Council

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Time:

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

Location:

Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor

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

and Online Video Conference

Members

• Mayor (Vacant)
• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
• Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4 (Acting Mayor)
• 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, City Manager and CAO 

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor 

Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Corporate Services 

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works 

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building 

Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services 

Catherine Matheson, Commissioner of Health and Human Services 

Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services and Clerk 

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

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1.

CALL TO ORDER - 9:34AM

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Acting Mayor Councillor Kovac recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor McFadden

That the agenda of the January 31, 2024 Council meeting be approved as presented. 

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING

5.1

Council Minutes - January 17, 2024

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Mahoney

That the minutes of the January 17, 2024 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

6.

PRESENTATIONS

6.1

Miles Roque, Chair, Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee to present the Wilde Wood Award to the following schools:

1. St. Basil Catholic Elementary School (Ward 3)
2. St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School (Ward 1)
3. Darcel Avenue Senior Public School (Ward 5)
4. Nahani Way Public School (Ward 5)

Mr. Roque presented the Wilde Wood Award to St. Basil Catholic Elementary School, St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School, Darcel Avenue Senior Public School and Nahani Way Public School. Members of Council congratulated the recipients.

6.2

Miles Roque, Chair, Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee to present the Dr. Arthur Wood Award to Dana Wilson, Principal, Hillside Public School (Ward 2)

Mr. Roque presented the Dr. Arthur Wood Award to Dana Wilson, Principal, Hillside Public School. Councillors Tedjo and Fonseca congratulated Ms. Wilson.

7.

DEPUTATIONS - Nil

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

The following items were approved on the consent agenda:

• RESOLUTION 0009-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  Seconded By Councillor S. Dasko

  The following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  - 10.2 2024 Pre-Budget Submission

  - 11.1 Planning and Development Committee Report 2 - 2024 dated January 22, 2024
  - 11.2 General Committee Report 2 - 2024 - dated January 24, 2024

  - 17.1 - 17.8 By-laws

  YES (11)

  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 (11 to 0)

10.

INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF CORPORATE REPORTS

10.1

2024 By-Election schedule to fill the vacant Head of Council seat

Members of Council made the following comments regarding the 2024 By-Election schedule to fill the vacant Head of Council seat:

• Councillors not being able to use certain resources even when they are not running for Mayor
• For business to carry-on as usual for Councillors who are not running for Mayor
• The timing of the June 10, 2024 election date
• Being down votes at the Region of Peel
• Concerns with Councillors putting motions forward with dollar amounts attached to them
• The consequences if a Councillor changes their mind to run for Mayor after stating that they would not run
• Signing a declaration form that a Councillor would not run for Mayor

Shari Lichterman, City Manager and CAO and Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services and Clerk answered questions and provided calcification to Members of Council.

• RESOLUTION 0013-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  Seconded By Councillor J. Horneck
  1. That as the City of Mississauga’s Head of Council seat was declared vacant on January 17, 2024, Council be requested to pass a by-law at a special Council meeting to be held on March 6, 2024, requiring a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy.
  2. That the amount of up to $3.5 million be made available, funded through the Election Reserve 30135 to:
     1. administer the 2024 by-election to fill the vacancy for Head of Council; and
     2. fulfill the requirements of the City of Mississauga’s Election Campaign Contribution Rebate program that pays rebates to eligible individuals who contribute to the campaigns for those running for seats on Council.

  YES (11)

  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 (11 to 0)

10.2

2024 Pre-Budget Submission (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0010-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  Seconded By Councillor S. Dasko
  1. That the report entitled “2024 Provincial and Federal Pre-Budget Submissions”, including Appendix 1 and 2, from the City Manger and Chief Administrative Officer, dated January 23, 2024, be approved for submission to the federal and provincial Ministries of Finance as part of their respective 2024 pre-budget consultations; and
  2. That the Clerk be directed to forward the approved submissions with this report to the Provincial Minister of Finance, local MPPs, the Region of Peel, Ontario’s Big City Mayors, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

  YES (11)

  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 (11 to 0)

11.

PRESENTATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Planning and Development Committee Report 2 - 2024 dated January 22, 2024 (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0011-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  Seconded By Councillor S. Dasko

  That Recommendations PDC-0003-2024 – PDC-0005-2024 as contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report 2 - 2024 - dated January 22, 2024, be approved.

  PDC-0003-2024
  That the City’s Building By-law 203-2019 respecting construction, demolition and change of use permit, inspections and related matters (The Building By-law) be amended to extend the waiver of building permit fees for temporary tents associated with seasonal outdoor retail sales and seasonal outdoor patios accessory to a restaurant, convenience restaurant or take-out restaurant, as defined in the Zoning By-law 0225-2007, as amended, until December 31, 2025

  
  PDC-0004-2024

  1. That City Council considers the changes to the applications since the public meeting to be minor and, therefore, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, any further notice regarding the proposed amendment is hereby waived.
  2. That City Council amend Mississauga Official Plan to the Residential High Density designation for 799, 801, 803 and 805 Dundas Street East, in accordance with the provisions contained in the staff report dated January 3, 2024 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building.
  3. That City Council amend Zoning By-law 0225-2007 to H-RA3- Exception (Apartments - Exception) for 799, 801, 803 and 805 Dundas Street East, in accordance with the provisions contained in the staff report dated January 3, 2024 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building.
  4. That City Council direct the applicant to satisfy all requirements of the City and any other external agency concerned with the development.
  5. That the "H" holding provision is to be removed from the RA3 - Exception (Apartments - Exception) zoning applicable to the subject lands, by further amendment upon confirmation from applicable agencies and City Departments that matters as outlined in the report dated January 3, 2024, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building have been satisfactorily addressed.
  6. That City Council’s approval of the rezoning application be considered null and void, and a new development application be required unless a zoning by-law is passed within 18 months of the Council decision.
  7. That two oral submissions be received.

  PDC-0005-2024

  That the discussion with respect to Co-op Housing be received for information.

  YES (11)

  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 (11 to 0)

11.2

General Committee Report 2 - 2024 - dated January 24, 2024 (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0012-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  Seconded By Councillor S. Dasko

  That Recommendations GC—0025-2024 – GC-0056-2024 a as contained in the General Committee Report 2 - 2024 - dated January 24, 2024, be approved.

  GC-0025-2024

  That the anthem titled “Mississauga” written and performed by Mikey Bloom, Resident, Singer/Songwriter be adopted as the City of Mississauga’s official 50^th Anniversay song.

  GC-0026-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Mike Douglas, Executive Director, Mississauga Arts Council regarding their initiatives supporting Mississauga’s 50^th Anniversary, be received.

  GC-0027-2024

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 11.1 Heritage Advisory Committee Report 1 – 2024 – dated January 9, 2024
  • 11.2 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 1 – 2024 – dated January 9, 2024
  • 16.1 A Notice of Motion regarding Taking Action on Auto Theft in Mississauga (Councillor Tedjo)
  • 16.2 A Notice of Motion regarding a Vacancy on Regional Council (Councillor Damerla)

     

  GC-0028-2024

  That the draft Corporate Policy and Procedure – Reduction of Single-use Items in City Facilities and Operations Policy attached as Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report entitled “Reduction of Single-use Items in City Facilities and Operations Policy” dated December 6, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

  GC-0029-2024

  1. That the Chief Procurement Officer or Designate be authorized to initiate contract negotiations with Precise Parklink Inc. to continue a long term partnership and establish the Pay by Licence Plate Parking Management System Acquisition Agreement for a seven year period from March 2024 to March 2031, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated December 18, 2023 and entitled “Single Source Award for the Pay and Display Parking Management System with Precise Parklink Inc. – Amendment and Extension - File Ref: PRC004133 and old file FA.49.141-16 (Wards 1,2, 4 and Ward 7)”.

