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That the agenda of the February 28, 2024 Council meeting be approved as presented. 4. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Nil 5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING 5.1 Council Minutes - February 14, 2024 5.2 Special Council Minutes - February 21, 2024 Verbal Motion Moved by: Councillor Butt That the minutes of the February 14, 2024 Council meeting be approved, as presented. Verbal Motion Moved by: Councillor Butt That the minutes of the February 28, 2024 Special Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Sadaf Palijo, Assistant General Manager and Rabia Shahid, Director & Founder, SacredHand Canada regarding a Certificate of Occupancy for the "Stay the Night Program" by SacredHand Canada 1. Item 7.1 Council Meeting - Occupancy Certificate - Final.pdf Ms. Palijo and Ms. Shaid spoke to SacredHand Canada and requested a Certificate of Occupancy for the "Stay the Night Program". Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building spoke to the subject matter and made comments regarding working with the Region of Peel, an update to the Zoning By-law and to the technical application process. Members of Council spoke to the subject matter and made the following comments: passing a resolution and by-law at the Region of Peel to fall under essential emergency services; hiring a Planner to submit the application; getting additional funding from the Federal Government; and using religious places as emergency shelter locations. Direction was

That the June newsletter included with the final tax bill, include details about costs that should be covered by Provincial funding (without detailed numbers) but principle of the funding from the Province and to add this matter during advocacy days discussions. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

That staff report back on how to incorporate information related to provincially mandated program funding shortfalls in the 2025 tax bill. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

That the letter dated February 21, 2024 from Councillor Parrish regarding her resignation as Ward 5 Councillor be received. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

That the letter dated February 22, 2024 from the Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) regarding Canadian Organisation for Hindu Heritage Education misrepresentation of the caste-based OHRC policy position on discrimination be received. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

WHEREAS Swapnil Gupta, (Director, Dreamsz Kreation) are hosting a public event called Sitaare Zameen Par - a Bollywood Theme Party on April, 6th, 2024, at Chef Kausar's Autaq Banquet Hall, (5835 Kennedy Rd, ON L4Z 2G3) in Mississauga; AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages; AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of between 200 people; NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the; Sitaare Zameen Par - a Bollywood Theme Party on April, 6th, 2024, at Chef Kausar's Autaq Banquet Hall 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 C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

WHEREAS the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) estimates that Canada will need an additional 3.5 million housing units by 2030, including 1.5 million in Ontario; AND WHEREAS the recent decision by the federal government to remove Goods and Services Tax (GST) on new purpose-built rental housing will incentivize construction of much needed rental homes in Mississauga and across the country; AND WHEREAS high interest rates, construction costs and skilled labour supply shortages continue to impede housing starts and affordability; AND WHEREAS several federal government policies, including low interest CMHC financing programs aim to address challenges in the housing sector; AND WHEREAS housing security, affordability and supply are the top issues consistently ranked by Canadians in public opinion surveys in recent years; AND WHEREAS the federal government is contemplating implementation of excessive interest and financing expenses limitations (EIFEL) rules in line with its OECD counterpart countries as part of its 2024 budget to avoid tax base erosion; AND WHEREAS certain Canadian companies and trusts with foreign activities or ownership may be negatively impacted by this proposed framework due to a reduction in allowable tax deductions; AND WHEREAS proposed rules will create additional barriers to increasing housing supply and may drive up the cost of new homes and infrastructure; AND WHEREAS other OECD countries including the United States have introduced exemptions

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 28, 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 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. A491/23, 3980 McDowell Drive, Mohammed Ali Kulaib Ahmed (Ward 10) 21.2 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by The Elia Corporation with respect to the lands located at 4615 Hurontario Street, 25, 35, 55, 105 and 110 Elia Avenue and 136 Eglinton Avenue East, (Ward 4) 21.3 Labour relations or employee negotiations: Ratification of the Memorandum of Settlement reached between the City of Mississauga and the International Association Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District Lodge No. 78 21.4 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or loc

That the Use of City Resources During an Election Campaign Policy be amended to state that any signs for "Ward - Specific Business" do not include the name or image of the councillor who is running in the Mayoral by-election. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt

That Legal Services be instructed to OPPOSE the decision of the Committee of Adjustment (File No. A491/23 - 3980 McDowell Drive - Mohammed Ali Kulaib Ahmed - Ward 10) and to attend before the Ontario Land Tribunal along with any necessary staff and/or consultants to represent the City of Mississauga. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (3) Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor C. Parrish, and Councillor S. McFadden

That Council consent to the proposed settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeals pertaining to 4615 Hurontario Street, 25, 35, 55, 105 and 110 Elia Avenue and 136 Eglinton Avenue East, consistent with the terms outlined in Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report from the City Solicitor titled “Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by The Elia Corporation with respect to the lands located at 4615 Hurontario Street, 25, 35, 55, 105 and 110 Elia Avenue and 136 Eglinton Avenue East, (Ward 4)”. That the City Solicitor, or her designate, be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement and take such additional steps as may be required to complete and implement the proposed settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeals relating to 4615 Hurontario Street, 25, 35, 55, 105 and 110 Elia Avenue and 136 Eglinton Avenue East with the assistance of such City staff or consultants as may be appropriate. That the Commissioner of Planning and Building and the City Clerk be authorized to execute any documents which may be required to complete and implement the settlement, other than Minutes of Settlement. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSTAIN (1) Councillor J. Kovac ABSENT (2) Councillor C. Parrish, and Councillor S. McFadden

That the Memorandum of Settlement reached between the City of Mississauga and the International Association Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District Lodge No. 78, dated February 9, 2024 be approved. That the By-law attached as Appendix 2 to the report titled “Ratification of the Memorandum of Settlement reached between the City of Mississauga and the International Association Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District Lodge No. 78 be enacted. YES (7) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (4) Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden

That the closed session PDP Review of the Leadership Team and City Manager be received. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (3) Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden

That the minutes of the February 28, 2024 Special Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Sadaf Palijo, Assistant General Manager and Rabia Shahid, Director & Founder, SacredHand Canada regarding a Certificate of Occupancy for the "Stay the Night Program" by SacredHand Canada Ms. Palijo and Ms. Shaid spoke to SacredHand Canada and requested a Certificate of Occupancy for the "Stay the Night Program". Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building spoke to the subject matter and made comments regarding working with the Region of Peel, an update to the Zoning By-law and to the technical application process. Members of Council spoke to the subject matter and made the following comments: passing a resolution and by-law at the Region of Peel to fall under essential emergency 3 services; hiring a Planner to submit the application; getting additional funding from the Federal Government; and using religious places as emergency shelter locations. Direction was given to staff to bring back a Notice of Motion for the City of Mississauga to declare an emergency shelter situation and for a meeting to be arranged for groups to come together to be provided clear direction on how community organizations can help. Councillor McFadden arrived at 9:46AM. 7.2 Rita Asadorian, President, Mississauga Real Estate Board regarding the jurisdictional boundaries of their organization to align with the boundaries of the City of Mississauga Ms. Asador