Council

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, April 03, 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
• Ward 5 (Vacant), Ward 5
• Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
• Councillor Dipika Damerla, Ward 7
• Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8 (Acting Mayor)
• Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11

Shari Lichterman, City Manager and CAO 

Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works 

Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement  

Christina Kakaflikas, Director, Economic Development

Kristina Zietsma, Director, Recreation & Culture

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor 

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 - 9:30AM

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Acting Mayor Councillor Mahoney recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Acting Mayor Councillor Mahoney added the following closed session item 21.1 - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Ras v. Starr and City of Mississauga

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor McFadden

That the agenda of the April 3, 2024 Council meeting be approved as amended.

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING

5.1

Council Minutes - March 20, 2024

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Reid

That the minutes of the March 20, 2024 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

6.

PRESENTATIONS

6.1

Councillor Alvin Tedjo, to present the 2023 Phil Green Recognition Award to Kevin Saldanha

Councillor Tedjo presented the 2023 Phil Green Recognition Award to Kevin Saldanha. Mr. Saldanha provided remarks regarding the 2023 Phil Green Recognition Award. 

Members of Council congratulated Mr. Saldanha on receiving the award. 

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Karen Santaguida, Resident with respect to the closure of Chartwell Heritage Glen Retirement Residence, 6515 Glen Erin Drive (Ward 9)

Ms. Santaguida spoke to the closure of Chartwell Heritage Glen Retirement Residence and expressed concerns with the public notice for the February 15, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting regarding the minor variance for 6515 Glen Erin Drive.

Councillors Reid and Damerla enquired about the Rental Apartment Building By-law and the difference between renters and owners.

Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services spoke to the Committee of Adjustment Procedure By-law and to the Planning Act notice requirements. Chris Rouse, Director, Development & Design spoke to rental buildings.

7.2

This item was removed

Pam Leermakers, Resident with respect to the closure of Chartwell Heritage Glen Retirement Residence, 6515 Glen Erin Drive (Ward 9)

7.3

Gordon Cork, Resident with respect to the closure of Chartwell Heritage Glen Retirement Residence, 6515 Glen Erin Drive (Ward 9)

Mr. Cork expressed concerns with the public notice and signage of the February 15, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting regarding the minor variance for 6515 Glen Erin Drive.

Members of Council spoke to the minor variance application that went to the Committee of Adjustment for approval and the role of the Provincial Government.

7.4

Jeffrey Fernandes, Resident with respect to the closure of Chartwell Heritage Glen Retirement Residence, 6515 Glen Erin Drive (Ward 9)

Mr. Fernandes spoke the Chartwell Heritage Glen Retirement Residence and to the effects of renter evictions. 

7.5

Marcia Bryan, Peel ACORN, with respect to the closure of Chartwell Heritage Glen Retirement Residence, 6515 Glen Erin Drive (Ward 9)

Ms. Bryan, Peel Acorn spoke to the closure of Chartwell Heritage Glen Retirement Residence and the need to review the process of selling retirement residences.

Members of Council spoke to rent evictions and to what the City of Hamilton did regarding rent evictions and that this is the fifth closure from Chartwell.

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor spoke to legislation regarding retirement homes and to the City of Hamilton new by-law.

7.6

Al Thomas, Resident with respect to the closure of Chartwell Heritage Glen Retirement Residence, 6515 Glen Erin Drive (Ward 9)

Mr. Thomas spoke to the closure of Chartwell Heritage Glen Retirement Residence, expressed concerns that public notice was not provided to the tenants and to the increased prices of other retirement residences. 

Councillors Reid and Damerla spoke to the transition team between the Region of Peel and Chartwell and to the notices sent out regarding Committee of Adjustment (C of A) matters.

Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services noted that only owners of a property receive C of A notices in accordance with the Planning Act requirements. Direction was given to staff that notices from C of A be reviewed by the Governance Committee and whether tenants should be included in the circulation of notices.

7.7

Peter McCallion, Resident with respect to the closure of Chartwell Heritage Glen Retirement Residence, 6515 Glen Erin Drive (Ward 9)

The deputant did not appear before Council.

 

Members of Council spoke to the following: closure of Chartwell Heritage Glen Retirement Residence; proposed changes to the use of buildings; RA3 Zoning; and for building owners to notify tenants of minor variances that go to Committee of Adjustment. 

Chris Rose, Director, Development & Design spoke to RA3 Zoning amendments and Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor spoke to Bill 97 and notice requirements.

• RESOLUTION 0058-2024
  Moved By Councillor M. Reid
  Seconded By Councillor A. Tedjo

  WHEREAS under the Retirement Homes Act, 2010, a licensee must take the action of providing at least 120 days written notice for eviction;

  AND WHEREAS properties zoned RA3 (Apartments) which permits apartment buildings, retirement homes and long term care facilities up to 12 storeys in height, meaning a property can have any or all of these uses on site as of right;

  AND WHEREAS at Chartwell Heritage Glen Seniors Residence located at 6509, 6515 and 6521 Glen Erin, Chartwell has sold the property and it will no longer be used as a seniors residence;

  AND WHEREAS Chartwell has provided eviction notices to senior residences who consist of individuals paying below market value rent and those on Long Term Care waiting lists;

  AND WHEREAS seniors have been given three (3) months’ rent towards first and last months rent on a replacement home;

  AND WHEREAS many of the seniors will be obligated to pay nearly double their current rent and moved out of their neighbourhood;

  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED

  THAT City Council write a letter to the Provincial Government requesting an increase in the days of written notice of eviction from 120 days to 180 days;

  That City Council write a letter to the Provincial Government requesting that sections of amending Bill 97 amending Residential Tenancies Act, be proclaimed into force;

  That notices for applications to the Committee of Adjustment include details if there is a change of use from a seniors residence to another type of residence permissible under the existing zoning;

  AND THAT the Acting Mayor write a letter on behalf of Council to Chartwell requesting that they increase the support to affected residents to include the following:

  1) the months rent provided to seniors increased from three months to six months,

  2) the eviction notice extended from 120 days to 180 days and

  3) and/ or a unit of comparable size in another Chartwell property be offered to the seniors at their current rental rate.

   

  YES (10)

  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, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (10 to 0)

7.8

Item 10.1 Robert Trewartha, Director, Strategic Communications & Initiatives and Ngozi Obuba, Management Consultant, Strategic Marketing & Planning with respect to City Asset Naming Policies Equity Diversity and Inclusion Review

Mr. Trewartha and Ms. Obuba spoke to the City Asset Naming Policies Equity Diversity and Inclusion Review. 

Members of Council made the following comments: concerns with the upfront questions of the survey and the need for a disclaimer;  the timeline to go through the process for naming an asset; exceptions to the proposed policy; and the need for the Region of Peel to approval requests. Mr. Trewartha responded to questions. 

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

Dan Anderson, Resident spoke to the closure of Chartwell Heritage Glen Retirement Residence and enquired about the jurisdiction of the City of Mississauga related to who receives or where public notices are posted and who can access the Acting Mayor letter being sent to Chartwell.

Councillor Damerla spoke to sending notices to tenants and owners.  

Shari Lichterman, City Manager spoke to the challenges of notifying tenants and the need for the Province to require applicants to notify the building owner who would then have to notify tenants of public notices. Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor spoke to the challenges of notifying tenants.  

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RESOLUTION 0059-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the following matters be approved under the Consent Agenda, as listed on April 3, 2024 Council Agenda:

  - 10.1 City Asset Naming Policies Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Review 

  - 10.2 Re-appointment of Enersource representatives on Alectra Board of Directors and approval of appointment of auditors

  - 11.1 Audit Committee Report 1 - 2024 - dated March 18, 2024
  - 11.2 Planning and Development Committee Report 3 - 2024 dated March 18, 2024 
  - 11.3 General Committee Report 7-2024 dated March 27, 2024

  - 14.1.1 - 14.1.2 Information Items

  - 17.1 - 17.8 By-laws

  YES (10)

  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, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.

INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF CORPORATE REPORTS

10.1

City Asset Naming Policies Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Review (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0060-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor J. Horneck
  1. That the Council endorse and adopt the following six (6) principles to guide asset naming and commemoration activities: Community collaboration and consultation; Indigenous recognition and prioritization; environmental and historical stewardship; navigational clarity and descriptive relevance; uniqueness and adaptability; and legislative compliance.
  2. That Corporate Policy and Procedure 10-02-01 - Street Names and Corporate Policy and Procedure 10-02-02 - Facility Naming be consolidated into a single (new) Asset Naming Policy that integrates the principles and asset naming policy framework outlined in this report.
  3. That the role of the Heritage Advisory Committee be expanded to include asset-naming consultations, and that the accountability of the proposed Asset Naming Policy be delegated to the Parks, Forestry and Environment Division, and the naming intake process be centralized within the Indigenous Relations, Heritage, and Museums Team.
  4. That the ongoing review of the following Corporate Policies and Procedures integrate the principles outlined in this report: 06-01-03 - City Plaques, 05-02-07 - City Art Collection, 05-01-11 – Museums’ Collections and Exhibitions, and 05-07-02 - Tree and Bench Donation Program.
  5. That the Indigenous Relations, Heritage and Museums team, in collaboration with the interim Asset Naming EDI Review working group, use the proposed principles and asset naming framework to assess new street and facility name submissions until the proposed naming policy and processes are fully implemented.
  6. That the Council-imposed moratorium on adding names to the Street Name Reserve List and on the naming of parks and facilities be lifted.
  7. That all necessary by-laws be enacted or amended to support the implementation of the recommendations outlined in this report.

  YES (10)

  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, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.2

Re-appointment of Enersource representatives on Alectra Board of Directors and approval of appointment of auditors (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0061-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor J. Horneck
  1. That the Council of the City of Mississauga, acting as shareholder of Enersource Inc., nominates Norm Loberg and Gerry Beasley to each be re-appointed as Enersource representatives on the Alectra Inc. board of directors, for a 3-year term commencing April 26, 2024 and expiring upon the holding of the 2027 Alectra Annual General Meeting; and
  2. That the Acting Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Council Resolution and Enersource Shareholder Resolution attached as Appendices 2 and 3 to the report from the City Solicitor entitled “Re-appointment of Enersource representatives on Alectra Board of Directors and approval of appointment of auditors” dated March 12, 2024.

  YES (10)

  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, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (10 to 0)
• RESOLUTION 0062-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor J. Horneck

  WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Mississauga (the “City”) is a shareholder in  Enersource Corporation (“Enersource”); 

  AND WHEREAS Enersource and others are parties to the Unanimous Shareholders Agreement for Alectra Inc. (“Alectra”); 

  AND WHEREAS Enersource has received notice of the Annual General Meeting of Alectra Inc. to be held on April 26, 2024; 

  AND WHEREAS in connection with the AGM, it is proposed that the shareholders of Alectra approve the following Special Resolution (the “Alectra Resolution”):  

  In accordance with Subsection 2.21(1)(j) of the Alectra Inc. Unanimous Shareholder Agreement:

  1.    KPMG LLP are appointed auditors of the Corporation, to hold office until the close of the next annual meeting of the shareholders or until their successors are appointed, subject to the provisions of the Business Corporations Act; and

  2.    The remuneration of the auditors shall be fixed by the directors of the Corporation.

  AND WHEREAS the terms of Norm Loberg and Gerry Beasley as an Enersource-appointed directors on the Alectra Board of Directors will expire at the Alectra AGM and Council wishes to approve the reappointment of Norm Loberg and Gerry Beasley to the Board of Alectra to each serve for a further term of 3 years commencing April 26, 2024 and expiring upon the holding of Alectra’s 2027 Annual General Meeting; 

  AND WHEREAS in 2021 Council authorized the Directors of Enersource to reappoint Norm Lomberg and Gerry Beasley as Enersource’s independent representatives on the Board of Alectra and now wishes to authorize the Directors of Enersource to pass a clarifying resolution confirming that Norm Loberg and Gerry Beasley be reappointed for a further 3-year term each, commencing June 11, 2021 and expiring upon the 2024 Alectra Annual General Meeting; 

  NOW THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED THAT:

  1.    Council authorizes the Directors of Enersource to pass a resolution (the “Enersource Resolution”):

  a.    Approving the Alectra Resolution;
  b.    Reappointing Norm Loberg and Gerry Beasley as Enersource’s independent representatives on the Board of Alectra for a further 3-year term each, commencing April 26, 2024 and expiring upon the holding of the 2027 Alectra Annual General Meeting;

  2.    The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Enersource Resolution; and

  3.    The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to sign and/or dispatch and deliver all other resolutions, documents, notices or certificates to be signed and/or dispatched or delivered under or in connection with the foregoing matters or to take any action deemed necessary in respect of any of the foregoing

  YES (10)

  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, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.

PRESENTATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Audit Committee Report 1 - 2024 - dated March 18, 2024 (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0063-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor J. Horneck

  That Recommendations AC-0001-2024 – AC-0004-2024 as contained in the Audit Committee Report 1 - 2024 - dated March 18, 2024, be approved

  AC-0001-2024

  1. That the Internal Audit Charter By-law 0065-2013 be amended in order to update Schedule “A” as outlined in Appendix 1 to the report from Internal Audit dated February 28, 2024 entitled, “Proposed Amendments to the Internal Audit Charter By-law, the Audit Committee Terms of Reference and the Council Procedure By-law.”
  2. That the Audit Committee Terms of Reference By-law 0069-2015 be repealed.
  3. That the new Audit Committee Terms of Reference By-law be enacted, which will include the updated terms of reference, as outlined in Appendix 2 to the report from Internal Audit dated February 28, 2024 entitled, “Proposed Amendments to the Internal Audit Charter Bylaw, the Audit Committee Terms of Reference and the Council Procedure By-law.”
  4. That Schedule “A” of the Council Procedure By-law 0044-2022 be amended in order to amend the minimum frequency of meetings for the Audit Committee, as outlined in Appendix 3 to the report from Internal Audit dated February 28, 2024 entitled, “Proposed Amendments to the Internal Audit Charter By-law, the Audit Committee Terms of Reference and the Council Procedure By-law.”

  AC-0002-2024

  That the Corporate Report dated February 12, 2024 from the Director, Internal Audit entitled “Internal Audit Work Plan 2024-2026” be approved.

  AC-0003-2024

  That the report dated March 1, 2024 from the Director, Internal Audit with respect to final audit

  reports:

  1. Community Services Department, Recreation & Culture Division, Culture & Events Section, Event Development Unit – Celebration Square Audit; and,
  2. Community Services Department, Parks, Forestry & Environment Division, Parks Operations Section – Parks Operations Turf Inventory Audit

  be received for information.

   

  AC-0004-2024

  That the Corporate Report dated January 31, 2024 entitled “Status of Outstanding Audit Recommendations as of December 31, 2023” from the City Manager & Chief Administrative Officer be received for information.

  YES (10)

  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, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.2

Planning and Development Committee Report 3 - 2024 dated March 18, 2024 (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0064-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor J. Horneck

  That Recommendations PDC-0006-2024 – PDC-0009-2024 as contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report 3 - 2024 - dated March 18, 2024, be approved.

  PDC-0006-2024

  1. That the application to amend Mississauga Official Plan to modify the boundaries of the Residential Low Density I and Greenlands designations and to amend the Erindale Neighbourhood Special Site 2 policies for 904 Mississauga Heights Drive, under file OPA 24-1 W7, is not acceptable in its current form and should not be approved.
  2. That City Council direct Legal Services, appropriate City staff and any necessary consultants to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearing in opposition to the Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications in their current form, for the lands at 904 Mississauga Heights Drive and for Legal Services to bring a report to Council should there be a potential for settlement.
  3. That City Council authorize the Planning and Building Department to instruct Legal Services on requesting mediation or to otherwise enter into settlement discussions during or before the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing process.
  4. The one oral submission be received.

      

  PDC-0007-2024

  1. That City Council direct Legal Services, appropriate City staff and any necessary consultants to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearing in opposition to the Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications in their current form, for the lands at 900 Mississauga Heights Drive and for Legal Services to bring a report to Council should there be a potential for settlement.
  2. That City Council authorize the Planning and Building Department to instruct Legal Services on requesting mediation or to otherwise enter into settlement discussions during or before the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing process.
  3. That one oral submission be received.

      

  PDC-0008-2024

  1. That the report titled “Update on Bill 162 – Get It Done Act, 2024” dated February 28, 2024, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, be received for information.
  2. That one oral submission be received.

      

      

      

  PDC-0009-2024

  1. That the report dated March 6, 2024 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the proposed Mississauga Official Plan 2051, be received for information.
  2. That eight oral submissions be received.

  YES (10)

  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, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.3

General Committee Report 7-2024 dated March 27, 2024 (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0065-2024
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor J. Horneck

  That Recommendations GC-0143-2024 – GC-0180-2024 as contained in the General Committee Report 7 - 2024 - dated March 27, 2024, be approved.

  GC-0143-2024

  That the deputation by Yasser Khan, Resident regarding neighbourhood upkeep, be received.

  GC-0144-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement and Ryan Regent, Supervisor, Enforcement and Licensing regarding the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services dated March 12, 2024 entitled ‘Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Program Update”, be received.

  GC-0145-2024

  That the deputation by April Johnston and Marcia Bryan, Members, Peel ACORN regarding the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services dated March 12, 2024 entitled ‘Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Program Update”, be received.

  GC-0146-2024

  That the deputation by Daryl Chong, President & CEO, Greater Toronto Apartment Association regarding the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services dated March 12, 2024 entitled ‘Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Program Update”, be received.

  GC-0147-2024

  That the deputation by Athina Tagidou, Resident regarding the Corporate Report dated February 14, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services entitled “2024 Future Directions Plans – Final Reports for Recreation, Parks, Forestry & Environment, Library, Culture and Fire & Emergency Services”, be received.

  GC-0148-2024

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  • 10.6 Single Source Contract Award for Consulting Services, Detail Design and Construction Administration of six (6) City Parks within Lakeview Village with Nak Design Strategies (NAK)
  • 10.7 2023 Council Remuneration and Expenses Report
  • 11.1 Transit Advisory Committee Report 1 – 2024 – dated March 5, 2024
  • 11.2 Heritage Advisory Committee Report 3 – 2024 – dated March 5, 2024
  • 11.3 – Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 3 – 2024 – dated March 19, 2024
  • 16.1 Authority to execute a Lease Amending and Extension Agreement with 627092 Ontario Inc. for the Cooksville Library located at 3024 Hurontario Street (Ward 7)
  • 16.2 Delegation of Authority – Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property – July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023

     

  GG-0149-2024

  1. That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated March 4, 2024 entitled “2024 Traffic Calming Program (Ward 1, Ward 5, Ward 6, Ward 7, Ward 8, Ward 10 and Ward 11)” be approved.
  2. That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated March 4, 2024 entitled “2024 Traffic Calming Program (Ward 1, Ward 5, Ward 6, Ward 7, Ward 8, Ward 10 and Ward 11)” be referred to the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee, the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee, and the Mississauga Road Safety Committee for information.

      

  GC-0150-2024

  That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to award and execute, on behalf of the City, a contract with TCS Coatings Inc. and related ancillary agreements, all in a form satisfactory to Legal Services, for the supply and delivery of isocyanate free low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) paints in the amount of $120,000.00, exclusive of taxes, for a term of two (2) years.

  GC-0151-2024

  That the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services dated March 12, 2024 entitled ‘Apartment Building Standards and Maintenance Program Update”, be received for information.

  GC-0152-2024

  That the Corporate Report titled “Security Services Initiatives and 2023 Annual Summary”, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated March 6, 2024, be received for information.

  GC-0153-2024

  That the five (5) 2024 Future Directions Plans for Recreation, Parks, Forestry & Environment, Library, Culture and Fire & Emergency Services appended to this Corporate Report dated February 14, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services including the recommendations contained therein, be approved subject to the annual budget and business plans.

  GC-0154-2024

  That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to award and execute a contract with NAK Design Strategies. (NAK) for design and contract administration services for all Lakeview Village Parks in an approximate amount of $8,908,000.00 plus a contingency of $890,800.00 for a total approximate contract amount of $9,798,800.00, exclusive of taxes, funded from PN 21326 – Park Development-Lakeview Village (F_303) as detailed in the Corporate Report entitled “Single Source Contract Award for Consulting Services, Detail Design and Construction Administration of six (6) City Parks within Lakeview Village” dated March 14, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services.

  GC-0155-2024

  That the report dated, February 21, 2024, entitled, “2023 Council Remuneration and Expenses” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, required by the Municipal Act, 2001, be received for information.

  GC-0156-2024

  That the deputation from Jan Durkiewicz and Ethan Lam, on behalf of University of Toronto Mississauga, Urbanism Club with respect to the new Ontario One Fare Program impacts to student negotiations to renew the U-Pass with MiWay be received for information.

  (TAC-0001-2024)

  GC-0157-2024

  That the deputation from Jan Durkiewicz and Ethan Lam, on behalf of University of Toronto Mississauga, Urbanism Club with respect to transit commuter issues facing the student body, including issues with the U-Pass and bus frequency be received for information.

  (TAC-0002-2024)

  GC-0158-2024

  That the deputation from Jan Durkiewicz and Ethan Lam, on behalf of University of Toronto Mississauga, Urbanism Club with respect to statistics from Winter survey in collaboration with MiWay regarding student feedback on transit in the city and how their experiences have changed since the Fall semester be received for information.

  (TAC-0003-2024)

  GC-0159-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Suzanne Holder, Manager, Customer Success and Innovation with respect to Customer Success Program be received for information.

  (TAC-0004-2024)

  GC-0160-2024

  That the 2024 Transit Advisory Committee Work Plan be approved as presented.

  (TAC-0005-2024)

  GC-0161-2024

  That the following items were approved on consent at the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held March 5, 2024:

  • Item 9.4 - Request to Alter the Heritage Designated Property at 1620 Dundas Street West (Ward 7)
  • Item 9.5 - Request to Alter a Heritage Designated Property at 1503/1507 Clarkson Road North (Ward 2)

  (HAC-0023-2024)

  GC-0162-2024

  That the property at 1375 Blundell Road (Ward 1) be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for its physical, design, historical, associative and contextual value and that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

  (HAC-0024-2024)

  (Ward 1)

  GC-0163-2024

  That the property at 88 Lakeshore Road East (Ward 1) be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for its physical, design, historical, associative and contextual value and that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

  (HAC-0025-2024)

  (Ward 1)

  GC-0164-2024

  That the property at 2470 Jarvis Street (Ward 7) be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for its design, historical and associative value and that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

  (HAC-0026-2024)

  (Ward 7)

  GC-0165-2024

  That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 1620 Dundas Street West (Ward 7), as per the report dated January 22, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

  (HAC-0027-2024)

  (Ward 7)

  GC-0166-2024

  That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 1503/1507 Clarkson Road North (Ward 2), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated January 24, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

  (HAC-0028-2024)

  (Ward 2)

  GC-0167-2024

  That the resignation of Chirine Constantini, Citizen Member effective February 28, 2024 from the Heritage Advisory Committee dated February 27, 2024, be received.

  (HAC-0029-2024)

  GC-0168-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Rory O’Sullivan, Capital Project Manager, Rapid Transit and Lin Rogers, Manager, Rapid Transit regarding the Hazel McCallion Line Project Update and Cycling Overview dated March 19, 2024, be received.

  (MCAC-0023-2024)

  GC-0169-2024

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Fred Sandoval, Coordinator, Active Transportation regarding the Cycling Program Quarterly Update dated March 19, 2024, be received.

  (MCAC-0024-2024)

  GC-0170-2024

  That the deputation from Rahul Mehta, Resident regarding the following agenda items: Hazel McCallion Line Project Update and Cycling Overview dated March 19, 2024, Cycling Program Quarterly Update dated March 19, 2024, and Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Work Plan Workshop Summary, be received.

  (MCAC-0025-2024)

  GC-0171-2024

  That the following items were approved on consent:

  • 10.1 - Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Action List (5 minutes)
  • 10.4 - Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2024 Work Plan Workshop Summary
  • 10.5 - 2024 Toronto Bicycle Show and E-Bike Expo Summary
  • 11.1 - 2023 Phil Green Award Presentation Details Memorandum

  (MCAC-0026-2024)

  GC-0172-2024

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

  (MCAC-0027-2024)

  GC-0173-2024

  That the Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee update on March 19, 2024 from Juelene Stennett, Citizen Member, be received.

  (MCAC-0028-2024)

  GC-0174-2024

  That the Memorandum from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation dated March 11, 2024, entitled “2024 Work Plan Workshop Summary”, be received.

  (MCAC-0029-2024)

  GC-0175-2024

  That the summary document entitled “Mississauga @ Toronto Bicycle Show and E-Bike Expo March 8 – 10”, be received.

  (MCAC-0030-2024)

  GC-0176-2024

  That the Memorandum from Eglantina Bacaj-Gondia, Legislative Coordinator dated March 13, 2024 entitled “2023 Phil Green Award Presentation Details”, be received.

  (MCAC-0031-2024)

  GC-0177-2024

  That the update by Councillor Fonseca, Vice-Chair regarding the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association 2024 Annual Conference, be received.

  (MCAC-0032-2024)

  GC-0178-2024

  1. That the City Manager and City Clerk be authorized to execute a Lease Amending and Extension Agreement, and all documents ancillary thereto between 627092 Ontario Inc., as Landlord, and The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, as tenant, for the extension of the lease of the Cooksville Library space consisting of approximately 5,738 square feet (533 square meters) and eleven (11) underground reserved parking spaces, located at 3024 Hurontario Street, for a further five (5) year term from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2029, on the terms detailed in this report and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor or her designate.
  2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

      

  GC-0179-2024

  That the report dated February 28, 2024, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services entitled, “Delegation of Authority - Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property – July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023”, be received for information.

  GC-0180-2024

  1. That the Commissioner of Community Services, or their designate, be authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with the YMCA Greater Toronto for funding to be used towards a new YMCA location in Mississauga, and all documents relating thereto including any necessary ancillary documents and/or amending and extension agreements, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services as outlined in the closed session Corporate Report dated March 5, 2024 entitled “YMCA of Greater Toronto Contribution Agreement” from the Commissioner of Community Services
  2. That all necessary By-laws be authorized and enacted.

      

  YES (10)

  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, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (10 to 0)

12.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Nil

13.

PETITIONS - Nil

14.

CORRESPONDENCE

14.1

Information Items

14.1.1

Integrity Commissioner’s Quarterly Report dated March 25, 2024 (CONSENT)

This item was received for information. 

14.1.2

Letter dated March 27, 2024 from Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing with respect to Building Faster Fund (CONSENT)

This item was received for information. 

14.1.3

Letter dated March 15, 2024 from Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation with respect to the 2023-2024 Gas Tax Program

Councillor Horneck enquired if the amount received from the Gas Tax Program is what staff were anticipating. Shari Lichterman, City Manager responded.

14.2

Direction Items

14.2.1

Request for Municipal Significance Designation for the purpose of obtaining a Temporary Liquor Licence Extension of Hours, as Big Slick Bar and Billiards is hosting an Industry Nights event  on May 4, 5, June 29, and June 30, 2024

Councillor Butt spoke to supporting the request.

• RESOLUTION 0066-2024
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt
  Seconded By Councillor S. McFadden

  WHEREAS Big Slick Bar and Billiards in Mississauga – 1965 Britannia Road West is planning on hosting 4 Industry Nights on May 4, 2024, May 5, 2024, June 29, 2024 and June 30, 2024 and is requesting temporary extension of hours from 2:00am to 4:00am to allow all industry workers to enjoy a night together in a controlled and safe environment;

  AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages;

  AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of up to 70 people;

  NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the; Big Slick Bar and Billiards - Industry Nights being held on  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 (10)

  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, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (10 to 0)

15.

NOTICE OF MOTION

15.1

Notice of Motion to Address Industrial Pollution in Mississauga (Councillor Tedjo)

Councillor Tedjo spoke to the Notice of Motion and to an upcoming public meeting to address additional concerns. 

• RESOLUTION 0067-2024
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt
  Seconded By Councillor S. McFadden

  WHEREAS the Clarkson area has been identified as a taxed airshield by the Provincial Ministry of the Environment though the Clarkson Air Quality study; 

  AND WHEREAS Ash Grove is one of the oldest industrial facilities in Mississauga, producing powder cement since the 1950s;

  AND WHEREAS the cement production process is resource intensive, and releases chemicals such as Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) that are hazardous to human health;

  AND WHEREAS The Provincial Ministry of the Environment has lowered the acceptable emissions limits for SO2 that can be emitted by industry;

  AND WHEREAS Ash Grove is not in compliance with the Provincial SO2 and NOx emissions standard and is seeking temporary relief through site specific standards as they make improvements to their Mississauga facility;

  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
  1.    The Acting Mayor write a letter to the Provincial Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks, outlining concerns regarding permitting site specific emissions standards for Ash Grove Cement;
  2.    This letter request that should these site specifics standards be accepted, that the permitted period be for 5 years and reviewed again before renewal or extension of that time line;
  3.    This letter be shared with Mississauga Members of Provincial Parliament.

  YES (10)

  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, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (10 to 0)

16.

MOTIONS

16.1

To close to the public a portion of the Council meeting to be held on April 3, 2024 to deal with various matters. (See Item 21 Closed Session)

• RESOLUTION 0068-2024
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla
  Seconded By Councillor J. Kovac

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

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

   NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that a portion of the Council meeting held on April 3, 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 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Ras v. Starr and City of Mississauga

  YES (10)

  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, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (10 to 0)

17.

INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS

17.1

A by-law to amend By-law 0065-2013, being a by-law to establish a revised Internal Audit Charter (CONSENT)

AC-0001-2024/March 18, 2024

0048-2024

17.2

A by-law to adopt Terms of Reference for the Audit Committee and to repeal By-law 0069-2015 (CONSENT)

AC-0001-2024/March 18, 2024

0049-2024

17.3

A by-law to amend the Council Procedure By-law 0044-2022, as amended, to amend the minimum required frequency of Audit Committee meetings (CONSENT)

AC-0001-2024/March 18, 2024

0050-2024

17.4

A by-law to amend By-law No. 555-2000, as amended, being the Traffic By-law; All-way Stop and Lower Driveway Boulevard Parking (Ward 6) (CONSENT)

GC-0133-2020/March 25, 2020

0051-2024

17.5

A by-law to authorize the execution of a Lease Amending and Extension Agreement - Cooksville Library (Ward 7) (CONSENT)

GC-0178-2024/March 27, 2024

0052-2024

17.6

A by-law to Adopt Mississauga Official Plan Amendment No. 171 (Ward 3) (CONSENT)

PDC-0001-2024/January 8, 2024

0053-2024

17.7

A by-law to amend Rezoning By-law Number 0225-2007, as amended (Ward 3) (CONSENT)

PDC-0001-2024/January 8, 2024

0054-2024

17.8

A by-law to designate 822 Clarkson Road South as being of cultural heritage value or interest (Ward 2) (CONSENT)

HAC-0002-2024/January 9, 2024

0055-2024

18.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL - Nil

19.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor Tedjo enquired about the timeline for a report related to Lower Boulevard Parking enforcement coming to a future Council meeting. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works noted that staff are currently working on bring a report to a Council meeting in the next few months. Councillor Tedjo further spoke to the letter dated March 27, 2024 from Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing with respect to Building Faster Fund and to what the amount would have been if the City of Mississauga met the housing targets. Shari Lichterman, City Manager and CAO responded. 

Councillor Damerla enquired if City of Mississauga libraries would be providing solar eclipse glasses to residents.  Kristina Zietsma, Director, Recreation & Culture responded. 

20.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Councillor McFadden expressed condolences to Commissioner Jodi Robillios on the passing of her mother. 

21.

CLOSED SESSION 

Council went into Closed Session at 11:31AM and returned at 11:47AM. Councillor Damerla left at 11:45AM.  (See Item 16.1 Motions - to close to the public a portion of the Council meeting to be held on April 3, 2024 to deal with various matters)

21.1

Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Ras v. Starr and City of Mississauga

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor spoke to the subject matter and answered questions from Members of Council.

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

• RESOLUTION 0069-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  Seconded By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the City Solicitor or her designate be authorized to resolve the action bearing court file CV-22-00690907 on the basis discussed in closed session.  

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 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 April 3, 2024 which includes: recommendations, any reports of committees and of local boards, each motion and resolution passed and other actions taken by the Council. 

0056-2024

23.

ADJOURNMENT