General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Time:

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING the completion of Special Council

Location:

Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor

300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1

And Online Video Conference

Members Present

• Mayor Bonnie Crombie
• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1 (CHAIR)
• Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
• Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5
• Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
• Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7
• Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
• Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11

Staff Present

Shari Lichterman, City Manager and CAO

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services

Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk

Allyson D'Ovidio, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Councillor Dasko, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:45 AM.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Councillor Dasko, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The following items were added to the agenda:

7.6 - Item 10.2 - Sean Meagher, Cooksville Community Hub.

17.1 Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them: Confidential Information provided by the Province (verbal update)

Approved (Mayor Crombie)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - April 26, 2023

Approved (Councillor J. Kovac)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Item 10.1 - Dr. Janet Morrison President and Vice Chancellor, Sheridan College regarding Sheridan and the City of Mississauga: Strengthening our Collaboration for the Future

Dr. Morrison spoke to the subject matter, to the successes of Sheridan College, building Mississauga and shaping the community.

Item 10.1 was moved up to be discussed by Mayor Crombie. Mayor Crombie spoke to the talent in Mississauga; supporting the partnership with Sheridan and Mississauga; meaningful engagement; the talent pipeline and the work in Ward 4, through Councillor Kovac.

Members of the General Committee engaged in a discussion with respect to the collaboration of Mississauga and Sheridan College; to the many successes; the history; the Memorandum of Understanding and future opportunities. In response, Dr. Morrison spoke to future opportunities for students at Sheridan College - Hazel McCallion Campus. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0191-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Dr. Janet Morrison President and Vice Chancellor, Sheridan College regarding the report entitled “Working Together – City and Sheridan College Memorandum of Understanding”, dated April 25, 2023, from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, be received.

  Received

7.2

Marek Ruta, Chairman, Carassauga and Anna Fernandes, Vice-Chair, Carassauga regarding the 38th Carassauga Fesitval of Cultures

Mr. Ruta invited Members of General Committee to the upcoming 2023 Carassauga Festival and spoke to the highlights; toonie taste; 25 Countries; seniors hour;  Carassauga Passports and Tour de Carassauga. 

Mayor Crombie spoke in support of the Festival.

In response to Councillor Kovac, Mr. Ruta spoke to the virtual passports and noted the virtual component remains in place and advised there is more focus on the return to in person festivities. Mr. Ruta spoke to the location for the 2023 Festival displays.

Councillors Fonseca, Butt  and Dasko spoke in support of Festival; to the success of previous years; volunteers and services for seniors. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0192-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Marek Ruta, Chairman, Carassauga regarding the 38th Carassauga Festival of Cultures, be received.

  Received

7.3

Item 10.2 - Kristina Zietsma, Director, Recreation, Rona O'Banion, Director, Library and Sharon Chapman, Manager, Parks Planning

Ms. Zietsma, Ms. Chapman and Ms. O’Banion spoke to the subject matter and provided background information; key findings; site concepts; financial impacts; study conclusions and spoke to next steps. 

Councillor Horneck moved Item 10.2 up for discussion. In response to Councillors Horneck and Parrish, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to the background with respect to funding.

In response to Councillor Reid, Ms. Zietsma confirmed the site will be known as a Community Centre with the amenities to be worked out in the planning in next steps. Councillor Kovac spoke in support.

In response to Councillor Parrish, Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke to development charges, funding model considerations, partnerships and future opportunities.

Councillor Damerla spoke in support of the project and to the work done to date.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0193-2023
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Kristina Zietsma, Director, Recreation, Rona O'Banion, Director, Library and Sharon Chapman, Manager, Parks Planning regarding the report entitled “Cooksville Joint-Use Feasibility Study”, dated April 18, 2023  from the Commissioner of Community Services, be received.

  Received

7.4

Item 10.2 – Gurpreet Malhotra, Chief Executive Officer, Indus Community Services

Mr. Malhotra spoke to the subject matter and noted the necessity for the larger library and pool to accommodate the incoming residents in the area; community engagement in decision making and possible job opportunities.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0194-2023
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the deputation by Gurpreet Malhotra, Chief Executive Officer, Indus Community Services regarding the report entitled “Cooksville Joint-Use Feasibility Study”, dated April 18, 2023  from the Commissioner of Community Services, be received.

  Received

7.5

Item 10.2 - Hardy Steinke, Executive Director, Heart Comonos/Joshua Creek Church

Mr. Steinke spoke to the subject matter, provided background information with respect to Heart Comonos, their work, volunteers and community.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0195-2023
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the deputation by Hardy Steinke, Executive Director, Heart Comonos/Joshua Creek Church regarding the report entitled “Cooksville Joint-Use Feasibility Study”, dated April 18, 2023  from the Commissioner of Community Services, be received.

  Received

7.6

Item 10.2 – Sean Meagher, Cooksville Community Hub

Mr. Meagher spoke to the subject matter and provided background information with respect to the Cooksville Community Hub and the valuable role of community partners to help inform the development of the future site.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0196-2023
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the deputation by Sean Meagher, Coordinator, Cooksville Community Hub regarding the report entitled “Cooksville Joint-Use Feasibility Study”, dated April 18, 2023  from the Commissioner of Community Services, be received.

  Received

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0197-2023
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.3 Snow Clearing and Winter Maintenance for City Park Trails and Facilities
  • 10.4 Vendor of Record Designation for the Supply and Delivery of Replacement Parts and Repair Services for Emergency Vehicles and Equipment
  • 10.5 2023 Corporate Asset Management Program Update
  • 10.6 New Corporate Policies - Assessment Management Policies
  • 10.7 New Corporate Policy – Grant Funding Management Policy

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

Working Together – City and Sheridan College Memorandum of Understanding

This item was discussed as part of Item 7.1.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0198-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the Mayor and City Clerk or designate be authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and The Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning and any necessary amendments and ancillary documents, as outlined in the Corporate Report entitled “Working Together – City and Sheridan College Memorandum of Understanding”, dated April 25, 2023, from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services.

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.2

Cooksville Joint-Use Feasibility Study (Ward 7)

Councillor Damerla provided direction to staff to continue working with the Peel District School Board on the swimming pool and further that a Notice of Motion will be prepared to endorse "option A" in principle.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0199-2023
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla
  1. That the Corporate Report dated April 18, 2023 entitled “Cooksville Joint-Use Feasibility Study” from the Commissioner of Community Services be received for information.
  2. That staff continue to work with the Peel District School Board on “option A”, with the swimming pool; and
  3. That Council consider a motion regarding approving “option A”, in principle.

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.3

Snow Clearing and Winter Maintenance for City Park Trails and Facilities (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0200-2023
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  That the Corporate Report dated April 21, 2023 entitled “Snow Clearing and Winter Maintenance for City Park Trails and Facilities” from the Commissioner of Community Services be received for information.

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.4

Vendor of Record Designation for the Supply and Delivery of Parts and Repair Services for Emergency Response Vehicles and Equipment (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0201-2023
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo
  1. That the vendors included in Appendix 1, attached, be designated as Vendors of Record for the supply and delivery of replacement parts and repair services for vehicles and equipment managed by Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services, as outlined in the report dated March 31, 2023, entitled “Vendor of Record Designation for the Supply and Delivery of Replacement Parts and Repair Services for Emergency Vehicles and Equipment” from the Commissioner of Community Services.

      

  2. That the Chief Procurement Officer be authorized to execute annual contracts with each of the designated Vendors of Record, in the estimated amounts shown in Appendix 1, with price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the supply and delivery of replacement parts and repair services for vehicles and equipment as required.

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.5

2023 Corporate Asset Management Program Update (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0202-2023
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  That the corporate report dated April 17, 2023 entitled “2023 Corporate Asset Management Program Update” from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be received for information.

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.6

New Corporate Policies - Assessment Management Policies (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0203-2023
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  That the draft Corporate Policies - Assessment Base Management and Assessment Appeal and Tax Adjustment Application Management contained in the appendices to the report dated, April 18, 2023, from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer entitled “New Corporate Policies - Assessment Management Policies” be approved.

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.7

New Corporate Policy - Grant Funding Management Policy (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0204-2023
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  That the Grant Funding Management Policy, attached as Appendix 1 to the report dated April 20, 2023 entitled “New Corporate Policy – Grant Funding Management Policy from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be approved.

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (12 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS - Nil

12.

CORRESPONDENCE - Nil 

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

Nil.

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor Tedjo spoke to design concepts and pre-approvals for building permits in other municipalities and enquired about the options for future plans in Mississauga. In response to Councillor Tedjo, Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building, spoke to exploring these options in the upcoming study with respect to gentle infill.

Councillor Parrish spoke to the Khalsa Day Parade in Malton and directed staff to review a proper parking access route for future events. 

In response to Councillor Horneck, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to working with Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services to look at how to enhance cycling infrastructure on Google to include cat walks. 

Mayor Crombie enquired about the timeline for changes to the Development Charges By-law and the need for units containing more than one bedroom. Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer noted the By-law will be open in 2027 and spoke to the process. Ms. Lichterman spoke to working on a report to come up with ways to create incentives for developers to build units with two and three bedrooms.

In response to Mayor Crombie, Mr. Whittemore and Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor spoke to the process for Ontario Land Tribunal conferences and settlements.

In response to Councillor Fonseca's enquiry with respect to the naming of the park along the hydro corridor in Ward 3, Ms. Robillos spoke to the status of the park naming report and working offline with Councillor Fonseca. Councillor Fonseca noted that a report on the transportation infrastructure enhancements in Google should be brought to the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee (MCAC) 

Councillor Dasko requested a report with respect to dust control and preventative measures for construction sites. Mr. Wright noted a report will be brought back to a future meeting.

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Crombie and Members of the General Committee announced various events and celebrations taking place across Mississauga.

16.

NOTICES OF MOTION - Nil

17.

CLOSED SESSION

(Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001)

• Moved By Councillor C. Parrish

  Whereas the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, requires Council to pass a motion prior to closing part of a meeting to the public;

  And whereas the Act requires that the motion states the act of the holding of the closed meeting and the general nature of the matter to be considered at the closed meeting;

  Now therefore be it resolved that a portion of the General Committee meeting to be held on May 10, 2023 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

  1. Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001
     1. Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them: Confidential Information provided by the Province (verbal update)

  Received

   

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 12:12 pm and returned at 1:12 PM.

17.1

Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them:

Confidential Information provided by the Province (verbal update)

Mayor Crombie spoke to the subject matter and provided a high level update. Members of the General Committee engaged in a discussion. Mayor Crombie and Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer responded to questions. 

As a result of the Closed Session the following recommendation was voted on during Open Session:

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0205-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the closed session verbal update by Mayor Bonnie Crombie regarding Confidential Information provided by the Province, be received.

  YES (9)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (3)	Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor J. Horneck

  Carried (9 to 0)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

1:13 PM (Councillor S. McFadden)