General Committee

Meeting #:
Date:	Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Time:	9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.
Location:	Online Video Conference

Members Present

• Mayor Bonnie Crombie
• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
• Councillor Karen Ras, Ward 2
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor John Kovac , Ward 4
• Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5
• Councillor Ron Starr, Ward 6
• Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7
• Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
• Councillor Pat Saito, Ward 9 (CHAIR)
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• Councillor George Carlson, Ward 11

Staff Present

Paul Mitcham, City Manager and CAO

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor

Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Chris Rouse, Acting Commissioner of Planning and Building

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services

Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk

Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk

Dayna Obaseki, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Councillor Saito, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:31AM.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

“We acknowledge the lands which constitute the present-day City of Mississauga as being part of the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, The Haudenosaunee Confederacy the Huron-Wendat and Wyandotte Nations. We recognize these peoples and their ancestors as peoples who inhabited these lands since time immemorial. The City of Mississauga is home to many global Indigenous Peoples.

As a municipality, the City of Mississauga is actively working towards reconciliation by confronting our past and our present, providing space for Indigenous peoples within their territory, to recognize and uphold their Treaty Rights and to support Indigenous Peoples. We formally recognize the Anishinaabe origins of our name and continue to make Mississauga a safe space for all Indigenous peoples.”

Councillor Saito, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement. 

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor Starr)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - January 12, 2022

Approved (Councillor Mahoney)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil.

7.

DEPUTATIONS

Note: Due to technical issues, Item 7.1 followed Other Business/Announcements prior to Closed Session.

7.1

Chris Mackie, Resident regarding Waterfront Trail in Port Credit

Mr. Mackie presented a series of photos and spoke to the closure of the waterfront trail in Port Credit. Mr. Mackie raised the following questions regarding stormwater, signage, procurement, and cost. 

Councillor Dasko noted the purpose of the closure, the Construction Liaise Committee and that the signage has been updated to include a QR Code that provides access to the details of the project.

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works, Helen Noehammer, Director of Infrastructure and Engineering Services and Jodi Robillos, Acting Commissioner of Community Services responded to the questions raised by Mr. Mackie.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0036-2022
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Chris Mackie, Resident regarding the Waterfront Trail in Port Credit be received. 

  Received

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

Public Comments: Advance registration is required to participate and/or to make comments in the virtual public meeting. Any member of the public interested in speaking to an item listed on the agenda must register by calling 905-615-3200 ext. 5425 or by emailing  by Monday, January 24, 2022 before 4:00PM.

Pursuant to Section 42 of the Council Procedure By-law 0139-2013, as amended:

General Committee may grant permission to a member of the public to ask a question of General Committee, with the following provisions:

1. Questions may be submitted to the Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the meeting;
2. A person is limited to two (2) questions and must pertain specific item on the current agenda and the speaker will state which item the question is related to;
3. The total speaking time shall be five (5) minutes maximum, per speaker, unless extended by the Mayor or Chair; and
4. Any response not provided at the meeting will be provided in the format of a written response.

No members of the public registered to speak. 

9.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO COVID-19

Councillor Saito, Chair noted a COVID-19 update by Dr. Loh, Peel Region Medical Officer of Health will be provided at the next Peel Regional Council. Jodi Robillos, Acting Commissioner of Community Services noted that City recreation facilities and in-person library services will re-open on January 31, 2022.  Ms. Robillos noted the City of Mississauga is awaiting the regulations from the Province.

10.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0037-2022
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  The following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 12.1  Heritage Advisory Committee Report 1-2022 - January 11, 2022                     
  • 12.3  Accessibility Advisory Committee Report 1-2022 - January 17, 2022

  YES (11)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.

MATTERS CONSIDERED - Nil.

12.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

12.1

Heritage Advisory Committee Report 1-2022 - January 11, 2022 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  GC-0038-2022

  That the deputation by Jon Neuert, Partner, BSN Architect presented on the renewal of Kinsmen Hall, 327 Queen Street South, be received for information.

  (HAC-0001-2022)

  (Ward 11)

  GC-0039-2022

  That the request to alter the property at 327 Queen Street South, as per the Corporate Report dated December 3, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

  (HAC-0002-2022)

  (Ward 11)

  GC-0040-2022

  That the request to alter a designated heritage property: 169 Lakeshore Road West as per the Corporate Report dated December 8, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

  (HAC-0003-2022)

  (Ward 1)

  GC-0041-2022

  That the property at 1239 Stavebank Road is not worthy of heritage designation, and consequently, that the owner’s request to demolish proceed through the applicable process, as per the Corporate Report dated December 9, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services.

  (HAC-0004-2022)

  (Ward 1)

  GC-0042-2022

  That the proposal to create pedestrian access along Second Line West as per the Corporate Report dated December 8, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services, be approved, with a condition that the final design be provided to the Meadowvale Village Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee prior to construction.

  (HAC-0005-2022)

  (Ward 11)

  GC-0043-2022

  That Recommendations MVHCD-0011-2021 to MVHCD-0013-2021 inclusive contained in the Meadowvale Village Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee Report 6- 2021 dated November 30, 2021 be approved.

  (HAC-0006-2022)

  (Ward 11)

  GC-0044-2022

  That Recommendation PCHCD-0012-2021 contained in the Port Credit Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee Report 5-2021 dated October 4, 2021 be approved.

  (HAC-0007-2022)

  (Ward 1)

  GC-0045-2022

  That Recommendation PCHCD-0013-2021 contained in the Port Credit Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee Report 6-2021 dated November 29, 2021 be approved.

  (HAC-0008-2022)

  (Ward 1)

  GC-0046-2022

  That the resignation of Melissa Stolarz, Citizen Member dated November 14, 2021 be approved.

  (HAC-0009-2022)

  GC-0047-2022

  That the memorandum from Paul Damaso, Director, Culture Division dated December 8, 2021 entitled "1694 Wedmore Way (Ward 2)”, be received.

  (HAC-0010-2022)

  (Ward 2)

  GC-0048-2022

  That the memorandum from Paul Damaso, Director, Culture Division dated December 8, 2021 entitled "846 Chaucer Avenue (Ward 2)", be received.

  (HAC-0011-2022)

  (Ward 2)

  GC-0049-2022

  That the memorandum from Paul Damaso, Director, Culture Division dated December 14, 2021 entitled "5104 Ninth Line (Ward 10)", be received.

  (HAC-0012-2022)

  (Ward 10)

  YES (11)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

12.2

Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 1-2022 - January 11, 2022

Councillor Fonseca noted the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee expressed full support of the proposed amendments to the Administrative Penalty By-law and the Traffic By-law as well as thanked Council, staff and the Road Safety Committee. 

• RECOMMENDATION
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  GC-0050-2022

  That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee support the proposed amendments to the Traffic By-law and the Administrative Penalty By-law, as outlined in the presentation from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation regarding Set Fines for Parking, Standing or Stopping in Bicycle Lanes.

  (MCAC-0001-2022)

  GC-0051-2022

  That Peter Collins be the 2021 recipient of the Phil Green Award.

  (MCAC-0002-2022)

  GC-0052-2022

  That the Communications and Promotions Subcommittee Update from Paulina Pedziqiatr, Citizen Member be received.

  (MCAC-0003-2022)

  GC-0053-2022

  That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee send a letter to the Province in support of Bill 54 – Vulnerable Road Users Law.

  (MCAC-0004-2022)

  GC-00054-2022

  That the memorandum dated January 6, 2022 from Fred Sandoval, Active Transportation Coordinator and Amy Parker, Active Transportation Technologist entitled “2022 Quarterly Cycling Program Update (Q1)” and associated presentation be received for information.

  (MCAC-0005-2022)

  GC-0055-2022

  That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2022 Action List be approved.

  (MCAC-0006-2022)

  YES (11)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

12.3

Accessibility Advisory Committee Report 1-2022 - January 17, 2022 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  GC-0056-2022

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Matthew Sweet, Manager of Active Transportation regarding Micromobility Project Phase 1 be referred to the January 31, 2022 Accessibility Transportation Subcommittee meeting for further discussion.

  (AAC-0001-2022)

  GC-0057-2022

  That the deputation and associated presentation regarding ExpressVote presented by Gus Mangos, Election Officer on January 17, 2022, be received for information.

  (AAC-0002-2022)

  GC-0058-2022

  That the deputation and associated presentation on the MiWay 2021 Annual Accessibility Plan presented by Alana Tyers, Manager Service Development, on January 17, 2022, be received for information.

  (AAC-0003-2022)

  GC-0059-2022

  That the deputation and associated presentation regarding the Annual Status Update presented by Dan Sadler, Supervisor Accessibility on January 17, 2022, be received for information.

  (AAC-0004-2022)

  GC-0060-2022

  That the verbal update regarding the Region of Peel’s Accessibility Advisory Committee provided by Carol-Ann Chafe, Vice Chair and Member of the ROP AAC be approved.

  (AAC-0005-2022)

  GC-0061-2022

  That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan be approved as discussed at the January 17, 2022 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting.

  (AAC-0006-2022)

  GC-0062-2022

  1. That the presentation regarding the BSN Architect Ramp Renewal and Door Widening at Kinsmen Hall, 327 Queen Street South to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on December 6, 2021, be received;
  2. That subject to the comments on the presentation, the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee is satisfied with the initiatives the BSN Architect is undertaking with respect to the Ramp Renewal and Door Widening at Kinsmen Hall, 327 Queen Street South.

  (AAC-0007-2022)

  GC-0063-2022

  1. That the presentation regarding the City of Mississauga and Schmitt Architects Carmen Corbasson Community Centre Redevelopment at 1399 Cawthra Road to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on December 6, 2021 be received.
  2. That subject to the comments on the presentation, the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee is satisfied with the initiatives the City and Schmitt Architects is undertaking with respect to the redevelopment of the Carmen Corbasson Community Centre.

  (AAC-0008-2022)

  GC-0064-2022

  That Tobias Mason Park Washroom matter previously discussed at the December 6, 2021 Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee be deferred to the March 7, 2022 Facility Accessibility Design Committee for further review and discussion.

  (AAC-0009-2022)

  GC-0065-2022

  That the email dated November 3, 2021, from Anita Binder, Stakeholder Member with respect to their resignation from the Accessibility Advisory Committee be received.

  (AAC-0010-2022)

  YES (11)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

Councillor Parrish spoke to the Region of Peel Council agenda items on Highway 413, the Vacant Home Tax Feasibility Study, the Gas Tax Program Funding Allocation and the Streamline Development Approval Fund.

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works spoke to the fare integration aspect in regards to the Gas Tax Program and expressed no concerns.  Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer spoke to benefits of utilizing the potential funding to further improve the City’s Development Approval process.

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor Parrish inquired about the timeline regarding the noise barrier project on Ashprior Avenue. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded that a meeting has been scheduled with the Councillor to review the details and options of the project and noted that temporary solution will be installed in the interim.  

Councillor Damerla inquired about the installation of washrooms at Hancock Woodlands Park. Jodi Robillos, Acting Commissioner of Community Services will provide an update to the Councillor directly.  

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Councillor Dasko spoke to the waterfront trail closure and the relation to the Brightwater Subdivision construction, the Construction Liaise Committee, the signage, and communications.

Members of Council extended their best wishes and thanks to Councillor Ras as she embarks on new career endeavour. Councillor Ras thanked Members of Council and staff for their work and accomplishments during her time as a Councillor and provided special thanks to her Executive and Administrative Assistants from her office.

16.

CLOSED SESSION

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

• RECOMMENDATION
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  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 January 26, 2022 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

  1. Pursuant to Subsection 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001
     1. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Request for Authority to Negotiate with Private Property Owners with regards to the City’s Proposed Noise Barrier Works (Wards 3, 4 and 9)
     2. Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Expropriation of Citation Place and other City-owned land interests by Metrolinx (Ward 5)
  Received

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 10:17AM.

  
  

16.1

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Request for Authority to Negotiate with Private Property Owners with regards to the City’s Proposed Noise Barrier Works (Wards 3, 4 and 9)

Councillors Fonseca, Saito and Kovac raised questions. Jeremy Blair, Manager of Transportation Infrastructure Management, Steven Guan, Transportation Infrastructure Technologist, and Bill Moffat, Supervisor of Capital Acquisition responded to questions from the Committee.

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

  RECOMMENDATION GC-0066-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the Realty Services Section in the Corporate Business Services Division of the Corporate Services Department be authorized to negotiate with the owners of the following private properties, located in the City of Mississauga within the Regional Municipality of Peel, to undertake the acquisition of real property interests (fee simple and/or easements) to accommodate the installation and long term maintenance of the noise barrier works associated with the Rathburn Road East / Ponytrail Drive, Glen Erin Drive and Bloor Street Integrated Road Projects:

  • 4156 Fieldgate Drive – PCC 176
  • 4165 Fieldgate Drive – PCC 180
  • 4230 Fieldgate Drive – PCC 175
  • 1755 Rathburn Road East – PCC 213
  • 1764 Rathburn Road East – PCC 203
  • 6520 Glen Erin Drive – PCC 991
  • 6679 Shelter Bay Road – PCC 99
  • 400 Bloor Street – PCC 44
  • 405 Hyacinthe Boulevard – PCC 59
  • 725 Vermouth Avenue – PCC 192
  • 3345 Silverado Drive – PCC 216
  • 285 Michelle Row, legally described under the Land Titles Act as PIN 131610001

  As outlined in the closed session report dated January 7, 2022 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works entitled “Request for Authority to Negotiate with Private Property Owners with regards to the City’s Proposed Noise Barrier Works (Wards 3, 4 and 9)”.

  YES (11)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

16.2

Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Expropriation of Citation Place and other City-owned land interests by Metrolinx (Ward 5)

No discussion took place.

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

  RECOMMENDATION GC-0067-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish
  1. That the report dated December 16, 2021 from the City Solicitor titled “Expropriation of Citation Place and other City-owned land interests by Metrolinx (Ward 5)” be received for information;
  2. That the City Solicitor or her designate be authorized to file a Notice of Arbitration and Statement of Claim with the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”) in response to Metrolinx’s expropriation of City-owned lands, with the objective of securing full and fair compensation for the City in accordance with the Expropriations Act;
  3. That the City Solicitor or her designate be authorized to represent the City at any oral arbitration hearing or through written submissions, and to continue pursuing discussions with Metrolinx to ensure the City’s interests are fully addressed, protected and settled.

  YES (11)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

  The Committee came out Closed Session at 10:32AM.

  
  

17.

ADJOURNMENT

10:37AM (Councillor Ras)