The Mississauga Record

Council

April 30, 2025

Who was there

Present (12): Brad Butt, Dipika Damerla, Stephen Dasko, Chris Fonseca, Natalie Hart, 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 (11 motions)

10 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda of the April 30, 2025 Council meeting be approved. 4. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Nil 5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING 5.1 Draft Council Minutes - April 16, 2025 Verbal Motion Moved by: Councillor Dasko That the minutes of the April 16, 2025 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS - Nil 8. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil 9. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION 0092-2025 Moved By Councillor J. Horneck Seconded By Councillor M. Reid - 13.1 - 13.3 Petitions - 14.1.1 Information Items - 16.3 To amend the Board of Management for the Cooksville Business Improvement Area - 21.2 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Tourism Mississauga Reappointment of Board of Directors - 17.1 - 17.5 By-laws - 21.2 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Tourism Mississauga Reappointment of Board of Directors 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 McFadden
Carried
WHEREAS the City of Mississauga approved an exemption to its Traffic (Parking) Bylaw 555-00 to waive the 5-hour on-street parking restriction for statutory holidays; AND WHEREAS on April 2, 2025, Council passed Resolution 0078-2025 which extended the exemption to include religious and cultural celebrations such as Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Diwali, Passover and Hanukkah, reflecting the diverse and inclusive community of Mississauga; AND WHEREAS Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are significant religious celebrations for the Jewish community in Mississauga, during which family, community, and religious gatherings at places of worship are essential aspects of the observance; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The City of Mississauga waive the 5-hour on-street parking restriction as follows: a. From 8 a.m. to midnight on Monday, September 22, 2025, to Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in recognition of Rosh Hashanah 2025. b. From 8 a.m. to midnight on Friday September 11, 2026, to Sunday, September 13, 2026, in recognition of Rosh Hashanah 2026, and those dates be adjusted each year accordingly. c. From 8 a.m. to midnight on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, and Thursday October 2, 2025, in recognition of Yom Kippur 2025. d. From 8 a.m. to midnight on Sunday, September 20, 2026 and Monday, September 21, 2026, in recognition of Yom Kippur 2026 and those dates be adjusted each year accordingly. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
Whereas many community groups and sports events report moving to Oakville and Brampton for lower facility rental rates; Whereas some sports events have moved to Brampton because rental rates are lower and the facilities are apparently more accommodating. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Financial statements, rental bookings and net profits and losses for both the Living Arts Centre and Paramount Centre, since the City takeover, be prepared for Council. 2. Benchmarking of fees for the Living Arts Centre the Paramount Centre, and playing fields, including major parks and other city facilities such as arenas, theatres comparing all surrounding GTA municipalities with comparable facilities. 3. An account of any tourism events or conference bookings
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Lost
WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of City employee Julia Banham, on Wednesday April 16 th , 2025; AND WHEREAS Julia Banham worked for 28 years with Animal Services, as a full-time Mississauga Animal Services Field Officer; AND WHEREAS Julia Banham was dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership, animal welfare and community safety among the residents and animals within the City of Mississauga through her dedication to education and By-law compliance; AND WHEREAS Julia Banham was a beloved co-worker with an inspirational work ethic and positive attitude and will be remembered as being a knowledgeable and highly respected officer whose caring and concern for animals exemplified all that is best in Animal Services; AND WHEREAS Julia Banham will be dearly missed by her family, friends and co-workers; 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 Jula Banham.
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac
Carried
WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing of Jose Arruda, Transit Operator, who passed away on April 13, 2025; AND WHEREAS Jose joined the Transportation and Works Department in 2016 and worked at MiWay for over 9 years; AND WHEREAS Jose will be missed by his many colleagues who had the pleasure of working with him and described him as a kind operator; AND WHEREAS Jose is survived by his fiancée (Lesley) and his children; 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 Arruda family.
Moved by Councillor M. Reid, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac
Carried
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 204(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , S.O. 2001 , c. 25, as amended, all members of a board of management of a business improvement area shall be appointed by the municipality; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga enacted Bylaw 0040-2023 to appoint members of the Board of Management of the Cooksville Business Improvement Area on March 1, 2023; AND WHEREAS the Cooksville BIA notified the City Clerk's Office that the Board of Management of the Cooksville Business Improvement Area of the following changes Area in accordance with Section 27(3) of the Cooksville Business Improvement Area Governance By-law 0035-2020, as amended: 1. Appoint Bernie Torchia effective April 16, 2025 as Director of the Board of Management of the Cooksville Business Improvement Area. 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 J. Horneck, 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 April 30, 2025 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: (Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001) 21.1 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Appeal of Condition of Provisional Consent granted by the Committee of Adjustment with respect to File No. B67/24, 1520 Pinetree Crescent, Ryan Matthiesen (Ward 1) 21.2 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Tourism Mississauga Reappointment of Board of Directors 21.3 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: 2025 Ontario Senior of the Year 21.4 Labour relations or employee negotiations: Fire Services 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 S. McFadden, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
That Legal Services be instructed to SUPPORT the decision of the Committee of Adjustment to impose Condition No. 5 of the provisional consent (File No. B67/24 - 1520 Pinetree Crescent - Ryan Matthiesen - Ward 1) and to attend before the Ontario Land Tribunal along with any necessary staff and/or consultants to represent the City of Mississauga. YES (10) 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 M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (2) Mayor C. Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt
That Council forward a letter to the Minister of Seniors and Accessibility related to the nomination for the 2025 Ontario Senior of the Year on behalf of the City of Mississauga. 2. That staff undertake the actions outlined in the closed session discussions. YES (10) 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 M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (2) Mayor C. Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor A. Tedjo 1
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt
That the Memorandum of Agreement reached between the City of Mississauga and the Mississauga Fire Fighters Association, IAFF, Local 1212, as outlined in the report entitled “Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement reached between the City of Mississauga and the Mississauga Fire Fighters Association, IAFF, Local 1212”, dated April 24, 2025 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, as attached as Appendix 1 be approved. YES (10) 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 M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (2) Mayor C. Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the minutes of the April 16, 2025 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS - Nil 8. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil 9. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION 0092-2025 Moved By Councillor J. Horneck Seconded By Councillor M. Reid - 13.1 - 13.3 Petitions - 14.1.1 Information Items - 16.3 To amend the Board of Management for the Cooksville Business Improvement Area - 21.2 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Tourism Mississauga Reappointment of Board of Directors - 17.1 - 17.5 By-laws - 21.2 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Tourism Mississauga Reappointment of Board of Directors Council 2025/04/30 3 YES (11): Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor Dasko
Carried
In favour (11): Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt

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