The Mississauga Record

Council

February 25, 2026

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 (9 motions)

8 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda of the February 25, 2026 Council meeting be approved. 4. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Nil 5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING 5.1 Draft Council Minutes - February 11, 2026 Verbal Motion Moved by: Councillor Kovac That the minutes of the February 11, 2026 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Item 15.3 Kelly Ralston, Executive Director Port Credit BIA and John Pappas, Chair, Port Credit BIA K. Ralston and Barsha Tanakadoo, Streetsville BIA spoke in support of the Notice of Motion for additional Canada Day Funding for Business Improvement Areas. K. Ralston outlined the economic benefits to local businesses because of Canada Day celebrations. Items 15.3 and 14.1.1 were brought up and voted on. Members of Council spoke in support of the Notice of Motion and to the benefits of Canada Day celebrations throughout the City of Mississauga and enquired about the challenges BIAs encounter related to finding volunteers and corporate fundraisers. Direction was given to staff to look at opportunities to include the Clarkson BIA in Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) funds and for the BIAs to include the local Councillors in future opportunities for volunteers. K. Ralston responded to questions. Mayor Parrish spoke to staff bringing forward corporate reports regarding the allocation of Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) funds and a City renaming asset policy within this term of council. 8. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil 9.
Moved by Councillor McFadden
Carried
That Recommendations GC-0071-2026 – GC-0106-2026 as contained in the General Committee Report 5 - 2026 dated February 18, 2026 be approved. GC-0071-2026 That the deputation and associated presentation by Teresa Burgess-Ogilvie, Executive Director, Safe City Mississauga with respect to the Presentation of the 2025 Annual Impact Report be received. GC-0072-2026 That the deputation and associated presentation by Donna Boucher, Founder/Chair, and Cathy Corsetti, Co-Chair, Making Prom Happen, with respect to Making Prom Happen Event Access Equity Project be received. GC-0073-2026 That the deputation and associated presentation by Marek Ruta, Tribute Dinner Committee Chair, Community Living Mississauga Foundation with respect to the 2026 Tribute Dinner Fundraiser be received. GC-0074-2026 That the deputation and associated presentation by Nadia Paladino, Director Parks & Forestry & Environment with respect to Reconciling Exceptions to User Fees for the Mississauga Majors Baseball Association be received. GC-0075-2026 That the deputation by Tony Jasinski, Executive Vice-President, Mississauga Majors Baseball Association, with respect to reconciling exceptions to user fees for the Mississauga Majors Baseball Association, be received. GC-0076-2026 That the following items were approved on the consent agenda: - Single Source Award for a Semi-Autonomous POD Athletic Field Painter - Single Source Procurements Related to 2026 – Q1 Information Technology (IT) Contracts: Euna Solutions Inc.
Moved by Councillor A. Tedjo, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Referred
WHEREAS on September 16, 2020, Council approved Rec’d PDC-0030-2020 for the development of 0 and 5044 Hurontario Street with four condominium apartment buildings ranging from 32 to 38 storeys proposed by Pinnacle International (Ontario) Ltd. (“Pinnacle”); AND WHEREAS on December 8, 2021, Council approved the Section 37 Community Benefits Report dated November 12, 2021 and authorized the execution of a Section 37 agreement with Pinnacle, which shall contribute $2,500,000 to be allocated towards affordable housing; AND WHEREAS the aforementioned Section 37 Agreement has since been executed, pursuant to which the sum of $2.5 million has been transferred into the City’s Affordable Housing Reserve Fund (Account #35596) on June 17, 2025; and AND WHEREAS Council wishes to direct $1.5 million of the community benefit contribution to the Peel Housing Corporation (PHC) for capital repairs and improvements to the existing social housing building directly north of the Pinnacle site, operated by PHC, municipally known as 20 Ceremonial Drive (the “Gardenview Building”); NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED 1. That Council authorize the contribution of $1,500,000 from the City of Mississauga’s Affordable Housing Reserve Fund (Account #35596) to the Peel Housing Corporation; 2. That this contribution be designated for capital repairs and improvements to the Gardenview Building; 3. That the Commissioner of Planning and Building and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contribution agreement, necessa
Moved by Councillor N. Hart, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney
Carried
WHEREAS Canada Day is a day of immense significance, which celebrates the birth of our country and commemorates the rich history, diverse culture, and shared values of Canada and Canadians, from coast to coast; AND WHEREAS spectacular Canada Day celebrations and festivities are held across our country and city each year, where Canadians patriotically gather together and unite to celebrate our shared heritage and take pride in our great country; AND WHEREAS Port Credit Business Improvement Area (BIA), Malton Business Improvement Area (BIA), and Streetsville Business Improvement Area (BIA) all have planned Canada Day celebrations to support this most important day in 2026; AND WHEREAS Port Credit BIA applied for and was successful in attaining city grant funding through the Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Grant Program; however, Port Credit BIA was awarded $137,000 of their requested $197,627, leaving a shortfall in these BIA’s event budgets; AND WHEREAS Malton BIA applied for and was successful in attaining city grant funding through the Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Grant Program; however, Malton BIA was awarded $15,000 of its requested $27,000, leaving a shortfall in these BIA’s event budgets; AND WHEREAS Streetsville BIA applied for and was successful in attaining city grant funding through the Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Grant Program – however, Streetsville BIA was awarded $20,000 of their requested $40,000, leaving a shortfall in these BIA’s event budge
