Council

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Members
  • Mayor Bonnie Crombie
  • Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
  • Councillor Karen Ras, Ward 2
  • Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
  • Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
  • Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5
  • Councillor Ron Starr, Ward 6
  • Councillor Dipika Damerla, Ward 7
  • Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
  • Councillor Pat Saito, Ward 9
  • Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
  • Councillor George Carlson, Ward 11
Staff Present
  • Angie Melo

Mayor Crombie called the meeting to order at 9:31 AM. Council held a moment of silence to honour those affected by COVID-19.

"Welcome to the City of Mississauga Council meeting.  We would like to acknowledge that we are gathering here today on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, Wyndot and Huron people. We also acknowledge the many First Nations, Inuit, Metis and other global Indigenous peoples who call Mississauga home.  We welcome everyone."

Mayor Crombie recited the Indigenous Land Statement

Mayor Crombie spoke to the deferral of item 10.9

Mayor Crombie added "COVID-19 Update" on the agenda before Public Question Period. Councillor Ras requested the subject of rent payment be included in the discussion. Councillor Ras requested that the subject of by-law enforcement be included in the discussion.

Verbal Motion

  • RESOLUTION
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Mahoney
    Seconded ByCouncillor R. Starr

    That the agenda for the Council meeting of April 1, 2020 be approved, as amended.

    Carried

Written submissions can be submitted to city.clerk@mississauga.ca by Tuesday, March 31, 2020 before 4:30 PM

Mayor Crombie advised a matter for the Mississauga Appeal Tribunal as well as the Mississauga Board of Trade will be put on the April 8, 2020 agenda.

Mayor Crombie spoke to an update on the COVID-19 statistics in Mississauga and enforcement measures of other municipalities.

Members of Council discussed the following matters related to enforcement:

  • Enforcement of provincial orders and security measures;
  • Applicable fines, charges and authority;
  • Staff resources and personal protective equipment;
  • Parking lot closures and restricting access to only those who are in walking distance to parks, and
  • COVID-19 related public education and awareness
  • Public complaint process and guiding the public to call 3-1-1 or email security.security@mississauga.ca.

Councillor Damerla enquired about park access and public notice with respect to limited use. Paul Mitcham, Commissioner, Community Services, spoke to the use of social media and media releases; using the railways overhead signs, pylon signs at community centres and billboards at Mississauga Celebration Square. In response to Councillor Damerla, Mr. Mitcham will investigate additional park signage for messaging. Councillor Dasko requested static images of signage to share with the public to provide clarity.

Councillors Parrish, Dasko and Ras spoke in support of measures to limit large groups from visiting parks; being sensitive to the public; using discretion when enforcing provincial orders and increased enforcement at large parks such as Jack Darling as well as coordinating enforcement with the Credit Valley Conservation Authority. In response to Councillor Ras, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works, spoke to enforcement priority levels for calls.

Councillor Fonseca spoke to resident complaints regarding the use of sports fields and hydro corridors for gathering and dog walking. In response, Gary Kent, Commissioner, Corporate Services advised of the ability to increase enforcement measures by updating the patrol matrix to include specific areas of concern.

Mayor Crombie spoke to requests from seniors; the need to provide messages in other languages, in more formats and community assistance available to those in need. Mayor Crombie spoke to working with Janice Baker, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Kent and Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works to manage enforcement issues as they arise between meetings.

Councillors Saito, Dasko and McFadden spoke to event cancellations; prospective dates for rescheduling events; existing permits; loss of deposits and grants. In response to the discussion, Ms. Baker directed staff to bring a report to Council on April 8th, outlining city and third-party events and festivals scheduled across the city to June 30; permit suspension; and deposits. Mr. Mitcham spoke to a report coming forward April 8th on grants.

Members of Council spoke to concerns about rent support for those affected by COVID-19; residential and commercial landlords working with tenants; building hygiene and urging landlords via social media to pledge to defer rent payments for those who can't afford to pay due to COVID-19. Councillor Dasko enquired about the Economic Development office providing a summary of information to Councillors to share with landlords.

In response to Councillor Saito, Mayor Crombie and Ms. Baker spoke to anticipated event cancellations for the next 90 days, consistent with the City of Toronto.

The following items were approved on the consent agenda: 10.1-10.2, 10.5-10.8 and 10.10-10.11.

  • RESOLUTION0060-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor K. Ras

    That the following matters be approved under the Consent Agenda, as listed on the April 1, 2020 Council Agenda:

     

    10.1 Housekeeping Matters Related to Roads – Wards 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10 and 11

    10.2 Kariya Drive from Elm Drive to Central Parkway West – Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study (Ward 7)

    10.5 Park Naming of former Willow Glen School Site (P-531) to “Willow Glen” (Ward 2)

    10.6 Request to Increase Contract with Dillon Consulting for the Fire and Emergency Services Comprehensive Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction Plan, Procurement No.
    FA.49.543.16.

    10.7 Reciprocal Lending Agreement between the Mississauga Library System, Burlington Public Library and Hamilton Public Library

    10.8 Canadian Coast Guard Divestment of Navigational Aids in Port Credit (Ward 1)
    Council 2020/04/01

    10.10 Security in City Facilities, Properties and Transit - Strategic Directions and 2019 Annual Summary

    10.11 Surplus Declaration and Sale of City-owned Vacant Land on the West Side of Hurontario Street, North of the CNR Tracks to Metrolinx for the Purpose of the Hurontario LRT Project (Ward 1)

    Carried
  • RESOLUTION0061-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor K. Ras
    1. That the Corporate Report titled “Housekeeping Matters Related to Roads – Wards 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10 and 11” dated March 18, 2020, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works be received.

       

    2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted authorizing the establishment, permanent closure, naming or renaming of public highways on those lands described in Appendix 1 attached to the report Housekeeping Matters Related to Roads, dated March 18, 2020, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, and that City staff be authorized to register the by-law(s) on title against the subject lands in the appropriate land registry office.

       

    3. That Council authorize an exemption from Notice By-Law 215-08 (amended by By-Law 376-08 and 140-13) related to Section 34 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended for the following:
      1. the permanent closure of a public highway that is untraveled, unconstructed and housekeeping in nature; and
      2. a name change for a public highway that is housekeeping in nature and does not affect or change any existing addresses.

         

    4. That Council authorize an exemption from City Policy 10-02-01, titled “Street Names” in relation to naming or renaming streets that are housekeeping in nature.
    Carried
  • RESOLUTION0062-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor K. Ras

    That the report titled Kariya Drive from Elm Drive to Central Parkway West – Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study (Ward 7) dated March 19, 2020 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works be received;

    That the draft Project File Report and the preferred solution for the Kariya Drive Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study (Elm Drive to Central Parkway West), dated March 2020 be endorsed by Council;

    That staff be directed to publish the “Notice of Study Completion” for the study in the local newspaper and to place the Project File Report on the public record for a 30-day review period in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process; and

    That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

    Carried

Councillors Starr, Saito and Mayor Crombie spoke in support of naming the Arts Studio after Susan Burt and in honour of her as an individual. Janice Baker, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer spoke in support of Susan, to her nature and incredible leadership, noting the City's Corporate Leadership Award will also be named in her honour.

  • RESOLUTION0069-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    Seconded ByCouncillor P. Saito
    1. That the Arts Studio at River Grove Community Centre be named in honour of the late Susan R. Burt as outlined in the Corporate Report dated Monday, March 9, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community Services.
    2. That Council waive the requirements to wait a minimum of one year posthumously before honouring individuals; and waive the 30 day waiting period as outlined in the City’s “Facility Naming” Corporate Policy 05-02-02.
    Carried

Councillor Dasko made an enquiry about the notice process. John Dunlop, Supervisor, Heritage Planning spoke to the matter, clarifying the report speaks to the legislative process.

  • RESOLUTION0070-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    Seconded ByCouncillor G. Carlson

    That a by-law be enacted to amend the City’s Notice By-Law 215-08, as amended, as per the Corporate Report dated February 24, 2020, from the Commissioner of Community Services, entitled “Proposed Amendment to (Heritage) Notice By-Law 251-08”.

    Carried
  • RESOLUTION0063-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor K. Ras
    1. That General Committee consider, for a period of 30 days, the park naming of former Willow Glen School Site (P-531) to “Willow Glen”.

       

    2. That Community Services staff be directed to provide notice as set out in the “Facility Naming” Corporate Policy 05-02-02 of the proposed park naming of the former Willow Glen School Site (P-531) to “Willow Glen”.
    Carried
  • RESOLUTION0064-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor K. Ras

    That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to increase the contract with Dillon Consulting (Procurement No. FA.49.543-16) to include work required to accommodate service level modelling and information acquired through the Fire Station Building Condition Audit by an amount of $144,025.56, to a revised total contract value of $472,170.56.

    Carried
  • RESOLUTION0065-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor K. Ras
    1. That the Commissioner of Community Services and City Clerk be authorized to enter into the Reciprocal Lending Agreement and any amendments and/or ancillary documents with Hamilton and Burlington Public Libraries through OverDrive, Inc. on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Mississauga to allow for eBook and eAudiobook resource sharing all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor

       

    2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

       

    Carried
  • RESOLUTION0066-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor K. Ras
    1. That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to execute an agreement with Her Majesty the Queen, as represented by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans with regard to the divestment of navigational aids at the mouth of the Credit River, and any amendments or ancillary documents thereto, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

       

    2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.
    Carried

Cannabis Retail Sale – Legislative Update

  • RESOLUTION0067-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor K. Ras

    That the Corporate Report titled “Security in City Facilities, Properties and Transit - Strategic Directions and 2019 Annual Summary”, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated March 5, 2020 be received for information.

    Carried
  • RESOLUTION0068-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor K. Ras
    1. That the Corporate Report titled “Surplus Declaration and Sale of City-owned Vacant Land on the West Side of Hurontario Street, North of the CNR Tracks to Metrolinx for the Purpose of the Hurontario LRT Project (Ward 1)”, dated March 6, 2020, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer, be received.
    2. That City-owned lands on the west side of Hurontario Street, north of the CNR tracks, containing an area of approximately 0.0583 hectares (0.144 acres), be declared surplus to the City’s requirements, subject to providing any easement protection that may be required for existing utilities, for the purpose of sale to Metrolinx for the Hurontario LRT project on the lands, legally described under the Land Titles Act as PIN 13461-0132 (LT), and more particularly described as part of Block B, Plan 325, in the City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 43R-6528

       

    3. That all steps necessary to comply with the requirements of Section 2.(1) of the City Notice by-law 215-08 be taken, including giving notice to the public by posting a notice on the City of Mississauga’s website for a two week period, where the expiry of the two week period will be at least one week prior to the execution of an agreement for the sale of the subject lands.

       

    Carried

Councillor Ras spoke in support of delegating authority to staff in some form. In response to Councillor Damerla, Sean Kenney, Manager, Vital Statistics and Committee of Adjustment spoke to the matter and provided clarity with respect to instances where fees are waived. Gary Kent, Commissioner, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer spoke in response to enquiries about the practice of other municipalities, noting only 4 requests since 2016 and that no other municipalities have delegated the authority to staff.

In response to Councillor Saito, Mr. Kenney spoke to the measures to request fee exceptions under existing legislation by demonstrating a hardship or error to the Committee of Adjustment or through Council. Mr. Kenney spoke to the report, noting the challenges that would be faced by staff if authority was delegated and required policy. Councillor Saito spoke in favour of some authority being given to staff and managing resident and developer requests separately. 

Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services and City Clerk spoke to the process, noting it is more appropriate for Council or the Committee of Adjustment to hear and make determination. Councillors Carlson and Parrish spoke in support of maintaining the current process. Councillor Ras spoke further to the concern of residents and businesses not being handled separately, noting circumstances are different; in support of the current process with accompanying reports brought to Council when requests to waive fees are made. 

In response to Councillor Damerla, Mr. Kent noted the details of the 4 fee requests submitted to the City can be provided to Council if desired.

  • RESOLUTION0071-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor K. Ras
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    1. That the Corporate Report "Delegating the authority to waive and/or reduce Committee of Adjustment Fees" dated February 20, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer be received.
    2. That any requests for fee waivers be accompanied with a report from staff outlining the details of the application and fee waiver request.

    Carried

16.

At 12:10 PM, Council moved into Closed Session to deal with matters 21.1, 21.2 and 21.3.

  • RESOLUTION0073-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor K. Ras

    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 April 1, 2020 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters:

    (a) Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Sections 239 (2):

    (i) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Downtown Roads Construction Update - Ward 4

    (ii) Labour relations or employee negotiations: Update from Janice Baker, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer

    (iii) The security of the property of the municipality or local board: Deferral of Rent Payments for Properties where the City is the landlord - COVID - 19

    Carried

Councillor Parrish spoke to recruitment process for the new CAO at the Region and next steps.

Mayor Crombie spoke to a newsletter from MIRANET with respect to AirBnB in Mississauga and addressed enforcement and protection concerns. In response, Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to a future report on short term accomodations. Mr. Wright will confirm with staff if specific measures are being taken and will report to Council if so.

Councillor Parrish spoke to a charity program, a partnership with Loblaws to provide gift cards to families in need. Councillor Parrish enquired about Councillors using their discretionary funds for resources for those in need. Councillor Saito spoke to a fundraising event with "Eden Food for Change" and in support of a motion to use discretionary funds for resources. Gary Kent, Commissioner, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer spoke to the limit. Members of the Committee engaged in a discussion and agreed to increase the current limit from $750-$1500 per organization due to the COVID-19 Pandemic until December 31, 2020.

Councillor Damerla and Mayor Crombie spoke to additional community resources available to those in need due to the COVID-19 Pademic. Mayor Crombie spoke to the upcoming Teletown Hall on April 8, 2020 as well as making the resource list available online.

  • RESOLUTION0072-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor P. Saito
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    That Council be permitted to use their discretion in using their ward account to support charitable organizations as required during the COVID-19 pandemic up to a maximum of $1500 per organization for this calendar year (December 31, 2020)

    Carried

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

At 1:18 PM, Council returned to Open Session. All recommendations were voted on in open session.

21.1
A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Downtown Roads Construction Update – Ward 4
 

Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transporation and Works spoke to the subject matter. Councillor Kovac made enquires related to the update. Mr. Wright and Sheryl Badin, Manager, Realty Services responded.

  • RESOLUTION0074-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla
    1. That the Realty Services Section of the Facilities and Property Management Division of the Corporate Services Department be authorized to enter into negotiations and an agreement with the owner of 430-452 Square One Drive (currently Amacon Development Corporation) to purchase lands required to accommodate the construction of the Square One Drive extension from Confederation Parkway to Rathburn Road West and related infrastructure works, in form and content satisfactory to Legal Services;
    2. That the Realty Services Section of the Facilities and Property Management Division of the Corporate Services Department be authorized to enter into negotiations and an agreement with the owner of 390 Rathburn Road West (currently Alectra Utilities) to carry out a land exchange to accommodate the construction of the Square One Drive extension from Confederation Parkway to Rathburn Road West and related infrastructure works, in form and content satisfactory to Legal Services;
    3. That a by-law be enacted to authorize the Commissioner of Transportation and Works to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Alectra Utilities to formalize the access, sharing of costs, and other matters to facilitate the removal and relocation of electric utility infrastructure to accommodate the Square One Drive extension from Confederation Parkway to Rathburn Road West and related infrastructure works, in form and content satisfactory to Legal Services;
    4. That capital project PN15-105 Downtown Master Plan be closed, and that $1,640,887 be returned to the Development Charges Act – Roads and Related Infrastructure Reserve Fund (No. 31335);
    5. That capital project PN18-104 Living Arts Drive – Rathburn Road West to Centre View Drive be closed, and that $1,350,066 be returned to the Capital Reserve Fund (No. 33121) and that $1,341,337.40 be returned to the Federal Gas Tax Capital Reserve Fund (No. 35182);
    6. That capital project PN17-106 Square One Drive – Confederation Parkway to Rathburn Road West - Construction be amended to a gross budget of $3,000,000 to be funded from the Development Charges Act - Roads and Related Infrastructure Reserve Fund (No. 31335);
    7. That funding of $1,100,000 be transferred from the Development Charges Act - Roads and Related Infrastructure Reserve Fund (No. 31335) to PN17-106 Square One Drive – Confederation Parkway to Rathburn Road West - Construction;
    8. That capital project PN20-197 Property Acquisition be amended to a gross budget of $5,000,000 to be funded from the Development Charges Act - Roads and Related Infrastructure Reserve Fund (No. 31335);
    9. That funding of $3,990,000 be transferred from the Development Charges Act - Roads and Related Infrastructure Reserve Fund (No. 31335) to PN20-197 Property Acquisition;
    10. That Council express its intent to fund project PN20-197 Property Acquisition and project PN17-106 Square One Drive – Confederation Parkway to Rathburn Road West – Construction to the extent allowable from current and future development charges; and
    11. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.
    Carried

21.2
Labour relations or employee negotiations - Update from Janice Baker, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer
 

Janice Baker, City Manager and CAO presented a labour relations matter to members of Council. Members of Council asked questions about the presentation and Ms. Baker responded.

  • RESOLUTION0075-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor D. Damerla
    Seconded ByCouncillor P. Saito

    That the update from Janice Baker, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer regarding labour relations considered in Closed Session on April 1, 2020, be received.

    Carried

21.3
The security of the property of the municipality or local board: Deferral of Rent Payments for Properties where the City is the landlord - COVID - 19 
 

Gary Kent, Commissioner, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer spoke to the report and provided background information. Gary provided background of the report.

Members of Council engaged in a discussion regarding the subject matter and raised questions based on the information provided. Mr. Kent and Janice Baker, City Manager and CAO responded to enquiries. 

  • RESOLUTION0076-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor P. Saito
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    1. That the Corporate Report titled "Deferral of Rent Payments for Properties where the City is the landlord - COVID-19" dated March 30, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, be received.
    2. That tenants/occupants of City-owned properties as outlined in Appendix One of this report and whose use of the city-owned property has been impacted by the COVID- 19 emergency be offered an opportunity to defer payments of rent for the months of April, May and June, and to remit their payments in July, August and September accordingly.
    3. That penalty and interest charges are waived for those tenants who choose to defer pro-rated payments of rent for the months of April, May and June in recommendation two.

    Carried

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of
Mississauga at its meeting held on April 1, 2020

0063-2020

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