THE COUNCIL OF
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL
August 11, 2005

Regional Chair Kolb called the meeting of Regional Council to order at 9:32 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton.

1. PRAYER AND ROLL CALL

Councillor Prentice recited the prayer.

2. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a) July 7, 2005, Regional Council Meeting

Moved by Councillor Saito,
Seconded by Councillor Sprovieri;

That the minutes of the Regional Council meeting held on July 7, 2005 be approved.

Carried 2005-924

Councillor Iannicca arrived at 9:34 a.m.

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Moved by Councillor Saito,
Seconded by Councillor Prentice;

That the agenda for the August 11, 2005 Regional Council meeting be amended to include an update on West Nile Virus activity in Peel;

And further, that the agenda for the August 11, 2005 Regional Council meeting be amended to include a by-law related to Items Related to Management, Item MA-A1;

And further, that the agenda for the August 11, 2005 Regional Council meeting be amended to include a discussion regarding the responses of Emergency Services to the Air France incident at Pearson International Airport on August 2, 2005;

And further, that the agenda for the August 11, 2005 Regional Council meeting be amended to include an In-Camera discussion regarding a matter related to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board;

And further, that the agenda for the August 11, 2005 Regional Council meeting be approved, as amended.

Carried 2005-925

See also Resolutions 2005-926, 2005-927, 2005-936, and 2005-1007

5. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

Additional Items

Dr. Howard Shapiro, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Providing an Oral Update on West Nile Virus Activity in the Region of Peel

Received 2005-926

See also Resolution 2005-925

Councillor Mullin arrived at 9:40 a.m.
Councillor DiMarco arrived at 9:40 a.m.

Emergency Response at Pearson International Airport on August 2, 2005

Moved by Councillor McCallion,
Seconded by Councillor Palleschi;

That the Emergency Response Teams from Peel Regional Police, Ambulance and Emergency Programs, Environmental Health division of Peel Health, Offices of the Medical Officer of Health and Associate Medical Officer of Health, the Public Works Spills Action Team, and the Ontario Provincial Police - Caledon Detachment, be commended for their rapid response, professionalism and support during the Air France incident at Pearson International Airport on Tuesday, August 2, 2005;

And further, that international recognition of the emergency response, hailed as "a classic example of what to do in an emergency situation" be acknowledged and that all staff who responded be congratulated and thanked for their exemplary performance of duty.

Carried 2005-927

See also Resolution 2005-925

Councillor Fennell arrived at 9:51 a.m.
Councillor Adams arrived at 9:52 a.m.

a) Ron Dell'Agnese, Certified General Accountant (CGA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), The Institute of Internal Auditors, Toronto Chapter, Presenting the Institute of Internal Auditors' Recognition of Commitment Award to Regional Chair Kolb, Dan Labrecque, Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance and Beate Wilson, Director, Internal Audit

Received 2005-928

See also Resolution 2005-964

b) Nick Tunnacliffe, Commissioner of Planning and Tom AppaRao, Director, Transportation Planning, Leading a Transportation Network Workshop

Received 2005-929

6. COMMUNICATIONS

7. REPORTS

Staff Reports

HS-A1. Carolyn Parrish, MP, Mississauga-Erindale, Letter dated June 13, 2005, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated June 2, 2005, Regarding Canada Social Transfer and the Proposal to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (Resolution 2005-574)

Received 2005-930

See also Resolution 2005-931

HS-A2. Linda Jeffrey, MPP, Brampton-Centre, Letter dated June 23, 2005, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated June 2, 2005, Regarding Canada Social Transfer and the Proposal to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (Resolution 2005-574)

Received 2005-931

See also Resolution 2005-930

HS-A3. Sandra Pupatello, Minister of Community and Social Services, Letter dated June 28, 2005, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated May 3, 2005, Regarding the Closure of the Intake Screening Units (ISUs) and Funding Levels (Resolution 2005-430)

Received 2005-932

HS-A4. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated July 13, 2005, Advising that the Ministry of the Environment is Seeking Feedback on Broad Policy Proposal for the Regulation of Drinking Water Systems in Ontario

Received 2005-933

HS-A5. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated July 28, 2005, Informing that the Province will not Require Municipal Cost Sharing on the Programs Coming Out of the Recent Federal-Provincial Agreement (May, 2005) and the 2003 Multilateral Framework on Early Learning and Child Care for the Duration of the Two Agreements

Received 2005-934

 

MA-A1. Trillium Health Centre (Queensway Campus) Request to the Region of Peel for a Land Conveyance

Moved by Councillor Iannicca,
Seconded by Councillor Corbasson;

That a gratuitous conveyance to the Trillium Health Centre of the lands described as Part Lot 1, Range 3, Credit Indian Reserve, City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-28265 (also known as Part 44, 45 and 57 on Plan 43R-12522) be authorized, subject to the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor first being satisfied that reasonable assurances have been received that the land exchange between the Regional Corporation and Hydro One Networks Inc., previously authorized under Resolution 2002-1013, that includes these lands, will not be compromised by such conveyance and also subject to Trillium Health Centre entering into an Offer to Purchase Agreement on terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Solicitor;

And further, that the conveyance of an easement over the subject land in favour of Hydro One Networks Inc. upon Hydro One's standard easement terms, or otherwise as agreed by Hydro One and Trillium Health Centre, be authorized;

And further, that the by-laws necessary to authorize the conveyances to Trillium and to Hydro One and reserving to the Regional Corporation any easement which may be required for its purposes, be presented for enactment.

Carried 2005-935

See also Resolution 2005-936

Item 8. By-laws was dealt with.

Additional Item

Three Readings

By-law 67-2005: A by-law to amend By-law No. 52-2002 to provide for the conveyance of part of the lands described in Schedule "B" of By-law No. 52-2002, described as Part Lot 1, Range 3, Credit Indian Reserve, City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-28265 (being a portion of Parts 44, 45 and 57 on Plan 43R-12522) to the Trillium Health Centre instead of Hydro One Networks Inc.

Moved by Councillor Iannicca,
Seconded by Councillor Corbasson;

That By-law 67-2005, be given the required amount of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.

Carried 2005-936

See also Resolutions 2005-925 and 2005-935

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

MA-B. Chief Administrative Officer

MA-B1. Review of Planning Department

Moved by Councillor Palleschi,
Seconded by Councillor McCallion;

That the review of the role and responsibilities of the Planning Department be deferred until such time as the area municipal Planning Departments have been consulted.

Carried 2005-937

FINANCE

MA-C. Corporate Finance

MA-C1. 2006 Business Planning Process and Overview of Budget Pressures

Moved by Councillor Palleschi,
Seconded by Councillor Mullin;

That the timelines for the 2006 Business Planning process set out in the report of the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance, dated June 10, 2005, titled "2006 Business Planning Process and Overview of Budget Pressures" be approved;

And further, that service reviews be conducted during Regional Council Meetings;

And further, that the Regional Chair call Special Regional Council Meetings on November 24, 2005 and December 1, 2005 for the purpose of service reviews;

And further, that the Regional Chair be authorized to call a Special Regional Council meeting on December 8, 2005, if required;

And further, that the subject report be forwarded to the Peel Police Services Board and that they be requested to submit the Police Service's budget, along with all documentation required for presentation to Council, by October 3, 2005.

Carried 2005-938

CORPORATE SERVICES

MA-D. Clerk's

MA-D1. Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) 2004 Annual Report

Received 2005-939

MA-D2. Report of the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-2005-6) Meeting held on July 12, 2005

1. CALL TO ORDER

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

Items 4a to 4g inclusive, were dealt with.

4. COMMUNICATION ITEMS

a. Marie Bountrogianni, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration and Minister of Children and Youth Services, Letter dated April 27, 2005, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb on Bill 118 and Congratulating the Joint-Peel Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Regional Municipality of Peel for their Continued Contributions to Improving Accessibility in Ontario (Resolution 2005-202)

Received 2005-940

b. Mississauga News Article, dated May 25, 2005, Titled "Plea is Made for Disabled Children"

Received 2005-941

c. Brampton Guardian Article, dated May 29, 2005, Titled "National Access Awareness Week May 29 to June 4"

Received 2005-942

d. GO Transit Customer Bulletin, dated May 30, 2005, Regarding an Increase in Parking Spaces at the Bramalea GO Station and Advising Users Requiring Mobility Aids to Continue Using the North Lot

Received 2005-943

e. Caledon Enterprise Article, dated June 1, 2005, Titled "Improvements for Residents with Disabilities"

Received 2005-944

f. Petra Wolfbeiss, Senior Policy Advisor, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Letter dated June 2, 2005, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb on Bill 118 and Providing a Copy of the AMO Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy

Received 2005-945

g. Wendy Goss, Accessibility Coordinator, City of Brampton, Memo dated June 3, 2005, Regarding the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting on Accessible Transportation, Held on May 31, 2005

Received 2005-946

A quorum of voting members was achieved.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RECOMMENDATION AAC-15-2005:

That the minutes of the May 31, 2005 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting, be approved.

Approved 2005-947

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION AAC-16-2005:

That the agenda for the July 12, 2005 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be amended to include two additional communication items;

And further, that the agenda for the July 12, 2005 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee be amended to include a presentation by Giancarlo Cristiano, Social Policy Analyst, Social Services Department, regarding the Ontario Human Rights Commission Review of Paratransit as a Special Program;

And further, that the consolidated agenda for the July 12, 2005 Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee be approved, as amended.

Approved 2005-948

4. COMMUNICATION ITEMS

a. Marie Bountrogianni, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration and Minister of Children and Youth Services, Letter dated April 27, 2005, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb on Bill 118 and Congratulating the Joint-Peel Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Regional Municipality of Peel for their Continued Contributions to Improving Accessibility in Ontario (Resolution 2005-202)

This item was dealt with under Resolution 2005-940

b. Mississauga News Article, dated May 25, 2005, Titled "Plea is Made for Disabled Children"

This item was dealt with under Resolution 2005-941

c. Brampton Guardian Article, dated May 29, 2005, Titled "National Access Awareness Week May 29 to June 4"

This item was dealt with under Resolution 2005-942

d. GO Transit Customer Bulletin, dated May 30, 2005, Regarding an Increase in Parking Spaces at the Bramalea GO Station and Advising Users Requiring Mobility Aids to Continue Using the North Lot

This item was dealt with under Resolution 2005-943

e. Caledon Enterprise Article, dated June 1, 2005, Titled "Improvements for Residents with Disabilities"

This item was dealt with under Resolution 2005-944

f. Petra Wolfbeiss, Senior Policy Advisor, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Letter dated June 2, 2005, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb on Bill 118 and Providing a Copy of the AMO Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy

This item was dealt with under Resolution 2005-945

g. Wendy Goss, Accessibility Coordinator, City of Brampton, Memo dated June 3, 2005 Regarding the Joint Peel-Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting on Accessible Transportation, Held on May 31, 2005

This item was dealt with under Resolution 2005-946

h. Brenda Luckhurst, Committee Coordinator, Clerk's Office, City of Mississauga, Letter dated June 9, 2005 Regarding the Hosting of Biannual Joint Forums on Accessibility Issues

Received 2005-949

i. Region Press Release, dated June 13, 2005, titled "Great Things Are Happening in TransHelp!"

Received 2005-950

j. The Coalition of Ontario Accessibility Advisory Committees (COAAC) eNewsletter, Volume One, Issue Two, dated Summer 2005 Regarding the COAAC Mandate and Issues of Interest to Accessibility Advisory Committees in Ontario

Received 2005-951

Additional Items

k. Press Release: Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, dated June 27, 2005, titled "Minister Announces Recruitment For New Accessibility Standards Advisory Council"

Received 2005-952

l. Press Release: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated June 30, 2005, titled "Government Announces the Recruitment for the Accessibility Standards Advisory Council"

Received 2005-953

5. PRESENTATIONS

a. Terri LeRoux, Executive Director, and Carla Warwick, Resource Councillor, Learning Disabilities Association of Mississauga, Presenting an Awareness Session on Learning Disabilities

Received 2005-954

b. Glenn Barnes, Chair, De-briefing of the First Joint Meeting of the Region of Peel-Town of Caledon, City of Brampton and City of Mississauga Accessibility Advisory Committees

Received 2005-955

c. Lisa Jones, Transportation Accessibility Specialist, Presenting an Overview of the Transportation Coordination Office and the Role and Responsibilities of the Transportation Accessibility Specialist

Received 2005-956

Additional Item

d. Giancarlo Cristiano, Social Policy Analyst, Department of Social Services, Presenting on the Ontario Human Rights Commission Review of Paratransit as a Special Program

Received 2005-957

6. REPORTS

7. REPORT FROM THE ACCESSIBILITY PLANNING COORDINATORS

a. Colleen Grant, Town Prosecutor and Solicitor, Town of Caledon - April-May 2005

Received 2005-958

b. Colleen Grant, Town Prosecutor and Solicitor, Town of Caledon - June 2005

Received 2005-959

c. Meenu Sikand, Accessibility Planning Specialist, Region of Peel - April-May 2005

Received 2005-960

d. Meenu Sikand, Accessibility Planning Specialist, Region of Peel - June 2005

Received 2005-961

8. REPORT OF THE ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR

Received 2005-962

9. OTHER BUSINESS

10. NEXT MEETING

Tuesday, August 16, 2005 (1:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.)
Region of Peel Headquarters
Council Chamber, 5th floor
10 Peel Centre Dr.
Brampton, Ontario

MA-E. COMMUNICATIONS

MA-E1. D. Wayne Fyffe, President and C.E.O., Credit Valley Hospital, Letter dated June 15, 2005, Inviting Region of Peel Councillors and Staff to Tour the New Cancer and Ambulatory Care Centre Which Officially Opened on June 9, 2005

Received 2005-963

MA-E2. Brian E. Kruk, Director, Quality Auditing Services, Letter dated June 27, 2005, Announcing that the Internal Audit Division of the Regional Municipality of Peel was Selected to Receive the Institute of Internal Auditors' Recognition of Commitment (ROC) Award

Received 2005-964

See also Resolution 2005-928

MA-E3. News Release: From the Ministry of Government Services, Ontario, dated July 6, 2005, Seeking Public Input on How Best to Prevent Identity Theft

Received 2005-965

MA-E4. News Release: From the Ministry of Government Services, Ontario, dated July 20, 2005, Providing Details of the Changes being Introduced to Consumer Protection Laws in Ontario

Received 2005-966

MA-E5. Alert: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated July 25, 2005, Inviting Intake Two Applications for the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF)

Received 2005-967

MA-E6. Harinder S. Takhar, Minister, Ministry of Transportation, Letter dated July 27, 2005, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb on the GO Transit Development Charges Background Study (Resolution 2005-770)

Received 2005-968

Councillor Carlson departed at 11:20 a.m. due to other municipal business.
Councillor Dale departed at 11:20 a.m. due to other municipal business.

RECESS

Regional Council recessed at 11:35 a.m.

Regional Council reconvened at 11:37 a.m.

Members Present:	E. Adams, C. Corbasson, S. DiMarco, S. Fennell, A. Groves, N. Iannicca, E. Kolb, D. Lyons, H. McCallion, G. Miles, E. Moore¨, M. Morrison, P. Mullin, P. Palleschi, R. Paterak, M. Prentice, P. Saito, J. Sprovieri, N. Stewart
Members Absent:	G. Carlson, due to other municipal business; F. Dale, due to other municipal business; K. Mahoney, due to vacation
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PL-A. INTERDEPARTMENTAL

PL-A1. Appeals of Regional Official Plan Amendment Number 15

Moved by Councillor Palleschi,
Seconded by Councillor Prentice;

That the Region of Peel prepare and attend as a party at the upcoming Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing to deal with appeals made respecting Amendment Number 15 to the Regional Official Plan for the purpose of defending the amendment, which proposes to extend the 2021 planning horizon for Brampton and Mississauga from 2021 to 2031, and update the population, household and employment forecasts;

And further, that the services of external legal counsel for the purpose of dealing with the appeals up to and including the hearing, be retained.

Carried 2005-969

PL-B. COMMUNICATIONS

PL-B1. Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance, Letter dated June 24, 2005, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb Regarding Dedicated Funding for Land Securement (Resolution 2004-1282)

Received 2005-970

PL-B2. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated July 8, 2005, Requesting Amendments to Regional Official Plan Amendment Number 16

Referred to Planning 2005-971

PL-B3. Kathy Stranks, Supervisor, Board Member Services, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Letter dated July 18, 2005, Enclosing the Report Titled "Watershed Planning - from Recommendations to Municipal Policies: A Guidance Document" for Member Municipalities within the Watershed Area of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

Referred to Planning and Public Works 2005-972

PL-B4. Margaret Coburn, 427 Committee, Concerned Citizens of King Township, Letter dated July 19, 2005, Thanking the Minister of the Environment for Allowing her Group to Comment on the Draft 427 Transportation Corridor Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference, and Suggesting Highway 427 Should Not be Extended Through the Town of Caledon

Received 2005-973

PL-B5. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated July 19, 2005, Enclosing the report titled "Brampton Official Plan Review - Office Strategy Discussion Paper"

Received 2005-974

See also Resolution 2005-975

PL-B6. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated July 19, 2005, Enclosing the report titled "Brampton Official Plan Review - Retail Policy Review Study"

Received 2005-975

See also Resolution 2005-974

PL-B7. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated July 19, 2005, Requesting the Region of Peel to Review and Consider Recommendations Suggested by the City of Brampton for Changes to the Town of Halton Hills Draft Official Plan

Referred to Planning 2005-976

PL-B8. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated July 19, 2005, Enclosing the report titled "Downtown Brampton Development Within the Spill Zone of the Etobicoke Creek"

Received 2005-977

PL-B9. Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated July 19, 2005, Enclosing the report titled "Status Report - GO Transit Rail Expansion for Georgetown Corridor"

Received 2005-978

PL-B10. Andy Mitchell, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Government of Canada, Letter received July 26, 2005, Regarding the Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Action Plan

Received 2005-979

PL-B11. Denise Pratt, Legislative Coordinator, City of Brampton, Letter dated July 26, 2005, Requesting Regional Staff to Work With City of Brampton Staff to Develop the Bram West Parkway/North-South Corridor Environmental Assessment Study

Referred to Planning 2005-980

 

PW-A. Engineering and Construction

PW-A1. Material Specifications for Large Diameter Watermains

Referred back to staff for additional information 2005-981

PW-A2. Intersection Safety Program to Reduce Red Light Running

Moved by Councillor Mullin,
Seconded by Councillor DiMarco;

That the existing Intersection Safety Program to Reduce Red Light Running Project be extended to operate for an additional two years (November 2005 to November 2007) at an estimated expenditure of $1,430,000;

And further, that funding for this extension be provided from Capital Project 05-4415;

And further, that the contract Document 2005-417N for service between the Region of Peel and ACS Public Sector Solutions Inc. be extended to provide an additional two years of Red Light Camera service, in an estimated amount of $460,000 (excluding applicable taxes) under Capital Project 05-4415, for a total commitment of $660,000 (excluding applicable taxes) in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

And further, that operational agreements and purchase orders with both the City of Toronto and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation also be extended as may be required to continue the program;

And further, that detailed additional funding required for expansion and/or replacement of the red light camera equipment be determined when the results of the Request for Proposals are finalized later this year;

And further, that all required documents relating there-to or required to complete the necessary transactions be executed by the Regional Corporation's duly authorized signing officers.

Carried 2005-982

PW-A3. Lift and Dedicate a Portion of the 0.3 Metre Reserve Regional Road 1 (Erin Mills Parkway), South of Burnhamthorpe Road - City of Mississauga, Ward 8

Moved by Councillor Prentice,
Seconded by Councillor Mullin;

That a by-law be enacted to lift a 0.3 metre (one foot) reserve in the City of Mississauga, Ward 8, on the west side of Regional Road 1 (Erin Mills Parkway), south of Burnhamthorpe Road to provide one right in/right out access 33 metres (10.3 feet) in width to the commercial development, South Common Mall.

Carried 2005-983

PW-A4. Lift and Dedicate a Portion of the 0.3 Metre Reserve Regional Road 5 (Derry Road), West of Kennedy Road - City of Mississauga, Ward 5

Moved by Councillor Iannicca,
Seconded by Councillor Adams;

That a by-law be enacted to lift a 0.3 metre (one foot) reserve in the City of Mississauga, Ward 5, on the north side of Regional Road 5 (Derry Road) west of Kennedy Road to provide a right in/right out access 13.50 metres (44.29 feet) in width to the industrial development, Orlando Corporation.

