General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, October 01, 2025

Time:

9:30 A.m. - 12:30 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor

300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1

and Online Video Conference

Members Present

• Deputy Mayor and Chair Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
• Deputy Mayor and Vice-Chair John Kovac, Ward 4
• Mayor Carolyn Parrish, Mayor
• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
• Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor Natalie Hart, Ward 5
• Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
• Councillor Dipika Damerla , Ward 7
• Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11

Staff Present

Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO
Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Community Services
Sam Rogers, Commissioner of Transportation and Works
Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building
Marisa Chiu, Commissioner of Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Graham Walsh, City Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services
Diana Rusnov, City Clerk
Sacha Smith, Manager Secretariat and Access and Privacy
Angie Melo, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:35 AM

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Mayor Parrish spoke on behalf of  Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, who is travelling on city business, that Item 10.1 - Fireworks By-law Review corporate report be deferred.

Councillor Damerla spoke opposing deferral of Item 10.1.

Committee voted on the deferral of Item 10.1 and the motion carried.  See Item 10.1 for recorded vote.

Approved (Mayor Parrish)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - September 17, 2025

Approved (Councillor S. McFadden)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Felo Kelada, Resident with respect to Absolute Towers Model

Felo Kalada, Philopateer Christian College Student, thanked Mayor Parrish and the Members of Council for the opportunity to showcase his art project, a replica of the Absolute Towers (Marilyn Monroe Towers) "AT".  Felo Kalada highlighted the time, cost, creative techniques, support he received, and what this project represented to him.

Mayor Carolyn Parrish congratulated Felo Kalada on his art project and proposed a city-wide student art competition to replicate a Mississauga building of their choice.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0410-2025
  Moved By Mayor Parrish

  That the deputation by Felo Kelada, Resident with respect to Absolute Towers Model be received.

  Received

7.2

Item 10.1 - Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement 

Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement, provided an overview of the Fireworks By-law Review Corporate Report containing staff’s assessment of feedback, refined analysis and reassessment of options from those contained in the report presented at the May 21, 2025 General Committee Meeting.  Mr. Fthenos, explained the rationale for staff’s recommendation to implement a prohibition on consumer fireworks and outlined the impacts on the community, environment and enforcement resources.

Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement, responded to the following enquiries from Members of Committee:

Complaints regarding fireworks are less than 1% than other complaints; why consider fireworks ban with other issues being of greater concern to residents; cultural aware communications approach; rationale for recommending prohibition rather than options to regulate fireworks; how long after imposing a ban will it take to see the effects of this change; explain rationale for not considering option 2; ban specific types of fireworks at point of sale; what types of education and outreach have been communicated with the Temples; having a city sponsored public display of fireworks for Diwali; if fireworks were to be banned, permits would still be issued for places such as a temple who wishes to set off fireworks from their private property; under a prohibition of fireworks, would permits be issued for public fireworks display only if there is a licensed pyrotechnic setting off the fireworks; how enforceable has it been over the past several years with the current restrictions; do other municipalities have no restrictions and regulations on sale and use of fireworks.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0411-2025
  Moved By Mayor Parrish

  That the deputation and associated presentation with respect to 2025 Fireworks By-law Review, by Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement, be received.

  Received

7.3

Item 10.1 - Rishabh Sarswat, CoHNA Canada

Rishabh Sarswat, CoHNA Canada, spoke to the structural exclusion and cultural gatekeeping that the proposal to ban fireworks represents, and the significance of the cultural celebration of Diwali, the increase of Anti-Hindu and Anti-Indian hate, and questioned why not look at the other issues that generate more complaints, than the 1% of complaints around Diwali

• RECOMMENDATION GG-0412-2025
  Moved By Councillor M. Reid

  That the deputation by Rishabh Sarswat, CoHNA Canada with respect to 2025 Fireworks By-law Review, be received.

  Received

7.4

Item 10.1 - Ashwani Kumar, Resident (Withdrew)

7.5

Item 10.1 - Deepti Jolly, Canadian Organization for Hindu Heritage Education

Deepti Jolly, Canadian Organization for Hindu Heritage Education, spoke in opposition of the fireworks ban and the significance of the cultural celebration of Diwali.

In response to Councillor Damerla’s enquiry Deepti Jolly explained an integral part of fireworks in the celebration of Diwali.

