General Committee

Meeting #:
Date:	Wednesday, October 06, 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 (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

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

Martha Cameron, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Councillor Fonseca, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:32.A.M.

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Councillor Fonseca requested a change to Item 10.5 to reflect Single Source Procurement of Simpleview LLC.

Approved as amended (Mayor Crombie)

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

4.

MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING

4.1

General Committee Minutes - September 22, 2021

Approved (Councillor C. Parrish)

5.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil.

6.

DEPUTATIONS

6.1

Item 10.1 - Bonnie Brown, Director, Economic Development

Bonnie Brown, Director, Economic Development presented on Economic Development and discussed the recovery plan for small businesses and the broader economy.

Mayor Crombie complimented the Economic Development team on their efforts to support local and individual businesses.
Members of the Committee inquired about ways to facilitate the return of staff to local businesses.

Bonnie Brown responded to questions from the Committee.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0494-2021
  Moved By Councillor P. Saito

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Bonnie Brown, Director of Economic Development regarding the corporate report dated September 21, 2021 entitled “Economic Development Office Annual Update on Economic Recovery Plans for Small Business and Broader Industry” be received. 

  Received

6.2

Item 10.1 - Brad Butt, Vice-President, Government and Stakeholder Relations, Mississauga Board of Trade (MBOT)

Brad Butt, Vice-President, Government and Stakeholder Relations Mississauga Board of Trade (MBOT) discussed the success of the working relationship between MBOT and Economic Development and the focus on the development in the downtown core with the Innovation Hub as well as Lakeview Innovation District.

Item 10.1 was brought forward to be discussed and voted upon.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0495-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Brad Butt, Vice-President, Government and Stakeholder Relations, Mississauga Board of Trade (MBOT) regarding the corporate report dated September 21, 2021 entitled “Economic Development Office Annual Update on Economic Recovery Plans for Small Business and Broader Industry” be received. 

  Received

7.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

No member of the public registered to speak.

8.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO COVID-19

Mayor Crombie provided an update on COVID-19 regarding case numbers including the variants, the hospitals, the vaccine roll out, and rapid testing at schools.

Councillor Saito requested clarification on the legislation where proof of vaccination is required in community centres. Jodi Robillos, Acting Commissioner of Community Services responded to Councillor Saito’s inquiry advising that the City is following legislation. Councillor Saito inquired if Mayor Crombie has discussed this matter with the GTA Mayors and suggested speaking to Dr. Loh for his opinion regarding the risks with this legislation. Committee Members discussed bringing a Motion to Council next week addressing this concern.

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0496-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.2 - Traffic Calming (Wards 2, 6 and 11)
  • 10.3 - Delegation of Authority to issue Letter Agreements in Connection with   the Repair, Replacement and Reconstruction of Noise Attenuation Barriers
  • 10.4 - Vendors of Record Designations for the Supply and Delivery of Replacement Parts and Sublet Repair Services for MiWay Buses
  • 10.5 - Single Source Procurement of Simpleview LLC. Tourism Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Solution (File Ref: PRC003179)
  • 10.6 - Single Source Procurements Related to 2021 - Q4 - Information Technology (IT) Contracts (File Ref: PRC000496, PRC000502, PRC000900, PRC001209, PRC001340, PRC002630, PRC003166)
  • 11.1 - Accessibility Advisory Committee Report 3-2021 - September 20, 2021
  • 11.3 - Road Safety Committee Report 7-2021 - September 28, 2021
  • 11.4 - *Traffic Safety Council Report 4-2021 - September 29, 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.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

Economic Development Office Annual Update on Economic Recovery Plans for Small Business and Broader Industry

This Item was discussed and voted upon under Items 6.1 and 6.2.  

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0497-2021
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the corporate report dated September 21, 2021 entitled “Economic Development Office Annual Update on Economic Recovery Plans for Small Business and Broader Industry”, from the Commissioner of Planning & Building Department, 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)

10.2

Traffic Calming (Wards 2, 6 and 11) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0498-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated September 21, 2021 and entitled “Traffic Calming”, be approved.
  2. That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated September 21, 2021 and entitled “Traffic Calming” be referred to the Mississauga Traffic Safety Council, Cycling Advisory Committee and the Mississauga Road Safety Committee 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)

10.3

Delegation of Authority to issue Letter Agreements in Connection with the Repair, Replacement and Reconstruction of Noise Attenuation Barriers (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0499-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That the Manager of Realty Services or any person he or she designates, be authorized to issue and receive Letter Agreements from private property owners, at nominal consideration, in connection with the repair, replacement and reconstruction of noise attenuation barriers to be carried out by the City, where such Letter Agreements have been approved by the City Solicitor, in form and content.
  2. That all 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)

10.4

Vendors of Record Designations for the Supply and Delivery of Replacement Parts and Sublet Repair Services for MiWay Buses (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0500-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That the vendors included in Appendix 1, attached to the corporate report dated September 15, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works entitled “Vendors of Record for Replacement Bus Parts and Sublet Repair Services”, be designated as vendors of record for the supply and delivery of replacement parts and sublet repair services for MiWay buses.
  2. That the Purchasing Agent, or designate be authorized to execute annual contracts with each of the designated vendors of record, in the estimated amounts shown in Appendix 1 entitled “Vendors of Record for Replacement Bus Parts and Sublet Repair Services”, for the supply and delivery of replacement parts and sublet repair services for MiWay buses, as required.

  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)

10.5

Single Source Procurement of Simpleview LLC Tourism Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Solution (File Ref: PRC003179) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0501-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That the single source procurement of the Simpleview LLC Tourism Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Solution, including software subscriptions, professional services and support, for a period of five (5) years, with the option to extend the term for up to an additional five (5) years, as detailed in the corporate report entitled, “Single Source Procurement of Simpleview LLC Tourism Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Solution”, dated August 31, 2021, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer (“Purchase”), File Ref: PRC003179, be approved;
  2. That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute all contracts and related ancillary documents with respect to the Purchase between the City and Simpleview LLC for an estimated amount of $287,374.00 exclusive of taxes, in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law 374-06, as amended;
  3. That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute the necessary amendments to increase the value of the contract between the City and Simpleview LLC for additional products, software licensing, subscription services, professional services, and maintenance and support, including additional features and modules, as required by the City for the purpose of accommodating growth or to ensure business continuity, if the funding for such contract increase has been approved by Council;
  4. That the Simpleview LLC Tourism CRM Solution be approved as a City Standard for a period of five (5) years, and for an additional period of up to five (5) years should the City exercise its option to extend the term of the contract, in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law 374-06, as amended.

  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)

10.6

Single Source Procurements Related to 2021 - Q4 - Information Technology (IT) Contracts (File Ref: PRC000496, PRC000502, PRC000900, PRC001209, PRC001340, PRC002630, PRC003166)(CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0502-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That the single source procurements for software licensing, subscription services, professional services, and maintenance and support related to seven (7) Information Technology contracts listed in Appendix 1 of the report dated August 13, 2021, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled, “Single Source Procurements related to 2021 - Q4 - Information Technology (IT) Contracts (File Ref: PRC000496, PRC000502, PRC000900, PRC001209, PRC001340, PRC002630, PRC003166)” be approved.
  2. That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute all contracts and the necessary amendments and related ancillary documents to extend the term of the contracts and to increase the value of the contracts with the vendors as identified in Appendix 1 of this report, in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law 374-06, as amended.
  3. That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute the necessary amendments to increase the value of the contracts between the City and vendors listed in Appendix 1 of this report for additional products, software licensing, subscription services, professional services, consulting services, and maintenance and support, including additional features and modules, as required by the City for the purpose of accommodating growth or to ensure business continuity, if the funding for such contract increase has been approved by Council.
  4. That the products, software and subscriptions listed in Appendix 1 of this report be approved as a City Standard for the duration of their respective contracts, and for any additional period should the City exercise its option to extend the term of the contract, in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law 374-06, as amended .

  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)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Accessibility Advisory Committee Report 3-2021 - September 20, 2021 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0503-2021

  That the deputation by Robert Trewartha, Director Strategic Initiatives and Uzma Shakir, Strategic Leader, Diversity and Inclusion to present on the 2020 Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Survey Results, be received.

  (AAC-0016-2021)

  GC-0504-2021

  That the deputation by Alex Legrain, Project Leader, Transportation Planning to present on Changing Lanes, be received.

  (AAC-0017-2021)

  GC-0505-2021

  That the deputation by Antonietta Di Silvo, Senior Manager Talent Management and Christine Gabany, Manager, Talent Acquisitions to present on Ready, Willing and Able, be received.

  (AAC-0018-2021)

  GC-0506-2021

  That the deputation by Sharleen Bayovo, Planner and Amina Menkad, Planner to present on the Mississauga Official Plan Review, be received.

  (AAC-0019-2021)

  GC-0507-2021

  That the verbal update regarding the Region of Peel’s Accessibility Advisory Committee provided by Carol-Ann Chafe, Vice Chair and Member of the ROP AAC be received.

  (AAC-0020-2021)

  GC-0508-2021

  That the revised Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan be approved as discussed at the September 20, 2021 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting.

  (AAC-0021-2021)

  GC-0509-2021

  1. That the presentation regarding Port Credit West Harbour Parks to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on June 28, 2021, be received.
  2. That subject to the comments on the presentation, the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee is satisfied with the initiatives that Dillon Consulting and the City are undertaking with respect to the Port Credit West Harbour Parks.

  (AAC-0022-2021)

  GC-0510-2021

  1. That the presentation regarding Mississauga Official Plan Review to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on June 28, 2021, be received.
  2. That subject to the comments on the presentation, the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee is satisfied with the initiatives that the City is undertaking with respect to the review of the Mississauga Official Plan.
  3. That the Mississauga Official Plan Review be presented to a future Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting in 2022 for further review.

  (AAC-0023-2021)

  GC-0511-2021

  1. That the presentation regarding Malton Community Hub to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on June 28, 2021, be received.
  2. That subject to the comments on the presentation, the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee is satisfied with the initiatives that the City is undertaking with respect to the renovations to the Malton Community Hub.

  (AAC-0024-2021)

  GC-0512-2021

  1. That the presentation regarding the Living Arts Centre Entrance Renovation to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on June 28, 2021, be received.
  2. That subject to the comments on the presentation, the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee is satisfied with the initiatives that the City is undertaking with respect to the Living Arts Centre Entrance Renovation

  (AAC-0025-2021)

11.2

Governance Committee Report 4-2021 - September 27, 2021

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0513-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That the Code of Conduct Overview with Robert Swayze, Integrity Commissioner, be received.
  2. That Rule number 5, clause 5 be removed in its entirety from the Code of Conduct.
  3. That Rule number 6, clause 3 in the Code of Conduct be reviewed and updated to reflect the correct dates for the upcoming Municipal election year of 2022 by the City Clerk.
  4. That Robert Swayze, Integrity Commissioner revise and update Rule number 6, clause 3 in the Code of Conduct to ensure alignment with the Use of the City Resources Corporate Policy.

  (GOV-0016-2021)

  GC-0514-2021

  That the Councillor use of Social Media Policy be revised to include a clause “not to conceal your identity”.

  (GOV-0017-2021)

  GC-0515-2021

  That the Status of the Governance Committee Work Plan items, updated for the September 27, 2021 Governance Committee meeting, be received.

  (GOV-0018-2021)

  GC-0516-2021

  1. That the corporate report entitled, “Correction to Corporate Report dated June 8, 2021 – Proposed Street Names to be added to the City of Mississauga Approved Street Name Reserve List” dated August 23, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received for information.
  2. That no further street names be added to the Street Name Reserve List until the Diversity review is completed by the City Manager’s Office.

  (GOV-0019-2021)

  GC-0517-2021

  That the report titled “Elected Officials Communications Expenses during Election Periods” dated September 1, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, be received for information.

  (GOV-0020-2021)

  YES (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

11.3

Road Safety Committee Report 7-2021 - September 28, 2021 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0518-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the Vision Zero Action Plan presentation from Erica Warsh, Project Leader Vision Zero, be received.

  (RSC-0035-2021)

  GC-0519-2021

  That the Pedestrian Safety Month Campaign presentation from Catherine Nguyen-Pham Communications Advisor, be received.

  (RSC-0036-2021)

  GC-0520-2021

  That the Road Safety Promotional Subcommittee be granted authorization from the Road Safety Committee to make decisions regarding design work and promotional items when time is a factor and/or for events where promotional items can be distributed.

  (RSC-0037-2021)

  GC-0521-2021

  That the verbal update from Constable Claudia Wells, Peel Regional Police with respect to the Road Watch Statistics Program, be received.

  (RSC-0038-2021)

  GC-0522-2021

  That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated June 8, 2021 entitled “Traffic Calming” be received for information.

  (RSC-0039-2021)

  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)

11.4

*Traffic Safety Council Report 4-2021 - September 29, 2021 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0523-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the deputation from Erica Warsh, Vision Zero Program Lead regarding Vision Zero Action Plan be received.

  (TSC-0025-2021)

  GC-0524-2021

  1. That the deputation from Laura Zeglen, Active Transportation Coordinator regarding School Program Updates from Active Transportation be received;
  2. That moving forward, the School Walking Routes Program, currently being led by Traffic Safety Council, be led by the City of Mississauga’s Active Transportation section;
  3. That Traffic Safety Council members continue to support the Program by participating in planning meetings, supporting City staff as needed and where appropriate, and volunteering at events such as program launches;
  4. That Active Transportation will provide updates on the program quarterly or as needed;
  5. That a member of staff from Active Transportation attend all Traffic Safety Council monthly meetings; and
  6. That Active Transportation staff review and respond to all referrals from Traffic Safety Council regarding new schools to consider for the School Walking Routes Program.

  (TSC-0026-2021)

  GC-0525-2021

  1. That Transportation and Works be requested to construct a curb cut and landing pad on the north side of Donway Drive to line up with the existing curb cut and landing pad on the southwest corner of Donway Drive and Newcombe Drive.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to add a zebra marked crosswalk on the west leg of the intersection aligning the southwest curb cut and landing pad with the new curb and landing pad on the north side of Donway Drive.

  (TSC-0027-2021)

  (Ward 11)

  GC-0526-2021

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Swanhurst Boulevard and Plainsman Road for the students attending Ray Underhill Public School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the placement of the stop signs on Swanhurst Boulevard and Plainsman Road if the warrants are not met for the implementation of an all-way stop that is currently under review.

  (TSC-0028-2021)

  (Ward 11)

  GC-0527-2021

  That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated June 8, 2021 entitled “Traffic Calming”, be received for information.

  (TSC-0029-2021)

  GC-0528-2021

  1. That the email dated September 27 from Sheelagh Duffin, Supervisor, Crossing Guards, requesting support from the Traffic Safety Council provide funding for the 2021 Crossing Guard Long Service Awards be received.
  2. That the amount of up to $1,695 from the Council Committees budget be approved to fund the 2021 Crossing Guard Long Service Awards.

  (TSC-0030-2021)

  GC-0529-2021

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Huron Heights Drive and Elia Avenue for the students of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Catholic Elementary School.
  2. That Traffic Safety Council be requested to re-inspect the intersection of Huron Heights Drive and Elia Avenue for the students of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Catholic Elementary School in Spring 2022.
  3. That Transportation and Works be requested to consider signing Elia Avenue on the approach to Huron Heights Drive as a school zone and 30km/hour.
  4. That the Forestry Department be requested to trim the trees on Huron Heights Drive south of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Catholic Elementary School where the branches are overhanging existing signage.

  (TSC-0031-2021)

  (Ward 4)

  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.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

Councillor Parrish provided Committee Members an update on the upcoming Regional meeting and first run through of staff recommendations on the MCR, which will go to the workshop on October 21st.  Councillor Parrish informed Committee Members to review the agenda and recommendations and provide comments to Councillors Carlson, Starr or Parrish.

13.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor Parrish informed Committee Members of Peel Accident Support Services grand opening of Peel Regional Police’s Collision Reporting Centres on Wednesday, October 13th at 11 a.m.  

Councillor Saito requested information regarding the legislation of private pool rentals in the City. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation & Works and Sam Rogers, Director, Enforcement responded to the Councillor’s inquiry advising that the rental of private pools also present concerns with public health and legal obligations.  Council Members were advised that staff would continue to monitor and work alongside Peel Public Health as well as monitoring the City of Toronto’s motion and approach to this concern.

Councillor Damerla requested information from staff regarding the spraying for gypsy moths and whether the City has determined the areas of concern. Jodi Robillos, Acting Commissioner of Community Services advised Committee Members that the City will engage in egg mass scraping in the Fall which will help to determine where projective populations are. Ms. Robillos advised Committee Members that a report will come to Council and Budget Committee identifying the largest populations of gypsy moths and cost associated with spraying.

Councillor Damerla inquired who is responsible for the enforcement of encroachments on hydro lands. Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor advised Committee Members that staff will review agreements to determine.

Councillor Dasko inquired when meetings will be held in public. Paul Mitcham, City Manager advised Committee Members that staff will get back to Committee Members on their inquiry. 

Councillor Ras inquired what the City’s perspective is on iceberg homes that have a garage built under a garage to accommodate extra vehicles. Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building will review and respond to Committee Members.

14.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Crombie announced various events across the City. 

Councillor Dasko announced various events in Ward 1.

Councillor McFadden announced the grand opening of Churchill Meadows and Sports Park.

Councillor Fonseca thanked the panelists for the Burnhamthorpe Community Centre during their public engagement meeting with residents.

15.

CLOSED SESSION

(Pursuant to Section 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 October 6, 2021 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

  1. Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001
     1. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Hydro One Networks Inc. Leave to Construct Application to the Ontario Energy Board (Wards 4 and 6)

   

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 10:48 A.M.

15.1

Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Hydro One Networks Inc. Leave to Construct Application to the Ontario Energy Board (Wards 4 and 6)

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor briefly spoke to the matter.

No discussion took place.

The Committee came out of Closed Session at 10:51 A.M.

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

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0530-2021
  Moved By Councillor R. Starr
  1. That the report dated September 16, 2021 from the City Solicitor titled “Hydro One Networks Inc. Leave to Construct Application to the Ontario Energy Board (Wards 4 and 6)” be received for information;
  2. That Council confirm the City Solicitor’s decision to submit a letter of intervention to the Ontario Energy Board (“OEB”) in response to Hydro One’s leave to construct application to the OEB, with the objective of securing Intervenor Status for the City throughout the application process;
  3. That the City Solicitor or her designate be authorized to represent the City, at any oral hearing or through written submissions, and to continue pursuing discussions with Hydro One to ensure the City’s interests are fully addressed, protected and settled.

  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)

16.

ADJOURNMENT

10:53 A.M. (Councillor G. Carlson)