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 (18 motions)
17 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That The Corporation of the City of Mississauga designate Food Banks Mississauga, Trillium Health Partners Foundation, and United Way Greater Toronto as charitable options for employee giving as outlined in the corporate report entitled “Employee Charitable Giving” dated May 22, 2025 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. That The Corporation of the City of Mississauga provide in-kind support to these aforementioned charities for promotion and fundraising at pre-determined times annually. That the City Manager or designate be authorized to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Mississauga, corporate charitable giving agreements, with each of the aforementioned charities and that all necessary agreements and related ancillary documents be completed in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (2) Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
That the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Progress Report 2024 (the Report) attached as Appendix 1 to the report from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer dated May 21, 2025 be received for information. YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (2) Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor A. Tedjo
Carried
That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate, be authorized to award and execute the single source contract with respect to the purchase between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology for the supply and delivery of high voltage bus training in the amount of $594,000.00, exclusive of taxes, for a term of up to three (3) years, as outlined in the corporate report entitled “Single Source Award Approval for High Voltage Bus Training” dated June 13, 2025, from the Commissioner of Transportation & 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 all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (2) Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Mayor C. Parrish
Carried
That Recommendations AC-0004-2025 – AC-0010-2025 as contained Audit Committee Report 2 - 2025 - dated June 9, 2025 be approved. AC-000 4 -2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Maria Khoushnood, Partner, KPMG LLP regarding the 2024 External Audit Findings Report , be received. AC-000 5 -2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Wesley Anderson, Manager, Business Planning and Financial Services regarding the 2024 Audited Financial Statements , be received. AC-000 6 -2025 That the following items were approved under the consent agenda: 9.1 - 2024 External Audit Findings Report 9. 2 - 2024 Audited Financial Statements 9.3 - Status of Outstanding Audit Recommendations as of March 31, 2025 AC-000 7 -2025 That the corporate report dated April 23, 2025 entitled “2024 External Audit Findings Report” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, be received for information. AC-000 8 -2025 That the corporate report dated May 9, 2025 entitled “2024 Audited Financial Statements” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer , be received for information. AC-000 9 -2025 That the Corporate Report dated April 28, 2025, entitled, “Status of Outstanding Audit Recommendations as of March 31, 2025,” from the City Manager & Chief Administrative Officer , be received for information. AC-00 10 -2025 That the report dated May 5, 2025 from the Director, Internal Audit with respect to final a
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
That Recommendations PDC-0025-2025 – PDC-0027-2025 as contained Planning and Development Committee Report 7 - 2025 dated June 9, 2025 be approved. 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. T hat three oral submissions be received PDC-002 6 -2025 That the staff report dated May 21, 2025 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding 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 received. PDC-002 7 -2025 That City Council considers the change to the applications since the public meeting to be minor and therefore, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, any further notice regarding the proposed amendment is hereby waived. That City Council amend Zoning By-law 0225-2007 to H-RA5-Exception for the lands at 17 and 19 Ann Street and a portion of 91 Park Street East, in accordance with the provisions contained in the staff report dated May 21, 2025 from the
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
That Recommendations SWAC-0001-2025– SWAC-0011-2025 as Stormwater Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2025 - dated June 17, 2025 be approved. SWAC-0001-2025 That Councillor Chris Fonseca be appointed Chair of the Stormwater Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026 or until a successor is appointed. SWAC-0002-2025 That Councillor Stephen Dasko be appointed Vice- Chair of the Stormwater Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026 or until a successor is appointed. SWAC-0003-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Eglantina Bacaj-Gondia, Legislative Coordinator, Legislative Services regarding the Stormwater Advisory Committee Orientation Policies and Procedures , be received. SWAC-0004-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Muneef Ahmad, Manager, Stormwater Projects and Approvals regarding the Build Beautiful Stormwater Master Plan Orientation Session 1 of 4 , be received. SWAC-0005-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Muneef Ahmad, Manager, Stormwater Projects and Approvals and Christopher Trombino, Senior Manager, Works Administration Operations & Maintenance regarding the Flood Mitigation Action Plan Update , be received. SWAC-0006-2025 That the following item ( s ) were approved under the consent agenda: 10.2 - Stormwater Advisory Committee Terms of Reference SWAC-0007-2025 That the Stormwater Advisory Committee Orientation Policies and Procedures presentation entitled “Governance Workshop”, b
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
That Recommendations GC-0314-2025 – GC-0363-2025 as General Committee Report 13 - 2025 dated June 18, 2025 be approved. GC-0314-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation by Onkar Deshpande, Resident, with respect to improvements to onboarding and offboarding MiWay buses be received. GC-0315-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation by Jim Holmes, President, and Susan Stewart, Past President, Mississauga Sports Council with respect to Sauga Sports Showcase be received. GC-0316-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation by Sean Robertson-Palmer, Community Development Coordinator, with respect to the Grant Administration Policy Revision be received. GC-0317-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation by Graham Walsh, City Solicitor & Commissioner, Legislative Services, with respect to Options to Address Certain Forms of Protests Near Places of Worship (City Wide) be received. GC-0318-2025 That the following items were approved on the consent agenda: 10.1 Amending the Business Licensing By-law to Support the Basement Flooding Prevention and Flood Resilience Rebate Programs 10.2 Single Source Approval for an Automated Material Handling System for the Mississauga Library 10.5 Single Source Procurement of Procurement Card (PCard) Services 10.6 2025 Public Sector Network (PSN) Update and Budget 11.1 Environmental Action Committee Report 4 - 2025, dated June 3, 2025 11.2 Heritage Advisory Committee Recommendation Report 5 - 2025, dated June 10,
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
That Recommendations PDC-0028-2025 – PDC-0032-2025 as contained Planning and Development Committee Report 8 - 2025 dated June 23, 2025 be approved. PDC-0028-2025 That the applications under File OZ/OPA 25-5 W3, 1995 Dundas GP Inc. & 1995 Dundas Limited Partnership, 1995 Dundas Street East, to amend Mississauga Official Plan to Mixed Use – Special Site ; and to change the zoning to RA5-Exception (Apartments – Exception) to permit two apartment buildings with heights of 24 and 25 storeys, containing 941 dwelling units, including 15 at grade two storey units, and grade related commercial uses along Dundas Street East, be
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Referred
WHEREAS Rock-It Promotions is hosting Port Credit Buskerfest at Port Credit Memorial Park from August 15 -17, 2025; AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages; AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of approximately 40,000 people over the three day event; NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems Port Credit Buskerfest at Port Credit Memorial Park; 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 (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (2) Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
WHEREAS the City of Mississauga initiated a Class Environmental Assessment (“Class EA”) Study 'Schedule C' including preliminary design for the section of Creditview Road from Bancroft Drive to Old Creditview Road in 2013, during the previous Councillor’s tenure, to investigate the need for additional north-south capacity and traffic management improvements along this section of Creditview Road; AND WHEREAS Public Information Sessions were organized with the community in February 2014 and June 2015 as part of the Class EA Study process, during the previous Councillor’s tenure, to provide residents with more information and obtain feedback on the Class EA Study for this section of Creditview Road; AND WHEREAS the Class EA study for this section Creditview Road was completed and approved in 2016, during the previous Councillor’s tenure, and recommended a phased implementation plan, including an interim preferred alternative and a long-term solution, indicating that community consultation will take place prior to the implementation of the long-term solution; AND WHEREAS the interim preferred alternative includes a 1-lane roundabout at the intersection of Creditview Road and Kenninghall Boulevard/Crescent, and the long-term solution includes a 2-lane roundabout at the aforementioned intersection; AND WHEREAS City Staff are currently recommending early implementation of the long-term solution for this section of Creditview Road; AND WHEREAS the current Councillor held two (2) comp
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
WHEREAS The City of Mississauga recognizes and enforces the existing Tree Bylaw; AND WHEREAS the need to acknowledge and accept trees on personal property is the responsibility of the owner; AND WHERSS if an existing tree on a neighbhour’s property has for any reasons fallen onto the neighbouring property; AND WHEREAS the tree damage and debris from the fallen tree be cleaned and cleared away from the neighbour affected property at the cost of the owner responsible for the tree; AND WHEREAS the clean up of the debris, at the cost of owner of the tree, be removed and completed within 90 days of the occurrence; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the City of Mississauga continue to enforce the Tree Bylaw and implement the Good Neighbour Tree program. YES (10) 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, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1) Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
WHEREAS councillors are assigned an annual budget for their office which is governed by the Elected Officials’ Expenses Policy. AND WHEREAS the current policy governs how councillors may allocate the assigned funds to office expenses, communications, facility rentals, community improvements, attendance at functions and other areas with clear limitations and qualifications around each expense type. AND WHEREAS councillors have used the funds applicable under the Community Improvements section of the policy for a wide variety of projects such as additional park benches, tree plantings, wall murals and sponsoring community events for clear benefits to the residents or their community. AND WHEREAS in this term of council there have been no surplus funds provided through the Federal or Provincial gas tax funds which previously provided councillors with the ability to undertake improvements in parks, on trails or other areas, where a small infusion s of funds could help make further improve an existing project. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the section on Community Improvement in the Elected Officials’ Expenses Policy 04-05-04 be amended to state: “Elected officials may contribute directly to a local community improvement project, up to a maximum of $5,000 to augment existing allocation of funding as approved in the City’s Capital Plan, and a maximum of $750 per project for other types of local community improvement projects.” YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, May
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
