General Committee

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
Immediately following Special Council
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
  • Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3 (CHAIR)
  • 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

Staff Present

Paul Mitcham, City Manager and CAO

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor

Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services

Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk

Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk

Dayna Obaseki, Team Lead and Legislative Coordinator

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

Councillor Fonseca, Chair called the meeting to order at 11:46AM.

2.
INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

 

"We acknowledge the lands which constitute the present-day City of Mississauga as being part of the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, The Haudenosaunee Confederacy the Huron-Wendat and Wyandotte Nations. We recognize these peoples and their ancestors as peoples who inhabited these lands since time immemorial. The City of Mississauga is home to many global Indigenous Peoples.


As a municipality, the City of Mississauga is actively working towards reconciliation by confronting our past and our present, providing space for Indigenous peoples within their territory, to recognize and uphold their Treaty Rights and to support Indigenous Peoples. We formally recognize the Anishinaabe origins of our name and continue to make Mississauga a safe space for all Indigenous peoples."

Councillor Fonseca, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

Approved (Councillor Kovac)

4.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

 

Nil.

5.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

 

5.1
General Committee Minutes - June 29, 2022

 

Approved (Councillor Dasko)

6.
PRESENTATIONS - Nil.

 

7.
DEPUTATIONS

 

7.1
Jaimie Hellas, Project Manager, Guild Electric Ltd. regarding Cost Escalations experienced by Contractors providing services to the City of Mississauga

 

J. Hellas spoke to Guild Electric experiencing cost escalations while being contracted by the City and requested staff engage in pricing negotiations for the upcoming pavement-marking season or to investigate the feasibility to go back to the market for a new tender contract.

Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised questions and concerns regarding consistency with all suppliers, taxpayers, contract terms and previous discussions with staff.

J. Hellas and Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded to the questions from the Committee.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0507-2022
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Mahoney

    That the deputation by Jaimie Hellas, Project Manager, Guild Electric Ltd. regarding Cost Escalations experienced by Contractors providing services to the City of Mississauga be received for information and that staff be directed work with Guild Electric Ltd. regarding their expressed concerns. 

    Received

8.
PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

 

Public Comments: Advance registration is required to participate and/or to make comments in the public meeting. Any member of the public interested in speaking to an item listed on the agenda must register by calling 905-615-3200 ext. 5425 or by emailing dayna.obaseki@mississauga.ca by Monday, November 21, 2022 before 4:00PM.


Pursuant to Section 58 of the Council Procedure By-law 0044-2022, as amended:


General Committee may grant permission to a member of the public to ask a question of General Committee, with the following provisions:

  1. Questions may be submitted to the Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the meeting;
  2. A person is limited to two (2) questions and must pertain specific item on the current agenda and the speaker will state which item the question is related to;
  3. The total speaking time shall be five (5) minutes maximum, per speaker, unless extended by the Mayor or Chair; and
  4. Any response not provided at the meeting will be provided in the format of a written response.

No members of the public registered to speak. 

9.
CONSENT AGENDA

 
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0508-2022
    Moved ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:    

    • 10.1 - Vendors of Record Designations for the Supply and Delivery of Replacement Parts and Sublet Repair Services for MiWay Buses
    • 10.2 - Amendment to PRESTO Operating Agreement
    • 10.5 - Delegation of Authority- Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property- January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022
    • 10.6 - Strike off of Taxes Deemed Uncollectible
    • 10.7 - 2023 Interim Tax Levy for Properties Enrolled in the Pre-authorized Payment Plan
    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor A. Tedjo
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

10.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED

 

10.1
Vendors of Record Designations for the Supply and Delivery of Replacement Parts and Sublet Repair Services for MiWay Buses (CONSENT)

This item has attachments. 
1.Vendor of Record Designations for MiWay Transit - 0538-2022.pdf
2.Appendix 1 - 2022 Vendor of Record Designations for MiWay Transit.pdf
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0509-2022
    Moved ByCouncillor D. Damerla
    1. That the vendors included in Appendix 1, attached to the corporate report dated October 25, 2022 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works entitled “Vendors of Record for Replacement Bus Parts and Sublet Repair Services”, be designated as Vendors of Record for the Supply and Delivery of Replacement Parts and Sublet Repair Services for MiWay Buses.
    2. That the Chief Procurement Officer, or designate be authorized to execute annual contracts with each of the designated Vendors of Record, in the estimated amounts shown in Appendix 1 entitled “2022 Vendors of Record for Replacement Bus Parts and Sublet Repair Services”, for the Supply and Delivery of Replacement Parts and Sublet Repair Services for MiWay Buses, as required.
    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor A. Tedjo
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

10.2
Amendment to PRESTO Operating Agreement (CONSENT)

This item has attachments. 
1.Amendment to PRESTO Operating Agreement - 0548-2022.pdf
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0510-2022
    Moved ByCouncillor D. Damerla
    1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an amendment requested by Metrolinx to the PRESTO Operating Agreement entered into with the City, dated January 10 2018, which reflects a new risk-sharing model that will provide for added lost revenue recovery for the City, and will also permit PRESTO to collect Metrolinx Revenue based fees on the lost revenue recoveries under the Agreement as it relates to Open Payment transactions.
    2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.
    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor A. Tedjo
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

10.3
Amendment to 2022 MiWay Fees and Charges

This item has attachments. 
1.Amendment to 2022 MiWay fees and charges - 0549-2022.pdf
2.Appendix 1 - Schedule B-3_Transportation and Works - MiWay Fares - Revised August 2022.pdf

Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised questions and concerns regarding upcoming Presto payment options, Sauga Summer Pass and the possibility of implementing a Mississauga credit card.

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works, Geoff Marinoff, Director of Transit and Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer responded to the questions from the Committee.

DIRECTION to staff was given to report back on the frequency and the number of used Sauga Summer Passes as well as to investigate the feasibility of implementing a City of Mississauga credit card for residents.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0511-2022
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck

    That a by-law be enacted to amend Schedule “B-3” (Transportation and Works – MiWay Fares) of the User Fees and Charges By-law 0247-2021 as outlined in the corporate report dated October 31, 2022 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works entitled “Amendment to 2022 MiWay Fees and Charges” to add “PRESTO Open Payment Fare” of $4.00 per customer.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor A. Tedjo
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

10.4
Port Credit and Clarkson On-Street Parking Fees – Request for Fee Holiday (Wards 1 and 2)

This item has attachments. 
1.Port Credit and Clarkson On-street Parking Fees - Request for Fee Holiday (Wards 1 and 2) - 0551-2022.pdf
2.Appendix 1 - Port Credit Boundary Limits.pdf

Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised questions and concerns regarding the rationale behind holiday on-street parking in specific areas of the City as well as the advertisement and the misuse of the initiative. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded to the questions from the Committee.

  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0512-2022
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    1. That the Port Credit Business Improvement Area’s request to waive on-street parking charges within the Port Credit Business Improvement Area from November 30, 2022 to January 15, 2023, as outlined in the report dated November 14, 2022, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled, “Port Credit and Clarkson On-Street Parking Fees – Request for Fee Holiday (Wards 1 and 2)” be approved.
    2. That the request to waive on-street parking charges in Port Credit outside the Port Credit Business Improvement Area from November 30, 2022 to January 15, 2023, as outlined in the report dated November 14, 2022, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled, “Port Credit and Clarkson On-Street Parking Fees – Request for Fee Holiday (Wards 1 and 2)” be approved.
    3. That the Clarkson Business Improvement Area’s request to waive on-street parking charges within the Clarkson Business Improvement Area from November 30, 2022 to January 15, 2023, as outlined in the report dated November 14, 2022, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled, “Port Credit and Clarkson On-Street Parking Fees – Request for Fee Holiday (Wards 1 and 2)” be approved.
    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor A. Tedjo
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

10.5
Delegation of Authority- Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property- January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022 (CONSENT)

This item has attachments. 
1.Delegation of Authority- Report Covering Period - Jan to Jun 2022 - 0533-2022.pdf
2.Appendix 1 - Acquisitions - Final.pdf
3.Appendix 2 - Disposals - Final.pdf
4.Appendix 3 - Leases et al - City Use Final.pdf
5.Appendix 4 - Leases et al - Third Party Final.pdf
6.Appendix 5 - Administrative Agreements - Final.pdf
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0513-2022
    Moved ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    That the report dated October 31, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled, “Delegation of Authority- Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property – January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022”, be received for information.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor A. Tedjo
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

10.6
Strike off of Taxes Deemed Uncollectible (CONSENT)

This item has attachments. 
1.Strike off of Taxes Deemed Uncollectible - 0032-2022.pdf
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0514-2022
    Moved ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    That unpaid taxes, charges, fees, penalties and interest totalling $685,586.37 as outlined in the corporate report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated October 27, 2022 entitled “Strike-Off of Taxes Deemed Uncollectible” be written-off as uncollectible and removed from the tax roll.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor A. Tedjo
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

10.7
2023 Interim Tax Levy for Properties Enrolled in the Pre-authorized Payment Plan (CONSENT)

This item has attachments. 
1.2023 Interim Tax Levy for Properties Enrolled in the Pre-authorized Payment Plan - 0034-2022.pdf
  • RECOMMENDATIONGC-0515-2022
    Moved ByCouncillor D. Damerla
    1. That a By-law be enacted to provide for a 2023 interim tax levy based on 50 percent of the previous year’s taxes on those properties subject to an agreement under the City of Mississauga pre-authorized tax payment plan.
    2. That the 2023 interim levy of residential properties enrolled in the due date plan be payable in three instalments on March 2, April 6 and May 4, 2023.
    3. That the 2023 interim levy for properties in the commercial, industrial and multi-residential property classes enrolled in the due date plan be payable in one instalment on March 2, 2023.
    4. That the 2023 interim levy for properties enrolled in the monthly plan be payable in six instalments based on the taxpayer’s selected withdrawal day of either the 1st, 8th, 15th, or 22nd of the months of January, February, March, April, May and June 2023.
    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor A. Tedjo
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

11.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS - Nil.

 

12.
MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL - Nil.

 

13.
COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

 

Councillor Damerla inquired about the process and accountability regarding building permits. Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building and Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor responded that the City of Mississauga adheres to the Ontario Building Code and is obligated to issue a permit if the application aligns with the Code.  

Councillors McFadden, Kovac and Parrish inquired about the deadline, program capacity and expanding the Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Program. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded outlining the deadline and current capacity of the program. Mr. Wright also noted he would report back on the service level, operations and cost impacts if the program was to be expanded.

Councillors Parrish and Horneck expressed their interest in the City having around-the-clock by-law officers and that this topic would be addressed at the upcoming Budget Committee meeting.

14.
OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Councillor Fonseca wished Team Canada good luck in the FIFA World Cup.

15.
CLOSED SESSION - Nil.

 

16.
ADJOURNMENT

 

12:40PM (Councillor Reid)

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