The Mississauga Record

Council

June 2, 2021

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.

What was decided (16 motions)

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

That the June 2, 2021 Council Agenda be approved as presented. 4. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING 5.1 Council Minutes - May 19, 2021 Verbal Motion RESOLUTION Moved By Councillor K. Ras Seconded By Councillor C. Fonseca That the minutes of the May 19, 2021 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS - Nil 8. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil 9. MATTERS PERTAINING TO COVID-19 Mayor Crombie spoke to the current case count of Covid-19 and the vaccine rollout in the City of Mississauga and in the Region of Peel. Members of Council made the following comments: the importance of vaccinating Covid-19 hot spots; the affects of the school closures; a request to waive park permit fees and to offer fitness classes in parks for small fitness studios; fines issued for gatherings in public and private spaces; and protests throughout the City of Mississauga. Shari Lichterman, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to the status of park permits and fees and that staff would be bring an update to a future Council meeting on the issuing of park permits. Sam Rogers, Director, Enforcement and Daniel Ulrich, Manager Security Services provided an update regarding protests within the City of Mississauga. 10. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION 0111-2021 Moved By Councillor S. Dasko Seconded By Councillor K. Ras The following items were approved on the consent agenda: 11.1 Tax Adjustments pursuant to Section 357 and 358 of the Municipal
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden, 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
That the report of the Acting 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 K. Ras
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 Corporate Report dated April 2 7 , 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation & Works regarding “ Easement Acquisition During Development Approval Process & Request for Removal of Easement on 1510 Pinetree Crescent ,” be received for information ; and That, pursuant to a deputation from the resident at 1510 Pinetree Crescent, the easement acquired through the Site Plan Approval process at 1510 Pinetree Crescent remain as-is in order to continue the City's ability to access infrastructure for maintenance purposes and protect natural assets. That staff review the protocol for taking easements and report back in 2023 or earlier. 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 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 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated May 12, 2021, and entitled “Review of Business Licensing Fees and Relief Options” be received. That Council approves a modified Option 3 – 50% rate reduction up to a maximum of $300 as outlined in the report entitled “Review of Business Licensing Fees and Relief Options”. 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 P. Saito, 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 Council approves a 25% Rate Reduction up to a maximum of $300 for the following Licenced categories: a) taxi services b) limousine services c) airport transportation services d) tow truck services YES (8) Mayor Crombie, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, and Councillor G. Carlson NO (4) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor R. Starr, seconded by Councillor C. Parrish
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Crombie, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor G. Carlson · Opposed (4): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden
That a by-law to amend the City’s Business Licensing By-law 01-2006, be enacted, to permit clothing donation drop boxes on those multi-residential properties zoned residential where a) an application for a minor variance has been approved by the Committee of Adjustment to permit its use, and b) proof of participation in the Region of Peel’s textile collection program has been received by the Licence Manager as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works dated May 27, 2021 under File BL.01.CLO. 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 P. Saito, seconded by Councillor K. Ras
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 infill construction is increasing in Mississauga; Whereas infill construction can create major disruption in established neighbourhoods; Whereas many infill sites may encounter delays longer than a twelve month period that prolong neighbourhood disruption and, on occasion, leave excavations and rubble exposed for great lengths of time; Whereas some sites are not only unsightly, they can create dangers for members of the community; Whereas construction hoarding can be unsightly and left in a state of disrepair; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED Staff prepare possible options to deal with infill sites in our neighbourhoods, including construction hoarding; Staff prepare a report to Council benchmarking how other municipalities of similar size and complexity treat infill sites; and By-laws that could be implemented by Council to address this ongoing concern. 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 K. Ras
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 March 23, 2020, Council for the Corporation of the City of Mississauga enacted By-law 60-2020 to amend the Sign By-law to grant certain exemptions to persons that erect portable signs until June 30, 2020 in support of businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; AND WHEREAS Council enacted by-laws 0145-2020 and 0290-2020 to extend the exemption period for persons that erect portable signs, with the last exemption period effective until July 1, 2021; AND WHEREAS on March 3, 2021, in an effort to show continued support of businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Council enacted by-law 0146-2021 to permit business improvement area boards to erect sidewalk signs inside an existing planter on a City boulevard within a business improvement area until July 1, 2021; AND WHEREAS as a result of the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Council considers it desirable to amend the Sign By-law 54-02, as amended, to extend the exemption period for portable signs and sidewalk signs until December 31, 2021; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Sign By-law 0054-2002, as amended, be amended to extend the exemption period for persons that erect portable signs and to extend the period that permits business improvement area boards to erect sidewalk signs inside existing planters located on City boulevards within business improvement areas, to December 31, 2021; YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J.
