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City of Mississauga MINUTES Issued: September 20, 2019 Council Date 2019/09/11 Time 9:00 AM Members Present Mayor Bonnie Crombie Councillor Stephen Dasko Ward 1 Councillor Karen Ras Ward 2 Councillor Chris Fonseca Ward 3 Councillor John Kovac Ward 4 Councillor Carolyn Parrish Ward 5 (arrived at 9:29 a.m.)(departed at 11:27 a.m.) Councillor Ron Starr Ward 6 Councillor Dipika Damerla Ward 7 (departed at 11:48 a.m.) Councillor Matt Mahoney Ward 8 Councillor Pat Saito Ward 9 (arrived at 9:22 a.m.) Councillor Sue McFadden Ward 10 Members Absent Councillor George Carlson Ward 11 Staff Present Janice Baker, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer Paul Mitcham, Commissioner of Community Services Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor, Legal Services Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk Krystal Christopher, Legislative Coordinator, Legislative Services Division Find it online http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/councilcommittees Meetings of Council streamed live and archived at Mississauga.ca/videos
Council 2019/09/11 2 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Crombie called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m. 2. INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT Mayor Crombie recited the Indigenous Land Statement. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Councillor Mahoney requested an addition to the agenda to recognize Bianca Andreescu. Mayor Crombie agreed to the addition to recognize Ms. Andreescu at the time the motion is dealt with. (Item 15.5) Verbal Motion Moved by: M. Mahoney Seconded by: S. McFadden Carried 4. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST – Nil. 5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING 5.1. Council Minutes – July 31, 2019 Moved by: C. Fonseca Seconded by: J. Kovac That the minutes of the July 31, 2019 Council meeting be approved, as presented. Carried 6. PRESENTATIONS – Nil. 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1. Rattray Marsh Conservation Area Karen Allin, resident spoke to Council regarding her concerns at the Rattray Marsh Conservation Area. Ms. Allin’s deputation spoke to the following: dogs being off their
Council 2019/09/11 3 leash; cyclist not walking their bikes; lack of signage at the park; educating the public and raising awareness; Animal Services patrolling the park more frequently; and higher fines for owners for having dogs off their leash. Councillor Damerla spoke to dogs being off their leash at the park noting that it is an issue across the City and supported the suggestions made by Ms. Allin. Councillor Damerla raised a question regarding how to make a complaint if a dog is off its leash. Councillor McFadden noted that poop and scoop is also an issue across the City and should be addressed. Jay Smith, Manager, Animal Services, spoke to challenges of responding to dog off leash complaints noting that Animal Services will do enforcement in parks and focus on certain areas. Mr. Smith spoke to enforcement and looking at strategies to address off leash activity and poop and scoop. Councillor Fonseca spoke to raising the issue with cyclists not walking their bikes in the park at a Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee (MCAC) meeting and educating the public. Councillor Mahoney spoke to citizens having the ability to report off leash activity on a City application. Item 13.1 was addressed at this time. 0189-2019 Moved by: D. Damerla Seconded by: K. Ras That staff report back to a future General Committee meeting regarding a proposed education program and enforcement to off-leash activity, poop and scoop and cyclist in Rattray Marsh and across the City. Recorded Vote YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN Mayor B. Crombie X Councillor S. Dasko X Councillor K. Ras X Councillor C. Fonseca X Councillor J. Kovac X Councillor C. Parrish X Councillor R. Starr X Councillor D. Damerla X
Council 2019/09/11 4 Councillor M. Mahoney X Councillor P. Saito X Councillor S. McFadden X Councillor G. Carlson X Carried (10, 0, 2 – Absent) 7.2. Mayor Crombie’s Thanksgiving Food Drive Meghan Nicholls, Executive Director, Mississauga Food Bank, spoke to Council regarding Mayor Crombie’s Thanksgiving Food Drive. Ms. Nicholls presentation highlighted hunger and poverty issues for seniors, the increased number of visits to the Food Bank by residents, the food bank to home program and the amount of food and money raised for the Food Bank. Ms. Nicholl’s noted that the launch of the Thanksgiving Food Drive is Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Members of Council spoke in support of the Thanksgiving Food Drive and thanked Ms. Nicholl’s for her ongoing efforts. Councillor Damerla spoke to Mississauga Food Bank having a booth to collect donations at the Taste of Cooksville event. Mayor Crombie spoke briefly to the Thanksgiving Food Drive, the Milk Fund in Ward 5, the stuff the bus event on October 5, 2019 and the one bag challenge. 7.3. Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services Facility Dog Tim Beckett, Fire Chief introduced the new accredited facility dog, Ajax, who was donated by the National Service Dogs. Mr. Beckett spoke briefly to the training that Ajax received, the reason for Service Dogs and noted that Ajax is the first facility dog in a Fire Service in Ontario. Members of Council welcomed Ajax to Mississauga. 7.4. Recommendation Report - Applications to permit 75 townhomes on a private condominium road, 1707-1725 Barbertown Road Richard Mattieuzzo, resident, spoke to the application to permit townhomes on Barbertown Road and raised concerns regarding the integrity and inadequacy of the traffic report submitted, a possible conflict between Nextrans and Barbertown Ventures and size of the traffic report sample that was collected.
Council 2019/09/11 5 7.5. Recommendation Report - Applications to permit 75 townhomes on a private condominium road, 1707-1725 Barbertown Road Frank Corbett, Environmental Engineer, ADM Milling Company, spoke to the application to permit townhomes on Barbertown Road. Mr. Corbett noted that ADM Milling Company is located next to 1725 Barbertown Road and briefly spoke to what ADM Milling Company does. Mr. Corbett raised concerns regarding the company exceeding noise compliance due to the project, land uses aligning with ADM, inadequate noise review and requested that the project be deferred to a later date so there could be a further review with resident and staff. 7.6. Recommendation Report - Applications to permit 75 townhomes on a private condominium road, 1707-1725 Barbertown Road Charles Singh, resident, spoke to the application to permit townhomes on Barbertown Road and raised concerns regarding the property being deemed a green belt and being on a flood plain. 7.7. Recommendation Report - Applications to permit 75 townhomes on a private condominium road, 1707-1725 Barbertown Road Foad Moussa, resident, spoke to his concerns with the application to permit townhomes on Barbertown Road. Mr. Moussa noted that he was previously advised there would be no future plan for development of the land. 7.8. Recommendation Report - Applications to permit 75 townhomes on a private condominium road, 1707-1725 Barbertown Road Dr. Farida Ateha, resident, spoke to her concerns with the application to permit townhomes on Barbertown Road. Dr. Ateha raised concerns regarding increase traffic in the area and the safety and well-being for children who reside in the area. 7.9. Recommendation Report - Applications to permit 75 townhomes on a private condominium road, 1707-1725 Barbertown Road Harpreet Bhamra, resident spoke to her concerns with the application to permit townhomes on Barbertown Road and raised concerns regarding the traffic impact study that was conducted in the area and the environmental report Item 10.1 was addressed at this time
Council 2019/09/11 6 10. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF CORPORATE REPORTS 10.1. Report dated August 19, 2019 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building: RECOMENDATION REPORT (WARD 6) Applications to permit 75 townhomes on a private condominium road 1707-1725 Barbertown Road, north side of Barbertown Road, east of Creditview Rd. Owner: Barbertown Ventures Inc. Files: OZ 17/002 W6 & T-M17001 W6 Pre-Bill 139 Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building spoke to the report noting that staff’s recommendation is that Council approves the development. Mr. Whittemore also spoke to the onus being placed on the developer to ensure existing businesses and residents are able to coexist. Councillor Damerla raised a question on whether the City has a list of accredited firms to conduct study of an area. Geoff Wright, Commissioner Transportation and Works, spoke to the process and ethical role of developers paying for a consultant to conduct a study of the area. Mr. Wright noted that staff will review and approve the study once it is conducted. Mr. Wright spoke to the traffic impact study process and spoke to firms being qualified and accredited to conduct studies through attaining certain certifications. Councillor Ras spoke to restrictions on the Flour Mill to expand due to the Bordertown Ventures development and whether the modeling of the development took into consideration projected water levels in the area. Marianne Cassin, Manager, Development Central spoke to the Flour Mill not being restricted to expand according to the environmental report. Jim Levac, Planning Consultant, Glenn Schnarr and Associates, briefly spoke to the issues raised with traffic by residents, the process of conducting a traffic impact study and the impacts of the ADM Mill on the development. Mr. Leveque spoke to the holding provision and requested that the holding provision be removed. Councillor Starr briefly spoke to the following: nature of the property at 1725 Barbertown Road; working with staff, developer and planning consultant to come to an agreement about the development; concerns from residents; and traffic impact study that was conducted. Councillor Starr noted that there are plans for south of the river in that area to be deemed a greenbelt by Credit Valley Conservation. Councillor Starr requested that this matter be deferred to a later Council date.
Council 2019/09/11 7 0190-2019 Moved by: R. Starr Seconded by: C. Parrish That the report related to 02/12/002 W6 and T-M17001 W6, 1707-1725 Barbertown Road, be deferred for further discussion and review related to the issues raised by the area residents and business. That staff review the request from the applicant related to the H-zone and Conditions of approval proposed in the report. Recorded Vote YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN Mayor B. Crombie X Councillor S. Dasko X Councillor K. Ras X Councillor C. Fonseca X Councillor J. Kovac X Councillor C. Parrish X Carried (10, 0, Councillor R.2Starr – Absent) X Councillor D. Damerla X Councillor M. Mahoney X Councillor P. Saito X Councillor S. McFadden X Councillor G. Carlson X Carried (11, 0, 1 – Absent) 8. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit (5 Minutes per Speaker) Property Tax Exemption Nadarajah Moorthy, President, Senior Tamil’s Society of Peel, spoke to Council regarding the adjustment received in the Property Tax for the Senior Tamil’s Society of Peel. Mr. Moorthy spoke to Senior Tamil’s Society of Peel being a non- profit association and would like to have the property tax exempted. Mr. Moorthy also noted that the property was rezoned from commercial to residential and that he has paid the taxes for 2018. Sandra Turnbull, Supervisor, Tax Rebates and Appeals, briefly spoke to MPAC and their appeal requirements. Ms. Turnball noted that an appeal or dispute has to be done through MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation).
Council 2019/09/11 8 Councillor Damerla spoke to working with the resident to assist with gathering information to give to MPAC for the appeal. Janice Baker, City Manager, spoke to tax exemption and the process of MPAC being made aware of the change of property type. Ms. Baker noted that MPAC will not go back and adjust taxes prior to the application date. 9. CONSENT AGENDA 0191-2019 Moved by: M. Mahoney Seconded by: S. McFadden That the following matters be approved under the Consent Agenda, as listed on the September 11, 2019 Council Agenda: 10.2. Tax Adjustments 10.3. Use of Indigenous Images/Themes Policy 11.1. General Committee Report 14 – September 4, 2019 13.1. Petition – 1750 Bloor Street E and 3315 Fieldgate Drive 14.1.1. Letter from Streetsville BIA regarding Special Occasion Permit 14.1.2. – 14.1.4. Correspondence regarding 1707-1725 Barbertown Road 15.1. Motion to waive associated fees for boulevard Gardens 15.2. Motion to waive Committee of Adjustment fee 15.3. Motion regarding Third Part Status for Federal Election 15.4. Motion regarding Animal Welfare Committee Report 17.1. - 17.5. By-laws Recorded Vote YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN Mayor B. Crombie X Councillor S. Dasko X Councillor K. Ras X Councillor C. Fonseca X Councillor J. Kovac X Councillor C. Parrish X Carried (10, 0, Councillor R.2Starr – Absent) X Councillor D. Damerla X Councillor M. Mahoney X Councillor P. Saito X Councillor S. McFadden X Councillor G. Carlson X Carried (11, 0, 1 – Absent)
Council 2019/09/11 9 RESOLUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA 0192-2019 Moved by: K. Ras Seconded by: S. Dasko 1. That the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated August 19, 2019 entitled Tax Adjustments pursuant to Section 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act be received. 2. That the tax adjustments outlined in Appendix 1 attached to this report for applications for cancellation or refund of taxes pursuant to Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, be adopted. Recorded Vote YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN Mayor B. Crombie X Councillor S. Dasko X Councillor K. Ras X Councillor C. Fonseca X Councillor J. Kovac X Councillor C. Parrish X Carried (10, 0, Councillor R.2Starr – Absent) X Councillor D. Damerla X Councillor M. Mahoney X Councillor P. Saito X Councillor S. McFadden X Councillor G. Carlson X Carried (11, 0, 1 – Absent) 0193-2019 Moved by: S. Dasko Seconded by: K. Ras That the Corporate Report dated August 15, 2019 entitled “Use of Indigenous Images / Themes in City Sports and Recreation Facilities Policy” from the Commissioner of Community Services be endorsed. Recorded Vote YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN Mayor B. Crombie X Councillor S. Dasko X Councillor K. Ras X Councillor C. Fonseca X
Council 2019/09/11 10 Councillor J. Kovac X Councillor C. Parrish X Councillor R. Starr X Councillor D. Damerla X Councillor M. Mahoney X Councillor P. Saito X Councillor S. McFadden X Councillor Carried G.2Carlson (10, 0, – Absent) X Carried (11, 0, 1 – Absent) 0194-2019 Moved by: D. Damerla Seconded by: M. Mahoney That Recommendations GC-0463-2019 through GC-0493-2019 inclusive as contained in the General Committee Report 14 -2019 dated September 4, 2019, be approved. Recorded Vote YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN Mayor B. Crombie X Councillor S. Dasko X Councillor K. Ras X Councillor C. Fonseca X Councillor J. Kovac X Councillor C. Parrish X Carried (10, 0, Councillor R.2Starr – Absent) X Councillor D. Damerla X Councillor M. Mahoney X Councillor P. Saito X Councillor S. McFadden X Councillor G. Carlson X Carried (11, 0, 1 – Absent)
Council 2019/09/11 11 Approved Recommendations – General Committee Report 14 – 2019 GC-0463-2019 That the deputation by Warren Edwards, Resident regarding MiWay accessibility be received. GC-0464-2019 1. That a by-law be enacted authorizing the establishment of a public highway to be known as Eglinton Road East on those lands described as: In the City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, (Geographic Township of Toronto, County of Peel), Province of Ontario, and being composed of Part 1, Plan 43R-25882 and Parts 2 and 3, Plan 43R- 18254, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated August 19, 2019 and entitled “Road Establishing By-law for Eglinton Avenue East (Ward 5)”. 2. That City staff be authorized to register the by-law on title against the subject lands in the appropriate Land Registry Office. (Ward 5) GC-0465-2019 That a by-law be enacted to authorize the Commissioner of Transportation and Works and the City Clerk to enter into a Project Agreement with Alectra Utilities Corporation on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga to implement the Alectra Drive for the Workplace Project at the City, including such ancillary documents and amending agreements that may be required to give further effect to the intended relationship of the parties herein, in a form satisfactory to Legal Services, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated August 7, 2019, and entitled “Alectra Drive for the Workplace Project – Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at the Central Library Parking Garage (Ward 4).” (Ward 4) GC-0466-2019 That the report dated July 4, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer entitled, “Delegation of Authority - Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property – January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019”, be received for information. GC-0467-2019 That the deputation by Sarah Piett, Acting Supervisor, Woodlands & Natural Areas to present on Pollinator Initiatives be received. (EAC-0025-2019)
Council 2019/09/11 12 GC-0468-2019 That the deputation and associated presentation by Leya Barry, Climate Change Coordinator to present on The Climate Change Action Plan be received. (EAC-0026-2019) GC-0469-2019 That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan be approved as discussed at the July 9, 2019 meeting of the Environmental Action Committee. (EAC-0027-2019) GC-0470-2019 That the Committees of Council Procedure be received. (EAC-0028-2019) GC-0471-2019 That the deputation by Raymond Lau, Project Leader Engineering and Jakub Kilis, Credit Valley Conservation regarding the Culham Trail be received. (MCAC-0051-2019) GC-0472-2019 That staff bring back a report on how cycling collisions get reported and how the information is communicated to committees or to staff. (MCAC-0052-2019) GC-0473-2019 That the Tour de Mississauga Update be deferred to the August Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee meeting. (MCAC-0053-2019) GC-0474-2019 That the verbal update from the Network and Technical Subcommittee be received. (MCAC-0054-2019) GC-0475-2019 That the verbal updated from the Promotions and Communications Subcommittee be received. (MCAC-0055-2019) GC-0476-2019 That the Bicycle Friendly Communities Workshop Summary be received. (MCAC-0056-2019)
Council 2019/09/11 13 GC-0477-2019 That staff be directed to bring back a report to the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee regarding the Bike Lanes Tenth Line before going to General Committee. (MCAC-0057-2019) GC-0478-2019 1. That the deputation from Warren Edwards, resident on June 18, 2018 in regards to accessibility within the taxi industry be received; 2. That Warren Edwards be requested to make a deputation at the next General Committee meeting in regards to MiWay accessibility. (PVAC- 0013-2019) GC-0479-2019 That Councillor Ron Starr be appointed Chair of the Public Vehicle Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2022, or until a successor is appointed. (PVAC-0014-2019) GC-0480-2019 That Councillor John Kovac be appointed Vice-Chair of the Public Vehicle Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2022, or until a successor is appointed. (PVAC-0015-2019) GC-0481-2019 1. That the Line-by-Line Review of the Public Vehicle Licensing By-law 420-04, as amended, be received; 2. That the Public Vehicle Advisory Committee (PVAC) continue the Line-by-Line Review at their next meeting; 3. That staff incorporate comments from PVAC regarding the Line-By-Line Review into a future report to General Committee, upon completion of the review. (PVAC-0016-2019) GC-0482-2019 That the 2018-2022 Public Vehicle Advisory Committee Work Plan be approved. (PVAC-0017-2019) GC-0483-2019 That the Corporate Report dated May 28, 2019 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works entitled “Taxicab Licence Fees, Ontario Wide Licensing and Owners Compensation” be received for information. (PVAC-0018-2019)
Council 2019/09/11 14 GC-0484-2019 That the email dated May 14, 2019 from Sami Khairalla, Peel Taxi Alliance, in regards to TNC pilot project report, be received for information. (PVAC-0019-2019) GC-0485-2019 That the deputation by Peter Westbrook (Chair) and Louise Goegan (Vice-Chair) of Traffic Safety Council regarding a Collaboration between Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee and Traffic Safety Council on a Bike to School Day be received. (MCAC-0058-2019) GC-0486-2019 That Active Transportation staff bring back a report to the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee (MCAC) following the 2019 Tour de Mississauga outlining the 2019 Tour de Mississauga financials and that if there is a funding shortfall from the 2019 Tour de Mississauga that staff request a subsidise from MCAC. (MCAC-0059-2019) GC-0487-2019 That the Network and Technical Subcommittee Update be received. (MCAC-0060-2019) GC-0488-2019 That the 2019 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Work Plan be approved as amended. (MCAC-0061-2019) GC-0489-2019 That the memorandum dated August 2, 2019 from Fred Sandoval entitled the Collision Reporting to Active Transportation be received. (MCAC-0062-2019) GC-0490-2019 That the emailed dated July 11, 2019 from Guy Winchester regarding his resignation as Chair from the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Network and Technical Subcommittee be received. (MCAC-0063-2019) GC-0491-2019 That a by-law be enacted to amend The Traffic By-law 555-00, as amended, to implement an all-way stop control at the intersection of Old Derry Road and Historic Trail as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated August 13, 2019 and entitled “All-way Stop - Old Derry Road and Historic Trail (Ward 11)”.
