General Committee

Meeting #:
Date:	Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Time:	9:30 A.m. - 1:30 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1 And Online Video Conference

Members Present

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

Dayna Obaseki, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Councillor Kovac, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:33AM.

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor Mahoney)

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

4.

MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING

4.1

General Committee Minutes - October 6, 2021

Approved (Councillor Parrish)

5.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil.

6.

DEPUTATIONS

6.1

Glenn Voakes, Resident regarding Culham Trail Cycling Infrastructure

Mr. Voakes presented a series of photos regarding the cycling infrastructure on the David J. Culham Trail.  He highlighted safety concerns on the trail and provided a comparison between the bike trails and lanes across the City of Mississauga.  

Members of the Committee raised questions and concerns regarding timelines, signage, reflectors, crossings, coordination gaps, cycling infrastructure audits, parking enforcement and communication updates. Jodi Robillos, Acting Commissioner of Community Services and Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded to questions from the Committee. 

Councillor Fonseca requested that an update including actions and timelines on the David J. Culham Trail be presented at an upcoming Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee (MCAC) meeting. Ms. Robillos responded that staff will provide an update at the next MCAC meeting.

Councillor Saito requested that staff benchmark with the City of Toronto regarding the fee for a motorist blocking a bike lane, to investigate the feasibility of installing or updating signage to include no stopping as well as potentially updating the Parking By-law to include a fine for motorist who block a bike lane.  Mr. Wright responded that staff will look into this request. 

 

DIRECTION to staff was given:

• to provide an update on Culham Trail at an upcoming Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee. 
• to staff was given to investigate the feasibility to update the Traffic (Parking) By-law to include a blocked bike lane fee and updating no parking signs to include no stopping, as well as for staff to benchmark with the City of Toronto on the blocked bike lane fine. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0531-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Glenn Voakes, Resident regarding Culham Trail Cycling Infrastructure be received. 

  Received

6.2

Mike Douglas, Executive Director and Ken Jones, President, Mississauga Arts Council regarding an Update on the Mississauga Arts Council Activities

Mr. Douglas and Mr. Jones provided an update on the Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) Activities.  They spoke to the strategic plan, digital initiatives and stakeholders.  Members of the Committee provided positive comments and applauded the MAC.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0532-2021
  Moved By Councillor R. Starr

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Mike Douglas, Executive Director and Ken Jones, President, Mississauga Arts Council regarding an Update on the Mississauga Arts Council Activities be received. 

  Received

6.3

Item 10.1 - Scott Perry, Manager, Stormwater Assets and Programming

Helen Noehammer, Director of Infrastructure Planning and Engineering Services provided introductory remarks.  Mr. Perry provided an overview on the Stormwater Charge Credit Program and Proposed Enhancements. 

Members of the Committee raised questions and concerns regarding expanding the credit program to residents, program uptake, coordinating with the building sector, sharing credits, external stakeholders and stewardships, and permeable driveways.  Mr. Perry, Ms. Noehammer and Lincoln Kan, Manager of Environmental Services responded to questions from the Committee.

Councillor Parrish requested that staff investigate the feasibility of permeable driveways (bricks with one-inch spacing in-between, e.g. Netherlands) that can be mowed and snow cleared as a Committee of Adjustment (CoA) driveway widening initiative.  

 

DIRECTION to staff was given:

• to set up a meeting with Councillors Damerla and Ras to discuss a residential Stormwater Charge Credit Program.
• to provide an update to Partners in Project Green and the feasibility of establishing a partnership and/or collaborative efforts.
• to investigate the feasibility of permeable driveways as a mandatory action for any Committee of Adjustment (CoA) driveway expansion requests. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0533-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Scott Perry, Manager, Stormwater Assets and Programming regarding the corporate report dated October 6, 2021 entitled "Stormwater Charge Credit Program – Proposed Enhancements" be received.

  Received

6.4

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

Mr. Butt spoke to the proposed enhancements to the Stormwater Charge Credit Program and requested an increase to the maximum credit.  

Members of the Committee raised questions and concerns regarding benchmarking with other municipalities, program uptake, upfront enhanced rebated, tax versus charge comparison and lack of residential rebate. Helen Noehammer, Director of Infrastructure Planning and Engineering Services responded to questions from the Committee.

Councillor Starr requested a brochure or online information source regarding the Stormwater Charge Credit Program.

Councillor Starr inquired whether the City of Mississauga’s owned properties pay the Stormwater charge and whether they apply for the Stormwater credit as well.  Ms. Noehammer responded that the City does pay the Stormwater charge with the exception of roads rights of way properties and will confirm which departments/facilities have applied for the credit and report back directly to the Councillor directly.

 

DIRECTION to staff was given to provide a Stormwater Charge Credit Program information resource for communication purposes and to provide a list of City facilities that have applied for stormwater credit.  

 

Item 10.1 was brought forward and voted upon. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0534-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the deputation by Brad Butt, Vice-President, Government and Stakeholder Relations, Mississauga Board of Trade (MBOT) regarding the corporate report dated October 6, 2021 entitled "Stormwater Charge Credit Program – Proposed Enhancements" be received.

  Received

7.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

Public Comments: Advance registration is required to participate and/or to make comments in the virtual public meeting. Any member of the public interested in speaking to an item listed on the agenda must register by calling 905-615-3200 ext. 5425 or by emailing  by Monday, October 18, 2021 before 4:00PM.

Pursuant to Section 42 of the Council Procedure By-law 0139-2013, as amended:

General Committee may grant permission to a member of the public to ask a question of General Committee, with the following provisions:

1. Questions shall be submitted to the Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the meeting;
2. A person is limited to two (2) questions and must pertain specific item on the current agenda and the speaker will state which item the question is related to;
3. The total speaking time shall be five (5) minutes maximum, per speaker, unless extended by the Mayor or Chair; and
4. Any response not provided at the meeting will be provided in the format of a written response.

No members of the public registered to speak. 

8.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO COVID-19

Paul Mitcham, City Manager and CAO provided an update on the City of Mississauga’s vaccination policy for staff and volunteers. He further noted the directive from the Peel Region’s Medical Officer of Health for November 1, 2021 that all youth ages 12-18, instructors and coaches participating in organized sports will be mandated to be doubled vaccinated. Mayor Crombie asked a few clarifying questions.

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0535-2021
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.2 - Single Source Contract Award for the Supply and Delivery of FireAde AR AFFF
    Fire Suppression Foam for Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services
  • 11.1 - Environmental Action Committee Report 7-2021 - October 5, 2021
  • 11.2 - Heritage Advisory Committee Report 9-2021 - October 12, 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

Stormwater Charge Credit Program – Proposed Enhancements

This Item was previously discussed and voted upon under Item 6.4.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0536-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That the Enhanced Stormwater Charge Credit Program as outlined in the report dated October 6, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works titled Stormwater Charge Credit Program – Proposed Enhancements be approved.
  2. That the updated changes to the Stormwater Credit Program for Multi-Residential and/or Non-Residential Properties 04-14-03 Corporate Policy & Procedure be implemented.
  3. That the by-law be enacted to amend the Stormwater Fees and Charges By-law 0295-2020.

  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

Single Source Contract Award for the Supply and Delivery of FireAde AR AFFF Fire Suppression Foam for Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0537-2021
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney
  1. That the Corporate Report entitled, “Single Source Contract Award for the Supply and Delivery of FireAde AR- AFFF Fire Suppression Foam for Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services” dated, September 17, 2021 from the Acting Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

  2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to execute a contract with A.J. Stone, for a five year period, ending December 31, 2026 in the estimated amount of $400,000.00.

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor S. Dasko, 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

Environmental Action Committee Report 7-2021 - October 5, 2021 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  GC-0538-2021

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Dianne Zimmerman, Manager of Environment and Diana Suzuki-Bracewell, Supervisor of Environmental Outreach regarding Urban Agriculture Strategy Update, be received.

  (EAC-0028-2021)

  GC-0539-2021

  That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan be approved as discussed at the October 5, 2021 EAC meeting.

  (EAC-0029-2021)

  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)

11.2

Heritage Advisory Committee Report 9-2021 - October 12, 2021 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  GC-0540-2021

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Kristina Martens and Annie Veilleux, ASI Heritage regarding Conserving Heritage Landscapes, be received.

  (HAC-0064-2021)

  GC-0541-2021

  That the deputation by Barry Pollock, Resident in relation to the Corporate Report dated September 28, 2021 entitled “Proposed Heritage Designation of 60 Cumberland Drive (Ward 1)”, be received.

  (HAC-0065-2021)

  GC-0542-2021

  That the property at 60 Cumberland Drive be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for its design, physical and contextual value and that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto as per the report dated September 28, 2021 from the Acting Commissioner of Community Services.

