Mississauga council set for debate around Ron Starr integrity commissioner report; Peel considering supervised consumption site; Brampton stalled in attempt to fill council vacancy
Brampton City Council
Date: July 6 - 9:30 a.m. | Delegate | Full agenda | Watch live
Appointment of Elaine Moore and deferred business
All council business since June 15 has been delayed indefinitely as Mayor Patrick Brown and his council-four continue to strike to stop the appointment of Elaine Moore. The Ontario Superior Court heard an appeal to overturn Moore’s appointment on Thursday, and is expected to announce its decision on whether the motion was legal under Ontario’s Municipal Act in the coming days.
July 6 will be the last official meeting before council breaks for summer. The agenda includes the forensic audit into the BramptonU project and the mishandling of over $600,000 in funds, as well as other crucial business that is at risk of being delayed for months.
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Mississauga City Council
Date: July 6 - 9:30 a.m. | Delegate | Full agenda | Watch live
Integrity Commissioner report
The report from City Integrity Commissioner Robert Swayze into allegations of harassment made by former councillor Karen Ras against Ron Starr is being presented to council, recommending Councillor Starr be suspended for 60 days for vandalizing another council member’s vehicle. It’s unclear whether Starr or his lawyers will present their case against Swayze’s report. A lengthy statement released by Starr last week suggested a number of errors in the report.
View the full report here.
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Planning and Development Committee
Date: July 5 - 6 p.m. | Delegate | Full agenda | Watch live
Inclusionary Zoning Official Plan
Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning & Building will be presenting recommendations for amendments to the city-wide Inclusionary Zoning Official Plan and Zoning By-law.
The final proposed official plan policies and zoning regulations set out a framework to guide how market development will contribute to long-term affordable housing supply in Mississauga.
View the full report here.
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Regional Council
Date: July 7 - 9:30 a.m. | Delegate | Full agenda | Watch live
Immediate action to address opioid crisis
Dr. Kate Bingham, Acting Medical Officer of Health will be presenting on the urgent public health need for a supervised consumption site in the Region of Peel. Supervised consumption sites provide a safe, clean space for people to bring their own drugs to use, in the presence of trained staff.
Bingham is requesting the Commissioner of Health Services, the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be granted authority to establish an interim site in Peel to address the growing number of overdose deaths in the region.
According to the Government of Canada, these sites prevent accidental overdoses and reduce the spread of infectious diseases, such as HIV. Supervised consumption sites offer a range of evidence-based harm reduction services, such as drug checking. The sites also provide access to important health and social services, including substance use treatment for those who are ready.
View the full report here.
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