General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Time:

9:30 A.m. - 12:30 P.m.

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
• 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 (Chair)
• 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

Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Corporate Services 

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor

Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk

Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk

Allyson D'Ovidio, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Councillor Damerla, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:32 AM.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Councillor Damerla, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor S. McFadden)

The Following items were added to the agenda:

• 7.1 - John Hobbins, Director of Education and Arti Javeri, Vice President of Partnerships, First Robotics Canada regarding the Ontario Robotics Championship - Revised Presentation
• 12.5 Item 10.1 – A letter dated October 17, 2023 from Catherine Soplet, Resident regarding the Shared Micro-mobility Program report.

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - October 4, 2023

Approved (Councillor M. Reid)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

John Hobbins, Director of Education and Arti Javeri, Vice President of Partnerships, First Robotics Canada regarding the Ontario Robotics Championship

*REVISED PRESENTATION

Mr. Hobbins and Ms. Javeri presented on the subject matter and spoke to First Robotics Canada and their programming. Councillors Horneck and Parrish spoke in support. Councillor Butt spoke in support and suggested they apply for funding through Tourism Mississauga.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0478-2023
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt

  That the deputation and associated presentation by John Hobbins, Director of Education and Arti Javeri, Vice President of Partnerships, First Robotics Canada regarding the Ontario Robotics Championship be received.

  Received

7.2

Item 10.1 - Mattea Turco, Transportation Planner and Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation

Sam Rogers, Director, Infrastructure Planning & Engineering Services provided background information on the Shared Micro-mobility program and introduced Ms. Turco. Ms. Turco provided background information and spoke to the status of the program; the implementation plan; budget and recommendations. In response to questions raised by Members of the General Committee, Ms. Turco spoke to the following:

• Docked stations;
• Geo-fencing;
• Enforcement responsibilities;
• Programs in other municipalities;
• Education and safety;
• Speed limits on devices;
• The number of devices and accessibility;
• Sensors and audible signals on devices;  
• The number of service providers, and 
• Stations and battery replacement

Councillor Kovac spoke to future considerations on enhanced snow clearing in cycling lanes and road painting standards.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0479-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Mattea Turco, Transportation Planner regarding the report titled, “Shared Micro-mobility Program”, dated October 3, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received.

  Received

7.3

Item 10.1 - Rahul Mehta, Resident and Founder, Sustainable Mississauga, Co-Founder, Stop Sprawl Peel

Mr. Mehta spoke in support of the Shard Micro-mobility program and made suggestions for improvements. Councillor Parrish spoke to the work required for access through Drew Road and working together.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0480-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish

  That the deputation by Rahul Mehta, Resident and Founder, Sustainable Mississauga, Co-Founder, Stop Sprawl Peel regarding the report titled, “Shared Micro-mobility Program”, dated October 3, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received.

  Received

7.4

Item 10.1 - Shoaib Ahmed, CEO, SCOOTY (Scooty Mobility Inc.)

Mr. Ahmed spoke in support of the Shared Micro-mobility program. In response to Mr. Ahmed, Mattea Turco, Transportation Planner, spoke about the parking stations and noted they would be a partnership between the City of Mississauga and the service provider. In response to Councillor Reid, Mr. Ahmed spoke to helmet wearing; geo-fencing and education, as well as payment integration and trip planning. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0481-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the deputation by Shoaib Ahmed, CEO, SCOOTY (Scooty Mobility Inc.) regarding the report titled, “Shared Micro-mobility Program”, dated October 3, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received.

  Received

7.5

Item 10.1 - Deborah Goss, Resident

Ms. Goss spoke in support of the Shared Micro-mobility program and addressed safety; speed limits; pathways along Lakeshore and benefits to local businesses in Lakeview. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0482-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the deputation by Deborah Goss, Resident regarding the report titled, “Shared Micro-mobility Program”, dated October 3, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received. 

  Received

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

Deborah Goss, Resident spoke to the Proposed Street Names to be assigned to public and private roads within an approved development site in the City of Mississauga (Ward 1) and asked questions about consultation and approvals. Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works responded and spoke to the street naming process. 

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0483-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.3 Proposed re-naming of Streetsville Kinsmen Senior Citizen Centre located at 327 Queen Street South to ‘Streetsville Heritage Hall’ (Ward 11)
  • 10.4 Single Source Contract Award for Structural Fire Fighting Bunker Gear (PRC004248, PPE Solutions)
  • 11.1 Environmental Action Committee Report 6 - 2023 dated October 3, 2023
  • 11.2 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 5 - 2023 dated October 10, 2023
  • 12.1 Item 10.1 - A letter dated October 18, 2023 from Bob Blazevski, Vice President, Port Credit West Village Partners Inc. (Brightwater) regarding the Shared Micro-mobility Program Report
  • 12.2 Item 10.1 - A letter dated October 16, 2023 from Brian Sutherland, Lakeview Community Partners Limited regarding the Shared Micro-mobility Program Report
  • 12.3 Item 10.1 - An email dated October 16, 2023 from Vicki Tran, Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Citizen Member regarding the Shared Micro-mobility Program Report
  • 12.4 Item 10.1 - An email dated October 16, 2023 from Brandon Wiedemann regarding the Shared Micro-mobility Program Report
  • 12.5 Item 10.1 – A letter dated October 17, 2023 from Catherine Soplet, Resident regarding the Shared Micro-mobility Program report.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor A.Tedjo

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

Shared Micro-mobility Program

Members of the General Committee engaged in a discussion with respect to the subject matter. As a result of discussions and questions raised, Mattea Turco, Transportation Planner, Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation and Sam Rogers, Director, Infrastructure Planning & Engineering Services spoke to the following:

• Inability to use sidewalks;
• Liability and enforcement;
• Helmet accessibility and requirements;
• Timelines and requirements for reporting back to Council
• Addressing network connectivity as required;
• Safety and investing in education and communication;
• Geo-fencing;
• Amendments to Parks By-law; 
• The RFP and the number of service providers, and 
• Customer experience perspective

In response to concerns raised with respect to liability, Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor spoke to the indemnification and insurance requirements of the successful service provider. Members of the General Committee engaged in a discussion with respect to the number of required service providers. As a result of the discussion, staff received direction to consider more than one service provider as the preference.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0484-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  1. That a Shared Micro-mobility Program of a hybrid docked and dockless, privately owned and operated system of e-bikes and e-scooters, set for implementation in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 as detailed in the report titled, “Shared Micro-mobility Program”, dated October 3, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be approved.
  2. That cost centre 23729 – Micro Mobility Program be created with a gross budget of $62,285 and net budget of $0 in 2024, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated October 03, 2023 entitled “Shared Micro-mobility Program”.
  3. That the Parks By-law 0197-2020 be amended to permit the use of e-scooters on select park trails, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated October 03, 2023 entitled “Shared Micro-mobility Program”.
  4. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor A.Tedjo

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.2

Proposed Street Names to be assigned to public and private roads within an approved development site in the City of Mississauga (Ward 1)

Councillor Dasko spoke to the enhancing the design of the street signs. Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to working with Lakeview Community Partners on the designs.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0485-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the following street names be approved to name new public and private roads within a new mixed-use development at 1082 Lakeshore Road East and 800 and 985 Hydro Road, Ward 1 (Lakeview Village): Sailaway, Marina Vista, South Shore, Aerodrome, Living Waters, Illumination, Leading Sea.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor A.Tedjo

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.3

Proposed re-naming of Streetsville Kinsmen Senior Citizen Centre located at 327 Queen Street South to ‘Streetsville Heritage Hall’ (Ward 11) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0486-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That General Committee consider, for a period of 30 days, the re-naming of the Streetsville Kinsmen Senior Citizen Centre located at 327 Queen Street South as the “Streetsville Heritage Hall” as outlined in the Corporate Report dated September 26, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services entitled “Proposed re-naming of Streetsville Kinsmen Senior Citizen Centre located at 327 Queen Street South to ‘Streetsville Heritage Hall’ (Ward 11)”.
  2. That Community Services staff be directed to provide notice as set out in the City’s ‘Facility Naming’ Policy 05-02-02 of the proposed re-naming of the multi-purpose heritage facility as “Streetsville Heritage Hall”.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor A.Tedjo

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.4

Single Source Contract Award for Structural Fire Fighting Bunker Gear (PRC004248, PPE Solutions) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0487-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the Chief Procurement Officer or Designate be authorized to award and execute a contract with PPE Solutions for the replacement of firefighter bunker gear for a one-year period, in the amount of $396,125.00 exclusive of taxes as outlined in the corporate report entitled “Single Source Contract Award for the Structural Fire Fighting Bunker Gear (PRC004248, PPE Solutions)” dated September 27, 2023 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor A.Tedjo

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Environmental Action Committee Report 6 - 2023 dated October 3, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  GC-0488-2023

  That the deputation and the associated presentation from Edward Nicolucci, Urban Designer regarding the Mississauga Green Development Standards (GDS) Update, be received.

  (EAC-0024-2023)

  
  GC-0489-2023

  That the deputation and the associated presentation from Gaby Kalapos, Executive Director, Clean Air Partnership regarding Green Development Standards: Value Proposition and Driving the Net Zero Market, be received.

  (EAC-0025-2023)

   

  GC-0490-2023

  That the 2023 Environmental Action Committee Work Plan be approved as discussed at the October 3, 2023 Environmental Action Committee meeting.

  (EAC-0026-2023)

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor A.Tedjo

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.2

Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 5 - 2023 dated October 10, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  GC-0491-2023

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation regarding the 2024 Cycling Program, be received.
  (MCAC-0032-2023)

   

  GC-0492-2023

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation regarding the Cycling Master Plan Update – Project Overview, be received.

  (MCAC-0033-2023)

   

  GC-0493-2023

  That the deputation from Rahul Mehta, Founder, Sustainable Mississauga, Co-Founder, Stop Sprawl Peel regarding Building an Inclusive and Sustainable Cycling Culture in Mississauga, be received.

  (MCAC-0034-2023)

  GC-0494-2023

  That the following item(s) were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 9.1 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2023 Action Item List

  (MCAC-0035-2023)

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor A.Tedjo

  Carried (10 to 0)

12.

CORRESPONDENCE 

12.1

Item 10.1 - A letter dated October 18, 2023 from Bob Blazevski, Vice President, Port Credit West Village Partners Inc. (Brightwater) regarding the Shared Micro-mobility Program Report (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0495-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the letter dated October 18, 2023 from Bob Blazevski, Vice President, Port Credit West Village Partners Inc. (Brightwater) regarding the Shared Micro-mobility Program Report be received.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor A.Tedjo

  Carried (10 to 0)

12.2

Item 10.1 - A letter dated October 16, 2023 from Brian Sutherland, Lakeview Community Partners Limited regarding the Shared Micro-mobility Program Report (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0496-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the letter dated October 16, 2023 from Brian Sutherland, Lakeview Community Partners Limited regarding the Shared Micro-mobility Program Report be received.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor A.Tedjo

  Carried (10 to 0)

12.3

Item 10.1 - An email dated October 16, 2023 from Vicki Tran, Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Citizen Member regarding the Shared Micro-mobility Program Report (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0497-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the email dated October 16, 2023 from Vicki Tran, Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Citizen Member regarding the Shared Micro-mobility Program Report           be received.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor A.Tedjo

  Carried (10 to 0)

12.4

Item 10.1 - An email dated October 16, 2023 from Brandon Wiedemann regarding the Shared Micro-mobility Program Report (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0498-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the email dated October 16, 2023 from Brandon Wiedemann, Resident regarding the Shared Micro-mobility Program Report be received.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor A.Tedjo

  Carried (10 to 0)

12.5

*Item 10.1 – A letter dated October 17, 2023 from Catherine Soplet, Resident regarding the Shared Micro-mobility Program report. (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0499-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the letter dated October 17, 2023 from Catherine Soplet, Resident regarding the Shared Micro-mobility Program report be received.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor A.Tedjo

  Carried (10 to 0)

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL - Nil.

Acting Mayor Fonseca made a statement with respect to the conflict overseas. Members of General Committee spoke in support of those impacted by the conflict. 

Members of the General Committee spoke to celebrations and events taking place in Mississauga.

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

In response to comments made by Councillor Parrish with respect to the visibility of customer service staff in the Civic Centre, Raj Sheth, Commissioner, Corporate Services spoke to future plans for the Welcome Desk and noted they would be coming forward in the coming weeks. In response to Councillor Parrish, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services, spoke to the status of a report on healthy food and beverages and noted she would follow up with Recreation.
 
Councillor Fonseca requested information about when retired Bell and Rogers boxes would be removed. In response to Councillor Fonseca, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to an update on the temporary service drop Pilot Program and reporting timelines. Mr. Wright spoke to sharing metrics with respect to cleaning up backlogs and addressing retired boxes and wires. 

In response to an enquiry by Councillor Damerla regarding enhanced street sign designs, Mr. Wright spoke to providing a briefing note to Council on the costs and locations where it has been done. Councillor Damerla requested the branches along the Cooksville GO Station be cleaned up.

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Crombie announced ...

16.

NOTICES OF MOTION - Nil

17.

CLOSED SESSION

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

• Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  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 October 18, 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:        
        Update on Peel Transition (Verbal)

  Received

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 12:12 PM and returned to Open Session at 1:08 PM. As a result of Closed Session, the following recommendations were voted on in Open Session.

17.1

The security of the property of the municipality or local board:

Delegation of Authority - Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property – January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023

This matter was held in Open Session. No discussion took place.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0500-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish

  That the report dated September 28, 2023 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services entitled, “Delegation of Authority - Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property – January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023”, be received for information.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor A.Tedjo

  Carried (10 to 0)

17.2

Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory:

Update on Peel Transition (Verbal)

Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke to subject matter. In response to questions raised by Members of the General Committee, Ms. Lichterman spoke to timelines in relation to the Peel Transition.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0501-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the verbal update in closed session regarding the Peel Transition Board be received. 

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor A.Tedjo

  Carried (10 to 0)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

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