The Mississauga Record

Council

February 2, 2022

Who was there

Present (8): Bonnie Crombie, Dipika Damerla, Stephen Dasko, Chris Fonseca, John Kovac, Matt Mahoney, Sue McFadden, Carolyn Parrish

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

Declared interests

Councillor Carlsonas his son works for a tree removal company
Councillor Starrdue to personal reasons and departed the meeting at 1:47pm

What was decided (14 motions)

14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the following matters be approved under the Consent Agenda, as listed on the February 2, 2022 11.2. - 2022 Federal Pre-budget Submission 12.1. - PDC Report 3-2022 dated January 24, 2022 12.2. - GC Report 2-2022 dated January 26, 2022 15.1.1. - Information Item 18.1. - 18.3. - By-laws 18.6. - 18.7. - By-laws YES (10) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson ABSENT (1) Councillor R. Starr
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden, seconded by Councillor C. Parrish
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson
That the report entitled “2022 Federal Pre-Budget Submission”, including Appendix 1, from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, dated January 20, 2022, be approved for submission to the Department of Finance, Government of Canada for the Federal Government’s 2022 Budget deliberations. That the Mayor be directed to forward the approved submission with this report to the Federal Minister of Finance, local MPs, Ontario’s Big City Mayors, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. YES (10) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson ABSENT (1) Councillor R. Starr
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden, seconded by Councillor C. Parrish
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson
That the report entitled “2022 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission”, including Appendix 1, from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, dated January 20, 2022, be approved for submission to the Ministry of Finance, Province of Ontario for the Provincial Government’s 2022 Budget deliberations. That the Mayor be directed to forward the approved submission with this report to the Provincial Minister of Finance, local MPPs, Ontario’s Big City Mayors, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. YES (11) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor P. Saito, seconded by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson
WHEREAS Trillium Health Partners (THP) cares for more patients than any other hospital in Ontario with seven times more acute patients served than the average hospital; and WHEREAS no hospital has experienced more growth in the patient population served than THP in the entire province; and WHEREAS no hospital will face greater growth than THP with demand for services projected to double over the next 20 years; and WHEREAS THP and the Government of Ontario announced a historic health infrastructure investment plan to respond to the community’s needs including a new Mississauga Hospital and expanded Queensway Health Centre; and WHEREAS THP has made a proposal for the redevelopment of the Mississauga Hospital site located at 100 Queensway West at the southwest corner of Queensway West and Hurontario Street; and WHEREAS this redevelopment will include the full replacement of the existing Mississauga hospital, creating a new 22-storey hospital tower on the existing hospital site; and WHEREAS the new Mississauga Hospital will provide a modern health care facility with over 950 beds to address the growing and changing health care needs of the community; and WHEREAS THP and the City recognize this as a generational opportunity to build a modern landmark facility that will establish a strong urban presence and a gateway into the City’s Downtown area; and WHEREAS the site of the proposed development fronts onto the future Light Rail Transit (LRT) corridor along Hurontario Street and is
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Mayor Crombie
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson
WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing of Branko Prusina, Transit Operator, on Saturday January 15, 2022. AND WHEREAS Branko started with the City of Mississauga in June 2006. AND WHEREAS Branko’s peers describe him as thoughtful, caring, positive, inclusive, and happy. He always had a kind word to say. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that sincere condolences be extended on behalf of the Mayor, Members of Council and staff of the City of Mississauga to the Prusina family 17.3 To express sincere condolences to the family of Vicky Murray, a City of Mississauga employee who passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 1. Motion Vicky Murray.pdf Mayor Crombie expressed condolences to the Murray family RESOLUTION 0018-2022 Moved By Councillor C. Parrish Seconded By Councillor D. Damerla WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing of Vicky Murray, Library Assistant at Malton Library, on Friday, January 14 2022. AND WHEREAS Vicky initially started with the City of Mississauga in 2001 to 2005; and returned to work at the City of Mississauga in 2011. AND WHEREAS Vicky’s extensive knowledge and focus on customer service made her an excellent representative of the library NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that sincere condolences be extended on behalf of the Mayor, Members of Council and staff of the City of Mississauga to the Murray family. 17.4 To close to th
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson · Opposed (1): Councillor C. Parrish
That Legal Services be instructed to withdraw the City-initiated appeal of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in File No. A459/21, 3585 Mavis Road, Mark Nye, Ward 7. YES (9) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson NO (1) Councillor C. Parrish ABSENT (1) Councillor R. Starr
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson · Opposed (1): Councillor C. Parrish
That Legal Services be instructed to TAKE NO POSITION with respect to the decision of the Committee of Adjustment (File No. A211/21 – 320 Indian Valley Trail – Allan and Dimple Madan – Ward 1) and not attend the hearing. YES (10) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson ABSENT (1) Councillor R. Starr
