Budget Committee

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, November 22, 2021
Time:	Please Note: this Agenda is for November 22, 23 and 29, 2021 Budget Committee Meetings commencing at 9:30AM
Location:	Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1 And Online Video Conference

Members

• Mayor Bonnie Crombie, Chair
• 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 CAO 

Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer

Jeff Jackson, Director of Finance and Treasurer

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building 

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services

Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk

Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk

Dayna Obaseki, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Crombie, Chair called the meeting to order on November 22, 2021 at 9:30am.

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

"We acknowledge the lands which constitute the present-day City of Mississauga as being part of the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, The Haudenosaunee Confederacy the Huron-Wendat and Wyandotte Nations. We recognize these peoples and their ancestors as peoples who inhabited these lands since time immemorial. The City of Mississauga is home to many global Indigenous Peoples.

As a municipality, the City of Mississauga is actively working towards reconciliation by confronting our past and our present, providing space for Indigenous peoples within their territory, to recognize and uphold their Treaty Rights and to support Indigenous Peoples. We formally recognize the Anishinaabe origins of our name and continue to make Mississauga a safe space for all Indigenous peoples."

Mayor Crombie, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement each Budget Committee meeting date.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

On November 22, 2021 - Approved (Councillor Mahoney)

On November 23 and 29, 2021 - Approved (Councillor Parrish)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

PRESENTATIONS

5.1

Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer to present the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 2021

Ms. Lichterman presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 2021 from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).

Received (Councillor Kovac)

6.

DEPUTATIONS

Considered on November 22:

6.1

Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer to provide Opening Remarks with respect to the 2022 Budget

Ms. Lichterman provided opening remarks regarding the City of Mississauga's 2022 Budget and a brief overview of the Budget Committee Agenda.

• RECOMMENDATION BC-0040-2021

  That the deputation by Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer providing opening remarks with respect to the 2022 Budget be received.

  Received

6.2

Andrew Grantham, Executive Director and Senior Economist, CIBC Capital Markets with respect to the Economic Outlook

Mr. Grantham provided an overview on the Ontario and overall Canadian Economy, which included the following subject matters: COVID recovery, GDP, levels of savings, employment, household debt and provincial forecast.

Members of Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns regarding supply change gaps in the industrial markets as well as impacts on the housing market and office space. Mr. Grantham responded to questions from the Committee.

• RECOMMENDATION BC-0041-2021
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Andrew Grantham, Executive Director and Senior Economist, CIBC Capital Markets with respect the Economic Outlook be received.

  Received

6.3

Bonnie Brown, Director, Economic Development with respect to Mississauga’s Economic Update

Ms. Brown provided an update on Mississauga's economic development including the employment, commercial office space and market conditions.

Members of Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns regarding industrial space, office space, employment, and the hybrid work model. Ms. Brown responded to questions from the Committee. 

• RECOMMENDATION BC-0042-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Bonnie Brown, Director, Economic Development with respect to Mississauga's Economic Update be received

  Received

6.4

Jeff Jackson, Director of Finance and Treasurer with respect to the 2022 Proposed Budget Overview

(Items 9.2 and 9.5)

Mr. Jackson provided an overview of the 2022 Budget, the response to the pandemic, business priorities, revenue sources and the budget engagement.

Members of Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns regarding payment in lieu of taxation (PILTS), provincial and federal funding, MPAT assessment and transit revenue shortfalls.  Mr. Jackson and Paul Mitcham responded to questions from the Committee.

• RECOMMENDATION BC-0043-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Jeff Jackson, Director of Finance and Treasurer with respect to the 2022 Proposed Budget Overview be received.

  Received

   

  Considered on November 29:

  
  

6.5

Item 9.7 - Brent Reid, Forestry Manager

(Item 9.1 - h) Parks, Forestry & Environment Service Area Presentation)

Mr. Reid provided an overview on the Lymantria dispar dispar (LDD) Integrated Pest Management Program including reporting, data gathering and next steps.

Members of Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns regarding the safety of the spray, public communication on the spray, working with other municipalities and conservation authorities, the timing of the spray, and cost sharing. Mr. Reid and Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services responded to questions from the Committee.

Item 9.7 was brought forward for discussion.

• RECOMMENDATION BC-0044-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Brent Reid, Forestry Manager regarding corporate report dated November 4 2021 entitled “Lymantria dispar dispar (LDD) Integrated Pest Management Program for 2022” be received. 

  Received

6.6

Item 9.8 - Sam Rogers, Director of Enforcement

(Item 9.1 - c) Regulatory Services Service Area Presentation)

Mr. Rogers provided an overview on the Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Pilot Program including the scope and objectives of the program as well as program cycle, budget and implementation.

Members of Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns regarding residents afraid to make complaints, residents facing housing repercussions from speaking out, the lack availability of property managers, and language barriers.  Mr. Rogers responded to questions from the Committee.

Councillor Fonseca requested that different languages be included in the program during the phase 2 of the rollout.  Mr. Rogers responded that the next phase will include finalizing the details.

• RECOMMENDATION BC-0045-2021
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Sam Rogers, Director of Enforcement regarding corporate report dated November 8, 2021 entitled “Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Pilot Program” be received. 

  Received

6.7

Item 9.8 - Tanya Burkart and Jeanette Loretta, Peel ACORN Members

Ms. Burkart spoke to the Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Pilot Program, shared their personal rental experiences and expressed their support of the program.

• RECOMMENDATION BC-0046-2021
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the deputation by Tanya Burkart and Jeanette Loretta, Peel ACORN Members regarding corporate report dated November 8, 2021 entitled “Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Pilot Program” be received. 

  Received

6.8

Item 9.8 - Robin Vanderfleet, Resident

Ms. Vanderfleet spoke to the Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Pilot Program, shared their personal rental experiences and expressed their support of the program.

• RECOMMENDATION BC-0047-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the deputation by Robin Vanderfleet, Resident regarding corporate report dated November 8, 2021 entitled “Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Pilot Program” be received. 

  Received

6.9

Item 9.8 - Janice McNamee, Resident

Ms. McNamee spoke to the Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Pilot Program, shared their personal rental experiences and expressed their support of the program.

Councillors Saito and Parrish inquired about difference between RentSafe TO and working with the Peel Public Health. Mr. Rogers responded to questions from the Committee.

• RECOMMENDATION BC-0048-2021
  Moved By Councillor P. Saito

  That the deputation by Janice McNamee, Resident regarding corporate report dated November 8, 2021 entitled “Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Pilot Program” be received. 

  Received

6.10

Item 9.8 - Lisa Brown, Resident

Resident did not speak. No discussion took place.

6.11

Item 9.8 - Nikolina Conteh, Resident

Ms. Conteh spoke to the Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Pilot Program, shared their personal rental experiences and expressed their support of the program.

Councillor Damerla inquired about the building accessibility requirements and garbage shoots.  Mr. Rogers responded to questions from the Committee.

• RECOMMENDATION BC-0049-2021
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the deputation by Nikolina Conteh, Resident regarding corporate report dated November 8, 2021 entitled “Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Pilot Program” be received. 

  Received

6.12

Item 9.8 - Daryl Chong, President & CEO, Greater Toronto Apartment Association

Mr. Chong spoke to the Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Pilot Program and expressed that the Members of the Greater Toronto Apartment Association are in support of the program. He provided an overview of Greater Toronto Apartment Association and requested that the Cost Recovery Model exclude annual registration fees.

Members of Committee raised the following comments regarding the operators and rental income profits.

• RECOMMENDATION BC-0050-2021
  Moved By Councillor G. Carlson

  That the deputation by Daryl Chong, President & CEO, Greater Toronto Apartment Association regarding corporate report dated November 8, 2021 entitled “Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Pilot Program” be received. 

  Received

7.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

(Public Question Period will be considered at each Budget Committee Meeting Date) 

Public Comments: Advance registration is required to participate and/or to make comments in the public meeting. To attend the meeting in-person proof of identification and being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at point of entry to the Council Chamber is required.  Any member of the public interested in speaking to an item listed on the agenda must register by calling 905-615-3200 ext. 5425 or by emailing by Thursday, November 25, 2021 before 4:00PM.

Pursuant to Section 42 of the Council Procedure By-law 0139-2013, as amended:

Budget Committee may grant permission to a member of the public to ask a question of Budget Committee, with the following provisions:

1. Questions shall be submitted to the Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the meeting;
2. A person is limited to two (2) questions and must pertain specific item on the current agenda and the speaker will state which item the question is related to;
3. The total speaking time shall be five (5) minutes maximum, per speaker, unless extended by the Mayor or Chair; and
4. Any response not provided at the meeting will be provided in the format of a written response.

(Public Question Period was considered at each Budget Committee Meeting Date)

Considered on November 22, 2021 

Chris Mackie, MIRANET inquired about increasing property taxes for seniors with fixed income, how much of the capital budget is unfunded, cost saving efficiencies, and the hiring freeze.

Mayor Crombie, and Jeff Jackson, Director of Finance and Treasurer responded noting support programs to help offset the hardships on seniors and housing affordability crisis. Mr. Jackson, Mayor Crombie and Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer also responded that none of the capital budget is unfunded, that the cost saving efficiencies have been achieved through LEAN and that the hiring freeze took place through the pandemic and currently positions being carefully considered prior to posting.

 

Considered on November 23, 2021 

Chris Mackie, MIRANET inquired about Presto fare commission, vision zero, road lane operations cost, responsibility for road damages caused by construction, sidewalk widening during replacement, and demolition permits.

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded that the City of Mississauga is paying 9% commission on Presto fares and that he would provide the Vision Zero Action Plan.  Mr. Wright further responded that the average road per lane operations cost includes all wages, materials, and general maintenance contracted services (such as pot hole fillings, curb repairs, etc.), however does not include resurfacing or winter maintenance.  Mr. Wright also responded that developers are held responsible for road damage through road occupancy permits and noted that sidewalks widening is explored during the replacement. Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building responded that the rental protection by-law protects affordable housing and most developers take down one house to build more houses in its place.

RECESS – 1:00PM (Councillor Dasko)

 

Considered on November 29, 2021 

Chris Mackie, MIRANET inquired about business licenses for short-term accommodation and net zero carbon emissions as well as fire and emergency large budget increase, overtime, absenteeism, and response time. 

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works responded that business licenses for short-term accommodation are $250 annually and no licenses were issued in 2020, with a delay in 2021 with 33 issued and over 140 pending. 

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services responded that the carbon emissions targets are outlined Climate Change Action Plan and will be updated as science progresses.

Deryn Rizzi, Fire Chief responded that the labour increase and PPE (personal protective equipment) requirements contributed towards the budget increase and that construction, population density and high-rise buildings impact the response time. Ms. Rizzi further responded that the COVID-19 Screening Tool has impacted the absenteeism of the Fire Fighters and noted that she would provide a list on the Fire & Emergency absenteeism and overtime to Members of Council and Mr. Mackie.

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

No items were approved under the Consent Agenda. 

9.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

(On November 22, 2021: Budget Committee to give direction to staff on the service presentations that are required for the Budget Committee meetings on November 23 and 29, 2021)

Direction was given to staff to provide the following service area presentations at the November 23 and 29, 2021 Budget Committee meetings; MiWay, Roads, Regulatory Services, Culture, Fire & Emergency Services, Parks, Forestry & Environment, Facilities & Property Management, Land Development Services and Stormwater. 

9.1

Service Area Presentations (15 minutes for each presentation)

Considered on November 23:

a) MiWay
b) Roads
d) Culture
m) Land Development Services
q) Stormwater

Considered on November 29:

c) Regulatory Services (Item 6.6 & Item 9.8)
h) Parks, Forestry & Environment (Item 6.5 & Item 9.7)
i) Facilities & Property Management (Item 9.9)
e) Fire & Emergency Services

RECONVENE – On November 23, 2021 at 9:36AM.

 

a) MiWay

Presented by Geoff Marinoff, Director of Transit and Ji-Yeon Lee, Manager of Business Development

Members of Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns regarding ridership trends, vaccine disclosure rate with Transit Operators and transit assessments.  Mr. Marinoff responded to questions from the Committee.

Received (Councillor Kovac)

Councillor Ras departed the meeting at 9:48AM during the presentation.

 

b) Roads
Presented by Helen Noehammer, Director of Infrastructure Planning & Engineering Service

Members of Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns:

• School Bus Arm Cameras;
• Staffing and best practices;
• (Election) Sign removal;
• Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras;
• Multi-use trails barriers;
• Neighbourhood Speed Management Program and traffic calming;
• Data collection and benchmarking;
• Asset Management;
• Sidewalk repair;
• Bike lanes; and
• Road rehabilitation.

Ms. Noehammer, Scott Holmes, Senior Manager of Works Admin Operations & Maintenance, Andy Harvey, Director of Traffic Management & Municipal Parking Colin Patterson, Supervisor of Road Safety, Jeremy Blair, Manager of  Transportation Infrastructure Management, Alessandro Torresan, Manager of Transportation Asset Management, Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works and Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk responded to questions from the Committee. 

Councillor Dasko requested a review on the allocation of additional funds for 2022 for the Neighbourhood Speed Management Program. Mr. Wright responded that he would report back and explore acquiring Automated Speed Enforcement revenues to offset traffic calming pressures.

Councillor McFadden inquired about the amount of fines issued and signs collected under the Election Sign Program. Mr. Wright responded that he would compile the data to provide a response and Ms. Rusnov noted that the Election Sign By-law would be discussed at a future Committee meeting.

Received (Councillor Parrish)

 

q) Stormwater

Presented by Helen Noehammer, Director of Infrastructure Planning & Engineering Service

Members of Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns regarding the education campaign, flood mitigation, road deficit and Stormwater levy.  Ms. Noehammer responded to questions from the Committee.

Councillor Fonseca inquired about the budget line for Dixie-Dundas Creek and little Etobicoke Creek flood mitigation. Ms. Noehammer noted she would respond directly to the Councillor.

Received (Councillor Fonseca)

 

m) Land Development Services
Presented by Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building

 

Members of Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns regarding the innovation hub, marketing and the patio program. Mr. Whittemore and Bonnie Brown, Director of Economic Development responded to questions from the Committee.

 

Councillor Dasko requested for a one-pager for public consumption regarding the planning process in conjunction with a marketing campaign.

Received 

 

d) Culture
Presented by Paul Damaso, Director of Arts and Culture

Members of Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns regarding Living Arts Centre office space and restaurant, Hammerson Hall, Paramount Centre, Mississauga Symphony Orchestra, the theatre apprentice program, Small Arms Inspection Building, data collection and creating a competitive edge.  Mr. Damaso, Sonja Banic, Manager of Culture Services and Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services responded to questions from the Committee.

Councillor Dasko inquired about the data collection regarding the funding allocated to the arts and the outcomes. Mr. Damaso responded that the City of Mississauga is part of the Creative Cities Network of Canada that includes a mandate that focuses on capturing and reporting on economic value and he further noted he would provide detail statistics to all Members of Council.

DIRECTION to staff was given to explore the feasibility of top flight golf and affordable housing on Paramount, improved restaurant and redevelopment at the Living Arts Centre including a new concert venue, hotel, and convention center as well as Maja Prentice renovation.

Received (Councillor Parrish)

 

RECONVENE – On November 29, 2021 at 9:35 AM.

 

c) Regulatory Services

Presented by Sam Rogers, Director of Enforcement

Councillor Dasko raised the following questions and concerns regarding staffing resources during the busy seasons.  Mr. Rogers responded to questions from the Committee.

Received (Councillor Dasko)

 

h) Parks, Forestry & Environment
Presented by Stefan Szczepanski, Acting Director of Parks, Forestry & Environment

Members of Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns:

• Nines Creek Trail winter maintenance,
• Portable and winterized washrooms;
• Private and Public Tree By-laws;
• Greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions reduction;
• Parks renovations including courts, fields, etc.;
• Pedestrian tunnels and the Graffiti Mural Program;
• Dog Waste Program;
• BRT Trail;
• Park Use Metric Program;
• Climate Change Action Plan;
• Tree canopy; and
• Staffing resources.

Mr. Szczepanski and Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services responded to questions from the Committee.

Councillors Ras and Dasko requested the list of forecasted public park washrooms.

Received (Councillor Mahoney)

 

i) Facilities & Property Management

Presented by Raj Sheth, Director of Facilities & Property Management

Members of Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns regarding Garry Morden Centre, Burnhamthorpe Community Centre, fire stations, asbestos, Malton Community Hub, and the demolition of a pool.

Councillor Fonseca inquired about the old Fire Station 106 site and requested for the update on the proposed location of Fire Station 124. Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer responded that Realty Services and Fire & Emergency Services will report back to the Councillor directly.

Received (Councillor Fonseca)

 

e) Fire & Emergency Services
Presented by Deryn Rizzi, Fire Chief

Members of Committee spoke to the matter and raised the following questions and concerns:

• Accessibility requirements;
• Medical calls and triage;
• Land site availability;
• Inspections, education and compliance;
• Smoke alarms; and
• Electric fire apparatus, such as battery life cycle, electric vehicles, retrofitting stations, etc.

Ms. Rizzi responded to questions from the Committee.

Councillor Fonseca requested for the update on a proposed land site location of Fire Station 124.  DIRECTION for Fire and Emergency staff to contact the Councillor directly.

Received (Councillor Dasko)

• RECOMMENDATION BC-0051-2021

  That the following service area presentations presented to Budget Committee on November 23 & 29, 2021, be received:

  a) MiWay
  b) Roads
  c) Regulatory Services
  d) Culture
  e) Fire & Emergency Services
  h) Parks, Forestry & Environment
  i) Facilities & Property Management
  m) Land Development Services
  q) Stormwater

  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)

  Considered on November 22:

  
  

9.2

2022 Budget Engagement Results

Councillors Ras and Saito raised questions and concerns regarding streamlining and the fruition of public comments from the budget engagement tool. 

Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer responded to questions from the Committee.

Councillor Saito requested that a public relation chart be included in the Budget Committee Service Area Presentations.

• RECOMMENDATION BC-0052-2021
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the 2022 Budget Engagement Results report dated October 27, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer be received for information.

  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)

9.3

Borrowing Authority for 2023 Capital Debentures

Councillor Ras inquired about how interest rates impacting borrowing rates. Jeff Jackson, Director of Finance and Treasurer responded to questions from the Committee.

• RECOMMENDATION BC-0053-2021
  Moved By Councillor K. Ras
  1. That the report entitled ““Borrowing Authority for 2023 Capital Debentures”, dated October 27, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer be received for information.
  2. That the Director of Finance and Treasurer be authorized to issue debentures for debt-eligible 2023 projects in 2022, subject to capital market conditions.
  3. That the all necessary bylaws be enacted.

  YES (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

9.4

2022 Business Improvement Area Budgets

No discussion took place. 

• RECOMMENDATION BC-0054-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish
  1. That the 2022 budget submissions for the Clarkson, Cooksville, Malton, Port Credit and Streetsville Business Improvement Areas (BIA’s), as set out in Appendix 1 of the Corporate Report dated November 5, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services entitled “2022 Business Improvement Area Budgets” be approved.
  2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted and that the necessary budget adjustments be made.

  YES (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

9.5

2021 Continuous Improvement Report

No discussion took place. 

• RECOMMENDATION BC-0055-2021
  Moved By Councillor P. Saito

  That the report titled “2021 Continuous Improvement Report” dated November 2, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer be received for information.

  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)

9.6

Municipal Act Reporting Requirement under Regulation 284/09

No discussion took place. 

• RECOMMENDATION BC-0056-2021
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the report dated November 02, 2021 entitled “Municipal Act Reporting Requirements Under Ontario Regulation 284/09” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer 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)

   

  RECESS – 11:24AM (Councillor Mahoney)

   

  Considered on November 29:

  
  

9.7

Lymantria dispar dispar (LDD) Integrated Pest Management Program for 2022

Sole Source Contract Award to Zimmer Air Services Inc. for Aerial Spraying Services

Sole Source Contract Award to Lallemand Inc./BioForest for Aerial Spraying Advisory

Item was discussed under Item 6.5.

• RECOMMENDATION BC-0057-2021
  Moved By Councillor K. Ras
  1. That the Corporate Report entitled “Lymantria dispar dispar (LDD) Integrated Pest Management Program for 2022” dated November 4 2021, from the Acting Commissioner of Community Services be approved.
  2. That a gross budget of $3M be included in the 2022 capital program for Forestry to conduct an Integrated Pest Management program for LDD including an aerial spray.
  3. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to execute a contract, in a form satisfactory to Legal Service, with Zimmer Air on a sole source basis in the estimated amount of up to $3M to carry out the 2022 aerial spray program.
  4. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to execute a contract, in a form satisfactory to Legal Service, with Lallemand Inc./BioForest on a sole source basis in the estimated amount of $25,000 to inform and advise on the 2022 aerial spray program.
  5. That all necessary bylaws 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

  Carried (12 to 0)

9.8

Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Pilot Program

Councillor Damerla requested an amendment to the recommendation to include a recognition process be implemented to acknowledge the operators that provide high-level service.

• RECOMMENDATION BC-0058-2021
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla
  1. That a by-law be enacted to regulate the renting of apartment building rental units and require registration of apartment building operators, including the implementation of an administrative penalty system, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works dated “November 8, 2021” and entitled “Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Pilot Program”.
  2. That an annual registration fee of $18.25 per rental unit for Apartment Building Operators, effective July 4, 2022 be established.
  3. That the 2022 complement for Enforcement be increased to include 10 contract capital staff. All 10 positions will be funded through Capital with start dates varying as detailed in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works dated “November 8, 2021” and entitled “Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Pilot Program”.
  4. That a new capital project PN 22-092 “Apartment Building Standards Pilot Project” be established with a gross budget of $3,707,300 and net budget of $300,800 and that funding be allocated from Capital Reserve Fund Account #33121.
  5. That funding of $300,800 be transferred from Capital Reserve Fund Account #33121 to PN22-092 “Apartment Building Standards Pilot Project”.
  6. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.
  7. That as part of the pilot project a method of recognizing those property managers/landlords who provide a high level of service be implemented.

  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)

9.9

Facilities Infrastructure - Maintaining Our Assets

No discussion took place.

• RECOMMENDATION BC-0059-2021
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the report dated November 16, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled “Facilities Infrastructure – Maintaining Our Assets” be received for information.

  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)

9.10

Deliberations on the 2022 Budget Recommendations

Mayor Crombie read out the Budget Recommendations that included the addition of the Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Pilot Program approval.

• RECOMMENDATION BC-0060-2021
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish
  1. That Council approve the 2022 Budget as set out in:
     1. 2022-2025 Business Plan & 2022 Budget Sections B through S and V which include the following tables/appendices:
        1. Section B: Appendix 2D Listing of Projects for Multi-Year Funding, Appendix 2E Listing of Multi-year Projects with Funding Changes
        2. Section B: Appendix 3A 2022 Summary of FTE Adjustments by Service Area and as outlined in section V-20 for Storm Water service
        3. Sections C-R: Proposed Cost Increase Required to Maintain Current Service Levels
        4. Sections C-R: Proposed New Initiatives and New Revenues
        5. Sections C-R: Proposed 2022 Capital Budget Detail
        6. Section S: Appendix 3  Reserves and Reserve Funds Transfers and Appendix 4 Debt-Funded Projects;
     2. Recommended changes to the Appendix 3A for item 9.8 corporate report dated November 8, 2021 Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Pilot Program considered on November 29. 

  1. 1. 1. That the 2022 complement for Enforcement be increased to include 10 contract capital staff. All 10 positions will be funded through Capital Budget.
        2. That a new capital project PN 22-092 “Apartment Building Standards Pilot Project” be established with a gross budget of $3,707,300 and net budget of $300,800 and that funding be allocated from Capital Reserve Fund Account #33121. 
        3. That funding of $300,800 be transferred from Capital Reserve Fund Account #33121 to PN22-092 “Apartment Building Standards Pilot Project”.

  2. That Council approve any necessary 2022 budget re-allocations of service initiatives to ensure that costs are allocated to the appropriate service area with no net change to the 2022 property tax levy;
  3. That the 2022 property tax levy be approved at $581,102,654 including:
     1. Infrastructure and Debt Repayment Levy increase in the amount of $11,100,000
     2. Emerald Ash Borer Levy, included in the base budget, in the amount of $4,600,000
     3. Public Safety Fire Program levy, included in the base budget, in the amount of $5,550,504;
  4. That the budget be adjusted subsequent to approval for any difference in assessment growth as calculated on the 2021 assessment roll returned by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation for purposes of 2022 taxation; the difference will be adjusted against the capital reserve fund.
  5. That the 2022 Stormwater Charge for the 2022 budget year be approved at $113.40 per Stormwater billing unit, effective April 1, 2022;
  6. That the 2022 Business Improvement Area Budgets presented in corporate report item 9.4 dated November 05, 2021 be approved in the amount of $2,329,384. Payments to be made for the full amount in January 2022. The total amount includes the following:
     1. Clarkson Business Improvement Area in the amount of $102,000
     2. Port Credit Business Improvement Area in the amount of $1,105,200
     3. Streetsville Business Improvement Area in the amount of $481,950
     4. Malton Business Improvement Area in the amount of $213,144
     5. Cooksville Business Improvement Area in the amount of $427,090

  7. 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

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.

CORRESPONDENCE

10.1

A Letter dated November 25, 2021 from Bahar Shadpour, Manager of Policy, Communications and Engagement, Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation (CERA) regarding Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Pilot Program

(Item 9.8)

Received (Councillor Mahoney)

10.2

A Letter dated November 25, 2021 from Daphna Nussbaum, Project Coordinator and Analyst, Peel Alliance to End Homelessness regarding Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Pilot Program

(Item 9.8)

Received (Councillor Parrish)

10.3

A Letter dated November 29, 2021 from Daryl Chong, President & CEO, Greater Toronto Apartment Association regarding Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Pilot Program

(Items 6.12 and 9.8)

Received (Councillor Fonseca)

11.

CLOSED SESSION - Nil.

12.

ADJOURNMENT

On November 29, 2021 at 1:20PM (Councillor Dasko)