The Mississauga Record

Council

March 22, 2023

Who was there

Present (12): Brad Butt, Bonnie Crombie, Dipika Damerla, Stephen Dasko, Chris Fonseca, 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)

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

That the following matters be approved under the Consent Agenda, as listed on March 22, 2023 Council Agenda : 10.1. Appointment of Taxes 10.2. Transfer Payment Agreement 10.3. Authorization to enter into a Development Charges Deferral Agreement 11.1. Audit Committee Report 1-2023 11.2. Planning and Development Committee Report 4-2023 14.1.1. Submissions made by Dan Anderson, Resident 16.1. A Motion to Appoint Interim Integrity Commissioner 17.5. - 17.10 - By-laws YES (12) Mayor Crombie, 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
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, Councillor A. Tedjo
That the recommended apportionment of taxes and payments set out in Appendix 1 of the report from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer dated, February 28, 2023, entitled, “Apportionment of Taxes” be approved. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, 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
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, Councillor A. Tedjo
That the report entitled “Transfer Payment Agreement for Phase 4 Safe Restart Funding” dated March 10, 2023, from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be received for information. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, 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
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, Councillor A. Tedjo
That staff undertake a review of the definition of “temporary building or structure” in the Development Charges By-law 0133-2022 and report back to Council with any proposed amendments through the next Development Charge By-law review cycle. That the Acting City Manager and CAO, and the City Clerk, or their designate, be authorized to enter into a development charge deferral agreement on behalf of the City with Illumi Productions Inc., with the content satisfactory to the Acting City Manager and CAO and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to defer the payment of development charges for the structures associated with the Illumi event at 7174 Derrycrest Drive. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, 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
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, Councillor A. Tedjo
That Recommendations AC-0001-2023 – AC-0004-2023 as contained in the Audit Committee Report 1 -2023 dated March 6, 2023, be approved. AC-0001-2023 That the Corporate Report dated February 16, 2023 from the Director, Internal Audit with respect to the Internal Audit Quality Assurance Review be received for information. AC-0002-2023 That the Corporate Report dated February 22, 2023 from the Director, Internal Audit entitled “Internal Audit Activity Report and Work Plan 2023-2025” be approved. AC-0003-2023 That the Corporate Report dated February 10, 2023 from the Acting City Manager & Chief Administrative Officer regarding the status of outstanding audit recommendations as of December 31, 2022 be received for information. AC-0004-2023 That the report dated February 24, 2023 from the Director, Internal Audit with respect to final audit report, Corporate Services Department, Human Resources Division, Employee and Labour Relations Section – Employee Terminations (Non-Union) Audit, be received for information. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, 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
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, Councillor A. Tedjo
That Recommendations PDC-0013-2023 – PDC-0016-2023 as contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report 4 -2023 dated March 6, 2023, be approved. PDC-00 13 -2023 That the report dated February 10, 2023, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the applications by 1785 Bloor Holdings Inc. to permit one 14 storey rental apartment building, under File OZ/OPA 22-014 W3, 1785 Bloor Street, be received for information. That one oral submission be received. PDC-00 14 -2023 That City Council direct Legal Services, representatives from the appropriate City Departments and any necessary consultants to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on the subject applications under File OZ 21/002 W4, 30 Eglinton Avenue West Limited (c/o Crown Property), 30 Eglinton Avenue West to permit three apartments with heights of 34, 32 and 28 storeys and ground floor commercial uses, in support of the recommendations outlined in the report dated February 10, 2023 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, that concludes that the proposed official plan amendment and rezoning are not acceptable in their current form and should not be approved. That City Council provide the Planning and Building Department with the authority to instruct Legal Services on modifications to the position deemed necessary during or before the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing process, however if there is a potential for settlement, then a report shall be brought back to Council by Legal Services. That
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, Councillor A. Tedjo
That Recommendations GC-0080-2023 – GC-0113-2023 as contained in the General Committee Report 6-2023 dated March 8, 2023, be approved with the exception of GC-0103-2023 to be amended as follows: GC-0103-2023 That the warrants have been met for the placement of a second school crossing guard at the intersection of Paisley Boulevard West and Confederation Parkway for the students attending St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Elementary School and Floradale Public School. (MSTSAC-0004-2023) (Ward 7) GC-00 80 -2023 That the deputation and associated presentation from Dan Anderson, Resident, regarding the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated February 13, 2023 and entitled “Traffic Calming – Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, and Ward 8”, be received. GC-00 81 -2023 That the following items were approved on the consent agenda: 10.2 Funding for PRC003837 - Roadway Sweeping, Cleaning, Hauling and Disposal Services, 3 Year Period 10.4 Municipal Access Agreements Between the City of Mississauga and Various Telecommunication Companies 10.5 Single Source Contract Awards for Provision of Electronic Resources for the Mississauga Library System 10.6 Single Source Contract Awards for Provision of Specialty Physical Resources for the Mississauga Library System 10.7 Office of Emergency Management 2022 Report 10.10 2022 Obsolete Policies and Procedures 10.11 Annual Report on Commodity Price Hedging Agreements for 2022 (Electricity and Natural Gas) 10.12 Removal of the Municipal Capi
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, Councillor A. Tedjo
WHEREAS Mississauga was one of the first jurisdictions in Canada to enact a Council Code of Conduct (“Code”), and has incorporated respectful workplace and workplace violence policies into its Code; And WHEREAS residents rightfully expect elected officials to be held to a high standard of conduct; And WHEREAS municipal councils do not currently have the power to remove members from office, regardless of their conduct, and members of municipal councils in Ontario are not subject to recall legislation; And WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001 only permits the Integrity Commissioner to recommend to Council a maximum sanction of 90 days suspension of pay for councillors who are found to be in violation of the Code, which is not sufficient to address egregious violations of the Code; And WHEREAS there is no place for workplace harassment, violence or bullying at the City of Mississauga and Council agrees there needs to be better measures in place to hold elected officials who are found to harass, bully or demean their colleagues accountable and to deter members from engaging in such behavior; And WHEREAS Mississauga Council believes that greater accountability measures are needed at the municipal level to hold mayors and councillors to account when their behaviour egregiously violates codes of conduct and the principles of a safe, harassment-free workplace; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The City of Mississauga supports Bill 5 and requests that the provincial and federal level of go
Moved by Mayor Crombie, seconded by Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, Councillor A. Tedjo · Opposed (1): Councillor C. Parrish
WHEREAS Robert Swayze has periodically served the City of Mississauga as external legal counsel and as Integrity Commissioner for many years; AND WHEREAS Mr. Swayze has resigned from his position as Integrity Commissioner for the City of Mississauga, effective March 22, 2023, in order to focus on serving his many other municipal clients; AND WHEREAS in the event of a vacancy, s. 223.3(1.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 permits a municipality to use the services of the Integrity Commissioner of another municipality; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Mississauga thanks Robert Swayze for his service and ENACTS as follows: That the City Clerk is directed to engage in a competitive procurement process for the selection and appointment of a new Integrity Commissioner for the City of Mississauga, for a term ending June 30, 2025; That the firm Principles Integrity is hereby appointed Integrity Commissioner for the City of Mississauga, on an interim basis, to carry out all of the duties set out is s.223.3 to 223.8 inclusive of the Municipal Act, 2001, in an independent manner, and to serve until such time as the procurement process is complete and Council appoints a new Integrity Commissioner; That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a professional services agreement with Principles Integrity, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and That by-law 0137-2021 is rescinded. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Cou
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, Councillor A. Tedjo
WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened by the passing of Bruce Caves, a retired City of Mississauga Acting Captain Bruce Caves, who passed away on February 22, 2023. AND WHEREAS Bruce is survived by his wife Sandra Caves, sons Carl and Brad Caves, daughter-in-law Josee Lacasse-Caves, and his two grandchildren Cody and Chantal Caves. All of who he loved deeply and was very proud of. AND WHEREAS Bruce had a passion for three things in life; family, friends, and music. These three passions could frequently be found together creating memories on Redstone lake at the family cottage and around the campfire AND WHEREAS helping people was part of Bruce’s character and after spending time as an auto mechanic and police officer, he settled into a long and rewarding career as a fire fighter on the Mississauga Fire Department helping and supporting the community. 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 the Caves family. YES (12) Mayor Crombie, 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
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor M. Reid
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 March 22, 2023 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: (Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001) 21.1 A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor A. Tedjo
Carried
WHEREAS on June 24, 2019 the City of Mississauga joined the growing number of Canadian municipalities declaring a Climate Emergency, stressing the need for immediate action to address extreme weather events caused by climate change and to then reduce greenhouse gas emissions. AND WHEREAS in December 2019, City Council adopted the Climate Change Action Plan, highlighting the need for Green Building Standards, Resilient and Green Infrastructure, Accelerating Climate Innovation, and the need for Low Emissions Mobility to meet our 2050 climate goals. AND WHEREAS the March 23, 2023 report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change updats previous projections with the latest climate science, states that based on current consumption and future projections the world will not meet its 1.5°C warming target, meriting immediate and aggressive climate action to limit the irreversible effects of Climate Change. AND WHEREAS it is necessary to bring perspectives of youth and indigenous peoples into policy discussions relating to Climate Change, as they are the ones most critically affected by the negative impacts of climate change. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. In light of the 6th and final IPCC Report released in March 2023, Council reaffirms its commitment to our Climate Change Action Plan, and recognize that immediate and bold action is required to meet the 1.5°C warming target. 2. Staff be directed to produce a pathway report to the 2019 Climate Change Action Plan, updating
Moved by Councillor A. Tedjo, seconded by Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
That the Director of Finance and Treasurer be authorized to appeal the 2016 Current Value Assessment (CVA) for the 2023 taxation to the Assessment Review Board for the properties listed in Appendix 1 of the report dated, February 24, 2023, entitled, “2023 City Initiated Appeals”, from the Acting City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. That all matters related to these appeals including execution of minutes of settlement, if appropriate, are settled in accordance with By-law 0268-2006 as amended. YES (11) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor Martin Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1) Councillor C. Parrish
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor Martin Reid
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, Councillor A. Tedjo
That the following individual be appointed to the Mississauga Appeals and Property Standards Committee (MAPSC) for a term ending November 14, 2026 or until a successor is appointed, providing the individual does not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted: (1) Cyril Hare (2) Doug Colling (3) Erick McKinlay (4) Francine Jones (5) Jenelle McCalla (6) Leonard Lynn (7) Tracey Burrows YES (11) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor Martin Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1) Councillor C. Parrish
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor A. Tedjo
Carried
That Council consent to the proposed settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal pertaining to 1200 Old Derry Road, consistent with the terms outlined in the Corporate Report dated March 10, 2013 from the City Solicitor entitled “Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal by Hanlon Glen Homes Inc. for a non-decision of the zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications with respect to the lands located at 1200 Old Derry Road, (Ward 11)”. That Council authorize the Commissioner of Planning and Building to instruct Legal Services on matters required to finalize the terms of the proposed settlement, as outlined in the Corporate Report dated March 10, 2013 from the City Solicitor entitled “Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal by Hanlon Glen Homes Inc. for a non-decision of the zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications with respect to the lands located at 1200 Old Derry Road, (Ward 11)”. That the City Solicitor, or her designate, be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement and to take such additional steps as required to complete and implement the proposed settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal relating to 1200 Old Derry Road 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 other documents which may be required to complet
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
That the minutes of the March 22, 2023 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Dr. Eduardo Lopez Moreno and Alex Venuto , Members of Pavillon/UEF with respect to the World Urban Pavillion/the Urban Economy Forum Dr. Eduardo Lopez Moreno and Mr. Venuto spoke to the World Urban Pavillion/Urban Economy Forum and invited Council to be apart of their initiative. Councillor Tedjo enquired about the actionable next steps for the Urban Economy Forum. Dr. Eduardo Lopez Moreno responded. 7.2 Noel Fernandes, Resident with respect to Water Discharge Residential Property (Ward 3) Mr. Fernandes spoke to the water discharge on his residential property. Councillor Fonseca and Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works spoke to staff revisiting the property and working with the property owners to find a solution. 3 7.3 Yasir Hussain, Operations and Facilities Manager, ISNA Canada with respect to Traffic By-law - All-way Stop, No Parking, and Lower Boulevard Parking (Wards 2, 3, 5 & 10) Item 17.7. Mr. Hussain expressed concerns with the No Parking on Friday signs on Finfar Court and requested that they be removed. Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to the history of parking prohibitions and that the Traffic by-law is being amended to remove some of the parking prohibitions where allowable. Councillors Tedjo, Horneck, Parrish and Mayor Crombie expressed support of the removal of the
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden, seconded by Councillor J. Kovac
Carried
14. CORRESPONDENCE 14.1 Information Items 14.1.1 Submissions made by Dan Anderson, Resident with respect to the Traffic Calming Report Recommendation (GC-0082-2023) (CONSENT) Item 11.3. 15. NOTICE OF MOTION 15.1 A Motion to Secure Canada’s $1 Billion Investment in a Strengthened Freshwater Action Plan (Councillor A. Tedjo) Councillor Tedjo spoke to the Motion regarding securing Canada’s $1 Billion investment in a Strengthened Freshwater Action Plan. RESOLUTION 0080-2023 Moved By Councillor A. Tedjo Seconded By Councillor S. Dasko WHEREAS Mississauga, as a member of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, supports: protecting source water, planning for climate change impacts and shoreline resilience, ensuring safe and affordable water services for all our residents, and building up a sustainable blue economy in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin. AND WHEREAS ensuring healthy communities and a strong economy for Canadians depend on securing Canada’s source water, which includes addressing water quality issues, contaminants and pollution, supporting biodiversity and reversing wetland and fish and wildlife habitat loss and improving community knowledge to empower citizens to safeguard this essential resource. AND WHEREAS the Federally-led Freshwater Action Plan (framework) and the Great Lakes Protection Initiative (the supporting funding program) were first announced in the 2017 Canadian federal budget with a $44.84 million investment for the Great Lakes ove
Moved by Councillor Damerla
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, Councillor A. Tedjo

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