The Mississauga Record

Council

September 10, 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 (13 motions)

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

That Council for The Corporation of the City of Mississauga adopt Peel Region’s Coordinated Encampment Response, as approved by Peel Regional Council on June 26, 2025 (Resolution 2025-499). That the Commissioner of Community Services, or designate, be delegated authority to approve the enforcement and removal of encampments, as outlined in the Coordinated Encampment Response. That the Commissioner of Community Services, or designate be authorized to execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, a Memorandum of Understanding with The Regional Municipality of Peel to participate in the Coordinated Homeless Encampment Response and follow the policy and joint protocols contained therein, and all necessary agreements and related ancillary documents, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. That the Commissioner of Community Services or designate be authorized to execute, on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Mississauga, a Funding Agreement with The Regional Municipality of Peel to support the implementation of the Coordinated Homeless Encampment Response, and all necessary agreements and related ancillary documents, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. That City of Mississauga staff review and amend related City policies, protocols and operating procedures to align with the Peel’s Coordinated Encampment Response. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayo
Moved by Councillor M. Reid, seconded by Councillor N. Hart
Carried
That October 1, 2027 (the “Transition Date”) be approved as the date for the transfer of power for waste collection services, excluding with respect to community recycling centres, within the geographic boundaries of the City of Mississauga from The Regional Municipality of Peel to T he Corporation of the City of Mississauga; That By-law 0043-2025, Section 1 be amended by deleting “January 1, 2026” and replacing with “October 1, 2027 ”; That the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, or designate, be authorized to execute on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga any documents required to confirm the City of Mississauga’s agreement to the October 1, 2027 Transition Date, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; That the City Clerk be directed to request the Region to pass all necessary resolutions and take all necessary actions to give effect to the revised Transition Date; That this report be forwarded to the Region of Peel and the Province of Ontario for information; and That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor C. Parrish, 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
In favour (10): Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt
That Recommendations GC-0364-2025 – GC-0373-2025 as contained General Committee Report 14 - 2025 dated September 3, 2025 be approved. GC-0364-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation by Ibrahim Dia, Consultant Business Improvements and Strategic Initiatives, Parandis Abdi, Professor, Sheridan College, and Darren Shum, Student, Sheridan College, with respect to How Sheridan College Architecture Students Are Shaping the Future of Mississauga’s Neighbourhoods be received. GC-0365-2025 1. That the deputation and associated presentation by Ahmed Salihovic, with respect to the 30th Anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide, be received. 2. That staff be directed to look into the feasibility and processes for the consideration of issuing a proclamation to mark Srebrencia Genocide; supporting the process of learning about Srebrencia Genocide; placing a monument in a designated park; and the naming of a city street as “Sr e brencia”. GC-0366-2025 That the deputation by Quinto Lijoi, Resident regarding Property Tax Increase be received. GC-0367-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation by Ron Duquette, Founder, Legends Row, Mississauga's Walk of Fame, with respect to the announcement of the Inductees for 2025 be received. GC-0368-2025 T hat the following items were approved on the consent agenda: 10.2 Amendment to Procurement By-law 0013-2022 10.3 Revised Corporate Policy - Development Securities 04-08-01 GC-0369-2025 That the funding in the amount of $10,291,000 be
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
Whereas residential construction activity in Mississauga, including concrete cutting, can generate significant levels of dust that negatively impact surrounding properties and residents; and Whereas excessive dust from construction activity poses health, safety, and environmental concerns; and Whereas measures and equipment currently exist that can contain or limit the spread of dust during construction activities, thereby reducing impacts to residents and the environment; and Whereas the City of Mississauga is committed to ensuring responsible construction practices and protecting residents from unnecessary disruption and adverse effects; Therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to review best practices and regulatory tools available to address dust generated by residential construction activities, including concrete cutting, and report back to Council with recommendations and proposed by-law amendments before the end of the 2025 calendar year. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor C. Parrish, 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
In favour (11): Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, 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 the City of Mississauga is committed to protecting our natural environment, including local waterways, soil, and wildlife habitats; and Whereas excessive use of road salt contributes to long-term environmental damage, including salinization of lakes and streams, contamination of groundwater and drinking water, and harm to aquatic ecosystems, vegetation, pets, and wildlife; and Whereas road salt is also corrosive to municipal infrastructure, vehicles, and private property, creating significant long-term repair and replacement costs; and Whereas climate change has led to more frequent freeze-thaw cycles and heavier snowfall events, resulting in greater reliance on road salt for winter maintenance and further compounding these environmental and financial impacts; and Whereas the City’s Transportation and Works Department currently employs a Salt Management Plan, which includes the use of brine solutions and telematics technology to adjust and control application rates in order to optimize salt use and improve winter road safety; and Whereas municipalities across Ontario and beyond continue to explore and implement innovative practices to reduce the reliance on road salt while balancing safety, cost, and environmental considerations; Therefore be it resolved that: City staff be directed to review best practices and emerging technologies for further reducing the use of road salt on City roadways while maintaining road safety, including but not limited to: • Optimizing and
