General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, February 21, 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 (CHAIR)
• Councillor Carolyn Parrish, 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
• 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 J. Kovac, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:32 AM.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Councillor J. Kovac, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor A. Tedjo)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - February 7, 2024

Approved (Councillor C. Fonseca)

5.2

General Committee - Corporate Grants Minutes - February 7, 2024

Approved (Councillor M. Mahoney)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS - Nil

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil.

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0086-2024
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:
  •    10.3 Annual Report on Commodity Price Hedging Agreements for 2023 (Electricity and Natural Gas)
  •    10.4 2023 Emergency Management Program Review
  •    11.1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2024 - dated February 5, 2024
  •    11.2 Heritage Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2024 - dated February 13, 2024
  •    11.3 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2024 - dated February 13, 2024

  YES (11)

  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 J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

Renaming Hydro Road to Jim Tovey Boulevard (Ward 1)

Councillor S. Dasko provided background information regarding the initiative to rename Hydro Road to Jim Tovey Boulevard and spoke in support. In response to Councillor B. Butt’s enquiry, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to the existing criteria and the status of the new report on the "Street Names Policy 10-02-01".

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0087-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  1. That Council approve the renaming of Hydro Road to Jim Tovey Boulevard (Ward 1).
  2. That the Office of the City Clerk be directed to advertise the name change and notify all emergency services agencies as set out in the Street Names Policy (10-02-01).
  3. That Transportation and Works staff be directed to double sign the street and to ensure that the signs remain in place for at least 12 months as set out in the Street Names Policy (10-02-01).
  4. That all associated costs be borne by Lakeview Community Partners Ltd. in accordance with the Street Names Policy (10-02-01).

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.2

Inglewood Drive – Stop Up and Close Public Highway, and Eaglewood Boulevard – Establish Lands as Public Highway (Ward 1)

Councillor S. Dasko spoke to the need for traffic calming in the area of Inglewood Drive and Eaglewood Boulevard. In response to Councillor S. Dasko, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to the future considerations regarding traffic calming and noted this will be considered in future plans.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0088-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  1. That a by-law be enacted, authorizing the closure of a portion of Inglewood Drive west of Hurontario Street legally described as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-41204, prepared by IBW Surveyors, dated January 25, 2024, Land Titles Act PIN 13460-0127 as outlined in the Corporate Report titled “Inglewood Drive – Stop Up and Close Public Highway, and Eaglewood Boulevard – Establish Lands as Public Highway (Ward 1)” dated February 2, 2024, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works.
  2. That a by-law be enacted to establish lands as a public highway as legally described as Parts 2 and 3 on Reference Plan 43R-41204, prepared by IBW Surveyors dated January 25, 2024, Land Titles Act PIN 13461-0131 and that City staff be authorized to register the by-law on title against the subject lands at the Peel Land Registry Office.

      

  YES (11)

  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 J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.3

*Annual Report on Commodity Price Hedging Agreements for 2023 (Electricity and Natural Gas) (CONSENT)

*revised title

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0089-2024
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the Corporate Report dated January 25, 2024 entitled “Annual Report on Commodity Price Hedging Agreements for 2023 (Electricity and Natural Gas)”, from the Commissioner, Corporate Services be received for information.

  YES (11)

  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 J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.4

2023 Emergency Management Program Review (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0090-2024
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the report dated January 22, 2024 entitled “2023 Emergency Management Program Review” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be received from information.

  YES (11)

  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 J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Accessibility Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2024 - dated February 5, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  GC-0091-2024

  That the deputation and presentation by Rachel Young, Mississauga Library Makerspace Assistant on Alternate Augmentative Communication (AAC) to the Accessibility Advisory Committee on February 5, 2024, be received for information.

  (AAC-0001-2024)
  
  

  GC-0092-2024

  That the Accessibility Advisory Committee 2024 Work Plan and Action List presented by Dan Sadler, Manager, Standards, Training and Compliance to the Accessibility Advisory Committee on February 5, 2024, be approved.

  (AAC-0002-2024)

  
  GC-0093-2024

  That the memorandum from Martha Cameron, Legislative Coordinator entitled "Accessibility Advisory Committee 20 Year Anniversary Celebration Budget" dated January 29, 2024 presented to the Accessibility Advisory Committee on February 5, 2024, be approved.

  (AAC-0003-2024)

  
  GC-0094-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Sabrina Esser, Project Director, BBB Architects regarding the new gym addition at the Sportsplex, 5600 Rose Cherry Place to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on January 22, 2024, be received for information.

  (AAC-0004-2024)

  (FADS-0001-2024)

  YES (11)

  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 J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.2

Heritage Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2024 - dated February 13, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  GC-0095-2024

  That the verbal deputation by Adam Nangini, Lawyer, KMB Law on item 9.1 Proposed Heritage Designation of 1 Godfrey's Lane (Ward 1) to the Heritage Advisory Committee on February 13, 2024, be received for information.

  (HAC-0011-2024)

  (Ward 1)
  
  

  GC-0096-2024

  That the verbal deputation by Adam Nangini, Lawyer, KMB Law on item 9.2 Proposed Heritage Designation of 972 Clarkson Road South (Ward 2) to the Heritage Advisory Committee on February 13, 2024, be received for information.

  (HAC-0012-2024)(Ward 2)

  
  GC-0097-2024

  That the following items were approved on consent at the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held February 13, 2024:

  • Item 9.3 - Request to Demolish a Heritage Listed Property at 954 Tennyson Avenue (Ward 2)
  • Item 9.5 - Request to Demolish a portion of a Heritage Listed Property at 445 Hazelhurst Road (Ward 2)
  • Item 9.6 - Meadowvale Village Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee Report 1 - 2024 - January 9, 2024 (Ward 11)
  • Item 10.2 - Addition Adjacent to the Heritage Designated Property at 1362 Mississauga Road (Ward 2)

  (HAC-0013-2024)

  
  GC-0098-2024

  That the Corporate Report dated January 17, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services, entitled “Proposed Heritage Designation of 1 Godfrey’s Lane (Ward 1)" be deferred for 60 days and that the matter be returned to the Heritage Advisory Committee if a development application is received for the property as per Section 29 (1.2) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act prior to the 60 day deferral period.

  (HAC-0014-2024)

  (Ward 1)

  
  GC-0099-2024

  That the Corporate Report dated January 17, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services, entitled “Proposed Heritage Designation of 972 Clarkson Road South (Ward 2)" be deferred for 60 days and that the matter be returned to the Heritage Advisory Committee if a development application is received for the property as per Section 29 (1.2) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act prior to the 60 day deferral period.

  (HAC-0015-2024)

  (Ward 2)

  
  GC-0100-2024

  That the request to demolish the property listed on the City of Mississauga’s Heritage Registry located at 954 Tennyson Avenue (Ward 2), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated January 3, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services, be approved.

  (HAC-0016-2024)

  (Ward 2)

  GC-0101-2024

  That the request to demolish the heritage listed property at 893 Longfellow Avenue (Ward 2) as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated December 20, 2023, be approved.

  (HAC-0017-2024)

  (Ward 2)

  
  GC-0102-2024

  That the request to demolish a portion of the property at 445 Hazelhurst Road (Ward 2) as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated January 15, 2024, be approved.

  (HAC-0018-2024)

  (Ward 2)

  
  GC-0103-2024

  That the memorandum from John Dunlop, Manager, Indigenous Relations, Heritage and Museums, entitled “Request to Alter a Heritage Designated Property at 1050 Old Derry Road (Ward 11),” dated November 27, 2023, be approved with the following conditions:

  1. That the proposed picture window be revised to a three panel window, similar in form to the three panel window on the original western portion of the house, with an overall size of 6' (width) and 5" (height);
  2. That the use of brick salvaged from the removal of the rear wall be used on the western exterior side of the addition, and;
  3. That the prioritization of the matching brick exterior extend to the east and south walls of the addition and that if no matching brick can be sourced another sympathetic material be used as approved by staff.

  (HAC-0019-2024)

  (MVHCD-0001-2024)

  (Ward 11)

  
  GC-0104-2024

  That the memorandum from John Dunlop, Manager, Indigenous Relations, Heritage & Museums dated November 29, 2023, entitled “Traffic Calming Measures – Old Derry Road (Ward 11)”, be approved as the proposed project does not significantly alter the character of the village.

  (HAC-0020-2024)

  (MVHCD-0002-2024)

  (Ward 11)

  
  GC-0105-2024

  That the Memorandum dated December 20, 2023 from John Dunlop, Manager, Indigenous Relations, Heritage and Museums entitled “Alteration of Property Adjacent to a Heritage Listed Property at 800 Lakefront Promenade (Ward 1)”, be received for information.

  (HAC-0021-2024)

  (Ward 1)

  
  GC-0106-2024

  That the Memorandum dated December 20, 2023 from John Dunlop, Manager, Indigenous Relations, Heritage and Museums entitled “Addition Adjacent to the Heritage Designated Property at 1362 Mississauga Road South (Ward 2)”, be received for information.

  (HAC-0022-2024)

  (Ward 2)

  YES (11)

  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 J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.3

Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2024 - dated February 13, 2024 (CONSENT)

• GC-0107-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Catherine Parsons, Planner, Planning Innovation regarding the Housing Accelerator Fund, be received.

  (MCAC-0011-2024)

  
  GC-0108-2024

  That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Action Item List, be approved.

  (MCAC-0012-2024)

  
  GC-0109-2024

  That the Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee Update from Juelene Stennett, Citizen Member, on February 13, 2024, be received for information.

  (MCAC-0013-2024)

  
  GC-0110-2024

  That Barbara Leskovec, Citizen Member be added as a member of the Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee for the term ending November 2026.

  (MCAC-0014-2024)

  
  GC-0111-2024

  That the 2023 Phil Green Award nominee as of January 18, 2024, be approved unless

  additional nominees are received by January 19, 2024.

  (MCAC-0015-2024)

  (MCCPS 0001-2024)

  
  GC-0112-2024

  That the Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee change structure

  of the subcommittee towards a working group model for future meetings.

  (MCAC-0016-2024)

  (MCCPS 0002-2024)

   

  GC-0113-2024

  That a portion of the Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee meeting held on January 29, 2024 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: 2023 Phil Green Award

  (MCAC-0017-2024)

  (MCCPS 0003-2024)

  
  GC-0114-2024

  That the verbal discussion in closed session regarding the 2023 Phil Green Award, be received.

  (MCAC-0018-2024)

  (MCCPS 0004-2024)

  
  GC-0115-2024

  That the Mississauga Cycling Network and Technical Subcommittee Verbal Update from Mark Currie, Citizen Member, on February 13, 2024, be received for information.

  (MCAC-0019-2024)

  
  GC-0116-2024

  That up to $1,550.00 plus HST from the 2024 Council and Committees Support Budget be spent towards the exhibitor space costs for the 2024 Toronto Bicycle Show and E-Bike Expo held March 8 – 10, 2024, as outlined in the memorandum dated February 7, 2024 from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation entitled “2024 Toronto Bicycle Show and E-Bike Expo”

  (MCAC-0020-2024)

   

  GC-0117-2024

  That a portion of the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee meeting held on February 13, 2024 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: 2023 Phil Green Award (MCAC-0021-2024)

  
  GC-0118-2024

  1. That Kevin Saldanha, Resident be the 2023 recipient of the Phil Green Award.
  2. That up to $300.00 from the 2024 Council and Committees Support Budget be spent towards a gift and plaque for the 2023 Phil Green Award recipient, to be presented at the next appropriate Council meeting.

  (MCAC-0022-2024)

12.

CORRESPONDENCE - Nil

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

Councillor C. Parrish spoke to assistance with supporting temporary and emergency shelters for the unhoused and refugees.

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building spoke to staff work that is underway regarding working with the Region on Emergency shelters and possibly adjust policy in the future. In response to Councillor J. Horneck, A. Whittemore spoke about breaking down future barriers with respect to emergency scenarios and future changes to the Zoning By-law to facilitate services.

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor D. Damerla spoke to the motion at the Region with respect to the provincial services tax appearing on the tax bill. Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke to following up with the Revenue team and noted the change was likely not captured due to the timing of the tax bill release and when the motion was approved at the Region. 

Councillor C. Parrish spoke to a recent response from staff regarding driveway widening. In response to Councillor C. Parrish, Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building spoke to the status of the process and noted a report will come forward at a future meeting. 

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Acting Mayor Horneck and Members of General Committee spoke to various events and celebrations in Mississauga.

16.

CLOSED SESSION

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

• Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  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 February 21, 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 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 Sell Vacant Lands being a closed portion of a lane to the adjoining owner, 2862505 Ontario Limited (Ward 5)

  Received

   

  Following the reading of the motion, Members of the General Committee moved to proceed without a discussion. As a result, 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:

Authorization to Approve and Execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale to Sell Vacant Lands being a closed portion of a lane to the adjoining owner, 2862505 Ontario Limited (Ward 5)

No discussion took place. Members of General Committee did not move into closed session.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0119-2024
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish
  1. That a By-law be enacted to authorize the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the City Clerk, to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, including all ancillary documents and any subsequent amending agreements, between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, as Vendor, and 2862505 Ontario Limited (the “Purchaser”), as Purchaser, for the sale of the lands legally described as Part of Lane, Registered Plan TOR-4 designated as Part 1 on Plan 43R-40552 and being part of PIN 13273-1125 (LT), comprising an area of 151.6 square metres (1,631.8 square feet) (the “City Lands”), on the terms detailed in this report and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor or her designate.
  2. That all steps necessary to comply with Section 2(3) of the City Notice by-law 215-08, 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 an agreement of purchase and sale for the subject lands.
  3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (11)

  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 J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (11 to 0)

17.

ADJOURNMENT

10:00 AM (Councillor B. Butt)