General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

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 (VACANT)
• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1 (CHAIR)
• Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
• VACANT, Ward 5
• Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
• Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7 (Absent - Personal Business)
• 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

Catherine Matheson, Commissioner of Health & Human 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 S. Dasko, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Councillor S. Dasko, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The following item was added to the agenda:

• 16.3 Labour relations or employee negotiations: Update on various labour negotiations (Verbal)

Approved (Councillor S. McFadden)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - June 5, 2024

Approved (Councillor C. Fonseca)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Mike Douglas, Executive Director, Mississauga Arts Council regarding an update on the arts economy and an invitation to the MARTYS (Mississauga Arts Council Awards) 

M. Douglas spoke to the subject matter and provided background information. Councillor B. Butt spoke to a motion coming to the next Council meeting regarding the development of a Committee of Council or working group that will review the support of Arts and Culture programs in Mississauga. Councillor S. Dasko spoke in support.

In response to Councillor B. Butt and Councillor M. Mahoney, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to funding sources and noted a review is currently underway which includes a report to Council in early fall, in advance of the 2025 Corporate Grants meeting. Councillors M. Mahoney and J. Kovac spoke to timing the meeting of the proposed Committee and receipt of the report. Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke bringing the draft report to the proposed Committee for review before it goes to Council

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0310-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Mike Douglas, Executive Director, Mississauga Arts Council regarding an update on the arts economy and an invitation to the MARTYS (Mississauga Arts Council Awards), be received.

  Received

7.2

Item 10. 1 - Shawn Kerr, Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Communications, Trillium Health Partners and Trillium ED/PCL JV

S. Kerr spoke to the subject matter and provided background information with respect to the noise exemption request. Members of General Committee spoke in support of the request for the noise exemption and the project. In response to Councillor M. Mahoney, S. Kerr spoke to the noise impact on patients and mitigation measures. In response to Councillor C. Fonseca, S. Kerr spoke to dust and lighting mitigation and working with MiWay regarding transportation. 

Item 10.1. was moved up for consideration. Councillor J. Kovac enquired about adding a required status update. S. Kerr spoke in agreement. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0311-2024
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Shawn Kerr, Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Communications, Trillium Health Partners and Trillium ED/PCL JV, regarding the corporate report dated May 30, 2024 and titled “Request for Noise Exemption for the Construction of the Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital (Ward 7)”, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, be received. 

  Received

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk recited the following questions submitted by Anju Sikka, resident regarding item 10.2, the corporate report dated May 30, 2024 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and titled "Amendments to Noise Control By-law 0360-1979".

1. How can I measure the decibel units for the music we play?
2. What if we apply for a permit and the residents don't allow, in that case we cannot have our outdoor home event?

In response to the questions asked, Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement spoke to the decibel measurements and the exemption request process.

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0312-2024
  Moved By Councillor M. Reid

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.3 Designation of Municipal Capital Facility and Tax Exemption on a portion of the property at South Common Mall municipally known as 2150 Burnhamthorpe Road West (Ward 8)
  • 10.6 Municipal Funding Agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund
  • 11.1 REVISED Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee - Report 4 -2024 dated May 29, 2024 (Part 2)
  • 11.2 Environmental Action Committee Report 3 - 2024 - dated June 4, 2024
  • 11.3 Transit Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2024 - dated June 4, 2024
  • 11.4 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 5 - 2024 - dated June 11, 2024 

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

Request for Noise Exemption for the Construction of the Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital (Ward 7)

This item was moved up and discussed during item 7.2. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0313-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  1. That Council authorizes the Commissioner of Corporate Services to grant exemptions to the Noise Control By-law 0360-1979, as amended, for the construction of the Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital, for the construction period commencing March 2025, until substantial completion of the project, in accordance with the requirements as outlined in the corporate report dated May 30, 2024 and titled “Request for Noise Exemption for the Construction of the Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital (Ward 7)”, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services. 
  2. That a status update be provided to Council one year after construction has commenced speaking to any concerns or issues regarding the exemption to the Noise Control By-law.
  3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (8)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (8 to 0)

10.2

Amendments to Noise Control By-law 0360-1979

In response to Councillor J. Horneck, Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement spoke to the process for notice requirements regarding exemption requests; decibel measurements and comparable measurements residents can use to determine if they are maintaining the appropriate decibel level. In response to Councillor S. Dasko, G. Fthenos spoke to the timeline for a decision to be made on applications for exemptions and noted it is currently 6-8 weeks with a goal of reaching 4-5 weeks. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0314-2024
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt
  1. That the Noise Control By-law 0360-1979, as amended, be further amended to implement recommendations relating to the City’s Noise Control Program Review, substantially in the form set out in Appendix 2, as outlined in the corporate report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated May 30, 2024, entitled “Amendments to Noise Control By-law 0360-1979”.
  2. That the User Fees and Charges By-law 0199-2023, as amended, be further amended to include a new monitoring fee of $90 per hour per municipal law enforcement officer to recover costs related to approved noise exemptions, as outlined in this corporate report.
  3. That Legal Services be authorized to make an application to the Ministry of the Attorney General for set fines under Part I of the Provincial Offences Act for the Noise Control By-law 0360-1979, as amended, in such amount(s) as set out in in this corporate report.
  4. That the Live Music Pilot be extended for two years, until June 28, 2026.
  5. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.3

Designation of Municipal Capital Facility and Tax Exemption on a portion of the property at South Common Mall municipally known as 2150 Burnhamthorpe Road West (Ward 8) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0315-2024
  Moved By Councillor M. Reid
  1. That a by-law be enacted to designate the Agreement set out in the report dated May 30, 2024, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, as a Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement made pursuant to section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001, SO 2001, c.25, as amended, and to thereby designate a portion of 2150 Burnhamthorpe Road West, as depicted in the sketch attached hereto as Appendix 2, as a Municipal Capital Facility and be thereby exempt from taxation for municipal and school purposes pursuant to Section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, effective as of the date the term of the Agreement is to commence.
  2. That the lands which are legally described on Appendix “1” but which are not depicted on Appendix “2” are lands that are to continue to be subject to taxation for municipal and school purposes.
  3. That the Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement is to be ratified as a municipal capital facilities agreement made pursuant to Section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
  4. That the City Clerk be directed to notify the Minister of Education, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Regional Municipality of Peel, and the secretary of any school board which includes the land exempted, of the enactment of the By-law.
  5. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.4

Single Source Award to JOEL Theatrical Rigging Contractors Ltd. for replacement of GALA SpiraLift at Living Arts Centre (Ward 4)

Councillor J. Kovac spoke to the construction inside the Living Arts Centre. In response to Councillor J. Kovac, Raj Sheth, Commissioner, Corporate Services noted that there is no intended interruption to services while work is being completed.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0316-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  1. That Council approve the single source procurement as detailed in the Corporate Report dated May 31, 2024, titled “Single Source Award to JOEL Theatrical Rigging Contractors Ltd. for replacement of GALA SpiraLift at Living Arts Centre (Ward 4)”.
  2. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to execute all contracts and related ancillary documents with respect to the purchase between the City and JOEL Theatrical Rigging Contractors Ltd. for an upset limit of $800,000, exclusive of taxes, in accordance with the City’s Procurement By-law 0013-2022, as amended.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.5

Contract Extension to Redflex Traffic Systems (Canada) for the Automated Speed Enforcement Program (PRC002592)

Councillor B. Butt spoke in support of the program and to referring the report to the next Council meeting following the inauguration of the new Mayor and Ward 5 Councillor, Natalie Hart. Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke to the meeting process. Councillors S. Dasko and M. Mahoney spoke in support. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0317-2024
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt

  That the corporate report dated May 27, 2024 and titled “Contract Extension to Redflex Traffic Systems (Canada) for the Automated Speed Enforcement Program (PRC002592)”, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be referred to the next Council meeting on June 26, 2024.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.6

Municipal Funding Agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0318-2024
  Moved By Councillor M. Reid
  1. That a by-law be enacted to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) Municipal Funding Agreement with the Association of Municipalities (AMO) related to the funding provided by the Government of Canada.
  2. That a by-law be enacted to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the pending Transfer agreement between the City and the Region of Peel for the allocation of the Regional portion of CCBF to the three lower-tier municipalities.
  3. That Council delegate authority to the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, and the Director of Finance and Treasurer, to sign any forms and reports required under the CCBF agreement.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

REVISED Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee - Report 4 -2024 dated May 29, 2024 (Part 2) (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor M. Reid

  GC-0319-2024

  1. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
     1. Review the signage on Ogden Avenue in the school zone for students attending Allan A. Martin Senior Public School.
     2. Install "no stopping" corner prohibitions on Ogden Avenue at Allan A. Martin Senior Public School entrance and exit driveways.
     3. Do minor trimming of trees in the school zone that are blocking signage.
  2. That the Peel District School Board be requested to either re-paint the pedestrian walkway on the north side of the south parking lot or install a physical barrier preventing vehicles from parking in the walkway for students attending Allan A. Martin Senior Public School.

  (MSTSAC-0041-2024)
  
  

  GC-0320-2024

  1. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
     1. Review the signage on McBride Avenue in front of St. Gerard Catholic Elementary School and replace faded and broken signage.
     2. Install "please cross at marked crosswalks" signage at plaza driveway on McBride Avenue and on boulevard on south side of McBride Avenue opposite plaza.
     3. That Transportation Projects be requested to share their revised vision of the former traffic circle on the Credit Woodlands and McBride Avenue with Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee.
  2. That the principal of St. Gerard Catholic Elementary School be requested to remind students and parents to cross McBride Avenue at marked crosswalk.

  (MSTSAC-0042-2024)

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 to 0)

11.2

Environmental Action Committee Report 3 - 2024 - dated June 4, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor M. Reid

  GC-0321-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Yasser Ismail, Supervisor, Energy Programs and Utilities Management and Sumeet Jhingan, Manager, Energy Management & HVAC Maintenance regarding the Corporate Report entitled "5 Year Energy Conservation Plan (2024 – 2028)” dated May 6, 2024 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, be received. 
  (EAC-0011-2024)

  GC-0322-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Carrah Bullock, Climate Change Specialist regarding the Mississauga MEET: Electric Vehicle (EV) Test Drives and Community EV Day, be received.
  (EAC-0012-2024)

  GC-0323-2024
  That the 5 Year Energy Conservation Plan (2024 – 2028) attached in Appendix 1 to the corporate report entitled “5 Year Energy Conservation Plan (2024 – 2028)” dated May 6, 2024 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services be published and made available to the public on the City’s website in accordance with the Ontario Regulation 507/18 under the Electricity Act 1998.
  (EAC-0013-2024)

  GC-0324-2024
  That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan dated May 2024, be approved.
  (EAC-0014-2024)

  GC-0325-2024
  That the memorandum entitled “Tree Care Standards and Best Practices” dated May 24, 2024 from Amory Ngan, Manager, Forestry, be received.
  (EAC-0015-2024)

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 to 0)

11.3

Transit Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2024 - dated June 4, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor M. Reid

  GC-0326-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Eve Wiggins, Director, Transit regarding the 2024/2025 MiWay Service Update, be received.
  (TAC-0006-2024)

  GC-0327-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Atul Sharma, Greater Toronto Airport Authority, regarding the Transportation Initiatives at the Airport and collaboration with MiWay on Initiatives, be received.
  (TAC-007-2024)

  GC-0328-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Suzanne Holder, Manager, Customer Success and Innovation regarding the Sunflower Initiative, be received.
  (TAC-0008-2024)

  GC-0329-2024
  The the 2024 Transit Advisory Committee Work Plan dated May 2024 be received.
  (TAC-0009-2024) 

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 to 0)

11.4

Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 5 - 2024 - dated June 11, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor M. Reid

  GC-0330-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Laura Zeglen, Coordinator, Active Transportation regarding the Mississauga School Walking Routes Program: 2023-2024 Year in Review dated June 11, 2024, be received.
  (MCAC-0040-2024)

  GC-0331-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Fred Sandoval, Coordinator, Active Transportation regarding the Cycling Program Quarterly Update dated June 11, 2024, be received.
  (MCAC-0041-2024)

  GC-0332-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation regarding the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Work Plan dated June 11, 2024, be received.
  (MCAC-0042-2024)

  GC-0333-2024
  That the following items were approved on consent:

  • 10.1 - Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Action List (5 minutes)
  • 11.2 - Memorandum from Jacqueline Hunter, Transportation Demand Management Coordinator, Active Transportation, dated June 4, 2024 and entitled "BikeFest 2024 Recap"
  • 11.3 - News release dated May 30, 2024 entitled "June is Bike Month: Get outside and explore Mississauga on two wheels"
  • 11.4 - Report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated April 17, 2024 and entitled “2024 Traffic Calming Program (Ward 4)”

  (MCAC-0043-2024)

  GC-0334-2024
  That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Action Item List, be approved.
  (MCAC-0044-2024)

  GC-0335-2024
  That the memorandum from Eglantina Bacaj-Gondia, Legislative Coordinator, Legislative Services dated June 4, 2024 and entitled "Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Awards Nomination Criteria Revisions", be received.
  (MCAC-0045-2024)

  GC-0336-2024
  That recommendations GC-0492-2022 and GC-0049-2024 be deleted and replaced with the following to be reflective of the Phil Green Recognition Award nomination criteria:

  1. That the description of the award reflect the following “The Phil Green Recognition Award is presented annually by the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee, or a representative thereof, to a person or persons who have demonstrated exemplary effort to the cause of promoting or furthering cycling or other forms of sustainable transportation in the City of Mississauga over the preceding year.
  2. That Mississauga resident(s) of any age are eligible for the Phil Green Recognition Award.
  3. That the nomination criteria reflect that nominees or any member of their immediate family are not a current member of, or have not been a member of the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee (MCAC) for a minimum of a full term of Council.
  4. That the nominees or any member of their immediate family are not employed with the City of Mississauga or the Region of Peel in any capacity related to cycling or sustainable transportation.
  5. That nominees have not been awarded the Phil Green Recognition Award within the last four years.
  6. That self-nominations be permitted.
  7. That the award may be awarded to the same winner(s) every four years.
  8. That the Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee be the Nominating Committee to request, review and recommend nominations to MCAC.
  9. That the nominations be ratified at the end of the calendar year and presented to City Council in the spring of every year.
  10. That the nomination includes a description of the contribution of the nominee, i.e., details such as project(s) undertaken, length of time involved and community impact; and two (2) letters from individuals or organizations in support of nomination.
  11. That a word count for the description of contribution and nominations be maximum 300 words per nomination.

  (MCAC-0046-2024)

  GC-0337-2024
  That recommendations GC-0492-2022 and GC-0050-2024 be deleted and replaced with the following to be reflective of the Youth/School Cycling Recognition Award nomination criteria:

  1. That the description of the award reflect the following “The Youth/School Cycling Recognition Award is presented by the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee, or a representative thereof, to a student or group of students who promoted cycling amongst their peers and/ or actively set an example for safe cycling in the City of Mississauga over the preceding year.”
  2. That the Student(s) between the ages of 12 and 18, attending an elementary, middle, or secondary school in the City of Mississauga are eligible for the Youth/School Cycling Recognition Award.
  3. That the nomination criteria reflect that nominees or any member of their immediate family are not a current member of, or have not been a member of the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee (MCAC) for a minimum of a full term of Council.
  4. That the nominees or any member of their immediate family are not employed with the City of Mississauga or the Region of Peel in any capacity related to cycling or sustainable transportation.
  5. That nominees have not been awarded the Youth/School Cycling Recognition Award within the last four years.
  6. That self-nominations be permitted.
  7. That the award may be awarded to the same winner(s) every four years.
  8. That the Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee be the Nominating Committee to request, review and recommend nominations to MCAC.
  9. That the nominations be ratified at the end of the calendar year and presented to City Council in the spring of every year.
  10. That the nomination includes a description of the contribution of the nominee, i.e., details such as project(s) undertaken, length of time involved and community impact; and two (2) letters from individuals or organizations in support of nomination.
  11. That a word count for the description of contribution and nominations be maximum 300 words per nomination.

  (MCAC-0047-2024)

  GC-0338-2024
  That recommendations GC-0492-2022 and GC-0050-2024 be deleted and replaced with the following to be reflective of the Business Cycling Recognition Award nomination criteria:

  1. That the description of the award reflect the following “The Business Cycling Recognition Award is presented by the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee, or a representative thereof, to a business or business owner who have demonstrated exemplary effort to the cause of promoting cycling amongst their employees and/or customers by breaking down barriers to cycling, including but not limited to establishing safe bicycle parking, discounts for cyclists, and more in the City of Mississauga over the preceding year.”
  2. That the nominees be a business or business owner in the City of Mississauga.
  3. That the nomination criteria reflect that nominees or any member of their immediate family are not a current member of, or have not been a member of the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee (MCAC) for a minimum of a full term of Council.
  4. That the nominees or any member of their immediate family are not employed with the City of Mississauga or the Region of Peel in any capacity related to cycling or sustainable transportation.
  5. That nominees have not been awarded the Business Cycling Recognition Award within the last four years.
  6. That self-nominations be permitted.
  7. That the award may be awarded to the same winner(s) every four years.
  8. That the Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee be the Nominating Committee to request, review and recommend nominations to MCAC.
  9. That the nominations be ratified at the end of the calendar year and presented to City Council in the spring of every year.
  10. That the nomination includes a description of the contribution of the nominee, i.e., details such as project(s) undertaken, length of time involved and community impact; and two (2) letters from individuals or organizations in support of nomination.
  11. That a word count for the description of contribution and nominations be maximum 300 words per nomination.

  (MCAC-0048-2024)

  GC-0339-2024
  That recommendations GC-0492-2022 and GC-0050-2024 be deleted and replaced with the following to be reflective of the Cycling Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Recognition Award nomination criteria:

  1. That the description of the award reflect the following “The Cycling Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Recognition Award is presented by the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee, or a representative thereof, to a person or persons who have demonstrated EDI while promoting cycling or other forms of sustainable transportation through implementation of specific programs or initiatives to improve access to related resources, events etc., for marginalized (i.e., people with disabilities, low-income households) and other, underrepresented communities in the City of Mississauga over the preceding year.”
  2. That Mississauga resident(s) of any age are eligible for the Cycling Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Recognition Award.
  3. That the nominee(s) be a person or group residing or working in the City of Mississauga.
  4. That the nomination criteria reflect that nominees or any member of their immediate family are not a current member of, or have not been a member of the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee (MCAC) for a minimum of a full term of Council.
  5. That the nominees or any member of their immediate family are not employed with the City of Mississauga or the Region of Peel in any capacity related to cycling or sustainable transportation.
  6. That nominees have not been awarded the Cycling Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Recognition Award within the last four years.
  7. That self-nominations be permitted.
  8. That the award may be awarded to the same winner(s) every four years.
  9. That the Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee be the Nominating Committee to request, review and recommend nominations to MCAC.
  10. That the nominations be ratified at the end of the calendar year and presented to City Council in the spring of every year.
  11. That the nomination includes a description of the contribution of the nominee, i.e., details such as project(s) undertaken, length of time involved and community impact; and two (2) letters from individuals or organizations in support of nomination.
  12. That a word count for the description of contribution and nominations be maximum 300 words per nomination.

  (MCAC-0049-2024)

  GC-0340-2024
  That the Mississauga Cycling Network and Technical Subcommittee update on June 11, 2024 from Mark Currie, Citizen Member, be received.
  (MCAC-0050-2024)

  GC-0341-2024
  That the Memorandum from Jacqueline Hunter, Transportation Demand Management Coordinator, Active Transportation, dated June 4, 2024 and entitled "BikeFest 2024 Recap", be received.
  (MCAC-0051-2024)

  GC-0342-2024
  That the news release dated May 30, 2024 entitled "June is Bike Month: Get outside and explore Mississauga on two wheels", be received.
  (MCAC-0052-2024)

  GC-0343-2024
  That the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated April 17, 2024 and entitled “2024 Traffic Calming Program (Ward 4)”, be received.
  (MCAC-0053-2024)

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 to 0)

12.

CORRESPONDENCE - Nil 

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL - Nil

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES - Nil

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

16.

CLOSED SESSION

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

• Moved By Councillor B. Butt

  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 June 19, 2024 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

  1. Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001
     1. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Delegation of Authority to Approve and Execute Acquisition Agreements, a License Agreement and a Memorandum of Agreement during City Council Summer Recess (Wards 1, 7, 8 and 9)
     2. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:
        Ruck, Wolf v. City of Mississauga – Appeal of Court Application Decision (Ward 1)
     3. Labour relations or employee negotiations: Update on various labour negotiations (Verbal)

  Carried

   

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 10:39 AM and returned to Open Session at 10:56 AM to vote on the following matters.

16.1

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

Delegation of Authority to Approve and Execute Acquisition Agreements, a License Agreement and a Memorandum of Agreement during City Council Summer Recess (Wards 1, 7, 8 and 9)

No discussion took place.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0344-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  1. That a By-law be enacted delegating authority to the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer to approve and execute Agreements of Purchase and Sale and Land Exchange Agreement (the “Agreement’s”) pursuant to terms set out in the Closed Session Corporate Report dated May 31, 2024, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor or her designate.
  2. That a By-law be enacted delegating authority to the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer to approve and execute a License Agreement (the “License Agreement”) pursuant to terms set out in the Closed Session Corporate Report dated May 31, 2024, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor or her designate.
  3. That a By-law be enacted delegating authority to the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer to approve and execute a Memorandum of Agreement (the “MOA”) pursuant to terms set out in the Closed Session Corporate Report dated May 31, 2024, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor or her designate.
  4. That a new capital project PN24430 – Land Acquisition – Parkland (F-333) be created with a gross and net budget of $8,968,500 and that funding be allocated from the Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund Account #32121.
  5. That the delegation of authority granted herein be for a term from the date of issuance of the By-Law enactment and to fully expire as of September 30, 2024.
  6. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 to 0)

16.2

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

Ruck, Wolf v. City of Mississauga – Appeal of Court Application Decision (Ward 1)

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor provided background information and a status update regarding the subject matter. Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services responded to questions.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0345-2024
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt

  That the City Solicitor be authorized to respond to all legal proceedings arising from the decision in court file no.:CV-23-00002991-0000, in all applicable levels of court, on the terms set out in the report from the City Solicitor dated June 3, 2024 entitled: “Ruck, Wolf v. City of Mississauga – Appeal of Court Application Decision (Ward 1).

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 to 0)

16.3

Labour relations or employee negotiations:

Update on various labour negotiations (Verbal)

Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officers spoke to the subject matter and provided an update.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0346-2024
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the verbal update in closed session regarding various labour negotiations, be received.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 to 0)

17.

ADJOURNMENT

10:59 PM (Councillor J. Horneck)