Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (10 motions)
9 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the March 3, 2021 Council Agenda be approved as amended. 4. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING 5.1 Council Minutes - February 17, 2021 Verbal Motion RESOLUTION Moved By Councillor R. Starr Seconded By Councillor K. Ras That the minutes of the February 17, 2021 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 5.2 Special Council Minutes - February 24, 2021 Verbal Motion RESOLUTION Moved By Councillor C. Parrish Seconded By Councillor S. Dasko That the minutes of the February 24, 2021 Special Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Item 16.1 David Butters, President & CEO, The Association of Power Producers of Ontario (APPrO) Mr. Butters spoke to electricity planning in Ontario, and that the City of Mississauga did not incorporate the latest outlook in electricity planning into the proposed motion. Members of Councils spoke to the proposed motion, materials being used to build high-rises, system reliability, consequences of fazing out all gas plants and to the baseline for nuclear power. Mr. Butters responded to questions. 7.2 Item 16.1 Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs at The Atmospheric Fund Mr. Purcell spoke to supporting the proposed motion and that the City of Mississauga pervious declared a climate emergency in the City. Councillor Damerla enquired about GHG targets and how do we change from gas to electricity. Mr. Purcell responded to Councillor Damerla. Item 16.1 was brought up an
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden, seconded by Councillor R. Starr
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, 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
That the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated entitled Tax Adjustments pursuant to Section 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act be received. That the tax adjustments outlined in Appendix 1 attached to this report for applications for cancellation or refund of taxes pursuant to Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act be approved. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, 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 S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, 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
That the report dated January 22, 2021, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the applications by 7085 Goreway Developments Limited to permit two apartment buildings (16 and 18 storeys) with 259 dwelling units connected by a 2 storey podium and 12 townhomes, under File OZ 20/013 W5, 7085 Goreway Drive, be received for information, and notwithstanding planning protocol, that the recommendation report be brought directly to a future Council meeting. PDC-0013-2021 That the report dated January 22, 2021, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the applications by City Park (McLaughlin) Inc. to permit a six storey condominium apartment building and five detached homes, under Files OZ 20/014 and T-M20003 W11,6616 McLaughlin Road, be received for information. That eight oral submissions be received. PDC-0014-2021 That the PowerPoint presentation by Katherine Morton, Manager, Planning Strategies with respect to Regional Planning and Growth Management , Planning and Building Comments, be received. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, 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 S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca PDC-0012-2021
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, 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
That the deputation by Margaret Dunn, Resident, regarding the request for “ Removal of the City’s Easement ” be received; That the matter be
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca GC-0085-2021
Referred
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario is planning to increase greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Ontario’s gas-fired power plants by more than 300% by 2030 and by 500% or more by 2040, reversing more than 40% of the GHG reductions that were achieved by phasing out coal-fired power plants; and WHEREAS GHG emissions are causing temperatures to rise in Canada at more than double the rate of the rest of the world, causing impacts to municipal operations and affecting City of Mississauga residents; and WHEREAS, in June 2019, the City of Mississauga declared a climate emergency; and WHEREAS, in December 2019, the City of Mississauga approved the City’s first comprehensive Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) which sets out ambitious goals, including reducing GHG emissions 80% (as compared to 1990 levels) by 2050; and WHEREAS, the latest Five Year Energy Conservation Plan (2019-2023) has a target of a 1% reduction per year in energy use and GHG emissions in our facilities, over the next five years; and WHEREAS, if the City is to meet its targets under the CCAP and the Five Year Energy Conservation Plan (2019-2023), the Ontario electricity grid must remain low carbon; and WHEREAS the Environmental Action Committee has reviewed the material from the Ontario Clean Air Alliance and supports the request to pass this motion; and THEREFORE be it resolved that the City of Mississauga requests the Government of Ontario to place an interim cap of 2.5 megatonnes per year on GHG emissions from Ontari
Moved by Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor R. Starr
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, 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 COVID shutdowns have impacted all businesses in the City of Mississauga; And whereas Council has put in place temporary exemptions and policy changes to help support all businesses; and Whereas many restaurants in malls have been closed due to the restrictions; and Whereas mall operators have asked for permission to allow food trucks to operate on their property; and Whereas By-Law 520-2004 prohibits food trucks from operating within a 500 m distance of restaurants selling the same products; and Whereas food truck operators have requested exemptions from this restriction during the pandemic. Therefore be it resolved that Council approve a temporary exemption to the requirement for a 500 metre separation between a full service food truck and a business selling similar products on private property until September 30, 2021 under the following conditions: 1. Written permission from the property owner for the food truck to be on the site 2. A letter of no objection from a majority of similar businesses within the 500 metre (1640 feet) distance. 3. A maximum of 2 food trucks on any property with a minimum distance of 30 metres (100 feet) between each. 4. Written permission from the local BIA if the property is located within the BIA. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadd
Moved by Councillor P. Saito, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, 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 on September 16, 2020, City Council adopted Resolution 0297-2020, which included Recommendation PDC0030-2020, which recommended the approval of an application under file OZ/18/011 W5, Pinnacle International (Ontario) Ltd., 0 & 5044 Hurontario Street, west side of Hurontario Street, north of Eglinton Avenue West, to amend certain policies of the Official Plan, and to amend the zoning by-law to permit four apartment buildings containing 1,355 units with height of 32, 35, 35, and 38 storeys; AND WHEREAS the applicant has requested a revision to condition 1(c) in order to accommodate minor revisions to the proposed 35 storey apartment building located at the northwest corner of Hurontario Street and Watergarden Drive, as well as a revision to Recommendation 3 in order to rezone a portion of the subject lands located at the northwest corner of Hurontario Street and Watergarden Drive without an “H” holding provision in the zoning by-law; AND WHEREAS the applicant has revised the proposed podium design to incorporate a minimum building height of 1 storey where the podium does not face a public right of way, and a minimum building height of 2 storeys where the podium faces Watergarden Drive; AND WHEREAS, the “H” holding provision would require the applicant to enter into an agreement for the provision for public art; AND WHEREAS, the agreement for public art has been executed by the applicant and City of Mississauga, thereby negating the need for an “H” holding provision in t
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, 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 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 March 3, 2021 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: (a) Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Sections 239 (2): I. The security of the property of the municipality or local board: Land Claim, Treaties 22 and 23 (Wards 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8) YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, 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 M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, 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 Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, requires Council to pass a motion prior to closing part of a meeting to the public; And, whereas the Act requires that the motion states the act of holding a closed meeting and the general nature of the matter to be considered at the closed meeting: Now therefore be it resolved that a meeting on March 5, 2021 with the Members of Council and Mississauga Members of the Provincial Parliament and the Members of Parliament shall be open to the public to deal with the following matter: Educational Session: Mississauga Members of Provincial Parliament and Members of Parliament City of Mississauga priority sharing discussion. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, 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 C. Parrish, seconded by Councillor P. Saito
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, 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
That the Mayor, on behalf of Council, send letters to the Provincial and Federal ministries responsible for land claims requesting to be continually informed and updated regarding this specific land claim as it proceeds through the assess ment and negotiation process as outlined in the report dated February 16, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, 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 K. Ras, seconded by Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, 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