The Mississauga Record

Council

April 20, 2022

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.

Declared interests

Councillor R. Starron this item as follows: Interaction/Discussions with Integrity Commissioner Robert J

What was decided (9 motions)

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

That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Council Resolution and Enersource Shareholder Resolution a ttached as Appendices 1 and 2 to the report from the City Solicitor entitled “ Reappointments to Alectra Board of Directors and Approval of Ale ctra Resolutions” dated April 1 , 2022, confirming the reappointment of Bonnie Crombie, Norm Loberg and Gerry Beasley as Enersource Corporation’s representatives on the Board of Directors of Alectra Inc. and approving the appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors for Alectra. YES (11) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin ABSENT (1) Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden, seconded by Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Mississauga (the “City”) is a shareholder in Enersource Corporation (“Enersource”); AND WHEREAS the City, Enersource and others are parties to the Unanimous Shareholders Agreement for Alectra Inc. (“Alectra”); AND WHEREAS Enersource has received notice of the Annual General Meeting of Alectra Inc. to be held on April 29, 2022; AND WHEREAS in connection with the AGM, it is proposed that the shareholders of Alectra approve the following Special Resolution (the “Alectra Resolution”): In accordance with Subsection 2.21(1)(j) of the Alectra Inc. Unanimous Shareholder Agreement: 1. KPMG LLP are appointed auditors of the Corporation, to hold office until the close of the next annual meeting of the shareholders or until their successors are appointed, subject to the provisions of the Business Corporations Act; and 2. The remuneration of the auditors shall be fixed by the directors of the Corporation. AND WHEREAS Bonnie Crombie’s term as an Enersource appointed Director on the Alectra Board of Directors expires at the Alectra AGM and Council wishes to approve the reappointment of Bonnie Crombie to the Board of Alectra for a further term of 3 years commencing April 29, 2022, expiring upon Alectra’s 2025 Annual General Meeting; AND WHEREAS in 2021 Council authorized the Directors of Enersource to reappoint Norm Lomberg and Gerry Beasley as Enersource’s independent representatives on the Board of Alectra and now wishes to authorize the Directors of
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden, seconded by Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
That the proposed Mississauga Official Plan Amendments contained in the report titled “Recommendation Report (Ward 1) – Mississauga Official Plan Amendment for the Lakeshore Road East Corridor” dated March 4, 2022 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, be approved. That notwithstanding that subsequent to the public meeting, minor changes to the amendments have been proposed, Council considers that the changes do not require further notice and, therefore, pursuant to the provisions of Subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act , any further notice regarding the proposed amendment is hereby waived. YES (11) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin ABSENT (1) Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor C. Parrish
Carried
Whereas the Dunton-Gardiner House, the Britannia Farmhouse and the Conover Barn are all designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and Whereas the City of Mississauga has passed a bylaw under the Ontario Heritage Act to have these properties designated; and Whereas these buildings create a link to the agricultural heritage of the City of Mississauga and serve as a reminder of the history of our City; and Whereas the City of Mississauga is committed to working with all heritage property owners to ensure that designated properties are conserved as a part of a mature City with a vibrant history and heritage; and Whereas the Peel District School Board has committed to the conservation and maintenance of these buildings; Whereas it has come to the attention of the Heritage Committee that the heritage buildings referenced above have been allowed to deteriorate badly; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Mayor and Council shall send a letter to the Peel District School Board, the Ministry of Education and the Province of Ontario who are currently overseeing the PDSB, reminding the PDSB and the Province of their responsibilities to these buildings and directing them to prioritize their maintenance and conservation. YES (11) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin ABSENT (1) Co
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden, seconded by Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
Whereas there is a housing crisis in Mississauga and throughout the GTA; Whereas ownership as well as rental of housing is no longer affordable for middle income earners; Whereas the housing situation requires immediate, creative local solutions; Whereas owners of some retail plazas are experiencing up to 25% vacancies as the population converts to more online shopping; Whereas owners are seeking to convert retail properties to mixed use including much needed residential; Whereas most large retail plazas contain an average 70% paved surface which caters to the car-based society of the past; Whereas the selling price of a residential unit includes an average 12% for land; Whereas retail plaza owners have purchased, owned and profited from their land for many years; Whereas the City of Mississauga recently approved the granting of Development Charges for a range of affordable housing units; Whereas the City of Mississauga has committed to providing a significant share of residential units for the Regional ROPA 2051 provincial mandate, requiring 100,000 units of infill housing to accommodate 240,000 persons; Whereas Heartland and Smart Centres have requested the conversion of four commercial properties to include residential with commercial, office and parkland. Therefore Be It Resolved: That the concept of the requested conversions be approved in principle by Council based on the following: 1. That the parties requesting the conversion work with City staff on a fast-tracked rep
Moved by Councillor C. Parrish, seconded by Councillor G. Carlson
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 April 20, 2022 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: (a) Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Section 239 (2): 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 Nos. A91/22 and B15/22, 180 Rutledge Road, Kings Mill Homes Development Inc. (Ward 11) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board with respect to files OZ/OPA/20/018 related to 1381 Lakeshore Road East (W1) YES (11) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin ABSENT (1) Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden, seconded by Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
That Legal Services be instructed to withdraw the City-initiated appeal of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in File No. A91/22 and B15/22, 180 Rutledge Road, Kings Mill Homes Development Inc., Ward 11. YES (11) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin ABSENT (1) Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor G. Carlson, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
That Legal Counsel be directed to accept a settlement on the terms and conditions set out in the MOU received from Leo Longo on April 19, 2022, with the exception of the parking rate which will be negotiated with the Commissioner of Planning and Building. YES (10) Mayor Crombie, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin NO (1) Councillor S. Dasko ABSENT (1) Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor C. Parrish, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Robert J. Swayze, Integrity Commissioner, to provide an update on the investigation regarding the car scratching incident Councillor R. Starr declared a conflict on this item as follows: Interaction/Discussions with Integrity Commissioner Robert J. Swayze, Integrity Commissioner explained that as a result of Councillor Starr retaining legal counsel and receipt of new allegations, the report to Council will be delayed. Members of Council spoke to the matter and raised questions regarding notice periods and the timelines provided to the respondent for their submissions, and the date the report is expected. Council 2022/04/20 3 Mr. Swayze, responded to questions from Council. 7.2 Glen Broll, Glen Schnarr and Associates and Phil King, Orlando Corporation, with respect to Land Uses on a portion of the Heartland Town Centre lands Glen Broll, Glen Schnarr and Associates provided an overview of the concept for the redevelopment of the Heartland Town Centre to include mixed land use and parkland. Mr. Broll is seeking Council's acknowledgement that the lands can be converted, the removal of employment designation for the area from the Region of Peel's Official Plan Amendment, and that the provincially significant employment zones be refined. Phil King, Orlando Corporation, provided an overview of the vision for the Heartland Town Centre. Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building explained that the removal of employment designation
Moved by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor P. Mullin, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson

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