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 (36 motions)
34 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the deputation by Michael Costa with respect to the 2025 Fireworks By-law Review be received. Received 7.20 Item 10.3 Aleem Kanji, Chief Advocacy Officer, Canadian National Fireworks Association Aleem Kanji, Chief Advocacy Officer, Canadian National Fireworks Association, spoke on behalf of residents who believe that fireworks is a part of a cherished tradition, cultural and community connector. A. Kanji noted that data shows that fireworks are still being mis-used, and that enforcement is difficult, and, further noted that eliminating the use of fireworks eliminates the regulated and informed responsible use of fireworks which is not the solution. A. Kanji suggested a community centred approach and provided examples of initiatives that the City can adopt. RECOMMENDATION GC-0246-2025 Moved By Councillor J. Kovac That the deputation by Aleem Kanji, Chief Advocacy Officer, Canadian National Fireworks with respect to the 2025 Fireworks By-law Review be received. Received 7.21 Item 10.3 Lori Ward, Resident Lori Ward, Resident, provided background of her store's operation, and suggested that only permanent established fireworks vendors be issued licences; and emphasized their responsibility to promoting safety and compliance to local by-laws, and have removed "roman candles" from their product line due to reports of frequent mis-use. L. Ward noted that all purchases made are accompanied with safety sheets produced by the City of Toronto Fire Services, and that unlicensed pop-
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Deferred
That the deputation by Susy Cunha with respect to the 2025 Fireworks By-law Review be received. Received 8. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil 9. CONSENT AGENDA RECOMMENDATION GC-0249-2025 Moved By Councillor M. Reid That the following items were approved on the consent agenda: 10.4 Fence By-law Review 10.7 Authority to execute a Limiting Distance Spatial Separation Agreement between the City of Mississauga and Residences at Harbourwalk Inc. regarding lands located at 910 Aerodrome Avenue, in Lakeview Village (Ward 1) 11.1 Transit Advisory Committee Report 2 – 2025 dated May 6, 2025 11.2 Environmental Action Committee Report 3 – 2025 dated May 6, 2025 11.3 Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee Report 2 – 2025 dated May 7, 2025 11.4 Governance Committee Report 3, 2025 dated May 12, 2025 11.5 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 3 – 2025 dated May 13, 2025
Moved by Mayor Parrish
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt
That the Corporate Report entitled “Priorities for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference 2025” dated April 30, 2025, from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be approved. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSTAIN (1) Councillor D. Damerla ABSENT (2) Councillor C. Fonseca, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor A.Tedjo
Carried
That the “Multi-Year Accessibility Plan - 2024 Accessibility Annual Status Update” report dated April 14, 2025, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, be received for information. YES (7) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor N. Hart ABSTAIN (1) Councillor D. Damerla ABSENT (2) Councillor C. Fonseca, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
That corporate report, dated May 6, 2025, from the Commissioner of Community Services, entitled “2025 Fireworks By-law Review be
Moved by Mayor Parrish
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor Butt · Opposed (1): Councillor D. Damerla
That the Fence By-law 0397-1978, as amended, be further amended, as set out in the Appendix 2 of the corporate report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated May 6, 2025, entitled “Fence By-law Review”. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSTAIN (1) Councillor D. Damerla ABSENT (2) Councillor C. Fonseca, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
That the 2025 Corporate Asset Management Plan, including the proposed levels of service attached as Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report dated May 8, 2025, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, entitled 2025 Corporate Asset Management Plan, be approved and posted on the City’s website to comply with O.Reg. 588/17, and submitted to the Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI). YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSTAIN (1) Councillor D. Damerla ABSENT (2) Councillor C. Fonseca, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That a by-law be enacted authorizing the Commissioner of Community Services, Chief Building Official and the City Clerk to execute a Limiting Distance Spatial Separation Agreement, and all documents ancillary thereto, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, between Residences at Harbourwalk Inc. and The Corporation of the City of Mississauga regarding lands located at 910 Aerodrome Avenue in Lakeview Village as outlined in the corporate report dated April 25, 2025 entitled “Authority to execute a Limiting Distance Spatial Separation Agreement between the City of Mississauga and Residences at Harbourwalk Inc. regarding lands located at 910 Aerodrome Avenue, in Lakeview Village (Ward 1)” from the Commissioner of Community Services. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSTAIN (1) Councillor D. Damerla ABSENT (2) Councillor C. Fonseca, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
