General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, May 08, 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
• Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
• VACANT, Ward 5
• Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6 (left at 11:33 AM)
• Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7 (left at 11:33 AM)
• Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
• Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9 (CHAIR)
• 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 M. Reid, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:31 AM.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Councillor M. Reid, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The following item was added to the agenda:

• 16.2 Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory: Update on Peel Transition (Verbal)

Approved as amended (Councillor J. Horneck)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - April 24, 2024

Approved (Councillor M. Mahoney)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Hannah Wei, Chairperson and Sania Shah, Vice Chairperson, Mississauga Youth Action Committee (MYAC) regarding MYAC's contributions to the City and future plans

H. Wei and S. Shah presented on the subject matter and spoke to key events. Councillor B. Butt spoke to his previous role and experience on the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee and in support of their success and hard work. Councillor S. Dasko spoke in support and noted it would be beneficial for the Mississauga Youth Advisory Committee to provide regular updates to the General Committee. In response to Councillor M. Reid, S. Shah spoke to outreach and engagement. H. Wei and S. Shah spoke to the process for engaging newly eligible youth voters and to the importance of education and awareness. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0215-2024
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Hannah Wei, Chairperson and Sania Shah, Vice Chairperson, Mississauga Youth Action Committee (MYAC) regarding MYAC's contributions to the City and future plans be received.

  Received

7.2

*Item 10.9 - Jim Karygiannis, Consultant, GTA Strategies and Kuldeep Dhaliwal, Owner, Royal Crown Construction

J. Karygiannis spoke to the Formal Bid Dispute by Royal Crown Construction (PRC004414) Area Roadway Maintenance and Miscellaneous Repairs. K. Dhaliwal spoke to their business practice. Raj Sheth, Commissioner, Corporate Services spoke to the matter and provided background information. In response to Councillor D. Damerla, Raj. Sheth spoke to the criteria for the bid.

In response to comments made by Councillor D. Damerla with respect to updating criteria in relation to small business needs, R. Sheth spoke to the phasing in of certification requirements to create balance. Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke to the procurement process.

K. Dhaliwal spoke to the information received. In response, R. Sheth noted the information regarding the requirements in the tender stands alone with a pass or fail criteria.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0216-2024
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Jim Karygiannis, Consultant, GTA Strategies and Kuldeep Dhaliwal, Owner, Royal Crown Construction regarding the report dated May 1, 2024 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services entitled “Formal Bid Dispute by Royal Crown Construction RE: PRC004414 Area Roadway Maintenance and Miscellaneous Repairs, be received.

  Received

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0217-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.1 Musician Fair Pay Policy
  • 10.2 2024 Traffic Calming Program (Ward 4)
  • 10.3 2024 Tax Ratios, Tax Rates and Due Dates
  • 10.4 Delegation of Authority for Taxation Matters
  • 10.5 Authorization to Enter into a Development Charges Deferral Agreement with Frog in Hand Productions Inc.
  • 10.7 Single Source Procurements Related to 2024 – Q2 Information Technology (IT) Contracts: (Enghouse Transportation Limited, HLP Inc., Precisely Software Incorporated, True North Safety Group Incorporated, Bentley Systems Incorporated, VertiGIS North America Ltd., GoDaddy Incorporated and DigiCert Incorporated)
  • 10.8 Surplus Land Declaration for the purposes of disposal of City-owned lands located at 1720 Sherwood Forrest Circle (Ward 8)
  • 10.9 Formal Bid Dispute by Royal Crown Construction RE: PRC004414 Area Roadway Maintenance and Miscellaneous Repairs
  • 11.1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2024 - dated April 15, 2024
  • 11.3 Road Safety Committee Report 3 - 2024 - dated April 30, 2024
  • 16.1 A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Authority to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for the acquisition of property for Park Purposes (Ward 7)

  YES (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

Musician Fair Pay Policy (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0218-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the Musician Fair Pay Policy, attached as Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report dated April 16, 2024 entitled “Musicians Fair Pay Policy” from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

  YES (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.2

2024 Traffic Calming Program (Ward 4) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0219-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  1. That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated April 17, 2024 and entitled “2024 Traffic Calming Program (Ward 4)” be approved.
  2. That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated April 17, 2024 and entitled “2024 Traffic Calming Program (Ward 4)” be referred to the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee, Cycling Advisory Committee, and the Mississauga Road Safety Committee for information.

      

  YES (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.3

2024 Tax Ratios, Tax Rates and Due Dates (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0220-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  1. That the 2024 net operating municipal property tax levy for the City of Mississauga be approved at $681,965,790.

  2. That the tax ratios for the City of Mississauga be approved as follows:

  Residential	1.000000
  Commercial	1.516977
  Industrial	1.615021
  Multi-Residential	1.265604
  New Multi-Residential	1.000000
  Pipeline	1.313120
  Farmland	0.250000
  Managed Forest	0.250000

   

  3. That the 2024 tax rates for the City of Mississauga be established as outlined in Appendix 1 of this report dated April 8, 2024 and titled “2024 Tax Ratios, Tax Rates and Due Dates” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer.

  4. That the levy amounts for the 2024 taxation year for colleges and universities, public hospitals and correctional facilities (“Heads and Beds” levy) be based on the current legislated rates.

  5. That the 2024 residential property tax due dates be set for July 4, August 1 and September 5, 2024.

  6. That the 2024 non-residential property tax due date be set for August 1, 2024.

  7. That the 2024 due dates for properties enrolled in the City’s pre-authorized tax payment plan be set based on their chosen withdrawal date.

  8.That the tax rates to levy the 2024 tax levy requirement for the Clarkson, Cooksville, Malton, Port Credit and Streetsville Business Improvement Areas (BIA) be established as set out in Appendix 2 of this report.

  9. That the 2024 operating budget be adjusted to reflect a transfer to the Fiscal Stability Reserve Fund (#30125) in the amount of $2,510,101.

  10. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.4

Delegation of Authority for Taxation Matters (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0221-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  1. That a new by-law be enacted to delegate authority to the Director, Finance and Treasurer or their designate to hold meetings, give notice and make decisions with respect to tax adjustment applications pursuant to Sections 334, 357 (excluding Section 357(1)(d.1)), 357.1, 358, 359 and 359.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and report annually to Council as outlined in the report dated April 2, 2024 entitled “Delegation of Authority for Taxation Matter” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer.
  2. That By-law 0268-2006, as amended, be further amended to delegate authority to the Director, Finance and Treasurer or their designate to commence, maintain and settle appeal proceedings on behalf of the City at the Assessment Review Board regarding property assessment and classification pursuant to Section 40 of the Assessment Act and report annually to Council.
  3. That all matters related to all appeals outlined in Recommendation 3 including execution of minutes of settlement, if appropriate, are settled in accordance with By-law 0268-2006, as amended.

  YES (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.5

Authorization to Enter into a Development Charges Deferral Agreement with Frog in Hand Productions Inc. (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0222-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the Director, Finance and Treasurer, and the City Clerk, or their designate, be authorized to enter into a development charges deferral agreement on behalf of the City with Frog in Hand Productions Inc., with the content satisfactory to the Director, Finance and Treasurer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to defer the payment of development charges for the structures at 887 Jim Tovey Boulevard (formerly Hydro Road) as outlined in the report dated March 28, 2024 entitled “Authorization to Enter into a Development Charges Deferral Agreement with Frog in Hand Productions Inc.” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer.

  YES (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.6

Provincial Gas Tax Report – City of Mississauga 2023/2024 Allocation and Authority for Subsequent Agreements

Councillor J. Horneck spoke to the challenges that have been faced and in support of the work done. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0223-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  1. That a by-law be enacted to authorize the Mayor and the City Manager to execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, the letter of agreement with His Majesty the King in right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario, under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program (2023/2024), which agreement is attached as Appendix 1 to the corporate report dated April 10^th, 2024 titled “Provincial Gas Tax Report – City of Mississauga 2023/2024 Allocation and Authority for Subsequent Agreements” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer.
  2. That a by-law be enacted to authorize the Mayor and the City Manager, or their designates, to execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, all subsequent letters of agreement with His Majesty the King in right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario, under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program, including any amendments or ancillary documents, each in a form satisfactory to Legal Services.
  3. That an additional 44 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Transit Operators, 7 FTE Mechanics and 4 FTE Maintenance Supervisors be approved in 2024 to be put towards an additional 57,000 annual service hours and 2,496 hours of maintenance repairs, funded by the Provincial Gas Tax reserves.

  YES (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.7

Single Source Procurements Related to 2024 – Q2 Information Technology (IT) Contracts: 

(Enghouse Transportation Limited, HLP Inc., Precisely Software Incorporated, True North Safety Group Incorporated, Bentley Systems Incorporated, VertiGIS North America Ltd., GoDaddy Incorporated and DigiCert Incorporated). (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0224-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  1. That Council approve the single source procurements for software licensing, subscription services, professional services, and maintenance and support related to eight (8) Information Technology contracts as listed in Appendix 1 of the report dated April 16, 2024, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, entitled “Single Source Procurements Related to 2024 – Q2 Information Technology (IT) Contracts: (Enghouse Transportation Limited, HLP Inc., Precisely Software Incorporated, True North Safety Group Incorporated, Bentley Systems Incorporated, VertiGIS North America Ltd., GoDaddy Incorporated and DigiCert Incorporated)”.
  2. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to execute all contracts and related ancillary documents with respect to the purchases between the City and the Suppliers identified in Appendix 1 for the goods and services, length of time, and estimated amounts exclusive of taxes specified there, in accordance with the City’s Procurement By-law 0013-2022, as amended, and in a form satisfactory to Legal Services.

  YES (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.8

Surplus Land Declaration for the purposes of disposal of City-owned lands located at 1720 Sherwood Forrest Circle (Ward 8) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0225-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  1. That the City-owned lands located at 1720 Sherwood Forrest Circle, south of Dundas Street East and east of Mississauga Road, containing an area of approximately 455.62 square metres (4,904.41 square feet), legally described as Block F, Plan M151, under the Land Titles Act as PIN 13440-0036(LT), in the City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel (Ward 8), be declared surplus to the City’s requirements (the “Subject Lands”) as outlined in the corporate report dated April 15, 2024 and titled “Surplus Land Declaration for the purposes of disposal of City-owned lands located at 1720 Sherwood Forrest Circle (Ward 8)” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services.
  2. That Realty Services staff be authorized to sell the Subject Lands and in so doing, enter into negotiations for a possible sale to the adjacent property owner, Argo Sherwood Forrest Limited and Sherwood Forrest Limited Partnership (“Argo”), on an “as-is/where-is” basis and at fair market value.
  3. That the Manager of Realty Services be authorized to execute a conditional authorization letter, and any other documentation ancillary thereto, all in form and content acceptable to the City Solicitor, to allow Argo to include the Subject lands as part of their development application for the adjacent lands legally described as Part Lot 3, Range 1, South of Dundas Street, Racey Tract, Part 1, Plan 43R-41162 (PIN 13440-0398), (the “Argo Lands”).
  4. That all steps necessary to comply with the requirements of Section 2 (3) of the City Notice By-law 0215-2008, as amended, be taken, including giving notice to the public by posting a notice on the City of Mississauga’s website for a two week period, where the expiry of the two week period will be at least one week prior to the execution of an agreement for the sale of subject lands.
  5. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.9

Formal Bid Dispute by Royal Crown Construction RE: PRC004414 Area Roadway Maintenance and Miscellaneous Repairs (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0026-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That procurement no. PRC004414 proceed with award of the contract to the lowest, compliant bidder, as outlined in the report dated May 1, 2024 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services entitled “Formal Bid Dispute by Royal Crown Construction RE: PRC004414 Area Roadway Maintenance and Miscellaneous Repairs”.

  YES (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Accessibility Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2024 - dated April 15, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  GC-0227-2024

  That the deputation and presentation by Dan Sadler, Manager, Standards Training and Compliance regarding the 2023 Accessibility Annual Status update on April 15, 2024, be received.

  (AAC-0005-2024)

  GC-0228-2024

  That the deputation and presentation by Alana Tyers, Manager of Service Development regarding MiWay's 2023 Annual Accessibility Plan on April 15, 2024, be received.

  (AAC-0006-2024)

  GC-0229-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Wing-See Wu, Project Manager, Senior Capital Projects regarding South Common Community Centre and Library - Millwork Design to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on February 26, 2024, be received for information.

  (AAC-0007-2024)
  (FADS-0002-2024)

  GC-0230-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Jake Mete, Associate, Nak Design regarding Elmcreek Park Redevelopment Design to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on March 25, 2024, be received for information.

  (AAC-0008-2024)

  (FADS-0003-2024)

  GC-0231-2024

  That the written updates from Steven Viera, Citizen Member regarding the Transit Advisory Committee on April 15, 2024, be received.

  (AAC-0009-2024)

  YES (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.2

Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 3 - 2024 - dated April 24, 2024 

Councillor J. Horneck requested that the recommendations regarding Dream Crest Road and Lismic Boulevard are addressed in time for the return to school in September, 2024. Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to the matter and noted staff would update him directly with more details.

• Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  GC-0232-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Jacqueline Hunter, Transportation Demand Management Coordinator regarding Cycling Events & Outreach 2024 be received for information.
  (MSTSAC-0020-2024)

  GC-0233-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Laura Zeglen, Active Transportation Coordinator regarding School Walking Routes Program: Updates from Active Transportation be received for information.
  (MSTSAC-0021-2024)

  GC-0234-2024

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Runningbrook Drive and Tomken Road for the students attending Silverthorn Public School and St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to extend the walk phase of the traffic control signal east/west across Tomken Road to accommodate the slower walking speed of students.

  (MSTSAC-0022-2024)
  (Ward 3)
  GC-0235-2024

  1. That the warrants have not been bet for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Webb Drive and Quartz Road for the students attending St. Giovanni Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School and Chris Hadfield Public School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the signage on Webb Drive, east and west of Quartz Road.
  3. That Transportation and Works be requested to install "No Stopping" corner prohibitions on the northeast side of Webb Drive at Quartz Road.
  4. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
     1. Paint ladder markings on Quartz Road and Webb Drive.
     2. Provide a physical barrier at the northeast corner of Webb Drive and Quartz Road to prevent vehicles from driving up on the sidewalk.
  5. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "No Stopping"/"No Parking" zones once recommendation numbers 2) and 3) have been completed between the times of 8:15 - 9:00 am and 3:15 - 3:50 pm.
  6. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect once recommendation numbers 2), 3), 4) and 5) have been completed.

  (MSTSAC-0023-2024)

  (Ward 7)
  GC-0236-2024

  That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated March 4, 2024 entitled “2024 Traffic Calming Program (Ward 1, Ward 5, Ward 6, Ward 7, Ward 8, Ward 10 and Ward 11)” be received for information.
  (MSTSAC-0024-2024)
  
  GC-0237-2024

  That the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee (MSTSAC) review its membership in the fall of 2024 to determine if vacancies on the Committee need to be filled, notwithstanding the current Terms of Reference, due to the email dated March 25, 2024, from Seshagiri Pingali, Citizen Member regarding his resignation from MSTSAC.
  (MSTSAC-0025-2024)

  
  GC-0238-2024

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the retention of the school crossing guard at Dream Crest Road and Lismic Boulevard for the students attending Sherwood Mills Public School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
     1. Review the signage on Dream Crest Road in front of Rick Hansen Secondary School
     2. Replace "No Parking" corner prohibition on Lismic Boulevard at Dream Crest Road with "No Stopping" east side.
     3. Re-install "No stopping" corner prohibition west side of Lismic Boulevard that is lying on the ground.
     4. Review the feasibility of installing stop signs on Dream Crest Road at Lismic Boulevard to make it a three-way intersection all way stop and/or;
     5. Review the feasibility of installing a crossover on Dream Crest Road and Lismic Boulevard in front of Rick Hansen Secondary School
     6. Review the feasibility of painting a center line on Dream Crest Road.
  3. That once recommendation 2) has taken place that Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee remove the school crossing guard at Dream Crest Road and Lismic Boulevard.

  (MSTSAC-0026-2024)

  (Ward 6)
  GC-0239-2024

  1. That the warrants have been met for the placement of a second school crossing guard at the northwest corner of the Collegeway and Colonial Drive for the students attending Garthwood Park Public School and Christ the King Catholic Elementary School when school starts in September 2024 as long as the sidewalk is open on the west side of Colonial Drive north of The Collegeway.
  2. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect at the end of October 2024 to determine if the warrants continue to be met for the retention of the second school crossing guard.
  3. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
     1. Paint ladder markings on all four legs of the intersection of Colonial Drive and The Collegeway.
     2. Review the feasibility of implementing a traffic control signal.
     3. Review the signage on The Collegeway and Colonial Drive.

  (MSTSAC-0027-2024)

  (Ward 8)
  GC-0240-2024

  That the Site Inspection Statistics Report for April 2024 be received for information.

  (MSTSAC-0028-2024)
  GC-0241-2024

  That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for February 2024 be received for

  information.

  (MSTSAC-0029-2024)

  GC-0242-2024

  That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for March 2024 be received for

  information.

  (MSTSAC-0030-2024)
  GC-0243-2024

  That the Transportation and Works Action Items List for March 2024 be received for

  information.

  (MSTSAC-0031-2024)

   

  YES (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.3

Road Safety Committee Report 3 - 2024 - dated April 30, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  GC-0244-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Constable Claudia D’Amico, Peel Regional Police regarding an update on the Eliminate Racing Activity on Streets Everywhere Program (E.R.A.S.E) and Project Noisemaker, be received.

  (RSC-0011-2024)

  GC-0245-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Mattea Turco, Transportation Planner, Active Transportation and Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation regarding the Shared Micro-mobility Program, be received.

  (RSC-0012-2024)

  GC-0246-2024

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 11.1 2024 Traffic Calming Program (Ward 1, Ward 5, Ward 6, Ward 7, Ward 8, Ward 10 and Ward 11)
  • 11.3 Road Watch Statistics

  (RSC-0013-2024)

  GC-0247-2024

  1. That one Citizen Member from the Road Safety Committee attend the Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals Conference (CARSP) in Ottawa, Ontario taking place from June 16, 2024 to June 19, 2024 and that funds be allocated from the 2024 Committee budget for registration, transportation, accommodation and meal reimbursement costs up to the amount of $4000.00.
  2. That the Citizen Member who attends the conference provides a comprehensive written summary of the conference experience to the Road Safety Committee.

  (RSC-0014-2024)

  GC-0248-2024

  1. That due to the resignation of Brant Thompson, Citizen Member, a vacancy exists on the Road Safety Committee, and that the City Clerk be directed to fill the vacancy in accordance with the Corporate Policy #02-01-01 on Citizen Appointments to Committees, Boards and Authorities.
  2. That the resignation dated April 12, 2024 from Brant Thompson, Citizen Member be received.

  (RSC-0015-2024)

  GC-0249-2024

  That the corporate report dated March 4, 2024 and titled “2024 Traffic Calming Program (Ward 1, Ward 5, Ward 6, Ward 7, Ward 8, Ward 10, and Ward 11)” from the Commissioner, Transportation and Works, be received for information.

  (RSC-0016-2024)

  GC-0250-2024

  That the January 2024 Road Watch Statistics dated April 23, 2024, be received.

  (RSC-0017-2024)

  YES (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

12.

CORRESPONDENCE - Nil

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

Councillor M. Reid spoke to recent meetings with the Region of Peel and thanked them for the important work they do with refugees and those living in encampments. 

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor D. Damerla enquired about tree removals related to work being conducted by Alectra Utilities. Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to permitting for tree removal where critical infrastructure work needs to be completed. Further, J. Robillos spoke to the authority of provincial legislation; the Public Tree Protection By-law; the tree removal permitting process and noted trees are pruned rather than removed whenever possible.

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Councillor B. Butt spoke to McHappy Day 2024. Councillor S. McFadden spoke to the upcoming birthday of Councillor B. Butt. 

Councillor C. Fonseca spoke to the launch of the "Bloor Street Redesign" website and to the background of the project. Members of the General Committee spoke to the matter. 

16.

CLOSED SESSION

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

• Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  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 8, 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. Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory: Update on Peel Region (Verbal)

  Received

   

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 10:44 AM and the following matter was voted on in open session at 11:34 AM.

  (8 to 0)

16.1

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

Authority to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for the acquisition of property for Park Purposes (Ward 7) (CONSENT)

This matter was approved on the Consent Agenda in Open Session. Councillor D. Damerla spoke in support of the work done.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0251-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  1. That the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the City Clerk, be authorized to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (the “Agreement”), including all ancillary documents and subsequent amending or extension agreements, between the Corporation of the City of Mississauga (the “City”), as Purchaser and Grace Hancock (“Hancock”), as Vendor, for the purchase of 2179 Camilla Road, containing an area of approximately 1.82 acres (0.734 hectares), and legally described under the Land Titles Act as PIN 13347-0322(LT) and as Part of Lot 7, Registered Plan B27, described as Part 1, Plan 43R-34109, and PIN 13347-0323(LT) and as Part of Lot 7, Registered Plan B27, described as Parts 2 and 3 on Reference Plan 43R-34109, subject to an easement over Part 2, Reference Plan 43R-34109 in favour of Part of Lot 7, Registered Plan B27, described as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-20011, as in PR1937476, City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel (the “Subject Property”), on the terms detailed herein and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor (the “Agreement”) as outlined in the Corporate Report dated April 16, 2024 and titled “Authority to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for the acquisition of property for Park Purposes (Ward 7)” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services.
  2. That the purchase be funded through Cash in lieu #A32121.
  3. That a new capital project PN 24410 Land Acquisition – Parkland (F-454) be created with a gross and net budget of $8,840,000.00 and that funding be allocated from the Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund Account #A32121.
  4. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

16.2

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 the subject matter and responded to enquiries from Members of the General Committee.

Councillor J. Horneck and Councillor D. Damerla left the meeting at 11:33 AM.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0252-2024
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

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

  YES (8)	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 (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor J. Horneck

  Carried (8 to 0)

17.

ADJOURNMENT

11:35 AM (Councillor B. Butt)