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
  • 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 (Chair)
  • Councillor Pat Saito, Ward 9
  • Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
  • Councillor George Carlson, Ward 11

Staff Present
Paul Mitcham City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer
Gary Kent Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer
Geoff Wright Commissioner of Transportation and Works
Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Community Services
Andra Maxwell City Solicitor, Legal Services
Nupur Kotecha, Legal Counsel Municipal Law, Legal Services
Samuel Rogers, Director, Enforcement
Diana Rusnov Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk
Sacha Smith Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk
Krystal Christopher, Legislative Coordinator, Legislative Services Division


Councillor Mahoney called the meeting to order  at 9:32 AM

Councillor Mahoney spoke to the following changes to the agenda:

  • Amendment to recommendations #2 and #4 for item 9.7.

Approved (Councillor Starr)

Ms. Zietsma provided an overview of the 2020 Youth Plan for Recreation and spoke to the following: youth leadership and employment opportunities; youth plan key achievements; future direction and programming; targeted communication; partnering with school boards; COVID-19 impacts;  and the expansion of after school programming.

Members of Council engaged in a discussion regarding the matter and made the following comments: receiving ongoing input from youth and ongoing stakeholders; monitoring the success of programs in 2019; promoting high five programming; leadership training for youth; supporting swim to survive program;  and alternative spaces and school facilities.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0148-2020

    That the deputation by Kristina Zietsma, Director, Recreation regarding the 2020 Youth Plan for Recreation Final Report be received 

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved

Mayor Crombie spoke to the number of COVID-19 cases in Peel and common exposure settings.

Members of Council engaged in a discussion regarding the matter and raised the following questions: events at Celebration Square; signage sent to businesses regarding mandatory face coverings; community centre programs; and indemnity insurance.

In response, Shari Lichterman, Commissioner, Community Services, spoke to events not being booked at the Celebration Square and the usage of the amphitheatre for small group events. Ms. Lichterman also spoke to the opening of community centre and drop in programs, methods of payment and the number of people registered in program areas. 

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor, spoke to there being no change in indemnity insurance which does not include coverage for COVID-19 claims.. 

The following items were approved on the consent agenda: 9.2., 9.3., 9.7. and 9.8.

 

Addressed with item 5.1.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0149-2020

    That the recommendations outlined in the corporate report entitled “2020 Youth Plan for Recreation Final Report” dated August 14, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved subject to the annual budget process.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (12 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0150-2020

    That the City of Mississauga’s continued participation, as a member of the Peel Climate Change Partnership, be endorsed and that the Peel Climate Change Partnership Terms of Reference (2018-2022) (attached as Appendix 1) to the report dated July 3, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community Services also be endorsed.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (12 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0151-2020
    1. That the vendors included in Appendix 1, attached, be designated as vendors of record for the supply and delivery of replacement parts and sublet repair services for MiWay buses.
    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to execute annual contracts with each of the designated vendors of record, in the estimated amounts shown in Appendix 1, for the supply and delivery of replacement parts and sublet repair services for MiWay buses, as required.
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (12 to 0)

Councillor Parrish raised concerns with the report noting a potential conflict. Councillor Parrish spoke to referring the report to the Governance Committee for further discussion. 

Councillor Ras spoke to maintaining the current status quo and raised issues with potential costs and timing.

Councillor Saito spoke to the feedback received from the candidate survey and referring the Rebate Program to the Budget Committee given concerns over financing. 

Mayor Crombie raised concerns with the program, adding further expenses to the City and revisiting the program in the future.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0152-2020

    1.That the Corporate Report dated June 1, 2020 from the Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk titled Election Administration Information Report: City of Mississauga Campaign Contribution Rebate Program and Consolidated Statistics be received.

    2.That the Mississauga’s 2022 Election Campaign Contribution Rebate Program be referred to the Budget Committee.

     

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (12 to 0)

Councillor Parrish spoke in support of preferential ballots and referring the report to Governance Committee for further review.

Members of Council engaged in a discussion regarding the report and raised concerns with potential outcomes. Mayor Crombie raised concerns with preferential ballots and spoke to its complications.

Diana Rusnov, City Clerk and Director, Legislative Services, spoke to May 2021 being the deadline for  the notice for rank choice voting for the 2022 election. 

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0153-2020

    That the Corporate Report dated June 22, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer titled Election Administration Information Report: Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) be referred to the Governance Committee to discuss forming a Citizen Committee.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (12 to 0)

Members of Council raised concerns with internet voting and spoke to not supporting internet voting.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0154-2020

    That the Corporate Report dated June 24, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, titled Internet Voting Information Update be received.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (12 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0155-2020
    1. That the Corporate Report titled “Surplus Declaration and Transfer to Overwood Developments Inc. of City-owned lands being the easterly extension of Slate Drive, all of PIN 13283-0210 together with all of PIN 13283-0247 (Ward 5), dated August 19, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer, be received.
    2. That City-owned lands extending easterly from Slate Drive and containing a combined area of approximately 7,590.72. square metres (1.87 acres, more or less), be declared surplus to the City’s requirements for the purpose of sale to Overwood Developments Inc. (“Overwood”) or its successor in title, at nominal value, for the inclusion in a future development application, and legally described under PIN #13283-0210(LT) as part of Lot 10, Concession 2, East of Hurontario Street, in the City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 6,7,8 and 18 on Reference Plan 43R-25807, together with PIN 13283-0247 more particularly described as part of Lot 10, Concession 2, East of Hurontario Street, in the City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel designated as Part 9 on Reference Plan 43R-31947, in Ward 5.

       

    3. That all steps necessary to comply with Section 2(1) of the City Notice by-law 215-08 be taken, including giving notice to the public by posting a notice on the City of Mississauga’s website for a two week period, where the expiry of the two week period will be at least one week prior to the execution of an agreement for the sale of the subject lands.

       

    4. That staff, pursuant to Delegated Authority Bylaw 0148-2018, be authorized, on first having received approval of the Commissioner of Transportation and Works as to all terms and conditions, to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale in a form acceptable to Legal Services, including all other ancillary documents, or amending agreements necessary to facilitate the transfer of part, or all of Parts 6, 7, 8 and 18 on Reference Plan 43R-25807, being all of PIN 13283-0210(LT), together with Part 9 on Reference Plan 43R-31947 being all of PIN 13283-0247, to Overwood,or its successor in title, all at nominal value.

       

    5. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

       

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (12 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0156-2020

    That the report dated July 23, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled, “Delegation of Authority- Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property – January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020”, be received for information.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (12 to 0)

Councillor Parrish spoke to the Regional Council agenda for September 10, 2020.

Councillor Fonsenca spoke to a motion she will be bringing to the upcoming Regional Council Meeting regarding a residential rat control rebate program.

Members of Council spoke in support of a residential rat control program, the causes of rat infestations and receiving a report from Regional Council.

Councillor Kovac raised a question regarding the start of the Windrow Program.

Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works, noted that registration for the Program will begin on September 14 and residents could  apply in person, by regular mail or email. 

Councillor Parrish spoke to the fire at the Victory Hall building in Malton.

Councillor Fonseca requested that the clock tower be lit the week of September 19th for National Coaching week.

Councillor Dasko requested a report on home video surveillance and how it can used as a protective instrument and not to be abused. In response, Mr. Wright noted a report will be brought to Council regarding home video surveillance.

Councillor Starr spoke to receiving more detailed infraction reports from Peel Regional Police and requested that the clock tower be lit in recognition of bladder cancer.

Gary Kent, Commissioner, Corporate Services, noted that the policy for clock tower lightings is currently under review and that the lighting is not automatic due to constant change in community groups. Mr. Kent noted staff will work with Councillor Starr's office for a date to light the clock tower to recognize bladder cancer. 

 

Councillor Saito spoke to the drive-in viewings for the Raptors playoff games and the Road Safety Committee's distracted driving and pedestrian safety campaigns.

Mayor Crombie spoke to school reopenings, city facility reopenings, Mississauga being ranked as the top city for businesses to invest, the donation of 100 laptops to the school board and the Mississauga Food Bank Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Councillor Parrish spoke to the bike program at Victory Hall in Malton and thanked staff and volunteers for their efforts.

Councillor Ras spoke to a fundraiser for the Natt Family being held by the Dominoes in Clarkson.

(Pursuant to Subsection (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001)

Council moved into Closed Session at 11:53 AM. 

  • RECOMMENDATION

    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 (DATE) shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

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

    1. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; Authorization to Purchase 2171 Camilla Road for Park Purposes (Ward 7)
    2. The security of the property of the municipality or local board; Rent Relief Program for Properties where the City is the landlord – COVID-19
    3. A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board; Pegasus Licence and Operation Agreement – COVID-19 Pandemic
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (12 to 0)

14.1
A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; Authorization to Purchase 2171 Camilla Road for Park Purposes (Ward 7)
 

Councillor Damerla provided an overview of the report and spoke in support of staff recommendations. 

As a result of the discussions, the following matter was voted on in Open Session.  

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0157-2020
    1. That the Corporate Report titled, “Authorization to Purchase 2171 Camilla Road for Park Purposes (Ward 7)” dated August 15, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, be received.
    2. That the Commissioner of Community Services and the City Clerk, be authorized to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (Offer to Sell), (the “Agreement”), including all ancillary documents and subsequent amending or extension agreements, between the Corporation of the City of Mississauga (the “City”), as Purchaser and Donald Leslie Hancock and Susan Martha Hancock (the “Hancocks”), as Vendors, for the purchase of the property municipally described as 2171 Camilla Road and legally described under the Land Titles Act as PIN 13347-0051, on the terms detailed herein and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
    3. That staff be authorized to commence demolition of existing structures upon receiving vacant possession, and subject to securing all required approvals.
    4. That capital project PN 18309 Hancock Woodlands-Various, Land Acquisition Park (F-456) be charged with a gross and net budget of $2,056,775 and that funding be allocated from the Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund Account #A32121.
    5. That funding of $2,056,775 be transferred from the Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund Account #A32121 to PN 18309 Hancock Woodlands-Various.
    6. That all necessary By-Laws be enacted.
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (12 to 0)

14.2
The security of the property of the municipality or local board; Rent Relief Program for Properties where the City is the landlord – COVID-19
 

Sandra Shehadeh, Management Consultant, City Managers Office, provided an overview of the report and presented the rent relief program. 

Members of Council engaged in a discussion regarding the subject matter and raised questions to which Ms. Shehadeh responded.

As a result of the discussions, the following matter was voted on in Open Session.  

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0158-2020
    1. That the Corporate Report titled, “Rent Relief Program for Properties where the City is the landlord – COVID-19 Pandemic” dated August 19, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, be received.
    2. That Council Supports 100% rent forgiveness to the tenants/occupants of City-owned properties that have been impacted by the COVID-19 emergency and who chose to apply for the Rent Forgiveness Program for the second half of March, all of April, May, June and July 2020 and further authorize that for those tenant/occupants detailed herein which have been prevented from accessing their space due to closure of their facility beyond July 31st, be provided with rent forgiveness for the full period of closure.
    3. That for those tenants/occupants of City-owned properties that have been impacted by the COVID-19 emergency who accepted the opportunity to defer any payments due in August and September to October, Council authorize Realty Services staff to work with each tenant/occupant so that all deferred payments are received no later than December 31, 2020.
    4. That Council authorize Realty Services staff with the authority to work with the tenants/occupants of City-owned properties that have been impacted by the COVID-19 emergency and offered the opportunity for rent relief but do not qualify for rent forgiveness or deferral, as detailed herein, to arrange a schedule for deferred payments of its operating costs from the period of the second half of March, all of April, May, June and July 2020.
    5. That penalty and interest charges are waived for those tenants/occupants who choose to defer pro-rated payments of rent, operating costs and loan repayments.
    6. That the City approach both the Federal and Provincial governments to remove the eligibility barrier for municipalities that is currently part of the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program.
    7. That the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, or their respective designate, be authorized to execute any agreements or documents ancillary thereto that may be required for the rent relief program where the City is the landlord, in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

       

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (12 to 0)

14.3
A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board; Pegasus Licence and Operation Agreement – COVID-19 Pandemic
 

Shari Lichterman, Commissioner, Community Services provided an overview of the Pegasus Licence and Operation Agreement. 

Members of Council engaged in a discussion regarding the subject matter. Ms. Lichterman and Gary Kent, Commissioner, Corporate Services, responded to questions arising from the discussion from Members of Council.

As a result of the discussions, the following matter was voted on in Open Session.  

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0159-2020
    1. That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to negotiate and enter into an amendment to the Licence and Operation Agreement with Pegasus Waterfront Corporation for the Harding Waterfront Estate, including all necessary documents ancillary thereto, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services, as outlined in the report entitled ‘Pegasus Licence and Operation Agreement – COVID-19 Pandemic’ dated September 1, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community Services.

       

    2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Approved (12 to 0)

12:40PM