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor K. Ras
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 30, 2020, Council passed Resolution 0316-2020 authorizing the Mayor to send a letter to the Province of Ontario to request an amendment to the Ontario Building Code Act (the “Act”) to expand the power of entry powers for building inspectors; AND WHEREAS Resolution 0316-2020 was passed in response to the growing number of complaints received by Building Staff regarding property owners who may be converting a house from a single family dwelling to a multi-unit dwelling without a permit; AND WHEREAS no changes to the Act have been made and illegal residential construction continues to persist in the City of Mississauga, presenting a health and safety risk for the public; AND WHEREAS there are instances of illegal construction where the City has no ability to physically halt the construction even if a Stop Work Order has been issued; AND WHEREAS the Act contains some enforcement measures that assist officers and prosecutors however the Act does not include any statutory minimum fines; AND WHEREAS Prosecutions has indicated that fines for contraventions under the Act including failing to comply with an order often fall below $500 which in the opinion of Council is too low to act as a sufficient deterrent and is the “cost of doing business” for these rogue builders; AND WHEREAS an amendment to the Act is desirable to include a minimum fine of $500 which is consistent with the minimum fine that a municipality is permitted to establish pursuant to the Municipal A
Moved by Councillor K. Ras, 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 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 2, 2021 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: (a) Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Sections 239 (2): i. Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Legal Advice regarding Grants to Business Improvement Area Associations ii. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Authority to Negotiate for Land Acquisition from Alectra Utilities Corporation (Ward 6) iii. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - Appeal of the Decision of the Committee of Adjustment with respect to File No. A394/20, 1330 Eglinton Avenue East, 2451681 Ontario Inc. & Greycan 6 Properties GP Inc. c/o Panattoni Development Co. (Ward 3) iv. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Appointment of an Integrity Commissioner for a four year term (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025) v. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including m
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
That the report of the City Solicitor titled “Legal Advice regarding Grants to Business Improvement Area Associations” dated May 19, 2021 be received for information. That the 2021 budgets for the Clarkson, Cooksville, Malton, Port Credit and Streetsville Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) as set out in Appendix 1 requiring tax levies of $73,000, $273,000, $146,140, $801,000 and $406,750 respectively, be approved as submitted and that the necessary budget adjustments be made. That the rates to levy the 2021 taxes for the Clarkson, Cooksville, Malton, Port Credit and Streetsville BIAs be established as set out in Appendix 2 to this report. In the alternative, that Council provide direction to staff regarding a waiver of the 2021 BIA levy and grant to the BIAs. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. 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 D. Damerla
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 Realty Services Section of the Corporate Services Department be authorized to enter into negotiations for the acquisition of property owned by Alectra Utilities Corporation, as outlined in the report entitled “Authority to Negotiate for Land Acquisition from Alectra Utilities Corporation (Ward 6)” dated May 13, 2021 from the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer. 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 R. Starr, seconded by Councillor C. Parrish
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 Council appoints Robert J. Swayze as the Integrity Commissioner for the City of Mississauga for a four year term commencing on July 1, 2021 to carry out the functions set out in this report. 2. That a by-law be enacted to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with the preferred candidate, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to perform the duties and responsibilities of Integrity Commissioner for a period of four years commencing on July 1, 2021. 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 C. Parrish 1
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 entitled “Appointment of CEO, Tourism Mississauga” from the Commissioner of Community Services be received for information. That Victoria Clarke be appointed as CEO of Tourism Mississauga, effective June 2, 2021. That Council, as the sole voting member of Tourism Mississauga, delegate authority to the City Clerk to sign all necessary Tourism Mississauga corporate resolutions to give affect to the CEO appointment. 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 P. Saito, seconded by Councillor D. Damerla
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 entitled “4005 Hickory Drive Ltd. LPAT decision (Ward 3)” from the City Solicitor 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 C. Fonseca, 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
That the verbal update regarding the Commissioner of Corporate Services update be received for information. 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. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Crombie, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor G. Carlson · Opposed (4): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden

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