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 (13 motions)
12 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
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 th
Moved by Councillor M. Reid, seconded by Councillor A. Tedjo
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt
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
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
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. 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. 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. 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. 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
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
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 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
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
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
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
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 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.” That the Audit Committee Terms of Reference By-law 0069-2015 be repealed. 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 A udit Committee Terms of Reference and the Council Procedure By-law.” 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 Audi
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
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 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. 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. 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. The one oral submission be received. PDC-0007-2024 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 s
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That Recommendations GC-0143-2024 – GC-0180-2024 as contained in the General Committee Report 7 - 2024 - dated March 27, 2024, be approved. GC-0 143 -2024 That the deputation by Yasser Khan, Resident regarding neighbourhood upkeep, be received. GC-0 144 -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-0 145 -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-0 146 -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-0 147 -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-0 148 -2024 That the following items were approved on t
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Referred
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
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
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, Counc
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
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
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor J. Kovac
Carried
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
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
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. Council 04/03/2024 3 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 con
Moved by Councillor Reid
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt