cover the construction and contract administration costs for the extension of the sanitary sewer.
Carried 2008-834
ETP-B8. Replacement of 300mm (12 inch) Watermain on Queen Street from Scott Street to Centre Street, Capital Project 08-1304, Document 2008-357T – City of Brampton, Wards 1 and 3
That the Region of Peel concur with the award of the contract by the City of Brampton for the rehabilitation of the Queen Street Bridge to Anscon Contracting Inc. for the total amount of $1,828,649.06 (excluding applicable taxes);
And further, that the budget for Capital Project 08-1304 for 300mm (12 inch) watermain be increased from $245,000 to $325,000, financed from Capital Project 08-1321, in order to cover the cost of construction and contract administration;
And further, that the City of Brampton be reimbursed for the cost of the watermain works at the estimated amount of $304,417.76 (excluding applicable taxes), from Capital Project 08-1304.
Carried 2008-835
ETP-C1. Comments on Provincial Background Paper: Planning for Employment Land in the Greater Golden Horseshoe
That the comments of Regional staff as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated June 16, 2008, titled “Comments on Provincial Background Paper: Planning for Employment Land in the Greater Golden Horseshoe,” be endorsed;
And further, that the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal be requested to review the comments of the Region of Peel on the Provincial Background Paper outlined in the subject report;
And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the Cities of Mississauga and Brampton, the Town of Caledon, the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton (GTAH) Regions and Single Tiers and to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, for information.
Carried 2008-836
ETP-D1. Increased Penalties for Red Light Running – Police Apprehended and Red Light Camera Program
That the amendments requested by the City of Toronto to the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) to increase the fines for red light running offences and apply further penalties for convicted red light runners under the following sections of the Act, be endorsed;
• HTA Section 144.18 (Driver Liability Offence - Police Apprehended); and
• HTA Section 144.18.1 (Owner Liability Offence - Red Light Camera);
And further, that the Minister of Transportation be requested to review these amendments for the purpose of further deterring red light running in the Region of Peel;
And further, that the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated June 13, 2008, titled “Increased Penalties for Red Light Running – Police Apprehended and Red Light Camera Program” be forwarded to the Cities of Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton and the Region of Waterloo, participants in the Red Light Camera program and partnering municipalities of Peel, for information.
Carried 2008-837
ETP-D2. Consulting Services for a Schedule 'B' Class Environmental Assessment for the Intersections of Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue) with Regional Road 2 (Finch Avenue) and Regional Road 50 (Highway 50), Capital Project 08-4350, Document 2008-048P – City of Brampton, Ward 10
That the contract (Document 2008-048P) for a Schedule ‘B’ Class Environmental Assessment for the intersections of Regional Road 15 (Steeles Avenue) with Regional Road 2 (Finch Avenue) and Regional Road 50 (Highway 50) be awarded to Genivar Ontario Inc. in the estimated amount of $271,800 (excluding applicable taxes), under Capital Project 08-4350, in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;
Carried 2008-838
ETP-D3. Intersection Improvements at Regional Road 7 (Airport Road)/Orlando Drive, Capital Projects 06-4255 and 09-4285, Document 2008-181T – City of Mississauga, Ward 5
That funding in the amount of $471,273 (excluding applicable taxes), for Capital Project 09-4285 for intersection improvements at the intersection of Airport Road at Orlando Drive, be advanced to 2008.
Carried 2008-839
Councillor Gibson departed at 10:26 a.m.
ETP-D4. TransHelp Facility Replacement
That the concept plan for the proposed TransHelp new facility at Wilkinson Road, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated June 17, 2008, titled “TransHelp Facility Replacement”, be approved:
And further, staff be authorized to proceed with the formal site plan and detailed design;
And further, that relocation to 3515 Wolfedale Road be approved as the secondary TransHelp facility location.
Carried 2008-840
ETP-D5. Metrolinx Regional Transportation Plan – Comments on White Papers
That the comments of Regional and Area Municipal staff as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated June 12, 2008, titled "Metrolinx Regional Transportation Plan - Comments on White Papers" be endorsed and that Metrolinx be requested to consider the comments of Peel in preparing the Regional Transportation Plan;
And further, that the Metrolinx Vision, “An Integrated Transportation System for our Region that Enhances Prosperity, Sustainability and Quality of Life”, built on a foundation of a triple bottom-line of people, the environment and the economy, be endorsed;
And further, that Metrolinx be requested to ensure that the Regional Transportation Plan is a balanced and action-oriented plan that meets the diverse needs of the different sub-areas of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and, addresses the integration of land use planning and transportation planning;
And further, that Metrolinx be requested to ensure that the Regional Transportation Plan address all modes – transportation demand management, transit, roads and highways, transportation for persons with disabilities and goods movement;
And further, that Metrolinx be requested to suitably recognize three additional mobility hubs in Peel (Mount Pleasant Transit Village in the City of Brampton, the Highway 50 / Mayfield Road transportation hub in the Town of Caledon, and Erin Mills Town Centre Area in the City of Mississauga) and incorporate these hubs in the appropriate mobility hub categories in the Regional Transportation Plan;
And further, that Metrolinx be requested to recognize the importance of the entire Highway 427 as a key transit spine that improves inter-regional transit connections in the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton (GTHA);
And further, that Metrolinx designate the portion of Highway 427 from the planned Mississauga Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Renforth Station to Dundas Street with a Higher-Order Transit Light Rail Transit (LRT)/BRT designation to maximize use of existing the infrastructure and transit potential along this highway corridor;
And further, that Metrolinx be requested to develop the necessary strategy, tools and mechanisms to protect corridors for future transportation needs in a timely manner;
And further, that Metrolinx be requested to work with Regional and Area Municipal staff on the development of the Regional Transportation Plan and Investment Strategy and on the clarification of the roles and responsibilities of Metrolinx;
And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to Metrolinx, Ontario Ministry of Transportation, City of Hamilton, City of Toronto, Region of Durham, Region of Halton, Region of York, City of Brampton, City of Mississauga, and Town of Caledon, for information.
Councillor Prentice requested a friendly amendment to the main motion, by adding the following paragraphs:
“And further, that Metrolinx be requested to recognize the importance of the entire Highway 427 as a key transit spine that improves inter-regional transit connections in the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton (GTHA);
And further, that Metrolinx be requested to designate the portion of Highway 427 from the planned Mississauga Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Renforth Station to Dundas Street with a Higher-Order Transit Light Rail Transit (LRT)/BRT designation to maximize use of the existing infrastructure and transit potential along this highway corridor”.
The main motion, as amended, was voted upon and carried:
That the comments of Regional and Area Municipal staff as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, dated June 12, 2008, titled "Metrolinx Regional Transportation Plan - Comments on White Papers" be endorsed;
And further, that Metrolinx be requested to consider the comments of Peel in preparing the Regional Transportation Plan;
And further, that Metrolinx be requested to ensure that the Regional Transportation Plan addresses all modes – transportation demand management, transit, roads and highways, transportation for persons with disabilities and goods movement;
And further, that Metrolinx be requested to designate the portion of Highway 427 from the planned Mississauga Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Renforth Station to Dundas Street with a Higher-Order Transit Light Rail Transit (LRT)/BRT designation to maximize use of the existing infrastructure and transit potential along this highway corridor;
Carried 2008-841
Additional Item – Item ETP-D6:
ETP-D6. Recommendation Arising from the Arterial Roads Review Ad hoc Steering Committee (ARRASC-2008-2) meeting held on July 3, 2008
Option 1 - Status quo, existing jurisdiction remains the same;
Option 2 - Major arterial roads identified in Phase I under the jurisdiction of the Region of Peel;
Option 3 - All major arterial roads under the jurisdiction of the area municipalities;
Option 4A - Status quo enhanced with elements of Option 2 and 3;
Option 4B - Option 2 enhanced with elements of Option 1 and 3;
Option 4C - Status quo downloading the roads in the City of Brampton which did not meet the Phase I major arterial criteria;
Option 4D - All major arterial roads identified in Phase I under the jurisdiction of the Region of Peel, except the roadways which are of Local Municipal Interest;
Option 4E - All major arterial roads under the jurisdiction of the area municipalities, except those arterial roadways which are outside of the urbanized area; and,
Option 4F - Status quo enhanced to upload Coleraine Road and Bolton Arterial Road to the Region of Peel and download Highway 50 (Mayfield Road to the Bolton Arterial Road) to the Town of Caledon;
And further, that if deemed necessary, minor modifications to the options may be considered during the data collection and evaluation stage of the review;
And further, that a consultant be retained by means of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to assist the Staff Arterial Roads Review Steering Committee and the Staff Arterial Roads Review Working Group in the process of collecting information and evaluating the nine Options using best practices;
Carried 2008-842
ETP-E1. Bruce Sevier, Senior Project Officer, GO Transit, Letter dated May 30, 2008, Regarding the Notice of Commencement for the Georgetown to Kitchener Rail Expansion Feasibility Study and Class Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Design
Received 2008-843
ETP-E2. Report of the Peel Agricultural and Rural Water Quality Advisory Committee (PARWQAC-2008-3) meeting held on June 5, 2008
Received 2008-844
See also Resolution 2008-850
ETP-E3. Nestor Chornobay, Director, Strategic Planning Branch, Region of Durham, Letter dated June 10, 2008, Providing a Copy of a Region of Durham Report titled “Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Action Committee (GTA-AAC) 2007 Annual Report and 2008 Work Plan”
Received 2008-845
ETP-E4. Debbie Thompson, Legislative Co-ordinator, Town of Caledon, Letter dated June 12, 2008, Providing a Copy of Town of Caledon Resolution W-307-2008 and a Report titled “Mayfield West Phase Two Secondary Plan: General Terms of Reference”
Referred to Environment, Transportation and Planning Services 2008-846
ETP-E5. Linda D. Jackson, Mayor, City of Vaughan, Letter Received June 13, 2008, Addressed to the Minister of Transportation Regarding the Highway 427 Environmental Assessment
Received 2008-847
ETP-E6. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated June 16, 2008, Providing a Copy of City of Brampton Resolution PDD122-2008 and a Report titled “Status Report: Springbrook Settlement Area Study”
Referred to Environment, Transportation and Planning Services 2008-848
ETP-E7. P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, Letter dated June 19, 2008, Providing a Copy of a Region of Durham Resolution Requesting the Province of Ontario to Review its Current Legislation and Practices Regarding Agricultural Assessment Methodology and Property Classification, and Requesting Council Endorsement to Adopt a Similar Resolution
That the Region of Durham Resolution regarding Agricultural Assessment Methodology and property classification be endorsed:
“That, on behalf of the agricultural industry, the Region of Durham requests that MPAC, along with the Provincial Ministries of Finance, Energy, Environment and Municipal Affairs and Housing examine the current assessment policy approaches for agricultural uses to ensure that no negative economic impacts are incurred within the agricultural industry and specifically, that MPAC and the Province be requested to:
a) Review and provide clarification with respect to property classifications between agricultural and agricultural related land uses and commercial uses. Below are examples of specific areas that should be reviewed:
i. While the commitment of the Province to balance and sustainable property assessment system for the renewable energy sector is supported and acknowledged, a special focus on farm power generation and the production of crops for on-farm power generation be considered;
ii. On or off farm facilities for storage, processing, packing and handling of farm products; farm co-ops; facilities used to handle grains and fruit; and other facilities such as evaporators for maple syrup, be reviewed; and
iii. On farm markets which sell produce that is primarily grown on the farm be re-examined and receive special consideration;
b) That the Province and MPAC review its current legislation and practices to ensure that agricultural assessment methodology and property classifications are applied consistently across the province (e.g. bunkhouses); and
c) That DAAC supports the recent Provincial Budget announcement and the Province’s commitment to ensure a fair appeal process at the Assessment Review Board by placing the onus of proof on MPAC to prove accuracy of an assessment;
d) That MPAC be requested to continue and expand its efforts to improve its customer service process and capabilities to ensure that agricultural inquiries and requests for information disclosure are processed in a timely and complete manner;
e) That, as previously requested by the Region of Durham, the Provincial Education Tax (PET) on agricultural property be set at the same multiple as the municipal tax ratio on agricultural property within a specific municipality;
f) That the Province of Ontario agrees to financially compensate municipalities for any negative financial impacts which may result from these changes. At the same time, the Province agrees to financially compensate the municipal sector for the negative financial impacts that resulted from the downloading of the Provincial Farm Property Tax rebate Program in 1998; and
g) That this resolution be forwarded to the GTA Regional Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Ontario Municipal Finance Officers’ Association (MFOA), the GTA Federation of Agriculture, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), and the GTA Agricultural Action Committee (GTA-AAC), for endorsement.”
Carried 2008-849
ETP-E8. David Wright, Principal Planner, Planning Policy and Research, Region of Peel on behalf of the Peel Agriculture and Rural Water Quality Advisory Committee (PARWQAC), Letter dated June 24, 2008, Providing PARWQAC Resolution PARWQAC-2008-012, Requesting Council Endorsement of the Adherence of Peel Area Municipalities to the Line Fences Act for Regional Land Supporting Agricultural Properties
That the Peel Agriculture and Rural Water Quality Advisory Committee (PARWQAC) Resolution PARWQAC-2008-012 regarding adherence of Peel area municipalities to the Line Fence Act be endorsed:
“That the City of Brampton be requested to adhere to Line Fences Act for regional land supporting agricultural properties;
And further, that the Region of Peel be requested to endorse the adherence of the Line Fences Act by the area municipalities for regional land supporting agricultural properties.”
Carried 2008-850
See also Resolution 2008-844
Councillor Sanderson departed at 10:39 a.m., due to other municipal business.
HE-A1. Data Management Services for Paramedics
That Document 2005-135N and the existing contract with Sunnybrook Osler Centre for Prehospital Care (SOCPC) for the supply of Data Management Services for Peel Regional Paramedic Services (PRPS) be extended for an additional one (1) year period commencing April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009, in the amount of $271,000 (excluding applicable taxes) being the most cost effective solution in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007;
And further, that authority be given to increase the contract amount annually to match corresponding audit volumes and approved SOCPC requested price changes;
And further, that authority be given to extend this contract, in accordance with the document, for this year and four (4) additional optional years.
Carried 2008-851
HE-A2. Paramedic Facility Co-locations with the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga
That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with The Corporation of the City of Mississauga to commence design and construction of a co-located Fire and Paramedic Station located at the intersection of Tomken Road and Pacific Gate in the City of Mississauga;
And further, that The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with The Corporation of the City of Brampton to commence design and construction of a co-located Fire and Paramedic Station located at the intersection of Queen Street West and Kimbark Drive in the City of Brampton;
And further, that the Commissioner of Health Services be given the delegated authority to execute the Memorandums of Understanding and any and all other documents and agreements relating to the co-locate Fire and Paramedic Stations referred to herein, including but not limited to the construction agreements, agreement of purchase and sale, design agreements, leases, project payments, and/or co-tenancy/joint ownership agreements;
And further, that Regional staff be authorized to finalize negotiations with the City of Mississauga for the purchase of an approximate 70 per cent interest as tenants in common in 2.34 acres of land for the co-locate site and a 100 per cent interest in 3.36 acres of surplus land at the joint Fire and Paramedic facility to be located at Tomken Road and Pacific Gate at a cost of approximately $3 million, to be funded as follows:
• $1 million from the Capital Financing Stabilization Reserve – Paramedics (R0235);
• $2 million from the General Government Working Fund Reserve (R1250).
Carried 2008-852
Councillor Miles commended Regional and area municipal staff for their cooperative efforts in identifying opportunities for co-located Fire and Paramedic facilities.
HE-B1. Accelerated Immunization Risk Mitigation Strategy
That the accelerated Immunization Risk Mitigation strategy, be approved;
And further, that staff be directed to submit a one-time funding request for the cost of the accelerated Immunization Risk Mitigation strategy, to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Carried 2008-853
Councillor Mullin complimented staff for moving forward with the accelerated immunization mitigation strategy and encouraged local school boards to assist with this project.
HE-B2. Awards Presented to Peel Public Health Staff
Received 2008-854
Janette Smith, Commissioner of Health Services, Region of Peel congratulated Dr. David Mowat, Medical Officer of Health, Region of Peel for receiving the Public Health Human Resources Award from the Canadian Public Health Association. Janette Smith congratulated Gayle Bursey, Director of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, Region of Peel for receiving the Lori Chow Memorial Award for Excellence in Health Promotion from Health Promotion Ontario.
HE-B3. Peel Public Health Strategic Initiatives
Received 2008-855
HE-C1. Michele Kennedy, Town Clerk, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Letter dated May 26, 2008, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated April 25, 2008 Advising of the Whitchurch-Stouffville Town Council’s Resolution Supporting the Region of Peel’s Resolution regarding Ontario Healthcare Funding and the Implementation of a “Health Based Allocation Model” Across High Growth Communities in Ontario
Received 2008-856
HE-C2. George Smitherman, Deputy Premier of Ontario and Minister of Health and Long Term Care, Letter dated May 29, 2008, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated April 21, 2008, Announcing that the Ontario Government will Provide a One-Time Funding Increase of up to $375,000 to the Region of Peel for the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 to Receive Ambulance Patients at Hospital ER(s)
Received 2008-857
HS-A1. Human Services Program Funding Request from Working Fund Reserve
That the funding request of $765,000 to fund four Human Services programs as outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services and General Manager, Peel Living, dated June 10, 2008, titled “Human Services Program Funding Request from Working Fund Reserve”, be approved;
And further, that staff be authorized to carry out all necessary financial administrative steps necessary to set up the four programs.
Carried 2008-858
HS-B1. Provincial Grant for Social Housing Repairs
That the Provincial Grant in the amount of $5,526,735 be transferred to the Social Housing Contingency Liability Reserve (R1919);
And further, that the budget for the capital project for Provider Capital Plan (07-5040) be increased by $300,000 to accommodate additional capital work at Northwood Park Co-operative Homes;
And further, that the budget increase of $300,000 for (07-5040) be funded by Social Housing Contingency Liability Reserve (R1919).
Carried 2008-859
HS-B2. Sheard Avenue Project – Supportive Housing in Peel (“SHIP”) - Funding Allocation Issues, City of Brampton, Ward 4
That staff examine options and alternatives to the Sheard Avenue Project proposed for Supportive Housing In Peel (SHIP) for the allocation of funding under the Affordable Housing Program to develop 26 supportive affordable housing units, in order to ensure preservation of the availability of such funding;
And further, that upon identifying alternatives, staff report back on the status of the Sheard Avenue Project and recommend a project for the allocation of funding to secure such units.
Carried 2008-860
See also Resolution 2008-865
This item was dealt with under Resolutions 2008-811 and 2008-812
HS-D1. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated June 6, 2008, Encouraging Municipalities to Respond to the Ontario Government’s Opportunity to Provide Input on Provincial Poverty Reduction Strategy
Received 2008-861
HS-D2. Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Letter dated June 11, 2008, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated February 4, 2008, Addressed to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Regarding the Region of Peel’s Resolution Concerning Multi-National Corporate Child Care in Peel (Resolution 2008-89)
Received 2008-862
HS-D3. News Release and Related Backgrounder: From the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated June 18, 2008, Informing that the Ontario Government will Improve Fire Safety Standards by Requiring Fire Sprinklers in New Condos and Apartments
Received 2008-863
HS-D4. News Release and Related Backgrounder: From the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated June 19, 2008, Announcing that the Ontario Government has set the 2009 Rent Increase Guideline
Received 2008-864
Additional Item – Item HS-D5:
HS-D5. Mary Flynn-Guglietti, Partner, Commercial Real Estate Group, McMillan LLP, Regarding Rucareal Limited – 2093010 Ontario Limited, 26 Unit Apartment Building at 5 Sheard Avenue, City of Brampton, File Number C01W05.039
Received 2008-865
See also Resolutions 2008-806 and 2008-860
Councillor Moore departed at 10:44 a.m., due to other municipal business.
MA-A1. Blanket Encroachment Agreement, Owner: The Corporation of the Town of Caledon – Town of Caledon, Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Blanket Encroachment Agreement with the Corporation of the Town of Caledon to permit all existing and future entrance features which may include signs, landscaping, walkways, pathways and other improvements installed, constructed or placed on Regional Roads by the Town of Caledon or at the request or with the permission of the Town of Caledon in accordance with the terms and conditions described in the report of the Commissioner of Employee and Business Services and the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services dated June 20, 2008, titled “Blanket Encroachment Agreement - Town of Caledon, Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5”;
Carried 2008-866
See also Resolution 2008-925
MA-B1. Municipal Performance Measurement Program – 2007 Results
Received 2008-867
MA-B2. Agreement with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority for Payment in Lieu of Development Charges for the CAE/Air Canada Flight Training Centre
That the duly authorized signing officers of the Regional Corporation be authorized to execute an agreement between The Regional Municipality of Peel, The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, The Peel District School Board, The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, for the purposes of calculating and collecting development charges in respect of The Air Canada New Flight Training Facility located at 2025 Logistics Drive, being a new flight training facility for Air Canada, to be constructed as an addition to the existing CAE Toronto Aviation Centre.
Carried 2008-868
MA-C1. Report of the Audit Subcommittee (ASC-2008-3) meeting held on June 12, 2008
RECOMMENDATION ASC-3-2008:
That the agenda for the June 12, 2008 Audit Subcommittee meeting be approved.
Approved 2008-869
a) Corporate Asset Management
Presentation by Troy Mander, Manager, Corporate Asset Management
Received 2008-870
b) Tangible Capital Asset Accounting Update
Presentation by Norma Trim, Director, Corporate Finance
Received 2008-871
a) Status of Internal Audit Recommendations
Received 2008-872
b) Results of the 2007 Audit Effectiveness Surveys
Received 2008-873
c) Audit of Peel Housing Corporation Rental Revenues
Presentation by Jeff MacCrae, Director of Integrated Business Support and Glen O’Brecht, Director, Residential Operations, Peel Living
Received 2008-874
d) Audit of Payroll Timekeeping Applications and Manual Timekeeping Processes
Received 2008-875
MA-C2. Report of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-2008-6) meeting held on June 17, 2008
A quorum of voting members was not present, and in accordance with section III-4(g) of the Region of Peel Procedural By-law 57-2006, as amended, the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) received information.
a. Olga Tusun-Kalac, Capital Renewal Program Manager, Employee and Business Services, Region of Peel, Providing a Review of a New Entrance Vestibule at Brampton West Child Care Centre, Brampton
RECOMMENDATION AAC-15-2008:
That the minutes of the May 20, 2008 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved.
Approved 2008-876
RECOMMENDATION AAC-16-2008:
That the agenda for the June 17, 2008 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved.
Approved 2008-877
Items 5a to 5d were dealt with.
Received 2008-878
See also Resolution 2008-879
RECOMMENDATION AAC-17-2008:
That the site plan overview provided to the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) on June 17, 2008 regarding a new entrance vestibule at Brampton West Child Care Centre, Brampton, Ward 1, be received;
And further, that the site plan for the afore-mentioned project, as presented, be approved.
Approved 2008-879
See also Resolution 2008-878
b. Ted Chlebowski, Independent Planning Consultant, Providing a Review of the Site Plan for a Proposed Industrial Building at 80-82 Simpson Road, Caledon
Received 2008-880
See also Resolution 2008-881
RECOMMENDATION AAC-18-2008:
That the site plan overview provided to the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) on June 17, 2008 regarding the Proposed Industrial Building at 80-82 Simpson Road, Town of Caledon, Ward 5, be received;
Approved 2008-881
See also Resolution 2008-880
c. Steven Belanger, Project Manager, Development and Construction, Region of Peel, Providing a Review of the Site Plan for Peel Manor Apartments, Brampton
Received 2008-882
See also Resolution 2008-883
RECOMMENDATION AAC-19-2008:
That the site plan overview provided to the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) on June 17, 2008 regarding Peel Manor Apartments, City of Brampton, Ward 5, be received.
And further, that the site plan for the afore-mentioned project, as presented, be approved;
And further, that additional information be provided to the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee Chair with respect to barrier free considerations regarding the interior of the building for further consideration.
Approved 2008-883
See also Resolution 2008-882
d. Jeff Payne, Manager, Regulatory Compliance, Clerk’s Division, Corporate Services, Region of Peel, Providing an Update on the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Project
Received 2008-884
See also Resolutions 2008-885 and 2008-899
RECOMMENDATION AAC-20-2008:
That the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee be reconstituted as the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee upon receipt of formal notice from the Town of Caledon establishing its own Accessibility Advisory Committee;
And further, that the Terms of Reference for the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee, as presented at the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on June 17, 2008, be endorsed.
Approved 2008-885
See also Resolutions 2008-884 and 2008-899
a. Ministry of Community and Social Services, Congratulating Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committees on their Achievements in Reducing Barriers to Accessibility and Outlining Current Initiatives Underway
Received 2008-886
b. Press Release, Ministry of Transportation, Province of Ontario, dated June 3, 2008, titled “Ontario Introduces Passport Alternative – McGuinty Government Proposes Enhanced Driver's Licence and Photo ID Cards”
Received 2008-887
This item was dealt with under Resolutions 2008-878 and 2008-879
This item was dealt with under Resolutions 2008-880 and 2008-881
This item was dealt with under Resolutions 2008-882 and 2008-883
This item was dealt with under Resolutions 2008-884 and 2008-885
a. Colleen Grant, Town Prosecutor and Solicitor, Town of Caledon (March 2008 to May 2008) (Oral)
Received 2008-888
b. Colleen Grant, Town Prosecutor and Solicitor, Town of Caledon (June 2008) (Oral)
Received 2008-889
c. Susan Fisher, Acting Accessibility Planning Specialist, Region of Peel, Monthly Activity Report
Received 2008-890
d. Susan Fisher, Acting Accessibility Planning Specialist, Region of Peel, Providing an Update on the Joint Municipal AAC Meeting (Oral)
Received 2008-891
a. William Goursky, Chair, Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC), Regarding a Resolution from the Town of Newmarket on Disabled Parking Spaces (Oral)
Received 2008-892
b. Naz Husain, Vice-Chair, Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC), Providing an Update on the Employment Accessibility Standards Development Committee (Oral)
Deferred to the August 19, 2008 AAC meeting 2008-893
c. Glenn Barnes, Member, Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC), Providing an Update on the Accessible Transportation Standards Development Committee (Oral)
Deferred to the August 19, 2008 AAC meeting 2008-894
d. William Goursky, Chair, Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC), Providing an Update on the Universal Design Standards Working Group (Oral)
Received 2008-895
e. Harvinder Bajwa, Member, Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC), Providing an Update on the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Event, June 8, 2008 (Oral)
Received 2008-896
MA-C3. Approval to Access the Insurance Stabilization Fund – Outsourcing of Loss Prevention Inspections
That the use of funds in the amount of $25,000 from the Insurance Stabilization Reserve for contract loss prevention inspection services, be approved.
Carried 2008-897
MA-C4. Expenditure Control and Authorization During a Council Hiatus
That a Committee composed of the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the Management, Environment, Transportation and Planning, Health and Human Services sections of General Committee, plus the Regional Chair, ex officio, be established for the purpose of considering, and where appropriate, authorizing the incurring of expenditures ordinarily requiring the approval of Regional Council during any time when there is no regular meeting of Regional Council scheduled for a period of more than 21 days after the date of the previously scheduled regular Regional Council meeting (an “Interim Period”);
And further, that the Committee thus established be known as the Interim Period Approvals Committee;
And further, that the authority of Regional Council to approve the expenditure of funds, the acquisition of goods and services and the execution of documents, be fully delegated to the Interim Period Approvals Committee during Interim Periods;
And further, that a by-law for the establishment of the Interim Period Approvals Committee and the delegation of the authority of Regional Council be presented to Regional Council for enactment.
Carried 2008-898
MA-C5. Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee – Updated Terms of Reference
That the current Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee be renamed the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee upon receipt of formal notice from the Town of Caledon that it has established its own Accessibility Advisory Committee;
And further, that the Terms of Reference, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, dated June 18, 2008, and titled “Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee – Updated Terms of Reference” be adopted for the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee upon the dissolution of the joint committee arrangement with the Town of Caledon;
And further, that the Regional Clerk provide confirmation to the Clerk of the Town of Caledon that the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee arrangement has been dissolved as requested by the Town of Caledon in accordance with the previous Terms of Reference for the joint committee.
Carried 2008-899
See also Resolutions 2008-884 and 2008-885
MA-D1. Supply of Peel Region Ancillary Furniture – Document 2008-231P
That the contract (Document 2008-231P) for the supply of Ancillary Office Furniture to the 10 Peel Expansion Project be awarded to Brigholme Interiors Group in the estimated amount of $434,876.81 (excluding applicable taxes) under Capital Project 04-5235, being the most cost effective solution in accordance with Purchasing By-law 37-2007.
Carried 2008-900
MA-D2. Employee Benefits
Received 2008-901
MA-E1. Report of the Government Relations Committee (GRC-2008-5) meeting held on June 26, 2008
That the report of the Government Relations Committee (GRC-2008-5) meeting held on June 26, 2008, be amended as follows:
“Striking the words MPs from page MA-E1.7, paragraph four and replacing it with MPPs”;
And further, that the report of the Government Relations Committee (GRC-2008-5) meeting held on June 26, 2008, be adopted, as amended.
Carried 2008-902
RECOMMENDATION GRC-8-2008:
That the agenda for the June 26, 2008, Government Relations Committee meeting be approved.
Approved 2008-903
a) Government Relations Updates:
i) Emergency Health Services Funding
Received 2008-904
ii) Meeting with Madeleine Meilleur, Minister Community and Social Services, May 27, 2008
Received 2008-905
Item 3. a. v) was dealt with.
v) Immigration Settlement Activity (Secondary Migration) and Funding Research
Received 2008-906
Item 3. a. vi) was dealt with.
Community Response to Provincial Poverty Reduction Consultations (Oral)
Received 2008-907
Received 2008-908
iv) Peel Work Book
Received 2008-909
This item was dealt with under Resolution 2008-906
This item was dealt with under Resolution 2008-907
Policy and Political Updates (Oral)
Received 2008-910
c) Other Advocacy Activities – Related Provincial-Regional Relations Update
Received 2008-911
Received 2008-912
Received 2008-913
Received 2008-914
Deferred to the next meeting of the Government Relations Committee 2008-915
a) Proposed Recommendations for Strategic Actions for Spring - Fall 2008
RECOMMENDATION GRC-9-2008:
That, as a result of support received from Peel area MPPs and MPs in attendance at a reception held on June 12, 2008, the Government Relations Committee promote the establishment of Peel MPP and MP Caucuses in partnership with Regional Councillors;
And further, that the Government Relations Committee continue to effectively advance the Region of Peel human services and funding issues and to identify opportunities for partnerships to address those issues with both the provincial and federal governments;
And further, that the Chair of the Government Relations Committee work with Regional staff to develop a communication and stakeholder relations plan, factoring in a response to the announcements arising from the Provincial Municipal Fiscal Services Review and the upcoming conference of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, for presentation to the Government Relations Committee at its meeting to be held on September 25, 2008;
And further, that the communication and stakeholder relations plan include plans for a Queen’s Park day as well as an event to convey the issues of the Region of Peel regarding social housing and immigration, and potential related pilot projects, to Peel area MPs.
Approved 2008-916
RECOMMENDATION GRC-10-2008:
That the Government Relations Committee meetings scheduled for July 10, 2008 and August 14, 2008 be cancelled.
Approved 2008-917
MA-F1. Sandra Han, Municipal Programs and Education Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Providing Notice of the Opportunity to Request a Delegation with a Minister or Parliamentary Assistant at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference, August 25-26, 2008 in Ottawa
Received 2008-918
MA-F2. John Tory, Leader of the Ontario PC Party, Letter dated May 27, 2008, Providing Details of Why the Ontario PC Caucus Voted Against Bill 35, the Investing in Ontario Act and Reiterating its Support of Provincial Funding for Municipal Infrastructure
Received 2008-919
MA-F3. News Release: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated June 10, 2008, Informing of Local Government Week, an Event Allowing Ontario Students to Engage with Municipal Leaders and Officials on the Workings of Municipalities and How Local Decisions Affect their Communities
Received 2008-920
See also Resolution 2008-923
MA-F4. Member Communication - Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and Municipal Employer Pension Centre of Ontario (MEPCO), dated June 10, 2008, Providing an Update on the OMERS Sponsors Corporation’s Review of Plan Change Proposals and Announcing the Municipal Employers Pension Centre of Ontario
Received 2008-921
MA-F5. Member Communication – Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated June 16, 2008, Describing How the Proclamation of Bill 107, the Human Rights Code Amendment Act, 2006, on June 30, 2008, will Introduce a New System for Managing Human Rights Complaints in Ontario
Received 2008-922
MA-F6. Jim Watson, Minister, Municipal Affairs and Housing; Raymond D. Callery, President, Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO); and Doug Reycraft, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Letter dated June 13, 2008, Inviting Municipalities to Join in Observing Local Government Week, October 19-25, 2008
Received 2008-923
See also Resolution 2008-920
MA-F7. Michael Harding, Mayor, City of Woodstock, Extending a Challenge to Other Municipalities to Reduce Energy Consumption Provincially on Thursday, August 14, 2008
Received 2008-924
By-law 55-2008: A by-law to provide for the Regional Corporation’s consent to permit encroachments on Regional Roads in the Town of Caledon.
By-law 56-2008: A by-law to establish the Interim Period Approvals Committee and to delegate to it Council’s authority to approve the expenditure of funds, the acquisition of goods and services and the execution of documents during a Council hiatus of more than 21 days.
That the by-laws listed on the Regional Council agenda, being By-law 55-2008 and 56-2008 inclusive, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Acting Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.
Carried 2008-925
See also Resolutions 2008-866 and 2008-898
Council opted not to move into closed session to consider items 11.2a), 11.2b) and 11.2d) listed on the In Camera agenda of the Regional Council meeting held on July 3, 2008.
At 10:50 a.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 matter:
That Council proceed “In Camera” to consider the following item, listed as Item 11.2c) on the In Camera agenda of the Regional Council meeting of July 3, 2008:
• Legal Advice (Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose)
Carried 2008-926
Carried 2008-927
Council moved out of closed session at 10:54 a.m.
a) June 19, 2008 Regional Council Closed Session Minutes
Received 2008-928
That the recommendations contained within the confidential reports related to Items 11.2a), 11.2b) and 11.2d) from the July 3, 2008 Regional Council meeting be approved, and become public upon adoption.
Carried 2008-929
a) Approval of Settlement – Mar-King Construction Ltd. (Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting a municipality or local board)
That a conditional settlement agreement, achieved through a recent mediation process prior to the commencement of a trial scheduled for September 2008, be approved in respect of The Regional Municipality of Peel’s offer to contribute $131,250 (excluding applicable taxes), towards the overall settlement of the claim by the two Plaintiffs, as set out in the joint In Camera report of the Director of Wastewater Division, Environment, Transportation and Planning Services and the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor, dated June 13, 2008;
And further, that, as part of the settlement, a release be obtained and the existing legal action be dismissed on a without costs basis as against the Regional Corporation and all other Defendants.
Carried 2008-930
b) Proposed Lease Renewal Agreement for Region of Peel Office Space Requirements (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)
That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Tenant, enter into a Lease Renewal Agreement with The Corporation of the City of Brampton, as Landlord, for approximately 831.20 square metres (8,947 square feet) of space at 150 Central Park Drive, City of Brampton, in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in the report of the Commissioner of Employee and Business Services and the Commissioner of Health Services dated June 5, 2008, titled “Proposed Lease Renewal Agreement for Region of Peel Office Space Requirements Located at 150 Central Park Drive - City of Brampton, Ward 8”;
And further, that all revenue and expenses be recognized under Cost Centre NH00015- 150 Central Parkway Facility;
And further, that the Regional Solicitor be authorized to execute all necessary notices and other documents to register Notice of Lease.
Carried 2008-931
c) Legal Advice (Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose)
Received 2008-932
See also Resolution 2008-813
d) Proposed Easement Agreement - City of Mississauga, Ward 5 (A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)
That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an agreement with Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Ontario as Represented by The Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, as Vendor, on the terms and conditions satisfactory to the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services and the Office of the Regional Solicitor for the purchase of permanent and temporary easement interests in the lands described as follows:
a permanent easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lots 10 and 11, Concession 2 East of Hurontario Street, City of Mississauga (formerly Township of Toronto), Regional Municipality of Peel, more particularly identified as Parts 13 and 14 on Reference Plan 43R-31205 and a temporary easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 2 East of Hurontario Street, City of Mississauga (formerly Township of Toronto), Regional Municipality of Peel, more particularly identified as Part 12 on Reference Plan 43R-31205;
a permanent easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lots 8 and 9, Concession 2 East of Hurontario Street, City of Mississauga (formerly Township of Toronto), Regional Municipality of Peel, more particularly identified as Parts 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 on Reference Plan 43R-31328 and a temporary easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lots 8 and 9, Concession 2 East of Hurontario Street, City of Mississauga (formerly Township of Toronto), Regional Municipality of Peel, more particularly identified as Parts 9, 11, 13, 15 and 17 on Reference Plan 43R-31328;
a permanent easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lots 6 and 7, Concession 2 East of Hurontario Street, City of Mississauga (formerly Township of Toronto), Regional Municipality of Peel, more particularly identified as Parts 2, 4, 6 and 8 on Reference Plan 43R-31327 and a temporary easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lots 6 and 7, Concession 2 East of Hurontario Street, City of Mississauga (formerly Township of Toronto), Regional Municipality of Peel, more particularly identified as Parts 1, 3, 5 and 7 on Reference Plan 43R-31327;
a permanent easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lots 7 and 8, Concession 2 East of Hurontario Street, City of Mississauga (formerly Township of Toronto), Regional Municipality of Peel, more particularly identified as Parts 2, 5, 6, 7, 10 and 12 on Reference Plan 43R-31326 and a temporary easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lots 7 and 8, Concession 2 East of Hurontario Street, City of Mississauga (formerly Township of Toronto), Regional Municipality of Peel, more particularly identified as Parts 1, 3, 4, 8, 9 and 11 on Reference Plan 43R-31326;
And further, that staff complete the transaction with Ontario Realty Corporation as soon as possible to avoid further increases in both property values and construction costs;
And further, that the Regional Chair immediately contact The Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal to discuss the issues of concern outlined in the joint In Camera report of the Commissioner of Employee and Business Services and Commissioner of Health Services, dated June 5, 2008;
And further, that the funds for the transactions be financed from Capital Project 04-1205.
Carried 2008-933
That By-law 57-2008 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on July 3, 2008, and to authorize the execution of documents in accordance with the Region's by-laws relating thereto, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Acting Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.
Carried 2008-934