Councillor Parrish requested that the Altis Report be included in a future Agenda and for staff to outline the facts of the study. Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building responded by noting his concern regarding the data they used as Altis has not reached out to the City, the planning comparison to smaller municipalities and the lack of City’s initiative highlights. Councillor Parrish further requested that Members of Council and Leadership Staff be notified when an article pertaining to the City is in the paper.
Councillor Parrish inquired if the public notifications for the Planning and Development applications have to go through the Mississauga News or if sign boards can be displayed instead. Mr. Whittemore, Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer and Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor responded by noting that according to the Planning Act public notifications must be advertised in the local paper, however the City will be conducting a procurement process for a different newspaper. They further noted that sign boards are displayed temporarily in addition to the advertisement in the local paper. Mr. Kent suggested a motion be passed that a Mayor’s letter be drafted to the Premier of Ontario seeking change to the legislation in order to go digitally for advertisement purposes. Councillor Parrish inquired about a specific application that is continuously bumped. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation & Works responded by noting that the updates provided by the developer were too tight to produce a corporate report to the Planning and Development Committee (PDC), however staff will be working more closely with the developers to ensure PDC timeframes are met.
Councillor Dasko requested a possible amendment to By-law 0194-2020 regulating the capacity limits in restaurants and drinking establishments. Councillor Dasko is looking to exclude staff from the overall capacity limitations. Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor responded by noting that the capacity limits in these establishments were based on Dr. Loh, Peel’s Medical Officer of Health’s recommendations and further noted that Council would require updated recommendations from Dr. Loh.
Councillor Parrish took over as Acting Chair at 11:23AM.
Councillor Ras inquired if the City will be recouping any funds from Presto-related issues. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation & Works responded by noting the updated negotiation between the TTC and Metrolinx will put into place a new governance model and staff will prepare a briefing note to Council once details have been reviewed.
Councillor Saito inquired if apartment and condominiums’ Property Management are relaying the mandatory mask information to their tenants or just displaying a sign.
Councillor Saito requested communication to the public regarding the Adequate Temperature By-law.
Councillor Saito inquired if the City is able to require 10% affordable housing in multi-occupancy units. Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building responded by noting that inclusionary zoning only permits 10% affordable housing units in major transit hubs and requires Regional approval.
Councillor Carlson at 11:32AM resumed his role as Chair for the remainder of the meeting.
Councillor Starr inquired about the Quiet Streets Program and if an evaluation is being conducted. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation & Works responded by noting this was quick and temporary installation and the barriers will be removed for the winter maintenance program. He further noted there is no formal evaluation process, however staff is gathering feedback through the councillor’s offices, 311 and directly through staff.
Councillor Starr inquired about portable signage for businesses. Mr. Wright responded by having staff look at placement in the right-of-way and the Sign By-law.
Councillor Fonseca noted that a public education toolkit and/or a submission portal is needed for the Quiet Streets program.
Councillor Fonseca inquired about the Dog Waste Energy Pilot Program. Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Community Services responded by noting the pilot ends in December and a report will follow.
Councillor Fonseca inquired about parking considerations exemptions; current perimeters, maximum time limit, requests for extension on the exemption and the by-law during the winter months.
Councillor Damerla inquired about streamlining the City’s process for modest developments in comparison to larger developments. Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building responded by noting staff is investigating this information and will report back. Councillor Damerla requested outreach to gather feedback from the more modest developments.
Councillor Saito requested that staff bring a motion to a future meeting to further extend the amendments regarding portable signs for businesses and community groups to a more suitable date in 2021. Councillor Saito also would like an update on the parking considerations.
Councillor Mahoney noted the confusion surrounding the gathering limits and associated changes.
Councillor Parrish expressed concerned about children wearing masks all day in schools.