General Committee

Meeting #:
Date:	Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Time:	9:30 A.m. - 12:30 P.m.
Location:	Online Video Conference

Members Absent

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

Staff Present

Paul Mitcham, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer
Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer
Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Community Services
Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works
Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building
Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor
Samuel Rogers, Director of Enforcement
Jodi Robillos, Director of Parks and Forestry and Environment
Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk
Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk
Alexandra Schwenger, Policy Analyst
Michelle Sanstra, Legislative Coordinator, Legislative Services Division

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

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

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor Mahoney)

Mayor Bonnie Crombie joined the meeting at 9:34 AM.

Councillor Stephen Dasko joined the meeting at 9:34 AM.

Councillor Karen Ras joined the meeting at 9:34 AM.

Councillor Chris Fonseca joined the meeting at 9:34 AM.

Councillor John Kovac joined the meeting at 9:34 AM.

Councillor Carolyn Parrish joined the meeting at 9:34 AM.

Councillor Ron Starr joined the meeting at 9:34 AM.

Councillor Dipika Damerla joined the meeting at 9:34 AM.

Councillor Matt Mahoney joined the meeting at 9:34 AM.

Councillor Pat Saito joined the meeting at 9:34 AM.

Councillor Sue McFadden joined the meeting at 9:34 AM.

Councillor George Carlson joined the meeting at 9:34 AM.

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil.

5.

DEPUTATIONS

5.1

Leo Delzotto, Owner, Studio Bottega and Scott Dorsey, CEO, Studio Bottega regarding Purpose - Built Film Studio 6967 Maritz Drive, Mississauga - Ward 5 

Scott Dorsey and David Mckay, Planner presented a proposal for Studio Bottega Inc., Mr. Dorsey discussed the utilization of the film and studio’s complex on the subject property, as well as the increased demand of such infrastructure in the film and television industry.

David Mckay spoke to the purpose of the proposal and its significance to the City of Mississauga by way of job creation, economic growth, revenue and requested a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) and support from the City.

Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised questions pertaining to MZO’S, utilization, the height of the infrastructure, time frame, employment, and the attraction of ethnic and foreign entertainment.

Scott Dorsey, CEO Studio Bottega Inc., and CEO of Sim International, and David Mckay, Planner and Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building responded to questions from the Committee.

Councillor Damerla inquired if staff would be providing a report with the Recommendation on the issue of the MZO request. Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building responded that he could come back with comments.

Councillor Ras suggested that there needs to be a champion within the Provincial government, some outreach to Minister McLeod to help push it along and drive the agenda internally as well.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0218-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish

  That the deputation and the associated presentation by Leo Delzotto, Owner, Studio Bottega and Scott Dorsey, CEO, Studio Bottega regarding Purpose - Built Film Studio 6967 Maritz Drive, Mississauga - Ward 5, be received.

  Carried

5.2

Item 9.1 - Chris Magno, Resident

Mr. Magno provided an overview on the Urban Hen Review Report and expressed the following concerns; lot lines, shelter, jurisdiction, literature, and education.

Chris Magno requested for an exemption to the Animal Care and Control By-law 0098-04.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0219-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the deputation by Chris Magno, Resident regarding the Corporate report dated April 12, 2021 entitled “Urban Hen Review” be received.

  Carried

5.3

Item 9.1 - Lorraine Allard, Resident

Lorraine Allard provided an overview on the benefits of keeping Urban Hens.

Councillor Mahoney spoke to the attraction of coyotes and rats in backyards with respect to hens and compost waste.

Councillor Damerla expressed concerns on the effects on neighbours.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0220-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the deputation Lorraine Allard, Resident regarding the Corporate report dated April 12, 2021 entitled “Urban Hen Review” be received.

  Carried

6.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

Monica Dolejsi, Resident submitted a question to be asked on her behalf by Diana Rusnov, City Clerk and Director of Legislative in relation to Item 9.1 – Urban Hen Review.

 “Why is it we can't make this happen, if people with the right size of land want to do this as a hobby responsibly,  then what is the problem of a couple of chickens in a coup providing a home a few eggs while teaching children where food comes from?”

 

7.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO COVID-19

Mayor Crombie provided an update on Covid-19 regarding case numbers including; the mass vaccination sites, pop-up clinics, appointments, the variants, hospital capacity numbers, the positivity rate in Peel, vaccination registration, the Vaccine Hunters website and spoke about the Covid-19 update from the Province which has permitted picnics and drinking in parks.

Mayor Crombie expressed her sincere condolences to the Carlos Viegas family on the passing of their daughter Emily.

Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following comments.

• Vaccine Registration/Appointments
• Pop-up Clinics (code)
• Vaccine Hunters Website
• Vaccine Availability
• By-Law Enforcement Complaints
• Assault(s) to By-Law Officers
• Region of Peel Hot Zone(s)
• Parking Consideration
• Bike Units Collaboration with Peel Police Bike Units
• Enforcement on School Property

DIRECTION: Councillor Saito requested to receive weekly or bi-weekly verbal updates  from Transit Security and to include it as part of the Covid-19 update.

Councillor Fonseca inquired about the bike units and the possibility to continue the collaboration with the Peel Region Bike Unit.  Daniel Ulrich, Manager, Security Services, responded that a meeting has been scheduled to address some of the concerns and will provide a report.

Councillor Fonseca inquired about parking considerations and the possibility of extending the permits. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works and Sam Rogers, Director of Enforcement responded that they would follow up with the Councillor.  

Councillor McFadden expressed concern that in her ward a number of people have been seen walking their dogs off-leash on school property and inquired about enforcement.  Sam Rogers, Director of Enforcement, responded that he would follow up with the Councillor.  

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0221-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the following items be approved under the consent agenda:
  9.3 - Extension and Increase to the Contract with Tacel Ltd. for the Supply and Delivery of Traffic Signal Controllers.
  9.4 - Salishan Circle Assumption – City File M-1957, Pinnacle International (Ontario) LTD. – Pinnacle Uptown Mississauga, Phase II (Ward 5) (Z-37E).
  9.5 - 2021 Official Openings and Event.
  9.6 - Churchill Meadows Namings and Renamings.
  9.7 - Enactment of the draft Data License and Services Agreement between the City of Mississauga and MakeWay Charitable Society.
  10.1 - Heritage Advisory Committee Report 4 - 2021 - April 13, 2021
  10.2 - Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 4 - 2021 - April 13, 2021

  Carried

9.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

9.1

Urban Hen Review

Members of Council discussed the Urban Hen Review Report and recommend a full public consultation in the fall, conjoined with the Urban Agriculture Report.

Councillor Parrish volunteered her ward for a pilot project for a one-year study and will move a motion pertaining to this at Council.

 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0222-2021
  Moved By Councillor K. Ras

  That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated April 12, 2021 and entitled “Urban Hen Review” be received and referred back to staff for full public consultation on the urban hen issue and report back in the fall of 2021.

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, and Councillor S. McFadden
  NO (2)	Councillor C. Parrish, and Councillor G. Carlson

  Carried (10 to 2)

9.2

Coyote Management Program Enhancements

Councillor Damerla inquired about the proposed by-law amendment that states “owners of property will also be responsible”, in which owners of strip malls would be charged for violating feeding the pigeons and applicable fines. Jay Smith, Manager Animal Services advised that it would give the City greater power in dealing with that particular circumstance and owners of property through the Municipal Act and Provincial Offences Act.

Councillor Ras spoke to the large coyote population and sightings in her ward and commented on the illegal trappings of wildlife, the fines relating to illegal trappings, and the use of a mapping system. Jay Smith, Manager, Animal Services spoke to the enforcement on trappings through provincial legislation and will further investigate the benefits and risks regarding the mapping tool.

Councillor Saito suggested that more education is needed on not feeding the wildlife.

Councillor Dasko inquired about any follow-up from the ministry regarding coyote management. Jay Smith, Manager Animal Services responded that he would follow up with any changes or impending changes.

Councillor Fonseca inquired if the video presentation from Para is available on the website and if there is an educational opportunity to work with the schools. Jay Smith, Manager Animal Services responded that a video is currently being worked on and the educational opportunity is something that will be continually pursued.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0223-2021
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla
  1. That the corporate report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated April 5, 2021 entitled “Coyote Management Program Enhancements” be approved.
  2. That a by-law be enacted to amend the Animal Care and Control By-law 98-04, as amended, to address wildlife feeding and fines, as outlined in the corporate report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated April 5, 2021 entitled “Coyote Management Program Enhancements”.

      

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson

  Carried (12 to 0)

9.3

Extension and Increase to the Contract with Tacel Ltd. for the Supply and Delivery of Traffic Signal Controllers (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0224-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works dated March 16, 2021 and entitled “Extension and Increase to the Contract with Tacel Ltd. for the Supply and Delivery of Traffic Signal Controllers” be received.
  2. That Tacel Ltd. continue to be designated as the single source supplier for the supply and delivery of City standard Traffic Signal Controllers and Related Equipment for an additional 2-year period ending December 31, 2022.
  3. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to execute the appropriate forms of commitment with Tacel Ltd. for the supply and delivery of Traffic Signal Controllers and Related Equipment for the 2-year period ending December 31, 2022, subject to budget funding availability.
  Carried

9.4

Salishan Circle Assumption – City File M-1957, Pinnacle International (Ontario) LTD. – Pinnacle Uptown Mississauga, Phase II (Ward 5) (Z-37E).(CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0225-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That a by-law be enacted to assume the Salishan Circle right-of-way within the Registered Plan 43M-1957 as Public Highway and part of the municipal system of the City of Mississauga as outlined in the corporate report dated April 13, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation and works entitled “Assumption of the Salishan Circle Phase II Subdivision, Registered Plan 43M-1957”.

  Carried

9.5

2021 Official Openings and Events (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0226-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the corporate report dated March 29, 2021 entitled “2021 Official Openings and Events” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer be approved.

  Carried

9.6

Churchill Meadows Namings and Renamings (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0227-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the following namings and renaming requests as outlined in the Corporate Report dated April 22, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services entitled “Churchill Meadows Namings and Renamings”, be approved:

  • To name the new community centre located at 5320 Ninth Line (W10) “Churchill Meadows Community Centre”.
  • To name Park 459 (W10) “Churchill Meadows Sports Park”.
  • To rename “Churchill Meadows Branch Library and Activity Centre” (W10) to “Churchill Meadows Library and Older Adult Centre”.
  • To rename “Churchill Meadows Community Common” P-423 (W10) to “Friendship Community Park”.

     

  Carried

9.7

Enactment of the draft Data License and Services Agreement between the City of Mississauga and MakeWay Charitable Society (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0228-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That the Commissioner of Community Services or her designate be authorized to negotiate and sign the Data License and Services Agreement between the Corporation of the City of Mississauga and Makeway Charitable Society, including any amendments and renewals and all necessary documents ancillary thereto as outlined in the report dated March 30, 2021, and in a form satisfactory to Legal Services.

      

  2. That all necessary bylaw(s) be enacted.
  Carried

10.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

10.1

Heritage Advisory Committee Report 4 - 2021 - April 13, 2021 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  GC-0229-2021
  That the property at 1427 Dundas Crescent, 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 March 30, 2021.
  (HAC-0021- 2021

   

  GC-0230-2021
  That the property at 29 Queen Street South, 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 March 30, 2021.
  (HAC-0022-2021)

  
  GC-0231-2021
  That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 875 Enola Avenue as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated March 30, 2021, be approved.
  (HAC-0023-2021)
  (Ward 1)

  
  GC-0232-2021
  1. That the memorandum from Martha Cameron, Legislative Coordinator dated March 31, 2021, entitled "Lisa Small - Request for Temporary Leave from the Heritage Advisory Committee", be received.
  2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee accepts and supports the request from Lisa Small, Citizen Member, for temporary leave from the Heritage Advisory Committee until September, 2021.
  (HAC-0024-2021)

  
  GC-0233-2021
  1. That the memorandum from Martha Cameron, Legislative Coordinator dated March 31, 2021, entitled "Terry Ward - Request for Temporary Leave from the Heritage Advisory Committee", be received.
  2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee accepts and supports the request from Terry Ward, Citizen Member, for a temporary leave from the Heritage Advisory Committee until September, 2021.
  (HAC-0025-2021)

   

  GC-0234-2021
  That the Memorandum entitled "Alternation to a Listed Heritage Property: 1130 to 1140 Clarkson Road North (Ward 2) dated March 19, 2021 by Paul Damaso, Director, Culture Division, be received.
  (HAC-0026-2021)
  (Ward 2)

  GC-0235-2021
  HAC-0027-2021 That the Memorandum entitled "Alteration to a Listed Heritage Property: 1249 Mississauga Road (Ward 2) dated March 11, 2019 by Paul Damaso, Director, Culture Division, be received.
  (HAC-0027-2021)

  Carried

10.2

Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 4 - 2021 - April 13, 2021 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  GC-0236-2021
  That the deputation from Janice Lowe, Resident regarding receiving the 2020 Phil Green Award be received.
  (MCAC-0021-2021)

  
  GC-0237-2021
  That the deputation from Sergeant Garry Rawlinson, Peel Regional Police regarding City and Regional Cycling Collisions be received.
  (MCAC-0022-2021)

  
  GC-0238-2021
  That Active Transportation staff be requested to create a chart to track the status of grant funding to be brought back to a future Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee meeting.
  (MCAC-0023-2021)

  
  GC-0239-2021
  That the Memorandum from Seema Ansari, Technical Analyst, Region of Peel dated April 5, 2021 entitled "Cyclist Collisions Analysis on Regional Roads in City of Mississauga (2014- 2020)" be received for information.
  (MCAC-0024-2021)

  
  GC-0240-2021
  That the Memorandum from Amy Parker Active Transportation Technologist dated April 8, 2021 entitled "Summary of Regional and City Cycling Collisions" be received for information.
  (MCAC-0025-2021)

  
  GC-0241-2021
  That the Memorandum from Fred Sandoval, Active Transportation Coordinator dated April 8, 2021 entitled "Active Transportation COVID-19 Recovery Framework – April Update" be received for information.
  (MCAC-0026-2021)

  
  GC-0242-2021

  That the verbal update from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation regarding National Active Transportation Strategy and Fund be received.
  (MCAC-0027-2021)

  
  GC-0243-2021
  That Erica Warsh, Project Leader, Vision Zero be directed to coordinate a meeting between the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Communications and Promotions Subcommittee and the Road Safety Committee Promotional Subcommittee to collaborate on a joint National Day of Remembrance campaign as a part of the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee’s approved communication campaign for November 2021.
  (MCAC-0028-2021)

  
  GC-0244-2021
  That the Network and Technical Subcommittee Update from Kris Hammel, Citizen Member be received.
  (MCAC-0029-2021)

  
  GC-0245-2021
  That the Communications and Promotions Subcommittee Update from Paulina Pedziwiatr, Citizen Member be received.
  (MCAC-0030-2021)

  
  GC-0246-2021
  That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2021 Action List be approved.
  (MCAC-0031-2021)

  
  GC-0247-2021
  That the Region of Peel Motion Regarding 2021 Year of Sustainable Active Mobility from Councillor Fonseca be received for information.
  (MCAC-0032-2021)

  Carried

11.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

Councillor Parrish spoke to the heavy agenda of the Work Plan and Timeline at the next Peel Region’s meeting which includes; the land needs assessment, intensification analysis, inclusionary zoning and policy direction; financial feasibility analysis, and the Regional Official Plan Purposed Policy Direction. Councillor Parrish indicated the time of the meeting and extended an invitation to the public.

12.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor Parrish expressed concern with a request for staff to provide a report on the request regarding Studio Bottega and suggested that a report is not required.  Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building advised that staff comments would be similar to what was presented however, would be willing to provide a report if there was a need.

Councillor Ras inquired into the development charges and the project costs that the staff and Trillium Health Partners are facing with the new long term care and hospice and requested that staff bring a report back quickly to discuss the options. Gary Kent, Commissioner Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer advised that a DC (Development Cost) report update will be coming sometime this year.

Councillor Fonseca inquired about a Tree By-law update. Jodi Robillos, Director, Parks & Forestry & Environmental responded that a draft of the new Public Tree By-law will be available for June, with the final version updated in the fall.  She further noted that there will be an update to Council on some changes with the new tree planting and tree maintenance programs.

Councillor Fonseca expressed concern regarding a property in her ward that allows the parking of transport trucks.  Sam Rogers, Director of Enforcement noted that he is aware of the contravention and would provide an update to the Councillor at the end of the week.

Councillor Damerla inquired about the traffic report on the correlation of traffic studies. Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works noted that he would follow up with staff to provide a response to the Councillor.

Councillor Damerla inquired about the leak into the Credit River, what the clean-up costs were, liability to the company, fines and the ability to recover costs. Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor responded that charges were laid at the provincial level with a restitution order and that the costs were not substantial.

Councillor Damerla requested an email from Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building outlining the process on MZO’s. 

Councillor Starr inquired about outdoor recreation during Covid-19. 

Councillor Parrish congratulated Palma Pasta for the voluntary closure of their warehouse and locations due to two Covid-19 positive cases and has suggested them for the Covid-19 hero list.

13.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Crombie spoke to the virtual Iftar event, Black Community engagement sessions, Tele town hall, Journey to Freedom Day for the Vietnamese community, Jewish and Asian Heritage Month.  Mayor Crombie further announced the Day of National Mourning, National Youth Week, First Responders and Doctors Day, Orthodox Easter, and Mental Health Week.

Councillor Fonseca thanked her ward three community and staff for the Community Safety Meeting, welcomed new staff and thanked her past staff.

Councillor Dasko spoke to First Responders Day and Orthodox Easter. He thanked those who participated in the Speakers’ series and spoke about the upcoming Lakeshore Corridor workshops.

Councillor Damerla thanked those who participated in the 15 minute Cooksville forum.

14.

CLOSED SESSION - Nil.

• 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 (DATE) shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

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

15.

ADJOURNMENT

at 12:57PM (Councillor S. McFadden)