The Mississauga Record

General Committee

October 29, 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 (19 motions)

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

That the deputation and associated presentation by Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement with respect to increasing Licensing Administrative Penalties for Short-Term Rental Accommodations be received. Received 7.6 Item 10.4 Onkar Deshpande, Resident 1. Miway Contract with Transitapp (1).pdf Onkar Deshpande, Resident, spoke with respect to the proposed single source award for a mobile trip planner and communication App for MiWay and highlighted comparisons detailed in Appendix 1 appended to the corporate report; explained how bus data works, and demonstrated a tracking App he created that shows live locations of all buses and service alerts that are published by the City, and does not agree with the city spending $600,000 annually to provide information that is already available and in some cases free to riders, and that the money could go towards other city priorities. Maureen Cosyn Heath, Director, Transit explained the different features and benefits to the proposed Transit App that are beyond what is available on freeware Apps. Maureen Cosyn Heath, Director, Transit responded to the following enquiries from Members of Committee: do we have stats on what App’s Mississauga residents are using can residents continue to use their preferred App and not have the city spend the money on an App how would the new App be communicated to riders with the elimination of Triplinx App, what is Metrolinx's solution to providing online services Councillor Damerla spoke in opposition of s
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
That the Licensing Administrative Penalty By-law 0135-2014, as amended, be further amended to increase all penalty amounts for contraventions of the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law 0289-2020, effective November 17, 2025, as set out in Appendix 1 of the corporate report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated October 9, 2025, entitled “Increasing Licensing Administrative Penalties for Short-Term Rental Accommodations.” That the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law 0289-2020, as amended, be further amended to include housekeeping updates as outlined in this corporate report. 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 C. Fonseca
Carried
That a by-law be enacted to provide for a 2026 interim property tax levy based on 50 percent of the previous year’s taxes. That By-law 0076-2025, a by-law to establish the tax ratios and tax rates for the year 2025 be amended to include a tax rate for the New Multi-Residential (Municipal Reduction) subclass established by The Regional Municipality of Peel on September 25, 2025. That the 2026 residential interim property tax due dates be set for March 5, April 2 and May 7, 2026. That the 2026 non-residential interim property tax due date be set for March 5, 2026. That the 2026 interim due dates for properties enrolled in the City’s pre-authorized tax payment plan, in a due date plan, be payable in three instalments for residential properties on March 5, April 2 and May 7, 2026, and in one instalment for non-residential properties on March 5, 2026. That the 2026 interim due dates for properties enrolled in the City’s pre-authorized tax payment plan, in a monthly plan, be payable in six instalments based on the taxpayer’s selected withdrawal day of either 1st, 8th, 15th, or 22nd of the months of January, February, March, April, May and June 2026. 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 S. McFadden
Carried
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan be approved as discussed at the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting. (AAC-0015-2025) GC-0513-2025 That up to the amount of $350.00 be a pprov ed from the Council Committees Budget for the costs associated with the Accessibility Advisory Committee Member Appreciation Luncheon. (AAC-0016-2025) GC-0514-2025 That the deputation and presentation by Melissa Anastacio, Project Manager, Capital Design and Construction with respect to Clarke Memorial Hall Accessibility updates, be received. (FADS-0004-2025) (AAC-0017-2025) GC-0515-2025 That the deputation and presentation by Emerson Ganpatsingh, Senior Project Leader with respect to Huron Park Recreation Centre Accessibility Upgrades, be received. (FADS-0005-2025) (AAC-0018-2025) GC-0516-2025 That the deputation and presentation by Nicole Crabtree, VG Architects with respect to Malton Community Centre Ground Floor Renovation, be received. (FADS-0006-2025) (AAC-0019-2025) GC-0517-2025 That the verbal update from Steven Viera, Citizen Member with respect to the Transit Advisory Committee, be received. (AAC-0020-2025) 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 S. McFadden GC-0512-2025
Carried
That the letter dated October 23, 2025, from Mayor Parrish to Mississauga Members of Provincial Parliament with respect to Automatic Speed Enforcement Cameras and Bill 56 , 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 S. McFadden
Carried
That the letter dated October 17, 2025, from Sonya Pacheco Legislative Coordinator, City Clerk’s Office , City of Brampton, with respect to Provincial Decision on Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) , be received. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden
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 October 29, 2025, shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 16.1 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: Delegation of Authority - Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property - January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025 16.2 Labour relations or employee negotiations: 2026 Total Rewards for Non-Union Employees (Verbal) 16.3 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: Infrastructure Ontario Transit Oriented Communities - Cooksville and Clarkson GO Stations (Verbal) The Committee went into Closed Session at 11:30 AM and returned at 1:03 PM. The following matter was voted on in Open Session.
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the report dated October 7, 2025, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer entitled, “Delegation of Authority - Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property - January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025, be received for information. YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (2) Mayor Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the closed session verbal update on October 29, 2025 with respect to 2026 Total R ewards for Non-Union Employees be received and that staff undertake the direction outlined in the closed session. YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (2) Mayor Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
That the closed session verbal update on October 29, 2025 with respect to Infrastructure Ontario Transit Oriented Communities - Cooksville and Clarkson GO Stations 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 ABSENT (1) Mayor Parrish
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the Corporate Report entitled “Empowering Change: A Comprehensive EDI Strategy 2026-2031” dated October 7, 2025 attached as Appendix 1 to the report from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be approved. YES (12): Councillor M. Mahoney, 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 A.Tedjo
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor M. Mahoney, 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, Councillor B. Butt
1. That the Licensing Administrative Penalty By-law 0135-2014, as amended, be further amended to increase all penalty amounts for contraventions of the Short- Term Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law 0289-2020, effective November 17, 2025, as set out in Appendix 1 of the corporate report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated October 9, 2025, entitled “Increasing Licensing Administrative Penalties for Short-Term Rental Accommodations.” 2. That the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law 0289-2020, as amended, be further amended to include housekeeping updates as outlined in this corporate report. 3. 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 C. Fonseca
Carried
General Committee 2025 10 29 9 1. That a by-law be enacted to provide for a 2026 interim property tax levy based on 50 percent of the previous year’s taxes. 2. That By-law 0076-2025, a by-law to establish the tax ratios and tax rates for the year 2025 be amended to include a tax rate for the New Multi-Residential (Municipal Reduction) subclass established by The Regional Municipality of Peel on September 25, 2025. 3. That the 2026 residential interim property tax due dates be set for March 5, April 2 and May 7, 2026. 4. That the 2026 non-residential interim property tax due date be set for March 5, 2026. 5. That the 2026 interim due dates for properties enrolled in the City’s pre- authorized tax payment plan, in a due date plan, be payable in three instalments for residential properties on March 5, April 2 and May 7, 2026, and in one instalment for non-residential properties on March 5, 2026. 6. That the 2026 interim due dates for properties enrolled in the City’s pre- authorized tax payment plan, in a monthly plan, be payable in six instalments based on the taxpayer’s selected withdrawal day of either 1st, 8th, 15th, or 22nd of the months of January, February, March, April, May and June 2026. 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 S. McFadden
Carried
GC-0512-2025 That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan be approved as discussed at the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting. (AAC-0015-2025) GC-0513-2025 General Committee 2025 10 29 10 That up to the amount of $350.00 be approved from the Council Committees Budget for the costs associated with the Accessibility Advisory Committee Member Appreciation Luncheon. (AAC-0016-2025) GC-0514-2025 That the deputation and presentation by Melissa Anastacio, Project Manager, Capital Design and Construction with respect to Clarke Memorial Hall Accessibility updates, be received. (FADS-0004-2025) (AAC-0017-2025) GC-0515-2025 That the deputation and presentation by Emerson Ganpatsingh, Senior Project Leader with respect to Huron Park Recreation Centre Accessibility Upgrades, be received. (FADS-0005-2025) (AAC-0018-2025) GC-0516-2025 That the deputation and presentation by Nicole Crabtree, VG Architects with respect to Malton Community Centre Ground Floor Renovation, be received. (FADS-0006-2025) (AAC-0019-2025) GC-0517-2025 That the verbal update from Steven Viera, Citizen Member with respect to the Transit Advisory Committee, be received. (AAC-0020-2025) 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 S. McFadden
Carried
That the letter dated October 23, 2025, from Mayor Parrish to Mississauga Members of Provincial Parliament with respect to Automatic Speed Enforcement Cameras and Bill 56, 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 S. McFadden
Carried
That the letter dated October 17, 2025, from Sonya Pacheco Legislative Coordinator, City Clerk’s Office, City of Brampton, with respect to Provincial Decision on Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE), be received. YES (10): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
General Committee 2025 10 29 13 That the report dated October 7, 2025, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer entitled, “Delegation of Authority - Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property - January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025, be received for information. YES (9): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (2): Mayor Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the closed session verbal update on October 29, 2025 with respect to 2026 Total Rewards for Non-Union Employees be received and that staff undertake the direction outlined in the closed session. YES (9): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (2): Mayor Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
General Committee 2025 10 29 14 That the closed session verbal update on October 29, 2025 with respect to Infrastructure Ontario Transit Oriented Communities - Cooksville and Clarkson GO Stations be received. YES (10): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (1): Mayor Parrish
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
In favour (10): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, Councillor N. Hart

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