General Committee - Corporate Grants

Meeting #:
Date:	Wednesday, February 09, 2022
Time:	1:30 P.m. - 4:30 P.m.
Location:	Online Video Conference

Members Present

• Mayor Bonnie Crombie
• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
• Councillor Pat Mullin, 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 (CHAIR)

Staff Present

• Angie Melo

STAFF PRESENT

Paul Mitcham, City Manager and CAO
Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer
Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services
Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk
Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk
Dayna Obaseki, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Councillor Carlson, Chair, called the meeting to order at 2:07PM. 

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

“We acknowledge the lands which constitute the present-day City of Mississauga as being part of the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, The Haudenosaunee Confederacy the Huron-Wendat and Wyandotte Nations. We recognize these peoples and their ancestors as peoples who inhabited these lands since time immemorial. The City of Mississauga is home to many global Indigenous Peoples.

As a municipality, the City of Mississauga is actively working towards reconciliation by confronting our past and our present, providing space for Indigenous peoples within their territory, to recognize and uphold their Treaty Rights and to support Indigenous Peoples. We formally recognize the Anishinaabe origins of our name and continue to make Mississauga a safe space for all Indigenous peoples.”

Councillor Carlson, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement. 

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Councillor Saito requested a Closed Session Item about a personal matter about an identifiable individual: Art Gallery of Mississauga be added to the agenda prior to consideration of Item 9.1.

Approved as Amended (Councillor Saito)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil.

5.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil.

6.

DEPUTATIONS

Note: Due to technical issues, Item 6.2 followed Item 6.3.

6.1

Vikas Kohli, Executive Director and Ev Harris, Grants Lead presenting the MonstARTity 2021 Recap

Mr. Kohli and Ms. Harris shared a video on the BollywoodMonsterMashup and provided a MonstARTity 2021 recap outlining their strategic plan and awards. 

Mayor Crombie inquired if the event will be held in-person or remain virtual. Mr. Kohli responded that it would be seven days of virtual events, in-person launch party and two days at Celebration Square. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0101-2022
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the deputation by Vikas Kohli, Executive Director and Ev Harris, Grants Lead regarding the MonstARTity 2021 Recap be received.

  Received

6.2

Kristine Kane, Chair of Southside Shuffle Board of Directors, Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival presenting an Overview on the Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival

Ms. Kane presented an Overview on the Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival during the pandemic years outlining the previous virtual and live events.  Members of Council thanked the Southside Shuffle Board of Directors and applauded their initiatives.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0102-2022
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Kristine Kane, Chair of Southside Shuffle Board of Directors, Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival regarding an Overview on the Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival be received.

  Received

6.3

Item 9.1 - Sonja Banic, Manager of Culture Services and Jennifer Cowie Bonne, Manager of Community and Neighbourhood Development

Ms. Banic and Ms. Cowie Bonne provided an overview on the 2022 Culture and Grant Community Programs.  They noted the 2021 highlights, the stabilization fund, the COVID-19 Impact, the 2022 Grant Programs, the application process, themes and the funding recommendations. 

Councillor Saito inquired about the allocation of the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) funding. Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer responded that the City is using the MAT funding annually for the grants. 

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0103-2022
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Sonja Banic, Manager of Culture Services and Jennifer Cowie Bonne, Manager of Community and Neighbourhood Development regarding the corporate report dated January 18, 2022 entitled “2022 Culture and Community Grant Programs” be received.

  Received

7.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

Public Comments: Advance registration is required to participate and/or to make comments in the public meeting. Any member of the public interested in speaking to an item listed on the agenda must register by calling 905-615-3200 ext. 5425 or by emailing by Monday, February 7, 2022 before 4:00PM.

Pursuant to Section 42 of the Council Procedure By-law 0139-2013, as amended:

General Committee may grant permission to a member of the public to ask a question of General Committee, with the following provisions:

1. Questions may be submitted to the Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the meeting;
2. A person is limited to two (2) questions and must pertain specific item on the current agenda and the speaker will state which item the question is related to;
3. The total speaking time shall be five (5) minutes maximum, per speaker, unless extended by the Mayor or Chair; and
4. Any response not provided at the meeting will be provided in the format of a written response.

No members of the public registered to speak.

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

No items were approved on consent.

9.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

Note: Item 9.1 followed Closed Session Item 12.1.

9.1

2022 Culture and Community Grant Programs

This item was considered following the closed session discussion of Item 12.1.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0104-2022
  Moved By Councillor P. Saito
  1. That the Corporate Report entitled “2022 Culture and Community Grant Programs” dated January 18, 2022, from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved, with the exception of funding for the Art Gallery of Mississauga.
  2. That staff report back to the February 16, 2022 Council meeting on funding options related to the Art Gallery of Mississauga.
  3. That the 2022 Cultural Festivals and Celebrations grant payments be withheld until staff have confirmed each event with take place in 2022 and details are provided outlining if the event will be virtual, modified or in-person based on COVID regulations and further that should applicants need to cancel their events, funding will not be provided however, funding will be provided to sustain an organization’s fixed costs for 2022.

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor R. Starr

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES - Nil.

11.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - Nil.

12.

CLOSED SESSION

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

• RECOMMENDATION

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

  And whereas the Act requires that the motion states the act of the holding of the closed meeting and the general nature of the matter to be considered at the closed meeting;

  Now therefore be it resolved that a portion of the General Committee - Corporate Grants meeting to be held on February 9, 2022 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters:

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

  1. 1. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Art Gallery of Mississauga (Verbal)

  Received

  Received

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 2:54PM.

  
  

12.1

* Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Art Gallery of Mississauga (Verbal)

Members of Council spoke to the matter and raised questions. Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services and Paul Damaso, Director of Culture responded to the questions from the Committee.  

• As a result of the Closed Session, the following recommendation was voted on during Open Session:

  RECOMMENDATION GC-0105-2022
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the Closed Session verbal report on the Art Gallery of Mississauga be received. 

  YES (11)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor R. Starr

  Carried (11 to 0)

  The Committee came out Closed Session at 3:35PM.

  
  

13.

ADJOURNMENT

3:39PM (Councillor Mahoney)