Council

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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

Shari Lichterman, City Manager and CAO 

 

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor 

 

Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Corporate Services 

 

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works 

 

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building 

 

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services 

 

Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services and Clerk 

 

Sacha Smith, Manager/Deputy Clerk, Secretariat and Access & Privacy 

 

Stephanie Smith, Supervisor, Legislative Services


Mayor Crombie recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Dasko

That the agenda of the September 13, 2023 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Dasko

That the minutes of the June 28, 2023 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Horneck

That the minutes of the August 1, 2023 Special Council meeting be approved, as presented.

Ms. Nicholls spoke to the Mississauga Food Bank and to the 2023 Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Members of Council spoke to supporting the Mississauga Food Bank and the need within the community. 

Malcom Byard spoke on behalf of Anne Byard, Streetsville Historical Society and spoke to controlling the development of buildings over 7 stories in the Central Plaza Streetsville proposed redevelopment.

Councillor Butt expressed thanks to the Streetsville Historical Society and noted that currently there is no formal development application filed and expressed maintaining the historical character of Streetsville. 

Ms. Pacheco spoke to declaring gender-based violence and intimate partner violence an epidemic in the City of Mississauga.

Item 15.4 was moved up and voted on.

Members of Council discussed supporting the motion to declare gender-based violence and intimate partner violence an epidemic in the City of Mississauga.

Dr. Jennifer Kagan spoke to “Keira’s Law” and for the City of Mississauga to support Bill C-233 “Keira’s Law”

Item 15.5 was moved up and voted on.

Councillor Dasko spoke in support of Keira’s law.

  • RESOLUTION0195-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    That the following matters be approved under Consent Agenda, as listed on the September 13, 2023 Council Agenda:

    • Item 10.1 RECOMMENDATION REPORT (WARD 10)
    • 11.1 Planning and Development Committee Report 13-2023 dated September 5, 2023
    • 11.2 General Committee Report 14 - 2023 - dated September 6, 2023
    • 13.1 A petition received from Anne Byard, resident regarding controlling the development of buildings over 7 stories high in the development of Central Plaza Streetsville (Ward 11)
    • 14.1.1 Information Item
    • 14.1.2 Information Item
    • 16.1, 16.3-16.4 Motions
    • 17.1 - 17.6 By-laws
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (12 to 0)

Rezoning application to permit a six storey apartment building containing 205 residential units
5160 and 5170 Ninth Line, west side of Ninth Line, north of Eglinton Avenue West
Owner: Branthaven Ninth Line Inc.
File: OZ 22-4 W10


Pre-Bill 109

  • RESOLUTION0196-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla
    1. That City Council amend Zoning By-law 0225-2007 to H-RA2-24 (Apartments - Exception Holding Provision) and G2 (Greenlands - Natural Features) for 5160 and 5170 Ninth Line, in accordance with the provisions contained in the staff report dated August 21, 2023 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building

       

    2. That City Council direct the applicant to satisfy all requirements of the City and any other external agency concerned with the development

       

    3.That the decision of Council for approval of the rezoning application be considered null and void, and a new development application be required unless a zoning by-law is passed within 18 months of the Council decision.

    4.That the "H" holding provision is to be removed from the H-RA2-24 (Apartments Exception Holding Provision) 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 August 21, 2023, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building have been satisfactorily addressed.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0197-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    That Recommendations PDC-0052-2023 – PDC-0055-2023 as contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report 13-2023 dated September 5, 2023 be approved.

    PDC-0052-2023

    1. That the application under File T-OZ 21-6 W3, 2415054 Ontario Inc., 1075 Canadian Place to temporarily change the zoning to D - exception (Development – Exception) to permit a transportation facility for 106 commercial motor vehicles for a period of three years, be approved, in conformity with the provisions outlined in Appendix 2 of the staff report dated May 6, 2023 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building.

       

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

       

    3. That the decision of Council for approval of the temporary rezoning application be considered null and void, and a new development application be required unless a zoning by-law is passed within 18 months of the Council decision.

       

    PDC-0053-2023

    That the report dated August 11, 2023, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building

    regarding the applications by Clearbrook Development Ltd. to permit a 35 storey apartment building containing 431 dwelling units with ground floor commercial and community uses, under file OZ/OPA 22-24 W7, 3115 Hurontario Street, be received for information.

    PDC-0054-2023

    1. That City Council direct Legal Services, appropriate City staff and any necessary consultants to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearing in opposition to the Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications in their current form, for the lands at 25 and 33 Hillcrest Avenue, 3146, 3154 and 3168 Hurontario Street and for Legal Services to bring a report to Council should there be a potential for settlement.

       

    2. That City Council authorize the Planning and Building Department to instruct Legal Services on requesting mediation or to otherwise enter into settlement discussions during or before the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing process.

       

    3. That one oral submission be received.

       

       

       

       

    PDC-0055-2023

    1. That City Council direct Legal Services, representatives from the appropriate City Departments and any necessary consultants to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications in their current form for the lands at 49 South Service Road and for Legal Services to bring a report to Council should there be a potential for settlement.
       
    2. That City Council authorize the Planning and Building Department to instruct Legal Services on requesting mediation or to otherwise enter into settlement discussions during or before the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing process.

       

    3. That two oral submissions be received.
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0198-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    That Recommendations GC-0356-2023 – GC-0396-2023 as contained in the General Committee Report 14 - 2023 - dated September 6, 2023, be approved.

    GC-0356-2023

    That the deputation by Quinto Lijoi, resident, regarding taxes and City projects be received.

    GC-0357-2023

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Kenisha Ahuja, Director, Human Resources and Samantha Fung, Founder, Director of Partnership and Development from Music for Every Child regarding their youth charity program, be received.

    GC-0358-2023

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Kim Pines, President, Translations.CA regarding language matters as it relates to communications from the City, be received.

    GC-0359-2023

    That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

    • 10.12023 Business Improvement Areas Tax Levy By-law Amendment
    • 10.2Streamline Development Approval Fund – Final Report
    • 11.1Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 5 – 2023 – dated June 28, 2023
    • 11.2Environmental Action Committee Report 4 – 2023 – dated July 4, 2023
    • 11.3Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 3 – 2023 – dated July 11, 2023
    • 11.4Accessibility Advisory Committee Report 5 – 2023 – dated July 24, 2023
    • 11.5Heritage Advisory Committee Report 7 – 2023 – dated July 25, 2023

       

    GC-0360-2023

    That By-law 0069-2023 be amended to reflect the tax rates and required levies as set out in Appendix 1 for the Clarkson, Malton, Port Credit and Streetsville Business Improvement Areas (BIA’s), in the report dated August 3, 2023, entitled “2023 Business Improvement Areas Tax Levy By-law Amendment” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer.

    GC-0361-2023

    That the Corporate Report dated August 14, 2023, entitled “Streamline Development Approval Fund – Final Report” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, be received for information.

    GC-0362-2023

    That the deputation from Laura Zeglen, Project Leader, Vision Zero regarding Vision Zero Update: Pedestrian Head Start Signals be received.

    (MSTSAC-0052-2023)

    GC-0363-2023

    That the deputation from Max Gill, Supervisor, Road Safety regarding School Zone Speed Limits be received.

    (MSTSAC-0053-2023)

    GC-0364-2023

    That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated March 31, 2023 and entitled “School Zone Speed Limits be received for information.

    (MSTSAC-0054-2023)

    GC-0365-2023

    That the Principals of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Secondary School and Meadowvale Secondary School be requested to remind students of the following:

    1. Dismount their bikes in the crosswalk;
    2. Always wear bike helmets; and
    3. Only enter the crosswalk to cross the road when the white walking man is displayed.

    (MSTSAC-0055-2023)

    (Ward 10)

    GC-0366-2023

    1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Achill Crescent (east leg) and Central Parkway West for the students attending Elm Drive Public School.
    2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of reducing the interval between pedestrians pushing the pedestrian button and the walk signal activating.
    3. That the Principal of Elm Drive Public School be requested to remind parents and students to only cross the road when the white walking symbol is displayed and not enter the crosswalk after the white walking symbol is no longer showing.

    (MSTSAC-0056-2023)

    (Ward 7)

    GC-0367-2023

    1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Claredale Road and Atwater Avenue for the students of St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School and Janet I. McDougald Public School.
    2. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of implementing bike lanes on Atwater Avenue and Mineola Road between Hurontario Street and Cawthra Road or continue the edge lines between Cawthra Road and Northaven Drive to Mineola Road and across to Hurontario Street once the results of the speed study previously requested by Road Safety is received and reviewed.

    (MSTSAC-0057-2023)

    (Ward 1)

    GC-0368-2023

    That the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee - 2023 Work Plan be approved, as amended.

    (MSTSAC-0058-2023)

    GC-0369-2023

    That the Site Inspection Statistic Report - June 2023, be received for information.

    (MSTSAC-0059-2023)

    GC-0370-2023

    That the Road Safety Committee verbal update from Louise Goegan, Citizen Member be receive for information.

    (MSTSAC-0060-2023)

    GC-0371-2023

    That Peter Westbrook be appointed as the Chair of the Task Force Subcommittee for the term ending November 14, 2026 or until a successor is appointed.

    (MSTSAC-0061-2023)

    GC-0372-2023

    1. That Tammy Coulson, Citizen Member, draft a school zone safety information sheet to provide the Legislative Coordinator to request input from stakeholders.
    2. That the draft school zone safety information sheet be brought to a future Task Force Subcommittee meeting for review.

    (MSTSAC-0062-2023)

    GC-0373-2023

    That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report - May 2023 be received for information.

    (MSTSAC-0063-2023)

    GC-0374-2023

    That the Transportation and Works Action Items List - May 2023 be received for information.

    (MSTSAC-0064-2023)

    GC-0375-2023

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Ibrahim Dia, Planner regarding 2024 Future Directions Parks, Forestry & Environment, be received.

    (EAC-0016-2023)

    GC-0376-2023

    That the deputation and assoicated presentation from Desislava Stefanova, Outreach Manager, Clean Air Partnership regarding Clean Air Council Declaration 2023-2027, be received.

    (EAC-0017-2023)

    GC-0377-2023

    That the following item(s) were approved on the consent agenda:

    • 10.1 Environmental Action Committee (EAC) Work Plan

    (EAC-0018-2023)

    GC-0378-2023

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Sam Rogers, Infrastructure Planning & Engineering Services and Jeremy Blair, Manager, Transportation Infrastructure Management regarding a Vision Zero Update, be received.

    (MCAC-0020-2023)

    GC-0379-2023

    That the deputation from Athina Tagidou, Applewood Hills & Heights Residents’ Association (AHHRA), regarding the Vision Zero Update, be received.

    (MCAC-0021-2023)

    GC-0380-2023

    That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2023 Action List for July 11, 2023, be approved.

    (MCAC-0022-2023)

    GC-0381-2023

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Sharon Chapman, Manager Parks and Culture Planning and Tracey Martino, Executive Officer, Fire Headquarters to the Accessibility Advisory Committee on July 24, 2023 regarding the 2024 Future Directions Plans for Community Services, be received for information.

    (AAC-0025-2023)

    GC-0382-2023

    That the verbal update regarding the Region of Peel’s Accessibility Advisory Committee provided by Mary Daniel, Citizen Member and Member of the ROP AAC and Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8, Member of the ROP AAC, be received for information.

    (AAC-0026-2023)

    GC-0383-2023

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Sabrina Esser, Architect, BBB Architects Toronto Inc., regarding Paramount Fine Foods Centre - Main Arena Renovation, be received for information.

    (AAC-0027-2023)

    GC-0384-2023

    That the deputation and presentation by Michael Tunney, Manager, Culture Planning and Amy Calder, Planner Culture on July 25, 2023 regarding the 2024 Future Directions Culture Plan, be received for information.

    (HAC-0033-2023)

    GC-0385-2023

    That the following items were approved on consent at the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting on July 25, 2023:

    • 9.1Request to Demolish a Heritage Listed Property at 63 William Street (Ward 11)
    • 9.3Request to Alter a Heritage Designated Property at 53 Lake Street (Ward 1)
    • 9.5Amendment to the City's Heritage By-law: Delegated Authority to Determine and Agree to Alternative Timelines
    • 9.6Meadowvale Village Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee Report 3 - 2023 - dated June 13, 2023
    • 9.7Meadowvale Village Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee Report 4 - 2023 - dated July 11, 2023
    • 9.8Port Credit Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee Report 1 - 2023 - dated June 12, 2023
    • 9.9Port Credit Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee Report 2 - 2023 - dated July 10, 2023

    (HAC-0034-2023)

    GC-0386-2023

    That the property at 63 William Street (Ward 11), which is listed on the City’s Heritage Register, is not worthy of heritage designation, and consequently, that the owner’s request to demolish proceed through the applicable process, as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated June 19, 2023.

    (HAC-0035-2023)

    (Ward 11)

    GC-0387-2023

    That the property at 11 Plainsman Road (Ward 11), which is listed on the City’s Heritage Register, is not worthy of heritage designation, and consequently, that the owner’s request to demolish proceed through the applicable process, as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated June 6, 2023 and that the owner be required to salvage the existing "Streetsville Style" bricks where possible.

    (HAC-0036-2023)

    (Ward 11)

    GC-0388-2023

    That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 53 Lake Street (Ward 1), as per the corporate report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated July 10, 2023, be approved on the condition that any impacted landforms and turf be returned to previous condition.

    (HAC-0037-2023)

    (Ward 1)

    GC-0389-2023

    That the request to install fencing at the heritage designated property at 7035 Old Mill Lane (Ward 11), as per the corporate report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated July 11, 2023, be approved with the following conditions:

    1. That the fencing be a maximum height of six feet.
    2. That the fencing employed along Old Mill Lane be a maximum height of five feet and set back from the front face of the house by six feet to reduce the visual impact.
    3. That a more transparent fencing is encouraged, i.e. trellis lattice top and no overlapping boards.

    (HAC-0038-2023)

    (Ward 11)

    GC-0390-2023

    1. That the City’s Heritage By-law 0078-2018, as amended (the “Heritage By-law”), be amended to delegate authority to appropriate Staff to extend the time period and/or agree to not apply the time restriction related to decisions to designate a property under Part IV on applications or notices made under the Ontario Heritage Act (the “Act”).
    2. That the necessary amending by-law be prepared and enacted, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

    (HAC-0039-2023)

    GC-0391-2023

    That the Recommendations MVHCD-0006-2023 to MVHCD-0009-2023 from the Meadowvale Village Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee on June 13, 2023 be approved.

    (HAC-0040-2023)

    (Ward 11)

    GC-0392-2023

    That the memorandum from John Dunlop, Manager, Heritage Planning & Indigenous Relations, entitled “Request to Alter a Heritage Designated Property at 7035 Old Mill Lane (Ward 11),” dated June 19, 2023 to the Meadowvale Village Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee, be received as amended with the following conditions:

    1. That the fencing be a maximum height of six feet.
    2. That the fencing employed along Old Mill Lane be a maximum height of four feet.
    3. That a more transparent fencing is encouraged, i.e. trellis lattice top and no

      overlapping boards.

    (HAC-0041-2023)

    (Ward 11)

    GC-0393-2023

    That the Recommendations PCHCD-0001-2023 to PCHCD-0004-2023 from the Port Credit Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee on June 12, 2023, be approved.

    (HAC-0042-2023)

    (Ward 1)

    GC-0394-2023

    That the request to alter the property at 53 Lake Street (Ward 1), as per the memorandum from John Dunlop, Manager of Heritage Planning & Indigenous Relations, dated June 21, 2023, be approved on the condition that any impacted landforms and turf be returned to previous condition.

    (HAC-0043-2023)

    (Ward 1)

    GC-0395-2023

    That the correspondence from Ron Lange, owner dated July 15, 2023 regarding item 9.4 Request to Alter a Heritage Designated Property at 7035 Old Mill Lane (Ward 11) be received for information.

    (HAC-0044-2023)

    (Ward 11)

    GC-0396-2023

    That Council adopt the recommendations and directions to staff outlined in the report titled “Update on Peel Transition” dated August 28, 2023 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillor Dasko spoke to approving the Municipal Significance Designation for the purpose of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit.

  • RESOLUTION0202-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    WHEREAS One Health Clubs is hosting the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) finals on September 30, 2023 and October 1, 2023;

    AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages; 

    AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of between 300-350 people;

    NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems  the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) finals being held at One Health Clubs on September 30, 2023 and October 1, 2023; as one of municipal significance for the purpose of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit (SOP); subject to all necessary permits and approvals being obtained and compliance with all City of Mississauga by-laws.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (12 to 0)

Mayor Crombie expressed condolences to the family of Stephen Sweetman. 

  • RESOLUTION0203-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    Seconded ByCouncillor M. Reid

    WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing of Stephen (Steve) Sweetman, transit operator, who passed away on June 28, 2023.

    AND WHEREAS, Steve joined the Transit department in 2008 and left a lasting impression on many of his customers and colleagues for his kind and gentle spirit.

    AND WHEREAS Steve had a passion for sports, music, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Manchester United and is survived by his wife and best friend Theresa as well as two adult children and three grandchildren.

    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 Sweetman family.

Mayor Crombie expressed condolences to the family of Madison Piette Oates. 

  • RESOLUTION0204-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened by the passing of Madison Piette Oates, Community Development Coordinator, who passed away on June 30, 2023;

    AND WHEREAS Madison joined the City of Mississauga as a part-time employee on June 1, 2008 and became a full-time employee on July 4, 2016;

    AND WHEREAS Madison was recently married and was a beloved wife of Warren Oates and ‘Mom’ to their dog Stormi;

    AND WHEREAS Madison’s teammates have a lot of things that they will sadly miss including her caring, fun-loving and cheerful spirit; her passion, determination and willingness to go the extra mile to help others and serve her community; and her ability to make everyone laugh no matter the circumstance;   

    AND WHEREAS Madison was a bright light that her teammates will continue to carry with them;

    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 Piette and Oates family.

Mayor Crombie expressed condolences to the family of James (Jimmy) Craig.

  • RESOLUTION0205-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing of James (Jimmy) Craig, Facility Operator, who passed away on August 26, 2023;

    AND WHEREAS, Jimmy was employed by the City of Mississauga from 1974 until his retirement in 2002; he worked at several City of Mississauga facilities including: Port Credit, Carmen Corbasson (formerly Cawthra Arena) and Malton CC;

    AND WHEREAS Jimmy is survived by his wife Eileen Craig, his daughter Helen Roane, employed at Malton Library, son-in-law Steven Roane, employed at Malton Community Centre, as well as his granddaughter, grandson, their partners and 2 great-grandchildren;

    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 Craig family.

This item was discussed and voted on under item 7.3.

  • RESOLUTION0193-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    Seconded ByCouncillor B. Butt

    WHEREAS gender-based violence is defined as violence or abuse perpetrated against a woman, girl or gender-diverse individual because of their gender, gender expression, gender identity or perceived gender; and

    WHEREAS according to the Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability, in the last 5 years at least one woman or girl was killed every 48 hours in Canada

    WHEREAS Renfrew County delivered 86 recommendations in a unanimous verdict on the deaths of three local women, who were killed by their former partner on a single morning in 2015; and

    WHEREAS these 86 recommendations speak to oversight and accountability, system approaches, collaboration and communication, funding, education and training, measures addressing perpetrators of intimate partner violence (IPV), intervention, and safety; and

    WHEREAS the number one recommendation put forward is to have the provincial government formally declare intimate partner violence as an epidemic; and

    WHEREAS femicide continues to take place in Peel Region, with the most recent one taking place on July 31st when Argentina Fuentes was killed in Mississauga; and

    WHEREAS a femicide took place between July 17 and 18 in Mississauga, when Pitch “Polly” Phunpa was killed in her Port Credit apartment; and

    WHEREAS Peel Region has already had 6 femicides connected to the Region in 2023, with 4 of those femicides taking place in July alone; and

    WHEREAS there have been 38 femicides in Ontario in the last 36 weeks; and

    WHEREAS Canada does not currently include the term femicide in their criminal legislation; and

    WHEREAS 75% of women reported abuse and conflict with a partner, spouse or parent as their top reason for their housing loss in Peel Region in 2021; and

    WHEREAS Canada continues to experience a crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls; and

    WHEREAS Indigenous women are killed at seven times the rate of Non-Indigenous women; and

    WHEREAS technology-facilitated gender-based violence is a growing problem, with 33% of young women between 15 and 24 experiencing unwanted behaviour online; and

    WHEREAS all statistics are only scratching the surface and do not include unreported cases; and

    WHEREAS the demand for support services increases as awareness increases; and

    WHEREAS according to the Peel Regional 2021-2022 Snapshot published by the Peel Committee Against Women Abuse, Embrave: Agency to End Violence have seen a 27 percent increase in survivors accessing shelter programs between 2021 to 2022 in Peel Region; and

    WHEREAS many of the inquiry’s recommendations are either applicable to or could be adapted to the municipal or regional level of government; and

    WHEREAS The Region of Peel has formally acknowledged family violence and intimate-partner violence a key area of focus in the Peel Community Safety and Well-Being Plan; and

    WHEREAS on Feb 13, 2020, the Region of Peel Council unanimously supported a motion to work with the City of Brampton, City of Mississauga, Town of Caledon, Peel Regional Police and community organizations to develop and strategize a public education and awareness campaign to tackle the issue of domestic violence across the Region; and

    WHEREAS the “It’s Not Ok” and “Break the Silence” public awareness campaigns launched as of November 2020, annually for the past 3 years during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence; and

    WHEREAS 41 municipalities across Ontario, including the City of Brampton and the Region of Peel have declared intimate partner violence and gender-based violence an epidemic; and

    WHEREAS the Government of Canada and Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada have recognized gender-based violence as an epidemic.

    THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF MISSISSAUGA:

    1. Declare gender-based violence and intimate-partner violence an epidemic in Mississauga; and
    2. Request that the Region of Peel’s upcoming awareness campaign regarding gender-based and intimate partner violence include this declaration; and
    3. Take a stand and advocate with the 41 municipalities and regions that have declared gender-based violence and/or intimate partner violence an epidemic to push the Province of Ontario to officially recognize it as such; and
    4. Send a communication to Mississauga MPs and MPPs, signed by Mayor Bonnie Crombie on behalf of Council, requesting that they join their municipal counterparts in solidarity, asking for an epidemic of gender-based violence and intimate-partner violence to be declared at the Provincial and Federal levels; and
    5. Send a communication to the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General Canada, and the Prime Minister of Canada, signed by Mayor Bonnie Crombie on behalf of Council, advocating that Femicide be added as a term to the Criminal Code of Canada; and
    6. Send a communication to Premier Ford and Prime Minister Trudeau, signed by Mayor Bonnie Crombie on behalf of Council, advocating to the provincial and federal governments to provide the appropriate supports necessary to address the epidemic; and
    7. Send a copy of this Resolution to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (12 to 0)

This item was discussed and voted on under item 7.4

  • RESOLUTION0194-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    Seconded ByCouncillor M. Reid

    Whereas violence against women is a Canadian public health crisis that demands urgent action;

    and Whereas one in four women experience domestic violence in their lifetime, and one woman or girl is killed every other day, on average, somewhere in our country;

    and Whereas the most dangerous time for a victim of abuse is when she separates from her partner, according to research from the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, when there is a history of coercive control, violence and a recent separation, a woman’s risk of domestic homicide goes up 900 times;

    and Whereas, the current Canadian court system is not equipped to protect women, according to the National Judicial Institute, there is no mandatory education for Judges on domestic violence; judges need education on what constitutes domestic violence or coercive control and formal education program would ensure another line of defense for victims, as well as preventing violence and abuse before it happens;

    and Whereas, according to Article 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, children must be protected from “all forms of physical or mental violence, injury or abuse, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment or exploitation, including sexual abuse, while in the care of parent(s), legal guardian(s) or any other person who has care of the child,” our current family justice system often fails our children in this regard;

    and Whereas, in worst case scenarios, children are killed by a violent parent, as reported by the Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention Initiative, recent separation and domestic violence are the two biggest risk factors for domestic violence related child homicides;

    and Whereas, custody disputes are an additional risk factor; each year in Canada, about 30 children are killed by a parent;mothers are responsible about 40 per cent of the time, often due to postpartum depression or mental illness and in the 60 per cent of cases where fathers are the murderers, anger, jealousy or post-separation retaliatory revenge are the usual motivations;

    and Whereas, Keira’s Law is named after four-year-old Keira Kagan, who was killed while in the custody of her father, in 2020;

    Now therefore be it resolved:

    1. That the City of Mississauga Council lends support to Member of Parliament Anju Dhillon's Private Member’s Bill C-233, Page 3 of Motion Memorandum that has now been passed to raise the level of education on domestic violence and coercive control, for federally appointed Judges; and
    2. That this motion be forwarded to the Prime Minister, the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and Mississauga Members of Parliament (MP's).
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (12 to 0)

16.

 
  • RESOLUTION0199-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    Whereas on June 28, 2023 Council adopted Resolution 0174-2023, approving the Planning and Development Committee Report 11-2023 dated June 26, 2023 at 1:30 PM, which included Recommendations PDC-0046-2023 and PDC-0047-2023;


    And Whereas oral submissions were made at the Planning and Development Committee meeting on June 26, 2023 at 1:30 PM regarding the application for both PDC-0046-2023 and PDC-0047-2023 that were not reflected in the Planning and Development Committee Recommendation Report 11-2023, dated June 26, 2023 at 1:30 PM;


    Now Therefore Be It Resolved:
    That Recommendations PDC-0046-2023 and PDC-0047-2023 be amended to reflect the receipt of the oral submissions for both applications:


    PDC-0046-2023
    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 OZ/OPA 22-18 W1, Ahmed Group (1000 Dundas St. E.) Inc. and Ahmed Group (1024 Dundas St. E.) Inc., 1000 Dundas Street East and 1024 Dundas Street East, to permit 4, 16, and 20 storey rental apartment buildings with at grade commercial uses, in support of the recommendations outlined in the report dated June 2, 2023 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, that concludes that the proposed official plan amendment, and rezoning applications require additional information and modifications and approvals are premature until such time that the City’s issues are addressed. 


    2.    That City Council provide the Planning and Building Department with the authority to instruct Legal Services on modifications to 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.


    3.    That two (2) oral submissions be received.

    PDC-0047-2023
    1.    That the report titled “Mississauga Official Plan Review – Bundle 3 Draft Policies” dated June 2, 2023 from the Commissioner of Planning, be received for information.
    2.    That two (2) oral submissions be received.

     

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0206-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    Seconded ByCouncillor M. Reid

    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 September 13, 2023 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters:
    (Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001)

    21.2    Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Request for compensation for legal fees        
    21.3    Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: City of Mississauga Indemnification By-law 0076-2014        
    21.4    Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Verbal update from Councillor Butt        
    21.5    Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory: Update on Peel Transition        
    21.6    Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Official Plan Amendment 115 – Reimagining the Mall, OLT Decision (All Wards)    

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0200-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

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

    AND WHEREAS the Act requires that the motion states the act of holding a closed meeting and the general nature of the matter to be considered at the closed meeting;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a meeting held on September 27, 2023 with Members of Council shall be closed to the public to deal with an Education Session regarding City Priorities pursuant to section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended 

     

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0201-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    Whereas the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, requires Council to pass a motion prior to closing part of a meeting to the public;

    And whereas the Act requires that the motion states the act of the holding of the closed meeting and the general nature of the matter to be considered at the closed meeting;

    And whereas all members of Council have been invited to participate in interviews for the recruitment of an Integrity Commissioner;

    Now therefore be it resolved that the meeting (interviews) to be held on September 20, 2023 shall be closed to the public to undertake the interviews for the Integrity Commissioner position:

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

    (i) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Integrity Commissioner Interviews.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillor Damerla enquired about parking prohibitions for Easter and Good Friday and spoke to the implementation timeline for the 700 roads that are receiving traffic enhancements and enquired about the budget process of adding additional speed bumps. Raj Sheth, Commissioner, Corporate Services noted that he would follow-up with the Councillor regarding parking prohibitions and Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to the update on the Vision Zero Action Plan and the Traffic Calming Program.  

Councillor Fonseca enquired about dogs being walked without leashes and instead wearing a shock collar and requested a report back from staff. She further enquired about traffic calming construction projects and the timeline of the implementation. Mr. Sheth noted that staff would report back on the wearing of shock collars and Mr. Wright, noted he would provide an update to the Councillor on the 2023 Capital Program Projects.

Councillor Horneck enquired about the timeline of the property taxes increase on statements. Shari Lichterman, City Manager & CAO noted staff would review options for property taxes increases and that staff would provide an update to Council. 

Councillor Parrish enquired if the local Councillor is engaged in discussions regarding resurfacing a roadway. Mr. Wright spoke to the engagement with the local Councillor. 

Members of Council announced various recognition days and announced various Ward and City wide events.

Council went into Closed Session at 11:58AM and returned at 2:17PM. Mayor Crombie left the meeting at 2:04PM and Councillor Parrish left the meeting at 2:15PM.

21.1
Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:

 

Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by 128 Lakeshore Road East LP Inc. with respect to the lands located at 128 Lakeshore Road East, (Ward 1)

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor and Michal Minkowski, Legal Counsel spoke to the subject matter and answered questions from Members of Council.

The following resolution was voted on and passed during public session.

  • RESOLUTION0207-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor D. Damerla
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Horneck

    1)That Council consent to the proposed settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal pertaining to 128 Lakeshore Road East, consistent with the terms outlined in Appendix 1 attached to the Corporate Report “Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by 128 Lakeshore Road East LP Inc. with respect to the lands located at 128 Lakeshore Road East, (Ward 1)”.

    2)That the City Solicitor, or her designate, be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement and take such additional steps as may be required to complete and implement the proposed settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeals relating to 128 Lakeshore Road East with the assistance of such City staff or consultants as may be appropriate.

    3)That the Commissioner of Planning and Building and the City Clerk be authorized to execute any documents which may be required to complete and implement the settlement, other than Minutes of Settlement.

    YES (9)Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    NO (1)Councillor S. Dasko
    ABSENT (2)Mayor Crombie, and Councillor C. Parrish
    Carried (9 to 1)

21.2
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Request for compensation for legal fees

 

Members of Council spoke and asked questions related to the subject matter. Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor and Shari Lichterman, City Manager and CAO answered questions from Members of Council.

The following resolution was voted on and passed during public session.

  • RESOLUTION0208-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor B. Butt
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    That staff be directed to undertake the actions outlined in item 21.2 in the closed session and that the verbal update be received. 

    YES (8)Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    NO (2)Councillor S. Dasko, and Councillor D. Damerla
    ABSENT (2)Mayor Crombie, and Councillor C. Parrish
    Carried (8 to 2)

21.3
Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: City of Mississauga Indemnification By-law 0076-2014

 

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor, spoke to the subject matter.

The following resolution was voted on and passed during public session.

  • RESOLUTION0209-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Reid
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    That the report of the City Solicitor dated September 6, 2023 entitled “City of Mississauga Indemnification By-law 0076-2014” be received for information.

    YES (10)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    ABSENT (2)Mayor Crombie, and Councillor C. Parrish
    Carried (10 to 0)

21.4
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Verbal update from Councillor Butt

 

Councillor Butt and Mayor Crombie spoke to the subject matter. 

The following resolution was voted on and passed during public session.

  • RESOLUTION0210-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor B. Butt
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    That the closed session update from Councillor Butt be received. 

    YES (10)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    ABSENT (2)Mayor Crombie, and Councillor C. Parrish
    Carried (10 to 0)

21.5
Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory : Update on Peel Transition

 

Shari Lichterman, City Manager and CAO provided an update and answered questions from Members of Council related to the subject matter.

The following resolution was voted on and passed during public session.

  • RESOLUTION0211-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck
    Seconded ByCouncillor M. Mahoney

    That the verbal closed session update regarding Update on Peel Transition be received. 

    YES (10)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    ABSENT (2)Mayor Crombie, and Councillor C. Parrish
    Carried (10 to 0)

21.6
Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Official Plan Amendment 115 – Reimagining the Mall, OLT Decision (All Wards)

 

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor and Lia Magi, Legal Counsel provided an update on the subject matter and answered questions from Members of Council.

The following resolution was voted on and passed during public session.

  • RESOLUTION0212-2023
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Reid
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    1. That Council instructs the City Solicitor to:

    a) seek leave to appeal to the Divisional Court from the Decision of the Ontario Land Tribunal dated September 6, 2023 in Case No. OLT-22-002285 (formerly PL210032), and if successful, to continue with the appeal before Divisional Court; and

    b) submit to the Chair of the OLT a request to review the Decision of the OLT dated September 6, 2023 in Case No. OLT-22-002285 (formerly PL210032), pursuant to s.23 of the Ontario Land Tribunal Act, 2021.

    2. That the OLT decision and next steps be shared with FCM and members of Ontario Big City Mayor's (OBCM) for their information and support

    YES (10)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
    ABSENT (2)Mayor Crombie, and Councillor C. Parrish
    Carried (10 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 September 13, 2023, which includes: recommendations, any reports of committees and of local boards, each motion and resolution passed and other actions taken by the Council. 

0142-2023

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