General Committee

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Date:
Time:
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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 Karen Ras, Ward 2
  • Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
  • Councillor John Kovac , Ward 4
  • Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5
  • Councillor Ron Starr, Ward 6
  • Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7
  • Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
  • Councillor Pat Saito, Ward 9
  • Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
  • Councillor George Carlson, Ward 11 (CHAIR)
Staff Present
  • Martha Cameron

Staff Present

Paul Mitcham, City Manager and CAO

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, Acting Commissioner of Community Services

Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk

Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk

Dayna Obaseki, Legislative Coordinator


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

Approved (Councillor Parrish) 

That the minutes of the June 23, 2021 General Committee meeting be approved, as presented.

Approved (Councillor Dasko)

Public Comments: Advance registration is required to participate and/or to make comments in the virtual and in-person public meeting. Any member of the public interested in speaking to an item listed on the agenda must register by calling 905-615-3200 ext. 5425 or by emailing dayna.obaseki@mississauga.ca by Tuesday, September 7, 2021 before 10:00AM.

Pursuant to Section 42 of the Council Procedure By-law 0139-2013, as amended:

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

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

No members of the public registered to speak. 

No discussion took place.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0425-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    The following items were approved on Consent Agenda:

    • 10.1 - Update to the Expression of Sympathy Policy
    • 10.2 – Single Source Contract Extension of Questica Software Inc. Integrated Budgeting System (File Ref: PRC003111 / FA.49.828-11)
    • 10.3 - Servicing Agreement Assumption – Residential Subdivision Servicing Agreement, City File M-1710, Di Blasio Corporation – Di Blasio Estates West – Phase II Subdivision (Ward 11, Z-44W)
    • 11.1 - Environmental Action Committee Report 5-2021 - July 6, 2021
    • 11.2. - Heritage Advisory Committee Recommendation Report 7-2021 - July 13, 2021
    • 11.3. - Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 7-2021 - July 13, 2021
    YES (11)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
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0426-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    That the changes outlined in the report entitled “Update to the Expression of Sympathy Policy” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated August 11, 2021 be approved.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor S. McFadden
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0427-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    1. That the single source procurement of maintenance and support services for the Questica Integrated Budgeting System, including new modules and professional services, for a period of five (5) years, as detailed in the corporate report entitled “Single Source Contract Extension of Questica Software Inc. Integrated Budgeting System”, dated July 16, 2021, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer (“Purchase”), File Ref: PRC003111; FA.49.828-11 be approved;
    2. That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute all contracts and related ancillary documents with respect to the Purchase between the City and Questica Software Inc. for an estimated amount of $425,000 exclusive of taxes, in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law 374-06, as amended;
    3. That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute the necessary amendments to increase the value of the contract between the City and Questica Software Inc. for additional products, software licensing, subscription services, professional services, and maintenance and support, including additional features and modules, as required by the City for the purpose of accommodating growth or to ensure business continuity, if the funding for such contract increase has been approved by Council;
    4. That the Questica Integrated Budgeting System be approved as a City Standard for a period of five (5) years in accordance with the City’s Procurement By-law 374-06, as amended.
    YES (11)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
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0428-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    1. That the City of Mississauga assume the municipal works as constructed by the Di Blasio Corporation under the terms of the Residential Subdivision Servicing Agreement for Registered Plan 43M-1710 (Ward 11, Z-44W), lands located between the north and south branches of Fletcher’s Creek, west of McLaughlin Road, known as the Di Blasio Estates West – Phase II Residential Subdivision (Appendix 1).
    2. That the Letter of Credit in the amount of $200,000 be returned to Di Blasio Corporation.
    3. That a by-law be enacted to assume the road allowances within the Registered Plan 43M-1710 as Public Highway and part of the municipal system of the City of Mississauga as outlined in the corporate report dated August 23, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation and works entitled “Servicing Agreement Assumption – Residential Subdivision Servicing Agreement, City File M-1710, Di Blasio Corporation – Di Blasio Estates West – Phase II Subdivision”.
    YES (11)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
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0429-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    That the Corporate Report dated August 23, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works entitled “A Correction to Corporate Report dated June 8, 2021 - Proposed Street Names to be added to the City of Mississauga Approved Street Name Reserve List” be referred to the Governance Committee meeting without a recommendation to review the City’s Street Names Policy and process.

    YES (11)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
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATION
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    GC-0430-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Amina Menkad, Planner, Official Plan Review regarding the Mississauga Official Plan Review be received.

    (EAC-0020-2021)

    GC-0431-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Paris Liu, Summer Student, Waste Management and Diane Gibson, Supervisor, Environmental Sustainability regarding Litter Impacting Waterfowl be received.

    (EAC-0021-2021)

    GC-0432-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Samantha DiIorio, Environmental Outreach Assistant and Diana Suzuki-Bracewell, Supervisor, Environmental Outreach regarding the Climate Change Youth Challenge: Mission to Earth be received.

    (EAC-0022-2021)

    GC-0433-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Alice Casselman, Community Group Representative Environmental Action Committee Member and Catherine Soplet, Founder, Building Up Our Neighbourhoods regarding the Project Crossroads - Canada Healthy Communities Initiative be received.

    (EAC-0023-2021)

    GC-0434-2021

    That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan be approved as discussed at the July 6, 2021 EAC meeting.

    (EAC-0024-2021)

    YES (11)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
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATION
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    GC-0435-2021

    That the request to alter a designated heritage property: 1200 Old Derry Road as per the Corporate Report dated June 16, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

    (HAC-0047-2021)

    (Ward 11)

    GC-0436-2021

    That the request to alter a designated heritage property: 1255 Old Derry Road as per the Corporate Report dated June 16, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

    (HAC-0048-2021)

    (Ward 11)

    GC-0437-2021

    That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 1560 Dundas Street West as per the Corporate Report dated June 29, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

    (HAC-0049-2021)

    (Ward 7)

    GC-0438-2021

    That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 915 North Service Road as per the Corporate Report dated June 16, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved with the following conditions:

    1. That lime based mortar be used for the chimney repointing; and
    2. That if the new porch tile is found to match the existing, the side porch tiling be repaired rather than replaced.

    (HAC-0050-2021)

    (Ward 1)

    GC-0439-2021

    That the property at 3611 Mavis Road be added to the Municipal Heritage Register for its associative value and that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto as outlined in the report dated June 29, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services.

    (HAC-0051-2021)

    (Ward 7)

    GC-0440-2021

    That the property at 1470 Pinetree Cres., 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 June 29, 2021.

    (HAC-0052-2021)

    (Ward 1)

    GC-0441-2021

    That the property at 347 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 dated June 16, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services.

    (HAC-0053-2021)

    (Ward 11)

    GC-0442-2021

    That the property at 1183 Mississauga Road, 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 June 29, 2021.

    (HAC-0054-2021)

    (Ward 2)

    GC-0443-2021

    That the property at 640 Kedleston Way, 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 dated June 29, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services.

    (HAC-0055-2021)

    (Ward 2)

    GC-0444-2021

    That the Recommendations MVHCD-0006-2021 to MVHCD-0008-2021 contained in the Meadowvale Village Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee Report 4 - 2021 dated June 8, 2021, be approved.

    (HAC-0056-2021)

    YES (11)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
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATION
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    GC-0445-2021
    That the deputation from Joe Perrotta, Director, LRT Project Office regarding a Hurontario LRT Project Overview and Construction Update be received.

    (MCAC-0050-2021)

    GC-0446-2021
    That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee establish a working group to discuss Micromobility.

    (MCAC-0051-2021)

    GC-0447-2021
    That the Network and Technical Subcommittee Update from Kris Hammel, Citizen Member be received.

    (MCAC-0052-2021)

    GC-0448-2021
    That the Communications and Promotions Subcommittee Update from Paulina Pedziwiatr, Citizen Member be received.

    (MCAC-0053-2021)

    GC-0449-2021
    That the Memorandum dated July 8, 2021 from Fred Sandoval, Active Transportation Coordinator, Active Transportation and Amy Parker, Active Transportation Technologist, Active Transportation entitled “2021 Quarterly Cycling Program Update (Q2)” be received.

    (MCAC-0054-2021)

    GC-0450-2021
    That the Open Data verbal update from Fred Sandoval, Active Transportation Coordinator be received.

    (MCAC-0055-2021)

    GC-0451-2021
    That the verbal progress update on the Mississauga Mountain Bike Association from Raymond Lau, Project Leader Engineering be received.

    (MCAC-0056-2021)

    GC-0452-2021
    That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2021 Action List be approved.

    (MCAC-0057-2021)

    GC-0453-2021
    That the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated June 8, 2021 entitled “Traffic Calming” be received for information.

    (MCAC-0058-2021)

    YES (11)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
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0454-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    1. That the letter dated September 1, 2021 from Dr. Lawrence Loh, Peel Medical Officer of Health regardingthe Extension of the Municipal Mandatory Face Covering By-laws be endorsed.
    2. That staff be directed to prepare a by-law for the September 15, 2021 Council meeting that includes the extension of mandatory masks to March 31, 2022 as outlined in the September 1, 2021 letter from Dr. Lawrence Loh, Peel Medical Officer of Health.
    YES (10)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSTAIN (1)Councillor J. Kovac
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (10 to 0)

Councillor Parrish spoke to the cancelled Regional Planning and Growth Management Committee due to an extensive report and the request to Council to start holding public meetings. Councillor Parrish also spoke about the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

Councillor Parrish inquired about installing a scenic route on McLaughlin Road.

Councillor Saito requested for a consolidated overview of all the by-law exemptions including the corresponding expiration dates in relation to the pandemic to be reviewed at a future General Committee meeting. 

Councillor Saito inquired how the vaccine requirement will impact the City’s Recreation facilities and programs.  Jodi Robillos, Acting Commissioner of Community Services responded noting that regulations from the Province are still pending release and will provide an update once the information is provided.

Councillor Parrish announced that the approved MZO on Studio Bottega and the Committee of Adjustment approval on the Illumni project.

Councillor Dasko announced the upcoming Southside Shuffle and the Induction Ceremony for the Walk of Fame.

Councillor Mahoney spoke to the Roche Court flood and thanked City and Peel Regional staff.

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

  • RECOMMENDATION
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    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 September 8, 2021 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

    1. Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001
      1. The security of the property of the municipality or local board: Update on Cybersecurity Projects and Initiatives Presentation
      2. The security of the property of the municipality or local board: Update on Cybersecurity Projects and Initiatives     
      3. Labour relations or employee negotiations: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) Paid Holiday

    Received

     

    The Committee went into Closed Session at 9:47AM.

16.1
The security of the property of the municipality or local board: Update on Cybersecurity Projects and Initiatives Presentation
 

Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer and Shawn Slack, Director of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer provided a brief introduction on the matter. Sven Tretop, Senior Manager of Architecture and Innovation provided a presentation. Members of the Committee raised questions. Mr. Slack, Paul Kus, Program Manager of IT Systems Architecture and Security and Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor responded to questions.

 

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

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0455-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor P. Saito

    That the presentation by Sven Tretrop, Senior Manager of Architecture & Innovation, Paul Kus, Program Manager of IT Systems Architecture & Security, and Shawn Slack, Director of IT and Chief Information Officer regarding the Update on Cybersecurity Projects and Initiatives be received. 

    YES (11)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
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

16.2
The security of the property of the municipality or local board: Update on Cybersecurity Projects and Initiatives
 

This item was previously discussed under Item 16.2.

 

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

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0456-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    That the Corporate Report dated August 11, 2021, entitled, “Update on Cybersecurity Projects and Initiatives”, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer be approved.

    YES (11)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
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

16.3
Labour relations or employee negotiations: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) Paid Holiday
 

Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services briefly spoke to the matter. Members of the Committee raised questions. Lori Kelly, Director of Human Resources and Jodi Robillos, Acting Commissioner of Community Services responded to questions from the Committee.

 

The Committee came out of closed session at 10:33AM.

 

Councillor Parrish requested an amendment to the motion to add that appropriate programming be prepared by staff to commemorate the Day. 

 

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

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0457-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    1. That a new National Day for Truth and Reconciliation paid holiday be introduced for all employees effective September 30, 2021 as outlined in the report titled “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) Paid Holiday” dated August 23, 2021 by the Commissioner of Corporate Services.
    2. That Council formally recognize September 30 in accordance with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) resolution attached as Appendix 3 to the report titled “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) Paid Holiday” dated August 23, 2021 by the Commissioner of Corporate Services.
    3. That staff be directed to prepare appropriate programming to commemorate the “National Day of Truth and Reconciliation”. 
    YES (11)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
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

10:37AM (Councillor Damerla)