The Mississauga Record

Council

January 31, 2024

Who was there

Present (11): Brad Butt, Dipika Damerla, Stephen Dasko, Chris Fonseca, Joe Horneck, John Kovac, Matt Mahoney, Sue McFadden, Carolyn Parrish, Martin Reid, Alvin Tedjo

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 (14 motions)

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

That the agenda of the January 31, 2024 Council meeting be approved as presented. 4. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Nil 5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING 5.1 Council Minutes - January 17, 2024 Verbal Motion Moved by: Councillor Mahoney That the minutes of the January 17, 2024 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS 6.1 Miles Roque, Chair, Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee to present the Wilde Wood Award to the following schools: St. Basil Catholic Elementary School (Ward 3) St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School (Ward 1) Darcel Avenue Senior Public School (Ward 5) Nahani Way Public School (Ward 5) Mr. Roque presented the Wilde Wood Award to St. Basil Catholic Elementary School, St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School, Darcel Avenue Senior Public School and Nahani Way Public School. Members of Council congratulated the recipients. 6.2 Miles Roque, Chair, Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee to present the Dr. Arthur Wood Award to Dana Wilson, Principal, Hillside Public School (Ward 2) Mr. Roque presented the Dr. Arthur Wood Award to Dana Wilson, Principal, Hillside Public School. Councillors Tedjo and Fonseca congratulated Ms. Wilson. 7. DEPUTATIONS - Nil 8. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil 9. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were approved on the consent agenda: RESOLUTION 0009-2024 Moved By Councillor J. Horneck Seconded By Councillor S. Dasko The following items were approved on the consent agenda: - 10.2 2024 Pre-Bud
Moved by Councillor McFadden
Carried
That as the City of Mississauga’s Head of Council seat was declared vacant on January 17, 2024, Council be requested to pass a by-law at a special Council meeting to be held on March 6, 2024, requiring a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy. That the amount of up to $3.5 million be made available, funded through the Election Reserve 30135 to: administer the 2024 by-election to fill the vacancy for Head of Council; and fulfill the requirements of the City of Mississauga’s Election Campaign Contribution Rebate program that pays rebates to eligible individuals who contribute to the campaigns for those running for seats on Council. YES (11) 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. McFadden, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the report entitled “2024 Provincial and Federal Pre-Budget Submissions”, including Appendix 1 and 2, from the City Manger and Chief Administrative Officer, dated January 23, 2024, be approved for submission to the federal and provincial Ministries of Finance as part of their respective 2024 pre-budget consultations; and That the Clerk be directed to forward the approved submissions with this report to the Provincial Minister of Finance, local MPPs, the Region of Peel, Ontario’s Big City Mayors, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. YES (11) 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 J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
That Recommendations PDC-0003-2024 – PDC-0005-2024 as contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report 2 - 2024 - dated January 22, 2024, be approved. PDC-0003-2024 That the City’s Building By-law 203-2019 respecting construction, demolition and change of use permit, inspections and related matters (The Building By-law) be amended to extend the waiver of building permit fees for temporary tents associated with seasonal outdoor retail sales and seasonal outdoor patios accessory to a restaurant, convenience restaurant or take-out restaurant, as defined in the Zoning By-law 0225-2007, as am ended, until December 31, 2025 PDC-0004-2024 That City Council considers the changes to the applications since the public meeting to be minor and, therefore, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, any further notice regarding the proposed amendment is hereby waived. That City Council amend Mississauga Official Plan to the Residential High Density designation for 799, 801, 803 and 805 Dundas Street East, in accordance with the provisions contained in the staff report dated January 3, 2024 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building. That City Council amend Zoning By-law 0225-2007 to H-RA3- Exception (Apartments - Exception) for 799, 801, 803 and 805 Dundas Street East, in accordance with the provisions contained in the staff report dated January 3, 2024 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building. That City Council direct the applicant to satisfy a
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
That Recommendations GOV-0001-2024 – GOV-0006-2024 as contained in the Governance Committee Report 1 - 2024 - dated January 29, 2024, be approved, with the exception of part 1 of GOV-0003-2024 which has been amended: GOV-0003-2024 That changes to the Use of City Resources during an Election Campaign Corporate Policy and Procedure, policy number 02-04-01, be made as outlined in the corporate report dated December 20, 2023 from Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services and City Clerk, to reflect: a. Once the Mayor seat has been declared vacant, Councillor’s newsletters, including e-newsletters, may only be sent by those who have signed a declaration they will not be running in the by-election. Those Councillors who have submitted their nomination or declared an intention to run in a by-election are not permitted to send out Councillor newsletters or e-newsletters until after the final day of voting. City Resources, including Councillor newsletters and e-newsletters, cannot be used to endorse or campaign on behalf of a candidate running in a municipal, provincial or federal election/by-election. b. That the term “Ward-specific business” be added to the Use of City Resources during an Election Campaign Corporate Policy and Procedure and be defined as activities that advance ward specific business or address issues and include things such as town halls, public meetings etc. that are related to community matters. For context, Ward-specific business is not celebratory in nature a
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
WHEREAS Port Credit Secondary School (PCSS) Alumni Association is holding a pub night for the PCSS 100th Anniversary celebration on May 4, 2024 from 7PM - 11:30PM at Port Credit Secondary School; AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages; AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of between 750 people; NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the Pub Night for the Port Credit Secondary School 100th Anniversary celebration being held at Port Credit Secondary School on May 4, 2024; 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 (11) 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, seconded by Councillor C. Parrish
Carried
WHEREAS the resignation of the Mayor of Mississauga has created a vacancy on Regional Council that will not be filled until a new mayor is elected following the completion of a by-election ; AND WHEREAS s. 267 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 (“Act”) authorizes local municipalities to fill a vacancy on their upper tier council that will not be filled for a period exceeding one month, by appointing an alternate from their local council until the vacancy is filled permanently; AND WHEREAS the current composition of the councils of the City of Brampton and the Town of Caledon permit those municipalities to appoint an alternate under s. 267 (2) of the Act as their local councils include members who are not also members of Regional Council; AND WHEREAS the current composition of the council of the City of Mississauga does not permit it to appoint an alternate to fill a vacancy under s. 267 (2) of the Act as all members of the City of Mississauga council are already members of Regional Council; AND WHEREAS the inability of a local council to fill a vacancy on Regional Council under s. 267(2) of the Act impacts the ability of the local municipality to maintain its collective voting weight on Regional Council pending the vacancy being filled permanently; AND WHEREAS s. 218 (3) of the Act allows a municipality to pass a by-law to change the number of votes given to any member of council, provided that each member shall have at least one vote, and could be used as a means to enable a loc
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
WHEREAS auto theft has increased each year since 2019, with 2023 being a record-breaking year for auto theft at 7668 vehicles stolen across Peel Region; AND WHEREAS thieves and organized criminals can steal vehicles in seconds, but can be deterred with simple and effective barriers; AND WHEREAS Peel Regional Police have dedicated time and resources to address this critical issue, municipal governments can do more to support the actions of Peel Police through education and delivery of necessary tools; AND WHEREAS in 2022 the Insurance Bureau of Canada has reported that auto insurers have paid out $1.2 billion in theft claims, leading to $130 from every driver’s insurance premium going towards settling claims for stolen vehicles; AND WHEREAS organizations like Ontario Big City Mayors have taken steps to work with the provincial and federal governments to address systemic issues affecting auto theft rates; AND WHEREAS the Cities of Brampton and Vaughan have taken proactive steps to combat auto theft by piloting the distribution of free faraday bags to residents, creating an opportunity for the municipalities to provide residents with the education and tools to meet this challenge; AND WHEREAS there will be a submit on February 8 and March 20 related to auto thefts; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: City of Mississauga Staff work with Peel Regional Police and Safe City Mississauga to develop additional communication materials to educate residents on how to prevent auto theft in our
Moved by Councillor A. Tedjo, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
WHEREAS the Phap Van Centre is a religious and cultural centre for many of Mississauga’s Vietnamese immigrants, originally known as “boat people”; and WHEREAS the Phap Van Centre has suspended the interment of cremated human remains on its property since 2020 while it takes steps to bring its operations into compliance with the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (the “Act”) and obtain a cemetery licence; and WHEREAS the Act requires the Phap Van Centre to establish a Care and Maintenance Fund (the “Fund”) to generate income to provide for the ongoing care and maintenance of the cemetery; and WHEREAS when cemeteries become abandoned, the municipality in which they are located is statutorily required to assume responsibility for the cemetery and the City of Mississauga therefore has an interest in ensuring a Fund is maintained; and WHEREAS there is a statutory requirement to pay a deposit of $165,000 into the Fund unless the Registrar declares that it would not be contrary to the public interest for Phap Van Centre to pay a lower deposit, or no deposit; and WHEREAS the Registrar will not exempt Phap Van Centre, or reduce the amount of the deposit, unless it is a non-profit cemetery; satisfies the Registrar the cemetery will be maintained in accordance with the Act; and provides evidence that the City of Mississauga consents; and WHEREAS the Centre’s source of funding is entirely based on donations from its hard working families. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
Moved by Councillor C. Parrish, seconded by Councillor D. Damerla
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 January 31, 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 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Alectra Board of Directors Appointments (Verbal) 21.2 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by Miss BJL Corp. with respect to the lands located at 21-51 Queen Street North, (Ward 11) 21.4 Labour relations or employee negotiations (Verbal) YES (11) 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 B. Butt, seconded by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
Whereas Enersource Corporation is a shareholder in Alectra Inc. and the City of Mississauga, as a shareholder in Enersource, is entitled to nominate persons to the Board of Directors of Alectra; and Whereas Bonnie Crombie sat on the Alectra Board, until she resigned from the office of Mayor, and her seat on the Alectra Board is currently vacant; Now therefore be it resolved that, Council, its capacity as shareholder in Enersource Corporation, hereby resolves to authorize the Board of Directors of Enersource Corporation to pass a resolution appointing Shari Lichterman to the Board of Directors of Alectra, to serve until a new Mayor for the City of Mississauga has been sworn into office; and Council directs the Clerk to send a copy of this resolution to the Enersource Board of Directors. YES (10) 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 M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1) Councillor J. Horneck
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
That Council consent to the proposed partial settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal pertaining to 21-51 Queen Street North, consistent with the terms outlined in Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report “Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by Miss BJL Corp. with respect to the lands located at 21-51 Queen Street North, (Ward 11)”. That Council delegate to the Commissioner of Planning and Building the authority to consent to and instruct Legal Services on a settlement of the remaining issues as outlined in the Corporate Report “Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by Miss BJL Corp. with respect to the lands located at 21-51 Queen Street North, (Ward 11)”, but that if a settlement is not achieved, that Legal Services be directed to contest the remaining issues at the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing. That the City Solicitor, or her designate, be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement and take such additional steps required to complete and implement the proposed settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeals relating to 21-51 Queen Street North with the assistance of such City staff or consultants as may be appropriate. That the Commissioner of Planning and Building and the City Clerk be authorized to execute any documents which may be required to complete and implement the settlement, other than Minutes of Settlement. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J.
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor C. Parrish
Carried
That the closed session verbal update regarding labour relations or employee negotiations be received. YES (10) 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 M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1) Councillor J. Horneck
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden, seconded by Councillor C. Parrish
Carried
That the minutes of the January 17, 2024 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS 6.1 Miles Roque, Chair, Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee to present the Wilde Wood Award to the following schools: 1. St. Basil Catholic Elementary School (Ward 3) 2. St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School (Ward 1) 3. Darcel Avenue Senior Public School (Ward 5) 4. Nahani Way Public School (Ward 5) Mr. Roque presented the Wilde Wood Award to St. Basil Catholic Elementary School, St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School, Darcel Avenue Senior Public School and Nahani Way Public School. Members of Council congratulated the recipients. 6.2 Miles Roque, Chair, Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee to present the Dr. Arthur Wood Award to Dana Wilson, Principal, Hillside Public School (Ward 2) Mr. Roque presented the Dr. Arthur Wood Award to Dana Wilson, Principal, Hillside Public School. Councillors Tedjo and Fonseca congratulated Ms. Wilson. 7. DEPUTATIONS - Nil 8. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil 3 9. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were approved on the consent agenda: RESOLUTION 0009-2024 Moved By Councillor J. Horneck Seconded By Councillor S. Dasko The following items were approved on the consent agenda: - 10.2 2024 Pre-Budget Submission - 11.1 Planning and Development Committee Report 2 - 2024 dated January 22, 2024 - 11.2 General Committee Report 2 - 2024 - dated January 24, 2024 - 17.1 - 17.8 By-laws YES (11): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Ted
Moved by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
In favour (11): 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

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