The Mississauga Record

Council

September 25, 2024

Who was there

Present (12): Brad Butt, Dipika Damerla, Stephen Dasko, Chris Fonseca, Natalie Hart, 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 (17 motions)

15 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the property at 1 Godfrey’s Lane (Ward 1) be designated for its physical, historical and associative value and that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto as outlined in the Corporate Report entitled “Objection to Heritage Designation, 1 Godfrey’s Lane (Ward 1)” dated September 9, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
That the report dated September 23, 2024 entitled “Council Update - July and August 2024 Extreme Rainfall Events” from the Acting Commissioner of Transportation and Works be approved . That Council approves the implementation of the following programs and proposed changes: Residential compassionate flood relief Grant Program to provide a one-time grant of $1,000 to Mississauga residential property owners who incurred damages as a result of basement flooding following the weather events on July 16, 2024, or August 17 and 18, 2024. Basement flooding prevention rebate program provide a rebate of up to $6,800 to make basement flood prevention improvements more affordable. New and accelerated stormwater projects, as outlined in the Project-based action plan in Table 3 and Table 4. Enhancements to routine maintenance of stormwater infrastructure, as outlined in Table 6 and Table 7. That if Council approve to proceed with Recommendation #2, in whole or in part as outlined above: That Council approves the associated operating and capital budget increases for 2024 and 2025. That an additional 21 Full time equivalent s (FTE) be approved in 2024 to support the enhancements to routine stormwater infrastructure maintenance and administration of flood relief and rebate programs. That staff be directed to prepare and submit applications to the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (second intake) and Housing-Enabling Core Services Stream programs to
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
That Recommendations AC-0012-2024 – AC-0014-2024 as contained in the Audit Committee Report 3 - 2024 - dated September 9, 2024 be approved. AC-001 2 -2024 That the report dated August 20, 2024 from the Director, Internal Audit with respect to final audit reports: Transportation & Works Department, MiWay Transit Division, Transit Operations Section - Drivers Certification Program (DCP) 2024 Audit; and, Corporate Services Department, Enforcement Division, Animal Services Section – Pet Licensing Program Audit be received for information. AC-0013-2024 That the Corporate Report dated July 26, 2024 entitled “Status of Outstanding Audit Recommendations as of June 30, 2024” from the City Manager & Chief Administrative Officer be received for information. AC-0014-2024 That the Corporate Report dated July 18, 2024 from the Director, Internal Audit with respect to the status of the 2024 Internal Audit Work Plan be received for information. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
That Recommendations PDC-0038-2024 – PDC-0043-2024 as contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report 11 -2024 dated September 16, 2024 be approved. PDC-0038-2024 That the report titled “SmartCentres Mixed Use Proposals: Update on Employment Conversion Requests and Draft Policies” dated August 28, 2024, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, and any submissions made at the public meeting held on September 16, 2024, be received for information. That three oral submissions be received. PDC-0039-2024 That the report dated August 28, 2024 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the proposed City initiated amendments to Mississauga Official Plan and Zoning By-law 0225-2007, as detailed in Appendix 1, be received for information. PDC-0040-2024 That City Council amend Mississauga Official Plan to increase the permitted Floor Space Index (FSI) to a maximum of 1.5 for 1485 Williamsport Drive and 3480 Havenwood Drive, in accordance with the provisions contained in the staff report dated August 28, 2024, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building. That City Council amend Zoning By-law 0225-2007 to RA3-Exception (Apartments) for 1485 Williamsport Drive and 3480 Havenwood Drive, in accordance with the provisions contained in the staff report dated August 28, 2024, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building. That City Council direct the applicant to satisfy all requirements of the City and any other external agency concerned with the development
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor B. Butt
Deferred
That Recommendations GC-0368-2024 – GC-0423-2024 as contained in the General Committee Report 15 - 2024 dated September 18, 2024 be approved. GC-0368-2024 That the deputation and assoicated presentation by Jorge Vazquez, President, 39 Seven Inc ., and Lee Kieswetter regarding the Corporate R eport dated September 6, 2024, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services titled “Formal Bid Dispute 39 Seven Inc. RE: PRC004372 - Multi-Site Spray Pad and Park Improvements Construction Services” , be received. GC-0369-2024 That the deputation and associated presentation by Megan Nicholls, Chief Executive Officer, Food Banks Mississauga regarding the state of food bank usage crisis in Mississauga and the Thanksgiving Campaign , be received. GC-0370-2024 That the deputation and associated presentation from George Tavares, Resident regarding a proposal for a "Bike and Bus Free" program, be
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor B. Butt
Referred
That Recommendations BC-0001-2024 – BC-0006-2024 as contained in the Budget Committee Report 1 - 2024 - dated September 18, 2024 be approved. BC-00 01 -202 4 That the deputation and associated presentation from Marisa Chiu, Director of Finance and Treasurer regarding the 202 5 Budget Overview, be received . BC-00 0 2- 202 4 That the following item ( s ) were approved on the consent agenda: 10.1 Capital Works in Progress (WIP) Update as at June 30, 2024 BC- 0003- 202 4 That the report dated August 23, 2024 entitled “Capital Works in Progress (WIP) Update as at June 30, 2024” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, including Appendices 1 to 5, be approved. That the Treasurer be authorized to fund, adjust, and close capital projects as identified in Appendices 2 through 5 of the report dated August 23, 2024 entitled “Capital Works in Progress (WIP) Update as at June 30, 2024” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. BC-00 0 4- 202 4 That the “Financial Report as at June 30, 2024” report dated August 23, 2024 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, be received . BC-00 05 -202 4 That the report “MiWay Transit Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus Project Update –September 2024” dated August 12, 2024 from the Commissioner of Transportation & Works , be approved. That Council approve the single-source procurement for the supply and delivery of ten (10) forty-foot Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Buses (FCEBs)
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
That Recommendations SCACFG-0029-2024 – SCACFG-0029-2024 as contained in the Subcommittee of Council - Arts and Culture and Festival Groups Report 4 - 2024 - dated September 19, 20 be approved. SCACFG-0029-2024 That the Corporate Report entitled “Summary of Feedback and Staff Response to Culture Subcommittee of Council – Arts, Culture, Festivals Groups” dated September 13, 2024, from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved. That staff include recommendations in this report relating to grant funding in the 2025 Budget. That staff develop an action plan to implement process improvements and address logistical supports requested by the arts, cultural and festival groups. That staff meet annually with groups to continue to gain feedback and process improvements and report back to Council on proposed changes in advance of the Grant application process. That an additional $1.5 million dollars be allocated from the city portion of the Municipal Accommodation Tax each year to help support the cost of the new and increased grant funding, and that if more funding is required, staff report back to Council with that request. That, effective 2026, staff be directed to enter into service contracts/agreement s with groups such as Mississauga Arts Council, Heritage Mississauga, Visual Arts Mississauga, the Art Gallery of Mississauga, Mississauga Symphony Orchestra, and Creative Hub, and that each group be eligible for annual funding of up to $500,000 to fund programs, services, an
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
WHEREAS Rock-It Productions will be hosting Cabinfest (in support of The Compass Food Bank) at the Small Arms Inspection Building (SAIB) 1352 Lakeshore Rd E (Ward 1); AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages; AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of 400 people; NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the Cabinfest being held at Small Arms Inspection Building on November 15, 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 D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
WHEREAS The City of Mississauga is celebrating its 50th anniversary of being a City, incorporating the towns of Mississauga, Streetsville, and Port Credit; AND WHEREAS the newly founded City and Council worked towards to purchase of numerous significant properties around the new city to preserve for future generations; AND WHEREAS Rattray Marsh is one such property, 94 acres wetland on the shores of Lake Ontario, adjacent to Jack Darling Memorial Park; AND WHEREAS Rattray Marsh has flourished into a thriving conservation area that sees thousands of visitors each year; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff in Parks, Forestry and Environment be directed to work with Heritage Mississauga to create and install an interpretive sign near the entrance to Rattray Marsh from Jack Darling Park and this sign commemorate the history of the land, including the efforts of the nascent City of Mississauga, its residents, and Council, to protect and conserve the Rattray Marsh for generations to come. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor A. Tedjo, seconded by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
WHEREAS the weather events on July 16, 2024 and August 17, 2024 delivered 106 mm and 170 mm of rain, respectively, in parts of Mississauga over a very short time period and resulted in thousands of flooded properties, and likely more than a billion dollars in property damage; AND WHEREAS extreme weather events are anticipated to occur with greater frequency and intensity for the foreseeable future; AND WHEREAS some property owners who are no longer able to obtain reasonably affordable —or any—flood-related property insurance due to previous claims or geographic location face significant financial risk in protecting or replacing their property as a result of extreme weather; AND WHEREAS private property owners can be encouraged through financial incentives to install flood prevention infrastructure and water-resistant building materials to mitigate the impacts of flood-related disasters; AND WHEREAS many flood-impacted residents are facing immediate and dire financial hardship as a result of the damages incurred; THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT: The City of Mississauga establish a Flood Resilience Rebate Program aimed at incentivizing residential property owners to Build Back Better following basement flood damage using water resistant materials and other measures to mitigate the damage and loss from potential flooding in the future; AND FURTHER THAT this rebate be valued at 50% of the invoiced cost up to a maximum of $3,000 to cover costs associated with measures undertake
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden, seconded by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
WHEREAS a recent report by the Metamorphosis Network found that residents of Peel receive less provincial funding for municipal and social services than the average resident of Ontario municipalities, receiving an average of $578 less, annually, per person, than the average resident of Ontario municipalities receives; AND WHEREAS that cumulative gap in funding amounts to over $868 million in underfunding across Peel, on average each year, and almost half a billion dollars for Mississauga alone; AND WHEREAS these funding shortfalls mean longer wait times and less equitable access to municipal and social services for Mississauga residents and communities; AND WHEREAS efforts to meet the needs of Mississauga residents have meant increasing municipal contributions to municipal and social services from local revenue sources, such as property taxes and user fees, to cover provincial funding shortfalls; AND WHEREAS the ability of the City of Mississauga to serve our residents is enhanced by supporting the efforts of the Metamorphosis Network in sharing information relating to the underfunding of municipal and social services with residents; AND WHEREAS the City of Mississauga has MiWay advertising space that can provide an effective venue for information sharing with residents; AND WHEREAS the cost of a broad advertising campaign posting information on 25% of MiWay buses and using 12% of MiWay shelter advertising time would cost slightly in excess of $200,000; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLV
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
WHEREAS City Hall stands as a pillar of our community, where local governance not only shapes the future of our city but also fosters active engagement and collaboration among residents to ensure a thriving and responsive urban environment; AND WHEREAS the City seeks to further animate the Civic Centre ground floor; AND WHEREAS the City's public art program contributes to the unique identity of Mississauga; AND WHEREAS the City has an opportunity to honor the Indigenous presence and lands of the City of Mississauga through the installation of a monumental permanent artwork that is highly impactful and visible; AND WHEREAS the City shall commission an Indigenous artist or artist team in accordance with City Acquired Art Policy 05-02-07; AND WHEREAS an appropriate budget for a public artwork of this significance is $500,000; AND WHEREAS there is available funding within account 30195 - Reserve for the Arts; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council request for staff to commission a permanent public art installation that honors the Indigenous presence and lands of the City of Mississauga for the Civic Centre Great Hall in accordance with City Acquired Art Policy 05-02-07, and that a new capital budget be created with a gross and net budget of $500,000 be allocated from account 30195 - Reserve for the Arts. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Ted
Moved by Councillor M. Reid, seconded by Councillor J. Kovac
Carried
WHEREAS the Council of the City of Mississauga has previously considered the implementation of a city-wide residential driveway windrow snow clearing program; WHEREAS severe weather events have been occurring with increased frequency, causing significant hardship to residents across the city; WHEREAS nearby municipalities, namely City of Richmond Hill, City of Vaughan, and City of Toronto – including the areas of Etobicoke, North York, and Scarborough – all currently offer city-wide residential driveway windrow snow clearing programs; WHEREAS the City of Mississauga currently offers a limited Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Program for seniors and people with physical disabilities, for which the demand has increased year over year; WHEREAS Members of Council receive a substantial amount of winter maintenance related concerns and complaints from their constituents each year, including requests for Council consideration for a city-wide residential driveway windrow snow clearing program; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Council of the City of Mississauga supports implementing a city-wide residential driveway windrow snow clearing program, subject to a staff's report back on the subject matter and budget. 2. That Council, subject to the 2025 Budget, approves the associated Operating and Capital Budget increases associated with the program’s implementation. 3. That the existing limited Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Program for seniors and people with physical disabilities be
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
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 September 25, 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 Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Recreation Facilities Booking Policy (Pursuant to Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001) 21.2 Education Session: New Provincial Planning Statement YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor A. Tedjo
Carried
That the closed session update regarding the Recreation Facilities Booking Policy be received. YES (6) Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor M. Reid ABSENT (5) Councillor S. Dasko, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden, seconded by Councillor A. Tedjo
Carried
That the closed session education session regarding the New Provincial Planning Statement be received. YES (6) Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor M. Reid ABSENT (5) Councillor S. Dasko, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
In favour (11): Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt
That the minutes of the September 11, 2024 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Wayne Broderick, Public Works, CUPE 966 and Ted Smith, Public Works, CUPE 966 to discuss the vital work done by their members to provide public services to the City of Mississauga W. Broderick and T. Smith spoke to the work the 3500 CUPE 966 members do in the Region of Peel and expressed concerns with the lack of information from the Transition Board and uncertainty with the restructure of the Region of Peel. Mayor Parrish and Councillor Mahoney spoke to a report from the Transition Board and expressed concerns with the lack of information provided from the Transition Board. 7.2 Sinisa Mandrapa, Resident regarding the 2024 Mayoral Byelection S. Mandrapa expressed concerns with his signs being damaged during the 2024 Mayoral Byelection and that all candidates should be invited to all debates. Councillors Damerla and Horneck spoke to election signs being damaged, that the debates were organized by groups and not the City of Mississauga, regulations of the 3 Elections, and to previous discussions at the Governance Committee regarding creating a survey for those candidates who were not successful in an Election. 7.3 Item 10.1 Mary Flynn-Guglietti, Lawyer M. Flynn-Guglietti expressed concerns with the Heritage Designation for 1 Godfrey’s Lane, the need for a comprehensive report for the property and that it should not be designated. Councillor Dasko spoke
Moved by Councillor Horneck
Carried
In favour (11): Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt

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