General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, April 10, 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 (Absent - Other Municipal Business)
• VACANT, Ward 5
• Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
• Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7 (CHAIR)
• Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
• Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11

Staff Present

Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Corporate Services 

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Christina Kakaflikas, Acting Commissioner, Planning & Building

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community 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 D. Damerla, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Councillor D. Damerla, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The following item was removed from the agenda:

• 16.3    Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory: Update on Peel Transition (Verbal)
  

Approved as amended (Councillor S. McFadden)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - March 27, 2024

Approved (Councillor M. Mahoney)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Kafia Abdulkader, Supervisor, Culture Programs and Lisa Boyce-Gonsalves, Manager, Program Delivery regarding the City's 5th Youth Poet Laureate

K. Abdulkader spoke to the Youth Poet Laureate program and announced that Andrea Josic is the City's 5th Youth Poet Laureate for 2024-2026. A. Josic performed a poetry reading. Members of the General Committee congratulated A. Josic and spoke in support of the Youth Poet Laureate program. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0181-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Kafia Abdulkader, Supervisor, Culture Programs and Andrea Josic, 2024-2026 Youth Poet Laureate, regarding the City's 5th Youth Poet Laureate, be received.

  Received

7.2

Item 10.1 - Amory Ngan, Manager Forestry 

A. Ngan spoke to the Forestry Service Update. Item 10.1 was moved up for discussion. Councillor J. Horneck spoke to the new system and the importance of communicating the key information to the public including the due date. Further, Councillor J. Horneck encouraged staff to work towards sharing the data with the public through avenues such as news letters and events to spread awareness. A. Ngan spoke to the communications process and noted staff work collaboratively with Strategic Communications to ensure information is shared effectively.

Councillor C. Fonseca spoke in support of the progress and working towards educating the public on the improved timeline of the removal and replacement of trees. In response to Councillor S. Dasko, A. Ngan spoke to the timing of the communication roll out regarding the website. In response to Councillor D. Damerla, Diana Rusnov, City Clerk and Director of Legislative Services confirmed that city projects are allowed to be advertised by Mayoral Candidates.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0182-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Amory Ngan, Manager Forestry regarding the report entitled “Forestry Service Update” from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated April 10, 2024, be received.

  Received

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0183-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.2 MiWay Fare Program Extension- Free Child and One Dollar ($1.00) All Day Senior Fare”
  • 10.3 Single Source Award for a Human Resources Grievances and Investigations Solution from Sodales Solutions Inc.
  • 10.4 Single Source Award for SAP Products and Services (SAP Canada Inc.)
  • 10.5 Capital Works in Progress (WIP) Update as at December 31, 2023
  • 11.1 Environmental Action Committee Report 1 – 2024 – dated April 2, 2024
  • 16.1 A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Authority to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for the acquisition of a property for Park Purposes (Ward 8)
  • 16.2 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: City Park (McLaughlin) Inc. v. The Corporation of the City of Mississauga [Divisional Court File No. 034/24], (Ward 11)

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Kovac

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

*Forestry Service Update

* revised to reflect February 27, 2024

This matter was discussed as part of item 7.2.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0184-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the report entitled “Forestry Service Update” from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated February 27, 2024 be received for information.

  YES (8)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor J. Kovac, and Councillor M. Reid

  Carried (8 to 0)

10.2

MiWay Fare Program Extension – Free Child and One-Dollar ($1.00) All Day Senior Fare (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0185-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That the MiWay fare discount pilot program that provides free child fares and one-dollar ($1.00) all day senior fares be extended until December 31, 2024.
  2. That a by-law be enacted to amend Schedule “B-3” (Transportation and Works – MiWay Fares) of the User Fees and Charges By-law 0199-2023 as outlined in the Corporate Report dated March 07, 2024, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled “MiWay Fare Program Extension- Free Child and One Dollar ($1.00) All Day Senior Fare”.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Kovac

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.3

Single Source Award for a Human Resources Grievances and Investigations Solution from Sodales Solutions Inc. (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0186-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That Council approve the single source procurement for a Human Resources Grievances and Investigations solution from Sodales Solutions Inc. for the modules identified in the corporate report entitled “Single Source Award for a Human Resources Grievances and Investigations Solution from Sodales Solutions Inc.”, dated March 4, 2024, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, for a period of five (5) years with an option to extend for an additional five (5) years, from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2034; and
  2. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to execute all contracts and related ancillary documents with respect to the purchase between the City and Sodales Solutions Inc. for an estimated amount of $850,000 exclusive of taxes, in accordance with the City’s Procurement By-law 0013-2022, as amended.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Kovac

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.4

Single Source Award for SAP Products and Services (SAP Canada Inc.) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0187-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That Council approve the single source procurement for SAP Products and Services, as described in Appendix 1, for a period of ten (10) years, January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2033, as detailed in the corporate report entitled “Single Source Award for SAP Products and Services (SAP Canada Inc.)”, dated February 29, 2024, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services; and
  2. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to execute all contracts and related ancillary documents with respect to the purchase between the City and SAP Canada Inc. for an estimated amount of $20 million exclusive of taxes, in accordance with the City’s Procurement By-law 0013-2022, as amended.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Kovac

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.5

Capital Works in Progress (WIP) Update as at December 31, 2023 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0188-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That the report dated January 19, 2024 entitled “Capital Works in Progress (WIP) Update as at December 31, 2023 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer including Appendices 1 to 5 be approved.
  2. That the Treasurer be authorized to fund and close the capital projects as identified in this report as outlined in Appendix 2.
  3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Kovac

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.6

2023 Treasurer's Annual Report on Investment

In response to Councillor J. Horneck, Marisa Chiu, Director, Finance and Treasurer spoke to the data related to uncommitted reserves and the percentage of the return. Further, M. Chiu spoke to why the City does not make foreign investments including risk factors and restrictions in the Municipal Act.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0189-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That in compliance with Provincial legislation governing municipal investment practices, the “2023 Treasurer’s Annual Report on Investment” dated March 12, 2024 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be received for information.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Kovac

  Carried (9 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS 

11.1

Environmental Action Committee Report 1 - 2024 - dated April 2, 2024 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  GC-0190-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Wesley Anderson, Manager Business Planning & Financial Services and Bailey Church, Partner, Public Sector, KPMG regarding the City of Mississauga Sustainability Reporting dated April 2024, be received.
  (EAC-0001-2024)

  GC-0191-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Matt Brunette, Program Manager, Energy Performance, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding the Futureproof Your Fleet Program Overview dated April 2024, be received.
  (EAC-0002-2024)

  GC-0192-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Liz Speller, Senior Project Manager, Watershed Planning and Reporting Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding the Etobicoke Creek Watershed Plan Overview and Key Messages dated April 2, 2024, be received.
  (EAC-0003-2024)

  GC-0193-2024
  That the deputation and associated presentation from Diane Gibson, Supervisor, Environmental Sustainability regarding the Litter Campaign Summary, dated April 2, 2024, be received.
  (EAC-0004-2024)

  GC-0194-2024
  That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan dated March 2024, be approved.
  (EAC-0005-2024)

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Kovac

  Carried (9 to 0)

12.

CORRESPONDENCE - Nil

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

Nil.

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES - Nil

Nil.

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - Nil

16.

CLOSED SESSION

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

The following items were approved during Open Session. No discussion took place.

16.1

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

Authority to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for the acquisition of a property for Park Purposes (Ward 8) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0195-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the City Clerk, be authorized to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (the “Agreement”), including all ancillary documents and subsequent amending or extension agreements, between the Corporation of the City of Mississauga (the “City”), as Purchaser and Lanek Limited (“Lanek”), as Vendor, for the purchase and leaseback of 1959 Folkway Drive, containing an area of approximately 7.63 acres (3.08 hectares), and legally described under the Land Titles Act as PIN 1338-1014 (LT) as Part of Lot 22 on Plan 1003, Parts 3 and 4 on Reference Plan 43R-34845, PIN 13386-0984 (LT) being Parcel Block 24-1 on Plan 43M672, and PIN13386-0295(LT) as Parcel Block E-1, Section M244; Part of Block E, Plan M244, together with Part Lot 19, Plan 1003, Parts 26 & 32, 43R5606 as in VS153219; together with Part Lots 29 & 32, Plan 1003, Parts 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 & 38, Plan 43R5606 as in VS371576, City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, on the terms detailed herein and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
  2. That a new capital project PN24406 Land Acquisition-Parkland (F-639) be created with a gross and net budget of $11,101,977.00 and that funding be allocated from the Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund Account #A32121, as outlined in the Corporate Report dated March 26, 2024 and entitled “Authority to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for the acquisition of a property for Park Purposes (Ward 8)” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services.
  3. That funding of $11,101,977.00 be transferred from the Cash in Lieu Parkland Reserve Fund Account #A32121 to PN24406.
  4. That all necessary By-laws be enacted.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Kovac

  Carried (9 to 0)

16.2

Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:

City Park (McLaughlin) Inc. v. The Corporation of the City of Mississauga [Divisional Court File No. 034/24], (Ward 11) (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0196-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That City Council direct the City Solicitor to oppose the motion for leave to appeal filed in the Divisional Court by City Park (McLaughlin) Inc. with respect to the lands located at 6616 McLaughlin Road; and
  2. That if leave to appeal is granted, the City Solicitor is authorized and directed to oppose the appeal.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Kovac

  Carried (9 to 0)

16.3

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

Update on Peel Transition (Verbal)

This matter was removed during the approval of the agenda.

17.

ADJOURNMENT

10:11 AM (Councillor A. Tedjo)