Council

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Time:

9:30 A.m. - 12:30 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor

300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1

and Online Video Conference

Members

• Mayor Carolyn Parrish
• Deputy Mayor and Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
• Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
• Councillor Natalie Hart, Ward 5
• Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
• Councillor Dipika Damerla, Ward 7
• Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11

Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO 
Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Corporate Services 
Samuel Rogers, Acting Commissioner of Transportation and Works 
Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building 
Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services 

Graham Walsh, City Solicitor 

Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services and Clerk 
Sacha Smith, Manager/Deputy Clerk, Secretariat and Access & Privacy 
Stephanie Smith, Supervisor, Secretariat

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1.

CALL TO ORDER - 9:33AM

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Mayor Parrish recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Councillor Tedjo removed item 15.6 A Notice of Motion regarding allocating $1 million per Ward to complete local projects (Councillor Tedjo)

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor McFadden

That the agenda of the September 25, 2024 Council meeting be approved as amended.

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING

5.1

Council Minutes - September 11, 2024

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Horneck

That the minutes of the September 11, 2024 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Wayne Broderick, Public Works, CUPE 966 and Ted Smith, Public Works, CUPE 966 to discuss the vital work done by their members to provide public services to the City of Mississauga

W. Broderick and T. Smith spoke to the work the 3500 CUPE 966 members do in the Region of Peel and expressed concerns with the lack of information from the Transition Board and uncertainty with the restructure of the Region of Peel. 

Mayor Parrish and Councillor Mahoney spoke to a report from the Transition Board and expressed concerns with the lack of information provided from the Transition Board. 

7.2

Sinisa Mandrapa, Resident regarding the 2024 Mayoral Byelection

S. Mandrapa expressed concerns with his signs being damaged during the 2024 Mayoral Byelection and that all candidates should be invited to all debates. 

Councillors Damerla and Horneck spoke to election signs being damaged, that the debates were organized by groups and not the City of Mississauga, regulations of the Elections, and to previous discussions at the Governance Committee regarding creating a survey for those candidates who were not successful in an Election. 

7.3

Item 10.1 Mary Flynn-Guglietti, Lawyer

M. Flynn-Guglietti expressed concerns with the Heritage Designation for 1 Godfrey’s Lane, the need for a comprehensive report for the property and that it should not be designated. 

Councillor Dasko spoke to a previous report for the Heritage Designation of the property. 

7.4

Item 10.2 Emma Calvert, Acting Director, Infrastructure Planning & Engineering Services

Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO and E. Calvert spoke to the July and August 2024 extreme rainfall events, to the flood mitigation action plan, expediting capital projects, increasing levels of service, financial relief programs, education initiatives, staffing requirements, financial impact and to grant applications. 

Members of Council spoke to the July and August 2024 extreme rainfall events and made the following comments:

-  Expressed support for the Residential Compassionate Grant Program and for the Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate Program

- Why the Residential Compassionate Grant Program cannot be supported under the Storm Water Reserves 

- The timeline for the application process

- Fast tracking the fourth pumping station 

- A proposed rebate program for residents to use flood resistant materials 

- How the dollar amounts of the Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate Program were calculated 

Direction was given to staff regarding the following:

- That a list of land acquisition for flood mitigation projects and dollar amounts be provided to Members of Council 

- That Ward 5 be provided communications when future maintenance is going to be completed

- That staff review if the funds could come out of reserves instead of property tax 

- The need for a collaborative promotional campaign with the Toronto and Regional Conservation Authorities and Credit Valley Conservation

E. Calvert, Sam Rogers, Acting Commissioner of Transportation and Works, Helen Noehammer, Director, Works Operations & Maintenance, Marisa Chiu, Director, Finance & Treasurer, Lincoln Kan, Manager, Environmental Services responded to questions from Members of Council. 

A video was shown regarding Quenippenon Meadows Park as the new home fields for Sheridan Varsity Baseball and Softball. 

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

Colleen Snell, Resident asked the following questions:
1.    Since my dance company, Frog in Hand Productions, is currently only receiving single year funding, I'd like to know what steps Councillors are taking to help arts groups more easily access multi-year operating support?  

2. What support will be offered to City Staff through this transition to support ongoing consultation and engagement with artists, after the subcommittee has been dissolved?

Jodi Robillios, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to multiyear and grant funding programs and to the need for more liaison with City staff. 

Councillors Dasko and Butt spoke to streamlining the funding process to ensure the arts community is engaged and to the retirement of the Subcommittee of Council - Arts and Culture and Festival Groups. 

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RESOLUTION 0186-2024
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  Seconded By Councillor B. Butt

  The following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  - 10.2   Council Update – July and August 2024 Extreme Rainfall Events

  - 11.1 Audit Committee Report 3 - 2024 - dated September 9, 2024
  - 11.2 Planning and Development Committee Report 11 -2024 dated September 16, 2024
  - 11.3 General Committee Report 15 - 2024 - dated September 18, 2024
  - 11.4 Budget Committee Report 1 - 2024 - dated September 18, 2024

  - 14.2.1 A Request for Municipal Significance Designation for the purpose of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit for Cabinfest (in support of The Compass Food Bank) at the Small Arms Inspection Building (SAIB) 1352 Lakeshore Rd E (Ward 1)

  - 17.2 - 17.8 By-laws

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.

INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF CORPORATE REPORTS

10.1

Objection to Heritage Designation, 1 Godfrey’s Lane (Ward 1)

Councillor Dasko spoke to approving the Heritage Designation for 1 Godfrey’s Lane and to deferring the by-law.

Graham Walsh, City Solicitor spoke to the timeline for passing the Heritage Designation by-law. 

• RESOLUTION 0193-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  Seconded By Councillor B. Butt

  That the property at 1 Godfrey’s Lane (Ward 1) be designated for its physical, historical and associative value and that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto as outlined in the Corporate Report entitled “Objection to Heritage Designation, 1 Godfrey’s Lane (Ward 1)” dated September 9, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services.

