General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, May 07, 2025

Time:

9:30 A.m. - 12:30 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor

300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1

and Online Video Conference

Members Present

• Deputy Mayor and Chair Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
• Deputy Mayor and Vice-Chair John Kovac, Ward 4
• Mayor Carolyn Parrish, Mayor
• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
• Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor Natalie Hart, Ward 5
• Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
• Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7
• Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11

Staff Present

Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO

Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Community Services 

Sam Rogers, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building

Marisa Chiu, Commissioner of Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Graham Walsh, City Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services

Diana Rusnov, City Clerk

Sacha Smith, Manager Secretariat and Access and Privacy

Angie Melo, Legislative Coordinator

Martha Cameron, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Deputy Mayor and Councillor Mahoney, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:31 AM

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved as Amended (Councillor J. Kovac)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - April 23, 2025

Approved (Councillor B. Butt)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Ben Gallagher, Manager, Office of Emergency Management, with respect to Emergency Preparedness Week 2025

Ben Gallagher, Manager, Office of Emergency Management provided an overview of Emergency Preparedness Week 2025, the 'You. We. Us' campaign, online resources for information on how to prepare for emergencies; and spoke to the City's robust emergency management program and collaboration with partners from across the City, neighbouring municipalities and higher levels of government.  Further, B. Gallagher noted that the City was the recipient of the 2022 Prepared Community Award and the 2022 Emergency Management Exemplary Service award in the resilient communities category.   

In response to Councillor B. Butt, B. Gallagher spoke to collaboration and coordination of emergency preparedness with the Region of Peel and regional partners including healthcare services, paramedics and police services.

In response to Councillor M. Reid, B. Gallagher spoke to community engagement events, ongoing initiatives, promotion of events through the Strategic Communications team, public education and outreach with community partners.

In response to Councillor N. Hart, B. Gallagher advised that he would take the request back to staff to make emergency preparedness information user friendly and practical for residents.

In response to Councillor C. Fonseca, B. Gallagher spoke to the request and exploring opportunities to best help residents with their different partners, and noted the City was working with the Provincial Government on the Ontario Corps program introduced last summer.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0206-2025
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the deputation by Ben Gallagher, Manager, Office of Emergency Management, with respect to the Emergency Preparedness Week 2025, be received.

  Received

7.2

Item 10.1 Megan Lynch, Nordicity (Economic Impact of Live Music in Mississauga)

Megan Lynch, Nordicity provided an overview of the results of the economic impact assessment on Live Music in Mississauga and spoke to the analysis and research that informed the assessment, the two key areas that were the focus of the assessment being quantifying the impact of live music in Mississauga and exploring the broader impact that live music has on the City.  Further, M. Lynch spoke to the valuable baseline which would support data driven decision making moving forward, emerging elements and evolution of the industry. 

In response to Councillor S. Dasko, M. Lynch advised that the baseline provided was based on 2023 data and is a conservative estimate but noted future tracking of growth, economic and social impacts from the arts.

In response to Mayor C. Parrish, M. Lynch spoke to assessing the social and economic impacts of live music at a municipal level, methodology that included a survey, round table discussions and interviews, and inclusion of venues that serve live music in the study. 

In response to Councillor J. Kovac, M. Lynch spoke to the key piece of research that noted professional musicians who make Mississauga their home and growing the reputation of what the City has to offer. 

In response to Councillor C. Fonseca, Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO spoke to creating awareness with elected officials of the economic impact of live music on Mississauga. 

In response to Councillor D. Damerla, M. Lynch spoke to the economic impact modelling categories, that tax revenue would be generated on a national level and three categories of economic impact on local businesses. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0207-2025
  Moved By Mayor Parrish

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Megan Lynch, Nordicity with respect to Item 10.1 - Economic Impact of Live Music in Mississauga, be received.

  Received

7.3

Item 10.1 Erin Benjamin, Canadian Live Music Association

Erin Benjamin, President and CEO of the Canadian Live Music Association spoke to the key findings and recommendations from the first national report.  Further, E. Benjamin spoke to the research results, key highlights of the five key pillars that help the industry thrive; four key areas of friction impacting the industry; and six key areas of need to help maintain and maximize the growth of live music.

In response to Councillor S. Dasko, E. Benjamin spoke to investment in local music economies, the building blocks within the City of Mississauga and integration of live music activity and potential into planning and policy. Further, E. Benjamin spoke to other municipalities and city's efforts to increase economic activity and building an authentic local live music economy.

In response to Councillor J. Kovac, E. Benjamin spoke to the importance of smaller venues for emerging artists that would be fundamental to the over arching City strategy. Further, E. Benjamin noted the importance of music tourism on the hospitality sector.

In response to Councillor M. Reid, E. Benjamin spoke to home grown talent strategies, intersectionality of talent with local businesses and career paths for youth.

In response to Mayor C. Parrish, E. Benjamin spoke to growing the local live music economy and spaces, incentivizing growth of small grass roots venues and the benefit of available recording and rehearsal spaces.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0208-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Erin Benjamin, Canadian Live Music Association with respect to Item 10.1 - Economic Impact of Live Music in Mississauga, be received.

  Received

7.4

Item 10.1 Corey Poole, and Carmen Ford City of Mississauga (Economic Impact of Live Music In Mississauga)

Corey Poole, Music Program Coordinator and Carmen Ford, Manager Creative Industries of the City of Mississauga spoke to sector development and analysis of the two studies, economic impact on music venues and supporting places to play by funding of venues and concert presenters through the live music grant, professional development and mentorship through the Love Local Music program, industry recognition and growth, removal of barriers within the Noise By-law, and noted that Mississauga was named Music City of the Year in 2023 and the first ever spotlight City through the North by North East Festival (NXNE). Further, C. Poole noted measurement of long-term growth, statistics, and contributions towards strengthening grass roots infrastructure.

In response to Councillor S. Dasko, Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Community Services noted he would take the request back to staff and report back to Council.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0209-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Corey Poole and Carmen Ford with respect to item 10.1 - Economic Impact of Live Music in Mississauga, be received.

  Received

7.5

Mike Douglas, Executive Director and Sherri Parliament, Communications Manager with respect to MAC Update and performance by Sauga Song Winner Joelle Rose

*Presentation added

Mike Douglas, Executive Director and Sherri Parliament, Communications Manager, City of Mississauga provided an overview of the Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) annual report and spoke to the economic highlights, building of a brand, increased operating funds, and details about the 2025 Mississauga Arts Awards gala, the Martys on June 19, 2025.  Further, M. Douglas spoke to the award presentation in 19 categories which recognizes 70 finalists and honors three community arts awards all stars.

Sherri Parliament introduced the 2025 Song of the Year winner, Joelle Rose for her song "Birdhouse".

Joelle Rose performed Birdhouse and spoke to the inspiration for the song and recording experience at MetalWorks Institute.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0210-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Mike Douglas, Executive Director and Sherri Parliament, Communications Manager, Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) with respect to the MAC Update and performance by Sauga Song Winner Joelle Rose, be received.

  Received

7.6

Councillor Joe Horneck, with respect to Alectra Annual General Meeting and Enersource Quarterly Update

*Presentation added

Councillor J. Horneck provided an overview of the highlights of the quarterly update and noted Board changes; energy growth demands for 2050; Alectra's application to the Ontario Energy Board in 2027 for electricity rate-rebasing; recent dividend history; challenges with the delivery of new electrical connections to large buildings; natural disaster line replacement; and future demands on energy.

Marisa Chiu, Commissioner of Corporate Services advised that an In-camera report would be brought forward and the Enersource Financial in lieu of the Alectra General meeting in June.

In response to Councillor D. Damerla, M. Chiu noted that Alectra is a municipal owned utility corporation and that the Ontario Energy Board sets the rates based on cost analysis.

In response to Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor J. Horneck spoke to the return of profits to municipalities as shareholders and that there would be a huge demand for refurbishment and reinvesting in infrastructure in the future due to the increase in electrical demand.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0211-2025
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Councillor Joe Horneck with respect to Alectra Annual General Meeting and Enersource Quarterly Update, be received.

  Received

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0212-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • Item 10.1 - Economic Impact of Live Music in Mississauga
  • Item 10.2 - Single Source Approval for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Equipment for Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services
  • Item 11.1 - Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Recommendation Report 3 - 2025 - dated April 30, 2025

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (3)	Mayor Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

Economic Impact of Live Music in Mississauga (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0213-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the Corporate Report entitled “Economic Impact of Live Music in Mississauga” and the appendices dated April 15, 2025, from the Commissioner of Community services be received for information.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (3)	Mayor Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.2

Single Source Approval for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Equipment for Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0214-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to award and execute the single source contract with respect to the purchase between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and A.J. Stone Company Ltd. for the supply and delivery of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Equipment and associated licensing, maintenance, testing and support with an upset limit of $785,000.00 exclusive of taxes, for a term of up to five years, as outlined in the corporate report entitled “Single Source Approval for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Equipment for Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services” dated March 26, 2025 from the Commissioner of Community Services and all necessary agreements and related ancillary agreements, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, in accordance with the City’s Procurement By-law 0013-2022, as amended.
  2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (3)	Mayor Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.3

2025 Traffic Calming Program (Ward 2, Ward 4, Ward 6, Ward 7, Ward 8, and Ward 11)

In response to Councillor J. Horneck, Max Gill, Manager, Traffic Services and Road Safety spoke to the number of projects and additional funding that has facilitated expansion of the scope of the project. 

In response to Councillor A. Tedjo, M. Gill spoke to collaboration with Ward Councillors on road projects and the review process to identify problem roadways.

In response to Councillor D. Damerla, Colin Patterson, Director, Traffic Management and Municipal Parking spoke to traffic calming measures, concerns with operating speeds and that staff would consider the request for physical traffic calming. Further, C. Patterson spoke to allocation of funds and data to support areas of concern.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0215-2025
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the recommendations as outlined in the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works dated April 25, 2025 and entitled “2025 Traffic Calming Program (Ward 2, Ward 4, Ward 6, Ward 7, Ward 8, and Ward 11)” be approved; and that the Report be referred to the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee, Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee and the Mississauga Road Safety Committee for information.

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Recommendation Report  3 - 2025 - dated April 30, 2025 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  GC-0216-2025

  That the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee 2025 Work Plan be received, as presented. 

  (MSTSAC-0021-2025)

  
  GC-0217-2025

  1. That Junaid Shah and Mario Matteazzi, Citizen members of the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee, be authorized to attend the 2025 Ontario Traffic Council Summit, on April 30 to May 2, 2025 in Muskoka, Ontario, and that the costs for registration, and travel of up to $5000 be allocated from the 2025 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee budget.
  2. That Louise Goegan, Citizen member of the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee, be authorized to attend the 2025 Ontario Traffic Council (OTC) Summit, on May 1, 2025, in Muskoka, Ontario, where she will be recognized as an Honourary Life Member at the President’s Dinner, and that the costs for mileage and related expenses, not exceeding $600, be allocated from the 2025 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee budget.
  3. That the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee members who attend the 2025 Ontario Traffic Council Annual Conference on April 30 to May 2, 2025 report back to the Committee, summarizing the sessions they attended at a future Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee meeting.​

  (MSTSAC-0022-2025)

  GC-0218-2025

  That the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Site Inspection Statistics Report for April 2025, be received.

  (MSTSAC-0023-2025)

  GC-0219-2025

  That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard in front of St. Helen Catholic Elementary School, at the intersection of Truscott Drive and Buckby Road, for the students attending St. Helen Catholic Elementary School.

  (MSTSAC-0024-2025)

  (Ward 2)

  GC-0220-2025

  1. That the warrants are no longer met for the retention of the two crossing guards at the intersection of Central Parkway East and Burnhamthorpe Road East for the students attending Briarwood Public School and that the two crossing guards to be removed at the end of the 2024 - 2025 school year on June 30, 2025.
  2. That once the recommendation to remove the crossing guards has been adopted by Council, that the Principal of Briarwood Public School be requested to advise all parents and students that two crossing guards at the intersection of Central Parkway East and Burnhamthorpe Road East will be removed permanently at the end of the 2024 - 2025 school year on June 30, 2025.

  (MSTSAC-0025-2025)

  (Ward 4)

  GC-0221-2025

  That Transportation and Works be requested to:

  1. Review the signage on Woodlawn Avenue at the intersection of Queen Street East and Woodlawn Avenue and replace faded signage, for the students attending Mentor College.
  2. Paint ladder markings on Woodlawn Avenue at the south leg of the intersection of Queen Street East and Woodlawn Avenue, for the students attending Mentor College.

  (MSTSAC-0026-2025)

  (Ward 1)

  GC-0222-2025

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the west leg of the intersection of Copenhagen Road and Joliette Crescent for the students of St. Richard Catholic Elementary School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to install "no stopping" corner prohibitions on Joliette Crescent, at the west leg of the intersection of Copenhagen Road and Joliette Crescent for the students attending St. Richard Catholic Elementary School.

  (MSTSAC-0027-2025)

  (Ward 9)

  GC-0223-2025

  1. That the warrants are no longer met for the retention of the second crossing guard at the southeast corner of the intersection at Glen Erin Drive and Duncairn Drive/Burnford Trail, for the students attending Divine Mercy Catholic Elementary School and Middlebury Public School.
  2. That the Principals of Divine Mercy Catholic Elementary School and Middlebury Public School be requested to advise parents and students that the crossing guard position at the southeast corner of Glen Erin Drive and Burnford Trail will be removed at the end of the 2024 - 2025 school year on June 30, 2025.
  3. That the Transportation and Works department be requested to paint ladder markings on all four legs of the intersection of Glen Erin Drive and Duncairn Drive/Burnford Trail.

  (MSTSAC-0028-2025)

  (Ward 9) 

  GC-0224-2025

  That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for March 2025, be received.

  (MSTSAC-0029-2025)

  GC-0225-2025

  That the Transportation and Works Action Items List for April 2025, be received.

  (MSTSAC-0030-2025)

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (3)	Mayor Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (9 to 0)

12.

CORRESPONDENCE - Nil

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

Mayor C. Parrish spoke to concerns with the Region of Peel's agenda report 8.3 with respect to Development Charges.

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor S. Dasko inquired if the Toronto Maple Leaf finals could be broadcasted in the Celebration Square.

In response, Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Community Services advised that staff would look into the request.

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Members of General Committee spoke to events and celebrations taking place in Mississauga.

16.

CLOSED SESSION

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

• Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  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 May 7, 2025 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

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

  16.1    Information Explicitly Supplied in Confidence to the Municipality or local board by Canada, a province of territory or a Crown agency of any of them - GC-0226-2025

  16.2    Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - GC-0227-2025

   

  Received

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 11:40 AM and returned at 12:34 PM. The following matter was voted on in Open Session.

  Carried

16.1

Information Explicitly Supplied in Confidence to the Municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them

Delegation of Authority - Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property - July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024

Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Community Services spoke to the subject matter.

The following recommendation was voted on and passed during public session.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0226-2025
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt

  That the report dated April 7, 2025, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services entitled, “Delegation of Authority - Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property - July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, be received for information.

  YES (7)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (5)	Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, and Councillor M. Reid

  Carried (7 to 0)

16.2

Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose

Encampments (Verbal Update)

Graham Walsh, City Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services spoke to the subject matter.

Avery Cartwright, Community Development Coordinator, spoke to site inspections provided, attempts at removal and resources through the Encampment Response Team.

Nupur Kotecha, Legal Counsel, Municipal Law spoke to protocols the Region of Peel is working on and policies.

The following recommendation was voted on and passed during public session.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0227-2025
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That staff be directed to undertake the actions outlined by Council regarding Encampments at the May 7, 2025 meeting.

  YES (7)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (5)	Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, and Councillor M. Reid

  Carried (7 to 0)

17.

ADJOURNMENT - 12:35 PM

(Councillor S. McFadden)