Council 2019/09/11 15 (Ward 11) GC-0492-2019 That a by-law be enacted to amend The Traffic By-law 555-00, as amended, to implement an all-way stop control at the intersection of Molly Avenue and Meadows Boulevard, as outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated August 13, 2019 and entitled “All-way Stop – Molly Avenue and Meadows Boulevard (Ward 4)”. (Ward 4) GC-0493-2019 1. That the report entitled “MiWay 2020 Bus Procurement” dated August 22, 2019 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works be received. 2. That General Committee authorize the purchase of eleven (11) 60-ft express growth buses with 2nd Generation Hybrid-Electric technology by competitive tender in 2019 for delivery in 2020 and pre-approval of $13,200,000 in the 2020 Capital Budget in advance of the 2020-2023 Budget and Business Plan. 3. That the remaining 2020 bus purchases will be deferred to 2021 to pursue funding via the Investing in Canada Infrastructure (ICIP) program. 0195-2019 Moved by: C. Parrish Seconded by: J. Kovac WHEREAS the Streetsville Business Improvement Area (BIA) will be hosting the Christmas in the Village festival on November 22 and 23, 2019; AND WHEREAS the event will feature a Christmas Marketplace and Hospitality Lounge running Friday, November 22nd 2019 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, November 23rd 2019 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and will include the sale of alcohol in a fenced in, licensed area of the Streetsville Village Square; AND WHEREAS the event will also take place on Queen St. South from Tannery south to Mill Street from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2019; AND WHEREAS the event will be visited by many residents and their family and friends; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Mississauga deems the Christmas in the Village festival to be held on Friday, November 22, 2019 and Saturday, November 23, 2019, as one of Municipal Significance for the purpose of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit (SOP); AND FURTHER that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the Christmas in the Village festival as one of municipal significance for the purpose of a Special Occasion Permit (SOP); subject to all
Council 2019/09/11 16 necessary permits and approvals being obtained and compliance with all City of Mississauga by-laws. Recorded Vote YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN Mayor B. Crombie X Councillor S. Dasko X Councillor K. Ras X Councillor C. Fonseca X Councillor J. Kovac X Councillor C. Parrish X Carried (10, 0, Councillor R.2Starr – Absent) X Councillor D. Damerla X Councillor M. Mahoney X Councillor P. Saito X Councillor S. McFadden X Councillor G. Carlson X Carried (11, 0, 1 – Absent) 0196-2019 Moved by: P. Saito Seconded by: S. McFadden WHEREAS Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 23 to 29, 2019; AND WHEREAS it is in the public's interest to raise citizens' awareness of the dangers of ignoring safety warnings at level crossings and trespassing on rail property to reduce avoidable deaths, injuries and damage caused by incidents involving trains and citizens; AND WHEREAS Operation Lifesaver is a public/private partnership whose aim is to work with the public, rail industry, governments, police services, media and others to raise rail safety awareness; AND WHEREAS CN has requested City Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Mississauga support national Rail Safety Week to be held from September 23 to 29, 2019.
Council 2019/09/11 17 Recorded Vote YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN Mayor B. Crombie X Councillor S. Dasko X Councillor K. Ras X Councillor C. Fonseca X Councillor J. Kovac X Councillor C. Parrish X Carried (10, 0, Councillor R.2Starr – Absent) X Councillor D. Damerla X Councillor M. Mahoney X Councillor P. Saito X Councillor S. McFadden X Councillor G. Carlson X Carried (11, 0, 1 – Absent) 0197-2019 Moved by: P. Saito Seconded by: S. McFadden WHEREAS the City of Mississauga approved amendments to the Encroachment By-law 0057- 2004 in 2016 to allow for Boulevard Garden encroachments; AND WHEREAS the application fee for a Boulevard Gardens permit is $52.00 under the Transportation and Works Fees and Charges By-law 0226-2018; AND WHEREAS the population of pollinator insects such as bees are declining; AND WHEREAS pollinator insects such as bees are important to the production of our food source such as fruits and vegetables; AND WHEREAS on May 22, 2019 Council adopted Resolution 0112-2019 to waive the Boulevard Gardens permit fee for the duration of the Blooming Boulevard Pilot Project, where boulevard plots will be planted as pollinator gardens in an effort to help increase the bee and pollinator insect population in the City of Mississauga; AND WHEREAS at its meeting of May 22, 2019 Council has only approved the waiving of Boulevard Garden Permit fees for the Blooming Boulevard Pilot Project; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE City of Mississauga Encroachment Bylaw 0057-2004 and the Transportation and Works Fees and Charges By-law 0226-2018, as amended, the City of Mississauga waive all fees associated with the Boulevard Gardens permit for all applicants proposing to plant pollinator boulevard gardens in the City of Mississauga.
