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 February 3, 2021 Council Agenda be approved. 4. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING 5.1 Council Minutes - January 20, 2021 Verbal Motion RESOLUTION Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney Seconded By Councillor J. Kovac That the minutes of the February 3, 2021 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Item 11.1 Harold Dremin, Acting Director, Economic Development Mr. Dremin outlined the Mississauga’s Digital Main Street – Digital Service Squad Program. Members of Council spoke to the success of the program and enquired about expanding the program to assist other small businesses within the City and the funding of the program. Mr. Dremin and Donna Heslin, Manager, Small Businesses Entrepreneurship & Innovtion, responded to questions. Item 11.1 was moved up and voted on. 8. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil 9. MATTERS PERTAINING TO COVID-19 Mayor Crombie spoke to the current case count of Covid-19 in the City of Mississauga, isolation centres within the City and the current vaccine count. Paul Mitcham, City Manager spoke to potential vaccine sites within the City. Councillor Saito expressed concerns with outbreaks in long term care homes and retirement homes, the registration process for vaccines, the lack of quarantine for business travelers, and enquired about the status for dog walkers and groomers. Mr. Mitcham spoke to a Provincial vaccine rollout solution. Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor noted that
Moved by Councillor R. Starr, seconded by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor G. Carlson
That Council advocate to the federal and provincial governments to provide additional funding to extend the City of Mississauga’s agreement to deliver the Digital Main Street - Digital Service Squad Program from February 12, 2021 until December 31, 2021. That the Mayor write to the Federal Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and copy MPPs, MPs, AMO, FCM, MBOT, and local BIAs requesting support for the continuation of this program. That this request be part of the City’s 2021 federal and provincial pre-budget submissions. YES (10) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, and Councillor G. Carlson ABSENT (2) Councillor K. Ras, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor C. Parrish, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor G. Carlson
That the report dated December 24, 2020, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the applications by City Park Homes to permit an 8 to 15 storey apartment building containing 242 units with 3 levels of underground parking and ground floor retail, under File OZ 20/018 W1, 1381 Lakeshore Road East, be received for information. 2. That eight oral submissions be received. PDC-0011-2021 1. That Council deem urban Metrics Inc.. qualified to perform the peer review and provide a written opinion of the Inclusionary Zoning municipal assessment report prepared by N. Barry Lyon Consultants (NBLC) on behalf of the City of Mississauga. 2. That the report dated December 21, 2020, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, titled “Confirmation of Consultant to conduct Peer Review of Inclusionary Zoning Municipal Assessment Report,” be provided to the Councils of the Town of Caledon and City of Brampton for information. YES (10) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, and Councillor G. Carlson ABSENT (2) Councillor K. Ras, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor C. Parrish, seconded by Councillor D. Damerla PDC-0010-2021 1
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor G. Carlson
That recommendations GOV-0001-2021 - GOV-0003-2021 as contained in the Governance Committee Report 1 -2021, dated January 25, 2021, be approved, with the exception of GOV-0002-2021 which is to be amended to refer the Governance Subcommittee - Elections Terms of Reference back to the Governance Committee and that Councillor Mahoney be appointed to the Governance Subcommittee. GOV- 0001 -2021 That the Governance Subcommittee Minutes from January 15, 2021 be received . (GOV- 0001 -2021) GOV- 0002 -2021 That the Governance Subcommittee - Elections Terms of Reference be
Moved by Councillor P. Saito, seconded by Councillor C. Parrish
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor G. Carlson
That Members of Council support the expansion of the proposed Malton BIA Boundary Expansion. YES (10) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, and Councillor G. Carlson ABSENT (2) Councillor K. Ras, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor C. Parrish, seconded by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor G. Carlson
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a worldwide pandemic respecting the spread of COVID-19; AND WHEREAS on March 17, 2020, the Government of Ontario issued an order declaring an emergency for the Province related to the outbreak of COVID-19; AND WHEREAS on March 23, 2020, the Mayor of the City of Mississauga declared an emergency at the municipal level related to the outbreak of COVID-19; AND WHEREAS on April 8, 2020, Council passed a resolution to waive the late renewal fees set out in the User Fees and Charges By-law 156-2019 for mobile licenses issued in accordance with the Public Vehicle Licensing By-law 420-04 (the “Mobile Licences”); AND WHEREAS on April 15, 2020 Council passed a resolution to defer renewal fees for Mobile Licenses until June 1, 2020 or until 30 days have passed following the re-opening of the public service counters, whichever date is later; AND WHEREAS on December 8, 2020 the Public Vehicle Advisory Committee noted support for deferring the mobile licensing fees again in 2021 for 120 days;NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the 2021 renewal fees for Mobile Licences be
Moved by Councillor C. Parrish, seconded by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, 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 February 3, 2021 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 Concerning Request for Proposals for Towing Services & Vehicle Pound Facilities YES (10) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, and Councillor G. Carlson ABSENT (2) Councillor K. Ras, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor R. Starr
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor G. Carlson
That the report of the City Solicitor entitled “Legal Advice Concerning Request for Proposals for Towing Services & Vehicle Pound Facilities” be
Moved by Councillor R. Starr, seconded by Councillor C. Parrish
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor G. Carlson