The Mississauga Record

General Committee

February 4, 2026

Who was there

Present (10): Brad Butt, Dipika Damerla, Stephen Dasko, Chris Fonseca, Natalie Hart, Joe Horneck, 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 (25 motions)

23 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

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 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 General Committee meeting to be held on February 4, 2026, shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: 6.1 Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Sign By-law 0054-2002 (Verbal) The Committee went into closed session; at 11:08 AM and returned at 11:22 AM As a result of Closed Session, the following recommendation was voted on in Open Session.
Moved by Councillor B. Butt Moved By Councillor B. Butt
Carried
That the Closed Session update on February 4, 2026 with respect to the Sign By-law-0054-2002 be received. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
That the deputation by Marwan Essa, Resident with respect to mitigating safety hazards due to errant golf balls be received. Received 9. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit Dan Anderson, Resident enquired regarding what specific residential property tax factors for the reallocation ratios apply to 2026 and are those the property tax factors for 2026 that reallocation ratios would be applied against, which would reflect an increase of 4.39% and 7.5% and not increases of only 1.61% and 3.60%. Marisa Chiu, Commissioner, Corporate Services clarified that the Corporate Report on the agenda is for the approval for the delegation of tax authority to the City of Mississauga and that calculations of tax ratios and rates will be presented to Council in April 2026. Ms. Chiu advised that the ratios are in comparison to the range of fairness rates provided by the province; it is too premature to report on the impacts until the calculation of tax ratios are provided in April 2026; and explained the calculation of the rates. Mr. Anderson clarified that his question is about what ratios being applied against a property tax factor and is it the same as the 2025 tax factor by the city and for the region. Marisa Chiu, Commissioner, Corporate Services, explained the levee increase requirements, calculation of each portion based on the levee increase to calculate the global consolidated tax increase. 10. CONSENT AGENDA RECOMMENDATION GC-0032-2026 Moved By Councillor J. Horneck That the follo
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the Corporate Report entitled “2025 Emergency Management Program Review” dated January 13, 2026 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be received for information. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the Emergency Management By-law 0110-2023, be amended to replace Schedule “A” with the City’s revised Emergency Plan, attached as Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report entitled “Emergency Management By-law and Plan” dated January 13, 2026 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. That the Emergency Management By-law 0110-2023, be amended to include the Commissioner, Legislative Services as a member of the City’s Emergency Management Program Committee and Municipal Emergency Control Group. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the Fence By-law 0397-1978, as amended, be further amended to address golf ball safety hazards, substantially in the form set out in Appendix 1 of the corporate report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated January 16, 2026, entitled “Mitigating Safety Hazards Due to Errant Golf Balls”. The Property Standards By-law 0654-1998, as amended, be further amended to provide for the maintenance of golf ball containment netting, substantially in the form set out in Appendix 1 of this corporate report. That the Licensing Administrative Penalty By-law 0135-2014, as amended, be further amended to designate the Fence By-law 0397-1978 and introduce administrative penalties for all contraventions under the Fence By-law in the amount of $305, effective April 6, 2026, as set out in Appendix 2 of this corporate report. That Legal Services be authorized to make an application to the Ministry of the Attorney General to amend the approved set fine order made under Part I of the Provincial Offences Act to reflect the updated wording in the Fence By-law 0397-1978, as amended. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That Schedule “A-1” (Enforcement) of the 2026 User Fees and Charges By-law 0165-2025 be amended, to clarify the application of Harmonized Sales Tax, as outlined in Appendix 1 of the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of the Community Services, dated January 26, 2026, and entitled “Amending the 2026 User Fees and Charges By-law 0165-2025, Schedule “A-1” (Enforcement)”. That the amendments take effect retroactively as of January 1, 2026. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Parrish, 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 Council consent to the enactment of a Regional By-Law delegating tax ratio setting in accordance with Section 310 of the Municipal Act, 2001 for the 2026 property tax year as outlined in the corporate report dated January 9, 2026, from the Commissioner of Corporate Service, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, entitled “Delegation of Tax Ratio Setting”. That Council consent to the same apportionment methodology in place for the 2025 taxation year updated for 2026 assessments. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the verbal update b y Max Gill, Acting Manager, Traffic Services and Road Safety regarding Road Safety Improvements Funding, be received for information . (RSC-0001-2026) GC-0039-2026 That the verbal update by Sunil Sharma, Citizen Member regarding Road Safety Committee public/promotional events for 2026 be received for information . (RSC-0002-2026) GC-00 40-2026 That the verbal update by Sunil Sharma, Citizen Member regarding Vehicle Headlights be
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck GC-00 38 -202 6
Referred
That the deputation from M i chael Jackman, Resident, regarding Signal Priority on Hazel McCallion Light Rail Transit , be received for information. (TAC-0001-2026) GC-0046-2026 That the deputation from Maureen Cosyn Heath, Director of Transit, and Jeannette Ladd, Anishinaabe-kwe Artist, regarding City Centre Transit Terminal Public Art Installation , be received for information. (TAC-0002-2026) GC-0047-2026 That the deputation from Maureen Cosyn Heath, Director of Transit, regarding Customer Communications Tool , be received for information. (TAC-0003-2026) GC-0048-2026 That the deputation from Maureen Cosyn Heath, Director of Transit, regarding MiWay Multiyear Business Plan Highlights , be received for information. (TAC-0004-2026) YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck GC-0045-2026
Carried
That the letter dated January 15, 2026 to the Honourable Robert J. Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing with respect to Concerns Regarding Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 be received. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
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 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 General Committee meeting to be held on February 4, 2026, shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: 17.1 A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
That the Closed Session update on February 4, 2026 with respect to Canada Soccer’s Request for Information (RFI) for a National Training Centre be received. That Council endorse Invest Mississauga’s submission to the Canada Soccer (RFI); and That Council authorizes the Mayor, on behalf of Council, to sign and provide a Letter of Support for inclusion in the City’s submission. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
That the Closed Session update on February 4, 2026 with respect to the Sign By-law- 0054-2002 be received. YES (10): Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1): Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
That the following items were approved on the consent agenda: 11.1 Follow up Discussion with Resident Martin Tsvetanov regarding his January 7, 2026 deputation with respect to Climate Change Action Plan and Sign By-law 0054-2002 11.2 2025 Emergency Management Program Review 11.3 Emergency Management By-Law and Plan 11.4 Mitigating Safety Hazards Due to Errant Golf Balls 11.5 Amending the 2026 User Fees and Charges By-law 0165-2025, Schedule “A-1” (Enforcement) 11.6 Delegation of Tax Ratio Setting 12.1 Road Safety Committee Report 1 - 2026 dated January 27, 2026 12.2 Transit Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2026 dated January 27, 2026 12.3 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 1 - 2026 dated January 28, 2026 13.1 Letter dated January 15, 2026 to the Honourable Robert J. Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing with respect to Concerns Regarding Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 13.2 Letter dated January 28, 2026 to the Honourable Robert J. Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing with respect to Regional roads transfer to Mississauga on July 1, 2026 YES (10): Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1): Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Parrish, 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 Corporate Report entitled “2025 Emergency Management Program Review” dated January 13, 2026 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be received for information. YES (10): Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1): Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
1. That the Emergency Management By-law 0110-2023, be amended to replace Schedule “A” with the City’s revised Emergency Plan, attached as Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report entitled “Emergency Management By-law and Plan” dated January 13, 2026 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. 2. That the Emergency Management By-law 0110-2023, be amended to include the Commissioner, Legislative Services as a member of the City’s Emergency Management Program Committee and Municipal Emergency Control Group. YES (10): Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1): Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
1. That the Fence By-law 0397-1978, as amended, be further amended to address golf ball safety hazards, substantially in the form set out in Appendix 1 of the corporate report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated January 16, 2026, entitled “Mitigating Safety Hazards Due to Errant Golf Balls”. 2. The Property Standards By-law 0654-1998, as amended, be further amended to provide for the maintenance of golf ball containment netting, substantially in the form set out in Appendix 1 of this corporate report. 3. That the Licensing Administrative Penalty By-law 0135-2014, as amended, be further amended to designate the Fence By-law 0397-1978 and introduce administrative penalties for all contraventions under the Fence By-law in the amount of $305, effective April 6, 2026, as set out in Appendix 2 of this corporate report. 4. That Legal Services be authorized to make an application to the Ministry of the Attorney General to amend the approved set fine order made under Part I of the Provincial Offences Act to reflect the updated wording in the Fence By-law 0397- 1978, as amended. 5. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (11): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1): Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
1. That Schedule “A-1” (Enforcement) of the 2026 User Fees and Charges By-law 0165-2025 be amended, to clarify the application of Harmonized Sales Tax, as outlined in Appendix 1 of the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of the Community Services, dated January 26, 2026, and entitled “Amending the 2026 User Fees and Charges By-law 0165-2025, Schedule “A-1” (Enforcement)”. 2. That the amendments take effect retroactively as of January 1, 2026. General Committee 2026 02 04 7 3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (10): Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1): Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Parrish, 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
1. That Council consent to the enactment of a Regional By-Law delegating tax ratio setting in accordance with Section 310 of the Municipal Act, 2001 for the 2026 property tax year as outlined in the corporate report dated January 9, 2026, from the Commissioner of Corporate Service, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, entitled “Delegation of Tax Ratio Setting”. 2. That Council consent to the same apportionment methodology in place for the 2025 taxation year updated for 2026 assessments. YES (10): Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1): Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
GC-0038-2026 That the verbal update by Max Gill, Acting Manager, Traffic Services and Road Safety regarding Road Safety Improvements Funding, be received for information. (RSC-0001-2026) GC-0039-2026 That the verbal update by Sunil Sharma, Citizen Member regarding Road Safety Committee public/promotional events for 2026 be received for information. (RSC-0002-2026) General Committee 2026 02 04 8 GC-0040-2026 That the verbal update by Sunil Sharma, Citizen Member regarding Vehicle Headlights be
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Referred
GC-0045-2026 That the deputation from Michael Jackman, Resident, regarding Signal Priority on Hazel McCallion Light Rail Transit, be received for information. (TAC-0001-2026) General Committee 2026 02 04 9 GC-0046-2026 That the deputation from Maureen Cosyn Heath, Director of Transit, and Jeannette Ladd, Anishinaabe-kwe Artist, regarding City Centre Transit Terminal Public Art Installation, be received for information. (TAC-0002-2026) GC-0047-2026 That the deputation from Maureen Cosyn Heath, Director of Transit, regarding Customer Communications Tool, be received for information. (TAC-0003-2026) GC-0048-2026 That the deputation from Maureen Cosyn Heath, Director of Transit, regarding MiWay Multiyear Business Plan Highlights, be received for information. (TAC-0004-2026) YES (10): Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1): Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
GC-0049-2026 That the deputation by Nicole Oliveira, Resident with respect to the results of the site inspection conducted on December 18, 2025 at the intersection of River Grove Avenue and Willow Way for the students of Hazel McCallion Senior Public School, be received. (MSTSAC-0001-2026) GC-0050-2026 That the 2026 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee work plan be approved. (MSTSAC-0002-2026) GC-0051-2026 1. That the 2025 Wilde Wood Award for School Zone Safety be awarded to the following schools that have demonstrated that they have a team of staff and/or volunteers that deserve to be recognized for the efficient operation of the School Zone Safety (Kiss & Ride) Program and promote and/or encourage active transportation to and from school. General Committee 2026 02 04 10 • St. David Of Wales Catholic Elementary School (Ward 6) • St. Thomas More Catholic Elementary School (Ward 3) • Dixie Public School (Ward 3) • Floradale Public School (Ward 7) 2. That $2,000.00 ($500.00 per school) be allocated for awarding the recipients of the 2025 Wilde Wood Award. (MSTSAC-0003-2026) GC-0052-2026 That Tina Godsoe be named the recipient of the 2025 Dr. Arthur Wood Award. (MSTSAC-0004-2026) GC-0053-2026 1. That the cost of approximately $200.00 be approved for the purchase of a plaque to present to the recipient of the 2025 Dr. Arthur Wood Award. 2. That Transportation and Works be requested to: a. Replace faded signage. b. Paint ladder markings on all four legs of the inter
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Parrish, 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 letter dated January 15, 2026 to the Honourable Robert J. Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing with respect to Concerns Regarding Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 be received. YES (10): Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1): Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
1. That the Closed Session update on February 4, 2026 with respect to Canada Soccer’s Request for Information (RFI) for a National Training Centre be received. 2. That Council endorse Invest Mississauga’s submission to the Canada Soccer (RFI); and 3. That Council authorizes the Mayor, on behalf of Council, to sign and provide a Letter of Support for inclusion in the City’s submission. YES (10): Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (1): Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried

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