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 (10 motions)
10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda of the April 29, 2026 Council meeting be approved as amended. 4. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Nil 5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING 5.1 Draft Council Minutes - April 15, 2026 Verbal Motion Moved by: Councillor Butt That the minutes of the April 15, 2026 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Meghan Nicholls, CEO, Mississauga Food Banks regarding the Ramadan Fundraising Campaign M. Nicholls provided remarks on the Mississauga Food Bank, highlighting the success of the Ramadan Fundraising Campaign, which raised over $150,000. M. Nicholls thanked community groups for their continued support and partnership and noted the upcoming 40th anniversary of the Mississauga Food Bank. Iman Slimi also spoke in support of the Mississauga Food Bank. 7.2 Carolyn Ryall, Director Rapid Transit Program Office regarding the Hazel McCallion Line Update 1. Council_Presentation_April_29_2026_Final.pdf C. Ryall provided an update on the Hazel McCallion Line LRT, outlining the 8 km length of the project, the progress of ongoing and completed works, and key construction milestones for the look-ahead period. Councillors Kovac and Damerla expressed disappointment regarding the cancellation of Construction Liaison Committee (CLC) meetings for residents and commented on matters related to the completion of the LRT. C. Ryall responded to questions. 8. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil 9. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION 0087-2026 Moved By Deputy
Moved by Councillor Dasko
Carried
That the recommended apportionment of taxes and payments set out in Appendix 1 of the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer dated April 6, 2026, entitled, “Apportionment of Taxes” be approved. YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSTAIN (1) Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
That the priority topics contained in the report dated April 15, 2026 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer entitled, “2026 Federal Pre-Budget Submission” be endorsed as the City of Mississauga's priority advocacy request to the Government of Canada’s 2026 Federal Pre-budget Submission process. That the final version of the federal pre-budget submission be submitted to the Standing Committee on Finance, local Mississauga Members of Parliament, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). That the City hosts a meeting of Council and Mississauga MPs, following the tabling of the 2026 Federal Budget, to review implications for Mississauga and discuss next steps on the City's advocacy priorities. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSTAIN (1) Councillor M. Reid
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
That the 1 Port Street East Proposed marina project contained in the 2026 Federal Pre-Budget Submission be included in the submission. YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart NO (1) Councillor D. Damerla ABSTAIN (1) Councillor M. Reid
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
That Recommendations BC-0033-2026 – BC-0039-2026 as contained in the Budget Committee Report 2 - 2026 dated April 22, 2026 be approved. BC-003 3 -2026 That the deputation and associated presentation from Samer Alghoul, Resident regarding participatory budgeting , be received. BC-003 4 -2026 That the deputation and associated presentation from Faraz Agha, Director, Finance and Deputy Treasurer regarding the 2025 Year End Financial Report and Quarter 1 update as at March 31, 2026 , be received. BC-003 5 -2026 The following items were approved on the consent agenda: 10.1 2025 Year End Financial Report and Quarter 1 update as at March 31, 2026 10.3 Annual Grants Report 10.4 2025 Year End Reserves and Reserve Funds Report BC-003 6 -2026 That $5,360,685 of the 2025 year-end operating deficit be transferred from the Fiscal Stability Reserve (30125); That $33,000,000 be transferred to the Fiscal Stability Reserve; That the 2025 year-end Stormwater operating program surplus of $4,620,929 be transferred t o the Stormwater Pipe Reserve Fund (#35993); That the 2025 Annual Financial Statement for Building Permit Fees as outlined in Appendix 2 of the Corporate Report entitled “2025 Year End Financial Report and Quarter 1 Update as at March 31, 2026” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, dated March 19, 2026, be received for Information as required by the Building Code Act 1992; and That unpaid taxes, charges, fees, penalties and interest totali
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
Whereas: Mississauga has long had successful community movie nights at Port Credit, Celebration Square and Streetsville; And Whereas: This initiative looks to bring animation to local parks that often would not get city programing; And Whereas The goal is to build memorable shared experiences for people especially kids and help build positive communities; And Whereas: Participating Ward Councillors would be encouraged to add to the experience providing Pre-Show entertainment, snacks, contacting groups that may want setup booths for the public and any additional advertising to local areas; Therefore Be It Resolved: that Parks staff procure services for summer 2027 to look for a company that could provide the needed projection, sound and licensing necessary to have movie nights in local parks in conjunction with Councillor’s offices with a goal of obtaining more favorable terms than single-event sourcing; Be it further resolved that staff will support the events by: identifying multiple appropriate parks within each Ward for hosting the events; arranging for supplemental picnic tables, waste, recycling receptacles, and appropriate parks staffing to be available as needed during each event; arranging for a Curbex sign to advertise the event, each at no additional cost. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J.
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
That staff undertake a review for the 2027 budget related to property tax late payments and interest fees relief for the most vulnerable tax payers and report back to Budget Committee. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor A. Tedjo, seconded by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
Whereas the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, requires Council to pass a motion prior to closing part of a meeting to the public; And, whereas the Act requires that the motion states the act of holding a closed meeting and the general nature of the matter to be considered at the closed meeting: Now therefore be it resolved that a meeting on May 8, 2026 with Members of Council, Mississauga Board of Trade leadership, and the City’s Leadership Team in the Conference Zone at City Hall shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter: [Pursuant to section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended]: Education Session: Quarterly Meeting with Mississauga Board of Trade YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor A. Tedjo, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac
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 April 29, 2026 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: (Pursuant to Section 239 (2.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001) 21.1 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointment - Audit Committee YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the minutes of the April 15, 2026 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Meghan Nicholls, CEO, Mississauga Food Banks regarding the Ramadan Fundraising Campaign M. Nicholls provided remarks on the Mississauga Food Bank, highlighting the success of the Ramadan Fundraising Campaign, which raised over $150,000. M. Nicholls thanked community groups for their continued support and partnership and noted the upcoming 40th anniversary of the Mississauga Food Bank. Iman Slimi also spoke in support of the Mississauga Food Bank. 7.2 Carolyn Ryall, Director Rapid Transit Program Office regarding the Hazel McCallion Line Update C. Ryall provided an update on the Hazel McCallion Line LRT, outlining the 8 km length of the project, the progress of ongoing and completed works, and key construction milestones for the look-ahead period. Council 04/29/2026 3 Councillors Kovac and Damerla expressed disappointment regarding the cancellation of Construction Liaison Committee (CLC) meetings for residents and commented on matters related to the completion of the LRT. C. Ryall responded to questions. 8. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil 9. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION 0087-2026 Moved By Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney Seconded By Councillor M. Reid The following items were approved on the consent agenda: - 10.1 Apportionment of Taxes - 11.1 General Committee Report 9 - 2026 dated April 22, 2026 - 11.2 Budget Committee Report 2 - 2026 dated April 22, 20
Moved by Councillor Butt
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt