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

Paul Mitcham, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer
Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer
Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Community Services
Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works
Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building
Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor, Legal Services
Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk
Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk
Stephanie Smith, Legislative Coordinator, Legislative Services Division


Mayor Crombie recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

Verbal Motion

  • RESOLUTION
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    That the March 24, 2021 Council Agenda be approved as presented. 

Verbal Motion

  • RESOLUTION
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Mahoney
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    That the minutes of the March 3, 2021 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

Verbal Motion

  • RESOLUTION
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    Seconded ByCouncillor G. Carlson

    That the minutes of the March 10, 2021 Special Council meeting be approved, as presented.

Mayor Crombie spoke to the current case count of Covid-19 within the City of Mississauga and in the Region of Peel. She further spoke to the opening of patios within the City, personal care businesses, outdoor fitness facilities and the rollout of vaccines.

Members of Council enquired about the following: the status of the vaccine pilot program rollout; who is eligible to receive a vaccine; the effectiveness in the different brands of vaccines; involving the public vehicle industry to assist with transporting citizens to vaccination sites; the increase of capacity limits; creating a one page document to reduce the confusion with the multiple messaging between vaccination websites; the disappointment in the pharmacy rollout in the Region of Peel; the lengthy wait time on the Region of Peel vaccine phone lines; and the need to make the signing of waivers for tree planting and cleanup easier for groups.

Mayor Crombie responded to questions from Members of Council. Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor spoke to the outdoor dining restrictions. Kristina Zietsma, Director, Recreation spoke to April break camps and summer camps. Jodi Robillos, Director, Parks and Forestry spoke to the cameras located at Kariya Park to view the cherry blossoms and the new waiver for community groups. Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to working with the Region of Peel to provide shuttle services between vaccination sites.

Direction was given to Communications staff to create a one page document for contact information for the various vaccination sites.

  • RESOLUTION0051-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. Dasko

    The following items were approved on the consent agenda:

    11.1 Apportionment of Taxes

    11.2 Tax Adjustments pursuant to Section 334, 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act

    12.1 Planning and Development Committee Report 4 - 2021 dated March 8, 2021

    12.2 Audit Committee Report 1 - 2021 - March 1, 2021

    12.3 General Committee Report 6 - 2021 - March 10, 2021

    18.1 - 18.4 and 18.6 - 18.8 By-laws

    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, 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
    ABSENT (1)Councillor K. Ras
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0052-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    1. That the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated March 1, 2021 entitled Apportionment of Taxes be received.
    2. That the recommended apportionment of taxes and payments set out in Appendix 1 attached to this report be approved.

       

    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, 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
    ABSENT (1)Councillor K. Ras
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0053-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    1. That the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated entitled Tax Adjustments pursuant to Section 334, 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act be received.
    2. That the tax adjustments outlined in Appendix 1 attached to this report for applications for cancellation or refund of taxes pursuant to Sections 334, 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act be approved.
    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, 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
    ABSENT (1)Councillor K. Ras
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0054-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. Dasko

    PDC-0015-2021

    1. That the report dated February 12, 2021, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, regarding the applications by 574199 Ontario Inc. to permit a 15 storey rental apartment building containing 250 units, under file OZ 20/017 W7, 2570 and 2590 Argyle Road, be received for information.
    2. That four oral submissions be received.

       

    PDC-0016-2021

    1. That the report dated February 12, 2021, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the applications by the Starbank Group of Companies to permit a 12 storey condominium apartment building containing 195 residential units with “live/work” units at grade and two levels of underground parking, under File OZ 20/009 W1,420 Lakeshore Road East, be received for information.
    2. That five oral submissions be received.

       

    PDC-0017-2021

    That the report titled “2020 Housing Market Update” dated February 12, 2021 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, be received for information.

    PDC-0018-2021

    That the report titled “Mississauga Official Plan Review – Engagement Summary and Policy Priorities Update” dated February 12, 2021 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, be received for information.

    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, 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
    ABSENT (1)Councillor K. Ras
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0055-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. Dasko

    AC-0001-2021
    That Councillor Stephen Dasko be appointed as Vice-Chair of the Audit Committee for the term ending November 14, 2022, or until a successor is appointed.

    (AC-0001-2021)

    AC-0002-2021
    That the report dated February 16, 2021 from the Director, Internal Audit with respect to final audit reports:

    1. Corporate Services Department, Finance Division, Accounts Payable Section – Procurement Cards Audit; and,
    2. Corporate Services Department, Information Technology Division – IT Projects Audit

    be received for information.

    (AC-0002-2021)

    AC-0003-2021
    That the Corporate Report dated February 8, 2021 from the City Manager & Chief Administrative Officer regarding the status of outstanding audit recommendations as of December 31, 2020 be received for information.

    (AC-0003-2021)

    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, 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
    ABSENT (1)Councillor K. Ras
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0056-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. Dasko

    GC-0133-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Mike Cecconi, External Relations Manager, Imperial Oil regarding the corporate report dated February 24, 2021 entitled, “Imperial Oil Waterdown-Finch Pipeline Replacement Project – Wards 3, 4, 6 and 8”, be received.

    GC-0134-2021

    That the following items be approved under the consent agenda:

    • 9.3 - Renewal of Alternate Locate Agreement with Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. for Municipally Owned Parkland
    • 9.4 - Churchill Meadows Namings and Renamings
    • 9.5 - 2020 Council Remuneration and Expenses
    • 10.3 - Environmental Action Committee Report 2-2021 - March 2, 2021

       

    GC-0135-2021

    That a by-law be enacted to amend the Traffic By-law 555-00, as amended to implement an all-way stop control at the intersection of Port Street East and Elizabeth Street South, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated February 16, 2021 and entitled “All-way Stop – Port Street East and Elizabeth Street South (Ward 1)”

    GC-0136-2021

    That the report titled, ”Imperial Oil Waterdown-Finch Pipeline Replacement Project – Wards 3, 4, 6 and 8”, dated February 24, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received for information.

    GC-0137-2021

    1. That the Commissioner of Community Services or designate be authorized to negotiate and enter into alternate locate agreements with Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. related to underground utility locates on municipally-owned parkland, including any renewals and all necessary documents ancillary thereto, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services, as outlined in the report dated February 2, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services.
    2. That all necessary By-laws be enacted.

       

       

       

       

    GC-0138-2021

    1. That General Committee consider, for a period of 30 days, the requests:
    2. To name the new community centre located at 5320 Ninth Line (W10) “Churchill Meadows Community Centre”
    3. To name Park 459 (W10) “Churchill Meadows Sports Park”
    4. To rename “Churchill Meadows Branch Library and Activity Centre” (W10) to “Churchill Meadows Library and Older Adult Centre”
    5. To rename “Churchill Meadows Community Common” P-423 (W10) to “Friendship Community Park”
    6. That Community Services staff be directed to provide notice as set out in the Facility Naming Corporate Policy 05-02-02 of the proposed naming of the new community centre (W10) as “Churchill Meadows Community Centre” and Park 459 (W10) to “Churchill Meadows Sports Park” and of the proposed renaming of “Churchill Meadows Branch Library and Activity Centre” (W10) to “Churchill Meadows Library and Older Adult Centre” and “Churchill Meadows Community Common” P-423 (W10) to “Friendship Community Park”.

       

    GC-0139-2021

    That the report dated February 19, 2021 entitled “2020 Council Remuneration and Expenses” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, required by the Municipal Act, 2001, be received for information.

    GC-0140-2021

    1. That the email dated January 27, 2021 from John Walmark, Citizen Member with respect to his resignation from the Road Safety Committee be received.
    2. That due to the resignation of John Walmark, Citizen Member, a vacancy exists on the Road Safety Committee, and that the City Clerk be directed to fill the vacancy in accordance with the Corporate Policy #02-01-01 on Citizen Appointments to Committees, Boards and Authorities.

    (RSC-0002-2021)

    GC-0141-2021

    1. That the Vision Zero Update presentation by Erica Warsh, Project Leader, Vision Zero, be received.
    2. That the Leadership Team is directed to ensure that all City planning initiatives are implemented with the Vision Zero lens.

    (RSC-0003-2021)

    GC-0142-2021

    That verbal update by Sgt. Paul Dhillon, Peel Regional Police with respect to the Road Watch Statistics Program, be received.

    (RSC-0004-2021)

    GC-0143-2021

    That the Powerpoint presentation by Colin Patterson, Supervisor, Road Safety, with respect to Quiet Streets, be received.

    (RSC-0005-2021)

    GC-0144-2021

    That the PowerPoint presentation by Colin Patterson, Supervisor, Road Safety with respect to Neighbourhood Area Speed Limit Project, be received.

    (RSC-0006-2021)

    GC-0145-2021

    That the Corporate Report from the City Solicitor dated February 18, 2021, entitled “Options for Closed Meeting Investigation Services” be received and referred to staff to report back on Ontario Ombudsman options prior to the 2022 renewal.

    (GOV-0004-2021)

    GC-0146-2021

    1. That the Governance Subcommittee discussed election related matters be disbanded effective immediately.
    2. That staff be requested to update the report entitled “Ward Boundary Review – Preliminary Boundary Scenarios” dated January 14th, 2020 when the results of the 2021 census become available and bring it forward for consideration by the Governance Committee immediately following the 2022 election.
    3. That any work undertaken by a new Subcommittee with respect to changes to ward boundaries should build upon the staff reports on the subject.
    4. That the Governance Committee should add an item to its current workplan calling for the identification of any and all election and voting related issues and opportunities, including those which flow from potential new citizen attitudes and preferences following the COVID-19 pandemic, and any issues that may arise from the 2022 elections be referred to the new subcommittee.

    (GOV-0005-2021)

    GC-0147-2021

    That the status of the Governance Committee Work Plan items, updated for the March 1, 2021 Governance Committee meeting, be received.

    (GOV-0006-2021)

    GC-0148-2021

    That the Council Procedure By-Law 0139-2013, as amended, be amended to include reading the agenda item and title for the consent agenda as requested by the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

    (GOV-0007-2021)

    GC-0149-2021

    That the Memorandum dated February 24, 2021 from Sacha Smith, Manager, Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk entitled “Procedure By-law Review” be received for information.

    (GOV-0008-2021)

    GC-0150-2021

    That the verbal update from Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk regarding the Public Question Period-request to follow-up question/clarification, be received.

    (GOV-0009-2021)

    GC-0151-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Diana Suzuki-Bracewell, Supervisor, Environmental Outreach and Heliya Babazadeh-Oleghi, Environmental Outreach Coordinator regarding Earth Days 2021 be received.

    (EAC-0004-2021)

    GC-0152-2021

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Diane Gibson, Waste Management Assistant regarding the Dog Waste In-Ground Containers Results be received.

    (EAC-0005-2021)

    GC-0153-2021

    That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan be approved as discussed at the March 2, 2021 EAC meeting.

    (EAC-0006-2021)

    GC-0154-2021

    That the Environmental Action Committee is in full support of Council’s opposition to the proposed highway 413.

    (EAC-0007-2021)

    GC-0155-2021

    1. That the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated February 10, 2021 entitled “Revenue – Customer Service Business Model” be received.
    2. That the permanent closure of the Tax Inquiry and Cashiers counters be approved.

       

    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, 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
    ABSENT (1)Councillor K. Ras
    Carried (11 to 0)

17.

Mayor Crombie expressed condolences to the Homen family.

  • RESOLUTION0057-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    Seconded ByCouncillor M. Mahoney

    WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing on February 28, 2021 of retired employee Manuel Homen;

    AND WHEREAS Manuel, a valued member of the Recreation team for over 38 years having retired in July of 2018, most recently holding the position of Facility Operator 1 at Huron Park Recreation Centre;

    AND WHEREAS known affectionately as Manny to all, he took great pride in mentoring and supporting newer staff and has left a lasting impact on all those who had the privilege of working with him;

    AND WHEREAS Manny will be remembered for his infectious smile, his ability to make others laugh, and the way he cared deeply for others.

    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 Homen family.

  • RESOLUTION0058-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    Seconded ByCouncillor R. Starr

    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 March 24, 2021 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters:

    • Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Sections 239 (2):
    1. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - Assessment Appeals - 2021 Taxation
    2. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Office Space Strategy Update – 201 City Centre Drive Lease (Ward 4)
    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, 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
    ABSENT (1)Councillor K. Ras
    Carried (11 to 0)

GC-0133-2020/March 25, 2020

Councillor Dasko enquired the location for the no stopping on Lakeshore Road East. Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works responded. 

0068-2021

Councillor Saito spoke to a Region of Peel report regarding financial support for residents paying their utility bills and the delay in storm water payments. Gary Kent, Commissioner, Corporate Services spoke to the impact on the City of Mississauga.

Councillor Parrish spoke to policies and procedures for going in-camera and discussing Region of Peel matters at City of Mississauga Council meetings.

Status of Committee Meetings

Councillor Saito enquired about the new April break and if meetings would be cancelled during that week like it is done for March break. Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services responded and noted that meetings are currently not cancelled.

Photo Radar Program

Councillor Mahoney spoke about modified mufflers and speed racing and the status with the City of Mississauga Noise By-law and requested an update on the photo radar program.

DNO Polling Letter

Councillor Parrish enquired about a DNO Polling letter received. Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor responded and spoke to reporting any insurance claims.

Purchasing Tesla Vehicle’s

Councillor Starr enquired if the City was planning on purchasing Tesla vehicle’s. Mayor Crombie clarified that the Peel Regional Police were reviewing it and have not made any purchasing commitments.

Councillors Saito and Damerla and Mayor Crombie spoke to the passing of two Meadowvale residents.

Councillor McFadden spoke to a Mississauga Board of Trade Town Hall meeting on March 26, 2021 and that the pumping station at Black Walnut Trail has opened.

Councillor Parrish spoke to the Walmart closing in Malton.

Mayor Crombie spoke to the following events: Nowruz, International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, Purple Day, and Holy Day to celebrate the arrival of spring.

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

Council moved into closed session at 11:12AM

22.1
Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - Assessment Appeals - 2021 Taxation
 

Gary Kent, Commissioner, Corporate Services and Connie Mesih, Director, Revenue & Materiel Management spoke to the subject matter and responded to questions from Members of Council.

The following Resolution was voted on during public session.

  • RESOLUTION0059-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    1. That the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated March 3, 2021 entitled Assessment Appeals – 2021 Taxation be received.
    2. That the Director, Revenue and Materiel Management be directed to appeal the 2016 Current Value Assessment (CVA) for 2021 taxation to the Assessment Review Board, for the properties listed in Appendix 1 attached to the report dated March 3, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer.
    3. That all matters related to these appeals including execution of minutes of settlement, if appropriate, are settled in accordance with By-Law 0268-2006 as amended.

       

    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, 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
    ABSENT (1)Councillor K. Ras
    Carried (11 to 0)

22.2
A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Office Space Strategy Update – 201 City Centre Drive Lease (Ward 4)
 

Gary Kent, Commissioner, Corporate Services, Shari Lichterman, Commissioner, Community Services, and Darlene Utarid, Project Manager, Building Recovery Plan spoke to the subject matter and responded to questions from Members of Council.

Council moved out of closed session at 11:29AM

The following Resolution was voted on during public session.

  • RESOLUTION0060-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac
    Seconded ByCouncillor R. Starr
    1. That the Corporate Report titled, “Office Space Strategy Update – 201 City Centre Drive Lease (Ward 4)”, dated March 11, 2021 from Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, be received.
    2. That the Realty Services Section of the Facilities & Property Management Division be authorized to initiate the early lease termination of a portion of the leased premises at 201 City Centre Drive, as detailed herein.
    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, 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
    ABSENT (1)Councillor K. Ras
    Carried (11 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 March 24, 2021

0072-2021