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 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

Staff Present

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 called the meeting to order at 9:36 AM

Mayor Crombie recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

Verbal Motion

  • RESOLUTION
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    That the September 16, 2020 Council Agenda be approved, as presented.

    Carried

Verbal Motion

  • RESOLUTION
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Mahoney
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    That the minutes of the August 5, 2020 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

    Carried

Verbal Motion

  • RESOLUTION
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    That the minutes of the August 10, 2020 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Carried

Ms. Nicholls spoke to Mayor Crombie's 2020 Thanksgiving Food Drive and the goal of raising $250,000 and 170,000 lbs of food by October 18, 2020.

Mayor Crombie and Councillors Kovac and Parrish spoke to the upcoming Thanksgiving Food Drive, the food drive campaign for the City of Mississauga and school breakfast programs.

Mayor Crombie spoke to a small increase in the reported cases of COVID-19 in the City of Mississauga and the current or potential restrictions in place.

Members of Council spoke to the matter and noted their concerns with: testing, public disclosure of testing results, mask compliance, gathering restrictions and clarification on the social distancing requirement. 

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor spoke to the bylaw to extend mandatory face coverings to January 2021.

Councillor Saito thanked the residents of Mississauga in supporting the mandatory face coverings.

  • RESOLUTION0295-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Mahoney
    Seconded ByCouncillor G. Carlson

    1. That the report of the City Solicitor dated September 1, 2020 entitled “Extending the operation and enforcement of the City’s Mandatory Face Covering By-law 0169-2020 and the City’s COVID-19 Related Measures for Restaurants and Drinking Establishments By-law 0194-2020 to January 20, 2021 ” be received for information.

    2.That the City’s Mandatory Face Covering By-law 0169-2020 and the City’s COVID-19 Related Measures for Restaurants and Drinking Establishments By-law 0194-2020 be amended to extend operation and enforcement until January 20, 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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Carried (12 to 0)

The following items were approved on the consent agenda: 

  • RESOLUTION0296-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    The following items were approved on the consent agenda: 

    12.1 Planning and Development Committee Report 8 - 2020 - September 8, 2020

    12.2 General Committee Report 7 - 2020 - September 9, 2020

    14.1 Petition to install speed bumps on Sunlight Street, Ward 10

    15.1.1 Correspondence dated September 15, 2020 from Brad Butt, Vice President, Government & Stakeholder Relations, Mississauga Board of Trade, regarding the mandatory face covering and restaurant extension by-law

    16.1 To waive the Maximum Contribution requirement under the By-law to allow for a one-time approval for the installation of a second sump pump under the City of Mississauga’s sump pump subsidy program at 7254 Black Walnut Trail (Councillor McFadden, Ward 10)

    16.3 To allow tenants and occupants operating existing and new patios on City-owned property pursuant to By-law 0057-04 be permitted to operate during the 2020 patio season ending November 15, without charge(Councillor Dasko, Ward 1)

    17.2 To rescind Resolution 0105-2020, and that HAC be reinstated to resume making recommendations on heritage related matters.

    18.1 - 18.6 Bylaws

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0297-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    PDC-0029-2020

    That the report dated August 14, 2020, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the applications by National Homes (1240 Britannia) Inc. and Mattamy (Country Club) Ltd. to permit 108 townhomes and one single detached home, under Files OZ 20/004 W6 and T-M20001 W6, 1240 Britannia Road West, be received for information.

    PDC-0030-2020

    That the applications under File OZ 18/011 W5, Pinnacle International (Ontario) Ltd., 0 and 5044 Hurontario Street to amend Mississauga Official Plan (MOP) and to change the zoning as follows:

    1.

      1. Amend Map 13-4 to delete the existing floor space index (FSI) range between 1.9 to 2.9;
      2. Amend Residential High Density – Special Site 6 of the Uptown Major Node Character Area to permit a maximum of 2,370 dwelling units, a minimum of 9 130 m2 (98,274.5 ft2) of retail commercial and office space, building heights in excess of 34 storeys, and maximum floor space index (FSI) of 4.8 and 7.6 on 6A (north block, Phase 4, Parts 1 and 2) and 6B (south block, Phases 3 and 5), respectively;
      3. Amend the RA5-42, H-RA5-42, RA5-43 and H-RA5-43 zoning to permit four apartment buildings containing 1,355 units with heights of 32, 35, 35 and 38 storeys.

    be approved subject to the conditions referenced in the staff report dated August 14, 2020 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building.

    1. That the applicant agree to satisfy all the requirements of the City and any other external agency concerned with the development.
    2. That the "H" holding symbols are to be removed from H-RA5-42 and H-RA5-43 (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.
    3. Notwithstanding subsection 45.1.3 of the Planning Act, subsequent to Council approval of the development application, the applicant can apply for a minor variance application, provided that the height and FSI shall not increase.

    PDC-0031-2020

    1. That notwithstanding Corporate Policy 07-08-01 - Zoning Application Approval, regarding the expiration of Council's decision for approval, the sunset clause for approval of the applications under File OZ 14/001 W3 be reinstated and extended for a period of six months from September 16, 2020 to March 6, 2021 and that further, extensions may be granted by the Commissioner of Planning and Building at his discretion.
    2. That notwithstanding Council's approval of the applications under File OZ 14/001 W3, Reza Tahmasebi, to amend Mississauga Official Plan to Mixed Use Special Site and to change the zoning to C4-Exception (Mixed Use), in accordance with the provisions outlined in Appendix 4, subject to the conditions referenced in the staff report dated June 7, 2016 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building.
    3. That nothwithstanding Planning Protocol that a new application not be required and that only one report and public meeting with notice be required to reinstate and extend Council's previous approval.
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0298-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    GC-0148-2020

    That the deputation by Kristina Zietsma, Director, Recreation regarding the 2020 Youth Plan for Recreation Final Report be received.

    GC-0149-2020

    That the recommendations outlined in the corporate report entitled “2020 Youth Plan for Recreation Final Report” dated August 14, 2020 from the commissioner of Community Services be approved subject to the annual budget process.

    GC-0150-2020

    That the City of Mississauga’s continued participation, as a member of the Peel Climate Change Partnership, be endorsed and that the Peel Climate Change Partnership Terms of Reference (2018-2022) (attached as Appendix 1) to the report dated July 3, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community Services also be endorsed.

    GC-0151-2020

    1. That the vendors included in Appendix 1, attached, be designated as vendors of record for the supply and delivery of replacement parts and sublet repair services for MiWay buses.
    2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to execute annual contracts with each of the designated vendors of record, in the estimated amounts shown in Appendix 1, for the supply and delivery of replacement parts and sublet repair services for MiWay buses, as required.

    GC-0152-2020

    1. That the Corporate Report dated June 1, 2020 from the Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk titled Election Administration Information Report: City of Mississauga Campaign Contribution Rebate Program and Consolidated Statistics be received.
    2. That the Mississauga’s 2022 Election Campaign Contribution Rebate Program be referred to the Budget Committee.

    GC-0153-2020

    That the Corporate Report dated June 22, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer titled Election Administration Information Report: Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) be referred to the Governance Committee to discuss forming a Citizen Committee.

    GC-0154-2020

    That the Corporate Report dated June 24, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, titled Internet Voting Information Update be received.

    GC-0155-2020

    1. That the Corporate Report titled “Surplus Declaration and Transfer to Overwood Developments Inc. of City-owned lands being the easterly extension of Slate Drive, all of PIN 13283-0210 together with all of PIN 13283-0247 (Ward 5), dated August 19, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer, be received.
    2. That City-owned lands extending easterly from Slate Drive and containing a combined area of approximately 7,590.72. square metres (1.87 acres, more or less), be declared surplus to the City’s requirements for the purpose of sale to Overwood Developments Inc. (“Overwood”) or its successor in title, at nominal value, for the inclusion in a future development application, and legally described under PIN #13283-0210(LT) as part of Lot 10, Concession 2, East of Hurontario Street, in the City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 6,7,8 and 18 on Reference Plan 43R-25807, together with PIN 13283-0247 more particularly described as part of Lot 10, Concession 2, East of Hurontario Street, in the City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel designated as Part 9 on Reference Plan 43R-31947, in Ward 5.
    3. That all steps necessary to comply with Section 2(1) of the City Notice by-law 215-08 be taken, including giving notice to the public by posting a notice on the City of Mississauga’s website for a two week period, where the expiry of the two week period will be at least one week prior to the execution of an agreement for the sale of the subject lands.
    4. That staff, pursuant to Delegated Authority Bylaw 0148-2018, be authorized, on first having received approval of the Commissioner of Transportation and Works as to all terms and conditions, to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale in a form acceptable to Legal Services, including all other ancillary documents, or amending agreements necessary to facilitate the transfer of part, or all of Parts 6, 7, 8 and 18 on Reference Plan 43R-25807, being all of PIN 13283-0210(LT), together with Part 9 on Reference Plan 43R-31947 being all of PIN 13283-0247, to Overwood,or its successor in title, all at nominal value.
    5. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

    (Ward 5)

    GC-0156-2020

    That the report dated July 23, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled, “Delegation of Authority- Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property – January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020”, be received for information.

    GC-0157-2020

    1. That the Corporate Report titled, “Authorization to Purchase 2171 Camilla Road for Park Purposes (Ward 7)” dated August 15, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, be received.
    2. That the Commissioner of Community Services and the City Clerk, be authorized to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (Offer to Sell), (the “Agreement”), including all ancillary documents and subsequent amending or extension agreements, between the Corporation of the City of Mississauga (the “City”), as Purchaser and Donald Leslie Hancock and Susan Martha Hancock (the “Hancocks”), as Vendors, for the purchase of the property municipally described as 2171 Camilla Road and legally described under the Land Titles Act as PIN 13347-0051, on the terms detailed herein and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
    3. That staff be authorized to commence demolition of existing structures upon receiving vacant possession, and subject to securing all required approvals.
    4. That capital project PN 18309 Hancock Woodlands-Various, Land Acquisition Park (F-456) be charged with a gross and net budget of $2,056,775 and that funding be allocated from the Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund Account #A32121.
    5. That funding of $2,056,775 be transferred from the Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund Account #A32121 to PN 18309 Hancock Woodlands-Various.
    6. That all necessary By-Laws be enacted.

    (Ward 7)

    GC-0158-2020

    1. That the Corporate Report titled, “Rent Relief Program for Properties where the City is the landlord – COVID-19 Pandemic” dated August 19, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, be received.
    2. That Council Supports 100% rent forgiveness to the tenants/occupants of City-owned properties that have been impacted by the COVID-19 emergency and who chose to apply for the Rent Forgiveness Program for the second half of March, all of April, May, June and July 2020 and further authorize that for those tenant/occupants detailed herein which have been prevented from accessing their space due to closure of their facility beyond July 31st, be provided with rent forgiveness for the full period of closure.
    3. That for those tenants/occupants of City-owned properties that have been impacted by the COVID-19 emergency who accepted the opportunity to defer any payments due in August and September to October, Council authorize Realty Services staff to work with each tenant/occupant so that all deferred payments are received no later than December 31, 2020.
    4. That Council authorize Realty Services staff with the authority to work with the tenants/occupants of City-owned properties that have been impacted by the COVID-19 emergency and offered the opportunity for rent relief but do not qualify for rent forgiveness or deferral, as detailed herein, to arrange a schedule for deferred payments of its operating costs from the period of the second half of March, all of April, May, June and July 2020.
    5. That penalty and interest charges are waived for those tenants/occupants who choose to defer pro-rated payments of rent, operating costs and loan repayments.
    6. That the City approach both the Federal and Provincial governments to remove the eligibility barrier for municipalities that is currently part of the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program.
    7. That the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, or their respective designate, be authorized to execute any agreements or documents ancillary thereto that may be required for the rent relief program where the City is the landlord, in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

    GC-0159-2020

    1. That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to negotiate and enter into an amendment to the Licence and Operation Agreement with Pegasus Waterfront Corporation for the Harding Waterfront Estate, including all necessary documents ancillary thereto, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services, as outlined in the report entitled ‘Pegasus Licence and Operation Agreement – COVID-19 Pandemic’ dated September 1, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community Services.
    2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.
    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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0299-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    WHEREAS the City of Mississauga has established a Foundation Drain Collector (FDC) Sump Pump Subsidy Program (the “Program”) to provide financial assistance to all households serviced by a municipal FDC system and wish to install a sump pump as a protection measure against basement water infiltration;

    AND WHEREAS under the Foundation Drain Collector (FDC) Sump Pump Subsidy Program By-law 0210-2017 (the “By-law”), the City of Mississauga provides a sump pump subsidy to all households in the City of Mississauga that are serviced by a municipal FDC system and meet the eligibility requirements under the By-law;

    AND WHEREAS under subsection 1(b) of the By-law, the maximum contribution by the City of Mississauga, including any prior amounts already provided to a homeowner under the Program, is $6000 or less (the “Maximum Contribution”);

    AND WHEREAS the typical contribution by the City of Mississauga to a homeowner for the cost of one sump pump installation under the Program is just under $6,000;

    AND WHEREAS the homeowners at 7254 Black Walnut Trail have, based on City of Mississauga records, reported basement water infiltration three times subsequent to the installation of a sump pump under the Program;

    AND WHEREAS 7254 Black Walnut Trail is the only home, based on City of Mississauga records, with multiple reported basement water infiltration occurrences subsequent to the installation of a sump pump;

    AND WHEREAS the installation of an additional sump pump may further reduce the risk of basement water infiltration at 7254 Black Walnut Trail;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in the particular case at 7254 Black Walnut Trail, the Maximum Contribution requirement under the By-law be waived to allow for a one-time approval for the installation of a second sump pump under the City of Mississauga’s sump pump subsidy program.

    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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillor Ras spoke to the importance of Rail Safety Week that will be held from September 21 to 27, 2020.

  • RESOLUTION0302-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor K. Ras
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    WHEREAS Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 21 to 27, 2020;

    AND WHEREAS it is in the public's interest to raise citizens' awareness of the dangers of ignoring safety warnings at level crossings and trespassing on rail property to reduce avoidable deaths, injuries and damage caused by incidents involving trains and citizens;

     AND WHEREAS Operation Lifesaver is a public/private partnership whose aim is to work with the public, rail industry, governments, police services, media and others to raise rail safety awareness;

     AND WHEREAS CN has requested City Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality;

    AND WHEREAS the City has adopted a Vision Zero approach to road safety;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Mississauga support national Rail Safety Week to be held from September 21 to 27, 2020.

    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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0300-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    WHEREAS on March 17, 2020, an emergency related to the COVID-19 outbreak was declared in the Province of Ontario, pursuant to Section 7.0.1 of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (the “EMCPA”), as set out in O. Reg. 50/20;

    AND WHEREAS the Provincial government ordered the closure of certain facilities in response to the world wide COVID-19 pandemic, effective March 24, 2020;

    AND WHEREAS the Provincial government has since permitted the re-opening of certain facilities in the Peel Region Health Unit, including restaurants, subject to the implementation of and compliance with Provincial health and safety requirements, applicable health and safety laws and the public health directives;

    AND WHEREAS a temporary patio program was developed for restaurants in the City of Mississauga to contribute to the City’s overall plan for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic;

    AND WHEREAS on July 8, 2020, Council passed amending by-laws 0164-2020, 0165-2020, 0166-2020, 0167-2020 and 0168-2020 permitting temporary patios to be located in the City of Mississauga until December 31, 2020;

    AND WHEREAS on July 8, 2020, Council also approved the waiver of fees for the temporary patios until the end of the patio season on October 15, 2020 by PDC Recommendation 0020-2020;

    AND WHEREAS Council wishes to extend the temporary patio season to November 15, 2020 and wishes to waive fees for the extended patio season as a result of the effects of the ongoing pandemic;

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

    1. That tenants and occupants operating existing and new patios on City-owned property pursuant to By-law 0057-04 be permitted to operate during the 2020 patio season ending November 15, without charge.
    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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillor Parrish spoke to the cost to alter a vote to appeal a positive staff recommendation. 

Councillor Damerla enquired about Legal’s ability to review each case. Councillor Parrish responded and spoke to staff resources. Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor responded and spoke to Councils ability to alter procedures.

  • RESOLUTION0303-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    That staff provide a detailed list of OMB/LPAT referrals of development applications that were supported by positive staff reports, over the past 5 years and the outcome of each case.

    Include for each case, the costs to the City for hiring outside planners and lawyers.

    A comment from Legal on the ability of Council to alter the vote required to appeal a positive staff recommendation to LPAT, from a simple majority to a 2/3 majority.

    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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Carried (12 to 0)

17.

  • RESOLUTION0304-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. Dasko

    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 16, 2020 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters:

    • Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Sections 239 (2):
    1. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Citizen Appointments to the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee
    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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0301-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    WHEREAS Council passed Resolution 0105-2020 on April 22, 2020, which included direction to temporarily disband the Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC) during the COVID-19 Pandemic and bring HAC matters directly to Council during the period of the declared emergency and transition period; and

    WHEREAS Council passed Resolution 0269-2020 on August 5, 2020 to allow Council and Committee meetings to resume with their regular schedule effective September 8, 2020;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution 0105-2020 be rescinded, and that HAC be reinstated to resume making recommendations on heritage related matters.

    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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Carried (12 to 0)

Mayor Crombie expressed condolences to the family of Marlene Knight. 

  • RESOLUTION0305-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor G. Carlson
    Seconded ByCouncillor M. Mahoney

    WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing of retired City of Mississauga employee, Marlene Knight, on August 21, 2020;

    AND WHEREAS Marlene had a long and fulfilling career at the City of Mississauga and worked as the Manager of Material Management at the City for many years before retiring;

    AND WHEREAS Marlene loved travelling, gardening, physical activity and getting together with family and her wide circle of friends;

    AND WHEREAS Marlene was known for her creative Hallowe’en costumes, her love of reading, her desire for continual self-improvement, her tireless volunteer work and her strong social conscience;

    AND WHEREAS Marlene will be dearly missed by her family and friends;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that sincere condolences be extended on behalf of the Mayor, Members of Council and staff of the City of Mississauga to the family of Marlene Knight. 

    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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillor Starr spoke to concerns with hanging decorations and staffs previous response if decorations are banned or not. 

Councillor Damerla noted that the City of Mississauga is the second rattiest City in Ontario.

Councillor Dasko spoke to the following: that the 100 sunflowers seeds that the Lakeview OPG Lands planted are in full bloom; a Friday evening sunset live music concert series and that Beatrice Laidlow, Executive Director of the Port Credit Business Improvement Association is currently fighting cancer.

Councillor Parrish spoke to the Lakeview Group planting sunflowers and hoarding at the Brandon Gate pit. Direction was given to Legal staff to bring a bylaw forward to Council to ensure construction sites are safe, visually appealing and a standard of hoarding. Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor noted that staff will bring forward a report.

Councillor Saito spoke about Beatice Laidlow, announced a new Tourism Mississauga program that launched to encourage hotel stays in Mississauga, that the Rotary Mississauga Club is hosting a drive through Rib Fest at Erin Mills Town Centre and that Eden Food Bank teamed up with Domino's Pizza on a community fundraiser.

Councillor Ras spoke to the Domino's fundraiser for the Natt Family and the Compass' virtual walk. 

Councillor Fonseca thanked Heart House Hospice for their butterfly release initiative; that on September 17, 2020 the Disability channel is showcasing Ride for Abilities; thanked staff for the virtual Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee meeting and a pedestrian safety campaign.

Councillor Starr enquired about the amount of alcohol in hand sanitizers and spoke to the sound in the Council Chambers and international delivery mail services.  Gary Kent, Commissioner, Corporate Services responded to questions regarding  hand sanitizers.

Councillor Carlson spoke to a car show taking place on Saturday September 19, 2020 and the opening of the Jim Graham Park.

Councillor Damerla thanked the founders of the Something Blue movement.

Mayor Crombie spoke to the smile cookie week at Tim Horton's, the 2019 Bianca Andreescu event on Celebration Square and the passing of Jonathan Davis.

(Pursuant to Subsection 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001)

Council moved into Closed Session at 11:10 AM

  • RESOLUTION0304-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    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 16, 2020 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters:

    • Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Sections 239 (2):
    1. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Citizen Appointments to the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee
    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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Carried (12 to 0)

22.1
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Citizen Appointments to the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 
 

Councillor Fonseca spoke to the appointments to the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee.

As a result of the discussions, the following resolution was voted on in opened session.

  • RESOLUTION0306-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    That the following individuals be appointed to the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee for a term ending November 14, 2022 or until a successor is appointed, providing the individuals do not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted:

    (1)      Prabh Banga, Ward 1 (South District Quadrant)

    (2)      Robert Leuschner, Ward 7 (South District Quadrant)

    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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Carried (12 to 0)

22.2
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees -  Verbal update regarding Region of Peel CAO recruitment
 

Councillors Parrish and McFadden spoke to the Region of Peel, CAO recruitment.

As a result of the discussions, the following resolution was voted on in opened session.

Council resumed at 11:34AM

  • RESOLUTION0307-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    Seconded ByCouncillor R. Starr

    That the verbal update as considered in Closed Session on September 16, 2020 regarding the Region of Peel, CAO recruitment, 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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    Carried (12 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 16, 2020

0203-2020

11:37AM