General Committee

Meeting #:
Date:	Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Time:	9:30 A.m. - 10:30 A.m.
Location:	Online Video Conference

Members

• 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
• Councillor Ron Starr, Ward 6
• Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7
• Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8 (Chair)
• Councillor Pat Saito, Ward 9
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• Councillor George Carlson, Ward 11

Staff Present 

Paul Mitcham, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer

Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer

Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Community Services

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk

Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk

Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk

Dayna Obaseki, Legislative Coordinator, Legislative Services Division

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Councillor Mahoney (Chair) called the meeting to order at 9:31AM.

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor McFadden)

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

4.

PRESENTATIONS

4.1

Councillor Fonseca to present the 2020 Phil Green Recognition Award to Janice Lowe

Councillor Fonseca, Chair of the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee presented the Phil Green Recognition Award to Janice Lowe.  Phil Green, Mayor Crombie, Councillor Parrish, Councillor Ras and Councillor Saito noted a few kind words and recognized Ms. Lowe’s community contributions.  Ms. Lowe thanked everyone for the opportunity and the recognition.

5.

DEPUTATIONS

5.1

Item 9.12 - Paul Damaso, Director of Culture, Michael Tunney, Manager of Culture Planning and Anthea Foyer, Culture Planner, Culture Division

Mr. Damaso, Mr. Tunney, Ms. Foyer presented on the Cultural Districts Implementation Plan. They provided an overview outlining the definition, criteria and background of a cultural district as well as identified the City's current cultural districts. They further spoke to the aligning with City's projects and plans as a cultural ecosystem, the Culture Master Plan, the development of the plan and next steps.  

Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and applauded staff on the overall Cultural Districts Implementation Plan.  Members of Committee noted the collaborative approach working with the BIAs, businesses and the local community as well as utilizing the existing infrastructure, incorporating heritage, obtaining talent and creating new tourism attractions.

Councillor Saito expressed her concern surrounding the other wards in the City not be identified in the Cultural Districts Implementation Plan. Councillor Saito suggested that wards that are not identified be considered going forward, as those wards also have a variety of cultural and heritage aspects.

Item 9.12 Cultural Districts Implementation Plan was brought forwarded and voted upon.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0031-2021
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Paul Damaso, Director, Culture, Michael Tunney, Manager, Culture Planning and Anthea Foyer, Culture Planner, Culture Division regarding the Cultural Districts Implementation Plan be received. 

  Received

5.2

Item 9.13 - Jason Bevan, Director, City Planning Strategies

Mr. Bevan presented and provided an overview on the comments to the Province on Enhanced Minister’s Zoning Orders (MZOs). 

 

Members of the Committee raised the following questions and concerns;

• Requested a strongly worded Mayor’s letter;
• Noted Affordable Housing;
• Expressed MZOs should only be used in exceptional circumstances;
• Inquired when a response from the Province would be provided;
• Inquired if an appeal process would be an option;
• Concerned about the lack of consultation;
• The preservation of heritage should be a top priority and should be included in the consultation with the municipalities;
• Concerns regarding the lack of transparency and the municipalities lost in decision making; 
• Recommended that an explanation should be provided for any MZO and should include a limited timeline; and
• Recommended that if MZOs are uploaded to the Province of Ontario then the Province should be responsible for the process and communication.

 

Direction was given to staff to draft a Mayor’s letter to the Province of Ontario outlining the City of Mississauga’s concerns and recommendations for Enhanced Minister’s Zoning Orders (MZOs). The letter should include the need for consultation with the municipalities, explanatory reports, limited use and limited timelines.

Item 9.13 City of Mississauga’s Comments on Enhanced Ministerial Zoning Orders (MZOs) was brought forwarded and voted upon.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0032-2021
  Moved By Councillor K. Ras

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Jason Bevan, Director, Planning Strategies regarding Enhanced Ministerial Zoning Orders (MZOs) be received.

  Received

6.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

Public Comments: Advance registration is required to participate and/or to make comments in the virtual public meeting. Any member of the public interested in speaking to an item listed on the agenda must register by calling 905-615-3200 ext. 5425 or by emailing by Monday, January 25, 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.

Chris Mackie, Resident inquired why the Pedestrian Crosswalks Corporate Policy is being rescinded. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded that the corporate policy restricts the City of Mississauga from particular activated crossovers and the plan moving forward is to utilize activated pedestrian signals. Mr. Wright further noted that he would provide Mr. Mackie with a link to the various types of pedestrian crosswalks.

Mr. Mackie further requested for flashing lights to be utilized in conjunction with the activated pedestrian crosswalks and noted he would provide a list of suggested locations that would benefit.

7.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO COVID-19

Councillor Saito inquired about a specific food truck permit refusal due to the limitation of selling the same type of food in the area. She requested Mobile Licensing to further investigate this application and result.  Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded that he would report back and explore other opportunities.

Councillor Dasko inquired about the rules and regulations surrounding pet grooming and requested for messaging via social media regarding the vaccine roll out plan. Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor and Sam Rogers, Director of Enforcement responded by noting that the City of Mississauga has sent a letter to the Province of Ontario seeking further clarifications surrounding pet grooming, however in the interim while awaiting a response enforcement is will be suspended. Paul Mitcham, City Manager and CAO responded by noting that Peel Public Health is still awaiting vaccine supply and support staff resourcing, thus messaging has been placed on hold until adequate information can be provided to the public.

Mayor Crombie provided a brief update on COVID-19 numbers, trends and variants. Sher further mentioned sick pay and leave as well as the gradual re-opening of the economy and the hospitals.

Councillor Parrish expressed concern around the cost of the COVID-19 testing through OHIP and pharmacies based on whether a person is symptomatic or asymptomatic.

Councillor Starr expressed concern regarding the small businesses.

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

The following items were approved on the consent agenda: 9.3 - 9.9, 9.11, 10.1 and 10.2.

Approved (Councillor Fonseca)

9.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

9.1

All-Way Stop – Bexhill Road at Contour Drive (Ward 2)

Councillor Ras requested for an all way to stop be implemented as there is no safe place to cross at the intersection of Bexhill Road and Contour Drive.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0033-2021
  Moved By Councillor K. Ras

  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 Bexhill Road at Contour Drive, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated January 4, 2021 and entitled “All-way Stop – Bexhill Road at Contour Drive (Ward 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)

9.2

All-Way Stop – Copenhagen Road at Tamar Mews (Ward 9)

Councillor Saito requested for an all way to stop be implemented as the intersection of Copenhagen Road and Tamar Mews is located in a school zone crossing.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0034-2021
  Moved By Councillor P. Saito

  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 Copenhagen Road at Tamar Mews, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated January 4, 2021 and entitled “All-way Stop – Copenhagen Road at Tamar Mews (Ward 9)”.

  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)

9.3

Servicing Agreement Assumption – Residential Subdivision Servicing Agreement - City File M-2046, Cachet Estate Homes (Symphony) Inc. (Ward 11) (Z-38W) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0035-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That the City of Mississauga assume the municipal works as constructed by Cachet Estate Homes (Symphony) Inc., under the terms of the Residential Subdivision Servicing Agreement for Registered Plan 43M-2046 (Ward 11) (Z-38W) (lands located north of Barbertown Road, east of Mississauga Road, south of Melody Drive and west of Amana Place), known as the Symphony Court Residential Subdivision;
  2. That the Letter of Credit in the amount of $152,998.10 be returned to Cachet Estate Homes (Symphony) Inc.; and
  3. That a by-law be enacted to assume the road allowances within the Registered Plan 43M-2046 as Public Highway and part of the municipal system of the City of Mississauga.

  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)

9.4

Single Source Contract Award to Natsco Transit Solutions (Natsco) for the application of AEGIS Microbe Shield to the interior of MiWay transit buses and non-revenue transit support vehicles (#PRC002725) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0036-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That the report titled “Single Source reapplication of AEGIS” microbe shield from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works dated January 4, 2021 be received.
  2. That the purchasing agent be authorized to execute an agreement with Natsco, on a single source basis for an estimated amount of $251,750.00 in Q1 2021, to reapply AEGIS Microbe Shield to the interior of the MiWay bus fleet and non-revenue support vehicles, with an estimated date of February 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)

9.5

Single Source Procurement with HDR Corporation for Transportation Consulting Services, File Ref: PRF005162 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0037-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute a contract with HDR Corporation to undertake a Transportation Background Study for the update to the Development Charges By-law at an estimated cost of $150,000.

  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)

9.6

TXM Tax Manager (Property Tax Management Software) for City of Oshawa (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0038-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, dated November 30, 2020, and entitled, “TXM Tax Manager (Property Tax Management Software) for City of Oshawa”, be received.
  2. That the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer be authorized to execute the necessary agreements and any ancillary documents with the City of Oshawa for implementation services, software licence, and maintenance and support for the TXM Tax Manager (Property Tax Management Software), 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)

9.7

Delegation of Authority - Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property- July 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0039-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the report dated January 4, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled, “Delegation of Authority- Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property – July 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020”, 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)

9.8

Development Charges Interest Rates and Associated Payments Policy (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0040-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That the report entitled “Development Charges Interest Rates and Associated Payments Policy” dated January 8, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services be received.
  2. That the Development Charges Interest Rates and Associated Payments Policy attached as Appendix 1 to this report be approved.
  3. That a full time equivalent (FTE) Financial Analyst position (Grade F) be approved to administer the responsibilities being moved to Development Financing, including the calculation and collection of DCs and new administration related to the DC Interest Rates and Associated Payments Policy, and including on behalf of the Region of Peel.
  4. That a new reserve fund entitled “Discretionary DC Exemption” Reserve Fund #35600 be created to be used to fund future exemptions related to the DC deferrals.
  5. That the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer and the City Clerk, or their delegate, be authorized to execute any necessary agreements under the Development Charges Act, 1997 and Development Charges Interest Rates and Associated Payments Policy.

  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)

9.9

2020 Obsolete Policies and Procedures (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0041-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the following Corporate Policy and Procedure be declared obsolete and rescinded from the Corporate Policy and Procedure Manual

  • 10-04-02 – Pedestrian Crosswalks

     

  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)

9.10

Investigator Services Agreement with Local Authorities Services Limited with respect to Closed Meeting Investigation Services

Councillor Parrish spoke to the matter and requested a report be drafted outlining three options for Investigator Services for Closed Meetings. Councillor Parrish inquired if the City of Mississauga has received a complaint. Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk responded by noting the City has not received a complaint since approximately 2007/2008.

Direction was given to staff to draft a corporate report further exploring Investigator Services by benchmarking with other municipalities and outlining the cost of three options that consist of a private hire, AMO companies and the Ontario Ombudsman and to report back to an upcoming Governance Committee meeting.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0042-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish
  1. That the Investigator Services Agreement, dated December 12, 2007, between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and Local Authority Services Limited be renewed for the 2021 term in accordance with the automatic renewal provisions contained therein.
  2. That staff draft a Corporate Report on the options for closed meeting investigation services to a future Governance Committee meeting.
  3. 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)

9.11

Emergency Management Program By-Law (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0043-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That a by-law be enacted to amend the Emergency Management Program and Committee By-Law 0221-2016 to appoint the Commissioner of Transportation & Works as the Chair of the Emergency Management Program Committee.
  2. That a by-law be enacted to amend the Emergency Management Program and Committee By-Law 0221-2016 to appoint the City Solicitor, or designate and Region of Peel Community Emergency Management Coordinator (non-voting member) to the Emergency Management Program Committee and to confirm the composition and membership of the Emergency Management Program Committee and Municipal Emergency Control Group.

  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)

9.12

Cultural Districts Implementation Plan (Wards 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 11)

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

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0044-2021
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the Culture Districts Implementation Plan be approved, as outlined in the Corporate Report dated December 17, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community Services entitled “Cultural Districts Implementation Plan”.

  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)

9.13

City of Mississauga’s Comments on Enhanced Ministerial Zoning Orders (MZOs)

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

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0045-2021
  Moved By Councillor K. Ras
  1. That the report titled “City of Mississauga’s Comments on Enhanced Ministerial Zoning Orders (MZOs)” from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, dated January 22, 2021, be received for information.
  2. That Council endorse the positions and recommendations contained in this report.
  3. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to provide comments in writing to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as part of the Ministry’s public consultation process.
  4. That the City Clerk forwards this report to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Mississauga’s Members of Provincial Parliament, the Association for Municipalities Ontario, and the Region of Peel.

  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)

10.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

10.1

Heritage Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2021 - January 12, 2021 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  GC-0046-2021

  That the property at 1472 Indian Road, which is listed on the City’s Heritage Register, is not worthy of heritage designation, and consequently, that the owner’s request to demolish proceed through the applicable process, as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated December 22, 2020.

  (HAC-0001-2021)

  (Ward 2)

  GC-0047-2021

  1. That the deputation and associated presentation from Alexander Temporale, ATA Architects Inc. regarding the Request to Demolish a Heritage Listed Property: 66 Queen Street South (Ward 11) be received.
  2. That the property at 66 Queen Street South, which is listed on the City’s Heritage Register, is not worthy of heritage designation, and consequently, that the owner’s request to demolish proceed through the applicable process, as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated December 22, 2020.

  (HAC-0002-2021)

  (Ward 11)

  GC-0048-2021

  1. That the report titled “Ontario Heritage Act Proposed Amending Regulations and Implications to City of Mississauga” and dated December 14, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community Services be received for information.
  2. That the Mayor send a letter on behalf of Council to encourage the Land Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) to acquire expertise and education in all heritage related matters in response to the amendments made under Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choices Act and amended changes to the Ontario Heritage Act.

  (HAC-0003-2021)

  GC-0049-2021

  That the property at 965 Whittier Crescent, which is listed on the City’s Heritage Register, is not worthy of heritage designation, and consequently, that the owner’s request to demolish proceed through the applicable process, as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated January 5, 2021.

  (HAC-0004-2021)

  (Ward 2)

  GC-0050-2021

  That Recommendations PCHCD-0001-2021 to PCHCD-0002-2021 inclusive contained in the Port Credit Heritage Conservation District Advisory Subcommittee Report 1 - 2021 dated January 4, 2021, be approved.

  (HAC-0005-2021)

  (Ward 1)

  GC-0051-2021

  That Recommendation MVHCD-0001-2021 contained in the Meadowvale Village Heritage Conservation District Advisory Subcommittee Report 1 - 2021 dated January 5, 2021, be approved.

  (HAC-0006-2021)

  (Ward 11)

  GC-0052-2021

  1. That the donation made by Boeing Toronto Ltd. in the amount $25,000 plus all accrued interest to Dec 31, 2020 be used for its intended purposes of honouring the employees that worked at this site by creating Story Boards for the Avro Arrow Project.
  2. That Council enact a bylaw to transfer the funds from the Boeing Reserve Fund (#35538) to the AVRO Arrow Project (PN#19351) and subsequently close the Boeing Reserve Fund.

  (HAC-0007-2021)

  (Ward 5)

  GC-0053-2021

  That the Memorandum dated December 14, 2020 from Paul Damaso, Director, Culture Division, entitled "Dedication of Central Library" be received.

  (HAC-0008-2021)

  (Ward 4)

  GC-0054-2021

  That the Memorandum dated November 20, 2020 from Paul Damaso, Director, Culture Division, entitled "Alteration to a property adjacent to a Listed Heritage Property: Lakeview Village (Ward 1)" be received.

  (HAC-0009-2021)

  (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)

10.2

Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2021 - January 12, 2021 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  GC-0055-2021

  That the deputation by Mark Ruta, Chairman, Carassauga Festival Inc. regarding a Carassauga ride be received.

  (MCAC-0001-2021)

  GC-0056-2021

  That Paulina Pedziqiatr be appointed as Chair of the Communications and Promotions Subcommittee for a term ending on November 14, 2022 or until a successor is appointed.

  (MCAC-0002-2021)

  GC-0057-2021

  That the 2020 Bike Summit Report by Earl Close, Citizen Member be received.

  (MCAC-0003-2021)

  GC-0058-2021

  That the memorandum dated January 7, 2021 entitled Transportation & Works Bicycle Parking Program be received.

  (MCAC-0004-2021)

  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)

10.3

Governance Committee Report 1 - 2021 - January 25, 2021

Members of Council spoke to the matter. Councillor Mahoney expressed concerns on how fast the Citizen Appointment process is moving and requested this item be referred to Council on February 5, 2021.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0059-2021
  Moved By Councillor P. Saito

  That the Governance Report 1-2021 - January 25, 2021 be referred to the February 3, 2021 Council Meeting.

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  NO (2)	Councillor S. Dasko, and Councillor M. Mahoney

  Carried (10 to 2)

11.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

Councillor Parrish inquired who pays for the Town of Caledon request for growth management.

Direction was given to staff to draft a Mayor’s letter outlining the City of Mississauga’s concerns pertaining to funding, infrastructure and providing the opportunity for the Region of Peel to discuss.

12.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor Saito further inquired about Pet Groomers and motioned for Council to go In Camera to receive Legal Advice.

Councillor Parrish inquired and requested an update on an upgrade to the All-Way Stop Assessment. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded by noting the upgrade to the test is currently being explored and will report back to Council at a future date.

13.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Crombie announced the 76^th International Day of Victims of the Holocaust; Bell Let’s Talk; the 4^th year anniversary of the Mosque Shooting; and noted the clock tower will be lit for February as Black History Month and a virtual event celebrating black history will take place. 

Councillor Parrish noted the GTA West Corridor articles and applauded Councillor Starr’s professionalism and safety in regards to TIAC (Towing Industry Advisory Committee).

14.

CLOSED SESSION

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

General Committee went into Closed Session at 12:07PM.

 

• 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 January 27, 2021 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

  1. The security of the property of the municipality or local board: Peel Regional Police Request Access to City of Mississauga Security Cameras During Active Emergency Events
  2. The security of the property of the municipality or local Board: Enersource Shareholdings (Verbal Update)
  3. Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Verbal): Pet Groomers

  Received

   

  General Committee came out of Closed Session at 1:29PM and voted on the following during open session:

14.1

The security of the property of the municipality or local board: Peel Regional Police Request Access to City of Mississauga Security Cameras During Active Emergency Events

Members of Council spoke to the item and asked questions. Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services, Shawn Slack, Director of Information Technology and Daniel Ulrich, Director of Security responded to questions from the Committee.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0060-2021
  Moved By Councillor P. Saito

  GC-0060-2021
  That staff continue the assessment on allowing Peel Regional Police “on demand” access to security cameras as outlined in the Corporate Report titled “Peel Regional Police (PRP) Request Access to City of Mississauga Security Cameras During Active Emergency Events” dated December 18, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer and report back to Council.

  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)

14.2

The security of the property of the municipality or local Board: Enersource Shareholdings (Verbal Update)

Members of Council spoke to the item and asked questions. Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services responded to questions from the Committee.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0061-2021
  Moved By Councillor K. Ras

  That the verbal update in closed session by Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer regarding the Enersource Shareholdings Update, 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)

14.3

Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Verbal): Pet Groomers

Members of Council spoke to the item and asked questions. Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor and Samuel Rogers, Director of Enforcement responded to questions from the Committee. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0062-2021
  Moved By Councillor P. Saito

  That the closed session verbal update regarding Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose regarding Pet Groomers be received.

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor C. Fonseca

  Carried (11 to 0)

15.

ADJOURNMENT

1:32PM (Councillor Starr)