General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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

• Deputy Mayor and Chair Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
• Councillor and Vice-Chair John Kovac, Ward 4
• Mayor Carolyn Parrish, Mayor
• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
• Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor Natalie Hart, Ward 5
• Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
• Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7
• Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11

Staff Present

Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO

Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Corporate Services 

Samuel Rogers, Acting Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services

Graham Walsh, City Solicitor

Sacha Smith, Deputy Clerk/Manager, Secretariat

Allyson D'Ovidio, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Deputy Mayor and Councilllor M. Mahoney, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor J. Horneck)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - September 4, 2024

Approved (Councillor S. McFadden)

Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney spoke to the return of Graham Walsh, City Solicitor and welcomed him as the new City Solicitor and Director of Legal Services.

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Item 10.1 - Jorge Vazquez, President and Lee Kieswetter, 39 Seven Inc.

J. Vazquez and L. Keiswetter spoke to the report titled “Formal Bid Dispute 39 Seven Inc. RE: PRC004372 - Multi-Site Spray Pad and Park Improvements Construction Services" and provided background information and addressed concerns related to the disqualification of their company. In response to Councillor D. Damerla, Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Corporate Services clarified that 39 Seven Inc., was disqualified based on reference checks and a failure to demonstrate the ability to carry out the contract requirements. Further, L. Keiswetter addressed concerns regarding the application such as a lack of clarity and the need for a pre-qualification.  In response to Mayor Parrish, R. Sheth spoke to the project scope and confirmed 39 Seven Inc., was the lowest bidder. As a result of discussions, R. Sheth spoke to reviewing the references of 39 Seven Inc., prior to proceeding with the award of the contract.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0368-2024
  Moved By Mayor Parrish

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Jorge Vazquez, President, 39 Seven Inc., and Lee Kieswetter regarding the Corporate Report dated September 6, 2024, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services titled “Formal Bid Dispute 39 Seven Inc. RE: PRC004372 -Multi-Site Spray Pad and Park Improvements Construction Services”, be received.

  Received

7.2

Megan Nicholls, Chief Executive Officer, Food Banks Mississauga regarding the state of food bank usage crisis in Mississauga and the Thanksgiving Campaign

M. Nicholls conducted a resource allocation activity with Members of the General Committee. M. Nicholls spoke to the subject matter and noted the increase in need for Food Bank Services year over year and rising costs. In response to Members of the General Committee, M. Nicholls spoke to the following:

• "Hub-and-Spoke" model;
• Fresh food storage capacity and the new facility;
• Providing a toolkit regarding how to donate;
• The need for increased social assistance;
• Consideration for collaborating with "Feed Ontario";
• Facilitation needs for spaces to provide pop-up markets; and 
• The need for increased funding

Mayor C. Parrish spoke to lack of government funding support and lobbying at the Region of Peel for a location in Malton. Further, Mayor C. Parrish spoke to the potential for Members of Council to use their discretionary fund for donations to the Food Back. Lasly, Mayor C. Parrish presented a cheque to M. Nicholls from the proceeds of the "Milk Fund".

Members of the General Committee Spoke in support.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0369-2024
  Moved By Councillor N. Hart

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Megan Nicholls, Chief Executive Officer, Food Banks Mississauga regarding the state of food bank usage crisis in Mississauga and the Thanksgiving Campaign, be received.

  Received

7.3

George Tavares, Resident regarding a proposal for a "Bike and Bus Free" program

G. Tavares presented a proposal for a "Bike and Bus Free" program in Mississauga. In response to Councillor A. Tedjo, Sam Rogers, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to referring the presentation to the Transit Advisory Committee (TAC) and Mississauga Cycing Advisory Committee (MCAC) for further consideration. Councillor M. Reid and Councillor D. Damerla spoke in support. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0370-2024
  Moved By Councillor N. Hart

  That the deputation and associated presentation from George Tavares, Resident regarding a proposal for a "Bike and Bus Free" program, be referred to the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee and Transit Advisory Committee.

  Received

7.4

Scott Van Hende, Coordinator of Sport and Recreation Sheridan College, Mississauga Hazel McCallion Campus, Dylan Langlois, Student-Athlete Representative, Men's Baseball Team and Olivia Weiss, Student-Athlete Representative, Women's Softball Team :

regarding an Invitation to celebrate Quenippenon Meadows Park as new home fields for Sheridan Varsity Baseball and Softball on Saturday, September 21, 2024

This matter was heard before item 7.1. S. Van Hende, D. Langlois and O. Weiss spoke to the subject matter. Councillor M. Reid spoke in support and enquired about future development for the space at Quenippenon Park. Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to having separate discussions regarding future park development; to the home diamond, and partnership with Sheridan College. Councillor A. Tedjo spoke in support. Councillor J. Kovac spoke about the possibility of utilising the open space next to Sheridan College, Hazel McCallion Campus as a sports field.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0371-2024
  Moved By Councillor M. Reid

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Scott Van Hende, Coordinator of Sport and Recreation Sheridan College, Mississauga Hazel McCallion Campus, Dylan Langlois, Student-Athlete Representative, Men's Baseball Team and Olivia Weiss, Student-Athlete Representative, Women's Softball Team regarding an Invitation to celebrate Quenippenon Meadows Park as the new home field for Sheridan Varsity Baseball and Softball, be received.

  Received

7.5

*THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED 

Alex Moots, President, Airport Tennis regarding a request to waive Development Charges at the new Tennis and Pickleball facility at Pearson Airport

7.6

*Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building, regarding Education & Engagement: A Guide to City Planning and Development

*Deputant updated 

A. Whittemore presented the online resource titled a "Guide to City Planning and Development", provided background information and shared a video regarding education and engagement in City Planning. In response to Councillor S. Dasko, A. Whittemore spoke to the future availability of a toolkit and other available resources. Councillor D. Damerla spoke in support. In response to Councillor A. Tedjo, A. Whittemore noted that going forward, all matters related to Planning will housed in the same location, including the Official Plan. 

Mayor C. Parrish spoke in support of the work done with the Mayor's Housing Task force. 

7.7

Item 10.2 - Emma Calvert, Acting Director Infrastructure Planning & Engineering Services

E. Calvert spoke to the "July and August 2024 Storm Events Update", provided background information including statistics, incident management and lack of government support. Further, E. Calvert presented the action plan and next steps. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0373-2024
  Moved By Councillor N. Hart

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Emma Calvert, Acting Director, Infrastructure Planning and Engineering Services regarding the Corporate Report entitled “July and August 2024 Extreme Rainfall Events Update” dated September 6, 2024 from the Commissioner of Transportation & Works, be received. 

  Received

7.8

Item 10.2 - Famida Abrahim, Resident and Kam Ally, Resident

F. Abrahim, K. Ally and Bill Martin, Business Owner, Ron Martin Welding, spoke together to give their deputation and addressed their concerns regarding Hull Street with respect to blocked pipes; maintenance schedules; plans for aid and repair; overgrowth in the creek and lack of support.

In response to Councillor N. Hart, Sam Rogers, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to committing to clear the location addressed by the residents; emergency response service levels; working with the contractors to increase communication with City staff, and discussing the location further offline.

In response to F. Abrahim, Helen Noehammer, Director, Works Operations and Maintenance spoke to the maintenance schedule and contractor retainers. Further, H. Noehammer noted that problematic areas are flushed regularly. As a result of comments made by Mayor C. Parrish staff were directed to provide the maintenance schedule from the last 4 years for the next meeting. 

Councillor N. Hart, requested that the maintenance schedule for storm sewer systems be shared publicly. 

Geoff Wright, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer directed staff to meet with the deputants and Councillor N. Hart to review their concerns in detail.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0374-2024
  Moved By Councillor N. Hart

  That the deputation by Famida Abrahim, Resident, Kam Ally, Resident, and Bill Martin, Business Owner, Ron Martin Welding regarding the report entitled “July and August 2024 Extreme Rainfall Events Update” dated September 6, 2024 from the Commissioner of Transportation & Works, be received.

  Received

7.9

Item 10.2 - Bill Martin, Business Owner, Ron Martin Welding

This item was heard as part of item 7.8.

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0375-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.3 Criminal Record Check Updates to Enforcement Licensing By-laws
  • 11.1 Environmental Action Committee Report 5 - 2024 - dated September 3, 2024
  • 11.2 Subcommittee of Council - Arts and Culture and Festival Groups Report 3 - 2024 – dated September 5, 2024
  • 11.3 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 6 - 2024 - dated September 10, 2024
  • 11.4 Heritage Advisory Committee Report 8 - 2024 - dated September 10, 2024
  • 11.5 Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee Report 3 – 2024 – dated
  • 12.1 A memorandum dated August 19, 2024 from Dianne Zimmerman, Manager, Environment entitled “2024 Progress Update on the Peel Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Strategy"
  • 12.2 An email dated September 17, 2024 from John Klein, President, Botanico Ltd., entitled "Reach ETOB-2300" (Ward 5)
  • 16.1 Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose:Extension of an Interim Transfer Agreement between the City and the Province of Ontario for the transfer of prosecutions under Part III and Part IX of the Provincial Offences Act to the City of Mississauga

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

Formal Bid Dispute by 39 Seven Inc. RE: PRC004372 - Multi-Site Spray Pad and Park Improvements Construction Services 

The discussion regarding this matter took place during item 7.1.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0376-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the report dated September 6, 2024, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services titled “Formal Bid Dispute 39 Seven Inc. RE: PRC004372 - Multi-Site Spray Pad and Park Improvements Construction Services”, be deferred.

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.2

July and August 2024 Storm Events Update (City-wide)

This item was heard after item 7.8. As a result of the comments made by Members of the General Committee regarding the subject matter, staff responded to questions regarding the following:

• Lacking timelines;
• Lack of funding information;
• A request to apply for all funding opportunities;
• Relationship between storm water and sanitary sewer drainage;
• 3-1-1 response time during emergency events;
• Reviewing a plan regarding back water and the sump pump subsidy, and 
• Updating the flood plain information and permit issuing

Emma Calvert, Acting Director, Infrastructure Planning and Engineering Services spoke to bringing back a report to address concerns in the area of Dixie Road and Dundas Street. 

As a result of discussions, staff were directed to take the following actions and prepare a report back to Council at the next meeting:

• Review the possibility of expanding the sump subsidy criteria to include those who previously experienced a flood;
• Expand outreach;
• Provide maintenance timelines;
• Notify Members of Council to advocate for funding to other levels of government;
• Update storm water construction dates on web page;
• Consider collaboration with the Greater Toronto Airport Authority;
• Explore partnerships with the Region and Alectra regarding communication systems, weather warnings;
• Report on increasing staff to address clean up;
• Bring all funding applications before Council prior to submission;
• Consider use of digital and overpass signage regarding public meetings;
• Expanding a basement flooding subsidy to all neighbourhoods; including retroactively, and
• Provide maintenance service history and make it available going forward

In response to Councillor J. Kovac, E. Calvert spoke to how water can move from one water system to another.  In response to Councillor S. McFadden, E. Calvert spoke to discussing the "new housing start" application for Ward 10 and why it was not applied for.

G. Wright spoke to staff providing a status report back to Council in the future as a follow up to grant applications.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0377-2024
  Moved By Mayor Parrish

  That the action plan detailed in the report entitled “July and August 2024 Extreme Rainfall Events Update” dated September 6, 2024 from the Commissioner of Transportation & Works be approved.

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.3

Criminal Record Check Updates to Enforcement Licensing By-laws (REVISED) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0378-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  1. That the Adult Entertainment Establishment Licensing By-law 0507-2005, as amended, the Public Vehicle Licensing By-law 0420-2004, as amended, and the Transportation Network Company Licensing By-law 0109-2019 be amended to allow criminal record checks from any Canadian police service, as outlined in the corporate report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated August 30, 2024 and entitled “Criminal Record Check Updates to Enforcement Licensing By-laws”.
  2. That Schedules 3 and 4 of the Public Vehicle Licensing By-law 0420-2004, as amended, be further amended to permit criminal record checks issued within the last 60 days, as outlined in this corporate report.
  3. That the definition of Criminal Record Check be amended in the Short-Term Accommodation Licensing By-law 0289-2020, as amended and Transportation Network Company Licensing By-law 0109-2019, as outlined in this corporate report.
  4. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.4

Canada Public Transit Fund Update

In response to Councillor A. Tedjo, Geoff Wright, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke a future meeting with the Deputy Minister and noted more information will come shortly regarding the funding streams and access. Further, G. Wright spoke to the application submission process; Metro-Region agreements; targeted funding; and criteria. Councillor A. Tedjo spoke to reviewing this when more information comes forward.

In response to Councillor C. Fonseca, G. Wright provided an explanation with respect to federal funding applications regarding capital and non-capital projects. G. Wright noted this was an expression of interest and requested an application and noted that requests will be outlined in the report to Council.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0379-2024
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  That the corporate report dated August 30, 2024 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, entitled “Canada Public Transit Fund Update” be received for information.

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Environmental Action Committee Report 5 - 2024 - dated September 3, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  GC-0380-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Tony Iacobelli, Executive Director, Centre for Community Energy Transformation, be received.

  (EAC-0021-2024)
  
  

  GC-0381-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Leya Barry, Climate Change Supervisor regarding the Peel Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Strategy 2024 Progress Update, be received.

  (EAC-0022-2024)
  
  

  GC-0382-2024

  That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan dated August 2024, be approved.

  (EAC-0023-2024)
  
  

  GC-0383-2024

  That the memorandum from Dianne Zimmerman, Manager of Environment, entitled “2024 Progress Update on the Peel Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Strategy” dated August 19, 2024, be received.

  (EAC-0024-2024)
  
  

   

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.2

Subcommittee of Council - Arts and Culture and Festival Groups Report 3 - 2024 - dated September 5, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  GC-0384-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Diane Goldsmith, Co-Chair, Paint the Town Red, regarding Paint the Town Red, be received.

  (SCACFG-0011-2024)
  
  

  GC-0385-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Jeff McPhee and Kristine Kane, Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival regarding the Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival, be received.

  (SCACFG-0012-2024)
  
  

  GC-0386-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Amanda Wolters, Hazel’s Walkathon regarding Hazel’s Walkathon, be received.

  (SCACFG-0013-2024)
  
  

  GC-0387-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Anna Gulbinski, Festival Director, Mississauga Polish Days regarding Mississauga Polish Day, be received.

  (SCACFG-0014-2024)
  
  

  GC-0388-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Anu Srivastava, Executive Director,

  V Serve Canada regarding the Living with Wellness Arts Festival, be received.

  (SCACFG-0015-2024)
  
  

  GC-0389-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Ben Idowu, CEO, AFRI-CAR regarding the AFRI-CAR Food Festival, be received.

  (SCACFG-0016-2024)
  
  

  GC-0390-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Cynthia Prazeres-Mare, Vice-Chair, Pavilions and Programs, Carassauga Board of Directors regarding the Carassauga Festival, be received.

  (SCACFG-0017-2024)
  
  

  GC-0391-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Sandra Pitts, Coordinator, Streetsville Founder’s Bread and Honey Festival regarding the Bread and Honey Festival, be received.

  (SCACFG-0018-2024)
  
  

  GC-0392-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Maduba Ahmad, MuslimFest regarding MuslimFest, be received.

  (SCACFG-0019-2024)
  
  

  GC-0393-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Yoliana Azer, Egyptian Coptic Festival regarding the Egyptian Coptic Festival, be received.

  (SCACFG-0020-2024)
  
  

  GC-0394-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Linda Olaila-Carin and Resty Del Rosario, Philippine Festival Mississauga regarding the Philippine Festival, be received.

  (SCACFG-0021-2024)
  
  

  GC-0395-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Asma Mahmood and Arshad Mahmood, TD Mosaic Festival regarding the TD Mosaic Festival, be received.

  (SCACFG-0022-2024)
  
  

  GC-0396-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Patti Jannetta Baker, Italfest regarding Italfest, be received.

  (SCACFG-0023-2024)
  
  

  GC-0397-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Andrew Fahmy, Festival Director, Discover Eqypt Festival regarding the Discover Egypt Festival, be received.

  (SCACFG-0024-2024)
  
  

  GC-0398-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Nicole Carey, Manager, Event Development regarding the Corporate Report entitled “Staff Response to Culture Sub-Committee July 18th direction” dated September 3, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services, and the Corporate Report entitled “Staff Response to Culture Sub-Committee July 18th Direction and Sauga Celebrates Process” dated September 3, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services, be received.

  (SCACFG-0025-2024)
  
  

  GC-0399-2024

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.1 Staff Response to Culture Sub-Committee July 18th direction; and
  • 10.2 Staff Response to Culture Sub-Committee July 18th Direction and Sauga Celebrates Process

  (SCACFG-0026-2024)

   

  GC-0400-2024

  That the Corporate Report entitled “Staff Response to Culture Sub-Committee July 18th direction” dated September 3, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services be received for information.

  (SCACFG-0027-2024)
  
  

  GC-0401-2024

  That the Corporate Report entitled “Staff Response to Culture Sub-Committee July 18th Direction and Sauga Celebrates Process” dated September 3, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services be received for information.

  (SCACFG-0028-2024)

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.3

Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 6 - 2024 - dated September 10, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  GC-0402-2024

  That the deputation from Simon Chue, Specialist, CRC Programs & Contracts, Region of Peel regarding the CRC Bicycle Donation Program on September 10, 2024, be received.

  (MCAC-0054-2024)
  
  

  GC-0403-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Fred Sandoval, Coordinator, Active Transportation regarding the Cycling Program Quarterly Update dated September 10, 2024, be received.

  (MCAC-0055-2024)
  
  

  GC-0404-2024

  That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Action Item List, be approved.

  (MCAC-0056-2024)
  
  

  GC-0405-2024

  That the Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee update from Juelene Stennett, Citizen Member, on September 10, 2024, be received.

  (MCAC-0057-2024)
  
  

  GC-0406-2024

  That the Mississauga Cycling Network and Technical Subcommittee update on September 10, 2024 from Mark Currie, Citizen Member, be received.

  (MCAC-0058-2024)
  
  

  GC-0407-2024

  That the resignation email from Mark Currie, Citizen Member, with respect to their resignation from the Road Safety Committee as the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Representative, dated August 28, 2024, be received.

  (MCAC-0059-2024)
  
  

  GC-0408-2024

  That Adrianne Szabo, Citizen Member be appointed as the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Representative to the Road Safety Committee for the term ending November 2026, or until a successor is appointed.

  (MCAC-0060-2024)
  
  

  GC-0409-2024

  That the memorandum from Jacqueline Hunter, Transportation Demand Management Coordinator dated August 26, 2024, entitled “Community Rides Update Memo”, be received.

  (MCAC-0061-2024)

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.4

Heritage Advisory Committee Report 8 - 2024 - dated September 10, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  GC-0410-2024

  That the following items were approved on consent:

  • Item 9.1 - Proposed Heritage Designation of 3065 Cawthra Road (Ward 3)
  • Item 9.3 - Resignation of Richard Collins, Citizen Member

  (HAC-0069-2024)
  
  

  GC-0411-2024

  That the property at 3065 Cawthra Road (Ward 3) be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for its physical, design, historical, associative and contextual value, as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated July 12, 2024, and that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

  (HAC-0070-2024)

  (Ward 3)
  
  

  GC-0412-2024

  That the legal description of the heritage designation by-law 362-82 being the designation of the lands at 5155 Mississauga Road (Ward 11) (the “Subject Property”) be updated to reflect the revised property boundary as per the 2024 subdivision as outlined in the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated August 6, 2024, and that all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  (HAC-0071-2024)

  (Ward 11)
  
  

  HAC-0413-2024

  1. That the resignation email from Richard Collins, Citizen Member dated August 25, 2024 be approved; and
  2. That due to the resignation of Richard Collins, Citizen Member, a vacancy exists on the Heritage Advisory Committee, and that the City Clerk be directed to fill the vacancy in accordance with the Corporate Policy #02-01-01 on Citizen Appointments to Committees, Boards and Authorities.

  (HAC-0072-2024)
  
  

  GC-0414-2024

  That the memorandum from John Dunlop, Manager, Indigenous Relations, Heritage and Museums dated August 21, 2024 entitled "Ontario Land Tribunal Decision 1239 Lakeshore Road East (Ward 1)", be received for information.

  (HAC-0073-2024)

  (Ward 1)

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.5

Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee Report 3 - 2024 - dated September 11, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  GC-0415-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from John Dunlop, Manager, Indigenous Relations, Heritage and Museums and Becky LaForme, Coordinator, Indigenous Relations regarding Truth and Reconciliation, dated September 11, 2024, be received.

  (CRDHAC-0013-2024)
  
  

  GC-0416-2024

  That a Subcommittee of the Combating Racism, Discrimination, and Hatred Advisory Committee to discuss the Mississauga for All Campaign, be established and that members interested in participating in the Subcommittee to advise the Legislative Coordinator.

  (CRDHAC-0014-2024)
  
  

  GC-0417-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Rob Trewartha, Director, Strategic Communications and Initiatives regarding the Mississauga For All Campaign Update, dated September 11, 2024, be received.

  (CRDHAC-0015-2024)
  
  

  GC-0418-2024

  That the Combating Racism, Discrimination, and Hatred Advisory Committee Work Plan, be received.

  (CRDHAC-0016-2024)
  
  

  GC-0419-2024

  That the email dated September 5, 2024 from Pamela Gunn, Citizen Member, with respect to her resignation as Co-Chair of the Combating Racism, Discrimination, and Hatred Advisory Committee, be received.

  (CRDHAC-0017-2024)

   

  GC-0420-2024

  1. That the Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be amended to permit two (2) Councillors to be Co-Chair of the Committee.
  2. That Councillor Martin Reid be appointed as Co-Chair of the Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee for the term ending November 2026 or until a successor is appointed.

  (CRDHAC-0018-2024)

   

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

12.

CORRESPONDENCE 

12.1

A memorandum dated August 19, 2024 from Dianne Zimmerman, Manager, Environment entitled “2024 Progress Update on the Peel Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Strategy" (CONSENT)

*Referred to General Committee by the Environmental Action Committee on September 3, 2024 for information.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0421-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the memorandum dated August 19, 2024 from Dianne Zimmerman, Manager, Environment
  entitled “2024 Progress Update on the Peel Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Strategy", be received for information.

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

12.2

An email dated September 17, 2024 from John Klein, President, Botanico Ltd., entitled "Reach ETOB-2300" (Ward 5) (CONSENT)

Item 10.2

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0422-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the email dated September 17, 2024 from John Klein, President, Botanico Ltd., entitled "Reach ETOB-2300" (Ward 5), be received for information.

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

Mayor C. Parrish spoke to the waste/storm water responsibilities of the city and region and noted the division and allocation is a provincial decision.  

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

In response to Councillor D. Damerla, Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building spoke to reporting back to Council with respect to the development charges increase. Mayor C. Parrish spoke to an interest in the history of the development charges since implementation. 

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Members of the General Committee announced various events and celebrations taking place in Mississauga. 

16.

CLOSED SESSION

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

16.1

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

Extension of an Interim Transfer Agreement between the City and the Province of Ontario for the transfer of prosecutions under Part III and Part IX of the Provincial Offences Act to the City of Mississauga

This item was not discussed and was approved during open session on the consent agenda.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0423-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an amending agreement between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and His Majesty The King in Right of the Province of Ontario as represented by the Attorney General, authorizing an extension to the term of the Interim Transfer Agreement dated September 28, 2022 regarding the Transfer of Provincial Offences Act Part III and Part IX Prosecutions to the City of Mississauga for a two-year term together with any ancillary documents and amending agreements, including amending agreements to extend the Interim Transfer Agreement for subsequent two-year terms, all in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor as outlined in the Corporate Report entitled “Extension of an Interim Transfer Agreement between the City and the Province of Ontario for the transfer of prosecutions under Part III and Part IX of the Provincial Offences Act to the City of Mississauga, dated September 5, 2024 from the Acting City Solicitor.

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

17.

ADJOURNMENT

12:34 PM (Councillor C. Fonseca)