General Committee

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor
300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1
And Online Video Conference
Members Present
  • Mayor Bonnie Crombie
  • Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
  • Councillor 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 (CHAIR)
  • 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, 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

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

REVISED on January 20, 2022


Councillor Damerla, Chair called the meeting to order at 1:01PM.

"We acknowledge the lands which constitute the present-day City of Mississauga as being part of the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, The Haudenosaunee Confederacy the Huron-Wendat and Wyandotte Nations. We recognize these peoples and their ancestors as peoples who inhabited these lands since time immemorial. The City of Mississauga is home to many global Indigenous Peoples.


As a municipality, the City of Mississauga is actively working towards reconciliation by confronting our past and our present, providing space for Indigenous peoples within their territory, to recognize and uphold their Treaty Rights and to support Indigenous Peoples. We formally recognize the Anishinaabe origins of our name and continue to make Mississauga a safe space for all Indigenous peoples."

Councillor Damerla, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement. 

Approved (Councillor Starr)

Family Member is employed by a tree removal contractor

Family Member is employed by a tree removal contractor

NOTE: That the order of the deputations were amended as followed; Item 7.1, followed by Items 7.4, 7.5, 7.2 then 7.3.

Ms. Walmsley presented on the Private and Public Tree By-laws and spoke to the importance of tree canopy and native plants. 

Councillors Dasko and Parrish acknowledged and applauded Ms. Walmsley for her tree canopy advocacy. 

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0628-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Michelle Walmsley, Resident regarding corporate reports dated November 12, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services entitled "Public Tree By-law Update" and "Private Tree Protection By-Law Update" be received.

    Received

Ms. Gulbinski and Mr. Patel presented an overview on the Art Gallery of Mississauga's (AGM) 2021 Update.  They highlighted the number of patrons, various exhibitions, education, art shows, community building, satellite locations, and permanent collections, as well as diversity, equity and inclusion.

Members of the Committee raised questions and concerns regarding funding, new initiatives, exhibits, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Audit report results, board of directors, fundraising and art auction.  Ms. Gulbinski and Leslie Silvestri, President responded to questions from the Committee.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0629-2021
    Moved ByMayor Crombie

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Anna Gulbinski, Executive Director, Art Gallery of Mississauga and Raheel Patel, AGM LoveLab Project Lead and Mentor providing an Art Gallery of Mississauga 2021 Update be received.

    Received

Mr. Hosseini and Ms. Bullock provided an overview on the Highway 413 Transportation Corridor Route Planning and Preliminary Design Project – Federal Impact Assessment Process.  They noted the environmental, socio-economic, and transportation impacts as well as next steps.

Members of the Committee raised questions and concerns regarding:

  • Provincially held lands (Ward 9);
  • The 401/407 interchange;
  • The 407 and upcoming 413 transit-ways;
  • Environmental impacts (climate change, water and clean air);
  • Virtual versus In-Person public consultation;
  • Electric Vehicles (EV);
  • Working from home diminishing the use for a highway;
  • Urban sprawl;
  • Suggested alternative options, such as further expanding the 427 North, a designated truck lane on the 407 and/or re-appropriating 407; and
  • Travel time.

Mr. Hosseini, Ms. Bullock, Martin Michalek, Head of Major Planning Projects Section, Ministry of Transportation, Catherine Gentile, Senior Environmental Planner, WSP and Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded to questions from the Committee.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0630-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor P. Saito

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Hossein Hosseini, Project Manager, MTO and Mara Bullock, Consultant Project Manager, WSP regarding the Highway 413 Transportation Corridor Route Planning and Preliminary Design Project – Federal Impact Assessment Process be received.

    Received

Ms. Peacock spoke on the Private and Public Tree By-laws as well as the importance and benefits of tree canopy.

Councillor Fonseca thanked Ms. Peacock for her tree advocacy work.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0631-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Louise Peacock, Resident regarding corporate reports dated November 12, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services entitled "Public Tree By-law Update" and "Private Tree Protection By-Law Update" be received.

    Received

Mr. Shukla presented on the Private and Public Tree By-laws and provided suggestions on how the City of Mississauga can help with the preservation of trees, shrubs and bushes.

Councillors Fonseca and Damerla spoke to the One Million Tree Campaign and the separate by-law regarding trees on municipal lands.

Items 11.1 and 11.2 were brought forward.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0632-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Kedar Shukla, Resident regarding corporate reports dated November 12, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services entitled "Public Tree By-law Update" and "Private Tree Protection By-Law Update" be received.

    Received

Public Comments: Advance registration is required to participate and/or to make comments in the virtual public meeting. To attend the meeting in-person proof of identification and being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at point of entry to the Council Chamber is required. 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 dayna.obaseki@mississauga.ca by Monday, November 29, 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 may 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 members of the public registered to speak. 

Mayor Crombie provided an update on COVID-19 regarding the Omicron and Delta variants including the travel ban and travel quarantine rules.  She further spoke to the updated travel rules overall and the hospital capacities and staff burn out.  

Councillor Damerla, Chair inquired about the City of Mississauga’s vaccination rate. Mayor Crombie responded that approximately 87% fully vaccinated.

Councillor Saito departed the meeting at 4:01PM during the discussion of Item 9.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0633-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    The following items were approved on the consent agenda:

    • 11.4 - Use of Telematics/Global Positioning Systems in Fleet Vehicles/Equipment Policy
    • 11.5 - New Procurement By-law and New Corporate Policy – Contract Amendments and Terminations
    • 11.6 - Amendment to Existing Consultant Contract – Procurement No. PRC001263 (Aquafor Beech Limited) to include additional Construction Supervision and Administration Services for the Applewood Creek Erosion Control Project through Lakeview Golf Course (Ward 1)
    • 11.7 - 2021 Strike-off of Taxes Deemed Uncollectible
    • 11.8 - Financial Report as at September 30, 2021
    • 11.9 - 5G Technical Assessment Report
    • 11.10 - City Standards for Information Technology (IT) Maintenance and Support Services and Subscription Renewals for 2022-2024
    • 12.1 - Governance Committee Report 5-2021 - November 15, 2021
    • 12.2 - Public Vehicle Advisory Committee Report 2-2021 - November 16, 2021
    • 12.3 - *Traffic Safety Council Report 6-2021 - November 24, 2021 (REVISED)
    YES (11)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 S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Councillor G. Carlson declared a conflict on this item. (Family Member is employed by a tree removal contractor)

This item was brought forward for discussion following Item 7.5.

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services provided a brief introduction noting that the large public response to the tree survey, the education pieces and the inclusion of requiring a permit to cut down a tree (diameter of 6 inches or greater) outlined in the Private Tree By-law.

Councillor Dasko noted the submission of a letter from the Credit Reserve Association (Mineola) supporting the proposed Public and Private Tree By-laws.

Members of the Committee raised questions and concerns regarding:

  • Public engagement and education;
  • Site plans and construction;
  • Penalty fines;
  • Tree replacement costs;
  • One Million Trees Campaign;
  • Injury of Tree definition;
  • Number of trees removed and removal permits;
  • Number of violations and prosecutions;
  • Lot size;
  • Tree diameter size; and
  • Enforcement discretion.

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services and Brent Reid, Manager of Forestry responded to questions from the Committee.

Councillor Ras requested that the public who participated in the information session and survey be notified of the updates outlined in the Public and Private Tree By-law corporate reports.  Ms. Robillos responded that staff would notify the public prior to the by-laws coming to Council for adoption.

A motion was moved by Councillor Saito to refer the report back to staff to include tree replacement costs, lot sizes, provide additional time for public consultation and to reconsider the size of the tree was voted upon and defeated.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0634-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    1. That a by-law be enacted to repeal the Tree By-Law 91-75 and a new by-law be enacted to regulate the injuring and/or destruction of trees located on public property pursuant to the report entitled “Public Tree By-Law Update” dated November 12, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services, taking effect on April 1, 2022.
    2. That a by-law be enacted to amend the appropriate fees and charges by-law to set out the fees associated with obtaining a permit to perform work in or around a tree located on public property and the fees for removing and replacing a tree located on public property, if permitted.
    YES (11)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, and Councillor S. McFadden
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Councillor G. Carlson declared a conflict on this item. (Family Member is employed by a tree removal contractor)

This item was previously discussed and voted upon under Item 11.1.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0635-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    1. That the Corporate Report entitled “Private Tree Protection By-Law Update” dated November 12, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services be received.
    2. That a by-law be enacted to repeal and replace the Private Tree Protection By-law 0254-2012, taking effect on April 1, 2022.
    3. That a by-law be enacted to amend the applicable Fees and Charges By-law to include the permit fees set out in this Corporate Report entitled Private Tree Protection By-law Update from the Commissioner of Community Services when the Private Tree Protection By-Law takes effect on April 1, 2022.
    YES (8)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, and Councillor S. McFadden
    NO (3)Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor R. Starr, and Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (8 to 3)

This item was brought forward following Item 11.2.

No discussion took place.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0636-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Mahoney

    That the Corporate Report entitled “Progress Update on Mississauga’s Climate Change Action Plan,” dated November 2, 2021 from the Acting Commissioner of Community Services be received for information.

    YES (8)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, and Councillor P. Saito
    ABSENT (4)Mayor Crombie, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (8 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0637-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    That the Corporate policy and procedure attached as Appendix 1 to the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated November 15, 2021 and entitled “Use of Telematics/Global Positioning Systems in Fleet Vehicles/Equipment Policy”, be approved.

    YES (11)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 S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0638-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    1. That the report dated November 15, 2021 titled “New Procurement By-Law and New Corporate Policy – Contract Amendments and Terminations” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer be received.
    2. That the New Procurement By-law governing the City’s procurement of goods and services be enacted, effective March 1, 2022.
    3. That the existing Purchasing By-Law # 374-2006, as amended, be repealed effective March 1, 2022.
    4. That the draft Corporate Policy – Contracts Amendments and Terminations be approved.

    YES (11)Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor S. Dasko, and Mayor Crombie
    ABSENT (1)Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0639-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to increase the existing contract (Procurement No. PRC001263) with Aquafor Beech Ltd. by an estimated additional amount of $157,309, funded from PN 18-135, to an estimated revised total contract value of $461,391 (excluding taxes) to allow for the extension of specialized construction supervision and administration services over the full duration of construction for the Applewood Creek Erosion Control - Lakeview Golf Course project.

    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0640-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    That unpaid taxes, charges, fees, penalties and interest totalling $46,941.03 as outlined in the corporate report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated November 2, 2021 entitled “Strike-Off of Taxes Deemed Uncollectible” be written-off as uncollectible and removed from the tax roll.

    YES (11)Councillor G. Carlson , Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor S. Dasko, and Mayor Crombie
    ABSENT (1)Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0641-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    1. That the report entitled “Financial Report as at September 30, 2021” dated November 2, 2021, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, including appendices, be approved.
    2. That up to $396,000 of the Operating Budget Reserve Requests be approved for transfer to the Fiscal Stability Reserve (#30125) as listed in Appendix 2.
    3. That any 2021 year-end Stormwater operating program surplus be transferred to the Stormwater Pipe Reserve Fund (#35993).
    4. That the Treasurer be authorized to fund the capital projects as identified in Appendix 3-1, Ward Specific Projects from the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund (#35182).
    5. That $1,000,000 in funding for Project TWOE00158 (PN#21195) LED City Wide Traffic Signal Lens Replacement be changed from Tax Debt (#37778) to Capital Reserve Fund (#33121).
    6. That the necessary by-laws be enacted.

    YES (11)Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor S. Dasko, and Mayor Crombie
    ABSENT (1)Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0642-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    That the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated November 12, 2021, entitled “5G Technical Assessment Report” be received.

    YES (11)Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor S. Dasko, and Mayor Crombie
    ABSENT (1)Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0643-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    1. That the IT Systems listed in Appendix 1 of the report dated October 22, 2021, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled, “City Standards for Information Technology (IT) Maintenance and Support Services and Subscription Renewals for 2022-2024” be approved as City Standards, in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law 374-06, as amended.
    2. That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute all contracts and related ancillary documents with respect to the purchase of 2022-2024 annual maintenance and support services and subscription renewals for City Standards.
    YES (11)Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor S. Dasko, and Mayor Crombie
    ABSENT (1)Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATION
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    GC-0644-2021

    1. That the Corporate Report from the City Solicitor dated October 6, 2021, entitled “Options for Closed Meeting Investigation Services” be received for information.
    2. That the City utilize the Ontario Ombudsman as the Closed Meeting Investigator for the 2022 term and 2022-2026 term of Council; and further that this be reviewed before the end of the 2026 term.

    (GOV-0021-2021)

    GC-0645-2021

    That the Corporate report dated November 5, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled “Proxy Voting at Council – Update’, be deferred until hybrid and online Council and Committee meetings are reviewed in March 2022.

    (GOV-0022-2021)

    GC-0646-2021

    That the following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:

    • 10.3 Email dated October 15, 2021 from Robert Swayze, Integrity Commissioner Regarding Changes to the Council Code of Conduct
    • 10.4 Status of the Governance Committee Work Plan

    (GOV-0023-2021)

    GC-0647-2021

    That the email dated October 15, 2021 from Robert Swayze, Integrity Commissioner regarding Changes to the Council Code of Conduct, be received.

    (GOV-0024-2021)

    GC-0648-2021

    That the status of the Governance Committee Work Plan items, updated for November 15, 2021 Governance Committee meeting, be received.

    (GOV-0025-2021)

    YES (11)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 S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATION
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    GC-0649-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Michael Foley, Manager, Mobile Licensing Enforcement regarding the Plate Issuance Model and Priority Waiting List, be received.

    (PVAC-0006-2021)

    GC-0650-2021

    That the 2018-2022 Public Vehicle Advisory Committee Work Plan, for November 16, 2021, be received.

    (PVAC-0007-2021)

    GC-0651-2021

    That the verbal update from Michael Foley, Manager, Mobile Licensing Enforcement regarding Accessilble Taxicab Model Year Restriction, be received.

    (PVAC-0008-2021)

    GC-0651A-20211

    That the email dated October 21, 2021 from Syed Shah, Resident regarding Vehicle Year Extension for Accessible Taxi, be received.

    (PVAC-0009-2021)

    GC-0652-2021

    That the email dated October 21, 2021 from Abdul Latif, Resident regarding Request for Accessible Taxicab Model Year Extension, be received.

    (PVAC-0010-2021)

    GC-0653-2021

    That the email dated October 21, 2021 from Zafar Mahmood, Resident regarding Accessible Taxi, be received.

    (PVAC-0011-2021)

    GC-0654-2021

    That the Public Vehicle Advisory Committee 2022 Meeting Dates, be received.

    (PVAC-0012-2021)

    YES (11)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 S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (11 to 0)

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    1 Revised on January 20, 2022: Revised GC Recommendation Numbering, GC-0651A-2021 was added to reflect correct numbering order.


  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0000-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    GC-0655-2021

    1. That the warrants have not been met or the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Windy Oaks Drive and Crossfield Bend for the students attending Mineola Public School.
    2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint zebra markings on the west leg of the intersection of Windy Oaks Drive and Crossfield Bend.

    (TSC-0045-2021)

    (Ward 1)

    GC-0656-2021

    1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Duford Drive and Ivandale Drive for the students attending Britannia Public School and St. Gregory Catholic Elementary.
    2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review crossing options to accommodate pedestrians crossing Ivandale Drive from Coxswain Crescent to access Duford Drive and the rear entrances to Britannia Public School and St. Gregory Catholic Elementary School.

    (TSC-0046-2021)

    (Ward 11)

    GC-0657-2021

    1. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the no parking/no stopping zones on Freshwater Drive and Deepwood Heights between the peak times of 8:10-8:25 AM and 2:15-2:35 PM.
    2. That Peel Regional Police be requested to enforce U-turns and moving infractions while students of Ruth Thompson Middle School are dropped off on Freshwater Drive and Deepwood Heights 8:10-8:25 AM and 2:15-2:35 PM as time and resources permit.
    3. That the Principal of Ruth Thompson Middle School be requested to remind students at the PM dismissal to not congregate on the sidewalk and the landing pad on the North leg of the intersection as this causes confusion for the drivers that are not sure if they need to wait for them to cross.
    4. That the Principal of Ruth Thompson Middle School be requested to remind parents to use the kiss and ride in the AM to drop off students.
    5. That Traffic Safety Council be requested to re-inspect Ruth Thompson Middle School at the intersection of Deepwood Heights and Freshwater Drive once the above recommendations have taken place.
    6. That Active Transportation be requested to consider contacting the Principal of Ruth Thompson Middle School to discuss a possible implementation of a school walking routes program.

    (TSC-0047-2021)

    (Ward 10)

    GC-0658-2021

    1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard on Lolita Gardens for the students attending Silver Creek Public School. 
    2. That Traffic Safety Council be requested to re-inspect Silver Creek Pubic School for a potential crossing at 570 Lolita Gardens opposite the park path once the new apartment building has been occupied.

    (TSC-0048-2021)

    (Ward 4)

    GC-0659-2021

    1. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the no parking and no stopping zones in front of Trelawny Public School between the peak times of 8:30 - 8:55 AM and 3:00 - 3:25 PM.
    2. That Peel Regional Police be requested to enforce the illegal U turns and speeding issues in front of Trelawny Public School between the peak times of 8:20 - 8:50 AM and 3:10 - 340 PM, as time and resources permit.
    3. That Transportation and Works be requested to trim the trees on the south side of Trelawny Circle opposite Trelawny Public School that are blocking the view of the signage.
    4. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of moving the flashing 40 km signs on the north side of Trelawny Circle east of Trelawny Public School closer to the school.
    5. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of implementing a dedicated left turn lane into Trelawny Public School.
    6. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of implementing a road diet to reduce the travel lanes on Trelawny Circle in the vicinity of Trelawny Public School and allow for other traffic calming measures to be considered.
    7. That Active Transportation be requested to consider contacting the Principal of Trelawny Public School to discuss possible implementation of a school walking routes program.

    (TSC-0049-2021)

    (Ward 10)

    GC-0660-2021

    That the memorandum dated November 16, 2021 from Reanne Kassar, Legislative Coordinator entitled 2022 Traffic Safety Council Meeting dates be received for information.

    (TSC-0050-2021)

    GC-0661-2021

    That the Site Inspection Statistic Report for November 2021 be received for information.

    (TSC-0051-2021)

    GC-0662-2021

    That the amended Traffic Safety Council Terms of Reference, as outlined in the memorandum dated November 18, 2021 from Megan Piercey, Legislative Coordinator entitled Draft Amendment to the Traffic Safety Council Terms of Reference be approved.

    (TSC-0052-2021)

    GC-0663-2021

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

    (TSC-0053-2021)

    GC-0664-2021

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

    (TSC-0054-2021)

    YES (11)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 S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (11 to 0)

As per Recommendation GC-0592-2021 - at the November 17, 2021 General Committee meeting this item was deferred. 

  • Councillor G. Carlson declared a conflict on this item. (Owns property located on the same street as the subject property (46 William Street))

Councillor Parrish moved a motion to amend the recommendation to declare and dispose of only lands designated as Part 6 and to retain Parts 1 to 5. The following amended recommendations were voted on separately.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0665-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    1. That City-owned lands legally described as Lot 78 and Henry Street, according to a plan of the Village of Streetsville being a plan of part of Lot 5, Concession 5, West of Hurontario Street, Township of Toronto, referred to as Plan STR-2, designated as Part 6, Plan 43R-20224, under the Land Titles Act as PIN #13128- 0165 (LT), in the City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel (Ward 11), be declared surplus to the City’s requirements.
    2. That all steps necessary to comply with the requirements of Section 2.(1) of the city Notice by-law 215- 08 be taken, including giving notice to the public by posting a notice on the City of Mississauga’s website for a two week period, where the expiry of the two week period will be at least one week prior to the execution of an agreement for the sale of subject lands.
    YES (10)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, and Councillor S. McFadden
    ABSENT (1)Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (10 to 0)
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0666-2021 *(appears as 0066-2021 on GC Report 20-2021)
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    That Realty Services staff be authorized to proceed to dispose of lands described as part of Lot 78 and Henry Street, Plan STR-2, designated as Part 6, Plan 43R-20224, being comprised of approximately 249.8 square metres (2,688.82 square feet) for the purpose of a proposed sale to adjacent owner of the railway corridor, The Ontario and Quebec Railway Company/The Credit Valley Railway Company, at fair market value.

    YES (10)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, and Councillor S. McFadden
    ABSENT (1)Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (10 to 0)

Councillor Parrish spoke to the Motion regarding Additional Funding for Region of Peel Food Banks.

Councillor Damerla announced the installation of holiday lights in Cooksville.

Mayor Crombie announced various recognition days as well as the rebuilding and expansion of Trillium Health Partners' Mississauga Hospital.

Councillor Dasko announced various events in Ward 1.

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

The Committee opted to not go into Closed Session for discussion.

17.1
A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Acquisition Agreement approved and executed during City Council Summer Recess (Ward 7)
 

The following recommendation was voted on during Open Session:

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0667-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    That the report dated November 8, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled, “Acquisition Agreement approved and executed during City Council Summer Recess (Ward 7)”, be received for information.

    YES (10)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (2)Councillor C. Fonseca, and Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (10 to 0)

17.2
A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Authorization to Approve and Execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale to Purchase Vacant Lands for Park Purposes (Ward 10)
 

The following recommendation was voted on during Open Session:

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0668-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    1. That the Commissioner of Community Services and the City Clerk, be authorized to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (the “Agreement”), including all ancillary documents and any subsequent amending or extension agreements, between the Corporation of the City of Mississauga (the “City”), as Purchaser and the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board (the “DPCDSB”), as Vendor, for the purchase of the vacant lands legally described under the Land Titles Act as Block 50 on Plan 43M-1727 being all of PIN 14360-2246 (LT) and Block 48 on Plan 43M-1726 being all of PIN 14360-2177 (LT) (collectively, the “Subject Property”) having a total area of 2.4 hectares (6.02 acres) on the terms detailed herein and in a form and content satisfactory to Legal Services.
    2. That a new capital project PN 21-311 Land Acquisition – Parkland (F-622) be created with a gross and net budget of $20,785,408 and that funding be allocated from the Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund Account #A32121.
    3. That funds be transferred from the Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund Account #32121 to capital project PN 21-311 to complete this transaction.
    4. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.
    YES (11)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 S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (11 to 0)

4:22PM (Councillor Mahoney)

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