The Mississauga Record

General Committee

March 5, 2025

Who was there

Present (10): Brad Butt, Dipika Damerla, Stephen Dasko, Chris Fonseca, Natalie Hart, Joe Horneck, 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 (20 motions)

20 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the deputation and associated presentation by Deryn Rizzi, Fire Chief & Director of Emergency Management with respect to Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated Februaary 3, 2025 entitled Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) Update and Public Fire Protection Classification Grade Improvements, be received. Received 7.5 Christina Kakaflikas, Director, Economic Development, with respect to Economic impact of Tariffs and Mississauga's Response 1. 7.5 EconomicImpactTariffsPresentation to GC.March 5 2025.pdf Christina Kakaflikas, Director, Economic Development provided an overview of the economic impacts that the tariffs will have on businesses and individuals which may result in a rise of unemployment in the manufacturing, trade and transportation sectors and the potential for a recession by mid-2025. Christina Kakaflikas presented the proposed procurement action plan, outlined six key areas to consider, including strategies to advocate for affected sectors and asses the economic implications. Responding to Councillor Damerla, Graham Walsh, City Solicitor and Eleonora Filippone Legal Counsel Municipal Law, advised that the plan is to restrict U.S. bidders based on specific criteria. Members of Committee engaged in discussion on the subject matter and recommended that the team closely monitor the tariff issue. RECOMMENDATION GC-0106-2025 Moved By Mayor Parrish That the deputation and associated presentation by Christina Kakaflikas, Director, Economic Devel
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the launch of an anti-discrimination and hatred public campaign as outlined in the Corporate Report entitled" One Mississauga Campaign" dated February 7, 2025 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, be approved. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor A.Tedjo
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the Corporate Report titled “Joint Fire Communication Centre – Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1)” dated February 11, 2025, from the Commissioner of Community Services be received for information. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the Corporate Report dated February 3, 2025, from the Commissioner of Community Services entitled “Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) Update and Public Fire Protection Classification (PFPC) Grade Improvements be received for information. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the Draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Fee Policy, attached as Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report entitled “Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Fee Policy” dated January 29, 2025 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor A.Tedjo
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the Corporate Report entitled "Mobile Food Vendors in Public Spaces Pilot Program" dated January 28, 2025,from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved to allow for Food Vendors with the appropriate Mobile License to vend in public places at designated paid on street parking and designated City parks for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026, with the exception of the following areas identified in Appendix 1 attached to the report: Ann Street West High Street East and Park Street East East High Street and Park Street East Elizabeth St North East High Street and Park Street East Helene Street North East High Street and Queen Street High Street South Elizabeth Street North and Ann Street North Park Street East North Elizabeth Street and Ann Street Park Street East South Stavebank Road and Elizabeth Street 2. That the following By-laws be amended to implement the Mobile Food Vendors in Public Spaces Pilot Program: a) Parks By-law 0197-2020, as amended; b) Ice Cream Truck Vendors By-law 0523-2004, as amended; c) Vehicle Licensing By-law 0520-2004, as amended; d) Vendors’ By-law 0522-2004, as amended; e) The Traffic By-law 0555-2000, as amended; f) The User Fees and Charges By-law 0221-2024, as amended; and g) Prohibit Sale of goods on Highways By-law 0127-1995, as amended. 3. That the Licensing Administrative Penalty By-law 0135-2014, as amended, be further amended to designate the Parks By-law 0197-2020 and Vehicle Licensing By-law 0520- 2004 and to introduce
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko 1
Carried
That the Corporate Report entitled “Impacts of US Tariffs on City Procurements and Amendment to Procurement By-law 0013-2022” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated February 20,2025 be approved. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor C. Fonseca
Moved by Mayor Parrish
Carried
That the Rental Housing Protection By-law 0121-2018 be amended generally in accordance with Appendix 1 to the report titled “Rental Housing Protection By-law Update and Amendment” dated February 17, 2025 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building. That staff be directed to conduct industry engagement as well as further review the Rental Housing Protection By-law in combination with future 2025 Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (“CMHC”) data releases and report back to Council by March 2026. That all necessary implementing by-laws be enacted at a future City Council meeting. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
That only route information be displayed on MiWay bus signs as outlined in the report in the Corporate Report entitled “MiWay Bus Destination Signage” dated January 27, 2025 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works. YES (8) Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart NO (2) Councillor S. Dasko, and Councillor M. Reid ABSENT (1) Councillor A.Tedjo
Moved by Councillor N. Hart
Carried
That a by-law be enacted, effective April 1, 2025, to establish and implement an Administrative Penalty System for contraventions detected using camera systems in the City of Mississauga, substantially in the form set out in Appendix 1 to the corporate report entitled “Automated Speed Enforcement - Administrative Penalty System” dated February 11, 2025 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works. That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works and the City Clerk or designates be authorized to execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, an agreement for Automated Speed Enforcement Administrative Penalty with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, including all necessary agreements and related ancillary documents, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, as outlined in this corporate report. That the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer and the City Clerk or designates be authorized to execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, an Agreement for Camera Systems Administrative Penalty Enforcement Systems with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Attorney General, including all necessary agreements and related ancillary documents, all in a form in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, as outlined in this corporate report. That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works or designate be authorized to execute, on behalf o
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the following items were approved on the consent agenda: 10.1 One Mississauga Campaign 10.4 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Fee Policy 10.9 Automated Speed Enforcement – Administrative Penalty System YES (10): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1): Councillor A.Tedjo
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
General Committee 2025 03 05 6 That the launch of an anti-discrimination and hatred public campaign as outlined in the Corporate Report entitled" One Mississauga Campaign" dated February 7, 2025 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, be approved. YES (10): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1): Councillor A.Tedjo
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the Corporate Report titled “Joint Fire Communication Centre – Next Generation 9- 1-1 (NG9-1-1)” dated February 11, 2025, from the Commissioner of Community Services be received for information. YES (11): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, 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 D. Damerla
Carried
That the Corporate Report dated February 3, 2025, from the Commissioner of Community Services entitled “Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) Update and Public Fire Protection Classification (PFPC) Grade Improvements be received for information. YES (11): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, 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 J. Horneck
Carried
That the Draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Fee Policy, attached as Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report entitled “Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Fee Policy” dated January 29, 2025 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved. YES (10): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1): Councillor A.Tedjo
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
1. That the Corporate Report entitled "Mobile Food Vendors in Public Spaces Pilot Program" dated January 28, 2025,from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved to allow for Food Vendors with the appropriate Mobile License to vend in public places at designated paid on street parking and designated City parks for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026, with the exception of the following areas identified in Appendix 1 attached to the report:  Ann Street West High Street East and Park Street East  East High Street and Park Street East  Elizabeth St North East High Street and Park Street East  Helene Street North East High Street and Queen Street  High Street South Elizabeth Street North and Ann Street North General Committee 2025 03 05 8  Park Street East North Elizabeth Street and Ann Street  Park Street East South Stavebank Road and Elizabeth Street 2. That the following By-laws be amended to implement the Mobile Food Vendors in Public Spaces Pilot Program: a) Parks By-law 0197-2020, as amended; b) Ice Cream Truck Vendors By-law 0523-2004, as amended; c) Vehicle Licensing By-law 0520-2004, as amended; d) Vendors’ By-law 0522-2004, as amended; e) The Traffic By-law 0555-2000, as amended; f) The User Fees and Charges By-law 0221-2024, as amended; and g) Prohibit Sale of goods on Highways By-law 0127-1995, as amended. 3. That the Licensing Administrative Penalty By-law 0135-2014, as amended, be further amended to designate the Parks By-law 0197-2020 and Vehi
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
1. That the Corporate Report entitled “Impacts of US Tariffs on City Procurements and Amendment to Procurement By-law 0013-2022” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated February 20,2025 be approved. 2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (10): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1): Councillor C. Fonseca
Moved by Mayor Parrish
Carried
1. That the Rental Housing Protection By-law 0121-2018 be amended generally in accordance with Appendix 1 to the report titled “Rental Housing Protection By- law Update and Amendment” dated February 17, 2025 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building. 2. That staff be directed to conduct industry engagement as well as further review the Rental Housing Protection By-law in combination with future 2025 Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (“CMHC”) data releases and report back to Council by March 2026. 3. That all necessary implementing by-laws be enacted at a future City Council meeting. YES (10): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, 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 M. Reid
Carried
That only route information be displayed on MiWay bus signs as outlined in the report in the Corporate Report entitled “MiWay Bus Destination Signage” dated January 27, 2025 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works. YES (8): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt NO (2): Councillor S. Dasko, and Councillor M. Reid ABSENT (1): Councillor A.Tedjo
Moved by Councillor N. Hart
Carried
1. That a by-law be enacted, effective April 1, 2025, to establish and implement an Administrative Penalty System for contraventions detected using camera systems in the City of Mississauga, substantially in the form set out in Appendix 1 to the corporate report entitled “Automated Speed Enforcement - Administrative Penalty System” dated February 11, 2025 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works. 2. That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works and the City Clerk or designates be authorized to execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, an agreement for Automated Speed Enforcement Administrative Penalty with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, including all necessary agreements and related ancillary documents, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, as outlined in this corporate report. 3. That the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer and the City Clerk or designates be authorized to execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, an Agreement for Camera Systems Administrative Penalty Enforcement Systems with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as General Committee 2025 03 05 11 represented by the Attorney General, including all necessary agreements and related ancillary documents, all in a form in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, as outlined in this corporate report. 4. That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works or des
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried

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