General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

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, Left at 10:35 AM - Other Municipal Business
• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
• Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
• Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5 (CHAIR)
• 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

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

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

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

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.”

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor Mahoney)

The following items were moved up on the Agenda. 

17.1    Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:      
Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by Augend 189 Dundas West Village Properties Ltd. with respect to the lands located at 189 Dundas Street West and 3061 Parkerhill Road, (Ward 7)

17.2    Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:      
Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by 30 Eglinton Avenue West Limited with respect to the lands located at 30 Eglinton Avenue West, (Ward 4)

17.3    Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory:        
Update on Peel Transition (Verbal)

17.4    Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees:        
Verbal Update

At this time, the Members of General Committee moved into Closed Session. Please refer to item 17: Closed Session. 

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - September 6, 2023

Approved (Councillor Tedjo)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS - Nil

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0397-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:
  •    10.2 Mississauga-Halton Boundary Road Agreement (Ward 8)
  •    10.3 Amendment to Procurement By-law 0013-2022
  •    10.4 Designation of Network, Voice Communication and Collaboration Infrastructure Hardware and Software City Standards and Associated Single Source Approvals: PRC001284 (Cisco), PRC001292 (OnX)
  •    10.6 Operating Budget Forecast as at June 30, 2023
  •    10.7 New Corporate Policy - Tax Refund Policy
  •    10.8 Fire & Emergency Services 2023 Vehicle Procurement
  •    11.1 Environmental Advisory Committee Report 5 - 2023 - dated September 5, 2023
  •    11.2 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 4 - 2023 - dated September 12, 2023
  •    11.3 Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2023 – dated September 13, 2023
  •    11.4 Heritage Advisory Committee Report 8 - 2023 - dated September 12, 2023

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

MiWay 2024 Hybrid Bus Procurement Update

In response to Councillor Damerla, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to the request from the 2023 Budget and noted future budgets will look to address inflationary increases. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0398-2023
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla
  1. That the report entitled “MiWay 2024 Hybrid Bus Procurement Update” dated September 5, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works be approved.
  2. That additional funds of $9,500,000 be approved to increase project PN # 24201 - Transit Bus Acquisitions - Hybrid Replacement gross budget to $94,700,000 and the increase be incorporated into the 2024-2027 Business Plan & 2024 Capital Budget.
  3. That the $9,500,000 increase be funded from 33121-tax capital reserve fund and be pre-authorized in advance of the 2024-2027 Business Plan & 2024 Budget, to allow the award recommendation for the 2024 procurement of 82 Hybrid-Electric buses.

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.2

Mississauga-Halton Boundary Road Agreement (Ward 8) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0399-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works be authorized to negotiate and execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, a Mississauga-Halton Boundary Road Agreement with the Regional Municipality of Halton, to govern the maintenance and repair of the boundary roads between them, including any amendments and all necessary documents ancillary thereto, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated August 25, 2023 and entitled “Mississauga-Halton Boundary Road Agreement”.

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.3

Amendment to Procurement By-law 0013-2022 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0400-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services dated August 31, 2023 entitled “Amendment to Procurement Bylaw 0013-2022” be approved.
  2. That a by-law be enacted to amend the Procurement By-law 0013-2022, to implement the recommended revisions outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated August 31, 2023 entitled “Amendment to Procurement Bylaw 0013-2022”.
  3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.4

Designation of Network, Voice Communication and Collaboration Infrastructure Hardware and Software City Standards and Associated Single Source Approvals: PRC001284 (Cisco), PRC001292 (OnX) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0401-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services dated June 2, 2023 entitled “Designation of Network, Voice Communication and Collaboration Infrastructure Hardware and Software City Standards and Associated Single Source Approvals; File Ref: PRC001284 (Cisco), PRC001292 (OnX)” be received.
  2. That Council approve the Network, Voice Communication and Collaboration Infrastructure Hardware and Software, as described in Appendix 1, as City Standards for the term of ten (10) years in accordance with the City’s Procurement By-law 0013-2022, as amended.
  3. That the Chief Procurement Officer, or designate, be authorized to specify the Network, Voice Communication and Collaboration Infrastructure Hardware and Software City Standards in procurement processes to: (1) leverage Cisco’s authorized value added reseller channels in competitive processes; or (2) procure directly from Cisco Systems Canada Co.; in accordance with the City’s Procurement By-law 0013-2022, as amended.
  4. That the Chief Procurement Officer, or designate, be authorized to execute any contracts resulting from the procurement processes described in Recommendation 3, in accordance with the City’s Procurement By-law 0013-2022, as amended, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services, for a term of up to ten (10) years, and subject to the funding for such procurements (estimated value of $60 Million) being approved by Council.

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.5

Capital Works in Progress (WIP) Update as at June 30, 2023 

In response to Councillor Damerla, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to cash in lieu and budget processes. In response to Councillor Tedjo and Damerla, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to ridership in 2023 as it relates to additional revenue. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0402-2023
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla
  1. That the report dated September 1, 2023 entitled “Capital Works in Progress (WIP) Update as at June 30, 2023 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer including Appendices 1 to 6 be approved.
  2. That the Treasurer be authorized to fund and close the capital projects as identified in this report as outlined in Appendix 2.
  3. That $2,034,235.00 be transferred from Contribution – Capital and Maintenance Reserve Fund (35201) to the Tax Capital Reserve Fund (33121).
  4. That $25,320.00 be transferred from Contribution – Capital and Maintenance Reserve Fund (35201) to the Developer Contributions – Bike Lanes (37511) Reserve Fund.
  5. That $3,007.89 be transferred from the Contribution – Capital and Maintenance Reserve Fund (35201) to Contributions – Tree Planting (35215) Reserve Fund.
  6. That $6,728.88 be transferred from Contribution – Capital and Maintenance Reserve Fund (35201) to Contributions – Parks (35219) Reserve Fund.
  7. That $583,051.73 be transferred from Tax Capital Reserve Fund (33121) to Special Holding Reserve Fund (35589) Reserve Fund.
  8. That a new Reserve Fund “Housing Accelerator Fund” (35581) be created to manage funding for program eligible expenses.
  9. That a new Reserve Fund “Section 37 – Bonus Zoning” (35400) be created under Section 37 of the Planning Act.
  10. That $7,794,415.74 be transferred from CBC Reserve Fund (35220) to the Section 37 – Bonus Zoning (35400) Reserve Fund.
  11. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.6

Operating Budget Forecast as at June 30, 2023 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0403-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the report dated September 8, 2023 entitled “Operating Budget Forecast as at June 30, 2023” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be received for information.

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.7

New Corporate Policy - Tax Refund Policy (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0404-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the Tax Refund Policy, attached as Appendix 1 to the report dated September 1, 2023 entitled “New Corporate Policy – Tax Refund Policy” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be approved.

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.8

Fire & Emergency Services 2023 Vehicle Procurement (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0405-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That funding of $12,759,000 budgeted between 2024 and 2027 be approved ahead of the 2024 Business Plan and Budget, in addition to $3,382,925 previously approved to facilitate execution of a 5-year procurement contract as outlined in the corporate report dated August 30, 2023 entitled "Fire & Emergency Services 2023 Vehicle Procurement” from the City Manager & Chief Administration Officer.

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS 

11.1

Environmental Advisory Committee Report 5 - 2023 - dated September 5, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  GC-0406-2023
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Jonathan Brown, Green Infrastructure Planner/Research and Policy Director, STEM-The-Tide regarding Digital Twin Solution for Green Infrastructure, be received.
  (EAC-0019-2023)
  
  GC-0407-2023
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Sadia Butt, MFC, PhD, Urban Forestry Professional and ISA Certified Arborist regarding Combating Malpractice in Tree Care in Mississauga - Revisiting Arboriculture Best Practices, be received.
  (EAC-0020-2023)
  
  GC-0408-2023
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Dianne Zimmerman, Manager, Environment regarding a summary on the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan Session, be received.
  (EAC-0021-2023)
  
  GC-0409-2023
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Vasya Jeyakanthan, Waste Management Assistant regarding Circular Economy Initiatives at the City of Mississauga, be received.
  (EAC-0022-2023)
  
  GC-0410-2023
  That the following item(s) were approved on the consent agenda:
  •    10.1 – Environmental Action Committee (EAC) Work Plan
  (EAC-0023-2023)

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.2

*Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 4 - 2023 - dated September 12, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  GC-0411-2023
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Max Gill, Supervisor, Road Safety regarding School Zone Speed Limits, be received.
  (MCAC-0023-2023)
  
  GC-0412-2023
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Laura Zeglen, Project Leader, Vision Zero regarding Vision Zero Update, be received.
  (MCAC-0024-2023)
  
  GC-0413-2023
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation regarding Quarterly Capital Program, be received.
  (MCAC-0025-2023)
  
  GC-0414-2023
  That the deputation from Scott Holmes, Senior Manager, Works Administration Operations & Maintenance regarding Bike Lane Winter Maintenance, be received.
  (MCAC-0026-2023)
  
  GC-0415-2023
  That Julene Stennett, Vicki Tran, and Ryan Donik be appointed to the Communications and Promotions Subcommittee for the term ending November 14, 2026 or until successors are appointed.
  (MCAC-0027-2023)
  
  GC-0416-2023
  That Adrianne Szabo, Mark Currie, Bill Johnson and Vicki Tran be appointed to the Network and Technical Subcommittee for the term ending November 14, 2026 or until successors are appointed.
  (MCAC-0028-2023)
  
  GC-0417-2023
  That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2023 Action Item List for September 12, 2023, be approved.
  (MCAC-0029-2023)
  
  GC-0418-2023
  That the verbal Update from Catherine Nguyen-Pham, Communications Advisor regarding the Ping Street App, be received.
  (MCAC-0030-2023)
  
  GC-0419-2023
  That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee change the meeting start time from 6:30 PM to 6:00 PM and that this change be implemented at the next MCAC meeting on October 10, 2023.
  (MCAC-0031-2023)

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.3

Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2023 - dated September 13, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  GC-0420-2023
  That Pamela Gunn be appointed Co-Chair of the Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026 or until a successor is appointed.
  (CRDHAC-0001-2023)
  
  GC-0421-2023
  That Councillor Dipika Damerla be appointed Co-chair of the Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026 or until a successor is appointed.
  (CRDHAC-0002-2023)
  
  GC-0422-2023
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Uzma Shakir, Strategic Leader, Diversity & Inclusion regarding Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 2022 Progress Report, be received.
  (CRDHAC-0003-2023)
  
  GC-0423-2023
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Uzma Shakir, Strategic Leader, Diversity & Inclusion regarding Canadian Legislative Obligations regarding Racism, Diversity & Hatred, be received.
  (CRDHAC-0004-2023)
  
  GC-0424-2023
  That the following item(s) were approved under the consent agenda:
  •    9.1 2023 Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee Orientation
  (CRDHAC-0005-2023)
  
  GC-0425-2023
  That the Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee Terms of Reference and Work Plan Discussion, be received.
  (CRDHAC-0006-2023)
  
  GC-0426-2023
  That the Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee meetings be provided in hybrid format.
  (CRDHAC-0007-2023)
  
  GC-0427-2023
  That the Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee 2023 Meeting Date Memorandum, be received.
  (CRDHAC-0008-2023)

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.4

Heritage Advisory Committee Report 8 - 2023 - dated September 12, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  GC-0429-2023

  1. That the memorandum entitled "1530 Outer Circle Road (Ward 8) from John Dunlop, Manager, Indigenous Relations, Heritage and Museums dated July 28, 2023, be received for information.
  2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee requests that a representative of University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) make a deputation regarding the proposed F2 Building development (formerly the ACT building) to a future Heritage Advisory Committee meeting.
  3. That staff from the City's forestry department attend the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting regarding the preservation of the forest around the proposed F2 building development area.
  4. That heritage staff consult with legal services to discuss options to preserve the forest around the proposed F2 building development area.

  (HAC-0046-2023)
  (Ward 8)
  
  GC-0430-2023
  That the memorandum entitled “Streetsville Kinsmen Senior Citizen Centre Renaming” from Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services dated August 18, 2023, be received for information. 
  (HAC-0047-2023)

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

12.

CORRESPONDENCE - Nil

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL - Nil

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

In response to Councillor Dasko, Shari Lichterman, City Manager and CAO spoke to staff plans to work on a strategy with respect to the impact caused by Mississauga News ending door to door paper delivery. Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor spoke to regulations in the Planning Act regarding notice requirements and spoke to next steps. Following comments from Councillor Dasko, direction was given to staff to draft a Mayor's letter to the Premier to review and update notice provisions of the Planning Act and to look at alternatives for giving notice.

Councillor Horneck spoke to options for providing notice to the public online. In response to Councillor Horneck's enquiry, Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building spoke to a recent meeting in relation to the housing accelerator fund and an anticipated future update. 

Councillor Fonseca addressed concerns with respect to graffiti on noise walls and reporting it. In response to Councillor Fonseca, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to the subject matter and will work offline regarding removing the graffiti and or illegal signage. 

In response to Councillor Damerla, Mr. Wright spoke to the history of bus wrapping and revenue opportunities. Mr. Wright noted he will work with staff to provide more information to Councillor Damerla directly on the subject matter. Councillor Damerla spoke to painted lines and bollards for speed reduction in Ward 7 and requested that a pre and post installation analysis be conducted to determine effectiveness. Mr. Wright spoke to conducting an analysis in the specific locations identified by Councillor Damerla. 

Councillor Parrish spoke to bus wrapping. In response to questions from Councillor Parrish about the upcoming "Canada's Biggest Diwali Mela" Conference, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to the ongoing coordination of a City of Mississauga booth.

Councillor Kovac spoke to bus wrapping and previous discussions. Councillor Kovac spoke to the installation process of street bollards as it relates to vandalism reduction. 

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Councillor Damerla made the following statement:

"Yesterday was Ganesh Chaturthi an important festival and I want to wish all those celebrating it my best wishes.

I also want to acknowledge that this is a difficult time for all Indo-Canadians regardless of their religious background. I have seen a number of videos that were forwarded to me telling Hindus to go back to India. I was at the Hindu Heritage temple yesterday for Vinayak Chavathi and Pandit Sastry told me the community is worried there might be another round of vandalism of temples. I have written to the Police Chief to advise him of these concerns. 

I also understand that in light of recent tension between India and Canada, Sikhs in our local community feel worried about their safety. I want residents to know that I am here to listen to you, to hear your voice and to have faith in our legal system. I want you to know that I stand with all Indo-Canadians in these challenging times whether you are Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Jain, Christian or any other faith.

This is a time for unity for all Canadians, regardless of political stripes, geography or religion. As Canadians, we must stand together and we must have empathy for each other as many families are concerned in light of the recent news. 

Times of stress like this is the true test of the resiliency of our multiculturalism. I have always believed 99.9% of Canadians have always demonstrated that no matter what the geo-politics or crisis of the day, that we view each other as fellow Canadians and humans first. In times like this, we need to lean into the ties that bind us and our shared humanity and not listen to the voices of division."

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

16.

NOTICES OF MOTION - Nil

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. 

17.

CLOSED SESSION

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

• Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  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 September 20, 2023 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:
        Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by Augend 189 Dundas West Village Properties Ltd. with respect to the lands located at 189 Dundas Street West and 3061 Parkerhill Road, (Ward 7)
     2. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: 
        Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by 30 Eglinton Avenue West Limited with respect to the lands located at 30 Eglinton Avenue West, (Ward 4)
     3. Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory:
        Update on Peel Transition (Verbal)
        
     4. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Verbal Update
        

  Received

   

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 9:37 AM and returned at 10: 29 AM. As a result, the following recommendations were voted on in Open Session.

17.1

Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:

Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by Augend 189 Dundas West Village Properties Ltd. with respect to the lands located at 189 Dundas Street West and 3061 Parkerhill Road, (Ward 7)

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor spoke to the subject matter. Councillor Damerla spoke to the subject matter in response to Ms. Maxwell.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0431-2023
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla
  1. That Council consent to the proposed settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal pertaining to 189 Dundas Street West and 3061 Parkerhill Road, consistent with the terms outlined in Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report “Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by Augend 189 Dundas West Village Properties Ltd. with respect to the lands located at 189 Dundas Street West and 3061 Parkerhill Road, (Ward 7)”.
  2. That the City Solicitor, or her designate, be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement and take such additional steps required to complete and implement the proposed settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeals relating to 189 Dundas Street West and 3061 Parkerhill Road with the assistance of such City staff or consultants as may be appropriate.
  3. That the Commissioner of Planning and Building and the City Clerk be authorized to execute any documents which may be required to complete and implement the settlement, other than Minutes of Settlement.

  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)

17.2

Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: 

Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by 30 Eglinton Avenue West Limited with respect to the lands located at 30 Eglinton Avenue West, (Ward 4)

In response to Councillor Kovac, Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor spoke to process. No further discussion took place.

• Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by 30 Eglinton Avenue West Limited with respect to the lands located at 30 Eglinton Avenue West, (Ward 4) be deferred.

  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)

17.3

Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory:

Update on Peel Transition (Verbal)

Members of the General Committee engaged in a discussion and made enquires with respect to the subject matter. Shari Lichterman, City Manager and CAO responded to enquires and spoke to next steps. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0433-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That staff be directed to undertake the actions outlined in item 17.3 entitled “Update on Peel Transition” in the closed session and that the verbal update be received.

  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)

17.4

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees:

Verbal Update

Members of the General Committee engaged in a discussion with respect to the subject matter. 

Mayor Crombie left the meeting at 10:35 AM.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0434-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the closed session verbal update be received. 

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

11:18 AM (Councillor Butt)