WHEREAS Buddhism is one of the world's major spiritual traditions and philosophical systems, with over 2,500 years of history and more than 500 million practitioners worldwide, making it a significant force in shaping global thought, ethics, and culture; AND WHEREAS the core teachings of Buddhism—compassion, mindfulness, non-violence, and the pursuit of inner peace—have influenced not only spiritual practices but also modern approaches to wellness, mental health, education, and conflict resolution; AND WHEREAS Buddhist art, architecture, literature, and philosophy have enriched the cultural fabric of societies across Asia, Europe, and North America, leaving an indelible mark on human civilization; AND WHEREAS Mississauga is home to a growing and vibrant Buddhist community representing diverse traditions including Theravāda, Mahāyāna, and Vajrayāna, who contribute to our city’s spiritual diversity and civic life; AND WHEREAS the month of Vaisakha, which corresponds to May in the Gregorian calendar, holds deep spiritual significance for Buddhists around the world, as it marks the occurrence of three of the most sacred events in the life of Gautama Buddha: his birth, his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, and his passing into parinirvana; AND WHEREAS these events are commemorated during the full moon of Vaisakha in a sacred observance known by various names across Buddhist traditions, including Vesak, Buddha Day, Buddha Purnima, and Saga Dawa; AND WHEREAS the United Nations for
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
WHEREAS Council has committed to the health and wellness of its residents by funding and operating fitness centres, pools, and active programming across the City; AND WHEREAS thousands of residents participate in learn-to-swim and competitive swimming programs, and current programs are regularly at full capacity; AND WHEREAS Mississauga is the largest city in Canada without a 50-meter pool; AND WHEREAS building a new or renovated aquatic facility would enhance access to programming and reduce the need for residents to use facilities in neighbouring cities; AND WHEREAS population and housing growth in the City continues to rise, and the City should continue to explore the need for new or renovated facilities to increase capacity; AND WHEREAS a new or renovated aquatic centre with a 50-meter pool would significantly increase the capacity and availability of learn-to-swim and competitive programming, while also increasing sport tourism to the City and have a positive economic impact; AND WHEREAS provincial sport organizations and local municipalities need the support of the provincial government to build regionally significant sport facilities; AND WHEREAS Ontario’s swimming infrastructure is also not keeping up with its population growth and all the 50-meter pools in the West GTA are nearing the end of their lifecycles and require replacement or renovation; AND WHEREAS the provincial government has previously provided funding opportunities for municipalities to build and operat
Moved by Councillor A. Tedjo, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
WHEREAS the City of Mississauga and Pacific Paving Ltd. held discussions in October, 2024 to enter into a License Agreement to lease approximately 2.8 hectares (7 acres) of land at 7420- 7440 Ninth Line to permit a temporary Transportation Facility for the parking and outdoor storage of trucks and other commercial vehicles, subject to the approval of a minor variance by the Committee of Adjustment; AND WHEREAS on February 14, 2025, the City of Mississauga authorized the submission of a minor variance application to permit a temporary Transportation Facility with outdoor storage subject to conditions, including the execution of a License Agreement; AND WHEREAS on April 10, 2025, the Mississauga Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance under file A 66/25to permit a Transportation Facility for a period of 6 years, subject to conditions; AND WHEREAS in comments provided to the City of Mississauga the Committee of Adjustment, dated April 3, 2025, received from the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, provided notice that a portion of the subject lands remained designated as “InterUrban Transit” in the Parkway Belt West Plan; AND WHEREAS written notice was received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs on May 30, 2025 confirming that a Parkway Belt West Plan Amendment Application was required to remove the remaining lands at 7420-7440 Ninth Line from the Parkway Belt West Plan; AND WHEREAS an amendment to the Parkway Belt West Plan on the subject lands can o
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
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 25, 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: Appeal of the Decision of the Committee of Adjustment with respect to File No. A154/25, 189 Dundas Street West, Augend 189 Dundas West Village Properties Ltd. (Ward 7) YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (2) Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
That Legal Services be instructed to pursue an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in File No. A154/25, 189 Dundas Street West, Augend 189 Dundas West Village Properties Ltd., Ward 7, and to attend before the Ontario Land Tribunal along with any necessary staff and/or consultants to represent the City of Mississauga. YES (7) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, and Councillor M. Reid ABSENT (4) Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
That the minutes of the June 18, 2025 Special Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Item 10.1 Heather McDonald, President and CEO, United Way Greater Toronto regarding the City of Mississauga and United Way Greater Toronto partnership in support of community and residents in Mississauga H. McDonald spoke to the partnership between the City of Mississauga and the United Way Greater Toronto and outlined the great work between both organizations. Councillors Mahoney and Fonseca thanked H. McDonald for attending Council. 3 7.2 Michelle Bilek and Hailey Ford, Peel Poverty Action Group regarding the updated version of Tough Times publication M. Bilek and H. Ford spoke to the history of the Tough Times Publication and shared the updated version. Members of Council thanked Peel Poverty Action Group for attending Council and enquired where residents can find the publication, what their financial needs are to publish the publication and for the Region of Peel to sponsor a section of the publication. M. Bilek responded to questions. 7.3 Judith Schultz, Aquatic Supervisor and Alyson Parovel, Aquatic Supervisor regarding Water Safety Awareness Day J. Schultz and A. Parovel spoke to the upcoming Water Safety Awareness Day on July 23, 2025 taking place on Celebration Square. Members of Council spoke to the following: to a program for residents to borrow a life jacket from a library; water rescue awareness training; for the deputants to reach-ou
Moved by Councillor McFadden
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt