General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, November 15, 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, (Absent)
• 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
• Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7 (Arrived at 9:45 AM)
• Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
• Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9 (CHAIR)
• 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

Catherine Matheson, Commissioner Health and Human 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 Reid, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:32 AM.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Councillor Reid, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor Parrish)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - November 1, 2023

Approved (Councillor Mahoney)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Item 10.1 - Desi Stefanova, Outreach Manager, Clean Air Partnership

Ms. Stefanova spoke to the Clean Air Council Declaration: 2023-2027 Intergovernmental Declaration on Climate Change. Councillor Mahoney spoke in support.

Councillor Damerla arrived at 9:45 AM. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0543-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Desi Stefanova, Outreach Manager, Clear Air Partnership regarding the Corporate Report dated September 28, 2023 and entitled “Clean Air Council Declaration: 2023-2027 Intergovernmental Declaration on Climate Change” from the Commissioner of Community Services be received.

  Received

7.2

Item 10.2 - Victoria Clarke, Director, Tourism and CEO, Tourism Mississauga

Ms. Clarke presented on the Tourism Mississauga Annual Report and 2024 Budget and Business Plan. In response to Members of the General Committee, Ms. Clarke responded to questions with respect to lifespan and process of the passes; timeline expectations for goals; future opportunities for the 50th Anniversary; partnerships and marketing opportunities, and increasing staff.

Councillor Parrish spoke to drawing attention to Malton. Councillor Reid noted he would speak offline with respect to Ward 9. Item 10.2 was moved up to be voted on.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0544-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Victoria Clarke, Director, Tourism and CEO, Tourism Mississauga regarding the Corporate Report dated October 24, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services entitled “Tourism Mississauga – Annual Report and 2024 Business Plan and Budget” be received.

  Received

7.3

Item 10.3 - Shari Lichterman, City Manager & CAO

Ms. Lichterman provided an update on the Peel Transition and spoke to the role of the Transition Board; the process; service overlap; services under review; funding, impacts and priorities. Councillor Parrish spoke to property tax allocation and requested that the numbers be included in the information for the public. In response to comments from Councillor Parrish, Ms. Lichterman spoke to the role of Members of Council and governance. Councillor Parrish requested that language regarding the role of Members of Council as well as the final outcome process be inserted into a future report if brought back for the public. Ms. Lichterman provided background information for each of the members of the Peel Transition Board. Shari spoke to each of their credentials. 

In response to Councillor Damerla, Ms. Lichterman spoke to internal and external information and the social media campaign. Councillor Tedjo noted the importance of communicating that there will be no disruption in service.

Catherine Matheson, Commissioner, Health and Human Services provided her background as it relates to her role and spoke in support of the move to a single tier city.

Item 10.3 was moved up to be included in the discussion. In response to Councillor Horneck, Ms. Lichterman spoke to reporting back with a public update on a monthly basis after January, 2024. 

In response to Councillor Reid, Ms. Lichterman spoke to the concerns from the Metamorphosis Group and noted the goal is to continue to provide support through the process. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0545-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Shari Lichterman, City Manager and CAO regarding the Corporate Report entitled “Region of Peel Dissolution Update” dated November 8, 2023 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be received.

  Received

7.4

Item 10.5 - Jerry Che, Manager, Rapid Transit

Joe Perrotta, Director, Rapid Transit Program Office provided an introduction to the deputation by Mr. Che. Mr. Che spoke to the Interim Design for the Downtown Cooksville Segment of the Dundas BRT Mississauga East Project and TPAP. 

In response to questions raised by Councillor Kovac, Mr. Perrotta spoke to the accessibility for emergency vehicles and how traffic can be moved.

In response to Councillor Horneck, Mr. Perrotta spoke to the funding with respect to the redevelopment of the Cooksville four corners. Item 10.5 was brought forward for discussion.

Councillor Damerla spoke in support and requested the word "interim" be removed from the recommendation. Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to the rationale regarding the word "interim" and noted it can be removed. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0546-2023
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Jerry Che, Manager, Rapid Transit regarding the Corporate Report titled “Interim Design for the Downtown Cooksville Segment of the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Mississauga East Project and Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) note to file (Ward 7)” dated October 30, 2023, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Work be received.

  Received

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0547-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.4 The Province’s Fare Integration Program and Fare Integration Agreement
  • 10.7 2023 Strike-off of Taxes Deemed Uncollectable
  • 10.8 2024 Interim Tax levy for properties enrolled in the pre-authorized payment plan
  • 10.10 2022 Annual Report for Access Requests under Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
  • 10.11 Housekeeping Amendments to Various City By-laws Necessitated by Administrative Restructurings at the City of Mississauga
  • 11.2 Environmental Action Committee Report 7 – 2023 – dated November 7, 2023
  • 11.3 Transit Advisory Committee Report 3 – 2023 – dated November 7, 2023
  • 12.1 Item 10.5 – A letter dated October 30, 2023 from Michael Spaziani, Resident with respect to the Interim Design for the Downtown Cooksville Segment of the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit Mississauga East Project and Transit Project Assessment Process note to file (Ward 7)

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

Clean Air Council Declaration: 2023-2027 Intergovernmental Declaration on Climate Change

This matter was moved up and discussed under item 10.1.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0548-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the City of Mississauga be a signatory to the 2023-2027 Intergovernmental Declaration on Climate Change and continue to work with the Clean Air Council members to improve air quality and address climate change as outlined in the report dated September 28, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services.

  YES (10)	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 (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.2

Tourism Mississauga – Annual Report and 2024 Business Plan and Budget

This matter was discussed as part of item 7.2.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0549-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the Corporate Report dated October 24, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services entitled “Tourism Mississauga – Annual Report and 2024 Business Plan and Budget” be approved in accordance with the following:

  1. That the 2024 Business Plan and Budget for Tourism Mississauga with a gross cost of $8,433,000, and a net cost of zero – funded from Municipal Accommodation Tax be approved.
  2. That the staff complement supporting Tourism Mississauga be increased by three full time positions.
  3. That the auditor for the City (or designate) be appointed as the auditor for Tourism Mississauga to hold office until the completion of the next annual meeting, or until a successor is appointed, and such auditor shall have all the rights and powers of an auditor provided under the Municipal Act, 2001.
  4. That the City Clerk be authorized as the delegated signing authority to sign all necessary Tourism Mississauga resolutions to represent the annual general meeting for Tourism Mississauga and to give effect to Council’s decision as the sole voting member to approve the 2024 Budget and Business Plan, appoint the auditor and approve the election of Directors to the Board for a three-year term.
  5. That the Signing Authority Policy approved by the Tourism Mississauga Board on October 23, 2023, pursuant to By-law 0232-2022, and Signing Authority Resolution 0001-2023, be approved.
  6. That Tourism Mississauga be authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with Tribu Experientiel Inc. for the annual sports festival Jackalope for 2024 to 2026 inclusive, including any ancillary agreements, in a form satisfactory to the Legal Services as outlined in this report.
  7. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.3

Peel Transition Update

This matter was discussed as part of item 7.3.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0550-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the Corporate Report entitled “Region of Peel Dissolution Update” dated November 8, 2023 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be received for information.

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.4

The Province's Fare Integration Program and Fare Integration Agreement (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0551-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, or their designate, be authorized to negotiate and execute a fare integration agreement with Metrolinx on behalf of the City, to implement the Province’s Fare Integration Program, including all necessary documents ancillary thereto, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services as outlined in the corporate report entitled “The Province’s Fare Integration Program and Fare Integration Agreement” dated October 20, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works.

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.5

Interim Design for the Downtown Cooksville Segment of the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Mississauga East Project and Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) note to file (Ward 7)

This matter was discussed as part of item 7.4.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0552-2023
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla
  1. That the design for the Downtown Cooksville segment of the Dundas BRT Mississauga East Project be endorsed as outlined in the corporate report titled “Interim Design for the Downtown Cooksville Segment of the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Mississauga East Project and Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) note to file (Ward 7)” dated October 30, 2023, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works.
  2. That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works or their designate proceed with filing a TPAP note to file.

      

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.6

Port Credit and Clarkson On-Street Parking Fees – Request for Fee Holiday (Ward 1 and 2)

Councillors Dasko and Damerla spoke in support. Councillor Damerla spoke to making the fee holiday permanent from November 30, to January 15 every year. In response to concerns raised by Councillor Kovac, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to potential impacts.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0553-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  1. That General Committee supports the Port Credit Business Improvement Area’s request to waive on-street parking charges within the Port Credit Business Improvement Area from November 30, 2023 to January 15, 2024, as outlined in the report dated October 23, 2023, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled, “Port Credit and Clarkson On-Street Parking Fees – Request for Fee Holiday (Wards 1 and 2)”.
  2. That General Committee supports waiving on-street parking charges in Port Credit outside the Port Credit Business Improvement Area from November 30, 2023 to January 15, 2024, as outlined in the report dated October 23, 2023, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled, “Port Credit and Clarkson On-Street Parking Fees – Request for Fee Holiday (Wards 1 and 2)”.
  3. That General Committee supports the Clarkson Business Improvement Area’s request to waive on-street parking charges within the Clarkson Business Improvement Area from November 30, 2023 to January 15, 2024, as outlined in the report dated October 23, 2023, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled, “Port Credit and Clarkson On-Street Parking Fees – Request for Fee Holiday (Wards 1 and 2)”.
  4. That General Committee supports waiving on-street parking charges inside the Port Credit Business Improvement Area, outside the Port Credit Business Improvement Area and within the Clarkson Business Improvement Area annually from November 30 to January 15 of the following year.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, 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
  NO (1)	Councillor J. Kovac
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (10 to 1)

10.7

2023 Strike-off of Taxes Deemed Uncollectible (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0554-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That unpaid taxes, charges, fees, penalties and interest totalling $169,545.65 as outlined in the corporate report from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer dated October 19, 2023 entitled “2023 Strike-Off of Taxes Deemed Uncollectible” be written-off as uncollectible and removed from the tax roll.

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.8

2024 Interim tax levy for properties enrolled in the pre-authorized payment plan (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0555-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  1. That a by-law be enacted to provide for a 2024 interim tax levy based on 50 percent of the previous year’s taxes on those properties subject to an agreement under the City of Mississauga pre-authorized tax payment plan.
  2. That the 2024 interim levy for residential properties enrolled in the due date plan be payable in three instalments on March 7, April 4 and May 2, 2024.
  3. That the 2024 interim levy for properties in the commercial, industrial and multi-residential property classes enrolled in the due date plan be payable in one instalment on March 7, 2024.
  4. That the 2024 interim levy for properties enrolled in a monthly plan be payable in six instalments based on the taxpayer’s selected withdrawal day of either 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, or 22^nd of the months of January, February, March, April, May and June 2024.

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.9

Urban Hen Public Consultation Report

In response to questions raised by Councillor Parrish, Jay Smith, Manager, Animal Services, Enforcement Division spoke to the results of the Urban Hen Consultation. Councillors Tedjo and Parrish noted they did not support the discontinuation of the program. Councillor Damerla spoke in support of the program. In response to Councillor Horneck, Mr. Smith spoke to feasibility and resources. Councillor Kovac spoke to the program and noted a correction that Ward 4 did not participate in the pilot. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0556-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  1. That the Urban Hen Pilot Program be concluded and that hens remain a prohibited species under Schedule “A” of the Animal Care and Control By-law 0098 2004 as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated October 13, 2023 and entitled “Urban Hen Public Consultation Report”.
  2. That the Urban Hen Pilot participants be permitted to keep their current hens in the locations approved by the City in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Pilot Program, until the end of their natural lifespan.

  YES (7)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  NO (4)	Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, and Councillor A.Tedjo
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (7 to 4)

10.10

2022 Annual Report for Access Requests under Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0557-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated October 25, 2023, entitled “2022 Access Requests under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act” be received.

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.11

Housekeeping Amendments to Various City By-laws Necessitated by Administrative Restructurings at the City of Mississauga (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0558-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  1. That a by-law be enacted to amend various City by-laws substantially in the form attached as Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report dated October 13, 2023 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, entitled “Housekeeping Amendments to Various City By-laws Necessitated by Administrative Restructurings at the City of Mississauga”, to update:

     a) City staff position titles;

  b) Delegation of authorities (execution of agreements, administration of by-laws, undertaking other actions); and

  c) To implement other housekeeping amendments, necessitated by administrative restructurings at the City of Mississauga.

  2.That a by-law be enacted to amend the Council Procedure By-law 0044-2022, as amended to authorize the City Clerk to bring forward housekeeping by-laws directly to Council for enactment without the need for a corporate report in order to update any references to City staff position titles, departments or divisions that have changed as a result of any administrative restructurings at the City of Mississauga, as outlined in the corporate report.

  3.That a by-law be enacted to authorize the Director, Finance and Treasurer to execute agreements on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga under the Mississauga Development Charges By-law 0133-2022, which delegated authority will be the same as and in addition to the authority already delegated to the Commissioner of Corporate Services in By-law 0133-2022.

  4.That a by-law be enacted to authorize the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer to execute agreements on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Mississauga under the Community Benefits Charges By-law 0134-2022, which delegated authority will be the same as and in addition to the authority already delegated to the Commissioner of Corporate Services in By-law 0134-2022.

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2023 - dated November 8, 2023

Councillor Tedjo spoke to the November 8, 2023 meeting and reaffirmed the position that hatred has no place in Mississauga.

In response to comments made by Councillor Damerla, Shari Lichterman, City Manager and CAO noted that Robert Trewartha, Director, Strategic Communications and Initiatives would provide a written response to the Members of the Committee and the deputant that spoke at the Combating Racism and Hatred Advisory Committee at the meeting with respect to their questions. Councillor Reid spoke to the process of the meeting and the importance of allowing each deputant to be heard.

In response to Councillor Parrish, Ms. Lichterman provided clarification with respect to staff at meetings and spoke to the correction made regarding blocked emails.

Following comments from Councillor Damerla regarding membership on the Combating Racism and Hatred Advisory Committee, direction was given to staff to revise the Terms of Reference and revisit including underrepresented groups and further that a report come back to General Committee in advance of the Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee meeting in February, 2024. Councillor Reid spoke in support of exploring the addition of other members.

As the Acting Mayor, Councillor Fonseca spoke to the City's position and noted hate has no place in Mississauga.

• Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  GC-0559-2023

  That the deputation from Kathy Leff, Resident regarding the Rise of the Anti-Semitism in Mississauga, be received.

  (CRDHAC-0009-2023)

  
  GC-0560-2023

  That the Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee 2024 Meeting Date Memorandum, be approved.

  (CRDHAC-0010-2023)

   

  GC-0561-2023

  That the Recent Protest and Demonstrations at Celebration Square (Councillor Reid) discussion, be received.

  (CRDHAC-0011-2023)

   

  GC-0562-2023

  1. That the Conflict of the Middle East (A.Q. Mufti, Citizen Member) discussion, be received.
  2. That the Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee establish a working group and that committee members who are interested in participating in the working group forward their names to the Legislative Coordinator to organize an interfaith meeting before the next Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee meeting in February 2024.

  (CRDHAC-0012-2023)

  
  GC-0563-2023

  That the verbal discussion from Uzma Shakir, Strategic Leader, Diversity & Inclusion regarding an update on the Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee work plan, be received.

  (CRDHAC-0013-2023)

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.2

Environmental Action Committee Report 7 - 2023 - dated November 7, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  GC-0564-2023

  1. That the deputation and the associated presentation from Eileen Chen, Environmental Initiatives Coordinator & Diane Gibson, Supervisor, Climate Risks regarding Reduction of Single-Use in City Facilities & Operations Policy Overview, be received.
  2. That the Environmental Action Committee support the Reduction of Single-use Items in City Facilities & Operations.

  (EAC-0027-2023)

   

  GC-0565-2023

  That the 2023-2026 Draft Environmental Action Committee Action Plan, be approved.

  (EAC-0028-2023)

  
  GC-0566-2023

  That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan, be approved.

  (EAC-0029-2023)

  
  GC-0567-2023

  That the Environmental Action Committee 2024 Meeting Date Memorandum, be approved as discussed at the November 7, 2023 Environmental Action Committee meeting.

  (EAC-0030-2023)

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.3

Transit Advisory Committee Report 3 - 2023 dated November 7, 2023 - 0589-2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  GC-0568-2023

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Christian Praise, Resident with respect to Making the Case: Transparent & Accountable Services for Mississauga be received.

  (TAC-0015-2023)

  
  GC-0569-2023

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Joe Perrotta, Director, Rapid Transit Program with respect to an Update on Rapid Transit be received.

  (TAC-0016-2023)

  
  GC-0570-2023

  That the verbal update from Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works with respect to the 2024 Transit Budget Request, be received.

  (TAC-0017-2023)

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

12.

CORRESPONDENCE

12.1

Item 10.5 - A letter dated October 30, 2023 from Michael Spaziani, Resident with respect to the Interim Design for the Downtown Cooksville Segment of the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit Mississauga East Project and Transit Project Assessment Process

note to file (Ward 7)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0571-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the letter dated October 30, 2023 from Michael Spaziani, Resident with respect to the Interim Design for the Downtown Cooksville Segment of the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit Mississauga East Project and Transit Project Assessment Process note to file (Ward 7) be received.

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL - Nil

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor Parrish spoke to a recent fireworks incident at Westwood Square and giving consideration to banning fireworks in Mississauga. Councillor Damerla spoke about the negative impacts of the actions of the people at Westwood Square and enquired about issuing fines rather than banning fireworks. Councillor Mahoney spoke to the subject and the importance of public safety. Further, Councillor Mahoney spoke to the upcoming party nuisance by-law. Councillor Horneck spoke in support of allowing the new by-law to be enacted before further decisions are made. 

Councillors Fonseca and Butt spoke to the matter and noted public safety needs to be top priority and further all measures and resources should be used. 

Raj Sheth, Commissioner, Corporate Services spoke to the type of calls received regarding the incident at the Westwood Square. Councillor Damerla requested that staff look at a program for future years that addresses problem areas that is similar to R.I.D.E. Mr. Sheth spoke to talking to the owner of the mall and Peel Regional Police. Councillor Dasko spoke to the enforcement and requested that it be looked at as a coordinated approach. 

Councillor McFadden spoke to previous direction regarding nuisance sign by-law enquiries and requested that staff come back with a report on the feasibility of a program to stop calls to the business being advertised. Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to working with Legal to provide a response.

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Acting Mayor Fonseca and Members of the General Committee spoke to various events taking place in Mississauga.

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 call for a release of the hostages and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza (Councillor C. Parrish)

Council / November 22, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0572-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish

  That the Notice of Motion to call for the immediate release of hostages and ceasefire in Gaza dated November 15, 2023 from Councillor Parrish (Ward 5) be received.

  Received

17.

CLOSED SESSION

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

17.1

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

Acquisition Agreement approved and executed by the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer during City Council Summer Recess (Ward 7)

This matter was voted on in open session. Councillor Damerla spoke in support. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0572-2023
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the report dated October 20, 2023, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services entitled, “Acquisition Agreement approved and executed by the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer during City Council Summer Recess (Ward 7)”, be received for information.

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 to 0)

17.2

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

Authority to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Grazyna Marek for the acquisition of 2513 Shepard Avenue in connection with the Cooksville Parkland Securement Project (Ward 7)

This matter was voted on in open session. Councillor Damerla spoke in support.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0574-2023
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  Authority to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Grazyna Marek for the acquisition of 2513 Shepard Avenue in connection with the Cooksville Parkland Securement Project (Ward 7)” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services.

  YES (11)	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
  ABSENT (1)	Mayor Crombie

  Carried (11 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)

No discussion took place.

18.

ADJOURNMENT

12:59 PM (Councillor Mahoney)