General Committee

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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 Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
  • Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
  • Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
  • Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5
  • Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
  • Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7
  • Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
  • Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9 (CHAIR)
  • Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
  • Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11

Staff Present

Shari Lichterman, Acting City Manager and CAO

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor

Raj Sheth, Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Chris Rouse, Acting Commissioner of Planning and Building

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services

Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk

Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk

Allyson D'Ovidio, Legislative Coordinator


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

Councillor Reid, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

Approved (Councillor J.Horneck)

Each Deputation to Committee is limited to speaking not more than 10 minutes. 

Pursuant to Section 57.1 of the Council Procedure By-law 0044-2022, as amended:

Deputations shall be received and the matter shall be referred to staff for a report, unless there is a resolution or recommendation passed to “receive” the Deputation. After a Deputation is completed, Members shall each have one opportunity to make a preamble statement and ask questions to the Deputant(s) or staff for clarification purposes only, and without debate.

Ms. Zeglen presented on the subject matter, provided background information; project highlights; engagement outcomes and spoke to next steps.

Councillor Fonseca spoke in support of the School Street Pilot Project. In response to Councillor Fonseca, Ms. Zeglen and Mr. Sweet spoke to the next report on the subject matter; the development of a sustainable long term plan; funding and locating streets. Councillor Fonseca spoke to working offline with staff with respect to winter maintenance. 

In response to Councillor Tedjo, Ms. Zeglen, spoke to other funding opportunities; community stakeholders; dispersion of traffic in areas impacted by the School Street Pilot Project and criteria for suitable locations.

In response to Councillor Reid, Ms. Zeglen spoke to the rationale for why French Immersion Schools were not included in the School Street Pilot Program and noted that students come from different areas around the City.

Councillor Kovac spoke in support of the School Street Pilot Project being implemented in Ward 4. In response to Councillor Kovac, Ms. Zeglen and Mr. Sweet spoke to the background information related to the School Walking Routes Program.

In response to Councillor Dasko Ms. Zeglen and Mr. Sweet spoke to how complaints were responded to and to the chaperone service provided for residents requiring access during the street closures and noted access to residents was available at all times.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0114-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Laura Zeglen, Vision Zero Program Lead and Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation regarding the report entitled “Review of Mississauga School Streets Pilot Project”, dated March 16, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received.

    Received

Mr. Mehta spoke in support of the School Streets Pilot Project and to his volunteer experience; expanding the program to allow more investors the opportunity to engage; the necessity to encourage active transportation and opportunities to increase accessibility for different modes.

Councillor Reid spoke to multi-tier approach and fundraising.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0115-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    That the deputation by Rahul Mehta, Founder, Sustainable Mississauga, Co-founder, Stop Sprawl regarding the report entitled “Review of Mississauga School Streets Pilot Project”, dated March 16, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received.

    Received

Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services and City Clerk read questions submitted by Rahul Mehta, resident with respect to item 15.1.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0116-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck

    That the following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:
    •    10.3 City Standard Designations for Fitness Equipment Brands and Single Source Contract Awards File Ref: PRF 008133
    •    10.6 2022 Council Remuneration and Expenses Report
    •    10.7 Provincial Gas Tax Report City of Mississauga 2022/23 Allocation
    •    11.1 Heritage Advisory Committee Report 3 - 2023 - dated March 21, 2023
    •    15.1 A Motion to request staff to review Driveway Widening by-laws (Councillor C. Parrish) (REVISED)

    Carried

In response to Councillor Damerla, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to the definition of "public highway" and provided clarity with respect to the designation.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0118-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    That a by-law be enacted to establish the lands described in Appendix 1 attached to the report titled Atwood Lane – Establishing Lands as Public Highway (Ward 11), dated March 10, 2023, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, as a public highway and part of Atwood Lane and that City staff be authorized to register the by-law on title to the subject lands at the Peel Land Registry Office.

    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    ABSENT (1)Councillor M. Mahoney
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0119-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck
    1. That products denoted by the brand names of Octane Fitness, Free Motion, Stages Indoor Cycle, Jacob’s Ladder, Stairmaster/Schwinn/Nautilus/Star Trac/Hoist/Precor Fitness/Peloton Commercial, LifeFitness, Hammer Strength Keiser, Cybex, Atlantis, Woodway, Concept 2, Water Rower, Scifit and NuStep be approved as City Standards for fitness equipment for the period of 2023 through 2027.
    2. That V02 Fitness Inc. and Liv North be approved as single-source vendors for the supply and delivery of the brand name fitness equipment for which they are the exclusive distributors.
    3. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to execute the appropriate forms of commitment to V02 Fitness Inc. for the supply and delivery of Octane Fitness, Free Motion, Stages Indoor Cycles, Jacob’s Ladder, Stairmaster, Schwinn, Nautilus, StarTrac, Hoist and Precor Fitness/Peloton commercial equipment, on an as required basis annually and for which funding is approved in the budget for the period of 2023 through to 2027.
    4. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to execute the appropriate forms of commitment to Liv North (previously National Fitness Products and Advantage Fitness Sales Inc.) for the supply and delivery of Life Fitness, Woodway, Cybex and Hammer Strength equipment, as required, and for which funding is approved in the budget for the period of 2023 and forecasted for the period of 2024 through to 2027.
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillors Fonseca, Parrish, Tedjo and Reid spoke in support of the subject matter and made enquires. Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services responded to enquires made by Members of the General Committee with respect to providing more information for Council toolkits; bringing an update when the program is completed and include program limitations and expansion opportunities by ward or community centre. Ms. Robillos spoke to access and education for youth using fitness centres and tracking usage.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0120-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    That the expansion of the age eligibility and access to services for the Sauga Summer Pass (SSP) program be approved, as outlined in the Corporate Report entitled “2023 Sauga Summer Pass for Youth” dated March 7, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillor Kovac spoke to the subject matter noting the incident statistics in Ward 4. Raj Sheth, Acting Commissioner, Corporate Services spoke to the Transit Terminal in Ward 4 and the volume of incidents being reported. Daniel Ulrich, Manager, Security Services, spoke to the volume of incidents in the ward. Councillor Kovac requested a side by side comparison with incidents in other wards. In response to Councillor Kovac, Shari Lichterman, Acting City Manager and CAO spoke to graffiti and the City's program for local artists to submit their work through the appropriate channels.

In response to Councillor Horneck Mr. Sheth spoke to the work currently underway with the Region of Peel related to surveillance and the plan to bring a report back before summer recess. 

In response to Councillor Tedjo, Mr. Sheth spoke to anti-graffiti coating on buildings.  

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0121-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    That the Corporate Report titled “Security Services Initiatives and 2022 Annual Summary”, from the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated March 7, 2023 be received for information.

    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor M. Reid
    ABSENT (1)Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0122-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck

    That the report dated, February 21, 2023, entitled, “2022 Council Remuneration and Expenses” from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, required by the Municipal Act, 2001, be received for information.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0123-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck

    That a By-law be enacted to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, the letter of agreement with His Majesty the King in right of the Province of Ontario (the “Ministry”), represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario, under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program (2022/23), which agreement is attached as Appendix 1 to the corporate report dated February 28, 2023, entitled, “Provincial Gas Tax Report – City of Mississauga 2022/23 Allocation”, from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillor Butt spoke in support of the subject matter and requested that a liaison between the Peel Goods Movement Task Force be added to the Terms of Reference for the Committee. Councillor Parrish spoke in support of the Towing and Trucking Industry Advisory Committee. 

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0124-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor B. Butt

    That the Towing and Trucking Industry Advisory Committee be established for the 2022-2026 term of Council as outlined in the report from the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services dated March 14, 2023 titled “Towing and Trucking Advisory Committee”.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (12 to 0)

In response to Mayor Crombie, Shari Lichterman, Acting City Manager and CAO provided next steps, spoke to Council priorities; community engagement and reports. Councillor Horneck spoke in support of the subject matter and adding areas like climate change and looking at the next 10 years. In response to Councillors Horneck and Fonseca, Ms. Lichterman spoke to celebration plans and a future report on the 50th Anniversary of the City coming forward in a few weeks and opportunities for community groups to be engaged. 

In response to Councillor Tedjo, Ms. Lichterman provided background information with respect to reporting previous updates; the future plan; a refresh; a review of existing recommendations; the use of external consultants and the regional review. In response to Councillor Damerla, Ms. Lichterman spoke to the master planning process. 

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0125-2023
    Moved ByMayor Crombie

    That the Corporate Report entitled “Corporate Strategic Plan Update”, dated March 13, 2023 from the Acting City Manager and CAO, be received for information.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (12 to 0)

In response to Councillor Fonseca, Chris Rouse, Acting Commissioner, Planning and Building spoke to the requirement for individual property owners with respect to Floodplain agreements. Councillor Fonseca noted she will work offline with staff. 

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0126-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    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 a Floodplain Agreement between 2523454 Ontario Limited and The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck

    GC-0127-2023

    That Councillor Brad Butt be appointed Chair of the Heritage Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed

    (HAC-0009-2023)

    GC-0128-2023

    That George Carlson, Citizen Member be appointed Vice-Chair of the Heritage Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed.

    (HAC-0010-2023)

    GC-0129-2023

    That the request to alter a heritage property: 7076 Old Mill Lane (Ward 11), as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated February 22, 2023, be approved.

    (HAC-0011-2023)

    (Ward 11)

    GC-0130-2023

    That the Recommendations MVHCD-0001 to MVHCD-0003-2023 contained in the Meadowvale Village Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee Report 1 dated February 21, 2023, be approved.

    (HAC-0012-2023)

    (Ward11)

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillor Reid spoke about the Peel Regional Police Services Board appointment and representation of Black people. Councillor Reid read a petition received by him with respect to the matter of Black representation. Mayor Crombie spoke in support. Councillor Parrish spoke to the appointment process. In response to Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Reid provided clarity with respect to the petition coming forward and seeking support.

In response to Councillor Tedjo, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to the Metrolinx way finding; connecting MiWay and looking at an approach to incorporate the program with Mississauga Transit.
 
Councillor Parrish spoke to the driveway widening motion. In response to Councillor Parrish, Chris Rouse, Acting Commissioner, Planning and Building spoke to the update of the Green Development Strategy. Councillor Parrish requested an update on which recommendations are voluntary prior to the submission to Council. 

Councillor Damerla enquired about the timeline for the report on Property Standards violations. Michael Foley, Director, Enforcement spoke to the report coming in the Fall, 2023. Councillor Damerla requested staff conduct a review of Dundas Street.

In response to Councillor Damerla, Mr. Rouse spoke to lighting requirements related to planning applications; how compliance is determined and will follow up with the Councillor with respect to whether a site specific assessment can be done. Councillor Damerla spoke to light pollution and concerns about recourse when lighting compliance is not met. 

Councillor Horneck enquired about previous reports on Canada Post super boxes and litter. Mr. Wright spoke to the responsibility of Canada Post; service levels and history and will prepare a briefing note for Council in relation to the matter.  

Councillor Mahoney spoke to the extensive work done on the Climate Change Action Plan through Community Services and to Green Development Standards. Raj Sheth, Acting Commissioner, Corporate Services spoke to the Green Development standards and implementation throughout the City. Councillor Parrish spoke to the matter and provided clarity on comments. 

Councillor Kovac spoke to the Canada Post super box concerns and unwanted graffiti. Mr. Wright spoke to including graffiti statistics and services in the briefing note.

Councillor Parrish spoke to enforcement by Peel Regional Police in Malton. Mayor Crombie announced various recognition days, months and events taking place in Mississauga. 

REVISED

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0131-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck

    That the Notice of Motion for the April 5, 2023 Council meeting regarding a request of staff to review Driveway Widening by-laws from Carolyn Parrish, Councillor, Ward 5, be received. 

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (12 to 0)

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

  • Moved ByCouncillor A.Tedjo

    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 29, 2023 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

    1. Pursuant to Section 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:
        Update on Bombardier Development –1890 Alstep Drive (Ward 5)

     

    The Committee went into Closed Session at 11:47 AM and returned at 12:20 PM.

    Carried

16.1
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:

 

Update on Bombardier Development –1890 Alstep Drive (Ward 5)

Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works presented on the subject matter, provided background information and spoke to next steps. Members of General Committee engaged in a discussion with respect to the subject matter. Mr. Wright responded to enquiries. 

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0132-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    1. That Council endorse the next steps outlined in the report titled “Update on Bombardier Development – 1890 Alstep Drive (Ward 5)” dated March 15, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works; and

       

    2. That the staff presentation be received for information
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (12 to 0)

12:23 PM (Councillor J. Horneck)

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