The Mississauga Record

General Committee

January 12, 2022

Who was there

Present (8): Bonnie Crombie, Dipika Damerla, Stephen Dasko, Chris Fonseca, John Kovac, Matt Mahoney, Sue McFadden, Carolyn Parrish

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (21 motions)

20 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 2021 Progress Report attached as Appendix 1 to the report from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer dated November 30, 2021 and entitled “Progress on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion”, be received. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor K. Ras
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson
That the report “2022 Provincial and Federal Pre-Budget Submissions” be endorsed as the City of Mississauga’s priority issues for the 2022 Federal and Provincial Pre-Budget Submissions. That the completed Pre-Budget Submissions be brought to Council on February 2, 2022 for approval prior to submission. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Mayor Crombie
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson
That the recommended approach to review the City’s asset naming policies through an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens, as outlined in this report entitled “A Review of the City’s Asset Naming Policies Through an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lens” dated December 1, 2021 be approved. That the Council-imposed moratorium on adding new street names to the Street Name Reserve List, as well as other City assets continue until a revised naming policy is approved. That the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the federal and provincial governments as well as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) to request their support (financial and legislative) and guidance on this issue that is national in scope. That a new capital project PN 22-862 “City Assets Naming Policy Review Through An EDI Lens” be established with a gross and net budget of $130,000 and that funding be allocated from Capital Reserve Fund Account #33121. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor K. Ras
Carried
That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to submit a proposal in consultation with Tourism Mississauga for consideration by the Hamilton100 Bid Committee as a potential partnership host venue for the Commonwealth Games 2030 Bid as outlined in the report dated December 14, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services entitled “Request for Proposal to the Hamilton100 Bid Committee for consideration to be a partner host venue site in their Commonwealth Games 2030 Bid.” That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to execute the MOU as a condition of the Request for Proposal. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
That a by-law be enacted to amend the Transit By-law 0425-2003, as amended, to include changes to requirements with respect to the cash fare refund policy, senior fare category, priority seating, PRESTO-related definitions and procedures, U-Pass definition and
Moved by Councillor K. Ras
Lost
That the corporate report, entitled “Amendments to the Fare Integration Agreement between the City of Mississauga and Metrolinx” dated December 20, 2021, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be approved. That a by-law be enacted to authorize the Commissioner of Transportation and Works and the City Clerk to execute an amendment to the Fare Integration Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and Metrolinx, including any further amendments and ancillary documents, to reflect that GO Transit will pay to the City of Mississauga an amount per passenger equivalent to 100% of the regular adult fare when using a PRESTO card to ride MiWay to access GO Transit services or the reverse trip, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor K. Ras
Carried
That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to increase the contract with GFL Environmental Inc. for Waste Bin Services to City Facilities , from the current contract amount of $1,204,551 to the amount of $1,404,551 to ensure the continuance of waste bin services for various City facilities, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated December 14, 2021 and entitled “ PRC001503 Waste Bin Services to City Facilities: Increase to the Contract with GFL Environmental Inc. ”. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor K. Ras
Carried
That the 10-08-01 – Closure of Walkways Corporate Policy and Procedure be declared obsolete and rescinded from the Corporate Policy and Procedure Manual as outlined in the Corporate Report dated December 7, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services entitled “2021 Obsolete Policies and Procedures”. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor K. Ras
Carried
That the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated November 26, 2021 entitled 2022 Interim Tax Levy for Properties on the Regular Instalment Plan be received. That a by-law be enacted to provide for a 2022 interim levy for properties on the regular instalment plan. That the 2022 interim taxes be calculated to be 50 percent of the previous year’s annualized taxes on properties that existed on the previous year’s tax roll. That assessments added to the tax roll in the current year be levied an amount that approximates 50% of a full year’s taxes, had the property been included on the previous year’s tax roll, using tax rates set out in Appendix 1 of this report and the current year’s phased-in assessment. That the 2022 interim levy for residential properties on the regular instalment plan be payable in three instalments on March 3, April 7 and May 5, 2022. That the 2022 interim levy for non-residential properties on the regular instalment plan be payable in one instalment on March 3, 2022. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor K. Ras
Carried
That the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated November 26, 2021 entitled Delegation of Regional Tax Ratio Setting Authority for 2022 be received. That Council consent to the enactment of a Regional by-law delegating tax ratio setting from the Region of Peel to Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon in accordance with Section 310 of the Municipal Act, 2001 for the 2022 property tax year. That Council consent to the apportionment methodology in place in the 2021 taxation year updated for 2022 assessments. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor K. Ras
Carried
That the associated presentation and deputation from Michael Hoy, Supervisor, Environmental Planning, City of Brampton regarding Centre for Community Energy Transformation, be received. (EAC-0036-2021) GC-0013-2022 That the associated presentation and deputation from Merissa Nudelman, Local Food Manager, Ecosource and Monica Bianco, Community Food Systems Coordinator regarding Deep Roots: Case Studies on Strengthening Neighbourhood Food Systems through Community Gardening in Mississauga, be received. (EAC-0037-2021) GC-0014-2022 That the associated presentation and deputation from Teresa Chan, Climate Change regarding District Energy in Mississauga's Downtown, be received. (EAC-0038-2021) GC-0015-2022 That the associated presentation and deputation from Alice Casselman, Environmental Action Committee Member, Founding President of Association for Canadian Educational Resources and Jonathan Brown regarding the MiDon Pilot Project, be received. (EAC-0039-2021) GC-0016-2022 That the associated presentation and deputation by Will Le, Aydin Neykov and Noel Hand of the Port Credit Sea Scouts regarding Preserving Our Past with Future Solutions be received . (EAC-0040-2021) GC-0017-2022 That the associated presentation and deputation from Aidan Rando, Michelle Kowalczyk and Racquel Pate, ALSET Team, University of Toronto Graduates regarding sustainable Transportation be received. (EAC-0041-2021) GC-0018-2022 That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan be approved as discussed at
Moved by Councillor K. Ras GC-0012-2022
Carried
That the deputation from Danica Spencer, Epic Tour regarding Tour de Mississauga 2021 Follow-up Update be received for information. (MCAC-0089-2021) GC-0020-2022 That the deputation from Gavin Longmuir, Manager, Parks regarding the Culham Trail be received for information. (MCAC-00 90 -2021) GC-0021-2022 That the Network and Technical Subcommittee Update from Kris Hammel, Citizen Member be received. (MCAC-00 91 -2021) GC-0022-2022 That the Communications and Promotions Subcommittee Update from Paula Pedziwiatr , Citizen Member be received. (MCAC-00 92 -2021) GC-0023-2022 That the Micromobility Working Group update from Suzanne Doyle, Vice-Chair be received. (MCAC-00 93 -2021) GC-0024-2022 That the National Active Transportation Fund Update from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation be received . (MCAC-00 94 -2021) GC-0025-2022 That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2021 Action List be approved. (MCAC-00 95 -2021) GC-0026-2022 That the 2021 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Work Plan be received for information . (MCAC-00 96 -2021) YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor K. Ras GC-0019-2022
Carried
That the deputation and associated presentation by Vikram Hardatt, Transportation Planner, IBI Group and David Forsey, Manager Transportation Engineering, IBI Group regarding the MicroMobility Project Phase 1, be received. (RSC-0047-2021) GC-0028-2022 That the deputation and associated presentation by Catherine Nguyen-Pham, Communications Advisor regarding the Pedestrian Safety Month Update, be received. (RSC-0048-2021) GC-0029-2022 That the following item ( s ) were approved on the Consent Agenda: 10.1 Traffic Calming (Wards 2, 6 and 11) (CONSENT) (RSC-0049-2021) GC-0030-2022 That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated September 21, 2021 entitled “Traffic Calming”, be received for information. (RSC-0050-2021) GC-0031-2022 That the Citizen Member Verbal Update , be received for information. (RSC-0051-2021) GC-0032-2022 That the Verbal Update on Ward 9 Bike Lane Safety Campaign, from Councillor Saito , be re ceived for information . (RSC-0052-2021) GC-0033-2022 That the verbal update by Constable Paul Dhillon, Peel Regional Police with respect to the Road Watch Statistics Program, be received. (RSC-0053-2021) GC-0034-2022 That the 2022 Road Safety Committee meeting dates, be received. (RSC-0054-2021) YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Coun
Moved by Councillor K. Ras GC-0027-2022
Carried
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 January 12, 2022 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter: Pursuant to Subsection 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001 A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Dundas Bus Rapid Transit Received The Committee went into Closed Session at 11:55AM. General Committee recessed at 11:55AM. General Committee reconvened at 12:00PM. 16.1 *A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Dundas Bus Rapid Transit Public Comments: Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works provided brief introductory remarks. Matthew Williams, Project Leader Rapid Transit presented on the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit. Members of the Committee raised questions and concerns. Mr. Williams and Mr. Wright responded to the questions from the Committee. The Committee came out of Closed Session at 12:36PM. As a result of the Closed Session, the following recommendation was voted on during Open Session: RECOMMENDATION GC-0035-2022 Moved By Councillor D. Damerla That the closed session presentation on t
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
The following items were approved on the consent agenda:  11.1 - Progress Report on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  11.5 - Amendments to Transit By-law 0425-2003 (Revised)  11.6 - Amendments to the Fare Integration Agreement between the City of Mississauga and Metrolinx  11.7 - PRC001503 Waste Bin Services to City Facilities: Increase to the Contract with GFL Environmental Inc.  11.8 - 2021 Obsolete Policies and Procedures  11.9 - 2022 Interim Tax Levy for Properties on the Regular Instalment Plan  11.10 - Delegation of Regional Tax Ratio Setting Authority for 2022  12.1 - Environmental Action Committee Report 9- 2021 December 7, 2021  12.2 - Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 11 - 2021 – December 7, 2021  12.3 - Road Safety Committee Report 9 - 2021 - December 7, 2021 General Committee - 2022 01 12 4 YES (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor K. Ras
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson
1. That the recommended approach to review the City’s asset naming policies through an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens, as outlined in this report entitled “A Review of the City’s Asset Naming Policies Through an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lens” dated December 1, 2021 be approved. 2. That the Council-imposed moratorium on adding new street names to the Street Name Reserve List, as well as other City assets continue until a revised naming policy is approved. 3. That the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the federal and provincial governments as well as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) to request their support (financial and legislative) and guidance on this issue that is national in scope. General Committee - 2022 01 12 6 4. That a new capital project PN 22-862 “City Assets Naming Policy Review Through An EDI Lens” be established with a gross and net budget of $130,000 and that funding be allocated from Capital Reserve Fund Account #33121. 5. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor K. Ras
Carried
1. That the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated November 26, 2021 entitled 2022 Interim Tax Levy for Properties on the Regular Instalment Plan be received. General Committee - 2022 01 12 9 2. That a by-law be enacted to provide for a 2022 interim levy for properties on the regular instalment plan. 3. That the 2022 interim taxes be calculated to be 50 percent of the previous year’s annualized taxes on properties that existed on the previous year’s tax roll. 4. That assessments added to the tax roll in the current year be levied an amount that approximates 50% of a full year’s taxes, had the property been included on the previous year’s tax roll, using tax rates set out in Appendix 1 of this report and the current year’s phased-in assessment. 5. That the 2022 interim levy for residential properties on the regular instalment plan be payable in three instalments on March 3, April 7 and May 5, 2022. 6. That the 2022 interim levy for non-residential properties on the regular instalment plan be payable in one instalment on March 3, 2022. YES (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor K. Ras
Carried
GC-0012-2022 That the associated presentation and deputation from Michael Hoy, Supervisor, Environmental Planning, City of Brampton regarding Centre for Community Energy Transformation, be received. (EAC-0036-2021) GC-0013-2022 That the associated presentation and deputation from Merissa Nudelman, Local Food Manager, Ecosource and Monica Bianco, Community Food Systems Coordinator regarding Deep Roots: Case Studies on Strengthening Neighbourhood Food Systems through Community Gardening in Mississauga, be received. (EAC-0037-2021) GC-0014-2022 That the associated presentation and deputation from Teresa Chan, Climate Change regarding District Energy in Mississauga's Downtown, be received. (EAC-0038-2021) GC-0015-2022 That the associated presentation and deputation from Alice Casselman, Environmental Action Committee Member, Founding President of Association for Canadian Educational Resources and Jonathan Brown regarding the MiDon Pilot Project, be received. (EAC-0039-2021) GC-0016-2022 That the associated presentation and deputation by Will Le, Aydin Neykov and Noel Hand of the Port Credit Sea Scouts regarding Preserving Our Past with Future Solutions be received. (EAC-0040-2021) GC-0017-2022 That the associated presentation and deputation from Aidan Rando, Michelle Kowalczyk and Racquel Pate, ALSET Team, University of Toronto Graduates regarding sustainable Transportation be received. (EAC-0041-2021) General Committee - 2022 01 12 11 GC-0018-2022 That the Environmental Action C
Moved by Councillor K. Ras
Carried
GC-0019-2022 That the deputation from Danica Spencer, Epic Tour regarding Tour de Mississauga 2021 Follow-up Update be received for information. (MCAC-0089-2021) GC-0020-2022 That the deputation from Gavin Longmuir, Manager, Parks regarding the Culham Trail be received for information. (MCAC-0090-2021) GC-0021-2022 That the Network and Technical Subcommittee Update from Kris Hammel, Citizen Member be received. (MCAC-0091-2021) GC-0022-2022 That the Communications and Promotions Subcommittee Update from Paula Pedziwiatr, Citizen Member be received. (MCAC-0092-2021) GC-0023-2022 That the Micromobility Working Group update from Suzanne Doyle, Vice-Chair be received. (MCAC-0093-2021) General Committee - 2022 01 12 12 GC-0024-2022 That the National Active Transportation Fund Update from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation be received. (MCAC-0094-2021) GC-0025-2022 That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2021 Action List be approved. (MCAC-0095-2021) GC-0026-2022 That the 2021 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Work Plan be received for information. (MCAC-0096-2021) YES (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor K. Ras
Carried
GC-0027-2022 That the deputation and associated presentation by Vikram Hardatt, Transportation Planner, IBI Group and David Forsey, Manager Transportation Engineering, IBI Group regarding the MicroMobility Project Phase 1, be received. (RSC-0047-2021) GC-0028-2022 That the deputation and associated presentation by Catherine Nguyen-Pham, Communications Advisor regarding the Pedestrian Safety Month Update, be received. (RSC-0048-2021) GC-0029-2022 That the following item(s) were approved on the Consent Agenda:  10.1 Traffic Calming (Wards 2, 6 and 11) (CONSENT) (RSC-0049-2021) General Committee - 2022 01 12 13 GC-0030-2022 That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated September 21, 2021 entitled “Traffic Calming”, be received for information. (RSC-0050-2021) GC-0031-2022 That the Citizen Member Verbal Update, be received for information. (RSC-0051-2021) GC-0032-2022 That the Verbal Update on Ward 9 Bike Lane Safety Campaign, from Councillor Saito, be received for information. (RSC-0052-2021) GC-0033-2022 That the verbal update by Constable Paul Dhillon, Peel Regional Police with respect to the Road Watch Statistics Program, be received. (RSC-0053-2021) GC-0034-2022 That the 2022 Road Safety Committee meeting dates, be received. (RSC-0054-2021) YES (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor
Moved by Councillor K. Ras
Carried
That the closed session presentation on the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit be received. YES (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried

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