The Mississauga Record

Council

May 14, 2025

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)

11 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda of the May 14, 2025 Council meeting be approved as amended. 4. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Nil 5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING 5.1 Draft Council Minutes - April 30, 2025 Verbal Motion Moved by: Councillor Mahoney That the minutes of the April 30,2025 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Hafeez Hussain, Resident regarding his great experience with the City of Misssissauga H. Hussain shared his personal experience with City Hall and living in the City of Mississauga. Councillor Mahoney spoke to the staff who work for the City of Mississauga and thanked H. Hussain for attending Council. 7.2 Marek Ruta, Chairman, Carassauga regarding the upcoming 40th Anniversary of Carassauga Festival of Cultures M. Ruta outlined the upcoming 40th Anniversary of Carassauga Festival of Cultures taking place from May 24 – 25, 2025. Members of Council spoke to the 40th Anniversary of Carassauga, distributing passports to groups within the community, providing Members of Council digital media promotional materials that could be promoted to residents, and to Carassauga's experience working with various departments within the City of Mississauga. M. Ruta responded to questions. 8. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil 9. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION 0104-2025 Moved By Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac Seconded By Councillor D. Damerla The following items were approved on the consent agenda: - 11.1 Planning and Development Committee
Moved by Councillor Fonseca
Carried
That the Chief Procurement Officer, or their designate, be authorized to award and execute a single source contract with respect to the purchase between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and Muscle Wall Holdings for the supply and delivery of a modular flood barrier and associated appurtenances with an upset limit of $400,000, exclusive of taxes, as outlined in the corporate report entitled ”Request for Additional Funding for Malton Storm Drainage Improvements and Greybrook Floodwall and Single Source Approval Award f or Muscle Wall Holdings ” dated May 5 , 2025 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, and all necessary agreements and related ancillary agreements, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, in accordance with the City’s Procurement Bylaw 0013-2022, as amended. That a new capital project PN 25027, Greybrook Floodwall , be created with a gross and net budget of $400,000 and that funding be allocated from the Stormwater Capital Reserve Fund (#35992). That funding of $6,500,000 be allocated from the Stormwater Pipe Reserve Fund (#35993) to existing PN 24134, Malton Drainage Improvements – Etude to Justine Drive for a total amended net and gross budget of $17,004,000. That funding of $5,750,000 be allocated from the Stormwater Pipe Reserve Fund (#35993) to existing PN 24022, Historic Malton Village – Storm Sewer Upgrades for a total amended net and gross budget of $9,750,000. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (11) Councillor S. Da
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor N. Hart
Carried
That Recommendations PDC-0011-2025 – PDC-0015-2025 as contained Planning and Development Committee Report 4 - 2025 dated April 28, 2025 be approved. PDC-001 1 -2025 That the report dated April 9, 2025, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the official plan amendment and rezoning applications at 5100 Erin Mills Parkway (Block 1 of the Erin Mills Town Centre) to permit a multi-phased development consisting of eight apartment buildings comprising nine towers with building heights ranging from 20 to 44 storeys, an open space and public park with a total of 3,162 residential units, under File OZ/OPA 24-15 W9, be received for information. That Planning and Building staff report back to Planning and Development Committee prior to the earlier of 120 days from April 28, 2025, or following a resubmission filed by the applicant that adequately addresses all the issues identified in this report. That twenty-four (24) oral submissions were received. PDC-001 2 -2025 That the report dated April 9, 2025, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building for OZ/OPA 24-14 W7, be received for information and that the Planning and Development Committee deem the statutory public meeting requirements of the Planning Act to have been satisfied. That the application under OZ/OPA 24-14 W7, 2463 and 2469 Mimosa Row to amend Mississauga Official Plan and Zoning By-law 0225-2007 be
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac
Referred
That Recommendations GC-0206-2025 – GC-0227-2025 as contained General Committee Recommendation Report 10 - 2025 dated May 7, 2025 be approved. GC-02 0 6-2025 That the deputation by Ben Gallagher, Manager, Office of Emergency Management, with respect to the Emergency Preparedness Week 2025, be received. GC-0207-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation by Megan Lynch, Nordicity with respect to Economic Impact of Live Music in Mississauga, be received. GC-0208-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation by Erin Benjamin, Canadian Live Music Association with respect to Economic Impact of Live Music in Mississauga, be received. GC-0209-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation by Corey Poole and Carmen Ford with respect to Economic Impact of Live Music in Mississauga, be received. GC-0210-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation by Mike Douglas, Executive Director and Sherri Parliament, Communications Manager, Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) with respect to the MAC Update and performance by Sauga Song Winner Joelle Rose, be received. GC-0211-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation by Councillor Joe Horneck with respect to Alectra Annual General Meeting and Enersource Quarterly Update, be received. GC-0212-2025 That the following items were approved on the consent agenda: Item 10.1 - Economic Impact of Live Music in Mississauga Item 10.2 - Single Source Approval for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Equipment for Missi
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac
Referred
WHEREAS Association des Sports D’action is hosting Jackalope 2025 from July 11–13, 2025 on Celebration Square: AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages; AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of 50,000 over the entire event: NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the Jackalope 2025 from July 11–13, 2025 on Celebration Square; 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 Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
WHEREAS Council approved the Path to Safer and More Affordable Housing Options – An Additional Residential Units Licensing By-law or an Improved Registration By-law in Mississauga, including Recommendation #6 which states, “That staff review … the Residential Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law 0172-2010, as amended, and report back to Council; AND WHEREAS Council has committed to ensuring that Municipal By-laws are not creating costly or time-consuming regulations that act as barriers to increasing the supply of safe and legal housing options in Mississauga; AND WHEREAS a staff review of the Residential Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law 0172-2010, as amended, represents an opportunity to prioritize tenant health and safety while enabling these units to integrate seamlessly into established neighborhoods; AND WHEREAS Council recognizes the importance of a By-law that is enforceable, supports proactive education and accountability, and focuses on minimizing tenant displacement while empowering landlords to provide safe and well-maintained and operated housing that respects surrounding community (e.g., issues include only one garbage bin per dwelling despite multiple tenants), parking congestion, property standards violations, and overburdened municipal infrastructure; AND WHEREAS Council has provided direction through Action 34 in the Making Room for the Middle: A Housing Strategy for Mississauga, to provide landlord education (e.g. rights and responsibilities); AND WHER
Moved by Councillor N. Hart, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
Whereas Council passed Resolution 0144-2024 on July 31, 2024 that included recommendation PDC-0033-2024, which approved the Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan, and that the approval of eligible housing projects and approval of agreements with housing developers receiving funding through the Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan be delegated to the Chief Administrative Officer or their designate. AND Whereas Council passed Resolution 0072-2025 on April 2, 2025 that included recommendation PDC-0006-2025 regarding the Update on the Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan that stated that 3233 Brandon Gate was conditionally approved for the multi-residential program; AND Whereas a motion to reconsider is required to re-open debate on Resolution 0144-2024 as it relates to conditions of approval for 3233 Brandon Gate; Therefore be it resolved that reconsideration be given to Resolution 0144-2024 based on a Notice of Motion to bring back the City’s Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to a future Planning and Development Committee meeting for 3233 Brandon Gate Drive. 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 J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart NO (2) Mayor C. Parrish, and Councillor A. Tedjo
Moved by Councillor N. Hart, seconded by Councillor D. Damerla
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 May 14, 2025 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: (Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001) 21.3 Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Bring back the City’s Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to a future Planning and Development Committee meeting for 3233 Brandon Gate Drive (Councillor Hart) 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
WHEREAS an infill development in the Lisgar community of Mississauga requires several new public roads to be named; AND WHEREAS the names being proposed in this motion for this development are not currently on the approved Street Name Reserve List; AND WHEREAS the proposed street names do not conflict with existing street names within the Region of Peel; AND WHEREAS the proposed street names include a variety of ethnic origins reflecting the diversity of people groups within the City; AND WHEREAS the proposed names are not of identifiable persons, requiring an extensive review and vetting process as outlined in the City’s Asset Naming Policy; AND WHEREAS the new development is at the stage of the site plan application process when these names need to be finalized and this urgency requires the foregoing of the typical review and approval by the Peel Street Names Committee; THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the City of Mississauga add the following names to its Street Name Reserve List effective immediately: Couturier Harjanto Ismail Kohli Maurice 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 M. Reid
Carried
WHEREAS the City of Mississauga requires private property owners to maintain the City-owned public boulevard adjoining their property at their own expense (0266-2017); AND WHEREAS many private property owners have chosen to beautify the public boulevard through landscaping with stone, brick or other concrete features at their own expense; AND WHEREAS these landscape features have been identified as highway obstructions and contrary to existing City bylaws; THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the City of Mississauga complete a review of its highway obstruction bylaw, encroachment bylaw, and any other applicable bylaws, and provide to Council a corporate report with recommendations that may permit some landscaping features as part of a private property owner’s maintenance of the public boulevard; AND FURTHER THAT light enforcement of bylaws related specifically to landscape features within the public boulevard be suspended until the completion of the review period. 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 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 May 14, 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 Appointments – Stormwater Advisory Committee 21.2 Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them” – Provincial Update - Verbal 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 M. Mahoney, 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
That the verbal Provincial closed session update be received for information. 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 ABSENT (3) Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor A. Tedjo
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden, seconded by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
Motion to bring back the City’s Affordable Rental Housing CIP to a future Planning and Development Committee meeting for 3233 Brandon Gate Drive (CONSENT) 1. Pages from Agenda 15.1 Deputation (002).pdf (Please note that 140 signatures were received but the petition is not included in the public agenda package) This item was received and
Referred
That the minutes of the April 30,2025 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Hafeez Hussain, Resident regarding his great experience with the City of Misssissauga H. Hussain shared his personal experience with City Hall and living in the City of Mississauga. Councillor Mahoney spoke to the staff who work for the City of Mississauga and thanked H. Hussain for attending Council. 7.2 Marek Ruta, Chairman, Carassauga regarding the upcoming 40th Anniversary of Carassauga Festival of Cultures M. Ruta outlined the upcoming 40th Anniversary of Carassauga Festival of Cultures taking place from May 24 – 25, 2025. 05/14/2025 3 Members of Council spoke to the 40th Anniversary of Carassauga, distributing passports to groups within the community, providing Members of Council digital media promotional materials that could be promoted to residents, and to Carassauga's experience working with various departments within the City of Mississauga. M. Ruta responded to questions. 8. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil 9. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION 0104-2025 Moved By Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac Seconded By Councillor D. Damerla The following items were approved on the consent agenda: - 11.1 Planning and Development Committee Report 4 - 2025 dated April 28, 2025 - 11.2 General Committee Recommendation Report 10 - 2025 dated May 7, 2025 - Petitions 13.1 and 13.4 - 14.1.1 Information Items - 17.1 - 17.4 By-laws YES (11): Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mah
Moved by Councillor 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

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