General Committee

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
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Members
  • Mayor Bonnie Crombie
  • Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
  • Councillor Karen Ras, Ward 2
  • Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
  • Councillor John Kovac , Ward 4
  • Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5
  • Councillor Ron Starr, Ward 6
  • Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7
  • Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
  • Councillor Pat Saito, Ward 9 (Chair)
  • Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
  • Councillor George Carlson, Ward 11

Staff Present

Paul Mitcham, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer

Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer

Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Community Services

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor 

Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk

Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk

Dayna Obaseki, Legislative Coordinator, Legislative Services Division

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

Councillor Saito, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:30AM

2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 

That Item 9.1 entitled “All-Way Stop – Kirwin Avenue and Little John Lane (Ward 7) be deferred due to Councillor Damerla’s absence.

Approved as Amended (Councillor K. Ras)

3.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
 

Nil.

4.
PRESENTATIONS - Nil.
 

5.
DEPUTATIONS
 

5.1
Paul Mitcham, City Manager and CAO with respect to the Central Library being re-named to the Hazel McCallion Central Library
 

Mr. Mitcham presented and spoke to the renaming of the Central Library to the Hazel McCallion Central Library. 

Received

5.2
Caroline Riseboro, President and CEO of Trillium Health Partners Foundation will speak to the limited edition photo book Hazel McCallion: A Century of Accomplishment.
 

Ms. Riseboro presented the limited edition photo book Hazel McCallion: A Century of Accomplishment. She noted that all proceeds from the book would go towards the new Mississauga hospital redevelopment.

Received

5.3
Ron Duquette, President, Mississauga Arts Council Board to present the video: Hazel, A Celebration: 100 Years In The Making
 

Mr. Duquette presented the video: Hazel, A Celebration: 100 Years In The Making. 

Received

5.4
Roberta Battaglia, America’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer Winner and Peel Resident to make a special video presentation to Hazel McCallion
 

Ms. Battaglia provided a special video presentation to Hazel McCallion celebrating her 100th Birthday. 

Received

 

Members of Council applauded Former Mayor McCallion’s accomplishment and wished her a Happy 100th Birthday.  Former Mayor McCallion thanked and applauded the Members of Council for their exceptional service.

6.
PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit
 

Public Comments: Advance registration is required to participate and/or to make comments in the virtual public meeting. Any member of the public interested in speaking to an item listed on the agenda must register by calling 905-615-3200 ext. 5425 or by emailing dayna.obaseki@mississauga.ca by Monday, February 8, 2021 before 4:00PM.

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

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

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

Due to Item 9.1 - All-Way Stop – Kirwin Avenue and Little John Lane (Ward 7) being deferred, no members of the public requested to speak at this time.

 

 

7.
MATTERS PERTAINING TO COVID-19
 

Mayor Crombie provided a COVID-19 update regarding the lockdown, case numbers and the vaccine roll out. Councillor Parrish expressed concern regarding the omissions of particular types of small businesses from the re-opening plan. Councillor Saito noted the upcoming meeting with the Peel Medical Officer of Health and the local MPPs.

8.
CONSENT AGENDA
 

Mayor Crombie noted the implementation of reading the agenda item numbers and corresponding titles aloud during the approval of the Consent Agenda as per the accessible accommodation request from the Accessibility Advisory Committee. 

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0063-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr

    That the following items were approved under the consent agenda:

    • 9.2 MiWay Discount to UTM students of the 2021 Winter U-Pass Program and Cancellation of 2021 Summer U-Pass Program
    • 9.3 MiWay - Update on Presto Device Refresh
    • 9.4 Municipal Transit Enhanced Cleaning Program (MTEC) Funding Agreement
    • 9.5 Single Source Contract Extension Award to New Flyer Industries for the Purchase of an Additional (5) Buses
    • 9.8 Cultural Investment in Neighbourhood Main Streets - Economic Recovery
    • 10.1 Road Safety Committee Report 1-2021 - January 26, 2021
    • 10.2 Traffic Safety Council Report 1-2021 - January 27, 2021
    Approved

9.
MATTERS CONSIDERED
 

9.1
All-Way Stop – Kirwin Avenue and Little John Lane (Ward 7)
 

This item was deferred at the Approval of Agenda.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0064-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor K. Ras

    That the corporate report dated January 18, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Worked entitled “All-Way Stop – Kirwin Avenue and Little John Lane (Ward 7)” be deferred to the February 24, 2021 General Committee.

    Deferred

9.2
MiWay Discount to UTM students of the 2021 Winter U-Pass Program and Cancellation of 2021 Summer U-Pass Program (CONSENT)
 

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0065-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    1. That the report dated January 27, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works entitled “MiWay Discount to UTM students of the 2021 Winter U-Pass Program and Cancellation of 2021 Summer U-Pass Program” be received.
    2. That a discount, for the period between January 01, 2021 to April 30, 2021 of $79.77 per student of approximately $1,300,000 in total be approved for all students enrolled in the 2020/2021 Fall/Winter U-Pass Program due to low demand of MiWay services by UTM students from lockdown restrictions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
    3. That the 2021 Summer U-Pass Program be cancelled due to low demand of MiWay services from lockdown restrictions and online studies caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, resulting in a revenue loss of $1,500,000.
    4. That consideration to cancel 2021/2022 Fall/Winter U-Pass Program be received for information.
    5. That the User Fees and Charges By-law 251-2020, be amended to reflect the discounted 2020/2021 Fall/Winter U-Pass 8 Month Fee and cancellation of the 2021 Summer U-Pass program, as outlined in Recommendations #2 and #3.
    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Councillor D. Damerla
    Carried (11 to 0)

9.3
MiWay - Update on Presto Device Refresh (CONSENT)
 

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0065-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr

    That the report titled “MiWay - Update on Presto Device Refresh“ dated January 25, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, providing an update on Presto Device Refresh along with capital costs incurred, be received for information.

    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Councillor D. Damerla
    Carried (11 to 0)

9.4
Municipal Transit Enhanced Cleaning Program (MTEC) Funding Agreement (CONSENT)
 

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0067-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    1. That the Mayor and Commissioner of Transportation and Works be authorized to execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, any Transfer Payment Agreements with her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation for funding under the Municipal Transit Enhanced Cleaning Program (MTEC), in a form satisfactory to Legal Services.
    2. That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works be delegated authority to execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, any and all required documentation, including any amendment, extension or ancillary document, as well as any documents required to administer and fulfill all requirements of MTEC, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services.
    3. That all necessary by-law(s) be enacted.
    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Councillor D. Damerla
    Carried (11 to 0)

9.5
Single Source Contract Extension Award to New Flyer Industries for the Purchase of an Additional (5) Buses (CONSENT)
 

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0068-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    1. That the report “Single Source Contract Extension Award to New Flyer Industries for the Purchase of an Additional (5) Buses, PRC001820, Contract No. 4500510096” dated January 18, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works be received.
    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to extend and increase the value of Contract No. 4500510096 with New Flyer Industries, on a single source basis, to allow for the purchase of an additional five (5) Sixty-Foot Second Generation Hybrid-Electric Buses at an estimated value of $7,000,000 from PN 19202.
    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Councillor D. Damerla
    Carried (11 to 0)

9.6
2021 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission
 

Members of Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns:

  • Restoring the downtown bus loop;
  • Prioritizing assistance with affordable;
  • Provincial and Federal funding versus developer funding;
  • Tourism and job creation linked to the waterfront and Marina operations;
  • Sick leave and pay;
  • Concerned about eviction enforcements;
  • To alter the low income cut off affecting the senior population;
  • Land Transfer Tax;
  • Concerned about the PILTs; and
  • Construction of the all day two way GO Milton line.

Paul Mitcham, City Manager and CAO, Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building and Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded to questions from the Committee.

Mayor Crombie provided direction to staff to organize a meeting with the Councillors, staff and the local MPPs in March or April 2021.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0069-2021
    Moved ByMayor Crombie
    1. That the report entitled ‘2021 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission”, including Appendix 1, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, dated January 29, 2021, be approved for submission to the Ministry of Finance, Province of Ontario for the Province’s 2021 Budget deliberations.
    2. That the Mayor be directed to forward the approved submission with this report to the Minister of Finance, the local MPPs and MPs, Ontario’s Big City Mayors (LUMCO), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Councillor D. Damerla
    Carried (11 to 0)

9.7
2021 Federal Pre-Budget Submission
 

This item was previously discussed under Item 9.6. 

Mayor Crombie departed the meeting at 11:17AM due to Other Municipal Business. 

 

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0070-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    1. That the report entitled “2021 Federal Pre-Budget Submission”, including Appendix 1, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, dated January 29, 2021, be approved for submission to the Department of Finance, Government of Canada for the Federal Government’s 2021 Budget deliberations.
    2. That the Mayor be directed to forward the approved submission with this report to the Federal Minister of Finance, the local MPPs and MPs, Ontario’s Big City Mayors (LUMCO), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Councillor D. Damerla
    Carried (11 to 0)

9.8
Cultural Investment in Neighbourhood Main Streets - Economic Recovery (CONSENT)
 

Mayor Crombie departed meeting at 11:17AM due to Other Municipal Business. 

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0071-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    1. That the report entitled “Cultural Investment in Neighbourhood Main Streets” as part of Cultural Districts Implementation and the City’s Economic Recovery Framework, dated January 5, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.
    2. That a new capital project be created with a gross and net budget of $500,000 and that funding be allocated from account 30195 - Reserve for the Arts.
    3. That all necessary By-Laws be enacted.
    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Councillor D. Damerla
    Carried (11 to 0)

10.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS
 

10.1
Road Safety Committee Report 1-2021 - January 26, 2021 (CONSENT)
 

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0072-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    1. That a Subcommittee of the Road Safety Committee be established to collaborate with the Traffic Safety Council on the Walk to School Program.
    2. That the Subcommittee be comprised of Members of the Road Safety Committee who have expressed interested and at least one or more Members of the Promotional Subcommittee

    (RSC-0001-2021)

    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Councillor D. Damerla
    Carried (11 to 0)

10.2
Traffic Safety Council Report 1-2021 - January 27, 2021 (CONSENT)
 

  • RECOMMENDATION
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr

    GC-0073-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Jacqueline Hunter, Transportation Demand Coordinator regarding the Pedestrian Master Plan be received.

    (TSC-0001-2021)

    GC-0074-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation regarding an Active Transportation Update be received.

    (TSC-0002-2021)

    GC-0075-2021

    That funds in the amount of up to $1000 from the Committee 2021 budget be allocated to the Traffic Safety Council for the purpose of the proposed 2021 Walk to School Program Event.

    (TSC-0003-2021)

    GC-0076-2021

    1. That Traffic Safety Council plan a Walk to School Program Event in accordance with the COVID-19 pandemic regulations and protocols on May 11, 2021 to encourage students and residents to walk/use active transportation.
    2. That Traffic Safety Council work in partnership with the Road Safety Committee to organize the promotional campaign for the 2021 Walk to School Program Event.
    3. That Council be requested to endorse Traffic Safety Council’s Walk to School Program Event on May 11, 2021.

    (TSC-0004-2021)

    GC-0077-2021

    1. That the Traffic Safety Council 2021 Work Plan be amended to include that up to $1000 be allocated to the proposed 2021 Walk to School Program Event.
    2. That the Traffic Safety Council 2021 Work Plan be approved as amended.

    (TSC-0005-2021)

    GC-0078-2021

    That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for November 2020 be received.

    (TSC-0006-2021)

    GC-0079-2021

    That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for December 2020 be received.

    (TSC-0007-2021)

    GC-0080-2021

    That the Transportation and Works Action Items List for November 2020 be received.
    (TSC-0008-2021)

    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Councillor D. Damerla
    Carried (11 to 0)

11.
MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL
 

Councillor Parrish requested to have a report from Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building on the February 16, 2021 Planning and Development Committee agenda regarding the Region of Peel Planning and Growth Management Committee agenda scheduled for February 18, 2021.

Mr. Whittemore responded noting he would work with the Clerks office to investigate the feasibility of presenting a walk-on presentation.

12.
COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES
 

Councillor Dasko requested to have safety signage erected for skating on the Credit River. Jodi Robillos, Director of Parks, Forestry and Environment responded by noting large danger signs will accompany open bodies of water and working with Strategic Communications to relay further additional messaging.

Councillor Saito inquired about the safe to skate signage previously in place at Lake Aquitaine.  Ms. Robillos responded by noting the ice maintenance regulations have changed and this request would require continuous staff monitoring due to the constant waterflow change. Ms. Robillos further noted that skating is not allowed on ponds in City parks and/or Stormwater facilities.

Councillor Starr expressed concern over the impact of pandemic lockdown on the small businesses.

Councillor Fonseca echoed Councillor Starr’s comments regarding small business and inquired about the conditions associated with an emergency break outlined in the COVID-19 framework. Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor responded by noting to inquire with Peel Medical Officer of Health regarding the framework. Councillor Fonseca requested that staff investigate the flickering lights and timing of the lights on Ponytrail Drive and Burnhamthorpe Road. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works noted that he would have staff investigate the lights.  

Councillor Ras noted the need for a public education piece regarding safe measures for those who will still skate on open bodies of water.

Councillor Carlson expressed concern about the lack of evaluation associated with safe signage.  Ms. Maxwell responded by noting there are City managed outdoor skate rinks.

13.
OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
 

Councillor Dasko announced that the Tom and Rick Show in Port Credit is back on the air and streaming on Facebook, the next episode will pay tribute to Former Mayor Hazel McCallion. 

Councillor Starr provided direction to Communications staff to further promote the Hazel, A Celebration: 100 Years In The Making.

Councillor Fonseca offered her condolences to the Miller Family on the passing of Dr. Jim Miller of the Applewood Medical Center.

14.
CLOSED SESSION - Nil.
 

15.
ADJOURNMENT
 

Mayor Crombie noted General Committee would reconvene at 1:30pm for the General Committee Corporate Grants meeting.

11:43AM (Councillor S. McFadden)

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