General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, December 06, 2023

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 Bonnie Crombie
• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
• Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2 (left at 12:28 PM)
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
• 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 (CHAIR)

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

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Councillor Butt, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

Councillor Butt acknowledged a group of students in attendance from the Peel District School Board who were participating in the "Youth in Action Day" at the Livings Arts Centre.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor Fonseca)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - November 15, 2023

Approved (Councillor Mahoney)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Lynn Lewis, Past President, Rotary Club of Mississauga and Alex Gregory, Grant Writer/Coordinator, DoGood Fundraising regarding "Your City Magazine - 50th Anniversary Commemorative Issue"

Ms. Lewis spoke to the subject matter and provided background information. Mayor Crombie spoke in support of the Rotary Club of Mississauga and the possibility of obtaining an ad in the 50th Anniversary commemorative issue of "Your City Magazine".  

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0575-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Lynn Lewis, Past President, Rotary Club of Mississauga and Alex Gregory, Grant Writer/Coordinator, DoGood Fundraising regarding "Your City Magazine - 50th Anniversary Commemorative Issue" be received.

  Received

7.2

*Kitrina Fex, Executive Director, Heart House Hospice regarding the newly named Hospice Mississauga and their programs and services

*Revised Presentation

Ms. Fex spoke to the subject matter and provided background information regarding Hospice Mississauga. Mayor Crombie spoke in support and noted the importance of hospice care. In response to Mayor Crombie, Ms. Fex spoke to the status of funding and the expected timing of building.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0576-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Kitrina Fex, Executive Director, Heart House Hospice regarding the newly named Hospice Mississauga and their programs and services be received.

  Received

7.3

Item 10.1 Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement

This matter was considered after item 17.1. Mr. Fthenos spoke to the Nuisance Gathering Enforcement report and presented the scope and purpose of the proposed by-law.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0577-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement regarding the corporate report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated November 23, 2023 entitled “Nuisance Gathering Enforcement” be received.

  Received

7.4

Item 12.1 - Deborah Goss, President, Lakeview Ratepayers Association

Ms. Goss spoke to the Notice of Appeal to the Heritage Designation of 1239 Lakeshore Road East, presented background information and addressed concerns on behalf of the Lakeview Ratepayers Association. Members of General Committee spoke in support. Councillor Dasko spoke to working with the School Board to preserve the original building.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0578-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Deborah Goss, President, Lakeview Ratepayers Association regarding the Memorandum dated November 13, 2023 and entitled “Appeal to Designation of 1239 Lakeshore Road East under Section 29(11) of Ontario Heritage Act” from the Commissioner of Community Services be received.

  Received

7.4.1

Lakeview Park School Presentation - D Goss December 6 2023

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

Diana Rusnov, Director. Legislative Services and City Clerk recited a question submitted by multiple residents regarding the survey voting process. Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works responded and spoke to the Traffic Calming consultation process. 

Dan Anderson, Resident spoke about his questions with respect to his deputation to the Road Safety Committee on November 21, 2023. Councillor Dasko noted he would ask the committee if there is a desire to develop a subcommittee related to this matter.

In response to Jonathan Giggs, Resident, Mr. Wright spoke to the data related to child ridership rates on Mississauga Transit. Mr. Wright spoke to including more data in the final report on the "MiWay Fare Discount for Children and Seniors - Six Month Pilot Project". In response to Mr. Giggs', Mr. Wright spoke to using communication and engagement in an effort to increase the use of the program.

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0579-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.2 MiWay Fare Discount for Child and Seniors – Six Month Pilot Update
  • 10.3 Draft Plan of Phased Condominium – 10 Lunar Crescent, CDM 23011, Phase 2 (Ward 11)
  • 10.4 Single Source Contract Award to John George Associates for a new Track and Field Facility with the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board on City owned lands at Anaka Park (P-094), 7666 Anaka Drive (PRF009402) (Ward 5)
  • 10.6 RECOMMENDATION REPORT: Response to Bill 150 - Planning Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023
  • 10.7 New Fire Route By-Law
  • 10.8 Administration of Contraventions Act offences in The Corporation of the City of Mississauga
  • 11.1 Heritage Advisory Committee Report 10 - 2023 - dated November 14, 2023
  • 11.2 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 6 - 2023 - dated November 14, 2023
  • 11.3 Governance Committee Report 4 - 2023 - dated November 20, 2023
  • 11.4 Road Safety Committee Report 5 - 2023 - dated November 21, 2023
  • 11.6 Environmental Action Committee Report 8 - 2023 - dated December 5, 2023
  • 12.1 Notice of Appeal to Heritage Designation of 1239 Lakeshore Road East
  • 16.1 Notice of Motion regarding the Mississauga Apartment Rental Compliance Program (MARC) (Councillor Damerla) Council / December 13, 2023

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, 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 (12 to 0)

10.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

Nuisance Gathering Enforcement

This matter was considered following item 17.1.

Councillor Mahoney spoke to the background information that lead this the by-law. In response to Councillor Kovac, George Fthenos, Director, Enforcement spoke to the assessment and classifications. In response to Councillor Kovac, Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor spoke to Charter protected rights. In response to Councillor Kovac, Mr. Fthenos spoke to incidents that include block parties; enforcement; case by case basis assessments and the goal of compromising with residents. 

Councillor Reid provided clarity regarding the purpose of the by-law. In response to Councillor Reid, Mr. Fthenos spoke to funding and an upcoming request in the 2025 budget for education and marketing. 

In response to Councillor Damerla, Mr. Fthenos and Raj Sheth, Commissioner, Corporate Services spoke to classes, fines and Gap funding in 2024 in advance of the 2025 budget request.

In response to further questions raised by Councillor Kovac in relation to protests, Ms. Maxwell spoke to the protecting Charter rights and freedoms.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0580-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney
  1. That the corporate report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated November 23, 2023 entitled “Nuisance Gathering Enforcement” be approved.
  2. That a new Nuisance Gathering By-law be enacted to regulate nuisance gatherings within the City of Mississauga, substantially in the form set out in Appendix 2 to this corporate report.
  3. That the new consolidated User Fees and Charges By-law, effective January 1, 2024, includes two new fees to recover costs related to enforcement of nuisance gatherings, as outlined in this corporate report.
  4. That By-law 0025-2015, as amended, being a by-law to appoint City Employees as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing municipal by-laws, be further amended by adding the new Nuisance Gathering By-law to the list of by-laws that Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in Security Services are appointed to enforce.
  5. That the following City of Mississauga By-laws be amended to introduce a minimum fine of $500 and to increase the maximum fine to $100,000 upon conviction for by-law offences where charges are laid under Part III of the Provincial Offences Act, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001:
     1. Business Licensing By-law 0001-2006, as amended;
     2. Debris and Anti- Littering By-law 0219-1985, as amended; and
     3. Noise Control By-law 0360-1979, as amended.
  6. That the Fireworks Licensing and Use By-law 0182-2023 be amended to update the fireworks classification terminology in accordance with the Explosives Regulations, 2013 SOR/2013-211 and make certain amendments to definitions, prohibitions and penalties, substantially in the form set out in Appendix 3 to this corporate report.
  7. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.2

MiWay Fare Discount for Child and Seniors – Six Month Pilot Update (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0581-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the report titled “MiWay Fare Discount for Child and Seniors – Six Month Pilot Update” from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated November 9, 2023 be received for information.

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, 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 (12 to 0)

10.3

Draft Plan of Phased Condominium – 10 Lunar Crescent, CDM 23011, Phase 2 (Ward 11) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0582-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That a by-law be enacted to authorize the Commissioner of Transportation and Works and the City Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to the Statement from the Municipality to be added to Schedule G of the Declaration for a Standard or Phased Condominium Corporation for Draft Plan of Phased Condominium CDM-23011 located at 10 Lunar Crescent as outlined in the Corporate Report entitled “Draft Plan of Phased Condominium – 10 Lunar Crescent, CDM 23011, Phase 2 (Ward 11), dated November 24, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works.

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, 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 (12 to 0)

10.4

Single Source Contract Award to John George Associates for a new Track and Field Facility with the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board on City owned lands at Anaka Park (P-094), 7666 Anaka Drive (Ward 5) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0583-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  1. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to execute a single source contract and all ancillary documents with John George Associates Inc. (‘JGA’) for design consulting services for Anaka Park Shared Use Artificial Turf and Synthetic Track development in accordance with the City’s Procurement By-law 0013-2022, for an estimated cost of $306,000 including a contingency amount of $100,000 all exclusive of taxes funded from PN 23309 Shared Use Artificial Turf Football/ Synthetic Track Development (PRF009402), as detailed in the Corporate Report dated November 10, 2023, from the Commissioner of Community Services.
  2. That the net budget for PN 23309 New Amenities - Sport Fields and Courts - Lit Artificial Turf Football Field and Track be increased by $650,000 in 2024, funded by the DCA – Recreation and Park Development Reserve Fund # 31315.
  3. That authority be given to increase the total overall budget of PN 23309 from approved gross budget of $3,300,000 to $3,950,000.
  4. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, 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 (12 to 0)

10.5

Update on the Healthy Food & Beverage for Recreation Facilities 08-03-09

Councillor Parrish addressed concerns regarding the strict guidelines in the policy and spoke to reviewing the guidelines related to donated food and bringing forward a motion in early 2024. Councillor Dasko spoke to excluding the marina from the policy and requested that feedback be taken from the facility users regarding food choices. Councillor Mahoney spoke in support of the policy and implementation.

In response to Councillor Kovac, Kristina Zietsma, Director, Recreation and Culture spoke to the rationale for the closure of concession stands at the identified locations. Councillor Fonseca spoke in support of the policy and spoke to the importance of the taking the steps to reduce disease. In response to Councillor Fonseca, Ms. Zietsma spoke to the closure of the Burnhamthorpe Community Centre and part-time staffing at concession stands. 

Councillor Parrish spoke to using a gentle introduction of the policy and having a separate set of guidelines for donated food. Councillor Parrish advised that she will be bringing forward suggestions in early 2024. Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke to the history of the policy and the closure of concession stands. 

Councillor Dasko requested that the Lakefront Promenade Marina be removed from the policy and aligned with golf courses. In response, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to looking at changes once the Regional guidelines have been updated. In response to Councillor Kovac, Ms. Zietsma spoke to looking into adding a vending machine on the ground floor at City Hall. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0584-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish

  That the Corporate Report dated November 14, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services, entitled “Update of the Healthy Food & Beverage for Recreation Facilities Policy 08-03-09”, be received for information.

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, 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 (12 to 0)

10.6

RECOMMENDATION REPORT: Response to Bill 150 - Planning Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0585-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  1. That Council endorse staff’s comments to the Province on Bill 150, the Planning Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023, contained in this report, which largely reverses prior provincial changes made to the Region of Peel Official Plan in November 2022.

      

  2. That the City Clerk forwards the report titled “Response to Bill 150 - Planning Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023”, dated, November 24, 2023, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building and the associated Council Decision for submission on behalf of “the head of Council”, as per the Minister’s instructions indicated in the letter attached as Appendix 2.

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.7

New Fire Route By-Law (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0586-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  1. That the new Fire Route By-Law, as outlined in Appendix 1 attached to the Corporate Report dated October 31, 2023 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer entitled “Fire Route By-Law”, be enacted.
  2. That existing Fire Route By-Law 1036-1981, as amended, be repealed effective immediately before the new Fire Route By-Law, attached, is enacted.

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, 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 (12 to 0)

10.8

Administration of Contraventions Act offences in The Corporation of the City of Mississauga (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0587-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an agreement between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and any ancillary documents, as outlined in the corporate report dated November 7, 2023 and entitled “Administration of Contraventions Act offences in The Corporation of the City of Mississauga” from the City Solicitor, to provide for the enforcement and administration of Contraventions Act offences, including but not limited to, parking tickets issued at Lester B. Pearson International Airport, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, 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 (12 to 0)

10.9

Financial Report as at September 30, 2023

Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works responded to questions raised by Councillor Horneck and spoke to absenteeism rates and training programs. Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke to loss calculations related to the GTAA PILT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes). 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0588-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  1. That a new Reserve Fund “Developer Contributions- Natural Heritage” (#37515) be created for contributions collected for the purpose of restoration, rehabilitation and creation of natural heritage features and areas;
  2. That a new Reserve Fund “Developer Contributions- Dundas BRT Streetscape” (#37516) be created for the purpose of contributions collected as a condition of land development approvals;
  3. That a new Reserve Fund “Developer Contributions- Lakeshore BRT Streetscape” (#37517) be created for the purpose of contributions collected as a condition of land development approvals;
  4. That $900,000 be transferred from Tax Capital Reserve Fund (#33121) to the Tax-Funded Planning and Studies Reserve Fund (#33122);
  5. That the classification of the reserve fund entitled “Housing Accelerator Fund” (#35581) be changed from Discretionary Reserve Fund to Obligatory Reserve Fund;
  6. That any 2023 year-end Stormwater operating program surplus be transferred to the Stormwater Pipe Reserve Fund (#35593);
  7. That up to $222,780 of the Operating Budget Reserve Requests be approved for transfer to the Fiscal Stability Reserve (#30125) as listed in Appendix 2;
  8. That the revised Legal Services fees and charges outlined in Appendix 3 attached to the corporate report dated November 16^th, 2023 and entitled “Financial Report as at September 30, 2023” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be approved;
  9. That a consolidated fees and charges by-law, effective January 1^st, 2024, which will incorporate the approved fees and charges of various City departments, be enacted to incorporate the revised Legal Services fees and charges, outlined in Appendix 3 attached to the corporate report dated November 16^th, 2023 and entitled “Financial Report as at September 30, 2023” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, and
  10. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, 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 (12 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Heritage Advisory Committee Report 10 - 2023 - dated November 14, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  GC-0589-2023

  That the following items were approved on consent:

  • Item 9.1 - Request to Demolish a Heritage Listed Property: 1346 Mississauga Road (Ward 2)
  • Item 9.2 - Request to Demolish a Heritage Listed Property: 1654 Glenburnie Road (Ward 1)
  • Item 9.3 - Request to Demolish a Heritage Listed Property: 1720 Sherwood Forest Circle (Ward 8)
  • Item 10.1 - 1170 Birchview Drive (Ward 2)
  • Item 10.3 - Proposed Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and O.Reg. 385/21
  • Item 10.4 - 2024 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Dates

  (HAC-0058-2023)
  
  

  GC-0590-2023

  That the request to demolish the property listed on the City of Mississauga’s Heritage Registry located at 1346 Mississauga Road (Ward 2), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated October 24, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

  (HAC-0059-2023)

  (Ward 2)

  
  GC-0591-2023

  That the request to demolish the property listed on the City of Mississauga’s Heritage Registry located at 1654 Glenburnie Road (Ward 1), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated October 26, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

  (HAC-0060-2023)

  (Ward 1)

  
  GC-0592-2023
  That the request to demolish the property listed on the City of Mississauga’s Heritage Registry located at 1720 Sherwood Forest Circle (Ward 8), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated November 3, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.
  (HAC-0061-2023)

  (Ward 8)

  
  GC-0593-2023

  That the renewal of the 2024 Community Heritage Ontario Membership Renewal at a cost of $75.00, as outlined in the Memorandum dated November 1, 2023 from Martha Cameron, Legislative Coordinator, be approved.

  (HAC-0062-2023)

   

  GC-0594-2023

  That the memorandum from Nadia Paladino, Director, Parks, Forestry and Environment Division entitled "1170 Birchview Drive (Ward 2)" dated October 6, 2023, be received for information.

  (HAC-0063-2023)

  (Ward 2)

  
  GC-0595-2023

  That the memorandum from Nadia Paladino, Director, Parks, Forestry and Environment Division entitled "Britannia Farm 5490 Hurontario Street (Ward 5)" dated October 16, 2023, be received for information.

  (HAC-0064-2023)

  (Ward 5)

   

  GC-0596-2023

  That the memorandum from Nadia Paladino, Director, Parks, Forestry and Environment entitled "Proposed Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and O.Reg 385/21" dated November 1, 2023, be received for information.

  (HAC-0065-2023)

   

  GC-0597-2023

  That the memorandum from Martha Cameron, Legislative Coordinator entitled "2024 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Dates" dated September 26, 2023, be received for information.

  (HAC-0066-2023)

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, 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 (12 to 0)

11.2

Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 6 - 2023 - dated November 14, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  GC-0598-2023

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Sharon Chapman, Manager, Parks and Culture Planning regarding Site Specific Storage, be received.

  (MCAC-0036-2023)

   

  GC-0599-2023

  That the update on the Cycling Master Plan from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation, be received.

  (MCAC-0037-2023)

   

  GC-0600-2023

  1. That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee meeting on December 12, 2023 be cancelled and that an appreciation dinner and workshop be held in its place.
  2. That funds in the amount of up to $500 be allocated from the Council Committees Budget for the costs associated with the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee appreciation dinner.

  (MCAC-0038-2023)

   

  GC-0601-2023

  That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2023 Action Item List, be received.

  (MCAC-0039-2023)

   

  GC-0602-2023

  1. That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Meeting Date Memorandum, be approved as discussed.
  2. That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be updated to reflect the change of frequency of meetings from 12 times per year to 10 times per year, or as determined by the Committee at the call of the Chair, as the August meeting is no longer required and the December meeting will be an appreciation dinner and workshop.

  (MCAC-0040-2023)

   

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, 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 (12 to 0)

11.3

Governance Committee Report 4 - 2023 - dated November 20, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  GC-0603-2023
  That the Corporate Report dated October 27, 2023, from Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Corporate Services, entitled Benchmarking related to Election Technology and City of Mississauga Election Technology Background, be received for information.

  (GOV-0012-2023)

   

  GC-0604-2023
  That the status of the Governance Committee Work Plan items, updated for the November 20, 2023 Governance meeting, be approved.

  (GOV-0013-2023)

   

  GC-0605-2023
  That the memorandum dated October 18, 2023 from Megan Piercey, Legislative Coordinator, entitled "2024 Governance Committee Meeting Dates" be received for information.

  (GOV-0014-2023)

   

  GC-0606-2023
  That staff prepare a document for the chair that outlines the procedures and guidelines for their role at committee meetings.

  (GOV-0015-2023)

   

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, 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 (12 to 0)

11.4

Road Safety Committee Report 5 - 2023 - dated November 21, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  GC-0607-2023

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Dan Anderson, Resident regarding the “survey-vote process for speed bumps” to the Road Safety Committee on November 21, 2023 be received.

  (RSC-0043-2023)

   

  GC-0608-2023

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 2 Road Watch Statistics, Peel Regional Police

  (RSC-0044-2023)

   

  GC-0609-2023

  That the Road Watch Program – List of Potential Events/Tactics on the Road Safety Committee November 21, 2023 meeting agenda be received.

  (RSC-0045-2023)

   

  GC-0610-2023

  That the Road Watch Statistics dated November 14, 2023 from Constable Claudia D'Amico, Peel Regional Police, be received.

  (RSC-0046-2023)

   

  GC-0611-2023

  That the Emails from Mississauga Residents in support of the deputation by Dan Anderson, Resident regarding the survey-vote process for speed bumps be received.

  (RSC-0047-2023)

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, 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 (12 to 0)

11.5

Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 8 - 2023 dated December 4, 2023

No discussion took place. 

• Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  GC-0612-2023

  1. That the warrants have not been met for a placement of a school crossing guards at the intersection of Darcel Avenue and Etude Drive for the students attending Dunrankin Drive Public School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint ladder markings on the north leg of the intersection of Darcel Avenue and Etude Drive and repaint faded ladder markings on the west and south legs.
  3. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect once recommendation number 2 has taken place.
  4. That Transportation and Works be requested to adjust the stop bars at the stop signs on the north leg of the intersection of Darcel Avenue and Etude Drive to accommodate the painted ladder markings.

  (MSTSAC-0086-2023)

  (Ward 5)

   

  GC-0613-2023

  1. That the warrants have not been met to extend the hours of the existing crossing guards at the intersection of Bloor Street and Havenwood Drive for the students attending St. Sofia Catholic Elementary School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of activating the countdown timer at the intersection of Bloor Street and Havenwood Drive.

  (MSTSAC-0087-2023)

  (Ward 3)

   

  GC-0614-2023

  1. That the warrants have not been met for a placement of a school crossing guards at the intersection of Rathburn Road East and Willowbank Trail for the students attending St. Vincent de Paul Separate School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint ladder markings on all four legs of the intersection of Rathburn Road East and Willowbank Trail.

  (MSTSAC-0088-2023)

  (Ward 3)

   

  GC-0615-2023

  1. That the 2023 Wilde Wood Award for School Zone Safety be awarded to the following schools that have demonstrated that they have a team of staff and/or volunteers that deserve to be recognized for the efficient operation of the School Zone Safety (Kiss & Ride) Program and promote and/or encourage active transportation to and from school.
     1. Basil Elementary School (Ward 3)
     2. Dominic Catholic Elementary School (Ward 1)
     3. Darcel Avenue Senior Public School (Ward 5)
     4. Nahani Way Public School (Ward 5)
  2. That $2,000.00 ($500.00 per school) be allocated for awarding the recipients of the 2023 Wilde Wood Award.

  (MSTSAC-0089-2023)

   

  GC-0616-2023

  1. That Dana Wilson, Principal, Hillside School be named the recipient of the 2023 Dr. Arthur Wood Award.
  2. That the cost of approximately $200.00 be approved for the purchase of a plaque to present to the recipient of the 2023 Dr. Arthur Wood Award.

  (MSTSAC-0090-2023)

   

  GC-0617-2023

  That the Ontario Traffic Council School Zone Safety Symposium Verbal Report from Vibha Sequeira, Citizen Member be received for information.
  (MSTSAC-0091-2023)

   

  GC-0618-2023

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Swinbourne Drive and Ewing Crescent in front of Britannia Public School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
     1. Review the signage on Swinbourne Drive in front of Britannia Public School.
     2. Install an additional U-Turn sign below the 30 KM/HR sign on Swinbourne Drive.
  3. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "No Stopping" and "No Parking" zones in front of Britannia Public School at Swinbourne Drive and Ewing Crescent between the hours 8:25 - 8:45 AM and 2:50 - 3:10 PM.
  4. That Peel Regional Police be requested to attend Britannia Public School at Swinbourne Drive and Ewing Crescent between the hours of 2:50 - 3:15 PM to enforce "No U-Turns".
  5. That the Principal of Britannia Public School be requested to remind parents to use the kiss and ride to drop off and pick up students.

  (MSTSAC-0092-2023)

  (Ward 11)

   

  GC-0619-2023

  1. That the warrants have been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Churchill Meadows Boulevard at the roundabout at Escada / Rosanna Drive for the students attending St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School.
  2. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect the school crossing in September 2024 to ensure the warrants continue to be met.

  (MSTSAC-0093-2023)

  (Ward 10)

   

  GC-0620-2023

  1. That Guiding Light Academy and Montessori be requested to consider operating a kiss and ride on school property.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
     1. Install "No Stopping" prohibitions on the west side of Broadway Street, 8:00 - 9:30 AM and 3:00 - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, September - June between the entrance and exit driveways of the Municipal parking lot opposite Guiding Light Academy and Montessori.
     2. Install "No U-Turn" signs on Broadway Street in front of Guiding Light Academy and Montessori.
  3. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "No Stopping: zones in front of Guiding Light Academy and Montessori at 255 Broadway Street between the hours of 8:40 - 9:15 AM and 3:30 - 4:05 PM, once recommendation 2 has taken place.
  4. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect once recommendations 1, 2, and 3 are completed.

  (MSTSAC-0094-2023)

  (Ward 11)

   

  GC-0621-2023

  That the Site Inspection Statistics Report for November 2023 be received for information.

  (MSTSAC-0095-2023)

   

   

  GC-0622-2023

  That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for October 2023 be received for information.

  (MSTSAC-0096-2023)

   

  GC-0623-2023

  That the Transportation and Works Action Items List for October 2023 be received for information.

  (MSTSAC-0097-2023)

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, 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 (12 to 0)

11.6

Environmental Action Committee Report 8 - 2023 - dated December 5, 2023 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  GC-0624-2023

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Carrah Bullock, Climate Change Specialist regarding Technology Pathways to 2050, be received.

  (EAC-0031-2023)

   

  GC-0625-2023

  That deputation and associated presentation from Leya Barry, Climate Change Supervisor regarding Climate Change Action Plan progress Update, be received.

  (EAC-0032-2023)

   

  GC-0626-2023

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Heliya Babazadeh-Oleghi, Environmental Outreach Coordinator regarding the Urban Agriculture Strategy Update, be received.

  (EAC-0033-2023)

   

  GC-0627-2023

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Britt Mckee, Executive Director, Ecosource regarding Community Gardens 2023 Program Highlights, be received.

  (EAC-0034-2023)

   

  GC-0628-2023

  1. That the Memorandum dated November 23, 2023, entitled “Environmental Action Committee (EAC) Final Progress Reporting on 2023-2026 – Written Submission to Mayor and Members of Council”, be received;
  2. That the draft Memorandum entitled “Environmental Action Committee Progress on 2023-2026 Work Plan” and the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan attached as Appendix 1 be approved;
  3. That the draft Memorandum entitled “Environmental Action Committee Progress on 2023-2026 Work Plan” and the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan attached as Appendix 1 be provided to the Mayor and Members of Council via email.

  (EAC-0035-2023)

   

  GC-0629-2023

  That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan, be approved

  (EAC-0036-2023)

   

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, 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 (12 to 0)

12.

CORRESPONDENCE

12.1

Notice of Appeal to Heritage Designation of 1239 Lakeshore Road East (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0630-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the Memorandum dated November 13, 2023 and entitled “Appeal to Designation of 1239 Lakeshore Road East under Section 29(11) of Ontario Heritage Act” from the Commissioner of Community Services be received.

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, 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 (12 to 0)

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

Mayor Crombie and Councillor Parrish spoke to recent news reports regarding the Region of Peel Dissolution. Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke to the history dating back to 2019 and responded to comments made by Councillor Damerla regarding information requests.

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

In response to Councillor Damerla, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works noted there are no plans to upgrade illumination and noted that adjustments can be looked at if needed in particular areas.

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Crombie and Members of the General Committee spoke to various events and celebrations taking place in the City of Mississauga.

16.

NOTICES OF MOTION

Notices of Motion listed on the General Committee agenda are for information and will be listed on the next Council agenda for Council's consideration. Members of the public may speak to the Notice of Motion at the Council meeting. 

16.1

Notice of Motion regarding the Mississauga Apartment Rental Compliance Program (MARC) (Councillor Damerla)

Council / December 13, 2023

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0631-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the Notice of Motion dated December 6, 2023 regarding the Mississauga Apartment Rental Compliance Program (MARC) from Councillor Damerla (Ward 7) be received.

  YES (12)

  Mayor Crombie, 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 (12 to 0)

17.

CLOSED SESSION

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

• Moved By Councillor A.Tedjo

  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 December 6, 2023 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

  1. Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001
     1. Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Legal Advice regarding the proposed Nuisance Gathering By-law
     2. Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory: Update on Peel Transition (Verbal)

  Received

   

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 11:31 AM. As a result of closed session, the following recommendations were voted on in open session when the General Committee returned at 12:28 PM. Councillor Tedjo left the meeting at 12:28 PM.

17.1

Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: 

Legal Advice regarding the proposed Nuisance Gathering By-law 

(This matter was considered before item 10.1)

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor spoke to the subject matter and responded to enquiries made by Members of the General Committee. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0631-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the report from the City Solicitor, dated November 27, 2023 and entitled “Legal Advice regarding the proposed Nuisance Gathering By-law” be received for information.

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor A.Tedjo

  Carried (10 to 0)

17.2

Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory:

Update on Peel Transition (Verbal)

In response to comments made by Members of the General Committee, Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke to the current status of the Peel Transition.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0633-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the verbal update in closed session regarding the Peel Transition be received

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor A.Tedjo

  Carried (10 to 0)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

1:04 PM (Councillor Reid)