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson
That Legal Services be instructed to TAKE NO POSITION with respect to the decision of the Committee of Adjustment (File No. A316/21 – 1191 and 1213 Eglinton Avenue East – MGR Group Inc. – Ward 5) and not attend the hearing. YES (10) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson ABSENT (1) Councillor R. Starr
Moved by Councillor C. Parrish, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson
That the City Solicitor, or her designate, be authorized to execute minutes of settlement with Isildo Manuel Raposo and Sandra Raposo regarding an appeal by the City to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the “OLT”) regarding development of 6985 Second Line West. That the City Solicitor, or her designate, be authorized to attend before the OLT in support of the application, in accordance with the revised plan attached in Appendix 1. YES (10) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson ABSENT (1) Councillor R. Starr
Moved by Councillor G. Carlson, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson
That that report dated January 19, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, entitled Ward 2 Vacancy, be received for information. That the Office of Ward 2 Councillor formerly held by Karen Ras be declared vacant in accordance with Section 262(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001. YES (10) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson ABSENT (1) Councillor R. Starr
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor C. Parrish
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson
WHEREAS the Councillor for Ward 2 resigned effective January 28 th , 2022; WHEREAS the residents of Ward 2 require representation on both Mississauga and Region of Peel Councils; WHEREAS a large portion of property tax as well as essential services are under the direction of the 24 members of Region of Peel Council, 12 of whom are Mississauga representatives; WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Election for 2022 is scheduled for Monday, October 24 th with nominations opening Monday, May 2 nd ; WHEREAS ideally a by-election would be the most democratic way to fill the vacant seat in Ward 2; WHEREAS a by-election would cost upwards of $300,000 and cannot take place before May 2 nd , the first day nominations open; WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Act allows for a local municipality to fill a Ward vacancy through immediate Council appointment; WHEREAS a Councillor familiar with Ward 2 as well as the duties and roles of a city and regional Councillor would be an ideal interim appointee; WHEREAS former Councillor Patricia Mullin was elected by the residents of Ward 2 from 1985 through to her retirement in 2014; WHEREAS former Councillor Patricia Mullin has chosen retirement and has confirmed that she will not be a candidate for the October 24 th , 2022 municipal election; WHEREAS the appointment of former Councillor Patricia Mullin would immediately provide knowledgeable and dedicated service to the residents of Ward 2 as well as a full roster of votes from Mississauga at the Region of Pee
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor C. Parrish
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson
Whereas it has come to Council’s attention that a complaint was lodged by former Councillor Karen Ras against Councillor Ron Starr related to property damage in the underground garage of the Mississauga Civic Centre. Therefore be it resolved that: 1. Council requests that the Integrity Commissioner investigate whether Councillor Ron Starr engaged in harassing behaviour towards former Councillor Karen Ras that violated the Council Code of Conduct and/or the City’s Respectful Workplace Policy. 2. Council requests that Councillor Ron Starr take a leave of absence until the Integrity Commissioner’s investigation has been concluded and the report is presented to and dealt with by Council. 3. Council direct the Integrity Commissioner to attend a Special Council meeting scheduled for February 9th, 2022 or at his earliest convenience to explain the rationale for not investigating former Councillor Ras’ complaint and to explain how Sections 2(2)(a) and 2(2)(c) of the Council Code of Conduct Complaint Protocol applies to this situation. YES (10) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson ABSENT (1) Councillor R. Starr
Moved by Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson
That the February 2, 2021 Council Agenda be approved as amended. 4. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 4.1 Councillor G. Carlson - A by-law to Regulate the Injuring and Destruction of Trees Located on Private Property and to repeal By-law 0254-2012 Councillor Carlson declared a conflict as his son works for a tree removal company. 4.2 Councillor G. Carlson - A by-law to amend the City’s User Fees and Charges By-law 0247-2021 to amend the tree permit, removal and replacement fees related to the City’s Private Tree Protection By-law and the City’s Public Tree Protection By-law Councillor Carlson declared a conflict as his son works for a tree removal company. 4.3 Councillor R. Starr - Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Media Reports Councillor R. Starr declared a conflict due to personal reasons 5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING Council 2022/02/02 3 5.1 Council Minutes - January 19, 2022 Verbal Motion Moved By Councillor S. McFadden Seconded By Councillor C. Parrish That the minutes of the February 2, 2022 Council meeting be approved, as amended 6. PRESENTATIONS 6.1 Deryn Rizzi, Fire Chief to present a Certificate of Recognition to Adam Attalla, who assisted children escape a house fire. Deryn Rizzi, Fire Chief commended Adam Attalla for his heroic actions, selflessness and bravery that saved the lives of three children trapped in house fire, and presented him with the Fire Chief Commendation Award. 6
Moved by Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson
YES (9): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, and Councillor S. McFadden NO (1): Councillor P. Saito
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried

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