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That the Corporate Report entitled “Academic Partnership with the University of Toronto Mississauga - Update” dated September 23, 2025, from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be received for information. 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

That the report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated October 14, 2025, entitled, “Automated Speed Enforcement Update”, be received for information. 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

WHEREAS Ashutosh Narula is hosting Halloween Astro Jam on November 1, 2025 from 7:30-10:00pm at Planet Splatter - 5120 Dixie road unit 12; AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages; AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of approximately 50 people; NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems Halloween Astro Jam at Planet Splatter - 5120 Dixie road unit 12; 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, 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

WHEREAS democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; AND WHEREAS we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; AND WHEREAS Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; AND WHEREAS social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; AND WHEREAS better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; AND WHEREAS in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives) which pledged to speak out against harassment and negativity in politics and call on elected officials to uphold the highest standards of conduct; AND WHEREAS H.E.R. Halton has launched a campaign called Elect Respect to promote the importance o

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 October 22, 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 related to Deputation 7.6 issues raised 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

That the verbal update for item 21.1 be received. YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and 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 C. Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla

That the minutes of the October 8, 2025 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Item 10.1 Robert Trewartha, Director, Director, Strategic Communications & Initiatives (Presentation attached) R. Trewartha provided an overview of the academic partnership with the University of Toronto Mississauga. Councillor Mahoney thanked R. Trewartha and his team for all their work on this partnership. 7.2 Item 10.1 Melanie Woodin, President, University of Toronto Alexandra Gillespie, Vice-president and Principal at the University of Toronto Mississauga and M. Woodin spoke to the University of Toronto and to the partnership with the City of Mississauga. Councillor Tedjo spoke to the challenges of public funded institutions and to ways the City of Mississauga can work with the University of Toronto Mississauga. M. Woodin responded and spoke to conversations with the Provincial government. Item 10.1 was brought up and voted on. 7.3 Item 13.1 Rosanna Sansalone-Sauder, Resident 3 R. Sansalone-Sauder expressed concerns with the high property taxes and to the economic challenges the City of Mississauga face. Members of Council spoke to the petition submitted, to what services could be reduced in the City of Mississauga, to upcoming Budget Committee meetings, and to the challenges with funding services at the Region of Peel. Mayor Parrish spoke to providing R. Sansalone-Sauder with a budget document that outlines services in the City of Mississauga. 7.4