Carried 2005-984

PW-B. Waste Management

PW-B1. New and Emerging Technology - Mixed Waste Processing Facility at the Caledon Waste Management Facility, Document 2005-276P - Town of Caledon, Ward 1

Referred to the September 1, 2005 Waste Management Subcommittee meeting 2005-985

PW-B2. Consulting Services for Ground and Surface Water Monitoring and Sampling at Regional Landfill Sites, Document 2004-334P

Moved by Councillor Prentice,
Seconded by Councillor Lyons;

That Document 2004-334P with Stantec Consulting Limited for the review of groundwater monitoring data, ground and surface water sampling reports and confirmation sampling be extended for additional services to address the Ministry of the Environment requirements in the estimated amount of $250,000 for a new estimated total of $500,000 (excluding applicable taxes), being the most cost effective solution in accordance with Purchasing By-law 62-2001;

And further, that funding for 2005 requirements be provided from Capital Budget Project 05-6510;

And further, that approval be granted to award the contract for four additional 12 month periods, based on satisfactory service, performance and pricing, in accordance with the 60 month proposal term;

And further, that staff be authorized to extend and amend the contract with Stantec Consulting Limited to the limit of the budget for this and subsequent periods.

Carried 2005-986

PW-C. COMMUNICATIONS

PW-C1. Highlights: From the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA), dated June 30, 2005, Providing an Overview of the OGRA Board of Directors Meeting held on June 15, 2005

Received 2005-987

PW-C2. News Release: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) dated July 4, 2005, Advising of the Newly Proposed Provincial Government Requirements to the Brownfields Statute Law Amendment Act, 2001

Received 2005-988

PW-C3. Alert: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated July 11, 2005, Regarding the Amended Procedures Manual for the Agricultural Drainage Infrastructure Program

Received 2005-989

PW-C4. Alert: From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated July 22, 2005, Forwarding the Recommendations of the Ontario Government Water Strategy Expert Panel

Received 2005-990

 

HO-A. Housing

HO-A1. Internal Reviews (Service Manager Appeals) Status Report

Received 2005-991

HO-A2. Region of Peel Housing Centralized Waiting List

Received 2005-992

HO-A3. Rent Supplement Funding Update (Oral)
Presentation by Keith Ward, Commissioner of Housing and Property and General Manager of Peel Living

Received 2005-993

See also Resolution 2005-994

Councillor Moore departed at 12:27 p.m. due to other municipal business.

HO-B. COMMUNICATIONS

HO-B1. Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, Letter dated June 21, 2005, Responding to a Letter from Chair Kolb dated April 21, 2005, Regarding Federal Funding Allocated for Rent Supplement (Resolution 2005-434)

Received 2005-994

See also Resolution 2005-993

8. BY-LAWS

By-law 67-2005: A by-law to amend By-law No. 52-2002 to provide for the conveyance of part of the lands described in Schedule "B" of By-law No. 52-2002, described as Part Lot 1, Range 3, Credit Indian Reserve, City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-28265 (being a portion of Parts 44, 45 and 57 on Plan 43R-12522) to the Trillium Health Centre instead of Hydro One Networks Inc.

This item was dealt with under Resolution 2005-936

 

9. OTHER BUSINESS

a) Incineration of Radioactive Waste at the Brampton Incinerator

Received 2005-995

Councillor Adams requested the Commissioner of Public Works to investigate whether a proposal has been submitted to the Federal Government by a private waste disposal firm, to permit a wider variety of materials to be disposed of at the Brampton Incinerator, possibly including radio-active waste, and brief Council on his findings.

The Commissioner of Public Works was requested to ensure Region of Peel staff attend the community meeting scheduled for the evening of August 11th in Malton.

b) Peel-Dufferin 80th Annual Plowing Match

Received 2005-996

Mayor Morrison invited all Councillors to attend the Peel-Dufferin Plowing Match on September 1, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Snell Farm on Airport Road.

c) Congratulations to Mayor Morrison

Received 2005-997

Councillor Miles extended the congratulations of Regional Council to Mayor Morrison who recently became a first-time Grandmother.

d) Lauch of the GTA Agricultural Action Plan

Received 2005-998

Councillor Lyons advised that the Greater Toronto Agricultural Action Plan will be launched on September 6, 2005 at the Castlederg Winery in Bolton.

