General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, October 04, 2023

Time:

9:30 A.m. - 1:30 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
• Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6 (CHAIR)
• 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

Shari Lichterman, City Manager and CAO

Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Corporate Services 

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor

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 Horneck, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:38 AM.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Councillor Horneck, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor McFadden)

The following items were added to the agenda:

• 7.4 Presentation Materials from Dan Anderson, Resident
• 17.2 Addition of Appendix 2 
• 17.5 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Verbal Update

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

*Revised General Committee Minutes - September 20, 2023

Approved (Councillor Mahoney)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Item 10.1 - Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement and Alexandra Schwenger, Policy Analyst

Mr. Fthenos and Ms. Schwenger spoke to the Fireworks By-law update, presented on the subject matter and identified 3 key changes. 

Members of the General Committee engaged in a discussion and raised questions with respect to the following:

• Illegal fireworks, including specific sites such as the plaza at Eglinton Avenue and Ridgeway Drive;
• Enforcement and education;
• Property owner liability;
• Consideration of signage installation in parks;
• Public engagement and survey results;
• Key dates to consider for permitted use;
• Examples from other municipalities
• Sales periods and licensing fees; and 
• Proposed amendments to the by-law

In response to questions raised by Members of General Committee, Mr Fthenos and Ms. Schwenger spoke to the next steps and considerations outlined in the report and to the suggested amendments to the recommendation which included the requirement to display licences along with copies of the Fireworks By-law as well as amending the licensing fee to be set per holiday.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0435-2023
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Georgios Fthenos, Director of Enforcement and Alexandra Schwenger, Policy Analyst regarding the corporate report entitled “Fireworks By-law Review” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated September 19, 2023, be received.

  Received

7.2

Item 10.1 - Aleem Kanji, Chief Advocacy Officer, Canadian National Fireworks Association

Mr. Kanji spoke to the Fireworks By-law Review on behalf of the Canadian National Fireworks Association. Mr. Kanji provided suggestions for the new by-law and spoke to the significance of education; emergency versus non-emergency calls to police and precedent setting in relation to liability of property owners. Councillors Kovac, Damerla and Mahoney spoke about the impacts of property owners being liable for illegal fireworks usage. Councillor Fonseca spoke to by-laws from other municipalities and the role of Peel Regional Police. In response to Councillor Fonseca, Alexandra Schwenger, Policy Analyst, spoke to efforts to reduce calls to the Peel Regional Police through enforcement measures with the exception of safety concerns. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0436-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the deputation by Aleem Kanji, Chief Advocacy Officer, Canadian National Fireworks Association regarding the Corporate Report entitled “Fireworks By-law Review” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated September 19, 2023, be received.

  Received

7.3

Item 10.3 - Rahul Mehta, Resident, Founder of Sustainable Mississauga and Co-founder, Stop Sprawl Peel

Mr. Mehta spoke to the 2022 City of Mississauga Municipal Election Information report and addressed the results; voter turnouts and considerations for future engagement to increase voting. Councillor Horneck spoke to the candidate process and his own experience leading up to the Election. Mayor Crombie spoke to advance polling and the potential of lobbying the provincial government to move the provincial and municipal elections to different years. In response to Mayor Crombie, Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk spoke to the number of voting days and noted there was an increase in 3 voting days in 2022 from 2018. Ms. Rusnov spoke to advanced poll day results; the rationale for removing universities as poll locations; existing hospital voting and the ability to explore other voting methods if directed by Council.

 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0437-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the deputation by Rahul Mehta, Resident, Founder of Sustainable Mississauga and Co-founder, Stop Sprawl Peel regarding the Corporate Report, dated September 12, 2023 from Raj Sheth, Commissioner, Corporate Services, entitled “2022 City of Mississauga Municipal Election Information” be received

  Received

7.4

Item 11.3 - Dan Anderson, Resident

Dan Anderson, resident, spoke to the recommendations contained in the Road Safety Committee Report 3 - 2023 - dated September 26, 2023 as they relate to a presentation conducted at the Road Safety Committee meeting and presented on the matter. No discussion took place. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0438-2023
  Moved By Mayor Crombie

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Dan Anderson, Resident, regarding the Road Safety Committee Report 3 – 2023 – dated September 26, 2023 be received. 

  Received

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services and City Clerk read questions submitted by Rahul Mehta, Resident, Founder of Sustainable Mississauga and Co-founder, Stop Sprawl Peel in relation to the Fireworks By-law Review report. Georgios Fthenos, Director of Enforcement responded to the questions with respect to enforcement measures and cost recovery and noted he would provide a written response directly to Mr. Mehta. In response to Councillor Reid, Mr. Fthenos spoke to how data will be applied to improve enforcement measures.

Ms. Rusnov read the questions submitted by Jonathan Giggs, resident with respect to the 2022 City of Mississauga Municipal Election Information report. Councillor Horneck noted comments from some residents in Ward 6. No  further discussion took place.

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0439-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the following matters were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.2 Vendors of Record Designations for the Supply and Delivery of Replacement Parts and Sublet Repair Services for MiWay Buses
  • 11.1 Transit Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2023 - dated September 19, 2023
  • 11.2 Governance Committee Report 3 - 2023 - dated September 25, 2023
  • 11.3 Road Safety Committee Report 3 - 2023 - dated September 26, 2023
  • 11.4 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 6 - 2023 - dated September 27, 2023

  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.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

Fireworks By-law Review

Members of the General Committee engaged in a discussion with respect to the following:

• Sales period limitations;
• Display of by-law information at retail locations;
• Licensing fee levels;
• Fire extinguishers and training;
• Installation of informative signage in parks;
• Effective date of the consolidated by-law; and 
• Proposed amendments to the by-law

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0440-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish
  1. That the following by-laws be enacted in accordance with the amended "Appendix 4" in the corporate report entitled “Fireworks By-law Review” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services report dated September 19, 2023:
     1. An amended Business Licensing By-law 0001-2006; and
     2. A new consolidated Fireworks Use and Licensing By-law.
  2. That the Outside Fireworks Vendors Licensing By-law 0340-2001 and Fireworks By-law 0293-2001, be repealed.
  3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.
  4. That Community Services staff report back with respect to the potential of installing signage related to the Fireworks By-law in parks.

  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

Vendors of Record Designations for the Supply and Delivery of Replacement Parts and Sublet Repair Services for MiWay Buses (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0441-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That the vendors included in Appendix 1, attached to the corporate report dated September 20, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works entitled “Vendors of Record for Replacement Bus Parts and Sublet Repair Services”, be designated as Vendors of Record for the Supply and Delivery of Replacement Parts and Sublet Repair Services for MiWay Buses.
  2. That the Chief Procurement Officer, or designate be authorized to execute annual contracts with each of the designated Vendors of Record, in the estimated amounts shown in Appendix 1 entitled “2023 Vendors of Record for Replacement Bus Parts and Sublet Repair Services”, for the Supply and Delivery of Replacement Parts and Sublet Repair Services for MiWay Buses, as required.
  3. That the Vendors of Record designation for those vendors listed in Appendix 1 remains valid until such time as the parts/services they provide are no longer required or if the vendor fails to perform or ceases to carry on with business or further update is needed.

  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

2022 City of Mississauga Municipal Election Information

Councillor Tedjo spoke to voter turnout, voting methods and future investment possibilities. In response to Councillor Tedjo, Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services and City Clerk spoke to the process and time required to implement new options for the 2026 Election. Ms. Rusnov spoke to the option to bring a report to the General Committee closer to 2026 Election that considers whether the rebate program should be maintained Following comments from Councillor Tedjo, staff received direction to revisit previous reports that include options for additional voting methods. Ms. Rusnov noted the reports will be considered at Governance Committee before coming back to General Committee. Councillor Damerla spoke in support of the reports coming to Governance Committee. 

Councillor McFadden and Councillor Parrish spoke to voter cards and training for those working at poll stations. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0442-2023
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  That the Corporate Report, dated September 12, 2023 from Raj Sheth, Commissioner, Corporate Services, entitled "2022 City of Mississauga Municipal Election" Information be received.

  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)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Transit Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2023 - dated September 19, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  GC-0443-2023
  That the deputation by Ehab James and Jan Durkiewicz, UTM Campus Council Members with respect to Bus capacity during peak hours along certain routes; new digital UPASS issues; MiWay route at UTM bus loop; MiWay's plans to support UTM's expansion of students by 2035 be received.
  (TAC-0009-2023)
  
  GC-0444-2023
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Darren Ridlings, Senior Manager, Transit Maintenance & Stephen Bacchus, Manager, Transit Fleet Assets with respect to MiWay Bus Fleet be received.
  (TAC-0010-2023)
  
  

  GC-0445-2023
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Alana Tyers, Manager, Service Development with respect to MiWay Transit Services be received.
  (TAC-0011-2023)
  
  GC-0446-2023

  1. That the deputation and associated presentation from Christian Praise, Resident, with respect to Making The Case: Transparent & Accountable and Service Planning for Mississauga be received.
  2. That the matter with respect to Making The Case: Transparent & Accountable and Service Planning for Mississauga be deferred to a future Transit Advisory Committee Meeting for consideration.

  (TAC-0012-2023)
  
  

  GC-0447-2023
  That Angie Melo, Legislative Coordinator canvass Members of the Transit Advisory Committee on a preferred date for the Members to participate in a tour of the MiWay Transit facility at Semenyk Court.(TAC-0013-2023)
  
  

  GC-0448-2023
  That the Transit Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for December 5, 2023 be rescheduled to Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
  (TAC-0014-2023)

  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)

11.2

Governance Committee Report 3 - 2023 - dated September 25, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  GC-0449-2023
  That the status of the Governance Committee Work Plan items, updated for the September 25, 2023 Governance meeting, be approved as amended, with the addition that staff report back on benchmarking for the 2022 Municipal election.
  (GOV-0010-2023)
  
  GC-0450-2023
  That the Review of City Policy 06-02-01 – Civic Protocol be received.
  (GOV-0011-2023)

  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)

11.3

Road Safety Committee Report 3 - 2023 - dated September 26, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  GC-0451-2023
  That the deputation and associated presentation by Qasim Saddique, Resident regarding road safety in Clarkson, be received.
  (RSC-0021-2023)
  
  GC-0452-2023
  That the deputation and associated presentation by Laura Zeglen, Vision Zero Program Lead regarding the Vision Zero Program update, be received.
  (RSC-0022-2023)
  
  GC-0453-2023
  That the deputation and associated presentation by Rachel Pennington, Public Art Curtator regarding an update on the Vision Zero Memorial, be received.
  (RSC-0023-2023)
  
  GC-0454-2023
  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.1 Road Safety Promotional Subcommittee meeting Recommendations - September 15, 2023
  • 10.2 Road Safety Committee Draft Work Plan, Catherine Nguyen-Pham, Communications Advisor and Allyson D'Ovidio, Legislative Coordinator
  • 11.3 November Road Safety Committee meeting date change, Allyson D'Ovidio, Legislative Coordinator *New Date - November 21, 2023
  • 11.4 Road Safety Promotional Subcommittee Terms of Reference - Amended September 15, 2023

  (RSC-0024-2023)
  
  

  GC-0455-2023
  That the recommendations contained in the Road Safety Promotional Subcommittee Report 1 – 2023 – dated September 15, 2023, be approved
  (RSC-0025-2023)
  
  GC-0456-2023
  That Councillor Stephen Dasko (Ward 1) be appointed Chair of the Road Safety Promotional Subcommittee for the term ending November 14, 2023 or until a successor is appointed.
  (RSC-0026-2023) (RSPS-0001-2023)
  
  GC-0457-2023
  That Councillor Sue McFadden (Ward 10) be appointed Chair of the Road Safety Promotional Subcommittee for the term ending November 14, 2023 or until a successor is appointed.
  (RSC-0027-2023) (RSPS-0002-2023)
  
  GC-0458-2023
  That the Road Safety Promotional Subcommittee Terms of Reference be approved as amended.
  (RSC-0028-2023) (RSPS-0003-2023)
  
  GC-0459-2023
  That Catherine Nguyen-Pham, Communications Advisor be directed to work with Creative staff to prepare mock designs of a new “Slow Down” lawn sign and return to the Road Safety Promotional Subcommittee for approval and next steps.
  (RSC-0029-2023) (RSPS-0004-2023)
  
  GC-0460-2023
  That the 2023 Road Safety Committee Work Plan be approved as presented.
  (RSC-0030-2023)

  GC-0461-2023

  1. That the memorandum dated September 26, 2023 from Max Gill, Supervisor, Road Safety titled “School Zone Speed Limits” be referred back to staff for further information before returning to General Committee with a fulsome report.
  2. That the updates with respect to major school zone speed limits and time of day speed limits be separated into two.
  3. That benchmarking with other municipalities be conducted in locations that utilize automated speed enforcement cameras in school zones, time of day utilization and any other relevant details.
  4. That data be provided regarding the level of compliance in areas with 30km/hr posted speed limits with and without automated speed enforcement cameras in Mississauga.

  (RSC-0031-2023)
  
  GC-0462-2023
  That the Road Watch Statistics and verbal update by Constable Carla D’Amico, Peel Regional Police, be received.
  (RSC-0032-2023)
  
  GC-0463-2023
  That the rescheduled Road Safety Committee meeting date on November 21, 2023, be approved.
  (RSC-0033-2023)
  
  GC-0464-2023
  That the Road Safety Promotional Subcommittee Terms of Reference – amended September 15, 2023 be received.
  (RSC-0034-2023)

  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)

11.4

Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 6 - 2023 - dated September 27, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  GC-0465-2023

  1. That the Principals of area schools, Clarkson Secondary School, Green Glade Senior Public School and Lorne Park Secondary School be requested to remind students that they must wear an approved bicycle helmet under the age of 18.
  2. That the area Councillor be requested to put in their newsletter a reminder that students must wear an approved bicycle helmet under the age of 18.

  (MSTSAC-0065-2023)
  (Ward 2)

   

  GC-0466-2023
  That the Region of Peel be requested to repaint the crosswalk markings on all four turning lanes at the intersection of Dixie Road and Burnhamthorpe Road East.
  (MSTSAC-0066-2023)
  (Ward 3)
  
  GC-0467-2023
  That the Walk to School Program Verbal Update from Alex Beard, Active Transportation Coordinator be received for information.
  (MSTSAC-0067-2023)
  
  GC-0468-2023
  That the Site Inspection Statistics Report for September 2023 be received for information.
  (MSTSAC-0068-2023)
  
  

  GC-0469-2023

  1. That a Working Group be created to work on award nominations for the Dr. Arthur Wood Award and the Wilde Wood Awards.
  2. That Peter Westbrook, Junaid Shah, Councillor B. Butt, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor D. Damerla and Kathy Leff, Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee members be approinted to the Award Nominations Working Group.
  3. That Miles Roque, Chair serve as an ex-officio member of the Working Wroup.

  (MSTSAC-0069-2023)
  
  

  GC-0470-2023
  That the Task Force Subcommittee Update from Peter Westbrook, Citizen Member be received for information.
  (MSTSAC-0070-2023)
  
  GC-0471-2023
  That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for June 2023 be received for information.
  (MSTSAC-0071-2023)
  
  GC-0472-2023
  That the Transportation and Works Action Items List for June 2023 be received for information.
  (MSTSAC-0072-2023)

  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)

12.

CORRESPONDENCE - Nil

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

No discussion took place.

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

In response to a request from Councillor Damerla regarding the feasibility of implementing "no right turn on red lights" alike the City of Hamilton, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to the Vision Zero strategy and a planned future update. Mr. Wright noted staff would follow up with Councillor Damerla on timing. Councillor Tedjo spoke to work underway with the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee.

In response to Councillor Tedjo, Mr. Wright spoke to the process and circumstances that support the City assuming ownership of a private road. Mr. Wright spoke to an existing request from Ward 2 and noted staff will follow up.

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Crombie announced and Members of General Committee spoke to events and celebrations taking place in Mississauga.

On behald of Members of Council, Mayor Crombie expressed sincere condolences to the Mayor's Office Administrative Coordinator, Shaila Kibria Carter and her family over the sudden passing of her husband, Ishaq Alex Carter. 

16.

NOTICES OF MOTION 

Notices of Motion listed on the General Committee agenda are for information and will be listed on the next Council agenda for Council's consideration. Members of the public may speak to the Notice of Motion at the Council meeting. 

16.1

Notice of Motion to Allow Four-Units As of Right in The City of Mississauga (Councillor Tedjo)

*for Council on October 11, 2023.

Councillor Tedjo spoke to the notice of motion and provided background information. Mayor Crombie spoke in support of Four-plexes as of right in Mississauga. 

Members of the General Committee engaged in discussion with respect to the subject matter and raised questions with respect to the following:

• Public consultation;
• House Accelerator Fund; 
• Role of the Housing Panel;
• Timing;
• Potential conditions, and
• Environmental lens

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0473-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the Notice of Motion “to allow Four-Units As a Right in the City of Mississauga” from Councillor Tedjo, Ward 2, be received.

  Received

17.

CLOSED SESSION

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

• 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 October 4, 2023 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

  1. Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001
     1. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by 30 Eglinton Avenue West Limited with respect to the lands located at 30 Eglinton Avenue West, (Ward 4)
     2. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Official Plan Amendment 115 - Reimagining the Mall - Phase 2 OLT Hearing Update and Instructions (All Wards)
     3. Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory: Update on Peel Transition (Verbal) 
        
     4. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Verbal Update
     5. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Verbal Update

  Received

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 1:25 PM. As a result of Closed Session, the following recommendations were voted on in Open Session at 2:34 PM.

17.1

Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:

Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by 30 Eglinton Avenue West Limited with respect to the lands located at 30 Eglinton Avenue West, (Ward 4) 

 *Deferred from September 20, 2023 General Committee meeting - GC-0432-2023

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor spoke to the subject matter. Councillor Kovac provided background information. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0474-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  1. That Council consent to the proposed settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal pertaining to 30 Eglinton Avenue West, consistent with the terms outlined in Appendix 1 & 2 to the Corporate Report “Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by 30 Eglinton Avenue West Limited with respect to the lands located at 30 Eglinton Avenue West, (Ward 4)”.
  2. That the City Solicitor, or her designate, be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement and take such additional steps required to complete and implement the proposed settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeals relating to 30 Eglinton Avenue West with the assistance of such City staff or consultants as may be appropriate.
  3. That the Commissioner of Planning and Building and the City Clerk be authorized to execute any documents which may be required to complete and implement the settlement, other than Minutes of Settlement.

  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)

17.2

Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:

Official Plan Amendment 115 - Reimagining the Mall - Phase 2 OLT Hearing Update and Instructions (All Wards)

Councillor Mahoney spoke in support of the recommendations. No further discussion took place.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0475-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney
  1. That Council consent to the partial resolution of Phase 2 issues, subject to final policy wording satisfactory to the Commissioner of Planning and Building, as described in Corporate Report “Official Plan Amendment 115 (“OPA 115”) - Reimagining the Mall - Phase 2 OLT Hearing Update and Instructions (All Wards)”, dated September 26, 2023;
  2. That the Commissioner of Planning and Building be authorized to instruct the City Solicitor, or her designate, on further modifications to the City’s position, including resolving outstanding issues, prior to or during the Phase 2 hearing consistent with Corporate Report “Official Plan Amendment 115 (“OPA 115”) - Reimagining the Mall - Phase 2 OLT Hearing Update and Instructions (All Wards)”, dated September 26, 2023;
  3. That the City Solicitor, or her designate, be authorized to take any necessary steps to conclude and implement any resolution, including executing Minutes of Settlement with applicable parties if necessary and attending before the Ontario Land Tribunal together with the support of any required staff or consultants.

  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)

17.3

Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory:

Update on Peel Transition (Verbal) 

Shari Lichterman, City Manager and CAO provided an update with respect to the Peel Transition. Ms. Lichterman spoke to next steps. Mayor Crombie spoke to the subject matter. Ms. Lichterman responded to questions raised by Members of the General Committee. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0476-2023
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt

  That the closed session verbal update regarding the “Update on Peel Transition” be received.

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

17.4

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

Verbal Update

No discussion took place. No recommendations were made and therefore no vote was required.

17.5

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

Verbal Update

Mayor Crombie spoke to the subject matter and responded to questions from Members of the General Committee. Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk and Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor responded to enquiries.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0477-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the closed session verbal update be received.

  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)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

2:40 PM (Councillor Tedjo)