The Mississauga Record

Council

May 28, 2025

Who was there

Present (12): Brad Butt, Dipika Damerla, Stephen Dasko, Chris Fonseca, Natalie Hart, Joe Horneck, John Kovac, Matt Mahoney, 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 (6 motions)

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

That Council endorse positions and recommendations contained and appended to the report titled Bill 17 – Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 – Implications for Mississauga , and authorize staff to provide comments through the registries of Ontario, and prepare additional comments on any associated regulations as needed. YES (10) Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (2) Councillor S. Dasko, and Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Councillor A. Tedjo, seconded by Mayor C. Parrish
Carried
Whereas foreign policy is the prerogative of the Federal Government; and; Whereas foreign policy has been addressed by Council in the past when it impacts the diverse residents of Mississauga; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Council of the City of Mississauga supports the joint statement attached. That the motion be sent to Prime Minister Carney and all Mississauga MP's. YES (9) Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor N. Hart ABSTAIN (1) Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (2) Councillor S. Dasko, and Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Mayor C. Parrish, seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
WHEREAS Trillium Health Partners have requested the City’s financial support for the construction of the new Peter Gillian Mississauga Hospital; and WHEREAS the expansion of the current facility is required to serve the growing population of the City and the Region; and WHEREAS the hospital currently provides care for approximately 335,000 patients per year; and WHEREAS the new hospital is expected to expand its personnel by approximately 2,400 health care support staff and approximately 400 additional doctors; and WHEREAS the construction of the new hospital will create approximately 3,000 construction jobs and contribute approximately $1 billion to the local economy over the next decade; and WHEREAS the new hospital will be the largest, community-based teaching hospital in Canada at 2.8 million square feet, 950 beds and 23 operating rooms, serving a predicted 1.7 million patient visits; and WHEREAS at the October 23, 2024 General Committee Meeting the Trillium Hospital Partners requested a $450 million contribution from the municipality; and WHEREAS through negotiations with the government of the Province of Ontario, the municipal share was reduced to $390 million; and WHEREAS the local share plan by Trillium Health Partners, including the municipal share of $390 million, must be approved by their Board of Directors by the end of May; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The City of Mississauga approves the reduced municipal contribution amount, not to exceed $390 million for
Moved by Mayor C. Parrish, seconded by Councillor N. Hart
Carried
WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing of Michael Joseph O’Brien, Transit Operator, who passed away on May 8, 2025; AND WHEREAS, Michael joined the Transportation and Works Department in 1974 and worked at MiWay for over 35 years; AND WHEREAS Michael will be missed by his many colleagues who had the pleasure of working with him and described him as a kind operator; AND WHEREAS Michael is survived by his wife (Lorna) and his daughter; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that sincere condolences be extended on behalf of the Mayor, Members of Council and staff of the City of Mississauga to the O’Brien family.
Moved by Mayor C. Parrish, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the Council of the City of Mississauga consents to Region of Peel By-law 18-2025, to designate members entitled to cast additional votes during certain vacancies on Regional Council; And further, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Region of Peel. YES (10) Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart ABSENT (2) Councillor S. Dasko, and Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the minutes of the May 14, 2025 Council meeting be approved, as presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS 6.1 Councillor Tedjo to present the 2024 Phil Green Recognition Award to Việt GTA Cycling Club Phil Green spoke to the Phil Green Recognition Award. Councillor Tedjo presented the 2024 Phil Green Recognition Award to Việt GTA Cycling Club. Councillors Fonseca and Hart spoke to the award and to the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee. 7. DEPUTATIONS 7.1 Item 15.3 Karli Farrow, President and CEO, Trillium Health Partners K. Farrow expressed sincere gratitude to the City of Mississauga for the Trillium Health Partners Hospital local share contribution for the construction of the new Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital. Councillors Damerla and Mahoney enquired about the City of Mississauga’s local share for the hospital. K. Farrow responded to questions. Item 15.3 was brought up and voted on. 3 Members of Council spoke to the funding of healthcare in Ontario, the need to service the residents of Mississauga, to the annual hospital levy of up to 1% per year, to the increased tax pressure on Mississauga residents, and to the need for the Provincial government to fund the hospital. 7.2 Item 10.1 Ben Phillips, Executive Manager, Official Plan B. Phillips outlined Bill 17 – Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 and the implications for Mississauga. Members of Council spoke to the predevelopment standards, the four studies that would be prohibited, the Mayor’s Housing Ta
Moved by Councillor Mahoney
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor C. Parrish, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor N. Hart, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor B. Butt

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