General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, June 07, 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 (CHAIR)
• Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
• Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7
• Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
• Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11

Staff Present

Shari Lichterman, City Manager and CAO

Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Corporate Services 

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Ezio Savini, Acting Commissioner of Planning and Building

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor

Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk

Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk

Allyson D'Ovidio, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Councillor Parrish, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:31 AM.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Councillor Parrish, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor S. Dasko)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - May 24, 2023

Approved (Councillor B. Butt)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

10.1 - Jeffrey Reid, Manager, Transportation Projects

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works provided an introduction to the deputation. Mr. Reid presented on the subject matter and spoke to: character areas of the study; project timelines and consultation; study objectives; the six (6) alternatives for Bloor Street and next steps.

Members of the General Committee engaged in a discussion with respect to the Bloor Street Integrated Road Project and spoke to the following:

• Public consultation;
• Design alternatives;
• Travel times and congestion;
• Corridor development, and 
• Future opportunities for safety as roadways are inherited from the Region of Peel

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0241-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Jeffrey Reid, Manager, Transportation Projects regarding the Corporate Report dated May 24, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled “Bloor Street from Central Parkway East to Etobicoke Creek – Integrated Road Project (Wards 3 & 4)”, be received.

  Received

7.2

10.2 - Colin Johnston, Manager, Parks Operations 

Mr. Johnston presented on the subject matter and spoke to Park Amenities; Picnic Permits; the Small Picnic Area Pilot Program; outdoor community events & Mississauga Celebration Square, Live Music events; social media engagement; Future Directions Master Plan and community engagement for refining and expanding programs.

Members of the General Committee spoke in support and engaged in a discussion with respect to opportunities for additional locations in the Pilot Program; the importance of local parks and areas that lack picnic space.

In response to Councillor Horneck, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services spoke to bringing a report back to General Committee in the fall with respect to retrofitting successful Pilot Program sites with the necessary utilities.

In response to Councillor Fonseca, Ms. Robillos spoke to providing an update to the Councillor on the status of the Bethesda Common and Burnhamdale Park covered picnic areas as well as looking at an opportunity to add them into the Pilot Program.

Councillor Fonseca moved up item 10.2.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0242-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Colin Johnston, Manager, Parks regarding the Corporate Report entitled “Animating City of Mississauga Parks” dated May 16, 2023

  from the Commissioner of Community Services, be received.

  Received

7.3

10.3 - Muneef Ahmad, Manager, Stormwater Projects and Approvals

Mr. Ahmad presented on the subject matter and spoke to the background of the project; “Building Beautiful” definition; legislation; consultation; framework and examples of sites.

In response to Councillor Damerla, Mr. Ahmad spoke to the purpose of the project and the goal being to identify issues and how to address them. Further, Mr. Ahmad spoke to updating Councillor Damerla with respect to the process in relation to Consulate Road and Floredale Drive.

In response to Councillor Fonseca, Mr. Ahmad spoke to open opportunities for feedback from the community with respect to design. 

Councillor Parrish spoke in support and to the success of Saigon Park in Malton.

In response to Councillor Damerla, Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works spoke to how the design details incorporate storm water best practices. 

Item 10.3 was moved up by Councillor Fonseca.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0243-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Muneef Ahmad, Manager, Stormwater Projects and Approvals regarding the Corporate Report entitled “‘Build Beautiful’ Stormwater Master Plan (City-wide)” dated May 4, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received.

  Received

7.4

10.1 - Athina Tagidou, Applewood Hills and Heights Residents' Association / Bloor Street area resident

This matter was heard after item 7.9. 

Ms. Tagidou presented a summary of the Applewood Hills and Heights Residents' Association concerns and requested further investigation on the Bloor Street Integrated Road Project.

Councillor Mahoney spoke to the significant amount of community consultation that was completed.

In response to Councillor Damerla, Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works spoke to the process for obtaining feedback and results from community engagement. Further, Jeffrey Reid, Manager of Transportation Projects spoke to the Transportation Master Plan and the considerations given for future developments.

Councillor Fonseca spoke about multi-modal inclusion in studies.

In response to Councillor Reid, Jeremy Blair, Manager of Transportation Infrastructure Management spoke to the detailed design phase of projects and the consultation process. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0249-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Athina Tagidou, Applewood Hills and Heights Residents' Association / Bloor Street area resident regarding the Corporate Report dated May 24, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled “Bloor Street from Central Parkway East to Etobicoke Creek – Integrated Road Project (Wards 3 & 4)”, be received.

  Received

7.5

10.1 - Colin Tyler, Lead Member, Applewood Hills and Heights Residents' Association

This matter was heard after item 7.7.

Mr. Tyler spoke to the Bloor Street Integrated Road Project; the community desire to not change the existing design and noted, on behalf of the Applewood Hills and Heights Residents' Association, their preference is no cycle tracks or lane reduction.

In response to Councillor Fonseca, Mr. Tyler noted that safety is the number one concern of the community. Councillor Fonseca and Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works spoke to speed complaints and speed reduction in the area.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0245-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the deputation by Colin Tyler, Lead Member, Applewood Hills and Heights Residents' Association regarding the Corporate Report dated May 24, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled “Bloor Street from Central Parkway East to Etobicoke Creek – Integrated Road Project (Wards 3 & 4)”, be received.

  Received

7.6

10.1 - Jacqui Hardtke, Resident

This matter was heard after item 7.5.

Mrs. Hardtke spoke to the Bloor Street Integrated Road Project and presented concerns of safety; traffic congestion; impacts on emergency services and practicality. 

Councillor Damerla noted this project is being done to help residents. Ms. Hardtke spoke to the desire that no changes should be made.

In response to Councillor Fonseca, Groff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works spoke to Alternative 6 as it relates to the maintenance of the tree corridor; emergency services; transit and waste management functionality.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0246-2023
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Jacqui Hardtke, Resident, regarding the Corporate Report dated May 24, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled “Bloor Street from Central Parkway East to Etobicoke Creek – Integrated Road Project (Wards 3 & 4)”, be received.

  Received

7.7

10.1 - Kent Newell, Resident

This matter was heard after item 7.1.

Mr. Newell spoke to his concerns with respect to the Bloor Street Integrated Road Project and the location of cycle tracks. Councillors Butt and Fonseca spoke to the cycle network in Mississauga.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0244-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the deputation by Kent Newell, Resident regarding the Corporate Report dated May 24, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled “Bloor Street from Central Parkway East to Etobicoke Creek – Integrated Road Project (Wards 3 & 4)”, be received.

  Received

7.8

10.1 - Al Zawadzki, Resident

This matter was heard after item 7.6.

Mr. Zawadzki spoke to the Bloor Street Integrated Road Project.

In response Councillor Horneck, Geoff Wright Commissioner of Transportation and Works spoke about the Transportation Tomorrow survey and how the data is used in the report.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0247-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the deputation by Al Zawadzki, Resident regarding the Corporate Report dated May 24, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled “Bloor Street from Central Parkway East to Etobicoke Creek – Integrated Road Project (Wards 3 & 4)”, be received.

  Received

7.9

10.1 - Robert Dorosch, Resident

Mr. Dorosch spoke to the subject matter and the preference of Alternative 5 in the Bloor Street Integrated Road Project presentation. 

In response to Councillor Damerla, Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works spoke to future planning, intensification, investment in other forms of transportation and taking a holistic approach to determining where the investments should be made. Councillor Martin Reid arrived at 11:20 AM. 

In response to Councillor Kovac, Mr. Wright spoke to road dieting, the diversion of traffic congestion and how the project has assessed the system capacity to accommodate the changes.

In response to Mr. Dorosch, Mr. Wright spoke to providing an executive summary of the survey results to Mr. Dorosch.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0248-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the deputation by Robert Dorosch, Resident regarding the Corporate Report dated May 24, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled “Bloor Street from Central Parkway East to Etobicoke Creek – Integrated Road Project (Wards 3 & 4)”, be received.

  Received

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

Jonathan Giggs, Resident spoke to the Bloor Street Integrated Road Project and enquired about the existing speed limit. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works noted that at this stage in the process, a speed limit reduction has not been investigated and would be looked at during the detailed design stage.

In response to Mr. Giggs' question related to the design of Regional Intersections, Mr. Wright advised current designs would require the approval of the Region of Peel which would later transfer to the City of Mississauga. Further, Mr. Wright noted once the City has full control, we can look at more safety opportunities such as crossing times, intervals and lane widths.

Item 10.1 moved up, Councillor Kovac.

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0250-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.9 Request to Increase Contract Update Limit with FVB Energy Inc.
  • 10.10 Emergency Management By-law and Plan
  • 11.1 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2023 - dated May 23, 2023
  • 11.2 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 4-2023 dated May 31, 2023 (REVISED)
  • 11.3 Road Safety Committee Report 1 - 2023 - dated May 30, 2023
  • 11.4 Governance Committee Report 2 - 2023 - dated May 29, 2023 (REVISED)
  • 12.1 Email from Anniek Wheeler dated June 1, 2023 regarding Item 10.1
  • 12.2 Email from Murray and Marian Slota dated June 2, 2023 regarding Item 10.1
  • 12.3 Letter from Robert Zaichkowski, Community Bikeways (TCBC) dated June 5, 2023 regarding Item 10.1
  • 12.4 Letter from Athina Tagidou, Applewood Hills and Heights Residents' Association, dated June 5, 2023 regarding their survey results related to Item 10.1
  • 17.1 A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Dedication of future parkland by Stonebrook/Northampton Gardens Limited

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

Bloor Street from Central Parkway East to Etobicoke Creek – Integrated Road Project (Wards 3 and 4)

Members of the General Committee engaged in a discussion with respect to the subject matter and spoke to the following:

• Support of Alternative 5 or Alternative 6;
• Impact on Transit and Emergency Services;
• Community consultation and survey results;
• Road diets and walk-able communities, and 
• Traffic congestion

Councillor Tedjo arrived at 12:13 PM.

Councillor Kovac addressed deferring the report for further review with staff and consultation with himself and Councillor Fonseca. Councillor Horneck, requested that the review conclude before summer. Councillor Tedjo departed at 1:35 PM.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0251-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the Corporate Report dated May 24, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled “Bloor Street from Central Parkway East to Etobicoke Creek – Integrated Road Project (Wards 3 & 4)” be deferred to staff to review the matter further with Chris Fonseca, Councillor, Ward 3 and John Kovac, Councillor, Ward 4 and brought back to a future meeting.

  YES (7)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor B. Butt
  NO (4)	Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A.Tedjo, and Councillor M. Reid
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (7 to 4)

10.2

Animation in City of Mississauga Parks

This matter was discussed as part of item 7.2.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0252-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Reid

  That the Corporate Report entitled “Animating City of Mississauga Parks” dated May 16, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services be received for information.

  YES (10)	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 (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor S. Dasko

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.3

"Build Beautiful" Stormwater Master Plan

This matter was discussed as part of item 7.3.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0253-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the “Build Beautiful, Stormwater Master Plan” (“Build Beautiful”) and its supporting vision and actions attached as Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report titled “‘Build Beautiful’ Stormwater Master Plan (City-wide)” dated May 4, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works be endorsed.

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.4

Contract Amendment to Increase Contract Upset Limit with Morrison Hershfield Limited for the Rehabilitation of five (5) Bridges on Burnhamthorpe Road West over the Credit River,

Mullet Creek and Sawmill Valley Pedestrian Trail, Procurement No. PRC002097 (Wards 6 and 8) 

Councillor Horneck spoke in support of staff work and provided high level background information on the work done.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0254-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to increase the Contract Upset Limit with Morrison Hershfield Limited (Procurement No. PRC002097) by an additional amount of $455,033 to allow for additional contract administration services for the rehabilitation of Burnhamthorpe Road West Bridges over the Credit River, as outlined in the report “Contract Amendment to Increase Contract Upset Limit with Morrison Hershfield Limited for the Rehabilitation of five (5) Bridges on Burnhamthorpe Road West over the Credit River, Mullet Creek and Sawmill Valley Pedestrian Trail, Procurement No. PRC002097 (Wards 6 and 8)”, dated May 9, 2023.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (3)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor A.Tedjo

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.5

Single Source Procurement to HDR Corporation for the Dundas Street West Retaining Walls Project, (Wards 6 and 7) 

In response to Councillor Horneck, Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works noted this project is an emergency management initiative and was urgent. Mr Wright spoke to  following up with Councillor Horneck regarding the details of the construction management plan and coordination of activities. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0255-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to execute a contract with HDR Corporation for additional contract administration services for the Dundas Street West Retaining Walls Project in the amount of $625,600 (excluding taxes), as outlined in the report entitled “Single Source Procurement to HDR Corporation for the Dundas Street West Retaining Walls Project (Wards 6 and 7)”, dated May 9 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works.

  YES (9)	Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (3)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, and Councillor A.Tedjo

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.6

Contract Amendment to Increase Contract with Matrix Solutions Inc. for the Dixie-Dundas Flood Mitigation Study (Wards 1 and 3)

Councillor Fonseca spoke in support of the work done by staff in collaboration with stakeholders.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0256-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to increase the contract with Matrix Solutions Inc. (Procurement No. PRC001249) to include additional Consulting services for the Dixie-Dundas Flood Mitigation Study by an estimated additional amount of $480,000 to an estimated revised total contract value of $1,500,000 (excluding taxes) as outlined in the corporate report titled “Contract Amendment to Increase Contract with Matrix Solutions Inc. for the Dixie-Dundas Flood Mitigation Study (Wards 1 and 3)”, dated May 9, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works.

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.7

Stormwater Charge Credit Program - By-Law Amendment (All Wards)

Councillor Fonseca spoke to the subject matter and thanked staff for their work.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0257-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That a by-law be enacted to amend Schedule “B-4” (Stormwater Fees and Charges) of the User Fees and Charges By-law 0244-2022 in order to reflect the Council-approved enhanced Stormwater Charge Credit Program for Multi-Residential and/or Non-Residential properties as outline in the report entitled “Stormwater Charge Credit Program – By-law Amendment (All Wards)” dated May 16, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works.

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.8

Funding Agreement between Ontario Health and the City of Mississauga

Councillor Reid spoke to the Next Step to Active Living program and the planned renovations to the South Common Community Centre. In response to Councillor Reid, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services spoke relocating the program and to looking into things further. Ms. Robillos spoke to the existing funding for the program and other location options that can be looked at.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0258-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Reid
  1. That the Commissioner of Community Services or their designate, be authorized to negotiate and execute on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Mississauga, Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreements (“MSAA”) with the Ontario Health or its successor agencies, including any renewals, extensions, amendments, and all necessary agreements and documents ancillary thereto, include declarations of compliance, as may be required for MSAAs, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services.
  2. That all necessary by-law(s) be enacted.

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.9

Request to Increase Contract Update Limit with FVB Energy Inc. (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0259-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to execute a contract amendment and all ancillary documents to increase the value of the contract with FVB Energy Inc. (PRC002977) for consulting services related to District Energy (DE) in the Downtown from the original amount of $235,060 (excluding taxes) to $435,060 (excluding taxes) as outlined in the report dated May 19, 2023 entitled “Request to Increase Contract Update Limit with FVB Energy Inc.” from the Commissioner of Community Services.

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.10

Emergency Management By-law and Plan (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0260-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney
  1. That the new consolidated Emergency Management By-law, which will include the adoption of the City’s revised Emergency Plan as outlined in Appendix 1 of the Corporate Report dated May 23, 2023 entitled “Emergency Management By-law and Plan” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be enacted.
  2. That the Disaster Management Plan By-law 0181-2019, as amended, be repealed.
  3. That the Emergency Management Program and Committee By-law 0221-2016, as amended, be repealed.

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2023 - dated May 23, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  GC-0261-2023
  That Councillor Alvin Tedjo be appointed Chair of the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee for the term ending November 2026 or until a successor is appointed.
  (MCAC-0001-2023)

  GC-0262-2023
  That Councillor Chris Fonseca be appointed Vice-chair of the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee for the term ending November 2026 or until a successor is appointed.
  (MCAC-0002-2023)

  GC-0263-2023
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Athina Tagidou, Resident, regarding Item 9.2 Orientation on the Cycling Master Plan, be received.
  (MCAC-0003-2023)

  GC-0264-2023
  1.    That the 2023 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Orientation on Policies and Procedures presented by Michelle Sanstra, Legislative Coordinator on May 23, 2023, be received.
  2.    That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be updated to reduce the number of Citizens Members from 12 to 9.
  (MCAC-0004-2023)

  GC-0265-2023
  That the orientation on the Cycling Master Plan presented by Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active
  Transportation on May 23, 2023, be received.
  (MCAC-0005-2023)

  GC-0266-2023
  1.    That the Tour de Mississauga verbal update presented by Matthew Sweet, Manager,
  Active Transportation on May 23, 2023, be received.
  2.    That the comments made regarding the Tour de Mississauga verbal update by the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Members be considered for a future report to come back to the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee.
  (MCAC-0006-2023)

  GC-0267-2023
  That the memo from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation dated May 17, 2023 regarding the 2023 Quarterly Cycling Program Update (Q1), be received.
  (MCAC-0007-2023)

  GC-0268-2023
  1.    That the memorandum from Michelle Sanstra, Legislatve Coordinator dated May 4, 2023 regarding the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Member Representative on the Road Safety Committee Memo, be received.
  2.    That Mark Currie, Citizen Member be appointed to be the representative on the Road
  Safety Committee.
  (MCAC-0008-2023)

  GC-0269-2023
  That the memorandum from Michelle Sanstra, Legislative Coordinator dated April 28, 2023 regarding the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2023 Meeting Date, be received.
  (MCAC-0009-2023)

  GC-0270-2023
  That the letter from the Ontario Bike summit Opens in Hamilton with Release of New Province Wide Polling Data on Cycling in Ontario dated May 1, 2023, be received.
  (MCAC-0010-2023)

  GC-0271-2023
  That the resignation email from Prabhjit Banga, Citizen Member, dated May 17, 2023, be received.
  (MCAC-0011-2023)

  GC-0272-2023
  That the resignation email from Glenn Voakes, Citizen Member, dated April 27, 2023, be received.
  (MCAC-0012-2023)

  GC-0273-2023
  1.    That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee meetings take place in a hybrid format.
  2.    That if hybrid meetings are not feasible, the committee shall hold in person meetings, until a hybrid option becomes available.
  3.    That the committee allow for fully virtual meetings at the call of the chair or by recommendation of the committee.
  (MCAC-0013-2023)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.2

Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 4-2023 dated May 31, 2023 (REVISED) (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  GC-0274-2023

  That the deputation from Stephen Popovich, President, Stephen Popovich and Associates, with respect to the Internal Site Circulation for Student Drop Off and Pick Up at ISNA Elementary School, be received.

  (MSTSAC-0039-2023)

   

  GC-0275-2023

   That the deputation from Sabat Ismail and Charlotte Estey, Green Communities Canada regarding equity and enforcement, be received.

  (MSTSAC-0040-2023)

   

  GC-0276-2023

  That the deputation from Athina Tadigou, with respect to the Site Inspection Report - Applewood Heights Secondary School and Tomken Road Middle School be received.

  (MSTSAC-041-2023)

   

  GC-0277-2023

  1. That Transportation and Works be requested to install bollards in the "No Stopping" zones currently marked with white ladder markings to better delineate "No Stopping Zones protecting the Castlebridge Public School exit driveway.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the signal timing at the intersection of Glen Erin Drive and Castlebridge Drive East West at school entry 8:30-9:00 AM and dismissal 3:20-3:50 PM.
  3. That the Peel District School Board be requested to extend the existing fence on school property on the west side of Glen Erin Drive to be level with the stop bar at the northwest corner of Glen Erin Drive and Castlebridge Drive.
  4. That Active Transportation be requested to contact the Principal of Castlebridge Public School to ramp up the existing school walking routes program and report back to Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee regarding measures implemented.
  5. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect once recommendations 1, 2, 3 and 4 have taken place.
  6. That Peel Regional Police be requested to attend Castebridge Public School at Glen Erin Drive and Castlebridge Drive between the hours of 3:20-3:40 PM to enforce stopping compliance.

  (MSTSAC-0042-2023)           
  (Ward 9)                                                                                                                                                                                   

  GC-0278-2023

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Fairview Road West and Redmond Road on either the north or east legs of the intersection for the students attending Chris Hadfield Public School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint ladder markings on the north leg of the intersection of Fairview Road West and Redmond Road.

  (MSTSAC-0043-2023)

  (Ward 7)

   

  GC-0279-2023

  That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at McBride Avenue and Grechen Road for the students attending McBride Public School.

  (MSTSAC-0044-2023)

  (Ward 6)

   

  GC-0280-2023

  1. That Transportation and works be request to complete the following:
     1. Re-paint the ladder markings on all four legs of the intersection of Bloor Street and Tomken Road.
     2. Review the timing of the walking phase at school entry 7:50-8:30 AM, at lunch hour 10:46-11:46 AM, and school dismissal 2:20-2:50 PM to determine if it can be extended to better accommodate the volume of students crossing at Bloor Street and Tomken Road.
     3. Review the feasibility of lowering the speed limit on Bloor Street in front of Applewood Heights Secondary School  and on Tomken Road between Runningbrook Drive to Homeric Drive creating a school zone.
     4. That the Peel District School Board be requested to review the operation of the Kiss and Ride at Applewood Heights Secondary School to better use the second parking lot off Tomken Road.
  2. That the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to reinspect the intersection of Bloor Street East and Tomken Road if the Bloor Street integrated project is implemented; anticipated start date of 2024-2025.

  (MSTSAC-0045-2023)

  (Ward 3)

   

  GC-0281-2023

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guardat Huron Heights Drive and Elia Avenue for the students attending St. Pio of Pietrelcina Catholic Elementary School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the signage on Huron Heights Drive and Elia Avenue at St. Pio of Pietrelcina Catholic Elementary School.
  3. That Transportation and Works be request to install "No Stopping" corner prohibitions on Huron Heights Drive and Elia Avenue.
  4. That once the signage is in place that the Principal of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Catholic Elementary School be requested to advise the parents and students of the new "No Stopping" restrictions at the intersection of Huron Heights Drive and Elia Avenue and encourage parents parking on the street to use the Kiss and Ride to drop off students instead.
  5. That Parks, Forestry and Environment be requested to trim trees around the signage by St. Pio of Pietrelcina Catholic Elementary School at 4765 Huron Heights Drive.
  6. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "No Stopping" zones in front of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Catholic Elementary School at 4765 Huron Heights Drive between the hours of 8:25 - 8:50 AM and 2:50 - 3:15 PM
  7. That Peel Regional Police be requested to attend St. Pio of Pietrelcina Catholic Elementary School at 4765 Huron Heights Drive between the hours of 8:25 - 8:50 AM and 2:50 - 3:15 PM to enforce the 30 KM/HR speed limit on Huron Heights Drive. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of implementing a sign on Elia Avenue approaching Huron Heights Drive to advise motorists that they are entering a 30 KM/HR speed zone when turning right or left onto Huron Heights Drive.

  (MSTSAC-0046-2023)
  (Ward 4)

   

  GC-0282-2023

  That Transportation and Works be requested to install "No Parking" signage on the east side of Elliott Parliament Street to allow for traffic flow and pedestrian safety as there are no sidewalks and pedestrians are required to walk on the road.

  (MSTSAC-0047-2023)
  (Ward 11)

   

  GC-0283-2023

  That Louise Goegan, Citizen Member, be appointed to the Road Safety Committee as the representative for the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee.

  (MSTSAC-0048-2023)

   

  GC-0284-2023

  That the Site Inspection Statistic Report - May 2023, be received for information.

  (MSTSAC-0049-2023)

   

  GC-0285-2023

  That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report - April 2023 be received for information.

  (MSTSAC-0050-2023)

   

  GC-0286-2023

  That the Transportation and Works Action Items List - April 2023 be received for information.

  (MSTSAC-0051-2023)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.3

Road Safety Committee Report 1 - 2023 - dated May 30, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  GC-0287-2023

  That Councillor Stephen Dasko (Ward 1) be appointed Chair of the Road Safety Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026 or until a successor is appointed.

  (RSC-0001-2023)

   

  GC-0288-2023

  That Councillor Sue McFadden (Ward 10) be appointed Vice-Chair of the Road Safety Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026 or until a successor is appointed.

  (RSC-0002-2023)

   

  GC-0289-2023

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 4 Email from David Carroll, Resident dated November 1, 2022
  • 3 2023 Meeting Dates Memo from Allyson D'Ovidio, Legislative Coordinator

  (RSC-0003-2023)

   

  GC-0290-2023

  1. That Road Safety Committee meetings take place in a hybrid format.
  2. That if hybrid meetings are not feasibile, the committee shall hold in person meetings until a hybrid option becomes available.
  3. That the committee allow for fully virtual meetings at the call of the chair or by recommendation of the committee.​

  (RSC-0004-2023)

   

  GC-0291-2023

  That the email from David Carroll, Resident dated November 1, 2022 regarding red light turns at intersections, be received.

  (RSC-0005-2023)

  
  GC-0292-2023

  That the 2023 Meet Dates Memo dated May 24, 2023 from Allyson D’Ovidio, Legislative Coordinator, be received.

  (RSC-0006-2023)

   

  GC-0293-2023

  That the email from Matthew Aymar, Analyst, Research and Policy, Built Environment, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, Public Health, Region of Peel regarding Peel Public Health Road Safety Update dated May 29, 2023, be received.

  (RSC-0007-2023)

   

  GC-0294-2023

  1. That a Road Safety Promotional Subcommittee be established for the 2022-2026 term of Council.
  2. That the following Road Safety Committee Members and Agency Representatives be appointed to the Road Safety Promotional Subcommittee for a term ending November 14, 2026 or until a successor is appointed:
     1. Stephen Dasko, Councillor Ward 1,
     2. Martin Reid, Councillor Ward 9
     3. Sue McFadden, Councillor Ward 10
     4. Robert Fluney, Citizen Member
     5. David King, Citizen Member
     6. Brant Thomspon, Citizen Member
     7. Michael Stewart, CAA (Non-Voting)
     8. Angela Partynski, Region of Peel (Non-Voting)
     9. Seema Ansari, Region of Peel (Non-Voting)
     10. Melissa Brabant, Ministry of Transportation (Non-Voting)
  3. That City of Mississauga staff who support the Road Safety Committee attend the meetings of the Road Safety Promotional Subcommittee as required.

  (RSC-0008-2023)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.4

Governance Committee Report 2 - 2023 - dated May 29, 2023 (REVISED) (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  GC0295-2023

  That Councillor Dipika Damerla be appointed Chair of the Governance Committee for the term ending November 2026 or until a successor is appointed.

  (GOV-0002-2023)

   

  GC-0296-2023

  That Councillor Matt Mahoney be appointed Vice-chair of the Governance Committee for the term ending November 2026 or until a successor is appointed.

  (GOV-0003-2023)

   

  GC-0297-2023

  That the following items were approved on Consent Agenda:

  • 10.1 Procurement of Integrity Commissioner Services
  • 11.1 Council Procedure By-law Review
  • 12.1 2023 Governance Committee Meeting Dates and Meeting Structure

  (GOV-0004-2023)

   

  GC-0298-2023

  1. That the mandate of the Integrity Commissioner shall be to act as an advisor to members of Council and local boards on matters relating to ethics, their respective codes of conduct and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, to act as an educational resource in this respect, and to independently receive and investigate complaints regarding possible breaches of the code of conduct or Municipal Conflict of Interest Act by a member of Council or a local board.
  2. That the qualifications of an Integrity Commissioner, beyond being independent and impartial, as set out in the report titled “Procurement of Integrity Commissioner Services” dated May 15, 2023 from the City Solicitor, be approved.
  3. That staff be authorized to issue a request for proposals (RFP) seeking applicants for the position of Integrity Commissioner for a term of up to two years, renewable for an additional term of up to four years, to carry out this mandate and any additional duties that may be placed upon the Integrity Commissioner by legislation.
  4. That the City Clerk, the City Solicitor and the City Manager be appointed to the evaluation committee responsible for evaluating proposals and making a recommendation to City Council on a new Integrity Commissioner.

  (GOV-0005-2023)

   

  GC-0299-2023

  That the status of the Governance Committee Work Plan items, updated for May 29, 2023 Governance meeting, be received.

  (GOV-0006-2023)

   

  GC-0300-2023

  That the Council Procedure By-law be received for information.

  (GOV-0007-2023)

   

  GC-0301-2023

  That the memorandum dated May 29, 2023 from Megan Piercey, Legislative Coordinator entitled “2023 Governance Committee Meeting Dates and Meeting Structure” be received.

  (GOV-0008-2023)

   

  GC-0302-2023

  That the Governance Committee meetings take place in a hybrid format as required.

  (GOV-0009-2023)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

12.

CORRESPONDENCE 

12.1

Email from Anniek Wheeler dated June 1, 2023 regarding Item 10.1 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0303-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the email from Anniek Wheeler dated June 1, 2023 regarding the Corporate Report dated May 24, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled “Bloor Street from Central Parkway East to Etobicoke Creek – Integrated Road Project (Wards 3 & 4)”, be received.

  Received

12.2

Email from Murray and Marian Slota dated June 2, 2023 regarding Item 10.1 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0304-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the email from Murray and Marian Slota dated June 2, 2023 regarding the Corporate Report dated May 24, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled “Bloor Street from Central Parkway East to Etobicoke Creek – Integrated Road Project (Wards 3 & 4)”, be received.

  Received

12.3

Letter from Robert Zaichkowski, Community Bikeways (TCBC) dated June 5, 2023 regarding Item 10.1

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0305-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the letter from Robert Zaichkowski, Community Bikeways (TCBC) dated June 5, 2023 regarding the Corporate Report dated May 24, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled “Bloor Street from Central Parkway East to Etobicoke Creek – Integrated Road Project (Wards 3 & 4)”, be received.

  Received

12.4

Letter from Athina Tagidou, Applewood Hills and Heights Residents' Association, dated June 5, 2023 regarding their survey results related to Item 10.1 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0306-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the letter from Athina Tagidou, Applewood Hills and Heights Residents’ Association regarding the Corporate Report dated May 24, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled “Bloor Street from Central Parkway East to Etobicoke Creek – Integrated Road Project (Wards 3 & 4)”, be received.

  Received

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

In response to Councillor Damerla; Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke to the existing communication strategy in relation to the changes with Region of Peel.

Councillors Mahoney, Parrish and Horneck spoke in support of waiting for more information before going to the public and further that the transition board will be the expert.

Councillor Horneck spoke to an upcoming report on the Region of Peel agenda with respect to development charges on places of worship and requested colleagues to look at it in support of option 2.

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

In response to Councillor Damerla, Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works spoke to the strategy for determining the timing of bus schedules and ranges of delays. Mr. Wright noted that route performance is under continuous review and that ranges in delay can be looked at offline. 

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Members of the General Committee congratuled Ezio Savini, Director of Building and Chief Building Officer on his upcoming retirement and career success at the City of Mississauga. 

16.

NOTICES OF MOTION 

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. 

16.1

Notice of Motion to Allow Basketball and Hockey on Streets in Mississauga to be listed on the June 14, 2023 Council Agenda (Councillor A. Tedjo)

No discussion took place.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0307-2023
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt

  That the Notice of Motion for the June 14, 2023 Council meeting to Allow Basketball and Hockey on Streets in Mississauga from Alvin Tedjo, Councillor, Ward 2, be received. 

  Received

17.

CLOSED SESSION

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

17.1

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

Dedication of future parkland by Stonebrook/Northampton Gardens Limited (CONSENT)

No discussion took place. This matter was approved on the consent agenda.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0308-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney
  1. That the Parkland Dedication Extension Agreement between the City, Stonebrook Properties Inc., and Northampton Gardens Limited, dated October 23rd 2019 (the “Park Agreement”), be extended as outlined in the corporate report entitled “Dedication of future parkland by Stonebrook/Northampton Gardens Limited” dated May 16^th, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services.
  2. That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to execute any required agreement(s), and such agreement(s) to be in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
  3. That any necessary by-laws be enacted.

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

1:44 PM (Councillor S. McFadden)