The Mississauga Record

General Committee

April 14, 2021

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 (11 motions)

11 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the deputation and associated presentation by Kathryn Garland, Supervisor, Culture Programs regarding the Youth Poet Laureate Announcement be received. Received 6. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit Public Comments: Advance registration is required to participate and/or to make comments in the virtual 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 [email protected] by Monday, April 12, 2021 before 4:00PM. Pursuant to Section 42 of the Council Procedure By-law 0139-2013, as amended: General Committee may grant permission to a member of the public to ask a question of General Committee, with the following provisions: Questions shall be submitted to the Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the meeting; 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; The total speaking time shall be five (5) minutes maximum, per speaker, unless extended by the Mayor or Chair; and Any response not provided at the meeting will be provided in the format of a written response. No members of public registered to speak. 7. MATTERS PERTAINING TO COVID-19 Mayor Crombie provided an update on COVID-19 regarding case numbers including the variants, the hospitals, the vaccine roll out and the current lockdown. Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following co
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
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 dated March 29, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer titled “Formal Bid Protest by Almon Equipment Ltd. Regarding Procurement No. PRC002556 for the Supply and Delivery of Flexible Traffic Bollards” be received. That Procurement No. PRC002556 proceed, with award of the contract to the lowest acceptable bidder. 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 R. Starr
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 Corporate Report titled “Security Services – Initiatives and 2020 Annual Summary”, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated March 30, 2021 be received for information. 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 J. Kovac
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 Corporate Report entitled “Single Source Contract Award for the Supply and Delivery of Fire Suppression Bunker Gear for Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services” dated March 19, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to execute a contract with Starfield Lion for a two year period ending March 31, 2023, in the estimated amount of $666,000.00. 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 S. McFadden
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 Administrative Penalty By-law (0282-2013) as amended, and the Traffic By-law (0555-2000) as amended, be further amended to establish increased penalties of $100 for parking, standing and stopping infractions in a “Lakefront Increased Penalty Zone”, excluding overnight parking infractions, which will include all local roadways, City parks and municipal parking lots south of Lakeshore Road, from the east City limits to Meadow Wood Road, between the period of May 1 st to September 30 th as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated April 1, 2021 and entitled “Lak efront Parking Review (Wards 1 and 2)” . 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 S. McFadden
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 a by-law be enacted to amend the Traffic By-law 555-00, as amended to implement an all-way stop control at the intersections of Sherway Drive at Denise Road and Sherway Drive at Safeway Crescent (east intersection), as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated March 19, 2021 and entitled “All-way Stop – Sherway Drive at Denise Road and Sherway Drive at Safeway Crescent (East Intersection) (Ward 1)”. 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 S. Dasko
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 deputation and associated presentation by Valeria Pirner and Dianne Horwath, Ontario Trumpeter Swan Restoration regarding Port Credit Waterfront Pollution and the effects on Waterfowl be received. (EAC-0008-2021) GC-0212-2021 That the deputation and associated presentation by Jeanne McRight, President, Blooming Boulevards regarding Blooming Boulevards: Growing the Future be received. That the Environment Staff schedule a meeting with Jeanne McRight, President, Blooming Boulevards to further explore the feasibility regarding the request to create a Municipal Greenhouse. (EAC-0009-2021) GC-0213-2021 That the deputation and associated presentation by Banni Dhillion, Political Advocacy Coordinator and Lajanthan Prabaharan, Board Member, Community Climate Council regarding Community Climate Council be received. (EAC-0010-2021) GC-0214-2021 That the deputation and associated presentation by Lisa Urbani, Coordinator, Environment Initiatives, City of Mississauga and Jane Hayes, Project Lead, Hoffman Hayes regarding the Urban Agriculture Strategy be received. (EAC-0011-2021) GC-0215-2021 That the deputation and associated presentation by Heliya Babazadeh-Oleghi, Coordinator, Environmental Outreach and John MacKinnon, Natural Areas and Million Tree Program Coordinator regarding an Update to Earth Days 2021 be received. (EAC-0012-2021) GC-0216-2021 That staff prepare a memo with the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan attached to be emailed to the Members of Council by the
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden GC-0211-2021
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 Corporate Report entitled “Park Security for Canada Day Events” dated April 1, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services be received for information. 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. Parrish
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 deputation and associated presentation by Kathryn Garland, Supervisor, Culture Programs regarding the Youth Poet Laureate Announcement be received. Received General Committee - 2021 04 14 5 6. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit No members of public registered to speak. 7. MATTERS PERTAINING TO COVID-19 Mayor Crombie provided an update on COVID-19 regarding case numbers including the variants, the hospitals, the vaccine roll out and the current lockdown. Members of the Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following comments;  Vaccine Appointment Cancellations;  Employer Clinic Criteria;  Lack of Vaccine Supply;  Pop-up and Mobile Clinics;  Provincial announcements requiring local implementation;  Suggested school clinics instead of mass testing;  Underfunded hospitals;  Religious Education;  Park signage and Security; and  Sick Pay and Leave. Councillor Ras inquired if the City of Mississauga can waive the permit fee for tent pop- up clinics. Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building responded by noting that only tents that are 60m21 or attached to a building require a permit. DIRECTION to staff to waive the building permit costs for pop-up clinics. Councillor Damerla inquired about the over crowding on the MiWay buses. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded by noting that all physical requirements have been removed on the buses, that the City could have larger buses on the busier routes and that staff c
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
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
GC-0203-2021 That the deputation from Camille McKay, Manager, Parking Enforcement regarding Parking Enforcement Update be received. (TSC-0009-2021) General Committee - 2021 04 14 9 GC-0204-2021 1. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the signage on Rosemary Drive for the students attending St. Martin Secondary School and Hawthorn Public School. 2. That the Peel District School Board be requested to review the feasibility of installing a kiss and ride layout at Hawthorn Public School. (TSC-0010-2021) (Ward 7) GC-0205-2021 1. That Traffic Safety Council be requested to re-inspect the intersection of Windfield Terrace and Westbourne Terrace at The Heritage Hills Park Path for the students attending Huntington Ridge Public School once St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School returns to in-class learning. 2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of installing a landing pad on the south side of Winfield Terrace to align with the sidewalk on the west side of Westbourne Terrance for the students attending Huntington Ridge Public School. 3. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of painting zebra markings on all three legs of the intersection of Windfield Terrace and Westbourne Terrace for the students attending Huntington Ridge Public School. (TSC-0011-2021) (Ward 4) GC-0206-2021 1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Mississauga Valley Boulev
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden
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
GC-0211-2021 That the deputation and associated presentation by Valeria Pirner and Dianne Horwath, Ontario Trumpeter Swan Restoration regarding Port Credit Waterfront Pollution and the effects on Waterfowl be received. (EAC-0008-2021) General Committee - 2021 04 14 11 GC-0212-2021 1. That the deputation and associated presentation by Jeanne McRight, President, Blooming Boulevards regarding Blooming Boulevards: Growing the Future be received. 2. That the Environment Staff schedule a meeting with Jeanne McRight, President, Blooming Boulevards to further explore the feasibility regarding the request to create a Municipal Greenhouse. (EAC-0009-2021) GC-0213-2021 That the deputation and associated presentation by Banni Dhillion, Political Advocacy Coordinator and Lajanthan Prabaharan, Board Member, Community Climate Council regarding Community Climate Council be received. (EAC-0010-2021) GC-0214-2021 That the deputation and associated presentation by Lisa Urbani, Coordinator, Environment Initiatives, City of Mississauga and Jane Hayes, Project Lead, Hoffman Hayes regarding the Urban Agriculture Strategy be received. (EAC-0011-2021) GC-0215-2021 That the deputation and associated presentation by Heliya Babazadeh-Oleghi, Coordinator, Environmental Outreach and John MacKinnon, Natural Areas and Million Tree Program Coordinator regarding an Update to Earth Days 2021 be received. (EAC-0012-2021) GC-0216-2021 1. That staff prepare a memo with the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden
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

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