General Committee

Meeting #:
Date:	Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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 Bonnie Crombie
• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1 (CHAIR)
• Councillor Pat Mullin, Ward 2
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor John Kovac , Ward 4
• Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5
• Councillor Ron Starr, Ward 6
• Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7
• Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
• Councillor Pat Saito, Ward 9
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• Councillor George Carlson, Ward 11

Staff Present

Paul Mitcham, City Manager and CAO

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor

Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building

Kristina Zietsma, Acting Commissioner of Community Services

Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk

Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk

Dayna Obaseki, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Councillor Dasko, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:32AM.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

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

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

Councillor Dasko, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor Kovac)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

• Mayor Crombie declared a conflict on this item. (Transparency Disclosure regarding Item 16.1 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Update regarding litigation arising from 80 Thomas Street Development (Ward 11) due to friendship with the principal.)

4.1

Mayor Crombie - DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Transparency Disclosure regarding Item 16.1 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Update regarding litigation arising from 80 Thomas Street Development (Ward 11) due to friendship with the principal.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - February 9, 2022

Approved (Councillor Mahoney)

5.2

General Committee - Corporate Grants Minutes - February 9, 2022

Approved (Councillor Parrish)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil.

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Item 11.1 - Bonnie Brown, Director of Economic Development, Aleksandra Allen, Manager of Business Initiatives and Planning and Donna Heslin, Small Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Ms. Brown, Ms. Allen, and Ms. Heslin presented a video and provided an overview on Mississauga’s Innovation Identity. They highlighted the innovation ecosystem, the strategic actions, a social media campaign and new programming.

Members of Committee spoke the matter and applauded the initiative. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0106-2022
  Moved By Councillor P. Saito

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Bonnie Brown, Director of Economic Development, Aleksandra Allen, Manager of Business Initiatives and Planning and Donna Heslin, Small Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation regarding corporate report dated February 15, 2022 entitled “New Identity and Marketing Campaign for Mississauga’s Innovation District” be received. 

  Received

7.2

Item 11.1 - Brad Butt, Vice-President, Government and Stakeholder Relations, Mississauga Board of Trade (MBOT)

Mr. Butt spoke to Mississauga’s Innovation Identity and District and noted MBOT’s support of the “New Identity and Marketing Campaign for Mississauga’s Innovation District” report.

Item 11.1 was brought forward to be discussed and voted upon.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0107-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish

  That the deputation by Brad Butt, Vice-President, Government and Stakeholder Relations, Mississauga Board of Trade regarding corporate report dated February 15, 2022 entitled “New Identity and Marketing Campaign for Mississauga’s Innovation District” be received.

  Received

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

Public Comments: Advance registration is required to participate and/or to make comments in the public meeting. Any member of the public interested in speaking to an item listed on the agenda must register by calling 905-615-3200 ext. 5425 or by emailing  by Tuesday, February 22, 2022 before 10:00AM.

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

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

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

No members of the public registered to speak. 

9.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO COVID-19

Mayor Crombie provided an update on COVID-19 regarding numbers including hospital admissions, staff absentees and vaccination rate.

Councillor Saito inquired about the proof of vaccination for City programming and entering facilities. Kristina Zietsma, Acting Commissioner of Community Service responded that the City of Mississauga is awaiting provincial regulations. Councillor Saito requested an update on the Provincial announcements regarding Proof of Vaccination in one encompassing document.  Ms. Zietsma noted that she would prepare and send out the document to the Members of Council directly. 

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor noted the Province of Ontario will be allowing an opt-in option for proof of vaccination and advised that the the City of Mississauga align with recommendations from Dr. Loh, Peel Region’s Medical Officer of Health. 

10.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0108-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 11.3 - Provincial Gas Tax Report - City of Mississauga 2021/2022 Allocation
  • 11.4 - Annual Report on Commodity Price Hedging Agreements for 2021 (Electricity and Natural Gas)
  • 11.5 - Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) Information and Update
  • 11.6 - Single Source Contract Award to Aramark Canada Ltd. For Food Services for the 2022 Ontario Summer Games
  • 11.7 - Single Source Contract Award to The Royal Life Saving Society for the Provision of Aquatics Programming
  • 12.2 - Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2022 - February 8, 2022
  • 12.3 - Public Vehicle Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2022 - February 15, 2022 

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor R. Starr, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

11.1

New Identity and Marketing Campaign for Mississauga’s Innovation District

This item was previously discussed and voted on under Item 7.2.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0109-2022
  Moved By Mayor Crombie

  That the corporate report dated February 15, 2022 entitled “New Identity and Marketing Campaign for Mississauga’s Innovation District” from the Commissioner of Planning & Building Department be received for information.

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor R. Starr, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.2

2022 Municipal Election – Use of Alternative Voting and Vote Counting Methods

Councillor Saito spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns regarding mail-in ballots, polling stations, dates, and cost. Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk responded to the questions from the Committee. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0110-2022
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla
  1. That in accordance with section 42 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended, a By-law be enacted on or before May 1, 2022 for the 2022 City of Mississauga municipal election to authorize; the use of ballot scanning tabulators for the purposes of vote counting, to be supplied by Election Systems and Software and depending on availability, the use of the ExpressVote Universal Voting System or AutoMark Voter Assist Terminals for the purposes of accessible voting/marking ballots on advance polling days, to be supplied by Election Systems and Software.
  2. That the City Clerk be directed to implement mail-in ballots for the 2022 City of Mississauga Municipal Election and engage Comprint Systems Incorporated, doing business as DataFix to support the implementation of the program for the 2022 City of Mississauga Municipal Election as outlined in the corporate report dated January 17, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled “2022 Municipal Election – Use of Alternative Voting and Vote Counting Methods”. 

  YES (9)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (3)	Councillor R. Starr, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor P. Mullin

  Carried (9 to 0)

11.3

Provincial Gas Tax Report - City of Mississauga 2021/2022 Allocation (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0111-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That a by-law be enacted to authorize the Mayor and the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer to execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, the letter of agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario, represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario, under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program (2021/2022), which the agreement is attached as Appendix 1 to the corporate report dated January 13, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled “Provincial Gas Tax Report - City of Mississauga 2021/2022 Allocation”.

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor R. Starr, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.4

Annual Report on Commodity Price Hedging Agreements for 2021 (Electricity and Natural Gas) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0112-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the Corporate Report dated January 31, 2022 entitled “Annual Report on Commodity Price Hedging Agreements for 2021 (Electricity and Natural Gas)”, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer be received for information.

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor R. Starr, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.5

Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) Information and Update (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0113-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the Corporate Report entitled “Next Generation 9-1-1 Information and Update” dated January 24, 2022 from the Commissioner of Community Services be received for information.

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor R. Starr, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.6

Single Source Contract Award to Aramark Canada Ltd. For Food Services for the 2022 Ontario Summer Games (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0114-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute a contract with Aramark Canada Ltd. on a Single Source basis for food services for the 2022 Ontario Summer Games at University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), in the estimated amount of $550,000 as outlined in the Corporate Report dated February 1, 2022 from the Commissioner of Community Services.

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor R. Starr, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.7

Single Source Contract Award to The Royal Life Saving Society for the Provision of Aquatics Programming (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0115-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute a contract with The Royal Life Saving Society on a Single Source basis for the provision of Aquatics programming consisting of Learn to Swim, Advanced Leadership and First Aid programs for an initial term of five years from March 2022 to December 31, 2026 as outlined in the Corporate Report dated February 1, 2022 from the Commissioner of Community Services entitled “Single Source Contract Award to The Royal Life Saving Society for the Provision of Aquatics Programming”.
  2. That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute a contract amendment to renew the contract for an additional term of up to five years, ending December 31, 2031 at the City’s option.

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor R. Starr, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.8

Single Source Procurements Related to 2022 – Q1 Information Technology (IT) Contracts (File Ref: PRC000024, PRC000440, PRC000856, PRC002830, PRC003374)

Note: Due to technical issues experience by Councillor Mullin, Item 11.8 followed Item 13.

Councillor Mullin inquired about the Road Pavement Management System seven (7) year extension. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded that the extended contract is based on cost saving. Helen Chin-Donofrio, Director of Information Technology also responded that the extension aligns with the Corporate Asset Management program and legislated requirements.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0116-2022
  Moved By Councillor P. Mullin
  1. That the single source procurements for software licensing, subscription services, professional services, and maintenance and support related to five (5) Information Technology contracts listed in Appendix 1 of the report dated January 18, 2022, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled, “Single Source Procurements related to 2022 – Q1 Information Technology (IT) Contracts (File Ref: PRC000024, PRC000440, PRC000856, PRC002830, PRC003374)” be approved.
  2. That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute all contracts and the necessary amendments and related ancillary documents to extend the term of the contracts and to increase the value of the contracts with the vendors as identified in Appendix 1 of this report, in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law 374-06, as amended.
  3. That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute the necessary amendments to increase the value of the contracts between the City and vendors listed in Appendix 1 of this report for additional products, software licensing, subscription services, professional services, consulting services, and maintenance and support, including additional features and modules, as required by the City for the purpose of accommodating growth or to ensure business continuity, if the funding for such contract value increase has been approved by Council.
  4. That the products, software and subscriptions listed in Appendix 1 of this report be approved as a City Standard for the duration of their respective contracts, and for any additional period should the City exercise its option to extend the term of the contract, in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law 374-06, as amended.

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor R. Starr, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

12.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

12.1

Heritage Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2022 - February 8, 2022

Councillor Mullin spoke to the Recommendation HAC-0014-2022 and inquired about the listed properties being removed from the City’s Heritage Register. Councillor Carlson provided a high-level response noting the rationalization and process for selecting the locations to preserve. 

• Moved By Councillor P. Mullin

  GC-0117-2022

  That the property located at 3611 Mavis Road remain on the City of Mississauga Municipal Heritage Register as the property is a cultural heritage institution, as per the Corporate Report dated January 26, 2022 from the Commissioner of Community Services.

  (HAC-0013-2022)

  GC-0118-2022

  1. That the following properties be removed from the City’s Heritage Register:
     1. BraeBen Golf Course;
     2. Port Credit Marina; and
     3. Rattray Marsh.
  2. That Council endorse the Conserving Heritage Landscapes Project as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated January 26, 2022.

  (HAC-0014-2022)

  GC-0119-2022

  1. That the property at 7044 Ninth Line is not worthy of heritage designation, and consequently, that the owner’s request to demolish proceed through the applicable process, as per the Corporate Report dated January 26, 2022 from the Commissioner of Community Services.
  2. That the City’s Parks, Forestry and Environment Division consider commemoration of the historic settlement of McCurdy’s Corner within future development of public space within the area of Ninth Line and Derry Road.

  (HAC-0015-2022)

  GC-0120-2022

  That the request to construct a new dwelling, carport and shed at 40 Peter Street South, as per the Corporate Report dated January 26, 2022 from the Commissioner of Community Services, be approved.

  (HAC-0016-2022)

  GC-0121-2022

  That the request to add four new windows to a designated heritage property: 7067 Old Mill Lane as per the Corporate Report dated January 13, 2022 from the Commissioner of Community Services, be approved.

  (HAC-0017-2022)

  GC-0122-2022

  That the Corporate Report dated January 26, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services, entitled “Heritage Planning 2021 Year in Review,” be received for information.

  (HAC-0018-2022)

  GC-0123-2022

  That Recommendations PCHCD-0001-2022 to PCHCD-0002-2022 inclusive contained in the Port Credit Heritage Conservation District Report 1 - 2022 dated January 10, 2022 be approved.

  (HAC-0019-2022)

  GC-0124-2022

  That Recommendation MVHCD-0001-2022 contained in the Meadowvale Village Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee Report 1 – 2022 dated January 11, 2022 be approved.

  (HAC-0020-2022)

  GC-0125-2022

  That the Memorandum dated February 8, 2022 entitled “Committee Member Vacancy” be approved and that the Committee remain with its current members for the term ending November 14, 2022.

  (HAC-0021-2022)

  GC-0126-2022 

  That the Memorandum dated January 31, 2022 entitled "The Antrex Site (Ward 5)" by John Dunlop, Manager, Heritage Planning and Indigenous Relations, be received for information.

  (HAC-0022-2022)

  GC-0127-2022

  That the Memorandum dated January 13, 2022 entitled "New Construction Adjacent to a Listed Property:  1509 Petrie Way" by Andrew Douglas, Heritage Analyst, be received for information.

  (HAC-0023-2022)

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor R. Starr, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

12.2

Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2022 - February 8, 2022 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  GC-0128-2022

  That the deputation from Danica Spencer, Epic Tour regarding Tour de Mississauga Volunteer Opportunities and Sponsorship be received.

  (MCAC-0007-2022)

  GC-0129-2022

  That the deputation from Phil Green regarding item 10.7 Phil Green Award Eligibility Discussion be received.

  (MCAC-0008-2022)

  GC-0130-2022

  That the Network and Technical Subcommittee Update from Kris Hammel, Citizen Member be received.

  (MCAC-0009-2022)

  GC-0131-2022

  That the verbal update from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation regarding the National Active Transportation Fund be received.

  (MCAC-0010-2022)

  GC-0132-2022

  ​That the verbal update on closing the gap on Derry Road from Neal Smith, Project Manager, Region of Peel be received.

  (MCAC-0011-2022)

  GC-0133-2022

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

  (MCAC-0012-2022)

  GC-0134-2022

  That the 2022 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Work Plan be approved.

  (MCAC-0013-2022)

  GC-0135-2022

  That the Phil Green Award Eligibility Discussion be deferred to the next Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee meeting.

  (MCAC-0014-2022)

  GC-0136-2022

  That the letter dated January 28, 2022 from Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee regarding Support for Bill 54 - Vulnerable Road Users Act be received.

  (MCAC-0015-2022)

  GC-0137-2022

  That the email dated February 2, 2022 from Jonathan Giggs, Resident regarding the 2021 Phil Green Award and Eligibility be received.

  (MCAC-0016-2022)

  GC-0138-2022

  That the Closed Session discussion regarding the 2021 Phil Green Award be received.

  (MCAC-0017-2022)

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor R. Starr, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

12.3

Public Vehicle Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2022 - February 15, 2022 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  GC-0139-2022

  That the deputation and email from Sami Khairallah, Taxi Industry, dated January 28, 2022 regarding Renewal Fees for Inactive Taxi Plates in the City of Mississauga, be received.

  (PVAC-0001-2022)

  GC-140-2022

  That Mobile Licensing Enforcement staff review the feasibility of license relief fees for inactive plates.

  (PVAC-0002-2022)

  GC-0141-2022

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Michael Foley, Director, Enforcement regarding the Line-by-Line Review of the Public Vehicle Licensing By-Law 420-04, as amended, be received.

  (PVAC-0003-2022)

  GC-0142-2022

  That the deputation and associated presentation from John Domitrovich, Manager, Mobile Licensing Enforcement regarding the Model Year Extension for Accessible Taxicabs, be received.

  (PVAC-0004-2022)

  GC-0143-2022

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Michael Foley, Director, Enforcement regarding The On-Demand Accessible Vehicle-for-Hire Options Reminder, be received.

  (PVAC-0005-2022)

  GC-0144-2022

  That the 2022 Public Vehicle Advisory Committee Work Plan, be approved.

  (PVAC-0006-2022)

  GC-0145-2022

  That the email dated January 25, 2022 from Peter Pellier, Resident, regarding Proposed Amendments to the Public Vehicle Licensing By-Law, be received.

  (PVAC-0007-2022)

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor R. Starr, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

Councillor Parrish spoke to the Bill 124 and the Regional Municipal Comprehensive Review Request motions.

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor Parrish inquired about the scheduling process for public meetings. Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services responded that there is a corporate calendar utilized to coordinate public meetings. 

Councillor Parrish spoke to the fire at a local MP’s office and requested that any businesses in that location applying to rebuild should have their application expedited. Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building responded that the staff would work towards expedite application process for those business owners.

Councillor Dasko inquired about returning to work (on-site). Paul Mitcham, City Manager and CAO responded that the City is currently working towards a hybrid model and will report back at an upcoming meeting. 

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Crombie announced various recognition days, months and events.

Councillors Saito, Fonseca, Damerla and Dasko announced various Citywide and Ward events.

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 February 23, 2022 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

  1. Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001
     1. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Update regarding litigation arising from 80 Thomas Street Development (Ward 11)        
     2. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: PDP Review of Commissioners and City Manager (Verbal)
  Received

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 11:01AM.

  
  

16.1

Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Update regarding litigation arising from 80 Thomas Street Development (Ward 11)

Mayor Crombie noted Transparency Disclosure regarding Item 16.1 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Update regarding litigation arising from 80 Thomas Street Development (Ward 11) due to friendship with the principal.

Mayor Crombie departed the meeting at 11:03AM prior to the discussion of Item 16.1. 

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor spoke to the report. Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised questions. Ms. Maxwell and Daron Earthy, Deputy City Solicitor responded to questions from the Committee.

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

  RECOMMENDATION GC-0146-2022
  Moved By Councillor G. Carlson

  That the City Solicitor be authorized to respond to the outstanding appeals with respect to the issuance of Orders to Comply or Stop Work Orders under the Building Code Act, 1992 and with respect to the imposition of fees pursuant to the Building By-law against the development at 80 Thomas Street (the “Development”) on behalf of the City and to be authorized to respond to any future similar appeals arising from the Development, as outlined in the closed session corporate report dated February 11, 2022 from the City Solicitor entitled “Update regarding litigation arising from 80 Thomas Street Development (Ward 11)”.

  YES (7)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (4)	Councillor R. Starr, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor P. Mullin

  Carried (7 to 0)

  Councillors Pat Mullin and Saito departed the meeting at 12:30PM after the discussion of Item 16.1 due Other Municipal Business. 

  
  

16.2

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: PDP Review of Commissioners and City Manager (Verbal)

Mayor Crombie returned to the meeting at 11:21AM during the discussion of Item 16.2. 

Members of Council provide year-end performance evaluation feedback on each Commissioner and the City Manager.

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

  RECOMMENDATION GC-0147-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish

  That the closed session PDP Review of Commissioners and City Manager (Verbal) be received for information.

  YES (8)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (4)	Councillor R. Starr, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor P. Mullin

  Carried (8 to 0)

  The Committee came out of Closed Session at 1:01PM.

  
  

17.

ADJOURNMENT

1:03PM (Councillor Kovac)