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 (11 motions)
11 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda for the Council meeting on April 22, 2020 be approved, as presented.
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor K. Ras
Carried
That the minutes of the April 8, 2020 Council meeting be approved, as presented.
Moved by Councillor C. Parrish, seconded by Councillor R. Starr
Carried
That the closed session corporate report of the City Solicitor, dated April 17, 2020, entitled “Enforcement of Provincial Emergency Orders made under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act in response to COVID-19,” 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, Counicllor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the Verbal Update regarding labour relations with ATU as considered in closed session on April 22, 2020, 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, Counicllor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
That the Mayor be directed to send a letter to the Premier of Ontario outlining the importance of addressing the health of our residents living in Long Term Care facilities and Seniors Homes, especially as it relates to staff working at those facilities by ensuring the staff are employed at only one facility, are provided a fair living wage and are employed on a full-time basis with associated benefits thereby providing consistent care and limiting movement between facilities and the potential transmission of illnesses. 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, Counicllor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor C. Parrish, seconded by Councillor P. Saito
Carried
That the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated April 22, 2020 titled "Council and Committee Meetings during the COVID-19 Pandemic, be received. That during the period of the declared emergency and transition period the scheduling of Council and Committee meetings shall be as follows: Council shall meet on a weekly basis; General Committee be replaced with weekly Council meetings; Budget and Audit Committee continue as scheduled; PDC matters not requiring public consultation be brought directly to Council; PDC and C of A be suspended; HAC be disbanded temporarily and matters be brought directly to Council; All other advisory committees be suspended . 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, Counicllor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor G. Carlson, seconded by Councillor K. Ras
Carried
That the report titled “Bill 108 - Community Benefits Charge Regulation and Implications for Mississauga” from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, dated April 16, 2020, be received for information. That Council endorse positions and recommendations contained in this report. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to make submissions to the Standing Committee with respect to issues raised in this report, or to otherwise provide comments in writing as part of the Ministry’s public consultation process. That the City Clerk forwards this report to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks; Mississauga’s Members of Provincial Parliament, the Association for Municipalities Ontario, and the Region of Peel. That the Mayor send a letter to the Premier of Ontario outlining Council’s concerns and comments, especially as it relates to the need for healthy spaces. YES (11) 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, Counicllor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson ABSENT (1) Mayor Crombie
Moved by Councillor P. Saito, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
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 22, 2020 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Sections 239 (2): Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Legal advice related to the enforcement of provincial emergency orders Labour relations or employee negotiations: Verbal update regarding labour relations with ATU. 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. “A”38/20, 60 Dundas Street East, Unit 5A, Gold Star Plaza Ltd. (Ward 7) 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, Counicllor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing of Gary Thompson on April 5, 2020; AND WHEREAS Gary retired on April 1, 2019 after 30 years of service with the City of Mississauga and was a MiWay Route Supervisor in Transportation and Works department; AND WHEREAS Gary enjoyed traveling, had a passion for music, vintage watches and speakers; AND WHEREAS Gary will be dearly missed by his spouse Michele; his children, Jeffrey, Jaclyn and Jennifer; his brother Terry (Maureen); his mother-in-law Pauline; and his siblings-in-law, Anne (Steve), Tom (Iris), John and Monika. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that sincere condolences be extended on behalf of the Mayor, Members of Council and staff of the City of Mississauga to the Thompson family. YES (11) 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, Counicllor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson ABSENT (1) Mayor Crombie
Moved by Councillor K. Ras, seconded by Councillor C. Parrish
Carried
WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Jeff Pinkerton on Wednesday, April 15, 2020; AND WHEREAS Jeff was a distinguished and respected member of the Works Operations and Maintenance Division, and closely linked to the City of Mississauga through his mother Pat, a long-time employee. In 1996, Jeff first joined the City, and became a full-time employee in 2007. Since then, Jeff supported his colleagues in many capacities – as a trusted co-worker, Co-chair of the Joint Health & Safety Committee, a union negotiator, and a leader. AND WHEREAS Jeff was a devoted father who loved camping, fishing and time with his children Logan and Cecily, being at his parents’ home in Parry Sound, boating on Georgian Bay, reading science fiction, collecting hockey cards and skating. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that heartfelt condolences be extended on behalf of the Mayor, Members of Council and staff of the City of Mississauga to the Pinkerton family. YES (11) 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, Counicllor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson ABSENT (1) Mayor Crombie
Moved by Councillor K. Ras, seconded by Councillor C. Parrish
Carried
That Legal Services be instructed to SUPPORT the decision of the Committee of Adjustment (File No. “A”38/20 – 60 Dundas Street East, Unit 5A – Gold Star Plaza Ltd. – Ward 7) and to attend before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal along with any necessary staff and/or consultants to represent the City of Mississauga.
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko