Council

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Members
  • Mayor Bonnie Crombie
  • Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
  • Councillor Karen Ras, 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

Paul Mitcham, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer
Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer
Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Community Services
Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works
Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building
Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor, Legal Services
Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk
Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk
Stephanie Smith, Legislative Coordinator, Legislative Services Division


Mayor Crombie recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

The following items were added to the agenda:

16.6 A motion opposed to proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act

18.15 A by-law to amend Schedule 27 of the Business Licensing By-law 0001-2006 as amended to set the storage fee at eighty five dollars for vehicle pound facilities

  • RESOLUTION
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. Dasko

    That the November 25, 2020 Council Agenda be approved, as amended. 

Verbal Motion

  • RESOLUTION
    Moved ByCouncillor K. Ras
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    That the minutes of the November 11, 2020 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

Ms. Geare noted that November 25, 2020 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Councillor Damerla and Mayor Crombie spoke to lighting the clock tower orange.

 

Item 7.4 was moved up following item 7.1 and discussed. 

Mr. Adad outlined the Business Watch program which will launch in 2021.

Members of Council spoke to the Business Watch program and enquired about expansion of the program. Mr. Adad spoke to the demand of the program.

Item 16.1 was moved up and voted on.

Ms. Lichterman and Ms. Frankfurter spoke to the Tourism Mississauga 2021 budget and business plan.

Members of Council spoke to the 2021 budget and business plan and enquired about ParaSport 2021 and cycling tourism. Ms. Lichterman responded to questions.

Item 11.1 was moved up and voted on.

Ms. Stirling spoke to the renaming of the Central Library in honour of Hazel McCallion.

Mayor Crombie and Members of Council shared stories of Hazel McCallion and wished her Happy Birthday for her upcoming 100th birthday on February 14, 2021.

Hazel McCallion spoke to the City of Mississauga and the importance of the Central Library.

Mayor Crombie spoke to the current status of Covid-19.

Members of Council expressed concerns for small businesses, the confusion of the definition of essential services, concerns with the cleaning of portable washrooms, winter maintenance of trails, winterization or portal washrooms in parks, concerns with the reported case count and the deadline for building community ice rinks. 

Staff were directed to bring a motion back to Council for the extension of the portal sign bylaw beyond December 2020 and to bring back a report to General Committee regarding the enforcement of 5 hour parking.

Shari Litcherman, Commissioner, Community Services responded and spoke to portable winter washrooms and winter maintenance of trails. Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works noted that staff would bring a report back to General Committee regarding the enforcement of 5 hour parking.

  • RESOLUTION0356-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor P. Saito
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    The following items were approved on the consent agenda:

    11.2. Rental Fees for Indoor Sport Amenities with Restricted Capacities

    12.1 Planning and Development Committee Report 12 - 2020 - dated November 9, 2020

    12.3. Planning and Development Committee Report 13 - 2020 dated November 23, 2020

    18.1 - 18.14 Bylaws

    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
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0354-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    Seconded ByCouncillor P. Saito
    1. That the Central Library be dedicated in honour of Hazel McCallion and renamed the Hazel McCallion Central Library as recommended in Resolution 0340-2020 on October 28, 2020 through a motion of Council and as outlined in the report titled ‘Renaming of Central Library (Ward 4)’ dated November 4, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community Services.

       

    2. That Council waive the following requirements as outlined in the City's "Property and Facility Naming and Dedications" Corporate Policy 05-02-02”:
      1. The requirement to submit the request to General Committee for first approval.
      2. That an individual be honoured posthumously.
      3. The requirement for a 30-day consideration period prior to approval.

         

    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
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0357-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor P. Saito
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    That Council endorse the temporary adjustment to Recreation Fees as outlined in the report entitled “Rental Fees for Indoor Sport Amenities with Restricted Capacities” dated November 20, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community Services.

  • RESOLUTION

    PDC-0040-2020

    1. That the report dated October 16, 2020 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding variances to the Sign By-Law under File SGNBLD 17-05951 VAR (W7), Red Door Dental Office, 3121 Hurontario Street, be received for information.

    2. That the request to permit two (2) oversize and illuminated fascia signs erected on the second storey of the building, with a sign face area of 3.2 m2 (34.44 ft.2) and 2.38 m2 (25.62 ft.2) respectively, be approved with modifications, which include:
    • That the sign be permitted on the second floor of the building for both the north and east façade, but be located immediately above the red band on the façade
    • That the signs meet the size requirements as per the Sign By-law
    • That the sign not be illuminated.

    PDC-0041-2020

    1. That the report dated October 16, 2020, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the applications by 272694 Ontario Ltd. (c/o Fountain Hill Construction and Consulting) to permit 4 four-storey townhomes, under File OZ 20/002 W1, 2207 Dixie Road, be received for information.
    1. That five oral submissions be received.

