The Mississauga Record

General Committee

May 7, 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 (14 motions)

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

That the deputation and associated presentation by Corey Poole and Carmen Ford with respect to item 10.1 - Economic Impact of Live Music in Mississauga, be received. Received 7.5 Mike Douglas, Executive Director and Sherri Parliament, Communications Manager with respect to MAC Update and performance by Sauga Song Winner Joelle Rose 1. MAC Presentation - GC - May 7 2025.pdf *Presentation added Mike Douglas, Executive Director and Sherri Parliament, Communications Manager, City of Mississauga provided an overview of the Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) annual report and spoke to the economic highlights, building of a brand, increased operating funds, and details about the 2025 Mississauga Arts Awards gala, the Martys on June 19, 2025. Further, M. Douglas spoke to the award presentation in 19 categories which recognizes 70 finalists and honors three community arts awards all stars. Sherri Parliament introduced the 2025 Song of the Year winner, Joelle Rose for her song "Birdhouse". Joelle Rose performed Birdhouse and spoke to the inspiration for the song and recording experience at MetalWorks Institute. RECOMMENDATION GC-0210-2025 Moved By Councillor S. Dasko That the deputation and associated presentation by Mike Douglas, Executive Director and Sherri Parliament, Communications Manager, Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) with respect to the MAC Update and performance by Sauga Song Winner Joelle Rose, be received. Received 7.6 Councillor Joe Horneck, with respect to Alectra Annual Gene
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko
Carried
That the Corporate Report entitled “Economic Impact of Live Music in Mississauga” and the appendices dated April 15, 2025, from the Commissioner of Community services be received for information. YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (3) Mayor Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, and Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to award and execute the single source contract with respect to the purchase between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and A.J. Stone Company Ltd. for the supply and delivery of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Equipment and associated licensing, maintenance, testing and support with an upset limit of $785,000.00 exclusive of taxes, for a term of up to five years, as outlined in the corporate report entitled “Single Source Approval for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Equipment for Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services” dated March 26, 2025 from the Commissioner of Community Services and all necessary agreements and related ancillary agreements, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, in accordance with the City’s Procurement By-law 0013-2022, as amended. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (9) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (3) Mayor Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, and Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
That the recommendations as outlined in the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works dated April 25, 2025 and entitled “2025 Traffic Calming Program (Ward 2, Ward 4, Ward 6, Ward 7, Ward 8, and Ward 11)” be approved; and that the Report be
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
In favour (9): 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
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 May 7, 2025 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter: 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 of territory or a Crown agency of any of them - GC-0226-2025 16.2 Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - GC-0227-2025 Received The Committee went into Closed Session at 11:40 AM and returned at 12:34 PM. The following matter was voted on in Open Session.
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the report dated April 7, 2025, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services entitled, “Delegation of Authority - Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property - July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, be received for information. YES (7) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (5) Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, and Councillor M. Reid
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
That staff be directed to undertake the actions outlined by Council regarding Encampments at the May 7, 2025 meeting. YES (7) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (5) Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, and Councillor M. Reid
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:  Item 10.1 - Economic Impact of Live Music in Mississauga  Item 10.2 - Single Source Approval for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Equipment for Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services  Item 11.1 - Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Recommendation Report 3 - 2025 - dated April 30, 2025 YES (9): Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor S. McFadden ABSENT (3): Councillor M. Mahoney, Mayor Parrish, and Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
In favour (9): 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
That the Corporate Report entitled “Economic Impact of Live Music in Mississauga” and the appendices dated April 15, 2025, from the Commissioner of Community services be received for information. YES (9): Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor S. McFadden ABSENT (3): Councillor M. Mahoney, Mayor Parrish, and Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
1. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to award and execute the single source contract with respect to the purchase between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and A.J. Stone Company Ltd. for the supply and delivery of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Equipment and General Committee 2025 05 07 8 associated licensing, maintenance, testing and support with an upset limit of $785,000.00 exclusive of taxes, for a term of up to five years, as outlined in the corporate report entitled “Single Source Approval for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Equipment for Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services” dated March 26, 2025 from the Commissioner of Community Services and all necessary agreements and related ancillary agreements, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, in accordance with the City’s Procurement By- law 0013-2022, as amended. 2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (9): Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor S. McFadden ABSENT (3): Councillor M. Mahoney, Mayor Parrish, and Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
GC-0216-2025 That the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee 2025 Work Plan be received, as presented. (MSTSAC-0021-2025) GC-0217-2025 1. That Junaid Shah and Mario Matteazzi, Citizen members of the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee, be authorized to attend the 2025 Ontario Traffic Council Summit, on April 30 to May 2, 2025 in Muskoka, Ontario, and that the costs for registration, and travel of up to $5000 be allocated from the 2025 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee budget. 2. That Louise Goegan, Citizen member of the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee, be authorized to attend the 2025 Ontario Traffic Council (OTC) Summit, on May 1, 2025, in Muskoka, Ontario, where she will be recognized as an Honourary Life Member at the President’s Dinner, and that the costs for mileage and related expenses, not exceeding $600, be allocated from the 2025 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee budget. 3. That the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee members who attend the 2025 Ontario Traffic Council Annual Conference on April 30 to May 2, 2025 report back to the Committee, summarizing the sessions they attended at a future Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee meeting. (MSTSAC-0022-2025) GC-0218-2025 That the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Site Inspection Statistics Report for April 2025, be received. (MSTSAC-0023-2025) GC-0219-2025 General Committee 2025 05 07 10 That th
Moved by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
In favour (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, Councillor B. Butt
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 May 7, 2025 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter: a. 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 of territory or a Crown agency of any of them - GC-0226-2025 16.2 Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - GC-0227-2025 Received The Committee went into Closed Session at 11:40 AM and returned at 12:34 PM. The following matter was voted on in Open Session.
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
General Committee 2025 05 07 13 That the report dated April 7, 2025, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services entitled, “Delegation of Authority - Acquisition, Disposal, Administration and Lease of Land and Property - July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, be received for information. YES (7): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (5): Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, and Councillor M. Reid
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
That staff be directed to undertake the actions outlined by Council regarding Encampments at the May 7, 2025 meeting. YES (7): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (5): Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, and Councillor M. Reid
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried

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