The Mississauga Record

Council

April 21, 2021

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.

What was decided (8 motions)

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

That the April 21, 2021 Council Agenda be approved as amended. 4. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING 5.1 Council Minutes - April 7, 2021 Verbal Motion RESOLUTION Moved By Councillor R. Starr Seconded By Councillor S. McFadden That the minutes of the April 7, 2021 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS 6.1 Mayor Crombie to present the Covid-19 Heroes video Mayor Crombie presented the Mississauga Covid-19 Heroes video and spoke to their contributions to the community. Members of Council spoke to the nominations and congratulated the community for coming together during this difficult time. 7. DEPUTATIONS - Nil 8. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil 9. MATTERS PERTAINING TO COVID-19 Mayor Crombie spoke to the following: section 22 Class Order under the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA) regarding closing businesses with 5 or more linked Covid-19 cases; Covid-19 hot spots within the City of Mississauga; the vaccine program; the possibility of paid sick days; and the new variant. Members of Council made the following comments: thanked MiWay staff for a designated MiWay bus route for residents to use to receive a vaccine at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre; expressed support for the closure of businesses with 5 or more Covid-19 cases but the need for paid sick days for workers; the confusion between essential and non-essential items; the need for outdoor exercise; the disorganization of pop-up clinics in the City of Toron
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden, seconded by Councillor C. Parrish
Carried
In favour (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, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson
That the report dated March 29, 2021, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building recommending that Council approve the construction of a new mausoleum, located at Assumption Cemetery (Catholic Cemeteries Archdiocese of Toronto), 6933 Tomken Road, southeast quadrant of Derry Road East and Tomken Road, be adopted, and that notice of Council’s decision be given in accordance with ss. 84(4) of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 33 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, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
In favour (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, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson
That Council approve City staff to run virtual municipal courts utilizing Zoom software, following the provincial mandate issued in January 2021. That eight (8) additional full time contract positions in cost center 22398 Court Administration be approved for a period of two years to support Virtual Court sessions as outlined in the corporate report entitled, “Virtual Court operations in accordance with directions from Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General” dated April 21, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and CFO. 2. That the 2021 labour budget for cost center 22398 Court Administration be increased by $287,000, the Other Operating Expenses budget be increased by $207,600, and the addtional expenses be offset by the increase of POA Revenue budget of $494,600. 3. That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute all contracts and related ancillary documents with respect to the purchase between the City and Zoom Video Communications Inc. for an estimated amount of $40,000 exclusive of taxes, over 5 year period of 2021 -2026, in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law 374-06, as amended. 4. That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute all contracts and related ancillary documents with respect to the purchase between the City and an audio visual equipment vendor for a total estimated amount of $390,000 exclusive of taxes, over 2 year period of 2021 -2023, in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law 374-06, as amended. 5.
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko 1
Carried
In favour (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, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson
That the report dated February 10, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services titled “Emergency Management in Mississauga 2020” be received for information. GC- 0191-2021 That the Memorandum dated March 2, 2021 form Neal Smith, Project Manager, Sustainable Transportation and Strategic Initiatives entitled "2021 Active Transportation Infrastructure Program Update" be received for information. (MCAC-0019-2021) GC-0192-2021 That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2021 Action List be approved. (MCAC-0020-2021) 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, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko GC-0190-2021
Carried
In favour (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, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson
WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing on April 3, 2021 of retired Fire Prevention and Life Safety Captain Dave McNeil; AND WHEREAS Dave started at Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services in Fire Prevention and Life Safety in 1977 and retired in 2010 after 33 years of service with Mississauga Fire; AND WHEREAS Dave served as Treasurer of Local 1212 for 22 years from 1986 – 2008; 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 his wife Julie and the entire McNeil family. 17.2 A motion to repeal Resolution 0062-2021 and replace to reference the correct owner - 2629618 Ontario Inc. and Ontario 2629591 Ltd. (Housekeeping) (CONSENT) 1. Resolution 0062-2021.pdf RESOLUTION 0080-2021 Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca Seconded By Councillor S. Dasko Whereas Council adopted Resolution 0062-2021 on April 7, 2021; And Whereas the Resolution approved the application under File 19/007 W7, to change the zoning on properties located at 2476 and 2482 Confederation Parkway, to RM2-60, to permit four semi-detached homes; And Whereas the owner was incorrectly referenced as 2629604 Ontario Ltd.; Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That Resolution 0062-2021 be repealed and replaced with the following: 1. That notwithstanding that subsequent to the public meeting, changes to the application have been proposed, Council considers that the
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor K. Ras
Carried
In favour (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, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson
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 21, 2021 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: (a) Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Sections 239 (2): i. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Authority to Negotiate for Land Acquisition, Various Fire Station Sites 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, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor K. Ras, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
In favour (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, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson
WHEREAS Metrolinx wishes to carry out overnight construction at the at Malton GO Station, specifically the Derry Road overpass near Hull Street railway crossing from the period commencing April 25, 2021 for two weeks; AND WHEREAS Council wishes to exercise its authority to grant an exemption to Metrolinx and/or its designated contractor to carry out the construction works outside of the prohibited period of time under the Noise Control By-law; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Mississauga ENACTS as follows: Notwithstanding that the authority to grant an exemption is delegated to the Commissioner, Council exercises its authority under 7(7) of the Noise Control By-law 360-79, as amended to grant exemption fo Metrolinx and/or its designate to s.5, Schedule 2 to the Noise Control By-Law 360-79 to carry out the construction works between the hours of 9 pm to 6 am; and The requirement under 7(8)(iii) of the Noise Control By-law for Metrolinx and/or its designate to provide notification of approval of the exemption and to circulate a public notice to all residences within a 500 meter radius of the source of sound or vibration at least two weeks prior to the. commencement of construction, be waived nothwithstanding the exemption, that notice be issued to the residents as soon as possible. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damer
Moved by Councillor C. Parrish, seconded by Councillor K. Ras
Carried
In favour (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, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson
That the Realty Services Section of the Corporate Services Department be authorized to enter into negotiations for the purchase of land to accommodate the future Fire Stations, as outlined in the report entitled “Authority to Negotiate for Land Acquisition, Various Fire Station Sites”, dated April 13, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community Services, and report back to Council for final approval on any successful negotiations. 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, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor R. Starr
Carried
In favour (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, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson

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