General Committee

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Date:
Time:
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Location:
Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor
300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1
And Online Video Conference
Members Present
  • Mayor Bonnie Crombie
  • Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
  • Councillor Karen Ras, Ward 2
  • Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
  • Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
  • Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5
  • Councillor Ron Starr, Ward 6 (CHAIR)
  • Councillor Dipika Damerla, Ward 7
  • Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
  • Councillor Pat Saito, Ward 9
  • Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
  • Councillor George Carlson, Ward 11

Staff Present

Paul Mitcham, City Manager and CAO

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor

Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building

Jodi Robillos, Acting Commissioner of Community Services

Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk

Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk

Michelle Sanstra, Legislative Coordinator


INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT


"We acknowledge the lands which constitute the present-day City of Mississauga as being part of the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, The Haudenosaunee Confederacy the Huron-Wendat and Wyandotte Nations. We recognize these peoples and their ancestors as peoples who inhabited these lands since time immemorial. The City of Mississauga is home to many global Indigenous Peoples.


As a municipality, the City of Mississauga is actively working towards reconciliation by confronting our past and our present, providing space for Indigenous peoples within their territory, to recognize and uphold their Treaty Rights and to support Indigenous Peoples. We formally recognize the Anishinaabe origins of our name and continue to make Mississauga a safe space for all Indigenous peoples."

Councillor Starr, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

Approved (Councillor McFadden)

Ms. Warsh provided a presentation on the Vision Zero Action Plan 2021. 

Members of the Committee applauded Ms. Warsh's presentation and thanked staff for their hard work and involvement. Members of the Committee raised the following comments, concerns and questions regarding:

  • Digital board data - increase the number of boards, mixed boards - show of speed and collection of data;
  • Report in the spring regarding construction site audits;
  • Fast tracking of ASE Camera roll out, statistics, locations,  pre and post-data;
  • Opportunity for Peel Regional Police to present updates to City Council regarding Project Erase, Project Noise Maker, etc.;
  • Roll out of green painting, to improve intersections;
  • Rolling out as a standard practice the mobile signage around cycling as part of vision zero;
  • Road Safety, walking, cycling, etc.;
  • Signage requests from citizens;
  • Mobile Sign Rotation - "I ride here", "we ride here"; and
  • Benchmark best practices from other municipalities and worldwide regarding road safety.

Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works, Erica Warsh, Project Leader, Vision Zero and Councillor Saito responded to the Committee's comments, concerns and questions.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0583-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor P. Saito

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Erica Warsh, Vision Zero Program Lead regarding corporate report dated October 27, 2021 entitled "Mississauga Vision Zero Action Plan 2021 – All Wards" be received. 

    Received

Ms. Khan provided a presentation on the 2022 Community Benefits Charge Strategy Project Update.  She spoke to changes to Section 37 of the Planning Act, the approach to CBC Strategy and By-law, Eligible Projects, Funding Potential, Implementation, Administration, Project Timeline and Next Steps.

Members of the Committee raised questions and comments regarding the funds raised and its disbursement, comparison charts, Section 37, value of land, evaluation period and community benefits.

Ms. Khan, and Shari Lichterman, Commissioner, Corporate Service and CFO responded to the Committee's inquires. 

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0584-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Shahada Khan, Manager of Development Financing and Reserve Management, Craig Binning, Partner and Nataliya Kelbas, Consultant, Hemson Consulting regarding corporate report dated October 22, 2021 entitled "Community Benefits Charge Strategy Project Update" be received. 

    Received

No members of the public registered to speak.

No discussion took place regarding this item.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0585-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    The following items were approved on the consent agenda:

    • 10.4 - 2022 Interim Tax Levy for Properties Enrolled in the Pre-authorized Payment              Plan
    • 10.5 - Indemnity Agreement for 2688 Dundas Street West (Ward 2)
    • 10.9 - 2020 Annual Report for Access Requests under the Municipal Freedom of                  Information and Protection of Privacy Act
    • 10.10 - Cost Sharing Agreement between The Credit Valley Golf and Country Club                and the City of Mississauga for Erosion Control Works (Wards 7 and 8)
    • 11.1 - Environmental Action Committee Report 8-2021 - November 2, 2021
    • 11.2 - Accessibility Advisory Committee Report 4-2021 - November 8, 2021
    • 11.3 - Heritage Advisory Committee Report 10-2021 - November 9, 2021
    • 11.4 - Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 10-2021 - November 9, 2021
    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

This item was previously discussed with Item 6.1.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0586-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor P. Saito
    1. That the report titled “Mississauga Vision Zero Action Plan 2021 – All Wards”, dated October 27, 2021, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works be received; and
    2. That the 99 actions identified in the Vision Zero Action Plan be endorsed by Council.
    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

This item was previously discussed with Item 6.2.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0587-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor G. Carlson
    1. That the report entitled “Community Benefits Charge Strategy Project Update,” dated October 22, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, be received for information.
    2. That staff be directed to incorporate wording for the policy and by-law that gives priority to the community in which the community benefits funds were generated in.
    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

Councillors Dasko and Ras spoke in support of waiving on-street parking fees during the time indicated in the report.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0588-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    1. That the request from the Port Credit Business Improvement Area to waive on-street parking charges within the Port Credit Business Improvement Area from November 25, 2021 to January 14, 2022, as outlined in the report dated November 4, 2021, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled, “Port Credit and Clarkson On-Street Parking Fees – Request for Fee Holiday (Wards 1 and 2)” be approved.
    2. That the request to waive on-street parking charges in Port Credit outside the Port Credit Business Improvement Area from November 25, 2021 to January 14, 2022, as outlined in the report dated November 4, 2021, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled, “Port Credit and Clarkson On-Street Parking Fees – Request for Fee Holiday (Wards 1 and 2)” be approved.
    3. That the request from the Clarkson Business Improvement Area to waive on-street parking charges within the Clarkson Business Improvement Area from November 25, 2021 to January 14, 2022, as outlined in the report dated November 4, 2021, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled, “Port Credit and Clarkson On-Street Parking Fees – Request for Fee Holiday (Wards 1 and 2)” be approved.
    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0589-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    1. That the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated October 13, 2021 entitled "2022 Interim Tax Levy for Properties Enrolled in the Pre-authorized Payment Plan” be received.
    2. That a by-law be enacted to provide for a 2022 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.
    3. That the 2022 interim levy of residential properties enrolled in the due date plan be payable in three instalments on March 3, April 7 and May 5, 2022.
    4. That the 2022 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 3, 2022.
    5. That the 2022 interim levy for properties enrolled in the monthly plan be payable in six instalments based on the taxpayer’s selected withdrawal day of either the 1st, 8th, 15th, or 22nd of the months of January, February, March, April, May and June 2022.
    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0590-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    That a by-law be enacted authorizing the Commissioner of Transportation and Works and the City Clerk to execute and affix the corporate seal to an Indemnity Agreement, and subsequent amending agreements and/or ancillary documents, between the City of Mississauga, the Region of Peel and 1515422 Ontario Inc., as owner of 2688 Dundas Street West, to permit 1515422 Ontario Inc. to undertake investigative and remedial work for addressing petroleum hydrocarbon impacts in soil and groundwater within the City of Mississauga’s road allowance (Dundas Street West) and to indemnify the City of Mississauga against any potential related costs or claims in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

Councillor Starr inquired about the scope and value increase of consulting fees with R.J Burnside & Associates Limited and the involvement with other consultants. Stefan Szczepanski, Director, Parks and Forestry and Environment responded to Councillor Starr's inquiries.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0591-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr

    That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute a contract amendment and all ancillary documents to increase the scope & value of the contract by up to $470,000.00 with R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (PO 4500496712) for 'Consulting Services for Park 505' as outlined in the report dated October 31, 2021 from the Acting Commissioner of Community Services.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

Councillor Carlson voiced concerns about the item and inquired about taking the matter to into closed session to be discussed. Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor responded to Councillor Carlson's concern.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0592-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor G. Carlson

    That the corporate report dated October 25, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled “Surplus Land Declaration for the purposes of disposal of city-Owned lands located at 46 William Street (Ward 11)” be deferred to allow further discussions with the Ward Councillor.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

Councillor Starr raised concerns regarding damages made by film crews to lawns, roadways, traffic blockage in certain hotspots. Jodi Robollios, Commissioner, Community Services responded to Councillor Starr's concerns.

Councillor Dasko spoke to the report and supports its subtle changes and the benefits of having film production in the City.

Councillor Mahoney raised concerns regarding private rentals in his ward and continues to work with staff to address those issues.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0593-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko

    That the revised Corporate Policy and Procedure - Filming on City of Mississauga Property (06-03-02), attached as Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report entitled “Revised Filming on City of Mississauga Property Policy” dated October 15, 2021 from the Acting Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0594-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    That the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, dated October 20, 2020, entitled 2020 Annual Report for Access Requests under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act be received.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0595-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    That a by-law be enacted to authorize the Commissioner of Transportation and Works and the City Clerk to execute and affix the corporate seal to the Cost Sharing Agreement between The Credit Valley Golf and Country Club and the Corporation of the City of Mississauga to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor as outlined in the report dated November 10, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works titledCost Sharing Agreement between The Credit Valley Golf and Country Club and the City of Mississauga for Erosion Control Works (Wards 7 and 8).

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATION
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    GC-0596-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Julie Knox, Resident regarding Wildlife, Waste Management and Signage, be received.

    (EAC-0030-2021)

    GC-0597-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Mariana Higgins, Student Intern, Project Neutral, Diana Suzuki-Bracewell, Supervisor, Environmental Outreach and Heliya Babazadeh, Environmental Outreach Coordinator regarding Project Neutral, be received.

    (EAC-0031-2021)

    GC-0598-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Teresa Chan, Supervisor, Climate Change and Hana Lapp, Climate Change Coordinator regarding Climate Change Action Plan Progress Report 2021, be received.

    (EAC-0032-2021)

    GC-0599-2021

    1. That the Environmental Action Committee acknowledged the findings outlined in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report. That unequivocal human influence has warmed the planet and that widespread and rapid changes have occurred. Human-induced climate change has affected the weather and climate extremes across the globe, and the climate is warming faster now than in previous decades.
    2. That the Environmental Action Committee are in support of the Climate Change Action Plan: Progress Report 2021 and recommend endorsement from General Committee on December 1, 2021.

    (EAC-0033-2021)

    GC-0600-2021

    That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan, be approved as discussed at the November 2, 2021 EAC meeting.

    (EAC-0034-2021)

    GC-0601-2021

    That the Environmental Action Committee Meeting dates for 2022, be received.

    (EAC-0035-2021)

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATION
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    GC-0602-2021

    That the deputation by Erica Warsh, Vision Zero Leader presented on the Vision Zero Action Plan, be received.

    (AAC-0026-2021)

    GC-0603-2021

    That the deputation by Nicole Carey, Manager Community Programs and Jordan Hartley, Recreation Programmer Inclusion presented on the Parasport Games, be received.

    (AAC-0027-2021)

    GC-0604-2021

    That the presentation by Mukesh Jain, Project Leader Senior Capital Projects and Deepa Suresh, Senior Project Manager presented on the Elevator Renewal Project be received.

    (AAC-0028-2021)

    GC-0605-2021

    That the verbal update provided by Dan Sadler, Supervisor Accessibility with respect to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) be received.

    (AAC-0029-2021)

    GC-0606-2021

    That the verbal update regarding the Region of Peel’s Accessibility Advisory Committee

    provided by Naz Husain, Chair and Carol-Ann Chafe, Vice-Chair and Member of the ROP AAC be received.

    (AAC-0030-2021)

    GC-0607-2021

    That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan presented at the November 8, 2021 Accessibility Advisory Committee by Dan Sadler, Supervisor Accessibility, be received.

    (AAC-0031-2021)

    GC-0608-2021

    That the Memorandum from Martha Cameron, Legislative Coordinator entitled "Accessibility Advisory Committee and Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee 2022 Meeting Schedule" dated November 9, 2021, be received.

    (AAC-0032-2021)

    GC-0609-2021

    That the verbal update provided by Martha Cameron, Legislative Coordinator advising the Committee that Amanda Ramkishun, Teneshia Samuel and Mary Daniel be appointed as Citizen Members to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee for the term ending November 14, 2022 or until a successor is appointed, be received.

    (AAC-0033-2021)

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATION
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    GC-0610-2021

    That the Deputation by Emma Cubbit, Principal, Invizij Architects and Megan Hobson, Principal, Megan Hobson Heritage Consulting Services in relation to the Corporate Report dated October 27, 2021 entitled "Request to Demolish a Structure on a Heritage Listed Property: Garage at 25 Thomas Street (Ward 11), be received.

    (HAC-0069-2021)

    GC-0611-2021

    That the deputation by Stephen Murphy, Resident in relation to the Corporate Report dated October 27, 2021 entitled “Request to Demolish a Structure on a Heritage Listed Property: Garage at 25 Thomas Street (Ward 11)”, be received.

    (HAC-0070-2021)

    GC-0612-2021

    That the buildings at the property at 1220 Stavebank Road, which is listed on the City’s Heritage Register, are not worthy of heritage designation, and consequently, that the owner’s request to demolish proceed through the applicable process, as per the Corporate Report from the Acting Commissioner of Community Services dated October 26, 2021.

    (HAC-0071-2021)

    GC-0613-2021

    That the request to demolish the extant structures at 40 Peter Street South be approved.

    (HAC-0072-2021)

    GC-0614-2021

    1. That the garage at 25 Thomas Street, which forms part of a property that is listed on the City’s Heritage Register, is not worthy of heritage designation, and consequently, that the owner’s request to demolish proceed through the applicable process, as per the Corporate Report from the Acting Commissioner of Community Services dated October 27, 2021.
    2. That the design of the proposed infill be modified so that the height of the transition block does not exceed the roof overhang level of 25 Thomas Street.

    (HAC-0073-2021)

    GC-0615-2021

    1. That the Memorandum dated October 13, 2021 from Paula Wubbenhorst, Heritage Planner entitled "5961 Hurontario Street (Ward 5), be received.
    2. That Facilities and Property Management present a condition assessment report to the Heritage Advisory Committee for the property at 5961 Hurontario Street, including a cost to restore the building to a useable condition.

    (HAC-0074-2021)

    GC-0616-2021

    That the Memorandum dated November 9, 2021 from Martha Cameron, Legislative Coordinator entitled 2022 Heritage Advisory Committee Dates, be received.

    (HAC-0075-2021)

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATION
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    GC-0617-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Hana Lapp, Climate Change Coordinator and Teresa Chan, Supervisor, Climate Change regarding Mississauga's Climate Change Action Plan: Progress Report 2021 be received for information.

    (MCAC-0080-2021)

    GC-0618-2021

    That any Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee members that are interested in the Bike the Creek event be encouraged to volunteer to support the event.

    (MCAC-0081-2021)

    GC-0619-2021

    That the Network and Technical Subcommittee Update from Kris Hammel, Citizen Member be received.

    (MCAC-0082-2021)

    GC-0620-2021

    That the Communications and Promotions Subcommittee Update from Sunil Sharma, Citizen Member be received.

    (MCAC-0083-2021)

    GC-0621-2021

    That the verbal update from Raymond Lau, Project Leader Engineering, Community Services regarding Off-Road Trails (ORTs) be received.
    (MCAC-0084-2021)

    GC-0622-2021

    That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2021 Action List be approved.
    (MCAC-0085-2021)

    GC-0623-2021

    That the 2021 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Work Plan be received for information.

    (MCAC-0086-2021)

    GC-0624-2021

    That the memorandum dated November 4, 2021 from Megan Piercey, Legislative Coordinator entitled "2022 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Meeting Dates" be received for information.
    (MCAC-0087-2021)

    GC-0625-2021

    That the corporate report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated September 21, 2021 and entitled “Traffic Calming”, be received for information.
    (MCAC-0088-2021)

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

No discussion took place regarding this item.

Members of the Committee inquired about the vacuum leaf collection program. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded to the Committee's inquiries.

Councillor Saito spoke to World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and requested the dimming of the clock tower for those who have been injured or killed from road collisions. Robert Trewartha, Director, Strategic Communications and Initiatives responded to Councillor Saito's inquiry.

Councillor Ras inquired about assisting the flood victims of B.C, Alberta, Paul Mitcham, City Manager and CAO responded to Councillor Ras' inquiry.

 

Councillor Fonseca announced World Prematurity Day.

Councillor Dasko congratulated Jodi Robillos in her new position as Commissioner of Community Services.

Councillor McFadden spoke to the passing of Maria Christina Willis and offered condolences.

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

  • RECOMMENDATION

    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 November 17, 2021 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

    1. Pursuant to Subsection 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001
      1. A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board: Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership Licence and User Agreement
      2. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Acquisition Agreement approved and executed during City Council Summer Recess (Ward 5)

    Received

    The Committee went into Closed Session at 11:41 AM

15.1
A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board: Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership Licence and User Agreement
 

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to the Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership Licence and User Agreement.

Members of the Committee commented and raised questions. Ms. Robillos responded to the questions and comments from the Committee.

As a result of the Closed Session, the following recommendations was voted on during Open Session:

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0626-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    1. That the Acting Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to negotiate and enter into a Licence and User Agreement with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership for the Paramount Fine Foods Centre, including all necessary documents ancillary thereto, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services.
    2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.
    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

15.2
A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Acquisition Agreement approved and executed during City Council Summer Recess (Ward 5)
 

Shari Lichterman, Commissioner, Corporate Services and CFO spoke briefly to the report of Acquisition Agreement approved and executed during City Council Summer Recess (Ward 5)

Members of the Committee commented on the report.

As a result of the Closed Session, the following recommendation was voted on during Open Session:

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0627-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    That the report dated October 25, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled, “Acquisition Agreement approved and executed during City Council Summer Recess (Ward 5)”, be received for information.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

    The Committee came out Closed Session at 11:46 AM.


11:49AM (Councillor Parrish)

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