Council

That the agenda for the July 8, 2020 Council meeting be approved.

That the minutes of the June 17, 2020 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

That the minutes of the June 24, 2020 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

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 July 8, 2020 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: (a) Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Sections 239 (2): Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Erindale Village Living Inc., 1646 Dundas St. W., LPAT Decision Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Mandatory Non-Medical Face Coverings in Indoor Public Spaces Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointments -Tourism Mississauga Board The security of the property of the municipality or local board: Additional Information - Rent Deferral 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 Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

That Council receive the report of the City Solicitor dated June 26, 2020 regarding follow-up issues pertaining to Erindale Village Living Inc., 1646 Dundas St. W., LPAT Decision. 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 Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

That the report from the City Solicitor dated July 2, 2020 entitled “Mandatory Requirement for Non-Medical Face Coverings in Indoor Public Spaces” be received for information.0 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 Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

That all necessary amendments be made to By-law No.1 for Tourism Mississauga to increase the number of Board members from fifteen (15) to seventeen (17) by adding one member to the Retail/Restaurant/Culinary Sector and one member to the Other Services/Organizations/Venues (at-large) Sector, both for a term of one year. That the following individuals be appointed to the Tourism Mississauga Board of Directors for a term ending November 14, 2022 or until a successor is appointed, providing the individuals do not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted: Retail/Restaurant/Culinary (1) John Pappas, The Crooked Crue Restaurant - One (1) Year Term (2) Louie Manzo, Warrick Manzo & Dunn Inc. Advertising Agency - One (1) Year Term Other Services/Organizations/Venues (At-Large) (3) Trevor Graham, International Centre - One (1) Year Term (4) Susan Stewart, Olympian, Coach, & Author - One (1) Year Term That Council, as the sole voting member of Tourism Mississauga, delegate authority to the City Clerk to sign all necessary Tourism Mississauga resolutions to give effect to Council’s decision related to the amendments to By-law No.1 and the approval of the new board member appointments. 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 Vote Type: Majori

That the Corporate Report titled, “Additional Information – Next Steps in Deferral of Rent Payments for Properties where the City is Landlord – COVID-19” dated July 6, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, be received. That tenants/occupants of City-owned properties whose use of the City-owned property has been impacted by the COVID-19 emergency and are listed in Appendix 1 to this report, be offered the opportunity to defer any payments due in August and September, to October, and that penalty and interest charges are waived for those tenants/occupants who choose to defer payments. That the tenants/occupants of City-owned properties whose use of the City-owned property has been impacted by the COVID-19 emergency and are listed in Appendix 1 to this report, be offered the opportunity to apply for forgiveness of rent for the second half of March and all of April, May, June and July and that staff report back on the applications received from the tenants/occupants and make recommendations on forgiveness, no later than September 9th, 2020. That three (3) seasonal tenants/occupants identified herein, whose use of the City-owned property has been impacted by the COVID-19 emergency, be included in the application process. That the two tenants/occupants with loan payments due in September be offered an opportunity to defer their September payments to the end of 2020, and that penalty and interest charges are waived for the two tenants/occupant

That a by-law be enacted requiring mandatory face coverings in indoor spaces and vehicles accessible to the public in the City of Mississauga, with the effective date being July 10, 2020 with a one-week grace period for enforcement. YES (11) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson NO (1) Councillor J. Kovac Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

That the report dated June 26, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled “COVID-19: Corporate Recovery Pillar” 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, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

That the repot of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated June 10, 2020 entitled Municipal Accommodation Tax Deferral Update be received. That the Municipal Accommodation Tax remittances due on June 30 and July 31 be

That the report entitled “The City of Mississauga’s Active Transportation COVID-19 Recovery Framework”, dated June 26, 2020 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works be endorsed; That the Active Transportation COVID-19 Recovery Framework be funded by: Establishing a new project, PN 20192 – Active Transportation COVID-19 Projects, with a gross budget and net budget of $1,300,000, and that funding of $830,000 be allocated from the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund (Account No. 35182) and that funding of $470,000 be allocated from the DCA Roads and Related Infrastructure Reserve Fund (Account No.31335); That funding of $830,000 be transferred from the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund (Account No. 35182) to PN 20192 – Active Transportation COVID-19 Projects; That funding of $470,000 be transferred from the DCA Roads and Related Infrastructure Reserve Fund (Account No.31335) to PN 20192 – Active Transportation COVID-19 Projects; Council express its intent to fund PN 20192 – Active Transportation COVID-19 Projects to the extent allowable from current and future development charges; and That all necessary by-laws be enacted. 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 Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

That the request to alter the property at 1020 Old Derry Road as outlined in the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated June 5, 2020, be approved. 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 Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

That the City Clerk be directed to refer the proposed heritage designation of the two structures known as the Owner’s Residence and the Foreman’s Residence at 1200 Old Derry Road to the Conservation Review Board, as required by the Ontario Heritage Act , as outlined in the Corporate Report, dated June 4, 2020, from the Commissioner of Community Services That the City Solicitor or her designate, together with any required staff or consultants be directed to attend any Conservation Review Board proceedings in support of Council’s decision on the designation of the Owner’s Residence and the Foreman’s Cottage at 1200 Old Derry Road, but should a proposed settlement be reached that a report be brought back to Council. 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 Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

That the proposed alteration of 13 Thomas Street, which is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, as outlined in the Corporate Report dated June 4, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community Services, be approved. 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 Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 185 Derry Rd W, as outlined in the Corporate Report, dated June 4, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community Services, be approved. 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 Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 4300 Riverwood Park Lane (formerly 1447 Burnhamthorpe Rd), as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated June 5, 2020 be approved. 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 Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

That an all-way stop control be implemented at the intersection of Glenburnie Road and Donnelly Drive (north intersection) as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated June 11, 2020 and entitled “All-way Stop - Glenburnie Road and Donnelly Drive (Ward 1)”. 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 Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

That a by-law be enacted to authorize the Commissioner of Transportation and Works and the City Clerk to enter into a Cost Sharing Agreement with Metrolinx and any amendments and/or ancillary documents thereto, to undertake the Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment / Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) for the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit Corridor, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 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 Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated June 12, 2020 entitled “Noise Control Program Review” be approved. That a by-law be enacted to amend the Noise Control By-law 360-79, as amended, to implement Phase 1 recommendations relating to the City’s Noise Control Program Review as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated June 12, 2020 entitled “Noise Control Program Review.” That the Nuisance Type Noise By-law 785-80, as amended, be repealed. That staff report back to Council at a future date on Phase 2 recommendations relating to the City’s Noise Control Program Review as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated June 12, 2020 entitled “Noise Control Program Review.” 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 Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

That the report titled “Proposed Expansion to the Port Credit Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boundary” dated June 3, 2020 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, be received. That the City Clerk be authorized to give notice of City Council’s intention to enact a by-law to expand the boundaries of the Port Credit BIA as shown in Appendix 3 of the report titled “Proposed Expansion to the Port Credit Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boundary”, to the board of management of the Port Credit BIA and to every person that is assessed for rateable property that is in a prescribed business class, within the current Port Credit BIA boundary and the proposed boundary expansion, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001 . 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 Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

That Council endorse the recommended improvements outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated June 23, 2020 entitled “Review of the Merits of a Grading and Drainage By-Law for the City of Mississauga” to strengthen existing processes, permits/approvals, guidance and by-laws related to grading and drainage. That the Road Occupancy, Lot Grading and Municipal Services Protection Deposits By-law 251-2012, as amended, be repealed. That a by-law be enacted to establish a new Lot Grading and Municipal Services Protection By-law to reinstate the relevant provisions of the repealed by-law in a manner that more clearly defines existing requirements related to lot grading and municipal services protection, including the tools provided to staff to administer and enforce the by-law, subject to any minor modifications. That a by-law be enacted to amend section 9 of By-law 0025-2015 (to appoint City Employees and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purposes of enforcing Municipal By-laws) to identify the persons who are employed by the City’s Transportation and Works Department for the purpose of enforcing the new Lot Grading and Municipal Services Protection By-law. That the program be reviewed in one year with staff reporting back to Council on the program. 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. Ma

That a new road occupancy permit by-law be enacted to regulate construction works in the road rights-of-way within the City of Mississauga. That the Road Occupancy, Lot Grading and Municipal Protection Services Deposits By-law 251-2012, as amended, be repealed. That the Banners Policy 06-02-06 be amended to include the deposit requirements for installation of banners within the road rights-of-way from the Road Occupancy, Lot Grading and Municipal Protection Services Deposits By-law 251-2012, as amended. That a by-law be enacted to amend Schedule “B-1” of the 2020 User Fees and Charges By-law 156-2019 to provide the Commissioner of Transportation and Works the authority to waive Road Occupancy Permit fees for internal City of Mississauga departments. That a by-law be enacted to amend section 9 of By-law 0025-2015 (to appoint City Employees and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purposes of enforcing Municipal By-laws) to identify the persons who are employed by the City’s Transportation and Works Department for the purposes of enforcing the new road occupancy permit by-law as outlined in Recommendations #1. 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 Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

That the Corporate Report entitled, “Single Source Contract Authorization for Siemens Canada Limited for the Building Automation System (BAS) Renewals and Expansion at Edward J Dowling Transit Campus” dated May 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer be received. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to award and execute a contract in the estimated amount of $449,985 (pre-tax), including contingency of $50,000, under PN 19780, with Siemens Canada Limited on a single-source basis for the Building Automation System (BAS) renewals and expansion at Edward J Dowling Transit Campus. 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 Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

That Council approve the single source procurement of the Comprint Systems Incorporated (doing business as “DataFix”), including professional services, training and maintenance and support for a period of approximately seven (7) years to include the 2022 and 2026 Municipal Elections, as detailed in the Corporate Report entitled “ Single Source Procurement - Replacement of In-house Election Management Information System with Comprint Systems Incorporated Solution, File Ref. PRC001876 ” dated May 22, 2020, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer (the “Purchase”). That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute all contracts and related ancillary documents with respect to the Purchase between the City of Mississauga (the “City”) and Comprint Systems Incorporated (doing business as “DataFix”) for an estimated amount of $990,000 exclusive of taxes, subject to budget approval and in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law 374-06, as amended. That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute the necessary amendments with respect to the Purchase to increase the value of the contract between the City and Comprint Systems Incorporated (doing business as “DataFix”) for additional products, professional services, and maintenance and support; including additional features and modules from DataFix, for the purpose of facilitating the successful implementation and support of the DataFix solution, if the funding for such cont

That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated June 11, 2020 and entitled “Traffic Calming (Ward 10)” be approved. That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated June 11, 2020 and entitled “Traffic Calming (Ward 10)” be

That a new Transitway access permit by-law be established to regulate temporary access to and within the Mississauga Transitway. That a by-law be enacted to amend section 9 of By-Law 0025-2015 (to appoint City Employees and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purposes of enforcing Municipal By-Laws) to identify the persons who are employed by the City’s Transportation and Works Department for the purposes of enforcing the new Transitway access permit by-law, as outlined in Recommendation #1. 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 Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

That the Corporate Report dated April 30, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer “Update on Communicating Mandatory Public Notices” be received for information. That the City of Mississauga provide the Mississauga News 180 days’ notice that it intends to terminate its current single source contract as it moves to a competitive process. Upon the termination of the City’s current contract with the Mississauga News, that the City conduct an open and competitive request for proposal to select a new vendor of record for mandatory public notices. That Strategic Communications maintain a database of mandatory public notice types that indicates whether it is required that they be published in a print newspaper. That prior to communicating new types of mandatory public notices – not included in the above database – that Legal Services complete a review of relevant legislation to update the database and verify whether it is required to be published in a print newspaper. That all mandatory public notices be posted on the City’s website to provide a single, consistent and accessible point of reference for all public notices. That City Staff request the Mayor – on behalf of Council – to submit a formal letter to the Provincial Government and respective Ministries requesting a review and revision of the current legislation with respect to communication of mandatory notices. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. F

That the Corporate Report titled “Authorization to Enter into an Assumption Agreement, and Consent to Lift Restrictions To Transfer Registered on Title with Overwood Developments Inc. in Ward 5” dated July 7, 2020 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received. That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works and the City Clerk be authorized to approve and execute an Assumption Agreement, and all ancillary documents or amending agreements thereto, necessary to transfer all obligations of the Servicing Agreements identified as SP 241 01, dated March 27, 2002 and SP 063 07 dated December 12, 2007 between Overwood Developments Inc. (“Overwood”), the City of Mississauga (the “City”) and the Regional Municipality of Peel (the “Region”), to the future purchaser, on terms and conditions agreeable to Commissioner of Transportation and Works, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, and subject to concurrence from the Region. That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, and the City Clerk be authorized to grant consent to the transfer and take such other steps as necessary to facilitate the transfer of Overwood’s property, on a one time only basis, with the intent being that the restrictions remain on title, and continue to bind the lands, and subject to concurrence from the Region. That all necessary bylaws be enacted. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Counc

That the deputation by Nikki Hayes and Martin Field, Residents to speak on the potential Tax Savings associated with creating an Animal Care Committee be received. (BC-0001-2020) BC-0002-2020 That the deputation and associated presentation by Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer and Jeff Jackson, Director of Finance and Treasurer to present the COVID-19: Financial Recovery Pillar, 2020 Financial Update and the Pr eliminary 2021 Operating Budget be received for information. (BC-0002-2020) BC-0003-2020 That the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Service and Chief Financial Officer dated June 17, 2020 and titled “COVID-19: Financial Recovery Pillar” be received for information. (BC-0003-2020) BC-0004-2020 That the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services a nd Chief Financial Officer dated June 12, 2020 entitled “Update on the Financial Impacts of COVID-19” be received for information. That staff report at the October 7, 2020 Budget Committee meeting on additional steps the City can take to fund the 2020 deficit. That the 2021 budget deliberations remain as scheduled to begin on November 23, 2020 with approval if appropriate at Council on December 9, 2020. That the Province be requested to eliminate the legislated 5 per cent cap specific in O.Reg 282/98 section 45.1(9) on the GTAA Payment in lieu of taxes. (BC-0004-2020) BC-0005-2020 That the “Works in Progress Report as at May 31, 2020” report dated June 9, 2020 from the Commissi

That Planning and Development Committee recommend to Council to permit temporary outdoor patios, accessory to all types of restaurants for a period of time expiring on December 31, 2020, through a temporary use by-law in accordance with the regulations contained in the staff report dated June 15, 2020 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building. That time limited amendments to the following City by-laws be approved in accordance with the regulations contained in the staff report dated June 15, 2020: Prohibit Sale of Goods on Highways By-law 0127-1995 Encroachment By-law 0057-2004 Business Licensing By-law 0001-2006 Noise Control By-law 0360-1979 PDC-0020-2020 That tenants and occupants operating existing and new patios on City-owned property pursuant to By-law 0057-04 be permitted to operate during the 2020 patio season ending October 15, without charge. 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 Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

WHEREAS the COVID-19 crisis has had a significant impact on the City of Mississauga, our residents, and our businesses; AND WHEREAS the City responded to the COVID-19 outbreak immediately by taking extraordinary measures to provide relief to residents and businesses, including deferring property taxes and waiving payment and late fees; waiving rents for tenants in City facilities; deferring payment of the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT); and offering free transit, among many other measures; AND WHEREAS the City of Mississauga was forced to lay-off over 2000 workers and institute a hiring freeze, in response to the pandemic - the only level of government to do so; AND WHEREAS as a result of decreased or