Council

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, April 05, 2023

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 Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
• Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5
• Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
• Councillor Dipika Damerla, Ward 7
• Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
• Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11

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1.

CALL TO ORDER - 9:34AM

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Mayor Crombie recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Fonseca

That the agenda of the April 5, 2023 Council meeting be approved.

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING

5.1

Council Meeting Draft Minutes - March 22, 2023

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Fonseca 

That the minutes of the March 22, 2023 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Meredith Wood, Executive Director, CreativeHub 1352, Paul Michel, Chair, CreativeHub 1352 and Pamela Julian, Director of Strategic Initiatives with respect to organizational  

activities at the Small Arms Inspection Building  since inception as Lakeview Legacy Community Foundation in 2008, and Small Arms Society in 2018

Meredith Wood, Executive Director, CreativeHub 1352, Paul Michel, Chair, CreativeHub 1352 and Pamela Julian, Director of Strategic Initiatives spoke to organizational activities at the Small Arms Inspection Building  since inception as Lakeview Legacy Community Foundation in 2008, and Small Arms Society in 2018.

Councillors Dasko, Parrish, Damerla,and Tedjo spoke to the success of CreativeHub 1352 and thanked the group for all their efforts, wanting to turn the Hancock Woodlands Building into a drop-in studio for students and expanding the strategic partnership with the City of Mississauga.

7.2

Item 15.1 Kori Miskucza, Resident

Mr. Miskucza spoke to the Notice of Motion for staff to review the Driveway Widening by-laws and spoke to how information is gathered, action being taken, the need for better guidelines, an approval process and the need for enforcement.

Councillors Parrish and Dasko thanked Mr. Miskucza for his comments and spoke to the process of a Notice of Motion, enforcement, grandfathering and current issues with driveways in the City. 

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD 

Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services and City Clerk read questions submitted by
Rahul Mehta, resident with respect to item 15.1.

Councillors Parrish and Damerla spoke to the Notice of Motion regarding staff to review the Driveway Widening by-laws and noted the need for staff to keep a list of fines being issued and enquired about the number of applications that go to the Committee of Adjustment who are granted their variances. Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works responded. 

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

The following items were approved on the consent agenda:

• RESOLUTION 0087-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Reid
  Seconded By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the following matters be approved under the Consent Agenda, as listed on April 5, 2023 Council Agenda:

  11.1 Planning and Development Committee Report 5 - 2023 - dated March 27, 2023

  11.2 General Committee Report 7 - 2023 - dated March 29, 2023

  14.1.1 A letter dated March 14, 2023 from Robert J. Swayze entitled Quarterly Report

  16.3 A motion with respect to the recruitment process for the hiring of a City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer

  17.1 - 17.6 By-laws

  Carried

10.

INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF CORPORATE REPORTS - Nil

11.

PRESENTATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Planning and Development Committee Report 5 - 2023 - dated March 27, 2023 (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0088-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Reid
  Seconded By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That Recommendations PDC-0017-2023 – PDC-0021-2023 as contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report 5 -2023 dated March 27, 2023, be approved.

  PDC-0017-2023

  That the report dated March 3, 2023, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building outlining the recommended Section 37 Community Benefits under File OZ 19/004 W5 and File H-OZ 22-8 W5, Bristolwood Developments Limited., 30 Bristol Road East, be approved and that a Section 37 agreement be executed in accordance with the following:

  1. That the sum of $4,000,000.00 be approved as the amount for the Section 37 Community Benefits contribution.
  2. That City Council enact a by-law under Section 37 of the Planning Act to authorize the Commissioner of Planning and Building and the City Clerk to execute the Section 37 agreement with Bristolwood Developments Limited, and that the agreement be registered on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor to secure the community benefits contribution.

      

  PDC-0018-2023

  That the report dated March 3, 2023, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the applications by Edenshaw SSR Developments Ltd. to permit a 26 storey apartment building containing 352 units, under File OZ/OPA 22-23 W1, 49 South Service Road, be received for information.

  PDC-0019-2023

  1. That the report dated March 3, 2022, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the applications by Star Seeker Inc., 619 Lakeshore Inc., 1022 Caven Inc. and 1028 Caven Inc. to permit three, 16 storey and two, 6 storey apartment buildings with ground floor commercial uses fronting Lakeshore Road East, under Files OZ/OPA 22-26 W1, 579-619 Lakeshore Road East, 1022 Caven Street, and 1028 Caven Street, be received for information.
  2. That 11 oral submissions be received.

      

  PDC-0020-2023

  1. That the report dated March 3, 2023, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the applications by 33HC TAS LP, 33HC Corp., 3168HS LP and 3168 HS Corp. to permit five apartments, 46, 43, 43, 39 and 34 storeys, with 14,962 m² (161,050 ft²) of commercial floor area and 6,216 m² (66,905 ft² ) of gross floor area for a multi floor community use, under File OZ/OPA 22-19 W7, 25 and 33 Hillcrest Avenue, 3146, 3154 and 3168 Hurontario Street, be received for information.
  2. That five oral submissions be received.

      

  PDC-0021-2023

  1. That City Council direct Legal Services, representatives from the appropriate City Departments and any necessary consultants to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on the subject application under File OPA 21-21 W4, RGF (Mississauga) Developments Inc., 325 Burnhamthorpe Road West to maintain a planned local road.
  2. That City Council instruct Legal Services to modify the position deemed necessary during or before the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing process, however if there is a potential for settlement then a report shall be brought back to Council by Legal Services.
  Carried

11.2

General Committee Report 7 - 2023 - dated March 29, 2023 (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0089-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Reid
  Seconded By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That Recommendations GC-0114-2023 – GC-0132-2023 as contained in the General Committee Report 7 -2023 dated March 29, 2023, be approved.

  GC-0114-2023

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Laura Zeglen, Vision Zero Program Lead and Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation regarding the report entitled “Review of Mississauga School Streets Pilot Project”, dated March 16, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received.

  GC-0115-2023

  That the deputation by Rahul Mehta, Founder, Sustainable Mississauga, Co-founder, Stop Sprawl regarding the report entitled “Review of Mississauga School Streets Pilot Project”, dated March 16, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received.

  GC-0116-2023

  That the following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:

  • 10.3 City Standard Designations for Fitness Equipment Brands and Single Source Contract Awards File Ref: PRF 008133
  • 10.6 2022 Council Remuneration and Expenses Report
  • 10.7 Provincial Gas Tax Report City of Mississauga 2022/23 Allocation
  • 11.1 Heritage Advisory Committee Report 3 - 2023 - dated March 21, 2023
  • 15.1 A Motion to request staff to review Driveway Widening by-laws (Councillor C. Parrish) (REVISED)

     

  GC-0117-2023

  That the report entitled “Review of Mississauga School Streets Pilot Project”, dated March 16, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received.

  GC-0118-2023

  That a by-law be enacted to establish the lands described in Appendix 1 attached to the report titled Atwood Lane – Establishing Lands as Public Highway (Ward 11), dated March 10, 2023, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, as a public highway and part of Atwood Lane and that City staff be authorized to register the by-law on title to the subject lands at the Peel Land Registry Office.

  GC-0119-2023

  1. That products denoted by the brand names of Octane Fitness, Free Motion, Stages Indoor Cycle, Jacob’s Ladder, Stairmaster/Schwinn/Nautilus/Star Trac/Hoist/Precor Fitness/Peloton Commercial, LifeFitness, Hammer Strength Keiser, Cybex, Atlantis, Woodway, Concept 2, Water Rower, Scifit and NuStep be approved as City Standards for fitness equipment for the period of 2023 through 2027.
  2. That V02 Fitness Inc. and Liv North be approved as single-source vendors for the supply and delivery of the brand name fitness equipment for which they are the exclusive distributors.
  3. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to execute the appropriate forms of commitment to V02 Fitness Inc. for the supply and delivery of Octane Fitness, Free Motion, Stages Indoor Cycles, Jacob’s Ladder, Stairmaster, Schwinn, Nautilus, StarTrac, Hoist and Precor Fitness/Peloton commercial equipment, on an as required basis annually and for which funding is approved in the budget for the period of 2023 through to 2027.
  4. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to execute the appropriate forms of commitment to Liv North (previously National Fitness Products and Advantage Fitness Sales Inc.) for the supply and delivery of Life Fitness, Woodway, Cybex and Hammer Strength equipment, as required, and for which funding is approved in the budget for the period of 2023 and forecasted for the period of 2024 through to 2027.

      

  GC-0120-2023

  That the expansion of the age eligibility and access to services for the Sauga Summer Pass (SSP) program be approved, as outlined in the Corporate Report entitled “2023 Sauga Summer Pass for Youth” dated March 7, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services.

  GC-0121-2023

  That the Corporate Report titled “Security Services Initiatives and 2022 Annual Summary”, from the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated March 7, 2023 be received for information.

  GC-0122-2023

  That the report dated, February 21, 2023, entitled, “2022 Council Remuneration and Expenses” from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, required by the Municipal Act, 2001, be received for information.

  GC-0123-2023

  That a By-law be enacted to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, the letter of agreement with His Majesty the King in right of the Province of Ontario (the “Ministry”), represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario, under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program (2022/23), which agreement is attached as Appendix 1 to the corporate report dated February 28, 2023, entitled, “Provincial Gas Tax Report – City of Mississauga 2022/23 Allocation”, from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer.

  GC-0124-2023

  That the Towing and Trucking Industry Advisory Committee be established for the 2022-2026 term of Council as outlined in the report from the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services dated March 14, 2023 titled “Towing and Trucking Advisory Committee”.

  GC-0125-2023

  That the Corporate Report entitled “Corporate Strategic Plan Update”, dated March 13, 2023 from the Acting City Manager and CAO, be received for information.

  GC-0126-2023

  That a by-law be enacted to authorize the Commissioner of Transportation and Works and the City Clerk to execute and affix the Corporate Seal to a Floodplain Agreement between 2523454 Ontario Limited and The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

  GC-0127-2023

  That Councillor Brad Butt be appointed Chair of the Heritage Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed

  (HAC-0009-2023)

  GC-0128-2023

  That George Carlson, Citizen Member be appointed Vice-Chair of the Heritage Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed.

  (HAC-0010-2023)

  GC-0129-2023

  That the request to alter a heritage property: 7076 Old Mill Lane (Ward 11), as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated February 22, 2023, be approved.

  (HAC-0011-2023)

  (Ward 11)

  GC-0130-2023

  That the Recommendations MVHCD-0001 to MVHCD-0003-2023 contained in the Meadowvale Village Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee Report 1 dated February 21, 2023, be approved.

  (HAC-0012-2023)

  (Ward11)

  GC-0131-2023

  That the Notice of Motion for the April 5, 2023 Council meeting regarding a request of staff to review Driveway Widening by-laws from Carolyn Parrish, Councillor, Ward 5, be received.

  GC-0132-2023

  1. That Council endorse the next steps outlined in the report titled “Update on Bombardier Development – 1890 Alstep Drive (Ward 5)” dated March 15, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works; and

      

  2. That the staff presentation be received for information.

      

      

      

      

      

  Carried

12.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Nil

13.

PETITIONS - Nil

14.

CORRESPONDENCE

14.1

Information Item

14.1.1

A letter dated March 14, 2023 from Robert J. Swayze entitled Quarterly Report (CONSENT)

14.2

Direction Item

14.2.1

A letter dated March 23, 2023 from Ron Duquette, Founder, Legends Row, Mississauga’s Walk of Fame requesting a member of City Council sit on their Advisory Committee

Councillor Butt nominated Councillor Dasko to be appointed to the Legends Row, Mississauga's Walk of Fame Advisory Committee. Councillor Dasko accepted the nomination. 

• RESOLUTION 0091-2023
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt
  Seconded By Councillor D. Damerla

  That Stephen Dasko be appointed to the Legends Row, Mississauga’s Walk of Fame Advisory Committee for a term ending November 14, 2026 or until a successor is appointed.

  Carried

15.

NOTICE OF MOTION

15.1

A Notice of Motion to request staff to review Driveway Widening by-laws (Councillor Parrish)

Councillors Dasko, Damerla, Parrish and Mahoney spoke in support of the motion and for staff to include any other information that they feel is appropriate. 

• RESOLUTION 0092-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish
  Seconded By Councillor D. Damerla

  Whereas a building permit is not required to widen a driveway;

  Whereas there are regulations that have to be followed based on a variety of zonings for properties which dictate the width of the driveway and minimum soft landscape area required for each zone;

  Whereas when widening a driveway at the boulevard a new curb cut must be requested from the City;

  Whereas the relevant by-law has general provisions that apply to all properties for walkways and setbacks to property lines (subsection 4.1.9 Zoning By-law);

  Whereas adding to the complexity, it is suggested: “if something in the general provisions conflicts with the zoning regulations, follow the zoning regulations”;

  Whereas information on surface treatments of the driveway is in another zoning by-law (article 3.1.1.7);

  Whereas the following disclaimer is included in the printed materials: “The information presented on this web page is provided for information purposes only. It should not be solely relied on when making decisions related to real estate transactions, development proposals or building permits.  We strongly advise you review the text in the official zoning by-law and or speak with City staff before making important decisions.”;
  Whereas the Committee of Adjustment deals with at least five cases of driveway widening every week;

  Whereas thousands of “illegally” widened driveways exist in Mississauga, safe from prosecution, usually investigated on a complaints basis only (see attached for samples);

  Whereas driveways can be widened in an environmentally approved form and should be encouraged as part of the City’s Climate Action Plan (see attached samples);

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
  Staff prepare a report for a future General Committee with a review of the driveway widening bylaws, paying particular attention to the following:

  1.    An approximation of the number of driveways in the City that exceed the required widths and other breaches including soft surfaces, extended walkways and other related issues. 

  2.      Total number of complaints and enforcements of driveway by-law breaches investigated by staff over the past 12 months.

  3.     A compilation of the number of prosecutions over the past 12 months with an approximation of staff time involved in driveway investigations and a record of altered driveways as a result. 

  4.    Bench marking with other GTA municipalities regarding by-laws, permits and any other regulations addressing driveway widening.

  5.    A scan of “green” methods of driveway widening that promote rainwater absorption and soft surfacing incorporated into widened driveways and pathways 

  6.     A draft by-law that reflects staff’s findings and recommendations regarding possible legacy exemptions for driveways currently improperly widened,  new and consistent standards for widening driveways, and “green” standards for approval of driveway widening including cost comparisons for different methods.

  Carried

16.

MOTIONS

16.1

To express sincere condolences to the family of Officer Donna Van Zutphen, Animal Services who passed away on March 19, 2023 

Mayor Crombie expressed condolences to the Van Zutphen family. 

• RESOLUTION 0093-2023
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla
  Seconded By Councillor A. Tedjo

  WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of City employee Donna Van Zutphen, on Sunday March 19th, 2023;

  AND WHEREAS Donna worked for over 20 years with Animal Services as a full-time Shelter Services Officer;

  AND WHEREAS Donna was dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership, animal welfare and community safety within the City of Mississauga through her dedication to the education of residents and to compliance with by-laws;

  AND WHEREAS Donna was a beloved co-worker with an inspirational work ethic and positive attitude who will be remembered as a knowledgeable and highly respected officer whose caring and concern for animals exemplified all that is best in Animal Services;

  AND WHEREAS Donna will be dearly missed by her sons, Kyle and Dylan Van Zutphen;

  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 family of Donna Van Zutphen

16.2

To express sincere condolences to the family of retired District Chief Paul Kernan who passed away On March 22, 2023

Mayor Crombie expressed condolences to the Kerman family.

• RESOLUTION 0094-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor M. Reid

  WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing of Paul Kernan, a retired City of Mississauga District Chief, who passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

  AND WHEREAS Paul was with Mississauga Fire Department for 30 years and retired as a District Chief and decorated officer.

  AND WHEREAS Paul was the beloved husband and best friend of Michele of 39 years.  He will be held lovingly in the hearts of his greatest joy, his children, Ben (Lisa Budau) and Adam (Jenna Gaetan)

  AND WHEREAS he will be remembered for his deep passion for serving those around him.  He had an opportunity to combine his life passions with his career as he joined the Mississauga Inferno soccer team travelling the world with his brotherhood, his fellow firefighters.

  AND WEHREAS Paul’s legacy will carry on through the hearts of all whom he touched. 

  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 Kernan family.

16.3

A motion with respect to the recruitment process for the hiring of a City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0090-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor M. Reid

  WHEREAS the City is currently in the recruitment process for the hiring of a City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer;
   
  AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, requires that the act of holding a closed meeting and the general nature of the matter to be considered at the closed meeting be stipulated;
   
  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council have closed meetings to the public to be held in the months of April and May to conduct interviews and deliberations related to the recruitment of the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer position. 

  Carried

16.4

To express sincere condolences to the family of former Director, Development and Design John James Zipay who passed away on March 31, 2023

Mayor Crombie expressed condolences to the Zipay family. 

• RESOLUTION 0095-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor M. Reid

  WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing of John Zipay, former Director, Development and Design, who passed away on March 31, 2023.
  AND WHEREAS John was the beloved husband and best friend of his wife Pamela and father to his children Shawn (Namira), Katherine (Steven), James (Laura) and grandfather to Henry, Serenity, Ron, Gabriel, Noelia, Adeline, Sienna and Nathaniel as well as John’s brother Brian (Diane). 
  AND WHEREAS John worked for the City of Mississauga from February 1989 to February 2004 as the Director, Development and Design in the Planning and Building Department and retired as the Commissioner of Planning for the City of Vaughan in 2011.
  AND WHEREAS he will be remembered as a mentor and friend to many in the planning and development field. 
  AND WHEREAS John always had a smile on his face and enjoyed spending his time with his family enjoying fishing, hunting, swimming, playing darts, going to the cottage, celebrating holidays, golf and travelling.
  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 Zipay family.

17.

INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS 

17.1

A by-law to amend By-law No. 555-2000, as amended, being the Traffic By-law - One-Way Traffic - Underwood Drive(Housekeeping) (Ward 3) (CONSENT)

GC-0648-2002/November 27, 2002

0055-2023

17.2

A by-law to amend By-law No. 555-2000, as amended, being the Traffic By-law -All-Way Stop - Navigator Drive (Ward 11) (CONSENT)

Traffic By-law Delegation for routine traffic matters 0051-2020/March 25, 2020

0056-2023

17.3

A by-law to establish certain lands as part of the municipal highway system - Armdale Road (Ward 5) (CONSENT)

SP 22-135

0057-2023

17.4

A by-law to establish certain lands as part of the municipal highway system - Atwood Lane (Ward 11) (CONSENT)

GC-0118-2023/March 29, 2023

0058-2023

17.5

A By-law to authorize the execution of a Notice Agreement Floodplain between 2523454 Ontario Limited and The Corporation of the City of Mississauga(SP 18-24 W3) (Ward 3) (CONSENT)

GC-0126-2023/March 29, 2023

0059-2023

17.6

A by-law to authorize the execution of a Letter of Agreement between His Majesty the King in right of the Province of Ontario, represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario and the City of Mississauga (CONSENT)

GC-0123-2023/March 29, 2023

0060-2023

18.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL - Nil

19.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor Mahoney enquired about a developer putting up a realtor sign at a property and the confusion the sign has created for residents. Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building spoke to the regulations of the City of Mississauga Sign By-law and noted that he would report back. Councillor Fonseca spoke to a digital realtor sign on a property in Ward 3. 

20.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Crombie announced various recognition days, months and events. Councillors Parrish, Tedjo and Damerla announced various Ward and City wide events.

21.

CLOSED SESSION - Nil

22.

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 April 5, 2023

0061-2023

23.

ADJOURNMENT - 10:39AM