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 (12 motions)
12 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda of the January 28, 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 - January 14, 2026 Verbal Motion Moved by: Councillor Butt That the minutes of the January 14, 2026 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Gerald Adad, Manager, Children and Youth Services, and Countering Hate, Safe City Mississauga regarding the Safe City Mississauga 2025 Youth Hero Award Winner, Shrijay Bhattacharyya 1. 7.1 Council Deputation - Hero Awards and Shrijay Jan 28.pdf G. Adad introduced the 2025 Youth Hero Award Winner, Shrijay Bhattacharyya. S. Bhattacharyya shared his experience with working with Safe City Mississauga. Members of Council congratulated S. Bhattacharyya and enquired how to engage more youth in civic engagement. S. Bhattacharyya responded to questions. 7.2 John Salvis, Resident regarding the new snow removal contract J. Salvis spoke to a history of property sidewalk damage caused by snow removal operations and expressed concerns with the new snow sidewalk contract. Councillor Mahoney spoke to the term “normal” in relations to sod damage caused by snow removal operations. Helen Noehammer, Director, Works Operations & Maintenance spoke to sod damage caused by snow removal operations and to the repair of the damage caused. Mayor Parrish enquired if the resident’s sidewalk could be removed from the service. H. Noehammer r
Moved by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That the closed session discussion related to correspondence received from the Provincial Government, be received, 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 Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac
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 A & S Mixed Martial Arts is hosting an amateur Mixed Martial Arts event on Saturday January 31, 2026 from 5:00pm – 11:30PM at Don Kolov Arena located 4880 Tomken Rd, Mississauga, ON L4W 1J8; AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages; AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of up to 450 people; NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the; Mixed Martial Arts amateur event being held on Saturday January 31, 2026 as one of municipal significance for the purpose of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit (SOP); subject to all necessary permits and approvals being obtained and compliance with all City of Mississauga by-laws. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and 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
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
Whereas Section 284.16 of the Municipal Act, 2001 outlines a statutory process for adoption of municipal budgets, including a 30-day budget amendment period that can be shortened by Council resolution. Whereas the budget is deemed adopted at the end of the amendment period if there are no budget amendments approved by members of Council. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: That Council shortens the legislated 30-day budget amendment period to 23 days, from February 4, 2026 to January 28, 2026. YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSTAIN (2) Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor A. Tedjo
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor N. Hart
Carried
Whereas correspondence from residents and public feedback were received through the 2026 Budget Committee Meetings, requesting that a City of Mississauga independent Auditor General be hired to implement value for money audits at the City; Therefore be it resolved: That City staff to prepare a report outlining: 1. The roles of the City's Audit Committee and Internal Audit department relating to value for money audits, 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 NO (1) Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
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 February 3, 2026 in the Conference Room (City Hall) from 1:30pm – 3:00pm with Members of Council and with members of Mississauga Board of Trade (MBOT) leadership team 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: To discuss the City’s advocacy priorities and alignment with MBOT 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 Councillor J. Horneck
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 January 28, 2026 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 the Refusal of the Committee of Adjustment with respect to File No. A80/25, 3425 Winston Churchill Boulevard, Suncor Energy Products Partnership (Ward 8) 21.2 A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board: Authorization to Approve and Execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for the purchase of vacant land for Parks Purposes (Ward 7) *21.3 A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac
Carried
That Legal Services be instructed to SUPPORT the decision of the Committee of Adjustment (File No. A80/25- 3425 Winston Churchill Boulevard - Suncor Energy Products Partnership - Ward 8) and to attend before the Ontario Land Tribunal along with any necessary staff and/or consultants to represent the City of Mississauga. YES (9) 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 M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart NO (1) Councillor A. Tedjo ABSTAIN (1) Councillor J. Horneck
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor N. Hart
Carried
That the Commissioner of Corporate Services, CFO and Treasurer and the City Clerk, be authorized to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, including all ancillary documents and any subsequent amending or extension agreements, with respect to The Corporation of the City of Mississauga’s (the “City”) purchase of the property legally described as Part of Lot 15, Concession 1, North of Dundas, Toronto Township, all of PIN: 3156-0004 (LT) and PIN 13156-0005 (LT) (the “Subject Property”) containing an area of approximately 4.617 acres (1.86 hectares) on the terms detailed in this closed session Corporate Report dated January 7, 2026 and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor or his designate. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. 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 D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
That the Corporate Report dated January 12, 2026, “Update on the Paramount Fine Foods Naming and Food Service Agreement” 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 B. Butt, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney
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
That staff be directed to undertake the outlined in the closed session of Council. YES (9) 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, and Councillor N. Hart NO (1) Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1) Councillor M. Reid
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor N. Hart
Carried
That the minutes of the January 14, 2026 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Gerald Adad, Manager, Children and Youth Services, and Countering Hate, Safe City Mississauga regarding the Safe City Mississauga 2025 Youth Hero Award Winner, Shrijay Bhattacharyya G. Adad introduced the 2025 Youth Hero Award Winner, Shrijay Bhattacharyya. S. Bhattacharyya shared his experience with working with Safe City Mississauga. Members of Council congratulated S. Bhattacharyya and enquired how to engage more youth in civic engagement. S. Bhattacharyya responded to questions. 7.2 John Salvis, Resident regarding the new snow removal contract J. Salvis spoke to a history of property sidewalk damage caused by snow removal operations and expressed concerns with the new snow sidewalk contract. Council 01/28/2026 3 Councillor Mahoney spoke to the term “normal” in relations to sod damage caused by snow removal operations. Helen Noehammer, Director, Works Operations & Maintenance spoke to sod damage caused by snow removal operations and to the repair of the damage caused. Mayor Parrish enquired if the resident’s sidewalk could be removed from the service. H. Noehammer responded. Council went into Closed Session at 10:03 AM and returned at 10:43 AM. Members of Council spoke to the subject matter related to confidential correspondence received. Marisa Chiu, Commissioner and Corporate Services and Graham Walsh, City Solicitor and Commissioner, Legislative
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