General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

Time:

9:30 AM - Immediately following the completion of Special Council

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
• Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5 (Chair)
• Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6 (Absent - Other Municipal Business)
• Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7
• Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
• Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• 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 C. Parrish, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:38 AM.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Councillor C. Parrish, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor M. Mahoney)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - February 21, 2024

Approved (Councillor S. McFadden)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS - Nil

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

The following items were approved on the consent agenda:

10.1 Surplus Declaration of a portion of City lands, 2267 Britannia Road West (Ward 11)
11.2 Towing Industry Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2024 - dated February 20, 2024 11.3 Road Safety Committee Report 2 - 2024 - dated February 27, 2024 11.4 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 2 - 2024 - dated February 28, 2024
16.1 A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Execution and Issuance of a Certificate of Approval to Expropriate Land from Peel Standard Condominium Corporation 738, located at 435 Hensall Circle, (Ward 7)

• Moved By Councillor B. Butt

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Horneck

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

Surplus Declaration of a portion of City lands, 2267 Britannia Road West (Ward 11) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0120-2024
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt
  1. That a portion of City owned lands located at 2267 Britannia Road West, legally described as Part of Lot 6 Concession 5, West of Hurontario Street, designated as Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Plan 43R-41164 being part of PIN 13129-0005 (LT) (the “Subject Property”), comprising a total area of 210.53 square metres (2,266.13 square feet), be declared surplus to the City’s requirements for the purpose of transfer to The Regional Municipality of Peel at nominal consideration.
  2. That subject to Council’s approval to declare the Subject Property surplus, the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute an Acknowledgement and Direction approving a Transfer/Deed, including all ancillary documents, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services, for the transfer of the Subject Property from the City of Mississauga to The Regional Municipality of Peel at nominal consideration.
  3. That all steps necessary to comply with the requirements of Section 2 (3) of the City Notice By-law 0215-2008, as amended, 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 a Transfer/Deed of the Subject Property.
  4. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Horneck

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.2

Mississauga Digital Gateway Signage Community Partnership Program with Van Horne Outdoor LP & Allvision Development ULC – Proposed Extended Signage Inventory   

Councillor S. Dasko requested that the proposed bridge overpass sign locations at Hurontario Street and Mississauga Road in Ward 1 be removed due to close proximity to the residential area. 

Councillor M. Mahoney spoke to the use of electronic signage during the election campaign period and requested that a policy be developed to adopt the same guidelines for electronic signs as mobile signs. In response to Councillor M. Mahoney, Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke to the existing regulations in the "Use of City Resources" Policy related to signage during campaigns. Further, S. Lichterman spoke to providing a report to General Committee regarding a policy for electronic signage.

Councillor C. Parrish spoke in support.

In response to Councillor D. Damerla, S. Lichterman, Robert Trewartha, Director, Strategic Communications and Initiatives and Tim Sullivan, Manager, Business and Marketing Solutions spoke to agreements with third parties regarding placing signs in the City.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0121-2024
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney
  1. That a by-law be enacted to authorize the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer and the City Clerk or their respective designate, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, to execute an amendment to the current Master Outdoor Advertising Agreement with Van Horne Outdoor LP (“VHO”) to add two (2) new proposed highway locations for digital billboard signs to the existing agreement, with the condition that VHO has obtained all required permits or approvals from the respective owner of each location to construct such digital signs, including all necessary agreements and documents ancillary thereto, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services.
  2. That a by-law be enacted to authorize the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer and the City Clerk or their respective designate, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, to execute an amendment to the current Digital Billboard Agreement with Allvision Development ULC (“All Vision”) to add one (1) new proposed bridge overpass location at Southdown Road north of Royal Windsor Drive for a digital sign to the existing agreement, with the condition that All Vision has obtained all required permits or approvals from the respective owner of each location to construct such digital signs, including all necessary agreements and documents ancillary thereto, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services.
  3. That the Election Campaign Policy be amended to state that any electronic signs for "Ward - Specific Business" do not include the name or image of the councillor who is running in the Mayoral by-election.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Horneck

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2024 - dated February 20, 2024

Councillor M. Reid spoke in support of the deputation by Ismail Feras, Inspector, Community Safety and Wellbeing Services, Peel Regional Police regarding the 2024 Hate Crime Initiatives. Further, Councillor M. Reid spoke to the work being done by the Committee and the partnership with Peel Regional Police.

• Moved By Councillor M. Reid

  GC-0122-2024

  That the deputation from Ismail Feras, Inspector, Community Safety and Wellbeing Services, Peel Regional Police regarding the Peel Regional Police 2024 Hate Crime Initiatives, be received.

  (CRDHAC-0001-2024)

  GC-0123-2024

  That the deputation from Ruth Marland, Strategic Leader, Engagement regarding the Diabetes Healthy City Strategy status report, be received.

  (CRDHAC-0002-2024)

  GC-0124-2024

  That the Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee Update Report dated January 19, 2024 from Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, be received. .

  (CRDHAC-0003-2024)

  GC-0125-2024

  That the Interfaith Working Group Update, be received.

  (CRDHAC-0004-2024)

  GC-0126-2024

  That the Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee Training Dates Memorandum, be received.

  (CRDHAC-0005-2024)

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Horneck

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.2

Towing Industry Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2024 - dated February 20, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor B. Butt

  GC-127-2024

  1. That the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated February 6^th, 2024 entitled “Provincial Oversight of the Towing and Vehicle Storage Sector” be approved.
  2. That the following by-laws be repealed:
     1. Tow Truck Licensing By-law 0521 2004, as amended; and
     2. Prohibit Accident Scene Solicitation on Highways By-law 0083-2015
  3. That the following by-laws be amended:
     1. Business Licensing By-law 0001-2006, as amended, to delete Schedule 27 (Owners of Vehicle Pound Facilities) and remove all references to tow trucks and licensing of vehicle pound facilities;
     2. Licensing Administrative Penalty By-law 0135 2014, as amended, to delete all penalties associated with licensing of tow trucks and vehicle pound facilities in Schedule “B”; and
     3. User Fees and Charges By-law 0199 2023, as amended, to remove the fees associated with tow truck licensing and vehicle pound facilities in Schedule “A” (General Fees and Charges).
  4. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  (TIAC-0001-2024)

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Horneck

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.3

Road Safety Committee Report 2 - 2024 - dated February 27, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor B. Butt

  GC-0128-2024

  That the Memorandum dated February 12, 2024 from Zvonimir Miller, Acting Manager, Traffic Signals & Systems regarding “Leading Pedestrian Signals (LPI) – Also referred to as Pedestrian Head Start Signals, be received.

  (RSC-0008-2024)

  GC-129-2024

  That the verbal update from Mark Currie, Citizen Member and Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee (MCAC) representative be received.

  (RSC-0009-2024)

  GC-0130-2024

  That the email dated February 15, 2024 from Constable Claudia D’Amico, Peel Regional Police regarding Road Watch Statistics be received.

  (RSC-0010-2024)

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Horneck

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.4

Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 2 - 2024 - dated February 28, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor B. Butt

  GC-0131-2024

  1. That the warrants are currently not met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Lakeshore Road West and Mississauga Road for the students of Riverside Public School.
  2. That the Principal of Riverside Public School be requested to remind students crossing the north leg of Mississauga Road and Lakeshore Road West to cross with the crossing guard at Mississauga Road and High Street.
  3. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect in the Fall of 2024 when more buildings are occupied on the southwest side of Mississauga Road and Lakeshore Road West unless all students are bussed.

  (MSTSAC-0010-2024)

  (Ward 1)

  GC-0132-2024

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Ceremonial Drive and Lafayette Drive for the students attending Champlain Trail Public School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
     1. Review the signage on Ceremonial Drive in front of Champlain Trail Public School
     2. Replace the faded "No Stopping" signage on Lafayette Drive.
     3. Add a sign to the hydro pole on the north side of Lafayette Drive at Ceremonial Drive - "Please Use Marked Crosswalk".
  3. That the Principal of Champlain Trail Public School be requested to remind students and parents to use the marked crosswalk on the west and south legs of the intersection to cross Lafayette Drive and Ceremonial Drive to access the school.

  (MSTSAC-0011-2024)

  (Ward 5)

  GC-0133-2024

  That the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee 2024 Work Plan be approved, as presented. ​

  (MSTSAC-0012-2024)

  GC-0134-2024

  That the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee on March 27, 2024 be held virtually.

  (MSTSAC-0013-2024)

  GC-0135-2024

  That the warrants have not been met for the extension of the hours of the school crossing guard at Fairview Road West and Confederation Parkway for the students attending Chris Hadfield Public School.

  (MSTSAC-0014-2024)

  (Ward 7)

  GC-0136-2024

  That the Site Inspection Statistics Report for February 2024 be received for information.

  (MSTSAC-0015-2024)

  GC-0137-2024

  That the update on "Let’s make our school zones safer for students" handout provided by Peter Westbrook, Citizen Member, be received for information.

  (MSTSAC-0016-2024)

  GC-0138-2024

  1. That Clerks office be requested to canvas Citizen Members who are interested in participating in a working group to create a Handout regarding Safe Walking to School Tips for Students.
  2. That a meeting with the working group to create a Handout regarding Safe Walking to School Tips for Students be scheduled for the end of March 2024.

  (MSTSAC-0017-2024)

  GC-0139-2024

  That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for January 2024 be received for

  information.

  (MSTSAC-0018-2024)

  GC-0140-2024

  That the Transportation and Works Action Items List for January 2024 be received for

  information.

  (MSTSAC-0019-2024)

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Horneck

  Carried (10 to 0)

12.

CORRESPONDENCE - Nil

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL - Nil

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor Parrish spoke in support of the traffic calming work being done in Ward 5 which will be included in a future report to General Committee on March 27, 2024.

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Councillor C. Parrish read a letter received from a Peel Region Paramedic regarding dangerous basement apartment conditions and addressed her concerns. Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke to bringing a report to General Committee regarding how the City can address the concerns identified. Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building spoke to the complexities of the process and noted discussions are underway with the Chief Building Official and that staff will work towards a plan of action and access to the units. 

Councillor D. Damerla and Councillor M. Mahoney spoke in support. Councillor M. Mahoney spoke to similar concerns with student housing and noted advocating to the provincial government would be key.

In response to Councillor A. Tedjo, S. Lichterman confirmed that private career colleges do not pay Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) and staff will look into this.

16.

CLOSED SESSION

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

• Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  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 March 6, 2024 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 position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board: Update on the Paramount Fine Foods Naming and Food Service Agreement

  Received

   

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 10:08 AM and returned at 10:45 AM. As a result of Closed Session, the following recommendation was voted on in Open Session.

16.1

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board:

Execution and Issuance of a Certificate of Approval to Expropriate Land from Peel Standard Condominium Corporation 738, located at 435 Hensall Circle, (Ward 7) (CONSENT)

This matter was approved on the consent agenda in Open Session. No discussion took place.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0141-2024
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt
  1. That City Council, sitting as the Approval Authority pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O, c.E26, approve the expropriation of a temporary limited property interest, legally described as Part of the Common Elements, Peel Standard Condominium Plan 738, in the City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Plan 43R-41177, having an area of 29 square metres, (0.0072 acres), subject to the easements registered as instrument numbers PR480029 and PR130879 in favour of Rogers Cable Inc. and Alectra Utilities Corporation, respectively, as outlined in the Corporate Report dated February 8, 2024 and titled “Execution and Issuance of a Certificate of Approval to Expropriate Land from Peel Standard Condominium Corporation 738, located at 435 Hensall Circle, (Ward 7) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services.
  2. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign and issue a Certificate of Approval on behalf of the Approving Authority, in the prescribed form, and any ancillary documents.
  3. That all necessary By-laws be enacted.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Horneck

  Carried (10 to 0)

16.2

A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board:

Update on the Paramount Fine Foods Naming and Food Service Agreement

Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer provided an update on the Paramount Fine Foods Naming and Food Services Agreement. Members of the General Committee made enquires related to the subject matter. S. Lichterman responded to questions.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0142-2024
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt

  That the Corporate Report dated February 27, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services, entitled “Update on the Paramount Fine Foods Naming and Food Service Agreement”, be received for information.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Horneck

  Carried (10 to 0)

17.

ADJOURNMENT

Members of the General Committee spoke in recognition of Councillor C. Parrish and her contributions to the city as Ward 5 Councillor. 

10:51 AM (Councillor A. Tedjo)