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Councillor R. Starron the following item: ;21.2
What was decided (8 motions)
8 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 June 8, 2022 11.1. - Advertising Review Panel Report 1 - 2022 dated May 17, 2022 11.2. - Audit Committee Report 2 - 2022 dated May 16, 2022 11.3. - Planning and Development Committee Report 11 - 2022 - dated May 30, 2022 at 1:30 PM 11.4. - Planning and Development Committee Report 12 - 2022 - dated May 30, 2022 at 6:00 PM 11.5. - General Committee Report 11 - 2022 dated June 1, 2022 17.1. - 17.5 - By-laws 17.7. - 17.18 - By-laws YES (12) 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 , and Councillor P. Mullin
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
WHEREAS Nouveau Events, a group of professionals known as the Foreign Friends Collective, who host a series of community events that are focused on bridging cultural gaps while supporting worthy causes within the community will be hosting its first Nouveau – New Year’s Day Breakfast Gala on January 1, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Small Arms Inspection Building; AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling tickets in advance which will include food and beverages and guests will be encouraged to dress in their most chic gowns and tuxedos; AND WHEREAS NOUVEAU Events will pledge donations to Safe City Mississauga and Peel Learning Foundation; NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the 2023 Nouveau – New Year’s Day Breakfast Gala 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 (12) 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 , and Councillor P. Mullin
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
WHEREAS, Council reaffirms its commitment to diversity, equality, respect and inclusion within our community; and WHEREAS, Council further affirms its support for the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or questioning and Additional sexual orientations and gender identities (2SLGBTQ+) residents in our community and stands with them to protect their civil rights and their ability to live openly, equally and without fear; AND WHEREAS, February 5, 2022 marks the 41st anniversary of bathhouse raids in Toronto and that June 28th , 2022 marks the 53rd anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York, and both these incidents galvanized the 2SLGBTQ+ movement, setting in motion changes for the community; AND WHEREAS on February 11, 2021, the Regional Council of Peel approved Resolution 2021-99 that adopted a recommendation from the Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism committee to move PRIDE celebrations from the month of July to June in order to align local celebrations with Toronto and its neighbouring regions; AND WHEREAS, while there has been great progress towards acceptance and equality, Council stands with Mississauga’s 2SLGBTQ+ community in recognizing that more work needs to be done to ensure that members of our 2SLGBTQ+ community no longer face discrimination, hate or violence because of who they are or who they love; AND WHEREAS, celebrating PRIDE Month raises awareness and advocacy for the 2SLGBTQ+ community, it is also an opportunity for all residents to en
Moved by Mayor Crombie, seconded by Councillor C. Parrish
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor P. Mullin, Councillor C. Fonseca, 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 Joel Brown, a City of Mississauga employee, who passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022; AND WHEREAS Joel started with the City of Mississauga in 2009 as a MiWay Transit Operator working out of the Central Parkway Facility; AND WHEREAS Joel was a valued member of the MiWay team, and was a highly respected employee. AND WHEREAS Joel is survived by his wife and two children. 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 Brown family.
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, 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 June 8, 2022 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: (a) Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Section 239 (2): Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointments to the Election Campaign Finance Committee. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - “Starr v. City of Mississauga et. al., Application to Divisional Court” YES (12) 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 , and Councillor P. Mullin
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor P. Mullin
Carried
That the following Citizen Members be appointed to the Election Campaign Finance Committee for the 2022-2026 term of office ending on November 14, 2026 or until a successor has been appointed, effective immediately, subject to confirmation that they do not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted: Ron Colucci (ECFC member since 2014) Safia Farouk (ECFC member since 2018) Zahir Dharsee Mahmood Nulla Jose Torres YES (11) 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 , and Councillor P. Mullin ABSENT (1) Councillor R. Starr
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden, seconded by Councillor P. Mullin
Carried
That the report from the City Solicitor dated June 6, 2022 entitled “ Starr v. City of Mississauga et al ., Application to Divisional Court” be received. That the City Solicitor, or her designate, be authorized to respond on behalf of the City of Mississauga to the Divisional Court application Starr v. Integrity Commissioner for the Corporation of the City of Mississauga et al ., DC-22-0033 (the “Application”) and, in particular: To oppose the relief sought by Ronald Starr (the “Applicant”); To take all steps possible to expedite the hearing and disposition of the Application, given that s.223.4(9) of the Municipal Act, 2001 prohibits the Integrity Commissioner from delivering his report after August 19, 2022 when the municipal election period begins; To oppose the Applicant’s request for an order sealing the court file; and To request a costs award in favour of the City. YES (11) 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 , and Councillor P. Mullin ABSENT (1) Councillor R. Starr
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor P. Mullin
Carried
6. PRESENTATIONS – Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA Meghan Nicholls, Chief Executive Officer, The Mississauga Food Bank with respect to Mississauga Food Bank's Need for a New Facility 7.2 THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA John Dunlop, Manager, Indigenous Relations and Melissa Agius, Manager, Celebration Square, with respect to the City's First Annual Celebration for National Indigenous Peoples Day 3 7.3 Julia Bertola, Vice-President of the Sheridan Student Union, with respect to PRIDE Motion Item 15.1. Julia Bertola, Vice-President of the Sheridan Student Union, spoke to the importance of the Motion that promotes acceptance of the 2SLGBTQ+ individuals that choose to live, work and study in Mississauga. Ms. Bertola presented to the Mayor and Members of Council a kit created by the Building Positive Spaces Committee at the Sheridan College which contains essentials for all the departments at Sheridan college to make their spaces more inclusive. In response to Councillor Saito's inquiry regarding whether similar kits can be made available at City community centres and libraries and whether there are any resources available, Jodi Robillos advised that there are resources in the community centres and librairies and will work with the team at Sheridan College to supplement those resources.Ms. Robillos noted she would get back to Councillor Saito on whether there are any programs available through the Recreational program. Mayor Crombie arri
Moved by Councillor McFadden
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor P. Mullin, 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