General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, March 08, 2023

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

• Mayor Bonnie Crombie, Arrived at 9:49 AM
• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
• Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2 - Arrived at 9:41 AM
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
• Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5 - Left at 11:47 AM Personal Business
• Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
• Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7
• Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8 (CHAIR)
• Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11

Staff Present

Shari Lichterman, Acting City Manager and CAO

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor

Raj Sheth, Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services

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

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Councillor Mahoney, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor D. Damerla)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - February 22, 2023

Approved (Councillor C. Fonseca)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Item 10.1. Dan Anderson, Resident

Mr. Anderson spoke to the subject matter and provided background information. In response to Councillor Damerla, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke about the survey process. Councillor Damerla spoke to the issue of “speed bumps” over “traffic calming”. Councillor Fonseca spoke to ward 3 traffic calming and the extensive communication provided to the community. Mr. Wright responded to Councillor Parrish with respect to temporary speed bumps.

Councillor Tedjo spoke to the subject matter.

Councillor Tedjo arrived at 9:41 AM. Mayor Crombie arrived at 9:49 AM. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0080-2023
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Dan Anderson, Resident, regarding the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated February 13, 2023 and entitled “Traffic Calming – Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, and Ward 8”, be received.

  Received

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

Athina Tagidou, Applewood Hills and Heights Residents Association, spoke to item 10.1.

Item 10.1. was moved forward by Councillor Fonseca. Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to the questions asked by Ms. Tagidou and provided clarity regarding the survey and objective in relation to Vision Zero.

Colin Patterson, Manager, Road Safety spoke to the subject matter; addressed the process with respect to conducting surveys; collection of feedback and posting of results. Councillor Fonseca spoke to the process; recommendations and studies. Councillor Dasko spoke to the process and noted the work involved.

Councillor Tedjo spoke in support of Vision Zero and the necessity to make streets safer.

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0081-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  GC-0081-2023

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.2 Funding for PRC003837 - Roadway Sweeping, Cleaning, Hauling and Disposal Services, 3 Year Period
  • 10.4 Municipal Access Agreements Between the City of Mississauga and Various Telecommunication Companies
  • 10.5 Single Source Contract Awards for Provision of Electronic Resources for the Mississauga Library System
  • 10.6 Single Source Contract Awards for Provision of Specialty Physical Resources for the Mississauga Library System
  • 10.7 Office of Emergency Management 2022 Report
  • 10.10 2022 Obsolete Policies and Procedures
  • 10.11 Annual Report on Commodity Price Hedging Agreements for 2022 (Electricity and Natural Gas)
  • 10.12 Removal of the Municipal Capital Facility designation under By-law 0434-2004 for Units 800 and 900 of 201 City Centre Drive, Tax Roll No.210504015400449
  • 10.13 Removal of the Municipal Capital Facility designation under By-law 0434-2004 for Unit A001003 of 6677 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle, Tax Roll # 21-05-04-0-098-56920-0000
  • 10.14 Amendment to By-law 0233-2013
  • 11.1 Heritage Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2023 - February 21, 2023
  • 11.2 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 1 - 2023 - February 22, 2023 (REVISED)
  • 18.1 Resignation letter dated March 6, 2023 from Robert J. Swayze, Integrity Commissioner

  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

Traffic Calming Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3 and Ward 8

This matter was discussed under Public Question Period.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0082-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  1. That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated February 13, 2023 and entitled “Traffic Calming – Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, and Ward 8” be approved.
  2. That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated February 13, 2023 and entitled “Traffic Calming – Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3 and Ward 8” be referred to the Mississauga Traffic Safety Council, Cycling Advisory Committee and the Mississauga Road Safety Committee for information.

  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

Funding for PRC003837 - Roadway Sweeping, Cleaning, Hauling and Disposal Services, 3 Year Period (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0083-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the 2023 budget for roadway cleaning services be increased by $617,500, thereby allowing staff to proceed to award PRC003837 - Roadway Sweeping, Cleaning, Hauling and Disposal Services for a 3 Year Period, a total value of $5,804,671.

  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

MiWay 2024 Bus Procurement

Councillor Tedjo enquired about opportunities to imagine future needs. Geoff Wright, Commissioner,Transportation and Works, spoke to Fleet Replacement program and ICIP funding; Hybrid-electric buses procurement; Climate Change Action Plan; net-zero emissions; 2025 bus procurement and the battery-electric bus phase; hydrogen buses; charging and benefits as well as the life cycle replacement of old buses. Mr. Wright responded to Councillor Tedjo's comments with respect to a report about hydrogen buses and benefits.

Councillor Horneck and Mr. Wright spoke to infrastructure requirements identified in the Housing Plan and the investment required into new maintenance facilities noting it is part of the overall strategy and growth program.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0084-2023
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo
  1. That the report entitled “MiWay 2024 Bus Procurement” dated February 21, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works be approved.
  2. That the funds of $85,200,000 be pre-authorized in the 2024 Capital Budget in advance of the 2024-2027 Budget and Business Plan, to allow the 2024 procurement of Hybrid-Electric buses by competitive procurement as outlined in the corporate report dated February 21, 2023 entitled "MiWay 2024 Bus Procurement" from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works.

  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)

10.4

Municipal Access Agreements Between the City of Mississauga and Various Telecommunication Companies (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0085-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  1. That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works or their designate be authorized to negotiate new Municipal Access Agreements with Rogers Communications Canada Inc., Bell Canada, and Telus Communications Company including all necessary documents ancillary thereto, and any and all amendments and renewals;

      

  2. That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works and the City Clerk be authorized to execute new Municipal Access Agreements with Rogers Communications Canada Inc., Bell Canada, and Telus Communications Company including all necessary documents ancillary thereto, and any and all amendments and renewals, all in a form satisfactory to Legal Services;

      

  3. That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works or their designate to be authorized to negotiate new Municipal Access Agreements with each of the other telecommunication companies operating in the City of Mississauga, as their existing agreements expire, with terms and conditions no more onerous than those contained in the new Municipal Access Agreements with Rogers Communications Canada Inc., Bell Canada, and Telus Communications Company; and

      

  4. That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works and the City Clerk be authorized to execute new Municipal Access Agreements with each of the other telecommunication companies operating in the City of Mississauga, as their existing agreements expire, with terms and conditions no more onerous than those contained in the new Municipal Access Agreements with Rogers Communications Canada Inc., Bell Canada, and Telus Communications Company, all in a form satisfactory to Legal Services.

      

  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)

10.5

Single Source Contract Awards for Provision of Electronic Resources for the Mississauga Library System (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0086-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  1. That OverDrive Inc. be approved as a single source supplier for the supply and delivery of eBooks, eAudioBooks, eMagazines and streaming videos.
  2. That Bridgeall Libraries Limited, CVS Midwest Tapes, EBSCO Publishing Inc., ProQuest LLC, LinkedIn Corporation, McGraw-Hill LLC, OCLC Inc., Library Ideas LLC, Brainfuse, Inc., Kanopy Inc., and Ontario Library Service be approved as single source suppliers for the provision of streaming, downloadable and database resources.

      

  3. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to execute the appropriate forms of contract with OverDrive Inc. for the ongoing supply and delivery of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and streaming video as required, and for which funding is approved in the budget for 2023 and will be requested in the budget for 2024 through to December 31,2033.

      

  4. That the Chief Procurement Officer, or designate be authorized to execute the appropriate forms of contract with Bridgeall Libraries Limited, CVS Midwest Tapes, EBSCO Publishing Inc., ProQuest LLC, LinkedIn Corporation, McGraw-Hill LLC, OCLC Inc., Library Ideas LLC, Brainfuse, Inc., Kanopy Inc., and Ontario Library Service, for the ongoing supply and delivery of electronic streaming and downloadable resources, as required, and for which funding is approved in the budget for the period 2023 and will be requested in the budget for 2024 through to December 31, 2033.

      

  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)

10.6

Single Source Contract Awards for Provision of Specialty Physical Resources for the Mississauga Library System (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0087-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  1. That Findaway be approved as a single source supplier for the supply and delivery of specialty physical resources such as Launch Pads and Wonder Books.
     
     
  2. That Library Ideas be approved as a single source supplier for the supply and delivery of specialty physical resources such as Vox Books.
     
     
  3. That Globe and Mail, Postmedia Network and Toronto Star be approved as single source suppliers for the provision of Canadian paper periodicals.
     
     
  4. That Far Eastern and Roltek International be approved as single source suppliers for the provision of U.S. and International paper periodicals in English and other world languages.
     
     
  5. That Canadian Pharmaceutical Association be approved as a single source supplier for the Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (CPS).
     
     
  6. That the Chief Procurement Officer, or designate be authorized to execute the appropriate forms of contract with Findaway for the ongoing supply and delivery of specialty physical resources as required, and for which funding is approved in the budget for 2023 and will be requested in the budget for 2024 to December 31, 2033.
     
     
  7. That the Chief Procurement Officer, or designate be authorized to execute the appropriate forms of contract with Library Ideas, for the ongoing supply and delivery of specialty physical resources as required, and for which funding is approved in the budget for the period 2023 and will be requested in the budget for 2024 through to December 31, 2033.
     
     
  8. That the Chief Procurement Officer, or designate be authorized to execute the appropriate forms of contract with Globe and Mail, Postmedia Network and Toronto Star for the ongoing supply and delivery of Canadian paper periodicals as required, and for which funding is approved in the budget, for the period 2023 and will be requested in the budget for 2024 through to December 31, 2033.
     
     
  9. That the Chief Procurement Officer, or designate be authorized to execute the appropriate forms of contract with FarEastern and Roltek International for the ongoing supply and delivery of U.S. and International paper periodicals in English and world languages as required, and for which funding is approved in the budget, for the period 2023 and will be requested in the budget for 2024 through to December 31, 2033.
     
     
  10. That the Chief Procurement Officer, or designate be authorized to execute the appropriate forms for contract with Canadian Pharmaceutical Association for the ongoing supply and delivery of Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (CPS) as required, and for which funding is approved in the budget, for the period 2023 and will be requested in the budget for 2024 through to December 31, 2033.

  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)

10.7

Office of Emergency Management 2022 Report (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0088-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the report dated February 3, 2023 entitled “Office of Emergency Management 2022 Report” from the Commissioner of Community Services be received for information.

  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)

10.8

Joint-Use and Funding Agreement with the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board for a new Track and Field Facility at City owned lands, Anaka Park (P-094), 7666 Anaka Drive (Ward 5)

Councillor Parrish spoke to the report, provided background information and spoke to the work done. Councillor Damerla spoke in support and to the prospect of doing a similar agreement at T.L. Kennedy.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0089-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish
  1. That the Commissioner of Community Services and the City Clerk on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Mississauga be authorized to enter into and execute a joint use and funding agreement with the Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board for a new lit artificial turf track and field facility at City owned lands, Anaka Park, at 7666 Anaka Drive, including all documents ancillary thereto and subsequent amending agreements, all in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
  2. That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to provide a letter of commitment to the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board to be shared with the Ministry of Education that outlines the details of the joint-use agreement for the purposes of satisfying the Ministry’s funding requirements.
  3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  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)

10.9

Expanded Delegated Authority - Minister's Zoning Orders

In response to Councillor Parrish, Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building spoke to the recommendation; the process for Minister's Zoning Orders and how matters are brought to the attention of Council.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0090-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish
  1. That the Commissioner of Planning and Building, or their designate, be authorized to execute development agreements and associated commitments required to implement the terms of Minister’s Zoning Orders between the Corporation of the City of Mississauga and landowners and their development partners under Section 47 of the Planning Act including all necessary amendments, extensions, and/or documents ancillary thereto, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services.
     

      

  2. That a by-law be enacted to authorize the Commissioner of Planning and Building and the City Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to the development agreements under Section 47 of the Planning Act between the City of Mississauga, landowners, development partners and authorized agents, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
     

      

  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)

10.10

2022 Obsolete Policies and Procedures (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0091-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That Corporate Policy and Procedure - 09-00-01 - Corporate Environmental Principles, attached as Appendix 1 to the report dated February 14, 2023 from the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services, entitled “2022 Obsolete Policies and Procedures”, be rescinded.

  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)

10.11

Annual Report on Commodity Price Hedging Agreements for 2022 (Electricity and Natural Gas) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0092-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the Corporate Report dated February 14, 2023 entitled “Annual Report on Commodity Price Hedging Agreements for 2022 (Electricity and Natural Gas)”, from the Commissioner, Corporate Services be received for information.

  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)

10.12

Removal of the Municipal Capital Facility designation under By-law 0434-2004 for Units 800 and 900 of 201 City Centre Drive, Tax Roll No.210504015400449 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0093-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  1. That effective April 1, 2023, a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 0434-2004, being “A By-law to provide for Municipal Capital Facilities”, in order to delete the municipal capital facilities designation for property tax purposes for Units 800 and 900 of 201 City Centre Drive (the “Leased Premises”), comprising a total area of approximately 3,780.50 square meters (40,693 square feet) as outlined in the corporate report and appendix dated January 30, 2023 from the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services entitled “Removal of the Municipal Capital Facility designation under By-law 0434-2004 for Units 800 and 900 of 201 City Centre Drive, Tax Roll No.210504015400449.
  2. That the Clerk be directed to notify the Minister of Education, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Regional Municipality of Peel and the secretary of any school board which includes the land exempted, of the enactment of the By-law.
  3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  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)

10.13

Removal of the Municipal Capital Facility designation under By-law 0434-2004 for Unit A001003 of 6677 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle, Tax Roll # 21-05-04-0-098-56920-0000 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0094-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  1. That a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 0434-2004, being “A By-law to provide for Municipal Capital Facilities”, in order to remove the municipal capital facilities designation for property tax purposes for certain premises comprising an area of approximately 1,839.39 square meters (19,799 square feet) (the “Leased Premises”) as outlined in the corporate report and appendix dated February 3, 2023 from the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services entitled “Removal of the Municipal Capital Facility designation under By-law 0434-2004 for Unit A001003 of 6677 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle, Tax Roll # 21-05-04-0-098-56920-0000”.
  2. That the Clerk be directed to notify the Minister of Education, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Regional Municipality of Peel and the secretary of any school board which includes the land exempted, of the enactment of the By-law.
  3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  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)

10.14

Amendment to By-law 0233-2013 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0095-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That Council approve the amendment to By-law 0233-2013, being a by-law to delegate the powers and duties of Council with respect to the execution of Extension Agreements, to delegate the powers and duties of Council to the Director, Finance and Treasurer or the Manager, Revenue and Taxation, with respect to also entering into an extension agreement with any person the Treasurer is satisfied has an interest in the land, pursuant to section 378 of the Municipal Act, 2001; as outlined in the report dated February 28, 2023, from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, entitled, “Amendment to By-law 0233-2013”.

  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

Heritage Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2023 - February 21, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  GC-0096-2023

  That the following items were approved on consent at the February 21, 2023 Heritage Advisory Committee:

  • Item 9.2 - Request to Alter a Heritage Designated Property at 327 Queen Street South (Ward 11)
  • Item 10.1 - 91 Lakeshore Road East (Ward 1)

  (HAC-0005-2023)

   

  GC-0097-2023

  1. That the Corporate Report dated January 13, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services, entitled “Heritage Planning 2022 Year in Review,” be received.
  2. That staff be directed to provide General Committee with a report reviewing the three tier system of heritage grants with a proposal to increase the base amount from $5,000 to $10,000;
  3. That staff be directed to conduct an analysis of how funding can be reallocated to other applications should a property owner not wish to complete their approved project in a given year;
  4. That staff be directed to explore how the grant program can allow for increases in funding due to the rise in costs after the grant has been approved.

  (HAC-0006-2023)

   

  GC-0098-2023

  That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 327 Queen Street South (Ward 11), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated January 17, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

  (HAC-0007-2023)

  (Ward 11)

   

  GC-0099-2023

  That the memorandum dated February 3, 2023 entitled "91 Lakeshore Road East (Ward 1)" from John Dunlop, Manager, Heritage Planning & Indigenous Relations, be received for information.

  (HAC-0008-2023)

  (Ward 1)

  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

Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 1 - 2023 - February 22, 2023 (REVISED) (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  GC-0100-2023

  1. That the head of school of Rotherglen School be requested to complete the following:
     1. Remove the chain blocking alternate egress from Rotherglen School to Gaslamp Walk at AM school entry and PM school dismissal and that signage be installed indicating "exit only".
     2. Implement modifications to the traffic circle on school property, signage and pavement markings to direct traffic wanting to proceed East on Old Derry Road to use the re-opened exit driveway on Gaslamp Walk to proceed South on Gaslamp Walk and East on Old Derry Road, and that traffic wanting to proceed Westbound on Old Derry Road continue to use the school driveway to access Old Derry Road.
     3. Advise parents of the new procedure for accessing Old Derry Road via Gaslamp Walk for all Eastbound traffic on Old Derry Road.
  2. That once part 1 of the recommendation has taken place, Transportation and Works be requested to extend the "no stopping" zone on Gaslamp Walk North an additional 50 metres from the stop sign at the intersection of Gaslamp Walk and Old Derry Road.
  3. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect once parts 1 and 2 of the recommendation have been implemented.

  (MSTSAC-0001-2023)

  (Ward 11)

   

  GC-0101-2023

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Rathburn Road East and Trail 11, the Hydro Corridor at this time.
  2. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect in March after March break.
  3. That Transportation and Works be requested to conduct a speed study on Rathburn Road East at Trail 11, the Hydro Corridor.

  (MSTSAC-0002-2023)

  (Ward 3)

   

  GC-0102-2023

  1. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "no stopping" zones in front of Erin Centre Middle school at 3240 Erin Centre Boulevard and on Tenth Line West, South of Erin Centre Boulevard between the hours of 8:10 - 8:35 am and 2:10 - 2:40 pm.
  2. That Peel Regional Police be requested to attend Erin Centre Middle School at 3240 Erin Centre Boulevard between the hours of 8:00- 8:30 am and 2:15- 3:00 pm to enforce:
     1. The 30 km/hr speed limit.
     2. no u-turns.
  3. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
     1. Review the feasibility of extending the signals for Erin Centre Boulevard at Tenth Line West to allow for back up of vehicles to clear Erin Centre Boulevard in front of the school.
     2. Review the feasibility of implementing an advance left turn phase from 8:00 - 8:30 am and 2:30 - 3:00 pm.
     3. Review the existing speed bumps that do not slow traffic.
     4. Implement speed cameras on Erin Centre Boulevard in front of Erin Centre Middle School, 3240 Erin Centre boulevard.
     5. Review the existing signage and replace any faded signage in front of Erin Centre Middle School, 3240 Erin Centre Boulevard.
  4. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect at the area in front of Erin Centre Middle School and at the intersection of Tenth Line West and Erin Centre Boulevard once 1 - 3 have taken place.

  (MSTSAC-0003-2023)

  (Ward 10)

   

  GC-0103-2023

  That the warrants have been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Paisley Boulevard West and Confederation Parkway for the students attending St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Elementary School and Floradale Public School.

  (MSTSAC-0004-2023)

  (Ward 7)

   

  GC-0104-2023

  That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for December 2022 be received.  (MSTSAC-0005-2023)

   

  GC-0105-2023

  That the Let's Move Mississauga Campaign be paused for 2023 and that Active Transportation Staff report back to the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee in 2024 with respect to resuming the campaign.

  (MSTSAC-0006-2023)

   

   

  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.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

Mayor Crombie spoke to the interviews for the CAO role and noted a recommendation would be coming at the end of the day.

Councillor Tedjo spoke to upcoming motions being brought forward at a future meeting and requested support.

13.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to an enquiry from Councillor Butt with respect to animal control and private property. Direction was given to bring a report in the future regarding animal services, relocation of animals, provincial requirements and resource perspective. Councillor Parrish spoke in support and noted ravines should be added to the scope of the report.

Members of the General Committee engaged in a discussion with respect to windrow clearance and winter maintenance. Mr. Wright spoke to the winter maintenance contracts and the cost of windrows, noting a report is coming soon outlining the cost of adding the service. Scott Holmes, Sr. Manager, Works Admin Operations & Maintenance spoke to work included in the contracts; the process for reporting locations that require further attention and parking enforcement. Mr. Wright spoke to instances when vehicles are towed noting it is typically in an emergency only. Members of the Committee requested the report include service level coordination with the Region of Peel; sidewalk and pathway clearance; equipment; payment options, user pay option, tax recovery and what can be done in 2023.

In response to Councillor Kovac, Mr. Holmes spoke to street sweeping; clearing bicycle lanes and catch basins. 

Mayor Crombie directed staff to bring a report forward to consider a Hazel McCallion Spirit Award.

In response to Councillor Horneck, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to unmaintained parking lots at parks; facility access agreements and lighting standards.

In response to Councillor Damerla, Mr. Wright spoke to signage for “Local Traffic Only” and will work with staff in Ward 7 with respect to community traffic.

In response to Councillor Tedjo, Ms. Robillos spoke to board insurance and the process for registered boards. Staff were directed to investigate the insurance further and whether the City could pay for it.

Councillor Tedjo spoke to hate and discrimination in Canada. Rob Trewartha, Director, Strategic Communications and Initiatives spoke to a previous report with respect to annual City events; Civic Recognition, coordinating significant events and criteria around what is celebrated. Mr. Trewartha spoke to bringing a discussion to the new Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Committee and possibly bring a revised report back in the future with respect to other significant dates.

Councillor Fonseca spoke to the Diabetes Strategy and enquired about the status of the project. Ms. Robillos spoke to the ongoing process and will discuss offline. 

In response to Mayor Crombie, Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services and City Clerk advised the report on the Trucking Committee will be coming forward in the next few weeks.

14.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Crombie announced various recognition days, months and events. Members of the Committee announced various Ward and City wide events. In response to Mayor Crombie, Shari Lichterman, Acting City Manager and CAO spoke to using communications channels available to share information following the outcome of the Peel Police Summit on "carjacking".

Mayor Crombie requested staff invite Mamathi Vinoth, a 4th grade Mississauga student and Guinness Book of World Records setter in Hula Hooping, to Council for recognition.

15.

NOTICES OF MOTION - Nil

16.

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 March 8, 2023 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

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

         

        16.1. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board:

        Agreements approved and executed by the City Manager during City Council Summer/Election Recess (Wards 1 and 7)

         

        16.2. A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization:

        Authorization to Negotiate and Enter into a new Municipal Access Agreement

         

        16.3. A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization: Bell Canada's Fibre to the Home Project

  Recieved

   

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 11:47 AM and returned at 12:50 PM. Councillor Parrish left the meeting at 11:47 AM.

  Carried

16.1

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board:

Agreements approved and executed by the City Manager during City Council Summer/Election Recess (Wards 1 and 7)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0106-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the report dated February 1, 2023, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services entitled, “Agreements executed by the City Manager during City Council Summer/Election Recess”, be received for information.

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

16.2

A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information,

supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization:

Authorization to Negotiate and Enter into a new Municipal Access Agreement

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0107-2023
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla
  1. That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works or their designate to be authorized to negotiate a Municipal Access Agreement with a new telecommunication company, including all necessary documents ancillary thereto, and any and all amendments and renewals; and

      

  2. That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works and the City Clerk to be authorized to execute a Municipal Access Agreement with a new telecommunication company, including all necessary documents ancillary thereto, and any and all amendments and renewals, all in a form satisfactory to Legal Services.

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

16.3

A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information,

supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization:

Bell Canada's Fibre to the Home Project

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0108-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works or their designate be authorized to negotiate a Service Level Agreement between the Corporation of the City of Mississauga and Bell Canada, for Bell Canada to implement their Fibre to the Home project;
  2. That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works and the City Clerk be authorized to execute a Service Level Agreement between the Corporation of the City of Mississauga and Bell Canada, for Bell Canada to implement their Fibre to the Home project, all in a form satisfactory to Legal Services; and
  3. That Bell Canada’s Fibre to the Home presentation be received for information.

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

17.

CORRESPONDENCE

17.1

Item 10.1 Don Carter and Sharon Cuthbertson, Residents

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0109-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the letter dated March 3, 2023 from Don Carter and Sharon Cuthbertson, residents with respect to the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated February 13, 2023 and entitled “Traffic Calming – Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, and Ward 8”, be received.

  Received

17.2

Item 10.1 Geoff Hollands, Resident

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0110-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the email dated March 5, 2023 from Geoff Hollands, resident with respect to the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated February 13, 2023 and entitled “Traffic Calming – Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, and Ward 8”, be received.

  Received

17.3

Item 10.1 Kathleen and Robert Yeoman, Residents

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0111-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the email dated March 6, 2023 from Kathleen and Robert Yeoman, residents with respect to the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated February 13, 2023 and entitled “Traffic Calming – Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, and Ward 8”, be received.

  Received

17.4

Item 10.1 Andrew Ganguly and Maureen Shaw, Residents

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0112-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the email dated March 6, 2023 from Andrew Ganguly and Maureen Shaw, residents with respect to the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated February 13, 2023 and entitled “Traffic Calming – Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, and Ward 8”, be received.

  Received

18.

INFORMATION ITEMS

18.1

Resignation letter dated March 6, 2023 from Robert J. Swayze, Integrity Commissioner (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0113-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the letter of resignation dated March 6, 2023 from Robert J. Swayze, Integrity Commissioner, 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)

19.

ADJOURNMENT

12:52 PM (Councillor J. Kovac)