The Mississauga Record

Council

February 12, 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 (8 motions)

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

That the agenda of the February 12, 2025 Council meeting be approved. 4. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Nil 5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING 5.1 Council Minutes - January 29, 2025 Verbal Motion Moved by: Councillor Fonseca That the minutes of the January 29, 2025 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Samer Alghoula regarding attracting more Investors/Corporates to the City of Mississauga 1. Depuation-Council.pdf S. Alghoula spoke to generating more income for the City of Mississauga by attracting more investors and corporations to the City of Mississauga. Councillor Kovac and Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building spoke to sharing the presentation from S. Alghoula with the consultants for the Economic Development Strategy Review. 7.2 Item 11.2 Claudine LaRochelle, Managing Director, Mississauga Symphony Orchestra C. LaRochelle thanked the City of Mississauga for the increased funding for the arts community and spoke to the benefits of the increased funding. Councillor Fonseca spoke to the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. 8. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil 9. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION 0027-2025 Moved By Councillor S. McFadden Seconded By Councillor M. Reid The following items were approved on the consent agenda: - 11.2 General Committee (Corporate Grants) Report 4 - 2025 dated February 5, 2025 - 14.1.1 - 14.1.2 Information Items - 14.2.1 A Request for Municipal Significance Designation for the purpose of obt
Moved by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
That Recommendations GC-0069-2025 – GC-0078-2025 as contained in General Committee (Corporate Grants) Report 4 - 2025 dated February 5, 2025 be approved. GC-0069 -2025 Th at the deputation and associated presentation by Sean Robertson-Palmer, Community Development Coordinator with respect to the corporate report dated January 14, 2025 and titled 2025 Culture and Community Grant Programs from the Commissioner of Community Services be received. GC- 00 70 -2025 That the deputation and associated presentation by Teresa L Burgess-Ogilvie, Executive Director, Safe City Mississauga with respect to 2024 Annual Impact Report be received. GC-007 1 -2025 That the deputation by James Nguyen, President, Saigon Park Group with respect to Saigon Park Anniversary Festival, Cultural Festival & Celebrations Grant, $10,000 be received. GC-007 2 -2025 That the deputation and associated presentation by Vikas Kohli, Executive Director, and Ev Harris, Managing Director, monstrARTity Creative General Committee Corporate Grants 2025 02 05 Community be received. GC-007 3 -2025 That the deputation and associated presentation by Mike Douglas, on behalf of Arshad Mahmood, Director, Canadian Community Arts Initiative with respect to Reconsideration of Cultural Festival Grant - Mosaic Festival 2025 be received. GC-007 4 -2025 That the deputation and associated presentation by Kristine Kane, Chair, Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival be received. GC-007 5 -2025 That the deputation and associated present
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden, seconded by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
WHEREAS Waseem Khurram Shaikh is hosting Qawali Night on February 22, 2025 at Ice Coal Lounge located at 3545 Odyssey Drive Unit 03; AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages; AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of 50-60 people; NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the Qawali Night on February 22, 2025 at Ice Coal Lounge; 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, 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 Councillors often provide cooperative education opportunities to local students through their offices or at community events which can often provide students with valuable early work experiences; Whereas the Councillor office expense policy currently does not allow for honorariums of even modest amounts, to recognize the contributions of students who volunteer outside of a cooperative education opportunity programs; Therefore, be it resolved the Councillor office expense policy be amended to allow honorariums to be paid from Councillors pre-allocated ward office budgets with a limit of $2,500 per year with a maximum limit of $500 per person/year for students currently enrolled in secondary or post secondary school; Be it further resolved that family members of a Councillors would not qualify. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, 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 Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
Whereas an ambitious agenda for City Centre is currently underway including the expansion of LAC with Metalworks, a possible hotel/conference centre, revitalization of City Hall and a possible sports stadium; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Councillor John Kovac be appointed the second Deputy Mayor as of February 12, 2025 for the Corporation of the City of Mississauga for the remainder of the current term of Council. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , 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 ABSTAIN (1) Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
WHEREAS City of Mississauga proclamations are official statements made by, or under the authority of, Members of Mississauga Council to recognize causes, events and commemorations of significance to the City of Mississauga and its citizens; AND WHEREAS, proclamation statements contribute to the fabric of Mississauga’s society by recognizing cultural diversity and the public good; AND WHEREAS, more than half of Mississauga’s population was born abroad and its citizens speak more than 100 different languages; AND WHEREAS, Mississauga is home to an active and engaged Vietnamese community whose contributions, cultural heritage, traditions, and achievements enrich the city's diversity and enhance the well-being of the community; AND WHEREAS, recognizing and celebrating this occasion fosters inclusivity, strengthens community bonds, and highlights the importance of preserving cultural identity for future generations; AND WHEREAS, by issuing this proclamation, the City of Mississauga reaffirms its commitment to supporting cultural heritage, diversity, and civic engagement among all communities; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The City of Mississauga hereby proclaims April as Vietnamese Journey to Freedom and Heritage Month annually, recognizing the resilience, contributions, and cultural heritage of the Vietnamese community. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor N. Hart, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing of Skyler William Berry, Transit Operator, who passed away on January 24, 2025; AND WHEREAS, Skyler joined the Transportation and Works Department in 1995 and worked at MiWay for over 19 years; AND WHEREAS Skyler will be missed by his many colleagues who had the pleasure of working with him and described him as a kind operator; AND WHEREAS Skyler is survived by his common law partner Anna Murray and his son Ryan; 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 Berry family. 16.2 To close to the public a portion of the Council meeting to be held on February 12, 2025 to deal with various matters. (See Item 21 Closed Session) 1. WHEREAS the Municipal Act.pdf Council did not go into Closed Session as the recommendation was considered in open session. 17. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS 17.1 A by law to Adopt Mississauga Official Plan Amendment No. 184 CD.06-INC (CONSENT) 1. CD.06-INC (All Wards).MOPA 184.ms.fs.pdf PDC-0055-2024/December 9, 2024 0016-2025 17.2 A by-law to amend the Zoning By-law 0225 2007, as amended CD.06-INC (CONSENT) 1. CD.06-INC All Wards.by-law.ms.jmcc.pdf PDC-0055-2024/December 9, 2024 0017-2025 17.3 A by-law to amend By-law 0121-2023, being a by-law to appoint a Chief Building Official, Deputy Chief Building Official and Inspectors fo
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
That the minutes of the January 29, 2025 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Samer Alghoula regarding attracting more Investors/Corporates to the City of Mississauga S. Alghoula spoke to generating more income for the City of Mississauga by attracting more investors and corporations to the City of Mississauga. Councillor Kovac and Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building spoke to sharing the presentation from S. Alghoula with the consultants for the Economic Development Strategy Review. 7.2 Item 11.2 Claudine LaRochelle, Managing Director, Mississauga Symphony Orchestra C. LaRochelle thanked the City of Mississauga for the increased funding for the arts community and spoke to the benefits of the increased funding. Councillor Fonseca spoke to the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. 8. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil 9. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION 0027-2025 3 Moved By Councillor S. McFadden Seconded By Councillor M. Reid The following items were approved on the consent agenda: - 11.2 General Committee (Corporate Grants) Report 4 - 2025 dated February 5, 2025 - 14.1.1 - 14.1.2 Information Items - 14.2.1 A Request for Municipal Significance Designation for the purpose of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit - Qawali Night on February 22, 2024 at Ice Coal Lounge (Ward 8) - 17.1 - 17.4 By-laws YES (11): Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , C
Moved by Councillor Fonseca
Carried
In favour (11): Councillor M. Mahoney, 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

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