Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee

Meeting #:
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
  • Chair and Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
  • Vice-Chair and Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
  • Adrianne Szabo, Citizen Member
  • Barbara Leskovec, Citizen Member
  • Bill Johnston, Citizen Member
  • Juelene Stennett, Citizen Member
  • Mark Currie, Citizen Member
  • Moaz Ahmad, Citizen Member
  • Vicki Tran, Citizen Member
Members Absent
  • Ryan Donik, Citizen Member

City Staff/Agency Representatives

Sam Rogers, Director, Infrastructure Planning & Engineering Services
Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation
Jeremy Blair, Manager, Transportation Infrastructure Management
Raymond Lau, Project Manager, Engineering, Park Development
Jennifer Andrade, Technical Analyst, Public Education & Outreach Ops Support, Region of Peel
Catherine Nguyen-Pham, Communications Advisor
Eglantina Bacaj-Gondia, Legislative Coordinator

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

Councillor Tedjo, Chair called the meeting to order at 6:28PM.

Due to technical difficulties, the meeting start time was delayed and virtual participation was unavailable.

2.
INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

 

Councillor Tedjo, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

Approved (M. Ahmad)

4.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

 

Nil

5.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

 

6.
PRESENTATIONS - Nil

 

7.
DEPUTATIONS

 

7.1
Stephen Laidlaw, City of Brampton Active Transportation Advisory Committee regarding Etobicoke Creek Trail Storm Damage

 

S. Laidlaw spoke to the impact of the July 2024 storm on the Etobicoke Creek Trail, highlighting the conditions of the pathways, surrounding areas, ongoing repair work, and importance of the trail to trail users.

Stefan Szczepanski, Manager, Parks Development provided written comments read by the Legislative Coordinator as follows:

"We are currently working with the GTAA and TRCA to prepare a construction plan - the main focus of the plan is to repair the slope adjacent to the trail as the flooding has destabilized it and it has eroded causing problems to the trail on Convair.  We are establishing an agreement and work will proceed once the GTAA approve - we are working as quickly as we can to expedite. The portions of the trail Stephen is speaking to right now are City of Toronto property and not Mississauga’s - that is the portion of the Etobicoke Creek trail under City of Toronto's control and responsibility. Our trail is open."

Mark Currie, Citizen Member commented on the trail and its role in connectivity to other areas.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC 0001-2025
    Moved ByMark Currie

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Stephen Laidlaw, City of Brampton Active Transportation Advisory Committee regarding the Etobicoke Creek Trail Storm Damage, be received.

    Received

7.2
Fred Sandoval, Coordinator, Active Transportation regarding the Cycling Program Quarterly Update

 

F. Sandoval spoke to the subject matter, highlighting progress on the existing cycling network, Cycling Master Plan, completed cycling infrastructure, and projects under construction.

Committee Members inquired about the following:

  • Warranty related to paint
  • Bike light crossings
  • Status of Collegeway cycle tracks
  • Paint lines separated by physical barriers 
  • Vehicle lane reduction and impact of reconfiguration
  • Feedback from residents

In response, F. Sandoval and Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation provided information on the warranty period for paint, bike light crossings, status of completion for cycle tracks on inquired about roads, impact of provincial legislation on reconfiguration of vehicular traffic, factors delaying projected completions of projects, and feedback from residents on ongoing projects.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC 0002-2025
    Moved ByVicki Tran

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

    Received

7.3
Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation regarding the Bicycle Parking Program Overview

 

M. Sweet spoke to the subject matter, summarizing the program objectives and goals, details related to implementation and maintenance, community engagement efforts, integration with the shared Micro-Mobility program, and future plans.

Committee Members engaged in discussion, commenting and inquiring on the following:

  • Bicycle parking in other jurisdictions
  • Collaboration with Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) and private properties
  • Security concerns regarding design of rings
  • Program budget and additional funding sources
  • Impact of shared Micro-Mobility program on the bicycle parking program

In response, M. Sweet provided information related to the inquiries and noted that additional information about the memorial program with respect to bicycle parking would be provided at a future meeting. 

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC 0003-2025
    Moved ByAdrianne Szabo

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation regarding the Bicycle Parking Program Overview, be received.

    Received

7.4
Item 7.2 Rahul Mehta, Resident

 

This item was not discussed due to technical difficulties impacting virtual participants.

8.
PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit 

 

This item was not discussed due to technical difficulties impacting virtual participants.

9.
CONSENT AGENDA - Nil

 

10.
MATTERS CONSIDERED

 

10.1
Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee Update

 

Vicki Tran, Citizen Member spoke to the status of the awards and noted the nomination deadline would not be extended beyond January 31, 2025.  

Catherine Nguyen-Pham, Communications Advisor noted the modes of promoting awards have been ongoing and outlined the target audiences.  Further, C. Nguyen-Pham spoke to considerations regarding budgeting for promotions for the 2025 awards.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC 0004-2025
    Moved ByVicki Tran

    That the Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee update on January 14, 2025 from Vicki Tran, Citizen Member, be received.

    Received

10.2
Mississauga Cycling Network and Technical Subcommittee Update

 

Mark Currie, Citizen Member noted updates are expected by the end of Q1.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC 0005-2025
    Moved ByMark Currie

    That the Mississauga Cycling Network and Technical Subcommittee update on January 14, 2025 from Mark Currie, Citizen Member, be received.

    Received

10.3
Draft Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Work Plan

 

Councillor Tedjo, Chair spoke to deferring the Draft Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Work Plan for approval to allow for the Communications and Promotions Subcommittee to add budget details.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC 0006-2025
    Moved ByVicki Tran

    That the Draft Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Work Plan, be deferred to the next Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee meeting.

    Approved

10.4
To approve costs associated with attending the 2025 Toronto Bicycle Show and E-Bike Expo

 

No discussion took place regarding this item.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC 0007-2025
    Moved ByBill Johnston

    That up to $1,625.00 plus HST from the 2025 Council and Committees Support Budget be spent towards the exhibitor space costs for the 2025 Toronto Bicycle Show and E-Bike Expo held March 7 – 9, 2025.

    Approved

10.5
Bicycle Parking Program Update

 

*Due to an inadvertent omission, this item was added post-meeting, and was discussed under item 7.3

11.
INFORMATION ITEMS

 

11.1
Updated "How to Use the Crossover" Signage for Pedestrian Crossovers 

 

Shared for information by Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee

No discussion took place regarding this item.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC 0008-2025
    Moved ByAdrianne Szabo

    That the updated "How to Use the Crossover" signage for pedestrian crossovers shared for information by Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee, be received.

    Received

11.2
A letter dated November 20, 2024 from Mayor Parrish to the Minister of Transportation regarding Mississauga’s Cycling Master Plan and Bill 212

 

Councillor Tedjo, Chair commented on the letter and Bill Johnston, Citizen Member expressed appreciation for the letter and City of Mississauga taking a stand on the matter.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC 0009-2025
    Moved ByMark Currie

    That the letter dated November 20, 2024 from Mayor Parrish to the Minister of Transportation regarding Mississauga’s Cycling Master Plan and Bill 212, be received.

    Received

12.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation spoke to the City hosting a free ride for International Bike to Work Day on February 14, 2025 noting further information would be shared once available. 

Vicki Tran, Citizen Member inquired about cars parked on the bicycle lane on Living Arts Drive; in response, M. Sweet noted that due to utility work, the lane is in queue to be restored. 

Moaz Ahmad, Citizen Member spoke to the provincial directive for Metrolinx railway infrastructure and its potential impact on cycling infrastructure.

Councillor Tedjo, Chair commented on bike-only cars in GO trains to accommodate additional bikes.

13.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING - February 11, 2025

 

14.
ADJOURNMENT

 

7:48PM (M. Ahmad)

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