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)
11 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda of the January 15, 2025 Council meeting be approved. 4. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Nil 5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING 5.1 Draft Council Minutes - December 11, 2024 Verbal Motion Moved by: Councillor Mahoney That the minutes of the December 11, 2024 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Item 13.1 Marko Samardzija, Resident M. Samardzija expressed concerns with noise and odour pollution from two existing restaurants at 510 Driftcurrent Drive and requested staff to review the compliance of the approval process to install the exhaust systems. 7.2 Item 13.1 Surya Payidiparty, Resident S. Payidiparty expressed concerns with noise and odour pollution from two existing restaurants at 510 Driftcurrent Dr. Councillor Hart spoke to the petition received regarding the restaurants at 510 Driftcurrent Drive. Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement spoke to previous engagement with the property owner and outlined steps that have been taken by Mobile Licensing Enforcement to find a solution. Mayor Parrish spoke to the variance approved by Committee of Adjustment to allow the exhaust system to be so close to the property line. Chris Rouse, Director, Development & Design spoke to the approval from Committee of Adjustment. Members of Council spoke to what steps could be taken once Committee of Adjustment approved a variance, for the restaurant owners to be a good neighbour, and for staff to meet with the restaurant
Moved by Councillor Tedjo
Carried
That notwithstanding that subsequent to the public meeting, changes to the applications have been proposed, Council considers that the changes do not require further notice and, therefore, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, any further notice regarding the proposed amendment is hereby waived. That the applications under File OZ /OPA 18-008 W5 , Airstar Holdings Inc. , 7211 - 7233 Airport Road , to amend Mississauga Official Plan to Residential High Density and Greenlands ; to change the zoning to H- RA2-Exception and G1 to permit a six storey, rental apartment building wi th 125 units and ground floor retail space , along with an addition to the abutting greenlands , be approved in conformity with the provisions outlined in Appendix 2 . That the applicant agree to satisfy all the requirements of the City and any other external agency concerned with the development. 4 . That the decision of Council for 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. 5 . That the "H" holding provision is to be removed from the R A2-Exception ( Apartments ) 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 December 23, 2024 , from the Commissioner of Planning and Building have been satisfactorily addressed .
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That Recommendations GC-0001-2025 – GC-0007-2025 as contained in the General Committee Report 1 - 2025 dated January 8, 2025 be approved. GC-0001-2025 That the following items were approved on the consent agenda: 10.1 Single Source Award to Court-1 Sports Inc. for Soccer Goal Posts and Custom Mesh 10.2 Authorization to enter into an Agreement with William Osler Health Systems for the Development and Delivery of Therapeutic Programs 10.3 Amendment to Policy 03-06-08 Bid Awards and Bid Protests 10.4 2024 Avolve Single Source Recommendation Report 12.1 Letter dated December 16, 2024 to Minister of Municipal Affairs with respect to Peel Transition Implementation Act, 2004 GC-0002-2025 That Council approve the Single Source procurement for the supply of goal posts and custom mesh from Court-1 Sports Inc. for a period of five (5) years, as outlined in the corporate report entitled “Single Source Award to Court-1 Sports Inc. for Soccer Goal Posts and Custom Mesh” dated November 21, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, the single source contract with respect to the purchase between the City and Court-1 Sports Inc. for an estimated amount of $326,260.00, exclusive of taxes, and all necessary agreements and related ancillary agreements, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, in accordance with the City’s Procurement Bylaw 0013-2022,
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
WHEREAS Big Slick Bar and Billiards in Mississauga – 1965 Britannia Road West is planning on hosting an Industry Night on March 14, 2025 and is requesting temporary extension of hours from 2:00am to 4:00am to allow all industry workers to enjoy a night together in a controlled and safe environment; AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages; AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of up to 150 people; NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the; Big Slick Bar and Billiards - Industry Nights being held on 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 J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
WHEREAS Association des Sports D’action is hosting APIK 2025 from February 7-9, 2025 on Celebration Square: AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages; AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of 45,000 over the entire event: NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the Jackalope 2025 from February 7-9, 2025 on Celebration Square; 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 J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
Whereas climate change has resulted in Mississauga’s residents experiencing extreme and destructive storms; Whereas the flooding that results from those storms has seriously damaged homes, businesses, property and municipal infrastructure; Whereas repeated flooding has resulted in many home and business owners no longer being able to purchase property insurance that specifically covers flooding; Whereas the City proactively introduced a Stormwater Charge in 2016 to be used specifically to upgrade aging and undersized stormwater pipes, modify areas surrounding watercourses and provide other measures to strengthen the City’s ability to withstand flooding; Whereas the City approved a new storm water master plan in 2023 “Build Beautiful” that builds on the existing stormwater management program to refine the stormwater program, stormwater management systems and infrastructure, including actions to help prevent floods, improve water quality, control erosion and reduce pollution; Whereas the stormwater drainage system is one of the largest assets owned and operated by the City with a 2024 Asset Management Plan estimating a replacement value of $7.6 billion; Whereas the City has recently established a series of grants intended to assist homeowners in dealing with damage from flooding and installing measures to prevent future property damage; Whereas the City has recently received grants from the Province to assist with preventive measures specifically in the Little Etobicoke Creek a
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca, seconded by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
Whereas Hizb ut Tahrir, a terrorist group, has scheduled a conference to be held somewhere in the City of Mississauga on January 18, 2025 and; Whereas many Governments throughout the world have declared the Hizb ut Tahrir a terrorist group and are banned from those countries and; Whereas the City of Mississauga has refused to rent or permit gatherings in its buildings for use by this group for over ten years due to past hate speech against our country and its citizens and; Whereas the Global Imams Council has written to the Minister of Public Safety also objecting to this event taking place and has urged Public Safety Canada to "intervene and prevent this event from taking place" and; Whereas Mayor Carolyn Parrish has written to the Global Imams Council stating that "this extremist group's hateful ideology in no way reflects the values or beliefs of our Muslim residents, who stand for peace, respect, and harmony and play a vital role in our city" and; Whereas the presence of Hizb ut Tahrir is extremely objectionable to democracy loving Canadians and residents of Mississauga" and; Therefore be it resolved that Mississauga City Council expresses its objection to the presence of Hizb ut Tahrir in Mississauga and call on the Federal Government to intercede with security staff to block this conference and ban in Canada, Hizb ut Tahrir and list it as a terrorist organization. YES (11) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Ma
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor D. Damerla
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 January 15, 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 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Peel Police Service Board (Verbal) 21.2 Education Session: Mayor's Housing Task Force Report Briefing (Verbal) 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 A. Tedjo, seconded by Councillor N. Hart
Carried
That Deputy Mayor/Councillor Matt Mahoney be appointed to the Peel Police Service Board effective after the Police budget is approved. 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 M. Reid
Carried
That the closed session Education Session: Mayor's Housing Task Force Report Briefing 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 A. Tedjo, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
That the minutes of the December 11, 2024 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Item 13.1 Marko Samardzija, Resident M. Samardzija expressed concerns with noise and odour pollution from two existing restaurants at 510 Driftcurrent Drive and requested staff to review the compliance of the approval process to install the exhaust systems. 7.2 Item 13.1 Surya Payidiparty, Resident S. Payidiparty expressed concerns with noise and odour pollution from two existing restaurants at 510 Driftcurrent Dr. Councillor Hart spoke to the petition received regarding the restaurants at 510 Driftcurrent Drive. Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement spoke to previous engagement with the property owner and outlined steps that have been taken by Mobile Licensing Enforcement to find a solution. Mayor Parrish spoke to the variance approved by Committee of Adjustment to allow the exhaust system to be so close to the property line. Chris Rouse, Director, Development & Design spoke to the approval from Committee of Adjustment. 3 Members of Council spoke to what steps could be taken once Committee of Adjustment approved a variance, for the restaurant owners to be a good neighbour, and for staff to meet with the restaurant owners to discuss solutions. Raj Sheth, Commissioner, Corporate Services spoke to a silencer that could be added to the exhaust systems. 7.3 Item 13.1 Don Zhang, Resident No discussion took place. 7.4 Item 10.1 Surjip Prewal, Resident No
Moved by Councillor Mahoney
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