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 (11 motions)
8 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Recommendations PDC-0042-2026 – PDC-0044-2026 as contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report 10 - 2026 dated September 8, 2026 be approved. PDC-0042-202 6 1. That the application under File OZ/OPA 25-8 W2, 1000570027 ONTARIO Inc., 900 Lakeshore Road West , be
Moved by Councillor N. Hart, seconded by Councillor J. Horneck
Deferred
WHEREAS Cooksville BIA is hosting the Taste of Cooksville at 35 Dundas St W, Mississauga, ON L5B 4M4 from September 19 - 20, 2026; AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages; AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of approximately 20,000 over the 2 days; NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the; Taste of Cooksville being held from September 19 - 20 2026 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) Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Deputy Mayor and 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, and Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
WHEREAS Luna Events Canada, Mary Vivilecchia is hosting the Halloween Sip & Shop Market be at Hazel Mccallion Hall Vic Johnston Community Centre, 335 Church Street, Streetsville, Mississauga on October 16 and 17, 2026; AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages; AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of approximately 200 attendees at any given time; NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the; the Halloween Sip & Shop Market being held from October 16 - 17, 2026 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) Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Deputy Mayor and 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, and Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor B. Butt, seconded by Councillor S. McFadden
Carried
WHEREAS Louie Manzo is hosting Cabinfest (in support of The Compass Food Bank) at the Small Arms Inspection Building, 1352 Lakeshore Rd E on November 7, 2026 from 6:00pm - 1:00am; AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages; AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of approximately 700 people; NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems Cabinfest at Small Arms Inspection Building; 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) Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Deputy Mayor and 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, and Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Councillor A. Tedjo
Carried
WHEREAS on July 4, 2018, City Council adopted By-laws 0190-2018 and 0191-2018 to permit a development consisting of 144 back-to-back stacked townhouse units at 2020 and 2040 Camilla Road; AND WHEREAS on July 4, 2018, City Council also adopted Resolution 0155-2018 approving a minimum 250 m² on-site amenity area, including play equipment to be designed through the site plan approval process, and a $450,000 financial contribution toward enhancements to nearby Hancock Woodlands Park; AND WHEREAS at the time the associated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications were processed, City-wide zoning regulations required amenity area for back-to-back and stacked townhouse developments at a rate of the greater of 5.6 m² per unit or 10 percent of the site area; AND WHEREAS during the same period, the City was advancing updated zoning regulations that established new zone categories for back-to-back and stacked townhouse developments and reduced the minimum amenity area requirement by 50% to the greater of 2.8 m² per unit or 5 percent of the site area; AND WHEREAS the proposed development is anticipated to receive imminent site plan approval, providing on-site amenity space in excess of the minimum 250 m² amenity area required by the site-specific RM8-13 zone; AND WHEREAS City Council supports initiatives that facilitate and accelerate the delivery of housing while reducing development costs where appropriate; AND WHEREAS the owner has committed to submitting build
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
WHEREAS the suspension of trade negotiations and escalation of US tariff policies against Canada present a significant and ongoing threat to Mississauga’s businesses and workers; AND WHEREAS on August 25, 2026, Mayor Carolyn Parrish met with the President and CEO of the Mississauga Board of Trade, the City’s Acting Chief Administrative Officer and the City’s Director of Economic Development to map out ways the City can advocate for and support small and medium-sized businesses and jobs disrupted by uncertainty; AND WHEREAS Council approved Invest Mississauga's Partners in Trade Response Plan in March 2025, establishing a city-wide response to support small and medium-sized businesses through advisory services, export diversification, access to government programs, advocacy, and procurement measures that strengthen domestic suppliers and local supply chains; AND WHEREAS the City has already taken tariff-related actions in the City’s procurement framework to support Ontario-based suppliers and strengthen local supply chains; AND WHEREAS City staff has already applied for $1.5 million in funding under the federal Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI), as securing this funding would help us deliver a trade mission acceleration program designed to help Mississauga’s small and medium-sized businesses diversify into non-US markets through export readiness training and trade missions; AND WHEREAS the City has already established property tax rebate and assistance programs for se
Moved by Mayor C. Parrish, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac
Carried
WHEREAS the City’s two-year Urban Hen Pilot Program concluded on May 5, 2023, with a continued ban on keeping urban hens in the City of Mississauga; AND WHEREAS Ward 2 was not included in the pilot, and a resident in Ward 2 came to the attention of Animal Services by complaint for the keeping of prohibited species; AND WHEREAS Mr. David Vella, a resident of Ward 2 and property owner of 2016 Hartland Drive, has been keeping urban hens on his property, as family pets; AND WHEREAS the immediate neighbours have been aware of the pet urban hens without objection; AND WHEREAS the Urban Hen Pilot participants are permitted to keep their current hens in the locations approved by the City in accordance with the terms and conditions of the pilot program, until the end of their natural lifespan; AND WHEREAS the only way to allow the owner to continue keeping the pet urban hens at his property would be for Council to pass a unique exemption crated to ensure it applies to this one property and owner only; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mr David Vella be granted a unique exemption from the Animal Care and Control By-law 98-04, as amended prohibiting the keeping of pet urban hens and pheasants on his current property, located at 2016 Hartland Drive, in accordance with the following: The exemption being based on his keeping of the current pet urban hens, and pheasants, or fewer, at 2016 Hartland Drive, until the end of their natural lifespan; The exemption does not allow the keeping of male c
Moved by Councillor A. Tedjo, seconded by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
WHEREAS tobacco and vapour products pose significant health risks, particularly to youth, and their sale, supply, display and promotion are regulated under provincial and federal legislation; AND WHEREAS Peel Public Health is responsible for local inspection and enforcement of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017, including requirements intended to prevent the sale and supply of tobacco and vapour products to persons under 19; AND WHEREAS the City of Mississauga currently requires businesses selling tobacco, cigars or cigarettes to be licensed under Business Licensing By-law 0001-2006, but the existing licensing framework may not fully reflect the evolving range of tobacco, vapour and related nicotine products available in the marketplace; AND WHEREAS municipal business licensing can complement provincial and federal regulation by identifying businesses and premises, establishing local operating requirements, supporting inspections and referrals, maintaining compliance records, and providing licensing consequences where municipal requirements are not met; AND WHEREAS Council wishes to strengthen the City’s regulatory framework, use all lawful municipal tools available to protect youth from harm, and support coordinated enforcement among the City, Peel Public Health and other authorities having jurisdiction; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Council direct the Commissioner of Community Services, in consultation with the City Commissioner of Legislative Services and City Solici
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac
Referred
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 September 16, 2026 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters: (Pursuant to Section 239 (2.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001) 21.1 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: A Notice of Motion regarding renaming Trellis Trail 21.2 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Appeal of the Refusal of the Committee of Adjustment with respect to File No. A530.25, 480 Lakeshore Road East, Arlington Park Estates (1989) Ltd., (Ward 1) YES (11) Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Deputy Mayor and 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, and Councillor B. Butt
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck, seconded by Councillor N. Hart
Carried
WHEREAS Mr. Stephen Biss was a longtime resident of Ward 8 and a dedicated member of the community who made meaningful contributions through his ongoing involvement and commitment to community engagement; AND WHEREAS Mr. Stephen Biss was a familiar and valued presence in the community, consistently taking an active interest in local matters and supporting initiatives that brought residents together; AND WHEREAS Mr. Stephen Biss’s longstanding connection to the community and his commitment to keeping residents engaged and connected have left a lasting impression on those who knew him; AND WHEREAS the community was deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Mr. Stephen Biss, and there is a desire to honour his memory and commemorate his lasting connection to the community; AND WHEREAS Trellis Trail is a community pathway and public space that provides an opportunity to recognize and commemorate an individual who made a positive and lasting contribution to the Ward 8 community; AND WHEREAS in recognition of Mr. Stephen Biss’s extensive and exceptional volunteer and community service and contributions to our community, it would be fitting and appropriate to name the multi-use trail as Stephen Biss Trail; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1 Council approve the renaming of Trellis Trail to “Stephen Biss Trail” 2 City of Mississauga undertakes the appropriate process and rename Trellis Trail in honour of Stephen Biss, with the proposed name “Stephen Biss Trail”. YES (11) Councill
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, seconded by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
That Committee of Adjustment (File No. A530.25 - 480 Lakeshore Road East - Arlington Park Estates (1989) Ltd. - Ward 1) be
Moved by Councillor S. Dasko, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney