Council

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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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 Karen Ras, Ward 2
  • Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
  • Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
  • Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5
  • Councillor Ron Starr, Ward 6
  • Councillor Dipika Damerla, Ward 7
  • Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
  • Councillor Pat Saito, Ward 9
  • Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
  • Councillor George Carlson, Ward 11

Mayor Crombie recited the Indigenous Land Statement 

Verbal Motion
Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

That the September 15, 2021 Council Agenda be approved as presented

Verbal Motion

RESOLUTION
Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
Seconded By Councillor R. Starr

That the minutes of the June 30, 2021 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

Verbal Motion
RESOLUTION
Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca 
Seconded by Councillor M. Mahoney

That the minutes of the August 25, 2021 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

Ms. Megan Nicholls spoke to the Mayor Crombie’s 2021 Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Members of Council spoke to the past success of the Mayor Crombie’s Thanksgiving Food Drive, encourage donations and discussed donation sites and Ward challenges.

Ms. Sara Wilbur-Collins spoke regarding The Riverwood Conservancy and it’s value to the community.

Members of Council offered condolences on the passing of Kevin Sherwin.

Petition 14.1

Mr. Barry Miazga, resident spoke to Petition 14.1 which requests that the planned access at the dead-end of Fowler Lane not be permitted. Mr. Miazga discussed the history, Trillium Site Proposal, parking enforcement and site control plans.

Councillor K. Ras spoke to the parking. Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works responded and is prepared to respond to any issues that arise on this matter.

There were no members of the public for public question period.

Mayor Crombie provided an update on the status on Covid-19 in the City of Mississauga and the Region of Peel.

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor and Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to the Provincial regulations for the proof of vaccination rules including patrons who are exempt, events such as weddings, funerals and religions rites and services, medical exemption requirements, compliance and next steps.

Members of Council inquired about travel and enforcement. Councillor S. Dasko requested a summary page on the proof of vaccination rules. Jodi Robillos advised that she would provide communication to Members of Council. 

  • RESOLUTION0164-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    Seconded ByCouncillor M. Mahoney

    That the following matters be approved under the Consent Agenda, as listed on the September 15, 2021 Council agenda:
    11.2 By-law for Easement Agreement execution at 170 Pinewood Trail (Ward 1)
    12.1-12.2 Committee Reports
    14.1 A petition received to request that the planned access at the dead end of Fowler Lane not be permitted (Ward 2)
    16.1 A motion to support national Rail Safety Week from September 20 to 26, 2021 (Councillor Dasko)
    17.5 To close to the public a portion of the Council meeting to be held on September 15, 2021 to deal with various matters. (See Item 22 Closed Session)
    18.1-18.13 - Bylaws

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillor P. Saito spoke regarding the new Ontario expanded GO train service with new London to Toronto route.

Mayor Crombie inquired about the cross-town extension. Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works provided information on the cross-town extension and the future plan of the extension to the airport. 

  • RESOLUTION0169-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Kovac
    1. That the report titled “2021 Update – Transit Initiatives and Priorities in the City of Mississauga” dated September 1, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received for information.

       

    2. That the following are endorsed as the City of Mississauga’s priority rapid transit initiatives:
      1. Lakeshore Bus Rapid Transit and transit improvements along the remaining Lakeshore corridor;
      2. Dundas Bus Rapid Transit;
      3. The Downtown Mississauga Terminal and Transitway Connection ;
      4. Extension of the Eglinton Crosstown West Light Rail Transit to Renforth Station and further to Pearson Airport with a station located within the Airport Corporate Centre;
      5. Two-way all-day service on the Milton GO Rail Corridor; and
      6. The Downtown Light Rail Transit Loop.
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0165-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    That a by-law be enacted to authorize the Commissioner of Transportation and Works and the City Clerk to execute and affix the corporate seal to the Easement Agreement between Antonio Raposo, Aldina Raposo and the Corporation of the City of Mississauga to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor as outlined in the report dated September 9, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0166-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor G. Carlson
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    PDC-0049-2021

    1. That the report dated August 13, 2021, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding variances to the Sign By-law under File SGNBLD 21-5852 VAR (W2), Nick Mercouris, 2175 Royal Windsor Drive, be received for information.
    2. That the request to permit one (1) Billboard Sign with two (2) electronic changing copy sign faces be approved.

    PDC-0050-2021

    That the report dated August 13 2021, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the application by The Erin Mills Development Corporation on behalf of St. Mark and St. Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church to permit a place of religious assembly (Phase 1) and a three storey private community services centre (Phase 2), under File OZ 20/016 W8, 0 Ninth Line, be received for information.

    PDC-0051-2021

    That the report dated August 13, 2021, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the application by 3855 Dundas West Storage GP Corp. to permit a five storey selfstorage building and 2 two storey industrial condominium buildings, under File OZ 18/018 W8, 3855 Dundas Street West, be received for information.

    PDC-0052-2021

    That the report dated August 13, 2021, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building recommending approval of the removal of the "H" holding provision application from the text of By-law 0225-2007 and the "H" symbol from the zoning map, under File H-OZ 19/010 W2, Magnum Integrated Properties Inc., 2495 and 2505 Speakman Drive, be adopted and that the Planning and Building Department be authorized to prepare the bylaw for Council's passage.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0167-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    Seconded ByCouncillor G. Carlson

    GC-0425-2021
    The following items were approved on the consent agenda:
    10.1 - Update to the Expression of Sympathy Policy
    10.2 – Single Source Contract Extension of Questica Software Inc. Integrated Budgeting System (File Ref: PRC003111 / FA.49.828-11)
    10.3 - Servicing Agreement Assumption – Residential Subdivision Servicing Agreement, City File M-1710, Di Blasio Corporation – Di Blasio Estates West – Phase II Subdivision (Ward 11, Z-44W)
    11.1 - Environmental Action Committee Report 5-2021 - July 6, 2021
    11.2. - Heritage Advisory Committee Recommendation Report 7-2021 - July 13, 2021
    11.3. - Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 7-2021 - July 13, 2021

    GC-0426-2021
    That the changes outlined in the report entitled “Update to the Expression of Sympathy Policy” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated August 11, 2021 be approved.

    GC-0427-2021
    1.    That the single source procurement of maintenance and support services for the Questica Integrated Budgeting System, including new modules and professional services, for a period of five (5) years, as detailed in the corporate report entitled “Single Source Contract Extension of Questica Software Inc. Integrated Budgeting System”, dated July 16, 2021, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer (“Purchase”), File Ref: PRC003111; FA.49.828-11 be approved;
    2.    That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute all contracts and related ancillary documents with respect to the Purchase between the City and Questica Software Inc. for an estimated amount of $425,000 exclusive of taxes, in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law 374-06, as amended;
    3.    That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute the necessary amendments to increase the value of the contract between the City and Questica Software Inc. for additional products, software licensing, subscription services, professional services, and maintenance and support, including additional features and modules, as required by the City for the purpose of accommodating growth or to ensure business continuity, if the funding for such contract increase has been approved by Council;
    4.    That the Questica Integrated Budgeting System be approved as a City Standard for a period of five (5) years in accordance with the City’s Procurement By-law 374-06, as amended.

    GC-0428-2021
    1.    That the City of Mississauga assume the municipal works as constructed by the Di Blasio Corporation under the terms of the Residential Subdivision Servicing Agreement for Registered Plan 43M-1710 (Ward 11, Z-44W), lands located between the north and south branches of Fletcher’s Creek, west of McLaughlin Road, known as the Di Blasio Estates West – Phase II Residential Subdivision (Appendix 1).
    2.    That the Letter of Credit in the amount of $200,000 be returned to Di Blasio Corporation.
    3.    That a by-law be enacted to assume the road allowances within the Registered Plan 43M-1710 as Public Highway and part of the municipal system of the City of Mississauga as outlined in the corporate report dated August 23, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation and works entitled “Servicing Agreement Assumption – Residential Subdivision Servicing Agreement, City File M-1710, Di Blasio Corporation – Di Blasio Estates West – Phase II Subdivision”.

    GC-0429-2021
    That the Corporate Report dated August 23, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works entitled “A Correction to Corporate Report dated June 8, 2021 - Proposed Street Names to be added to the City of Mississauga Approved Street Name Reserve List” be referred to the Governance Committee meeting without a recommendation to review the City’s Street Names Policy and process.

    GC-0430-2021
    That the deputation and associated presentation by Amina Menkad, Planner, Official Plan Review regarding the Mississauga Official Plan Review be received.
    (EAC-0020-2021)

    GC-0431-2021
    That the deputation and associated presentation by Paris Liu, Summer Student, Waste Management and Diane Gibson, Supervisor, Environmental Sustainability regarding Litter Impacting Waterfowl be received.
    (EAC-0021-2021)

    GC-0432-2021
    That the deputation and associated presentation by Samantha DiIorio, Environmental Outreach Assistant and Diana Suzuki-Bracewell, Supervisor, Environmental Outreach regarding the Climate Change Youth Challenge: Mission to Earth be received.
    (EAC-0022-2021)

    GC-0433-2021
    That the deputation and associated presentation by Alice Casselman, Community Group Representative Environmental Action Committee Member and Catherine Soplet, Founder, Building Up Our Neighbourhoods regarding the Project Crossroads - Canada Healthy Communities Initiative be received.
    (EAC-0023-2021)

    GC-0434-2021
    That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan be approved as discussed at the July 6, 2021 EAC meeting.
    (EAC-0024-2021)

    GC-0435-2021
    That the request to alter a designated heritage property: 1200 Old Derry Road as per the Corporate Report dated June 16, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.
    (HAC-0047-2021)
    (Ward 11)

    GC-0436-2021
    That the request to alter a designated heritage property: 1255 Old Derry Road as per the Corporate Report dated June 16, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.
    (HAC-0048-2021)
    (Ward 11)

    GC-0437-2021
    That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 1560 Dundas Street West as per the Corporate Report dated June 29, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.
    (HAC-0049-2021)
    (Ward 7)

    GC-0438-2021
    That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 915 North Service Road as per the Corporate Report dated June 16, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved with the following conditions:
    1.    That lime based mortar be used for the chimney repointing; and
    2.    That if the new porch tile is found to match the existing, the side porch tiling be repaired rather than replaced.
    (HAC-0050-2021)
    (Ward 1)

    GC-0439-2021
    That the property at 3611 Mavis Road be added to the Municipal Heritage Register for its 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 report dated June 29, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services.
    (HAC-0051-2021)
    (Ward 7)

    GC-0440-2021
    That the property at 1470 Pinetree Cres., which is listed on the City’s Heritage Register, is not worthy of heritage designation, and consequently, that the owner’s request to demolish proceed through the applicable process, as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated June 29, 2021.
    (HAC-0052-2021)
    (Ward 1)


    GC-0441-2021
    That the property at 347 Queen Street South, which is listed on the City’s Heritage Register, is not worthy of heritage designation, and consequently, that the owner’s request to demolish proceed through the applicable process, as per the Corporate Report dated June 16, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services.
    (HAC-0053-2021)
    (Ward 11)

    GC-0442-2021
    That the property at 1183 Mississauga Road, which is listed on the City’s Heritage Register, is not worthy of heritage designation, and consequently, that the owner’s request to demolish proceed through the applicable process as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated June 29, 2021.
    (HAC-0054-2021)
    (Ward 2)

    GC-0443-2021
    That the property at 640 Kedleston Way, which is listed on the City’s Heritage Register, is not worthy of heritage designation, and consequently, that the owner’s request to demolish proceed through the applicable process, as per the Corporate Report dated June 29, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services.
    (HAC-0055-2021)
    (Ward 2)

    GC-0444-2021
    That the Recommendations MVHCD-0006-2021 to MVHCD-0008-2021 contained in the Meadowvale Village Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee Report 4 - 2021 dated June 8, 2021, be approved.
    (HAC-0056-2021)

    GC-0445-2021
    That the deputation from Joe Perrotta, Director, LRT Project Office regarding a Hurontario LRT Project Overview and Construction Update be received.
    (MCAC-0050-2021)

    GC-0446-2021
    That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee establish a working group to discuss Micromobility.
    (MCAC-0051-2021)

    GC-0447-2021
    That the Network and Technical Subcommittee Update from Kris Hammel, Citizen Member be received.
    (MCAC-0052-2021)

    GC-0448-2021
    That the Communications and Promotions Subcommittee Update from Paulina Pedziwiatr, Citizen Member be received.
    (MCAC-0053-2021)

    GC-0449-2021
    That the Memorandum dated July 8, 2021 from Fred Sandoval, Active Transportation Coordinator, Active Transportation and Amy Parker, Active Transportation Technologist, Active Transportation entitled “2021 Quarterly Cycling Program Update (Q2)” be received.
    (MCAC-0054-2021)

    GC-0450-2021
    That the Open Data verbal update from Fred Sandoval, Active Transportation Coordinator be received.
    (MCAC-0055-2021)

    GC-0451-2021
    That the verbal progress update on the Mississauga Mountain Bike Association from Raymond Lau, Project Leader Engineering be received. 
    (MCAC-0056-2021)

    GC-0452-2021
    That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2021 Action List be approved.
    (MCAC-0057-2021)

    GC-0453-2021
    That the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated June 8, 2021 entitled “Traffic Calming” be received for information.
    (MCAC-0058-2021)

    GC-0454-2021
    1.    That the letter dated September 1, 2021 from Dr. Lawrence Loh, Peel Medical Officer of Health regarding the Extension of the Municipal Mandatory Face Covering By-laws be endorsed.
    2.    That staff be directed to prepare a by-law for the September 15, 2021 Council meeting that includes the extension of mandatory masks to March 31, 2022 as outlined in the September 1, 2021 letter from Dr. Lawrence Loh, Peel Medical Officer of Health.

    GC-0455-2021
    That the presentation by Sven Tretrop, Senior Manager of Architecture & Innovation, Paul Kus, Program Manager of IT Systems Architecture & Security, and Shawn Slack, Director of IT and Chief Information Officer regarding the Update on Cybersecurity Projects and Initiatives be received. 

    GC-0456-2021
    That the Corporate Report dated August 11, 2021, entitled, “Update on Cybersecurity Projects and Initiatives”, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer be approved.

    GC-0457-2021
    1.    That a new National Day for Truth and Reconciliation paid holiday be introduced for all employees effective September 30, 2021 as outlined in the report titled “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) Paid Holiday” dated August 23, 2021 by the Commissioner of Corporate Services.
    2.    That Council formally recognize September 30 in accordance with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) resolution attached as Appendix 3 to the report titled “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) Paid Holiday” dated August 23, 2021 by the Commissioner of Corporate Services.
    3.    That staff be directed to prepare appropriate programming to commemorate the “National Day of Truth and Reconciliation”. 

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)

This matter was considered during the discussion for Item 7.3.

This petition was received and referred to Transportation and Works staff

Councillor R. Starr requested that staff provide information to the effected residents. Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services indicated that a report with a fulsome review will be brought forward and that the City will be applying for a grant funding program. Information has also been sent to each Councillor’s office for education to their residents and that information with be re-sent

Members of Council discussed an aerial spray program for the 2022 budget discussions.

This petition was received and referred to Community Services staff

  • RESOLUTION0168-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    WHEREAS Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 20 to 26, 2021;

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

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

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

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

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Mississauga support national Rail Safety Week to be held from September 20 to 26, 2021, and Staff prepare a social media campaign to educate about the importance of rail safety.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)

17.

Mayor Crombie expressed condolences to the family of Patrick Martin.

  • RESOLUTION0170-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor D. Damerla
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    Carried

Mayor Crombie expressed condolences to the family of Jerry Love.

  • RESOLUTION0171-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor K. Ras
    Seconded ByCouncillor P. Saito
    Carried

Mayor Crombie expressed condolences to the family of Connie Mesih.

  • RESOLUTION0172-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Carried

GC-0457-2021

Councillor C. Parrish expressed support and commended City staff on making this happen.

Councillor R. Starr inquired about committee meetings and potential cancellations.

Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services & City Clerk stated that Committee of Adjustment is the only meeting on that date and it will be rescheduled.

  • RESOLUTION0173-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    Seconded ByCouncillor G. Carlson


    WHEREAS the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report on June 2, 2015, which included 94 Calls to Action to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation;

    AND WHEREAS the recent discoveries of remains and unmarked graves across Canada have led to increased calls for all levels of government to address the recommendations in the TRC’s Calls to Action;

    AND WHEREAS all Canadians and all orders of government have a role to play in reconciliation;

    AND WHEREAS Recommendation #80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process;

    AND WHEREAS the Federal Government has announced September 30th, 2021, as the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day) and a statutory holiday;

    THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Mississauga does hereby commit to recognizing September 30th, 2021, as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day) by sharing the stories of residential school survivors, their families, and communities.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0174-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    Seconded ByCouncillor G. Carlson

    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 15, 2021 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters:
    (a)    Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Sections 239 (2):

    22.1.  Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointments to the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
    22.2. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Proposed Settlement of Appeals to Zoning By-law 0121-2020 (Gateway Corporate Centre Character Area) - Ward 5
    22.3. Labour relations or employee negotiations: Approach to COVID-19 Vaccinations for City Employees and Volunteers (verbal update) 

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillor S. Dasko inquired about the enforcement of surveillance cameras on private property. He requested for staff to report back on surveillance cameras and review the by-law. Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works responded that staff are working on a report to bring forward. Mr. Wright will follow up with a date for when this will come to a future Council meeting.

Councillor C. Fonseca inquired about additional bike parking stations at parks. She requested that that staff discuss this matter with her offline. 

Councillor C. Parrish welcomed her new staff member Nick Dominelli who will serve as the Executive Assistant to the Ward 5 office.

Councillor S. Dasko spoke to the Southside Shuffle and the Walk of Fame events.

Councillor P. Saito spoke to the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie program, Terry Fox Run, and the Rib Fest event.

Councillor C. Fonseca spoke to the 14th Tour de Mississauga Bike event.

Councillor S. McFadden spoke to the opening of the new Churchill Meadows Community Centre.

Councillor R. Starr spoke to Starr’s on the Credit – Peel Children’s Aid Foundation event.

Councillor J. Kovac spoke to the Public and Private Tree bylaws virtual meeting.

Councillor C. Parrish spoke to the new Supercourts to be unveiled at Paul Coffey Park..  

Councillor S. McFadden reminded everyone to vote in the Federal election.

Mayor Crombie spoke to the importance of voting and the Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie program. 

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

22.1
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointments to the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
 

The following Resolution was voted on during public session.

  • RESOLUTION0175-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    Seconded ByCouncillor G. Carlson

    In accordance with the Corporate Policy and Procedure on Citizen Appointments to Committees, Boards and Authorities (02-01-01), Mayor Bonnie Crombie, Councillor McFadden and Councillor Starr, the Members of Council appointed to the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, interviewed the applicants and recommend the following Citizen Member appointments:

    1.    Yvonne Bienko, Ward 3 Resident
    2.    Leo Campbell, Ward 4 Resident

    Citizen appointments are conditional upon the completion of a Record of Offences Declaration confirming that applicants do not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted and in accordance with the City’s Vaccination Policy.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)

    Councillor D. Damerla spoke to the representation of the Hindu community within the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee and expressed concern with the lack of representation.


22.2
Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Proposed Settlement of Appeals to Zoning By-law 0121-2020 (Gateway Corporate Centre Character Area) - Ward 5
 

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor spoke to the report.

The following Resolution was voted on during public session:

  • RESOLUTION0176-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    Seconded ByCouncillor G. Carlson
    1. That Council consent to the proposed settlement of the appeal to Zoning By-law 0121-2020 by Orlando Corporation based on the principles set in Appendices 2 and 3 to the report of the City Solicitor dated August 20, 2021 entitled “Proposed Settlement of Appeals to Zoning By-law 0121-2020 (Gateway Corporate Centre Character Area) – Ward 5”; and
    2. That the City Solicitor or her delegate be authorized to attend before the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement of this appeal, with the authority to submit to the Ontario Land Tribunal a final form of Zoning By-law which implements the principles of settlement in such form and content as acceptable to the Commissioner of Planning and Building or his delegate.
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)

22.3
Labour relations or employee negotiations: Approach to COVID-19 Vaccinations for City Employees and Volunteers (verbal update)
 

Shari Lichterman, Commissioner, Corporate Services & CFO spoke to the vaccination policy for employees and volunteers. Members of Council asked questions about the policy and Ms. Lichterman responded. 

The following Resolution was voted on during public session:

  • RESOLUTION0177-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Mahoney
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. Dasko

    That the closed session verbal update regarding the approach to COVID-19 Vaccinations for City Employees and Volunteers, be received for information. 

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga at its meeting held on September 15, 2021. 

0201-2021