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 (17 motions)
14 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the deputation and associated presentation by Kathryn Garland, Supervisor, Culture with respect to the announcement of the 4th Youth Poet Laureate, be received. Received 7.2 Mike Douglas, Executive Director, Mississauga Arts Council regarding an update on their Council Activities 1. Mike Douglas Mississauga Arts Council Update 2023 v9.pdf Mr. Douglas provided an update on projects completed and those underway through the Mississauga Arts Council. Councillor Dasko spoke in support of all the work done. Mayor Crombie spoke in support and to the upcoming Mississauga Arts Awards. Councillor McFadden spoke in support of the Mississauga Arts Council work and noted funding support has been received for a future project in Ward 10. RECOMMENDATION GC-0134-2023 Moved By Councillor S. Dasko That the deputation and associated presentation by Mike Douglas, Executive Director, Mississauga Arts Council with respect to an update on their Council activities, be received. Received 7.3 Item 10.1 - Adrian Wood, Resident Mr. Wood spoke to the subject matter and addressed concerns about the recommendations contained in the report and the location of Community Safety Zone signage. Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works noted that staff would review the specific location addressed by Mr. Wood being the Community Safety Zone signage at the intersection of Camilla Road and Cherry Post Drive. Members of the General Committee spoke to financial implications in relations to the speed l
Moved by Mayor Crombie
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt
That the deputation by Omar Khan, Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer, High Tide Inc., regarding the report entitled “Cannabis Retail Sales Update”, dated March 27, 2023, from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, be received. Received 7.5 Item 10.4 - Athina Tagidou, on behalf of MIRANET Ms. Tagidou spoke on behalf of MIRANET with respect to the report on an Update on Retail Sales; raised concerns about notice and communication and consultation with the public. Mayor Crombie spoke to Ms. Tagidou’s comments. RECOMMENDATION GC-0137-2023 Moved By Mayor Crombie That the deputation by Athina Tagidou, Resident on behalf of MIRANET regarging the report entitled “Cannabis Retail Sales Update”, dated March 27, 2023, from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, be received. Received 7.6 Item 10.4 - Krista Raymer, Vetrina Group This item was
Moved by Mayor Crombie
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt
That the following items were approved on the consent agenda: • 10.2 Amendment to Schedule "A" - General Fees and Charges of the User Fees and Charges By-Law 0244-2022. • 11.1 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 2 - 2023 - dated March 29, 2023 • 11.2 Environmental Action Committee Report 1 - 2023 - dated April 4, 2023 • 16.1 A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Metrolinx Expropriation of a Sub-Surface Easement affecting Matheson Boulevard (Ward 5) YES (11) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1) Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor C. Parrish
Carried
That the report entitled “School Zone Speed Limits”, dated March 31, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works be
Moved by Councillor M. Mahoney
Referred
That the amendments to Schedule “A” of the User Fees and Charges By-law 0244-2022 as outlined in Appendix 1 attached to the Corporate Report, dated March 22, 2023, from the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services entitled “Amendment to Schedule “A” – General Fees and Charges of the User Fees and Charges By-law 0244-2022” be approved. That a by-law be enacted to amend Schedule “A” of the User Fees and Charges By-law 0244-2022 to authorize the City Manager or Commissioner of Corporate Services or the Director of Facilities and Property Management, as applicable, or their designate, to impose a new fee, waive, reduce or otherwise vary the fee or charge for the “Meeting Room Rentals” section listed in Schedule “A” in accordance with the general criteria for any such imposition of a new fee, waiver, reduction or variation. YES (11) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1) Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor C. Parrish
Carried
That the 2023 budget submission for the Cooksville Business Improvement Area (BIA’s), as set out in Appendix 1 of the Corporate Report dated April 5, 2023, from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, entitled, “2023 Cooksville Business Improvement Area Budget” be approved. That all necessary By-laws be enacted and that the necessary budget adjustments be made. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, 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 S. Dasko
Carried
That the Corporate Report entitled “Cannabis Retail Sales Update”, dated March 27, 2023, from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, be received for information. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, 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
Carried
That the deputation and associated presentation from Dianne Zimmerman, Manager, Environment and LJ Prabaharan, Environmental Outreach Assistant regarding the Living Green Master Plan: Final Report, be received. That the comments made regarding the Living Green Master Plan: Final report provided by the Environmental Action Committee Members be considered. (EAC-0001-2023) GC-0159-2023 That the deputation and associated presentation from Edward Nicolucci, Urban Designer, regarding the Mississauga Green Development Standards Update, be received. That the comments made regarding the Mississauga Green Development Standards provided by the Environmental Action Committee Members be considered. (EAC-0002-2023) GC-0160-2023 That the deputation from Bryan Purcell, VP, Policy and Programs, The Atmospheric Fund with respect to the Mississauga Green Development Standards Update, be recevied for information. (EAC-0003-2023) YES (11) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1) Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor C. Parrish GC-0158-2023
Carried
That the notice of motion for the April 19, 2023 Council meeting regarding a motion for the City of Mississauga to lift its prohibition on cannabis retail stores and permit cannabis retail stores to be located in Mississauga from Dipika Damerla, Councillor, Ward 7, be received. Received 16. CLOSED SESSION (Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 ) 16.1 A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Public Comments: Metrolinx Expropriation of a Sub-Surface Easement affecting Matheson Boulevard (Ward 5) (CONSENT) No discussion took place as the matter was approved on the Consent Agenda. RECOMMENDATION GC-0162-2023 Moved By Councillor C. Parrish That the report dated March 27, 2023 from the City Solicitor titled “Metrolinx Expropriation of a Sub-Surface Easement affecting Matheson Boulevard (Ward 5)” be received for information; That the City Solicitor or her designate be authorized to file a Notice of Arbitration and Statement of Claim with the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”) in response to Metrolinx’s expropriation of a sub-surface easement from the City, with the objective of securing full and fair compensation for the City in accordance with the Expropriations Act (the “Act”); That the City Solicitor or her designate be authorized to represent the City at any oral arbitration hearing or through written submissions, and to continue pursuing discussions with Metrolinx to ensure the City’s interests are fully addressed,
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the deputation by Adrian Wood, Resident with respect to the report entitled “School Zone Speed Limits”, dated March 31, 2023 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received. Received 7.4 Item 10.4 - Omar Khan, High Tide Inc. Mr. Khan spoke to the subject matter; provided background information with respect to the business of High Tide Inc; the benefits of legal sales; clustering software applications; negative aspects of the illegal stores and uncontrolled substances and General Committee Minutes - 04 12 2023 4 provided visual samples of unregulated products. In response to Councillor Dasko and Mayor Crombie, Mr. Khan spoke to the decline of illegal stores in Canada in cities that have legalized stores; enforcement; revenue; rent districts and location sourcing. Robert Trewartha, Director, Strategic Communications spoke to
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko
Lost
That the deputation by Athina Tagidou, Resident on behalf of MIRANET regarging the report entitled “Cannabis Retail Sales Update”, dated March 27, 2023, from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, be received. Received 7.6 Item 10.4 - Krista Raymer, Vetrina Group General Committee Minutes - 04 12 2023 5 This item was
Moved by Mayor Crombie
Withdrawn
1. That the amendments to Schedule “A” of the User Fees and Charges By-law 0244-2022 as outlined in Appendix 1 attached to the Corporate Report, dated March 22, 2023, from the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services entitled “Amendment to Schedule “A” – General Fees and Charges of the User Fees and Charges By-law 0244-2022” be approved. 2. That a by-law be enacted to amend Schedule “A” of the User Fees and Charges By-law 0244-2022 to authorize the City Manager or Commissioner of Corporate Services or the Director of Facilities and Property Management, as applicable, or their designate, to impose a new fee, waive, reduce or otherwise vary the fee or charge for the “Meeting Room Rentals” section listed in Schedule “A” in General Committee Minutes - 04 12 2023 7 accordance with the general criteria for any such imposition of a new fee, waiver, reduction or variation. YES (11): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1): Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor C. Parrish
Carried
1. That the 2023 budget submission for the Cooksville Business Improvement Area (BIA’s), as set out in Appendix 1 of the Corporate Report dated April 5, 2023, from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, entitled, “2023 Cooksville Business Improvement Area Budget” be approved. 2. That all necessary By-laws be enacted and that the necessary budget adjustments be made. YES (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
That the Corporate Report entitled “Cannabis Retail Sales Update”, dated March 27, 2023, from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, be received for information. YES (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
GC-0145-2023 1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Artesian Drive and Dunoon Drive for the students of Artesian Drive Public School. 2. That the Principal of Artesian Drive Public School be requested to: a. Encourage parents to use the Kiss and Ride in the morning to drop off students and to leave the Kiss and Ride open after supervision ends at the AM school entry. b. Open the Kiss and Ride fully to have school busses on the West side of the school to unload and load students. General Committee Minutes - 04 12 2023 9 3. That Parking Enforcement be requested to increase enforcement in the "no stopping" zones in front of Artesian Drive Public School at 3325 Artesian Drive between the hours of 8:15 - 8:40 AM and 2:40 - 3:10 PM. 4. That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of extending the "no stopping" zone on the east side of Dunoon Drive, 8 AM - 4 PM, Monday - Friday, September - June, to allow through traffic to navigate Dunoon Drive.(MSTSAC-0009-2023) (Ward 8) GC-0146-2023 That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Duncairn Drive and Quartermain Crescent (East Leg) for the students of Divine Mercy Catholic Elementary School. (MSTSAC-0010-2023) (Ward 9) GC-0147-2023 That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at Confederation Parkway and Hillcrest Avenue. (MSTSAC-0011-2023) (Ward 7) GC-0148-2023 That the Principal of Kenoll
Moved by Councillor C. Parrish
Carried
GC-0158-2023 1. That the deputation and associated presentation from Dianne Zimmerman, Manager, Environment and LJ Prabaharan, Environmental Outreach Assistant regarding the Living Green Master Plan: Final Report, be received. 2. That the comments made regarding the Living Green Master Plan: Final report provided by the Environmental Action Committee Members be considered. (EAC-0001-2023) GC-0159-2023 1. That the deputation and associated presentation from Edward Nicolucci, Urban Designer, regarding the Mississauga Green Development Standards Update, be received. 2. That the comments made regarding the Mississauga Green Development Standards provided by the Environmental Action Committee Members be considered. (EAC-0002-2023) General Committee Minutes - 04 12 2023 12 GC-0160-2023 That the deputation from Bryan Purcell, VP, Policy and Programs, The Atmospheric Fund with respect to the Mississauga Green Development Standards Update, be recevied for information. (EAC-0003-2023) YES (11): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1): Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor C. Parrish
Carried
1. That the report dated March 27, 2023 from the City Solicitor titled “Metrolinx Expropriation of a Sub-Surface Easement affecting Matheson Boulevard (Ward 5)” be received for information; 2. That the City Solicitor or her designate be authorized to file a Notice of Arbitration and Statement of Claim with the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”) in response to Metrolinx’s expropriation of a sub-surface easement from the City, with the objective of securing full and fair compensation for the City in accordance with the Expropriations Act (the “Act”); 3. That the City Solicitor or her designate be authorized to represent the City at any oral arbitration hearing or through written submissions, and to continue pursuing discussions with Metrolinx to ensure the City’s interests are fully addressed, protected and settled. YES (11): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1): Councillor S. McFadden