General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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 (Vacant)
• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
• Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3 (Absent - Other Municipal Business)
• Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
• VACANT, Ward 5
• Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
• Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7 (Left at 11:08 AM)
• Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8 (CHAIR)
• Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11 (Left at 11:02 AM)

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 of Health & 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 M. Mahoney, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:31 AM. 

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Councillor M. Mahoney, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The following item was added to the Agenda:

• 16.1 Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory:  Update on Peel Transition (Verbal) 

Approved as amended (Councillor J. Kovac)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - April 10, 2024

Approved (Councillor D. Damerla)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

*Ron Duquette, President, Mississauga Legends Row regarding their plans for an Induction Ceremony celebrating Mississauga's 50th Anniversary

*Presentation added

R. Duquette spoke about the Induction Ceremony and recognition of individuals who will be inducted into Legends Row for 2024 as follows: Gayle Borthwick, Jason Spezza, Pat Bullard, Amanda Cleghorn, John “JD” Roberts and Simu Liu.

Councillor S. Dasko spoke to the induction ceremony, the inductees and its connection to the 50th anniversary of the City of Mississauga.

Councillor M. Mahoney spoke in support, noted the inductees and the history of Jason Spezza.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0197-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Ron Duquette, President, Mississauga Legends Row regarding their plans for an Induction Ceremony celebrating Mississauga's 50th Anniversary, be received.

  Received

7.2

Rosey Kaur, CEO, Concept1 Learning Centre Inc., Founder Early Concepts regarding Patka Boxes

This item was heard after 7.3.

R. Kaur spoke to the creation and implementation of the Patka Boxes, the importance of education on the Patka within the school district and requested that Council pass a motion for the inclusion of Patka Boxes at City facilities.

Councillor M. Mahoney requested that this matter be referred to staff.

Councillor B. Butt spoke to the staff bringing a report back on the logistics for the implementation of Patka Boxes at City facilities.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0198-2024
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt

  That the request to provide a report to General Committee regarding the feasibility of including Patka Boxes at City facilities as per the deputation by Rosey Kaur, CEO, Concept1 Learning Centre Inc., Founder Early Concepts be referred to staff.

  Carried

7.3

*Jennu Baskaran, Community Development Coordinator and Lisa Boyce-Gonsalves, Manager Program Delivery regarding Mississauga Youth Programs and Services

This item was heard before 7.2.

Lisa Boyce-Gonsalves, Manager Program Delivery spoke to the 2020 Youth Plan for Recreation strategies to enhance programs and services for the youth market over the next five years. Further, L. Boyce-Gonsalves spoke to volunteer and leadership opportunities; programming and classes; youth co-ops, events and activities for the 50th Anniversary of the City of Mississauga.

Jennu Baskaran, Community Development Coordinator spoke to the Sauga Summer Pass availability for youth and free access features and noted that applications would be accepted commencing April 29th at all community centres. Further, J. Baskaran spoke to increasing the capacity in 2024, community partnerships and groups such as the Malton Youth Hub and  the history and role of the Mississauga Youth Action Committee as well as Mississauga Youth Week.

Councillor J. Horneck spoke to access to programs with the youth pass. In response to Councillor J. Horneck, L. Boyce-Gonsalves spoke to how additional funding could be utilized if it were available.

Councillor M. Reid spoke to opportunities for engagement and integration with non-profit group services and community partners to support youth. In response to Councillor M. Reid, J. Boyce-Gonsalves spoke to existing working relationships with community partners. 

Councillor A. Tedjo spoke to the capacity level of the program; pass program duration; availability of services, tracking and promotion. Further, Councillor A. Tedjo spoke the connection between the passes and purchase of fitness memberships. 

In response to Councillor A. Tedjo, K . Zietsma, Director Recreation and Culture spoke to the approach for assessing capacity requirements; to fitness programming across the City of Mississauga and drop in class access. Further, K. Zietsma spoke to Presto card usage, fitness memberships and noted that the request to extend the timeline for the pass would be taken back to staff.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0199-2024
  Moved By Councillor M. Reid

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Jennu Baskaran, Community Development Coordinator and Lisa Boyce-Gonsalves, Manager Program Delivery regarding Mississauga Youth Programs and Services, be received.

  Received

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil.

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0200-2024
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.1 2024 Sauga Summer Pass
  • 10.2 Amendments to Various By-Laws Authorizing the Execution of Fire Protection and Rescue Service Agreements Generally, and Including with the Town of Milton, the Town of Halton Hills, and the City of Burlington.
  • 10.5 2023 Year End Reserve and Reserve Fund Report
  • 10.6 Annual Treasurer's Statement Report: Summary of Activity in 2023
  • 11.1 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 4 - 2024 - dated April 9, 2024

  YES (9)

  Councillor S. Dasko, 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

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

2024 Sauga Summer Pass for Youth (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0201-2024
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the expansion of capacity for the Sauga Summer Pass program and program extension to Labour Day as outlined in the Corporate Report entitled “2024 Sauga Summer Pass for Youth” dated April 2, 2024 from Commissioner of Community Services, be approved.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, 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. Fonseca

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.2

Amendments to Various By-Laws Authorizing the Execution of Fire Protection and Rescue Service Agreements Generally, and Including with the Town of Milton, the Town of Halton Hills, and the City of Burlington (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0202-2024
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That Section 1 of By-laws 0169-2016, 0047-2017, 0088-2017, and 0012-2020, authorizing the entering into of Fire Protection Services Agreements with the Town of Milton and the Town of Halton Hills, a Trench Rescue Services Agreement with the City of Burlington, and that generally authorize the City to enter into fire protection and rescue service agreements, respectively, be amended to provide authority for future amendment of these agreements, as set out in the Corporate Report from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer entitled “Amendments to Various By-Laws Authorizing the Execution of Fire Protection and Rescue Service Agreements Generally, and Including with the Town of Milton, the Town of Halton Hills, and the City of Burlington,” dated March 27, 2024.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, 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. Fonseca

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.3

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Progress Report 2023

Councillor M. Reid spoke in support of the work done to date and enquired about how the recommendations are being tracked and implemented.

In response to Councillor M. Reid, Uzma Shakir, Strategic Leader, Diversity and Inclusion spoke to the recommendations in the report relevant to the City of Mississauga and noted that recommendations would be tracked by the respective divisions.  Further, U. Shakir spoke to status updates on implementation and annual progress reports.

Councillor A. Tedjo spoke to completed training and the need to refresh training to ensure material would be current.

In response to Councillor A. Tedjo, Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke to the implementation of training developed by the City of Mississauga on diversity and inclusion and how training would evolve and refresh going forward as needed. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0203-2024
  Moved By Councillor M. Reid

  That the Corporate Report dated March 21, 2024 entitled “Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Progress Report 2023” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be received for information.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, 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. Fonseca

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.4

Financial Report as at December 31, 2023

Councillor S. Dasko spoke to the administrative penalty system and updates for 2024 and vandalism to cameras.

In response to Councillor S. Dasko, G. Wright, Commissioner, Transportation & Works, noted the School Bus Stop Arm Camera project did not move forward in 2023 and spoke to how it was reflected on the financial statement. Further, G. Wright spoke to the Automated Speed Enforcement Program (ASE) and an upcoming report that will provide a status update and overview of the growth program. G. Wright spoke to processing capacity requirements and noted the system for the processing of infractions is presently in transition.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0204-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  1. That the “Financial Report as at December 31, 2023” report dated March 22, 2024 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, including Appendices 1 and 2, be approved.
  2. That the $0.7 million 2023 year-end Stormwater operating program surplus be transferred to the Stormwater Pipe Reserve Fund (#35993).
  3. That the 2023 Annual Financial Statement for Building Permit Fees be received for information as required by the Building Code Act,1992.
  4. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, 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. Fonseca

