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 (15 motions)
14 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda of the January 29, 2025 Council meeting be approved as amended. 4. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Nil 5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING 5.1 Draft Council Minutes - January 15, 2025 Verbal Motion Moved by: Councillor Mahoney That the minutes of the January 15, 2025 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Item 15.3 Paula J. Tenuta, Senior Vice President, Policy & Advocacy, BILD P. Tenuta spoke in support to the Notice of Motion regarding the Mayor’s Housing Task Force and congratulated the City of Mississauga for the actions being taken. 7.2 Item 15.3 Robert Blazevski, President & COO, Diamond Corp R. Blazevski did not attend to make a deputation. 7.3 Imran Hasan, Peel Crime Stoppers regarding Peel Crime Stoppers Month I. Hasan spoke to Peel Crime Stoppers Month and outlined their purpose and to the impact on the community. Councillors Mahoney and Reid enquired about the partnership with Safe City Mississauga, the original chapter of Peel Crime Stoppers and to the Seniors Peel Crime Stoppers program. I. Hasan responded to questions. 8. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil 9. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION 0011-2025 Moved By Councillor B. Butt Seconded By Councillor J. Horneck That the following matters be approved under the Consent Agenda, as listed on January 29, 2025 Council Agenda: 11.1 General Committee Report 2 - 2025 - dated January 22, 2025 14.1.1-14.1.2 Information Items 15.1A Notice of Motion for an exemption to
Moved by Councillor Fonseca
Carried
That the report entitled “2025 Provincial and Federal Pre-Budget Submissions”, including Appendix 1 and 2, from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, dated January 10, 2025, be approved for submission to the federal and provincial Ministries of Finance as part of their respective 2025 pre-budget consultations; and That the Clerk be directed to forward the approved submissions with this report to the Office of the Premier, Provincial Minister of Finance, the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, Office of the Prime Minister, Federal Minister of Finance, Dominic LeBlanc, local Mississauga MPPs and MPs, the Region of Peel, Ontario’s Big City Mayors, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
WHEREAS the City's two-year Urban Hen Pilot Program concluded on May 5, 2023 with a continued ban on keeping urban hens in the City of Mississauga; AND WHEREAS Ward 1 was not included in the pilot and a residence in Ward 1 came to the attention of Animal Services by complaint for propagation of pests as a result of the keeping of a prohibited species; AND WHEREAS Mr. Brian Roda, a resident of Ward 1 and the property owner of 1033 Cawthra Rd., has been keeping urban hens on his property, as family pets; AND WHEREAS the neighbours have been aware of the pet urban hens and the City has received an objection from one neighbour while two other neighbours have provided letters of support indicating that they are not disturbed by the presence of the pet urban hens on the property; AND WHEREAS the Urban Hen Pilot participants are permitted to keep their current hens in the locations approved by the City in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Pilot Program until the end of their natural lifespan; AND WHEREAS the only way to allow the owner to continue keeping the pet urban hens at his property would be for Council to pass a unique exemption crafted to ensure it applies to this one property and owner only; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mr. Brian Roda be granted a unique exemption from Animal Care and Control By-law 98-04, as amended prohibiting the keeping of pet urban hens on his current property, located at 1033 Cawthra Rd., in accordance with the following: a) The exempt
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That effective immediately the resignation of Deputy Mayor / Councillor Matt Mahoney from the Credit Valley Conservation Committee be received; and 2. That Councillor Brad Butt be appointed to the Credit Valley Conservation Committee for a term ending upon the dissolution of the Committee or at the end of the Term of Council (November 14, 2026) whichever comes first; or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck 1
Carried
WHEREAS there is a housing affordability crisis in the City of Mississauga and across Ontario; WHEREAS more housing supply is needed, including low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise options for residents; WHEREAS the City of Mississauga agreed to the provincial housing pledge that of building 120,000 units of housing by 2032; WHEREAS the Mayor’s Housing Task Force members have indicated that very few new residential units will start construction over the next two years without interventions; WHEREAS the cost of housing relative to incomes is the main issue underlying the housing crisis; WHEREAS municipal charges and taxes have been identified by the Mayor’s Housing Task Force as factors affecting new house prices and rents; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF MISSISSAUGA: Reduce the amount of City residential development charges payable by 50%, effective immediately, for all residential developments with building permits allowing footings and foundations issued pursuant to the Building Code Act, 1992 prior to November 13, 2026; Reduce the amount of City residential development charges payable by 100%, effective immediately, for all 3-bedroom units for purpose-built rental residential apartment developments with building permits allowing footings and foundations issued pursuant to the Building Code Act, 1992 prior to November 13, 2026 (“Collectively Development Charges Incentives”); Defer the collection of City residential development charges for all residential developments,
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Withdrawn
WHEREAS a prior report by the Metamorphosis Network found that residents of Peel receive less provincial funding for municipal and social services than the average resident of Ontario municipalities, receiving an average of $578 less annually, per person, than the average resident of Ontario municipalities receives; AND WHEREAS the City had approved a motion on September 25, 2024, to provide an in-kind contribution of up to $250,000 worth of MiWay advertising space to the Metamorphosis Network, to better inform and educate Mississauga residents about concerns relating to the underfunding of municipal and social services; AND WHEREAS the in-kind advertising space available to the City free of charge only allows for 101 advertising spaces, instead of the request of at least 230 advertising spaces; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The City of Mississauga provide a total of 233 advertising spaces for a 4-week campaign period to assist and facilitate the Metamorphosis Network’s advertising campaign; and 2. Up to $100,000 in additional costs for the increase in advertising spaces, comprised of up to $63K in additional marketing costs and up to $37K in additional printing costs, be funded through the Fiscal Stability Reserve (#30125). YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
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: Remove Shakeel Alam effective April 3, 2023 from the role of a director of the Board of Management of the Cooksville Business Improvement Area; Remove David Cook effective September 30, 2024 from the role of director of the Board of Management of the Cooksville Business Improvement Area; Appoint Antonia (Toni) Velianou effective October 27, 2024 as director of the Board of Management of the Cooksville Business Improvement Area. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing of Mark Pollard, Facility Operator 2 at Iceland Arena; AND WHEREAS Mark was a hard-working, dedicated, and passionate employee with the Recreation and Culture Division, who has worked for the City since 1998; AND WHEREAS Over the years, Mark has worked in numerous facilities, but he has called Iceland Arena home since 2000; AND WHEREAS Mark was always eager to lend a hand and dive right in to assist, leaving a lasting impact on every team he joined, with his kind heart, he touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed; AND WHEREAS Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to Mark’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time; 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 Pollard family. 16.3 Revised: To close to the public a portion of the Council meeting to be held on January 29, 2025 to deal with various matters. (See Item 21 Closed Session) 1. WHEREAS the Municipal Act.pdf RESOLUTION 0020-2025 Moved By Councillor J. Kovac Seconded By 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 conside
Moved by Councillor N. Hart, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
That the independent member, as recommended by Alectra’s Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee per their letter in Appendix 1, be appointed as the City of Mississauga representative on the Alectra board effective January 30, 2025. That the independent member, as recommended by Alectra’s Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, be also appointed as one of the four Enersource Corporation’s Board of Directors, effective January 30, 2025. That if Council provides direction not to proceed with Recommendation #2, to provide direction on the appointment of another City of Mississauga Council or staff member, or to reduce Enersource Corporation’s Board of directors from four to three members. That Council provides direction around the appointment of the Chair of Enersource Corporation and remuneration policy for the Chair. That Council authorizes staff to proceed with implementation of the required changes and execution of the Fourth Amended and Restated Shareholders’ Agreement based on the approved recommendations from this report. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
That the closed session Education Session regarding Celebration Square Events Calendar be received. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor J. Kovac
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt
That staff be directed to issue a Request for Expression of Interest (“RFEI”) for the development of a Hotel & Convention/Conference Centre on the lands municipally known as 4141 Living Arts Drive, as outlined in the Corporate Report, dated January 13, 2025, from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer entitled “Request for Expression of Interest - Living Arts Centre Land Redevelopment File Ref. PRC004829”. That staff report back to Council in the Spring of 2025 with a Corporate Report summarizing the findings of the RFEI, including a recommended course of action for next steps in the process for the development of a Hotel & Convention/Conference Centre on the Living Arts Centre (“LAC”) lands. YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (2) Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
That Legal Services be instructed to continue the City-initiated appeal and to oppose the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in File No. A541/24, 7091 Hurontario Street, 11181482 Ontario Ltd. , Ward 5, and to attend before the Ontario Land Tribunal along with any necessary staff and/or consultants to represent the City of Mississauga; OR That Legal Services be instructed to withdraw the City-initiated appeal of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in A541/24, 7091 Hurontario Street, 11181482 Ontario Ltd. , Ward 5 YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor N. Hart, seconded by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
That Council consent to the proposed settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal pertaining to the Development Charges By-law 0133-2022, in accordance with the terms outlined in Appendix 1 of the Corporate Report from the City Solicitor titled “Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal by Sheridan Retail Inc. (Dunpar Homes) with respect to Development Charges By-law 0133-2022, (City-Wide)”; That the City Solicitor, or his designate, be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement and take such additional steps as may be required to complete and implement the proposed settlement, with the assistance of such City staff or consultants as may be appropriate, including appearing before the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement reached; and That the City Clerk and the Director of Finance, or their respective designates, be authorized to execute any documents which may be required to complete and implement the settlement, other than Minutes of Settlement. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor A. Tedjo
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt
That Council consent to the proposed resolution of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal pertaining to the Community Benefits Charge By-law 0134-2022, in accordance with the terms outlined in the Corporate Report from the City Solicitor titled “Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal by Camrost-Felcorp Inc., Sheridan Retail Inc. (Dunpar Homes) and Mississauga I GP Inc., Mississauga II GP Inc., Mississauga III GP Inc. with respect to Community Benefits Charge By-law 0134-2022, (City-Wide)”; and That the City Solicitor, or his designate, be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement and take such additional steps as may be required to complete and implement the proposed settlement, with the assistance of such City staff or consultants as may be appropriate. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt
That the minutes of the January 15, 2025 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Item 15.3 Paula J. Tenuta, Senior Vice President, Policy & Advocacy, BILD P. Tenuta spoke in support to the Notice of Motion regarding the Mayor’s Housing Task Force and congratulated the City of Mississauga for the actions being taken. 7.2 Item 15.3 Robert Blazevski, President & COO, Diamond Corp R. Blazevski did not attend to make a deputation 7.3 Imran Hasan, Peel Crime Stoppers regarding Peel Crime Stoppers Month I. Hasan spoke to Peel Crime Stoppers Month and outlined their purpose and to the impact on the community. Councillors Mahoney and Reid enquired about the partnership with Safe City Mississauga, the original chapter of Peel Crime Stoppers and to the Seniors Peel Crime Stoppers program. I. Hasan responded to questions. 8. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil Council 01/29/2025 3 9. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION 0011-2025 Moved By Councillor B. Butt Seconded By Councillor J. Horneck That the following matters be approved under the Consent Agenda, as listed on January 29, 2025 Council Agenda: 11.1 General Committee Report 2 - 2025 - dated January 22, 2025 14.1.1-14.1.2 Information Items 15.1A Notice of Motion for an exemption to the Animal Care and Control By-law 98-04 for a property located at 1033 Cawthra Rd(Councillor Dasko) 15.2 A Notice of Motion regarding Credit Valley Conservation Committee appointments (Councillor Mahoney) 15.3 A Notice of Motion
Moved by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt