Council

Meeting #:
Date:	Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Time:	9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.
Location:	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
Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer
Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services
Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works
Chris Rouse, Acting 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
Reanne Kassar, Legislative Coordinator, Legislative Services Division 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER - 9:31 AM

Councillor Fonseca noted that Mayor Crombie is attending the Provincial Housing Summit, and as Acting Mayor, Councillor Fonseca called the meeting to order and chaired the meeting.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Councillor C. Fonseca recited the Indigenous Land statement

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Councillor C. Parrish requested that Correspondence from the Town of Caledon listed on the agenda (Items 15.1.3. and 15.1.4.) be removed from the agenda.

Councillor Fonseca requested that a Motion be added with respect to Winter Maintenance Service Levels.

Verbal Motion

Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

That the January 19, 2022 Council Agenda be approved as presented.

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING

5.1

Council Minutes - December 8, 2021

RESOLUTION
Moved By Councillor K. Ras

That the minutes of the December 8, 2021 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Manjula Das, Secretary, Applewood Hills & Heights Residents Association, regarding Bloor Street Integrated Project

Manjula Das, Secretary, Applewood Hills & Heights Residents' Association ("AHHRA") was unavailable to attend, in her place Athina Tagidou,  President, AHHRA  addressed the community petition submitted to Council opposing the installation of bike lanes along Bloor Street from Dixie Road to Cawthra Road, and referenced sections of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to address legal implications and safety impacts that bikes lanes would have on pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and local businesses.

In response to Councillor Saito's inquiry regarding data available on the number of collisions thus far on the Thomas Street multi trail, Helen Noehammer, Director Infrastructure Planning & Engineering Services, advised that they would provide the data to Councillor Saito in the next couple of days.

In response to Councillor Saito's request to confirm the type of bike lanes being proposed on Bloor Street, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works advised that they have not  completed the study and are reviewing the option for the design concept, which one of the options is a cycle track design which would not be mixed in with live traffic lanes which is a more protective design, and further added that there is no proposal to adjust the cross section of the road on Bloor Street.

Councillor Saito noted that she is comfortable that staff and Councillor Fonseca will consider the Vision Zero Strategy in looking at measures that there will be zero collisions and zero risk of life.

7.2

Jaspreet Bal, Vice President Ontario, World Sikh Organization with respect to seeking support to challenge Bill 21

Item 16.1.

Jaspreet Bal, spoke on behalf of the Ontario World Sikh Organization and provided an overview of the advocacy of the Organization and spoke to the legal challenge against the Quebec government, the community support and private citizen funding to advance the legal action. Ms. Bal recognized the City of Mississauga's strong statements on equity, diversity and inclusion, and noted how the City of Mississauga will be viewed in this historical moment will depend on its decisions and actions.

7.3

Gurpartap Singh Toor, National Board Member, World Sikh Organization of Canada with respect to Motion on providing funding for legal battle against Quebec's Bill 21

Item 16.1.

Gurpartap Singh Toor, echoed the comments made by Ms. Bal and expressed his disappointment in the political representatives in the federal government that have responded aggressively to this matter or have back tracked on their statements.  Mr. Singh Toor emphasised the importance of obtaining the City of Mississauga's support in their challenge.

7.4

Rizwan Mohammad, Advocacy Officer, National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) with respect seeking support of the legal challenge to Bill 21

Item 16.1.

Rizwan Mohammad, spoke on behalf of the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) and provided an overview of the advocacy of the NCCM.  Mr. Mohammad spoke in favour of municipalities contributing funds towards the legal challenge against the Quebec government and  emphasised that the City of Mississauga's contribution and commitment to standing up for justice, is essential not only in setting an example to other municipalities but also to reassure residents that their religious rights are protected and will be defended.

7.5

Chyrstyna Kells, Resident with respect to  bike lanes on Bloor Street between Cawthra Road and Dixie Road

Chrstyna Kells, Resident, spoke regarding the Municipality's and Community's responsibility to ensure cyclist safety, noting that the cycling environment along Bloor Street is dangerous and the City has a responsibility to develop infrastructure for the safety of cyclists, pedestrians and motorists.  Ms. Kells noted that she is not understanding of the lobbying to not permit bike lanes, and explained the benefits of installing bike lanes and emphasised that with the increase in cyclists, especially during the pandemic, conditions for safe cycling must be developed, and further suggested that the City's cycling group provide feedback and guidance on this matter.

Councillor Parrish commented bike lanes installed in Malton noting that they have slowed traffic and that the feedback she has received from residents is that motorists exiting their driveways are a lot more careful knowing there could be a cyclist in motion. 

Councillor Carlson, confirmed that he has not received any complaints regarding bike lanes installed in Streetsville and inquired whether bike lane markings increase awareness and improve safety.

Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works, noted that without dedicated lane infrastructure some motorists may not be as cautious, leaving cyclists in vulnerable conditions, and further noted that dedicated lane improves the overall safety on the corridor. 

Councillor Kovac thanked the deputants for their comments and feedback, and acknowledged the petition.   Councillor Kovac spoke of the joint town hall community meetings and outreach to residents in Ward 3 and Ward 4.  Councillor Kovac noted that the Bloor Street project reflects efficiencies to improve infrastructure with consideration of noise attenuation walls, tree canopy and installation of bike lanes.  Councillor Kovac acknowledged he has received a lot of feedback in the positive with some residents expressing safety concerns. Councillor Kovac advised that there would be a third town hall meeting and encouraged residents to attend.

Councillor Fonseca thanked representatives of the AHHRA, Athina Tagidou, for her deputation, Manjula Das for the submission of the petition, and their attendance at the two virtual town hall meetings, providing constructive feedback and raising their concerns.  Councillor Fonseca thanked Chrystyna Kells for sharing her perspective on this project.  Councillor Fonseca thanked staff who worked with the Councillors and the community.  Councillor Fonseca noted that, at the onset of this project, it was communicated to staff that residents be informed and given an opportunity to participate in a design vision for Bloor Street and that a third town hall meeting be scheduled to address concerns from the perspective of all road users through the vision zero principles. 

Councillor Fonseca requested that direction be given to staff to provide, at the third town hall meeting, alternative designs the addresses all the concerns raised, to ensure safety for all road users and business owners fronting onto Bloor street.

7.6

Brennan Bempong, Resident with respect to Motion on Bill 21

Item 16.1. 

Brennan Bempong noted that an Anti-Muslim and racism Resolution 0154-2021 was passed by Council, that speaks to providing funding to improve relations among groups of diversity and suggested that funds from this grant be utilized towards the legal challenge against Bill 21, and   Mr. Bempong further noted that the City of Mississauga has an opportunity to show solidarity and support for the community by contributing to this legal challenge.

The following agenda Items were moved up for receipt:

Item 15.1.5. - 15.1.8. - Correspondence

Item 16.1 was brought forward for discussion. 

Councillor Saito spoke to the Motion noting that the City of Mississauga has stated strongly their position against Bill 21; however, the Motion does not recommend that funds from taxpayers be sent to private organizations to fund a court case against another level of government, noting that this is the responsibility of the federal government, and further stated that under the Municipal Act funds are not to be used for that purpose unless it meets certain criteria. In addressing Mr. Bempong's suggestion of the funds from the Anti-Racism grant, Councillor Saito advised that those funds are to be used for supporting and protecting local diversity initiatives and issues in the City of Mississauga or by extension in the province of Ontario.  Councillor Saito stated the Members of Council are prepared to support fundraising efforts made by organizations within our communities in support of the legal challenge.

Councillor Mahoney, spoke to the Motion and expressed serious concern with Bill 21.   Councillor Mahoney supports fundraising initiatives to support the legal challenge; however, providing taxpayers fund to support Bill 21's legal challenge is not appropriate.

Councillor McFadden noted that after further discussions and feedback received from the community, she would not be bringing forward an amending Motion to support funding the legal challenge and advised that she would support the Motion as presented with regrets.

Councillor Parrish explained the rationale to not support funding the legal challenge; however, should this matter proceed to the Supreme Court, it could have an impact on every province at which point we must challenge.

Councillor Saito expressed thanks to the Mayor and her staff for collaborating on the Motion.

Councillor Starr arrived at 10:40 AM

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

No members from the public registered to speak.

9.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO COVID-19

In response to Councillor Saito's request for an update on the status of our community services and outside staffing resources, Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services advised that community centres are temporarily closed in accordance with Ontario Regulations and is awaiting further information from the province on the reopening dates and services permitted to reopen. 

Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works, advised that most of the absentism relating to COVID-19 were in the transit operations and as a result, there were temporary service adjustments implemented, on January 7th and further, service interruptions on the 17th as a result of the winter storm.

10.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RESOLUTION 0002-2022
  Moved By Councillor P. Saito
  Seconded By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the following matters be approved under the Consent Agenda, as listed on the January 19, 2022 Council agenda.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.

INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF CORPORATE REPORTS - Nil

12.

PRESENTATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

12.1

Planning and Development Committee Report 1-2022 dated January 10, 2022 at 1:30 PM (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0003-2022
  Moved By Councillor P. Saito
  Seconded By Councillor S. McFadden

  The recommendations PDC-0001-2022 - PDC-0002-2022 contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report 1-2022 dated January 10, 2022, be approved.

   

  PDC-0001-2022

  That the presentation from Jason Bevan, Director, Planning Strategies regarding the Housing Market Update be received for information.

  PDC-0002-2022

  That the report dated December 17, 2021 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding variances to the Sign By-law under File SGNBLD 21-7401 VAR (W1), AMP Energy, 31 Lakeshore Road East, be deferred.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

12.2

Planning and Development Committee Report 2-2022 dated January 10, 2022 at 6:00 PM (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0004-2022
  Moved By Councillor P. Saito
  Seconded By Councillor S. McFadden

  The recommendations PDC-0003-2022 - PDC-0005-2022 contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report 2-2022 dated January 10, 2022, be approved.

  PDC-0003-2022

  1. That the report dated December 17, 2021, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the applications by Equity Three Holdings Inc. to permit a 9 storey tower, a 30 storey tower with a 7 storey podium and 33 and 35 storey towers connected by a 9 storey podium, under File OZ/OPA 21-11 W7, 3085 Hurontario Street, be received for information.
  2. That one oral submission be received.

      

  PDC-0004-2022

  1. That the report dated December 17, 2021, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the applications by 2683340 Ontario Inc. to permit a 14 storey (stepped) apartment building with a 6 storey podium containing ground floor commercial uses, under File OZ/OPA 21-4 W7, 255 Dundas Street West, be received for information.
  2. That two oral submissions be received.

      

  PDC-0005-2022

  That the statutory public information meeting was held regarding the applications by The Elia Corporation to permit eight apartments, ranging in height from 28 to 42 storeys with ground related commercial uses, one 45 storey mixed used building, and eight blocks of townhouses containing 120 units, under Files OZ/OPA 21-008 W4 and T-M21003 W4, 4615 Hurontario Street, 25, 35, 55, 105 and 110 Elia Avenue and 136 Eglinton Avenue East.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

12.3

General Committee Report 1-2022 dated January 12, 2022 (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0005-2022
  Moved By Councillor P. Saito
  Seconded By Councillor S. McFadden

  The recommendations GC-0001-2022 - GC-0035-2022 contained in the General Committee Report 1-2022 dated January 12, 2022, be approved.

  GC-0001-2022

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 11.1 - Progress Report on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
  • 11.5 - Amendments to Transit By-law 0425-2003 (Revised)
  • 11.6 - Amendments to the Fare Integration Agreement between the City of Mississauga and Metrolinx
  • 11.7 - PRC001503 Waste Bin Services to City Facilities: Increase to the Contract with GFL Environmental Inc.
  • 11.8 - 2021 Obsolete Policies and Procedures
  • 11.9 - 2022 Interim Tax Levy for Properties on the Regular Instalment Plan
  • 11.10 - Delegation of Regional Tax Ratio Setting Authority for 2022
  • 12.1 - Environmental Action Committee Report 9- 2021 December 7, 2021 
  • 12.2 - Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 11 - 2021 - December 7, 2021 
  • 12.3 - Road Safety Committee Report 9 - 2021 - December 7, 2021 

     

  GC-0002-2022

  That the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 2021 Progress Report attached as Appendix 1 to the report from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer dated November 30, 2021 and entitled “Progress on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion”, be received.

  GC-0003-2022

  1. That the report “2022 Provincial and Federal Pre-Budget Submissions” be endorsed as the City of Mississauga’s priority issues for the 2022 Federal and Provincial Pre-Budget Submissions.
  2. That the completed Pre-Budget Submissions be brought to Council on February 2, 2022 for approval prior to submission.

      

  GC-0004-2022

  1. That the recommended approach to review the City’s asset naming policies through an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens, as outlined in this report entitled “A Review of the City’s Asset Naming Policies Through an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lens” dated December 1, 2021 be approved.
  2. That the Council-imposed moratorium on adding new street names to the Street Name Reserve List, as well as other City assets continue until a revised naming policy is approved.
  3. That the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the federal and provincial governments as well as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) to request their support (financial and legislative) and guidance on this issue that is national in scope.
  4. That a new capital project PN 22-862 “City Assets Naming Policy Review Through An EDI Lens” be established with a gross and net budget of $130,000 and that funding be allocated from Capital Reserve Fund Account #33121.
  5. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

      

  GC-0005-2022

  1. That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to submit a proposal in consultation with Tourism Mississauga for consideration by the Hamilton100 Bid Committee as a potential partnership host venue for the Commonwealth Games 2030 Bid as outlined in the report dated December 14, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services entitled “Request for Proposal to the Hamilton100 Bid Committee for consideration to be a partner host venue site in their Commonwealth Games 2030 Bid.”
  2. That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to execute the MOU as a condition of the Request for Proposal.

      

  GC-0006-2022

  That a by-law be enacted to amend the Transit By-law 0425-2003, as amended, to include changes to requirements with respect to the cash fare refund policy, senior fare category, priority seating, PRESTO-related definitions and procedures, U-Pass definition and lost and found as outlined in the report titled ‘Amendments to Transit By-law 0425-2003’ from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works dated December 8, 2021.

  GC-0007-2022

  1. That the corporate report, entitled “Amendments to the Fare Integration Agreement between the City of Mississauga and Metrolinx” dated December 20, 2021, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be approved.
  2. That a by-law be enacted to authorize the Commissioner of Transportation and Works and the City Clerk to execute an amendment to the Fare Integration Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and Metrolinx, including any further amendments and ancillary documents, to reflect that GO Transit will pay to the City of Mississauga an amount per passenger equivalent to 100% of the regular adult fare when using a PRESTO card to ride MiWay to access GO Transit services or the reverse trip, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services.

      

  GC-0008-2022

  That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to increase the contract with GFL Environmental Inc. for Waste Bin Services to City Facilities, from the current contract amount of $1,204,551 to the amount of $1,404,551 to ensure the continuance of waste bin services for various City facilities, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated December 14, 2021 and entitled “PRC001503 Waste Bin Services to City Facilities: Increase to the Contract with GFL Environmental Inc.”.

  GC-0009-2022

  That the 10-08-01 – Closure of Walkways Corporate Policy and Procedure be declared obsolete and rescinded from the Corporate Policy and Procedure Manual as outlined in the Corporate Report dated December 7, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services entitled “2021 Obsolete Policies and Procedures”.

  GC-0010-2022

  1. That the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated November 26, 2021 entitled 2022 Interim Tax Levy for Properties on the Regular Instalment Plan be received.
  2. That a by-law be enacted to provide for a 2022 interim levy for properties on the regular instalment plan.
  3. That the 2022 interim taxes be calculated to be 50 percent of the previous year’s annualized taxes on properties that existed on the previous year’s tax roll.
  4. That assessments added to the tax roll in the current year be levied an amount that approximates 50% of a full year’s taxes, had the property been included on the previous year’s tax roll, using tax rates set out in Appendix 1 of this report and the current year’s phased-in assessment.
  5. That the 2022 interim levy for residential properties on the regular instalment plan be payable in three instalments on March 3, April 7 and May 5, 2022.
  6. That the 2022 interim levy for non-residential properties on the regular instalment plan be payable in one instalment on March 3, 2022.

      

  GC-0011-2022

  1. That the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated November 26, 2021 entitled Delegation of Regional Tax Ratio Setting Authority for 2022 be received.
  2. That Council consent to the enactment of a Regional by-law delegating tax ratio setting from the Region of Peel to Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon in accordance with Section 310 of the Municipal Act, 2001 for the 2022 property tax year.
  3. That Council consent to the apportionment methodology in place in the 2021 taxation year updated for 2022 assessments.

      

  GC-0012-2022

  That the associated presentation and deputation from Michael Hoy, Supervisor, Environmental Planning, City of Brampton regarding Centre for Community Energy Transformation, be received.

  (EAC-0036-2021)

  GC-0013-2022

  That the associated presentation and deputation from Merissa Nudelman, Local Food Manager, Ecosource and Monica Bianco, Community Food Systems Coordinator regarding Deep Roots: Case Studies on Strengthening Neighbourhood Food Systems through Community Gardening in Mississauga, be received.

  (EAC-0037-2021)

  GC-0014-2022

  That the associated presentation and deputation from Teresa Chan, Climate Change regarding District Energy in Mississauga's Downtown, be received.

  (EAC-0038-2021)

  GC-0015-2022

  That the associated presentation and deputation from Alice Casselman, Environmental Action Committee Member, Founding President of Association for Canadian Educational Resources and Jonathan Brown regarding the MiDon Pilot Project, be received.

  (EAC-0039-2021)

  GC-0016-2022

  That the associated presentation and deputation by Will Le, Aydin Neykov and Noel Hand of the Port Credit Sea Scouts regarding Preserving Our Past with Future Solutions be received.

  (EAC-0040-2021)

  GC-0017-2022

  That the associated presentation and deputation from Aidan Rando, Michelle Kowalczyk and Racquel Pate, ALSET Team, University of Toronto Graduates regarding sustainable Transportation be received.

  (EAC-0041-2021)

  GC-0018-2022

  That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan be approved as discussed at the December 7, 2021 EAC meeting.

  (EAC-0042-2021)

  GC-0019-2022

  That the deputation from Danica Spencer, Epic Tour regarding Tour de Mississauga 2021 Follow-up Update be received for information.

  (MCAC-0089-2021)

  GC-0020-2022

  That the deputation from Gavin Longmuir, Manager, Parks regarding the Culham Trail be received for information.

  (MCAC-0090-2021)

  GC-0021-2022

  That the Network and Technical Subcommittee Update from Kris Hammel, Citizen Member be received.

  (MCAC-0091-2021)

  GC-0022-2022

  That the Communications and Promotions Subcommittee Update from Paula Pedziwiatr, Citizen Member be received.

  (MCAC-0092-2021)

  GC-0023-2022

  That the Micromobility Working Group update from Suzanne Doyle, Vice-Chair be received.

  (MCAC-0093-2021)

  GC-0024-2022

  That the National Active Transportation Fund Update from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation be received.

  (MCAC-0094-2021)

  GC-0025-2022

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

  (MCAC-0095-2021)

  GC-0026-2022

  That the 2021 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Work Plan be received for information.

  (MCAC-0096-2021)

  GC-0027-2022

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Vikram Hardatt, Transportation Planner, IBI Group and David Forsey, Manager Transportation Engineering, IBI Group regarding the MicroMobility Project Phase 1, be received.

  (RSC-0047-2021)

  GC-0028-2022

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Catherine Nguyen-Pham, Communications Advisor regarding the Pedestrian Safety Month Update, be received.

  (RSC-0048-2021)

  GC-0029-2022

  That the following item(s) were approved on the Consent Agenda:

  • 10.1 Traffic Calming (Wards 2, 6 and 11) (CONSENT)

  (RSC-0049-2021)

  GC-0030-2022

  That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated September 21, 2021 entitled “Traffic Calming”, be received for information.

  (RSC-0050-2021)

  GC-0031-2022

  That the Citizen Member Verbal Update, be received for information.

  (RSC-0051-2021)

  GC-0032-2022

  That the Verbal Update on Ward 9 Bike Lane Safety Campaign, from Councillor Saito, be received for information.

  (RSC-0052-2021)

  GC-0033-2022

  That the verbal update by Constable Paul Dhillon, Peel Regional Police with respect to the Road Watch Statistics Program, be received.

  (RSC-0053-2021)

  GC-0034-2022

  That the 2022 Road Safety Committee meeting dates, be received.

  (RSC-0054-2021)

  GC-0035-2022

  That the closed session presentation on the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit be received.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

13.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Nil

14.

PETITIONS

14.1

 A petition received with respect to bicycle lanes on Bloor Street (between Cawthra Road and Dixie Road) (Ward 3)

This petition was received and referred to Transportation and Works staff.

15.

CORRESPONDENCE

15.1

Information Items

15.1.1

Letter dated December 23, 2021 from Michael Sitzer, President, Applewood Hills Plaza, regarding the Bloor Street Integrated Project Study (CONSENT)

Received for information

15.1.2

Letter dated December 9, 2021 from Natasha MacKinnon, Operations Manager, Port Credit Business Improvement Area with respect to updated Board Member Information (CONSENT)

Received for information.

15.1.3

THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA

Town of Caledon Resolution Regarding Proposed Settlement Area Boundary Expansion Concept for Region of Peel Plan

15.1.4

THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA

Town of Caledon Resolution regarding Region of Peel 2051 Official Plan Comments

15.1.5

City of Brampton Resolution regarding Bill 21

Received for information.

15.1.6

Ontario Big City Mayor's Motion regarding Bill 21

Received for information.

15.1.7

Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury - Motion Bill 21

Received for information.

15.1.8

Letter dated January 17, 2022 from Applewood Hills & Heights Residents' Association with respect to Bill 21

Item 16.1.

Received for information.

16.

NOTICE OF MOTION

16.1

A Motion Opposing Quebec Bill 21 (Councillor P. Saito)

See Item 7.6 for discussion on Item 16.1.

• RESOLUTION 0001-2022
  Moved By Councillor P. Saito
  Seconded By Councillor M. Mahoney

  WHEREAS the City of Mississauga is troubled by the removal of a Grade 3 elementary school teacher from her classroom in Chelsea, Quebec recently for wearing a hijab to work.

   

  AND WHEREAS the City of Mississauga denounces Quebec’s Bill 21 as discriminatory, offensive and feel it runs contrary to who we are as Canadians and residents of Mississauga. The City of Mississauga embraces and celebrates its diversity and believes in the civil rights and religious freedoms guaranteed to everyone in Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

   

  AND WHEREAS Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM), of which Mississauga is a member, voted unanimously in opposition to Quebec’s Bill 21. Further, OBCM calls on all Members of the Parliament to support the challenge of Bill 21 at the Supreme Court.

   

  AND WHEREAS, the City of Mississauga passed Resolution 0229-2019 in October 2019, unanimously approving a motion opposing the Province of Quebec’s Bill 21 (An Act Respecting the Laicity of the State) which prohibits public servants from wearing religious symbols including turbans, hijabs, yarmulkes, crosses and many others;

   

  AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Mississauga passed Resolution 154-2021 in June 2021, 207-2020 in June 2020, which recognizes that discrimination, racism and xenophobia, in particular, Islamophobia and anti-Black racism is a crisis that requires immediate action; and has undertaken actions to address systemic racism and discrimination against ethnic groups, Indigenous Peoples, and Black communities.

   

  AND WHEREAS Cities are closest to the people and those elected to represent them play an important role in advocating on their behalf to ensure their rights and freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution are protected.

   

  AND WHEREAS this City’s motion should not be viewed as an attack towards our fellow Quebec leaders but rather a peaceful protest against a misguided law that unfairly infringes on the religious rights of Canadian minorities.

   

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

  1. The City of Mississauga Council endorse the current legal challenge against the Province of Quebec's Bill 21 - An Act respecting the laicity of the State, an effort that is being led by the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), the World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA).
  2. The Mayor and Council write a letter to the Prime Minister of Canada and all federal parties urging their support to intervene in the legal challenge at the Quebec Court of Appeal. If the case moves to the Supreme Court and if an improper decision is made, it would impede upon the advancements we have made on diversity, equity and inclusion for all Canadians.
  3. The City of Mississauga continue to invest in supporting local diversity and inclusion initiatives including promoting the existing City grant that will be dedicated to building community capacity on anti-racism/anti-hate in 2022.
  4. The City of Mississauga encourage the community to engage in fundraising in support of the legal challenge.

   

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

16.2

A Motion that no further consideration be given to the renaming of Dundas Street in Mississauga (Councillor C. Parrish)

Councillor Saito spoke to the Motion and requested that the Motion be deferred to another meeting date to provide residents time to provide their feedback.

Councillor Parrish spoke to the Motion advised that she has received community feedback that no funds be spent on renaming Dundas Street in Mississauga, and would prefer the matter proceed as tabled.

Councillor Saito withdrew her Motion to defer the matter.

• RESOLUTION 0007-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish
  Seconded By Councillor G. Carlson

  WHEREAS the interpretations of history - particularly of the motives and accomplishments of historical figures - are open to controversy and misinterpretation, especially when viewed through a modern lens;

  AND WHEREAS the matter of the renaming of Dundas Street has elicited thoughtful scholastic responses in support of the historical role played by Henry Dundas, concern over the costs and disruption associated with changing the name of Dundas Street in Mississauga and almost no support for changing that name;

  AND WHEREAS the most valuable lessons to be learned from the street naming controversy are: look forward, formulate naming policies that meet the tests of an equity, diversity and inclusionary lens and produce criteria that will stand the test of time;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

  No further consideration be given to the renaming of Dundas Street in Mississauga.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

16.3

A Motion Bill 54, with respect to the Vulnerable Road Users Act, and the changes the Bill proposes to the Highway Traffic Act (Councillor P. Saito) (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0006-2022
  Moved By Councillor P. Saito
  Seconded By Councillor S. McFadden

  WHEREAS Bill 54, the Vulnerable Road Users Act was ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy at the Provincial Legislature prior to moving to Third Reading;

  AND WHEREAS Bill 54 proposes amendments to the Highway Traffic Act including:

  • The legal consequences of a collision that results in the serious injury or fatalities of a pedestrian, a cyclist, a mobility device user, a roadway worker, an emergency responder outside their motor vehicle or another individual listed in the Bill.
  • The driver who caused the injury or death is guilty of an offence if they caused it by breaking one of the rules of the road listed in the Bill. The listed rules include rules about unlicensed drivers, driving while intoxicated, driving while using a cell phone, speeding, careless driving, disobeying signs or lights at intersections or pedestrian crossovers, proper signalling, sharing the road, safety near emergency vehicles, safely opening car doors, and other rules.
  • A driver convicted of the offence is subject to the consequences for breaking the rule, and to a mandatory probation order. The order will require the driver to take a driving instruction course and perform community service. The community service must include activity related to improving driving safety and public education on driving safety. Their driver’s licence will be suspended during the probation;

   

  AND WHEREAS Mississauga Council passed Resolution 0045-2018 to adopt the “Vision Zero” framework where no loss of life is acceptable and to continue to work and share resources with agencies, stakeholders and the Road Safety Committee to protect vulnerable road users and prevent fatal and serious injury causing  motor vehicle collisions in Mississauga;

  AND WHEREAS Vision Zero is an approach to transportation planning that fundamentally reimagines the way road safety is approached with the ultimate objective of eliminating fatalities and serious injuries on roadways;

  AND WHEREAS the City continues to advocate for Provincial leadership as it relates to Vision Zero and protecting vulnerable road users;

  AND WHEREAS citizens are injured and killed on Mississauga roadways as a result of collisions each year;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that:

  1. The City of Mississauga Council endorse Bill 54, the Vulnerable Road Users Act, and the changes the Bill proposes to the Highway Traffic Act in order to protect road users in Mississauga and across Ontario;
  2. The Mayor and Council write a letter to the Honourable Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney in support of the changes proposed in Bill 54 – Vulnerable Road Users Act; and
  3. That the letter encourage the Honourable Minister of Transportation and the Province to prioritize the Standard Committee on Justice Policy review and Third Reading of Bill 54, with the aim of passing the bill during the current Legislative session

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor Crombie, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

17.

MOTIONS

17.1

To express sincere condolences to the family of Ian Baker, retired City of Mississauga employee, who passed away on November 5, 2021

Councillor Fonseca expressed condolences to the Baker family.

• RESOLUTION 0008-2022
  Moved By Councillor K. Ras
  Seconded By Councillor C. Parrish

  WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing of Ian Baker, retired Records Management Assistant, on Friday, November 5, 2021.

  AND WHEREAS Ian worked for the City of Mississauga for 15 years before retiring in 2018.

  AND WHEREAS Ian was a very dedicated employee and a valued member of the Records Management team.

  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 Baker family.

  Carried

17.2

A Motion to Address Winter Maintenance Service Levels (Councillor C. Fonseca)

Councillor Fonseca passed the Chair Role to Councillor Kovac in order to speak to the Emergency Motion.

Councillor Fonseca expressed thanks to all staff that supported and responded to residents and businesses with this extreme storm, and noted that this Motion is not to reflect negatively on the response of staff but rather to identify the service level improvements necessary to address events such as the one experienced on Monday, January 17th and the snow fall on the next day.

Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works commented on the record snow fall, service level response and acknowledged the frustration of residents on secondary streets that were impacted.  Scott Holmes, Senior Manager, Works Operations, provided an overview of the response to the snow removal on priority streets, secondary roads, windrows and sidewalks as well the issues encountered with parked vehicles on the roads and continued snow removal efforts.

Councillor Saito requested staff prepare a response for Councillors to provide to the residents when they've been contacted.

Members of Council commented on the record snow fall; provided details of roads that remain untouched, while other neighbouring streets have been cleared and had plows attend twice; sidewalks that remain snow covered; reported numerous calls and emails to their offices from residents frustrated with the lack of snow clearing on their street and lack of communication to the residents and unclear messaging of expected service levels.

In response to Councillor Ras' inquiry regarding whether this Motion would hinder or improve operations, Scott Holmes, and Mickey Frost, Director, Works Operations, advised that although this Motion would not have any impact on the current clean up from the storm, it would hinder operations for the future.

Councillor Fonseca clarified that her Motion is specifically to address this weather event.

In response to Councillor Carlson's inquiry on the process to respond to situations outside of the normal process, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works, and Scott Holmes explained the services level response process.

In response to Councillor Parrish's request for clarification on whether the Motion applies to the current snow fall event or future events and whether staff agree or disagree with the Motion, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works understands that this Motion is being passed to address this storm event and that future events would follow regular service level processes, and future extreme events occur, staff would come back to Council for further discussion and direction.

Mayor Bonnie Crombie arrived at 12:00 PM

• RESOLUTION 0009-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  Seconded By Councillor S. Dasko

  Whereas on January 17^th, 2022 the City of Mississauga experienced an extreme winter storm event that left 45cm of heavy snow with significant impact to our City streets and neighbourhoods.

  Whereas the current City of Mississauga Winter Maintenance Service Levels are not prepared for an extreme storm event such as the one impacting the City of Mississauga on January 17^th 2022.

  Whereas this extreme weather event has left residents stranded in their homes, not able to get to work, medical appointments, school or get out to care for loved ones and have had home, health care services cancelled.

  Whereas a “back to back” weather event announced on the evening of January 18^th, 2022 “reset” the Winter Maintenance Service Levels to an additional push back of secondary street priority.

  Whereas in this “back to back” reset, priority streets, that, for the most part, are clear, whereas the secondary streets continue to be left behind,

  Therefore be it resolved that Council immediately override our “back to back weather event, reset” service levels to have our winter maintenance staff service and clear out all secondary streets in the City of Mississauga for this specific weather event.

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (11 to 0)

18.

INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS

18.1

A by-law to authorize the Commissioner of Community Services to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Mattamy Homes Limited for naming rights at the Churchill Meadows Community Centre and Sports Park (Ward 10) (CONSENT)

Resolution 0237/2021/December 8, 2021

0001-2022

18.2

A by-law to appoint members of the Board of Management for the Port Credit Business Improvement Area (Ward 1) (CONSENT)

15.1.2.

0002-2022

18.3

A by-law to authorize the execution of a Notice Agreement Floodplain between Mirjana Malic, Predrag Milkovic, Dragica Velimirovic, Nenad Velimirovic and The Corporation of the City of Mississauga (B56/20) (Ward 1) (CONSENT)

Delegation By-law 0350-2007/January 28, 2021 (Committee of Adjustment Meeting Date) 

0003-2022

18.4

A by-law to establish certain lands as part of the municipal highway system; Sheridan Park Drive (Ward 2) (CONSENT)

B-064/065 08

0004-2022

18.5

THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED AS IT IS A DUPLICATE OF 18.4.

A by-law to establish certain lands as part of the municipal highway system - part of Sheridan Park Drive (Ward 2)

B-064/065 08

18.6

A by-law to establish certain lands as part of the municipal highway system - part of Sheridan Park DrivePart of Block A, Registered Plan 755 (Ward 2) (CONSENT)

SP 17/183

0005-2022

18.7

A by-law to establish certain lands as part of the municipal highway system - part of Confederation Parkway Part of Lots 29 and 30, Registered Plan 500 (Ward 7) (CONSENT)

OZ 19/007

0006-2022

18.8

A by-law to amend Zoning By-law Number 0225 2007, as amended, East and west sides of Roosevelt Road, Shaw Drive and Enola Avenue, south of Revus Avenue, and north of Lakeshore Road East (Ward 1) (CONSENT)

PDC- 0076-2021/December 6, 2021

0007-2022

18.9

A by-law to Adopt Mississauga Official Plan Amendment No. 134 - 6611 Second Line West (Ward 11) (CONSENT)

PDC-0077-2021/December 6, 2021

0008-2022

18.10

A by-law to amend Zoning By-law Number 0225-2007, as amended - 6611 Second Line West (Ward 11) (CONSENT)

PDC-0077-2021/December 6, 2021

0009-2022

18.11

A by-law of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga being a by-law pursuant to Subsection 50(4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, 

deeming all of Lots 60 to 69 and all of Blocks 70, 71, 74 and 75 and part of Cabrera Crescent on Registered Plan 43M-1563, in the City of Mississauga, not to be part of a Registered Plan of Subdivision (Ward 6) (CONSENT)

PDC-0037-2021/May 31, 2021

0010-2022

18.12

A by-law to authorize the Commissioner of Transportation and Works and City Clerk to execute an amendment to the Fare Integration Agreement with Metrolinx regarding integrating transit fares (CONSENT)

GC-0007-2022/January 12, 2022

0011-2022

18.13

A by-law to amend By-law No. 555-2000, as amended, being the Traffic By-law - Neighbourhood Speed Limit Project (Various Wards) (CONSENT)

Traffic By-law Delegation for routine traffic matters 0051-2020/March 25, 2020

0012-2022

18.14

THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED

A by-law to Regulate the Injuring and Destruction of Trees Located on Public Property and to Repeal By-law 0091-75

GC-0634-2021/December 1, 2021

18.15

THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED

A by-law to Regulate the Injuring and Destruction of Trees Located on Private Property and to repeal By-law 0254-2012

GC-0635-2021/December 1, 2021

18.16

THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED

A by-law to amend the City’s User Fees and Charges By-law 0247-2021 to amend the tree permit, removal and replacement fees related to the City’s Private Tree Protection By-law and the City’s Public Tree Protection By-law

GC-0634-2021 and GC-0635-2021/December 1, 2021

18.17

A by-law to enact a Procurement by-law and repeal Purchasing By-law 374-2006, as amended, effective March 1, 2022 (CONSENT)

GC-0638-2021/December 1, 2021

0013-2022

18.18

A by law to approve transfer of funds from the Tax Capital Reserve Fund (33121) to the existing PN A20-193 (TWOE06995) Cycling Program (Major Roads) - Scenario C (Ward 5) (CONSENT)

GC-0370-2021/ June 23, 2021

0014-2022

18.19

A by-law to provide for the Collection Of Interim Taxes For The Regular Instalment Plan (2022) (CONSENT)

GC-0010-2022/January 12, 2022

0015-2022

18.20

A by-law to amend By-law No. 0425-2003, as amended, being the Transit By-law 

to include changes to requirements with respect to the cash fare refund policy, senior fare category, priority seating, PRESTO-related definitions and procedures, U-Pass definition and lost and found (CONSENT)

GC-0006-2022/January 12, 2022

0016-2022

19.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

Councillor Parrish spoke to the City of Markham's Resolution opposing Highway 413 and providing alternative uses for the funds that would otherwise be used to fund highway 413.  Councillor Parrish advised that the Ministry of Transportation is scheduled to make at deputation at Regional Council and it is her intention to move that the deputation not be heard.

In response to Councillor Saito's inquiry on a procedural matters as follows:

• status of a report that is not received
• how attendance for a Member of Council is recorded if they depart the meeting prior to adjournment,
• clarification on whether an abstention vote is counted in the negative
• whether  a Member of Regional Council can 
• can the City of Mississauga's proxy vote at the Region be used in the case of Councillor Ras' departure from Council

Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services and City Clerk responded as follows:

•  there would be no record of the report having been heard or received;
•  the Member is marked absent on a vote after their departure and that this is reflected on our Council Procedural By-law
•  confirmed that an abstention vote is counted in the negative.at the region
•  Regional staff are reviewing the proxy vote matter and will report back

20.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES - Nil

21.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Members of Council expressed well wishes to Councillor Ras, who will be departing from City Council to assume a new role with a not for profit organization.

Members of Council expressed sincerest condolences to Councillor Ron Starr on the passing of his Mother.

Councillor Saito and Mayor Crombie expressed gratitude and recognized Adam Attalla for his bravery in saving the lives of six young children from a burning house.

Mayor Crombie provided an overview of the matters discussed at the Provincial Housing Summit.

Councillor Ras noted her appreciation for all  of the kind words and sincerely appreciates all the work of City staff. 

22.

CLOSED SESSION - Nil

23.

CONFIRMATORY BILL

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga at its meeting held on January 19, 2022

0017-2022

24.

ADJOURNMENT

12:26 PM (Councillor S. McFadden)