  (HAC-0066-2021)

  GC-0543-2021

  That the Memorandum dated September 16, 2021  from Paul Damaso, Director, Culture Division, entitled "1207 Lorne Park Road (Ward 2)", be received.

  (HAC-0067-2021)

  GC-0544-2021

  That the Memorandum dated October 4, 2021 from Martha Cameron, Legislative Coordinator entitled “Draft Final Report Conserving Heritage Landscapes Project”, be received.

  (HAC-0068-2021)

  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)

12.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

Councillor Parrish spoke to MZOs (Minister Zoning Orders), Planning and Growth Management Committee Workshop, and funding infrastructure.

Councillor Saito spoke to the procedure on re-opening an item and inquired whether the Municipal Act requires a two-thirds vote to be rounded up.  Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk responded that she will confirm and report back directly to the Councillor.  

Councillor Carlson inquired about the overuse of MZOs.  Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building responded that current provincial government utilizes MZOs more than the previous governments. 

13.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor Parrish requested an update on the City of Mississauga’s FOI (Freedom of Information) request where a large deposit was submitted over a year ago.  Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk advised that if the Ministry does not provide a response soon the City will be taking the matter to the IPC (Information and Privacy Commission).

14.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Councillor Saito and Mayor Crombie offered condolences to the family of Bernard Jordan, President of Meadowvale Seniors Club.

Mayor Crombie made various announcements related to recognition weeks and months as well as the renovations of the Hazel McCallion Central Library.  

Councillor Dasko offered condolences to the family of Amir Irvani, owner of Mingo and announced the Morphology exhibit at the Small Arms Inspection Building.

Councillor Saito announced the Hazel McCallion exhibit at Erin Mills Town Centre.

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 20, 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. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Authorization to Purchase Crown Lands for Park Purposes (Ward 1) 
     2. Education Session: 2022 Development Charges Background Study and Parkland Conveyance By-law

  Received

   

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 12:31PM.

15.1

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Authorization to Purchase Crown Lands for Park Purposes (Ward 1)

Jodi Robillos, Acting Commissioner of Community Services and Councillor Dasko briefly spoke to the report. Councillor Starr raised questions. Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, Sheryl Badin, Manager of Realty Services, Jeff Jackson, Director of Finance and Treasurer responded to questions from the Committee.

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

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0545-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  1. That the Commissioner of Community Services, be authorized to execute an Acceptance Letter to Purchase Crown Lands (the “Agreement”), including all ancillary documents and subsequent amending or extension agreements, between the Corporation of the City of Mississauga (the “City”), as Purchaser and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (the “MNRF”), as Vendors, for the purchase of shoreline lands legally described as Part of the Bed of Lake Ontario in Front of Part of Lots 9, 10, 11 Broken Front Range Credit Indian Reserve, Geographic Township of Toronto, City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, and identified as Parts 1-8, on Reference Plan 43R-39847, in Ward 1.
  2. That capital project PN 21304 Land Acquisition Waterfront F-105 be created with a gross and net budget of $107,068.00 and that funding be allocated from the Cash in Lieu of Parkland reserve Fund Account # A32121.
  3. That funds of $107,068.00 be transferred from the Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund Account # A32121 to PN 21304 Land Acquisition Waterfront F-105.
  4. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

15.2

Education Session: 2022 Development Charges Background Study and Parkland Conveyance By-law

Shahada Khan, Manager of Development Financing & Reserve Management and Beata Palka, Planner presented the education session on the 2022 Development Charges Background Study and Parkland Conveyance By-law. 

Members of the Committee raised questions. Ms. Khan, Ms. Palka, Ms. Chapman, and Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building, Jodi Robillos, Acting Commissioner of Community Services, Jeff Jackson, Director of Finance and Treasurer as well as Craig Binning, Partner, Hemson Consulting responded to questions from the Committee.

 

Councillor Parrish departed the meeting at 1:21PM during the discussion of Closed Session Item 15.2.

Councillor Carlson departed the meeting at 1:22PM during the discussion of Closed Session Item 15.2.

 

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

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0546-2021
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  ​That the Closed Education Session conducted by Shahada Khan, Manager of Development Financing & Reserve Management, Beata Palka, Planner and Sharon Chapman, Manager of Parks Planning regarding 2022 Development Charges Background Study and Parkland Conveyance By-law be received for information. 

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

  The Committee came out of Closed Session at 1:35PM.

  
  

16.

ADJOURNMENT

1:39PM (Councillor Fonseca)