General Committee

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Online Video Conference
Members
  • Mayor Bonnie Crombie
  • Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
  • Councillor Karen Ras, Ward 2
  • Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3 (CHAIR)
  • 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

REVISED on May 3, 2021

 

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


Councillor Fonseca, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:33AM.

Approved (Councillor McFadden)

NOTE: That the order of the deputations were amended as followed; Item 5.2, followed by Items 5.1 and 5.3.

Mr. Ally and Mr. Solorzano submitted a formal bid protest regarding Flexible Traffic Bollards.  They provided an overview of their tender process and submitted a dispute.  They noted the mechanism, installation and visibility comparisons of their traffic bollards. 

Matthew Sweet, Manager of Active Transportation presented on City Bollard Specifications. Mr. Sweet provided an overview on the key specifications not met by Almon Equipment’s deflex posts and specification rationale.

Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised questions and concerns pertaining to Ontario specifications, Canadian or locally made products, replacement schedule and other municipalities that have installed the Almon Equipment product.

 

Mr. Ally, Mr. Sweet, Helen Noehammer, Director of Infrastructure Planning and Engineering Services, Ken Lauppe, Manager of Works Operations and Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works, Erica Edwards, Manager of Materiel Management - External Service and Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer responded to questions from the Committee.

  • Almon Equipment does not meet the Ontario specifications.
  • None of the bases of the bollards have been replaced and the posts are rarely replaced.
  • The same holes may be utilized depending on the impact to the cement from the anchors.
  • The successful bidder is not providing Canadian-made products.
  • Staff will report back to the Councillor directly on whether the successful bidder is listed under the DSM (Designated Source of Materials) and TRA (The Road Authority).
  • Works Operation and Maintenance oversees the replace of city bollards.
  • The process for a replacement and/or maintenance request for a city bollard can be done through 311 or the resident’s Ward Councillor’s office.
  • Ally noted that Almon Equipment’s bollards are installed in a number of municipalities, such as the City of Ottawa, Montreal and by the exhibition place in Toronto. He further noted that Almon Equipment is listed under The Road Authority and pending a rating.
  • A Canadian listed criteria in the policy and by-law can not be included as it opposes open, fair and equal competition.
  • Staff agreed to further working with companies to test and pilot local and new products.

 

DIRECTION to staff to report back directly to Councillor Dasko regarding whether the successful bidder of Procurement No. PRC002556 is listed under the DSM and received a TRA rating.

 

Councillor Starr, Parrish and Saito requested that a Canadian-made criterion be explored during the Purchasing By-law review and associated policies as well as conducting test pilots with other organizations.

 

Item 9.1 was brought forward, amended to include pilot testing and a review to include a Canadian criteria review, and voted upon.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0193-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor P. Saito

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Marc Ally, Vice President - Operation and Allan Solorzano, Regional Sales Manager, Almon Equipment Ltd. regarding the corporate report dated March 29, 2021 entitled "Formal Bid Protest by Almon Equipment Ltd. Regarding Procurement No. PRC002556 for the Supply and Delivery of Flexible Traffic Bollards" be received.

    Received

Mr. Ulrich presented and provided an overview on Security Services - Initiatives and 2020 Annual Summary.  He noted the core functions, the 2021 Strategic Focus, increased training, monitoring threats, awareness, community outreach, infrastructure, and protective measures program. Mr. Ulrich spoke to the benefits associated with bike patrol and the advance training for dealing with vulnerable individuals. 

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

  • Bike patrols – number of officers, seasonal timeframe and locations;
  • Coordinating with the library services;
  • Current vacancies;
  • Extra strain on their officers during the warmer months during the pandemic;
  • Number of resources to address each Ward;
  • Use of E-Bikes for Bike Patrol;
  • Prevention;
  • Collaboration with Peel Police;
  • Review of problematic areas;
  • Graffiti;
  • Trails and hydro corridors; and
  • Neighbourhood Watch.

Mr. Ulrich responded to the questions from the Committee.

 

Councillor Parrish requested for extra bike patrol at Dune Creek Park.

 

Councillor Fonseca requested that Security Services present at an upcoming Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee on Bike Patrolling, Training and Security Measures.

 

Item 9.2 was brought forward and voted upon.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0194-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Daniel Ulrich, Manager, Security Services regarding the corporate report dated March 30, 2021 entitled "Security Services – Initiatives and 2020 Annual Summary" be received.

    Received

Ms. Garland presented on the Youth Poet Laureate Announcement. She spoke to Pujita Verma, Youth Poet Laureate's highlights and announced Qurat Dar as the new Youth Poet Laureate. Ms. Verma and Ms. Dar read a poem of their own. 

Members of the Committee highlighted the Youth Poet Laureate’s talent and congratulated them.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0195-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Kathryn Garland, Supervisor, Culture Programs regarding the Youth Poet Laureate Announcement 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, April 12, 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 public registered to speak.

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 comments;

  • Vaccine Appointment Cancellations;
  • Employer Clinic Criteria;
  • Lack of Vaccine Supply;
  • Pop-up and Mobile Clinics;
  • Provincial announcements requiring local implementation;
  • Suggested school clinics instead of mass testing;
  • Underfunded hospitals;
  • Religious Education;
  • Park signage and Security; and
  • Sick Pay and Leave.

 

Councillor Ras inquired if the City of Mississauga can waive the permit fee for tent pop-up clinics. Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building responded by noting that only tents that are 60m21 or attached to a building require a permit.

 

DIRECTION to staff to waive the building permit costs for pop-up clinics.

 

Councillor Damerla inquired about the over crowding on the MiWay buses. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded by noting that all physical requirements have been removed on the buses, that the City could have larger buses on the busier routes and that staff could include physical restrictions in a report back regarding MiWay.

 

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1 Revised on May 3, 2021: 16m has been revised to reflect the correct metric number of 60m2 regarding permit conditions.  

That the following items be approved under the consent agenda:

  • 9.3 - Single Source Contract Award for the Supply and Delivery of Fire Suppression Bunker Gear for Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services (MFES)
  • 9.4 - Lakefront Parking Review (Wards 1 and 2)
  • 10.1 - Traffic Safety Council Report 2-2021 - March 31, 2021
  • 10.2 - Environmental Action Committee Report 3 2021 - April 6, 2021
  • RECOMMENDATIONBC-0196-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    That the following items be approved under the consent agenda:

    • 9.3 - Single Source Contract Award for the Supply and Delivery of Fire Suppression Bunker Gear for Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services (MFES)
    • 9.4 - Lakefront Parking Review (Wards 1 and 2)
    • 10.1 - Traffic Safety Council Report 2-2021 - March 31, 2021
    • 10.2 - Environmental Action Committee Report 3 2021 - April 6, 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)

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

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0197-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    1. That the report dated March 29, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer titled “Formal Bid Protest by Almon Equipment Ltd. Regarding Procurement No. PRC002556 for the Supply and Delivery of Flexible Traffic Bollards” be received.
    2. That Procurement No. PRC002556 proceed, with award of the contract to the lowest acceptable bidder.
    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-0198-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    That the Corporate Report titled “Security Services – Initiatives and 2020 Annual Summary”, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated March 30, 2021 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-0199-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    1. That the Corporate Report entitled “Single Source Contract Award for the Supply and Delivery of Fire Suppression Bunker Gear for Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services” dated March 19, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.
    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to execute a contract with Starfield Lion for a two year period ending March 31, 2023, in the estimated amount of $666,000.00.
    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-0200-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    That the Administrative Penalty By-law (0282-2013) as amended, and the Traffic By-law (0555-2000) as amended, be further amended to establish increased penalties of $100 for parking, standing and stopping infractions in a “Lakefront Increased Penalty Zone”, excluding overnight parking infractions, which will include all local roadways, City parks and municipal parking lots south of Lakeshore Road, from the east City limits to Meadow Wood Road, between the period of May 1st to September 30th as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated April 1, 2021 and entitled “Lakefront Parking Review (Wards 1 and 2)”.

    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 noted a road safety concern and requested that an all-way stop be implemented at the intersection of Sherway Drive at Denise Road and Sherway Drive at Safeway Crescent.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0201-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor 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 intersections of Sherway Drive at Denise Road and Sherway Drive at Safeway Crescent (east intersection), as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated March 19, 2021 and entitled “All-way Stop – Sherway Drive at Denise Road and Sherway Drive at Safeway Crescent (East Intersection) (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)

Councillor Damerla noted the public support for a stop sign and requested that an all-way stop be implemented at the intersection of Edgeworth Road and Hensall Street.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0202-2021

    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 Edgeworth Road and Hensall Street, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated March 17, 2021 and entitled “All-Way Stop – Edgeworth Road and Hensall Street (Ward 7)”.

    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)
  • RECOMMENDATION
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    GC-0203-2021
    That the deputation from Camille McKay, Manager, Parking Enforcement regarding Parking Enforcement Update be received.

    (TSC-0009-2021)

     

    GC-0204-2021

    1. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the signage on Rosemary Drive for the students attending St. Martin Secondary School and Hawthorn Public School.
    2. That the Peel District School Board be requested to review the feasibility of installing a kiss and ride layout at Hawthorn Public School.

    (TSC-0010-2021)
    (Ward 7)

     

    GC-0205-2021

    1. That Traffic Safety Council be requested to re-inspect the intersection of Windfield Terrace and Westbourne Terrace at The Heritage Hills Park Path for the students attending Huntington Ridge Public School once St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School returns to in-class learning.
    2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of installing a landing pad on the south side of Winfield Terrace to align with the sidewalk on the west side of Westbourne Terrance for the students attending Huntington Ridge Public School.
    3. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of painting zebra markings on all three legs of the intersection of Windfield Terrace and Westbourne Terrace for the students attending Huntington Ridge Public School.

    (TSC-0011-2021)
    (Ward 4)

     

    GC-0206-2021

    1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Mississauga Valley Boulevard and Cliff Road North for the students attending Metropolitan Andrei Catholic Elementary School.
    2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint zebra markings on all three legs of the intersection of Mississauga Valley Boulevard and Cliff Road North for the students attending Metropolitan Andrei Catholic Elementary School.
    3. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the signage in the school area for the students attending Metropolitan Andrei Catholic Elementary School.
    4. That Traffic Safety Council be requested to schedule a follow-up site inspection at the intersection of Mississauga Valley Boulevard and Cliff Road North for the students attending Metropolitan Andrei Catholic Elementary School post COVID-19 when schools are fully back to in-class learning for all students and once the intersection zebra markings are in place.
    5. That the Principal of Metropolitan Andrei Catholic Elementary School be requested to remind parents and students to cross Mississauga Valley Boulevard with the crossing guard in front of the school.

    (TSC-0012-2021)
    (Ward 4)

     

    GC-0207-2021

    That the Site Inspection Statistics Report for March 2021 be received for information.

    (TSC-0013-2021)

     

    GC-0208-2021

    1. That the resignation email dated March 10, 2021, from Colin Tyler, Citizen Member, Traffic Safety Council be received.
    2. That due to the resignation of Colin Tyler, Citizen Member a vacancy exists on the Traffic Safety Council, 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.

    (TSC-0014-2021)

     

    GC-0209-2021

    1. That the verbal update from Louise Goegan, Citizen Member and associated presentations from Christopher Tham, Communications Advisor and Alex Lo-Basso, Graphic Designer regarding the Let's Move Mississauga Campaign be received.
    2. That the Communications Plan for the Let's Move Mississauga Campaign as outlined in the presentation by Christopher Tham, Communications Advisor, be approved.
    3. That the Graphic Design Plan for the Let's Move Mississauga Campaign as outlined in the presentation by Alex Lo-Basso, Graphic Designer, be approved.

    (TSC-0015-2021)

     

    GC-0210-2021 
    That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for February 2021 be received for information.

    (TSC-0016-2021)

    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)
  • RECOMMENDATION
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    GC-0211-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Valeria Pirner and Dianne Horwath, Ontario Trumpeter Swan Restoration regarding Port Credit Waterfront Pollution and the effects on Waterfowl be received.

    (EAC-0008-2021)

     

    GC-0212-2021

    1. That the deputation and associated presentation by Jeanne McRight, President, Blooming Boulevards regarding Blooming Boulevards: Growing the Future be received.
    2. That the Environment Staff schedule a meeting with Jeanne McRight, President, Blooming Boulevards to further explore the feasibility regarding the request to create a Municipal Greenhouse.

    (EAC-0009-2021)

     

    GC-0213-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Banni Dhillion, Political Advocacy Coordinator and Lajanthan Prabaharan, Board Member, Community Climate Council regarding Community Climate Council be received.

    (EAC-0010-2021)

     

    GC-0214-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Lisa Urbani, Coordinator, Environment Initiatives, City of Mississauga and Jane Hayes, Project Lead, Hoffman Hayes regarding the Urban Agriculture Strategy be received.

    (EAC-0011-2021)

     

    GC-0215-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Heliya Babazadeh-Oleghi, Coordinator, Environmental Outreach and John MacKinnon, Natural Areas and Million Tree Program Coordinator regarding an Update to Earth Days 2021 be received.

    (EAC-0012-2021)

     

    GC-0216-2021

    1. That staff prepare a memo with the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan attached to be emailed to the Members of Council by the end of June 2021 to Report on the Committee’s Progress.
    2. That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan be approved as discussed at the April 6, 2021 EAC meeting.

    (EAC-0013-2021)

    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)

Councillor Parrish spoke to Peel Regional Chair Iannicca’s letter regarding withdrawing the City’s request to lift the PZ (planning and zoning). Councillor Parrish will be seeking further clarification.

Councillor McFadden inquired about the bike usage on sidewalks and enforcement. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded by noting that Active Transportation and Enforcement’s focus is centered on education regarding the by-law and would report back to the Councillor directly.

Councillor Fonseca noted the demand on trails and inquired about the signage pilot.  Mr. Wright responded by noting the results of the pilot project be included in the response to Councillor McFadden.  

Mayor Crombie announced International Day of Pink, Chaitra Navrati, Hindu, Telugu, Laos, Cambodia, Singhalese, Tamil and Vishu New Year as well as Vaisakhi and the month of Ramadan. Mayor Crombie further announced National Communications week; Medical Lab Professional week and National Volunteer week as well as April 18, 2021 as the 1-year anniversary of the Nova Scotia tragedy and that next council to wear purple to represent the COVID Hero’s.

Councillor Parrish announced the Malton Hub virtual consultations from April 20 to 22, 2021.

Councillor Fonseca announced the redevelopment of Gulleden Park.

(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 April 14, 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. The security of the property of the municipality or local board: Park Security for Canada Day Events

    Received

     

    The Committee went into Closed Session at 12:23PM.

    The Committee took a recess at 12:31PM due to a technical issue and resumed the meeting in Closed Session at 12:40PM.

14.1
The security of the property of the municipality or local board: Park Security for Canada Day Events
 

Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Community Services, Councillor Parrish and Mayor Crombie briefly spoke to the item.

The Committee came out of closed session at 12:52PM.

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

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0217-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    That the Corporate Report entitled “Park Security for Canada Day Events” dated April 1, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services 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)

12:53PM (Councillor Ras)

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