    PDC-0042-2020

    1. That the applications under File OZ 18/016 W5, 91 Eglinton Limited Partnership, 91 and 131 Eglinton Avenue East and 5055 Hurontario Street to amend Mississauga Official Plan (MOP) and to change the zoning as follows:
    1. Amend Map 13-4 to delete the existing floor space index (FSI) range between 1.9 – 2.9;
    2. Redesignate the subject lands east of Thornwood Drive from Residential Medium Density to Residential High Density to permit the proposed 25 storey apartment building at the southeast quadrant of the site;
    3. Amend Schedule 10 Land Use Designations from Residential High Density and Residential Medium Density to Public Open Space to permit a public park in the northeast portion of the site;
    4. Amend Schedules 1 Urban System, 1a Urban System – Green System, 4 Parks and Open Spaces by adding land to the Public and Private Open Spaces;
    5. Delete the subject property from Residential High Density – Special Site 2 of the Uptown Major Node Character Area and add Residential High Density – Special Site 8 to the Uptown Major Node Character Area to permit a maximum floor space index (FSI) of 5.6, a minimum of 1 300 m2 (13,993 ft2) of retail commercial and office space, and three apartment buildings with heights of 35, 35 and 37 storeys;
    6. To change the zoning from D (Development) to RA5-Exception (Apartments) to permit a maximum of 2,500 condominium apartment units and 20 three storey condominium townhomes; to RM6-13 (Townhouses on a CEC – Road) to permit the completion of the townhome project on abutting lands with 4 three storey common element condominium (CEC) townhomes and to OS1 (Open Space – Community Park) to permit a public park

    be approved subject to the conditions referenced in the staff report dated October 16, 2020 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building.

    1. That the draft plan of subdivision under File T-M18005 W5, be approved subject to the conditions referenced in the staff report dated October 16, 2020 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building.

    2. That the applicant agrees to satisfy all the requirements of the City and any other external agencies concerned with the development.

    3. That the "H" holding symbol is to be removed from the RA5-Exception (Apartment) zoning applicable to the subject lands, by further amendment upon confirmation from applicable agencies and City Departments that matters, as outlined in the report dated October 16,
      2020 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, have been satisfactorily addressed.

    4. That notwithstanding subsection 45.1.3 of the Planning Act, subsequent to Council approval of the development application, the applicant can apply for a minor variance application, provided that the height and FSI shall not increase.

    5. That two oral submissions be received.
  • RESOLUTION0360-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor K. Ras
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    That recommendations GC-0307-2020 - GC-0348-2020 as contained in the General Committee Report 12 -2020, dated November 18, 2020, be approved with the exception of GC-0308-2020 which is amended to the following:

    1. That Council authorize City staff to prepare a temporary use by-law effective to December 31, 2021, to permit outdoor retail sales and display and outdoor recreational and entertainment establishments in accordance with the regulations in the staff report dated November 2, 2020, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, as amended.

    2. That notwithstanding planning protocol, that an information/recommendation report from the Commissioner of Planning and Building be scheduled for a Council meeting to be held on December 9, 2020, to conduct a public meeting to meet the statutory requirements under the provisions of the Planning Act.

    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
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION

    GC-0307-2020

    1. That the deputations by Herman Yang, Siobhan Crawley, Elizabeth Stewart-Molnar, Savita Rathore and Mary Pat McBride regarding rental fees associated with figure skating be received.
    2. That Community Services staff prepare a report for the next meeting of Council regarding rink usage in City recreation facilities to determine the possibility of a revised fee schedule for all rink users due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and include fee impacts on all other sports taking place indoors at recreation facilities.

    GC-0308-2020

    1. That Council authorize City staff to prepare a temporary use by-law effective to December 31, 2021, to permit outdoor markets and outdoor recreational and entertainment establishments in accordance with the regulations in the staff report dated November 2, 2020, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building.
    2. That Council direct staff, upon the issuance of notice for the statutory public meeting to consider the temporary use by-law, to suspend the enforcement of those zoning by-law provisions which currently do not permit outdoor markets and outdoor recreational and entertainment establishments on private and public lands and that the suspension continue until the temporary use by-law comes into force or until the duration stipulated for the temporary use by-law expires, as may be the case.
    3. Notwithstanding planning protocol, that an information/recommendation report from the Commissioner of Planning and Building be scheduled for a Council meeting to be held on December 9, 2020, to conduct a public meeting to meet the statutory requirements under the provisions of the Planning Act.

    GC-0309-2020

    That the City of Mississauga be a signatory to the 2019 - 2023 Clean Air Council Intergovernmental Declaration and continue to work with the Clean Air Council members to improve air quality and address climate change as outlined in the report dated October 15, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community Services.

    GC-0310-2020

    1. That the report dated October 20, 2020 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works titled Stormwater Charge Credit Program – 5 Year Review be received for information; and
    2. That staff report back to General Committee with a detailed implementation plan addressing the proposed options to improve the Non- and Multi-residential Credit Program as outlined in the report dated October 20, 2020 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works titled Stormwater Charge Credit Program – 5 Year Review.

    GC-0311-2020

    That the report entitled “Cycling Master Plan 2019 Report Card”, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works dated November 3, 2020, be received for information.

    GC-0312-2020

    1. That the Corporate Report titled “Housekeeping Matters Related to Roads – All Wards” dated November 3, 2020, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works be received.
    2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted authorizing the establishment of public highways on those lands described in Appendix 1 attached to the report titled “Housekeeping Matters Related to Roads – All Wards” dated November 3, 2020, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, and that City staff be authorized to register the by-law(s) on title against the subject lands in the appropriate land registry office.

    GC-0313-2020

    1. That a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 555-2000, as amended, to implement paid parking in Municipal Parking Lot #21, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated October 22, 2020 and entitled “Streetsville – New Municipal Parking Lot and Paid Parking (Ward 11)”.
    2. That a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 555-2000, as amended, to add the newly constructed Municipal Parking Lot #21, in “Schedule 6A – Paid Off-Street Parking Lots”, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works dated October 22, 2020 and entitled “Streetsville – New Municipal Parking Lot and Paid Parking (Ward 11)”.

    GC-0314-2020

    That a by-law be enacted to amend Traffic By-law 555-2000, as amended, to implement an all-way stop control at the intersection of St. Lawrence Drive at Waterside Drive, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated October 22, 2020 and entitled “All-way Stop – St. Lawrence Drive at Waterside Drive (Ward 1)”.

    GC-0315-2020

    1. That a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 555-2000, as amended, to implement paid parking anytime on the east side of Parkside Village Drive from Curran Place to Arbutus Way, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated October 22, 2020 and entitled “Downtown On-Street Paid Parking Expansion (Ward 4)”.
    2. That a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 555-2000, as amended, to implement paid parking anytime on the north side of Curran Place from Parkside Village Drive to Brickstone Mews as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works dated October 22, 2020 and entitled “Downtown On-Street Paid Parking Expansion (Ward 4)”.
    3. That a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 555-2000, as amended, to implement paid parking anytime on the north side of Arbutus Way from Parkside Village Drive to a point 40 meters (131 feet) easterly thereof as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works dated October 22, 2020 and entitled “Downtown On-Street Paid Parking Expansion (Ward 4)”.
    4. That a by-law be enacted to amend By-law 555-2000, as amended, to implement paid parking anytime on the south side of Curran Place from Parkside Village Drive to Brickstone Mews as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works dated October 22, 2020 and entitled “Downtown On-Street Paid Parking Expansion (Ward 4)”.

    GC-0316-2020

    1. That on-street parking charges be waived within the Port Credit Business Improvement Area from November 26, 2020 to January 15, 2021, as outlined in the report dated October 27, 2020, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled, “Port Credit and Clarkson On-Street Parking Fees – Request for Fee Holiday (Wards 1 and 2)”.
    2. That on-street parking charges be waived in Port Credit outside the Port Credit Business Improvement Area from November 26, 2020 to January 15, 2021, as outlined in the report dated October 27, 2020, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled, “Port Credit and Clarkson On-Street Parking Fees – Request for Fee Holiday (Wards 1 and 2)”.
    3. That on-street parking charges be waived within the Clarkson Business Improvement Area from November 26, 2020 to January 15, 2021, as outlined in the report dated October 27, 2020, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, entitled, “Port Credit and Clarkson On-Street Parking Fees – Request for Fee Holiday (Wards 1 and 2)”.
    4. That a sticker be added to parking meters to indicate free parking for a maximum 1 hour during the fee holiday.

    GC-0317-2020

    That the report entitled “Green Fleet and Equipment Policy and Electric Vehicle Charging Station Standard” from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated October 22, 2020, be approved.

    GC-0318-2020

    1. That the ‘Placing Advertisement with the City’ Policy, revised and renamed to ‘Advertising and Sponsorship with the City’, attached as Appendix 1 of the report dated October 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.
    2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

    GC-0319-2020

    1. That the revised Planning Act processing fees and charges, as outlined in Appendix 1 attached to the Corporate Report dated November 2, 2020 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building entitled "Housekeeping item on 2021 Planning Processing Fees and Charges update" be approved.
    2. That a consolidated fees and charges by-law, effective January 1, 2021, which will incorporate the revised 2021 Planning Processing Fees and Charges, be enacted to incorporate and establish new, revised, and existing fees and charges for the Planning and Building Department, Corporate Services Department, and Transportation and Works Department, as outlined in Appendix 1 attached to the Corporate Report dated November 2nd, 2020 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building entitled, "2021 Planning Processing Fees and Charges Update".

    GC-0320-2020

    1. That the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated October 26, 2020 entitled "2021 Interim Tax Levy for Properties Enrolled in the Pre-authorized Payment Plan” be received.
    2. That a by-law be enacted to provide for a 2021 interim tax levy based on 50 percent of the previous year’s taxes on those properties subject to an agreement under the City of Mississauga pre-authorized tax payment plan.
    3. That the 2021 interim levy of residential properties enrolled in the due date plan be payable in three instalments on March 4, April 1 and May 6, 2021.
    4. That the 2021 interim levy for properties in the commercial, industrial and multi-residential property classes enrolled in the due date plan be payable in one instalment on March 4, 2021.
    5. That the 2021 interim levy for properties enrolled in the monthly plan be payable in six instalments based on the taxpayer’s selected withdrawal day of either the 1st, 8th, 15th, or 22nd of the months of January, February, March, April, May and June 2021.

    GC-0321-2020

    1. That the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated October 13, 2020 entitled “Strike-Off of Taxes Deemed Uncollectible” be received.
    2. That unpaid taxes, charges, fees, penalties and interest totalling $624,757.51 as outlined in the corporate report dated October 13, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled “Strike-Off of Taxes Deemed Uncollectible” be written-off as uncollectible and removed from the tax roll.

    GC-0322-2020

    1. That Council approve the single source procurements for software licensing, subscription services, professional services, and maintenance and support related to five (5) Information Technology contracts listed in Appendix 1 of the report dated October 22, 2020, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled, “Single Source Procurements related to 2020 - Q4 - Information Technology (IT) Contracts (File Ref: PRC000390, PRC00481, PRC001943, PRC002607, PRC002619)”.
    2. That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute all contracts and the necessary amendments and related ancillary documents to extend the term of the contracts and to increase the value of the contracts with the vendors as identified in Appendix 1 of this report, in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law 374-06, as amended.
    3. That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute the necessary amendments to increase the value of the contracts between the City and vendors listed in Appendix 1 of this report for additional products, software licensing, subscription services, professional services, consulting services, and maintenance and support, including additional features and modules, as required by the City for the purpose of accommodating growth or to ensure business continuity, if the funding for such contract increase has been approved by Council.
    4. That Council approve the products, software and subscriptions listed in Appendix 1 of this report as a City Standard for the duration of their respective contracts, and for any additional period should the City exercise its option to extend the term of the contract, in accordance with the City’s Procurement By-law 374-06, as amended.

    GC-0323-2020

    1. That the deputation and associated presentation by Gabriella Kapalos, Executive Director, Clean Air Partnership regarding Inter-Governmental Declaration of Clean and Air and Climate Change for Clean Air Council be received. 
    2. That the Environmental Action Committee are in support of Clean Air Councils 2019-2023 Intergovernmental Declaration on Clean and Climate Change and recommend endorsement from General Committee on November 18, 2020.

    (EAC-0022-2020)

    GC-0324-2020

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Dianne Zimmerman, Manager Environment and Sumeet Jhingan, Manager, Asset Management to present on Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Low Carbon Energy Supply be received for information. 

    (EAC-0023-2020)

    GC-0325-2020

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Sharon Chapman, Manager, Parks Planning to present on Parkland Acquisition be received for information. 

    (EAC-0024-2020)

    GC-0326-2020

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Alex Legrain, Project Leader, Transportation Planning and Mojan Jianfar, Project Lead, Planner, City Planning Strategies to present on the Downtown Movement Plan be received for information. 

    (EAC-0025-2020)

    GC-0327-2020

    That the memo and appendix on the Clean Air Councils 2019-2023 Intergovernmental Declaration on Clean and Climate Change be received for information.

    (EAC-0026-2020)

    GC-0328-2020

    That the draft Green Fleet and Equipment Policy, attached as Appendix 1, the Decision Making Framework and Electric Vehicle Charging Station Standard, attached as Appendix 2 and 3 be supported by the Environmental Action Committee and recommend endorsement by General Committee.

    (EAC-0027-2020)

    GC-0329-2020

    That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan be approved as discussed at the November 3, 2020 EAC meeting.

    (EAC-0028-2020)

    GC-0330-2020

    That the verbal update by Dianne Zimmerman, Manager, Environment on the Adopt-A-Park Litter Clean-Up on October 17, 2020 be received. 

    (EAC-0029-2020)

    GC-0331-2020

    That the Environmental Action Committee 2021 Meeting Dates memo be received for information. 

    (EAC-0030-2020)

    GC-0332-2020

    That the proposed alteration of 1207 Lorne Park Road, which is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, be approved as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated October 20, 2020.

    (Ward 2)

    (HAC-0037-2020)

    GC-0333-2020

    That Antoine Musiol, Citizen Member be appointed as Chair of the Port Credit Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee for the term ending November 14, 2022, or until a successor is appointed.

    (Ward 1)

    (HAC-0038-2020)

    GC-0334-2020

    That the applicant be requested to withdraw their application regarding the request to alter the heritage designated property, in the Right-of-Way along Mississauga Road South, south of Lakeshore Road West.

    (Ward 1)

    (HAC-0039-2020)

    GC-0335-2020

    That the letter from Antoine Musiol, Chair, Port Credit Heritage Conservation District (PCHCD) Subcommittee dated November 9, 2020 regarding PCHCD Subcommittee Report 1 - November 2, 2020 be received.

    (Ward 1)

    (HAC-0040-2020)

    GC-0336-2020

    1. That the memorandum from Megan Piercey, Legislative Coordinator dated November 9, 2020, entitled “Lisa Small – Request for Temporary Leave from the Heritage Advisory Committee”, be received.
    2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee accepts and supports the request from Lisa Small, Citizen Member, for temporary leave from the Heritage Advisory committee until April 2021.

    (HAC-0041-2020)

    GC-0337-2020

    That the Memorandum dated October 29, 2020 from Paul Damaso, Director, Culture Division, entitled "Alteration to a Property Adjacent to a Listed Property: 1644 Glenburnie Road (Ward 1)" be received.

    (Ward 1)

    HAC-0042-2020

    GC-0338-2020

    That the Memorandum dated October 8, 2020 from Paul Damaso, Director, Culture Division, entitled "Alteration to a Listed Heritage Property: 2188 Highriver Court (Ward 8)" be received. (Ward 8)

    HAC-0043-2020

    GC-0339-2020

    That the Memorandum dated October 8, 2020 from Paul Damaso, Director, Culture Division, entitled "Alteration to a Listed Heritage Property: 3091 Victory Crescent (Ward 5)" be received. (Ward 5)

    HAC-0044-2020

    GC-0340-2020

    That up to $100.00 be spent from the 2020 Committee of Council budget and that the funds go towards a gift basket for the 2020 Phil Green Award recipient.

    (MCAC-0027-2020)

    GC-0341-2020

    That the update from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation regarding Micromobility be received.

    (MCAC-0028-2020)

    GC-0342-2020

    1. That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee (MCAC) supports the approach to adopt an interim bylaw to regulate personal use e-scooters

    2. That MCAC supports allowing e-scooters on cycling infrastructure but disallows e-scooters on park trails and sidewalks

    3. That MCAC wants to be involved in future updates on e-scooters

    (MCAC-0029-2020)

    GC-0343-2020

    That the memo dated September 10, 2020 entitled Quarterly Capital Program Update be received.

    (MCAC-0030-2020)

    GC-0344-2020

    That the Collegeway Cycling Infrastructure Implementation update from Matthew Sweet, Manager Active Transportation be received.

    (MCAC-0031-2020)

    GC-0345-2020

    That the memorandum dated October 8, 2020 entitled Construction / Detour Planning Process from Sabrina Davidson, Active Transportation Coordinator be received.

    (MCAC-0032-2020)

    GC-0346-2020

    That the memorandum entitled Active Transportation COVID-19 Recovery Framework – October Update from Matthew Sweet, Manager Active Transportation be received.

    (MCAC-0033-2020)

    GC-0347-2020

    That the update from Matthew Sweet, Manager Active Transportation regarding the Cycling Master Plan 2019 Report Card be received.

    (MCAC-0034-2020)

    GC-0348-2020

    That Earl Close, Citizen Member, Kris Hammel, Citizen Member and Suzanne Doyle, Citizen Member from the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee (MCAC) attend the virtual 2020 Ontario Bike Summit from December 1 - 3, 2020 and that the cost to attend the event be funded from the Committees of Council 2020

    (MCAC-0035-2020)

  • RESOLUTION0359-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor P. Saito
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    PDC-0043-2020

    1. That the report dated October 30, 2020, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the applications by Kaneff Properties Limited to permit a 29 storey apartment building, under File OZ 20/007 W4, 3575 Kaneff Crescent, be received for information.
    2. That three oral submissions be received.

    PDC-0044-2020

    1. That the report titled “Recommendation Report – Mississauga Official Plan Amendment for the Uptown Major Node Character Area” dated October 26, 2020 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, be received.
    2. That the proposed Mississauga Official Plan amendments contained in the report titled “Recommendation Report – Mississauga Official Plan Amendment for the Uptown Major Node Character Area” dated October 26, 2020 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, be adopted.

    PDC-0045-2020
    That the City’s Building By-law 203-2019 be amended respecting construction, demolition and
    change of use permit, inspections and related matters (The Building By-law) to waive building permit application fees associated with tents over temporary outdoor patios accessory to a restaurant, convenience restaurant or take-out restaurant as defined in Zoning By-law 0225-2007, as amended, commencing retroactively on November 11, 2020 until December 31, 2021.

    PDC-0046-2020
    That the report dated November 6, 2020, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the BILD and Altus Group Municipal Benchmarking Study 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
    Carried (12 to 0)

Item 16.3 was moved up and voted on. 

Councillor Fonseca spoke to Westminster Court affordable senior’s housing development and direction was given to staff to prepare a report to assist Council in evaluating the nature of the request and implications of offering a grant-in-lieu. A special Council meeting was called for December 2, 2020.

Councillors Parrish and Dasko spoke to Westminster Court and enquired about the grant funds.

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Development spoke to waiving the application planning fees. Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor spoke to affordable housing applications. 

  • RESOLUTION0355-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor P. Saito
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. Dasko

    WHEREAS on October 26, 2020, the Board of Directors for Tourism Mississauga held a meeting to approve its 2021 budget and business plan in order to continue to promote tourism in the City of the Mississauga;

    AND WHEREAS according to By-law No.1 for Tourism Mississauga, Council as the sole voting member is required to approve the budget and business plan for Tourism Mississauga on an annual basis;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the 2021 budget and business plan for Tourism Mississauga, and that Council as the sole voting member of Tourism Mississauga, delegate authority to the City Clerk to sign all necessary Tourism Mississauga resolutions to give effect to Council’s approval;

    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
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillor Saito spoke to the Peel Regional Police Take the Pledge Peel.

  • RESOLUTION0362-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor P. Saito
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. Dasko

    Whereas the City of Mississauga adopted a Vision Zero Strategy to reduce fatalities and serious injuries for all road users; and

    Whereas the number one cause of serious injuries or fatalities in collisions is speed; and

    Whereas death and injury due to motor vehicle collisions is a public health issue; and

    Whereas the City’s Road Safety Committee is responsible for developing campaigns to promote road safety; and

    Whereas the Road Safety Committee includes stakeholders from both Peel Region Police and the OPP; and

    Whereas Peel Regional Police have included Road Safety under the umbrella of their Community Safety and Well Being Model; and

    Whereas Peel Regional Police launched a campaign called “Take the Pledge Peel” to encourage motorists to slow down on our roads; and

    Whereas the “Take the Pledge Peel” campaign is a Social Development Strategy in the Community Safety and Well Being Model designed to have the community to speak as one voice against speeding on our roads; and

    Whereas the Road Safety Committee has endorsed launching the campaign with Peel Regional Police in Mississauga and is asking the City of Mississauga Council to formally endorse a partnership with Peel Regional Police to promote the pledge; and

    Whereas the campaign fits into the City’s Vision Zero strategy focusing on making our roads safer for all users.

    Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the City of Mississauga endorses participation in the Peel Regional Police “Take the Pledge Peel” campaign and encourages all citizens to take the pledge to slow down on our roads to save lives.

    And further that all city staff be encouraged to take the pledge as part of the campaign to show their support for Vision Zero and road safety.

    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
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0361-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    WHEREAS St Luke’s Dixie Seniors Residence Corporation (“St. Luke’s”) is proposing to infill on their existing non-profit seniors’ housing site at 4150 Westminster Place, which will add up to 120 seniors' units to Mississauga's affordable seniors' rental housing stock;

    AND WHEREAS Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications with fees of up to approximately $125,000 are required to facilitate the proposed development;

    AND WHEREAS St. Luke’s is requesting relief from the application fees because funding through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) National Housing Co-investment Fund is not accessible until after a successful rezoning is in place, and St. Luke’s has stated they do not otherwise have the funds to pay the fees;

    AND WHEREAS Council’s consideration of this request does not fetter the ability of staff or Council to evaluate the planning applications on the basis of planning merits; 

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff prepare a report to the December 2, 20202 GC/Council meeting to assist Council in evaluating the nature of the request and implications of offering a grant-in-lieu under S.107 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O, 2001.”

    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
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillor Starr spoke to the housekeeping bylaw.

  • RESOLUTION0363-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    WHEREAS Schedule 27 of the City’s Business Licensing By-law 0001-2006, sets storage fees for owners of vehicle pound facilities at an amount that may be up to $85.00;

    AND WHEREAS Council wishes to amend the City’s Business Licensing By-law 0001-2006 to set the storage fee at $85.00 to establish consistency within the vehicle pound facility industry;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Schedule 27 of the City’s Business Licensing By-law 0001-2006 be amended to set the storage fee at $85.00;

    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
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillor Starr spoke to the motion.

  • RESOLUTION0364-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    WHEREAS the City’s Tow Truck Licensing By-law 521-04 requires the City to revoke a licence where a licensee has received a conviction, with a value of four or more demerit points, under the Highway Traffic Act;

     

    AND WHEREAS the City’s Tow Truck Licensing By-law 521-04 requires the City to revoke a licence where a licensee has been convicted of certain offences under the Criminal Code of Canada;

    AND WHEREAS the right to appeal a conviction is a fundamental right that persons can exercise within the judicial system in Ontario;

    AND WHEREAS notwithstanding a person’s ability to appeal a conviction, the City must consider the health, safety and well-being of persons and the protection of persons and property, including consumer protection and City staff must administer tow truck licences including renewals in accordance with the Tow Truck Licensing By-law and in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff report to the Towing Industry Advisory Committee with recommendations related to an amendment to the Tow Truck Licensing By-law 521-04 for setting an appropriate threshold to consider convictions under appeal for applicants and licensees, while balancing the interests of the public related to health, safety and well-being of persons; 

    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
    Carried (12 to 0)

Members of Council spoke to the role of Conservation Authorities.

  • RESOLUTION0365-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor K. Ras
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. Dasko

    WHEREAS the Province has introduced Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID 19 Act - Schedule 6 – Conservation Authorities Act

    WHEREAS the Legislation introduces a number of changes and new sections that could remove and/or significantly hinder the conservation authorities’ role in regulating development, permit appeal process and engaging in review and appeal of planning applications

    WHEREAS Mississauga relies on the watershed expertise provided by local conservation authorities to protect residents, property and local natural resources on a watershed basis by regulating development and engaging in reviews of applications submitted under the Planning Act

    WHEREAS the changes allow the Minister to make decisions without CA watershed data and expertise and need to understand how this impacts the City of Mississauga

    WHEREAS the Legislation suggests that the Minister will have the ability to establish standards and requirements for non-mandatory programs which are negotiated between the conservation authorities and municipalities to meet local watershed needs
    WHEREAS the City requires a longer transition time to put in place agreements with conservation authorities for non-mandatory programs

    WHEREAS Mississauga believe that the appointment of municipal representatives on CA Boards such as TRCA, CVC and Conservation Halton should be a municipal decision; and the Chair and Vice Chair of the CA Board should be duly elected

    WHEREAS the changes to the ‘Duty of Members’ contradicts the fiduciary duty of a CA board member to represent the best interests of the conservation authority and its responsibility to the watershed

    WHEREAS conservation authorities have already been working with the Province, development sector and municipalities to streamline and speed up permitting and planning approvals through Conservation Ontario’s Client Service and Streamlining Initiative

    WHEREAS changes to the legislation will create more red tape and costs for the conservation authorities, and their municipal partners, and potentially result in delays in the development approval process

    AND WHEREAS municipalities value and rely on the natural habitats and water resources within our jurisdiction for the health and well-being of residents; municipalities value the conservation authorities’ work to prevent and manage the impacts of flooding and other natural hazards; and municipalities value the conservation authority’s work to ensure safe drinking water

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
    • THAT the Province of Ontario work with conservation authorities to address their concerns by repealing and/or amending changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and the Planning Act
    • THAT the Province of Ontario delay enactment of clauses affecting municipal concerns
    • THAT the Province of Ontario provide a longer transition period up to December 2022 for non-mandatory programs to enable coordination of CA-municipal budget processes
    • THAT the Province respect the current conservation authority/municipal relationships
    • AND THAT the Province embrace their long-standing partnership with the conservation authorities and provide them with the tools and financial resources they need to effectively implement their watershed management role.

    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
    Carried (12 to 0)

17.

  • RESOLUTION0366-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    Seconded ByCouncillor M. Mahoney

    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 November 25, 2020 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters:
    (a) Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Sections 239 (2):

    I. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:
    Appeal of the Decisions of the Committee of Adjustment with respect to File Nos. B27/20, B28/20, B29/20, B30/20, A135/20, A136/20, A137/20, A138/20 and A139/20 – 1074, 1080 and 1086 Serson Avenue – 2372577 Ontario Limited and 2407184 Ontario Limited (Ward 1)

    II. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:
    Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals of Official Plan Amendment No. 67 and By-Law 0225-2007 to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal by Orlando Corporation

    III. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Update and Legal Advice Regarding the Status of the Provincial Offences Court
    IV. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: PDP Reviews of the Commissioners.
    V. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Verbal Update

    Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Sections 239 (3.1):
    VI. Education Session: Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc. (Verbal)

     

    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
    Carried (12 to 0)

BC-0011-2020, BC-0012-2020, BC-0013-2020, BC-0014-2020, BC-0015-2020, BC-0016-2020, BC-0017-2020, BC-0018-2020, BC-0019-2020/October 7, 2020, GC-0278-2020/November 4, 2020, 0348-2020/November 11, 2020, GC-0319-2020/November 18, 2020

0251-2020

Councillors Parrish and Damerla spoke to a Regional of Peel agenda item and a motion to assist BIA’s.

Councillor Saito spoke to a waste management presentation regarding dumping fees and enquired if staff noticed a reduction in the illegal dumping in City of Mississauga parks.

Councillor Carlson spoke to an upcoming petition.

Councillor Fonseca spoke to Traffic Safety Council and Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee participating in the Take the Pledge Peel.

Councillor Fonseca noted that on Saturday, November 28, 2020 the Mississauga Symphony would live stream A Celebration of Beethoven and spoke to the Phil Green Award.

Councillor Carlson noted that he and Councillor Parrish were elected 35 years ago.

Mayor Crombie spoke to a motion to support small businesses at the upcoming Region of Peel meeting and Giving Tuesday.

(Pursuant to Subsection 2 of the Municipal Act, 2001)

22.1
Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:
 

Appeal of the Decisions of the Committee of Adjustment with respect to File Nos. B27/20, B28/20, B29/20, B30/20, A135/20, A136/20, A137/20, A138/20 and A139/20 – 1074, 1080 and 1086 Serson Avenue – 2372577 Ontario Limited and 2407184 Ontario Limited (Ward

Council moved into closed session at 12:59PM

Members of Council spoke to the subject matter.

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor and Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Development responded to questions.

  • RESOLUTION0367-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    Seconded ByCouncillor K. Ras

    That Legal Services be instructed to TAKE NO POSITION with respect to the decision of the Committee of Adjustment (File Nos. B27/20, B28/20, B29/20, B30/20, A135/20, A136/20, A137/20, A138/20 and A139/20 – 1074, 1080 and 1086 Serson Avenue – 2372577 Ontario Limited and 2407184 Ontario Limited, Ward 1) and not attend the hearing.

     

    YES (11)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
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

22.2
Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:
 

Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals of Official Plan Amendment No. 67 and By-Law 0225-2007 to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal by Orlando Corporation

Michal Minkowski, Legal Counsel spoke to the subject matter and responded to questions from Members of Council.

  • RESOLUTION0368-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    Seconded ByCouncillor R. Starr
    1. That Council consent to the proposed settlement of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal appeals by Orlando Corporation of Official Plan Amendment No. 67 and of By-Law 0225-2007 respecting accessory daycare uses within the Gateway Corporate Centre consistent with draft Minutes of Settlement in Appendix 1.

       

    2. That the City Solicitor, or her designate, be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement with Orlando Corporation in the form contained in Appendix 1 and that the City Solicitor, or her designate, may effect minor and technical adjustments to the draft Minutes of Settlement as may be required.

       

    3. That the City Solicitor, or her designate, be authorized to attend before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to present the proposed settlement and to take such additional steps as may be required to complete and implement the proposed settlement with Orlando Corporation with the assistance of such City staff or consultants as may be appropriate.

       

    YES (11)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
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

22.3
Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:  Update and Legal Advice Regarding the Status of the Provincial Offences Court
 

Carla Mariuz, Manager, Prosecution and Carmela Radice, Manager, Court Administration provided an update and advice regarding the status of the Provincial Offences Court. 

  • RESOLUTION0369-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor P. Saito
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    That the Report titled “Update and Legal Advice Regarding the Status of the Provincial Offences Court” dated November 12, 2020 from the City Solicitor, be received for information.

    YES (11)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
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

22.4
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: PDP Reviews of the Commissioners.
 

The matter was deferred to the General Committee meeting on December 2, 2020

22.5
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Verbal Update
 

Lori Kelly, Director, Human Resources provided Council an update and Members of Council spoke to the matter.

  • RESOLUTION0370-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    Seconded ByCouncillor K. Ras

    That the verbal closed session matter regarding personal matters be received.

    YES (11)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
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

22.6
Education Session: Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc. (Verbal)
 

Helen Noehammer, Director, Infrastructure Planning & Engineering Services provided an update on the Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc.

Members of Council asked questions related to the subject matter.

Council moved out of Closed Session at 2:59PM

 

  • RESOLUTION0371-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor P. Saito
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    That the verbal in-camera education session regarding the Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc. be received. 

    YES (11)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
    ABSENT (1)Mayor Crombie
    Carried (11 to 0)

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga at its meeting held on November 25, 2020

0264-2020