a) Mississauga Library
Presented by Rona O'Banion, Director, Mississauga Library
Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns:
- Open window hub services;
- Physical circulation vs. digital;
- Accessibility; and
- Renovations and re-development.
Ms. O'Banion and Laura Reed, Manager, Central Library and Community Development responded to questions from the Committee.
Received (Councillor Horneck)
b) Culture
Presented by Kelly Reichheld, Director Arts & Culture
Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns regarding: music grants, arts, culture, and future development. Ms. Reichheld responded to the questions from the Committee.
Received (Councillor Fonseca)
c) Parks, Forestry & Environment
Presented by Nadia Paladino, Director of Parks, Forestry & Environment
Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns:
- Park initiatives;
- Post-pandemic;
- Costs and revenue generation;
- Future development and growth opportunities;
- Aerospace Hub;
- Dog parks;
- Destination/community facilities;
- City trails;
- Tree planting;
- Invasive species aerial spray costs
- Amenities; and
- Sporting fields
Ms. Paladino, Stefan Szczepanski, Manager, Parks Development and Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services responded to questions from the Committee.
Received (Councillor Horneck)
d) Recreation
Presented by Kristina Zietsma, Director, Recreation
Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concersn:
- AED life cycle replacement;
- Training courses & leadership certification;
- High Five Program;
- Recreation programs and events;
- Sport tourism plan;
- Future community centre development in Cooksville;
- Re-purposing pools;
- Community projects at South Common and Burnhamthorpe Community Centre
- Concession stands;
- Cooksmart program;
- Pickle ball; and
- Golfing fees; resident vs. non- residents and seniors.
Ms. Zietsma, Shari Lichterman, Commissioner, Corporate Services & CFO and Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services responded to questions from the Committee.
Item 9.4 was moved up and discussed.
ACTION ITEM(S)
For staff to report back to the Committee regarding data specifying resident vs. non-resident registration at the Lakeview Golf Course and the cost of updating booking software to reflect the addition to implement for the next golf season.
For staff to report back to the Committee regarding senior benefits, discounts and support offered by the City.
Received (Councillor Dasko)
e) Fire & Emergency Services
Presented by Deryn Rizzi, Fire Chief
Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns:
- Response times;
- Future projects;
- Vehicle replacement with EV (electric vehicles)
- Recruitment and diversity;
- Operational and capital planning;
- Efficiencies and cost saving;
- Smoke detector campaign;
- Tiered response coordination and challenges;
- Public education initiatives;
- Demographic data; and
- Personal equipment and dispatch challenges
Ms. Rizzi, Deputy Steph Malo, Deputy Sam Williams and Deputy John Croizer responded to questions from the Committee.
Received (Councillor Horneck)
f) Facilities & Property Management
Presented by Raj Sheth, Director of Facilities & Property Management
Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions regarding net zero plans, future projects, lighting replacements and escalating costs.
Received (Councillor Fonseca)
RECONVENED - On January 24, 2023 at 10:27 AM.
g) Transit
Presented by Geoff Marinoff, Director, Transit and Dania Ciampini, Manager MiWay, Customer Experience
Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns:
- Transit service increases;
- Transit ridership trends;
- Service growth and expansion;
- Customer experience;
- Service patterns;
- Fares and route prioritization;
- Bus stops;
- Service reductions;
- Senior fare;
- Expanding ridership;
- Bus shelter locations;
- Accessibility;
- Bench placement;
- Cancellations,absenteeism and delays;
- LRT;
- Adequate lighting;
- Budget fare strategy;
- Financial impact;
- Senior and child ridership;
- Fare invasion;
- Pilot project roll out;
- Data collection; and
- Messaging and the presto compensation clause.
Mr. Marinoff and Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded to questions from the Committee.
ACTION ITEM(S)
For staff to report back to the Budget Committee in July regarding trends in service levels and routes.
For staff to report back to the Budget Committee the cost/feasibility of benches at bus stops.
For staff to work with Metrolinx regarding temporary seating along the Hurontario Street corridor.
For staff to survey or pilot adding a bus line on Dixie Rd. to service from Lakeshore Road up to Dixie Plaza.
Received (Councillor Horneck)
Item 9.3 was moved up and discussed.
RECONVENED - On January 25, 2023 at 11:30 AM.
h) Regulatory Services
Presented by Michael Foley, Acting Director of Enforcement
Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns:
- Vacant home program;
- Property standard issues;
- Noise Control By-law review;
- Staffing and scheduling;
- Response times;
- Fireworks;
- Option 3;
- Cost recovery;
- Police support; and
- Recruitment and progressive fines
Mr. Foley and Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works.
Item 9.2 moved up and discussed.
ACTION ITEM(S)
For staff to report back to the Committee regarding issuing Administrative Penalties System fines for failing to maintain the height of the grass to the requirement of the by-law.
For staff to report back to the Committee regarding escalating fines.
i) Roads
Presented By Andy Harvey, Director Traffic Management & Municipal Parking
Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns:
- Traffic calming measures;
- Operational budget;
- Road safety initiatives trends;
- Funding;
- Road rehabilitation;
- Vision Zero Program;
- Pedestrian crossing;
- Construction disruptions and coordination;
- Supply chain issues;
- Active transport implementation plans;
- ASE program; and
- Canada Community Building Fund
Mr. Harvey and Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works responded to the questions from the Committee
Received (Councillor Tedjo)
j) Stormwater
Presented by Sam Rogers, Director, Infrastructure Planning & Engineering Services
Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns regarding the stormwater charge revenue, funding sources and development charges.
Received (Councillor Kovac)