General Committee

Meeting #:
Date:	Wednesday, November 03, 2021
Time:	9:30 A.m. - 1:30 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1 And Online Video Conference

Members Present

• Mayor Bonnie Crombie
• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
• Councillor Karen Ras, Ward 2
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
• Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5 (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

Staff Present

Paul Mitcham, City Manager and CAO

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor

Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building

Jodi Robillos, Acting Commissioner of Community Services

Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk

Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk

Dayna Obaseki, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Councillor Parrish, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:32AM.

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor Mahoney)

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

4.

MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING

4.1

General Committee Minutes - October 20, 2021

Approved (Councillor Kovac)

5.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil.

6.

DEPUTATIONS - Nil.

7.

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, November 1, 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 member of the public registered to speak.

8.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO COVID-19

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor noted the amendment to capacity limits. Councillor Carlson noted that the Santa Clause Parade would not take place this year. Mayor Crombie inquired about an update pertaining to New Year’s Eve celebrations. Jodi Robillos, Acting Commissioner of Community Services responded that various activities at Celebration Square including fireworks will take place and that staff will providing an update in the upcoming weeks.

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0547-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  The following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.1 - Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Policy
  • 10.2 - City Standard Recommendation for McAfee Security Products
  • 11.1 - Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 9-2021 - October 14, 2021
  • 11.2 - Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Report 3-2021 - October 20, 2021
  • 11.3 - Road Safety Committee Report 8-2021- October 26, 2021
  • 11.4 - Traffic Safety Council Report 5-2021 - October 27, 2021

  YES (9)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (3)	Councillor K. Ras, Councillor R. Starr, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Policy (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0548-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the Corporate Policy titled “Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT)”, attached as Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report dated September 28, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer titled “Corporate Policy – Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) ” be approved.

  YES (9)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (3)	Councillor K. Ras, Councillor R. Starr, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.2

City Standard Recommendation for McAfee Security Products (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0549-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That McAfee security products be approved as a City Standard for a period of ten (10) years in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law 374-06, as amended.

  YES (9)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (3)	Councillor K. Ras, Councillor R. Starr, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 9-2021 - October 14, 2021 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  GC-0550-2021

  That the deputation from Megan Schabla, Communications Coordinator regarding the Speeding Consequences and Day of Remembrance of Road Traffic Victims Campaign be received.

  (MCAC-0072-2021)

  GC-0551-2021

  That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee start the promotion of the 2021 Phil Green Award until December 2021 and that the award be presented in early 2022.

  (MCAC-0073-2021)

  GC-0552-2021

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

  (MCAC-0074-2021)

  GC-0553-2021

  That the Communications and Promotions Subcommittee Update from Paulina Pedziqiatr, Citizen Member be received.

  (MCAC-0075-2021)

  GC-0554-2021

  That the verbal update from Manvir Tatla, Region of Peel regarding closing the gap on Derry Road be received.

  (MCAC-0076-2021)

  GC-0555-2021

  That the memorandum dated October 7, 2021 form Fred Sandoval, Active Transportation Coordinator, Active Transportation and Amy Parker, Active Transportation Technologist, Active Transportation entitled "2021 Quarterly Cycling Program Update (Q3)" be received for information.

  (MCAC-0077-2021)

  GC-0556-2021

  That Suzanne Doyle, Kris Hammel, Jeff Fleming, Laiq Siddiqui and Larry Lindsay, Citizen Members be appointed as members of the Micromobility Working Group of the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2022 or until successors are appointed.

  (MCAC-0078-2021)

  GC-0557-2021

  That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2021 Action List be approved.

  (MCAC-0079-2021)

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor R. Starr, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.2

Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Report 3-2021 - October 20, 2021 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  GC-0558-2021

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Lisa Abbott, Manager of Museums and Small Arms Building regarding a video on the Presence Exhibition program, be received.

  (DIAC-0005-2021)

  GC-0559-2021

  1. That the deputation and associated presentation by Deryn Rizzi, Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management regarding Fireworks By-law, be received.
  2. That the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee supports the proposed amendment as outlined in the Memorandum by Deryn Rizzi, Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management entitles Lunar New Year – Fireworks By-law, dated October 13, 2021;
     1. Business Licensing By-law 0001-2006, to provide that the exemption permitting the selling of fireworks for the Chinese New Year, be changed to the Lunar New Year;
     2. Outside Fireworks Vendors Licensing By-law 0340-2021, which regulates the selling of fireworks, to provide that the exemption permitting the selling of fireworks for the Chineses New Year, be received;
     3. Fireworks By-law 0293-2021, which regulates the setting off of fireworks within the limits of the City of Mississauga, to provide that the exemption permitting the setting off of fireworks for the Chinese New Year, be changed to the Lunar New Year.

  (DIAC-0006-2021)

  GC-0560-2021

  1. That the deputation and associated presentation by John Dunlop, Manager, Heritage Planning and Indigenous Relations regarding Truth and Reconciliation, be received.
  2. That the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee supports the following recommendations as outlined in the Memorandum by John Dunlop, Manager, Heritage Planning and Indigenous Relations, entitled City of Mississauga Annual Reconciliation Report, dated October 14, 2021;
     
     1. That the City of Mississauga remains committed to Truth and Reconciliation and that the City continue to renew its relationship with its Treaty partners;
     2. That the City of Mississauga recognize the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and implement any changes from this recognition in line with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act;
     3. That the City of Mississauga adopt the renewed Land Acknowledgement and Statement of Reconciliation and that Council mandate its use for all Standing and Advisory Committee meetings;
     4. That the City of Mississauga file its annual reconciliation report with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

  (DIAC-0007-2021)

  GC-0561-2021

  That the email dated October 18, 2021, from Raihanna Hirji-Khalfan, Citizen Member with respect to her resignation from the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, be received.

  (DIAC-0008-2021)

  YES (9)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (3)	Councillor K. Ras, Councillor R. Starr, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 to 0)

11.3

Road Safety Committee Report 8-2021- October 26, 2021 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  GC-0562-2021

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Erica Warsh, Project Leader, Vision Zero regarding Pedestrian Crossing Times, be received.

  (RSC-0040-2021)

  GC-0563-2021

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Catherine-Nguyen-Pham, Communications Advisor regarding Speeding Consequences and Day of Remembrance of Road Traffic Victims, be received.

  (RSC-0041-2021)

  GC-0564-2021

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Zvonimir Miller, Supervisor Signals regarding Traffic Signal Detection, be received.

  (RSC-0042-2021)

   

  GC-0565-2021

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Bryan Purins, Road Safety Coordinator and Samantha Gileno, Senior Communications Advisor regarding Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Update, be received.

  (RSC-0043-2021)

  GC-0566-2021

  That the verbal update by Constable Claudia D’Amico, Peel Regional Police with respect to the Road Watch Statistics Program, be received.

  (RSC-0044-2021)

  GC-0567-2021

  That the verbal update by Constable Claudia D’Amico, Peel Regional Police with respect to the Project Noise Maker Update Statisitcs, be received.

  (RSC-0045-2021)

  GC-0568-2021

  That the verbal update from Constable Claudia D’Amico, Peel Regional Police with respect to The Update on the New Collision Report Centre in the Region, be received.

  (RSC-0046-2021)

  YES (9)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (3)	Councillor K. Ras, Councillor R. Starr, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 to 0)

11.4

Traffic Safety Council Report 5-2021 - October 27, 2021 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  GC-0569-2021

  That the deputation from Jamie Brown, Manager, Municipal Parking, and Brenda Peterson, Project Leader, Parking Permit regarding the Parking Master Plan be received.

  (TSC-0032-2021)

  GC-0570-2021

  That the deputation from Luca Franceschetti, Co-Op Student, Active Transportation regarding the Walk to School Month Campaign be received.

  (TSC-0033-2021)

  GC-0571-2021

  That no additional measures be required at this time, as the intersection of Derry Road West and Rosehurst Drive functions well for the students attending Lisgar Middle School.

  (TSC-0034-2021)

  (Ward 10)

  GC-0572-2021

  That the warrants have not been met for a school crossing guard at the intersection of Truscott Drive and Clarkson Road for the students attending St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School.

  (TSC-0035-2021)

  (Ward 2)

  GC-0573-2021

  1. That the warrants have been met for the placement of a school crossing guard for the students of St. Barbara Catholic Elementary School for 8:00-8:30 AM and 3:00-3:20 PM at the intersection of Westbridge Way and Bellshire Gate.
  2. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard for the students attending Levi Creek Public School at the intersection of Westbridge Way and Bellshire Gate.
  3. That Transportation and Works be requested to add a stop bar on Westbridge Way.
  4. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint a zebra marked crosswalk on the east leg of the intersection of Westbridge Way and Bellshire Gate.
  5. That Transportation and Works be requested to add corner prohibitions on Bellshire Gate north and south of Westbridge Way.
  6. That Traffic Safety Council be requested to re-inspect the intersection of Westbridge Way and Bellshire Gate once the additional signage and pavement markings are in place.

  (TSC-0036-2021)

  (Ward 11)

  GC-0574-2021

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard in front of the school at 3535 Cedar Creek Drive for the students attending Silverthorn Public School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review signage in the area of Silverthorn Public School and replace faded signage.

  (TSC-0037-2021)

  (Ward 3)

  GC-0575-2021

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Riverspray Crescent and Runningbrook Drive for the students attending St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to implement "No U-Turn" Signage on Runningbrook Drive within the school zone of St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School and review all signage on Runningbrook Drive.
  3. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "No Stopping" areas on Runningbrook Drive and Riverspray Crescent at St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School.

  (TSC-0038-2021)

  (Ward 3)

  GC-0576-2021

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the implementation of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Tours Road and Miller's Grove for the Students attending Miller's Grove Public School and St. John of the Cross Catholic Elementary School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint zebra Markings on the east leg of the intersection of Tours Road and Miller's Grove for the Students attending Miller's Grove Public School and St. John of the Cross Catholic Elementary School.
  3. That Traffic Safety Council be requested to re-inspect the intersection of Tours Road and Miller's Grove for the Students attending Miller's Grove Public School and St. John of the Cross Catholic Elementary School in the spring of 2022 once the zebra marked crosswalk is in place across Tours Road east leg.
  4. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "No Stopping/No Parking" zones in the school area of Miller's Grove Public School and St. John of the Cross Catholic Elementary School on Miller's Grove at 8:20 - 8:45 AM and 2:55 - 3:15 PM.
  5. That the Principal of Miller's Grove Public School be requested to remind students living on the west side of Miller's Grove and south of the intersection to not cross the intersection of Miller's Grove and Tours Road on the diagonal.

  (TSC-0039-2021)

  (Ward 9)

  GC-0577-2021

  That the resignation email dated October 11, 2021, from Muhammad Bhatti, Citizen Member, Traffic Safety Council be received.

  (TSC-0040-2021)

  GC-0578-2021

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

  (TSC-0041-2021)

  GC-0579-2021

  That the Traffic Safety Council defer the selection process for the Wilde Wood Award and Dr. Arthur Wood Award for the year 2021 until 2022.

  (TSC-0042-2021)

  GC-0580-2021

  That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for September 2021 be received for information.

  (TSC-0043-2021)

  GC-0581-2021

  That the Transportation and Works Action Items List for September 2021 be received.

  (TSC-0044-2021)

  YES (9)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (3)	Councillor K. Ras, Councillor R. Starr, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 to 0)

12.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

Councillor Parrish spoke to the Public Meeting and regional corporate report on the Peel 2051 Regional Official Plan Review and Municipal Comprehensive Review.

13.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor Dasko inquired about the poppy boxes and flags at full or half mast for Remembrance Day. Jodi Robillos, Acting Commissioner of Community Services responded noting that boxes of poppies will be located at the public City facilities. Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer responded that the City of Mississauga is following the lead of the Federal government on whether the flags should be raised. Mayor Crombie, Councillor Dasko and Councillor Carlson spoke to the Remembrance Day events at Celebration Square, in Port Credit and Streetsville.

14.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Crombie announced various recognition weeks and months as well as the Cities Changing Diabetes (CCD) Urban Diabetes Declaration.

Councillor Fonseca congratulated Barvinok Ukrainian Dance School virtual festival event and thanked Planning and Building staff for the Ward 3 Planning 101 Session.

Councillor Parrish inquired when public planning meetings can resume in the Council Chambers. Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building responded that a report will be brought forward to an upcoming meeting and further noted that Planning and Development Committee (PDC) meetings currently take place in the chambers in a hybrid format, however community public planning meetings may be challenging due to the technology and vaccination status. Councillor Mahoney noted that he plans to bring forth a motion that everyone entering the Council Chambers must be vaccinated.

Councillor Saito congratulated Safe City Mississauga on their successful virtual Crime Prevention Conference. 

Councillor Parrish thanked staff for their help and support during the lockdown and noted the Bombardier Plant kick off. 

15.

CLOSED SESSION

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

• RECOMMENDATION
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  Whereas the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, requires Council to pass a motion prior to closing part of a meeting to the public;

  And whereas the Act requires that the motion states the act of the holding of the closed meeting and the general nature of the matter to be considered at the closed meeting;

  Now therefore be it resolved that a portion of the General Committee meeting to be held on November 3, 2021 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

  1. Pursuant to Subsection 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001
     1. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Municipal Lands Project Agreement with Lakeview Community Partners Limited – Revised Agreement re Conveyance of Land (Ward 1)

  Received

   

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 9:56AM.

15.1

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Municipal Lands Project Agreement with Lakeview Community Partners Limited – Revised Agreement re Conveyance of Land (Ward 1)

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor briefly spoke to the report. Councillor Dasko raised questions and Lia Magi, Legal Counsel Litigation and Planning responded to questions from the Committee.

The Committee came out of Closed Session at 10:00AM.

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

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0582-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a revised Municipal Lands Project Agreement with Lakeview Community Partners Limited to require the conveyance of a portion of the Lakeview site to the City on certain conditions, as outlined in the Closed Session Report dated October 18, 2021 from the City Solicitor entitled “Municipal Lands Project Agreement with Lakeview Community Partners Limited – Revised Agreement re Conveyance of Land (Ward 1)”, including all ancillary documents and instruments, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

  YES (9)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (3)	Councillor K. Ras, Councillor R. Starr, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 to 0)

16.

ADJOURNMENT

10:02AM (Councillor Kovac)