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.5

2023 Year End Reserve and Reserve Fund Report (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0205-2024
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla
  1. That Council delegate the Authority to the Commissioner of Planning and Building to approve spending of monies in the Housing Accelerator Fund (#35581) for permitted use as defined by the Housing Accelerator Fund Contribution Agreement between the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the City of Mississauga as outlined in the Corporate Report dated April 5, 2024 and entitled “2023 Year End Reserve and Reserve Fund Report” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer.
  2. That the Safe Restart Municipal Reserve (#30150), the Safe Restart Transit Reserve Fund (#30151), the COVID 19 Recovery Funding Municipal Reserve Fund (#30152), and the DC Exemption Reserve Fund (#35600) be closed.
  3. That $270,553.65 be transferred from the DCA- Hershey (Paramount) Loan Reserve Fund (#31347) to the DCA- Recreation and Parks Development Reserve Fund (#31315), and that the DCA- Hershey (Paramount) Loan Reserve Fund (#31347) be closed.
  4. That $2,759,475.63 be transferred from the Fiscal Stability Reserve (#30125) to the Tax-Funded Planning and Studies Reserve Fund (#33122).
  5. That $12,700,000.00 be transferred from the Building Revenue Stabilization Reserve (#30161) to the Fiscal Stability Reserve (#30125).
  6. That $20,096.10 be transferred from the Tax Capital Reserve Fund (#33121) to the Special Holding Reserve Fund (#35589).
  7. That $4,375,000.00 be transferred from the DCA- Transit Reserve Fund (#31330) to the CIL Parkland Reserve Fund (#32121).
  8. That Column III of Schedule C of By-law 0184-2022 be amended for the CBC (Community Benefits Charges) Reserve Fund (#35220).
  9. That all necessary required by-laws be enacted.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, 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. Fonseca

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.6

Annual Treasurer's Statement Report: Summary of Activity in 2023 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0206-2024
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla
  1. That the report dated March 28, 2024, entitled “Annual Treasurer’s Statement Report: Summary of Activity in 2023” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be approved in compliance with the reporting requirements of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and the Planning Act.
  2. That the report dated March 28, 2024, from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer entitled “Annual Treasurer’s Statement Report: Summary of Activity in 2023” be made available to the public on the City of Mississauga’s website.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, 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. Fonseca

  Carried (9 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 4 - 2024 - dated April 9, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  GC-0207-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Rahul Mehta, Active Living Specialist, Peel Multicultural Council regarding the 2024 Winter Cycling Congress, be received.
  (MCAC-0033-2024)
  
  GC-0208-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Jacqueline Hunter, Transportation Demand Management Coordinator, Active Transportation regarding the Cycling Outreach Program 2024, be received.
  (MCAC-0034-2024)

  GC-0209-2024
  That the following items were approved on consent:

  • 10.1 - Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Action List (5 minutes)
  • 11.2 - News release dated April 2, 2024 entitled "Mississauga’s first shared system of e-bikes and e-scooters is coming this summer."

  (MCAC-0035-2024)

  GC-0210-2024
  That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Action Item List, be approved.
  (MCAC-0036-2024)

  GC-0211-2024
  That the memorandum from Fred Sandoval, Active Transportation Coordinator dated April 2, 2024 entitled "Feasibility of Bicycle Lane Separation on Confederation Parkway", be received.
  (MCAC-0037-2024)

  GC-0212-2024
  That the Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee update on April 9, 2024 from Juelene Stennett, Citizen Member, be received.
  (MCAC-0038-2024)

  GC-0213-2024
  That the Mississauga Cycling Network and Technical Subcommittee update on April 9, 2024 from Mark Currie, Citizen Member, be received.
  (MCAC-0039-2024)

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, 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. Fonseca

  Carried (9 to 0)

12.

CORRESPONDENCE - Nil

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL - Nil

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES - Nil

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - Nil

16.

CLOSED SESSION - Nil

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

• Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  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 April 24, 2024 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

  1. Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001
     1. Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory: Update on Peel Transition (Verbal)

  Received

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 10:32 AM. As a result of Closed Session, the following recommendation was voted in Open Session following their return at 1:08 PM.

  (9 to 0)

16.1

Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory:

Update on Peel Transition (Verbal)

Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer provided an update on the Peel Transition. Members of the General Committee engaged in a discussion and raised questions. S. Lichterman responded to questions and provided clarity. 

Councillor B. Butt left the meeting at 11:02 AM.

Councillor D. Damerla left the meeting at 11:08 AM.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0214-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the verbal update in closed session regarding the “Peel Transition” be received. 

  YES (7)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor M. Reid
  ABSENT (3)	Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (7 to 0)

17.

ADJOURNMENT

11:09 AM (Councillor S. McFadden)