General Committee

Meeting #:
Date:	Wednesday, June 01, 2022
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 Pat Mullin, Ward 2
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
• Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5
• Councillor Ron Starr, Ward 6
• Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7 (Leave of Absence)
• Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
• Councillor Pat Saito, Ward 9 (CHAIR)
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• Councillor George Carlson, Ward 11

Staff Present

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building and Acting City Manager and CAO

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor

Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services

Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk

Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk

Dayna Obaseki, Legislative Coordinator, Acting Team Lead

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

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

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

“We acknowledge the lands which constitute the present-day City of Mississauga as being part of the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, The Haudenosaunee Confederacy the Huron-Wendat and Wyandotte Nations. We recognize these peoples and their ancestors as peoples who inhabited these lands since time immemorial. The City of Mississauga is home to many global Indigenous Peoples.

As a municipality, the City of Mississauga is actively working towards reconciliation by confronting our past and our present, providing space for Indigenous peoples within their territory, to recognize and uphold their Treaty Rights and to support Indigenous Peoples. We formally recognize the Anishinaabe origins of our name and continue to make Mississauga a safe space for all Indigenous peoples.”

Councillor Saito, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement. 

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Councillor Saito, Chair noted that a closed session matter regarding Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Verbal update regarding correspondence Briscaglia & Associates dated May 31, 2022 regarding a potential injunction to restrain Council from receiving the report from the Integrity Commissioner be added to the Agenda as Item 15.5.

Amended as Approved (Councillor Fonseca)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

• Councillor R. Starr declared a conflict on this item. (Item 15.5. - due to the correspondence letter from Briscaglia and Associates dated May 31, 2022 being from his hired legal representation.)

4.1

Councillor R. Starr - Closed verbal update regarding correspondence Briscaglia and Associates dated May 31, 2022 regarding a potential injunction to restrain Council from receiving the report from the Integrity Commissioner

Item 15.5. - due to the correspondence letter from Briscaglia and Associates dated May 31, 2022 being from his hired legal representation.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - May 11, 2022

Approved (Councillor Mahoney)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil.

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Athina Tagidou, Applewood Hills and Heights Residents' Association (AHHRA) regarding the Light Nuisance from the Applewood Heights Secondary School stadium and the impact on the residents 

Ms. Tagidou presented on the light nuisance impact on the residents from the redeveloped sports field and stadium at Applewood Heights Secondary School. Ms. Forse spoke to her experience regarding the noise and light nuisance as a local neighbouring resident to the school stadium.

Councillor Fonseca, Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building, Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works and Chris Giles, Manager of Compliance and Licensing Enforcement spoke to the matter and provided historical overviews on the legislation, authority, complaints, enforcement and the existing conditions agreed upon by the school board and community sport partners.

Councillor Fonseca inquired about the complaint process and jurisdiction authority. Mr. Giles responded to the questions from the Councillor. 

DIRECTION that Councillor Fonseca will work with staff and the Mayor’s Office regarding updating the letter regarding the revitalized sport field at Applewood Heights Secondary School between the City of Mississauga, the Peel District School Board and Community Sports Partners to ensure the conditions are being adhered too.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0333-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Athina Tagidou, Applewood Hills and Heights Residents' Association (AHHRA) and Lesia Forse, Resident regarding the Light Nuisance from the Applewood Heights Secondary School stadium and the impact on the residents be received. 

  Received

7.2

Item 10.1 - Jane Hayes, Director of Urban Gardens and Permaculture, Hoffmann Hayes

Ms. Hayes spoke to the City’s Urban Agriculture Strategy provided an overview on the environmental services offered by Hoffman Hayes.

Members of Committee spoke to the matter and made comments regarding farmer’s markets, promotion and support, climate change and roof gardens.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0334-2022
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the deputation by Jane Hayes, Director of Urban Gardens and Permaculture, Hoffmann Hayes regarding the corporate report dated May 2, 2022 entitled “Urban Agriculture Strategy” be received. 

  Received

7.3

Item 10.1 - Merissa Nudelman, Local Food Manager, EcoSource

Urban Agriculture Strategy 

Ms. Nudelman presented on overview on Ecosource's Community Gardens Program and the connection to the City's Urban Agriculture Strategy.  

Councillor Saito briefly spoke to the upcoming Community Garden in Ward 9 and the local food bank.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0335-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the deputation and associated deputation by Merissa Nudelman, Local Food Manager, EcoSource regarding the corporate report dated May 2, 2022 entitled “Urban Agriculture Strategy” be received. 

  Received

7.4

Item 10.1 - Dianne Zimmerman, Manager of Environment

Urban Agriculture Strategy

Ms. Zimmerman provided an overview on the City's Urban Agriculture Strategy.

Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised questions regarding; utilizing the hydro corridors and outdoor ice rinks locations, SNAPs (Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan), alternative gardens, at home gardening, foster partnerships, the cost, potential theft, water supply and working with business and school boards.

Ms. Zimmerman, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services and Jay Smith, Manager of Animal Services responded to the questions from the Committee.  

DIRECTION to staff was given to explore the feasibility of installing a community garden on the hydro corridor fields and at the outdoor ice rinks locations.

Item 10.1 was brought forward for discussion and was voted on.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0336-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Dianne Zimmerman, Manager of Environment regarding the corporate report dated May 2, 2022 entitled “Urban Agriculture Strategy” be received. 

  Received

7.5

Item 10.2 - Paul Damaso, Director of Culture and Corey Poole, Music Development Coordinator

Draft Music Strategy 

Mr. Damaso provided a brief introduction and Mr. Poole provided an overview on the Draft Music Strategy.

Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised questions regarding; competitive edge, partnerships, venues, the project steering committee, public access to keyboards and creating an advisory committee.

DIRECTION to staff was given to explore creating a Music Advisory Committee and public access to keyboards at community and/or libraries.

Mr. Poole, Mr. Damaso and Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services responded to the questions from the Committee.

Item 10.2 was brought forward for discussion and was voted on.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0337-2022
  Moved By Mayor Crombie

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Paul Damaso, Director of Culture and Corey Poole, Music Development Coordinator regarding the corporate report dated May 10, 2022 entitled “Draft Music Strategy” be received.

  Received

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

Public Comments: Advance registration is required to participate and/or to make comments in the public meeting. Any member of the public interested in speaking to an item listed on the agenda must register by calling 905-615-3200 ext. 5425 or by emailing  by Monday, May 30, 2022 before 4:00PM.

Pursuant to Section 58 of the Council Procedure By-law 0044-2022, as amended:

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

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

No members of the public registered to speak. 

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0338-2022
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.3 Proposal for Indoor Tennis and Pickleball Facility at Churchill Meadows Sports Park
  • 10.4 Designation of Bicycle Lanes and Multi-Use Trails – Various Locations (Wards 1, 4 and 8)
  • 10.5 Metrolinx Bus Access Agreement
  • 10.6 Transfer of Section 37 Funds – Port Credit Memorial Park
  • 10.7 The Lakeview Innovation District – Operational Plan Update
  • 10.8 Toronto Global Funding Agreement
  • 10.9 Surplus Land Declaration for the Purpose of Disposal – City-owned lands on the south side of Battleford Road (Ward 9)
  • 10.10 Update to the Real Estate Delegation of Authority By-law, which delegates authority for the approval and execution of real estate agreements
  • 11.1 Heritage Advisory Committee Report 5 - 2022 - May 10, 2022
  • 11.3 Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2022 - May 11, 2022
  • 11.4 Accessibility Advisory Committee Report 3 - 2022 - May 16, 2022
  • 11.5 Road Safety Committee Report 3 - 2022 - May 24, 2022
  • 11.6 Traffic Safety Council Report 4 - 2022 - May 25, 2022

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

Urban Agriculture Strategy

This item was previously discussed and voted on under Item 7.4.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0339-2022
  Moved By Councillor P. Mullin

  That the Corporate Report dated May 2, 2022 from the Commissioner of Community Services entitled “Urban Agriculture Strategy” and Appendix 1 attached, be approved.

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.2

Draft Music Strategy

This item was previously discussed and voted on under Item 7.5.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0340-2022
  Moved By Mayor Crombie

  That the Corporate Report dated May 10, 2022, from the Commissioner of Community Services, entitled “Draft Music Strategy” be approved.

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.3

Proposal for Indoor Tennis and Pickleball Facility at Churchill Meadows Sports Park (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0341-2022
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney
  1. That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (‘MOA’) with Premier Racquet Clubs Corp. (‘Premier’) to construct and operate an indoor tennis and pickleball facility at Churchill Meadows Sports Parks, as outlined in the Corporate Report dated May 10, 2022, from the Commissioner of Community Services, in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
  2. That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to negotiate and execute a commercial lease agreement with Premier based on the terms of the MOA and the City’s standard form commercial lease, in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
  3. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to execute a single source contract and all ancillary documents with John George Associates Inc. (‘JGA’) for design consulting services for Park 459 Phase 2 development in accordance with the City’s Procurement By-law 0013-2022, for an estimated cost of $770,000 including a contingency amount of $100,000 all exclusive of taxes funded from PN 22323 Churchill Meadows CC Sports Park – Phase 2B Park Development, as detailed in the Corporate Report dated May 10, 2022, from the Commissioner of Community Services.
  4. That all necessary by-laws be authorized and enacted.

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.4

Designation of Bicycle Lanes and Multi-Use Trails – Various Locations (Wards 1, 4 and 8) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0342-2022
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That a by-law be enacted to make the necessary amendments to Traffic By-Law 555-2000, as amended, including modifications to Schedule 2 (Permitted Angled Parking), Schedule 3 (No Parking), Schedule 5 (Parking for Restricted Periods), Schedule 7A (Parking Machines), Schedule 15 (Lane Designation), Schedule 34 (Bicycle Lanes) and Schedule 35 (Multi-Use Trails), in order to reflect newly constructed bicycle lanes and multi-use trails, as set out in the report titled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes and Multi Use Trails – Various Locations (Wards 1, 4 and 8)” dated May 20, 2022 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works.

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.5

Metrolinx Bus Access Agreement (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0343-2022
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That a By-law be enacted to authorize the Commissioner of Transportation and Works and the City Clerk or their designates to negotiate and execute a Bus Access Agreement between the Corporation of the City of Mississauga and Metrolinx for access to Metrolinx’s GO Terminals by MiWay buses, including authority to execute any necessary documents, amendments or renewal agreements ancillary thereto, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.6

Transfer of Section 37 Funds – Port Credit Memorial Park (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0344-2022
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney
  1. That a new capital project PN 22-348 “Ward 1 Improvements - Port Credit Memorial Park” be created with a gross and net budget of $742,741.11 and that funding be allocated from the Section 37 reserve fund Account #35220 as outlined in the corporate report dated May 6, 2022 entitled “Transfer of Section 37 Funds – Port Credit Memorial Park” from the Commissioner of Community Services
  2. That funding of $742,741.11 be transferred from the Section 37 reserve fund account #35220 to capital project PN 22-348.
  3. That the Section 37 Community Benefits collected under H-OZ 16/002 be allocated towards Ward 1 Improvements – Port Credit Memorial Park.
  4. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.7

The Lakeview Innovation District – Operational Plan Update (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0345-2022
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney
  1. That the Economic Development Office (‘EDO’) pursue key strategic partnership development opportunities and investment preparation activities to prime the site for investment attraction as outlined in the report titled the “Lakeview Innovation District – Operational Plan Update”.
  2. That City Planning Strategies be directed to prepare a Community Improvement Plan for the Lakeview Innovation District in accordance with the key strategic City-building and economic development goals as outlined in the report titled the “Lakeview Innovation District – Operational Plan Update” dated May 16, 2022 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building.

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.8

Toronto Global Funding Agreement (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0346-2022
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the Director of Economic Development or designate be given the authority to enter into negotiations with Toronto Global and participating municipalities, related to a new funding agreement, and if successful, report back to General Committee for authority to execute the agreement.

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.9

Surplus Land Declaration for the Purpose of Disposal – City-owned lands on the south side of Battleford Road (Ward 9) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0347-2022
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney
  1. That the City-owned lands located on the south side of Battleford Road, legally described as part of Block C, Plan M146, designated as Part 2 on Plan 43R-8058 and being all of PIN 13225-0202 (LT), comprising an area of approximately 58.16 square metres (624 square feet) (the “Subject Property”), be declared surplus to the City’s requirements for the purpose of sale and transfer to Alectra Utilities Corporation (“Alectra”) at nominal value, for the purpose of maintaining switchgear.
  2. That the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer and the City Clerk, be authorized to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (the “Agreement”), including all ancillary documents and any subsequent amending or extension agreements, between the Corporation of the City of Mississauga (the “City”), as Vendor and Alectra, as Purchaser, for the sale of the lands legally described as part of Block C, Plan M146, designated as Part 2 on Plan 43R-8058 and being all of PIN 13225-0202(LT), comprising an area of approximately 58.16 square metres (624 square feet), on the terms detailed herein and in a form and content satisfactory to Legal Services including conveyance of a temporary access easement over the entirety of the lands described as PIN13255-0206, being a one foot reserve, all at nominal value.
  3. That all steps necessary to comply with Section 2(1) of the City Notice by-law 215-08 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 of purchase and sale for the subject lands.
  4. That all necessary bylaws be enacted.

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.10

Update to the Real Estate Delegation of Authority By-law, which delegates authority for the approval and execution of real estate agreements (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0348-2022
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney
  1. That the By-law attached as Appendix 1 to the report titled “Update to the Real Estate Delegation of Authority By-law, which delegates authority for the approval and execution of real estate agreements”, dated May 11, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, be enacted.
  2. That By-law 0148-2018 be rescinded.

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Heritage Advisory Committee Report 5 - 2022 - May 10, 2022 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  RECOMMENDATIONS

  GC-0349-2022

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Megan Hobson, Built Heritage Consultant, Glenn Broll of Glenn Schnarr & Associates and Phil Trigiani of Trig Investments regarding 1141 Clarkson Road North, be received.

  (HAC-0041-2022)

  GC-0350-2022

  The following items were approved on Consent at the Heritage Advisory Committee on May 10, 2022.

  • Item 9.1 Request to Alter a Heritage Designated Property: 1352 Lakeshore Road East (Ward1) 
  • Item 9.2 - Request to Alter a Heritage Designated Property: 1620 Orr Road (Ward 2) 
  • Item 9.3 - Request to Demolish a Heritage Listed Property: 16 James Street (Ward 11)

  (HAC-0042-2022)

  GC-0351-2022

  That the request to alter the property at 1352 Lakeshore Road East, as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated April 8, 2022, be approved on the condition that a moisture sealant be employed to mitigate damage to the bricks.

  (HAC-0043-2022)

  (Ward 1)

  GC-0352-2022

  That the request to alter the property at 1620 Orr Road, as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated April 7, 2022, be approved.

  (HAC-0044-2022)

  (Ward 2)

  GC-0353-2022

  That the property at 16 James Street, which is listed on the City’s Heritage Register, is not worthy of heritage designation, and consequently, that the owner’s request to demolish proceed through the applicable process, as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated April 11, 2022.

  (HAC-0045-2022)

  (Ward 11)

  GC-0354-2022

  That the memorandum from Paul Damaso, Director, Arts and Culture entitled "New Construction in Erindale Village Cultural Landscape: 1571 Adamson Street" dated April 8, 2022, be received for information.

  (HAC-0046-2022)

  (Ward 7)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.2

Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 5 - 2022 - May 10, 2022

Councillor Fonseca spoke to Recommendation MCAC-0038-2022. Councillor Parrish raised the concern regarding the insurance and liability and suggested that the organizations liaise with school boards with a focus on the school locations that include auto shops. Councillor Saito and Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services noted that staff previously undertook a bike storage study. Councillor Fonseca requested an amendment to the Recommendation MCAC-0038-2022.

• Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  RECOMMENDATIONS

  GC-0355-2022

  1. That staff be directed to report back to General Committee regarding the feasibility of installing bike storage containers at various locations in the City including organizations and/or the school boards.
  2. That the Bike Storage Study be presented at a future Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee. 

  (MCAC-0038-2022)

  GC-0356-2022

  That the following matters be approved under the Consent Agenda, as listed on the May 10, 2022 Mississauga Cycling Committee Advisory Committee agenda:

  • Item 10.3 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2022 Action List (5 Minutes)
  • Item 11.1 Traffic Calming - Gooderham Estate Boulevard (Ward 11)

  (MCAC-0039-2022)

  GC-0357-2022

  That the Network and Technical Subcommittee Update from Kris Hammel, Citizen Member be received.

  (MCAC-0040-2022)

  GC-0358-2022

  That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2022 Action List be approved.

  (MCAC-0041-2022)

  GC-0359-2022

  That the verbal update from Mattea Turco, Active Transportation Coordinator regarding Carrasauga, be received.

  (MCAC-0042-2022)

  GC-0360-2022

  That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated March 15, 2022 and entitled “Traffic Calming - Gooderham Estate Boulevard (Ward 11)” be received for information.

  (MCAC-0043-2022)

  GC-0361-2022

  That the verbal update from Neal Smith, Project Manager, Sustainable Transportation, Region of Peel regarding an update on the Derry Road project, be received.

  (MCAC-0044-2022)

  GC-0362-2022

  That the verbal update from Amy Parker, Active Transportation Technologist regarding an update on the 2022 Bike Parking Program, be received.

  (MCAC-0045-2022)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.3

Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2022 - May 11, 2022 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  RECOMMENDATIONS

  GC-0363-2022

  That the deputation from Robert Trewartha, Director, Strategic Communications and Initiatives regarding Recognizing and Celebrating Dates and Events as a Corporation be received.

  (DIAC-0001-2022)

  GC-0364-2022

  That the deputation from Claudia McKoy, Principal, UpSurgence and Linden King, Chair, Mayor's Black Caucus regarding Black Community Engagement Report be received.

  (DIAC-0002-2022)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.4

Accessibility Advisory Committee Report 3 - 2022 - May 16, 2022 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  RECOMMENDATIONS

  GC-0365-2022

  That the deputation and recorded presentation regarding Micromobility by David Lepofsky, Chair of the AODA Alliance to the Accessibility Advisory Committee on May 16, 2022, be received for information.

  (AAC-0022-2022)

  GC-0366-2022

  That the deputation and associated presentation on Micromobility by Chris Schafer, Vice President, Government Affairs, Bird Canada to the Accessibility Advisory Committee on May 16, 2022, be received for information.

  (AAC-0023-2022)

  GC-0367-2022

  That the deputation and associated presentation on Micromobility by Isaac Ransom, Head of Government Relations and Ankush Karwal, Head of Canada of Neuron Mobility to the Accessibility Advisory Committee on May 16, 2022, be received for information.

  (AAC-0024-2022)

  GC-0368-2022

  That the verbal update regarding the Region of Peel’s Accessibility Advisory Committee provided by Mary Daniel, Citizen Member and Carol-Ann Chafe, Vice Chair and Member of the Region of Peel AAC be approved.

  (AAC-0025-2022)

  GC-0369-2022

  That the Memorandum dated April 14, 2022 entitled "2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan" from Gus Mangos, Elections Officer to the Accessibility Advisory Committee on May 16, 2022, be approved.

  (AAC-0026-2022)

  GC-0370-2022

  That the Memorandum dated May 5, 2022 entitled "Tactile Walking Surface Indicators" from Janette Campbell, Accessibility Specialist to the Accessibility Advisory Committee on May 16, 2022 be approved.

  (AAC-0027-2022)

  GC-0371-2022

  That the presentation by Janette Campbell, Accessibility Specialist on the National AccessAbility Awareness Week to the Accessibility Advisory Committee on May 16, 2022, be received for information.

  (AAC-0028-2022)

  GC-0372-2022

  That the correspondence dated May 16, 2022 regarding Micromobility from Shoaib Ahmed, Founder and CEO of Scooty Mobility Inc., to the Accessibility Advisory Committee on May 16, 2022, be received for information.

  (AAC-0029-2022)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.5

Road Safety Committee Report 3 - 2022 - May 24, 2022 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  RECOMMENDATIONS

  GC-0373-2022

  1. That the deputation and associated presentation from Rachel Pennington, Curator, Public Art regarding the Vision Zero Memorial, be received.
  2. That the comments made regarding the Vision Zero Memorial provided by the Road Safety Committee Members be considered.

  (RSC-0015-2022)

  GC-0374-2022

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Catherine Nguyen-Pham, Communications Advisor regarding the Let’s Move Mississauga Campaign Update, be received.

  (RSC-0016-2022)

  GC-0375-2022

  That the following item(s) were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 11.1 – Traffic Calming – Gooderham Estate Boulevard (Ward 11)
  • 11.2 – Pedestrian Crossover Locations 
  • 11.3 – Traffic Calming – Ward 10 
  • 11.5 – Road Watch Statistics
  • 11.6 – Road Safety Committee Work Plan
  • 11.7 – Traffic Calming – Ward 2

  (RSC-0017-2022)

  GC-0376-2022

  That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated March 15, 2022 and entitled “Traffic Calming – Gooderham Estate Boulevard (Ward 11)” be received for information.

  (RSC-0018-2022)

  GC-0377-2022

  That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated January 10, 2022 and entitled “Pedestrian Crossover Locations”, be received for information.

  (RSC-0019-2022)

  GC-0378-2022

  That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated April 12, 2022 and entitled “Traffic Calming” – Ward 10”, be received for information.

  (RSC-0020-2022)

  GC-0379-2022

  That the update from Constable Claudia D’Amico, Peel Regional Police with respect to the Road Watch Statistics Program, be received.

  (RSC-0021-2022)

  GC-0380-2022

  That the 2022 Road Safety Committee Work Plan, be approved.

  (RSC-0022-2022)

  GC-0381-2022

  That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated April 26, 2022 and entitled “Traffic Calming – Ward 2”, be received for information.

  (RSC-0023-2022)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.6

Traffic Safety Council Report 4 - 2022 - May 25, 2022 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  RECOMMENDATIONS

  GC-0382-2022

  That the deputation from Catherine Nguyen-Pham, Communications Advisor, regarding Let’s Move Mississauga 2022 be received.

  (TSC-0041-2022)

  GC-0383-2022

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the implementation of a school crossing guard at Montevideo Road and Lorca Crescent for the students attending Settler's Green Public School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the "No Parking" signage and add corner prohibitions on Lorca Crescent for the students attending Settler's Green Public School.
  3. That once the signage is in place that Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "No Stopping/No Parking Zones" on Lorca Crescent between the peak times of 8:30 - 8:55 AM and 3:00 - 3:25 PM.
  4. That the Peel District School Board be requested to update the Kiss and Ride Signage in front of the school at Montevideo Road and Lorca Crescent for the students attending Settler's Green Public School.

  (TSC-0042-2022)

  (Ward 9)

  GC-0384-2022

  That the warrants have not been met for the implementation of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Burnhamthorpe Road East and Molly Avenue for the students attending Briarwood Public School. 

  (TSC-0043-2022)

  (Ward 4)

  GC-0385-2022

  That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for April 2022 be received.

  (TSC-0044-2022)

  GC-0386-2022

  That the Transportation and Works Action Items List for May 2022 be received.

  (TSC-0045-2022)

  GC-0387-2022

  1. That Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR) be requested to consider providing busing to all students of the new Elm Drive Public School, kindergarten to grade 8, that live north of Burnhamthorpe Road and Confederation Parkway based on observations of traffic conditions at the intersection of Burnhamthorpe Road and Confederation Parkway.
  2. That Traffic Safety be requested to re-inspect the intersection of Burnhamthorpe Road and Confederation Parkway in 2 years or sooner should STOPR advise that there are changes to school boundaries, construction at the intersection is completed, or there is any other significant change that could make the intersection more student friendly.
  3. That Transportation and Works be requested to ensure that the traffic signals at Burnhamthorpe Road and Confederation Parkway are set to slow walking speed to accommodate pedestrians.

  (TSC-0046-2022)

  (Ward 7)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

12.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

No discussion took place.

13.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor Parrish inquired about staff returning to the office and if the City is experiencing an increase in resignations. Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer responded noting that the City is currently not experiencing an increase in staff resignations, however there is a current retirement wave. Ms. Lichterman further responded that the City of Mississauga will continue to be a hybrid workplace. Councillor Parrish requested that staff return to the office be reviewed.  Ms. Lichterman responded that the request will be reviewed with the City Manager.

Councillor Kovac inquired about the fireworks complaints and the capital cost of community gardens. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation Works responded that staff will explore the commercial availability of quiet fireworks and incorporating those types of fireworks into the permit. Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services responded that Ecosource receives a City grant and maintains the operations of the community gardens and provided a brief breakdown of the costs.

Councillor Fonseca inquired about the walkways clearings. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation Works and Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services responded that walkways connected to parks falls under Community Services and the catwalks connected to roads fall under Transportation and Works. Mr. Wright noted he would provide the maintenance schedule to the Councillor directly. Councillor Fonseca requested that the overlay map be provided to her office and 311 staff.

14.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Crombie announced various recognition days, weeks and months.
Members of the Committee announced various Ward and City wide events.

15.

CLOSED SESSION

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

• Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  RECOMMENDATION

  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 June 1, 2022 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

  1. Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001
     1. A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board: Pegasus Licence and Operation Agreement – COVID 19 Pandemic 2021 
     2. A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board: Paramount Fine Foods Centre Naming and Food Service Operations Agreement 
     3. A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board: Hurontario LRT Implementation Agreement between Mississauga and Metrolinx
     4. A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board: TXM Tax Manager Software Update
     5. Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Verbal update regarding correspondence Briscaglia & Associates dated May 31, 2022 regarding a potential injunction to restrain Council from receiving the report from the Integrity Commissioner

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 12:52PM.

  
  

15.1

A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board: Pegasus Licence and Operation Agreement – COVID 19 Pandemic 2021

No discussion took place.

• As a result of the Closed Session, the following recommendation was voted on during Open Session:

  RECOMMENDATION GC-0388-2022
  Moved By Councillor P. Mullin
  1. That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to negotiate and enter into an amendment to the Licence and Operation Agreement with Pegasus Waterfront Corporation for the Harding Waterfront Estate, including all necessary documents ancillary thereto, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services, as outlined in the Corporate Report entitled ‘Pegasus Licence and Operation Agreement – COVID-19 Pandemic 2021’ dated May 10, 2022 from the Commissioner of Community Services.
  2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

15.2

A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board: Paramount Fine Foods Centre Naming and Food Service Operations Agreement

No discussion took place.

• As a result of the Closed Session, the following recommendation was voted on during Open Session:

  RECOMMENDATION GC-0389-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish
  1. That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to negotiate and execute an assignment and amending agreement with Fakih Group Inc. and Paramount Franchise Inc. with respect to the Naming and Food Service Operations Agreement for the Paramount Fine Foods Centre (PFFC), including all necessary documents ancillary to, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services as outlined in the closed session corporate report dated May 10, 2022 entitled “Paramount Fine Foods Centre Naming and Food Service Operations Agreement” from the Commissioner of Community Services.
  2. That all necessary bylaws be enacted.

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

15.3

A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board: Hurontario LRT Implementation Agreement between Mississauga and Metrolinx

Councillor Kovac raised a question. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded to the question from the Councillor.

• As a result of the Closed Session, the following recommendation was voted on during Open Session:

  RECOMMENDATION GC-0390-2022
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works be authorized to execute an Implementation Agreement, and all documents related thereto, including any subsequent ancillary and/or amending agreements, between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and Metrolinx relating to the construction of the Hurontario Light Rail Transit (HuLRT) by Metrolinx, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

15.4

A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board: TXM Tax Manager Software Update

No discussion took place.

• As a result of the Closed Session, the following recommendation was voted on during Open Session:

  RECOMMENDATION GC-0391-2022
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That staff proceed with the process outlined in the closed session report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled TXM Tax Manager Software Update, dated May 11, 2022.

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

15.5

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

Verbal update regarding correspondence Briscaglia & Associates dated May 31, 2022 regarding a potential injunction to restrain Council from receiving the report from the Integrity Commissioner

Councillor Starr declared a conflict of interest due to the correspondence letter is from their hired Legal Representation. 

Councillor Starr departed the meeting prior to discussion of Item 15.5. 

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor provided a verbal update on the matter. Members of the Committee raised questions.  Ms. Maxwell responded to questions from the Committee.

• As a result of the Closed Session, the following recommendation was voted on during Open Session:

  RECOMMENDATION GC-0392-2022
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the closed session verbal update by Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor regarding correspondence from Briscaglia & Associates dated May 31, 2022 regarding a potential injunction to restrain Council from receiving the report from the Integrity Commissioner be received.

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  Conflict (1)	Councillor R. Starr
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

  The Committee came out of Closed Session at 1:57PM.

  Councillor Starr rejoined the meeting to vote on Items 15.1-15.4.

  
  

16.

ADJOURNMENT

2:03PM (Councillor Kovac)