General Committee

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Members Absent
  • 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 (CHAIR)
  • 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

REVISED on July 15, 2021

 

Staff Present

Paul Mitcham, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer

Shawn Slack, Acting 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


Councillor Parrish called the meeting to order at 9:33AM.

Approved (Councillor McFadden)

Mr. Anderson presented and provided an overview on the Olympic Pool Project. He noted the project goal, the four (4) design concepts, benefits and the feasibility study.  Mr. Anderson requested that Council direct staff to work with the Mississauga Aquatic Club to evaluate the proposal and to provide recommendations in the form of a corporate report back to Council by September 2021. 

Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns regarding potential locations, extension of the requested September 2021 deadline, the Future Directions Master Plan, Tourism Mississauga Board and seeking public consultation. 

Mr. Anderson, Paul Mitcham, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer and Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Community Services responded to questions from the Committee.

Councillors Fonseca and Mahoney requested that Clerk's Office Staff draft a motion to incorporate an Olympic Pool into the Community Services Master Plans (Future Directions) for the next Council meeting.         

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0248-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Mahoney
    1. That the deputation and associated presentation by Kevin Anderson, Director of Swimming, Mississauga Aquatic Club regarding Olympic Pool Project be received. 
    2. That direction be given to Clerks' staff to draft a motion for the May 19, 2021 Council meeting regarding incorporating the public consultation surrounding the feasibility of an Olympic pool into the Community Services Master Plans (Future Directions). 
    Received

Mr. Trewartha presented an overview on the Results of the City of Mississauga's 2020 Employee Diversity and Inclusion Survey.  

Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns:

  • Demographic responses – non-disclosure of sexual orientation, lack of leadership opportunities, lack of BIPOC (black, indigenous and people of colour) representation, etc.
  • Inquired about specific steps to rectify these matters;
  • Seeking a more formalized approach that consists of an action plan with set timelines and defining success;
  • Identifying and addressing systemic issues;
  • Requested for unconscious bias training;
  • Suggested more frequent updates rather than just an annual update;
  • Survey confidentiality and privacy;
  • Inquired if survey questions were either too invasive or too broad; 
  • Participant feedback; and
  • Accessibility hiring.

Mr. Trewartha, Uzma Shakir, Strategic Leader Diversity & Inclusion, Zak Rochon, Director of Client Services at Metrics@Work, Lori Kelly, Director of Human Resources and Paul Mitcham, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer responded to questions from the Committee.

Councillor Ras requested that the Councillors and staff receive unconscious bias training and that more frequent updates on the Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan be provided. 

Councillor Saito requested that Results of the City of Mississauga’s 2020 Employee Diversity and Inclusion Survey be presented at a future Accessibility Advisory Committee.

Item 9.1 was brought forward and voted upon.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0249-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Robert Trewartha, Director, Strategic Initiatives regarding the corporate report dated April 26, 2021 entitled "Results of the City of Mississauga’s 2020 Employee Diversity and Inclusion Survey" be received.

    That staff report back with a detailed Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan that includes the definition of success, implementation plans and set timelines. 

    Received

Ms. Dunn spoke to the current City Easement on her property and the corresponding corporate report. She noted that the easement is not a standard condition of site plan approvals, the purpose is obscure and the extent is disproportionate. Ms. Dunn further requested for the removal of the easement on 1510 Pinetree Crescent.

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works noted the intended use of easements. Muneef Ahmad, Manager of Stormwater Projects and Approvals noted the erosion, storm control flooding hazards as well as fallen tree barriers and increase in the water level.

Councillor Dasko requested that staff contact Ms. Dunn to go through the report in detail. Mr. Wright responded noting that a video conference will be arrange with the resident.

Councillor Starr empathized with the resident and inquired where the rules and regulations regarding property easements can be located publicly.

Item 9.3 was brought forward, amended and voted upon.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0250-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Margaret Dunn, Resident regarding the corporate report dated April 27, 2021 entitled “Easement Acquisition During Development Approval Process & Request for Removal of Easement on 1510 Pinetree Crescent,” be received.

    Received

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 dayna.obaseki@mississauga.ca by Monday, May 10, 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.

Leonard Paris, Resident spoke to the Council’s previously expressed commitment to diversity and inclusion as well as taking action against anti-Black racism. Mr. Paris inquired why the approved street and park name Viola Desmond has not been considered nor implemented.

Councillor McFadden noted the Street Naming Committee and that Viola Desmond will be a name of a street in a new residential development in Ward 10.

Mayor Crombie provided an update on COVID-19 regarding case numbers including the variants, the hospitals, the vaccine roll out and the current lockdown.

Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns about by-law enforcement including infraction fines, parks, and jurisdiction on school property; vaccine age limit for essential front line workers; basketball court nets; and Charitable organizations.

Michael Foley, Manager of Mobile Licensing Enforcement, Daniel Ulrich, Manager of Security Services and Jodi Robillos, Director of Parks & Forestry & Environment, Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor and Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building responded to questions from the Committee.

Councillor Fonseca requested that additional waste containers be placed at the entrances and along the Etobicoke Creek Trail.  Ms. Robillos responded noting staff would further look into this request. Councillor Fonseca requested for further enforcement at Jaycee Park1. Councillor Fonseca inquired if the business owner of the modified vehicle gatherings beside Max Ward Park has been contacted. Mr. Ulrich will follow up and respond to the Councillor directly.

Councillor Starr requested that staff investigate parking at Riverwood Park. Ms. Robillos responded noting that staff can look into that.  

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1 Revised on July 7, 2021: J.C. Saddington Park has been revised to reflect the correct park name; Jaycee Park.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0251-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    The following items were approved on the consent agenda:

    • 9.4 - Proposed Street Names to be assigned to public and private roads within the Brightwater development site in the City of Mississauga (Ward 1)
    • 9.5 - Naming of Park P-524 and Park P-525 as “Fairwinds Park”, northeast corner of Eglinton Avenue West and Fairwind Drive (Ward 5)
    • 9.6 - Additional Funding Request for Meadowvale Theatre Renovation – Ward 9
    • 9.8 - Expansion and Continued Lifecycle of Cisco Network Hardware, Software, and Collaboration Infrastructure; File Ref: PRC001284/FA.49.607-12 (Cisco), PRC001292/FA.211-13 (OnX)
    • 9.9 - Single Source Procurement of Zoll AED3 Defibrillators
    • *15.1. - An letter dated Monday, May 10, 2021 from Jim Holmes, President, Mississauga Sports Council supporting the Olympic Pool Project
    • *15.2. - An letter dated Monday, May 10, 2021 from Ellen McGregor, CEO, Fielding Environmental regarding RioTrin Properties LPAT decision

     

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Carried (12 to 0)

This item was previously discussed and voted upon under Item 5.2.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0252-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor D. Damerla
    1. That the report entitled dated April 26, 2021 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer “Results of the City of Mississauga’s 2020 Employee Diversity and Inclusion Survey” be received for information.
    2. That staff report back with a detailed Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan that includes the definition of success, implementation plans and set timelines. 
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillor Saito noted the City of Mississauga potentially creating their own process and inquired if there would be a penalty for cancelling the agreement with the City of Toronto before 2026.  Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded that there would no penalty.

Councillor Ras inquired if agreement to utilize Toronto’s processing facility can be a recoverable model. Mr. Wright responded noting that the program is a cost recovery model.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0253-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor P. Saito

    That a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 0153-2020 to authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute an agreement with the City of Toronto and other partnering municipalities, including any ancillary documents and amending agreements, in the estimated amount of $880,000.00 excluding taxes, for the City of Toronto to undertake the processing of Mississauga’s Automated Speed Enforcement offence notices until July 15, 2026 and to execute amendments to the agreement with the City of Toronto and other partnering municipalities to increase the value as required to accommodate growth and expansion of the Automated Speed Enforcement Program where approved in the budget, all in a form satisfactory to Legal Services.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Carried (12 to 0)

This item was previously discussed and voted upon under Item 5.3.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0254-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko

    That the Corporate Report dated April 27, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation & Works regarding Easement Acquisition During Development Approval Process & Request for Removal of Easement on 1510 Pinetree Crescent,” be referred to the May 19, 2021 Council meeting and that staff contact resident Margaret Dunn directly to provide a detailed review of the corporate report. 

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0255-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    1. That the following street names be approved to name new public and private roads within a new mixed-use development at 70 Mississauga Road South, Ward 1 (Brightwater):

      Beachside, Bow, Catamaran, Coveside, Coveview, Dockfield, Dockpoint, Dockview, Dockyard, Dragonboat, Furlan, Headwind, Highwater, Kiln, Masonry, Missinhe, Mortar, Pierview, River Run, Riverboat, Rowboat, Sailboat, Sailor, Sailors, Shining Water, Ships Landing, Shorefield, Shorepoint, Shoreside, Shoreview, Skipjack, Snow Apple, Steamship, The Brightwater, Trusting, Tugboat, Turtle, Wharf, and Yacht.

    2. That any names not assigned to the roads within the Brightwater development site be added to the City of Mississauga Approved Street Name Reserve List for use elsewhere in Ward 1.
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0256-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    1. That General Committee consider, for a period of 30 days, the naming of Park P-524 and Park P-525 as “Fairwinds 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 Park P-524 and Park P-525 as “Fairwinds Park”.
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0257-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    1. That the Corporate Report entitled “Additional Funding Request for Meadowvale Theatre Renovation (Ward 9)” dated April 1, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.
    2. That funding of $915,000 be transferred from the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund (35183) and $35,000 from the Tax Capital Reserve Fund (33121) for a total of $950,000 to PN 20496 Meadowvale Theatre Renovation; resulting in a revised net budget of $6,382,700.
    3. That all necessary by-law(s) be enacted.
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillor Dasko requested to re-open Item 9.7 – 2021 Tax Ratios, Rates and Due Dates that was initially passed on Consent earlier in the meeting. Motion Passed.

 

Councillor Dasko requested to waive the Business Improvement Area (BIA) levy fees. Connie Mesih, Director of Revenue and Material Management spoke to billing timelines. The corporate report recommendation was amended and the BIA Levies section was deferred to the next General Committee meeting.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0258-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    1. That the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated April 5, 2021 entitled “2021 Tax Ratios, Rates and Due Dates” be received.
    2. That the 2021 net operating municipal property tax levy be approved at $555,050,439.
    3. That the tax ratios for the City of Mississauga be approved as follows:
      • Residential - 1.000000

      • Commercial - 1.516977

      • Industrial - 1.615021

      • Multi-Residential - 1.265604

      • New Multi-Residential - 1.000000

      • Pipeline - 1.313120

      • Farmland - 0.250000

      • Managed Forest - 0.250000

    4. That the 2021 tax rates for the City of Mississauga be established as outlined in Appendix 1 of this report.
    5. That the 2021 residential property tax due dates be set for July 8, August 5 and September 2, 2021.
    6. That the 2021 non-residential property tax due date be set for August 5, 2021.
    7. That the 2021 due dates for properties enrolled in the City’s pre-authorized Tax Payment Plan be set based on their chosen withdrawal date.
    8. That the 2021 operating budget be adjusted to reflect a transfer to the Capital Reserve Fund (#33121) in the amount of $709,431.
    9. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0259-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    That the corporate report entitled, “Expansion and Continued Lifecycle of Cisco Network Hardware, Software, and Collaboration Infrastructure; File Ref: PRC001284/FA.49.607-12 (Cisco), PRC001292/FA.49.211-31 (OnX)”, dated March 31, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer be received for information.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0260-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    1. That Zoll Medical Canada, Inc. be approved as a single source supplier for the supply, delivery and maintenance of 62 frontline semi-automatic defibrillator units for use by Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services (MFES) for a period of 5 years, with the option to extend the term for an additional 5 years (Purchase).
    2. That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute all contracts and related ancillary documents with respect to the Purchase between the City and Zoll Medical Canada, Inc. for an estimated amount of $170,000 exclusive of taxes and consumables.
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillor Saito requested for a minor change in wording from presented to amended in recommendation RSC-0018-2021.

  • RECOMMENDATION
    Moved ByCouncillor P. Saito

    GC-0261-2021

    1. That the Speeding Awareness Campaign presented by Catherine Nguyen-Pham be received for information.
    2. That the Road Safety Committee approves the creative concept and design of the Communications tactic design and concept for the Speeding Awareness Campaign.

    (RSC-0016-2021)

    GC-0262-2021

    That the presentation by Seema Ansari, Technical Analyst, Region of Peel, with respect to the 2019 Vision Zero Road Safety Strategic Plan - year two update be received for information.
    (RSC-0017-2021)

    GC-0263-2021

    That the Let's Move Mississauga Certificate of Participation design as presented by Catherine Nguyen-Pham be approved, as amended.
    (RSC-0018-2021)

    GC-0264-2021

    1. That the email dated April 17, 2021 from James Fan, Citizen Member with respect to his resignation from the Road Safety Committee be received.
    2. That due to the resignation of James Fan, 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-0019-2021)

    GC-0265-2021

    That the Road Watch Statistics for the period ending April 16, 2021 be received for information.
    (RSC-0020-2021)

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Carried (12 to 0)

No discussion took place.

No discussion took place.

Councillor Saito announced the Let’s Move Mississauga Campaign presented by the Traffic Safety Council and Road Safety Committee.

 

Mayor Crombie announced National Nursing Week, International Nurses Day, Economic Development Week, National Public Works Week, Business Continuity Week as well as International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 2021 and wished Happy Eid Mubarak.

  • 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 May 12, 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. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: RioTrin Properties (Burnhamthorpe) Inc., 3900-3980 Grand Park Drive, LPAT Decision, Ward 7

    Received

     

    The Committee went into Closed Session at 12:25PM.

14.1
Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:
 

RioTrin Properties (Burnhamthorpe) Inc., 3900-3980 Grand Park Drive, LPAT Decision, Ward 7

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor briefly spoke to the report. Members of Council spoke to the matter and raised questions. Michal Minkowski, Legal Counsel - Litigation and Planning and Councillor Damerla responded to questions from the Committee.

The Committee came out of closed session at 1:06PM.

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

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0266-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    That the closed session report from City Solicitor entitled "RioTrin Properties (Burnhamthorpe) Inc., 3900-3980 Grand Park Drive, LPAT Decision, Ward 7" be received. 

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, 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
    Carried (12 to 0)

1:11PM (Councillor Mahoney)

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