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 (11 motions)
10 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the application s under File OZ/OPA 25-10 W 1 , Edenshaw Elizabeth Developments Limited , 23 Elizabeth Street North and 42-46 Park Street East, to amend the height schedule of the Port Credit Local Area Plan; to change the zoning to H- RA5- 78 (Residential Apartments – Exception) to permit a 30 storey apartment building , be approved in accordance with the provisions contained in the staff report dated October 8, 2025 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building , and that staff be directed to return to City Council with the appropriate implementing documents and by-laws for approval . That the applicant agree to satisfy all the requirements of the City and any other external agency concerned with the development. 3. That Planning and Development Committee’s approval of the rezoning application be considered null and void, and a new development application be required unless a zoning by-law is passed within 18 months of the Council decision. 4. That the "H" holding provision is to be removed from the H-RA5- 78 zoning applicable to the subject lands, by further amendment upon confirmation from applicable agencies and City Departments that matters as outlined in the report dated October 8, 2025 , from the Commissioner of Planning and Building have been satisfactorily addressed. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Hornec
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor M. Mahoney, 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 B. Butt
That Recommendations PDC-0042-2025 – PDC-0044-2025 as contained Planning and Development Committee Report 11 - 2025 dated October 27, 2025 be approved. PDC-0042-2025 1. That the application under File OZ 25-15 W8, Mushtaq Siddiqui, 3650 Eglinton Avenue West, to change the zoning to C3 – Exception (General Commercial – Exception) to permit a two-storey commercial and office building, be
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Referred
WHEREAS Michael Ventola is hosting The Kick Back on November 21, 2025 from 5pm-10pm at Memorial Clarke Hall; AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages; AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of approximately 100 people; NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems The Kick Back at Memorial Clarke Hall located at 161 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga, ON L5H 1G3; 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, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor A. Tedjo
Carried
WHEREAS Mr. Haroon Khan is a long-time Ward 11 and Mississauga resident who has dedicatedly and devotedly served our City and communities in need around the world through extensive and exceptional volunteer and community service for over four decades; AND WHEREAS Mr. Khan has undertaken extensive humanitarian volunteer work supporting and benefiting numerous international humanitarian causes assisting those in need, including raising over $14,000 for the victims of the Bangladesh cyclone in 1991; fundraising for those in need in Bosnia, Somalia, and Pakistan in 1992; collecting and donating over $500,000 worth of food for Pakistan flood relief in 2010 and over 25,000lbs of food for Pakistan flood relief in 2022; routinely fundraising for those in need in his home country of Pakistan; and operating the Farabi Primary School and Corks Secondary School in Pakistan, which provides education and basic necessities to hundreds of underprivileged children; AND WHEREAS Mr. Khan has undertaken exceptional community service volunteer work supporting the South Asian community in Mississauga and numerous local organizations, including serving with the Southeast Asian Committee of United Way of Greater Toronto, Peel Multicultural Council, Aiwan-e-nau, and Memon Association of Canada; working closely with South Asian Family Support Services, one of the largest local organizations providing services to the South Asian community and newcomers; organizing the largest annual South Asian Canada
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
WHEREAS Mississauga is home to one of Canada’s largest Hindu communities; AND WHEREAS incidents of anti-Hindu hate have been reported across Canada and more specifically in Mississauga — including but not limited to vandalism of temples in Mississauga, targeted misinformation and online harassment about local Hindu events, and harassment of Hindu students in local schools and colleges — creating anxiety and fear among Hindu residents; AND WHEREAS hate in any form, including anti-Hindu hate, strikes at the heart of who we are as Canadians and undermines people’s sense of belonging; AND WHEREAS Mississauga City Council has consistently taken a stand against racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, and all forms of hate and discrimination, it is equally important to recognize and denounce anti-Hindu hate; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Mississauga City Council formally condemns anti-Hindu hate in all its forms, including verbal, physical, digital, or institutional acts of discrimination directed at Hindu individuals, organizations, or places of worship; 2. Council reaffirms its commitment to protecting freedom of religion and belief for all residents, as guaranteed under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; 3. City staff be directed to work with Peel Regional Police, the City’s combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory as well as, and interfaith organizations to develop outreach and educational initiatives aimed at countering anti-Hindu hate and promoting mutua
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
Whereas the City of Mississauga is committed to enhancing its tourism and economic development objectives through strategic investments in cultural programming and placemaking; Whereas the City’s Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) reserve is intended to support initiatives that drive tourism, increase overnight stays, and elevate Mississauga’s profile as a destination; Whereas the Mayor has proposed the creation of a new Santa Claus Parade to be staged in the downtown core on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in conjunction with the City’s annual “Light Up the Square” event at Celebration Square; Whereas Oxford Properties, co-owners of Square One Shopping Centre, have confirmed their partnership on the event to align with holiday shopping promotions and drive foot traffic to the downtown retail district; Whereas the proposed parade will be a nighttime event featuring illuminated floats, live entertainment, and family-friendly programming, creating a unique and festive experience that complements the City’s Light Up the Square celebration; Whereas this integrated approach to holiday programming is expected to generate significant tourism and economic benefits, including increased hotel occupancy, restaurant and retail spending, and enhanced media exposure for Mississauga; Whereas the City’s portion of the MAT reserve is projected to be approximately $21.5 million at the end of 2025, and that the parade’s costs—if modest—could be accommodated within this reserve without compromising
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
WHEREAS The Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee presents its second report for 2025 Report 2 - 2025 to General Committee on May 21, 2025; AND WHEREAS Recommendation CRDHAC-0009-2025 was omitted in the inclusion of the General Committee Report 11 – 2025 dated May 21, 2025; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following recommendation be included in the General Committee Report 11 – 2025 dated May 21, 2025: GC-0272A-2025 That the Combating Racism, Discrimination, and Hatred Advisory Committee Work Plan, be received. (CRDHAC-0009-2025) YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor M. Mahoney, 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 B. Butt
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 November 5, 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 Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Staff procedure for handling frivolous and vexatious complaints (Verbal) 21.2 Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them: Provincial Update (Verbal) YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1) Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the verbal update regarding staff procedure for handling frivolous and vexatious complaints be received. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (3) Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
That the verbal closed session update regarding the Provincial Update be received. YES (7) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (4) Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the minutes of the October 22, 2025 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS 6.1 Mayor Parrish to present Daniel Nedelko with a key to the City of Mississauga Mayor Parrish and Amenah Gangat, President of Youth Hub spoke to the Malton Youth Hub and to the generosity of Daniel Nedelko who has been donating truckloads of food from No Frills to the Malton Youth Hub. Mr. Nedelko spoke to helping the community and thanked his team at No Frills. 7. DEPUTATIONS The order of the deputations changed during the meeting. The order was as follows: Item 7.1, 7.2, 7.6, 7.7, 7.5, 7.8, 7.9, 7.4, and 7.3. 7.1 Mary Beth Moellenkamp, CEO, Peel Children's Aid Society and Nakiema Palmer, Peel Children's Aid Society Board Vice-Chair regarding the Community Hub Launch - Safe Centre of Peel new Mississauga location Council 05/11/2025 3 M. Moellenkamp and N. Palmer spoke to the Community Hub Launch and to the new Safe Centre of Peel Mississauga location. Councillor Hart enquired about the communications plan for the new opening of the Community Hub. N. Palmer responded. 7.2 Mike Douglas, Executive Director and Jacqueline Mak, Creative Director & Strategist, Mississauga Arts Council regarding an updates from the Mississauga Arts Council to include the MACsquerade Black Tie & Versailles, SaugaArtsHub.com and new staff M. Douglas and J. Mak spoke to the Mississauga Arts Council new web platform, to newly hired staff, SaugaArtsHub, and to the upcoming MACsquerade Black Tie & Versa
Moved by Councillor Horneck
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt