General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, October 02, 2024

Time:

9:45AM Immediately following the completion of Special Council.

Location:

Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor

300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1

and Online Video Conference

Members Present

• Deputy Mayor and Chair Matt Mahoney , Ward 8
• Councillor and Vice-Chair John Kovac, Ward 4
• Mayor Carolyn Parrish, Mayor
• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
• Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor Natalie Hart, Ward 5
• Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
• Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7 (left at 12:12 PM)
• Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11

Staff Present

Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO

Georgios Fthenos, Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services 

Sam Rogers, Acting Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Chris Rouse, Acting Commissioner of Planning and Building

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services

Graham Walsh, City Solicitor

Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk

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

Allyson D'Ovidio, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Deputy Mayor and Councillor Mahoney, Chair, called the meeting to order at 10:04 AM. 

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

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

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Item 12.1, a letter dated September 24, 2024 from the Ministry of Transportation regarding the "Canada Public Transit Fund" (CPTF) was added to the agenda.

Approved (Councillor J. Kovac)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - September 18, 2024

Approved (Councillor C. Fonseca)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

*This item was removed

Winston Harding, Resident regarding enhancing Community Engagement

7.2

Brijesh Rathod, Resident regarding a proposal for food and refreshment carts on City property, guidelines and support for entrepreneurs

This matter was heard after item 15: Other Business. B. Rathod spoke to the challenges faced by small business owners such as process; location and hours of operation restrictions. B. Rathod requested that a simplified process be developed with dedicated resources. Councillor D. Damerla spoke to supporting vendors and food truck operators. In response to Councillor D. Damerla, Georgios Fthenos, Acting Commissioner, Corporate Services spoke to a report coming in the the first quarter of 2025 regarding the feasibility of a program for food trucks and food vendors. 

In response to Councillor M. Reid, G. Fthenos spoke to considerations for pilot programs and conditions for private and city property. Councillor J. Horneck spoke in support of implementing a pilot program. Chris Rouse, Acting Commissioner, Planning and Building spoke to supports available to small business owners through the Economic Development Office and noted staff would connect with B. Rathod directly. In response to Councillor J. Kovac, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to the process for existing food vendors in parks and the willingness to discuss opportunities with B. Rathod. Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney spoke in support and provided an explanation regarding the process for implementing a pilot program.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0424-2024
  Moved By Councillor M. Reid

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Brijesh Rathod, Resident regarding a proposal for food and refreshment carts on City property, guidelines and support for entrepreneurs, be received. 

  Received

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0425-2024
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.1 Tourism Mississauga Compliance with Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010
  • 11.1 Transit Advisory Committee Report 3 - 2024 dated September 17, 2024
  • 11.2 Road Safety Committee Report 6 - 2024 - dated September 24, 2024
  • 11.3 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 6 - 2024 dated September 25, 2024

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED

10.1

Tourism Mississauga Compliance with Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0426-2024
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla
  1. That the Articles of Amendment for Tourism Mississauga as outlined in the report entitled “Tourism Mississauga Compliance with Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010” from the Commissioner of Community Services dated September 20, 2024, be approved by the Council of the Corporation of the City of Mississauga as the sole voting member of Tourism Mississauga, to ensure compliance with the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010.
  2. That Council approve that Tourism Mississauga By-law No. 1 be repealed and replaced with the form of the updated by-law in Appendix 1.
  3. That the City Clerk be authorized as the delegated signing authority to sign all necessary resolutions to give effect to Council’s decision as the sole voting member to approve the Articles of Amendment and replacement by-law.
  4. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Transit Advisory Committee Report 3 - 2024 dated September 17, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  GC-0427-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Eve Wiggins, Director, Transit, with respect to the 2023 MiWay Report to the Community, be received.
  (TAC-0010-2024)

  GC-0428-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Suzanne Holder, Manager, MiWay - Customer Experience with respect to Results of Spring 2024 Customer Satisfaction Survey, be received.
  (TAC-0011-2024)

  GC-0429-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Alana Tyers, Manager, Service Development, with respect to September and October Service Changes be received.
  (TAC-0012-2024)

