The Mississauga Record

Council

March 19, 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.

Declared interests

Councillor Buttwith item 11.1 Planning and Development Committee Report 2 - 2025 dated March 3, 2025 as per the advice of the Integrity Commissioner, as his personal residence is located within close proximity (120m) to the subject-lands, and he I will be declaring a conflict of interest and will not be participating or voting on the above item
Councillor J. Horneckon this item

What was decided (11 motions)

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

That the minutes of the February 26, 2025 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Sara Wilbur-Collins, Executive Director, The Riverwood Conservancy and Derek Stone Program Director, The Riverwood Conservancy regarding their community grant 1. 2025-03-19 TRC City Council Presentation.pdf S. Wilbur-Collins and D. Stone spoke to the community grant received from the City of Mississauga and to the programs being offered at The Riverwood Conservancy. Councillors Mahoney and Horneck spoke to a previous flood at The Riverwood Conservancy and to the promoting of the Culham Trail redesign. D. Stone and Nadia Paladino, Acting Commissioner, Community Services responded to questions. 7.2 Melyssa Aronson, Manager and Senior Genetic Counsellor, Mount Sinai Hospital and Mari Ruka regarding Lynch Syndrome 1. Item 7.2 LS awareness day.Mississauga.pdf M. Aronson provided an overview of Lynch syndrome and to the lack of awareness of Lynch syndrome. Members of Council spoke to the need to promote Lynch syndrome, to Lynch Syndrome Day, doing a deputation at the Region of Peel, and enquired about how people get tested. M. Ruka and M. Aronson responded to questions. 7.3 Viktor Chornopyskyy, Resident regarding preventing and removal of illegal advertisements and graffiti on poles along city streets V. Chornopyskyy spoke to the need to prevent and the need to remove illegal advertisements and graffiti on poles along city streets. Councillors Horneck and M
Moved by Councillor Fonseca
Carried
WHEREAS Waseem Khurram Shaikh is hosting a Musical night on April 5, 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 40-60 people; NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the Musical Night on April 5, 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 (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , 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 ABSENT (1) Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
WHEREAS Japan Festival will be hosting the 2025 Japan Festival Canada on August 16 and August 17, 2025; AND WHEREAS the organizers will be serving alcoholic beverages; AND WHEREAS the Japan Festival CANADA is expecting a turnout of approximately 100,000 visitors over the 2 day event; NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the 2025 Japan Festival Canada to be held at 300 City Centre Drive L5B 3C1; 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 (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , 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 ABSENT (1) Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor N. Hart
Carried
WHEREAS the City of Mississauga established a Flood Resilience Rebate Program on February 12, 2025 to encourage flood-impacted residential property owners to use water resistant materials when reconstructing their homes; AND WHEREAS the Program was made retroactive to July 2013; AND WHEREAS the Program was included in the 2025 budget and has an end date of December 31, 2025; AND WHEREAS the unpredictability and intensity of extreme weather events due to climate change poses a threat to public and private property in the future; AND WHEREAS some flood-impacted property owners are choosing to wait with rebuilding their basements until some of the City’s additional flood mitigation measures, for example the four automated pumping stations in the Lisgar district, are operational; AND WHEREAS the Program would be of benefit to future residential property owners impacted by flooding; AND WHEREAS the City has also established a Flood Prevention Rebate Program that is permanent with no fixed end date and is part of the annual budgeting process; THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the City of Mississauga establish the Flood Resilience Rebate Program as a permanent program with no fixed end date; AND FURTHER THAT the City set an appropriate limit on the number of applications annually, for budgeting purposes. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Hornec
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
WHEREAS sections 188-193 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (Act) contain provisions permitting transfers of certain powers from upper-tier to lower-tier municipalities; AND WHEREAS one such power that can be transferred is with respect to waste collection; AND WHEREAS the process to transfer the Region of Peel’s powers in relation to waste collection to Mississauga under sections 191 and 192 of the Act involves the following processes: Mississauga must pass a by-law to provide for the transfer of Peel Region’s powers with respect to waste collection; at least one of the City of Brampton or Town of Caledon must pass resolutions consenting to the by-law; and the Region of Peel Council must pass a resolution, with a majority of all the votes on Regional Council cast in favour of the resolution. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: The City of Mississauga passes this motion to transfer waste collection powers, excluding with respect to the community recycling centres, in the City of Mississauga from the Region of Peel to the City of Mississauga; The City of Mississauga shall enter into discussions with the Region to provide for transitional matters involved with the transfer, including a staff transition plan that shall include rights of first offer of employment from the City of Mississauga to Regional staff impacted by the transfer. The City of Mississauga enacts a by-law to give effect to the transfer of waste collection powers, excluding with respect to the community recycling centres, in the
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
WHEREAS Enbridge is working to expand its existing capacity to serve industrial partners in the Southdown Employment Area; AND WHEREAS Enbridge is submitting its application to the Ontario Energy Board at the end of this month; AND WHEREAS the industrial partners involved have requested support for this project and are fully funding it. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Mayor write a letter of support for the project to the Ontario Energy Board; That the letter includes staff comments regarding environmental protections for the area be considered, including protecting trees and the natural environment during and after construction; And that the letter also requests Enbridge continued engagement with City staff in regards to affected roads and storm sewers. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (3) Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor J. Horneck
Moved by Councillor A. Tedjo, seconded by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing of Mary Keating, a retired Mississauga Library employee, who passed away on February 20, 2025; AND WHEREAS Mary worked for the Library for 18 years, handling circulation and customer service at Lorne Park Library; AND WHEREAS Mary was dedicated and hard-working, had strong community relationships, and her customers loved talking with her about books and about their lives and she was always able to recommend a great mystery to read; AND WHEREAS Mary’s kindness and warmth was recognized by customers and colleagues alike; AND WHEREAS Mary was focused on her family and regularly spoke with love and pride about her sons Joseph and Matthew, step children Robert and Laurie, and her husband Michael; 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 Keating family. 16.2 To close to the public a portion of the Council meeting to be held on March 19, 2025 to deal with various matters. (See Item 21 Closed Session) 1. 16.2- Closed Session Motion.pdf RESOLUTION 0060-2025 Moved By Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney Seconded By Councillor J. Kovac 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 cl
Moved by Councillor A. Tedjo, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
That Council consent to the proposed settlement of the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal appealing Heritage Designation By-law 0154-2024, 26 Stavebank Road, consistent with the terms outlined in the Corporate Report from the City Solicitor titled “Instructions on proposed settlement of the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal with respect to Heritage Designation By-law 0154-2024, 26 Stavebank Road (Ward 1)”; and That the City Solicitor, or his designate, be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement and to take any necessary steps to conclude and implement the proposed settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal relating to 26 Stavebank Road, with the assistance of such City staff as may be appropriate. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , 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 ABSENT (2) Mayor C. Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor A. Tedjo
Carried
That Council consent to the proposed settlement from Augend 189 Dundas West Village Properties Ltd. c/o Augend Investments Ltd. dated December 18, 2024, appended as Appendix 2, in principle, regarding Ontario Land Tribunal appeals of OPAs 141 to 145 pertaining to 189 Dundas Street West and 3061 Parkhill Road. That the City Solicitor or their designate be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement, and take any additional steps to complete and implement the proposed partial settlement of Ontario Land Tribunal appeals pertaining to 189 Dundas Street West and 3061 Parkhill Road, with the assistance of such City staff or consultants as may be appropriate. That the Commissioner of Planning and Building and City Clerk be authorized to execute such further agreements or documents which may be required to complete and implement the settlement, other than Minutes of Settlement. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , 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 ABSENT (2) Mayor C. Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
That the closed session verbal update regarding the Region of Peel Waste Collection be received. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , 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 ABSENT (2) Mayor C. Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the minutes of the February 26, 2025 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Sara Wilbur-Collins, Executive Director, The Riverwood Conservancy and Derek Stone Program Director, The Riverwood Conservancy regarding their community grant S. Wilbur-Collins and D. Stone spoke to the community grant received from the City of Mississauga and to the programs being offered at The Riverwood Conservancy. Council 03/19/2025 3 Councillors Mahoney and Horneck spoke to a previous flood at The Riverwood Conservancy and to the promoting of the Culham Trail redesign. D. Stone and Nadia Paladino, Acting Commissioner, Community Services responded to questions. 7.2 Melyssa Aronson, Manager and Senior Genetic Counsellor, Mount Sinai Hospital and Mari Ruka regarding Lynch Syndrome M. Aronson provided an overview of Lynch syndrome and to the lack of awareness of Lynch syndrome. Members of Council spoke to the need to promote Lynch syndrome, to Lynch Syndrome Day, doing a deputation at the Region of Peel, and enquired about how people get tested. M. Ruka and M. Aronson responded to questions. 7.3 Viktor Chornopyskyy, Resident regarding preventing and removal of illegal advertisements and graffiti on poles along city streets V. Chornopyskyy spoke to the need to prevent and the need to remove illegal advertisements and graffiti on poles along city streets. Councillors Horneck and Mahoney spoke to the need to remove illegal advertisements and enquired a
Moved by Councillor Fonseca
Carried

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