General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, March 27, 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
• Ward 5 (Vacant), Ward 5
• Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6 (Chair)
• Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7 (left at 1:13 PM)
• Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
• Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10 (Absent - Personal business)
• 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

Kirstina Zietsma, Director, Recreation and Culture

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

Martha Cameron, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Councillor J. Horneck, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:34 AM

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Councillor J. Horneck, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor C. Fonseca)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - March 6, 2024

Approved (Councillor M. Mahoney)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - NIL

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Yasser Khan, Resident regarding Neighbourhood Upkeep

This matter was heard after item 7.4. Mr. Khan addressed the following concerns: 

• light pollution in residential areas;
• traffic noise pollution from Highway 401;
• clearing of catch basins, sidewalks and streets, and
• efficiency of the online service portal for residents.

In response to Mr. Khan, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to having Enforcement review the light pollution concerns and communicating feedback to the Ministry of Transportation regarding noise barriers off the highway. G. Wright noted that feedback regarding the spring clean up program communication and online portal would be provided to staff. Raj Sheth, Commissioner, Corporate Services spoke in support of comments made by G. Wright and clarified that Enforcement staff would review the light pollution concerns and follow up with Mr. Khan directly.  

In response to Councillor J. Horneck, G. Wright spoke to the scheduling of street cleaning and noted it is dependent on weather and equipment storage. Further, Nadia Paladino, Director, Parks, Forestry and Environment spoke to the schedule for spring litter clean up in parks and noted there is flexibility.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0143-2024
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the deputation by Yasser Khan, Resident regarding neighbourhood upkeep, be received.

  Received

7.2

Item 10.3 - Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement and Ryan Regent, Supervisor, Enforcement and Licensing

This item was heard prior to item 7.1. G. Fthenos presented and spoke to the Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Program Update. Members of General Committee raised questions regarding the following:

• potential for reviewing re-inspection fees;
• response time for complaints;
• feasibility to post before and after photos on the Mississauga Apartment Rental Compliance ("MARC") program website;
• surveying tenants regarding the re-branding of the "MARC" name; and
• concerns regarding the exclusion of the Region of Peel's public housing

In response, G. Fthenos noted that staff would review the Property Standards By-law 0654-1998 for the implementation of re-inspection fees and that staff would follow up with Communications and Legal Services staff regarding the request to post before and after photos. Further, G. Fthenos spoke to exploring opportunities to survey tenants for the re-branding of the MARC name and explore incorporating the three pillars of the MARC program. 

In response to Councillor B. Butt, G. Fthenos noted that while Peel Public Housing is excluded from the MARC program requirements, staff do work collaboratively with the Region of Peel to meet or exceed the standards of the program based on a declaration between the City and the Region.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0144-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement and Ryan Regent, Supervisor, Enforcement and Licensing regarding the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services dated March 12, 2024 entitled ‘Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Program Update”, be received. 

  Received

7.3

Item 10.3 - April Johnston and Marcia Bryan, Members, Peel ACORN

A. Johnston and M. Bryan spoke to the Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Program and addressed the following concerns:

• elevator maintenance;
• exterior maintenance and safety concerns which include balconies, playgrounds and sidewalks;
• response times to service requests and potential to establish a tenant hotline;
• safety and security concerns with access to buildings;
• changes to the Rental Apartment Building By-law 0089-2022 to address vital services; and
• understanding the criteria for the building evaluation scoring under the Mississauga Apartment Rental Compliance ("MARC") program

In response, Raj Sheth, Commissioner, Corporate Services advised that staff would follow up with ACORN regarding their specific issues with 311 wait times. Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement noted that the building evaluation criteria could be found in the Apartment Building Owners Quick Reference Guide. 

In response to Councillor C. Fonseca, G. Fthenos noted that staff would look at the request for tenant engagement groups to work in collaboration with MARC staff and Safe City Mississauga to address safety and security concerns. Further, G. Fthenos noted that staff would investigate the concerns identified with 211 Roche Court.  G. Fthenos spoke to providing staff with feedback regarding the inclusion of four storeys into the MARC program.

In response to Councillor C. Fonseca, R. Sheth spoke to opportunities to have a hotline, or internally looking at 211 and 311 staff education regarding triaging tenant inquiries as well as the need to maintain a central call in line (311).

In response to Councillor D. Damerla, G. Fthenos confirmed balconies are within the scope of the MARC program and that tenants could address concerns through 311 or directly through the MARC program and inspections could be held outside of the program evaluation. G. Fthenos spoke to following up directly with tenants to address their concerns.

In response to Councillor J. Kovac, G. Fthenos spoke to the impact on the increased evaluation scoring on buildings and enforcement of remediation.  

In response to Councillor A. Tedjo, G. Fthenos noted that data is collected from the pilot and reviewed for patterns and trends for buildings and that this would form part of their future report.

In response to Councillor J. Horneck, G. Fthenos spoke to the increased passing score of the MARC program and how it would force landlords to be more proactive. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0145-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the deputation by April Johnston and Marcia Bryan, Members, Peel ACORN regarding the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services dated March 12, 2024 entitled "Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Program Update”, be received.

  Received

7.4

Item 10.3 - Daryl Chong, President & CEO, Greater Toronto Apartment Association

Daryl Chong spoke to the Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Program and addressed the following:

• the need to focus on buildings that failed the scoring criteria;
• exclusion of Peel Public Housing; 
• the need for new housing and purpose built rentals; and
• assistance with educating building owners through hosting webinars and distribution of information to raise awareness.

Councillor D. Damerla spoke in support of the comments made by D. Chong.

In response to Councillor B. Butt, D. Chong spoke to the nature of repairs and the process of rent increases due to capital project repairs as well as recourse for tenants. D. Chong spoke to the influence of the program on developers and building owners.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0146-2024
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt

  That the deputation by Daryl Chong, President & CEO, Greater Toronto Apartment Association regarding the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services dated March 12, 2024 entitled ‘Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Program Update”, be received.

  Received

7.5

Item 10.5 - Athina Tagidou, Resident

Athina Tagidou spoke to the 2024 Recreation Plan and consultation phase with residents to address the impact of domes and stadium lighting on communities.

In response, Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer noted that the City engages the community and that the document is a strategic plan. 

Councillor Reid spoke to the benefits of backing on the fields and other facilities.

Councillor J. Horneck spoke in support of outreach and community consultation.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0147-2024
  Moved By Councillor M. Reid

  That the deputation by Athina Tagidou, Resident regarding Corporate Report dated February 14, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services entitled “2024 Future Directions Plans – Final Reports for Recreation, Parks, Forestry & Environment, Library, Culture and Fire & Emergency Services”, be received.

  Received

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services and City Clerk read the following questions on behalf of Rahul Metha, Resident:

1. Item 10.3 - Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Program Update

Have these risks, already present in the broader context of precarious housing in apartments, particularly rentals, been considered as the MARC program continues to evolve? And what, if anything, is the City doing to combat this, including through advocacy with Provincial and Federal partners?

In response, Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement spoke to Ontario’s housing crisis and that it requires a multifaceted approach, the Mississauga Apartment Rental Compliance program ("MARC") encourages positive landlord/tenant relationships. G. Fthenos spoke to the processes in place through the Residential Tenancy Act that stipulate rent increases and guidelines, and noted that landlords need to apply through the Landlord and Tenant Board for above guideline increases, and the City will continue to engage with federal and provincial partners noting the most recent correspondence to the Landlord Tenant Board advocating increased access to justice for tenants.  

2.  Item 10.5 - 2024 Future Directions Plans - Final Reports for Recreation, Parks, Forestry & Environment, Library Culture and Fire & Emergency Services

My question is specifically around the lack of mention or specific targets, or even horizons, for the hiring of more staff in City departments to help fulfill the long and needed list of upgrades and additions to the City's parks, recreation, library and environment divisions. 

In response, Kristina Zietsma, Director, Recreation and Culture noted that staffing levels are addressed through the annual budget process rather than the strategic plan.

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0148-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.6 Single Source Contract Award for Consulting Services, Detail Design and Construction Administration of six (6) City Parks within Lakeview Village with Nak Design Strategies (NAK)
  • 10.7 2023 Council Remuneration and Expenses Report
  • 11.1 Transit Advisory Committee Report 1 – 2024 – dated March 5, 2024
  • 11.2 Heritage Advisory Committee Report 3 – 2024 – dated March 5, 2024
  • 11.3 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 3 – 2024 – dated March 19, 2024
  • 16.1 Authority to execute a Lease Amending and Extension Agreement with 627092 Ontario Inc. for the Cooksville Library located at 3024 Hurontario Street (Ward 7)
  • 16.2 Delegation of Authority – Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property – July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023

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

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

2024 Traffic Calming Program (Ward 1, Ward 5, Ward 6, Ward 7, Ward 8, Ward 10, and Ward 11)

Councillor J. Horneck spoke to the report and community support of traffic calming measures. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0149-2024
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo
  1. 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 approved.
  2. 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 referred to the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee, the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee, and the Mississauga Road Safety Committee for information.

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

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.2

Single Source Contract Award with TCS Coatings Inc. for the MiWay Bus Colour Consolidation Project (Blue to Orange Buses)

In response to Councillor D. Damerla, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation & Works provided the history of the colours in relation to service levels and noted that the consolidation to a single colour provides better operational flexibility. G. Wright noted that the expense is reasonable as the painting will be done in house with the servicing of buses. Further, G. Wright noted that this process has been started and originated from a recommendation from the Transit Advisory Committee and feedback was provided and approved by Council.

Councillor J. Kovac spoke to the flexibility of operations and savings of time and money with the consolidated colour.

In response to Councillor M. Reid, G. Wright advised that the bus colour would be consolidated to the orange for MiWay and that digital marketing and bus display boards would identify service levels. 

Councillor J. Horneck noted comments from the Transit Advisory Committee that addressed challenges in mobility and the benefit of harmonizing the colour to reduce confusion.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0150-2024
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to award and execute, on behalf of the City, a contract with TCS Coatings Inc. and related ancillary agreements, all in a form satisfactory to Legal Services, for the supply and delivery of isocyanate free low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) paints in the amount of $120,000.00, exclusive of taxes, for a term of two (2) years.

  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
  NO (1)	Councillor D. Damerla
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (8 to 1)

10.3

Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Program Update

Councillor Fonseca directed that members of the MARC team collaborate with Safe City Mississauga to establish benchmark criteria under the MARC program around safety and security and come up with design standards in collaboration with Peel Regional Police liaison officers to address tenant concerns.

In response to Councillor C. Fonseca, Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement confirmed that elevators fall under the purview of the MARC program and the importance of tenants filing a complaint through the online service portal to facilitate investigations from staff.

In response to Councillor C. Fonseca, Ryan Regent, Acting Supervisor, Compliance and Licensing spoke to elevator compliance, inspections and repairs.  Further, R. Regent addressed property standards orders and appeal process timelines and noted that the MARC program requires owners to notify residents of upcoming service disruptions through the tenant notification board. 

In response to Councillor C. Fonseca, G. Fthenos noted that the pilot project outlined the parameters of what would be included in the MARC program and informed the Committee that Peel Region has a Consolidated Municipal Service Manager appointed responsible for oversight of the Region of Peel's community housing and complaints process.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0151-2024
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services dated March 12, 2024 entitled "Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Program Update”, be received for information.

  YES (8)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor M. Reid
  NO (1)	Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (8 to 1)

10.4

Security Services Initiatives and 2023 Annual Summary

In response to Councillor C. Fonseca, Daniel Ulrich, Manager Security Services and Civic Precinct Operations spoke to the enforcement process of the Trespass to Property Act and jurisdiction to issue a trespass fine. Further, D. Ulrich spoke to the Peel Regional Police' role in enforcement, anti-graffiti coating on play structures, and bike unit enhancements and collaboration with Peel Regional Police in joint operation ride-a-longs.

In response to Councillor C. Fonseca. Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation & Works spoke to the use of anti-graffiti coatings on capital projects and that staff are looking at different applications for signage.

In response to Councillor S. Dasko, D. Ulrich spoke to enforcement and collaboration with Peel Regional Police on serial tagging and graffiti. 

In response to Councillor J. Horneck, G. Wright spoke to the measures to remove or cover graffiti.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0152-2024
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the Corporate Report titled “Security Services Initiatives and 2023 Annual Summary”, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated March 6, 2024, be received for information.

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

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.5

2024 Future Directions Plans – Final Reports for Recreation, Parks, Forestry & Environment, Library, Culture and Fire & Emergency Services

In response to Councillor B. Butt, Kristina Zietsma, Director, Recreation and Culture spoke to the continued need for pickle ball facilities, future plans for more dedicated courts, retrofitting existing courts for pickle ball and programming.

In response to Councillor J. Horneck, K. Zietsma spoke to court statistics and usage.

In response to Councillor D. Damerla, Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke to the intention of meeting the housing targets and noted the Future Direction Plans are 3-5 years plans and can be revisited. S. Lichterman spoke to the Capital and Business Plans which would accommodate the accelerated growth projections and were developed in consideration with the Mississauga Official Plan.

In response to Councillor D. Damerla's inquiry regarding growth allocation, Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building noted that they would discuss the matter offline.  Further A. Whittemore spoke to forecasting calculations and what is contemplated. S. Lichterman spoke to the flexibility of the plans to make adjustments based on demand for capital projects or infrastructure. 

Councillor C. Fonseca spoke to budget allocations in respect to the Diabetes Strategy and advised she would speak to staff offline.

In response to C. Fonseca, K. Ziestma noted that the Sauga Summer Pass report would be brought to Council and that age appropriateness of programs would be evaluated on a case-to-case basis. 

In response to Councillor S. Dasko, Nadia Paladino, Director, Parks, Forestry & Environment spoke to the bathroom study report for outdoor washroom facilities and strategies going forward and noted that staff would take back the request to address the installation of infrastructure in advance of future washroom installations. 

Councillor S. Dasko spoke to meal choices at Lakefront Promenade and advised he would speak to staff offline.

In response to Councillor S. Dasko, K. Zietsma noted that the City is working with the Region of Peel on their healthy food and beverage policy update to their guidelines and spoke to the filming industry and emphasis on promotion and communication of events throughout the Plan. Further K. Zietsma noted that several items would be taken back to staff for discussion.

In response to Councillor S. Dasko, Deryn Rizzi, Fire Chief spoke to the need for ongoing assessment of several nodes including the marina. D. Rizzi spoke to the process to increase service levels through a recommendation to Council for determination. D. Rizzi noted that the current service level is shore based and that all service areas are watched with specific areas identified, including Port Credit.

In response to Councillor D. Damerla, K. Zietsma spoke to the capital projects currently underway and noted that staff would be conducting an arena re-utilization study.  Councillor D. Damerla spoke to better communication of services and costs.

In response to Councillor A. Tedjo, S. Lichterman spoke to future plans and the process for acquiring land for new fire stations. D. Rizzi spoke to the capital asset plan for fleet and equipment, the need for reserve apparatus and improvements to communication and education of the public through social media and staff.

In response to Councillor J. Horneck, K. Zietsma noted that the City and School Board's leadership teams are exploring opportunities for partnership and spoke to methods of communicating programs to the public. S. Lichterman spoke to revised engagement strategies and the centralizing of marketing and communications.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0153-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the five (5) 2024 Future Directions Plans for Recreation, Parks, Forestry & Environment, Library, Culture and Fire & Emergency Services appended to this Corporate Report dated February 14, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services including the recommendations contained therein, be approved subject to the annual budget and business plans.

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

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.6

Single Source Contract Award for Consulting Services, Detail Design and Construction Administration of six (6) City Parks within Lakeview Village with Nak Design Strategies (NAK) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0154-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to award and execute a contract with NAK Design Strategies. (NAK) for design and contract administration services for all Lakeview Village Parks in an approximate amount of $8,908,000.00 plus a contingency of $890,800.00 for a total approximate contract amount of $9,798,800.00, exclusive of taxes, funded from PN 21326 – Park Development-Lakeview Village (F_303) as detailed in the Corporate Report entitled “Single Source Contract Award for Consulting Services, Detail Design and Construction Administration of six (6) City Parks within Lakeview Village” dated March 14, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services.

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

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.7

2023 Council Remuneration and Expenses Report (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0155-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the report dated, February 21, 2024, entitled, “2023 Council Remuneration and Expenses” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, required by the Municipal Act, 2001, be received for information.

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

  Carried (9 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Transit Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2024 dated March 5, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  GC-0156-2024

  That the deputation from Jan Durkiewicz and Ethan Lam, on behalf of University of Toronto Mississauga, Urbanism Club  with respect to the new Ontario One Fare Program impacts to student negotiations to renew the U-Pass with MiWay be received for information.

  (TAC-0001-2024)

  GC-0157-2024

  That the deputation from Jan Durkiewicz and Ethan Lam, on behalf of University of Toronto Mississauga, Urbanism Club  with respect to transit commuter issues facing the student body, including issues with the U-Pass and bus frequency be received for information.

  (TAC-0002-2024)

  GC-0158-2024

  That the deputation from Jan Durkiewicz and Ethan Lam, on behalf of University of Toronto Mississauga, Urbanism Club with respect to statistics from Winter survey in collaboration with MiWay regarding student feedback on transit in the city and how their experiences have changed since the Fall semester be received for information.

  (TAC-0003-2024)

  GC-0159-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Suzanne Holder, Manager, Customer Success and Innovation with respect to Customer Success Program be received for information.

  (TAC-0004-2024)

  GC-0160-2024

  That the 2024 Transit Advisory Committee Work Plan be approved as presented.

  (TAC-0005-2024)

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

  Carried (9 to 0)

11.2

Heritage Advisory Committee Report 3 - 2024 dated March 5, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  GC-0161-2024

  That the following items were approved on consent at the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held March 5, 2024:

  • Item 9.4 - Request to Alter the Heritage Designated Property at 1620 Dundas Street West (Ward 7)
  • Item 9.5 - Request to Alter a Heritage Designated Property at 1503/1507 Clarkson Road North (Ward 2)

  (HAC-0023-2024)

  GC-0162-2024

  That the property at 1375 Blundell Road (Ward 1) be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for its physical, design, historical, associative and contextual value and that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

  (HAC-0024-2024)

  (Ward 1)

  GC-0163-2024

  That the property at 88 Lakeshore Road East (Ward 1) be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for its physical, design, historical, associative and contextual value and that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

  (HAC-0025-2024)

  (Ward 1)

  GC-0164-2024

  That the property at 2470 Jarvis Street (Ward 7) be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for its design, historical and associative value and that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

  (HAC-0026-2024)

  (Ward 7)

  GC-0165-2024

  That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 1620 Dundas Street West (Ward 7), as per the report dated January 22, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

  (HAC-0027-2024)

  (Ward 7)

  GC-0166-2024

  That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 1503/1507 Clarkson Road North (Ward 2), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated January 24, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

  (HAC-0028-2024)

  (Ward 2)

  GC-0167-2024

  That the resignation of Chirine Constantini, Citizen Member effective February 28, 2024 from the Heritage Advisory Committee dated February 27, 2024, be received.

  (HAC-0029-2024)

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

  Carried (9 to 0)

11.3

Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 3 - 2024 dated March 19, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  GC-0168-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Rory O’Sullivan, Capital Project Manager, Rapid Transit and Lin Rogers, Manager, Rapid Transit regarding the Hazel McCallion Line Project Update and Cycling Overview dated March 19, 2024, be received.

  (MCAC-0023-2024)

  GC-0169-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Fred Sandoval, Coordinator, Active Transportation regarding the Cycling Program Quarterly Update dated March 19, 2024, be received.

  (MCAC-0024-2024)

  GC-0170-2024

  That the deputation from Rahul Mehta, Resident regarding the following agenda items: Hazel McCallion Line Project Update and Cycling Overview dated March 19, 2024, Cycling Program Quarterly Update dated March 19, 2024, and Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Work Plan Workshop Summary, be received.

  (MCAC-0025-2024)

  GC-0171-2024

  That the following items were approved on consent:

  • 10.1 - Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Action List (5 minutes)
  • 10.4 - Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Work Plan Workshop Summary
  • 10.5 - 2024 Toronto Bicycle Show and E-Bike Expo Summary
  • 11.1 - 2023 Phil Green Award Presentation Details Memorandum

  (MCAC-0026-2024)

  GC-0172-2024

  That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Action Item List, be approved.

  (MCAC-0027-2024)

  GC-0173-2024

  That the Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee update on March 19, 2024 from Juelene Stennett, Citizen Member, be received.

  (MCAC-0028-2024)

  GC-0174-2024

  That the Memorandum from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation dated March 11, 2024, entitled “2024 Work Plan Workshop Summary”, be received.

  (MCAC-0029-2024)

  GC-0175-2024

  That the summary document entitled “Mississauga @ Toronto Bicycle Show and E-Bike Expo March 8 – 10”, be received.

  (MCAC-0030-2024)

  GC-0176-2024

  That the Memorandum from Eglantina Bacaj-Gondia, Legislative Coordinator dated March 13, 2024 entitled “2023 Phil Green Award Presentation Details”, be received.

  (MCAC-0031-2024)

  GC-0177-2024

  That the update by Councillor Fonseca, Vice-Chair regarding the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association 2024 Annual Conference, be received.

  (MCAC-0032-2024)

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

  Carried (9 to 0)

12.

CORRESPONDENCE - NIL

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES - NIL

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Acting Mayor Horneck and Members of General Committee spoke to various events and celebrations in Mississauga.

Acting Mayor Horneck spoke to the award recipients of the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship.

Councillor C. Fonseca spoke to the staff report on the Provincial Budget and requested that Community Services staff bring an update on how to advocate for and use the new funding for community sport and recreation infrastructure in the 2025-2026 budget.

16.

CLOSED SESSION

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

• 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 March 27, 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 trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization: YMCA of Greater Toronto Funding Contribution Agreement

  Received

   

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 12:37 PM. As a result of Closed Session, the following recommendation was voted in Open Session following their return at 1:14 PM. 

  Councillor D. Damerla left the meeting at 1:13 PM

16.1

A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board: (CONSENT)

Authority to execute a Lease Amending and Extension Agreement with 627092 Ontario Inc. for the Cooksville Library located at 3024 Hurontario Street (Ward 7)

This matter approved on the consent agenda in Open Session.  No discussion took place.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0178-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  1. That the City Manager and City Clerk be authorized to execute a Lease Amending and Extension Agreement, and all documents ancillary thereto between 627092 Ontario Inc., as Landlord, and The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, as tenant, for the extension of the lease of the Cooksville Library space consisting of approximately 5,738 square feet (533 square meters) and eleven (11) underground reserved parking spaces, located at 3024 Hurontario Street, for a further five (5) year term from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2029, on the terms detailed in this report and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor or her designate.
  2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

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

  Carried (9 to 0)

16.2

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

Delegation of Authority – Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property – July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.

This matter approved on the consent agenda in Open Session.  No discussion took place.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0179-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the report dated February 28, 2024, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services entitled, “Delegation of Authority - Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property – July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023”, be received for information.

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

  Carried (9 to 0)

16.3

A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position 

or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization: YMCA of Greater Toronto Funding Contribution Agreement

Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer and Kristina Zietsma, Director, Recreation and Culture spoke to the subject matter and responded to questions raised by Members of the General Committee. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0180-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  1. That the Commissioner of Community Services, or their designate, be authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with the YMCA Greater Toronto for funding to be used towards a new YMCA location in Mississauga, and all documents relating thereto including any necessary ancillary documents and/or amending and extension agreements, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services as outlined in the closed session Corporate Report dated March 5, 2024 entitled “YMCA of Greater Toronto Contribution Agreement” from the Commissioner of Community Services

      

  2. That all necessary By-laws be authorized and 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)

17.

ADJOURNMENT

1:15 PM (Councillor C. Fonseca)