General Committee - Corporate Grants

That the deputation and associated presentation by Andrew Douglas, Grant Coordinator and Sonja Banic, Manager of Culture Services regarding the 2021 Culture and Community Grants be received. Received 6. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit Public Comments: Advance registration is required to participate and/or to make comments in the virtual public meeting. Any member of the public interested in speaking to an item listed on the agenda must register by calling 905-615-3200 ext. 5425 or by emailing [email protected] by Monday, February 8, 2021 before 4:00PM. Pursuant to Section 42 of the Council Procedure By-law 0139-2013, as amended: General Committee may grant permission to a member of the public to ask a question of General Committee, with the following provisions: Questions shall be submitted to the Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the meeting; A person is limited to two (2) questions and must pertain specific item on the current agenda and the speaker will state which item the question is related to; The total speaking time shall be five (5) minutes maximum, per speaker, unless extended by the Mayor or Chair; and Any response not provided at the meeting will be provided in the format of a written response. Anu Rahda Verma, Arts Community Member and on behalf of the Hold AGM Accountable Movement inquired if Council will publicly acknowledge the harm of racism and discrimination that individuals and communities have experienced at the hands of the AGM. Ms. Verma further

That the Corporate Report dated January 12, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services entitled “2021 Culture and Community Grant Programs” be approved. That $125,000 from the Culture grant residual balance of $457,337 be used for a one-time stabilization fund in 2021 of $100,000 to support groups that were not able to access City funding and whose operations have been impacted during the pandemic; and to fund the 2021 Small Project Matching Grant Program in the amount of $25,000. YES (11) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson ABSENT (1) Councillor D. Damerla

That the deputation and associated presentation by Andrew Douglas, Grant Coordinator and Sonja Banic, Manager of Culture Services regarding the 2021 Culture and Community Grants be received. Received 6. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit Anu Rahda Verma, Arts Community Member and on behalf of the Hold AGM Accountable Movement inquired if Council will publicly acknowledge the harm of racism and discrimination that individuals and communities have experienced at the hands of the AGM. Ms. Verma further inquired if alternative locations for the gallery are being considered. Mayor Crombie took over as Chair at 2:49PM as Councillor Saito departed the meeting due to technical issues. Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Community Services responded by noting that in order to be eligible for the grant, the organizations must complete certain tasks which including an independent review on diversity and inclusion. Peer Assessor / Grants Review Committees and staff are ensuring the organization address these issues in a transparent way. Mayor Crombie noted that the City of Mississauga takes these allegations seriously and are working towards a solution. Councillor Saito rejoined the meeting at 2:51PM and took over as Chair. Councillor Kovac reaffirmed that Council and Peer Assessor / Grants Review Committees have been made aware of incidents and challenges that have taken place. The Peer Assessor / Grants Review Committee have provided feedback to the AGM. 7. MATTERS CONSIDERED 7.1 2