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney
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 September 24, 2025 from 1:30PM-4:30PM in C-Banquet, 12th Floor, City Hall with Members of Council 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]: Educational Session: Strategic Plan Engagement YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor C. Parrish, 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
In favour (11): Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, 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 pursuant to Section 204(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, all members of a board of management of a business improvement area shall be appointed by the municipality; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga enacted Bylaw 0040-2023, as amended, to appoint members of the Board of Management of the Cooksville Business Improvement Area on March 1, 2023; AND WHEREAS the Cooksville BIA notified the City Clerk's Office of certain changes to the Board of Management of the Cooksville Business Improvement Area in accordance with Section 27(3) of the Cooksville Business Improvement Area Governance By-law 0035-2020, as amended: NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga hereby ENACTS as follows: That the following directors have resigned from the Board of Management of the Cooksville Business Improvement Area effective on the following dates: Sharon Johnson June 20, 2025 Ajmal Whyne Muhammad (Muhammad Ajmaal Whyne) July 17, 2025 YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor C. Parrish, 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
In favour (11): Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, 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 the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing of Rapid Transit Program Office Capital Project Manager Adnan Aamir who passed away on August 13, 2025; AND WHEREAS Adnan joined the Transportation and Works Department in July 2023, and, in his time with the Rapid Transit Program Office, demonstrated unwavering professionalism and commitment to the success of the City’s transit initiatives; AND WHEREAS Adnan’s uplifting spirit, warm smile and genuine care for others cultivated a workplace culture rooted in kindness and collaboration that left a lasting impact on those who had the privilege of working with him; AND WHEREAS he often spoke with great pride and affection about his family, sharing stories of life with his four children and his professional experiences working on projects across Canada; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that sincere condolences be extended on behalf of the Mayor, Members of Council and staff of the City of Mississauga to the Aamir family. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor C. Parrish, 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 Mayor C. Parrish, 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 September 10, 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 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Litigation update re: OLT-23-000836 - 3575 Kaneff Crescent and Instructions on Appellant’s Request to Modify OLT Decision (Ward 4) 21.2 A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor A. Tedjo
Carried
That Legal Services be instructed to SUPPORT the request by Kaneff Properties Limited that the Ontario Land Tribunal modify its decision and approve a reduced minimum amenity space ratio of 4.5m 2 per dwelling unit. That Legal Services be instructed to SUPPORT the request by Kaneff Properties Limited that the Ontario Land Tribunal modify its decision and approve a reduced minimum outdoor amenity space ratio of 0.5m 2 per dwelling unit. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart NO (1) Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
That Council confirm Erindale Park is an appropriate site for major event hosting, and accordingly, direct staff to undertake the capital works improvements, as outlined in the Corporate Report dated August 26, 2025 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building entitled Erindale Park 2026, in support of the Great Outdoor Comedy Festival scheduled for Sept 2026. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Mayor C. 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, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt
That the verbal update regarding Lakeview MZO and Provincial Facilitation be received. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Mayor C. 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 S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
That the minutes of the July 30, 2025 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS 6.1 Geoff Wright, City Manager & CAO along with Members of the Leadership Team to present the 2024 Corporate Awards to staff for their outstanding achievements Geoff Wright, City Manager & CAO and Members of the Leadership Team presented the 2024 Corporate Awards to staff for their outstanding achievements. 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Item 13.1 Susanne Thistle, Lisgar Residents Association S. Thistle spoke to expediting the installation of the 4 pumping stations in Lisgar and requested that all 4 pumping stations be operational by 2026. Councillor McFadden spoke to a letter of support from the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Member of Parliament and to the need for emergency federal funding. Mayor Parrish enquired about Strong Mayor Powers. Graham Walsh, City Solicitor, and Commissioner, Legislative Services spoke to the Strong Mayor Powers and to the process of the pumping stations. Sam Rogers, Commissioner, Transportation and Works and Emma Council September 10, 2025 3 Calvert, Director, Infrastructure Planning & Engineering responded to questions and spoke to the timeline of all 4 pumping stations. 7.2 Meghan Nicholls, Food Banks Mississauga, CEO, regarding the annual Thanksgiving Drive and the current state of food insecurity in the City of Mississauga M. Nicholls spoke to food insecurity in the City of Mississauga and to the goal of the upcoming Thanksgiving Drive. Members of Council spoke
Moved by Councillor Horneck
Carried

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