General Committee

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Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor
300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1
and Online Video Conference
Members Present
  • Deputy Mayor and Chair Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
  • Deputy Mayor and Vice-Chair John Kovac, Ward 4
  • Mayor Carolyn Parrish, Mayor
  • Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
  • Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
  • Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
  • Councillor Natalie Hart, Ward 5
  • Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
  • Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7
  • Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
  • Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
  • Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11

Staff Present

Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO
Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Community Services
Sam Rogers, Commissioner of Transportation and Works
Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building
Marisa Chiu, Commissioner of Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Graham Walsh, City Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services
Diana Rusnov, City Clerk
Sacha Smith, Manager Secretariat and Access and Privacy
Angie Melo, Legislative Coordinator
Martha Cameron, Legislative Coordinator


Deputy Mayor and Councillor Mahoney, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM

Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

Approved (Councillor D. Damerla)

Susanne Thistle, President, Lisgar Residents Association and Glen Voakes, recognized Councillor Sue McFadden's 25-years of public service to the Lisgar community, and presented a plaque to honour her 25-year anniversary of public service.
Received (S. McFadden)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0292-2025

    That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

    10.2 - Required Updates to the ‘Procuring Performers for City-Produced Culture Events’ Policy 05-03-05, and new By-law Authorizing the Execution of Performance Agreements
    10.4 - Single Source Procurements Related to 2025 – Q2 Information Technology (IT) Contracts: Accenture Inc., Bell Canada, PSD Citywide Inc
    11.1 – Road Safety Committee Report 3 - 2025 dated May 27, 2025
    11.2 - Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 4 - 2025 dated May 28, 2025

    YES (10)Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    ABSENT (1)Councillor S. Dasko
    Carried (10 to 0)

Rona O'Banion, Director, Library Services, spoke to the increased demand in digital resources at the library in response to Councillor Kovac's enquiry.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0293-2025
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac
    1. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to award and execute the single source contracts with respect to the purchase between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and Data Axle Inc., NAS Software Inc., Niche Academy, PressReader, Inc. and Tumbleweed Press Inc. for the supply of streaming, downloadable and database resources in the cumulative amount exclusive of taxes of approximately $92,300 annually or $738,400 for a term of up to eight (8) years, expiring December 31, 2033 as outlined in the corporate report entitled “Single Source Contract Awards for Provision of Electronic Resources for the Mississauga Library System” dated May 13, 2025 from the Commissioner of Community Services, and all necessary agreements and related ancillary agreements, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, in accordance with the City’s Procurement Bylaw 0013-2022, as amended.
    2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.
    YES (10)Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    ABSENT (1)Councillor S. Dasko
    Carried (10 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0294-2025
    Moved ByCouncillor B. Butt
    1. That the Corporate Report entitled “Required Updates to the ‘Procuring Performers for City-Produced Culture Events’ Policy 05-03-05, and new By-law Authorizing the Execution of Performance Agreements” dated May 13, 2025, from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.
    2. That the recommended changes to Policy 05-03-05, as outlined in Appendix 1, attached to the Corporate Report entitled “Required Updates to the ‘Procuring Performers for City-Produced Culture Events’ Policy 05-03-05, and the new By-Law Authorizing the Execution of Performance Agreements”, be approved.
    3. That a new By-Law authorizing the execution of performance agreements, as outlined in Appendix 2, attached to this Corporate Report, be enacted.
    4. That the existing By-law 0073-2013, as amended, authorizing the execution of performance agreements, be repealed.
    YES (10)Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    ABSENT (1)Councillor S. Dasko
    Carried (10 to 0)
  • Councillor B. Butt declared a conflict on this item. (A Member of the Board of Directors)

Mayor Parrish expressed thanks to Marisa Chiu, Commissioner of Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and her team for presenting options to support Hospice Mississauga initiative.

Sebastian Patrizio, Chair of the Board, Hospice Mississauga, expressed thanks to the Members of Council for their support.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0295-2025
    Moved ByMayor Parrish
    1. That the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the Memorandum of Agreement, between Hospice Mississauga and the Corporation of the City of Mississauga, in connection to the City agreeing to lend the Hospice up to $16.25 million dollars to build the hospice facility at 2176 Speakman Drive, Mississauga, and any necessary amendments, as outlined in the report entitled “Hospice Mississauga Memorandum of Agreement” dated May 12, 2025, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
    2. That the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer and the Commissioner of Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be authorized to execute any subsequent loan agreements and documents as may be necessary to allow the City and the Hospice to proceed with the loan arrangement as outlined in the Memorandum of Agreement, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
    3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

       

    YES (9)Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor N. Hart
    Conflict (1)Councillor B. Butt
    ABSENT (1)Councillor S. Dasko
    Carried (9 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0296-2025
    Moved ByCouncillor B. Butt

    1.That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to award and execute the single source contracts with respect to the purchases between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and Accenture Inc., Bell Canada and PSD Citywide Inc. for the supply and delivery of software licensing, subscription services, professional services, and maintenance and support in the amount of $1,990,000, exclusive of taxes, for a term of up to 5 years, as outlined in the corporate report entitled Single Source Procurements Related to 2025 – Q2 Information Technology (IT) Contracts: Accenture Inc., Bell Canada, PSD Citywide Inc. dated April 1, 2025 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, and all necessary agreements and related ancillary agreements, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, in accordance with the City’s Procurement By-law 0013-2022, as amended.

    2.That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

    YES (10)Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    ABSENT (1)Councillor S. Dasko
    Carried (10 to 0)

Members of Committee engaged in discussion regarding the contributors residency to be eligible for the rebate program and the maximum rebate amount.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0297-2025
    Moved ByMayor Parrish
    1. That as outlined in the Corporate Report, dated May 1, 2025, from the Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk, entitled “2026 Election Campaign Contribution Rebate Program” an Election Campaign Contribution Rebate Program be implemented for the 2026 general election.
    2. That the following changes to the rebate program rules established for the 2022 general election be implemented for the 2026 general election and any subsequent by-elections:
      1. Rebates will be calculated at 50% of the contribution(s) made by an eligible individual to a maximum rebate payout of $750; and
      2. To be eligible for a rebate, contributors must be a Mississauga resident or an eligible non-resident voter.
    3. That a by-law be drafted authorizing the formula and eligibility requirements for the City of Mississauga Campaign Contribution Rebate Program for the 2026 general election and any subsequent by-elections.
    4. That the appropriate amount of funds be transferred from the Election Reserve, 30135, into the Election Cost Centre 22450, to cover the cost of the program as required for the 2026 general election and any subsequent by-elections.
    YES (9)Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    NO (1)Councillor N. Hart
    ABSENT (1)Councillor S. Dasko
    Carried (9 to 1)

In response to Councillor Horneck's enquiry regarding whether older light standards would be replaced with newer light standards, Colin Patterson, Director Traffic Management and Municipal Parking, advised that the intent is to standardize the approach to street lighting city wide, and that the approach of lighting replacement in specific neighbourhoods could be discussed offline.

In response to Councillor Tedjo's enquiry regarding assessing installation design to minimize light pollution, and lowering height of light standard poles, specifically those caught in tree canopies, Colin Patterson, Director Traffic Management and Municipal Parking advised that both scenarios would be discussed on a case-by-case basis to assess the appropriate approach.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0298-2025
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck

    1.  That the draft Corporate Policy and Procedure - Street Lighting, attached as Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report entitled "Street Lighting Policy and Design Manual" dated May 22, 2025 from the Commissioner of Transportation & Works, be approved.

    2.  That the following Corporate Policies and Procedures, attached as Appendix 3 to the corporate report dated May 22, 2025, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled “Street Lighting Policy and Design Manual", be declared obsolete and rescinded:

    i.    10-01-01 Special Styles of Street Lighting
    ii.   10-01-02 Relocation of Street Lamps
    iii.  10-01-03 Lighting on Regional Roads

    3.  That the City of Mississauga Street Lighting Design Manual, attached as Appendix 2 to the Corporate Report "entitled Street Lighting Policy and Design Manual" dated May 22, 2025 from the Commissioner of Transportation & Works, be received for information.

    YES (9)Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    ABSTAIN (1)Councillor D. Damerla
    ABSENT (1)Councillor S. Dasko
    Carried (9 to 0)
  • Moved ByCouncillor B. Butt

    GC-0299-2025

    That funds in the amount of $5000 which includes applicable taxes be allocated from the 2025 Committee budget to purchase promotional road safety items for upcoming events throughout the year, be approved.
    (RSC-0009-2025)

    GC-0300-2025

    That the Road Watch Program Updates by Cst. Claudia D'Amico, Peel Regional Police, be received for information.
    (RSC-0010-2025)

    GC-0301-2025

    That the E.R.A.S.E. Program and Project Noisemaker Updates by Cst. Claudia D'Amico, Peel Regional Police, be received for information.
    (RSC-0011-2025)

    GC-0302-2025

    That the May 2025 Road Watch Statistics dated May 20, 2025, be received for information.
    (RSC-0012-2025)

    GC-0303-2025

    That the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated April 25, 2025, titled “2025 Traffic Calming Program (Ward 2, Ward 4, Ward 6, Ward 7, Ward 8, and Ward 11) and referred from the General Committee as per recommendation GC-0215-2025 to the Road Safety Committee for information, be received.
    (RSC-0013-2025)

    YES (10)Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    ABSENT (1)Councillor S. Dasko
    Carried (10 to 0)
  • Moved ByCouncillor B. Butt

    GC-0304-2025
    That the deputation and associated presentation by Eric Zhao, Coordinator, Active Transportation, with respect to E-scooting Safety School Education Campaign, be received.
    (MSTSAC-0031-2025)

    GC-0304-2025
    That the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Site Inspection Statistics Report for May 2025, be received.
    (MSTSAC-0032-2025)

    GC-0305-2025

    1. That the warrants have not been met for the implementation of a second school crossing guard at the northwest corner of Colonial Drive and The Collegeway, for the students attending Christ the King Catholic School and Garthwood Park Public School.
    2. That the Principals of Garthwood Park Public School and Christ the King Catholic Elementary School be requested to remind students and parents to cross on the north and east legs of the intersection at Colonial Drive and The Collegeway with the existing crossing guard.
    3. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect in Spring 2026 when more of the townhouses on the northwest corner of Colonial Drive and The Collegeway are occupied.

    (MSTSAC-0033-2025)

    (Ward 8)

    GC-0306-2025

    That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Tenth Line West and Innisdale Road for the students attending St. Albert of Jerusalem Catholic Elementary School.

    (MSTSAC-0034-2025)

    (Ward 10)

    GC-0307-2025

    1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at either the intersection of Riverspray Crescent and Runningbrook Drive, near the northeast corner of St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School, or at the Cedarbrook Park path opposite 1095 Runningbrook Drive, directly across from the west side of the school for the students attending St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School.
    2. That the principal of St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School be requested to remind parents and students to use the all-way stop at Runningbrook Drive and Riverspray Crescent for crossing, instead of the unmarked park path on the west side of St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School.

    (MSTSAC-0035-2025)

    (Ward 3)

    GC-0308-2025

    1. That Transportation and Works be requested to replace the existing "No Parking" with "No Stopping" prohibitions on Sherway Drive, opposite of ISNA Elementary School, in effect between 7:00 - 9:00 AM and 2:30 - 4:30 PM.
    2. That ISNA Elementary School be requested to:
      1. Re-paint the directional flow arrows on the entrance driveway to reflect the flow of traffic.
      2. Relocate the Kiss and Ride area further back on the school property to prevent vehicle queues from backing up onto the street while waiting to access the ISNA Elementary School at 1525 Sherway Drive.

    (MSTSAC-0036-2025)

    (Ward 1)

    GC-0309-2025
    That the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated April 25, 2025, titled “2025 Traffic Calming Program (Ward 2, Ward 4, Ward 6, Ward 7, Ward 8, and Ward 11) and referred from the General Committee as per recommendation GC-0215-2025 to the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee for information, be received.
    (MSTSAC-0037-2025)

    GC-0310-2025
    That the verbal update on the review of the “Traffic Safety in School Zones Policy by Sandra Thompson, Citizen Member, be received for information.
    (MSTSAC-0038-2025)

    GC-0311-2025
    That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for April 2025, be received.
    (MSTSAC-0039-2025)

    GC-0312-2025
    That the Transportation and Works Action Items List for May 2025, be received.
    (MSTSAC-0040-2025)

    YES (10)Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    ABSENT (1)Councillor S. Dasko
    Carried (10 to 0)

Councillor Damerla sought support from Members of Committee for her appointment to Region of Peel's Audit and Risk Committee and noted that she would be circulating to Members of Committee, a Motion she intends to bring forward at Regional Council to introduce the appointment of an independent auditor general.

Councillor Horneck sought feedback from Members of Committee on approaching the Regional Council to freeze staffing and suggested that in advance of the budget meeting in the fall, that staff present justification for the need to increase staffing.

Mayor Parrish spoke to her Motion at Regional Council regarding the New Multi-Residential (Municipal Reduction) Property Subclass for eligible properties, noting that it is being challenged by the province and that she would be reaching out to the Minister of Housing on this matter.  Mayor Parrish noted that the City of Brampton is receiving one billion dollars worth of regional money for roads and water accelerating infrastructure and that she will be enquiring further about this matter at Regional Council.

In response to Mayor Parrish's enquiry regarding a report back on facility rental fees, Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Community Services advised that staff will be reporting on this matter in September 2025.

In response to Councillor McFadden's enquiry regarding providing Councillors with content for their newsletters regarding community programs available to residents, Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Community Services advised that staff will provide communications to Councillors.

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

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