General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

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

• Deputy Mayor and Chair Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
• Deputy Mayor and Vice-Chair John Kovac, Ward 4
• Mayor Carolyn Parrish, Mayor
• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
• Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor Natalie Hart, Ward 5
• Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
• Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7
• Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
• Councillor Sue McFadden (Leave of Absence), Ward 10
• Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11

Staff Present

Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO
Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Corporate Services
Sam Rogers, Commissioner of Transportation and Works
Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building
Nadia Paladino, Acting Commissioner of Community Services
Graham Walsh, City Solicitor
Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk
Sacha Smith, Manager, Secretariat and Access & Privacy Deputy Clerk 
Angie Melo, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Deputy Mayor and Councillor Mahoney, Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM 

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Deputy Mayor and Councillor Mahoney, Chair, recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Closed Session Item 16.2 - Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose:  Development Fees was added.

Approved (Councillor Fonseca)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - March 5, 2025

Approved (Councillor Kovac)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Alice Casselman and Karen Pawlowski,  Citizen Members, Environmental Action Committee (EAC) with respect to EAC's 2024 Year in Review

Alice Casselman and Karen Pawlowski Citizen Members of the Environmental Action Committee provided an overview of the Environmental Action Committee goals, deputation subject matters, status of action items and highlights of initiatives in 2024.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0118-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Alice Casselman and Karen Pawlowski, Citizen Members, Environmental Action Committee (EAC) with respect to EAC's 2024 Year in Review, be received.

  Received

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0119-2025
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:
  
  10.1    2024 Council Remuneration and Expenses
  10.2    Enhancing 9-1-1 Resilience: Leveraging Alternate Agency to ensure Redundancy             for 9-1-1 Call Handling
  10.3    Annual Report on Commodity Price Hedging Agreements for 2024 (Electricity and             Natural Gas)
  11.1    Environmental Action Committee Report 2 - 2025 - dated March 4, 2025
  11.2    Transit Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2025 - dated March 4, 2025
  11.3    Heritage Advisory Committee Report 3 - 2025 - dated March 18, 2025 
  11.4    Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2025 - dated March 18, 2025

   

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED

10.1

2024 Council Remuneration and Expenses (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0120-2025
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the report dated, February 27, 2025, entitled, “2024 Council Remuneration and Expenses” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, as required by the Municipal Act, 2001, be received for information.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.2

Enhancing 9-1-1 Resilience: Leveraging Alternate Agency to ensure Redundancy for 9-1-1 Call Handling (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0121-2025
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla
  1. That the Fire Chief or designate be authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with the City of Burlington Fire Department, for the mutual provision and receipt of back up support for 9-1-1 Emergency Call Services as outlined in the report dated March 4, 2025 entitled “Enhancing 9-1-1 Resilience: Leveraged Alternate Agency to ensure Redundancy for 9-1-1 call Handling” from the Commissioner of Community Services and in a form satisfaction to Legal Services.
  2. That all By-laws be enacted.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.3

Annual Report on Commodity Price Hedging Agreements for 2024 (Electricity and Natural Gas) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0122-2025
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the Corporate Report dated February 18, 2025, entitled “Annual Report on Commodity Price Hedging Agreements for 2024 (Electricity and Natural Gas)”, from the Commissioner, Corporate Services be received for information.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.4

Port Credit – New Municipal Lot and Paid Parking (Ward 1)

In response to Councillor Dasko's enquiry, Nadia Paladino, Acting, Commissioner of Community Services confirmed that the amendments to the by-laws noted on the staff report would be presented at Council on April 2, 2025.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0123-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  1. That a by-law be enacted to amend the Traffic By-law 555-2000, as amended, to implement paid parking in Municipal Parking Lot #40, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated March 3, 2025, and entitled “Port Credit – New Municipal Parking Lot and Paid Parking (Ward 1)”.
  2. That a by-law be enacted to amend the Traffic By-law 555-2000, as amended, to add the newly acquired 63 underground parking spaces as Municipal Parking Lot #40, in “Schedule 6A – Paid Off-Street Parking Lots”, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated March 3, 2025, and entitled “Port Credit – New Municipal Parking Lot and Paid Parking (Ward 1)”.
  3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.5

Electric Vehicle Charging Station and Car Share Parking – Traffic By-law 555-00 Amendments

In response to Councillor Tedjo's enquiry, Leya Barry, Supervisor Climate Policy, explained the accelerated fees for EV’s exceeding permitted times, and for non-EV’s occupying an EV charging space; and noted that, currently there are no provisions on towing vehicles whether it is an EV that has exceeded charging time or a non-EV that is occupying an EV charging space.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0124-2025
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo
  1. That a by-law be enacted to amend Traffic By-law 555-00, as amended, to add a new “Schedule 37 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Spaces”, a new “Schedule 38 Car Share Parking Spaces” and make general housekeeping amendments, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated March 3rd, 2025, entitled “.
  2. That a by-law be enacted to amend Schedule “A” of the Administrative Penalty By-law 0282-2013, as amended, to establish penalties for unauthorized vehicles parking and stopping and standing in Electric Vehicle Charging Station Spaces, for electric vehicles exceeding the 10 hour parking limit in Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces and Car Share Parking Spaces and in the respective amounts of $125 and $55, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated March 3rd, 2025, entitled “Electric Vehicle Charging Station and Car Share Parking – Traffic By-law 555-00 Amendments”.
  3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Environmental Action Committee Report 2 - 2025 - dated March 4, 2025 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  GC-0125-2025

  That the deputation from Anita Krajnc, Campaign Coordinator and Yarim Hinojosa, City Campaigner, Plant Based Treaty at Environmental Action Committee on March 4, 2025, regarding endorsement of the Plant Based Treaty, be referred back to staff for further review.

  (EAC-0005-2025)

  GC-0126-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Leya Barry, Supervisor, Climate Policy regarding the Climate Change Action Plan update, be received. 

  (EAC-0006-2025)

  GC-0127-2025

  That the following items were approved under the Consent Agenda;

  • 10.1 - Environmental Action Committee Work Plan dated February 2025

  (EAC-0007-2025)

  GC-0128-2025

  That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan dated February 2025, be approved.

  (EAC-0008-2025)

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.2

Transit Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2025 - dated March 4, 2025 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  GC-0129-2025

  That the deputation from Rhea Adhopia, Resident regarding Public Consultation and Education for Route/Service Changes be received.

  (TAC-0001-2025)

  GC-0130-2025

  That the deputation from Alana Tyers, Manager, Service Development regarding MiWay’s Service Update, be received.

  (TAC-0002-2025)

  GC-0131-2025

  That the verbal update from MiWay Staff regarding bike racks, bollards and shelter signage be received for information.

  (TAC-0003-2025)

  TAC-0132-2025

  That the New 2025 Transit Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule, be received for information.

  (TAC-0004-2025)

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.3

Heritage Advisory Committee Report 3 - 2025 - dated March 18, 2025 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  GC-0133-2025

  That the following items were approved on consent:

  • Item 9.2 – Request to Alter a Heritage Designated Property: 1620 Orr Road (Ward 2)
  • Item 9.4 – Port Credit Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee Report 1 – 2025- dated March 3, 2025.

  (HAC-0003-2025)

  GC-0134-2025

  That the request to alter the property at 1300 Lakeshore Road East (Ward 1), as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated February 13, 2025, be approved.

  (HAC-0004-2025)

  (Ward 1)

  GC-0135-2025

  That the request to alter the property at 1620 Orr Road (Ward 2), as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated February 7, 2025, be approved.

  (HAC-0005-2025)

  (Ward 2)

  GC-0136-2025

  That the memorandum from John Dunlop, Manager, Indigenous Relations, Museums and Heritage, entitled “Request to Demolish the Heritage Designated Property at 7060 Old Mill Lane (Ward 11),” dated January 28, 2025, be approved.

  (HAC-0006-2025)

  (MVHCD-0001-2025)

  (Ward 11)

  GC-0137-2025

  That the memorandum from John Dunlop, Manager, Indigenous Relations, Museums and Heritage, entitled “Proposed New Dwelling at Heritage Designated Property at 7060 Old Mill Lane (Ward 11),” dated February 12, 2025, be approved on the condition that the house is moved closer to the street, the windows within the dormers are changed to six over six to align with the heritage characteristics of the area and the front porch is increased by .5 metres.