That Council approve the ban of lithium-ion battery powered electric scooters (e-scooters) and electric bicycles (e-bikes) on all MiWay buses as outlined in the corporate report “Safety Risks of Lithium-ion Battery Powered Electric Scooters and Bikes on MiWay Buses” dated April 30 th , 2025, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works. That staff be directed to implement clear, system-wide communication to riders regarding the ban of e-scooters and e-bikes on-board MiWay buses, including on-board signage, digital messaging, and updating the Transit By-law. YES (5) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor B. Butt NO (2) Councillor A.Tedjo, and Councillor M. Reid ABSTAIN (1) Councillor D. Damerla ABSENT (2) Councillor C. Fonseca, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Mayor Parrish
Carried
That the deputation and associated presentation from Adam Halsey, InductEV, regarding Climate Change Goals & Transit, be received for information. (TAC-0005-2025) GC-0259-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Daniel Ripoll, University of Toronto Mississauga Students' Union VP External and Nazar Kolyasa, Campaigns Coordinator, regarding University of Toronto Mississauga Students' Union Recommendations for Transit, be received for information. (TAC-0006-2025) GC-0260-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Susan Tanabe, Manager, Transportation Planning and Mark Vandersluis, Project Lead, Transportation Planning, regarding Transit and Road Infrastructure Plan, be received for information. (TAC-0007-2025) GC-0261-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Suzanne Holder, Manager, MiWay Customer Experience, regarding 2024 Annual MiWay Report, be received for information. (TAC-0008-2025) GC-0262-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Darren Ridings, Acting Transit Director and Stephen Bacchus Manger, Transit Fleet Assets & Engineering, regarding Pilot of Q-Straint Quantum (Automatic Wheelchair Securement System), be received for information. (TAC-0009-2025) YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSTAIN (1) Councillor D. Damerla ABSENT (2) Councillor C. Fonseca, and Councillor S. M
Moved by Councillor M. Reid GC-0258-2025
Carried
That the deputation and associated presentation from Jeanne McRight, Blooming Boulevards regarding the Nuisance Weed and Tall Grass Control By-Law and designing with native grasses, be received. (EAC-0009-2025) GC-0264-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Darren Ridings, Director, Transit regarding the Hydrogen Bus Pilot, be received. (EAC-0010-2025) GC-0265-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Dianne Zimmerman, Manager, Environment regarding Engaging a Hydrogen Ecosystem Project Overview, be received. (EAC-0011-2025) GC-0266-2025 That the following items were approved under the Consent Agenda; 10.1 - Environmental Action Committee Work Plan dated March 2025 (EAC-0012-2025) GC-0267-2025 That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan dated March 2025, be approved. (EAC-0013-2025) GC-0268-2025 That Beesan Tayyar be appointed as the University of Toronto Mississauga student representative to the Environmental Action Committee for a one (1) year term ending May 5, 2026, or until a successor is appointed. (EAC-0014-2025) YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSTAIN (1) Councillor S. McFadden ABSENT (2) Councillor C. Fonseca, and Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor M. Reid GC-0263-2025
Carried
That the deputation and associated presentation from Jayme Gaspar, Executive Director and Matthew Wilkinson, Historian, Heritage Mississauga regarding Modern Black History Interview and Documentary Program with Heritage Mississauga, be received for information. (CRDHAC-0005-2025) GC-0270-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Dan Sadler, Manager, Standards Training and Compliance regarding City of Mississauga's progress on Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act, be received for information. (CRDHAC-0006-2025) GC-0271-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Janette Campbell, Project Leader, Digital Accessibility regarding Digital Accessibility Compliance, be received for information. (CRDHAC-0007-2025) GC-0272-2025 That the deputation from Robert Trewartha, Director, Strategic Communications and Initiatives regarding Update on OneMississauga campaign, be received for information. (CRDHAC-0008-2025) YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSTAIN (1) Councillor D. Damerla ABSENT (2) Councillor C. Fonseca, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor M. Reid GC-0269-2025
Carried
That the deputation by Bev Knox, Resident, regarding the Integrity Commissioner’s Report on Code of Conduct - Political Endorsements be received. (GOV-0012-2025) GC-0274-2025 That the deputation by Kim Pines, Resident, regarding the Integrity Commissioner’s Report on Code of Conduct - Political Endorsements be received. (GOV-0013-2025) GC-0275-2025 That the deputation by Charlene Haupt, Resident, regarding the Integrity Commissioner’s Report on Code of Conduct - Political Endorsements be received. (GOV-0014-2025) GC-0276-2025 1. That the deputation by Nicole Danesi, Resident, with respect to increasing voter turnout, be received. 2. That staff be directed to report back to Governance Committee on options related to the 2026 election related to voting methods, expanded voting locations and options for receiving feedback from residents on ways to improve voter turnouts. (GOV-0015-2025) GC-0277-2025 That the deputation by George Tavares, Resident, regarding the Integrity Commissioner’s Report on Code of Conduct - Political Endorsements be received. (GOV-0016-2025) GC-0278-2025 That the Integrity Commissioner’s Report dated May 2025 on the Code of Conduct – Political Endorsements be received for information, and that the Governance Committee directs that the Code of Conduct be amended to include a clause that states that “Members of Council shall not use their title (Mayor or Councillor X) or social media accounts to endorse candidates at the municipal, provincial or federal leve
Moved by Councillor M. Reid GC-0273-2025
Carried
That the deputation and associated presentation from Jacqueline Hunter, Coordinator, Active Transportation regarding the 2025 Outreach and Engagement Program Plan, be received. (MCAC 0016-2025) GC-0284-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Eric Zhao, Coordinator, Active Transportation regarding the E-scooting Safety School Education Campaign, be received. (MCAC 0017-2025) GC-0285-2025 That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Work Plan dated May 2025, be received. (MCAC 0018-2025) GC-0286-2025 That the Mississauga Cycling Network and Technical Subcommittee update on May 13, 2025 from Mark Currie, Citizen Member, be received. (MCAC 0019-2025) YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSTAIN (1) Councillor D. Damerla ABSENT (2) Councillor C. Fonseca, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor M. Reid GC-0283-2025
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 May 21, 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 A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor A.Tedjo
Carried
That the Commissioner of Community services or designate be authorized to execute a new and revised Shared Facilities Agreement with the Dufferin Peel Catholic Distsrict School Board for Erin Meadows Community Centre & St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School. That the 2025 complement for Recreation and Culture staff for cost centre 25099- Operations & Maintenance Erin Meadows be increased by 6 permanent Full Time equivalents (FTEs), comprising of 5 Facility Operator 2 and 1 Supervisor of Operations. That all necessary By-laws be enacted. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (3) Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
That a by-law be enacted to designate the Agreement set out in the report dated April 22, 2025, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, as a Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement made pursuant to Section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25,as amended, and to thereby exempt a portion of 5320 Ninth Line, as depicted in the sketch as the Leased Premises for Tennis Facility (“Tennis Facility”) attached hereto as Appendix “2”, to be designated a Municipal Capital Facility and is to be exempt from taxation for municipal and school purposes pursuant to Section 110 of the Municipal Act , 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, effective as of December 4, 2024. That any of the lands, described on Appendix “1” and depicted as Leased Lands for Clubhouse on Appendix “2” are lands that continue to be subject to taxation for municipal and school purposes. That the Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement is to be ratified as a municipal capital facilities agreement made pursuant to Section 110 of the Municipal Act , 2001. That the Clerk be directed to notify the Minister of Education, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Regional Municipality of Peel, and the secretary of any school board which includes the land exempted, of the enactment of the By-law. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, or their designate, be authorized to execute a Main Agreement, and all necessary documents ancillary thereto, including any subsequent amending and extension agreements, between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and Metrolinx, relating to the design and construction of the portion of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project extending into Mississauga, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (3) Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor N. Hart
