The Mississauga Record

General Committee

April 24, 2024

Who was there

Present (3): Stephen Dasko, Chris Fonseca, Alvin Tedjo

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 (20 motions)

17 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the deputation and associated presentation by Ron Duquette, President, Mississauga Legends Row regarding their plans for an Induction Ceremony celebrating Mississauga's 50th Anniversary, be received. Received 7.2 Rosey Kaur, CEO, Concept1 Learning Centre Inc., Founder Early Concepts regarding Patka Boxes This item was heard after 7.3. R. Kaur spoke to the creation and implementation of the Patka Boxes, the importance of education on the Patka within the school district and requested that Council pass a motion for the inclusion of Patka Boxes at City facilities. Councillor M. Mahoney requested that this matter be
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko
Referred
That the request to provide a report to General Committee regarding the feasibility of including Patka Boxes at City facilities as per the deputation by Rosey Kaur, CEO, Concept1 Learning Centre Inc., Founder Early Concepts be
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Referred
That the deputation and associated presentation by Jennu Baskaran, Community Development Coordinator and Lisa Boyce-Gonsalves, Manager Program Delivery regarding Mississauga Youth Programs and Services, be received. Received 8. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil. 9. CONSENT AGENDA RECOMMENDATION GC-0200-2024 Moved By Councillor D. Damerla That the following items were approved on the consent agenda: 10.1 2024 Sauga Summer Pass 10.2 Amendments to Various By-Laws Authorizing the Execution of Fire Protection and Rescue Service Agreements Generally, and Including with the Town of Milton, the Town of Halton Hills, and the City of Burlington. 10.5 2023 Year End Reserve and Reserve Fund Report 10.6 Annual Treasurer's Statement Report: Summary of Activity in 2023 11.1 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 4 - 2024 - dated April 9, 2024 YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
In favour (7): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden
That the expansion of capacity for the Sauga Summer Pass program and program extension to Labour Day as outlined in the Corporate Report entitled “2024 Sauga Summer Pass for Youth” dated April 2, 2024 from Commissioner of Community Services, be approved. YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, 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 C. Fonseca
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That Section 1 of By-laws 0169-2016, 0047-2017, 0088-2017, and 0012-2020, authorizing the entering into of Fire Protection Services Agreements with the Town of Milton and the Town of Halton Hills, a Trench Rescue Services Agreement with the City of Burlington, and that generally authorize the City to enter into fire protection and rescue service agreements, respectively, be amended to provide authority for future amendment of these agreements, as set out in the Corporate Report from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer entitled “Amendments to Various By-Laws Authorizing the Execution of Fire Protection and Rescue Service Agreements Generally, and Including with the Town of Milton, the Town of Halton Hills, and the City of Burlington,” dated March 27, 2024. YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, 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 C. Fonseca
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt
That the Corporate Report dated March 21, 2024 entitled “Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Progress Report 2023” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be received for information. YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, 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 C. Fonseca
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
That the “Financial Report as at December 31, 2023” report dated March 22, 2024 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, including Appendices 1 and 2, be approved. That the $0.7 million 2023 year-end Stormwater operating program surplus be transferred to the Stormwater Pipe Reserve Fund (#35993) . That the 2023 Annual Financial Statement for Building Permit Fees be received for information as required by the Building Code Act ,1992 . That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, 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 C. Fonseca
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
That Council delegate the Authority to the Commissioner of Planning and Building to approve spending of monies in the Housing Accelerator Fund (#35581) for permitted use as defined by the Housing Accelerator Fund Contribution Agreement between the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the City of Mississauga as outlined in the Corporate Report dated April 5, 2024 and entitled “2023 Year End Reserve and Reserve Fund Report” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. That the Safe Restart Municipal Reserve (#30150), the Safe Restart Transit Reserve Fund (#30151), the COVID 19 Recovery Funding Municipal Reserve Fund (#30152), and the DC Exemption Reserve Fund (#35600) be closed. That $270,553.65 be transferred from the DCA- Hershey (Paramount) Loan Reserve Fund (#31347) to the DCA- Recreation and Parks Development Reserve Fund (#31315), and that the DCA- Hershey (Paramount) Loan Reserve Fund (#31347) be closed. That $2,759,475.63 be transferred from the Fiscal Stability Reserve (#30125) to the Tax-Funded Planning and Studies Reserve Fund (#33122). That $12,700,000.00 be transferred from the Building Revenue Stabilization Reserve (#30161) to the Fiscal Stability Reserve (#30125). That $20,096.10 be transferred from the Tax Capital Reserve Fund (#33121) to the Special Holding Reserve Fund (#35589). That $4,375,000.00 be transferred from the DCA- Transit Reserve Fund (#31330) to the CIL Parkland Reserve Fund (#32121). That Column III of Schedule C of By-law 0184-
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the report dated March 28, 2024, entitled “Annual Treasurer’s Statement Report: Summary of Activity in 2023” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be approved in compliance with the reporting requirements of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and the Planning Act . That the report dated March 28, 2024, from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer entitled “Annual Treasurer’s Statement Report: Summary of Activity in 2023” be made available to the public on the City of Mississauga’s website. YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, 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 C. Fonseca
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt
That the deputation and associated presentation from Rahul Mehta, Active Living Specialist, Peel Multicultural Council regarding the 2024 Winter Cycling Congress, be received. ( MCAC-003 3 -2024 ) GC-0208-2024 That the deputation and associated presentation from Jacqueline Hunter, Transportation Demand Management Coordinator, Active Transportation regarding the Cycling Outreach Program 2024, be received. ( MCAC-003 4 -2024 ) GC-0209-2024 That the following items were approved on consent : 10.1 - Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Action List (5 minutes) 11.2 - News release dated April 2, 2024 entitled "Mississauga’s first shared system of e-bikes and e-scooters is coming this summer." (MCAC-0035-2024) GC-0210-2024 That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Action Item List, be approved. ( MCAC-003 6 -2024 ) GC-0211-2024 That the memorandum from Fred Sandoval, Active Transportation Coordinator dated April 2, 2024 entitled "Feasibility of Bicycle Lane Separation on Confederation Parkway", be received. ( MCAC-003 7 -2024 ) GC-0212-2024 That the Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee update on April 9, 2024 from Juelene Stennett, Citizen Member, be received. ( MCAC-003 8 -2024 ) GC-0213-2024 That the Mississauga Cycling Network and Technical Subcommittee update on April 9, 2024 from Mark Currie, Citizen Member, be received. ( MCAC-003 9 -2024 ) YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla GC-0207-2024
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 April 24, 2024 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter: Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 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 10:32 AM. As a result of Closed Session, the following recommendation was voted in Open Session following their return at 1:08 PM. (9 to 0) 16.1 Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory: Public Comments: Update on Peel Transition (Verbal) Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer provided an update on the Peel Transition. Members of the General Committee engaged in a discussion and raised questions. S. Lichterman responded to questions and provided clarity. Councillor B. Butt left the meeting at 11:02 AM. Councillor D. Damerla left the meeting at 11:08 AM. RECOMMENDATION GC-0214-2024 Moved By Councillor J. Horneck That the verbal update in closed session regardin
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
In favour (7): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden
That the deputation and associated presentation by Ron Duquette, President, Mississauga Legends Row regarding their plans for an Induction Ceremony celebrating Mississauga's 50th Anniversary, be received. General Committee - 2024 04 24 3 Received 7.2 Rosey Kaur, CEO, Concept1 Learning Centre Inc., Founder Early Concepts regarding Patka Boxes This item was heard after 7.3. R. Kaur spoke to the creation and implementation of the Patka Boxes, the importance of education on the Patka within the school district and requested that Council pass a motion for the inclusion of Patka Boxes at City facilities. Councillor M. Mahoney requested that this matter be
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko
Referred
That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:  10.1 2024 Sauga Summer Pass  10.2 Amendments to Various By-Laws Authorizing the Execution of Fire Protection and Rescue Service Agreements Generally, and Including with the Town of Milton, the Town of Halton Hills, and the City of Burlington.  10.5 2023 Year End Reserve and Reserve Fund Report  10.6 Annual Treasurer's Statement Report: Summary of Activity in 2023  11.1 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 4 - 2024 - dated April 9, 2024 General Committee - 2024 04 24 5 YES (9): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt
That the expansion of capacity for the Sauga Summer Pass program and program extension to Labour Day as outlined in the Corporate Report entitled “2024 Sauga Summer Pass for Youth” dated April 2, 2024 from Commissioner of Community Services, be approved. YES (9): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1): Councillor C. Fonseca
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the Corporate Report dated March 21, 2024 entitled “Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Progress Report 2023” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be received for information. YES (9): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1): Councillor C. Fonseca
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
1. That the “Financial Report as at December 31, 2023” report dated March 22, 2024 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, including Appendices 1 and 2, be approved. 2. That the $0.7 million 2023 year-end Stormwater operating program surplus be transferred to the Stormwater Pipe Reserve Fund (#35993). 3. That the 2023 Annual Financial Statement for Building Permit Fees be received for information as required by the Building Code Act,1992. 4. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (9): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1): Councillor C. Fonseca
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
1. That Council delegate the Authority to the Commissioner of Planning and Building to approve spending of monies in the Housing Accelerator Fund (#35581) for permitted use as defined by the Housing Accelerator Fund Contribution Agreement between the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the City of Mississauga as outlined in the Corporate Report dated April 5, 2024 and entitled “2023 Year End Reserve and Reserve Fund Report” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. 2. That the Safe Restart Municipal Reserve (#30150), the Safe Restart Transit Reserve Fund (#30151), the COVID 19 Recovery Funding Municipal Reserve Fund (#30152), and the DC Exemption Reserve Fund (#35600) be closed. 3. That $270,553.65 be transferred from the DCA- Hershey (Paramount) Loan Reserve Fund (#31347) to the DCA- Recreation and Parks Development General Committee - 2024 04 24 8 Reserve Fund (#31315), and that the DCA- Hershey (Paramount) Loan Reserve Fund (#31347) be closed. 4. That $2,759,475.63 be transferred from the Fiscal Stability Reserve (#30125) to the Tax-Funded Planning and Studies Reserve Fund (#33122). 5. That $12,700,000.00 be transferred from the Building Revenue Stabilization Reserve (#30161) to the Fiscal Stability Reserve (#30125). 6. That $20,096.10 be transferred from the Tax Capital Reserve Fund (#33121) to the Special Holding Reserve Fund (#35589). 7. That $4,375,000.00 be transferred from the DCA- Transit Reserve Fund (#31330) to the CIL Parkland Reserve Fund (
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
1. That the report dated March 28, 2024, entitled “Annual Treasurer’s Statement Report: Summary of Activity in 2023” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be approved in compliance with the reporting requirements of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and the Planning Act. 2. That the report dated March 28, 2024, from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer entitled “Annual Treasurer’s Statement Report: Summary of Activity in 2023” be made available to the public on the City of Mississauga’s website. YES (9): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1): Councillor C. Fonseca General Committee - 2024 04 24 9
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt
GC-0207-2024 That the deputation and associated presentation from Rahul Mehta, Active Living Specialist, Peel Multicultural Council regarding the 2024 Winter Cycling Congress, be received. (MCAC-0033-2024) GC-0208-2024 That the deputation and associated presentation from Jacqueline Hunter, Transportation Demand Management Coordinator, Active Transportation regarding the Cycling Outreach Program 2024, be received. (MCAC-0034-2024) GC-0209-2024 That the following items were approved on consent:  10.1 - Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Action List (5 minutes)  11.2 - News release dated April 2, 2024 entitled "Mississauga’s first shared system of e-bikes and e-scooters is coming this summer." (MCAC-0035-2024) GC-0210-2024 That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Action Item List, be approved. (MCAC-0036-2024) GC-0211-2024 That the memorandum from Fred Sandoval, Active Transportation Coordinator dated April 2, 2024 entitled "Feasibility of Bicycle Lane Separation on Confederation Parkway", be received. (MCAC-0037-2024) GC-0212-2024 That the Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee update on April 9, 2024 from Juelene Stennett, Citizen Member, be received. (MCAC-0038-2024) GC-0213-2024 That the Mississauga Cycling Network and Technical Subcommittee update on April 9, General Committee - 2024 04 24 10 2024 from Mark Currie, Citizen Member, be received. (MCAC-0039-2024) YES (9): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Kova
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the verbal update in closed session regarding the “Peel Transition” be received. YES (7): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor S. McFadden ABSENT (3): Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
In favour (7): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden

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