The Mississauga Record

Council

June 10, 2026

Who was there

Present (12): Brad Butt, Dipika Damerla, Stephen Dasko, Chris Fonseca, Natalie Hart, Joe Horneck, John Kovac, Matt Mahoney, 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 (14 motions)

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

That the agenda of the June 10, 2026 Council meeting be approved. 4. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Nil 5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING 5.1 Draft Council Minutes - May 27, 2026 Verbal Motion Moved by: Councillor McFadden That the minutes of the May 27, 2026 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 5.2 Draft Special Council Minutes - June 3, 2026 Verbal Motion Moved by: Councillor Fonseca That the minutes of the June 3, 2026 Special Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS 6.1 Marco Bertoia, President, Ontario Public Works Association to present the following awards: 1. 6.1 2026 OPWA Awards - Recognition - City of Mississauga.pdf 1. Project of the Year Award - Management Innovation ($10M-$50M Category) – Enhanced Winter Maintenance Service in Mississauga 2. Top Public Works Leader of the Year Award – Helen Noehammer, Director, Works Operations and Maintenance M. Bertoia noted that the City of Mississauga received the Ontario Public Works Association’s Enhanced Winter Maintenance Service Award. He further advised that Helen Noehammer, Director, Works Operations and Maintenance, was recognized as the Top Public Works Leader of the Year. Members of Council extended congratulations to Helen Noehammer on being recognized as the Top Public Works Leader of the Year, and acknowledged the efforts of the Public Works team for their winter maintenance services. Sam Rogers, Commissioner, Transportation and Works, provided remarks regarding the Winter Imple
Moved by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That Recommendations AC-0005-2026 – AC-0014-2026 as contained in the Audit Committee Report 2 - 2026 dated June 1, 2026 be approved. AC-0005-2026 That the deputation and associated presentation from Trevor Ferguson, Deloitte, External Auditor, Partner, Deloitte Canada LLP, regarding 2025 External Audit Findings Report, be received for information. AC-0006-2026 That the deputation and associated presentation from Ann Wong, Senior Manager, Financial Operations and Strategies, regarding 2025 Audited Financial Statements, be received for information. AC-0007-2026 That the deputation and associated presentation from Arlene Foster, Senior Internal Auditor and Josie Wang, Internal Auditor, regarding Final Audit Reports, be received for information. AC-0008-2026 That the deputation from Ramsha Haq, Resident, regarding Items 9.3 and 9.4 be received for information. AC-0009-2026 That the following items were approved under the consent agenda: • 2025 External Audit Findings Report • 2025 Audited Financial Statements • Status of Outstanding Audit Recommendations as of March 31, 2026 • Final Audit Reports: 1. Legislative Services Department, City Clerks & Legislative Services Division, Records Management Services Section – Records Management Audit 2. City Manager’s Department, Fire & Emergency Services Division, Fire Prevention & Risk Reduction Section – Inspection Files Audit AC-0010-2026 That the corporate report dated April 30, 2026 entitled “2025 External Audit Findings Report” from t
Moved by Councillor N. Hart, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
That Recommendations PDC-0027-2026 – PDC-0034-2026 as contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report 7 - 2026 dated June 1, 2026 be approved. PDC-0027-2026 1. That the applications under File OZ/OPA 26-3 W2, 580 Hazelhurst Road GP Inc., 580 Hazelhurst Road, to amend Mississauga Official Plan to Industrial Special Site; and to change the zoning to G1 (Greenlands) and E3-Exception (Industrial) to permit a wood recovery facility, be
Moved by Councillor N. Hart, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney
Referred
WHEREAS Trixstar Productions Ltd. is hosting the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival at Erindale Park from September 11, 12, 13, 2026 at Erindale Park, 1695 Dundas St W, Mississauga ON; AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages; AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of approximately 12,500 per show; NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the; the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival being held from September 11, 12 and 13, 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 (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 J. Horneck, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
WHEREAS Hien Le is hosting an VIP Party 2026 event on August 8, 2026 at 7:00PM – 1:00AM at Anapilis Halls - 2185 Stavebank Rd, Mississauga, ON; AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages; AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of up to 500 people; NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the VIP Party 2026 being held on August 8, 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 (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 Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
WHEREAS A & S Mixed Martial Arts is hosting an amateur Mixed Martial Arts events on Saturday July 18, 2026 and Saturday October 17, 2026 from 5:00PM– 12:00AM 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 800 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 July 18, 2026 and Saturday October 17, 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 (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 Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
WHEREAS Morguard Corporation (“Morguard”) is the owner of a 3.6‑acre property located at the south‑east corner of Cawthra Road and Atwater Avenue in the City of Mississauga, on which three purpose‑built rental apartment buildings comprising 431 dwelling units are currently under construction, with occupancy anticipated in 2027; AND WHEREAS on December 31, 2021, the City of Mississauga assigned the municipal addresses of 1205 Cawthra Road, 738 Atwater Avenue, and 1225 Yeadon Place to the buildings under construction on the subject lands; AND WHEREAS Morguard has submitted a formal request to the City of Mississauga seeking a street name change from Yeadon Place to Morguard Boulevard, citing its long‑standing presence in Mississauga, its history of investment and development within the city, its charitable and community contributions, and the celebration of Morguard’s 50th anniversary in business; AND WHEREAS Morguard has provided supporting documentation outlining its corporate history in Mississauga, its partnerships with the City, and its role as a long‑standing and valued member of Mississauga’s corporate community; AND WHEREAS the subject development remains under construction with no residents currently occupying the buildings, and the proposed street name change can be implemented prior to occupancy, thereby minimizing impacts to residents, emergency services, mail delivery, and City systems; AND WHEREAS the City of Mississauga’s Asset Naming Policy is currently suspende
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor B. Butt
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 June 23, 2026 with Members of Council, Mississauga MPs and leadership team in the Conference Zone at City Hall 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 provincial advocacy priorities with MP 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 M. Reid
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 June 10, 2026 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: (Pursuant to Section 239 (2.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001) 21.1 A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization: Road Safety Initiatives Fund Update and Peel Regional Police Road Safety Intelligence Platform (Verbal) 21.2 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointment – Election Campaign Finance Committee 21.3 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 Nos. A395/25, A396/25, A397/25 & A398/25, 3233 Brandon Gate Drive, 3233 Brandon Gate Mall Limited (Ward 5) (Pu
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor N. Hart
Carried
That the closed session verbal update regarding Road Safety Initiatives Fund Update and Peel Regional Police Road Safety Intelligence Platform be received. 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 ABSENT (2) Mayor C. Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
That the Elections Campaign Finances Committee be established for the 2026 Municipal Election in accordance with subsection 88.37(1) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended. 2. That the following citizens be appointed as Members of the Election Campaign Finances Committee for the 2026-2030 term of office, or until a successor is appointed and subject to confirmation that the individual does not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted: a) Tony Nguyen, Ward 1 Resident b) Saad Malik, Ward 4 Resident c) Ron Colucci, Ward 2 Resident d) Jose Torres, Ward 9 Resident e) Zahir Dharsee, Ward 10 Resident 3. That the Election Campaign Finances Committee act as the Compliance Audit Committee for the Peel District School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board for any compliance audit required relating to a school board trustee candidate campaign expenses during 2026-2030 term of office. 4. That the necessary by-law(s) be enacted. YES (9) 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 M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (2) Mayor C. Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko 1
Carried
That Legal Services be instructed to SUPPORT the decision of the Committee of Adjustment (File Nos. A395/25, A396/25, A397/25 & A398/25 - 3233 Brandon Gate Drive - 3233 Brandon Gate Mall Limited - Ward 5) and to attend before the Ontario Land Tribunal along with any necessary staff and/or consultants to represent the City of Mississauga. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSTAIN (1) Councillor A. Tedjo ABSENT (2) Mayor C. Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor N. Hart, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
That the closed session verbal updated regarding the Development Charges Reduction Program be received. 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 ABSENT (2) Mayor C. Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac
Carried
That the minutes of the June 3, 2026 Special Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS 6.1 Marco Bertoia, President, Ontario Public Works Association to present the following awards: 1. Project of the Year Award - Management Innovation ($10M-$50M Category) – Enhanced Winter Maintenance Service in Mississauga 2. Top Public Works Leader of the Year Award – Helen Noehammer, Director, Works Operations and Maintenance M. Bertoia noted that the City of Mississauga received the Ontario Public Works Association’s Enhanced Winter Maintenance Service Award. He further advised that Helen Noehammer, Director, Works Operations and Maintenance, was recognized as the Top Public Works Leader of the Year. 3 Members of Council extended congratulations to Helen Noehammer on being recognized as the Top Public Works Leader of the Year and acknowledged the efforts of the Public Works team for their winter maintenance services. Sam Rogers, Commissioner, Transportation and Works, provided remarks regarding the Winter Implementation team and highlighted the team’s success. 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Mike Douglas, Executive Director, Mississauga Arts Council regarding the 2025 Annual Report and current activities M. Douglas spoke to the success of the Mississauga Arts Council and to projects such as Murals with MAC, Micro Grants, and to the upcoming MARTY Awards. Councillor Dasko spoke to the MARTY Awards being sold out and to the Micro Grants. 7.2 Jaygbes Napoleon Ogbole, Executive Director
Moved by Councillor Fonseca
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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