General Committee

Meeting #:
Date:	Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Time:	IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING the completion of Special Council
Location:	Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1 And Online Video Conference

Members

• Mayor Bonnie Crombie
• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1 (CHAIR)
• 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
• 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 Chief Administrative Officer

Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer

Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Community Services

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor 

Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk

Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk

Dayna Obaseki, Legislative Coordinator, Legislative Services Division

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Councillor Dasko, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:54AM.

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor Mahoney)

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

4.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil.

5.

DEPUTATIONS

5.1

Item 9.2 - Ryan Klue, Project Manager, Mike Cecconi, External Relations Manager and Herman Castedo, Lead Pipe Engineer, Imperial Oil

Mr. Cecconi spoke to the Imperial Oil Waterdown-Finch Pipeline Replacement Project in regards to the ongoing public engagement and 2022 timelines.

Item 9.2 Imperial Oil Waterdown-Finch Pipeline Replacement Project – Wards 3, 4, 6 and 8 was brought forward and voted upon.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0133-2021
  Moved By Councillor R. Starr

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Mike Cecconi, External Relations Manager, Imperial Oil regarding the corporate report dated February 24, 2021 entitled, “Imperial Oil Waterdown-Finch Pipeline Replacement Project – Wards 3, 4, 6 and 8”, be received.

  Received

6.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

Public Comments: Advance registration is required to participate and/or to make comments in the virtual public meeting. Any member of the public interested in speaking to an item listed on the agenda must register by calling 905-615-3200 ext. 5425 or by emailing by Monday, March 8, 2021 before 4:00PM.

Pursuant to Section 42 of the Council Procedure By-law 0139-2013, as amended:

General Committee may grant permission to a member of the public to ask a question of General Committee, with the following provisions:

1. Questions shall be submitted to the Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the meeting;
2. A person is limited to two (2) questions and must pertain specific item on the current agenda and the speaker will state which item the question is related to;
3. The total speaking time shall be five (5) minutes maximum, per speaker, unless extended by the Mayor or Chair; and
4. Any response not provided at the meeting will be provided in the format of a written response.

No members of the public registered to speak.

7.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO COVID-19

Mayor Crombie provided an update on COVID-19 regarding case numbers including the variants, the hospitals, the partnership with primary care partners to administering vaccines at local doctor offices, capacity limits and advocating for the City of Mississauga entering the Red Zone in the Provincial Framework.

Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following; advocating to increase the capacity limits to 25% of the square footage to allow businesses to recoup losses, mental health, places of worships, small businesses and target approach vaccinating at places of employment.

Councillor Parrish noted she supported advocating into the Red Zone, however noted her opposition to advocate for the separation of the City of Mississauga moving into the Red Zone without the City of Brampton. She further expressed that the Region of Peel as a collective health unit should be moving through Provincial Framework zones together. 

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0134-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the following items be approved under the consent agenda:

  • 9.3 - Renewal of Alternate Locate Agreement with Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. for Municipally Owned Parkland
  • 9.4 - Churchill Meadows Namings and Renamings
  • 9.5 - 2020 Council Remuneration and Expenses
  • 10.3 - Environmental Action Committee Report 2-2021 - March 2, 2021

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, 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)	Councillor K. Ras

  Carried (11 to 0)

9.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

9.1

All-Way Stop – Port Street East and Elizabeth Street South (Ward 1)

Councillor Carlson took over as Chair at 10:42AM.

Councillor Dasko requested that an all way stop be implemented and noted that a number of local residents and the Port Credit BIA have expressed concern regarding the intersection of Port Street East and Elizabeth Street South. 

Councillor Dasko resumed the role of Chair for the remainder of the meeting at 10:48AM.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0135-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That a by-law be enacted to amend the Traffic By-law 555-00, as amended to implement an all-way stop control at the intersection of Port Street East and Elizabeth Street South, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated February 16, 2021 and entitled “All-way Stop – Port Street East and Elizabeth Street South (Ward 1)”.

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, 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)	Councillor K. Ras

  Carried (11 to 0)

9.2

Imperial Oil Waterdown-Finch Pipeline Replacement Project – Wards 3, 4, 6 and 8

This item was previously discussed and voted upon under Item 5.1.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0136-2021
  Moved By Councillor R. Starr

  That the report titled, ”Imperial Oil Waterdown-Finch Pipeline Replacement Project – Wards 3, 4, 6 and 8”, dated February 24, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received for information.

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, 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)	Councillor K. Ras

  Carried (11 to 0)

9.3

Renewal of Alternate Locate Agreement with Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. for Municipally Owned Parkland (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0137-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That the Commissioner of Community Services or designate be authorized to negotiate and enter into alternate locate agreements with Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. related to underground utility locates on municipally-owned parkland, including any renewals and all necessary documents ancillary thereto, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services, as outlined in the report dated February 2, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services.
  2. That all necessary By-laws be enacted.

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, 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)	Councillor K. Ras

  Carried (11 to 0)

9.4

Churchill Meadows Namings and Renamings (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0138-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That General Committee consider, for a period of 30 days, the requests:
     • To name the new community centre located at 5320 Ninth Line (W10) “Churchill Meadows Community Centre”
     • To name Park 459 (W10) “Churchill Meadows Sports Park”
     • To rename “Churchill Meadows Branch Library and Activity Centre” (W10) to “Churchill Meadows Library and Older Adult Centre”
     • To rename “Churchill Meadows Community Common” P-423 (W10) to “Friendship Community Park”

        

  2. That Community Services staff be directed to provide notice as set out in the Facility Naming Corporate Policy 05-02-02 of the proposed naming of the new community centre (W10) as “Churchill Meadows Community Centre” and Park 459 (W10) to “Churchill Meadows Sports Park” and of the proposed renaming of “Churchill Meadows Branch Library and Activity Centre” (W10) to “Churchill Meadows Library and Older Adult Centre” and “Churchill Meadows Community Common” P-423 (W10) to “Friendship Community Park”

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, 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)	Councillor K. Ras

  Carried (11 to 0)

9.5

2020 Council Remuneration and Expenses (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0139-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the report dated February 19, 2021 entitled “2020 Council Remuneration and Expenses” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, required by the Municipal Act, 2001, be received for information.

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, 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)	Councillor K. Ras

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

10.1

Road Safety Committee Report 2-2021 - February 23, 2021

Councillor Saito inquired if Recommendation RSC-0003-2021 regarding applying a vision zero lens to all City planning initiatives is considered direction from Council to staff. Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk responded by noting the recommendation is direction from the Road Safety Committee and that a motion could be drafted for the following Council meeting. The recommendation RSC-0003-2021 was amended to strengthen the direction to the Leadership Team.  Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded that staff is currently working on the approach of vision zero being applied and will be consulting the Leadership Team. Councillor Fonseca noted the importance behind Vision Zero and noted the requests from the public and the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee (MCAC) members to have vision zero as a standing item on the MCAC Agenda.

• RECOMMENDATION
  Moved By Councillor P. Saito

  GC-0140-2021

  1. That the email dated January 27, 2021 from John Walmark, Citizen Member with respect to his resignation from the Road Safety Committee be received.
  2. That due to the resignation of John Walmark, Citizen Member, a vacancy exists on the Road Safety Committee, and that the City Clerk be directed to fill the vacancy in accordance with the Corporate Policy #02-01-01 on Citizen Appointments to Committees, Boards and Authorities.

  (RSC-0002-2021)

   

  GC-0141-2021

  1. That the Vision Zero Update presentation by Erica Warsh, Project Leader, Vision Zero, be received.
  2. That the Leadership Team is directed to ensure that all City planning initiatives are implemented with the Vision Zero lens.

  (RSC-0003-2021)

   

  GC-0142-2021
  That verbal update by Sgt. Paul Dhillon, Peel Regional Police with respect to the Road Watch Statistics Program, be received.
  (RSC-0004-2021)

   

  GC-0143-2021
  That the Powerpoint presentation by Colin Patterson, Supervisor, Road Safety, with respect to Quiet Streets, be received.
  (RSC-0005-2021)

   

  GC-0144-2021
  That the PowerPoint presentation by Colin Patterson, Supervisor, Road Safety with respect to Neighbourhood Area Speed Limit Project, be received.
  (RSC-0006-2021)

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, 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)	Councillor K. Ras

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.2

Governance Committee Report 2-2021 - March 1, 2021

Councillor Saito spoke to Recommendation GOV-0005-2021 regarding the disbandment of the Governance Subcommittee – Elections and noted that the ward boundaries matter will be explored during the Term of Council after the 2022 election. She further noted that all other elections aspects will still be discussed.

• RECOMMENDATION
  Moved By Councillor P. Saito

  GC-0145-2021
  That the Corporate Report from the City Solicitor dated February 18, 2021, entitled “Options for Closed Meeting Investigation Services” be received and referred to staff to report back on Ontario Ombudsman options prior to the 2022 renewal.

  (GOV-0004-2021)

  GC-0146-2021

  1. That the Governance Subcommittee discussed election related matters be disbanded effective immediately.
  2. That staff be requested to update the report entitled “Ward Boundary Review – Preliminary Boundary Scenarios” dated January 14th, 2020 when the results of the 2021 census become available and bring it forward for consideration by the Governance Committee immediately following the 2022 election.
  3. That any work undertaken by a new Subcommittee with respect to changes to ward boundaries should build upon the staff reports on the subject.
  4. That the Governance Committee should add an item to its current workplan calling for the identification of any and all election and voting related issues and opportunities, including those which flow from potential new citizen attitudes and preferences following the COVID-19 pandemic, and any issues that may arise from the 2022 elections be referred to the new subcommittee.

  (GOV-0005-2021)

  GC-0147-2021
  That the status of the Governance Committee Work Plan items, updated for the March 1, 2021 Governance Committee meeting, be received.

  (GOV-0006-2021)

  GC-0148-2021

  That the Council Procedure By-Law 0139-2013, as amended, be amended to include reading the agenda item and title for the consent agenda as requested by the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

  (GOV-0007-2021)

  GC-0149-2021

  That the Memorandum dated February 24, 2021 from Sacha Smith, Manager, Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk entitled “Procedure By-law Review” be received for information.

  (GOV-0008-2021)

  GC-0150-2021

  That the verbal update from Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk regarding the Public Question Period-request to follow-up question/clarification, be received.

  (GOV-0009-2021)

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, 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)	Councillor K. Ras

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.3

Environmental Action Committee Report 2-2021 - March 2, 2021 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  GC-0151-2021

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Diana Suzuki-Bracewell, Supervisor, Environmental Outreach and Heliya Babazadeh-Oleghi, Environmental Outreach Coordinator regarding Earth Days 2021 be received.

  (EAC-0004-2021)

  GC-0152-2021

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Diane Gibson, Waste Management Assistant regarding the Dog Waste In-Ground Containers Results be received. 

  (EAC-0005-2021)

  GC-0153-2021

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

  (EAC-0006-2021)

  GC-0154-2021

  That the Environmental Action Committee is in full support of Council’s opposition to the proposed highway 413.

  (EAC-0007-2021)

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, 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)	Councillor K. Ras

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

Councillor Parrish noted the Region of Peel’s staff report on Highway 413 and the motion to vaccinate individuals in ‘hot spots’ at places of business.

Councillor Fonseca noted her motion on the Region of Peel Council Agenda regarding Sustainable Active Mobility.

Councillor Saito expressed support for Councillor Dasko’s motion Permitting Two Additional Bags of Waste Allowance without garbage bag tags. Councillor Saito inquired if there has been increase in dumping recently. Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Community Services responded noting she would confirm and provide numbers offline.   

Mayor Crombie noted the City of Vaughan’s reverse vote on the proposed highway 413.

Councillor Mahoney noted the motion to Phase-Out All Gas-Fired Electricity Generation will be brought forward at Regional Council and noted that the City of Brampton passed this motion as well.

Councillor Damerla spoke to individuality voting versus voting in unison.

12.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor Kovac inquired about the results from the Dog Waste In-Ground Containers presented at the March 2, 2021 Environmental Action Committee (EAC) meeting and noted the top complaint of the waste not being picked up. Jodi Robillos, Director, Parks, Forestry and Environment responded noting the survey results were presented at EAC and that a report is scheduled to come to Council in the late spring with plans to expand the program.  

Councillor Saito inquired about the recent request from 7/11 stores to serve alcohol and expressed concern due to the establishments being located in neighbourhoods. Paul Mitcham, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer and Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor responded noting currently there is no information, however can report back to Council.

Councillor Parrish inquired about cannabis retail. Mr. Mitcham responded noting that a report is scheduled to come to Council prior to July 2021. Councillor Parrish requested that the cannabis report come to Council sooner than initially scheduled.

Councillor Starr inquired about evictions. Ms. Maxwell responded noting that if the buildings in question are Peel Living residences that the inquiry should be directed to the Region of Peel.

Councillor Damerla inquired about election signs. Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk responded noting this item will be included in the Governance Committee Workplan and will be forth coming prior to the 2022 election.

13.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Crombie announced International Women’s Day, National Day of Observance, the City of Mississauga’s Tele Townhall, Mauritius Independence Day and daylight saving time.

Councillor Starr announced his mother’s 102^nd birthday.

14.

CLOSED SESSION

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

• RECOMMENDATION
  Moved By Councillor R. Starr

  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 10, 2021 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

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

  1. 1. Labour relations or employee negotiations: Revenue – Customer Service Business Model

  Received

   

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 11:29AM.

14.1

Labour relations or employee negotiations: Revenue – Customer Service Business Model

Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer and Connie Mesih, Director of Revenue and Materiel Management spoke to the item. Members of Committee spoke to the matter and raised the questions. Mr. Kent and Ms. Mesih responded to questions from the Committee.

The Committee came out of closed session at 11:38AM.

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

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0155-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated February 10, 2021 entitled “Revenue – Customer Service Business Model” be received.
  2. That the permanent closure of the Tax Inquiry and Cashiers counters be approved.

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, 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)	Councillor K. Ras

  Carried (11 to 0)

15.

ADJOURNMENT

11:40AM (Councillor Carlson)