General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, February 05, 2025

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

• Deputy Mayor and Chair Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
• Councillor and Vice-Chair John Kovac , Ward 4
• Mayor Carolyn Parrish
• 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
Marisa Chiu, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer

Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Corporate Services 

Sam Rogers, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services

Graham Walsh, City Solicitor

Sacha Smith,  Manager/Deputy Clerk, Secretariat and Access & Privacy 

Angie Melo, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Deputy Mayor and Councillor Mahoney, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:31 am.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

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

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor  J. Kovac)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - January 22, 2025

Approved (Councillor C. Fonseca)

6.

PRESENTATIONS

6.1

Miles Roque, Chair, Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee to present the 2024 Wilde Wood Award to the following:

1. St. Raphael Catholic Elementary School (Ward 5)
2. St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Elementary School (Ward 8)
3. Plum Tree Public School (Ward 9)
4. Clarkson Public School (Ward 2)

Miles Roque, Chair, Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee highlighted each schools’ accomplishments and presented the 2024 Wilde Wood Award to the above noted schools

Miles Roque, Chair, MSTSAC provided a brief report on the number of site inspections conducted and accomplishments of the Committee in 2024.

6.2

Miles Roque, Chair, Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee to present the 2024 Dr. Arthur Wood Award to Julie Lavalle, Principal, St. Alfred Catholic Elementary School (Ward 3)

Miles Roque, Chair, Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee provided an overview of Julie Lavalle's, Principal, St. Alfred Catholic Elementary School (Ward 3)  effort in promoting active school travel and  presented her with the 2024 Dr. Arthur Wood Award.

Councillor Fonseca congratulated Julie Lavalle and spoke of her vision and efforts on educating parents and students on the importance of walking to school.

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Donna Boucher, Founder and Chair and Adriane Franklin, Secretary with respect to "Making Prom Happen"

Donna Boucher, Founder and Chair and Kathy Corseti provided an introduction of how “Making Prom Happen” works, and an overview of past events, the importance of prom for students, building partnerships, and volunteering; and ways that City Council can assist.

Councillor Fonseca expressed thanks for all the work the group does and presented a donation of mini sewing kits include in the kits to all the students.

1. Boucher and K. Corseti responded to enquiries from Committee Members regarding the following:

• is there a budget to dry clean garments that have been donated
• do student return garments/accessories
• is there a need of cultural clothing
• where has funding come from

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0039-2025
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Donna Boucher, Founder and Chair and Kathy Corseti with respect to "Making Prom Happen", be received.

  Received

7.2

Item 10.5 Dr. Josipa Petrunic, CEO & President, Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) (Revised Presentation Attached)

Dr. Josipa Petrunic, CEO & President, Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) provided an introduction of CUTRIC, explained what is a Battery Electric Bus (BEB) and what is a Hydrogen Fuel Cell; the Pan-Canadian Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus Demonstration, an Overview of MiWay project from launch to present day; technical update and clarified misinformation.

In response to Councillor Horneck's enquiry Sam Rogers, Commissioner, Transportation and Works noted that the report's recommendation is for the approval of hydrogen supply and commended staff's due diligence on seeking out a sound strategy that supports the climate action plan and will inform future decisions in terms of technology, fleet composition and system design.

Committee discussion and enquires on this matter included the following:

• what are the differences between hydrogen source
• explain the misinformation regarding the supply of hydrogen
• why the European Union have selected a hydrogen directly as fuel which is different than the choice in North America;
• explain the ratio of global battery-electric bus to hydrogen fuel cell bus
• why the City's pilot project winter testing so unique
• is the testing being conducted comparable to the ones in conducted in europe;
• why do we need to conduct winter testing if the State of OHIO has already conducted winter testing
• why do we need to pilot this project if the data is already available from Brampton who have moved ahead with their selection
• how does we rank against other municipal leaders with this type of approach
• tracking of the original project before the province repealed the cap-and-trade system

Dr. Petrunic responded to enquires by Committee Members.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0040-2025
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Dr. Josipa Petrunic, CEO & President, Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium with respect to the corporate report dated January 23, 2025 and titled MiWay Transit Hydrogen Fuel Supply, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received.

  Received

7.3

Item 10.2 Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement

Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement provided an overview of the Administrative Penalties By-law 0282-2013 and explained the recommended by-law Schedule increases; comparison of other municipalities, most issued ticketed and public safety parking offences; and implementation timelines.

Committee discussion and enquires on this matter included the following:

• was the increase for the waterfront benchmarked against other municipalities, and what are the comparable numbers
• penalty increase for the waterfront is excessive and be removed
• enforcement of penalties is critical; what level of service can be expected with the increase of staffing resources
• community outreach education plan for commercial/private properties
• is there enough staffing resources to deal with the increased enforcement
• why are fees slightly higher for Lakeside park zone
• fire hydrants and fire lane fees ought to be higher
• how much of the increased revenue will go towards paying for enforcement and how much would go towards general revenue.
• no increase to residential areas, between 2 to 6 and 5 hour parking, as no there may not be other parking options available
• what would the revenue impact be for removing the lakefront zone from the increase of penalties
• frequency of parking penalties review; last review was conducted nine years ago
• are there delays in prosecuting violations because of court backlogs

Mr. Fthenos, Director Enforcement, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Service and Sam Rogers, Commissioner, Transportation and Works, Graham Walsh, City Solicitor, responded to enquires from Committee Members.

Item 10.2 was brought up for discussion and was voted on under this item.

Councillor Dasko moved a motion to remove the lakefront area south of Lakeshore Blvd. from Schedule A-1.

Councillor Tedjo added that Lakeside Park area ought to be removed from Schedule A-1

Raj Seth, Commissioner, Corporate Services suggested removing Schedule A-1 from the recommendation.

Mr. Fthenos advised that staff continue to enforce infractions under Schedule A effective April 1, 2025 but remove Schedule A-1.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0041-2025
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement with respect to the corporate report dated January 17, 2025 and titled Increasing Administrative Parking Penalties, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, be received.

  Received

7.4

Item 10.5 Michael Raynor, Chief Product Officer, S3 Markets 

Michael Raynor withdrew his deputation.

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0042-2025
  Moved By Councillor M. Reid

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.1   Delegation of Regional Tax Ratio Setting Authority for 2025
  • 10.3   Delegated Authority to Execute Planning Application Agreements
  • 11.1   Governance Committee Report 1 – 2025 dated January 27, 2025
  • 11.2   Road Safety Committee Report 1 - 2025 dated January 28, 2025
  • 11.3   Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 1 - 2025 dated                 January 28, 2025

  YES (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED

10.1

Delegation of Regional Tax Ratio Setting Authority for 2025 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0043-2025
  Moved By Councillor 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 2025 property tax year as outlined in the corporate report dated January 23, 2025, from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, entitled “Delegation of Regional Tax Ratio Setting Authority for 2025”.
  2. That Council consent to the apportionment methodology in place in the 2024 taxation year updated for 2025 assessments.

  YES (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.2

Increasing Administrative Parking Penalties

• Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That the following schedules of the Administrative Penalty By-law 0282-2013 be amended to increase administrative penalty amounts for parking offences, effective April 1, 2025, as set out in Appendix 1 to the corporate report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated January 17, 2025, entitled “Increasing Administrative Parking Penalties”:
     1. Schedule “A” (City of Mississauga Administrative Penalty By-Law Designated By-Law Provisions Traffic By-Law 0555-2000);
     2. Schedule “B” (City of Mississauga Administrative Penalty By-Law Designated By-Law Provisions Fire Route By-Law 0216-2023); and
     3. Schedule “D” (City of Mississauga Administrative Penalty By-Law Designated By-Law Provisions Accessible Parking By-Law 0010-2016).
  2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  NO (1)	Councillor J. Kovac

  Carried (9 to 1)

10.3

Delegated Authority to Execute Planning Application Agreements (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0045-2025
  Moved By Councillor M. Reid
  1. That authority to execute Development Agreements, Subdivision Agreements, Inclusionary Zoning Agreements and any Amending Agreements thereto under Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Removal of Holding Provision, Minor Variance and Consent applications be delegated to the Commissioner of Planning and Building, or their designate, and the City Clerk and that a by-law authorizing such delegation of authority be prepared pursuant to section 23.1(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
  2. That a consolidated by-law with respect to the delegation of authority for planning application agreements be prepared and enacted pursuant to section 23.1(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

  YES (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.4

Path to Safer and More Affordable Housing Options – An Additional Residential Units Licensing By-law or an Improved Registration By-law in Mississauga

Councillor Damerla expressed concerns with the three-year Additional Resident Units (ARU) licence/registration renewal process noting it adds another layer to those who are already licensed and not achieve the goal of getting unlicensed ARU's with less regulations.

Councillor Hart noted that Ward 5 would be an ideal area to pilot this initiative to track rental stock and use of property and income stream to reflect appropriate property tax.

Councillor Kovac enquired whether this initiative is more about enforcement rather than compliance; and what financial incentives are there.

In response to questions from Committee Members, Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building advised that there were no checks in place to capture renovations done without permits; and other municipalities have taken this approach and have reported successes.  A. Whittemore further advised that staff continue to look at what is used for different property tax to reflect their enhanced income stream and report on a subsequent report.

Ibrahim Dia, Planner, explained that the focus is not on enforcement as there are limitations, but rather compliance, and that staff will provide communication to residents on the financial incentives and supports through federal loan programs and other government programs to create ARU's.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0045-2025
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla
  1. That the report dated August 5, 2024, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding Path to Safer and More Affordable Housing Options – An Additional Residential Units Licencing By-law or an improved Registration By-law in Mississauga be received.
  2. That an Additional Residential Units (“ARU”) Licensing By-law or an improved Registration By-law be enacted in 2025 to replace or amend the existing Second Units Registration By-law 0114-2016.
  3. That the Second Units Registration By-law 0114-2016 be repealed upon the passage of the new ARU Licensing By-law or amended where improvements are instead pursued.
  4. That Strategic Communications and Initiatives staff launch an ARU marketing program to building awareness and encourage the legalization of illegal ARUs.
  5. That Council request that the Region of Peel review their second unit financial incentives program to better support legal basement apartment conversions.
  6. That staff review the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law 0289-2020, as amended, and the Residential Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law 0172-2010, as amended, and report back to Council.
  7. That Planning and Building staff inform other levels of government on the need for significantly reduced hearing wait times at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) to reduce pressure on the need for municipal intervention via enforcement and bylaws that add costs and red tape.
  Carried

10.5

MiWay Transit Hydrogen Fuel Supply

Councillor Damerla expressed concerns that there are only a few municipalities piloting hydrogen buses and with the extra cost for the supply of hydrogen fuel.

Darren Ridings, Director, Transit explained the cost increase for hydrogen buses and noted that the cost analysis for electric buses can't be done until the 2027/2028 when the buses are expected to arrive, and further explained the life span of both hydrogen and electric buses.

In response to Councillor Tedjo's enquiry availability of federal funding, and what increase to taxpayers, should there be no federal funding available, Darren Ridings explained the type of buses and costs associated and advised that the fleet would be a mix of buses that are most efficient for MiWay and most cost effective for the taxpayer.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0047-2025
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo
  1. That the report “MiWay Transit Hydrogen Fuel Supply” dated January 23, 2025 from the Commissioner of Transportation & Works be approved.
  2. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to award and execute the Special Relationship agreement with respect to the purchase between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and Enbridge Inc. (also known as 2562961 Ontario Ltd.) for the supply and delivery of green hydrogen fuel in the amount of an estimated $3 million per year, exclusive of taxes, for a term of up to 10 years, for the MiWay Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus (FCEB) project, as outlined in the corporate report entitled “MiWay Transit Hydrogen Fuel Supply” dated January 23, 2025 from the Commissioner of Transportation & Works, and all necessary agreements and related ancillary agreements, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, in accordance with Section 23 of the City’s Procurement Bylaw 0013-2022, as amended.
  3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, 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
  NO (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 1)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Governance Committee Report 1 - dated January 27, 2025 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor M. Reid

  GC-0048-2025

  That the following items were approved under the consent agenda:

  10.4 Status of the Governance Committee Work Plan
  (GOV-0001-2025)

  GC-0049-2025

  That the letter dated December 12, 2024 from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to Heads of Council, with respect to the proposed Municipal Accountability Act, 2024, be received.
  (GOV-0002-2025)

  GC-0050-2025

  That the Council Procedure By-law 0044-2022, as amended, be amended to include a definition for “direction” and provide greater clarity when a formal motion is required.
  (GOV-0003-2025)

  GC-0051-2025

  1. That the verbal discussion with respect to the roles of the Chair and the Vice Chair in Advisory Committees, be received.
  2. That staff be directed to implement training for Citizen Members appointed as Chair or Vice-Chair in Advisory Committees, commencing with the new term of Council and continuing thereafter.

  (GOV-0004-2025)

  GC-0052-2025

  That the status of the Governance Committee Work Plan items, updated for the January 27, 2025 Governance meeting, be approved.
  (GOV-0005-2025)

  GC-0053-2025

  That the letter from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) with respect to the Municipal Accountability Act, 2024, be received.
  (GOV-0006-2025)

  YES (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.2

Road Safety Committee Report 1 - 2025 dated January 28, 2025 (CONSENT)

• GC-0054-2025

  That the presentation provided by Catherine Nguyen-Pham, Communications Advsior, with respect to Car Headlight Awareness Campaign, be received.
  (RSC-0001-2025)

  GC-0055-2025

  That the memorandum dated November 19, 2024 from Erica Warsh, Vision Zero Program Lead regarding the Mascot Concept be received for information.
  (RSPS-0001-2025)
  (RSC-0002-2025)

  GC-0056-2025

  1.That lawn option number 5 as outlined in the Slow Down Lawn Sign - Creative Options be approved.

  2.That Transportation and Works staff review cost options with creating two lawn sign options in addition to Option 5 to create a sign with the messaging "Speed Limits - Save Lives" be approved.

  (RSPS-0002-2025)

  (RSC-0004-2025)

11.3

Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 1 - 2025 dated January 28, 2025 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor M. Reid

  GC-0057-2025
  That the deputation and associated presentation by Laura Zeglen, Active Transportation Coordinator with respect to School Walking Routes program update and Safety Audit Walks be received.
  (MSTSAC-0001-2025)

  GC-0058-2025
  That the Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on November 26, 2024 at the intersection of Lakeshore Road West and Silver Birch Trail for the students attending Green Glade Senior Public School, be received.
  (MSTSAC-0002-2025) (Ward 2)

  GC-0059-2025

  1. That the warrants have not been met to extend the hours of the crossing guard at Truscott Drive and Lewisham Drive for the students of Horizon Jeunesse Elementary School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint ladder markings on all four legs of the intersection of Truscott Drive and Lewisham Drive.

  (MSTSAC-0003-2025) (Ward 2)

  GC-0060-2025

  That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of installing a barrier on the north side of Ontario Street across the sidewalk at the railway tracks to prevent student access to the railway tracks when trains are approaching for the students attending Dolphin Senior Public School.
  (MSTSAC-0004-2025) (Ward 11)

  GC-0061-2025

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard in front of St. Richard Catholic Elementary School at the intersection of Copenhagen Road and Joliette Crescent for the students attending St. Richard Catholic Elementary School.
  2. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to inspect the west leg of Copenhagen Road and Joliette Crescent in the Spring of 2025.

  (MSTSAC-0005-2025) (Ward 9)

  GC-0062-2025

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the pedestrian crossover (PXO) in front of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School.
  2. That Transportation & Works be requested to:
  3. Update the PXO pedestrian information sign at the pedestrian crossover in front of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School.
  4. Review the painted crosswalk ladder markings at the pedestrian crossover in front of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School to determine if they require re-painting.
  5. That the principal of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School be requested to share the PXO pedestrian information sign with students and parents in a school newsletter once installed, as a reminder to always push the pedestrian button and wait for vehicles to stop.
     (MSTSAC-0006-2025) (Ward 9)

  GC-0063-2025

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Ceremonial Drive and Heritage Hills Boulevard for the students attending St. Hilary Catholic Elementary School.
  2. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect the intersection of Ceremonial Drive and Heritage Hills Boulevard in the Spring of 2025.

  (MSTSAC-0007-2025) (Ward 5)

  GC-0064-2025

  1. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
  2. paint ladder markings on all four legs of the intersection Burnhamthorpe Road West and Ridgeway Drive.
  3. review the "no stopping" prohibitions on the north side of Burnhamthorpe Road West.
  4. That Transportation and Works be requested to to review the feasibility of:
  5. extending the "no stopping" zone on Burnhamthorpe Road West at Ridgeway Drive and review the placement of the "no stopping" signs on the northeast side of Burnhamthorpe Road West and Ridgeway Drive.
  6. implementing an advanced walk phase.
  7. implementing school zone signage on Burnhamthorpe Road West.
  8. That the Principal of Loyola Catholic Secondary School be requested to:
  9. notify the parents and students attending Loyola Catholic Secondary School if recommendation 2.a is implemented.
  10. remind parents of students attending Loyola Catholic Secondary School to use the Kiss and Ride in front of the school on Sladeview Crescent to drop off students.
  11. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "no stopping" zones on Burnhamthorpe Road West between the hours of 7:55 - 8:15 am and 2:10 - 2:30 pm.

  (MSTSAC-0008-2025) (Ward 8)

  GC-0065 -2025
  That the petition received by Council at its December 11, 2024 meeting, from Nishant Dasgupta, Resident regarding traffic calming measures on Cedarglen Gate between Dundas Street West and Parmeer Drive, be referred to Transportation and Works, Traffic Services and Road Safety staff.
  (MSTSAC-0009 -2025) (Ward 7)

  GC-0066-2025
  That the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Site Inspection Statistics Report – November 2024 be received.
  (MSTSAC-0010-2025)

  GC-0067-2025
  That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for November and December 2024 be received.
  (MSTSAC-0011-2025)

  GC-0068-2025
  That the Transportation and Works Action Items List for November 2024 be received.
  (MSTSAC-0012-2025)

  YES (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

12.

CORRESPONDENCE - Nil

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

Mayor Parrish advised that the Mayor's Housing Task Force report will be on the Region of Peel Council Agenda and that she is working with staff on a Motion to Regional Council for a 35% tax reduction for purpose-built rentals for 35 years.

Councillor Tedjo announced that the Spectrum Way Asylum Seeker Facility is now open and will have the capacity and facilities to appropriately house asylum seekers.

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

In response to Councillor Horneck's enquiry regarding US imposed tariffs, Raj Seth, Corporate Services advised that discussions are going with internal staff and other municipalities on procuring non-American companies for new contracts, and that he would report back when more information is known.

Geoff Wright, City Manager, explained the rationale for moving the sign unit, the challenges with being in a dedicated unit and the efficiencies gained when the unit was divided into different departments. 

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building explained staff’s role in administering the signs.

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Councillor Butt expressed condolences on the passing of Aga Khan, spiritual leader, Ismaili Muslim Community.

16.

CLOSED SESSION - Nil

• 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 (DATE) shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

  1. Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001
     1. ...

  Carried

   

  The Committee went into Closed Session at ...

17.

ADJOURNMENT - 12:16 PM (Councillor S. McFadden)

12:16 PM (Councillor S. McFadden)