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.2

Council Update – July and August 2024 Extreme Rainfall Events

Discussion took place under item 7.4.

• RESOLUTION 0187-2024
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  Seconded By Councillor B. Butt
  1. That the report dated September 23, 2024 entitled “Council Update - July and August 2024 Extreme Rainfall Events” from the Acting Commissioner of Transportation and Works be approved.
  2. That Council approves the implementation of the following programs and proposed changes:
     1. Residential compassionate flood relief Grant Program to provide a one-time grant of $1,000 to Mississauga residential property owners who incurred damages as a result of basement flooding following the weather events on July 16, 2024, or August 17 and 18, 2024.
     2. Basement flooding prevention rebate program provide a rebate of up to $6,800 to make basement flood prevention improvements more affordable.
     3. New and accelerated stormwater projects, as outlined in the Project-based action plan in Table 3 and Table 4.
     4. Enhancements to routine maintenance of stormwater infrastructure, as outlined in Table 6 and Table 7.
  3. That if Council approve to proceed with Recommendation #2, in whole or in part as outlined above:
     1. That Council approves the associated operating and capital budget increases for 2024 and 2025.
     2. That an additional 21 Full time equivalents (FTE) be approved in 2024 to support the enhancements to routine stormwater infrastructure maintenance and administration of flood relief and rebate programs.
  4. That staff be directed to prepare and submit applications to the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (second intake) and Housing-Enabling Core Services Stream programs to support the Dixie-Dundas Flood Mitigation Project and Ninth Line Widening (Eglinton Avenue West to Derry Road West) Project respectively as outlined in the report entitled “Council Update - July and August 2024 Extreme Rainfall Events” dated September 23, 2024 from the Commissioner of Transportation & Works.
  5. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.

PRESENTATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Audit Committee Report 3 - 2024 - dated September 9, 2024 (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0188-2024
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  Seconded By Councillor B. Butt

  That Recommendations AC-0012-2024 – AC-0014-2024 as contained in the Audit Committee Report 3 - 2024 - dated September 9, 2024 be approved.

  AC-0012-2024

  That the report dated August 20, 2024 from the Director, Internal Audit with respect to final audit reports:

  1. Transportation & Works Department, MiWay Transit Division, Transit Operations Section - Drivers Certification Program (DCP) 2024 Audit; and,
  2. Corporate Services Department, Enforcement Division, Animal Services Section – Pet Licensing Program Audit

  be received for information.

  AC-0013-2024

  That the Corporate Report dated July 26, 2024 entitled “Status of Outstanding Audit Recommendations as of June 30, 2024” from the City Manager & Chief Administrative Officer be received for information.

  AC-0014-2024

  That the Corporate Report dated July 18, 2024 from the Director, Internal Audit with respect to the status of the 2024 Internal Audit Work Plan be received for information.

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.2

Planning and Development Committee Report 11 -2024 dated September 16, 2024 (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0189-2024
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  Seconded By Councillor B. Butt

  That Recommendations PDC-0038-2024 – PDC-0043-2024 as contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report 11 -2024 dated September 16, 2024 be approved.

  PDC-0038-2024

  1. That the report titled “SmartCentres Mixed Use Proposals: Update on Employment Conversion Requests and Draft Policies” dated August 28, 2024, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, and any submissions made at the public meeting held on September 16, 2024, be received for information.
  2. That three oral submissions be received.

  PDC-0039-2024

  That the report dated August 28, 2024 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the proposed City initiated amendments to Mississauga Official Plan and Zoning By-law 0225-2007, as detailed in Appendix 1, be received for information.

  
  PDC-0040-2024

  1. That City Council amend Mississauga Official Plan to increase the permitted Floor Space Index (FSI) to a maximum of 1.5 for 1485 Williamsport Drive and 3480 Havenwood Drive, in accordance with the provisions contained in the staff report dated August 28, 2024, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building.
  2. That City Council amend Zoning By-law 0225-2007 to RA3-Exception (Apartments) for 1485 Williamsport Drive and 3480 Havenwood Drive, in accordance with the provisions contained in the staff report dated August 28, 2024, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building.
  3. That City Council direct the applicant to satisfy all requirements of the City and any other external agency concerned with the development.
  4. That City Council approval of the rezoning application be considered null and void, and a new development application be required unless a zoning by-law is passed within 18 months of the Council decision.
  5. That one oral submission be received.

  PDC-0041-2024

  1. That Corporate Report dated August 28, 2024, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, entitled "Official Plan Amendment to permit expanded residential permissions, establish minimum non-residential and office requirements, permit science and technology facility uses, and designate a public open space block 99, 189, 199, 209, 219, 299 and 309 Rathburn Road West, 97 and 100 City Centre Drive, North Side of Rathburn Road West, east of Confederation Parkway, southeast corner of Rathburn Road West and Duke of York Boulevard, and southwest corner of City Centre Drive and Kariya Gate Owner: OPG SQ1 Holdings Inc., ARI SQ1 Holdings Inc., OMERS Realty Management Corporation, and Square One Property Corporation - File: OPA 22-29 W4, be deferred.
  2. That two oral submissions be received.

  PDC-0042-2024

  1. That the applications under File OZ 24-9 W8 and 21T-M 24-5 W8, Argo Sherwood Forrest Limited, 1720 Sherwood Forrest Circle to change the zoning to R16-Exception and G1 to permit 56 detached dwellings on a CEC road, be approved in conformity with the provisions outlined in the staff report dated August 28, 2024 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building.
  2. That Council acknowledges that the Commissioner of Planning and Building, in accordance with the Commissioner’s delegated authority, is contemplating approval of the draft conditions requested by the City, outlined in Appendix 2 attached to the staff report dated August 28, 2024 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building for the draft plan of subdivision under File 21T-M 24-5 W8 and that further draft conditions from other departments and external agencies be included prior to issuing draft approval.
  3. That the applicant agree to satisfy all the requirements of the City and any other external agency concerned with the development.
  4. That the decision of Council for approval of the rezoning application be considered null and void, and a new development application be required unless a zoning by-law is passed within 36 months of the Council decision.
  5. That two oral submissions be received.

  PDC-0043-2024

  1. That Corporate Report dated August 28, 2024 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building entitled "Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Subdivision applications to permit six apartment buildings with heights ranging between 6 and 12 storeys (containing a total of 1,243 dwelling units and ground floor retail space), 36 townhomes, and a public park all on public or private roads 5034, 5054, and 5080 Ninth Line, west side of Ninth Line, north of Eglinton Avenue West - Owner: Your Home Developments (Mississauga) Inc.- Files: OZ/OPA 21-15 W10 & T-M21004 W10, be deferred.
  2. That one oral submission be received.

  
  
  

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.3

General Committee Report 15 - 2024 - dated September 18, 2024 (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0190-2024
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  Seconded By Councillor B. Butt

  That Recommendations GC-0368-2024 – GC-0423-2024 as contained in the General Committee Report 15 - 2024 dated September 18, 2024 be approved.

  GC-0368-2024

  That the deputation and assoicated presentation by Jorge Vazquez, President, 39 Seven Inc., and Lee Kieswetter regarding the Corporate Report dated September 6, 2024, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services titled “Formal Bid Dispute 39 Seven Inc. RE: PRC004372 -Multi-Site Spray Pad and Park Improvements Construction Services”, be received.

  GC-0369-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Megan Nicholls, Chief Executive Officer, Food Banks Mississauga regarding the state of food bank usage crisis in Mississauga and the Thanksgiving Campaign, be received.

  GC-0370-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from George Tavares, Resident regarding a proposal for a "Bike and Bus Free" program, be referred to the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee and Transit Advisory Committee.

  GC-0371-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Scott Van Hende, Coordinator of Sport and Recreation Sheridan College, Mississauga Hazel McCallion Campus, Dylan Langlois, Student-Athlete Representative, Men's Baseball Team and Olivia Weiss, Student-Athlete Representative, Women's Softball Team regarding an Invitation to celebrate Quenippenon Meadows Park as the new home field for Sheridan Varsity Baseball and Softball, be received.

  GC-0372-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building regarding “Education & Engagement: A Guide to City Planning and Development”, be received.

  GC-0373-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Emma Calvert, Acting Director, Infrastructure Planning and Engineering Services regarding the Corporate Report entitled “July and August 2024 Extreme Rainfall Events Update” dated September 6, 2024 from the Commissioner of Transportation & Works, be received.

  GC-0374-2024

  That the deputation by Famida Abrahim, Resident, Kam Ally, Resident, and Bill Martin, Business Owner, Ron Martin Welding report entitled “July and August 2024 Extreme Rainfall Events Update” dated September 6, 2024 from the Commissioner of Transportation & Works, be received.

  GC-0375-2024

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.3Criminal Record Check Updates to Enforcement Licensing By-laws
  • 11.1 Environmental Action Committee Report 5 - 2024 - dated September 3, 2024
  • 11.2 Subcommittee of Council - Arts and Culture and Festival Groups Report 3 - 2024 – dated September 5, 2024
  • 11.3 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 6 - 2024 - dated September 10, 2024
  • 11.4 Heritage Advisory Committee Report 8 - 2024 - dated September 10, 2024
  • 11.5 Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee Report 3 – 2024 – dated
  • 12.1 A memorandum dated August 19, 2024 from Dianne Zimmerman, Manager, Environment entitled “2024 Progress Update on the Peel Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Strategy"
  • 12.2 An email dated September 17, 2024 from John Klein, President, Botanico Ltd., entitled "Reach ETOB-2300" (Ward 5)
  • 16.1 Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose:Extension of an Interim Transfer Agreement between the City and the Province of Ontario for the transfer of prosecutions under Part III and Part IX of the Provincial Offences Act to the City of Mississauga

  GC-0376-2024

  That the report dated September 6, 2024, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services titled “Formal Bid Dispute 39 Seven Inc. RE: PRC004372 - Multi-Site Spray Pad and Park Improvements Construction Services”, be deferred.

  GC-0377-2024

  That the action plan detailed in the report entitled “July and August 2024 Extreme Rainfall Events Update” dated September 6, 2024 from the Commissioner of Transportation & Works, be approved.

  GC-0378-2024

  1. That the Adult Entertainment Establishment Licensing By-law 0507-2005, as amended, the Public Vehicle Licensing By-law 0420-2004, as amended, and the Transportation Network Company Licensing By-law 0109-2019 be amended to allow criminal record checks from any Canadian police service, as outlined in the corporate report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated August 30, 2024 and entitled “Criminal Record Check Updates to Enforcement Licensing By-laws”.
  2. That Schedules 3 and 4 of the Public Vehicle Licensing By-law 0420-2004, as amended, be further amended to permit criminal record checks issued within the last 60 days, as outlined in this corporate report.
  3. That the definition of Criminal Record Check be amended in the Short-Term Accommodation Licensing By-law 0289-2020, as amended and Transportation Network Company Licensing By-law 0109-2019, as outlined in this corporate report.
  4. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

      

  GC-0379-2024

  That the corporate report dated August 30, 2024 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, entitled “Canada Public Transit Fund Update” be received for information.

  GC-0380-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Tony Iacobelli, Executive Director, Centre for Community Energy Transformation, be received.

  (EAC-0021-2024)

  GC-0381-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Leya Barry, Climate Change Supervisor regarding the Peel Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Strategy 2024 Progress Update, be received.

  (EAC-0022-2024)

  GC-0382-2024

  That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan dated August 2024, be approved.

  (EAC-0023-2024)

  GC-0383-2024

  That the memorandum from Dianne Zimmerman, Manager of Environment, entitled “2024 Progress Update on the Peel Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Strategy” dated August 19, 2024, be received.

  (EAC-0024-2024)

  GC-0384-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Diane Goldsmith, Co-Chair, Paint the Town Red, regarding Paint the Town Red, be received.

  (SCACFG-0011-2024)

  GC-0385-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Jeff McPhee and Kristine Kane, Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival regarding the Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival, be received.

  (SCACFG-0012-2024)

  GC-0386-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Amanda Wolters, Hazel’s Walkathon regarding Hazel’s Walkathon, be received.

  (SCACFG-0013-2024)

  GC-0387-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Anna Gulbinski, Festival Director, Mississauga Polish Days regarding Mississauga Polish Day, be received.

  (SCACFG-0014-2024)

  GC-0388-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Anu Srivastava, Executive Director,

  V Serve Canada regarding the Living with Wellness Arts Festival, be received.

  (SCACFG-0015-2024)

  GC-0389-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Ben Idowu, CEO, AFRI-CAR regarding the AFRI-CAR Food Festival, be received.

  (SCACFG-0016-2024)

  GC-0390-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Cynthia Prazeres-Mare, Vice-Chair, Pavilions and Programs, Carassauga Board of Directors regarding the Carassauga Festival, be received.

  (SCACFG-0017-2024)

  GC-0391-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Sandra Pitts, Coordinator, Streetsville Founder’s Bread and Honey Festival regarding the Bread and Honey Festival, be received.

  (SCACFG-0018-2024)

  GC-0392-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Maduba Ahmad, MuslimFest regarding MuslimFest, be received.

  (SCACFG-0019-2024)

  GC-0393-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Yoliana Azer, Egyptian Coptic Festival regarding the Egyptian Coptic Festival, be received.

  (SCACFG-0020-2024)

  GC-0394-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Linda Olaila-Carin and Resty Del Rosario, Philippine Festival Mississauga regarding the Philippine Festival, be received.

  (SCACFG-0021-2024)

  GC-0395-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Asma Mahmood and Arshad Mahmood, TD Mosaic Festival regarding the TD Mosaic Festival, be received.

  (SCACFG-0022-2024)

  GC-0396-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Patti Jannetta Baker, Italfest regarding Italfest, be received.

  (SCACFG-0023-2024)

  GC-0397-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Andrew Fahmy, Festival Director, Discover Eqypt Festival regarding the Discover Egypt Festival, be received.

  (SCACFG-0024-2024)

  GC-0398-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Nicole Carey, Manager, Event Development regarding the Corporate Report entitled “Staff Response to Culture Sub-Committee July 18th direction” dated September 3, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services, and the Corporate Report entitled “Staff Response to Culture Sub-Committee July 18th Direction and Sauga Celebrates Process” dated September 3, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services, be received.

  (SCACFG-0025-2024)

  GC-0399-2024

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.1 Staff Response to Culture Sub-Committee July 18th direction; and
  • 10.2 Staff Response to Culture Sub-Committee July 18th Direction and Sauga Celebrates Process

  (SCACFG-0026-2024)

  GC-0400-2024

  That the Corporate Report entitled “Staff Response to Culture Sub-Committee July 18th direction” dated September 3, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services be received for information.

  (SCACFG-0027-2024)

  GC-0401-2024

  That the Corporate Report entitled “Staff Response to Culture Sub-Committee July 18th Direction and Sauga Celebrates Process” dated September 3, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services be received for information.

  (SCACFG-0028-2024)

  
  GC-0402-2024

  That the deputation from Simon Chue, Specialist, CRC Programs & Contracts, Region of Peel regarding the CRC Bicycle Donation Program on September 10, 2024, be received.

  (MCAC-0054-2024)

  GC-0403-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Fred Sandoval, Coordinator, Active Transportation regarding the Cycling Program Quarterly Update dated September 10, 2024, be received.

  (MCAC-0055-2024)

  GC-0404-2024

  That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Action Item List, be approved.

  (MCAC-0056-2024)

  GC-0405-2024

  That the Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee update from Juelene Stennett, Citizen Member, on September 10, 2024, be received.

  (MCAC-0057-2024)

  GC-0406-2024

  That the Mississauga Cycling Network and Technical Subcommittee update on September 10, 2024 from Mark Currie, Citizen Member, be received.

  (MCAC-0058-2024)

  GC-0407-2024

  That the resignation email from Mark Currie, Citizen Member, with respect to their resignation from the Road Safety Committee as the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Representative, dated August 28, 2024, be received.

  (MCAC-0059-2024)

  GC-0408-2024

  That Adrianne Szabo, Citizen Member be appointed as the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Representative to the Road Safety Committee for the term ending November 2026, or until a successor is appointed.

  (MCAC-0060-2024)

  GC-0409-2024

  That the memorandum from Jacqueline Hunter, Transportation Demand Management Coordinator dated August 26, 2024, entitled “Community Rides Update Memo”, be received.

  (MCAC-0061-2024)

  
  GC-0410-2024

  That the following items were approved on consent:

  • Item 9.1 - Proposed Heritage Designation of 3065 Cawthra Road (Ward 3)
  • Item 9.3 - Resignation of Richard Collins, Citizen Member

  (HAC-0069-2024)

  GC-0411-2024

  That the property at 3065 Cawthra Road (Ward 3) be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for its physical, design, historical, associative and contextual value, as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated July 12, 2024, and that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

  (HAC-0070-2024)

  (Ward 3)

  GC-0412-2024

  That the legal description of the heritage designation by-law 362-82 being the designation of the lands at 5155 Mississauga Road (Ward 11) (the “Subject Property”) be updated to reflect the revised property boundary as per the 2024 subdivision as outlined in the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated August 6, 2024, and that all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  (HAC-0071-2024)

  (Ward 11)

  HAC-0413-2024

  1. That the resignation email from Richard Collins, Citizen Member dated August 25, 2024 be approved; and
  2. That due to the resignation of Richard Collins, Citizen Member, a vacancy exists on the Heritage Advisory Committee, and that the City Clerk be directed to fill the vacancy in accordance with the Corporate Policy #02-01-01 on Citizen Appointments to Committees, Boards and Authorities.

  (HAC-0072-2024)

  GC-0414-2024

  That the memorandum from John Dunlop, Manager, Indigenous Relations, Heritage and Museums dated August 21, 2024 entitled "Ontario Land Tribunal Decision 1239 Lakeshore Road East (Ward 1)", be received for information.

  (HAC-0073-2024)

  (Ward 1)

  
  GC-0415-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from John Dunlop, Manager, Indigenous Relations, Heritage and Museums and Becky LaForme, Coordinator, Indigenous Relations regarding Truth and Reconciliation, dated September 11, 2024, be received.

  (CRDHAC-0013-2024)

  GC-0416-2024

  That a Subcommittee of the Combating Racism, Discrimination, and Hatred Advisory Committee to discuss the Mississauga for All Campaign, be established and that members interested in participating in the Subcommittee to advise the Legislative Coordinator.

  (CRDHAC-0014-2024)

  GC-0417-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Rob Trewartha, Director, Strategic Communications and Initiatives regarding the Mississauga For All Campaign Update, dated September 11, 2024, be received.

  (CRDHAC-0015-2024)

  GC-0418-2024

  That the Combating Racism, Discrimination, and Hatred Advisory Committee Work Plan, be received.

  (CRDHAC-0016-2024)

  GC-0419-2024

  That the email dated September 5, 2024 from Pamela Gunn, Citizen Member, with respect to her resignation as Co-Chair of the Combating Racism, Discrimination, and Hatred Advisory Committee, be received.

  (CRDHAC-0017-2024)

  GC-0420-2024

  1. That the Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be amended to permit two (2) Councillors to be Co-Chair of the Committee.
  2. That Councillor Martin Reid be appointed as Co-Chair of the Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee for the term ending November 2026 or until a successor is appointed.

  (CRDHAC-0018-2024)

  GC-0421-2024

  That the memorandum dated August 19, 2024 from Dianne Zimmerman, Manager, Environment

  entitled “2024 Progress Update on the Peel Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Strategy", be received for information.

  GC-0422-2024

  That the email dated September 17, 2024 from John Klein, President, Botanico Ltd., entitled

  "Reach ETOB-2300" (Ward 5), be received for information.

  GC-0423-2024

  That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an amending agreement between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and His Majesty The King in Right of the Province of Ontario as represented by the Attorney General, authorizing an extension to the term of the Interim Transfer Agreement dated September 28, 2022 regarding the Transfer of Provincial Offences Act Part III and Part IX Prosecutions to the City of Mississauga for a two-year term together with any ancillary documents and amending agreements, including amending agreements to extend the Interim Transfer Agreement for subsequent two-year terms, all in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor as outlined in the Corporate Report entitled “Extension of an Interim Transfer Agreement between the City and the Province of Ontario for the transfer of prosecutions under Part III and Part IX of the Provincial Offences Act to the City of Mississauga, dated September 5, 2024 from the Acting City Solicitor.

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.4

Budget Committee Report 1 - 2024 - dated September 18, 2024 (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0191-2024
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  Seconded By Councillor B. Butt

  That Recommendations BC-0001-2024 – BC-0006-2024 as contained in the Budget Committee Report 1 - 2024 - dated September 18, 2024 be approved.

  BC-0001-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Marisa Chiu, Director of Finance and Treasurer regarding the 2025 Budget Overview, be received.

  BC-0002-2024

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

  • 10.1 Capital Works in Progress (WIP) Update as at June 30, 2024

     

  BC-0003-2024

  1. That the report dated August 23, 2024 entitled “Capital Works in Progress (WIP) Update as at June 30, 2024” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, including Appendices 1 to 5, be approved.
  2. That the Treasurer be authorized to fund, adjust, and close capital projects as identified in Appendices 2 through 5 of the report dated August 23, 2024 entitled “Capital Works in Progress (WIP) Update as at June 30, 2024” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer.
  3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

      

  BC-0004-2024

  That the “Financial Report as at June 30, 2024” report dated August 23, 2024 from the City

  Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, be received.

  BC-0005-2024

  1. That the report “MiWay Transit Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus Project Update –September 2024” dated August 12, 2024 from the Commissioner of Transportation & Works, be approved.
  2. That Council approve the single-source procurement for the supply and delivery of ten (10) forty-foot Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Buses (FCEBs).
  3. That a new capital project PN # 24213, Transit Bus Acquisitions – Hydrogen be created with a gross budget of $20,000,000 with a recovery of up to $10,000,000 from the Zero Emission Transit Fund (ZETF) and net budget of $10,000,000 be allocated from Provincial Gas Tax Reserve Fund, Account # 35181.
  4. That a new capital project PN # 24214, Malton & Central Pkwy Facility Upgrades for FCEBs be created with a gross and net budget of $500,000 and be allocated from Canada Community Building Reserve Funds – Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO), Account # 35182.
  5. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to award and execute, on behalf of the City, all contracts and related ancillary documents, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with respect to the purchase between the City and New Flyer Industries for the supply and delivery of ten (10) forty-foot Hydrogen FCEBs for an estimated amount of $20,000,000.00 exclusive of taxes, in accordance with the City’s Procurement Bylaw 0013-2022, as amended; and
  6. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

      

  BC-0006-2024

  That the closed session presentation to the Budget Committee on September 18, 2024 regarding 2025 Total Rewards for Non Union Employees, be received.

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.5

Subcommittee of Council - Arts and Culture and Festival Groups Report 4 - 2024 - dated September 19, 2024

Members of Council spoke to service agreements for 2025 and if groups would be able to submit and apply for additional funds in 2025 and enquired if a group who wasn’t able to be heard at the Subcommittee of Council who they can speak with. Jodi, Robillios, Commissioner, Community Services responded and that staff would work directly with the groups.   

• RESOLUTION 0194-2024
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt
  Seconded By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That Recommendations SCACFG-0029-2024 – SCACFG-0029-2024 as contained in the Subcommittee of Council - Arts and Culture and Festival Groups Report 4 - 2024 - dated September 19, 20 be approved.

  SCACFG-0029-2024

  1. That the Corporate Report entitled “Summary of Feedback and Staff Response to Culture Subcommittee of Council – Arts, Culture, Festivals Groups” dated September 13, 2024, from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.
  2. That staff include recommendations in this report relating to grant funding in the 2025 Budget.
  3. That staff develop an action plan to implement process improvements and address logistical supports requested by the arts, cultural and festival groups.
  4. That staff meet annually with groups to continue to gain feedback and process improvements and report back to Council on proposed changes in advance of the Grant application process.
  5. That an additional $1.5 million dollars be allocated from the city portion of the Municipal Accommodation Tax each year to help support the cost of the new and increased grant funding, and that if more funding is required, staff report back to Council with that request.

      

  6. That, effective 2026, staff be directed to enter into service contracts/agreements with groups such as Mississauga Arts Council, Heritage Mississauga, Visual Arts Mississauga, the Art Gallery of Mississauga, Mississauga Symphony Orchestra, and Creative Hub, and that each group be eligible for annual funding of up to $500,000 to fund programs, services, and related expenses.

      

  7. That arts and culture groups that receive City of Mississauga funding be eligible for grants of up to 65% of their annual budgets.

      

  8. That festivals that apply for City of Mississauga funding be eligible for grants of up to 65% of their eligible expenses, up to a maximum of $200,000.

      

  9. That, effective immediately, festivals meeting an established criteria be allocated two years’ worth of dates for their festivals at Celebration Square in order to plan, prepare, and book entertainment and make other logistical arrangements and that where possible, the same timeframe (i.e. first weekend of June) be allocated in each year.

      

  10. That festivals that wish two or more consecutive dates at Celebration Square be allocated those dates, where possible.

       

       

  11. That organizers can apply for more than one festival per season at a city space including the Celebration Square.

       

  12. That staff do a full review of the festival space at Port Credit Memorial Park and report back on any changes or improvements required, including staff resources, as identified by various user groups.

       

  13. That multiple groups are to be able to have an event at Celebration Square on the same
      weekend, where possible.

       

       

       

       

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

12.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Nil

13.

PETITIONS

13.1

A petition to develop a comprehensive road safety plan and implement in every Ward in the City of Mississauga

Members of Council spoke to the petition and direction was given to staff to do a yearly review of road safety studies and initiatives in each ward and for staff to include weighted criteria and for that information to be presented to the Road Safety Committee.

14.

CORRESPONDENCE

14.1

Information Items - Nil

14.2

Direction Items

14.2.1

A Request for Municipal Significance Designation for the purpose of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit for Cabinfest (in support of The Compass Food Bank) at the Small Arms Inspection Building (SAIB) 1352 Lakeshore Rd E (Ward 1) (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0192-2024
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  Seconded By Councillor B. Butt

  WHEREAS Rock-It Productions will be hosting Cabinfest (in support of The Compass Food Bank) at the Small Arms Inspection Building (SAIB) 1352 Lakeshore Rd E (Ward 1);

  AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages;

  AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of 400 people;

  NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the Cabinfest being held at  Small Arms Inspection Building on November 15, 2024; as one of municipal significance for the purpose of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit (SOP); subject to all necessary permits and approvals being obtained and compliance with all City of Mississauga by-laws.

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

15.

NOTICE OF MOTION

15.1

A Notice of Motion to create and install an interpretive sign near the entrance to Rattray Marsh from Jack Darling Park (Councillor Tedjo)

Councillor Tedjo provided background information regarding the Notice of Motion.

• RESOLUTION 0195-2024
  Moved By Councillor A. Tedjo
  Seconded By Councillor B. Butt

  WHEREAS The City of Mississauga is celebrating its 50th anniversary of being a City, incorporating the towns of Mississauga, Streetsville, and Port Credit;

  AND WHEREAS the newly founded City and Council worked towards to purchase of numerous significant properties around the new city to preserve for future generations;

  AND WHEREAS Rattray Marsh is one such property, 94 acres wetland on the shores of Lake Ontario, adjacent to Jack Darling Memorial Park;

  AND WHEREAS Rattray Marsh has flourished into a thriving conservation area that sees thousands of visitors each year;

  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff in Parks, Forestry and Environment be directed to work with Heritage Mississauga to create and install an interpretive sign near the entrance to Rattray Marsh from Jack Darling Park and this sign commemorate the history of the land, including the efforts of the nascent City of Mississauga, its residents, and Council, to protect and conserve the Rattray Marsh for generations to come.

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

15.2

A Notice of Motion regarding a Flood Relief Grant (Councillor McFadden)

Councillor McFadden spoke to an amended Notice of Motion and enquired if the program would be retroactive to the July 16, 2024 flood and if the program would include terms and conditions. 

Emma Calvert, Acting Director, Infrastructure Planning & Engineering Services responded to questions. 

• RESOLUTION 0196-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  Seconded By Councillor B. Butt

  WHEREAS the weather events on July 16, 2024 and August 17, 2024 delivered 106 mm and 170 mm of rain, respectively, in parts of Mississauga over a very short time period and resulted in thousands of flooded properties, and likely more than a billion dollars in property damage; 

  AND WHEREAS extreme weather events are anticipated to occur with greater frequency and intensity for the foreseeable future;

  AND WHEREAS some property owners who are no longer able to obtain reasonably affordable —or any—flood-related property insurance due to previous claims or geographic location face significant financial risk in protecting or replacing their property as a result of extreme weather;

  AND WHEREAS private property owners can be encouraged through financial incentives to install flood prevention infrastructure and water-resistant building materials to mitigate the impacts of flood-related disasters; 

  AND WHEREAS many flood-impacted residents are facing immediate and dire financial hardship as a result of the damages incurred;

  THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT: 
  The City of Mississauga establish a Flood Resilience Rebate Program aimed at incentivizing residential property owners to Build Back Better following basement flood damage using water resistant materials and other measures to mitigate the damage and loss from potential flooding in the future;

  AND FURTHER THAT this rebate be valued at 50% of the invoiced cost up to a maximum of $3,000 to cover costs associated with measures undertaken by the property owner to prevent or minimize flooding or the impact of flooding (such as but not limited to property regrading, foundation repair, installation of water-resistant building materials and flood prevention devices not otherwise specified through other subsidy or rebate programs);

  AND FURTHER THAT this rebate be put into effect retroactively to July 16, 2024 and all eligibility requirements, restrictions, terms and conditions be determined by the Chief Administrative Officer or his designate, in consultation with Legal Services;

  AND FURTHER THAT the City of Mississauga seek reimbursement for expenses related to these programs and rebates through disaster relief funding available from the provincial and federal governments.

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

15.3

A Notice of Motion regarding MiWay advertising space to the Metamorphosis Network (Councillor Butt)

Members of Council spoke to the need for consistent messaging between the City of Mississauga and Region of Peel, advocating for the Metamorphosis Network, how the in-kind contribution would work, and educating the public for a call to action.   

Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO and Rob Trewartha, Director, Strategic Communications & Initiatives responded and spoke to the campaign. 

• RESOLUTION 0197-2024
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt
  Seconded By Councillor J. Horneck

  WHEREAS a recent report by the Metamorphosis Network found that residents of Peel receive less provincial funding for municipal and social services than the average resident of Ontario municipalities, receiving an average of $578 less, annually, per person, than the average resident of Ontario municipalities receives;

  AND WHEREAS that cumulative gap in funding amounts to over $868 million in underfunding across Peel, on average each year, and almost half a billion dollars for Mississauga alone; 

  AND WHEREAS these funding shortfalls mean longer wait times and less equitable access to municipal and social services for Mississauga residents and communities; 

  AND WHEREAS efforts to meet the needs of Mississauga residents have meant increasing municipal contributions to municipal and social services from local revenue sources, such as property taxes and user fees, to cover provincial funding shortfalls; 

  AND WHEREAS the ability of the City of Mississauga to serve our residents is enhanced by supporting the efforts of the Metamorphosis Network in sharing information relating to the underfunding of municipal and social services with residents;

  AND WHEREAS the City of Mississauga has MiWay advertising space that can provide an effective venue for information sharing with residents; 

  AND WHEREAS the cost of a broad advertising campaign posting information on 25% of MiWay buses and using 12% of MiWay shelter advertising time would cost slightly in excess of $200,000;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

  1.    The City of Mississauga provide an in-kind contribution of up to $250,000 worth of MiWay advertising space to the Metamorphosis Network; and

  2.    Staff be directed to assist and facilitate the Metamorphosis Network in posting advertising using MiWay advertising space, so as to better inform and educate Mississauga residents about concerns relating to the underfunding of municipal and social services.

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

15.4

A Notice of Motion for a permanent public art installation that honors the Indigenous presence and lands of the City of Mississauga for the Civic Centre Great Hall (Mayor Parrish)

Members of Council spoke to public art and honoring the Indigenous presence and lands of the City of Mississauga.

• RESOLUTION 0198-2024
  Moved By Councillor M. Reid
  Seconded By Councillor J. Kovac

  WHEREAS City Hall stands as a pillar of our community, where local governance not only shapes the future of our city but also fosters active engagement and collaboration among residents to ensure a thriving and responsive urban environment; 
   
  AND WHEREAS the City seeks to further animate the Civic Centre ground floor; 
   
  AND WHEREAS the City's public art program contributes to the unique identity of Mississauga; 
   
  AND WHEREAS the City has an opportunity to honor the Indigenous presence and lands of the City of Mississauga through the installation of a monumental permanent artwork that is highly impactful and visible;
   
  AND WHEREAS the City shall commission an Indigenous artist or artist team in accordance with City Acquired Art Policy 05-02-07;
   
  AND WHEREAS an appropriate budget for a public artwork of this significance is $500,000; 
   
  AND WHEREAS there is available funding within account 30195 - Reserve for the Arts;
   
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council request for staff to commission a permanent public art installation that honors the Indigenous presence and lands of the City of Mississauga for the Civic Centre Great Hall in accordance with City Acquired Art Policy 05-02-07, and that a new capital budget be created with a gross and net budget of $500,000 be allocated from account 30195 - Reserve for the Arts. 

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

15.5

Implementation of a City-wide Residential Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Program (Winter 2025-26) (Councillor Kovac)

Members of Council spoke to staff providing more financial information to the Budget Committee for Council to consider implementing a City-wide Residential Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Program for winter 2025-2026. 

Sam Rogers, Commissioner, Transportation and Works, Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO, Helen Noehammer, Director Works Operations & Maintenance responded and spoke to the implementation costs.

• RESOLUTION 0199-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor C. Fonseca

  WHEREAS the Council of the City of Mississauga has previously considered the implementation of a city-wide residential driveway windrow snow clearing program; 

  WHEREAS severe weather events have been occurring with increased frequency, causing significant hardship to residents across the city;

  WHEREAS nearby municipalities, namely City of Richmond Hill, City of Vaughan, and City of Toronto – including the areas of Etobicoke, North York, and Scarborough – all currently offer city-wide residential driveway windrow snow clearing programs;

  WHEREAS the City of Mississauga currently offers a limited Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Program for seniors and people with physical disabilities, for which the demand has increased year over year;

  WHEREAS Members of Council receive a substantial amount of winter maintenance related concerns and complaints from their constituents each year, including requests for Council consideration for a city-wide residential driveway windrow snow clearing program;  

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

  1.    The Council of the City of Mississauga supports implementing a city-wide residential driveway windrow snow clearing program, subject to a staff's report back on the subject matter and budget. 
  2.    That Council, subject to the 2025 Budget, approves the associated Operating and Capital Budget increases associated with the program’s implementation. 
  3.    That the existing limited Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Program for seniors and people with physical disabilities be concluded as a result of the implementation of a city-wide residential driveway windrow snow clearing program.

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

15.6

This item was removed

A Notice of Motion regarding allocating $1 million per Ward to complete local projects (Councillor Tedjo)

16.

MOTIONS

16.1

To close to the public a portion of the Council meeting to be held on September 25, 2024 to deal with various matters. (See Item 21 Closed Session)

• RESOLUTION 0200-2024
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  Seconded By Councillor A. Tedjo

  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 25, 2024 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters:

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

  21.1    Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Recreation Facilities Booking Policy

  
  (Pursuant to Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001)

  
  21.2    Education Session: New Provincial Planning Statement

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

17.

INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS

17.1

A by-law to designate 1 Godfrey’s Lane as being of cultural heritage value or interest

HAC-0039-2024/May 14, 2024 and GC-0102-2024/May 29, 2024

This item was deferred. 

17.2

A by-law to establish certain lands as part of the municipal highway system - Harmony Hill (Ward 11) (CONSENT)

21T-M17005 W11

0175-2024

17.3

A by-law to amend By-law No. 555-2000, as amended, being the Traffic By-law - Lower Driveway Blvd Parking, Parking Prohibition & All-way Stop (Wards 1,3,10,11) (CONSENT)

GC-0133-2020/March 25, 2024

0169-2024

17.4

A by-law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement between Peel Housing Corporation, the City of Mississauga and The Regional Municipality of Peel SW corner of Lakeshore Rd East and East Ave (H-OZ 23-8 W1) (CONSENT)

PDC-0046-2021/June 28, 2021

0170-2024

17.5

A by-law to amend various City by-laws to standardize requirements with regards to criminal record checks (CONSENT)

GC-0378-2024/September 18, 2024

0171-2024

17.6

A by-law to approve the allocation of funds from the Provincial Gas Tax Reserve Fund – Hydrogen and from the Canada Community-Building Reserve Fund – Association of Municipalities Ontario - Malton & Central Pkwy Facility Upgrades (CONSENT)

BC-0005-2024/September 18, 2024

0172-2024

17.7

A by-law to transfer funds from various reserves and reserve funds to and from various capital projects approved in the Capital Works in Progress (WIP) Update as at June 30, 2024 report (CONSENT)

BC-0003-2024/September 18, 2024

0174-2024

17.8

A by-law to authorize the execution of an Off-Site Parking Agreement among Mississauga Hadwen Real Estate, Inc., Mississauga Speakman Real Estate, Inc. and the City of Mississauga 2070 Hadwen Road (“A” 412/24 W2) (CONSENT)

Committee of Adjustment By-law 350-2007/September 19, 2024

0175-2024

18.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

Councillor Horneck spoke to the increase in water bills.

Councillor Damerla spoke to the timeline of getting a police clearance. 

Mayor Parrish spoke to a Notice of Motion regarding Planning being downloaded to municipalities.  

19.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor Dasko spoke to item 17.3 regarding a new stop sign being installed in Ward 1 and direction was given to staff to review installing an advanced green light arrow to permit cars to make a left turn at Lakeshore Road and Stavebank Road. 

Councillor Tedjo enquired if a picture of King Charles III would be installed in the Council Chambers. Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Service spoke to a replacement picture being installed.

20.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building spoke to the City of Mississauga being ranked number 3 in the Annual Building Survey. 

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

21.

CLOSED SESSION

Council went into Closed Session at 12:19PM and returned at 1:25PM.  (See Item 16.1 Motions - to close to the public a portion of the Council meeting to be held on September 25, 2024 to deal with various matters) Councillor Hart left the meeting at 12:20PM. Mayor Parrish and Councillors Dasko, Damerla, and Butt left the meeting at 1:23PM. Deputy Mayor and Councillor Mahoney started to Chair the meeting at 1:25PM. 

21.1

Revised:: Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Recreation Facilities Booking Policy

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services and Graham Walsh, City Solicitor spoke to the subject matter and answered questions from Members of Council. 

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

• RESOLUTION 0201-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  Seconded By Councillor A. Tedjo

  That the closed session update regarding the Recreation Facilities Booking Policy be received. 

  YES (6)	Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor M. Reid
  ABSENT (5)	Councillor S. Dasko, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (6 to 0)

21.2

Education Session: New Provincial Planning Statement

Jason Bevan, Director, City Planning Strategies provided an overview of the New Provincial Planning Statement.

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

• RESOLUTION 0202-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  Seconded By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the closed session education session regarding the New Provincial Planning Statement be received. 

  YES (6)	Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor M. Reid
  ABSENT (5)	Councillor S. Dasko, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (6 to 0)

22.

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 September 25, 2024 which includes: recommendations, any reports of committees and of local boards, each motion and resolution passed and other actions taken by the Council. 

0176-2024

23.

ADJOURNMENT