Carried
That the closed session presentation regarding cyber security incident, be received. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (3) Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac
Carried
That the closed session verbal update regarding Provincial Update, be received for information. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (3) Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
General Committee 2025 05 21 12 That the deputation by Lori Ward with respect to the 2025 Fireworks By-law Review be received. Received 7.22 Item 10.3 Teresa Curcio, Resident The resident did not attend and no deputation occurred. 7.23 Item 10.3 Ana Maria Escobar, Resident The resident did not attend and no deputation occurred. 7.24 Item 10.3 Susy Cunha, Resident Susy Cunha, Resident, spoke to the incidents fireworks being mis-used in her neighbourhood and noted that in her neighbourhood there are many signs that educate the public on the permitted hours to use fireworks, however, there is a lack of respect with individuals who discharge their fireworks wherever and whenever they want, ignoring the fact that there are pet owners, persons with disabilities, and children trying to sleep nearby. Item 10.3 was brought up for discussion and was voted on following all deputations regarding Fireworks. Members of Committee engaged in discussion regarding deferring the matter and commented as follows: banning not a solution; consider more regulations, education/awareness and ask the federal government to restrict dangerous products, concern that deferring for another week is not enough time for community to process and understand the limitations and whether they are supportive suggest that a decision be made, in principle, and that if the decision is to regulate that a package of changes be provided later. Following discussions Mayor Parrish proposed that the matter be
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko
Deferred
That the following items were approved on the consent agenda: 10.4 Fence By-law Review 10.7 Authority to execute a Limiting Distance Spatial Separation Agreement between the City of Mississauga and Residences at Harbourwalk Inc. regarding lands located at 910 Aerodrome Avenue, in Lakeview Village (Ward 1) 11.1 Transit Advisory Committee Report 2 – 2025 dated May 6, 2025 11.2 Environmental Action Committee Report 3 – 2025 dated May 6, 2025 11.3 Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee Report 2 – 2025 dated May 7, 2025 11.4 Governance Committee Report 3, 2025 dated May 12, 2025 11.5 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Report 3 – 2025 dated May 13, 2025
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
That the Corporate Report entitled “Priorities for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference 2025” dated April 30, 2025, from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be approved. YES (8): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSTAIN (1): Councillor D. Damerla ABSENT (2): Councillor C. Fonseca, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor A.Tedjo
Carried
That the “Multi-Year Accessibility Plan - 2024 Accessibility Annual Status Update” report dated April 14, 2025, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, be received for information. YES (8): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid and Councillor Butt ABSTAIN (1): Councillor D. Damerla ABSENT (2): Councillor C. Fonseca, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
1. That the Fence By-law 0397-1978, as amended, be further amended, as set out in the Appendix 2 of the corporate report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated May 6, 2025, entitled “Fence By-law Review”. 2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (8): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSTAIN (1): Councillor D. Damerla ABSENT (2): Councillor C. Fonseca, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
1.That Council approve the extension of the Relationship Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and Tourism Mississauga, which expires on June 8, 2025, for a further term expiring on June 8, 2028. 2.That the Commissioner of Planning and Building or designate be authorized to execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, an Amending Agreement, with Tourism Mississauga to extend the Relationship Agreement, as outlined in the corporate report entitled “Continuation of City of Mississauga and Tourism Mississauga Relationship Agreement” dated April 29, 2025, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, and all necessary agreements and related ancillary documents, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3.That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (9): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (2): Councillor C. Fonseca, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
1. That Council approve the ban of lithium-ion battery powered electric scooters (e- scooters) and electric bicycles (e-bikes) on all MiWay buses as outlined in the corporate report “Safety Risks of Lithium-ion Battery Powered Electric Scooters and Bikes on MiWay Buses” dated April 30th, 2025, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works. 2. That staff be directed to implement clear, system-wide communication to riders regarding the ban of e-scooters and e-bikes on-board MiWay buses, including on-board signage, digital messaging, and updating the Transit By-law. YES (6): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor B. Butt NO (2): Councillor A.Tedjo, and Councillor M. Reid ABSTAIN (1): Councillor D. Damerla General Committee 2025 05 21 18 ABSENT (2): Councillor C. Fonseca, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Mayor Parrish
Carried
GC-0258-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Adam Halsey, InductEV, regarding Climate Change Goals & Transit, be received for information. (TAC-0005-2025) GC-0259-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Daniel Ripoll, University of Toronto Mississauga Students' Union VP External and Nazar Kolyasa, Campaigns Coordinator, regarding University of Toronto Mississauga Students' Union Recommendations for Transit, be received for information. (TAC-0006-2025) GC-0260-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Susan Tanabe, Manager, Transportation Planning and Mark Vandersluis, Project Lead, Transportation Planning, regarding Transit and Road Infrastructure Plan, be received for information. (TAC-0007-2025) GC-0261-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Suzanne Holder, Manager, MiWay Customer Experience, regarding 2024 Annual MiWay Report, be received for information. (TAC-0008-2025) GC-0262-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Darren Ridings, Acting Transit Director and Stephen Bacchus Manger, Transit Fleet Assets & Engineering, regarding Pilot of Q-Straint Quantum (Automatic Wheelchair Securement System), be received for information. (TAC-0009-2025) YES (8): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSTAIN (1): Councillor D. Damerla General Committee 2025 05 21 19 ABSENT
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
GC-0263-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Jeanne McRight, Blooming Boulevards regarding the Nuisance Weed and Tall Grass Control By-Law and designing with native grasses, be received. (EAC-0009-2025) GC-0264-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Darren Ridings, Director, Transit regarding the Hydrogen Bus Pilot, be received. (EAC-0010-2025) GC-0265-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Dianne Zimmerman, Manager, Environment regarding Engaging a Hydrogen Ecosystem Project Overview, be received. (EAC-0011-2025) GC-0266-2025 That the following items were approved under the Consent Agenda; 10.1 - Environmental Action Committee Work Plan dated March 2025 (EAC-0012-2025) GC-0267-2025 That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan dated March 2025, be approved. (EAC-0013-2025) GC-0268-2025 That Beesan Tayyar be appointed as the University of Toronto Mississauga student representative to the Environmental Action Committee for a one (1) year term ending May 5, 2026, or until a successor is appointed. General Committee 2025 05 21 20 (EAC-0014-2025) YES (8): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSTAIN (1): Councillor S. McFadden ABSENT (2): Councillor C. Fonseca, and Councillor D. Damerla
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
GC-0269-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Jayme Gaspar, Executive Director and Matthew Wilkinson, Historian, Heritage Mississauga regarding Modern Black History Interview and Documentary Program with Heritage Mississauga, be received for information. (CRDHAC-0005-2025) GC-0270-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Dan Sadler, Manager, Standards Training and Compliance regarding City of Mississauga's progress on Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act, be received for information. (CRDHAC-0006-2025) GC-0271-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Janette Campbell, Project Leader, Digital Accessibility regarding Digital Accessibility Compliance, be received for information. (CRDHAC-0007-2025) GC-0272-2025 That the deputation from Robert Trewartha, Director, Strategic Communications and Initiatives regarding Update on OneMississauga campaign, be received for information. (CRDHAC-0008-2025) YES (8): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSTAIN (1): Councillor D. Damerla General Committee 2025 05 21 21 ABSENT (2): Councillor C. Fonseca, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
