Budget Committee

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
Please Note: this Agenda is for November 18, 19, 25, 2024 Budget Committee Meetings commencing at 9:30AM
Location:
Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor
300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1
and Online Video Conference
Members
  • Chair and Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11
  • Vice-Chair and Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
  • Mayor Carolyn Parrish, Mayor
  • Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
  • Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
  • Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
  • Councillor Natalie Hart, Ward 5
  • Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
  • Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7
  • Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
  • Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
  • Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10

Staff Present

Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO
Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Corporate Services
Sam Rogers, Acting Commissioner of Transportation and Works
Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building
Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services
Marisa Chiu, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services and City Clerk 
Sacha Smith, Manager/Deputy Clerk, Secretariat and Access & Privacy
Eglantina Bacaj-Gondia, Legislative Coordinator

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

Councillor Butt, Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:36AM on November 18, 2024.

2.
INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

 

Councillor Butt, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement at the November 18 and 19, 2024 Budget Committee meeting dates.

3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

On November 18, 2024 - Approved, as presented (Councillor M. Reid)

On November 19, 2024 - Approved, as presented (Councillor S. McFadden)

4.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

 

Nil

5.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

 

5.1
Budget Committee Minutes - October 2, 2024

 

Approved (Councillor C. Fonseca)

6.
PRESENTATIONS - Nil

 

7.
DEPUTATIONS

 

Considered on November 18:

7.1
Andrew Grantham, Executive Director and Senior Economist, CIBC Capital Markets with respect to the Economic Outlook

 

Andrew Grantham, Executive Director and Senior Economist, CIBC Capital Markets provided an overview on the Ontario and overall Canadian Economy highlighting the following: Canadian inflation, interest rates, population growth, employment, and housing costs.

Committee Members spoke to the matter and raised questions regarding population growth, housing costs, and new developments; and A. Grantham responded with information related to projected trends.

  • RECOMMENDATIONBC-0018-2024
    Moved ByMayor C. Parrish

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Andrew Grantham, Executive Director and Senior Economist, CIBC Capital Markets with respect to the Economic Outlook, be received.

    Received

7.2
Christina Kakaflikas, Director, Economic Development with respect to Mississauga’s Economic Update

 

Christina Kakaflikas, Director, Economic Development spoke to the subject matter including the following: population growth in relation to economic output, labour market insights, sources of growth, foreign investments, and success factors.

Committee Members spoke to the subject matter and inquired about economic development strategies, securing space for businesses, business research centres, unemployment rates, and employment strategies; and C. Kakaflikas responded with information related to economic activity and unemployment trends.

  • RECOMMENDATIONBC-0019-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Christina Kakaflikas, Director, Economic Development with respect to Mississauga’s Economic Update, be received.

    Received

7.3
Marisa Chiu, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer with respect to the 2025 Proposed Budget Overview

 

Marisa Chiu, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer provided an overview on the 2025 proposed budget, which included: summary of budget changes, Strong Mayor Powers legislation, business plan priorities, timelines, strategies, and allocation.

Members of Committee spoke to the matter and inquired about the following: GTAA Payment In Lieu of Taxes data, capital reserves, increases in operating, capital, contractor services, professional services costs, and the impact of the Region of Peel budget; and M. Chiu responded to questions.

  • RECOMMENDATIONBC-0020-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Mahoney

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Marisa Chiu, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer with respect to the 2025 Proposed Budget Overview, be received.

    Received

7.4
Trevor McPherson, President and CEO and Brett McDermott, Director, Government and Stakeholder Relations, Mississauga Board of Trade regarding Mississauga's 2025 budget submission

 

Trevor McPherson, President and CEO, Mississauga Board of Trade spoke to the 2025 proposed budget and expressed concerns regarding higher interest rates, impact to tourism, commercial tax increase, and Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) increase.

Committee Members commented and inquired about unemployment rates, lands conversion, GTAA Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILT), building and development approval process, and public private partnerships; in response, T. McPherson commented on supporting and incentivizing businesses, provincial funding formulas for municipalities, and land conversion.

  • RECOMMENDATIONBC-0021-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    That the deputation from Trevor McPherson, President and CEO and Brett McDermott, Director, Government and Stakeholder Relations, Mississauga Board of Trade regarding Mississauga's 2025 budget submission, be received.

    Received

8.
PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

 

(Public Question Period was considered at each Budget Committee Meeting Date)

Considered on November 18, 2024: 

Vicki Tran, Resident provided the following written submission regarding item 10.7: 

I am concerned at the rate we remove leaf litter off our properties as it takes away important sources of nutrients for our local biodiversity. Leaf litter provides excellent nesting and protective habitat for our dirt dwellers. Fireflies, beetles, snails, worms, etc. Our insects are often hard to spot but rely on leaf litter to survive and thus affecting the availability of food for birds in our neighbourhoods. Is it possible to reduce our spending on the leaf litter cleanup and pivot to programming and ways we can encourage people to compost or set aside the leaves?

I support option 3: reduce program to include only residential ditched roadways and option 4: discontinuation of the VLCP program. I support working with the conservation authority and region to promote biodiversity and health of our local wildlife and plants. If we continuously sweep up nutrients that were meant to re-fertilize the land, how do we expect to grow healthy trees and shrubs in the neighbourhood?

Sam Rogers, Acting Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded noting the Vacuum Leaf Collection Program addresses the concerns expressed by the resident; and Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services noted that in partnership with the Region of Peel, leaves collected on residential roads are composted.

Considered on November 19, 2024: 

Vicki Tran, Resident provided the following written submission regarding item 10.8:

I support enhanced snow removal from bike lanes as I am a year round commuter and rely on cleared bike lanes and multi-use paths around the city to get to places I need to go. It’s important sidewalks and bike lanes are cleared to allow people walking and using active modes to travel through the city safely. Will there be enhanced training on how people salt after they have cleared the infrastructure? I'm concerned with there being too much salt utilized that is melting into our waterways and making it slippery to navigate by foot and bike. 

Sam Rogers, Acting Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded with information regarding the salt management program.

9.
CONSENT AGENDA - Nil

 

10.
MATTERS CONSIDERED

 

10.1
Service Area Presentations (10 minutes per presentation)

 

Considered on November 18:

10.1.1
Fire & Emergency Services

 

Presented by Chief Deryn Rizzi, Fire and Emergency Services

Committee Members inquired about warranty lifespan on trucks. vehicle servicing, training for officers and firefighters, changes to 911 callout system, response times, impact of education programs on prevention, and renovations and completions of fire stations.  D. Rizzi, Deputy Chiefs John Crozier, Stephane Malo, and Samuel Williams responded with information.

RECESS - 12:32 PM

Budget Committee reconvened at 1:37 PM.

10.1.2
Mississauga Library

 

Presented by Rona O'Banion, Director, Library

Members of Committee engaged in discussion, commenting and inquiring about library hours for select locations, digital and physical circulation, book purchasing, window hub, and funding model; R. O'Banion and Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services responded to questions.

Direction was provided to staff to bring a report in closed session regarding costs for library opening hours for select libraries.

10.1.3
Parks, Forestry & Environment

 

Presented by Nadia Paladino, Director, Parks & Forestry & Environment

Committee Members commented on the subject matter and inquired about increases in grants, revenue plans, conservation authorities, legislation, debt financing charges, and backlog related to stumping and removals.  N. Paladino, Amory Ngan, Manager, Forestry and Wes Anderson, Manager, Business Planning and Financial Services responded with information.

10.1.4
Recreation & Culture (Items 10.2 and 10.3)

 

Presented by Kristina Zietsma, Director, Recreation & Culture

Committee Members engaged in discussion, commenting and inquiring about advertising, sponsorship opportunities, youth hubs and staffing, Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT), school board funding opportunities, and food insecurity and grants.  K. Zietsma and Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services responded with information.

10.1.5
Tourism Mississauga (Item 10.4)

 

Considered on November 19:

Presented by Victoria Clarke, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Mississauga

Committee Members commented and inquired about strategies related to the hotel industry, capacity and future events, and tracking economic impact of activities.  V. Clarke and Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services responded to questions.

10.1.6
Regulatory Services

 

Presented by Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement

Committee Members commented and inquired about staffing, coyote management plan, paid parking, revenue streams, fleet procurement, and service standards.  In response, G. Fthenos and Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Corporate Services spoke to the inquiries providing rationale for staffing increases, service standards, resource allocation, and enforcement programming.

10.1.7
Transit

 

Presented by Ji-Yeon Lee, Senior Manager, Transit Operations 

Committee Members engaged in discussion around bus procurement and replacement, inquiring about delays related to purchasing, cameras in buses, revenue surplus, training, staffing, call volume, response time, transit enforcement, passenger shelters, and hydrogen fuel cell technology. 

J.Y. Lee, Darren Ridings, Director, Transit, Sam Rogers, Acting Commissioner of Transportation and Works, Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Corporate Services, and Graham Walsh, City Solicitor responded to questions.

10.1.8
Roads (Items 10.7, 10.8 and 10.9)

 

The below Corporate Reports were considered on November 18:

Presented by Helen Noehammer, Director, Works Operations and Maintenance

Committee Members engaged in discussion on the Vacuum Leaf Collection Program options for implementation and inquired about generated revenue; and H. Noehammer responded with information.

Committee Members engaged in discussion, commenting and inquiring about the following topics with respect to the Winter Maintenance Program:

  • service levels
  • enhanced snow removal from bike lanes
  • contract length and cost
  • legislation regarding inspection and service
  • seniors program subscription
  • street type eligibility for clearing
  • equipment
  • utilization of reserves

H. Noehammer, Marisa Chiu, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO responded with information.

  • RECOMMENDATIONBC-0022-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    That the following service area presentations presented to Budget Committee on November 18, 19, and 25, 2024, be received:

    1. Fire & Emergency Services
    2. Mississauga Library
    3. Parks, Forestry & Environment
    4. Recreation & Culture
    5. Tourism Mississauga
    6. Regulatory Services
    7. Transit
    8. Roads
    9. Stormwater
    Received

10.2
2025 Culture Venue Rates and Fees 

 

This item was discussed during item 10.1.4

  • RECOMMENDATIONBC-0023-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck
    1. That Schedule “E-1” (Rental Fee Schedule – Recreation and Culture) of the 2025 consolidated user fees and charges by-law, to be effective January 1, 2025, incorporate additional cultural spaces in the description of “Meeting Rooms – Category H”, as outlined in the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated November 1, 2024, entitled “2025 Culture Venue Rates and Fees”.
    2. That all necessary By-laws be enacted.
    YES (9)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor Natalie Hart
    ABSENT (2)Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden
    Carried (9 to 0)

10.3
Free Older Adult Recreation Programming Cost Analysis

 

This item was discussed during item 10.1.4

  • RECOMMENDATIONBC-0024-2024
    Moved ByMayor C. Parrish
    1. That the City offer free older adult recreation programming for individuals aged 65 and older as of April 1, 2025 as outlined in the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated November 1, 2024, entitled “Free Older Adult Recreation Programming Cost analysis” and that the 2025 budget be adjusted.
    2. That Schedule “E-3” (Recreation Program Fees and Charges) of the 2025 consolidated user fees and charges by-law, to be effective January 1, 2025, incorporate information about the new recreation membership type known as “65 & Older Fit Membership”, as outlined in the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated November 1, 2024, entitled “Free Older Adult Recreation Programming Cost Analysis”.
    3. That all necessary By-laws be enacted.
    YES (8)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor Natalie Hart
    NO (1)Councillor A. Tedjo
    ABSENT (2)Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden
    Carried (8 to 1)

10.4
Tourism Mississauga – Annual Report and 2025 Business Plan and Budget

 

This item was discussed during item 10.1.5

  • RECOMMENDATIONBC-0025-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko

    That the Corporate Report dated November 1, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services entitled “Tourism Mississauga – Annual Report and 2025 Business Plan and Budget” be approved in accordance with the following:

    1. That the 2025 Business Plan and Budget for Tourism Mississauga with a gross cost of $10,000,000, and a net cost of zero – funded from Municipal Accommodation Tax be approved.
    2. That the staff complement supporting Tourism Mississauga be increased by five full time positions.
    3. That Council approve the election of the Directors named in the Memo to Council dated October 29, 2024 entitled “Tourism Mississauga Reappointment of Board Directors” from the Chief Executive Officer of Tourism Mississauga for a new three year term, and in accordance with Resolution 0171-2024.
    4. That the auditor for the City (or designate) be appointed as the auditor for Tourism Mississauga to hold office until the completion of the next annual meeting, or until a successor is appointed, and such auditor shall have all the rights and powers of an auditor provided under the Municipal Act, 2001.
    5. That the 2023 audited financial statements for Tourism Mississauga be received for information.
    6. That the City Clerk be authorized as the delegated signing authority to sign all necessary Tourism Mississauga resolutions to represent the annual meeting for Tourism Mississauga and to give effect to Council’s decision as the sole voting member to approve the 2025 Budget and Business Plan, appoint the auditor and approve the election of Directors to the Board.
    7. That all necessary By-laws be enacted.
    YES (9)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor Natalie Hart
    ABSENT (2)Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden
    Carried (9 to 0)

10.5
Community Services 2025 Grant Requests and Reserve Fund Updates

 

The below Corporate Reports were considered on November 19:

Councillor Dasko inquired about the incremental budget increase for community grants.

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services spoke to the budget adjustments and provided clarity around funding sources.

  • RECOMMENDATIONBC-0026-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    That Budget Committee approve increases to Community Services Grants in 2025 as outlined in the Corporate Report dated November 5, 2024, entitled “Community Services 2025 Grant Requests and Reserve Fund Updates” from the Commissioner of Community Services with the following:

    1. That cost centre Recreation Community Grants (28530) be increased with gross and net budget of 62,200 and funded from Tax.
    2. That the cost centre Recreation & Culture Grants (28533) be increased with gross budget of $655,500 and net budget of $0, and the funding be allocated from the Municipal Accommodation (MAT) Reserve Fund (35591) for 2025.
    3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.
    YES (8)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor Natalie Hart
    NO (1)Councillor J. Horneck
    ABSENT (2)Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden
    Carried (8 to 1)

10.6
Budget for Flood Resilience Rebate Program (All Wards)

 

This item was considered on November 19, 2024 after item 10.9

Committee Members engaged in discussion and inquired about the rebate program including eligibility, amounts, and reserves.  Emma Calvert, Acting Director, Infrastructure Planning & Engineering Services responded with information.

  • RECOMMENDATIONBC-0027-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor D. Damerla
    1. That a budget of $1 million in 2025 for the Flood Resilience Rebate Program as outlined in the corporate report entitled “Budget for Flood Resilience Rebate Program (All Wards)” dated October 30, 2024 from the Acting Commissioner of Transportation and Works be approved.
    2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.
    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor Natalie Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)

10.7
Winter Maintenance Program – Additional Service Options – Updated 2024 Costs

 

This item was considered on November 19, 2024 and discussed and voted on during item 10.1.8

  • RECOMMENDATIONBC-0028-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac
    1. That a city-wide residential driveway windrow clearing program be implemented as outlined in the report dated October 31, 2024, from the Acting Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled “Winter Maintenance Program – Additional Service Options – Updated 2024 Costs” beginning in the 2025/2026 winter season.
    2. That the associated Operating and Capital Budget increases and staff complement increases for 2025 be approved; and
    3. That staff proceed with the required procurement to implement the services added; and
    4. That staff be directed to report back with suggested revisions to the Parking By-law; and
    5. That a $50 increase for the Outdoor Maintenance Subsidy, from $350 to $400 per application per year starting in the 2025 subsidy year be approved.
    YES (6)Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor Natalie Hart
    NO (5)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor M. Reid
    Carried (6 to 5)
  • RECOMMENDATIONBC-0029-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    That clearing of secondary sidewalks be implemented as outlined in the report dated October 31, 2024, from the Acting Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled “Winter Maintenance Program – Additional Service Options – Updated 2024 Costs” beginning in the
    2025/2026 winter season. 

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor Natalie Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONBC-0030-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor A. Tedjo

    That enhanced snow removal from bike lanes be implemented as outlined in the report dated October 31, 2024, from the Acting Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled “Winter Maintenance Program – Additional Service Options – Updated 2024 Costs” beginning in the 2025/2026 winter season.

    YES (8)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor Natalie Hart
    NO (3)Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, and Councillor J. Horneck
    Carried (8 to 3)

10.8
Vacuum Leaf Collection Program – Future of Program

 

This item was considered on November 19, 2024 and discussed and voted on during item 10.1.8

  • RECOMMENDATIONBC-0031-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    1. That Option 1 be implemented to maintain the existing Vacuum Leaf Collection Program (VLCP) using current criteria for the next contract term commencing in 2025, as outlined in the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works dated October 31, 2024 entitled, “Vacuum Leaf Collection Program – Future of Program”.
    2. That the associated Operating budget increases for 2025, be approved; and
    3. That staff award the procurement for the VLCP services in accordance with Procurement By-law #0013-2022.
    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor Natalie Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)

10.9
Employee Parking Program

 

This item was considered on November 19, 2024 and voted on during item 10.1.8 

Councillor Tedjo spoke to and inquired about the breakdown of costs associated with loss and revenue related to parking; in response, Jamie Brown, Manager, Municipal Parking spoke to the program and data used for estimated impact.

  • RECOMMENDATIONBC-0032-2024
    Moved ByMayor C. Parrish
    1. That the Traffic By-law 0555-2000, be amended in accordance with the Budget Committee Report entitled “Employee Parking Program” from the Acting Commissioner of Transportation and Works dated November 5, 2024, to waive parking fees for staff and members of Council at the Civic Centre Parking Garage, Central Library Parking Garage, and Living Arts Parking Garage during regular work hours for the period of one year beginning January 1, 2025.
    2. That a $266,000 reduction to the 2025 budgeted parking fee revenue with $133,000 of the impact be offset against the Parking Meter Revenues Reserve #35519 and the remaining $133,000 to property tax, be approved.
    3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. 
    YES (10)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor Natalie Hart
    ABSENT (1)Councillor D. Damerla
    Carried (10 to 0)

10.10
2025 Business Improvement Area Budgets

 

This item was considered on November 18, 2024.

No discussion took place regarding this item.

  • RECOMMENDATIONBC-0033-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor Natalie Hart
    1. That the 2025 budget submissions for the Clarkson, Malton, Port Credit, Cooksville, and Streetsville Business Improvement Areas (BIA’s), as set out in Appendix 1 of the Corporate Report dated November 1, 2024, from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, entitled, “2025 Business Improvement Area Budgets” be approved.
    2. That all necessary By-laws be enacted and that the necessary budget adjustments be made.
    YES (9)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor Natalie Hart
    ABSENT (2)Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden
    Carried (9 to 0)

11.
CLOSED SESSION

 

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

  • Moved ByCouncillor Natalie Hart

    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 Budget Committee meeting to be held on November 19, 2024 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

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

    11.1 Advise that is subject to Solicitor Client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Winter Maintenance Contract

    Received 

     

    The Committee went into Closed Session at 1:30PM and returned to Open Session to vote on the following matters at 1:50 PM 

11.1
Advise that is subject to Solicitor Client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose:

 

Winter Maintenance Contract

Mayor C. Parrish, Councillors Tedjo, Horneck, and Damerla left at 1:50PM.

Graham Walsh, City Solicitor spoke to the Winter Maintenance Contract and responded to inquiries from Committee Members.

  • RECOMMENDATIONBC-0034-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    That the verbal update on November 19, 2024 from Graham Walsh, City Solicitor regarding the Winter Maintenance Contract, be received.

    YES (7)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor Natalie Hart
    ABSENT (4)Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A. Tedjo, and Councillor J. Horneck
    Carried (7 to 0)

12.
ADJOURNMENT

 

On November 19, 2024 at 1:55 PM (Councillor N. Hart)

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