Council

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

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

Shari Lichterman, Acting City Manager and CAO

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor

Raj Sheth, Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services

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

Stephanie Smith, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Mayor Crombie recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Mayor Crombie spoke to the following changes to the agenda:

- Removal of item 7.20 Frank Sr Stendardo, Huron Park Italo Canadian Senior Club, with respect to retail cannabis

- Additional Deputation: Sue Shanley, MIRANET, with respect to retail cannabis

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Tedjo

That the amended agenda of the April 19, 2023 Council meeting be approved.

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING

5.1

Council Draft Minutes - April 5, 2023

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor McFadden

That the minutes of the April 5, 2023 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

Each Deputation to Committee is limited to speaking not more than 5 minutes. 

Pursuant to Section 57.1 of the Council Procedure By-law 0044-2022, as amended:

Deputations shall be received and the matter shall be referred to staff for a report, unless there is a resolution or recommendation passed to “receive” the Deputation. After a Deputation is completed, Members shall each have one opportunity to make a preamble statement and ask questions to the Deputant(s) or staff for clarification purposes only, and without debate.

7.1

Didi Kaneff, Kristina Kaneff and Anna-Maria Kaneff with respect to the Kaneff Park renaming and unveiling of the park sign

Didi Kaneff, Kristina Kaneff and Anna-Maria Kaneff thanked the Mayor, Members of Council and spoke in honour of the late Dr.Iggy Kaneff.

Mayor Crombie and Members of Council spoke in honour of the late Dr. Iggy Kaneff and shared stories about Dr. Iggy Kaneff.

7.2

Velislava Panova, Consulate General of Republic of Bulgaria with respect to the Kaneff Park renaming and unveiling of the park sign

Ms. Panova spoke in honour of the late Dr.Iggy Kaneff.

7.3

Item 15.1 John Pappas, Port Credit BIA

Mr. Pappas noted that the Port Credit BIA does not have a position on retail cannabis stores.

Councillors Dasko, Parrish, Butt and Kovac spoke to cluttering of retail cannabis stores, vacancies of buildings in Port Credit, and that Square One mall will not allow cannabis stores in their mall.

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor noted malls or retail strip-malls can choose who they take on as tenants.

7.4

Item 15.1 Trevor McPherson, President & CEO, Mississauga Board of Trade

Mr. McPherson spoke in support of retail cannabis sales in the City of Mississauga.

Members of Council enquired about feedback from other municipalities and jurisdictions and spoke to the legal and illegal cannabis markets, regulations of the cannabis market, the assumption that illegal cannabis stores are legal cannabis stores. Mr. McPherson responded to questions. 

7.5

Item 15.1 George Smitherman, President & CEO, Cannabis Council of Canada

Mr. Smitherman spoke in support of retail cannabis sales in the City of Mississauga.

Members of Council spoke to youth obtaining cannabis, cannabis issues in surrounding municipalities, the definition of a school from the 150 meter setback guideline, concerns with opioids, and the previous view-point from the administration of the Minister of Health on cannabis. Mr. Smitherman responded to questions. 

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor provided clarification on the definition of a school under The Education Act. 

7.6

Natalie Hart, Malton BIA and Michael Peck, Mount Zion Church with respect to retail cannabis

Ms. Hart and Mr. Peck spoke to concerns of retail cannabis sales in the City of Mississauga and the need for strong regulations. 

Members of Council enquired about the formal position of the Malton BIA, conversation with property managers regarding cannabis stores and concerns within the Malton community. Ms. Hart responded to questions and noted that the Malton BIA Board voted against retail cannabis stores.

7.7

Item 15.1 Peter Saad, Resident

Mr. Saad spoke in opposition of retail cannabis sales in the City of Mississauga.

7.8

Rachel Colic, Co-Chair, National Cannabis Business Coalition - Canadian Chamber of Commerce with respect to retail cannabis

Ms. Colic spoke in support of retail cannabis sales in the City of Mississauga.

Councillors Dasko and Parrish spoke to zoning and clustering concerns.

7.9

SAUGA STAND UP;Jessica Bonilla & Kevin Trethowan co-owners of The Niagara Herbalist; Cyrus Hambaz founder of Canadian Clinical Cannabinoids &Cannabis &brand The Loud Plug; &Rianna Ford Cannabis Advocate &founder of RE.UP Organization

Ms. Ford, Mr. Trethowan, and Mr. Hambaz spoke in support of retail cannabis sales in the City of Mississauga.

Councillor Reid spoke to community investment.

7.10

Indrajit Chatterjee, Resident with respect to retail cannabis

Mr. Chatterjee spoke in opposition of retail cannabis sales in the City of Mississauga.

7.11

Eric Velez-Chua and Justin John, Co-Founders, The Woods Cannabis with respect to retail cannabis

Mr. Velez-Chua and Mr. John spoke in support of retail cannabis sales in the City of Mississauga. 

Councillors Reid and Horneck enquired about the CBD wellness customer base and the rules and regulations of hiring staff. Mr. Velez-Chua and Mr. John responded to questions. 

7.12

Item 15.1 Melanie Fournier-Moncrieffe, COO, Xoendo

Ms. Fournier-Moncrieffe spoke in support of retail cannabis sales in the City of Mississauga.

Councillors Reid and Damerla thanked Ms. Fournier-Moncrieffe for coming forward with the focus on the black community.

7.13

Ika Washington, Principal Consultant/CEO, DiversityTalk with respect to retail cannabis

Ms. Washington spoke in support of retail cannabis sales in the City of Mississauga.

Councillors Damerla and Reid thanked Ms. Washington for coming forward with the focus on the black community.

7.14

Fr. Marcin Serwin OMI, Associate Pastor of St. Maximilian Kolbe with respect to retail cannabis

Fr. Marcin Serwin spoke in opposition of retail cannabis sales in the City of Mississauga. 
Members of Council enquired about the price difference between legal and illegal cannabis sales and the affects of cannabis on youth. 

Fr. Marcin Serwin responded to questions. 

7.15

Patricia Machnio, Resident with respect to retail cannabis

Ms. Machnio spoke in opposition of retail cannabis sales in the City of Mississauga.

7.16

Barbara Montaine, Resident, with respect to retail cannabis

Ms. Montaine spoke in opposition of retail cannabis sales in the City of Mississauga.

7.17

Bob Hill, Resident, with respect to retail cannabis

Ms. Val Hill spoke in opposition of retail cannabis sales in the City of Mississauga.

7.18

Andrew Lee, Resident, with respect to retail cannabis

Mr. Lee, President of the Chinese Golden Age Club of Mississauga spoke in opposition of retail cannabis sales in the City of Mississauga.

7.19

Michael Calderone, Broker, High Tide Inc., with respect to retail cannabis

Mr. Calderone spoke in support of retail cannabis sales in the City of Mississauga. Councillors Dasko and Horneck enquired about exclusivity of a plaza. 

7.20

This item was removed

Frank Sr Stendardo, Huron Park Italo Canadian Senior Club, with respect to retail cannabis

7.21

Sue Shanley, MIRANET, with respect to retail cannabis

Sue Shanly, MIRANET spoke in opposition of retail cannabis sales in the City of Mississauga.

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

Athena Tagidou, Resident asked a question virtually related to cannabis retail sales. Shari Lichterman, Acting City Manger and CAO responded to Ms. Tegidou.

Ramano Bergic (sp) asked questions related to stores operating near schools and legal versus illegal cannabis sales.

Councillors Mahoney and Parrish spoke to legal cannabis stores and federal legislation.   

Fr. Marcin Serwin enquired about how long a survey would take to complete. Ms. Lichterman responded.

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RESOLUTION 0096-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor S. Dasko

  The following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  10.1 Approval of Alectra resolution regarding appointment of auditors

  11.1 General Committee Report 9-2023 dated April 12, 2023

  11.2 Planning and Development Committee Report 6 - 2023 dated April 17, 2023

  15.2 Notice of Motion

  15.3 Notice of Motion 

  17.1 - 17.5 By-laws 

  YES (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.

INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF CORPORATE REPORTS

10.1

Approval of Alectra resolution regarding appointment of auditors (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0097-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Council Resolution and Enersource Shareholder Resolution attached as Appendices 2 and 3 to the report from the City Solicitor entitled “Approval of Alectra resolution regarding appointment of auditors” dated April 5, 2023, approving the appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors for Alectra Inc.

  YES (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

11.

PRESENTATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

General Committee Report 8 - 2023 dated April 12, 2023 (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0098-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor S. Dasko

  That Recommendations GC-0133-2023 – GC-0162-2023 as contained in the General Committee Report 8 -2023 dated April 12, 2023, be approved.

  GC-0133-2023

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Kathryn Garland, Supervisor, Culture with respect to the announcement of the 4^th Youth Poet Laureate, be received.

  GC-0134-2023

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Mike Douglas, Executive Director, Mississauga Arts Council with respect to an update on their Council activities, be received.

  GC-0135-2023

  That the deputation by Adrian Wood, Resident with respect to the report entitled “School Zone Speed Limits”, dated March 31, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received.

  GC-0136-2023

  That the deputation by Omar Khan, Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer, High Tide Inc., regarding the report entitled “Cannabis Retail Sales Update”, dated March 27, 2023, from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, be received.

  GC-0137-2023

  That the deputation by Athina Tagidou, Resident on behalf of MIRANET regarging the report entitled “Cannabis Retail Sales Update”, dated March 27, 2023, from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, be received.

  GC-0138-2023

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.2Amendment to Schedule "A" - General Fees and Charges of the User Fees and Charges By-Law 0244-2022.
  • 11.1Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 2 - 2023 - dated March 29, 2023
  • 11.2Environmental Action Committee Report 1 - 2023 - dated April 4, 2023
  • 16.1A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Metrolinx Expropriation of a Sub-Surface Easement affecting Matheson Boulevard (Ward 5)

  GC-0139-2023

  1. That the report entitled “School Zone Speed Limits”, dated March 31, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works be referred to staff, the Road Safety Committee, Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee and the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee for further review.
  2. That an updated report be brought back to a future General Committee meeting.

      

  GC-0140-2023

  1. That the amendments to Schedule “A” of the User Fees and Charges By-law 0244-2022 as outlined in Appendix 1 attached to the Corporate Report, dated March 22, 2023, from the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services entitled “Amendment to Schedule “A” – General Fees and Charges of the User Fees and Charges By-law 0244-2022” be approved.
  2. That a by-law be enacted to amend Schedule “A” of the User Fees and Charges By-law 0244-2022 to authorize the City Manager or Commissioner of Corporate Services or the Director of Facilities and Property Management, as applicable, or their designate, to impose a new fee, waive, reduce or otherwise vary the fee or charge for the “Meeting Room Rentals” section listed in Schedule “A” in accordance with the general criteria for any such imposition of a new fee, waiver, reduction or variation.

      

  GC-0141-2023

  1. That the 2023 budget submission for the Cooksville Business Improvement Area (BIA’s), as set out in Appendix 1 of the Corporate Report dated April 5, 2023, from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, entitled, “2023 Cooksville Business Improvement Area Budget” be approved.
  2. That all necessary By-laws be enacted and that the necessary budget adjustments be made.

      

  GC-0142-2023

  That the Corporate Report entitled “Cannabis Retail Sales Update”, dated March 27, 2023, from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, be received for information.

  GC-0143-2023

  That the deputation from Amy Butoiske, Project Lead, Tactical Urbanism and Sharon Mittmann, Manager, Urban Design regarding The Credit Woodlands Tactical Urbanism Project be received.

  (MSTSAC-0007-2023)

  GC-0144-2023

  That the deputation from Sarah Giacomantonio, Active Transportation Coordinator, regarding Mississauga School Walking Route Program Updates be received.

  (MSTSAC-0008-2023)

  GC-0145-2023

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Artesian Drive and Dunoon Drive for the students of Artesian Drive Public School.
  2. That the Principal of Artesian Drive Public School be requested to:
     1. Encourage parents to use the Kiss and Ride in the morning to drop off students and to leave the Kiss and Ride open after supervision ends at the AM school entry.
     2. Open the Kiss and Ride fully to have school busses on the West side of the school to unload and load students.
  3. That Parking Enforcement be requested to increase enforcement in the "no stopping" zones in front of Artesian Drive Public School at 3325 Artesian Drive between the hours of 8:15 - 8:40 AM and 2:40 - 3:10 PM.
  4. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of extending the "no stopping" zone on the east side of Dunoon Drive, 8 AM - 4 PM, Monday - Friday, September - June, to allow through traffic to navigate Dunoon Drive.

  (MSTSAC-0009-2023)

  (Ward 8)

  GC-0146-2023

  That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Duncairn Drive and Quartermain Crescent (East Leg) for the students of Divine Mercy Catholic Elementary School.

  (MSTSAC-0010-2023)

  (Ward 9)

  GC-0147-2023

  That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Confederation Parkway and Hillcrest Avenue.

  (MSTSAC-0011-2023)

  (Ward 7)

  GC-0148-2023

  That the Principal of Kenollie Public School be requested to remind parents to offload and load their students on the curb side once the snow has melted.

  (MSTSAC-0012-2023)

  (Ward 1)

  GC-0149-2023

  That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to schedule a second site inspection at Terragar Boulevard and Rosehurst Drive for the students of St. Albert of Jerusalem Catholic Elementary School and Kindree Public School and add a second location for the students of Kindree Public School at Terragar Boulevard and Cork Tree Row.

  (MSTSAC-0013-2023)

  (Ward 10)

  GC-0150-2023

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the retention of the school crossing guard at Camilla Walkway, in front of 2246 Camilla Road for the students of Corsair Public School and that the school crosswalk be removed at the end of the 2022-2023 school year, June 2023.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to remove the school crosswalk lines and signs at the end of the school year, June 2023.
  3. That the Principal of Corsair Public School be requested to advise that parents and students that the school crosswalk at Camilla Walkway, in front of 2246 Camilla Road will be removed at the end of the 2022-2023 school year, June 2023.

  (MSTSAC-0014-2023)

  (Ward 7)

  GC-0151-2023

  1. That the warrants have been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the Hydro Corridor, Rathburn Road East and Trail 11, on a temporary basis during constructions on Rathburn Road East once construction commences.
  2. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect once construction is completed on Rathburn Road East in the area of the Hydro Corridor, Trail 11 to determine if the warrants continue to be met for the retention of a crossing guard.

  (MSTSAC-0015-2023)

  (Ward 3)

  GC-0152-2023

  That the Site Inspection Statistics Report for March 2023 be received for information.

  (MSTSAC-0016-2023)

  GC-0153-2023

  That the verbal update from Miles Roque, Citizen Member regarding the Site Inspection Form be received for information.

  (MSTSAC-0017-2023)

  GC-0154-2023

  That the verbal update from Louise Goegan, Citizen Member regarding the task force working group, investigating safety issues around Mississauga schools be received for information.

  (MSTSAC-0018-2023)

  GC-0155-2023

  That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for February 2023 be received for information.

  (MSTSAC-0019-2023)

  GC-0156-2023

  That the Transportation and Works Action Items List for January 2023 be received for information.

  (MSTSAC-0020-2023)

  GC-0157-2023

  That the Transportation and Works Action Items List for February 2023 be received for information.

  (MSTSAC-0021-2023)

  GC-0158-2023

  1. That the deputation and associated presentation from Dianne Zimmerman, Manager, Environment and LJ Prabaharan, Environmental Outreach Assistant regarding the Living Green Master Plan: Final Report, be received.
  2. That the comments made regarding the Living Green Master Plan: Final report provided by the Environmental Action Committee Members be considered.

  (EAC-0001-2023)

  GC-0159-2023

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Edward Nicolucci, Urban Designer, regarding the Mississauga Green Development Standards Update, be received.

  That the comments made regarding the Mississauga Green Development Standards provided by the Environmental Action Committee Members be considered.

  (EAC-0002-2023)

  GC-0160-2023

  That the deputation from Bryan Purcell, VP, Policy and Programs, The Atmospheric Fund with respect to the Mississauga Green Development Standards Update, be recevied for information.

  (EAC-0003-2023)

  GC-0161-2023

  That the notice of motion for the April 19, 2023 Council meeting regarding a motion for the City of Mississauga to lift its prohibition on cannabis retail stores and permit cannabis retail stores to be located in Mississauga from Dipika Damerla, Councillor, Ward 7, be received.

  GC-0162-2023

  1. That the report dated March 27, 2023 from the City Solicitor titled “Metrolinx Expropriation of a Sub-Surface Easement affecting Matheson Boulevard (Ward 5)” be received for information;
  2. That the City Solicitor or her designate be authorized to file a Notice of Arbitration and Statement of Claim with the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”) in response to Metrolinx’s expropriation of a sub-surface easement from the City, with the objective of securing full and fair compensation for the City in accordance with the Expropriations Act (the “Act”);
  3. That the City Solicitor or her designate be authorized to represent the City at any oral arbitration hearing or through written submissions, and to continue pursuing discussions with Metrolinx to ensure the City’s interests are fully addressed, protected and settled.

      

      

      

      

      

      

  YES (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

11.2

Heritage Advisory Committee Report 4 - 2023 dated April 11, 2023 (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0099-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor S. Dasko

  That Recommendations HAC-0013-2023 – HAC-0020-2023 as contained in the Heritage Advisory Committee Report 4 -2023 dated April 11, 2023, be approved.

  HAC-0013-2023

  That the deputation by Sue Shanly, President, Meadow Wood Rattray Residents’ Association regarding the report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated March 3, 2023 and entitled "Proposed Heritage Designation of 1141 Clarkson Road North (Ward 2)", be received.

  (HAC-0013-2023)

  (Ward 2)

  HAC-0014-2023

  That the following items were approved on consent at the Heritage Advisory Committee on April 11, 2023:

  • Item 9.2 - Removal of 19 Ann Street from the City's Heritage Register (Ward 1) 
  • Item 9.3 -  Request to Alter a Heritage Designated Property at 4190 Riverwood Park Lane (Ward 6)
  • Item 9.4 -  Request to Demolish a Portion of a Heritage Listed Property at 6545 Creditview Road (Ward 11)
  • Item 10.1 - 20 Lakeshore Road East (Ward 1)

  (HAC-0014-2023)

  HAC-0015-2023

  1. That the property at 1141 Clarkson Road North (Ward 2) be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for its associative and contextual value and that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto as outlined in the report dated March 3, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services.
  2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee request a Motion be brought forth to Council to recommend the designation of the heritage building at 1141 Clarkson Road North (Ward 2) and oppose the demolition application submitted by the new owners.  

  (HAC-0015-2023)

  (Ward 2)

  HAC-0016-2023

  That the property at 19 Ann Street (Ward 1) be removed from the City’s Heritage Register because it does not merit designation under the Ontario Heritage Act, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated March 3, 2023.

  (HAC-0016-2023)

  (Ward 1)

  HAC-0017-2023

  That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 4190 Riverwood Park Lane (Ward 6), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated March 1, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

  (HAC-0017-2023)

  (Ward 6)

  HAC-0018-2023

  That the request to demolish a portion of a heritage listed property at 6545 Creditview Road (Ward 11), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated March 13, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

  (HAC-0018-2023)

  (Ward 11)

  HAC-0019-2023

  1. That the Memorandum dated April 4, 2023 from Martha Cameron, Legislative Coordinator with respect to details of the 2023 Ontario Heritage Conference being held from June 15 to June 17, 2023 in London, Ontario be approved.
  2. That up to two (2) Heritage Advisory Committee Members be authorized to attend the 2023 Ontario Heritage Conference on June 15 to June 17, 2023 in London, Ontario, and that the costs for registration in the amount of $275.00 per person, accommodation of $155 plus tax per night per person, per diem of $75.00 per day per person and travel costs of approximately $250 per person for an approximate of $1,000.00 per attendee be allocated in the 2023 Council Committee Budget.

  (HAC-0019-2023)

  HAC-0020-2023

  That the memorandum entitled "20 Lakeshore Road East (Ward 1) from John Dunlop, Manager Heritage Planning and Indigenous Relations dated March 3, 2023, be received for information.

  (HAC-0020-2023)

  (Ward 1)

  YES (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

11.3

Planning and Development Committee Report 6-2023 dated April 17, 2023 (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0100-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor S. Dasko

  That Recommendations PDC-0022-2023 – PDC-0023-2023 as contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report 6 -2023 dated April 17, 2023, be approved.

  PDC-0022-2023

  1. That the report dated March 24, 2023, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building entitled “Official Plan Review – Update on the Increasing Housing Choices in Neighbourhoods Study,” under File CD.06-INC, be received for information.
  2. That staff develop proposed Official Plan policies and zoning directions for accessory dwelling units and plexes and present them at a future public meeting in conjunction with the Official Plan Review.
  3. That staff consult with stakeholders and the public on approaches to consolidate low rise residential zoning categories and report back to Council later this year.
  4. That three oral submission be received.
     

  PDC-0023-2023

  That the proposed updates to the Mandatory Pre-Application Meetings By-law 0128-2008 contained in the report dated March 24, 2023 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building be approved, and that implementing by-law be brought to a future City Council meeting.

  YES (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

12.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Nil

13.

PETITIONS - Nil

14.

CORRESPONDENCE

14.1

Correspondence with respect to retail cannabis stores in the City of Mississauga (15 correspondence)

Councillor Tedjo spoke to the Clarkson BIA letter of support of retail cannabis stores.

Councillor Fonseca spoke to the Applewood Hills & Heights Residents' Association (AHHRA) letter of opposition of retail cannabis stores.

Received

15.

NOTICE OF MOTION

15.1

A motion for the City of Mississauga to lift its prohibition on cannabis retail stores and permit cannabis retail stores to be located in Mississauga (Councillor Damerla)

Members of Council discussed the City of Mississauga lifting its prohibition on cannabis retail stores and to permit cannabis retail stores in Mississauga. Members of Council expressed support or opposition on the matter.

A vote on deferral was called and failed 8-4.

• RESOLUTION 0103-2023
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla
  Seconded By Councillor J. Horneck

  WHEREAS the production, distribution, sale and possession of cannabis became legal in Canada on October 17, 2018 under the federal Cannabis Act.   

  AND WHEREAS, on December 12, 2018, Council for The Corporation of the City of Mississauga (“Council”) passed Resolution 0218-2018 to prohibit retail cannabis stores in the City of Mississauga;   

  AND WHEREAS the City of Mississauga prohibited (or “opted out”) of the retail sale of cannabis due to:

  1)    concerns around the lack of adequate municipal oversight on the location of retail cannabis stores in Mississauga and the ensuing risk of “clustering”; and  
  2)    a desire to seek better municipal oversight over cannabis retail store location before “opting-in”;

  AND WHEREAS, Council has advocated with the Provincial Government for greater municipal control over the location of legal retail cannabis stores and four and a half years later, the Provincial Government has refused to heed this request;

  AND WHEREAS in the meantime, illegal cannabis stores have proliferated in Mississauga and are creating a host of anti-social problems in their vicinity;

  AND WHEREAS, the City of Mississauga is in the untenable position of being unable to effectively shut down illegal cannabis stores; however, the existence of legal cannabis retail stores will make illegal cannabis stores less attractive;

  AND WHEREAS Mississauga residents are being forced to buy cannabis online in neighboring cities or illegally in Mississauga;

  AND WHEREAS Mississauga is among a relatively small number of municipalities that do not allow for the legal retail sale of cannabis;

  AND WHEREAS, it was prudent for Mississauga to have taken a "wait and see approach” with the prime rationale for this being to advocate for greater municipal control over the location of cannabis stores but four and a half years later, it is clear that:  

  1)    the Provincial Government has no intention of providing Mississauga or any other municipality greater control over the location of cannabis stores;
  2)    the cannabis market has matured and understands the risks of over-clustering; and 
  3)    the existence of legal retail cannabis stores will reduce the profitability of illegal cannabis stores;

  AND WHEREAS subsections 41(3)(4) of the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018  provide that a municipality that has prohibited cannabis retail stores to be located in the municipality may, by resolution, lift the prohibition and permit cannabis retail stores to be located in the municipality and that such a resolution is final and may not be reversed; 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

  1.    The City of Mississauga lift its prohibition on cannabis retail stores and permit cannabis retail stores to be located in Mississauga.  

  2. The City Clerk provide the Registrar of the AGCO with written notice of the resolution within three (3) business days of the passage of the resolution, as required by Ontario Regulation 468/18 passed pursuant to the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018.

  YES (8)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  NO (4)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , and Councillor C. Parrish

  Carried (8 to 4)

15.2

A motion for City Council to support the position of the Heritage Advisory Committee to oppose any demolition of the Henry Clarkson House at 1141 Clarkson Road North (Councillor Parrish) (CONSENT)

HAC-0015-2023/April 11, 2023

• RESOLUTION 0101-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor S. Dasko

  Whereas Henry Shook Clarkson, son of Clarkson Village namesake Warren Clarkson, built the Southern Ontario gothic style part of the house c.1860 at 1141 Clarkson Road North Ward 2; and

  Whereas the Heritage Committee has unanimously recommended designation of the house under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, for its associative and contextual value; and

  Whereas once designated, alterations that retain the property’s associative and contextual value may be considered by Council in consultation with the City’s Heritage Advisory Committee; and

  Whereas the current owner has applied to demolish the house for a development concept that merely replicates some features of the Heritage House:

  Therefore be it resolved:

  That the Heritage Advisory Committee oppose any demolition of the Henry Clarkson House, 1141 Clarkson Road North and that the current structure be incorporated into any new proposed development; and further

  That City Council support the position of the Heritage Advisory Committee.

  YES (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

15.3

A motion to delegate the authority to staff on an interim basis to approve temporary outdoor physical extensions of premises with a liquor sales licence, in accordance with Ont. Regulation 746/21of the Liquor License &Control Act, 2019 (Councillor Dasko)

(CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0102-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor S. Dasko

  WHEREAS in direct response to emergency orders and restrictions identified by both the Province of Ontario, Peel Region Public Health, the Council of the City of Mississauga enacted temporary use By-law 0163-2020 on July 8, 2020, effective until December 31, 2020, to permit local restaurants to establish temporary outdoor patios on public or privately zoned lands and within public rights-of-way; 

  AND WHEREAS, through the passage of By-law 0241-2021 on November 24, 2021, in an effort to show continued support for the restaurant industry impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Council extended the temporary use by-law permissions for patios until December 31, 2023; 

  AND WHEREAS, Council Resolution 0213-2021, passed on November 24, 2021, directed staff to review the potential for permanent regulations for outdoor patios and report back with recommendations;

  AND WHEREAS, the City has set up a Temporary Patio Program website with details outlining the as-of-right permissions and regulations for patios on Private lands, as well as the permit process for patios on Public lands;

  AND WHEREAS, effective January 1, 2023, the Province of Ontario via the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has changed their protocol by transferring the permanent authority to approve temporary outdoor extensions for licensed liquor establishments to municipalities, in compliance with Section 153.1 of Ontario Regulation 746/21 of the Liquor License and Control Act, 2019;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
  1.    City staff be delegated the authority on an interim basis to approve temporary outdoor physical extensions of premises with a liquor sales licence, both on Public and Private Lands, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 746/21 of the Liquor License and Control Act, 2019.
   
  2.    City staff be directed to update the current Temporary Patio Program and related public facing documents with the interim approval process; and

  3.    This interim approval process remain in effect until such time as permanent regulations for outdoor patios are developed by City staff and approved by Council.

  YES (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

16.

MOTIONS

16.1

To express sincere condolences to the family of Robert (Bob) Williams, retired City of Mississauga Community Services employee who passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023

• RESOLUTION 0104-2023
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt
  Seconded By Councillor S. McFadden

  WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing of Robert (Bob) Williams, retired City of Mississauga Community Services employee who passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023;

  AND WHEREAS Bob started his career with the City of Mississauga in 1976 and retired as a District Manager in Recreation in 2012;

  AND WHEREAS Bob mentored many staff across the organization in his roles as Manager of Parks and District Manager in Recreation and was known for his dedication to creating great public spaces in the City including being instrumental in bringing the vision of Brae Ben Golf Course to fruition;

  AND WHEREAS Bob will be forever loved by his wife Linda and his children Karly and Devon, stepchildren Kyle and Erin and grandchildren, Rylee, Carter, Shae, Chase, Charlize, Brook, Kinley and Lilah. Bob is predeceased by his first wife Theresa;

  AND WHEREAS he will be remembered for his enthusiasm for sports including hockey, baseball and golf.  Bob made many friends and created a joyful work environment. He will be dearly missed;

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

17.

INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS

17.1

A by-law to authorize the execution of a Section 37 Agreement between Bristolwood Developments Limited and The Corporation of the City of Mississauga Southeast corner of Bristol Road East and Hurontario St(OZ 19/004 W5 & H-OZ 22-8 W5) (CONSENT)

PDC-0017-2023/March 27, 2023

0062-2023

17.2

A by-law to amend By-law No. 555-2000, as amended, being the Traffic By-law, All-way Stops, Parking Prohibitions, Lower Driveway Blvd. Parking (Wards1,2,7&10) (CONSENT)

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

0063-2023

17.3

A by-law to amend By-law 849 87 being a by-law to exempt certain lands from Part Lot Control 5270 Solar Drive (Ward 5) (CONSENT)

PLC (amending PLC By-law 849 87)/October 26, 1987

0064-2023

17.4

A by-law to amend By-law 0244-2022, being the User Fees and Charges By-law, to amend certain 2023 MiWay Fees and Charges (CONSENT)

BC-0009-2023/February 1, 2023 and BC-0010-2023/February 1, 2023

0065-2023

17.5

A by-law to amend By-law Number 0128-2008, as amended,being the Mandatory Pre-Application Meetings By-law (CONSENT)

PDC-0023-2023/ April 17, 2023

0066-2023

18.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

19.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor Horneck requested a staff report to address Ramadan and concerns with street parking. Sam Rogers, Director, Infrastructure, Planning & Engineering Services responded that staff would bring a report back. 

Councillor Fonseca enquired what the City of Mississauga can do to update and notify residents on bus stop removals. She further enquired about a by-law and boulevard grass replacement due to snow removal operations and about 12 bus stop locations being shattered and spoke to the need for a strategy to be in place to include the Peel Regional Police. Shari Lichterman, Acting City Manager and CAO noted staff would follow-up with Metrolinx regarding bus cancellations and Mr. Rogers responded regarding boulevard grass replacement. 

Councillor Tedjo enquired about the Urban Hen Pilot Program and Committee of Council meetings taking place hybrid or in-person. Mr. Rogers noted that a report would be brought back regarding the Urban Hen Pilot Program. Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services spoke to working with AV and IT for hybrid committee meetings. 

Councillor Dasko enquired about the timeline for the street sweeping program. Mr. Rogers noted he would report back to Council on the timeline. 

20.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

21.

CLOSED SESSION

(Pursuant to Subsection239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001)

Members of Council went into Closed Session at 2:28PM and returned at 4:26PM. 

• RESOLUTION 0105-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  Seconded By Councillor A. Tedjo

  Whereas the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, requires Council to pass a motion prior to closing part of a meeting to the public;

  And whereas the Act requires that the motion states the act of 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 General Committee meeting to be held on April 19, 2023 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

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

  21.1    Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointments – Port Credit Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee        

  21.2    Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointments – Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee    

  21.3    Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; Ras v. City of Mississauga and Starr - Update    

  21.4    Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointments – Governance Committee        
  21.5    Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointments – Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee

  YES (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

21.1

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointments – Port Credit Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee

Councillor Dasko spoke to the subject matter.

• RESOLUTION 0106-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  Seconded By Councillor A. Tedjo

  In accordance with the Corporate Policy and Procedure on Citizen Appointments to Committees, Boards and Authorities (02-01-01), notwithstanding the current Port Credit Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee Terms of Reference, Councillor Stephen Dasko interviewed the applicants and recommends the following Citizen Member appointment:

  1. Antoine Musiol
  2. Louie Manzo
  3. Renee Szuhai
  4. Robert Denhollander
  5. Robert Doyle
  6. Stuart Garner

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor M. Reid

  Carried (10 to 0)

21.2

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointments – Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee

Councillors Fonseca and Tedjo spoke to the subject matter

• RESOLUTION 0107-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  Seconded By Councillor A. Tedjo

  In accordance with the Corporate Policy and Procedure on Citizen Appointments to Committees, Boards and Authorities (02-01-01), Councillor Fonseca and Councillor Tedjo interviewed the applicants and recommends the following Citizen Member appointments to the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee.

  1.    Moaz Ahmad
  2.    Prabhjit Banga
  3.    John Currie
  4.    Mark Currie
  5.    Ryan Donik
  6.    Bill Johnston
  7.    Barbara Leskovec
  8.    Juelene Stennett
  9.  Adrianne Szabo
  10.   Vicki Tran
  11.  Glenn Voakes

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor M. Reid

  Carried (10 to 0)

21.3

Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; Ras v. City of Mississauga and Starr - Update

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor and Shari Lichterman, Acting City Manager and CAO provided an update to Members of Council. Members of Council made comments and asked questions.  

• RESOLUTION 0108-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  Seconded By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the Closed Session update regarding Ras V. City of Mississauga and Starr be received and that staff be directed to undertake the actions outlined in the Closed Session of Council.  

  YES (9)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, and Councillor J. Horneck
  ABSENT (3)	Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (9 to 0)

21.4

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointments – Governance Committee

Councillor Horneck spoke to the subject matter.

• RESOLUTION 0109-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  Seconded By Councillor M. Mahoney

  In accordance with the Corporate Policy and Procedure on Citizen Appointments to Committees, Boards and Authorities (02-01-01), Councillors Horneck, Mahoney, and Butt, Members of Council appointed to the Governance Committee, interviewed the applicants and recommend the following Citizen Member appointments:

  1.    Harminder Dhillon
  2.    Jennifer Green Frank

  YES (9)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (3)	Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor M. Reid

  Carried (9 to 0)

21.5

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointments – Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee

Councillor Butt spoke to the subject matter. 

• RESOLUTION 0110-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor C. Fonseca

  In accordance with the Corporate Policy and Procedure on Citizen Appointments to Committees, Boards and Authorities (02-01-01), Councillors Fonseca, Kovac, Damerla, McFadden and Butt, Members of Council appointed to the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee, interviewed the applicants and recommend the following Citizen Member appointments:

  1. Aamira Alvi
  2. Junaid Shah
  3. Louise Goegan
  4. Miles Roque
  5. Peter Westbrook
  6. Sandra Thomson
  7. Tammy Coulson
  8. TJ Cieciura
  9. David King
  10. Faiz Ahmed
  11. Irene Chu
  12. Kathy Leff
  13. Sheshagiri Pingali
  14. Vibha Sequeira

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor M. Reid

  Carried (10 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 April 19, 2023

0067-2023

23.

ADJOURNMENT - 4:36PM