The Mississauga Record

General Committee

September 3, 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 (15 motions)

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

That the deputation and associated presentation by Ibrahim Dia, Consultant Business Improvements and Strategic Initiatives, Parandis Abdi, Professor, Sheridan College, and Darren Shum, Student, Sheridan College, with respect to How Sheridan College Architecture Students Are Shaping the Future of Mississauga’s Neighbourhoods be received. Received 7.2 Hasan Karabegovic, Member of the Institute for Research of Genocide Canada from Mississauga and Ahmed Salihovic with respect to the 30th Anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide 1. 7.2 - Revised Hasan Karabegovic, and AhmePowerpoint Presentation - GC Septmeber 3, 2025.pdf Ahmed Salihovic, spoke about the Srebrenica genocide and in the commemoration of the 30 th anniversary of the event. Mr. Salihovic requested that Council consider a proclamation to mark the Srebrencia Genocide; supporting the process of learning about Srebrencia Genocide; placing a monument in a designated park; and the naming of a city street as “Srebrencia”. Councillor Kovac, thanked Mr. Salihovic for the heartfelt deputation and requested that staff look into the requests made by Mr. Salihovic and report back to a future Council meeting. Raj Sheth, Commissioner, Community Services, advised that he would have staff look into the matter and report back. RECOMMENDATION GC-0365-2025 Moved By Councillor J. Kovac That the deputation and associated presentation by Ahmed Salihovic, with respect to the 30th Anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide, be received. That staff
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the deputation by Quinto Lijoi, Resident regarding Property Tax Increase be received. Received 7.4 Ron Duquette, Founder, Legends Row, Mississauga's Walk of Fame, with respect to the announcement of the Inductees for 2025 1. 7.4 - Legends Row Presentation.pdf Ron Duquette, Founder, Legends Row, Mississauga's Walk of Fame, announced the Inductees for 2025 Legends Row and provided background of each inductee. In response to Councillor Dasko's enquiry on what inspired him to create "Legends Row", Ron Duquette spoke to events that led to proposing Legends Row, Mississauga's Walk of Fame to City Council. RECOMMENDATION GC-0367-2025 Moved By Councillor S. Dasko That the deputation and associated presentation by Ron Duquette, Founder, Legends Row, Mississauga's Walk of Fame, with respect to the announcement of the Inductees for 2025 be received. Received 8. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil 9. CONSENT AGENDA RECOMMENDATION GC-0368-2025 Moved By Councillor S. McFadden That the following items were approved on the consent agenda: 10.2 Amendment to Procurement By-law 0013-2022 10.3 Revised Corporate Policy - Development Securities 04-08-01 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
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
That the funding in the amount of $10,291,000 be pre-authorized ahead of the 2026 budget approval to facilitate the 2025 procurement commitment of several fire apparatus in a previously approved 5-year procurement contract by competitive procurement as outlined in the Corporate Report dated August 12, 2025, entitled “Fire and Emergency Services 2025 Apparatus Procurement” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. 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 S. Dasko
Carried
That a by-law be enacted to amend the Procurement By-law 0013-2022, to implement the recommended revisions outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated August 15, 2025, entitled “Amendment to Procurement By-law 0013-2022”. 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 Revised Development Securities Policy, attached as Appendix 1 to the report dated August 1, 2025, entitled “Revised Corporate Policy – Development Securities (04-08-01)” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be approved. 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
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 September 3, 2025, shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: 16.1 An educational or training session for the member of Council, committee or local board provided that no member discusses or otherwise deals with the matter in a way that materially advances the business or decision making of Council, the committee or local board: Peel Transition (verbal) 16.2 Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Legal Fees The Committee went into Closed Session at 10:45 AM and returned at 12:13 PM. The following matter was voted on in Open Session.
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the closed session verbal update with respect to the Peel Transition be received for information. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (3) Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the closed session verbal update with respect to Legal Fees be received for information. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (3) Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
General Committee 2025 09 03 4 1. That the deputation and associated presentation by Ahmed Salihovic, with respect to the 30th Anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide, be received. 2. That staff be directed to look into the feasibility and processes for the consideration of issuing a proclamation to mark Srebrencia Genocide; supporting the process of learning about Srebrencia Genocide; placing a monument in a designated park; and the naming of a city street as “Srebrencia”.
Moved by Councillor J. Kovac
Carried
That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:  10.2 Amendment to Procurement By-law 0013-2022  10.3 Revised Corporate Policy - Development Securities 04-08-01 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
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
1. That the funding in the amount of $10,291,000 be pre-authorized ahead of the 2026 budget approval to facilitate the 2025 procurement commitment of several fire apparatus in a previously approved 5-year procurement contract by competitive procurement as outlined in the Corporate Report dated August 12, 2025, entitled “Fire and Emergency Services 2025 Apparatus Procurement” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. 2. 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 S. Dasko
Carried
That a by-law be enacted to amend the Procurement By-law 0013-2022, to implement the recommended revisions outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated August 15, 2025, entitled “Amendment to Procurement By-law 0013- 2022”. 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 Revised Development Securities Policy, attached as Appendix 1 to the report dated August 1, 2025, entitled “Revised Corporate Policy – Development Securities (04- 08-01)” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be approved. 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 closed session verbal update with respect to the Peel Transition be received for information. YES (8): Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor S. McFadden ABSENT (3): Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the closed session verbal update with respect to Legal Fees be received for information. YES (8): Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor S. McFadden ABSENT (3): Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried

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