General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

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

• Mayor (VACANT)
• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
• Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
• VACANT, Ward 5
• Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
• Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7
• Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
• Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10 (CHAIR)
• Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11

Staff Present

Shari Lichterman, City Manager and CAO

Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Corporate Services 

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services

Catherine Matheson, Commissioner of Health & Human Services

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor

Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk

Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk

Allyson D'Ovidio, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Councillor B. Butt, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:31 AM. 

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Councillor B. Butt, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The following item was removed from the agenda:

• 7.3 Item 10.2 - Dan Sadler, Manager, Standards, Training and Compliance

Approved (Councillor M. Mahoney)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - May 8, 2024

Approved (Councillor C. Fonseca)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Lesley Swan, Senior Marketing Consultant and Mary-Lou Johnston, Senior Manager Business Development, Transit regarding the MiWay Student Ambassador Program

M. Johnston and L. Swan presented on the subject matter and spoke to the winners of the 2023-2024 MiWay Student Ambassador Program. Councillor C. Fonseca and Councillor J. Kovac spoke in support.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0253-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Lesley Swan, Senior Marketing Consultant and Mary-Lou Johnston, Senior Manager Business Development, Transit regarding the MiWay Student Ambassador Program, be received.

  Carried

7.2

Item 10.1 - Leya Barry, Climate Change Supervisor

L. Barry spoke to the 2023 Progress Update on Mississauga’s Climate Change Action Plan and Next Steps and presented on the subject matter. Councillor M. Mahoney spoke in support as the Chair of the Environmental Action Committee and noted the progress and work done to date.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0254-2024
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Leya Barry, Climate Change Supervisor regarding the Corporate Report entitled “2023 Progress Update on Mississauga’s Climate Change Action Plan and Next Steps,” dated April 2, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services be received.

  Carried

7.3

*THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED

Item 10.2 - Dan Sadler, Manager, Standards, Training and Compliance

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0255-2024
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.1 2023 Progress Update on Mississauga's Climate Change Action Plan and Next Steps
  • 10.2 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan – 2023 Accessibility Annual Status Update
  • 10.3 Single Source Contract Award to Unique Management Services Inc., for Library Materials Recovery Services
  • 10.4 Authorization to Execute an Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation and Parsons Inc. for the DriveOn Program
  • 11.1 Environmental Action Committee Report 2 - 2024 dated May 7, 2024
  • 11.2 Heritage Advisory Committee Report 5 - 2024 - dated May 14, 2024
  • 16.1 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 for the purchase of lands and premises for a Community Park (Ward 1)
  • 16.2 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 for the purchase of Surplus lands from the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board (Ward 2)

  YES (8)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (8 to 0)

10.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

2023 Progress Update on Mississauga's Climate Change Action Plan and Next Steps (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0256-2024
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  That the Corporate Report entitled “2023 Progress Update on Mississauga’s Climate Change Action Plan and Next Steps,” dated April 2, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services be received for information.

  YES (8)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (8 to 0)

10.2

Multi-Year Accessibility Plan – 2023 Accessibility Annual Status Update (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0257-2024
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  That the “Multi-Year Accessibility Plan – 2023 Accessibility Annual Status Update” report dated April 29, 2023, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, be received for information.

  YES (8)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (8 to 0)

10.3

Single Source Contract Award to Unique Management Services Inc., for Library Materials Recovery Services (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0258-2024
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo
  1. That Council approve the Single Source procurement for the recovery of library materials and collections from Unique Management Services Inc. for a period of two (2) years (July 1, 2024 to October 10, 2026), with the option to extend the term for an additional five (5) years, as detailed in the corporate report entitled “Single Source Contract Award to Unique Management Services Inc., for Library Materials Recovery Services”, dated April 30, 2024, from the Commissioner of Community Services.
  2. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to execute all contracts and related ancillary documents with respect to the purchase between the City and Unique Management Services Inc. for an estimated amount of $538,000 exclusive of taxes, in accordance with the City’s Procurement Bylaw 0013-2022, as amended.

  YES (7)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (3)	Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor J. Horneck

  Carried (7 to 0)

10.4

Authorization to Execute an Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation and Parsons Inc. for the DriveOn Program (CONSENT)

• 1. That Council approve a Special Relationship with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and Parsons Inc. for the DriveOn Digital Safety Inspections program for a period of approximately four (4) years, expiring May 26, 2028, with the option to extend the term in accordance with any renewals exercised by the MTO, as detailed in the corporate report entitled "Authorization to Execute an Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation and Parsons Inc. for the DriveOn Program", dated May 1^st 2024, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works; and
  2. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to execute all contracts and related ancillary documents with respect to the purchase between the City and Parsons Inc. and the MTO for an estimated amount of $27,235.00 exclusive of taxes, in accordance with Section 23 of the the City’s Procurement By-law 0013-2022, as amended.

10.5

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference 2024

Councillor J. Horneck enquired about Government relations and the role of the new mayor. Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke to reviewing the government relations plan with the new mayor and their attendance at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference. In response to Councillor J. Horneck, Ms. Lichterman provided clarity regarding advocacy and confirmed the new transit garage is included in the report. 

Councillor C. Fonseca spoke to advocating at the AMO Conference and suggested that Councillors ask their questions in advance so they can follow up in person.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0260-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the Corporate Report entitled “Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference 2024”, dated May 8, 2024, from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, be received for information.

  YES (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Environmental Action Committee Report 2 - 2024 dated May 7, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  GC-0261-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Deven Sikand, Youth Program Lead, Ecosource and Allison Covert, Youth Environmental Education Coordinator, Ecosource regarding the Cultivating Green Champions - Youth Leadership in Building Resilient Communities, be received.
  (EAC-0006-2024)
  
  GC-0262-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Leya Barry, Climate Change Supervisor regarding the Climate Change Action Plan - Update Kickoff, be received.
  (EAC-0007-2024)
  
  GC-0263-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Vasya Jeyakanthan, Waste Management Assistant and Merley Wheaton, Malton Library Manager regarding the City of Mississauga Circular Economy Initiatives 2023-2024, be received.
  (EAC-0008-2024)
  
  GC-0264-2024
  That Tea Falzata be appointed as the University of Toronto Mississauga student representative to the Environmental Action Committee for a one (1) year term ending May 6, 2025, or until a successor is appointed.
  (EAC-0009-2024)
  
  GC-0265-2024
  That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan dated April 2024, be approved.
  (EAC-0010-2024)

  YES (8)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (8 to 0)

11.2

Heritage Advisory Committee Report 5 - 2024 - dated May 14, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  GC-0266-2024
  That the following items were approved on consent:

  • Item 9.1 - Proposed Heritage Designation of 1 Godfrey's Lane (Ward 1)
  • Item 9.3 - Proposed Heritage Designation of 24 Stavebank Road (Ward 1)
  • Item 9.4 - Proposed Heritage Designation of 1764 Lakeshore Road West (Ward 2)
  • Item 9.5 - Request to Alter the Heritage Designated Property at 1550 The Collegeway (Ward 8)

  (HAC-0038-2024)
  
  GC-0267-2024
  That the property at 1 Godfrey’s Lane (Ward 1) be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for its physical, design, historical, associative and contextual value and that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
  (HAC-0039-2024)
  (Ward 1)
  
  GC-0268-2024
  That the property at 924 Clarkson Road South (Ward 2) be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for its physical, design, historical, associative and contextual value, as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated April 11, 2024, and that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
  (HAC-0040-2024)
  (Ward 2)
  
  GC-0269-2024
  That the property at 24 Stavebank Road (Ward 1) be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for its physical, design, historical, associative and contextual value, as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated April 5, 2024, and that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
  (HAC-0041-2024)
  (Ward 1)
  
  GC-0270-2024
  That the property at 1764 Lakeshore Road West (Ward 2) be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for its historical, associative and contextual value, as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated April 1, 2024, and that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
  (HAC-0042-2024)
  (Ward 2)
  
  GC-0271-2024
  That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 1550 The Collegeway (Ward 2), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated April 11, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services, be approved.
  (HAC-0043-2024)
  (Ward 2)
  
  GC-0272-2024
  That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 1507 Cawthra Road (Ward 1), as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated April 10, 2024 be approved.
  (HAC-0044-2024)
  (Ward 1)
  
  GC-0273-2024
  That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 60 Cumberland Drive (Ward 1), as per the report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated April 24, 2024, be deferred.
  (HAC-0045-2024)
  (Ward 1)
  
  GC-0274-2024
  That the request to name a City Asset, the Streetsville Square Stage, after Gary Clipperton, as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated April 24, 2024, be approved.
  (HAC-0046-2024)
  
  GC-0275-2024

  1. That the resignation email from Chirine Constantini, Citizen Member dated February 27, 2024 was approved on March 5, 2024.
  2. That due to the resignation of Chirine Constantini, Citizen Member, a vacancy exists on the Heritage Advisory Committee, and that the City Clerk be directed to fill the vacancy in accordance with the Corporate Policy #02-01-01 on Citizen Appointments to Committees, Boards and Authorities.

  (HAC-0047-2024)
  
  GC-0276-2024
  That the memorandum from Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services dated April 10, 2024 entitled "Heritage Listed Property at 1646 Dundas Street West (Ward 7), be received.
  (HAC-0048-2024)
  (Ward 7)

  YES (8)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (8 to 0)

12.

CORRESPONDENCE - Nil

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL - Nil

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor S. McFadden, spoke to election campaign signage removal on city and regional roads. Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to the removal process and advised illegal signage can be reported. 

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Members of the General Committee spoke to various events and celebrations taking place across Mississauga.

16.

CLOSED SESSION

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

16.1

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 for the purchase of lands and premises for a Community Park (Ward 1) (CONSENT)

No discussion took place. The following recommendation was read in open session.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0277-2024
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo
  1. That the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the City Clerk, be authorized to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, including all ancillary documents and any subsequent amending or extension agreements, with respect to The Corporation of the City of Mississauga’s (the “City”) purchase of the property legally described as Part Lot 3 Con 1 SDS Toronto as in RO1162001, Except Parts 4 & 5, 43R-3006; Subject to easement RO422622 in the City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, being all of PIN 13336-0194 (the “Subject Property”) containing an area of approximately 2.99 acres ( 1.21 hectares) on the terms detailed in this Closed Session Corporate Report dated May 10, 2024 entitled “Authorization to Approve and Execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for the purchase of lands and premises for a Community Park (Ward 1)” and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor or her designate.
  2. That the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the City Clerk, be authorized to execute a License Agreement and any subsequent amending agreements with respect to the City’s license back to the vendors of a storage building located on the Subject Property, comprising an area of approximately 1,205.3 square metres, for the purposes of temporary storage and removing the vendors’ personal property, for a term ending on September 30, 2026 and on the futher terms detailed in this report and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor or her designate.
  3. That a new capital project PN 24412 Land Acquisition – Parkland (F-376) be created with a gross and net budget of $8,950,000 and that funding be allocated from the Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund Account #A32121 CIL Parkland as outlined in this Closed Session Corporate Report dated May 10, 2024 and entitled “Authorization to Approve and Execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for the purchase of lands and premises for a Community Park (Ward 1)”.
  4. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.
  5. That funds be transferred from the Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund Account #A32121 to capital project PN 24412.

      

  YES (8)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (8 to 0)

16.2

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 for the purchase of Surplus lands from the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board (Ward 2) (CONSENT)

No discussion took place. The following recommendation was read in open session.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0278-2024
  Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo
  1. That the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the City Clerk, be authorized to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, 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 property legally described under the Land Titles Act as Block A, Registered Plan M264, Part of Lot 22, Concession 2 being Parts 1-4 on Reference Plan 43R-10503, being all of PIN 13448-0201 and PIN 13448-0202 (collectively, the “Subject Property”) having a total area of 5.49 acres (2.22 hectares) on the terms detailed herein and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
  2. That a new capital project PN 24409 Land Acquisition – Parkland (F-645) be created with a gross and net budget of $15,500,000 and that funding be allocated from the Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund Account #A32121 CIL Parkland as outlined in the Corporate Report dated April 23, 2024 and titled “Authorization to Approve and Execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for the purchase of Surplus lands from the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board (Ward 2)” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services.
  3. That existing funding of $10,000,000 within PN #22268 – New Fire Station Land Acquisition be used for the acquisition and all closing costs to complete this transaction.
  4. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (8)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (8 to 0)

17.

ADJOURNMENT

10:17 AM (Councillor M. Reid)