The Mississauga Record

General Committee

January 22, 2025

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 (34 motions)

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

That the deputation by Anna-Maria Kaneff, Kaneff Group of Companies regarding the report from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, dated January 20, 2025 and titled "Mayor’s Housing Task Force Report", be received. Received 7.2 Item 10.1 Chris Zeppa, City Park Homes Chris Zeppa, President, City Park Homes spoke in support of the Mayor's Housing Task Force Report and shared highlights as a task force member. Mayor Parrish expressed appreciation for C. Zeppa's contribution. RECOMMENDATION GC-0009-2025 Moved By Councillor J. Horneck That the deputation by Chris Zeppa, City Park Homes regarding the report from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, dated January 20, 2025 and titled "Mayor’s Housing Task Force Report", be received. Received 7.3 Item 10.1 Brian Sutherland, Argo Development Corporation Brian Sutherland, Vice President, Argo Development Corporation spoke in support of the Mayor's Housing Task Force Report and echoed comments made by deputants who spoke on the same matter prior to him. RECOMMENDATION GC-0010-2025 Moved By Councillor B. Butt That the deputation by Brian Sutherland, Argo Development Corporation regarding the report from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, dated January 20, 2025 and titled "Mayor’s Housing Task Force Report", be received. Received 7.4 Item 10.1 Steve Nightingale and Veronica Maggisano, Oxford Properties Steve Nightingale, Vice President, Oxford Properties Group spoke in support of the Mayor's Housing Task Force Report re
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
That the deputation by Daryl Chong, Greater Toronto Apartment Association regarding the report from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, dated January 20, 2025 and titled "Mayor’s Housing Task Force Report", be received. Received 7.9 Item 10.1 Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building 1. Item 7.9 - Mayors Housing Task Force Report Powerpoint Presentation.pdf Item 7.9 was heard prior to 7.1 and item 10.1 was brought up for discussion and was voted on under this item. Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building provided an overview of the "Mayor's Housing Task Force Report", spoke to the housing affordability crisis, outlined the industry engagement process, and identified actions in ongoing areas of focus. In response to Councillor Kovac, A. Whittemore noted that zoning by-law and official plan actions were considered with development charges in Ontario prioritised to stabilise growth and address financing impacts. Mayor, Parrish spoke to upcoming recommendations to be voted on by Council and anticipated positive news from provincial and federal governments and encouraged task force members to communicate with the respective Councillors at a regional level. RECOMMENDATION GC-0015-2025 Moved By Councillor J. Kovac That the deputation and associated presentation by Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building regarding the report from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, dated January 20, 2025 and titled "Mayor’s Housing Task Force
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
That the report titled "Mayor's Housing Task Force Report" dated January 20, 2025, from the Commissioner of Planning & Building be received for information; and That the City Clerk provides this report and its attachment to the Provincial Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Mississauga's Members of Provincial Parliament, the Association for Municipalities Ontario, the Region of Peel and the Federal Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. 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
Moved by Mayor Parrish
Carried
That the Cooksville Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP), which is attached as Appendix 1 to the corporate report entitled “Cooksville Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan” dated December 18, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services, be endorsed. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, 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 D. Damerla
Carried
That the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated January 8 th 2025, entitled “2023 Access Requests under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act” be received. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, 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 D. Damerla
Carried
That the Foundation Drain Collector (FDC) Sump Pump Subsidy Program cease accepting applications for sump pumps installed after February 3, 2025, and that the program be discontinued after all eligible applications have been processed and By-law 0210-2017 repealed. That Council approve an increase in the maximum rebate allowed for the Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate Program, from $6,800 to $7,500, as outlined in the report entitled “Foundation Drain Collector Sump Pump Subsidy Program and Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate Program Update (All Wards)” dated January 10, 2025 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works. That the Foundation Drain Collector (FDC) Sump Pump Subsidy Program By-law 0210-2017 be repealed effective February 3, 2025. 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
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 40 Stavebank Road (Ward 1), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated November 28, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services, be approved. (HAC-0001-2025) (Ward 1) 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
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla HAC-0001-2025
Carried
That the deputation and associated presentation from Stephen Laidlaw, City of Brampton Active Transportation Advisory Committee regarding the Etobicoke Creek Trail Storm Damage , be received. (MCAC 0001-2025 ) MCAC 000 2 -2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Fred Sandoval, Coordinator, Active Transportation regarding the Cycling Program Quarterly Update , be received. (MCAC 000 2 -2025 ) MCAC 000 3 -2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation regarding the Bicycle Parking Program Overview , be received. (MCAC 000 3 -2025 ) MCAC 000 4 -2025 That the Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee update on January 14, 2025 from Vicki Tran , Citizen Member, be received. (MCAC 000 4 -2025 ) MCAC 000 5 -2025 That the Mississauga Cycling Network and Technical Subcommittee update on January 14, 2025 from Mark Currie, Citizen Member, be received . (MCAC 000 5 -2025 ) MCAC 000 6 -2025 That the Draft Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Work Plan , be
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Deferred
That the letter dated January 14, 2025 from Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing of Ontario in response to Mayor Parrish's letter dated December 16, 2024 with respect to Bill 240, Peel Transition Implementation Act, be received. 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
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the letter dated January 13, 2025 from Minister and Associate Minister of Public Safety with respect to Hizb ut-Tahrir Conference, be received. 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
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the letter dated January 21, 2025 from Paula J. Tenuta, Senior Vice President, Policy & Advocacy, Bild, be received. 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
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the letter dated January 21, 2025 from Robert Blazevski, DiamondCorp with respect to Agenda Item 10.1 – Mayor’s Housing Task Force Report, be received. 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
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the letter dated January 21, 2025 from David McComb, Edenshaw Developments with respect to Agenda Item 10.1 – Mayor’s Housing Task Force Report, be received. 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
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the letter dated January 21, 2025 from Morgan Dundas, Sajecki Planning with respect to Agenda Item 10.1 – Mayor’s Housing Task Force Report, be received. 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
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
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 January 22, 2025 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter: Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 16.1 An educational or training session for the member of Council, committee or local board provided that no member discusses or otherwise deals with the matter in a way that materially advances the business or decision making of Council, the committee or local board: 2025 Culture and Community Grants Processes 16.2 A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
That the closed education session with respect to 2025 Culture and Community Grants Processes be received for information. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (2) Mayor Parrish, and Councillor J. Horneck
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
That the closed session update with respect to Peel Tax Allocation be received for information. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (2) Mayor Parrish, and Councillor J. Horneck
Moved by Councillor N. Hart
Carried
That the deputation by Gavin Bailey, Tridel regarding the report from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, dated January 20, 2025 and titled "Mayor’s Housing Task Force Report", be received. Received 7.7 Item 10.1 David McComb, Edenshaw Developments This item was heard after item 7.8. David McComb, President and CEO, Edenshaw Developments who was to speak to the matter was unable to attend the meeting. Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk read D. McComb's submitted letter with respect to item 10.1 – Mayor’s Housing Task Force Report.
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
That the following items were approved on the consent agenda: 10.3 2023 Annual Report for Access Requests under Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act 11.1 Heritage Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2025 - dated January 14, 2025 11.2 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2025 - dated January 14, 2025 12.1 Letter dated January 14, 2025 from Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing of Ontario in response to Mayor Parrish's letter dated December 16, 2024 with respect to Bill 240, Peel Transition Implementation Act 12.2 Letter dated January 13, 2025 from Minister and Associate Minister of Public Safety with respect to Hizb ut-Tahrir Conference *12.3 Letter dated January 21, 2025 from Paula J. Tenuta, Senior Vice President, Policy & Advocacy, Bild with respect to Agenda Item 10.1 – Mayor’s Housing Task Force Report *12.4 Letter dated January 21, 2025 from Robert Blazevski, DiamondCorp with respect to Agenda Item 10.1 – Mayor’s Housing Task Force Report *12.5 Letter dated January 21, 2025 from David McComb, Edenshaw Developments with respect to Agenda Item 10.1 – Mayor’s Housing Task Force Report General Committee Minutes - 2025/01/22 7 *12.6 Letter dated January 21, 2025 from Morgan Dundas, Sajecki Planning with respect to Agenda Item 10.1 – Mayor’s Housing Task Force Report YES (11): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councill
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
1. That the report titled "Mayor's Housing Task Force Report" dated January 20, 2025, from the Commissioner of Planning & Building be received for information; and 2. That the City Clerk provides this report and its attachment to the Provincial Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Mississauga's Members of Provincial Parliament, the Association for Municipalities Ontario, the Region of Peel and the Federal Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. 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
Moved by Mayor Parrish
Carried
That the Cooksville Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP), which is attached as Appendix 1 to the corporate report entitled “Cooksville Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan” dated December 18, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services, be endorsed. General Committee Minutes - 2025/01/22 8 YES (10): 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, and Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated January 8th 2025, entitled “2023 Access Requests under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act” be received. YES (10): 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, and Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
1. That the Foundation Drain Collector (FDC) Sump Pump Subsidy Program cease accepting applications for sump pumps installed after February 3, 2025, and that the program be discontinued after all eligible applications have been processed and By-law 0210-2017 repealed. 2. That Council approve an increase in the maximum rebate allowed for the Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate Program, from $6,800 to $7,500, as outlined in the report entitled “Foundation Drain Collector Sump Pump Subsidy Program and Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate Program Update (All General Committee Minutes - 2025/01/22 9 Wards)” dated January 10, 2025 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works. 3. That the Foundation Drain Collector (FDC) Sump Pump Subsidy Program By-law 0210-2017 be repealed effective February 3, 2025. 4. 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
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
HAC-0001-2025 That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 40 Stavebank Road (Ward 1), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated November 28, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services, be approved. (HAC-0001-2025) (Ward 1) 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
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
MCAC 0001-2025 General Committee Minutes - 2025/01/22 10 That the deputation and associated presentation from Stephen Laidlaw, City of Brampton Active Transportation Advisory Committee regarding the Etobicoke Creek Trail Storm Damage, be received. (MCAC 0001-2025) MCAC 0002-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Fred Sandoval, Coordinator, Active Transportation regarding the Cycling Program Quarterly Update, be received. (MCAC 0002-2025) MCAC 0003-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation regarding the Bicycle Parking Program Overview, be received. (MCAC 0003-2025) MCAC 0004-2025 That the Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee update on January 14, 2025 from Vicki Tran, Citizen Member, be received. (MCAC 0004-2025) MCAC 0005-2025 That the Mississauga Cycling Network and Technical Subcommittee update on January 14, 2025 from Mark Currie, Citizen Member, be received. (MCAC 0005-2025) MCAC 0006-2025 That the Draft Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Work Plan, be
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Deferred
That the letter dated January 14, 2025 from Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing of Ontario in response to Mayor Parrish's letter dated December 16, 2024 with respect to Bill 240, Peel Transition Implementation Act, be received. 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
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the letter dated January 13, 2025 from Minister and Associate Minister of Public Safety with respect to Hizb ut-Tahrir Conference, be received. 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 General Committee Minutes - 2025/01/22 12
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the letter dated January 21, 2025 from Paula J. Tenuta, Senior Vice President, Policy & Advocacy, Bild, be received. 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
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the letter dated January 21, 2025 from Robert Blazevski, DiamondCorp with respect to Agenda Item 10.1 – Mayor’s Housing Task Force Report, be received. 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
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the letter dated January 21, 2025 from David McComb, Edenshaw Developments with respect to Agenda Item 10.1 – Mayor’s Housing Task Force Report, be received. General Committee Minutes - 2025/01/22 13 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
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the letter dated January 21, 2025 from Morgan Dundas, Sajecki Planning with respect to Agenda Item 10.1 – Mayor’s Housing Task Force Report, be received. 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
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
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; General Committee Minutes - 2025/01/22 14 Now therefore be it resolved that a portion of the General Committee meeting to be held on January 22, 2025 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter: a. Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 16.1 An educational or training session for the member of Council, committee or local board provided that no member discusses or otherwise deals with the matter in a way that materially advances the business or decision making of Council, the committee or local board: 2025 Culture and Community Grants Processes 16.2 A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
That the closed education session with respect to 2025 Culture and Community Grants Processes be received for information. YES (10): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (2): Mayor Parrish, and Councillor J. Horneck
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
That the closed session update with respect to Peel Tax Allocation be received for information. YES (10): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (2): Mayor Parrish, and Councillor J. Horneck
Moved by Councillor N. Hart
Carried

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