General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Time:

9:30 A.m. - 12:30 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor

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

And Online Video Conference

Members Present

• Mayor Bonnie Crombie
• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
• Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
• Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5 (CHAIR)
• Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
• Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7
• Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
• Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11

Staff Present

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor

Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services

Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk

Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk

Allyson D'Ovidio, Legislative Coordinator

 

 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Councillor Parrish called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Councillor Parrish recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor M. Reid)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - January 11, 2023

Approved (Councillor S. McFadden)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil.

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Meghan Nicholls, CEO, The Mississauga Food Bank, regarding the results from Mayor Crombie's 2022 Holiday Food Drive

Mayor Crombie provided background information regarding the goals of the 2022 Holiday Food Drive, achievements of the community and staff and introduced Meghan Nicholls, CEO, The Mississauga Food Bank.

Ms. Nicholls shared a story from a Mississauga Food Bank recipient; spoke to the goals of the Mayor’s 2022 Holiday Food Drive and announced the final results of $,962,088.00 and 647,904 lbs of food. Ms. Nicholls announced Councillor Carolyn Parrish as the 2022 Angel Award recipient as well as the winners of the Corporate Challenge; Lakeview Community Partners Ltd., Shahid Khawaja Real Estate Inc. Brokerage; Community Challenge Winner: Canadian Coptic Church. Ms. Nicholls spoke to the sponsors and support of all who made the results possible.

Mayor Crombie spoke to the success of the Food Drive; to all award recipients, thanking all who contributed to the success of the Food Drive. Councillors Damerla and Parrish spoke in support of the ongoing success.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0009-2022
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Meghan Nicholls, CEO, The Mississauga Food Bank, regarding the results from Mayor Crombie's 2022 Holiday Food Drive, be received.

7.2

Rianna Ford, Brad Stott and Cyrus Hambaz, Cannabis Retail Consultant and Event Planner regarding Legal Cannabis Retail Stores in Mississauga

Rianna Ford, Brad Stott and Cyrus Hambaz, presented on the subject matter providing background information with respect to statistics, standard operating procedures and Provincial and Federal regulations; the safety and economic benefits of legal storefonts; medicinal properties; black market operation and the risks associated with opting out of Legalized Cannabis Retail in Mississauga.

Councillor Damerla spoke the rationale behind previous decisions with respect to the subject matter and noted the lack provincial tools available to support the process in previous years. Councillor Damerla spoke to an illegal store in ward 7 and requested that staff revisit the existing report regarding the subject matter and include new recommendations based on the most recent information. Rob Trewartha, Director, Strategic Communications & Initiatives spoke to the previous report and bringing a refreshed report to a future meeting. 

Councillor Mahoney spoke in support of the revisiting the report and opening Legalized Storefronts. Mayor Crombie spoke to the history of previous decisions regarding the subject matter and in support of the report coming back for review.

Councillor Dasko addressed unique concerns with respect to the small business community in Ward 1, such as clustering. In response to Councillor Dasko, Ms. Ford and Mr. Hambaz spoke to market saturation and how business structure and experience can naturally elimate these issues. In response to Councillor Reid, Mr. Hambaz spoke to taxation in Ontario and the operations of Nova Scotia. 

Councillor Parrish addressed concerns with respect to clustering in Ward 5 and requested the returning report include the number of bankruptcies, closed down locations in strip malls; in St. Lawrence Market and locations in Toronto. Councillor Parrish spoke to the need for control of locations at the provincial level.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0010-2023
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Rianna Ford, Brad Stott and Cyrus Hambaz regarding Legal Cannabis Retail Stores in Mississauga, be received. 

  Received

7.3

Item 10.2 - Victoria Clarke, Director, Tourism

Victoria Clarke, Director, Tourism and CEO of Tourism Mississauga provided background information with respect to Tourism Mississauga, funding; its mandate; Board of Directors, 2022 Highlights and Initiatives; AGM and the proposed 2023 Budget and recommendations.

Item 10.1 regarding Tourism Mississauga - Annual Report and 2023 Business Plan and Budget was brought forward for consideration. Councillor Dasko spoke to the work done by Ms. Clarke and enquired about marketing tactics. In response to Councillor Dasko, Ms. Clarke spoke to the Municipal Accommodation Tax, hotel industry staffing issues and the beginning stages of recovery. 

Councillor Butt spoke in support of the subject matter and to prior experience with Tourism Mississauga.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0011-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Victoria Clarke, Director, Tourism regarding the Tourism Mississauga – Annual Report and 2023 Business Plan and Budget, be received.

  Received

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil.

Nil.

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0012-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.3 - Single Source Procurement of Banking Remittance Services from Symcor Inc. – Contract Amendment and Extension (File Ref: PRC002048)
  • 10.4 - Tax Exemption for a Municipal Capital Facility- Parks Depot LCPL lands Lakefront Promenade
  • 11.2 - Accessibility Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2023 - January 16, 2023
  • 16.1 - The security of the property of the municipality or local board: Authority to Approve and Execute a Management and Operations Agreement with Crane Creations Theatre Company at the Maja Prentice Theatre, 3650 Dixie Road (Procurement No. PRC003228 Management and Operation of Maja Prentice Theatre)
  • 16.2 - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Reappointment of Tourism Mississauga Board Directors

  YES (11)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

Transportation and Works – 2023 Electric Vehicle Procurement

In response to Councillor Tedjo, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to the procurement process and strategy related to the subject matter. Darren Ridings, Senior Manager, Transit Vehicle Maintenance provided further background information including timeline and vehicle chargers. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0013-2023
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo
  1. That the report entitled “Transportation and Works 2023 – Electric Vehicle Procurement” dated January 3, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works be approved.
  2. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to execute contracts with various suppliers for the supply and delivery of new and/or lightly used electric vehicles as they become available for the period ending December 31, 2023, notwithstanding that each contract may exceed $100,000 and would normally require Council approval.
  3. That the MiWay funds of $990,000 be pre-authorized ahead of the 2023 Business Plan and Budget approval. In addition, funds of $1,185,000 be pre-authorized ahead of the 2024 Business Plan and Budget approval to allow the procurement of new or lightly used electric vehicles as outlined in the Corporate Report dated January 3, 2023 entitled "Transportation and Works 2023 – Electric Vehicle Procurement”

      

  YES (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.2

Tourism Mississauga – Annual Report and 2023 Business Plan and Budget

This matter was discussed during item 7.3.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0014-2022
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt

  That the corporate report dated January 3, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services entitled “Tourism Mississauga – Annual Report and 2023 Business Plan and Budget” be approved in accordance with the following:

  1. That the 2023 Business Plan and Budget for Tourism Mississauga with a gross cost of $5,936,000, and a net cost of zero - $4,836,000 funded from Municipal Accommodation Tax and $1,100,000 transfer from Tourism Mississauga Reserve, be approved.
  2. That the staff complement supporting Tourism Mississauga be increased by two full time positions.
  3. 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.
  4. That the City Clerk be authorized as the delegated signing authority to sign all necessary Tourism Mississauga resolutions to represent the annual general meeting for Tourism Mississauga and to give effect to Council’s decision as the sole voting member to approve the 2023 Budget and Business Plan, appoint the auditor and approve the election of Directors to the Board for a three-year term.
  5. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.3

Single Source Procurement of Banking Remittance Services from Symcor Inc. – Contract Amendment and Extension (File Ref: PRC002048) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0015-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That the single source procurement of banking remittance services from Symcor Inc., as detailed in the corporate report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, dated January 9, 2023, entitled, “Single Source Procurement of Banking Remittance Services from Symcor Inc. – Contract Amendment and Extension (File Ref: PRC002048)”, be approved;
  2. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to execute all contracts, necessary amendments and related ancillary documents to extend the term of the contract and to increase the value of the contract between the City and Symcor Inc. by an estimated amount of $385,000, exclusive of taxes, for a period of three (3) years, with the option to extend the term for an additional up to five (5) years, in accordance with the City’s Procurement By-law 0013-2022, as amended;
  3. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to execute the necessary amendments to further extend the term of the contract beyond a period of three (3) years, with the option to extend the term for an additional up to five (5) years, and to increase the value of the contract beyond $385,000 between the City and Symcor Inc. for additional banking remittance services, including additional features and services as required, for the purpose of fulfilling City requirements and ensuring business continuity, if the funding for such contract increase has been approved by Council.

  YES (11)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.4

Tax Exemption for a Municipal Capital Facility- Parks Depot LCPL lands Lakefront Promenade (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0016-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That a by-law be enacted to classify the Commercial Lease Agreement (the “Lease”) dated September 15, 2022 between Lakeview Community Partners Limited (“LCPL”) and the City of Mississauga (the “City”), as a municipal capital facilities agreement made pursuant to section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001, SO 2001, c.25, as amended, and to hereby exempt a portion of LCPL lands identified as PIN 13485-0771 and designated as Part 1 on 43R-40389 comprising a total area of approximately 4,129 square metres (44,444.19 square feet) of lands, as shown in Appendix 1 attached to this report (the “Leased Lands”) from taxation for municipal and school purposes effective on September 15, 2022.
  2. That the Clerk be directed to notify the Minister of Education, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Regional Municipality of Peel and the secretary of any school board which includes the land exempted, of the enactment of the By-law.
  3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

      

  YES (11)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Heritage Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2023 - January 10, 2023

Councillor Dasko noted a correction to the ward in recommendation HAC-0003-2023.

• Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  GC-0017-2023
  The following items were approved on consent at the January 10, 2023 Heritage Advisory Committee meeting:

  • Item 9.1 - Request to Alter a Heritage Designated Property at 1352 Lakeshore Road East (Ward 1)
  • Item 10.1 - 31 Inglewood Drive (Ward 1)

  (HAC-0001-2023)

  GC-0018-2023

   That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 1352 Lakeshore Road East (Ward 1), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated November 29, 2022 from t he Commissioner of Community Services, be approved.

  (HAC-0002-2023)

  (Ward 1)

  GC-0019-2023

  That the request to alter the property at 27 Mill Street (Ward 11), as per the report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated December 7, 2022, be approved.

  (HAC-0003-2023)

  (Ward 11)

  GC-0020-2023

  That the memorandum entitled "31 Inglewood Drive (Ward 1)” from Kelly Reichheld, Director, Culture Division dated November 17, 2022, be received for information.

  (HAC-0004-2023)

  (Ward 1)

  YES (11)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.2

Accessibility Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2023 - January 16, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  GC-0021-2023

  That the deputation and associated presentation on the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area Update Public Realm Design to the Accessibility Advisory Committee by Bryana McLaughlin, Senior Coordinator, Capital Projects, Credit Valley Conservation Authority on January 16, 2023, be received for information

  (AAC-0001-2023)

  GC-0022-2023

  That the verbal update regarding the Region of Peel’s Accessibility Advisory Committee
  provided by Carol-Ann Chafe, Citizen Member and Member of the ROP AAC be received.

  (AAC-0002-2023)

  GC-0023-2023

  That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan be approved as discussed at the
  January 16, 2023 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting.

  (AAC-0003-2023)

  GC-0024-2023

  That the Memorandum entitled 2023 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule from Martha Cameron, Legislative Coordinator dated November 1, 2022 be received for information.

  (AAC-0004-2023)

  YES (11)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

12.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

No discussion took place.

13.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

In response to Councillor Fonseca, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to the Salt Management program and monitoring process.

In response to Councillor Fonseca, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to the current boulevard tree removal and replacement process and advised a report will be brought to a future meeting with respect to service levels. 

In response to Councillor Dasko, Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning & Building and Mr. Wright spoke to providing information that can be forwarded to the public with respect to the Temporary Patio Program. 

14.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Crombie announced Bell Let’s Talk Day and provided information regarding resources of support; Republic of India day, January 26; January 27, Commemoration, of the Holocaust International day; January 29, National day of remembrance, Islamic Massacre; Green Square campaign, in support of fighting Islamophobia; Winter magic on January 28, in place of New Years Levy on celebration square; Lunar New Year and the year of the Cat; MCBA Chinese New Year reception; Denso Head Office, 50th Anniversary; the Induction on Legends Row of Councillor Tovey, Michael "Pinball" Clemons, and Trillium Health Partners as well as the Canadian Polish Congress Carnival Ball event.

Councillor Tedjo spoke in support of Mayor Crombie and the Lunar New Year; the election of Councillor Mahoney as Chair of the Credit Valley Conservation Authority. Councillor Tedjo spoke to an upcoming information session being hosted in Ward 2 with respect to the Regional Budget on February 1st. at 7:00 PM.

Councillor Damerla clarified the history of the Republic of India Day.

15.

NOTICES OF MOTION

Nil.

16.

CLOSED SESSION

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

16.1

The security of the property of the municipality or local board:

Authority to Approve and Execute a Management and Operations Agreement with Crane Creations Theatre Company at the Maja Prentice Theatre, 3650 Dixie Road (Procurement No. PRC003228 Management and Operation of Maja Prentice Theatre) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0025-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That a by-law be enacted to authorize the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer or her designate, and the City Clerk, to execute a Management and Operations Agreement (the “Agreement”) between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga (“Mississauga”) and Crane Creations Theatre Company (“Crane”) at the Maja Prentice Theatre (the “Theatre”) located at 3650 Dixie Road (Burnhamthorpe Branch Library), PIN 13326-0010 (LT) and legally described as part Lot 6, Concession 1, NDS, Toronto Township, as in VS215199, VS93470, except VS96322, being Parts 1 & 2 on 43R-19915, Block E, Plan 750, Toronto Township, City of Mississauga, Region of Peel, on the terms detailed herein and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
  2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (11)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

16.2

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees:

Reappointment of Tourism Mississauga Board Directors (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0026-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the Closed Session Memorandum from Victoria Clarke, CEO, Tourism Mississauga regarding the Reappointment of Board Directors, be approved.

  YES (11)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

17.

ADJOURNMENT

11:18 AM (Councillor D. Damerla)