      

  2. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to execute the contract and all related ancillary documents with Precise Parklink Inc. on a single source basis for products, services, and maintenance and support, with forecasted growth estimated at $7,194,560 for the seven year period, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and subject to annual budget approval.
  3. That capital project PN 23-197 “Parking Pay and Display Machine Upgrade” be amended to a gross budget and net budget of $2,481,000 to be funded from Parking Meter Revenues (Account #35519).
  4. That funding of $1,519,000 be transferred from Parking Meter Revenues (Account #35519) to PN 23-197 “Parking Pay and Display Machine Upgrade”.
  5. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized, where the amount is provided in the budget, to increase the value of the contract to accommodate growth, and to negotiate and execute contract amendments to add any future features, functionalities, modules and systems related to Precise Parklink Inc.’s Pay by Licence Plate parking management system solutions in order to accommodate the City’s growth requirements such as better alignment, audit controls, modernization and mobility.
  6. That Precise Parklink Inc. continues to be designated a “City Standard” for the seven year period, March 2024 to March 2031.
  7. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

      

  GC-0030-2024

  1. That Council approve the Corporate Report entitled “Single Source Contract Award with the Toronto Star for Mandatory Public Notices Requirements” dated December 15, 2023 from the City Manager and Chief Administration Officer.
  2. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to award and execute a one-year single-source contract with the Toronto Star, under the City’s Procurement By-law, and all documents relating thereto including any necessary ancillary documents and/or amending and extension agreements, all in a form satisfactory to Legal Services, for the print publishing of statutorily required public notices, via paid advertising, with an upset limit of $175,000 exclusive of HST.
  3. That City Staff request the Acting Mayor, on behalf of Council, to submit a formal letter to the Government of Ontario and its respective Ministries advocating for the review and revision of current statutes to permit the publishing of required public notices in digital and other alternative forms to print newspaper.

      

  GC-0031-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Kayla Jonas Galvin, Heritage Operations Manager, Archaeological Research Associates (ARA) Heritage entitled "Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report (CHE) - 3215 Erindale Station Road" to the Heritage Advisory Committee on January 9, 2024, be received for information.

  (HAC-0001-2024)

  GC-0032-2024

  That the following items were approved on consent at the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held January 9, 2024:

  • Item 9.2 - Request to Alter a Heritage Designated Property at 1352 Lakeshore Road East (Ward 1)
  • Item 9.8 - Proposed Heritage Designation of 822 Clarkson Road South (Ward 2)

  (HAC-0002-2024)

  
  GC-0033-2024

  That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 1200 Old Derry Road (Ward 11), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated December 7, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services, be approved.

  (HAC-0003-2024

  (Ward 11)

  
  GC-0034-2024

  That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 1352 Lakeshore Road East (Ward 1), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated December 13, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services, be approved.

  (HAC-0004-2024

  (Ward 1)

  
  GC-0035-2024

  That the request to alter a heritage designated property at 707 Dundas Street East (Ward 3), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated December 8, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services, be approved.

  (HAC-0005-2024)

  (Ward 3)

  
  GC-0036-2024

  That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 850 Enola Avenue (Ward 1), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated December 11, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services, be approved.

  (HAC-0006-2024)

  (Ward 1)

  
  GC-0037-2024

  That the request to demolish the Malton Tennis Clubhouse located on a property listed on the City of Mississauga’s Heritage Registry at 3430 Derry Road East (Ward 5), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated December 13, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services, be approved.

  (HAC-0007-2024)

  (Ward 5)

  
  GC-0038-2024

  That the request to demolish the Header House located on a property listed on the City of Mississauga’s Heritage Registry at 2151 Camilla Road (Ward 7), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated December 11, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services, be approved.

  (HAC-0008-2024)

  (Ward 7)

  GC-0039-2024

  That the request to demolish a storage shed located on a heritage designated property at 1352 Lakeshore Road East (Ward 1), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated December 8, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community Services, be approved.

  (HAC-0009-2024)

  (Ward 1)

  
  GC-0040-2024

  That the property at 822 Clarkson Road South (Ward 2) be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for its historical and contextual value and that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

  (HAC-0010-2024)

  (Ward 2)

  
  GC-0041-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation regarding Cycling Program Quarterly Update, be received for information.

  (MCAC-0001-2024)

  GC-0042-2024

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 9.1 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Action List (5 minutes)
  • 9.2 Summary of 2023 Active Transportation Outreach and Engagement Program

  (MCAC-0002-2024)

  GC-0043-2024

  That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Action Item List for January 9, 2024, be approved.

  (MCAC-0003-2024)

  
  
  
  

  GC-0044-2024

  That the memorandum dated January 3, 2024 from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation entitled “Summary of 2023 Active Transportation Outreach and Engagement Program” be received for information.

  (MCAC-0004-2024)

  
  GC-0045-2024

  That the Network and Technical Subcommittee Verbal Update from Mark Currie, Citizen Member, on January 9, 2024, be received for information.

  (MCAC-0005-2024)

  GC-0046-2024

  That Juelene Stennett, Citizen Member be appointed Chair of the Mississauga Cycling

  Communications and Promotions Subcommittee for the term ending November 2026 or until a successor is appointed.

  (MCAC-0006-2024)

  (MCACPS-0001-2023)

  
  GC-0047-2024

  That Vicki Tran, Citizen Member be appointed Vice-Chair of the Mississauga Cycling

  Communication and Promotions Subcommittee for the term ending November 2026 or until a successor is appointed.

  (MCAC-0007-2024)

  (MCACPS-0002-2023)

  
  GC-0048-2024

  That the Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee Terms of

  Reference Review, be approved.

  (MCAC-0008-2024)

  (MCACPS-0003-2023)

  
  GC-0049-2024

  1. That the Phil Green Nomination award for 2022 be eliminated and be awarded in 2023.
  2. That Recommendation MCAC-0051-2023 be amended from “that the nominations be ratified at the end of the calendar year and presented to City Council in February of every year”, to reflect “that the nominations be ratified at the end of the year and presented to City Council in the spring of every year”.

  (MCAC-0009-2024)

  (MCACPS-0004-2023)

  
  
  

  GC-0050-2024

  1. That the Youth/School Cycling Award, Business Award, and the Cycling Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award MCAC Awards be awarded in 2024.
  2. That Recommendation MCAC-0051-2022 be amended from “that the nominations be ratified at the end of the calendar year and presented to City Council in February of every year” to reflect “that the nominations be ratified at the end of the year and presented to City Council in the spring of every year”.

  (MCAC-0010-2024)

  (MCACPS-0005-2023)

  GC-0051-2024

  That the Notice of Motion from Councillor Tedjo regarding Taking Action on Auto Theft in Mississauga, be received.

  GC-0052-2024

  That the Notice of Motion from Councillor Damerla regarding the Vacancy on Regional Council, be received.

  GC-0053-2024

  1. That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, or their designate, be authorized to execute a resource agreement, and all necessary documents ancillary thereto, including any subsequent amending and extension agreements, between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and Metrolinx, relating to the design and construction of the portion of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension into Mississauga, respectively, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Commissioner of Transportation and Works and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
  2. That a by-law be enacted to authorize the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, or their designate, to waive all permitting and application fees required under the applicable User Fees and Charges By-law relating to the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, on the basis outlined in the closed session corporate report, dated December 15, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works entitled “Eglinton Crosstown West Extension: Authorization to Enter into Resource Agreement with Metrolinx and Waive Permitting Fees.

      

  GC-0054-2024

  That the Closed Session verbal update regarding the “Peel Transition” be received.

  GC-0055-2024

  That the Closed Session verbal update regarding an identifiable individual be received and that staff be directed to undertake the actions outlined in the session.

  GC-0056-2024

  That the Closed Education Session conducted by Jeffrey Abrams, Principles Integrity, regarding the “Council Code of Conduct” be received.

  YES (11)

  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 (11 to 0)

11.3

Governance Committee Report 1 - 2024 - dated January 29, 2024

Members of Council engaged in discussion regarding amendments to Governance Committee recommendation GOV-0003-2024.

• RESOLUTION 0018-2024
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt
  Seconded By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That Recommendations GOV-0001-2024 – GOV-0006-2024 as contained in the Governance Committee Report 1 - 2024 - dated January 29, 2024, be approved, with the exception of part 1 of GOV-0003-2024 which has been amended: 

  GOV-0003-2024
  That changes to the Use of City Resources during an Election Campaign Corporate Policy and Procedure, policy number 02-04-01, be made as outlined in the corporate report dated December 20, 2023 from Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services and City Clerk, to reflect:

  a. Once the Mayor seat has been declared vacant, Councillor’s newsletters, including e-newsletters, may only be sent by those who have signed a declaration they will not be running in the by-election. Those Councillors who have submitted their nomination or declared an intention to run in a by-election are not permitted to send out Councillor newsletters or e-newsletters until after the final day of voting. City Resources, including Councillor newsletters and e-newsletters, cannot be used to endorse or campaign on behalf of a candidate running in a municipal, provincial or federal election/by-election. 

  b. That the term “Ward-specific business” be added to the Use of City Resources during an Election Campaign Corporate Policy and Procedure and be defined as activities that advance ward specific business or address issues and include things such as town halls, public meetings etc. that are related to community matters. For context, Ward-specific business is not celebratory in nature and does not include such things as Ward barbeques, skating parties, meet and greets, celebrations, other social community events etc.

  c. That Ward-specific business as defined in the Use of City Resources during an Election Campaign Corporate Policy and Procedure be permitted during a campaign period for a general election or by-election, but no campaigning be allowed at Ward-specific business.

  d. That “Ward-specific events” as defined in the Use of City Resources during an Election Campaign Corporate Policy and Procedure be restricted: 

  i. For members of Council who do not sign a declaration of intention, beginning when the nomination period opens and ending the day nominations close (Nomination Day).    

  e. That no new Official City Openings/Events be scheduled for the time between when a by-law requiring a by-election to fill a vacant seat on Council is passed until after the last day of voting. Only those Official City Openings/Events that were scheduled prior to the by-law requiring a by-election being passed will be permitted. No campaigning is allowed at Official City Openings/Events. 

  f. That the definition of campaign period be amended to more clearly reflect the campaign period for a by-election by stating that “Election Campaign Period means for a municipal election or by-election the period that commences on the date a Candidate’s nomination paper is filed. The Election Campaign Period concludes on December 31 of the election year for a regular election and 45 days after voting in the case of a by-election, or otherwise in accordance with applicable legislation.” 

  g. When a Mayoral seat is declared vacant, no new Council-led initiatives that require new funding be initiated or approved until after the final day of voting. The exception to this is if staff identify the need for emergency funding and the City Manager has approved that the request for funding be made to Council.

  h. If a Member of Council signs the declaration stating they will not be running in the by-election, they are permitted to conduct business as usual.  Until the declaration is signed, the above-noted restrictions apply.

  YES (11)

  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 (11 to 0)

12.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Nil

13.

PETITIONS - Nil

14.

CORRESPONDENCE

14.1

Information Items - Nil

14.2

Direction Items

14.2.1

A request for Municipal Significance Designation for the purpose of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit: Port Credit Secondary School (PCSS) Alumni Association is hosting their 100th Anniversary celebration on May 4, 2024 at PCSS (Ward 1)

Councillors Dasko and Parrish spoke to Port Credit Secondary School (PCSS) Alumni Association hosting the PCSS 100th Anniversary celebration.

• RESOLUTION 0014-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  Seconded By Councillor C. Parrish

  WHEREAS Port Credit Secondary School (PCSS) Alumni Association is holding a pub night for the PCSS 100th Anniversary celebration on May 4, 2024 from 7PM - 11:30PM at Port Credit Secondary School;

  AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages;

  AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of between 750 people;

  NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the Pub Night for the Port Credit Secondary School 100th Anniversary celebration being held at Port Credit Secondary School on May 4, 2024; as one of municipal significance for the purpose of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit (SOP); subject to all necessary permits and approvals being obtained and compliance with all City of Mississauga by-laws.

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor 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 (11 to 0)

15.

NOTICE OF MOTION

15.1

A Notice of Motion regarding a vacancy on Regional Council (Councillor Damerla)

Councillor Damerla spoke to the vacancy on Regional Council and for the Province of Ontario to make an amendment to the Municipal Act, 2001 that would immediately provide the City of Mississauga with a full complement of votes at Regional Council during the period of the Mayoral by-election.

• RESOLUTION 0015-2024
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla
  Seconded By Councillor B. Butt

  WHEREAS the resignation of the Mayor of Mississauga has created a vacancy on Regional Council that will not be filled until a new mayor is elected following the completion of a by-election;

  AND WHEREAS s. 267 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 (“Act”) authorizes local municipalities to fill a vacancy on their upper tier council that will not be filled for a period exceeding one month, by appointing an alternate from their local council until the vacancy is filled permanently;

  AND WHEREAS the current composition of the councils of the City of Brampton and the Town of Caledon permit those municipalities to appoint an alternate under s. 267 (2) of the Act as their local councils include members who are not also members of Regional Council;

  AND WHEREAS the current composition of the council of the City of Mississauga does not permit it to appoint an alternate to fill a vacancy under s. 267 (2) of the Act as all members of the City of Mississauga council are already members of Regional Council;

  AND WHEREAS the inability of a local council to fill a vacancy on Regional Council under s. 267(2) of the Act impacts the ability of the local municipality to maintain its collective voting weight on Regional Council pending the vacancy being filled permanently;

  AND WHEREAS s. 218 (3) of the Act allows a municipality to pass a by-law to change the number of votes given to any member of council, provided that each member shall have at least one vote, and could be used as a means to enable a local municipality to maintain its collective voting weight on Regional Council in circumstances where the local municipality has no other means under the Act to fill the vacancy until the vacancy is filled permanently;

  AND WHEREAS under s. 219 (1) and (2) of the Act, such a bylaw is subject to the requirement to provide public notice, the holding of at least one public meeting to consider the matter, and achieving “triple majority” support;

  AND WHEREAS, under s. 219 (3) of the Act, such a bylaw, if enacted in 2024, shall not take effect until the commencement of the 2026 term of Council, making it an ineffective means to address the current vacancy arising from the resignation of the Mayor of Mississauga, but enabling Regional Council to be proactive for vacancies occurring during future terms of council;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT

  The acting Mayor on behalf of City Council, advocate to the Province of Ontario for an amendment to the Act that would immediately provide the City of Mississauga with a full complement of votes at Regional Council during the period of the Mayoral by-election, and during any future council vacancies;

  YES (11)

  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 (11 to 0)

15.2

A Notice of Motion regarding taking action on auto theft in Mississauga (Councillor Tedjo)

Councillor Tedjo spoke to taking action on auto theft in the City of Mississauga and to amend the motion to remove the financial request.

Members of Councillor spoke to the removal of the financial portion from the Notice of Motion, working with other levels of government to tackle this issue and to include an upcoming summit for auto theft. 

• RESOLUTION 0016-2024
  Moved By Councillor A. Tedjo
  Seconded By Councillor S. McFadden

  WHEREAS auto theft has increased each year since 2019, with 2023 being a record-breaking year for auto theft at 7668 vehicles stolen across Peel Region;                                                                                                   

  AND WHEREAS thieves and organized criminals can steal vehicles in seconds, but can be deterred with simple and effective barriers;

  AND WHEREAS Peel Regional Police have dedicated time and resources to address this critical issue, municipal governments can do more to support the actions of Peel Police through education and delivery of necessary tools;

  AND WHEREAS in 2022 the Insurance Bureau of Canada has reported that auto insurers have paid out $1.2 billion in theft claims, leading to $130 from every driver’s insurance premium going towards settling claims for stolen vehicles;

  AND WHEREAS organizations like Ontario Big City Mayors have taken steps to work with the provincial and federal governments to address systemic issues affecting auto theft rates;

  AND WHEREAS the Cities of Brampton and Vaughan have taken proactive steps to combat auto theft by piloting the distribution of free faraday bags to residents, creating an opportunity for the municipalities to provide residents with the education and tools to meet this challenge;

  AND WHEREAS there will be a submit on February 8 and March 20 related to auto thefts; 

  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

  1. City of Mississauga Staff work with Peel Regional Police and Safe City Mississauga to develop additional communication materials to educate residents on how to prevent auto theft in our neighborhoods.

  YES (11)

  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 (11 to 0)

15.3

A Notice of Motion for exemption from Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (Councillor Parrish)

Councillors Parrish and Dasko spoke to the Notice of Motion. Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services provided clarification regarding the Notice of Motion.

• RESOLUTION 0017-2024
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish
  Seconded By Councillor D. Damerla

  WHEREAS the Phap Van Centre is a religious and cultural centre for many of Mississauga’s Vietnamese immigrants, originally known as “boat people”; and

  WHEREAS the Phap Van Centre has suspended the interment of cremated human remains on its property since 2020 while it takes steps to bring its operations into compliance with the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (the “Act”) and obtain a cemetery licence; and

  WHEREAS the Act requires the Phap Van Centre to establish a Care and Maintenance Fund (the “Fund”) to generate income to provide for the ongoing care and maintenance of the cemetery; and

  WHEREAS when cemeteries become abandoned, the municipality in which they are located is statutorily required to assume responsibility for the cemetery and the City of Mississauga therefore has an interest in ensuring a Fund is maintained; and

  WHEREAS there is a statutory requirement to pay a deposit of $165,000 into the Fund unless the Registrar declares that it would not be contrary to the public interest for Phap Van Centre to pay a lower deposit, or no deposit; and

  WHEREAS the Registrar will not exempt Phap Van Centre, or reduce the amount of the deposit, unless it is a non-profit cemetery; satisfies the Registrar the cemetery will be maintained in accordance with the Act; and provides evidence that the City of Mississauga consents; and

  WHEREAS the Centre’s source of funding is entirely based on donations from its hard working families.

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

  1. Pursuant to s. 86(3)(b) of Ont. Reg. 30/11 made under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, Council consents to the request by the Phap Van Centre for the Director to declare that it would not be contrary to the public interest for the Phap Van Centre to pay less than a $165,000 deposit into the care and maintenance fund.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor M. Mahoney

  Carried (10 to 0)

16.

MOTIONS

16.1

To close to the public a portion of the Council meeting to be held on January 31, 2024 to deal with various matters. (See Item 21 Closed Session)

• RESOLUTION 0019-2024
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt
  Seconded By Councillor M. Reid

  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 January 31, 2024 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters:

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

  21.1     Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Alectra Board of Directors Appointments (Verbal)                

  21.2     Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by Miss BJL Corp. with respect to the lands located at 21-51 Queen Street North, (Ward 11)

  21.4     Labour relations or employee negotiations (Verbal)

  YES (11)

  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 (11 to 0)

17.

INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS

17.1

A by-law to amend By-law No. 555-2000, as amended, being the Traffic By-law (Wards 2, 5 & 6) (CONSENT)

GC-0133-2020/March 25, 2020

0014-2024

17.2

A By-law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement (Consent) between Eden Oak (Harrison Ave) Inc. and the City of Mississauga 29 Harrison Avenue (“B” 44/22) (CONSENT)

“B" 44/22/June 6, 2022

0015-2024

17.3

A by-law to approve the transfer of funds from Development Charges – Recreation Reserve Fund #31315 to PN 23309 (CONSENT)

GC-0583-2023/December 6, 2023

0016-2024

17.4

A by-law to approve the transfer of funds from Parking Meter Revenues Reserve Fund #35519 to PN 23197 Parking Pay and Display Machine Upgrade (CONSENT)

GC-0029-2024/January 24, 2024

0017-2024

17.5

A by-law to remove a Municipal Capital Facility designation for a specified property from taxation for municipal and school purposes and to repeal By-Law 0015-2023 (CONSENT)

GC-0005-2024/January 10, 2024

0018-2024

17.6

A by-law to amend Sign By-law 0054-2022, to incorporate provisions for billboard signs with electronic changing copy & to extend the period that permits BIA boards to erect sidewalk signs inside existing planters located (CONSENT)

on City Blvd within BIA & to extend the period for persons that erect portable signs to January 1, 2025

PDC-0002-2024/January 8, 2024 and 0006-2024/January 17, 2024

 

0019-2024

17.7

A by-law to amend the City’s Building By-law 0203-2019, as amended, to extend the waiver of building permit application fees for temporary tents associated with seasonal outdoor retail sales  (CONSENT)

and display and seasonal outdoor patios accessory to a restaurant, convenience restaurant or take-out restaurant until December 31, 2025.

PDC-0003-2024/January 22, 2024

 

 

0020-2024

17.8

A by-law to authorize the execution of a Resource Agreement between the City of Mississauga and Metrolinx and to waive permitting and application fees under By-law 0199-2023, as amended, associated with the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Project 

(CONSENT)

GC-0053-2024/January 24, 2024

0021-2024

17.9

A by-law to amend the Acting Head of Council By-law 0222-2022 (CONSENT)

GOV-0003-2024/January 29, 2024

0022-2024

17.10

A by-law to amend the Council Procedure By-law 0044-2022, as amended

GOV-0006-2024/January 29, 2024

 

0023-2024

18.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL - Nil

19.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor Horneck enquired about the Steelheads moving from the City of Mississauga. Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services provided an update.

20.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

21.

CLOSED SESSION

Council went into Closed Session at 11:45AM and returned at 1:46PM. Councillor Horneck left the meeting at 1:20PM.

21.1

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Alectra Board of Directors Appointments (Verbal)

Shari Lichterman, City Manager and CAO and Norm Loberg, Alectra provided a verbal update on the Alectra Board of Directors Appointments and answered questions from Members of Council. 

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

• RESOLUTION 0020-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  Seconded By Councillor S. McFadden

  Whereas Enersource Corporation is a shareholder in Alectra Inc. and the City of Mississauga, as a shareholder in Enersource, is entitled to nominate persons to the Board of Directors of Alectra; and

  Whereas Bonnie Crombie sat on the Alectra Board, until she resigned from the office of Mayor, and her seat on the Alectra Board is currently vacant;

  Now therefore be it resolved that,

  1. Council,  its capacity as shareholder in Enersource Corporation, hereby resolves to authorize the Board of Directors of Enersource Corporation to pass a resolution appointing Shari Lichterman to the Board of Directors of Alectra, to serve until a new Mayor for the City of Mississauga has been sworn into office; and
  2. Council directs the Clerk to send a copy of this resolution to the Enersource Board of Directors.

  YES (10)	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 M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Horneck

  Carried (10 to 0)

21.2

Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:

Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by Miss BJL Corp. with respect to the lands located at 21-51 Queen Street North, (Ward 11)

Councillor Butt spoke to the subject matter. 

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

• RESOLUTION 0021-2024
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt
  Seconded By Councillor C. Parrish
  1. That Council consent to the proposed partial settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal pertaining to 21-51 Queen Street North, consistent with the terms outlined in Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report “Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by Miss BJL Corp. with respect to the lands located at 21-51 Queen Street North, (Ward 11)”.
  2. That Council delegate to the Commissioner of Planning and Building the authority to consent to and instruct Legal Services on a settlement of the remaining issues as outlined in the Corporate Report “Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by Miss BJL Corp. with respect to the lands located at 21-51 Queen Street North, (Ward 11)”, but that if a settlement is not achieved, that Legal Services be directed to contest the remaining issues at the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing.

      

  3. That the City Solicitor, or her designate, be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement and take such additional steps required to complete and implement the proposed settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeals relating to 21-51 Queen Street North with the assistance of such City staff or consultants as may be appropriate.
  4. That the Commissioner of Planning and Building and the City Clerk be authorized to execute any documents which may be required to complete and implement the settlement, other than Minutes of Settlement.

  YES (10)	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 M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Horneck

  Carried (10 to 0)

21.3

This item was removed

Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory: Update on Peel Transition (Verbal)

21.4

Labour relations or employee negotiations (Verbal)

Shari Lichterman, City Manager and CAO provided a verbal update and answered questions from Members of Council regarding personal matters. 

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

• RESOLUTION 0022-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  Seconded By Councillor C. Parrish

  That the closed session verbal update regarding labour relations or employee negotiations be received.

  YES (10)	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 M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Horneck

  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 January 31, 2024 which includes: recommendations, any reports of committees and of local boards, each motion and resolution passed and other actions taken by the Council. 

0024-2024

23.

ADJOURNMENT