GC-0273-2025 That the deputation by Bev Knox, Resident, regarding the Integrity Commissioner’s Report on Code of Conduct - Political Endorsements be received. (GOV-0012-2025) GC-0274-2025 That the deputation by Kim Pines, Resident, regarding the Integrity Commissioner’s Report on Code of Conduct - Political Endorsements be received. (GOV-0013-2025) GC-0275-2025 That the deputation by Charlene Haupt, Resident, regarding the Integrity Commissioner’s Report on Code of Conduct - Political Endorsements be received. (GOV-0014-2025) GC-0276-2025 1. That the deputation by Nicole Danesi, Resident, with respect to increasing voter turnout, be received. 2. That staff be directed to report back to Governance Committee on options related to the 2026 election related to voting methods, expanded voting locations and options for receiving feedback from residents on ways to improve voter turnouts. (GOV-0015-2025) GC-0277-2025 That the deputation by George Tavares, Resident, regarding the Integrity Commissioner’s Report on Code of Conduct - Political Endorsements be received. (GOV-0016-2025) GC-0278-2025 That the Integrity Commissioner’s Report dated May 2025 on the Code of Conduct – Political Endorsements be received for information, and that the Governance Committee directs that the Code of Conduct be amended to include a clause that states that General Committee 2025 05 21 22 “Members of Council shall not use their title (Mayor or Councillor X) or social media accounts to endorse candidates
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
General Committee 2025 05 21 23 GC-0283-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Jacqueline Hunter, Coordinator, Active Transportation regarding the 2025 Outreach and Engagement Program Plan, be received. (MCAC 0016-2025) GC-0284-2025 That the deputation and associated presentation from Eric Zhao, Coordinator, Active Transportation regarding the E-scooting Safety School Education Campaign, be received. (MCAC 0017-2025) GC-0285-2025 That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Work Plan dated May 2025, be received. (MCAC 0018-2025) GC-0286-2025 That the Mississauga Cycling Network and Technical Subcommittee update on May 13, 2025 from Mark Currie, Citizen Member, be received. (MCAC 0019-2025) YES (8): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSTAIN (1): Councillor D. Damerla ABSENT (2): Councillor C. Fonseca, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
1. That the Commissioner of Community services or designate be authorized to execute a new and revised Shared Facilities Agreement with the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board for Erin Meadows Community Centre & St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School. 2. That the 2025 complement for Recreation and Culture staff for cost centre 25099- Operations & Maintenance Erin Meadows be increased by 6 permanent Full Time equivalents (FTEs), comprising of 5 Facility Operator 2 and 1 Supervisor of Operations. 3. That all necessary By-laws be enacted. YES (8): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (3): Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
1. That a by-law be enacted to designate the Agreement set out in the report dated April 22, 2025, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, as a Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement made pursuant to Section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25,as amended, and to thereby exempt a portion of 5320 Ninth Line, as depicted in the sketch as the Leased Premises for Tennis Facility (“Tennis Facility”) attached hereto as Appendix “2”, to be designated a Municipal Capital Facility and is to be exempt from taxation for municipal and school General Committee 2025 05 21 26 purposes pursuant to Section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, effective as of December 4, 2024. 2. That any of the lands, described on Appendix “1” and depicted as Leased Lands for Clubhouse on Appendix “2” are lands that continue to be subject to taxation for municipal and school purposes. 3. That the Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement is to be ratified as a municipal capital facilities agreement made pursuant to Section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001. 4. That the Clerk be directed to notify the Minister of Education, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Regional Municipality of Peel, and the secretary of any school board which includes the land exempted, of the enactment of the By- law. 5. That all necessary by-laws be enacted. YES (8): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Coun
Moved by Councillor M. Reid
Carried
That the closed session presentation regarding cyber security incident, be received. YES (8): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (3): Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac
Carried
That the closed session verbal update regarding Provincial Update, be received for information. YES (8): Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (3): Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden