Council

Meeting #:
Date:	Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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

• Mayor Bonnie Crombie
• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
• Councillor Pat Mullin, Ward 2
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
• Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5
• Councillor Ron Starr, Ward 6
• Councillor Dipika Damerla, Ward 7
• Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
• Councillor Pat Saito, Ward 9
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• Councillor George Carlson, Ward 11

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

9:32 AM

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Mayor Crombie recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Verbal Motion
Moved by: Councillor M. Mahoney

That the February 16, 2022 Council Agenda, be approved as presented. 

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING

5.1

Council Minutes February 2, 2022

Verbal Motion
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden

6.

PRESENTATIONS

6.1

Heather Grand, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Luso Canadian Charitable Society, to present the City of Mississauga the Hazel McCallion 100th year Commemorative Print

Heather Grand, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Luso Canadian Charitable Society, provided an overview of the LUSO Canadian Charitable Society's support for persons with disabilities, and background on the Commissioning of a print of former Mayor, Hazel McCallion, which is presented to the City of Mississauga.

Members of Council expressed appreciation for all the work that the LUSO Canadian Charitable Society does for the residents of Mississauga and recognized former Mayor Hazel McCallion for her contributions to the LUSO Society and the residents of Mississauga.

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Fonseca
Seconded by: Councillor Kovac

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Mirko Petricevic, with respect to seeking Council support urging Ministers of Parliament to not delay the building of an ecosystem to sustain robust journalism 

Mirko Petricevic provided an overview of the group he represents "ink Stained Wretches" and provided background on the project to promote support for local journalism; and noted that there have been approximately 28 Municipalities across Canada that have passed journalism support Resolutions and requested Council's support to pass a Resolution to strengthen democracy by supporting local journalism.

Councillor Parrish expressed thanks to Mirko for bringing this matter to Council's attention and advised that she would be willing to put forward the Motion.

Councillor Kovac recognized the importance of this matter; however, he would like time to review the subject matter further before passing a Resolution.

Members of Council agreed that they would require time to review and have the matter come back to a future Council meeting.

Councillor Parrish withdrew her Motion.

Verbal Motion

Moved by:  Councillor Kovac
Seconded by:  Councillor Fonseca

7.2

Andrew Gassmann, with respect to Governance Committee Report dated January 31, 2022

Item 12.1.

Andrew Gassmann, Resident, expressed concerns relating to governance and inquired whether Councillor Damerla would be resigning from her seat or take an unpaid leave of absence as she is running in the upcoming Provincial election.

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor advised that the Municipal Act does not require a Member of Council to take a leave.

Councillor Damerla noted that she would be following all the rules and guidance of the Municipal Act.

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Parrish

7.3

Anna Gulbinski, Executive Director, Art Gallery of Mississauga with respect to the Art Gallery of Mississauga culture grant funding recommendation

Item 12.3.

Anna Gulbinski, Executive Director, Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM), introduced Lisa Browne, Director, Public Advisory Committee Member and provided an overview of the results of the Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) audit which identified several areas for improvement including change to the Executive Committee.  Ms. Browne noted that earlier this year there was a change made to the Executive Committee and they will continue to move forward to address all the findings for improvement noted in the audit.  Ms. Gulbinski provided an overview of the upcoming events and exhibits at the AGM and noted that the success of the AGM is dependent on the support of those who fund them.

In response to Councillor Damerla's inquiry on what types of supports are needed to address the findings of the DEI report, Lisa Browne noted that there are steps that are being taken to address all the issues and working through them with a goal to serve the community, and that at this time they are not seeking any support from Council to work through those issues; however, if necessary they would reach out. 

In response to Mayor Crombie's request that she receive a copy of the final report, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services advised that the Culture Division was provided a copy; however, direction from AGM was that it not be shared as there are instances in the report that would identify individuals.  Ms. Browne noted that a copy of the report can be shared with the Mayor and Members of Council provided it not be disclosed publicly.

Direction was given to Culture staff to provide a copy of the DEI Audit Report to Mayor Crombie, Councillor Dasko and Councillor Damerla.

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Dasko
Seconded by: Council Kovac

7.4

Chief Laforme, of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, with respect to Every Child Matters Flag Raising

Mayor and Members of Council to join Chief Laforme and Grandmother Kim Wheatley and proceed to Celebration Square (east end) for a smudging ceremony, traditional song and the raising of the "Every Child Matters" flag.

This item was moved to the end of the Council meeting.

Mayor Crombie spoke of the City of Mississauga's commitment to truth reconciliation and that the "Every Child Matter Flag" will fly permanently as a pledge to never forget those who lost their lives and honour the survivors.

Mayor Crombie noted that on February 15, 2022, the First Nation Community of Keeseekoose had discovered unmarked burial sites at a former residential school, and stated that immediately following the flag raising, they would lower the flag at half-mast for four days in recognition and a sign of solidarity to the residents of  Keeseekoose and all Indigenous communities.

Mayor Crombie noted that following the Federal government’s report on Truth and Reconciliation the City of Mississauga took steps to strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities and explained the several initiatives and improvements.

Chief Laforme thanked the Mayor, the Councillors and the people of Mississauga for inviting him and shared a prayer.  Chief Laforme appreciates the relationship that has developed with the City of Mississauga and looks forward to developing a greater relationship.  Chief Laforme noted that we need to recognize that these children are all our children and that there are no more excuses to be made or accepted.

The Council meeting was recessed to allow the Mayor and Members of Council to join Chief Laforme and Grandmother Kim Wheatley for the smudging ceremony, traditional song and the raising/lower the "Every Child Matters" flag.

Council recessed at 11:57 AM and resumed at 12:53:PM

7.5

Brennan Bempong, Resident with respect to the Governance Committee Report 1-2022 dated January 31, 2022

Item 12.1.

Brennan Bempong spoke regarding the elected officials' newsletters and offered a suggestion that Councillor Mullin be permitted to send out newsletters on behalf of the Members of Council, as she would not be running in the upcoming Municipal Elections in the fall.

Members of Council spoke to the matter and made the following comments:

• too big a task for one Councillor to take on for the entire City;
• not all residents are on an elist to broadcast a global newsletter;
• suggestion to move date to the same day as the Region of Peel; however, staff cannot accommodate;
• suggestion to move back the date for the next elections
• expressed thanks to the deputant for his suggestions and his participation and engagement in Municipal matters.

Verbal Motion

Moved by Councillor Dasko
Second by Councillor Kovac

7.6

Guy Giorno, Resident with respect to Recommendation GOV-0002-2022 on the Governance Committee Report 1-2022, dated January 31, 2022

Item 12.1.

Guy Giorno, referenced the Council Code of Conduct in the Governance Committee’s workplan.  He noted his role as Integrity Commissioner for over 30 Ontario municipalities and that in reviewing the current City of Mississauga Council Code of Conduct and Municipal Act, that is very clear to him that there should have been an investigation commenced at the onset of the complaint being filed and further explained the duty and process followed by an Integrity Commissioner.

Councillor Saito, spoke with respect to the need to make the amendments to the Council Code of Conduct for strength and clarity and noted that it was timely for these amendments to be considered by Council rather than the Governance Committee who will not be meeting until the end of March.  Councillor Saito further noted that the Governance Committee will review the workplan, the Code and Standards at their March 2022 meeting.

Councillor Mahoney noted that the Members of Council moved quickly to ensure that the process to investigate this matter was commenced.

Councillor Parrish inquired whether there is a prescribed time in which a matter may be investigated by the Integrity Commissioner subsequent a police report or if there is an order to follow; and whether Members of Council are vulnerable in naming the individual involved in the matter.

Mr. Giorno's became unavailable due to technical issues;

Mayor Crombie noted that the names of the individual were made public through a media release by the former Councillor.

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor advised that the role of Council and its vulnerability is a matter for her to advise in closed session if Council wished to do so.

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

No members from the public registered to speak.

9.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO COVID-19

Mayor Crombie advised that the Province announced that it was accelerating their easing of restrictions; and provided a list of those restrictions and timelines for further measures to be lifted, including proof of vaccination.  Mayor Crombie provided an update on the current case count of Covid-19 and vaccination rates and upcoming clinics.

In response to Councillor Parrish's inquiry regarding resuming elective surgeries and in-person attendance at sporting events, Mayor Crombie noted that the Trillium Health Partners reported that they will resume elective surgeries this week and that there would be in person attendance at sporting events with capacity restrictions; however after March 1, 2022 they would lift capacity restrictions for those venues.

Mayor Crombie inquired whether Members of Council want to continue with the statistical charts tracking daily Covid-19 cases since the PCR testing has been restricted to only those vulnerable or who require it for employment purposes.

Members of Council made the following comments:

• agree that the daily tracking data is inaccurate at this time and agree to suspend reporting
• will community centres still require vaccine passports
• some restaurants may continue with the proof of vaccination after March 1st;
• parents are concerned that their child maybe around others who are not vaccinated
• positive feedback from residents with respect to the "after dark" vaccination centres

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services advised that staff are awaiting further direction and guidance from Dr. Loh with respect to requiring proof of vaccination at city facilities, and will report to Council.

10.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RESOLUTION 0031-2022
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney
  Seconded By Councillor C. Fonseca

  The following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  12.2. - General Committee Report 3-2022, dated February 9, 2022

  12.3. - General Committee (Corporate Grants) Report 4-2022, dated February 9, 2022

  By-laws - 18.1. - 18.5., 18.7. - 18.8.

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor R. Starr

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.

INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF CORPORATE REPORTS - Nil

12.

PRESENTATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

12.1

Governance Committee Report 1-2022 dated January 31, 2022

Item 13.2.

• RESOLUTION 0034-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish
  Seconded By Councillor G. Carlson

  That recommendations GOV-0001-022 - GOV-0003-2022 as contained in the Governance Committee Report 1-2022 dated January 31, 2022, be approved.

  GOV-0001-2022

  That the Corporate Report dated Janaury 6, 2021 from the Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk titled “Corporate Policy and Procedure Update – Use of City Resources During an Election Campaign” be endorsed subsequent to:,

  1. an amendment clarifying when candidates can file their nomination papers and begin campaigning.
  2. Council providing direction on the last date that a Member of Council can send out a newsletter during an election year.

  (GOV-0001-2022)

  GOV-0002-2022

  That the status of the Governance Committee Work Plan items, updated for January 31, 2022 Governance meeting, be received.

  (GOV-0002-2022)

  GOV-0003-2022

  1. That a by-law be enacted to establish a new Council Procedure By-law incorporating the amendments outlined in Appendix 1 attached to the report dated November 1, 2021 entitled “Proposed Amendments to the Council Procedure By-law 0139-2013, as amended from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer: and further that Section 34(3) of the proposed By-law be amended to reduce the speaking time of five minutes to three minutes for members of Council speaking to an item of business a second or third time, unless determined otherwise by the Chair.
  2. That a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 0133-2016 to consolidate the powers that are delegated to the City Solicitor as identified in Section 88 of the Council Procedure By-law 0139-2013, as amended, By-laws 0394-2005, 0012-2008, 0043-2017 and 0123-2017.
  3. That By-laws 0139-2013, as amended, 0394-2005, 0012-2008, 0043-2017 and 0123-2017 be repealed.

  (GOV-0003-2022)

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor R. Starr

  Carried (11 to 0)

12.2

General Committee Report 3-2022 dated February 9, 2022 (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0032-2022
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney
  Seconded By Councillor C. Fonseca

  The recommendations GC-0068-2022 - GC-0100-2022 as contained in the General Committee Report 3-2022 dated February 9, 2022 be approved.

  GC-0068-2022

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 11.3 - Memorandum of Understanding between the Regional Municipality of Peel and the City of Mississauga for Storm Sewer Discharge (Wards 3 and 4)
  • 11.4 - Foundation Repairs at Port Credit Library (Ward 1)
  • 11.5 - Authorization to enter into a Greenlands Securement Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and The Regional Municipality of Peel
  • 11.6 - Delegation of Authority- Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property- July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
  • 11.7 - Shortage of Judicial Resources for the Provincial Offences Court
  • 12.1 - Road Safety Committee Report 1 - 2022 - January 25, 2022
  • 12.2 - Traffic Safety Council Report 1 - 2022 - January 26, 2022

     

  GC-0069-2022

  1. That the proposed amendments to the City’s Sign By-law 54-2002 outlined in the corporate report from the Commissioner of Planning and Building dated January 27, 2022 entitled “Review of Sign By-law 54- 2002 – Election Signs” be approved.
  2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

      

  GC-0070-2022

  1. That the Cycling Master Plan, Pediastrian Master Plan, Vision Zero Framework and the Climate Change Action Plan aligns with the report titled “Dundas Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Mississauga East - Transit Project Assessment Process (Wards 1, 3, 4 and 7)”, dated January 21, 2022, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works.
  2. That the draft Environmental Project Report and the preferred solution for the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), dated January 21, 2022, be endorsed by Council.
  3. That staff be directed to publish the “Notice of Study Completion” for the study in the local newspaper and to place the Environmental Project Report on the public record for a 30-day review period in accordance with the Transit Project Assessment Process.
  4. That any Dundas BRT project capital infrastructure implementation within Cooksville (between Camilla Road and Confederation Parkway) be deferred until staff report back to Council on an updated design assessment.
  5. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

      

  GC-0071-2022

  That a by-law be enacted to authorize the Commissioner of Transportation and Works and the City Clerk to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, including any subsequent amending agreements, between the Regional Municipality of Peel (“Peel”) and the Corporation of the City of Mississauga (“the City”) for connections to the City’s storm sewer system along a portion of Burnhamthorpe Road on the terms outlined in the report titled “Memorandum of Understanding between the Regional Municipality of Peel and the City of Mississauga for Storm Sewer Discharge (Wards 3 and 4)”, dated January 25, 2022, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

  GC-0072-2022

  1. That staff be directed to proceed with repairs to the Port Credit Library as outlined in the report dated January 28, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled ‘Foundation Repairs at Port Credit Library’.
  2. That capital project PN 22-272 Port Credit Library be modified as a multi-year project, with an expenditure budget of up to $8 million funded by the Capital Reserve Fund (Account # 33121), with $3 million in 2022 and $5 million in 2023.
  3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

      

  GC-0073-2022

  1. That the Commissioner of Community Services and the City Clerk, be authorized to execute a Greenlands Securement Agreement (the “Agreement”), including all ancillary documents and subsequent amending and extension agreements, between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga (the “City’) and The Regional Municipality of Peel (the “Region”), on terms detailed herein and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor as outlined in the corporate report dated January 20, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled “Authorization to enter into a Greenlands Securement Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and The Regional Municipality of Peel”.
  2. That all necessary By-laws be enacted.

      

  GC-0074-2022

  That the report dated January 19, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled, “Delegation of Authority- Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property – July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021”, be received for information.

  GC-0075-2022

  1. That the report entitled “Shortage of Judicial Resources for Provincial Offences Court” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, dated January 11, 2022, be received.
  2. That a letter be sent to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Attorney General requesting support for sufficient judicial appointments to adequately resource the City of Mississauga POA courts to fully resume court operations to pre-COVID capacity.

      

  GC-0076-2022

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Jennifer Wang, Resident regarding IYZ, be received.

  (RSC-0001-2022)

  GC-0077-2022

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Catherine-Nguyen-Pham regarding Speeding Consequences and Day of Remembrance for the Road Traffic Victims Post-Mortem, be received.

  (RSC-0002-2022)

  GC-0078-2022

  That the funds in the amount of up to $5,000 from the 2022 Committee support budget be allocated to the Road Safety Promotional Subcommittee for the purpose of promotion for the 2022 Campaign in April, Let’s Move Mississauga, be approved.

  (RSC-0003-2022) (RSPS-0001-2022)

  GC-0079-2022

  1. That the funds in the amount of up to $5,000 from the 2022 Committee support budget be allocated to the Road Safety Promotional Subcommittee for promotional giveaway items for 2022, be approved.
  2. That the Road Safey Promotional Subcommittee be granted authorization from the Road Safety Committee to make final decisions regarding design work and promotional items on Road Safety campaigns when time is a factor and/or for events where promotional items can be distributed.

  (RSC-0004-2022) (RSPS-0002-2022)

  GC-0080-2022

  That the amount of up to $200 from the 2022 Committee support budget be allocated as an reward for the Mascot contest design winner, be approved.

  (RSC-0005) (RSPS-0003-2022)

  GC-0081-2022

  That the Road Safety Committee Work Plan be listed as a standing item on all future Road Safety Committee agendas, be approved. (RSC-0006-2022) (RSPS-0004-2022)

  GC-0082-2022

  That the verbal update from Constable Claudia Wells, Peel Regional Police with respect to the Road Watch Statistics Program, be received.

  (RSC-0007-2022)

  GC-0083-2022

  That the deputation from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation regarding the Micromobility Project: Phase 1 Update be received.

  (TSC-0001-2022)

  GC-0084-2022

  That the deputation from Erica Warsh, Vision Zero Program Lead regarding an Update to Pedestrian Signal Timing Across the City be received.

  (TSC-0002-2022)

  GC-0085-2022

  That the deputation from Laura Zeglen, Active Transportation Coordinator regarding the School Walking Routes Program and School Streets be received.

  (TSC-0003-2022)

  GC-0086-2022

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Ceremonial Drive and Lafayette Drive for the students attending Champlain Trail Public School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of painting a stop bar and zebra marked crosswalk at the intersection of Ceremonial Drive and Lafayette Drive.

  (TSC-0004-2022)

  (Ward 5)

  GC-0087-2022

  That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Tomken Road and Flagship Drive for the students attending St. Thomas More Catholic Elementary School.

  (TSC-0005-2022)

  (Ward3)

  GC-0088-2022

  That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Mavis Road/Stavebank Road and Queensway West for the students attending St. Jerome Catholic Elementary School and Meadow Green Academy.

  (TSC-0006-2022)

  (Ward 7)

  GC-0089-2022

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the implementation of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Queensway West and Shardawn Mews for the students attending St. Jerome Catholic Elementary School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of moving the stop sign on the west side of Shardawn Mews South Leg to square the intersection and paint lines on the east leg of the intersection.

  (TSC-0007-2022)

  (Ward 7)

  GC-0090-2022

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the implementation of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Tenth Line West and Tacc Drive for the students attending McKinnon Public School.
  2. That the Principal of McKinnon Public School be requested to commend students and parents for obeying crosswalk signals at the intersection of Tenth Line West and Tacc Drive.

  (TSC-0008-2022)

  (Ward 10)

  GC-0091-2022

  That the Site Inspection Statistic Report for November 2021 be received.

  (TSC-0009-2022)

  GC-0092-2022

  That Miles Roque, Sanjiv Narang, Peter Westbrook and Sandra Thomson, Citizen Members be appointed to the Site Inspections Report ReviewWorking Group.

  (TSC-0010-2022)

  GC-0093-2022

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard in front of the school on Chriseden Drive at the zebra marked crosswalk for the students attending Tecumseh Public School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of increasing the "no stopping" zone in front of Tecumseh Public School on Chriseden Drive on the south side to better protect the zebra marked cross walk.
  3. That Parking Enforcement be requested to conduct a blitz on the north side of Chriseden Drive and the east side of Chriseden Drive where vehicles are parked illegally in the "no stopping" zones for the students of Tecumseh Public School.
  4. That the Peel District School Board be requested to review the feasibility of implementing a speed bump on school property directly in advance of the stop sign at the kiss and ride exit in front of Tecumseh Public School on Chriseden Drive.
  5. That Transportation and Works be requested to provide a map to Tecumseh Public School showing legal parking on Chriseden Drive in front of Tecumseh Public School.
  6. That the Principal of Tecumseh Public School be requested to remind the parents to park legally on Chriseden Drive at the zebra marked crosswalk and use the zebra marked crosswalk or use the Kiss and Ride to drop off students.
  7. That Traffic Safety Council be requested to re-inspect Tecumseh Public School in front of the school on Chriseden Drive at the zebra marked crosswalk once parts 2, 3, 4 and 6 of the recommendation have been implemented.

  (TSC-0011-2022)

  (Ward 2)

  GC-0094-2022

  1. That Traffic Safety Council cancel the selection of recipients for the Dr. Arthur Wood Award and the Wilde Wood Award for the year 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. That the amount of $1500 that was allocated for the recipients of the 2021 Wilde Wood Award be reallocated to award the 3 schools participating in the 2022 School Streets Pilot Progam to benefit the students.

  (TSC-0012-2022)

  GC-0095-2022

  That the amount of up to $3,000 from the 2022 Council and Committee Support budget be allocated towards the 2022 Let's Move Mississauga Campaign to be used for mobile signs.

  (TSC-0013-2022)

  GC-0096-2022

  That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for December 2021 be received.

  (TSC-0014-2022)

  GC-0097-2022

  That the Transportation and Works Action Items List for December 2021 be received.

  (TSC-0015-2022)

  GC-0098-2022

  1. That the resignation of Trevor Brown, Citizen Member from the Traffic Safety Council be received.
  2. That the Traffic Safety Council not fill the vacancy after the resignation of Trevor Brown, Citizen Member due to the election year, notwithstanding the Corporate Policy #02-01-01 on Citizen Appointments to Committees, Boards and Authorities.

  (TSC-0016-2022)

  GC-0099-2022

  That the closed session report from the City Solicitor dated January 19, 2022 titled “Legal Advice - Limiting the Number of Election Signs Permitted on Residential Property with a Single Dwelling Unit” be received for information.

  GC-0100-2022

  1. That, subject to the approval of Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (“ICIP”) funding for the design and construction of BRT projects, the Realty Services Section of the Corporate Services Department be authorized to enter into negotiations with the affected landowners for the acquisition of various interests in property required in connection with the Dundas and Lakeshore BRT projects on the terms set out in this report.
  2. That for the purposes of the Dundas and Lakeshore BRT projects only, the By-Law attached as Appendix 1 to the report titled “Dundas and Lakeshore Bus Rapid Transit (“BRT”) Projects - Authority to Negotiate and to Delegate Authority to Enter into Agreements to Acquire Interests in Land” dated January 18, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, be enacted.
  3. That all necessary By-Laws be enacted.

      

      

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor R. Starr

  Carried (11 to 0)

12.3

General Committee (Corporate Grants) Report 4-2022 dated February 9, 2022 (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0033-2022

  That recommendations GC-0101-2022 - GC-0105-2022 as contained in the General Committee (Corporate Grants) Report 4-2022 dated February 9, 2022, be approved.

  GC-0101-2022

  That the deputation by Vikas Kohli, Executive Director and Ev Harris, Grants Lead regarding the MonstARTity 2021 Recap be received.

  GC-0102-2022

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Kristine Kane, Chair of Southside Shuffle Board of Directors, Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival reagrding an Overview on the Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival be received.

  GC-0103-2022

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Sonja Banic, Manager of Culture Services and Jennifer Cowie Bonne, Manager of Community and Neighbourhood Development regarding the corporate report dated January 18, 2022 entitled “2022 Culture and Community Grant Programs” be received.

  GC-0104-2022

  1. That the Corporate Report entitled “2022 Culture and Community Grant Programs” dated January 18, 2022, from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved, with the exception of funding for the Art Gallery of Mississauga.
  2. That staff report back to the February 16, 2022 Council meeting on funding options related to the Art Gallery of Mississauga.
  3. That the 2022 Cultural Festivals and Celebrations grant payments be withheld until staff have confirmed each event with take place in 2022 and details are provided outlining if the event will be virtual, modified or in-person based on COVID regulations and further that should applicants need to cancel their events, funding will not be provided however, funding will be provided to sustain an organization’s fixed costs for 2022.

      

  GC-0105-2022

  That the closed session verbal report on the Art Gallery of Mississauga be received.

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor R. Starr

  Carried (11 to 0)

13.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

13.1

Memorandum dated January 24, 2022 from Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services and City Clerk with respect to Ward 2 Committee Assignments

This matter was referred to Council at the Council meeting on February 2, 2022

Councillor Mullin advised that she was appointed to the Credit Valley Conservation at last week's Regional Council meeting.  Councillor Mullin expressed an interest in being appointed to the Audit, Planning and Development (ex-officio) and advertising Review Panel.

Councillor Mahoney expressed an interest in being appointed to the Governance Committee.

Councillor Saito expressed an interest in being appointed to the Enersource Corporation Board; and noted a correction in listing her as a Member of the Audit Committee;

• RESOLUTION 0035-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish
  Seconded By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That Councillor Pat Mullin, be appointed for the 2018-2022 Term of Office, ending November 14, 2022, or until a successor is appointed to the following Committees/Boards:

  1. 1. Audit Committee
     2. Credit Valley Conservation
     3. Planning & Development Committee Ex-officio Member
     4. Advertising Review Panel

  2. That the Council Procedure By-law be amended to change the composition of the Planning and Development Committee to include 3 ex-officio members and quorum to 5 members.

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor R. Starr

  Carried (11 to 0)
• RESOLUTION 0036-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish
  Seconded By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the following Member of Council be appointed to the Governance Committee for the 2018-2022 Term of Office, ending November 14, 2022, or until a successor is appointed:
  
   1. Councillor Mahoney

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor R. Starr

  Carried (11 to 0)
• RESOLUTION 0037-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish
  Seconded By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the following Member of Council be appointed to the Enersource Corporation Board of Directors for the 2018-2022 Term of Office, ending November 14, 2022, or until a successor is appointed:

  1.  Councillor Pat Saito

   

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor R. Starr

  Carried (11 to 0)

13.2

Recommendation GOV-0001-2022 was approved at the Governance Committee meeting on January 31, 2022 with the exception of Elected Officials’ Newsletters and Media Releases which is being referred to Council to provide direction on the last date that a

Member of Council can send out a newsletter during an election year. 

Item 12.1.

Councillor Parrish noted that communications and printing staff were prepared to issue the newsletters for May 2, 2022; however, some Members of Council advised that they would not have their material ready at that time; Councillor Parrish recognized it was short notice and withdrew her proposal to have newsletters prepared by May 2nd.

Verbal Motion

Moved by Councillor Parrish
Seconded by: Councillor Carlson

14.

PETITIONS - Nil

15.

CORRESPONDENCE - Nil

16.

NOTICE OF MOTION

16.1

REVISED A Motion with respect to the Antrex Indigenous Village Site (Councillor C. Parrish)

Councillor Parrish spoke to the Motion noting that this build is a wonderful commemoration and a great opportunity to take a significant step to reverse the erasure of an entire village. Councillor Parrish recognized John Dunlop, Manager, Heritage Planning & Indigenous Relations for bringing this matter to her attention.

Councillor Carlson noted that he had the opportunity to read through several reports on the history of this site; and further noted that this is a great opportunity for the City of Mississauga to recognize the Indigenous communities in our City.

Mayor Crombie provided background of the Antrex Indigenous Village site and the impact to the Indigenous community, and noted the importance and significance this site is to the Indigenous community.

• RESOLUTION 0038-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish
  Seconded By Councillor G. Carlson

  Whereas the Antrex Indigenous Village site was discovered, excavated and its artifacts removed from 1992 to 1994 to make way for development;

  Whereas the former Grand Highland Golf Course was a part of the development that was built over the site;

  Whereas hundreds of such villages have been removed, their artifacts boxed and stored and reports filed that no one sees or reads;

  Whereas the City has an opportunity to take a significant step, with the newly acquired parkland, in reversing the erasure of an entire village of people, a nation and their descendants;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED The City work toward achieving a respectful memorial on the newly acquired Grand Highland Golf Course site directly adjacent to the archaeological dig with a correct interpretation of the site, and further A first step be taken by engaging with Indigenous Communities who have Treaty and Traditional Territory in the City.

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor R. Starr

  Carried (11 to 0)

16.2

REVISED A Motion in support of the UN International Decade for People of African Descent (Mayor Crombie)

Mayor Crombie passed the Chair Role to Councillor Kovac in order to move the Motion.

• RESOLUTION 0039-2022
  Moved By Mayor Crombie
  Seconded By Councillor P. Saito

  WHEREAS the City of Mississauga recognizes the United Nations proclamation to designate 2015 to 2024 as the International Decade for People of African Descent. 
  
  WHEREAS the Decade was established as a way for the international community to recognize people of African descent as a distinct group whose human rights must be promoted and protected. The goals of the Decade are recognition, justice and development.
   
  WHEREAS on August 2, 2021, the General Assembly adopted resolution 75/314 which formally establishes a Permanent Forum on People of African Descent. The Permanent Forum will continue to promote the work post Decade, focusing on the political, economic and social inclusion of people of African descent in the societies in which they live as equal citizens without discrimination of any kind and ensuring equal enjoyment of all human rights. 
  
  AND WHEREAS the Decade provides an opportunity for the City to promote greater knowledge of the diverse heritage, culture, economic and political contributions made by Mississauga and the Region’s Black community. It is furthermore an opportunity to adopt, review and strengthen existing and new municipal policies directly or indirectly relating to equity and diversity. 
  
  AND WHEREAS City Council unanimously passed the Anti-Black and Indigenous Racism Resolution 0207- 2020 in June 2020 that outlined specific measures by the Mayor and the City Manager’s Offices to implement actions that will root out barriers to inequity and discrimination and take measures to counter subtle forms of interpersonal discrimination like microaggressions within the City’s institutions. 
  
  AND WHEREAS the City has already made significant progress since passing Resolution 0207-2020, including the creation of the Black Caucus who have supported numerous consultations leading to the development of a recommendations report identifying measures that address systemic racism. 
  
  AND WHEREAS the City has been making concerted efforts to achieve equity within its institutions and remains committed to removing barriers that prevent the full participation of our Black, Indigenous and other equity-deserving residents, businesses, and employees in municipal programs and services. 
  
  AND WHEREAS the City continues to make progress and advance its work on equity, diversity and inclusion, to increase and enhance the representation of ethnically diverse people in senior leadership among other measures, having taken action on more than 20 items so far with more progress to come in 2022 and beyond. 
  
  AND WHEREAS every February during Black History Month, the City of Mississauga acknowledges its rich Black history and is cognizant of the contributions that Black Canadians have made to our City, and our country at large, through a number of activities and programs to celebrate the contributions and achievements that Black and African diasporic peoples have made to Canada. 
  
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of Mississauga join the global community in recognizing 2015-2024 as the International Decade for People of African Descent; AND that the City work with Black community groups to organize events and activities led by the diverse local Black community groups to mark the Decade for People of African Descent; 
  
  AND that the City incorporate the Decades’ goals of justice, recognition and development into its equity, diversity and inclusion work and reflect on how it can transform everyday practices; 
  
  AND in recognition of the Decade, the City encourage public and private sector organizations to make their own commitments to embody the International Decade of People of African Descent in policy making and programs; 
  
  AND that City Council by way of a letter inform Minister Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion and the Federal lead on the International Decade of People of African Descent, about this motion and Mississauga’s overall efforts in addressing equity, diversity and inclusion at the municipal level.      

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor R. Starr

  Carried (11 to 0)

17.

MOTIONS

17.1

To express sincere condolences to the family of Reese (Rebecca) Clough, a City of Mississauga employee who passed away on February 1, 2022

Mayor Crombie expressed condolences to the Clough family

• RESOLUTION 0040-2022
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney
  Seconded By Councillor G. Carlson

  WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing of Reese (Rebecca) Clough on Tuesday, February 1, 2022; 

  AND WHEREAS Reese started with the City of Mississauga in 2010 and most recently as the Administrative Assistant at South Common Community Centre;

  AND WHEREAS Reese was a dear friend to many, a dog lover, Blue Jays fan, fitness enthusiast, a positive outlook on life and a quick witted sense of humour.

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that sincere condolences be extended on behalf of the Mayor, Members of Council and staff of the City of Mississauga to the Clough family.

17.2

To close to the public a portion of the Council meeting to be held on February 16, 2022 to deal with various matters. (See Item 22 Closed Session)

• RESOLUTION 0041-2022
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney
  Seconded By Councillor S. Dasko

  WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended (the "Act"), requires Council to pass a resolution prior to closing part of a meeting to the public;

  AND WHEREAS the Act requires that the resolution 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 Council meeting held on February 16, 2022 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

  • Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Section 239 (2):

  Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; 2022 AGM Culture Grant – Additional Information            

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor R. Starr

  Carried (11 to 0)

18.

INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS

18.1

A by-law to authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the watermain connection to the City's storm sewer along a portion of Burnhamthorpe (Ward 4) (CONSENT)

GC-0071-2022/February 9, 2022

0027-2022

18.2

A by-law to authorize the execution of a Greenlands Securement Agreement (CONSENT)

GC-0073-2022/February 9, 2022

0028-2022

18.3

A by-law to declare the Lymantria dispar dispar (LDD) infestation in the City a matter of public nuisance (All Wards) (CONSENT)

BC-0057-2021/November 29, 2021

0029-2022

18.4

A by-law to amend the City’s Sign By-law 54-02, as amended, to amend the provisions related to election signs including limiting the number of signs, per candidate, located on private property containing a single dwelling unit (All Wards) (CONSENT)

GC-0069-2022/February 9, 2022

0030-2022

18.5

A by law to approve transfer of funds from the Tax Capital Reserve Fund (33121) to the existing PN 22-272 (CMLS008209) Port Credit Library for foundational repairs (Ward 1) (CONSENT)

GC-0072-2022/February 9, 2022 

0031-2022

18.6

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA

A by-law to appoint Screening Officers and to repeal By-law 0174-2021

18.7

A by-law to amend By-law 0133-2016 and to repeal By-laws 0394-2005, 0012-2008, 0043-2017 and 0123-2017, to consolidate the powers that have been delegated to the City Solicitor by Council into one by-law (CONSENT)

GOV-0003-2022/January 31, 2022

0032-2022

18.8

A by-law to authorize the Dundas and Lakeshore Bus Rapid Transit (“BRT”) Projects – Authority to Negotiate and to Delegate Authority to Enter Into Agreements to Acquire Interests in Land” (CONSENT)

GC-0100-2022/February 9, 2022

0033-2022

19.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL - Nil

20.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES - Nil

21.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Councillor Parrish commented that she would like to see a budget item added to the next year’s budget for the Antrex Village.

Councillor Parrish spoke to the recent youth gun violence and noted the positive impact that the Malton Community Hub has had on the youth and would like to build on this success to other locations across the City if needed.

Councillor Dasko suggested that Councillor Parrish canvas the Federal government for funding for the Antrex Village.

Councillor McFadden agrees that Community Hubs are a great value.

Councillor Saito noted that Community Youth Programs are vital to a community and that we need to review and expand youth program funding.

Mayor Crombie reminded everyone that on February 24, 2022 there is a virtual event to highlight inspiring local black leaders and that there will be an announcement of a very important key note speaker, and encouraged everyone to register. 

Mayor Crombie spoke to the official naming of the Hurontario LRT project as the Hazel McCallion Line.

Mayor Crombie spoke with respect to Peter Gilgan’s donation to the Trillium Health Partners, recognizing that this is the largest donation in Canadian history and noted that the donation will help increase capacity and reduce wait times, and it will also be the largest and innovative hospital in Canada.

Councillor Damerla reminded residents to come out to the Family Day celebrations and the unveiling of the Cooksville sign at the corner of Hurontario and Dundas.

22.

CLOSED SESSION - Nil

Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Section 239 (2):

Council moved into closed session at 12:54 PM

22.1

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; 2022 AGM Culture Grant – Additional Information

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to the subject matter.

Staff responded to questions from Members of Council regarding the subject matter.

The following Resolution was voted on during public session.

Council moved out of closed session at 1:15PM

• RESOLUTION 0042-2022
  Moved By Councillor P. Saito
  Seconded By Councillor M. Mahoney
  1. That the Corporate Report entitled “2022 AGM Culture Grant – Additional Information” dated February 11, 2022 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.
  2. That Council approve the additional conditions outlined by staff as part of the 2022 Grant Funding proposal for the Art Gallery of Mississauga.
  3. That Council approve the Art Gallery of Mississauga’s recommending funding of $275,000 through the 2022 Culture and Community Grants Program.

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor R. Starr

  Carried (11 to 0)

23.

CONFIRMATORY BILL

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga at its meeting held on February 16, 2022

0034-2022

24.

ADJOURNMENT

1:16 PM