The Mississauga Record

Council

March 1, 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 (13 motions)

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

That the agenda of the March 1, 2023 Council meeting be approved, as amended 4. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Nil 5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING 5.1 Council Meeting Draft Minutes - February 15, 2023 Verbal Motion Moved By: Councillor C. Parrish That the minutes of the March 1, 2023 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Peter Saad, Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate church of the Virgin Mary and St Athanasius with respect to Development Charges for new church at 1245 Eglinton Avenue west Item 10.1. Peter Saad, Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate church of the Virgin Mary and St Athanasiu, spoke with respect to redevelopment of the property located at 1245 Eglinton Avenue West, relocation of the school and the removal of the daycare from the plans. Mr. Saad further spoke to the calculation of Development Charges, Standards and By-law, and requested Council consider applying the 2016 Standard consistent with the most recent precedent. Councillor Horneck spoke with respect to the Development Charges calculation and standards applied to places of worship and put forward a Motion to provide a grant-in-lieu of Developments Charges based on total floor area within the Place of Religious Assembly. Item 10.1 was moved up 7.2 Dan Anderson, Resident with respect to the Role of the Integrity Commissioner 1. 2023-02-27 - (FINAL) for March 1 Council re Role of Integrity Commissioner (DA).pdf Item 21.1. Spoke to the importance of the Mayor’s ro
Moved by Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
That the report dated February 17, 2023, entitled “Development Charges and Places of Religious Assembly” from the Acting City Manager & Chief Administrative Officer be received for information. That a grant-in-lieu of Development Charges be provided to the applicant at 1245 Eglington Avenue West, to be funded from the tax capital reserve (#33121). That the amount be calculated based on the Total Floor Area after excluding any area within the Place of Religious Assembly designed for worship areas and any area to be demolished as set out in the Gross Floor Area Non-Residential Declaration form signed by an Architect, Engineer or Designer. 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 J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor A. Tedjo
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, 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
That Recommendations PDC-0009-2023 – PDC-0012-2023 as contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report 3 -2023 dated February 13, 2023, be approved. P DC-0009 -2023 That the report dated January 20, 2023, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the applications by A. Frank Merulla and 590816 Ontario Inc. to permit a 13 storey condominium apartment building containing 196 units and 20 stacked townhomes, under File OZ/OPA 22-6 W8, 2935 and 2955 Mississauga Road, be received for information. That six oral submissions be received. PDC-001 0-2023 That the City’s Building By-law 203-2019, as amended, respecting construction, demolition and change of use permit, inspections and related matters (The Building By-law) be amended to revise the expiry date of Schedule “A-3” (Permit Fees and Refunds) and Schedule “B-3” (Building Classification and Permit Fees) from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023, as outlined in the corporate report dated January 25, 2023 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building. PDC-00 11 -2023 That a by-law be enacted to designate the Innovation District within the Lakeview Waterfront Major Node and Lakeview Neighbourhood Character Areas as a Community Improvement Project Area, as identified in Appendix 1 of the report titled, “Lakeview Innovation District Community Improvement Project Area” dated January 20, 2023 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building. That a future public meeting be held to consider the Community Improve
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, 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
That Recommendations GC-0072-2023 – GC-0079-2023 as contained in the General Committee Report 5-2023 dated February 22, 2023, be approved. GC-0072-2023 That the deputation and associated presentation by Dan Anderson, Resident regarding the role of Mississau ga's Integrity Commissioner and concerns with the new Complaint Procedure 2(2)(e), be received. GC-0073 -2023 That the deputation and associated presentation by David Charezenko, Planner, Bousfields and Matt G alvin, Architect, G. Architects, be received. That General Committee endorses the proposed MZO by Ivan Franko for a 160 bed long term care building at 3058 Winston Churchill Boulevard and that staff be directed to work with the developer to prepare the zoning amendment. GC-0074 -2023 That the deputation and associated presentation by Katherine Morton, Manager, Planning St rategies and Andrew Whittemore, Co mmissioner, Planning & Building regarding the report dated February 7, 2023 and entitled “ Growing Mississauga: An Action Plan for New Housing ” , be received. GC-0075 -2023 That the following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: 11.1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2023 - February 6, 2023 GC-0 0 76 -2023 That Mississauga’s Housing Action Plan – Growing Mississauga: An Action Plan for New Housing (“the Plan”), attached as Appendix 3 to this report, dated February 7, 2023, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, be approved. That Council endorse the Plan as Mississauga’s Municipal Housing P
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, 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
WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened by the passing of John “Jack” Hunter, a retired City of Mississauga fire inspector, who passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023. AND WHEREAS Jack was a beloved husband of the late Beth Hunter (2002). Loving father of Kim, Kevin, Karen, and Kris; AND WHEREAS his pride and joy were his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren. AND WHEREAS Jack will be dearly missed by his long-time companion Cathy Reid, and her children Chris, Bryan, and grandchildren; and his best buddy Harley. AND WHEREAS he was a supportive friend to many, and he will be deeply missed. 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 Hunter family.
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
WHEREAS Ivan Franko Homes (IFH) currently operates a retirement home on the subject lands; AND WHEREAS IFH has made a proposal for a Long Term Care home that is 3 storeys in height and proposes 160 beds and ancillary facilities including dining rooms, kitchen facilities, offices and staff areas, bathing rooms, lounges and multi-purpose rooms; AND WHEREAS the construction of culturally appropriate Long Term Care facilities supports public health, provides supportive housing, and contributes to the distribution of health facilities, a matter of provincial interest under subsection 2 of the Planning Act; AND WHEREAS the subject property is situated in the Western Business Park Employment Character Area which is a business employment area that is adjacent to an existing low density residential neighbourhood; AND WHEREAS an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment that are required to permit this project could take in excess of 9 months, which would place this project at risk of not meeting critical deadlines to bring much needed care services to the community; AND WHEREAS granting a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) would not represent a significant deviation from the existing permission in Mississauga Official Plan (MOP) for the subject property; AND WHEREAS the proposal is a complimentary use to the already existing retirement home that is located on the subject property; AND WHEREAS in the event the MZO exempts the application of section 41 of the Planning Act to the su
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, 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
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 1, 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 Advise that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: PRC002768 Professional Services Agreement under s.223.3 of the Municipal Act, 2001 21.2 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointments – Accessibility Advisory Committee 21.3 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointments - Heritage Advisory Committee 21.4 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Appointment of Board Members for the Cooksville Business Improvement Area 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 J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
In favour (12): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, 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
WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened by the passing of Ishrat Raza Suhrwardy, a Resident Artist, Ceramics Instructor and Assistant Ceramics Technician at the Living Arts Centre for 16 years, who passed away on Friday, January 6th 2023. And whereas Ishrat came to Canada in 2004 from Pakistan and was an accomplished, award winning artist and ceramist who worked, taught and exhibited work nationally and internationally in venues including Canada, Pakistan, Singapore and Thailand. AND WHEREAS Ishrat was a beloved wife of Ahmed Mobin Suhrwardy and loving mother to Amina and Usman. AND WHEREAS Ishrat will be dearly missed by her friends and colleagues in Mississauga’s art community. AND WHEREAS staff and other artists at the Living Arts Centre have described her as very giving, always willing to help other artists and her passion for her work was admired by everyone who got to know her. 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 Suhrwardy family.
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
That the report of the City Solicitor dated February 16, 2023 entitled “PRC002768 Professional Services Agreement under s.223.3 of the Municipal Act, 2001 ” be received for information, and that staff be directed to undertake the actions outlined in the closed session of Council. YES (10) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (2) Councillor C. Parrish, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, Councillor A. Tedjo
That the following individual be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee 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) Carol-Ann Chafe (2) Alessia Commisso (3) Mary Daniel (4) Naz Husain (5) Clement Lowe (6) Amanda Ramkishun (7) Moneira Salic (8) Steven Viera (9) Paul Wilk (10) Asim Zaidi YES (10) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (2) Councillor C. Parrish, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, Councillor A. Tedjo
That the following individual be appointed to the Heritage Advisory Committee 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: Antoine Musiol, Ward 1 resident Matthew Wilkinson, Ward 9 resident George Carlson, Ward 11 resident Richard Collins, Ward 1 resident David Cook, Ward 1 resident Alex Hardy, Ward 10 resident Jim Holmes, Ward 11 resident Lucy Zita, Ward 1 resident Chirine Constantini, Ward 6 resident Terry Ward, Ward 9 resident YES (10) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (2) Councillor C. Parrish, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, Councillor A. Tedjo
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 204 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, Council may enact by-laws to establish a Board of Management for an improvement area for a term of office concurrent with that of the Council that appoints them or until their successors are appointed; AND WHEREAS the Board of Directors needs to be appointed to the Board of Management of the Cooksville Business Improvement Area for the 2022-2026 Term of Council; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga hereby ENACTS as follows: THAT the following individuals have been appointed to the Board of Management for the Cooksville Business Improvement Area for a term of office to expire on November 14, 2026, or until such time as their successors are appointed: Adil Abrahim Shawn Abrahim Shakeel Alam Neena Anand Sharon Johnson Gail-Ann Martinez Tony Nguyen Andrew Rizk Amardeep Singh Roya Vakili Muhammad Ajmaal Whyne Councillor Dipika Damerla THAT By-law 0058-2020 be repealed. YES (10) Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (2) Councillor C. Parrish, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor J. Kovac
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, Councillor A. Tedjo
That the minutes of the March 1, 2023 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Peter Saad, Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate Church of the Virgin Mary and St Athanasius with respect to Development Charges for new church at 1245 Eglinton Avenue west Item 10.1. Peter Saad, Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate Church of the Virgin Mary and St Athanasiu, spoke with respect to redevelopment of the property located at 1245 Eglinton Avenue West, relocation of the school and the removal of the daycare from the plans. Mr. Saad further spoke to the calculation of Development Charges, Standards and By-law, and requested Council consider applying the 2016 Standard consistent with the most recent precedent. Councillor Horneck spoke with respect to the Development Charges calculation and standards applied to places of worship and put forward a Motion to provide a grant-in- lieu of Developments Charges based on total floor area within the Place of Religious Assembly. Item 10.1 was moved up 3 7.2 Dan Anderson, Resident with respect to the Role of the Integrity Commissioner Item 21.1. Spoke to the importance of the Mayor’s role, legal representation and provided an overview of the timelines in relation to the resignation of Karen Ras, the subsequent investigation and litigation against the City, the Integrity Commissioner’s understanding of the Mayor's objectives, response from Legal Counsel at the February 22, 2023 General Committee meeting, and suggested corre
Moved by Councillor C. Parrish
Carried

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