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21 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the deputation and associated presentation by Kitrina Fex, Executive Director, Hospice Mississauga with respect to Hospice Mississauga Capital Projects. Received 7.5 Item 10.5 Rachel Pennington, Public Art Curator 1. Item 7.5 R Pennington.pdf Rachel Pennington, Public Art Curator provided an overview of the refreshed public art plan and sought Committee's endorsement of the plan. Item 10.5 was moved up for consideration Members of Committee spoke to the subject matter and made the following comments and enquiries: would additional funding allow for further integration; adding a placemaking component; adding function as part of the active transportation strategy in terms of infrastructure; explanation of city's intersection with the Mississauga Arts Council; encouraging public art and private partnerships; how many private public art pieces exist in the city; inspection and maintenance of the public art pieces across the city; merging functionality and esthetics; reaching out to the Vietnamese Boat People Memorial Association as part of the review of the process for memorials; incorporating information panels at public art pieces; will creating murals along underpasses continue; is the public art at construction sites repurposed; will there be a youth representative on the public art working group; consider incorporating public art on hoarding. RECOMMENDATION GC-0190-2025 Moved By Councillor S. Dasko That the deputation and associated presentation by Rachel Pennington, Pu
Moved by Mayor Parrish
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor B. Butt
That the 2025 tax rates for the City of Mississauga be established as outlined in Appendix 1 of this report dated March 5, 2025, and titled “2025 Tax Ratios, Tax Rates and Due Dates” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. That the tax ratios for the City of Mississauga be approved as follows: Residential 1.000000 Multi-Residential 1.265604 New Multi-Residential 1.000000 Commercial 1.516977 Industrial 1.615021 Pipeline 1.313120 Farmland 0.250000 Managed Forest 0.250000 That the 2025 net operating municipal property tax levy for the City of Mississauga be approved at $747,520,139. That the 2025 operating budget be adjusted to reflect a transfer to the Fiscal Stability Reserve Fund (#30125) in the amount of $1,666,505. That the 2025 residential property tax due dates be set for July 3, August 7 and September 4, 2025. That the 2025 non-residential property tax due date be set for August 7, 2025. That the 2025 due dates for properties enrolled in the City’s pre-authorized tax payment plan be set based on their chosen withdrawal date. That the 2025 tax rates for the Clarkson, Cooksville, Malton, Port Credit and Streetsville Business Improvement Areas (BIA) tax levy requirement be established as set out in Appendix 2 of this report. That the levy amounts for the 2025 taxation year for colleges and universities, public hospitals and correctional facilities (“Heads and Beds” levy) be based on the current legislated rates. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (9)
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the report dated February 26, 2025 entitled “Capital Works in Progress (WIP) Update as at December 31, 2024” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, including Appendices 1 to 5, be approved. That the Treasurer be authorized to fund and close capital projects as identified in Appendix 2 of the report dated February 26, 2025 entitled “Capital Works in Progress (WIP) Update as at December 31, 2024” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. That PN 24450 “YMCA Funding Contribution” be established with a gross and net budget of $15 million funded by the Tax Capital Reserve Fund (33121). That PN 24452 “GWMC – Washroom Reno” be established with a gross and net budget of $75,000 funded by the Tax Capital Reserve Fund (33121). That PN 24349 “Flooding Impact – Sawmill Valley Trail” be established with a gross and net budget of $270,000 funded by the Tax Capital Reserve Fund (33121) That PN 24350 “Flooding Impact – Etobicoke Creek Trail” be established with a gross and net budget of $1,100,000 funded by the Tax Capital Reserve Fund (33121) That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (2) Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor M. Reid
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the City of Mississauga and Hospice Mississauga enter into a Memorandum of Agreement as outlined in the corporate report dated April 14, 2025, from the City Manager, and Chief Administrative Officer and entitled Hospice Mississauga New Facility Construction Loan Arrangement to include the following: (i) the City agreeing to lend Hospice Mississauga up to $16.25 million dollars, at a rate of interest of the City’s investment rate of return or higher, for a period of up to 30 years, to build the facility at 2176 Speakman Drive and to secure such loan through a leasehold mortgage and other security instruments, (ii) such other terms and conditions as the parties may mutually deem appropriate for a loan commitment of this nature. That City staff be authorized to commence negotiations for a Memorandum of Agreement, the form and content of which must be satisfactory to the City Solicitor and thereafter be approved by Council before execution of same by the City. That Marisa Chiu, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, or designate be appointed to the Hospice Mississauga Board of Directors. YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor N. Hart Conflict (1) Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (2) Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor M. Reid
Moved by Mayor Parrish
Carried
That staff undertake a comprehensive review of the City’s current Community Recognition Program and Corporate Policy – Community Recognition Program as outlined in the Corporate Report dated March 20, 2025 entitled “Review of Community Recognition Program” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. That a final report be brought back to General Committee by year-end, outlining findings and recommendations for updating the program. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (3) Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Mayor Parrish
Carried
That the “Public Art Plan” and associated recommendations attached as Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report entitled “Public Art Plan (2025)” dated March 24, 2025 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (2) Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor M. Reid
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
That Council approve the Single Source procurement for an data service, for a period of five (5) years, with the option to extend the term for an additional five (5) years, as detailed in the corporate report entitled “Single Source Approval Award for a Software License Agreement with CoStar Realty Information, Inc.”, dated March 26, 2024 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building. That the Chief Procurement Officer, or their designate, be authorized to execute all contracts and related ancillary documents with respect to the purchase between the City and CoStar Realty Information, Inc. for a high-value acquisition with an estimated amount for the 10-year period being less than $0.6M exclusive of taxes, in accordance with the City’s Procurement Bylaw 0013-2022, as amended, and all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (2) Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor M. Reid
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the presentation and deputation by Janette Campbell, Project Leader , DSX regarding the Accessibility Compliance Plan Update, be received. (AAC-000 5 -2025) GC-0199-2025 That the presentation and deputation of Dan Sadler, Manager, Standards, Training & Compliance regarding the 2024 Accessibility Annual Status Update, be received. (AAC-000 6 -2025) GC-0200-2025 That the verbal update regarding the Region of Peel’s Accessibility Advisory Committee provided by Carol-Ann Chafe, Chair and Citizen Member and Member of the ROP AAC be approved. (AAC-0007-2025) GC-0201-2025 That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan be approved as discussed at the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting. (AAC-0008-2025) GC-0202 -2025 That the deputation and presentation by Eric Zhao, Active Transportation Coordinator and Matthew Sweet, Manager Active Transportation regarding Shared Micro-mobility Program - 2025 Pre-launch Season Update, be received. (AAC-0009-2025) (FADS-0003-2025) GC-0203 -2025 That the verbal update provided by Steven Viera, Citizen Member on behalf of the Transit Advisory Committee regarding the MiWay Bus Destination Signage, be received. (AAC-0010-2025) YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (2) Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor M. Reid
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla GC-0198-2025
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 23, 2025 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter: Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 16.1 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Organizational Structure (Verbal Update) - GC-0204-2025 16.2 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: 2025 Ontario Senior of the Year - GC-0205-2025 Received The Committee went into Closed Session at 11:00 AM and returned at 11:29 AM. The following matter was voted on in Open Session.
Moved by Councillor N. Hart
Carried
That the verbal update with respect to Organizational Structure be received. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (3) Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor M. Reid
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
That the verbal update with respect to 2025 Ontario Senior of the Year be received. YES (7) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (4) Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor M. Reid
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the following items were approved on the consent agenda: 10.1 2025 Tax Ratios, Tax Rates and Due Dates 10.6 Single Source Approval Award for a Software License Agreement with CoStar Realty Information, Inc.; File Ref: PRCX002112 11.1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2025 - dated April 7, 2025
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
1. That the 2025 tax rates for the City of Mississauga be established as outlined in Appendix 1 of this report dated March 5, 2025, and titled “2025 Tax Ratios, Tax Rates and Due Dates” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. 2. That the tax ratios for the City of Mississauga be approved as follows: Residential 1.000000Multi-Residential 1.265604New Multi-Residential 1.000000Commercial 1.516977Industrial 1.615021Pipeline 1.313120Farmland 0.250000Managed Forest 0.250000 3. That the 2025 net operating municipal property tax levy for the City of Mississauga be approved at $747,520,139. 4. That the 2025 operating budget be adjusted to reflect a transfer to the Fiscal Stability Reserve Fund (#30125) in the amount of $1,666,505. 5. That the 2025 residential property tax due dates be set for July 3, August 7 and September 4, 2025. 6. That the 2025 non-residential property tax due date be set for August 7, 2025. 7. That the 2025 due dates for properties enrolled in the City’s pre-authorized tax payment plan be set based on their chosen withdrawal date. 8. That the 2025 tax rates for the Clarkson, Cooksville, Malton, Port Credit and Streetsville Business Improvement Areas (BIA) tax levy requirement be established as set out in Appendix 2 of this report. General Committee 2025 04 23 6 9. That the levy amounts for the 2025 taxation year for colleges and universities, public hospitals and correctional facilities (“Heads and Beds” levy) be based on the current legislated ra
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
1. That the report dated February 26, 2025 entitled “Capital Works in Progress (WIP) Update as at December 31, 2024” 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 capital projects as identified in Appendix 2 of the report dated February 26, 2025 entitled “Capital Works in Progress (WIP) Update as at December 31, 2024” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. 3. That PN 24450 “YMCA Funding Contribution” be established with a gross and net budget of $15 million funded by the Tax Capital Reserve Fund (33121). 4. That PN 24452 “GWMC – Washroom Reno” be established with a gross and net budget of $75,000 funded by the Tax Capital Reserve Fund (33121). 5. That PN 24349 “Flooding Impact – Sawmill Valley Trail” be established with a gross and net budget of $270,000 funded by the Tax Capital Reserve Fund (33121) 6. That PN 24350 “Flooding Impact – Etobicoke Creek Trail” be established with a gross and net budget of $1,100,000 funded by the Tax Capital Reserve Fund (33121) 7. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. General Committee 2025 04 23 7 YES (9): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (2): Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
1. That the City of Mississauga and Hospice Mississauga enter into a Memorandum of Agreement as outlined in the corporate report dated April 14, 2025, from the City Manager, and Chief Administrative Officer and entitled Hospice Mississauga New Facility Construction Loan Arrangement to include the following: (i) the City agreeing to lend Hospice Mississauga up to $16.25 million dollars, at a rate of interest of the City’s investment rate of return or higher, for a period of up to 30 years, to build the facility at 2176 Speakman Drive and to secure such loan through a leasehold mortgage and other security instruments, (ii) such other terms and conditions as the parties may mutually deem appropriate for a loan commitment of this nature. 2. That City staff be authorized to commence negotiations for a Memorandum of Agreement, the form and content of which must be satisfactory to the City Solicitor and thereafter be approved by Council before execution of same by the City. 3. That Marisa Chiu, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, or designate be appointed to the Hospice Mississauga Board of Directors. YES (9): Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor D. Damerla Conflict (1): Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (2): Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Mayor Parrish
Carried
1. That staff undertake a comprehensive review of the City’s current Community Recognition Program and Corporate Policy – Community Recognition Program as outlined in the Corporate Report dated March 20, 2025 entitled “Review of Community Recognition Program” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. 2. That a final report be brought back to General Committee by year-end, outlining findings and recommendations for updating the program. YES (8): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (3): Councillor N. Hart, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Mayor Parrish
Carried
That the “Public Art Plan” and associated recommendations attached as Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report entitled “Public Art Plan (2025)” dated March 24, 2025 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved. YES (8): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (2): Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
1. That Council approve the Single Source procurement for an data service, for a period of five (5) years, with the option to extend the term for an additional five (5) years, as detailed in the corporate report entitled “Single Source Approval Award for a Software License Agreement with CoStar Realty Information, Inc.”, dated March 26, 2024 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building. 2. That the Chief Procurement Officer, or their designate, be authorized to execute all contracts and related ancillary documents with respect to the purchase between the City and CoStar Realty Information, Inc. for a high-value acquisition with an estimated amount for the 10-year period being less than $0.6M exclusive of taxes, in accordance with the City’s Procurement Bylaw 0013-2022, as amended, and all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. YES (9): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (2): Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
GC-0198-2025 That the presentation and deputation by Janette Campbell, Project Leader, DSX regarding the Accessibility Compliance Plan Update, be received. (AAC-0005-2025) GC-0199-2025 That the presentation and deputation of Dan Sadler, Manager, Standards, Training & Compliance regarding the 2024 Accessibility Annual Status Update, be received. (AAC-0006-2025) GC-0200-2025 General Committee 2025 04 23 10 That the verbal update regarding the Region of Peel’s Accessibility Advisory Committee provided by Carol-Ann Chafe, Chair and Citizen Member and Member of the ROP AAC be approved. (AAC-0007-2025) GC-0201-2025 That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan be approved as discussed at the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting. (AAC-0008-2025) GC-0202-2025 That the deputation and presentation by Eric Zhao, Active Transportation Coordinator and Matthew Sweet, Manager Active Transportation regarding Shared Micro-mobility Program - 2025 Pre-launch Season Update, be received. (AAC-0009-2025) (FADS-0003-2025) GC-0203-2025 That the verbal update provided by Steven Viera, Citizen Member on behalf of the Transit Advisory Committee regarding the MiWay Bus Destination Signage, be received. (AAC-0010-2025) YES (9): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (2): Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the verbal update with respect to Organizational Structure be received. YES (8): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (3): Mayor Parrish, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
That the verbal update with respect to 2025 Ontario Senior of the Year be received. YES (7): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (4): Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor S. McFadden