  (HAC-0007-2025)

  (MVHCD-0002-2025)

  (Ward 11)

  GC-0138-2025

  That the request to alter 42 John Street South (Ward 1), as per the memorandum from John Dunlop, Manager of Indigenous Relations, Heritage & Museums, dated February 5, 2025, be approved on the condition that the final materials would require staff approval.

  (HAC-0008-2025)

  (PCHCD-0001-2025)

  (Ward 1)

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.4

Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2025 - dated March 18, 2025 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  GC-0139-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Eric Zhao, Coordinator, Active Transportation regarding Shared Micro-mobility Program 2025 Season Pre-launch Update, be received.

  (MCAC 0010-2025)

  GC-0140-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Fred Sandoval, Coordinator, Active Transportation regarding the Cycling Program Quarterly Update (Q1), be received.

  (MCAC 0011-2025)

  GC-0141-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Rahul Mehta, Resident regarding the Cycling Program Quarterly Update (Q1), be received.

  (MCAC 0012-2025)

  GC-0142-2025

  That Appendix 2 entitled “2025 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Work Plan” in the memorandum from Eglantina Bacaj-Gondia, Legislative Coordinator, Legislative Services dated February 19, 2025, entitled “Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Work Plan Reporting”, be approved.

  (MCAC 0013-2025)

  GC-0143-2025

  1. That VGTA Cycling Club be the recipient of the 2024 Phil Green Recognition Award.
  2. That up to $300.00 from the 2025 Council and Committees Support Budget be spent towards a gift and plaque for the 2024 Phil Green Recognition Award recipient, to be presented at the next appropriate Council meeting.

  (MCAC 0014-2025)

  GC-0144-2025

  That the 2025 Toronto Bicycle Show and E-Bike Expo Recap verbal update on March 18, 2025 from Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Citizen Members, be received.

  (MCAC 0015-2025)

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

12.

CORRESPONDENCE - Nil

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL - Nil

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Mayor Parrish spoke regarding seniors 65+ free programs and requested staff report back on including therapeutic pools to the 65+ free programs.

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Members of the General Committee spoke to various events and celebrations in Mississauga. 

16.

CLOSED SESSION

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

• Moved By Councillor B. Butt

  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 26, 2025 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters:
  Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001
  
  16.1     Labour relations or employee negotiations: Administrative Penalty System Hearing Officer Update  
  16.2    Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Development Fees
  
  Carried
  
  The Committee went into Closed Session at 10:02 AM and returned at 10:38 AM. The following matter was voted on in Open Session.

16.1

Labour relations or employee negotiations: 

Administrative Penalty System Hearing Officer Update

Graham Walsh, City Solicitor and Carla Mariuz, Manager, Prosecutions provided an overview of the Administrative Penalty System Hearing Officer and responded to enquiries by the Committee.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0145-2025
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  1. That the Screening and Hearing Officer By-law 0285-2013, as amended, be further amended, as outlined in the corporate report entitled “Administrative Penalty System Hearing Officer Update” dated March 11, 2025 from the City Solicitor.
  2. That the City Solicitor or designate be authorized to:
     1. review applications, conduct interviews and recommend Administrative Penalty System Hearing Officers for appointment by Council;
     2. recommend appointments, reappointments or the revocation of appointments of Administrative Penalty System Hearing Officers to Council; and
     3. submit by-laws for enactment by Council regarding Administrative Penalty System Hearing Officer appointments, reappointments or revocations of appointment, without the need for an accompanying corporate report.
  3. That Administrative Penalty System Hearing Officers be remunerated at a daily rate range between $500.00 and $700.00 and a half-day rate range between $250.00 and $350.00.
  4. That the City Solicitor or designate be authorized to execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, professional services agreements with Administrative Penalty System Hearing Officers appointed by Council, and all necessary agreements and ancillary documents.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

16.2

Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: 

Development Fees

Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO, provided an overview of the Development Charges and responded to enquiries by the Committee.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0146-2025
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the verbal update with respect to Development Fees be received for information.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (10 to 0)

17.

ADJOURNMENT

10:41 (Councillor Fonsenca)