Council

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300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1
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Members
  • Mayor Carolyn Parrish
  • Deputy Mayor and Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
  • Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
  • Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
  • Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
  • Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
  • Councillor Natalie Hart, Ward 5
  • Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
  • Councillor Dipika Damerla, Ward 7
  • Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
  • Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
  • Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11

Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO 
Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Corporate Services 
Samuel Rogers, Acting Commissioner of Transportation and Works 
Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building 
Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services 

Domenic Tudino, Acting City Solicitor 

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


Mayor Parrish recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

Councillor Mahoney added a Notice of Motion regarding an Interim Control By-law for certain lands at the southwest corner of Ridgeway Drive and Eglinton Avenue West.

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Reid

That the agenda of the September 11, 2024 Council meeting be approved as amended.

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Tedjo

That the minutes of the July 31, 2024 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Horneck

That the minutes of the August 2, 2024 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

Geoff Wright, City Manager & CAO along with Members of the Leadership Team presented the 2023 Corporate Awards to staff for their outstanding achievements. 

  • RESOLUTION0160-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    That the following matters be approved under the Consent Agenda, as listed on September 11, 2024 Council Agenda:

    - 11.1 Planning and Development Committee Report 10 - 2024 dated September 3, 2024
    - 11.2 General Committee Report 14 - 2024 dated September 4, 2024

    - 13.1 A petition to close the baseball diamond or relocate the playground at Bell Harbour Park (Ward 9)

    - 17.1 - 17.11 By-law

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0161-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    That Recommendations PDC-0034-2024 - PDC-0037-20244 as contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report 10 - 2024 dated September 3, 2024, be approved.

    PDC-0034-2024

    1. That the sign variance application under File SGNBLD 22-2791 VAR (W5), Esso Commercial Cardlock, 6501 Goreway Drive, to permit one ground sign with 100% electronic changing copy be approved.

       

    2. That all existing static ground signs shall be removed from the property and that the 100% electronic ground sign shall be subject to all applicable regulations for electronic billboard signs in the Sign By-Law.


    PDC-0035-2024

    1. That the sign variance application under File SGNBLD 24-778 VAR (W8), Dunpar Developments Inc., 2225 Erin Mills Parkway, to permit one ground sign with 100% electronic changing copy (electronic ground sign) be approved.
    2. That the 100% electronic ground sign shall be subject to the display regulations in the Sign By-Law for a billboard sign with electronic changing copy.

    PDC-0036-2024

    1. That the application under File OZ 24-6 W7, Dahab Homes Inc., 120 Fairview Road West to change the zoning to R5 – Exception (Detached Dwelling – Typical Lots), R16 – Exception (Detached Dwellings On A CEC – Road), and H-R16 – Exception (Detached Dwellings On A CEC – Road) to permit nine detached residential homes: six on a public road and three on a common elements condominium (CEC) road, be approved in conformity with the provisions outlined in the staff report dated August 14, 2024 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building.
    2. That Council acknowledges that a draft plan of subdivision application, under File 21T-M 24-3 W7, has been received and is currently under review, and that the Commissioner of Planning and Building, in accordance with the Commissioner’s delegated authority, intends to draft approve the plan of subdivision, subject to the appropriate conditions, at a future date.

       

    3. That the applicant agrees to satisfy all the requirements of the City and any other external agency concerned with the development.
    4. That the decision of Council for 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 36 months of the Council decision.

       

    5. That the "H" holding symbol is to be removed from the H-R16 – Exception (Detached Dwellings on A CEC – Road) zoning applicable to a portion of the subject lands, by further amendment upon confirmation from applicable agencies and City Departments that matters as outlined in the report dated August 14, 2024, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building have been satisfactorily addressed.
    6. That one oral submission be received.


    PDC-0037-2024

    That the report dated August 14, 2024, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building outlining the recommended reallocation of Section 37 Community Benefits under File OZ 19/016 W4 for 600 and 620 Lolita Gardens, be approved and that an amended development agreement be executed in accordance with the following:

    1. That the sum of $2,232,000 be allocated to park and road improvements in Ward 4;
    2. That City Council enact a by-law under Section 37 of the Planning Act to authorize the Commissioner of Planning and Building and the City Clerk to execute the amended development agreement with Hanseatic Holdings Limited c/o Park Property Management.

       

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0162-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    That Recommendations GC-0347-2024 – GC-0367-2024 as contained in the General Committee Report 14 - 2024 dated September 4, 2024 be approved.

    GC-0347-2024

    That the deputation by Quinto Lijoi, Resident regarding “Property Tax Increase”, be received.

    GC-0348-2024

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Angus Mrochek, Resident regarding Glen Erin Woodlands Park Naturalization”, be received.

    GC-0349-2024

    That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

    • 10.1Feasibility of Inserting Provincially Mandated Program Funding Shortfalls on the 2025 Tax Bill
    • 11.2Environmental Action Committee Report 4 - 2024 - dated July 2, 2024
    • 11.3 Subcommittee of Council - Arts and Culture and Festival Report 2 - 2024 - dated August 13, 2024

       

    GC-0350-2024

    That the Corporate Report dated July 30, 2024 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, entitled “Feasibility of Inserting Provincially Mandated Program Funding Shortfalls on the 2025 Tax Bill”, be received for information.

    GC-0351-2024

    That the deputation and presentation by Suzanne Holder, Manager, Customer Experience and Initiative and Mary-Lou Johnson, Senior Manager Business Development, MiWay to the Accessibility Advisory Committee regarding the The Sunflower Initiative, be received.

    (AAC-0010-2024)

    GC-0352-2024

    1. That the deputation from Bushra Asghar, Youth Climate Corps organizer regarding the Youth Climate Corps Campaign, be received.
    2. That Environment staff work with the Youth Climate Corps to obtain additional information regarding their request for endorsement for on-going commitment to climate action and the need for a Youth Climate Corps and to report back at a future Environmental Action Committee meeting.

    (EAC-0016-2024)

    GC-0353-2024

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Chaya Chengappa, Program Manager, Partners in Project Green regarding the Peer to Peer Learning Networks, be received.

    (EAC-0017-2024)

    GC-0354-2024

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Diane Gibson, Supervisor, Environmental Sustainability regarding the Indoor Wood Burning Equipment Education Summary, be received.

    (EAC-0018-2024)


    GC-0355-2024

    That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan dated June 2024, be approved.

    (EAC-0019-2024)


    GC-0356-2024

    1. That the Memorandum dated June 24, 2024, entitled “Environmental Action Committee Mid-Year Progress Reporting on 2023-2026 Work Plan – Written Submission to Mayor and Members of Council”, be received;
    2. That the draft Memorandum entitled “Environmental Action Committee Progress on 2023-2026 Work Plan (Reporting period January to July 2024)” and the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan attached as Appendix 1, be approved;
    3. That the draft Memorandum entitled “Environmental Action Committee Progress on 2023-2026 Work Plan (Reporting period January to July 2024)” and the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan attached as Appendix 1, be provided to the Mayor and Members of Council via email.

    (EAC-0020-2024)

    GC-0357-2024

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Mike Douglas, Executive Director, Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) regarding Dream Out Loud, be received.

    (SCACFG-0003-2024)


    GC-0358-2024

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Jayme Gaspar, Executive Director, Heritage Mississauga, regarding Dream Out Loud, be received.

    (SCACFG-0004-2024)

     

    GC-0359-2024

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Brittany Drummond, Board Member and Programming Committee Chair, Studio.89 regarding Studio.89 Fair Trade Cafe and Community Hub, be received.

    (SCACFG-0005-2024)


    GC-0360-2024

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Colleen Snell, Artistic Director, Frog in Hand regarding Frog in Hand, be received.

    (SCACFG-0006-2024)


    GC-0361-2024

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Margot Stevens, Chair, Creative Hub 135 and Meredith Wood, Executive Director, Creative Hub 1352 regarding Creative Hub 1352 Dream Out Loud, be received.

    (SCACFG-0007-2024)


    GC-0362-2024

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Claudine LaRochelle, Director of Fundraising & Development, Mississauga Symphony Orchestra regarding Mississauga Symphony Orchestra Dream Out Loud, be received.

    (SCACFG-0008-2024)


    GC-0363-2024

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Nasrin Gilbert, Executive Director, Visual Arts Mississauga regarding Visual Arts Mississauga at Riverwood, be received.

    (SCACFG-0009-2024)


    GC-0364-2024

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Anna Gulbinski, Executive Director, Art Gallery of Mississauga regarding Art Gallery of Mississauga, be received.

    (SCACFG-0010-2024)

    GC-0365-2024

    1. That Council approve the proposed settlement of the Superior Court Application commenced by Services and Housing in the Province (formerly Supportive Housing in Peel) pertaining to 185 and 211 Lakeshore Road East, consistent with Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report from the Acting City Solicitor entitled “Application for Tax Exemption for Properties Owned by Services and Housing in the Province” dated August 22, 2024.
    2. That the City Solicitor or designate be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement and take such additional steps as may be required to complete and implement the proposed settlement of the Superior Court Application commenced by Services and Housing in the Province pertaining to 185 and 211 Lakeshore Road East.

       

    GC-0366-2024

    That the verbal update in closed session regarding Trillium Hospital, be received.

    GC-0367-2024

    That the verbal update in closed session regarding Activating Mississauga City Hall, be received.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)

Councillor Fonseca spoke to notifying the Federation of Canadian Municipalities that the City of Mississauga acknowledges that the Credit Valley Conservation is applying for a funding opportunity regarding the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies.

  • RESOLUTION0163-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor B. Butt

    WHEREAS planting trees across the City of Mississauga will provide many benefits to residents, including increased forest cover and biodiversity, improved soil and water conservation, providing wildlife habitat and climate change adaptation and resiliency;  

    WHEREAS, Credit Valley Conservation is undertaking the Forestry Rural Tree Planting, Community Stewardship Tree Planting Project and Credit River Watershed Home Tree Planting Project;
      
    THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the City of Mississauga acknowledges that Credit Valley Conservation is applying for a funding opportunity from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative for Forestry Rural Tree Planting, Community Stewardship Tree Planting Project and Credit River Watershed Home Tree Planting Project. in partnership with the City of Mississauga;

    AND FURTHER THAT Council recognizes that the lifetime contribution from the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative will not exceed $10 million for tree planting within The City of Mississauga, inclusive of a maximum contribution of $1 million for infrastructure activity costs, and that if approved this project will be counted towards that limit.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)

Councillor Butt spoke to approving the Municipal Significance Designation for the purpose of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit to host the DRIP Exclusive Networking Event & Popup Market.

  • RESOLUTION0164-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor B. Butt
    Seconded ByCouncillor M. Mahoney

    WHEREAS Natalie Johnson, the designated host to host the DRIP Exclusive Networking Event & Popup Market and Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Doxa Event Boutique located at 2500 Meadowpine Blvd;

    AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages;

    AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of 50 people;

    NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the DRIP Exclusive Networking Event & Popup Market being held at Doxa Event Boutique on September 15, 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 D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)

Members of Council discussed the mid-point review of Councillors' appointments to Agencies, Boards and Committees or the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office.

  • RESOLUTION0165-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Reid
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    1. That Councillor Tedjo be removed from the Audit Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office. 

    2. That Mayor Parrish (ex-officio) be appointed to the Audit Committee be appointed to the Audit Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office, ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed. 

    3. That Councillor Butt be appointed to the Audit Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office, ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed. 

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0166-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Reid
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    That Councillor Fonseca be appointed to the Governance Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office, ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0167-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Reid
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    That Councillor Damerla appointed to the Heritage Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office, ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0168-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    That Councillor Hart be appointed to the Transit Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Terms of Reference, ending November 14, 2026 or until a successor is appointed. 

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0169-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Reid
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    That Councillor Damerla be removed from the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0170-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Reid
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    1. That Councillor Dasko be appointed to the Mississauga Arts Council for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office, ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed.

    2. That Councillor Damerla be removed from the Mississauga Arts Council for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office, ending November 14, 2026.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0171-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Reid
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    That Councillor Hart be appointed to the Visit Mississauga (formerly Tourism Mississauga Board of Directors) for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office, ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0172-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Reid
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    1. That Councillor Tedjo be removed from the TRCA - Partners in Project Green Executive Management Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office as per the request of the Councillor.
    2. That Clerks staff forward a copy of this Resolution to the Clerk at the Region of Peel. 

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0173-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor B. Butt
    Seconded ByCouncillor M. Mahoney

    That the Towing and Trucking Industry Advisory Committee be retired. 

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)

Mayor Parrish spoke to following the voting rules of Robert's Rules of Order while Chairing Council and Planning and Development Committee meetings.

Members of Council spoke to Chairs voting at Standing Committees, how voting would be impacted at Standing Committees and posting Robert’s Rules of Order under Terms of Reference for each Standing Committee.

  • RESOLUTION0174-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    That Chairs of Council and Standing Committees follow Robert's Rules of Order while Chairing Council and Planning and Development Committees and that the Council Procedure By law 0044-2022 be amended to reflect the changes. 

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)

Members of Council spoke to the Notice of Motion regarding the recent flooding in the City of Mississauga and to a staff report coming to the September 18, 2024 General Committee meeting regarding the recent floods. 

  • RESOLUTION0176-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    WHEREAS in July 2024 and August 2024, Mississauga faced unprecedented rainstorms and the City received more rainfall in a short period than ever before; and

     

    WHEREAS these weather conditions brought significant hazardous conditions, stress and inconvenience, impacting residential homes, properties and lives; and

     

    WHEREAS from August 17 to 18, 2024 our City saw varying amounts of rainfall from 6.2 mm up to as much as 170 mm in some areas – leading to high water levels and major disruptions on roads, creeks, and highways; and

     

    WHEREAS this only serves to show the unpredictability of these types of storms and range of impacts our City can see, from what is called a “100-year storm”; and

     

    WHEREAS the City is taking stormwater management seriously as shown by the investment in 2024, in which the City has allocated $33.7 million for stormwater improvements, focusing on projects along Cooksville Creek, Etobicoke Creek and erosion control initiatives; and

    WHEREAS since 2016, the City has invested over $231.5 million in stormwater infrastructure, as well as the 10-year plan of an additional $340 million for ongoing upgrades and maintenance to enhance our resilience against future storms; and

    WHEREAS the City remains committed to continued investments in further enhancing our stormwater infrastructure to withstand future weather events, and include investments such as stormwater ponds, new pipes in the ground, and repairs to creek and riverbanks to prevent erosion; and

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Mississauga send a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to include neighbhourhoods in the vicinity of the LITTLE ETOBICOKE CREEK in their assessment and to urge the Minister to take all necessary steps to immediately activate the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program for the City of Mississauga; and  

    THAT items not addressed in the staff’s report of September 18, 2024, be requested to expedite the stormwater capital program and identify projects that could be advanced with the additional federal and provincial government funding and report back by the beginning of October 2024; and

    THAT staff report back on a storm water charge program that would compensate affected residents up to $1,000.00 per household permitting staff to advise on the maximum allocation of the program and determine whether it can be retroactive or moving forward; and

    THAT The City of Mississauga Legal Services & Risk Management Division continue to address flood related inquiries by homeowners and their insurance companies as may be required.  

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)

Members of Council spoke to passing an Interim Control By-law for a period of one year for certain lands at the southwest corner of Ridgeway Drive and Eglinton Avenue West.

  • RESOLUTION0175-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Mahoney
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    WHEREAS Section 38 of the Planning Act, R.S.O.  1990, c. P. 13, as amended, authorizes Council to pass an interim control by-law prohibiting the use of land, buildings or structures within a defined area of the municipality for a period of time not exceeding one year from the date of passage of the interim control by-law; 
    AND WHEREAS the City is concerned that there are several land use compatibility issues, including with respect to parking, associated with certain lands at the southwest corner of Ridgeway Drive and Eglinton Avenue West that require resolution; 
    AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Mississauga directs that studies be undertaken by staff, or such external consultants, as needed, to examine land use policies, parking and zoning provisions for certain lands at the southwest corner of Ridgeway Drive and Eglinton Avenue West; 
    AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga hereby directs by resolution  that an interim control by-law be enacted for a period of one year for certain lands at the southwest corner of Ridgeway Drive and Eglinton Avenue West, as shown on Schedule “A” of this by-law, to allow for a study to be undertaken regarding the land use compatibility issues;
    NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga ENACTS as follows:
    1. An interim control by-law be placed on lands identified on Schedule “A” of this by-law, until a City-initiated study is complete.

    2. It is hereby directed that a study be completed to:

    a.    Review land use permissions for the site, including potential residential;
    b.    Review the current applicable zoning by-law permissions; 
    c.    Review applicable parking requirements and standards and identify any deficiencies; and

    3. Notwithstanding any other by-law to the contrary, the following uses are prohibited on any of the lands shown in Schedule “A”, except where such uses are legally existing on the date of the passing of the by-law:

    1)    Restaurant establishment 
    2)    Banquet Hall/Conference Centre/Convention Centre
    3)    Overnight and/or Short Term Accommodation
    4)    Adult Entertainment Establishment and/or Video Store
    5)    Active Recreational Use
    6)    Entertainment or Recreational Establishment 
    7)    Night Club
    8)    Private Club
    9)    Permanent or Seasonal Outdoor Patio

    4. The enlargement or replacement of the uses listed in Paragraph 3 of this By-law, which were legally existing on the date of the passing of this By-law shall not be permitted.

    5. This By-law shall come into force and take effect immediately upon its passing by Council, and will expire one year from the date of its enactment and passage by Council.

    6. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the giving of notice of the passing of this By-law, in accordance with the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 as amended.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)

16.

 

Councillor Dasko requested clarification regarding this housekeeping matter. Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services noted that this item is a housekeeping matter to reflect the new owner. 

  • RESOLUTION0177-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    Seconded ByCouncillor A. Tedjo

    Whereas on July 6, 2022 Council adopted Resolution 0162-2022, approving the following recommendations:

    1. That Council consent to the proposed settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal pertaining to 420 Lakeshore Road East consistent with the terms outlined in Corporate Report "Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal by 2828778 Ontario Inc. for a non-decision of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications with respect to the lands located at 420 Lakeshore Road East, (Ward 1)". 

    2. That the City Solicitor, or her designate, be authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding and related documents with 2828778 Ontario Inc. to effect the proposed settlement, on terms generally consistent with Appendix 2.

    3. That the City Solicitor, or her designate, be authorized to take such additional steps required to complete and implement the proposed settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal relating to 420 Lakeshore Road East with the assistance of such City staff or consultants as may be appropriate and 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 such settlement, other than the Memorandum of Understanding or Minutes of Settlement.

    And Whereas the application under File OZ 20/009 W1, 420 Lakeshore Road East was submitted by 2828778 Ontario Inc. to change the Official Plan designation to Residential High Density and the zoning to H-RA5-Exception and subsequently appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal for a non-decision.

    And Whereas Planning and Building staff have been advised by way of a letter dated March 15, 2024 from Robert Kligerman, Solicitor representing the owner, Keslassy Freedman Gelfand LLP, that the property 420 Lakeshore Road East has since been purchased by S.W.J. Realty Inc. on March 7, 2023.

    Now Therefore Be It Resolved:

    That Resolution 0162-2022 to be amended to reflect the new owner of 420 Lakeshore Road East as follows:

    1. That Council consent to the proposed settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal pertaining to 420 Lakeshore Road East consistent with the terms outlined in Corporate Report "Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal by S.W.J. Realty Inc. for a non-decision of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications with respect to the lands located at 420 Lakeshore Road East, (Ward 1)".

    2. That the City Solicitor, or her designate, be authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding and related documents with S.W.J. Realty Inc. to effect the proposed settlement, on terms generally consistent with Appendix 2.

    3. That the City Solicitor, or her designate, be authorized to take such additional steps required to complete and implement the proposed settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal relating to 420 Lakeshore Road East with the assistance of such City staff or consultants as may be appropriate and 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 such settlement, other than the Memorandum of Understanding or Minutes of Settlement.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0178-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Reid
    Seconded ByCouncillor N. Hart

    WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended (the "Act"), requires Council to pass a resolution prior to closing part of a meeting to the public;

    AND WHEREAS the Act requires that the resolution states the act of the holding of the closed meeting and the general nature of the matter to be considered at the closed meeting;

    NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that a portion of the Council meeting held on September 11, 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: Enersource Corporation (Verbal)        

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

    21.3    Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by Kaneff Properties Limited regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for the lands located at 3575 Kaneff Crescent, (Ward 4)        

    21.4    Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them – Region of Peel        

    21.5    Instructions on a revised settlement offer from Lightpoint (170 Lakeshore Road East Port Credit) Inc. with respect to its appeals before the Ontario Land Tribunal for lands located at 170 Lakeshore Road East, (Ward 1)        

    21.6    Labour relations or employee negotiations: International Association of Firefighters, Local 1212 (Verbal Update)        

    21.7    Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointment – Mississauga Library Board

     

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)

Councillor Damerla spoke to a disruptive group home and enquired about a permanent food truck location. Raj Sheth, Commissioner Corporate Services noted that staff would bring a report back to Council regarding food trucks. Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building spoke to a work plan being created that speaks to: lodging homes; illegal secondary units; and short term accommodations.

Councillor Dasko expressed concerns with the operating hours for 311 and to the eScooter program. Direction was given to staff to review the after hours of 311 and for staff to revisit the eScooter program regarding the service levels and docking stations. Sam Rogers, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to the eScooter program and that staff would be bringing a progress report back to Council regarding the eScooter program.  

Councillor Horneck expressed concerns with the operations of 311 and spoke to concerns about a situation involving overnight parking passes. R. Sheth noted he would follow up with the Councillor. 

Councillor Tedjo spoke to micromobility and to the need for safety messaging and how we can educate residents and users. S. Rogers spoke to an engagement and safety blitz and for a report to come back to Council in the spring. 

Councillor Kovac spoke to micromobility and to the dockless approach.

Councillor Fonseca spoke to micromobility and direction was given to staff to bring a report back regarding licensing for ebikes and eScooters.

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

Council went into Closed Session at 11:28AM and returned at 12:14PM.  (See Item 16.1 Motions - to close to the public a portion of the Council meeting to be held on September 11, 2024 to deal with various matters)

21.1
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Enersource Corporation (Verbal)

 

Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO, Marisa Chiu, Director, Finance and Treasurer and Norm Loberg, Chair, Alectra Inc spoke to the Enercource Corporation and to the Alectra Board of Directors Appointments and answered questions from Members of Council. 

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

  • RESOLUTION0179-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    WHEREAS

    1. On December 13, 2023, the Council of the City of Mississauga, passed motion 0285-2023 approving the Third Amended and Restated Shareholders’ Agreement between the City of Mississauga, BPC Energy Corporation and Enersource Corporation, whereby Bonnie Crombie, Shari Lichterman and Andra Maxwell were appointed to the Enersource Board;
    2. The aforementioned Board members are now being dismissed and replaced with three new Board members;
    3. An amendment shall be made to the manner in which the Chair of the Enersource Board is appointed;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

    1. That the Enersource Corporation Shareholders’ Agreement between the City of Mississauga and BPC Energy be amended and restated as follows:
    2. Bonnie Crombie, Shari Lichterman and Andra Maxwell are hereby dismissed as the City of Mississauga nominees to the Enersource Board;
    3. The City of Mississauga hereby appoints the following individuals as its nominees to the Enersource Board;

     

    1. X Geoff Wright
    2. X Graham Walsh

    (c)        The dismissals in 1(a) and the appointments in 1(b) are effective as of August 1, 2024;

    (d)        It shall no longer be a requirement that the Chair of the Enersource Board also be the City of Mississauga Council representative on the Alectra Board;

    (e)        The Chair of the Enersource Board shall henceforth be the Board member who is also a sitting Councillor with the City of Mississauga Council;

    (f)         To capture such housekeeping amendments as may be necessary.

     

     

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)

21.2
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Alectra Board of Directors Appointments (Verbal)

 

Discussion took place under 21.1

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

  • RESOLUTION0180-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    That the verbal closed session updated regarding Alectra Board of Directors Appointments be received and that staff undertake the directed action. 

    YES (10)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    NO (1)Councillor A. Tedjo
    Carried (10 to 1)

21.3
Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by Kaneff Properties Limited regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for the lands located at 3575 Kaneff Crescent, (Ward 4)

 

Katie Pfaff, Legal Counsel spoke to the subject matter and answered questions from Members of Council. 

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

  • RESOLUTION0181-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    1. That Council instruct the City Solicitor, or his designate, on the response to be provided to the offer to settle dated August 6, 2024 from Kaneff Properties Limited in appeal proceedings before the Ontario Land Tribunal with respect to the lands at 3575 Kaneff Crescent (the “Appeal”), on the terms discussed and recommended by staff in Closed Session.

       

    2. That the City Solicitor, or his designate, be authorized to take such steps required to complete and implement the instructions given by Council in response to the settlement offer concerning the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal relating to 3575 Kaneff Crescent with the assistance of such City staff as may be appropriate, including the execution of any documents which may be required to complete and implement such instructions.
    3. If the parties cannot reach a settlement of the Appeal within the settlement authority given to staff in Closed Session, Council directs the City Solicitor, or his designate, to proceed with a hearing of the Appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal, scheduled to commence October 7, 2024.
    YES (10)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    NO (1)Councillor A. Tedjo
    Carried (10 to 1)

21.4
Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them – Region of Peel

 

Mayor Parrish spoke to the subject matter. 

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

  • RESOLUTION0182-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor A. Tedjo

    That the closed session update regarding the Region of Peel be received. 

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)

21.5
Instructions on a revised settlement offer from Lightpoint (170 Lakeshore Road East Port Credit) Inc. with respect to its appeals before the Ontario Land Tribunal for lands located at 170 Lakeshore Road East, (Ward 1)

 

Members of Council spoke to the subject matter and Lia Magi, Manager, Planning & Development Law answered questions from Members of Council. 

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

  • RESOLUTION0183-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor N. Hart
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Kovac
    1. That Council refuse the revised settlement offer for the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT” or “Tribunal”) appeals related to 170 Lakeshore Road made by Lightpoint (170 Lakeshore Road East Port Credit) Inc., as contained in Appendix 1 of this Confidential Corporate Report, and direct the City Solicitor, or their designate, to continue with the OLT hearing in opposition to the appeals with the assistance of such City staff or consultants as may be appropriate; or

       

    2. That Council accept the revised settlement offer for the OLT appeals related to 170 Lakeshore Road made by Lightpoint (170 Lakeshore Road East Port Credit) Inc., consistent with Appendix 1 of this Confidential Corporate Report; and

       

      1. That the City Solicitor, or their designate, be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement and take such additional steps as may be required to complete and implement the settlement of the OLT appeals relating to 170 Lakeshore Road East with the assistance of such City staff or consultants as may be appropriate.

         

      2. That the Commissioner of Planning and Building and the City Clerk be authorized to execute such further agreements and/or documents which may be required to complete and implement any settlement that is reached other than Minutes of Settlement.
    YES (10)Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    NO (1)Councillor S. Dasko
    Carried (10 to 1)

21.6
Labour relations or employee negotiations: International Association of Firefighters, Local 1212 (Verbal Update)

 

Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO and Deryn Rizzi, Fire Chief spoke to the subject matter and answered questions from Members of Council. 

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

  • RESOLUTION0184-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck
    Seconded ByCouncillor M. Reid

    That the verbal closed session update regarding International Association of Firefighters, Local 1212 be received. 

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)

21.7
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointment – Mississauga Library Board

 

Members of Council spoke to the subject matter. 

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

  • RESOLUTION0185-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Mahoney
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    In accordance with the Corporate Policy and Procedure on Citizen Appointments to Committees, Boards and Authorities (02-01-01), Councillor M. Mahoney and Councillor J. Kovac, the Members of Council appointed to the Mississauga Public Library Board and Rona O’Banion, Director, Library interviewed the applicant and recommend the following Citizen Member appointment:

     

    (1)        Suman Kathuria, Ward 7 resident

     

    All citizen appointments are conditional upon the completion of a Record of Offences Declaration confirming that applicants do not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    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 September 11, 2024 which includes: recommendations, any reports of committees and of local boards, each motion and resolution passed and other actions taken by the Council. 

0166-2024

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