General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, November 01, 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
• 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
• Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
• Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7
• Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8 (CHAIR)
• 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 Mahoney, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM. Councillor Mahoney welcomed the high school students in the auditorium and spoke to the "Take Your Kids to Work Day" Program.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Councillor Mahoney, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor Fonseca)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - October 18, 2023

Approved (Councillor McFadden)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil.

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Jennifer Moran, Resident regarding a request for a fence exemption at 2690 Homelands Drive (Ward 2)

Ms. Moran withdrew the deputation. Councillor Tedjo spoke on her behalf and requested that the exemption be approved. Following comments from Councillor Tedjo, staff received direction to conduct a review of the Fence By-law 0397-1978 to simplify the process for obtaining exemptions.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0502-2023
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo
  1. That the request for an exemption to the Fence By-law 0397-1978 at 2690 Homelands Drive (Ward 2) be approved.
  2. That staff be directed to conduct a review of the requirements for exemptions in the Fence By-law 0397-1978.
  Received

7.2

Item 10.1 - Kristina Zietsma, Director, Recreation & Culture

This matter was discussed as part of item 7.3.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0503-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Kristina Zietsma, Director, Recreation regarding Corporate Report dated October 10, 2023 and entitled “2024 Future Directions Recreation Draft Plan” from the Commissioner of Community Services be received.

  Received

7.3

*Item 10.2 - Kristina Zietsma, Director, Recreation & Culture

Ms. Zietsma introduced the Future Directions Master Plans and spoke to the Recreation Plan and Culture Plan. In response to questions from Councillor Damerla with respect to the population data and future projections, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services advised the information relied on Official Plan and noted as changes occur with housing targets and the Region of Peel transition, there will be a future mid-point check-in. 

Councillor Butt spoke in support of the Plan and elevating other spaces.  

Councillor Parrish requested a report that provides a summary of financial statements for Paramount Fine Foods Centre and the Living Arts Centre since the City took them over and include separate arts and business financials for the Living Arts Centre.

In response to Councillor Tedjo, Ms. Zietsma spoke to “Sauga Connections for Older Adults” programming. Ms. Zietsma spoke to maintaining the program while also returning to in person programming. Ms. Zietsma noted confirmation would be provided on whether participation in person has returned to pre-pandemic levels.

Councillor Dasko spoke to Mississauga being a music city and requested that be included in the plans.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0504-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Kristina Zietsma, Director, Recreation & Culture regarding the Corporate Report dated October 10, 2023 and entitled “2024 Future Directions Culture Draft Plan” from the Commissioner of Community Services be received.

  Received

7.4

Item 10.3 - Nadia Paladino, Director, Parks, Forestry & Environment

*Revised Presentation

Ms. Paladino spoke to the Parks, Forestry & Environment Future Directions Master Plan. As a results of discussions, Ms. Paladino and Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services responded to questions with respect to the following:

• Increasing Leash-Free Zones and criteria;
• Mountain biking and BMX programs;
• Splash pad locations and costs;
• Playground structures;
• Underutilised spaces and opportunities; 
• Community gardens;
• Washroom facility locations, and
• Bicycle parking maintenance

In response to Councillor Fonseca, Dianne Zimmerman, Manager, Environment spoke to how the City is working with other partners and conservation areas to further the electric vehicle initiative. Ms. Paladino noted staff would look into educating and promoting woodlots. Further, Ms. Paladino spoke to looking into more opportunities to improve cemeteries. 

In response to Councillor Parrish, Ms. Paladino spoke to the development of a new Field Hockey site. Councillor Parrish requested that staff provide an update on the timelines for the piece of land between Beverly Street and Drew Road. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0505-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Nadia Paladino, Director, Parks, Forestry & Environment regarding the Corporate Report dated September 25, 2023 and entitled “2024 Future Directions Parks, Forestry & Environment Draft Plan” from the Commissioner of Community Services be received.

  Received

7.5

Item 10.4 - Deryn Rizzi, Fire Chief

Chief Rizzi spoke to the 2024 Future Directions Plan for Fire and Emergency Services. In response to questions and comments by Members of the General Committee, Chief Rizzi and Samuel Williams, Deputy Fire Chief spoke to the following:

• Education and engagement efforts;
• The new Fire Station 125;
• Efforts to increase recruitment that is reflective of the community;
• Fire Plan examination process and applications;
• Green Buildings;
• Rights to enter, and
• Fines and complaint process in relation to compliance.

Councillor Dasko requested that Fire Services consider a Marina Unit.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0506-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Reid

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Deryn Rizzi, Fire Chief regarding the Corporate Report dated September 26, 2023 and entitled “2024 Future Directions Fire and Emergency Services Draft Plan” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be received.

  Received

7.6

Item 10.5 - Rona O'Banion, Director, Library

Ms. O'Banion spoke to the 2024 Future Directions Library Master Plan. Discussions took place during item 7.7.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0507-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Rona O’Banion, Director, Library regarding the Corporate Report dated September 5, 2023 and entitled “2024 Future Directions Library Draft Plan” from the Commissioner of Community Services be received.

  Received

7.7

Rona O'Banion, Director, Library and Laura Reed, Manager, Hazel McCallion Central Library and Community Development regarding the Hazel McCallion Central Library Update

Ms. O'Banion provided an update on the Hazel McCallion Central Library renovation and spoke to next steps. Councillor Kovac spoke to the makerspaces and in support of all the work done. Laura Reed, Manager, Hazel McCallion Central Library and Community Development spoke to the Maker Mississauga program. Members of the General Committee spoke in support of renovated library and staff work.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0508-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Rona O’Banion, Director, Library regarding the Hazel McCallion Central Library Update be received.

  Received

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil.

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0509-2023
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.4 2024 Future Directions Fire and Emergency Services Draft Plan
  • 10.5 2024 Future Directions Library Draft Plan
  • 11.1 Towing and Trucking Industry Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2023 - dated October 17, 2023
  • 11.2 Road Safety Committee Report 4 - 2023 - dated October 24, 2023
  • 11.3 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 7 - 2023 - dated October 25, 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

2024 Future Directions Recreation Draft Plan

In response to Councillor Fonseca, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to looking into moving up the timeline on reviewing accessibility to programs and services for the final plan. Councillor Fonseca spoke to adding a Future Directions Charter on equity, diversity and accessibility into public sessions in the future. Ms. Robillos spoke to working with the consultants. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0510-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That staff be directed to consult with the public and groups with interest to obtain feedback on the draft plan outlined in the “2024 Future Directions Recreation Draft Plan” appended to this Corporate Report dated October 10, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services.
  2. That the final plan be presented to Council for endorsement in the first quarter of 2024.

  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

2024 Future Directions Culture Draft Plan

Councillor Dasko spoke to art installations and requested a pilot project on possible spaces. Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to looking at the Culture Plan language and determining if there is an opportunity.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0511-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  1. That staff be directed to consult with the public and groups with interest to obtain feedback on the draft plan entitled “2024 Future Directions Culture Draft Plan” appended to this Corporate Report dated October 10, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services.
  2. That the final plans be presented to Council for endorsement in the first quarter of 2024.

  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

2024 Future Directions Parks, Forestry & Environment

In response to Councillor Damerla, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to increasing park lands and the 12% target in the downtown. Councillor Damerla requested that staff come back with more potential opportunities.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0512-2023
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla
  1. That staff be directed to consult with the public and groups with interest to obtain feedback on the draft recommendations outlined in the “2024 Future Directions Parks, Forestry & Environment Draft Plan” and appended to this corporate report dated September 25, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services.
  2. That the final plan be presented to Council for endorsement in the first quarter of 2024.

  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

2024 Future Directions Fire and Emergency Services Draft Plan (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0513-2023
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo
  1. That staff be directed to consult with the public and groups of interest to obtain feedback on the draft recommendations outlined in the “2024 Future Directions Fire and Emergency Services Draft Plan” and appended to this Corporate Report dated September 26, 2023 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer.
  2. That the final plan be presented to Council for endorsement in the first quarter of 2024.

  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

2024 Future Directions Library Draft Plan (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0514-2023
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo
  1. That staff be directed to consult with the public and groups with interest to obtain feedback on the draft recommendations outlined in the “2024 Future Directions Library Draft Plan” and appended to this Corporate Report dated September 5, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services.
  2. That the final plan be presented to Council for endorsement in the first quarter of 2024.

  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

Proposed naming of the Off-Road Trail 11 to Chechalk Trail (Ward 3)

Councillor Fonseca spoke in support and provided background information on the proposed renaming of the site.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0514-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That General Committee consider, for a period of 30 days, the naming of the Off-Road Trail 11, in the hydro corridor traversing Ward 3, as “Chechalk Trail” as outlined in the Corporate Report dated October 10, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services entitled ”Proposed naming of the Off-Road Trail 11 to Chechalk Trail (Ward 3)”.
  2. That Community Services staff be directed to provide notice as set out in the City’s ‘Facility Naming’ Policy 05-02-02 of the Proposed naming of the Off-Road Trail 11 as

     “Chechalk Trail”.

  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

Municipal Accommodation Tax Rate Change

Deferred from Budget Committee October 4, 2023/ BC-0041-2023

Members of the General Committee engaged in a discussion with respect to the percentage of increase in the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) rate from 4-6%. Shari Lichterman, City Manager and CAO spoke to how the funding is used. In response to Councillor Horneck, Victoria Clarke, Director of Tourism and CEO, Tourism Mississauga spoke to the budget and the impact of the increase. 

In response to comments made by Councillor Parrish and Councillor Damerla with resepect to the reserve funds, Ms. Clarke spoke to reserve requirements, sport and business tourism and her role as CEO and City staff. 

In response to Councillor Dasko, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to funding allocation. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0516-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  1. That an increase to the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) be approved from four per cent (4%) to six per cent (6%) effective January 1, 2024, as outlined in the corporate report dated September 6, 2023 entitled “Municipal Accommodation Tax Rate Change” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer.
  2. That the corresponding revenue budget increase to the Municipal Accommodation Tax be equally distributed between Tourism Mississauga and the City of Mississauga. Net revenue from Tourism Mississauga will be transferred to Reserve (#30162) and the City of Mississauga, with the City’s portion be transferred to the MAT – Tourism Projects Reserve Fund (#35591).
  3. That By-Law 0023-2018 be amended to reflect the change in MAT rate.

  YES (8)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor M. Reid
  NO (2)	Councillor C. Parrish, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor J. Kovac

  Carried (8 to 2)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Towing and Trucking Industry Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2023 - dated October 17, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  GC-0517-2023
  That the Notice of Decision of the Mississauga Appeals and Property Standards Committee re - 2677 Drew Road - Action Auto & Collision Centre be received for information.
  (TTIAC-0007-2023)
  
  GC-0518-2023
  That the Towing and Trucking Subcommittee Notes dated August 3, 2023 be received for information.
  (TTIAC-0008-2023)

  
  GC-0519-2023
  That the letter from the Hon. Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation regarding meeting to discuss provincial regulations for tow operators, tow truck drivers be received for information.
  TTIAC-0009-2023
  
  

  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

Road Safety Committee Report 4 - 2023 - dated October 24, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  GC-0520-2023

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Constable Claudio D’Amico, Peel Regional Police regarding the Road Watch Program be received.

  (RSC-0035-2023)

  GC-0521-2023

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.2 2024 Road Safety Committee meeting dates memo
  • 11.2 Road Watch Statistics, Peel Regional Police

  (RSC-0036-2023)

  GC-0522-2023

  That the email dated May 31, 2023 from Keith Stephen, Resident regarding comments for the Road Safety Committee be received.

  (RSC-0037-2023)

  GC-0523-2023

  That the dates outlined in the Memorandum dated October 17, 2023 from Allyson D’Ovidio, Legislative Coordinator entitled “Road Safety Committee Meeting Dates – 2024” be approved.

  (RSC-0038-2023)

  GC-0524-2023

  That the verbal update by Catherine Nguyen-Pham, Communications Advisor regarding the status of the Road Safety Committee Mascot be received for information.

  (GC-0039-2023)

  GC-0525-2023

  1. That the Road Safety Committee authorizes the Road Safety Subcommittee to make decisions via email regarding design work and promotional items when time is a factor and or/for events where promotional items can be distributed.
  2. That the update by Catherine Nguyen-Pham, Communications Advisor regarding the status of the “Slow Down Lawn Signs” be received for information.

  (RSC-0040-2023)

  
  GC-0526-2023

  1. That funds in the amount of up to $5000.00 be allocated from the 2023/2024 Council and Committee Budget for the development of promotional materials including but not limited to campaigns related to supporting the Road Safety Awareness Program, Vision Zero Engagement Strategy, the Road Safety Committee Work plan and initiatives.
  2. That the update by Stephen Dasko, Councillor, Ward 1 and Chair, Road Safety Committee regarding the Road Safety Awareness Program be received.

  (RSC-0041-2023)

  GC-0527-2023

  That the Road Watch Statistics dated October 10, 2023 from Constable Claudia D’Amico, Peel Regional Police be received.

  (RSC-0042-2023)

  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

Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 7 - 2023 - dated October 25, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  GC-0528-2023

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Windwood Drive and Lake Wabukayne Trail for the students attending Settler’s Green Public School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested as part of the crossover construction to extend the "No Stopping" prohibitions on the east side of the crossover on both the north and south sides to 15 feet from the crossover.

  (MSTSAC-0073-2023)
  (Ward 9)

   

  GC-0529-2023

  That the site inspection report for the site inspection conducted on October 5, 2023 at the intersection of Churchill Meadows Boulevard and Thomas Street for the students attending St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School be received for information.

  (MSTSAC-0074-2023)
  (Ward 10)

  GC-0530-2023

  1. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the signage on Tenth Line West in front of Plum Tree Park Public School and replace missing and faded signage.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the timing of the signal on Tenth Line West at Bloomfield Drive/Vanderbilt Road and extend the green signal on Tenth Line West.
  3. That the Peel District School board be requested to review the two lane exit driveway and reduce it to one lane right turn only.

  (MSTSAC-0075-2023)
  (Ward 9)

  GC-0531-2023

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Daralea Heights and Mississauga Valley Boulevard for the students attending Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint ladder markings on the east and north legs of the intersection of Daralea Heights and Mississauga Valley Boulevard.
  3. That the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board be requested to review the operation of the kiss and ride at Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School.
  4. That Transportation and works be requested to review the feasibility of replacing the 15 minute parking permitted signs 8:00 - 8:15 AM, 10:45 - 11:15 AM and 2:45 - 3:15 PM in front of Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School, 1185 Mississauga Valley Boulevard to: 15 minute parking permitted 8:15 - 8:30 am and 2:55 - 3:10 pm and add 2 - 3 additional 15 minute parking permitted signs east of the school exit driveway for the same time period.

  (MSTSAC-0076-2023)
  (Ward 4)
  
  

  GC-0532-2023

  That the Walk to School Program Verbal Update from Alex Beard, Active Transportation Coordinator be received for information.

  (MSTSAC-0077-2023)
  
  GC-0533-2023

  1. That up to two Citizen Members be approved to attend the 2023 Ontario Traffic Council School Zone Safety Symposium on November 23, 2023 in Mississauga, Ontario, and that the costs for registration, and travel of up to approximately $670.00 be allocated in the 2023 Council and Committees support budget.
  2. That the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee members who attend the 2023 Ontario Traffic Council School Zone Safety Symposium on November 23, 2023 report back to the committee, summarizing the sessions they attended at a future Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee meeting.

  (MSTSAC-0078-2023)

  
  GC-0534-2023

  That the amount of up to $2000 from the 2023 Council Committees budget be approved for the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Members annual appreciation dinner.

  (MSTSAC-0079-2023)

  GC-0535-2023

  That the memorandum from Megan Piercey, Legislative Coordinator dated October 18, 2023 entitled “2024 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Meeting Dates” be received for information.

  (MSTSAC-0080-2023)

  GC-0536-2023

  That the Site Inspection Statistics Report for October 2023 be received for information.

  (MSTSAC-0081-2023)

  GC-0537-2023

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard in front of Clifton Public School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint ladder markings on all four legs of the intersection of King Street East and Cliff Road.
  3. That the Principal of Clifton Public School be requested to remind parents to use the kiss and ride in the morning.

  (MSTSAC-0082-2023)

  (Ward 7)

  GC-0538-2023

  That Transportation and Works be requested to review the operation of the traffic signals at Erin Mills Parkway and Erin Centre Boulevard at school times 7:50 - 8:25 AM and 2:18 - 3:16 PM to review the following for the students of St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Secondary School and John Fraser Secondary School:

  1. To ensure that the traffic control signal at the Erin Mills Town Centre entrance on Erin Mills Parkway be coordinated with the traffic control signal at Erin Mills Parkway and Erin Centre Boulevard to prevent the backup of vehicles impeding crossing pedestrians at school times.
  2. That lane indicators be painted on the eastbound north turn lanes.
  3. That the walk signal on the south leg of Erin Mills Parkway and Erin Centre Boulevard be extended to allow more pedestrians to enter the crosswalk on the walk signal.

  (MSTSAC-0083-2023)

  (Wards 8, 9, and 11)

  GC-0539-2023

  That Parks, Forestry & Environment be requested to remove the tree located in the middle of the roundabout at Churchill Meadows Boulevard and Rosanna/Escada Drive as soon as possible for the students attending St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School.

  (MSTSAC-0084-2023)

  (Ward 10)

  GC-0540-2023

  That the Parking Enforcement Report for September 2023 be received for information.

  (MSTSAC-0085-2023)

   

  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

Nil.

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Acting Mayor Fonseca and Members of the General Committee spoke to various 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 J. Kovac

  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 November 1, 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. 17.1 Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a
        province or territory:Update on Peel Transition (Verbal)
     2. 17.2 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:
        Instructions on a proposed settlement regarding the expropriation of Citation Place and other City-owned land interests by Metrolinx (Ward 5) 

  Received

   

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 12:00 P. As a result of Closed Session, the following recommendations were voted on in Open Session at 12:45 PM.

17.1

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

Update on Peel Transition (Verbal)

Shari Licterman, City Manager and CAO spoke to the subject matter and responded to questions by Members of the General Committee. In response to Members of the General Committee, Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor spoke to Closed Session decisions.

Councillor Damerla left the meeting at 12:45 PM.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0541-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

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

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

17.2

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

Instructions on a proposed settlement regarding the expropriation of Citation Place and other City-owned land interests by Metrolinx (Ward 5)

No discussion took place. In Open Session, Councillor Parrish enquired about how funding can assist the developer. Councillor Parrish spoke to discussing the matter with staff directly.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0542-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish
  1. That Council consent to the proposed settlement of Ontario Land Tribunal arbitration proceeding OLT-22-002529 regarding the expropriation of City-owned lands by Metrolinx, consistent with the terms outlined in Appendix 1 to the report titled: “Instructions on a proposed settlement regarding the expropriation of Citation Place and other City-owned land interests by Metrolinx (Ward 5),” dated October 27, 2023; and
  2. That the City Solicitor, or her designate, be authorized to execute a Full and Final Release and to take and approve of such additional steps as may be required to complete and implement the proposed settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal arbitration OLT-22-002529, with the assistance of such City staff, external counsel, or consultants as may be appropriate.

      

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

12:46 PM (Councillor Fonseca)