CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

That the Planning and Environment Committee confirm the Minutes of the Meeting of 12 May 1998.

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PLANNING ITEM

1. IMPLEMENTING RMOC’S 20% CLUB COMMITMENT

TO REDUCE Greenhouse Gas Emissions

- Committee Co-ordinator’s report dated 13 May 98 01

- Planning and Development Approvals Commissioner’s memorandum
dated 20 Apr 98 (Originally listed as Information Previously Distributed

on 28 Apr 98 P&EC Agenda) 02

(Request from Councillor Holmes to list as regular item for discussion.)

That the Planning and Environment Committee receive this report for information, and attached memorandum from the Planning and Development Approvals Commissioner for discussion.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ITEMS

2. HOUSEHOLD SPECIAL WASTE STRATEGY

- Director, Solid Waste Division, Environment and Transportation 06

Department report dated 7 May 98

That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend that Council approve the following Household Special Waste (HSW) Strategy:

1. The "Take It Back!" program be promoted and expanded to increase the number of participating partners and include a greater variety of HSW products;

2. The permanent HSW Depot at Trail Road continue to operate with a review of the operating season;

3. The mobile HSW Depots continue to operate, as support to the product stewardship program, by providing service to the central and eastern areas of the Region;

4. The efforts continue to simplify the handling of material from Small Quantity Generators, including ongoing discussion with Provincial and Federal regulators;

5. The addition of new infrastructure such as a permanent depot in the east end not be considered as this would be counter to the present product stewardship approach.

 

3. RECYCLING COUNCIL OF ONTARIO

DRAFT CONSULTATION REPORT ON BLUE BOX FUNDING

- Committee Co-ordinator’s report dated 13 May 98 15

- Director, Solid Waste Division, Environment and Transportation
Department memorandum dated 7 Apr 98 (Originally listed as
Information Previously Distributed on 28 Apr 98 P&EC Agenda)
16
(Request from Councillor Holmes to list as regular item for discussion.)

That the Planning and Environment Committee receive this report for information, and attached memorandum from the Director, Solid Waste Division, Environment and Transportation Department, for discussion.

 

INQUIRIES

 

INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED

1. Response to Inquiries and Motion No. 1-98

Solid Waste Collection Contract - Competitive Elements Report

- Director, Solid Waste Division, Environment and Transportation

Department memorandum dated 19 May 98

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

ADJOURNMENT