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor N. Hart
Carried
WHEREAS the General Committee Report 3 – 2026 dated February 4, 2026 was presented to Council on February 11, 2026 and was adopted by Resolution 0028-2026; AND WHEREAS the General Committee Report 3-2026 contained recommendations emanating from the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee (MSTSAC) Report 1 – 2026 dated January 28, 2026; AND WHEREAS Recommendation MSTSAC-0005-2026 relating to the site inspection at Shelter Bay Road and Formentera Avenue for the students of Shelter Bay Public School, and Recommendation MSTSAC-0006-2026 relating to site inspection at Derry Road West and Rosehurst Drive for the students of Lisgar Middle School were inadvertently omitted from the General Committee Report 3 – 2026 dated February 4, 2026; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Recommendation MSTSAC-0005-2026 and MSTSAC-0006-2026 be included on a General Committee Report 3 – 2026 Part 2 as follows: GC-0069-2026 1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Shelter Bay Road and Formentera Avenue for the students of Shelter Bay Public School. 2. That Transportation and Works be requested to replace the faded "no parking" and "no stopping" signage on Formentera Avenue and Shelter Bay Road. 3. That the principal of Shelter Bay Public School be requested to remind parents to use the Kiss and Ride instead of parking/stopping illegally opposite the school to drop off students. 4. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enfor
Moved by Councillor A. Tedjo, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
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 February 25, 2026 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: (Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001) 21.1 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Renaming Riverview Park (Ward 11) 21.2 Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Ukrainian photo exhibit (Verbal) YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and 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 Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
WHEREAS Mr. Ralph Hunter is a long-time Mississauga resident, who has dedicatedly served the Village of Streetsville, City of Mississauga, and Region of Peel through exceptional public and volunteer community service work for over six decades; AND WHEREAS Mr. Hunter has undertaken exceptional and extensive public service work for many decades, that has significantly benefited the Village of Streetsville, City of Mississauga, and Region of Peel, giving his time and expertise to serve on the Streetsville Planning Board (1963-1965); Streetsville Parks and Recreation Board (1971-1974, Director, Chair); Peel Police Service Board (2003-2008, Director, Vice Chair); and Mississauga Living Arts Centre Board (1997-2016, Director, Vice Chair); AND WHEREAS Mr. Hunter has undertaken extensive community service volunteer work, enriching and benefiting the Village of Streetsville and City of Mississauga for several decades, including serving with the Streetsville Kinsmen (1960-1968, Editor, Director, Secretary, VP); Streetsville United Church (1965-1973, Board of Stewards, Chair); Streetsville Rotary Club (1969-present, Director, Secretary, Editor, VP, President); Streetsville Cancer Society (1975- 1978, Canvas Chair); Safe City Mississauga (2010-2014, Director, Chair); and Streetsville Probus Club (2011-present, Rotary Committee Chair, Founder); AND WHEREAS Mr. Hunter has been a prominent Mississauga business leader for over six decades, establishing several successful local businesses and
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the closed session verbal updated regarding a Ukrainian photo exhibit be received. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and 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 ABSTAIN (1) Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the minutes of the February 11, 2026 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Item 15.3 Kelly Ralston, Executive Director Port Credit BIA and John Pappas, Chair, Port Credit BIA K. Ralston and Barsha Tanakadoo, Streetsville BIA spoke in support of the Notice of Motion for additional Canada Day Funding for Business Improvement Areas. K. Ralston outlined the economic benefits to local businesses because of Canada Day celebrations. Items 15.3 and 14.1.1 were brought up and voted on. Members of Council spoke in support of the Notice of Motion and to the benefits of Canada Day celebrations throughout the City of Mississauga and enquired about the challenges BIAs encounter related to finding volunteers and corporate fundraisers. Direction was given to staff to look at opportunities to include the Clarkson BIA in Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) funds and for the BIAs to include the local Councillors in future opportunities for volunteers. K. Ralston responded to questions. Mayor Parrish spoke to staff bringing forward corporate reports regarding the allocation of Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) funds and a City renaming asset policy within this term of council. 8. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil Council 02/25/2026 3 9. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION 0040-2026 Moved By Councillor A. Tedjo Seconded By Councillor C. Fonseca The following items were approved on the consent agenda: - 11.1 General Committee Report 5 - 2026 dated February 18, 20
Moved by Councillor Kovac
Carried
In favour (11): 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 S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt

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