General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Time:

9:30 A.m. - 2:30 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
• Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11 (CHAIR)

Staff Present

Shari Lichterman, Acting City Manager and CAO

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor

Raj Sheth, Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services 

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services

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

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Councillor Butt, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The following matter was revised on the agenda:

17.1 - The security of the property of the municipality or local board: Delegation of Authority - Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property - July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 (Revised Title)

The following matter was added to the agenda:

17.3 - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointments

Approved (Councillor A. Tedjo)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - April 12, 2023

Approved (Councillor S. McFadden)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Yash Jain, Maahi Patel and Bhavya Trivedi, Mississauga Youth Action Committee (MYAC) with respect to their mission, activities and programs

Mr. Jain, Ms. Patel and Ms. Hannah Wei spoke to the subject matter. Councillor Tedjo spoke in support and to this his own experience with the Mississauga Youth Action Committee as a young person. In response to Councillor Tedjo, Mr. Jain spoke about expanding the reach of the Mississauga Youth Action Committee across the City by working with local governments and getting others involved in their events.

Councillors Kovac, Dasko, Parrish and Butt spoke in support of the Mississauga Youth Action Committee and to the possibility of having them participate in the 50th Anniversary of Mississauga Celebration as well as advertising in the Spring Councillor Newsletters. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0163-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Yash Jain, Maahi Patel and Hannah Wei, Mississauga Youth Action Committee (MYAC) with respect to their mission, activities and programs, be received.

  Received

7.2

Lesley Swan, Senior Marketing Consultant, Business Development - Marketing and Odette Cimino, Supervisor, Living Arts Centre, Front of House regarding International Volunteer Week

Ms. Swan spoke to the subject matter, provided statistics and volunteer roles in the City. Ms. Cimino spoke to the Community of Practice and current volunteer opportunities.

Councillors Kovac, Fonseca and Butt spoke in support and noted the tremendous efforts of staff and the community volunteers with respect to the Earth Day tree plantings across the city and empowering youth and volunteers. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0164-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Lesley Swan, Senior Marketing Consultant, Business Development - Marketing and Odette Cimino, Supervisor, Living Arts Centre, Front of House regarding International Volunteer Week, be received.

  Received

7.3

Item 10.1 - Wanda Day, Supervisor, Marketing and Robert Trewartha, Director, Strategic Communications and Initiatives

Mr. Trewartha spoke to the subject matter and provided details about the proposed plans to celebrate the City of Mississauga’s 50^th Anniversary. Ms. Day spoke to the work plan; timing; communications and programming.

Members of the General Committee engaged in a discussion with respect to the following:

• Using the Tommy Hunter "Mississauga" Song;
• Hosting a large celebration;
• A celebratory community ride;
• Ice sculptures at Celebration Square; and 
• Budget

In response to Councillor Horneck, Shari Lichterman, Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke to the "My Mississauga" campaign. Mr. Trewartha discussed the individual plans such as the holding of a Special Council meeting as part of the celebration.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0165-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Wanda Day, Supervisor, Marketing and Robert Trewartha, Director, Strategic Communications and Initiatives with respect to the report dated April 4, 2023 entitled “Mississauga’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Project Update” from the Acting City Manager and CAO, be received.

  Received

7.4

Item 10.2 - Lin Rogers, Manager, Rapid Transit - Hurontario LRT and Joe Perrotta, Director, Rapid Transit Program Office with respect to a Hurontario Light Rail Transit Project Update

Mr. Perrotta and Ms. Rogers spoke to the subject matter, provided background information; spoke to the project route and scope; a construction update and upcoming works. 

In response to Councillor Damerla, Ms. Rogers spoke to the project timelines and noted the target for service in 2024. 

In response to Councillor Dasko, Mr. Perrotta spoke to the ongoing work and the transit loop and noted there is no further update. Councillor Dasko requested that Council be provided with a preview of the public artwork prior to installation. 

In response to Councillor Horneck's comments, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to the EA addendum and establishing the final alignment for the downtown loop and noted more information will come in a future report on the matter. Councillor Parrish spoke in support of the process and project planning successes. 

In response to Councillor Tedjo, Mr. Wright spoke to the relationship between Metrolinx and Mobilinx and noted the City is informed on project updates through Metrolinx as the contract owner. Mr. Wright spoke to the possibilities of change orders and timing and noted the City can continue to advocate for the transit loop and be shovel ready.  

Councillor Kovac spoke to the significance of the transit loop and to the benefits of the construction liaison update meetings.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0166-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Lin Rogers, Manager, Rapid Transit - Hurontario LRT and Joe Perrotta, Director, Rapid Transit Program Office with respect to the report titled “Hurontario Light Rail Transit Project Update” dated March 28, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received.

  Received

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil.

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0167-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.4 Assumption of Municipal Works - Residential Subdivision Servicing Agreement, Registered Plan 43M-1988, Summit Eglinton Inc. * (Ward 5)
  • 10.5 Assumption of Municipal Works - Industrial Subdivision Servicing Agreement, Registered Plan 43M-1875, The Erin Mills Development Corporation (Ward 8)
  • 10.7 Assumption of Municipal Works - Industrial Subdivision Servicing Agreement, Registered Plan 43M-1977, Erin Mills Development Corporation (Ward 8)
  • 10.9 Tax Ratios, Rates and Due Dates
  • 10.10 Single Source Procurements Related to 2023 - Q2 Information Technology (IT) Contracts (File Ref: PRC000390, PRC001890, PRC002434, PRC002569, PRC003969 & PRC003970)
  • 11.1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Report 3 - 2023 dated April 17, 2023
  • 17.1 The security of the property of the municipality or local board: Delegation of Authority - Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property - July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022

  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

Mississauga's 50th Anniversary Celebrations Project Update

This matter was discussed as part of item 7.3.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0168-2023
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  That report dated April 4, 2023 entitled “Mississauga’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Project Update” from the Acting City Manager and CAO 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)

10.2

Hurontario Light Rail Transit Project Update

This matter was discussed as part of item 7.4.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0169-2023
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the report titled “Hurontario Light Rail Transit Project Update” dated March 28, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works 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)

10.3

Amendments to Transit By-law 0425-2003

In response to Councillor Dasko, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to the report as it relates to the By-law and responded to an enquiry with respect to benchmarking, will be included in the future report.

Councillor Tedjo spoke to tracking data. Mr. Wright spoke to tracking and the use of the presto card.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0170-2023
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  That Transit By-law 0425-2003 be amended to include updates to the By-law in regards to child fare, senior fare, U-Pass replacement cost and PRESTO related definitions, as outlined in the report titled “Amendments to Transit By-law 0425-2003” from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works dated April 05, 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)

10.4

Assumption of Municipal Works - Residential Subdivision Servicing Agreement, Registered Plan 43M-1988, Summit Eglinton Inc. * (Ward 5) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0171-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That the City of Mississauga assume the municipal works as constructed by Summit Eglinton Inc., under the terms of the Servicing Agreement for Registered Plan 43M-1988 (Ward 5), lands located north of Eglinton Avenue East, west of Cawthra Road, east of Hurontario Street and south of Bristol Road, known as the Summit Eglinton residential development (Appendix 1).
  2. That the Letter of Credit in the amount of $902,649.77 be returned to Summit Eglinton Inc. (Appendix 2).
  3. That a by-law be enacted to assume the road allowances within Registered Plan 43M-1988 as Public Highway and part of the municipal system of the City of Mississauga.

  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

Assumption of Municipal Works - Industrial Subdivision Servicing Agreement, Registered Plan 43M-1875, The Erin Mills Development Corporation (Ward 8) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0172-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That the City of Mississauga assume the municipal works as constructed by The Erin Mills Development Corporation, under the terms of the Servicing Agreement for Registered Plan 43M-1875 (Ward 8), lands located north of Burnhamthorpe Road West, east of Ninth Line, west of Erin Mills Parkway and south of Eglinton Avenue West, known as the Erin Mills, Neighbourhood 407, Phase 3A (Appendix 1).
  2. That the Letter of Credit in the amount of $248,378.73 be returned to The Erin Mills Development Corporation (Appendix 2).
  3. That a by-law be enacted to assume the road allowances within Registered Plan 43M-1875 as Public Highway and part of the municipal system of the City of Mississauga.

  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

*THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED

Assumption of Municipal Works - Industrial Subdivision Servicing Agreement, Registered Plan, 43M-1930, ProLogis Canada LLC (Ward 10)

10.7

Assumption of Municipal Works - Industrial Subdivision Servicing Agreement, Registered Plan 43M-1977, Erin Mills Development Corporation (Ward 8) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0173-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That the City of Mississauga assume the municipal works as constructed by The Erin Mills Development Corporation, under the terms of the Servicing Agreement for 43M-1977 (Ward 8), lands located north of Burnhamthorpe Road West, east of Ninth Line, west of Erin Mills Parkway and south of Eglinton Avenue West, known as the Erin Mills, Neighbourhood 407, Phase 3B (Appendix 1);
  2. That the Letter of Credit in the amount of $1,635,353.80 be returned to The Erin Development Corporation (Appendix 2);
  3. That a by-law be enacted to assume the road allowances within Registered Plan 43M-1977 as Public Highway and part of the municipal system of the City of Mississauga.

  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

Living Green Master Plan Final Report

Councillors Mahoney and Fonseca spoke to the extensive work that went into the Living Green Master Plan. 

In response to Councillor Fonseca, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services, spoke to updates and the incorporation of ongoing matters into other plans.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0174-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the Living Green Master Plan Final Report (2023), attached as Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report dated March 1, 2023 entitled “Living Green Master Plan Final Report” from the Commissioner of Community Services, be received for information.

  YES (10)	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, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor M. Reid

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.9

Tax Ratios, Rates and Due Dates (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0175-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That the following tax ratios, rates and due dates be approved as outlined in the corporate report dated April 5, 2023 from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer entitled “2023 Tax Ratios, Rates and Due Dates”:
  2. That the 2023 net operating municipal property tax levy be approved at $636,378,567.
  3. That the tax ratios for the City of Mississauga be approved as follows:

  Residential	1.000000
  Commercial	1.516977
  Industrial	1.615021
  Multi-Residential	1.265604
  New Multi-Residential	1.000000
  Pipeline	1.313120
  Farmland	0.250000
  Managed Forest	0.250000

  1. That the following tax ratios, rates and due dates be approved as outlined in the corporate report dated April 5, 2023 from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer entitled “2023 Tax Ratios, Rates and Due Dates”:
  2. That the 2023 net operating municipal property tax levy be approved at $636,378,567.
  3. That the tax ratios for the City of Mississauga be approved as follows:
  4. That the 2023 tax rates for the City of Mississauga be established as outlined in Appendix 1 of this report.
  5. That the 2023 residential property tax due dates be set for July 6, August 3 and September 7, 2023.
  6. That the 2023 non-residential property tax due date be set for August 3, 2023.
  7. That the 2023 due dates for properties enrolled in the City’s pre-authorized Tax Payment Plan be set based on their chosen withdrawal date.
  8. That the rates to levy the 2023 taxes for the Clarkson, Cooksville, Malton, Port Credit and Streetsville Business Improvement Area’s (BIA) be established as set out in Appendix 2 to this report.
  9. That the 2023 operating budget be adjusted to reflect a transfer to the Capital Reserve Fund (#33121) in the amount of $1,188,947.
  10. 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)

10.10

Single Source Procurements Related to 2023 - Q2 Information Technology (IT) Contracts (File Ref: PRC000390, PRC001890, PRC002434, PRC002569, PRC003969 & PRC003970) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0176-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That the single source procurements for software licensing, subscription services, professional services, and maintenance and support related to six (6) Information Technology contracts listed in Appendix 1 of the report dated March 13, 2023, from the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services, “Single Source Procurements Related to 2023 - Q2 Information Technology (IT) Contracts (File Ref: PRC000390, PRC001890, PRC002434, PRC002569, PRC003969, & PRC003970)” be approved.
  2. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to execute all contracts and the necessary amendments and related ancillary documents to extend the term of the contracts and to increase the value of the contracts with the suppliers as identified in Appendix 1 of this report, in accordance with the City’s Procurement By-law 0013-2022, as amended, and in a form satisfactory to Legal Services.
  3. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to execute the necessary amendments to increase the value of the contracts between the City and suppliers listed in Appendix 1 of this report for additional products, software licensing, subscription services, professional services, consulting services, and maintenance and support, including additional features and modules, as required by the City for the purpose of accommodating growth or to ensure business continuity, if the funding for such contract increase has been approved by Council, and in a form satisfactory to Legal Services.
  4. That the products, software and subscriptions listed in Appendix 1 of this report be approved as City Standards for the duration of their respective contracts, and for any additional period should the City exercise its option to extend the term of the contract, in accordance with the City’s Procurement By-law 0013-2022, as amended.

  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

Accessibility Advisory Committee Report 3 - 2023 dated April 17, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  GC-0177-2023
  That Carol-Ann Chafe, Citizen Member be appointed Chair of the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed.
  (AAC-0008-2023)
  
  

  GC-0178-2023
  That Asim Zaidi, Citizen Member be appointed Vice-Chair of the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed.
  (AAC-0009-2023)

   

  GC-0179-2023
  That the deputation and associated presentation by Dan Sadler, Supervisor Accessibility on the Multi-Year Plan presented to the Accessibility Advisory Committee on April 17, 2023 be received for information.
  (AAC-0010-2023)
  
  

  GC-0180-2023
  That the verbal update provided to the Accessibility Advisory Committee on April 17, 2023 by Dan Sadler, Supervisor Accessibility with respect to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) be approved.
  (AAC-0011-2023)
  
  

  GC-0181-2023
  That the following Accessibility Advisory Committee Members be appointed to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee (FADS) for the term ending November 16, 2026, or until a successor is appointed:

  1. Steven Viera
  2. Carol-Ann Chafe
  3. Naz Husain
  4. Asim Zaidi
  5. Clement Lowe
  6. Moneira Salic

  (AAC-0012-2023)
  
  

  GC-0182-2023
  That the following Accessibility Advisory Committee Members be appointed to the Promotional Awareness Subcommittee (PAWS) for the term ending November 16, 2026, or until a successor is appointed:

  1. Naz Husain
  2. Mary Daniel
  3. Moneira Salic
  4. Amanda Ramkishun
  5. Asim Zaidi
  6. Carol-Ann Chafe
  7. Clement Lowe

  (AAC-0013-2023)
  
  

  GC-0183-2023
  That the following Accessibility Advisory Committee Members be appointed to the Accessible Transportation Subcommittee (ATS) for the term ending November 16, 2026, or until a successor is appointed:

  1. Steven Viera
  2. Naz Husain
  3. Carol-Ann Chafe
  4. Asim Zaidi
  5. Amanda Ramkishun
  6. Moneira Salic

  (AAC-0014-2023)
  
  

  GC-0184-2023
  That Steven Viera, Citizen Member of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be appointed as a representative to work with the Mississauga Transit Advisory Committee.
  (AAC-0015-2023)
  
  

  GC-0185-2023
  That the deputation and presentation by Geoff Bayne, Senior Project Manager of the City of Mississauga on the Mattamy Sports Park Phase 2 to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on February 27, 2023, be received for information.(AAC-0016-2023)
  
  

  GC-0186-2023
  That the Memorandum by Martha Cameron, Legislative Coordinator dated April 12, 2023 entitled "2023 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule", be received for information.
  (AAC-0017-2023)

  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.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

Councillor Parrish requested members of Council review the correspondence from Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building in relation to the upcoming Region of Peel meeting. Mr. Whittemore spoke to the number of reports on the Regional agenda; the differences in housing data reporting and the use of consultants. 

In response to Councillor Horneck, Shari Lichterman, Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke to the process of vacant property assessments; resources and administration. Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor provided a legal perspective with respect to the vacant property assessments and noted the challenges related to the process. 

13.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor Dasko spoke to recent interactions with coyote encounters in parks and animal proof waste containers and requested that the design be reviewed. In response to Councillor Dasko, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to the waste containers in parks; the design and rationale for the selection and noted specific locations can be reviewed for retrofitting if requested. 

In response to Councillor Tedjo, Shari Lichterman, Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke to the location of EpiPens at community centres and noted Community Services can prepare a report with respect to enhancing first aid kits to include naloxone kits. 

In response to Councillor Horneck, Robert Trewartha, Director, Strategic Communications and Initiatives spoke to the purpose of the corporate email list. In response to Councillor Horneck, Ms. Robillos and Ms. Lichterman spoke to the tree replacement schedule, process; locate issues and the budget. Ms. Robillos noted the backlog of tree replacements can be reviewed to provide an update to Councillor Horneck with respect to timing. 

In response to Councillor Parrish, Ms. Lichterman spoke to the recent employee engagement survey and the timeline for sharing the results.

In response to Councillor Fonseca, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to construction and maintenance coordination with the Region of Peel and the lack of accessibility at the effected bus stop locations. Mr. Wright will work offline with Councillor Fonseca and will follow up with MiWay and the Region of Peel.

14.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Members of the General Committee announced various events and celebrations taking place across Mississauga.

15.

NOTICES OF MOTION - Nil

16.

EDUCATION SESSION

16.1

Public Education Session:

Helen Noehammer, Director, Works Operations and Maintenance, Scott Holmes, Senior Manager, Works Administration, Operations and Maintenance and Nadia Paladino, Director, Parks, Forestry and Environment, regarding the City of Mississauga’s Winter Maintenance Program: Current Program, Considerations and Additional Service Options

Ms. Noehammer spoke to the subject matter and provided background information with respect to the education session. Mr. Holmes spoke in detail with respect to the timing of maintenance, service levels; statistics, concerns of residents and provided an overview of additional services.  

Members of General Committee raised questions related to the following subject matters:

• Targeted taxing for those eligible for the windrow clearing service;
• Sidewalk clearing and priority sidewalks; 
• Salt usage;
• Service levels;
• Enforcement of vehicles parked on boulevards;
• Bike lane clearing;
• Communication styles;
• Sod damage and repairs; and
• Catwalk clearing into schools, parks and bus stops

In response to Councillor Dasko, Mr. Holmes spoke to sidewalk clearing in front of residential properties and noted a review can be conducted to determine which other municipalities have a by-law to enforce sidewalk clearing, their successes and the fine associated with non-compliance.

Councillor Tedjo spoke to communicating service levels. In response, Ms. Noehammer spoke to looking at improvements for communication of service programs.

Shari Lichterman, Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke to process and timing related to the budget report. Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to the necessity for a decision from Council with respect to whether to enact the procurement that is presently out to tender. Mr. Wright noted there will be two options; one to opt in for windrow clearing and the second as a city-wide program.

In response to Councillor Fonseca, Ms. Noehammer noted she will speak offline with respect to collaborating with Snow Angels Canada and responding to questions in advance of the upcoming budget meeting. In response to Councillor Fonseca, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to working offline with respect to maintenance in relation to recreation and park facilities.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0187-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the Public Education Session by Helen Noehammer, Director, Works Operations and Maintenance, Scott Holmes, Senior Manager, Works Administration, Operations and Maintenance and Nadia Paladino, Director, Parks, Forestry and Environment, regarding the City of Mississauga’s Winter Maintenance Program: Current Program, Considerations and Additional Service Options, be received.

  Received

17.

CLOSED SESSION

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

• Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  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 April 26, 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. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: 
        Communications related to an identifiable individual
     2. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: 
        Citizen Appointments

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 12:57 PM 

  Received

17.1

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

Delegation of Authority - Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property - July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0188-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the report dated March 30, 2023 from the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services entitled, “Delegation of Authority- Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property – July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022”, 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)

17.2

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

Communications related to an identifiable individual

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor provided a verbal update with respect to the subject matter.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0189-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the Closed Session verbal update regarding communications related to an identifiable individual, be received.

  YES (8)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (4)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (8 to 0)

17.3

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

Citizen Appointments

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor provided a verbal update with respect to the subject matter and responded to questions raised by members of the General committee.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0190-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the Closed Session verbal update regarding citizen appointments, be received.

  YES (8)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (4)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (8 to 0)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

2:05 PM (Councillor M. Reid)