General Committee

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor
300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1
and Online Video Conference
Members Present
  • Mayor Bonnie Crombie
  • Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1 (CHAIR)
  • Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2 (Left at 1:54 PM)
  • Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
  • Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
  • Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5
  • Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
  • Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7
  • 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 and 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


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

Councillor Dasko, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement. 

Approved (Mayor Crombie)

Mr. Vandenberg provided an update on the Highway (hwy) 413 Transportation Corridor Public Information Center and Preliminary Design Project, spoke to the next steps and requested feedback. Jay Goldberg, PMP Consultant and Project Manager, WSP, presented the interactive map identifying the location of the hwy.  In response to questions raised by Members of the General Committee, Mr. Vandenberg and Mr. Goldberg spoke to the following:

  • Project costs;
  • Considerations regarding traffic congestion;
  • Carpool parking at interchanges and dedicated parking desired in Ward 10;
  • Impacts to the greenbelt;
  • Density in the impacted areas;
  • Impacts to privately owned properties and acquisitions;
  • Feasibility of a transition to an urban throughway in Heritage Heights in Brampton and the Ministry's standards.
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0001-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Robert Vandenberg, Project Manager, Ministry of Transportation and Jay Goldberg, PMP Consultant & Project Manager, WSP regarding the Highway 413 Transportation Corridor Public Information Center and Preliminary Design Project Update, be received.

    Received

Mr. Voakes spoke to the subject matter and addressed his concerns regarding response times for enquiries made by the public to Members of Council. Mayor Crombie spoke in support of Mr. Voakes and to ensuring guidelines are being followed with respect to the Council Communication Protocol. 

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0002-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    That the deputation by Glenn Voakes, Resident regarding Council Communication Protocol, be received.

    Received
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0003-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Reid

    That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

    • 10.1 Streetsville Kinsmen Senior Citizen Centre Re-naming (Ward 11)
    • 10.2 A Single Source Contract Award to Mad Science Group Inc.
    • 10.4 Removal of the Municipal Capital Facility designation under By-law 0015-2023 for lands leased from Lakeview Community Partners Limited, depicted as Part 1 on Plan 43R-40389 and being part of PIN 13485-0771, Tax Roll# 2105-070-998-00202 (Ward 1)
    • 10.5 Delegation of Regional Tax Ratio Setting Authority for 2024
    • 10.6 2024 Interim Tax Levy for Properties on the Regular Instalment Plan
    • 11.1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Report 6 - 2023 - dated December 11, 2023
    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    ABSENT (1)Councillor M. Mahoney
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0004-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Reid

    That the Corporate Report dated December 12, 2023 entitled “Streetsville Kinsmen Senior Citizen Centre Re-naming (Ward 11)” from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    ABSENT (1)Councillor M. Mahoney
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0005-2024

    That the Chief Procurement Officer, or designate, be authorized to award and execute a five (5) year single-source contract (with an option to extend for an additional five years) with Mad Science Group Inc. under the City’s Procurement By-law, and all documents relating thereto including any necessary ancillary documents and/or amending and extension agreements, all in a form satisfactory to Legal Services for science based camps to be operated out of City of Mississauga community centres and halls as outlined in the corporate report dated December 12, 2023 and titled “A Single Source Contract Award to Mad Science Group Inc.” from the Commissioner of Community Services.

    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    ABSENT (1)Councillor M. Mahoney
    Carried (11 to 0)

Raj Sheth, Commissioner, Corporate Services requested a copy of the Cushman & Wakefield report that was referenced by Councillor Parrish in order to provide a response to the question raised regarding the calculation of the price of the land.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0006-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    1. That the By-law attached as Appendix 1 to the report titled “Update to the Real Estate Delegation of Authority By-law, which delegates authority to the approval and execution of real estate agreements (All Wards)” dated November 20, 2023 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, be enacted.
    2. That By-law 0136-2022 be rescinded.
    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor B. Butt
    ABSENT (1)Councillor M. Reid
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0007-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Reid
    1. That lands leased by the City from Lakeview Community Partners Limited (“LCPL”) for the old park depot, comprising a total area of approximately 4,129 square metres (44,444.19 square feet) as outlined in the corporate report dated November 10, 2023 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services entitled “Removal of the Municipal Capital Facility designation under By-law 0015-2023 for lands leased from Lakeview Community Partners Limited, depicted as Part 1 on Plan 43R-40389 and being part of PIN 13485-0771, Tax Roll# 2105-070-998-00202 (Ward 1)”, be exempt from By-law 0015-2023.
    2. That the 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.
    3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.
    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    ABSENT (1)Councillor M. Mahoney
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0008-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Reid
    1. That Council consent to the enactment of a Regional By-law delegating tax ratio setting in accordance with Section 310 of the Municipal Act, 2001 for the 2024 property tax year as outlined in the corporate report dated November 20, 2023 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, entitled “Delegation of Regional Tax Ratio Setting Authority for 2024”.
    2. That Council consent to the apportionment methodology in place in the 2023 taxation year updated for 2024 assessments.
    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    ABSENT (1)Councillor M. Mahoney
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0009-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Reid
    1. That a By-law be enacted to provide for a 2024 interim tax levy for properties on the regular instalment plan.
    2. That the 2024 interim taxes be calculated to be 50 percent of the previous year’s annualized taxes on properties that existed on the previous year’s tax roll.
    3. That assessments added to the tax roll in the current year be levied an amount that approximates 50 percent of a full year’s taxes, had the property been included on the previous year’s tax roll using the tax rates set out in Appendix 1 of the corporate report dated November 20, 2023 from City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer and the current year’s phased-in assessment.
    4. That the 2024 interim tax levy for residential properties on the regular instalment plan be payable in three instalments on March 7, April 4 and May 2, 2024.
    5. That the 2024 interim tax levy for non-residential properties on the regular instalment plan be payable in one instalment on March 7, 2024.
    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    ABSENT (1)Councillor M. Mahoney
    Carried (11 to 0)

In response to Councillor Tedjo, Robert Trewartha, Director, Strategic Communications and Initiatives spoke to opportunities for Members of Council and staff to make deputations to support City priorities when appropriate. Councillor Tedjo spoke to a more coordinated approach and suggested one on one meetings with Members of Provincial and Federal Parliaments. Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke to assisting with coordinating meetings with Councillors if requested.   

In response to Councillor Horneck, Mr. Trewartha spoke to previous delegations to the Finance Minister; the decision to not depute at the upcoming meeting in Churchill Meadows. Further, Mr. Trewartha spoke to how and when it is appropriate to communicate priorities and adding local context. 

Councillor McFadden noted she would be attending the meeting.

Councillor Parrish spoke to Illumi Toronto in Ward 5; communications with Mississauga Tourism, a budget request to assist Illumi and further that Tourism Mississauga contact them to provide support.

In response to Councillor Parrish, Mr. Trewartha spoke to the upcoming presentation to the Province by Ms. Lichterman and Acting Mayor Kovac that would be taking place in a public meeting on Friday, January 12. Ms. Lichterman provided a brief summary of what would be discussed including the work of the Peel Transition Board and next steps. 

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0010-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck
    1. That the corporate report dated December 13, 2023 from City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer entitled “2024 Federal and Provincial Pre-Budget Submissions” be endorsed as the City of Mississauga’s priority requests to the federal and provincial governments for the 2024 Federal and Provincial Pre-Budget Submissions.
    2. That the completed Pre-Budget Submissions be presented to Council on January 31, 2024 for approval prior to submission.
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved ByCouncillor M. Reid

    GC-0011-2024
    That the deputation by Staff Sergeant Mike Lockington of the Peel Regional Police to the Accessibility Advisory Committee on December 11, 2023, regarding the Peel Regional Police Chief Resource Council, be received for information.
    (AAC-0028-2023)

    GC-0012-2024
    That the deputation and associated presentation by Alice Ho, Manager, Transit Operations Service Delivery and Jacqueline Elias, Supervisor, Transit Infrastructure Planning, MiWay to the Accessibility Advisory Committee on December 11, 2023 on MiWay Bus Stop Standards:  Tactile Walking Surface Indicators (TWSIs), be received for information.
    (AAC-0029-2023)

    GC-0013-2024
    That the verbal update provided by Mattea Turco, Transportation Planner and Matthew Sweet, Manager Active Transportation to the Accessibility Advisory Committee on December 11, 2023 regarding the Share Micro-mobility Program be received and that Moneira Salic and Naz Husain, Citizen Members from the Accessibility Advisory Committee were nominated to participate in the demonstration.
    (AAC-0030-2023)

    GC-0014-2024
    That the deputation and associated presentation by Dan Sadler, Supervisor Accessibility to the Accessibility Advisory Committee on December 11, 2023 entitled 2023 Accessibility Compliance Update, be received for information.
    (AAC-0031-2023)

    GC-0015-2024
    That the verbal update regarding the Region of Peel’s Accessibility Advisory Committee provided by Mary Daniel, Citizen Member and Councillor Matt Mahoney Member of the ROP AAC be received.
    (AAC-0032-2023)

    GC-0016-2024
    That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan discussed at the meeting held December 11, 2023, be approved.
    (AAC-0033-2023)

    GC-0017-2024
    That the memorandum from Martha Cameron, Legislative Coordinator entitled "2024 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Dates" dated October 16, 2023, be approved.
    (AAC-0034-2023)

    GC-0018-2024
    That the Recommendations FADS-0011-2023 and FADS-0012-2023 from the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee meeting held September 25, 2023, be approved.
    (AAC-0035-2023)

    GC-0019-2024
    That the Recommendations FADS-0013-2023 and FADS-0014-2023 from the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee held November 20, 2023, be approved.
    (AAC-0036-2023)

    GC-0020-2024
    That the verbal update presented by Carol-Ann Chafe, Chair on December 11, 2023 regarding the planning of the 20 Year Anniversary celebration of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, be received for information.
    (AAC-0037-2023)

    GC-0021-2024
    That the verbal update provided by Steven Viera, Citizen Member to the Accessibility Advisory Committee on December 11, 2023 regarding the Transit Advisory Committee, be received for information.
    (AAC-0038-2023)

    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    ABSENT (1)Councillor M. Mahoney
    Carried (11 to 0)

In response to Councillor Parrish, Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning & Building noted a briefing memorandum would be circulated with respect to the letter from Caledon for the upcoming Regional Council meeting. 

In response to Councillor Parrish, Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke to an invitation to Members of Council to attend a reception held by Bombardier.

In response to Councillor Tedjo's enquiry, Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building spoke to the current status of the process for building additional residential units (ARU) and possible incentives. Councillor Tedjo spoke to promoting the process once the material is available. 

In response to Councillor Butt, Robert Trewartha, Director, Strategic Communications and Initiatives spoke to returning to General Committee with the re-naming policy report in February.

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

Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer presented a slide deck of images of Mayor Bonnie Crombie throughout the years and gave a farewell speech. Members of General Committee spoke to Mayor Crombie and shared their sentiments.

Mayor Crombie spoke to her time as Mayor and paid tribute to staff and fellow Members of Council.

Notices of Motion listed on the General Committee agenda are for information and will be listed on the next Council agenda for Council's consideration. Members of the public may speak to the Notice of Motion at the Council meeting. 

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

  • Moved ByCouncillor A.Tedjo

    Whereas the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, requires Council to pass a motion prior to closing part of a meeting to the public;

    And whereas the Act requires that the motion states the act of the holding of the closed meeting and the general nature of the matter to be considered at the closed meeting;

    Now therefore be it resolved that a portion of the General Committee meeting to be held on January 10, 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: Stage 1 – Authority to commence expropriation proceedings for lands from Peel Standard Condominium Corporation No. 738 located at 435 Hensall Circle (Ward 7)
      2. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Authority to negotiate for the acquisition, lease or establishment of a conservation easement over property located in Ward 5, Z Area 37E
      3. Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory: Update on Peel Transition (Verbal)

    Received

     

    The Committee went into Closed Session at 12:33 PM and returned to Open Session at 1:49 PM . As a result of Closed Session, the following matters were voted on during Open Session.

17.1
A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board:

 

Stage 1 – Authority to commence expropriation proceedings for lands from Peel Standard Condominium Corporation No. 738 located at 435 Hensall Circle (Ward 7)

No discussion took place. 

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0022-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor D. Damerla
    1. That City Council, sitting as the Approval Authority under the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, authorizes the commencement of expropriation proceedings for the temporary limited property interest (“Temporary Easement”), legally described as part of the Common Elements, Peel Standard Condominium Plan 738 in the City of Mississauga, in the Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on a draft Reference Plan prepared by Michael J. Masciotra, Ontario Land Surveyor, Tulloch Geomatics Inc., having an area of approximately 29 square metres (0.0072 acres), dated June 12, 2023 (the “Temporary Easement Lands”), subject to the easements registered as instruments PR480029 and PR1308709 in favour of Rogers Cable Inc. and Alectra Utilities Corporation, respectively.
    2. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute Form 2 under the Expropriations Act, being the Notice of an Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and hereby delegate to the City Solicitor or her designate the authority to serve Form 2 on the property owner.
    3. That the City Solicitor or her designate be authorized to take all necessary steps and sign all documentation required to comply with the provisions of the Expropriations Act in order to complete the expropriation of the Temporary Easement from Peel Standard Condominium Corporation No. 738 (“PCC 738”).
    4. That the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the City Clerk be authorized to execute a Settlement and Release Agreement, including all ancillary documents and subsequent amending and extension agreements, between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga (“City”) and PCC 738, and deliver the compensation payment described therein in full satisfaction of all demands and claims that may be advanced by PCC 738 under the Expropriations Act, for the acquisition of the Temporary Easement over approximately 29 square metres (0.0072 acres) of land, on the terms detailed therein and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
    5. That funding of $39,784 plus reasonable legal fees and any applicable HST be charged to Dundas Corridor Land project PN A22119 Land Acquisition Cost Various.
    6. That all necessary By-Laws be enacted.
    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    ABSENT (1)Councillor A.Tedjo
    Carried (11 to 0)

17.2
A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board:

 

Authority to negotiate for the acquisition, lease or establishment of a conservation easement over property located in Ward 5, Z Area 37E

In response to comments made by Councillor Parrish, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to the subject matter. 

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0023-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    That the Realty Services Section of the Corporate Services Department be given Authority to Negotiate for the property as detailed in the Corporate Report dated November 17, 2023 entitled “Authority to negotiate for the lease or establishment of a conservation easement over property located in Ward 5, Z Area 37E” with the exception of Option 4, from the Commissioner of Community Services and if successful, report to General Committee and Council for authority to enter into an agreement with the owner.

    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    ABSENT (1)Councillor A.Tedjo
    Carried (11 to 0)

17.3
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 CAO spoke to subject matter and provided an update. Members of the General Committee made enquires. Mayor Crombie and Ms. Lichterman responded to questions. 

Councillor Tedjo left the meeting at 1:54 PM.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0024-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac

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

     

    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    ABSENT (1)Councillor A.Tedjo
    Carried (11 to 0)

1:55 PM (Mayor Crombie)