  GC-0430-2024
  That the verbal update from Eve Wiggins, Director, Transit with respect to Fares (Fare Strategy/Education) be received.
  (TAC-0013-2024)

  GC-0431-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Suzanne Holder, Manager, MiWay - Customer Experience with respect to the Sunflower Program Launch, be received.
  (TAC-0014-2024)

  GC-0432-2024
  That the resignation from Shauna Brail, Citizen Member - University of Toronto Mississauga Representative, be received.
  (TAC-0015-2024)

  GC-0433-2024
  That the resignation from Paul Meo, Citizen Member, be received.
  (TAC-0016-2024)

  GC-0434-2024
  That the 2025 Transit Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule be received.
  (TAC-0017-2024)

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.2

Road Safety Committee Report 6 - 2024 - dated September 24, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  GC-0435-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation by Anne Marie Hayes, Citizen Member regarding the “2024 Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals Conference” summary, be received.
  (RSC-0024-2024)

  GC-0436-2024
  That the 2025 Road Safety Committee meeting dates as outlined in the Memorandum dated August 20, 2024 entitled “Road Safety Committee Meeting Dates – 2025” from Allyson D’Ovidio, Legislative Coordinator, be received as amended.
  (RSC-0025-2024)

  GC-0437-2024
  1.    That due to the resignation of Mark Currie, Citizen Member and Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee representative, a vacancy exists on the Road Safety Committee and that the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee be directed to appoint a Citizen Member representative to the Road Safety Committee until November, 2026 or until a successor is appointed.
  2.    That the email dated September 3, 2024 from Mark Currie, Citizen Member and Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee representative regarding their resignation 
  from the Road Safety Committee, be received.
  (RSC-0026-2024)

  GC-0438-2024
  That the total Road Watch statistics for June, 2024, July 2024 and August 2024 as provided at the September 24, 2024 Road Safety Committee meeting by Claudia D’Amico, Constable, Peel Regional Police, be received. 
  (RSC-0027-2024)

  GC-0439-2024
  That the Corporate Report dated May 27, 2024 titled “Contract Extension to Redflex Traffic Systems (Canada) for the Automated Speed Enforcement Program (PRC002592)” from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received for information.
  (RSC-0028-2024)

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.3

Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 6 - 2024 dated September 25, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  GC-0440-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation by Suzanne Holder, Manager, MiWay Customer Experience with respect to the Sunflower Program Initiative, be received.
  (MSTSAC-0051-2024)

  GC-0441-2024
  That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard.
  1.    That the principal of Father Daniel Zanon Catholic Elementary School be requested to include the photo of the sign advising pedestrians what to do to cross the road at the crossover in an upcoming newsletter.
  2.    That Transportation and Works be requested to:
  3.    Replace the existing "How to Use the Crossover" signage at the crossover with the 
  more recent, more detailed version of the sign;
  4.    Review the feasibility of moving the "stop for Pedestrians" signage on the hydro poles at the crossover both east and west sides of the crossover one foot higher on the poles to improve visibility for approaching vehicles when larger vehicles are parked legally close to the crossover.
  5.    Trim the tree on the southbound, northwest approach to the crossover.
  (MSTSAC-0052-2024)

  GC-0442-2024
  1.    That a Working Group be created to work on award nominations for the Dr. Arthur Wood Award and the Wilde Wood Awards.
  2.    That Peter Westbrook, Junaid Shah, Aamira Alvi, Irene Chu, Louise Goegan, Miles Roque, Vibha Sequeira, Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Members and Sheelagh Duffin, Supervisor, Crossing Guards, be appointed to the Award Nominations Working Group.
  (MSTSAC-0053-2024)

  GC-0443-2024
  1.    That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard.
  2.    That Transportation and works be requested to review the feasibility of adding curb cuts at the entrance to the park path and at the opposite side of the road by the mailbox.
  3.    That Transportation and Works be requested to paint ladder markings at the all way 
  stop intersection of Fairwind Drive and Hollymount Drive, including addition of curb depressions for accessibility.
  4.    That the principal of St. Hilary Catholic Elementary School be requested to remind parents and students crossing Fairwind Drive to/from the park paths on the east side of Fairwind Drive to do so at the protected crossing at Hollymount Drive once the crosswalks are installed. 
  (MSTSAC-0054-2024)

  GC-0444-2024
  That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for June 2024 be received.
  (MSTSAC-0055-2024)

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

12.

CORRESPONDENCE 

12.1

A letter dated September 24, 2024 from the Ministry of Transportation regarding the "Canada Public Transit Fund" (CPTF)

In response to Mayor C. Parrish, Geoff Wright, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke to a recent report regarding the Canada Public Transit Fund, the City's expression of interest and next steps including the funding being requested. Further, G. Wright spoke to an anticipated update from Metrolinx in the fall regarding the new transit loop and and the extension of the Hazel McCallion line. In response to Mayor C. Parrish, G. Wright spoke to funding responsibilities.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0445-2024
  Moved By Mayor Parrish

  That the letter dated September 24, 2024 from the Minister of Transportation regarding the “Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF)”, be received.

  Received

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL - Nil

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

In response to Councillor Damerla, G. Wright spoke an update regarding the Hazel McCallion line coming to General Committee in the next few weeks and noted an updated schedule for completion has not yet been provided by Metrolinx.

Councillor B. Butt spoke to moving the Planning and Development Committee meeting on November 11 to a later date. Mayor C. Parrish, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney and Chris Rouse, Acting Commissioner, Planning and Development spoke in support of the changing the meeting date.

Councillor S. McFadden spoke to increased pricing for post-flooding renovations. Councillor S. McFadden requested that staff consider sending a list of authorized contractors to residents to avoid over pricing. Sam Rogers, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to following up regarding the feasibility of the request.

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Mayor C. Parrish spoke to inviting the student winners of the World Robotics Championship to a future meeting for recognition on their award. 

16.

CLOSED SESSION

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

• Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  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 October 2, 2024 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

  1. Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001
     1. 16.1    A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Authority to commence expropriation proceedings against Peel Standard Condominium Corporation No. 755 and execute the Settlement and Release Agreement for certain property interests located at 7360 Zinnia Place (Ward 11)
        16.2    Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Confidential Legal Advice regarding the proposal to allow sports activities on public roadways (All Wards)
        16.3    A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Request for Authority to Stop-up and Close, Declare Surplus City-owned lands, and Sell to Mississauga Road Properties Inc., Thorny-Brae Place (Ward 8)
        16.4    Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Authorization to intervene in a CRTC application respecting telecommunication carrier access rights and obligations
        

  Carried

   

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 10:45 AM and returned to Open Session to vote on the following matters at 12:12 PM.

  Carried

16.1

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board:

Authority to commence expropriation proceedings against Peel Standard Condominium Corporation No. 755 and execute the Settlement and Release Agreement for certain property interests located at 7360 Zinnia Place (Ward 11)

No discussion took place.

Councillor D. Damerla left the meeting at 12:12 PM

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0446-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That the Council, sitting as the Approval Authority under the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, hereby authorizes the commencement of expropriation proceedings for the property interest legally described as part of the Common Elements, Peel Condominium Plan No. 755, in the City of Mississauga, in the Regional Municipality of Peel, being Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on a draft Reference Plan prepared by Viorel Mares, Ontario Land Surveyor, The City of Mississauga, dated November 28, 2022, subject to registered easement PR741622, PR806589, LT1883863 and LT2137444, required for the purposes of facilitating the Mavis Road widening project.
  2. That the City Manager and the City Solicitor are hereby authorized to execute Form 2 under the Expropriations Act, being the Notice of an Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and hereby delegate to the City Solicitor or his designate the authority to serve Form 2 on the property owner.
  3. That the City Solicitor or his designate, be authorized to take all necessary steps and sign all documentation required to comply with the provisions of the Expropriations Act in order to complete the expropriation of the fee simple property interest and two permanent easements from Peel Standard Condominium Corporation No. 755.
  4. That the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the City Clerk, be authorized to execute a Settlement and Release Agreement (the “Agreement”), including all ancillary documents and subsequent amending and extension agreements, between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga (“City”) and Peel Standard Condominium Corporation No. 755 (“PCC 755”), and deliver the compensation payment equal to $210,841.41 in satisfaction of the value of the property interest being expropriated against PCC 755 under the Expropriations Act, for the acquisition of property interests totalling approximately 617.08 square meters (6,642.19 square feet) of land, on the terms detailed therein and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
  5. That all amounts to be paid in association with this expropriation, being $236,692.72 inclusive of HST be funded through the already established PN 18200.
  6. That all necessary By-Laws be enacted.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Horneck

  Carried (10 to 0)

16.2

Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose:

Confidential Legal Advice regarding the proposal to allow sports activities on public roadways (All Wards)

Graham Walsh, City Solicitor provided background information and spoke to the subject matter. Members of the General Committee engaged in a discussion. G. Walsh and Georgios Fthenos, Acting Commissioner, Corporate Services responded to questions.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0447-2024
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  That the report from the City Solicitor, dated September 20, 2024 and entitled “Confidential Legal Advice regarding the proposal to allow sports activities on public roadways”, be received for information.

  YES (10)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (10 to 0)

16.3

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board:

Request for Authority to Stop-up and Close, Declare Surplus City-owned lands, and Sell to Mississauga Road Properties Inc., Thorny-Brae Place (Ward 8)

No discussion took place. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0448-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That a by-law be enacted authorizing the closure of a portion of City-owned lands consisting of a cul-de-sac, comprising approximately 0.83 acres (0.336 hectares), and legally described as Thorny-Brae Place, Plan 498, Part Lot 3, Range 5, north of Dundas Street, City of Mississauga and forming PIN 13383-0021(LT) (the “Subject Lands”).
  2. That City staff be authorized to register a copy of the Closure By-Law against title to the lands described within Schedule “A” of the By-Law in the appropriate Land Registry office.
  3. That City-owned lands consisting of a cul-de-sac, identified as Thorny-Brae Place, Plan 498, Part Lot 3, Range 5, north of Dundas Street, City of Mississauga and forming PIN 13383-0021(LT), be declared surplus to the City’s requirements for the purpose of a proposed sale to Mississauga Road Properties Inc., at market value, for inclusion in a future development application.
  4. That the Manager of Realty Services be authorized to execute a conditional authorization letter, and any other documentation ancillary thereto, all in form and content acceptable to the City Solicitor and/or his designate, to allow Mississauga Road Properties Inc. to include the Subject Lands as part of their development application for the adjacent lands legally described as Part of Lots 3 and 4 Range 5, NDS, Lot 2, Part of Lot 1, Registered Plan P 498 – Part 1 43R31060, Parts 1, 2 43R38445 (the “Development Application”.
  5. That the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the City Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, including all ancillary documents and any subsequent amending or extension agreements, with respect to the City-owned lands consisting of a cul-de-sac, comprising approximately 0.83 acres (0.336 hectares), and legally described as Thorny-Brae Place, Plan 498, Part Lot 3, Range 5, north of Dundas Street, City of Mississauga and forming PIN 13383-0021(LT), at fair market value as established by an independent third-party appraisal, and conditional upon the approval of the Development Application and in a content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and/or his designate.
  6. That all steps necessary to comply with the requirements of Section 2(3) of the City Notice By-law 0215-2008 be taken, including giving notice to the public by posting a notice on the City of Mississauga’s website for a two-week period, where the expiry of the two-week period will be at least one week prior to the execution of an agreement for the sale of the subject lands.
  7. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (9)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (9 to 0)

16.4

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

Authorization to intervene in a CRTC application respecting telecommunication carrier access rights and obligations

Graham Walsh, City Solicitor provided background information and spoke to the subject matter. Sam Rogers, Acting Commissioner, Transportation and Works and Helen Noehammer, Director, Works Operations and Maintenance responded to questions.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0449-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the City Solicitor be authorized to file an intervention with the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Mississauga, to the Part 1 Application outlined in the Corporate Report entitled: “Authorization to intervene in a CRTC application respecting telecommunication carrier access rights and obligations”, dated September 19, 2024.

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

17.

ADJOURNMENT

12:20 PM (Councillor B. Butt)