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Councillor Button item 21.3 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affectingthe municipality or local board: Proposed Settlement of OLT Appeals - 51 and 57 Tannery Street and 208 Emby Drive 5
What was decided (18 motions)
16 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the June 25, 2025 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Jaygbes Napoleon Ogbole, Executive Director of the Pan-African Arts, Culture and Trades Institute regarding the Jollof Festival 1. Jollof Fest Deputation to City Council Mississuaga.pdf J. Ogbole provided an overview of the Jollof Festival taking place on August 23, 2025 at Streetsville Memorial Park. Members of Council spoke to having jollof tables at upcoming events throughout the City of Mississauga and to the history of the festival. J. Ogbole responded to questions. 7.2 Item 15.3 - Marwan Essa, Martech Group M. Essa spoke in support of the Notice of Motion to address golf ball safety hazards and outlined concerns of golf balls on his property. Members of Council spoke to working with the Credit Valley Golf and Country Club, for staff to review options to create a by-law to address concerns with golf courses located near residential areas and to the outcomes living close to a golf course. M.Essa responded to questions. Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement spoke to opportunities to strengthen current by-laws and that staff would report back to Council on options. Graham Walsh, Commissioner, Legislative Services responded to questions. Item 15.3 was brought up and voted on. 7.3 Mississauga Football U10 Ontario Champions The Coach of the Mississauga Huskies Football U10 team spoke to winning the Ontario Football Championship. Members of Council congra
Moved by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That a by-law be enacted to amend the Interim Control By-law 0165-2024 to extend the period of time during which it will be in effect and provide that the By-law will expire on January 16, 2026, in a form as set out in Appendix 1 to the report titled "Extension of Interim Control By-law 0165-2024 - CD.03-RID (Ward 8)," dated July 18, 2025, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building. YES (10) 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, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the report dated July 22, 2025, from the Commissioner of Community Services regarding Ward 5 Neighbourhood Standards Program be received. That Council direct staff to implement the Ward 5 Neighbourhood Standards Program from August to December 2025. 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 N. Hart, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That Recommendations MSTSAC-0041-2025 - MSTSAC-0048-2025 as contained in the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 5-2025 dated June 25, 2025 be approved. MSTSAC-0041-2025 That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Meadows Boulevard and Molly Avenue. T hat Transportation and Works be requested to paint ladder markings on all 3 legs of the intersection at Meadows Boulevard and Molly Avenue. That the principal of St. Charles Garnier Catholic Elementary School be requested to remind students to stay on east side of Meadows Boulevard at Molly Avenue to cross Meadows Boulevard with the existing crossing guard on Meadows Boulevard behind St. Charles Garnier Catholic Elementary School. (Ward 4) MSTSAC-0042-2025 That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard. That the Transportation & Works be requested to paint a Stop Bar and ladder markings on the North Leg of Bermuda Drive and McDowell Drive. That the Principals of St. Faustina Catholic Elementary School and Churchill Meadows Public School are requested to remind the students and the parents to cross McDowell Drive with the crossing guards at McDowell Drive and Delle Donne Drive for Churchill Meadows Public School and McDowell Drive and Cozumel Drive for St.Faustina Catholic Elementary School. (Ward 10) MSTSAC-0043-2025 That the Transportation and Works be requested to: a. Install No-U-turn signs on Darla Drive either
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That Recommendations SWAC-0012-2025 - SWAC-0017-2025 as contained in the Stormwater Advisory Committee Report 2 - 2025 dated dated July 14, 2025 be approved. SWAC-001 2 -2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Muneef Ahmad, Manager, Stormwater Projects and Approvals regarding the Build Beautiful Stormwater Master Plan Orientation Session 2 of 4, be received. SWAC-001 3 -2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Lisa Hirmer, Stormwater Artist-in-Residence regarding the Stormwater Artist-in-Residence program , be received. SWAC-001 4 -2025 That the following item(s) were approved under the consent agenda: 10.1 - Flood Preparedness Activities SWAC-0015-2025 That the memorandum from Helen Noehammer , Director, Works , Operations and Maintenance dated June 27, 2025 entitled “ Flood Preparedness Activities ”, be received. SWAC-001 6 -2025 That the memorandum and associated appendix from Ashley Lyons, Consultant, Financial Policy & Research dated July 3 , 2025 entitled “Stormwater Infrastructure Grant Applications”, be received . SWAC-001 7 -2025 That the Build Beautiful Stormwater Master Plan Summary Report dated May 10, 2023, 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 D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That Recommendations HAC-0033-2025 – HAC-0039-2025 as contained in the Heritage Advisory Committee Recommendation Report 6 - 2025 - dated July 22, 2025 be approved. HAC-0033-2025 That the following items were approved on consent: Item 9.1 – Request to Alter a Heritage Listed Property: 850 Enola Avenue (Ward 1) Item 9.2 – Request to Demolish a Heritage Listed Property from the City’s Register: 33 Beverley Street (Ward 5) Item 9.4 – Port Credit Heritage Conservation District Subcommittee Recommendation Report 3 – 2025 – dated July 7, 2025 HAC- 0034 -2025 That the request to alter the property at 850 Enola Avenue (Ward 1), as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated June 17, 2025, be approved. (Ward 1) HAC- 0035 -2025 That the request to demolish the property at 33 Beverley Street (Ward 5) form the City’s heritage register as outlined in the corporate report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated June 16, 2025, be approved. (Ward 5) HAC- 0036 -2025 That three Citizen Members of the Heritage Advisory Committee be approved to attend the Peel Region Heritage Conservation Orientation Session on October 8, 2025 with an associated cost of $15.00 per person for handout materials that would be allocated from the 2025 Council Committee budget. That the attending Citizen M embers provide an update at the November 4, 2025 Heritage Advisory Committee meeting. HAC- 0037 -2025 That the deputation and presentation by Cherie Ng, Architect of Cherie N
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That Recommendations PDC-0033-2025 to PDC-0037-2025 as contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report 9 - 2025 dated July 28, 2025 be approved. PDC-0033-2025 That the report dated July 9, 2025, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the official plan amendment and rezoning applications at 900 Lakeshore Road West to permit a 10 storey condominium apartment building containing 188 dwelling units, under File OZ/OPA 25-8 W2, be received for information. That Planning and Building staff report back to Planning and Development Committee (PDC) in approximately 120 days from the date of this PDC meeting, or following a resubmission filed by the applicant that adequately addresses all the issues identified in this report. That eight (8) oral submissions be received. PDC-0034-2025 That the report dated July 9, 2025, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the official plan amendment and rezoning applications at 2555 Erin Centre Boulevard, to permit two apartment buildings with three towers with heights of 28, 31 and 34 storeys, containing 1,022 dwelling units and ground floor commercial space, under file number OZ/OPA 25-6 W11, be received for information. That Planning and Building staff report back to Planning and Development Committee (PDC) in approximately 120 days from the date of this PDC meeting, or following a resubmission filed by the applicant that adequately addresses all the issues identified in this report. That nine (9) oral
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Referred
Whereas according to section 75 of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and excessive smoke and no person shall use a muffler cut-out, straight exhaust, gutted muffler, Hollywood muffler, by-pass or similar device upon a motor vehicle; And whereas, the act of modifying the exhaust system of a motor vehicle is not currently an offence under the HTA and as a result, muffler and auto-body shops continue to provide such services and individuals modify cars that could lead to unsafe vehicles; And whereas, Peel Regional Police have been actively laying charges pursuant to section 75 of the HTA against motor vehicle operators whose vehicles make excessive or unusual noise or produce excessive smoke from muffler systems that have been modified; And whereas, on October 28, 2019, the Province of Ontario introduced Bill 132, Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2019 which in part sought to amend the HTA to include a new section 75.1 that will make it an offence to tamper with motor vehicles by (a) removing, bypassing, defeating or rendering inoperative all or part of a motor vehicle's emission control system or (b) modifying a motor or motor vehicle in any way that results in increased emissions from the level to which it was originally designed or certified by the manufacturer of the motor or motor vehicle; And whereas, section 75.1 of the HTA wil
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
WHEREAS residents living adjacent to the Credit Valley Golf and Country Club have reported golf balls routinely landing in their front and back yards; AND WHEREAS these stray golf balls have damaged property — including shattering wind screens — and in at least one incident, narrowly missed striking a resident in the head; AND WHEREAS the current safety netting in place at the Credit Valley Golf Club has proven inadequate, as golf balls continue to pass through the mesh, creating an ongoing safety hazard; AND WHEREAS residents have a reasonable expectation to enjoy their homes and yards without fear of injury or property damage caused by neighbouring recreational uses; AND WHEREAS the City of Mississauga currently lacks regulatory authority to mandate the use of heavier-gauge netting or to enforce safety standards for golf courses on private land; AND WHEREAS the nearby City-owned BraeBen Golf Course has been required under the Highway Traffic Act to install thicker netting to protect adjacent roadways — highlighting a regulatory inconsistency that leaves residents less protected than roads; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to investigate and report back on enforcement options — including the development of a new by-law — to require golf courses located near residential areas to implement and maintain adequate safety measures, including higher or heavier-gauge netting where needed; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff consult with affected residents and rep
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac
Carried
WHEREAS the City of Mississauga recognizes certain proactive measures being considered to ensure the safety of our residents and children on the streets; AND WHEREASE the dangerous and ever-increasing volume of automobiles on the city arterials are being monitored; AND WHEREAS the City of Mississauga Traffic Signal System continues to be adjusted address congestion and meet traffic demand; AND WHEREAS the City of Mississauga recognizes the need to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion traffic flow on the roads, especially at the intersections; WHEREAS Section 4(5)(a) of Mississauga's Traffic By-law 555-00 prohibits drivers from entering an intersection on a green signal unless they can reasonably clear it before the signal turns red; AND WHEREAS the City of Mississauga does not have a set fine for blocking a signalized intersection like many other municipalities: AND WHEREAS the City of Mississauga requires approval from the Province of Ontario to establish set fines, set under the Provincial Offences Act; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The City of Mississauga initiate the Don’t SIT (Safe Intersection Traffic) initiative to help combat congestion and enhance road safety as part of the ongoing commitment to reducing traffic congestion and making travel safer and more efficient for all road users; That Legal Services be authorized to make an application to the Ministry of the Attorney General for a set fine under Part I of the Provincial Offences Act for Section 4(5)(a) o
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor A. Tedjo
Carried
WHEREAS the City of Mississauga (the “City”) and Peel Regional Police (“Peel Police”) have been dealing with significant road safety issues in and around Ridgeway Plaza, including dangerous and reckless driving, speeding, unnecessary noise, street racing and stunt driving, resulting in hundreds of charges laid by Peel Police in the past two years; AND WHEREAS the City has been in receipt of numerous complaints from residents and businesses in the area, highlighting their concerns for the safety and well-being of the local community; AND WHEREAS speed was a factor in an August 16, 2024 fatal collision involving a motorcycle and vehicle near the intersection of Ridgeway Drive and Odyssey Drive abutting Ridgeway Plaza; AND WHEREAS the City’s Traffic Calming Policy 10-09-03 addresses minor roadways and minor collector roadways within residential neighbourhoods and Ridgeway Plaza is more properly characterized as a commercial area; AND WHEREAS it is imperative that the City install traffic calming measures around Ridgeway Plaza on an expedited basis to reduce the dangerous and reckless driving currently taking place with a view to increasing the safety of residents and visitors in the area; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Notwithstanding the terms of the Traffic Calming Policy 10-09-03, City staff are hereby directed to install traffic calming devices on Platinum Drive, Odyssey Drive and within certain public highway portions of the driveway access points to Ridgeway Plaza, all
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Referred
WHEREAS Ontario has more private non-native (“exotic”) wild animal keepers, roadside zoos, mobile zoos, wildlife exhibits and other captive wildlife operations than any other province; and, WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has of yet not developed regulations to prohibit or restrict animal possession, breeding, or use of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals in captivity; and, WHEREAS non-native (“exotic”) wild animals can pose very serious human health and safety risks, and attacks causing human injury and death have occurred in the province; and, WHEREAS the keeping of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals can cause poor animal welfare and suffering, and poses risks to local environments and wildlife; and, WHEREAS owners of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals can move from one community to another even after their operations have been shut down due to animal welfare or public health and safety concerns; and, WHEREAS municipalities have struggled, often for months or years, to deal with non-native (“exotic”) wild animal issues and have experienced substantive regulatory, administrative, enforcement and financial challenges; and, AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) and the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers' Association (MLEOA) have indicated their support for World Animal Protection’s campaign for provincial regulations of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals and roadside zoos i
Moved by Councillor N. Hart, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac
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 July 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 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointment – Accessibility Advisory Committee 21.2 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. A141/25, 1085 Dundas Street East, 2420830 Ontario Inc. (Ward 3) 21.3 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Proposed Settlement of OLT Appeals - 51 and 57 Tannery Street and 208 Emby Drive 21.4 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Ridgeway Plaza (verbal). YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, C
Moved by Councillor M. Reid, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
Whereas on June 9, 2025 Planning and Development Committee approved Recommendation PDC-0025-2025 to approve the sign variance application for File SGNBLD 25-7064 VAR (W5), Esso Commercial Cardlock, 6501 Goreway Drive; AND Whereas on June 25, 2025 Council adopted Resolution 0143-2025, approving the following Planning and Development Committee recommendation PDC-0025-2025; PDC-0025-2025 That the sign variance application under File SGNBLD 25-7064 VAR (W5), Esso Commercial Cardlock, 6501 Goreway Drive, to permit one oversized ground sign with 100% electronic changing copy and to retain the existing ground sign be approved. That the oversized ground sign with 100% electronic changing copy, all existing static ground signs shall be removed from the property and the 100% electronic ground sign shall be subject to all applicable regulations for electronic billboard signs. That three oral submissions be received AND Whereas with the approval of the application variance, Parts 2 and 3 of the recommendation PDC-0025-2025 does not reflect Planning and Development Committee’s intent to retain the existing static ground signs; Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That Recommendation PDC-0025-2025 be amended to the following: PDC-0025-2025 That the sign variance application under File SGNBLD 25-7064 VAR (W5), Esso Commercial Cardlock, 6501 Goreway Drive, to permit one oversized ground sign with 100% electronic changing copy and to retain the existing ground sign be approved. That the oversized gr
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
Whereas the Planning and Development Committee (“the Committee”) considered file OZ 21-18 W7, a rezoning application to permit one new lot with development permissions consistent with the RL zone 2045 Heartwood Court, north of the QEW, west of Stavebank Road; And Whereas Committee expressed concerns regarding the removal of trees to facilitate development at the site; And Whereas the Committee voted against approval of the rezoning application to permit one new lot with development permissions consistent with the RL zone 2045 Heartwood Court, north of the QEW, west of Stavebank Road (OZ 21-18 W7); And Whereas the Planning and Development Committee passed recommendation PDC-0026-2025 at its meeting on June 9, 2025 to receive the rezoning application for file OZ 21-18 W7 and it was subsequently adopted by Council on June 25, 2025; And Whereas the Planning Act requires Council to consider an application for an amendment to the Zoning By-law and refuse or accept such applications in accordance with statutory timelines; And Whereas the Committee’s intent is to refuse the application OZ 21-18 W7. Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That the rezoning application to permit one new lot with development permissions consistent with the RL zone 2045 Heartwood Court, north of the QEW, west of Stavebank Road (OZ 21-18 W7) be refused. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillo
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That Legal Services be instructed to SUPPORT the decision of the Committee of Adjustment (File No. A141/25 - 1085 Dundas Street East - 2420830 Ontario Inc. - Ward 3) and to attend before the Ontario Land Tribunal along with any necessary staff and/or consultants to represent the City of Mississauga. 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 C. Fonseca, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
That Council accept the proposed settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal pertaining to 51 & 57 Tannery Street and 208 Emby Drive, consistent with the terms outlined in Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report from the City Solicitor titled “Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by NYX Tannery LP. with respect to the lands located at 51 & 57 Tannery Street and 208 Emby Drive, (Ward 11)”; That the City Solicitor, or their 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 Commissioner of Planning and Building and the City Clerk 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, 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, and Councillor N. Hart Conflict (1) Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor N. Hart
Carried
That the Closed Session verbal update with respect to Ridgeway Plaza be received for information. YES (10) 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, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden