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 was added to the agenda:

- 7.2. Item 16.1 Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs at The Atmospheric Fund

- 7.3 Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health, Region of Peel, regarding a Covid-19 update

Verbal Motion

  • RESOLUTION
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    Seconded ByCouncillor R. Starr

    That the March 3, 2021 Council Agenda be approved as amended. 

Verbal Motion

  • RESOLUTION
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    Seconded ByCouncillor K. Ras

    That the minutes of the February 17, 2021 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

Verbal Motion

  • RESOLUTION
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. Dasko

    That the minutes of the February 24, 2021 Special Council meeting be approved, as presented.

Mr. Butters spoke to electricity planning in Ontario, and that the City of Mississauga did not incorporate the latest outlook in electricity planning into the proposed motion.

Members of Councils spoke to the proposed motion, materials being used to build high-rises, system reliability, consequences of fazing out all gas plants and to the baseline for nuclear power. Mr. Butters responded to questions.

Mr. Purcell spoke to supporting the proposed motion and that the City of Mississauga pervious declared a climate emergency in the City. 

Councillor Damerla enquired about GHG targets and how do we change from gas to electricity. Mr. Purcell responded to Councillor Damerla.

Item 16.1 was brought up and voted on.

Members of Council spoke to supporting the proposed motion, sending a strong message to the Provincial government, adding other municipalities to the motion and bring the motion to the next Region of Peel meeting.

Councillors Damerla and Kovac spoke to the amending the 2030 deadline date in the proposed motion.

Dr. Loh spoke to the current case count of Covid-19 in the City of Mississauga and in the Region of Peel and that a cautious approach to opening the Region of Peel is needed.

Members of Council enquired about the following: other Regional Health Departments seeing an increase in the Covid-19 variant; the Region of Peel reopening in the grey level; potential flexible grey reopening options; the need for more vaccines; the negative impact on small businesses; separating Mississauga from Brampton in the reopening measures; why personal care businesses are still closed; the long term effects with staying in lockdown; the number of mobile vaccine units for seniors; the timeline for the general public to get vaccinated; that the City of Mississauga is being penalized due to the length of lockdown; and the need for a concentrated approach for administrating vaccines.

Dr. Loh and Mayor Crombie responded to questions from Members of Council.

Mayor Crombie spoke to the Covid-19 vaccination site and the current case count.

  • RESOLUTION0038-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    That the following matters be approved under the Consent Agenda, as listed on the March 3, 2021 Council agenda:

    11.1 Tax Adjustments 

    12.1 PDC Report - February 16, 2021

    12.2 GC Report - February 24, 2021

    16.3 A motion to amend Resolution 0297-2020, which recommended the approval of an application under file OZ/18/011 W5, Pinnacle International (Ontario) Ltd

    18.1 - 18.12 By-laws 

    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)
  • RESOLUTION0039-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    1. That the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated entitled Tax Adjustments pursuant to Section 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act be received.
    2. That the tax adjustments outlined in Appendix 1 attached to this report for applications for cancellation or refund of taxes pursuant to Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act be approved.

       

    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)
  • RESOLUTION0040-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    PDC-0012-2021

    That the report dated January 22, 2021, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the applications by 7085 Goreway Developments Limited to permit two apartment buildings (16 and 18 storeys) with 259 dwelling units connected by a 2 storey podium and 12 townhomes, under File OZ 20/013 W5, 7085 Goreway Drive, be received for information, and notwithstanding planning protocol, that the recommendation report be brought directly to a future Council meeting.

    PDC-0013-2021

    1. That the report dated January 22, 2021, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the applications by City Park (McLaughlin) Inc. to permit a six storey condominium apartment building and five detached homes, under Files OZ 20/014 and T-M20003 W11,6616 McLaughlin Road, be received for information.
    2. That eight oral submissions be received.

       

    PDC-0014-2021

    That the PowerPoint presentation by Katherine Morton, Manager, Planning Strategies with respect to Regional Planning and Growth Management , Planning and Building Comments, be received.​

    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)
  • RESOLUTION0041-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    GC-0085-2021

    1. That the deputation by Margaret Dunn, Resident, regarding the request for Removal of the City’s Easement be received;
    2. That the matter be referred to staff for review and that a report be brought to General Committee at a future meeting.