Council 2019/09/11 18 Recorded Vote YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN Mayor B. Crombie X Carried (10, 0, 2 – Absent) Councillor S. Dasko X Councillor K. Ras X Councillor C. Fonseca X Councillor J. Kovac X Councillor C. Parrish X Councillor R. Starr X Councillor D. Damerla X Councillor M. Mahoney X Councillor P. Saito X Councillor S. McFadden X Councillor G. Carlson X Carried (11, 0, 1 – Absent) 0198-2019 Moved by: S. McFadden Seconded by: M. Mahoney WHEREAS Domenic and Samira Bottiglieri, of 7063 Black Walnut Trail, applied for a minor variance to the Committee of Adjustment on the width of their driveway, including the application fee of $1,000; AND WHEREAS Mr. Bottiglieri, the applicant, appeared before the Committee of Adjustment on June 13, 2019; AND WHEREAS, at the outset of the hearing prior to any evidence being presented, the chair of the Committee of Adjustment asked the applicant if he would like to defer the application A-214/19 to a future agenda due to comments received from the planning department; AND WHEREAS Mr. Bottiglieri agreed to defer the application unaware that he would incur a $200 deferral fee; AND WHEREAS Mr. Bottiglieri suffers from a degenerative disease that affects his motor skills and will confine him to a wheelchair; AND WHEREAS the deferral fee imposes an undue hardship; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the $200 deferral fee be waived for the Committee of Adjustment application A-214/19.
Council 2019/09/11 19 Recorded Vote YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN Mayor B. Crombie X Carried (10, 0, 2 – Absent) Councillor S. Dasko X Councillor K. Ras X Councillor C. Fonseca X Councillor J. Kovac X Councillor C. Parrish X Councillor R. Starr X Councillor D. Damerla X Councillor M. Mahoney X Councillor P. Saito X Councillor S. McFadden X Councillor G. Carlson X Carried (11, 0, 1 – Absent) 0199-2019 Moved by: P. Saito Seconded by: S. McFadden WHEREAS Council passed Resolution 0160-2019 on July 3, 2019 to establish a Standard of Care Committee related to animal welfare and specifically feral cats and cat colonies; AND WHEREAS Councillors Ras, Parrish and Saito were appointed to sit on the Committee; AND WHEREAS since the passage of Resolution 0160-2019, the Council appointed Committee members have met to discuss the need for additional information related to the issue of feral cats and cat colonies in Mississauga prior to commencing with the Committee; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Animal Services Staff be directed to report back to General Committee at its earliest convenience to provide additional information related to the issue of feral cats and cat colonies, existing City practices and training programs; best practices from other municipalities and to consult with the interested residents.
Council 2019/09/11 20 Recorded Vote YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN Mayor B. Crombie X Carried (10, 0, 2 – Absent) Councillor S. Dasko X Councillor K. Ras X Councillor C. Fonseca X Councillor J. Kovac X Councillor C. Parrish X Councillor R. Starr X Councillor D. Damerla X Councillor M. Mahoney X Carried (11, 0, 1 – Absent) Councillor P. Saito X Councillor S. McFadden X Councillor G. Carlson X 0200-2019 Moved by: S. McFadden Seconded by: M. Mahoney WHEREAS on June 13, 2019, changes related to political advertising under the Canada Elections Act (CEA) came into force and effect; AND WHEREAS the amendments are aimed at enhancing the transparency of third party participation in the electoral process; AND WHEREAS in order to participate in regulated activities, such as election advertising, a third party must register with the Chief Electoral Office; AND WHEREAS municipalities are not explicitly excluded from third party status under the CEA; AND WHEREAS a Corporate Report outlining a summary of priority issues and the engagement strategy for the October 21, 2019 federal election known as the Mississauga Matters campaign was received for information at General Committee on June 26, 2019; AND WHEREAS as part of its Mississauga Matters campaign, the Corporation of the City of Mississauga (the "City") wishes to engage in election advertising; AND WHEREAS the City's Mississauga Matters advertising campaign may entail advertising expenses exceeding $500; AND WHEREAS in order to register with the Chief Electoral Office the City, as a corporation with a governing body, must pass a resolution and establish certain financial safeguards authorizing it to incur election advertising expenses;
Council 2019/09/11 21 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the Corporation of the City of Mississauga (the "City") is authorized to submit an application to the Chief Electoral Office to register under the Canada Elections Act ("CEA") for third party status for the purpose of election campaign advertising . 2. That the City's Treasurer is authorized to act as financial agent to approve the City's expenses for election campaign advertising under the CEA. 3. That the financial agent be authorized to establish a separate bank account for the purpose of campaign spending under the CEA. 4. That the City be authorized to appoint an auditor for the purposes of complying with the CEA. 5. That the financial agent is authorized to execute all required documents, including the General Form - Third Party, and any ancillary documents such as reports to Elections Canada for the purpose of complying with the CEA. 6. The City is authorized to provide online platforms with any requested information as required by the platform's obligations under the CEA. 7. That the City take whatever additional action necessary in order to comply with the CEA. Recorded Vote YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN Mayor B. Crombie X Carried (10, 0, 2 – Absent) Councillor S. Dasko X Councillor K. Ras X Councillor C. Fonseca X Councillor J. Kovac X Councillor C. Parrish X Councillor R. Starr X Councillor D. Damerla X Councillor M. Mahoney X Carried (11, 0, 1 – Absent) Councillor P. Saito X Councillor S. McFadden X Councillor G. Carlson X BY-LAWS ENACTED AS A RESULT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA 0135-2019 A by-law to amend Traffic By-law No. 555-2000, regarding Old Derry Road and Historic Trail September 4, 2019 / GC-0491-2019
Council 2019/09/11 22 0136-2019 A by-law to amend Traffic By-law No. 555-2000, regarding Molly Avenue and Meadows Boulevard September 4, 2019/ GC-0492-2019 0137-2019 A by-law to authorize the execution of a project agreement between the City of Mississauga and Alectra Utilities Corporation September 4, 2019/ GC-0465-2019 0138-2019 A by-law to establish certain lands as part of the municipal highway system, lands to be established as Eglinton Ave East, Part of Lot 1, Concession 3, East of Hurontario Street, designated as Part 4 (Plan 43R-38930) SP 18-37 0139-2019 A by-law to establish certain lands as part of the municipal highway system, to be established as Eglinton Ave East, Part of Lot 1, Concession 3, East of Hurontario Street, designated as Parts 2 and 3 (Plan 43R-18254 and Part 1, Plan 43R- 25882) GC-0464-2019 / September 4, 2019 15. NOTICE OF MOTION 15.5. To approve the proposed street names “Bianca Andreescu”, “Bianca” and/or “Andreescu”. Mayor Crombie spoke to Bianca Andreescu’s championship win and spoke to a street name to honour Ms. Andreescu. Members of Council congratulated Bianca Andreescu for her win and spoke to ways to recognize Ms. Andreescu. Members of Council discussed the possibility of having a parade, a rally or having a tennis court named after Ms. Andreescu. Members of Council agreed to have a rally at Celebration Square on Sunday, September 14, 2019.
Council 2019/09/11 23 0201-2019 Moved by: M. Mahoney Seconded by: S. McFadden WHEREAS Bianca Andreescu was born in Mississauga, and has been a resident, student and athlete in the City of Mississauga; AND WHEREAS she began her tennis career at Mississauga's Ontario Racquet Club; AND WHEREAS she is a fierce, passionate, bold competitor and athlete; AND WHEREAS she is the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam singles title after winning the US Open title; AND WHEREAS she has made Mississauga and Canada very proud and is Canada's champion; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Notwithstanding the Street Names Policy 10-02-01,Council approved the proposed street names "Bianca Andreescu", "Bianca" and/or "Andreescu"; 2. That the Region of Peel Street Names Committee be requested to place "Bianca Andreescu", "Bianca" and/or "Andreescu" onto the street name reserve list. 3. A celebration be planned to recognize and celebrate Bianca Andreescu. Recorded Vote YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN Mayor B. Crombie X Carried (10, 0, 2 – Absent) Councillor S. Dasko X Councillor K. Ras X Councillor C. Fonseca X Councillor J. Kovac X Councillor C. Parrish X Councillor R. Starr X Councillor D. Damerla X Councillor M. Mahoney X Councillor P. Saito X Councillor S. McFadden X Councillor G. Carlson X Carried (11, 0, 1 – Absent)
Council 2019/09/11 24 16. MOTIONS 16.1. To express sincere condolences to the family of City employee, Tara Viveiros, who passed away on July 22, 2019. 0199-2019 Moved by: P. Saito Seconded by: S. McFadden WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing of City employee Tara Nicole Viveiros on July 22, 2019; AND WHEREAS Tara worked for the past thirteen years with Animal Services, beginning as a coop student and Animal Care Assistant, and in 2010 becoming an Animal Services Officer where she also supported for a time as Officer Team Leader early in her role; AND WHEREAS Tara was dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership and harmony and community safety with wildlife among the residents of the City of Mississauga through education and By-law compliance; AND WHEREAS Tara had many friends at the City and carried a vibrant energy, likeable nature and carefree spirit, she was noted as being a great mentor, supportive colleague and being an active advocate for education and outreach; AND WHEREAS Tara will be dearly missed by her parents, Gilberto and Maria Viveiros, and sister Lauren as well as her Goddaughter Lily and her nephew, Nathan; 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 family of Tara Viveiros. Recorded Vote YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN Mayor B. Crombie X Councillor S. Dasko X Councillor K. Ras X Councillor C. Fonseca X Councillor J. Kovac X Councillor C. Parrish X Councillor R. Starr X Councillor D. Damerla X Councillor M. Mahoney X Councillor P. Saito X Councillor S. X
Council 2019/09/11 25 McFadden Councillor G. Carlson X Carried (10, 0, 2 – Absent) 16.2. To express sincere condolences to the family of City employee, Christopher Arnold, who passed away on August 31, 2019 WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing Christopher Arnold on Saturday, August 31, 2019; AND WHEREAS Christopher worked with the City of Mississauga since October 15, 2001 in the Transportation and Works Department as a Transit Operator; AND WHERE AS Christopher will be dearly missed by his Wife Mary, his children, Ashely Da Silva (Kevin) and Matt (Jayde); his grandchild Aubree; his siblings Darlene Kellar (Eugene), Terry Roach (Lynda) and Tony Roach (Cynthia); 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 Arnold Family. Recorded Vote YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN Mayor B. Crombie X Councillor S. Dasko X Councillor K. Ras X Councillor C. Fonseca X Councillor J. Kovac X Councillor C. Parrish X Councillor R. Starr X Councillor D. Damerla X Councillor M. Mahoney X Councillor P. Saito X Councillor S. McFadden X Councillor G. Carlson X Carried (10, 0, 2 – Absent)
Council 2019/09/11 26 18. MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL Mississauga Council Members vote at Region of Peel Council Councillor Saito spoke to the procedures at the Region of Peel Council and spoke to a weighed vote option for Mississauga Council Members. Councillor Saito expressed interest in having another member of Mississauga Council vote on behalf of an absent member at the Regional Council meetings and wanted to know it could be done. Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor, noted she will take this back to staff and report back. Water main break at Silverthorn Pumping Station Councillor Fonseca spoke to an In- Camera matter at the Regional Council meeting regarding the water main break at a Silverthorn Pumping Station in Mississauga and its impact on residents in the Bloor St. and Cawthra Rd area. Councillor Fonseca noted she will be asking that this matter be moved to the start of the agenda at the Regional Council meeting. 19. ENQUIRIES Issues with Pigeons at Plaza Councillor Damerla raised concerns at a plaza in Cooksville off of Kirwin Ave., where there is an issue with pigeons. Councilor Damerla spoke to enforcement patrolling the area and the state of the building on the property. Councillor Starr spoke to a similar issue with pigeons at a plaza located at the south side of Dundas St. at Hurontario St. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works, noted he will look into the issue with enforcement and report back. Grass Cutting at Bus Stops/Abandoned Buildings Councillor Fonseca spoke to grass cutting around bus stops and who is responsible for the cutting of the grass. Councillor Fonseca also raised concerns regarding abandoned buildings. Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Work, spoke to grass cutting at bus stops and noted that the City is responsible. Mr. Wright noted that the grass cutting is an
Council 2019/09/11 27 issue with the contractor and will look into the issue and report back. Mr. Wright also spoke to looking into ways to deal with abandoned properties and will report back. Menstrual Products for Women Mayor Crombie spoke to the City offering free menstrual products to women in City facilities and noted that other municipalities are now offering this service. Mayor Crombie requested that a report be brought back regarding this. Paul Mitcham, Commissioner of Community Services, spoke to Toronto doing something similar. Mr. Mitcham noted he will look into the service and will report back. 20. OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Saito spoke to an event at Lake Wabukayne on September 21, 2019. Councillor Damerla spoke to the upcoming Taste of Cooksville event on September 22, 2019. Mayor Crombie congratulated Councillor Damerla on her efforts for organizing the Taste of Cooksville event. Mayor Crombie spoke to Princess Masako who visited Mississauga from Japan, a Leadership Summit and the Music Walk of Fame. Councillor Starr spoke to an event at Celebration Square and how long the event was for. Paul Mitcham, Commissioner Community Services, noted that the event is supposed to end on September 14 but will confirm and report back. Councillor Fonseca spoke to the Parkinson’s Super Walk event happening on Saturday, September 13. 21. CLOSED SESSION – Nil. 22. CONFIRMATORY BILL 0140-2019 A by- law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga at its meeting held on September 11, 2019. 23. ADJOURNMENT – 11:50 A.M.
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