The Mississauga Record

Council

April 1, 2026

Who was there

Present (11): Brad Butt, Dipika Damerla, Stephen Dasko, Chris Fonseca, Natalie Hart, Joe Horneck, John Kovac, Matt Mahoney, Sue McFadden, 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 (18 motions)

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

That the agenda of the April 1, 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 - March 11, 2026 Verbal Motion Moved by: Councillor Butt That the minutes of the March 11, 2026 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. EDUCATION SESSION 6.1 Principles Integrity, Integrity Commissioner regarding the Code of Conduct 1. 6.1 Closed Session Motion.pdf Council went into Closed Session at 9:04 AM and returned at 9:44 AM. Jeffrey A. Abrams, Principles Integrity, Integrity Commissioner spoke to the Code of Conduct and answered questions from Members of Council. The following recommendation was voted on and passed during public session. RESOLUTION 0058-2026 Moved By Councillor M. Reid Seconded By Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney 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 1, 2026 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: (Pursuant to Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001) 6.1 Principles Integrity, Integrity Commissioner regarding the Code of Conduct YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor
Moved by Councillor McFadden
Carried
That the closed session education session regarding Principles Integrity, Integrity Commissioner regarding the Code of Conduct be received for information. 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 B. Butt, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
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 1, 2026 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: (Pursuant to Section 239 (2.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001) Advise that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: e-scooters 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 Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the closed session matter regarding e-scooters be received for information. 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 Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
WHEREAS in December, 2020, Council adopted a recommendation to opt-in to the Provincial Electric Kick-style Scooters (“e-scooter”) Pilot Program to permit and regulate the use of e-scooters in the City of Mississauga; AND WHEREAS the City’s Traffic, Transit and Parks By-laws were amended in February 2021 to permit the use of e-scooters in Mississauga (“the City’s e-scooter permissions”); AND WHEREAS the City launched its Shared Micro-mobility Program in June 2024 with service providers Bird Canada and Lime Technologies Inc. offering e-bikes and e-scooters for short-term rental; AND WHEREAS between 2023 and 2025, the Credit Valley Hospital and the Mississauga Hospital recorded 738 e-scooter-related Emergency Department visits, with a year-over-year increase during this period; AND WHEREAS the most common injuries include fractures, sprains, lacerations and head injuries resulting from falls, collisions, multiple riders on a single scooter, failure to follow traffic signals, or riding on sidewalks where interactions with pedestrians increase risk; AND WHEREAS many of these injuries appear to be preventable through proper education on the use of e-scooters, the required protective equipment, and the existing rules for safe e-scooter use set out in Provincial regulations and City by-laws; and AND WHEREAS Peel Regional Police have expressed their own concerns with their ability to effectively enforce the ubiquitous use of e-scooters in Mississauga, including many circumstances whe
Moved by Councillor M. Reid, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Council Resolution and Enersource Shareholder Resolution attached in Appendix 2 and 3 of the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, entitled “Approval of Alectra resolution regarding appointment of auditors” dated March 12, 2026, approving the appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors of Alectra Inc. 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 ABSTAIN (1) Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor A. Tedjo, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
That Recommendations PDC-0013-2026 – PDC-0015-2026 as contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report 4 - 2026 dated March 9, 2026 be approved. PDC-0013-2026 1.The City Council direct Legal Services, representatives from the appropriate City Departments and any necessary consultants to oppose the subject applications under File OZ/OPA 25-3 W11 to permit three apartment buildings with heights of 12, 18 and 22 storeys containing 1,043 dwelling units before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) consistent with the recommendations outlined in the report dated February 18, 2026 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, that concludes that the proposed official plan and rezoning are not acceptable from a planning perspective and should not be approved. 2. That City Council provide the Planning and Building Department with the authority to instruct Legal Services on modifications to the position deemed necessary during or before the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing process, however, if there is a potential for settlement then a report shall be brought back to Council by Legal Services. 3. That 2 (two) oral submissions be received. PDC-0014-2026 1. That applications under File OZ/OPA 24-14 W7, Beata Lis, Margaret Lis and Zygmunt Lis, 2463 and 2469 Mimosa Row to amend Mississauga Official Plan to Residential Low Density II; and to change the zoning to RM5-Exception (Street Townhouses – Exception) to permit six freehold townhouses, be approved in accordance with the provisions
Moved by Councillor A. Tedjo, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
That Recommendations AC-0001-2026 – AC-0004-2026 as contained in the Audit Committee Report 1 - 2026 - dated March 23, 2026 be approved. AC-00 0 1-202 6 That the deputation and associated presentation from Vandana Waghela, Information Technology Auditor, regarding the Technology Decision-Making Framework Audit , be received for information. AC-00 02 -202 6 That the Corporate Report dated February 16, 2026 from the Director, Internal Audit entitled, “Internal Audit Work Plan 2026-2028 and Year End Update,” be approved. AC-00 0 3-202 6 That the Corporate Report dated February 9, 2026, entitled, “Status of Outstanding Audit Recommendations as of December 31, 2025,” from the City Manager & Chief Administrative Officer be received for information. AC-0 004 -202 6 That the report dated March 3, 2026 from the Director, Internal Audit with respect to final audit report, Corporate Services Department, Information Technology Division – Technology Decision-Making Framework Audit, be received for information. 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 ABSTAIN (1) Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor A. Tedjo, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
That Recommendations PDC-0016-2026 – PDC-0022-2026 as contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report 5 - 2026 dated March 30, 2026 be approved. PDC-0016-2026 1. That the Corporate Report dated March 11, 2026, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building entitled “Proposed Clarkson Transit Oriented Community (TOC) to permit seven apartment buildings with heights ranging from 25 to 45 storeys containing 2,434 dwelling units”, be received for information. 2. That the minutes of the March 30, 2026, Public Meeting pertaining to the Clarkson Transit Oriented Community (TOC), be forwarded to Infrastructure Ontario for their information and consideration. 3. That City staff report back to Planning and Development Community upon receiving new information from Infrastructure Ontario. 4.That 1 (one) oral submission be received. PDC-0017-2026 1. That Zoning By-law 0225-2007 be amended to change the zoning from D (Development) and C3-65 (General Commercial - Exception) to RA6-Exception (Mixed Use – Exception) for the property at 1725 and 1731 Dundas Street East (presently occupied by Mr. Sub), owned by Peel Housing Corporation, to permit residential uses (including apartment buildings and townhouses) and commercial uses in a mixed-use format, in accordance with the provisions contained in the staff report dated March 11, 2026 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building. 2. That notwithstanding planning protocol, this report regarding the proposed amendments to Zoning By-l
Moved by Councillor A. Tedjo, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Referred
WHEREAS locally elected school board trustees provide essential community representation and ensure accountability within Ontario’s education system; AND WHEREAS the City of Mississauga relies on dedicated trustee representation to reflect local priorities and advocate for the success of students across our diverse communities; AND WHEREAS recent provincial supervision of the Peel District School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, alongside proposed governance changes, raises concerns regarding the future of local democratic accountability; AND WHEREAS maintaining direct, elected representation is critical to ensuring that Mississauga’s unique geographic and growth needs are reflected in education decision-making; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Mississauga Council affirms its strong support for maintaining democratically elected school board trustees for both the Peel District School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board; 2. Council formally recognizes the vital role of locally elected trustee representation for Mississauga and supports the continuation of meaningful, locally accountable representation; 3. The Province of Ontario be requested to pause any legislative or regulatory changes that would reduce or eliminate elected trustees until a transparent, province-wide consultation with municipalities, school boards, trustees, parents, students, educators and other education stakeholders is completed; 4. The City Clerk forward
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
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
Whereas the City of Mississauga first introduced the Community Recognition Program Policy in 2016 to raise awareness and encourage participation in fundraising initiatives, public awareness campaigns, cultural, sport and entertainment programs, as well as activities that foster a spirit of community and contribute to enriching the quality of life in Mississauga; And Whereas this Program initially excluded the raising of national flags on the City’s courtesy flagpole in Celebration Square and the display of national colours on the Civic Centre clock tower; And Whereas this Program initially began with great success and without controversy while it was limited to the recognition of community-based charities and not-for-profit agencies and initiatives; And Whereas at the direction of Council, national flags were included in the program in 2017, subject to defined criteria, but have recently become a source of controversy and at times division within the community, and are now taking up significant staff time and incurring legal costs; And Whereas national flags can continue to be displayed as part of City celebrations such as Carassauga, cultural festivals, and sports gatherings such as FIFA World Cup events. Therefore Be It Resolved That: 1. With immediate effect, the Community Recognition Program Policy (06-04-04) be amended to once again exclude the raising of national flags on the courtesy flagpole in Celebration Square and the display of lights associated with national colo
Moved by Mayor C. Parrish, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
Whereas the expense budgets and allowances of Members of Mississauga City Council have not been comprehensively reviewed during the 2022-2026 term of Council; And Whereas periodic reviews of Council budgets and expense policies in comparator municipalities support transparency, accountability, and consistency in the use of public funds; And Whereas municipalities across Ontario employ varying models for the allocation of Council office budgets, the types of expenses eligible to be charged to those budgets, and the hiring, employment, and management of staff working for Members of Council. Therefore Be It Resolved That: 1. City staff be directed to conduct a benchmarking review of Council office budgets and expense policies in comparator municipalities, including those within the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area; and 2. That the benchmarking review include, but not be limited to, an examination of: • the amount and structure of budgets allocated to Members of Council; • the methodology used to determine budget allocations, including whether budgets are universal or vary by ward; • the types of expenses that Members of Council are eligible to charge to their office budgets, including any limits, restrictions, or caps; 3. That City staff also be directed to review and benchmark Councillor office staffing models, including: • how staff working for Members of Council are hired, employed, and funded; • reporting relationships and management structures for Councillor office staff;
Moved by Mayor C. Parrish, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing of Don Hutton, Transit Operator, who passed away on March 9, 2026; AND WHEREAS, Don joined the Transportation and Works Department in 1989 and worked at MiWay for over 31 years; AND WHEREAS Don will be missed by his many colleagues who had the pleasure of working with him and described him as a kind operator; AND WHEREAS Don is survived by his wife (Jenn) and son (Jaden); 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 Hutton family.
Moved by Councillor A. Tedjo, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
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 Bylaws 0003-2023 and 0198-2024 to appoint members of the Board of Management for the Port Credit Business Improvement Area; AND WHEREAS the Port Credit BIA notified the City Clerk's Office of certain changes to the board of management of the Port Credit BIA; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga ENACTS as follows: 1. That the following directors have resigned from the Board of Management of the Port Credit Business Improvement Area effective on the following dates: (i) James Shipp February 7, 2025 (ii) Lucie Zima February 26, 2025 2. That Dorothy Hagel be appointed to the Board of Management for the Port Credit Business Improvement Area effective retroactively to February 26, 2025 for a term of office to expire on November 14, 2026, or until such time as their successor is appointed. 3. That Ken Nolasco and Sue Peric be appointed to the Board of Management for the Port Credit Business Improvement Area effective retroactively to February 25, 2026 for a term of office to expire on November 14, 2026, or until such time as their successors are appointed. 4. That as of the effective date set out in Section 3, the Board of Management for the Port Credit Business Improvement
Moved by Councillor A. Tedjo, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
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 1, 2026 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: (Pursuant to Section 239 (2.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001) 22.1 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Application for Tax Exemption for Property Owned by Muslim Association of Canada 22.2 Labour relations or employee negotiations re: Employee Engagement Survey Results 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 M. Reid, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
That Council approve the proposed settlement of the Superior Court Application commenced by Muslim Association of Canada pertaining to 2550 Dunwin Drive, consistent with the Consent Judgment attached as Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report from the City Solicitor entitled “Application for Tax Exemption for Property Owned by Muslim Association of Canada”. That the City Solicitor or designate be authorized to execute a Consent Judgment and take such additional steps as may be required to complete and implement the proposed settlement of the Superior Court Application commenced by Muslim Association of Canada pertaining to 2550 Dunwin Drive. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor C. Parrish, 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 S. McFadden
Carried
That the closed session Employee Engagement Survey Results be received. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor C. Parrish, 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 C. Fonseca
Carried
That the minutes of the March 11, 2026 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. EDUCATION SESSION 6.1 Principles Integrity, Integrity Commissioner regarding the Code of Conduct Council went into Closed Session at 9:04 AM and returned at 9:44 AM. Jeffrey A. Abrams, Principles Integrity, Integrity Commissioner spoke to the Code of Conduct and answered questions from Members of Council. RESOLUTION 0058-2026 Moved By Councillor M. Reid Seconded By Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney 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; Council 01/04/2026 3 NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that a portion of the Council meeting held on April 1, 2026 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: (Pursuant to Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001) 6.1 Principles Integrity, Integrity Commissioner regarding the Code of Conduct 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 Butt
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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