       

    GC-0086-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Ivana Di Millo, Director, Strategic Communications and Lindsay Noronha, Senior Communications Advisor regarding the corporate report dated February 2, 2021 entitled “Civic Awards of Recognition Rebranding to COVID Heroes Program in 2021”, be received.

    GC-0087-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Jack Gibbons, Chair, Ontario Clean Air Alliance regarding the corporate report dated February 9, 2021 entitled “Interim GHG Cap and Phase-Out of Gas-Fired Electricity Power Generation, be received.

    GC-0088-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Karl Hale, Premier Raquet Club, regarding the report dated January 15, 2021, entitled ““Proposal for Indoor Tennis Facility at Churchill Meadows Sports Park”, be received.

    GC-0089-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Dan Sadler, Accessibility Supervisor, regarding the corporate report dated January 29, 2021 entitled, “Multi-Year Accessibility Plan - 2020 Accessibility Annual Status Update”, be received.

    GC-0090-2021

    That Council endorse the COVID Heroes program and the plan to pause the traditional Civic Awards of Recognition program in 2021, as outlined in the report dated February 2, 2021, entitled “Civic Awards of Recognition Rebranding to COVID Heroes Program in 2021” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer.

    GC-0091-2021

    1. That Council approve the procurement authority request for COVID-19 related PPE as detailed in the Corporate Report entitled “Procurement Authority for a Two-Year Period to Obtain COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Supplies for Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services – (PRC 002601) (PRC 002693) (PRC 002574) (PRC 002462)” dated January 22, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services.
    2. That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to extend and/or increase the contracts with Canadian Safety Equipment Inc., TM Safety Supply, CDK Packaging and Ecolabs on a single source basis to maintain a stable supply of COVID-19 related personal protective equipment (PPE) for a two year period, ending December 31, 2022.

       

    GC-0092-2021

    That the corporate report dated February 9, 2021 entitled “Interim GHG Cap and Phase-Out of Gas-Fired Electricity Power Generation” from the Commissioner of Community Services be received for information.

    GC-0093-2021

    1. That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to negotiate an agreement with Premier Racquet Club to construct and operate an indoor tennis facility at Churchill Meadows Sports Park, as outlined in the Corporate Report dated January 15, 2021, from the Commissioner of Community Services and in a form satisfactory to Legal Services.
    2. That staff consult with the tennis community during the negotiation period to receive feedback on the proposal and report back to Council with the final agreement and a summary of feedback received.

       

    GC-0094-2021

    That the report dated January 29, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled, “Multi-Year Accessibility Plan - 2020 Accessibility Annual Status Update” be received for information.

    GC-0095-2021

    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 Pine Avenue North at Queen Street West, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated January 20, 2021 and entitled “All-way Stop – Pine Avenue North at Queen Street West (Ward 1)”.

    GC-0096-2021

    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 Kirwin Avenue and Little John Lane, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated January 18, 2021 and entitled “All-way Stop – Kirwin Avenue and Little John Lane (Ward 7)”.

    GC-0097-2021

    That the report titled “Community Engagement – State of the City”, dated February 12, 2021, be received for information.

    GC-0098-2021

    1. That the report dated February 17, 2021 entitled “Canada Healthy Communities Initiative” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer be received.
    2. That staff be directed to prepare and submit an application to the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, round one intake for the project described in the report.
    3. That PN’s be created where required for the project upon funding approval.

       

    GC-0099-2021

    1. That the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated February 2, 2021 entitled “Provincial Gas Tax Report – City of Mississauga 2020-2021 Allocation” be received for information.
    2. That a by-law be enacted to authorize the Mayor and the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer to execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, the letter of agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario, represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario, under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program (2020/2021), which agreement is attached as Appendix 1 to the corporate report dated February 2, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer.

       

    GC-0100-2021

    That the Corporate Report dated January 27, 2021 entitled “Annual Report on Commodity Price Hedging Agreements for 2020 (Electricity and Natural Gas)”, from the Commissioner, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer be received for information.

    GC-0101-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Ron Scheckenberger, Project Manager, Wood, Samantha Stokke, Environmental Planner, Wood and Muneef Ahmad, Manager, Stormwater Projects, City of Mississauga regarding "Build Beautiful" Stormwater Master Plan be received. 

    (EAC-0001-2021)

    GC-0102-2021

    That the Environmental Action Committee support in principal Phasing-Out Ontario's Gas-Fired Electricity Power Generation and recommends that Jack Gibbons, Chair, Ontario Clean Air Alliance present this initiative for further discussion at an upcoming General Committee meeting.

    (EAC-0002-2021)

    GC-0103-2021

    That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan be approved as discussed at the February 2, 2021 EAC meeting.

    (EAC-0003-2021)

    GC-0104-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Dan Sadler, Accessibility Supervisor regarding the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2020 Annual Status Update be received.

    (AAC-0001-2021)

    GC-0105-2021

    That the deputation by Alana Tylers, Manager, Service Development to present on the 2020 MiWay Annual Accessibility Plan (Related to Item 8.4) be received.

    (AAC-0002-2021)

    GC-0106-2021

    That the verbal update provided by Dan Sadler, Accessibility Supervisor with respect to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) be received.

    (AAC-0003-2021)

    GC-0107-2021

    That the verbal update regarding the Region of Peel’s Accessibility Advisory Committee
    provided by Naz Husain and Councillor Mahoney, AAC Members and Members of the ROP AAC be received.

    (AAC-0004-2021)

    GC-0108-2021

    That the draft Multi-Year Accessibility Plan: 2020 Annual Accessibility Status Update be approved. 

    (AAC-0005-2021)

    GC-0109-2021

    That the 2020 MiWay Annual Accessibility Report be approved. 

    (AAC-0006-2021)

    GC-0110-2021

    That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan be approved as discussed at the February 8, 2021 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting.

    (AAC-0007-2021)

     

    GC-0111-2021

    1. That the presentation regarding the Meadowvale Theatre Renovation - Accessibility Review to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on November 16, 2020, be received;
    2. That the Committee recommends that automatic door opener be installed at the South Patio Door outside the Administration Area and Performer’s Entrance.
    3. That CP&S Architects and The City of Mississauga provide an update to the Subcommittee on the final signage proposal.
    4. That subject to the comments on the presentation, the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee is satisfied with the initiatives that CP&S Architects and The City are undertaking with respect to the Meadowvale Theatre Renovation.

    (AAC-0008-2021)

    GC-0112-2021

    1. That the presentation regarding the Hurontario LRT: Project Update to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on November 16, 2020, be received;
    2. That subject to the comments on the presentation, the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee is satisfied with the initiatives that Metrolinx and The City are undertaking with respect to the Hurontario LRT.

    (AAC-0009-2021)

    GC-0113-2021

    1. That the presentation regarding the MiWay Infrastructure Growth Plan - Accessibility Review to the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee on November 16, 2020, be received;
    2. That subject to the comments on the presentation, the Facility Accessibility Design Subcommittee is satisfied with the initiatives The City are undertaking with respect to the MiWay Infrastructure Growth Plan.

    (AAC-0010-2021)

    GC-0114-2021

    That the Corporate Report dated January 21, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community Services, entitled “Heritage Planning 2020 Year in Review,” be received for information.

    (HAC-0010-2021)

    GC-0115-2021

    That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 24 John Street South as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated January 21, 2021, be approved.

    (HAC-0011-2021)

    (Ward 1)

    GC-0116-2021

    That the property at 5768 Ninth Line, 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 January 21, 2021.

    (HAC-0012-2021)

    (Ward 10)

    GC-0117-2021

    That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 6970 Second Line West as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated January 21, 2021, be approved.

    (HAC-0013-2021)

    (Ward 11)

    GC-0118-2021

    1. That the request to alter the heritage designated property in the Right-of-Way along Mississauga Road South, south of Lakeshore Road West, as noted in the Memorandum entitled “Port Credit Heritage Conservation District (PCHCD) Discussion Regarding Mississauga Road Widening Alectra Hydro Pole Installation” dated February 5, 2021 from RTG Systems Inc. be approved.
    2. That a third-party Arborist be retained by Brightwater Developments and agreed to by the Port Credit Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee.
    3. That Alectra Inc. and Brightwater Developments be requested to continue collaboration with the Port Credit Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee regarding the implementation of the proposed hydro poles, to facilitate direct resolution of any issues that may arise.
    4. That Alectra Inc. and Brightwater Developments be requested to provide a further review of the installed concrete hydro poles on Lake Street and John Street in the Port Credit Heritage Conservation District, to review the feasibility of replacing the concrete poles with wooden poles.

    (HAC-0014-2021)

    (Ward 1)

    GC-0119-2021

    That Recommendations PCHCD-0003-2021 to PCHCD-0004-2021 inclusive contained in the Port Credit Heritage Conservation District Advisory Subcommittee Report 2 - 2021 dated February 1, 2021, be approved.

    (HAC-0015-2021)

    (Ward 1)

    GC-0120-2021

    That Recommendation MVHCD-0002-2021 contained in the Meadowvale Village Heritage Conservation District Advisory Subcommittee Report 2 - 2021 dated February 2, 2021, be approved.

    (HAC-0016-2021)

    (Ward 11)

    GC-0121-2021

    That the Letter dated January 7, 2021 from James Holmes, Citizen Member on behalf of Meadowvale Village Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee regarding 6970 Second Line West be received for information.

    (HAC-0017-2021)

    (Ward 11)

    GC-0122-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Colin Patterson, Supervisor Road Safety regrading the Quiet Streets Program be received.

    (MCAC-0005-2021)

    GC-0123-2021

    That Kris Hammel be appointed as Chair of the Network and Technical Subcommittee for a term ending on November 14, 2022 or until a successor is appointed.
    (MCAC-0006-2021)

    GC-0124-2021

    That the Network and Technical Subcommittee Update from Kris Hammel, Citizen Member be received.
    (MCAC-0007-2021)

    GC-0125-2021

    That the Communications and Promotions Subcommittee Update from Paulina Pedziqiatr, Citizen Member be received.
    (MCAC-0008-2021)

    GC-0126-2021

    That the update on closing the gap on Derry Road from Neal Smith, Project Manager, Region of Peel be received.
    (MCAC-0009-2021)

    GC-0127-2021

    That the Memorandum dated February 4, 2021 from Fred Sandoval, Active Transportation Coordinator, Active Transportation and Amy Parker, Active Transportation Technologist, Active Transportation entitled “2021 Quarterly Cycling Program Update” be received.
    (MCAC-0010-2021)

    GC-0128-2021

    That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2021 Action List be approved.

    (MCAC-0011-2021)

    GC-0129-2021

    That the 2021 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Work Plan be deferred to the next Mississauga Cycling Advisory meeting.

    (MCAC-0012-2021)

    GC-0130-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Lindsay Francini, Supervisor, Employee Communications and Events regarding a Community Recognition Policy Review be received for information.

    (DIAC-0001-2021)

    GC-0131-2021

    1. That the email dated February 5, 2021, from Jo-Anne Beggs, Citizen Member with respect to her resignation from the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee received.
    2. That due to the resignation of Jo-Anne Beggs, a vacancy exists on the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, and that the City Clerk be directed to fill the vacancy in accordance with the Corporate Policy #02-01-01 on Citizen Appointments to Committees, Boards and Authorities.

    (DIAC-0002-2021)

    GC-0132-2021

    1. That the Corporate Report titled, “Land Lease Extension and Amending Agreement with Square One Property Corporation and OMERS Realty Management Corporation for a Portion of the City Centre Bus Transit Terminal (Ward 4)” dated February 1, 2021, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, be received.

    That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works and the City Clerk, be authorized to execute a Land Lease Extension and Amending Agreement, and all documents ancillary thereto and future amending or extension agreements, between Square One Property Corporation and OMERS Realty Management Corporation (collectively the “Landlord”), and the Corporation of the City of Mississauga (the “City”), granting the City continued use of the Landlord’s lands (part of PIN 131420061) forming a part of the City Centre Transit Terminal of approximately 0.375 acres (16,335 square feet) (the “Demised Premises”), for a term of seven (7) years commencing on December 1, 2020 and expiring on November 30, 2027, for a total contract value of $1,000,000 plus HST.*As per the Procedural By-law Section 67 Subsection 3 the title of the report was included in GC-0009-2021.

    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 response from Ms. Mulroney and not being satisfied with the response. The letter was referred back to the Road Safety Committee.

  • RESOLUTION0042-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Mahoney
    Seconded ByCouncillor R. Starr

    WHEREAS the Government of Ontario is planning to increase greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Ontario’s gas-fired power plants by more than 300% by 2030 and by 500% or more by 2040, reversing more than 40% of the GHG reductions that were achieved by phasing out coal-fired power plants; and
    WHEREAS GHG emissions are causing temperatures to rise in Canada at more than double the rate of the rest of the world, causing impacts to municipal operations and affecting City of Mississauga residents; and
    WHEREAS, in June 2019, the City of Mississauga declared a climate emergency; and
    WHEREAS, in December 2019, the City of Mississauga approved the City’s first comprehensive Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) which sets out ambitious goals, including reducing GHG emissions 80% (as compared to 1990 levels) by 2050; and
    WHEREAS, the latest Five Year Energy Conservation Plan (2019-2023) has a target of a 1% reduction per year in energy use and GHG emissions in our facilities, over the next five years; and
    WHEREAS, if the City is to meet its targets under the CCAP and the Five Year Energy Conservation Plan (2019-2023), the Ontario electricity grid must remain low carbon; and
    WHEREAS the Environmental Action Committee has reviewed the material from the Ontario Clean Air Alliance and supports the request to pass this motion; and
    THEREFORE be it resolved that the City of Mississauga requests the Government of Ontario to place an interim cap of 2.5 megatonnes per year on GHG emissions from Ontario’s gas-fired power plants and develop and implement a plan to phase-out all gas-fired electricity generation by 2030 to ensure that Ontario meets its climate targets; and
    THAT this resolution be sent to the Minister Environment, Conservation, and Parks, the Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, all Mississauga MPPs, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford as proposed by the Ontario Clean Air Alliance and to all other Ontario municipalities, including the Region of Peel.

    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 conditions and the opportunities for food truck businesses as outlined in the proposed motion. 

Councillors Dasko, Damerla and Carlson enquired about the impact on existing businesses and local BIA’s approval, and special event licenses. 

Mike Foley, Manager, Enforcement spoke to the impact on existing businesses and the special licenses for BIA’s

  • RESOLUTION0043-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor P. Saito
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. Dasko

    Whereas the COVID shutdowns have impacted all businesses in the City of Mississauga;

    And whereas Council has put in place temporary exemptions and policy changes to help support all businesses; and

    Whereas many restaurants in malls have been closed due to the restrictions; and

    Whereas mall operators have asked for permission to allow food trucks to operate on their property; and

    Whereas By-Law 520-2004 prohibits food trucks from operating within a 500 m distance of restaurants selling the same products; and

    Whereas food truck operators have requested exemptions from this restriction during the pandemic.

    Therefore be it resolved that Council approve a temporary exemption to the requirement for a 500 metre separation between a full service food truck and a business selling similar products on private property until September 30, 2021 under the following conditions:

    1. Written permission from the property owner for the food truck to be on the site
    2. A letter of no objection from a majority of similar businesses within the 500 metre (1640 feet) distance.
    3. A maximum of 2 food trucks on any property with a minimum distance of 30 metres (100 feet) between each.

    4. Written permission from the local BIA if the property is located within the BIA. 

    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)
  • RESOLUTION0044-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    WHEREAS on September 16, 2020, City Council adopted  Resolution 0297-2020, which included Recommendation PDC0030-2020, which recommended the approval of an application under file OZ/18/011 W5, Pinnacle International (Ontario) Ltd., 0 & 5044 Hurontario Street, west side of Hurontario Street, north of Eglinton Avenue West, to amend certain policies of the Official Plan, and to amend the zoning by-law to permit four apartment buildings containing 1,355 units with height of 32, 35, 35, and 38 storeys;

    AND WHEREAS the applicant has requested a revision to condition 1(c) in order to accommodate minor revisions to the proposed 35 storey apartment building located at the northwest corner of Hurontario Street and Watergarden Drive, as well as a revision to Recommendation 3 in order to rezone a portion of the subject lands located at the northwest corner of Hurontario Street and Watergarden Drive without an “H” holding provision in the zoning by-law;

    AND WHEREAS the applicant has revised the proposed podium design to incorporate a minimum building height of 1 storey where the podium does not face a public right of way, and a minimum building height of 2 storeys where the podium faces Watergarden Drive;

    AND WHEREAS, the “H” holding provision would require the applicant to enter into an agreement for the provision for public art;

    AND WHEREAS, the agreement for public art has been executed by the applicant and City of Mississauga, thereby negating the need for an “H” holding provision in the RA5-43 zone;

    AND WHEREAS these proposed changes have been reviewed by the Planning and Building Department and staff have no concerns with the proposed revisions and consider the changes to be minor in nature;

    AND WHEREAS notwithstanding that subsequent to the Public Meetings held on February 19, 2019 and September 8, 2020, minor changes to the rezoning application has been made, Council considers that the changes do not require further notice, and therefore pursuant to the provisions of subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, any further notice regarding the application is hereby waived;

    NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED

    That Recommendation 1(c) and Recommendation 3 as part of Recommendation Resolution 0030-2020 be amended by deleting the original and replacing it with the following:

    1(c)        Amend the RA5-42 and H-RA5-42 zoning to permit three apartment buildings with heights of 32, 35, and 38 storeys, and amend the RA5-43 and to permit one apartment building with a height of 35 storeys atop a podium of varying heights ranging from 1 storey to 6 storeys, to permit a total of 1,355 units.

    1. That the "H" holding symbol is to be removed from H-RA5-42 (Apartments) 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 14, 2020, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building have been satisfactorily addressed.

    That conditions 1a, 1b, 2, and 4 remain as approved.

    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.

  • RESOLUTION0046-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Mahoney
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    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 March 3, 2021 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters:
    (a) Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Sections 239 (2):

    I. The security of the property of the municipality or local board: Land Claim, Treaties 22 and 23 (Wards 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8)

    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 Parrish enquired about the rationale of going into closed session.

Paul Mitcham, City Manager and Gary Kent, Commissioner, Corporate Services spoke to previous reasons of the education sessions being held in closed session. Mr. Mitcham noted that this year's session could be held in open session.

Members of Council spoke to holding the education session in open session versus closed and participation from other attendees.

  • RESOLUTION0045-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    Seconded ByCouncillor P. Saito

    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 on March 5, 2021 with the Members of Council and Mississauga Members of the Provincial Parliament and the Members of Parliament shall be open to the public to deal with the following matter:

    Educational Session: Mississauga Members of Provincial Parliament and Members of Parliament City of Mississauga priority sharing discussion.

    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 Parrish spoke to the voting results from the City of Vaughan and York Regional Council's regarding Highway 413.

Councillor Parrish enquired about seniors getting validated for parking when getting vaccinated at Trillium Health Centre.

Councillor Starr enquired about the deadline for being added to the Council or General Committee agenda. Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services spoke to the deadline dates. 

Councillors Saito and Parrish congratulated Mayor Crombie on her speech to the Mississauga Board Of Trade. 

Mayor Crombie spoke to International Women’s Day.

Council moved into closed session at 12:34PM

22.1
The security of the property of the municipality or local board: Land Claim, Treaties 22 and 23 (Wards 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8)
 

John Dunlop, Manager, Heritage Planning & Indigenous Relations spoke to the Land Claim, Treaties 22 and 23.

Members of Council asked questions related to the subject matter. Shari Lichterman, Commissioner, Community Services, Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor and Paul Damaso, Director, Director, Arts & Culture responded to questions.

Council moved out of closed session at 1:05PM

The following Resolution was voted on during public session.

  • RESOLUTION0047-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor K. Ras
    Seconded ByCouncillor M. Mahoney

    That the Mayor, on behalf of Council, send letters to the Provincial and Federal ministries responsible for land claims requesting to be continually informed and updated regarding this specific land claim as it proceeds through the assessment and negotiation process as outlined in the report dated February 16, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services.

    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)