10. NOTICES OF MOTION

11. IN CAMERA MATTERS

Moved by Councillor Sprovieri,
Seconded by Councillor Palleschi;

That Council proceed "In Camera" to consider Council reports relating to the following:

• A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board
• Labour relations or employee negotiations

Additional Item

• Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board

  Carried 2005-999

  
  Moved by Councillor Miles,
  Seconded by Councillor Stewart;

  That Council proceed out of In Camera.

  Carried 2005-1000

1. Staff Reports

a) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

Moved by Councillor Paterak,
Seconded by Councillor Stewart;

That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Tenant, enter into a Lease Agreement with The Corporation of the Town of Caledon, as Landlord, for approximately 3,246 square feet (302 square metres) of space at 28 Ann Street, Bolton, Town of Caledon;

And further, that the funds for and associated with the Lease Agreement be provided from Cost Centre GW20101 and Account 23904 for 28 Ann Street, Bolton, Town of Caledon;

And further, that the Office of the Regional Solicitor be authorized to execute all necessary notices and other documents to register Notice of Lease.

Carried 2005-1001

Moved by Councillor Paterak,
Seconded by Councillor Stewart;

That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Tenant, enter into a Lease Agreement with The Corporation of the Town of Caledon, as Landlord, for approximately 3,853 square feet (358 square metres) of space at 3611 Charleston Sideroad, Caledon Village, Town of Caledon;

And further, that the funds for and associated with the Lease Agreement be provided from Cost Centre GW20102 and Account 23904 for 3611 Charleston Sideroad, Caledon Village, Town of Caledon;

And further, that the Office of the Regional Solicitor be authorized to execute all necessary notices and other documents to register Notice of Lease.

Carried 2005-1002

b) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

Moved by Councillor DiMarco,
Seconded by Councillor Miles;

That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an agreement with Pier Pointe Inc., as Vendor, for the purchase of fee simple lands described as Part Lot 17, Registered Plan 347, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 7 on Reference Plan 43R-29830 for a purchase price of $25,200, plus taxes and costs;

And further, that the funds for the transaction be provided from Public Works Project 02-4080.

Carried 2005-1003

c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

Moved by Councillor Corbasson,
Seconded by Councillor Saito;

That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an agreement with Carmencita Villanueva, Antonio Villanueva and Carlyle Villanueva, as Vendors, for the purchase of fee simple interest in lands and building described as Part Lot 229, Plan 43M-1301, City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 82 on Reference Plan 43R-23901, as described in Instrument PR252908, PIN 14085-2519(LT), and known municipally as 1711 Samuelson Circle, Mississauga, Ontario, for a purchase price of $326,000 plus taxes and costs;

And further, that the funds for the transaction be provided from Public Works Project 01-2930.

Carried 2005-1004

d) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

Moved by Councillor Miles,
Seconded by Councillor Corbasson;

That the Regional Municipality of Peel as Tenant enter into a Lease Extending Agreement with Acktion Capital Corporation and Bramalea City Centre Equities Inc., collectively referred to as the Landlord, for approximately 43,879 square feet (4,076 square metres) of space at 44 Peel Centre Dr. in the City of Brampton;

And further, that the funds for and associated with the Lease Extension Agreement be provided from the Public Health budget;

And further, that the Office of the Regional Solicitor be authorized to execute all necessary notices and other documents to register Notice of Lease.

Carried 2005-1005

e) Labour relations or employee negotiations

Moved by Councillor Palleschi,
Seconded by Councillor Sprovieri;

That the Memorandum of Settlement for the contract renewal negotiated by the Regional Municipality of Peel and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and its Local 966 representing employees in the Tall Pines Long Term Care Centre, be ratified;

And further, that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to implement the terms and provisions as negotiated;

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

Carried 2005-1006

Additional Item

f) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board

Received 2005-1007

See also Resolution 2005-925

12. BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL

Moved by Councillor Paterak,
Seconded by Councillor Palleschi;

That By-law 66-2005 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on August 11, 2005, 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 Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.

Carried 2005-1008

13. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:55 p.m.