In response to Deepti Jolly’s enquiry, Mayor Parrish explained that Council is considering fireworks options due to the growing number of complaints about the setting off of fireworks throughout the year.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0413-2025
  Moved By Mayor Parrish

  That the deputation by Deepti Jolly, Canadian Organization for Hindu Heritage Education with respect to 2025 Fireworks By-law Review, be received.

  Received

7.6

Item 10.1 - Keshav Mandadi, Resident

Keshav Mandadi, Resident, noted that the staff’s report focuses more on the option to ban fireworks rather than enhance options to put more restrictions; what diverse communities did they get input/feedback from and to the significance of the cultural celebration of Diwali.

In response to Mayor Parrish’s enquiry on whether banning of fireworks can be perceived as discrimination against a group, Graham Walsh, City Solicitor and Commissioner, Legislative Services, advised that legal staff have looked at the Charter issues associated with a potential ban and concluded that it does not impede Council from deciding on a ban.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0414-2025
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the deputation by Keshav Mandadi, Resident with respect to 2025 Fireworks By-law Review, be received

  Received

7.7

Item 10.1 Niraj Keswani, Resident

Niraj Keswani, Resident spoke in opposition of the ban and the significance of celebrating the holidays with fireworks, which fosters community bonds and lasting memories, and contribute to local economy.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0415-2025
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt

  That the deputation by Niraj Keswani, Resident, with respect to 2025 Fireworks By-law Review, be received.

  Received

7.8

Item 10.1 Sai Gayatri Ramanan, Hindu Canadian Foundation

Sai Gayatri Ramanan, Hindu Canadian Foundation, spoke in opposition of the ban and the significance of cultural celebration of Diwali and provided comparisons of other sources that impact air pollution and noise impact and encouraged Council to consider strengthening enforcement, promote eco-friendly fireworks, mandate vendor accountability and citizen responsibility.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0416-2025
  Moved By Councillor M. Reid

  That the deputation Sai Gayatri Ramanan, Hindu Canadian Foundation with respect to 2025 Fireworks By-law Review, be received.

  Received

7.9

Item 10.1 - Ishita Joshi, Resident

Ishita Joshi, Student, University of Toronto Mississauga presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the research she conducted on public education, by-law enforcement regarding fireworks and cultural sensitivity as part of the city’s academic partnership program in collaboration between the University of Toronto Mississauga, the Center for Urban Environments and the City of Mississauga for the 2025 Cue Summary Research Award.

In response to Councillor Damerla’s proposal to create videos to inform the public, Ishita Joshi, noted her interest in participating and will reach out to the Councillor.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0417-2025
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Ishita Joshi, student, University of Toronto, Mississauga Campus with respect to 2025 Fireworks By-law Review, be received.

  Received

7.10

Item 10.1 - Vinod Vyas, Canadian National Council of Hindus

Vinod Vyas, spoke to why banning fireworks is not a solution, highlighting aspects of the complaints that are caused by other sources not just fireworks; and encouraged Council to not ban fireworks but rather regulate them.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0418-2025
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the deputation by Vinod Vyas, Canadian National Council of Hindus with respect to 2025 Fireworks By-law Review, be received.

  Received

7.11

Item 10.1 - Tom Jacobs, Rocket Fireworks Inc.

Tom Jacobs, Owner, Rocket Fireworks Inc., noted that banning fireworks won’t address the complaints that are received outside of the permitted holidays as licensed vendors are only permitted to sell fireworks days prior to the permitted holidays. Mr. Jacobs proposed mandating vendors to provide comprehensive education at all points of sale, outlining days and times fireworks are permitted and punish the violators.  Mr. Jacobs spoke to the economic and practical impacts of banning fireworks. Mr. Jacobs noted that despite providing a number of practical steps based on experience from other municipalities, there was no further consultation or opportunity to jointly work on solving the issues and to create smarter enforcement, greater education, stronger licensing, and increased partnership with the Canadian National Fireworks Association.

Tom Jacobs, Owner, Rocket Fireworks Inc. responded to Mayor Parrish and Councillor Damerla’s enquiries regarding whether prepackaged fireworks contain roman candles and what kind of fireworks are being sold in the illegal market.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0419-2025
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the deputation by Tom Jacobs, Rocket Fireworks Inc., with respect to 2025 Fireworks By-law Review, be received.

  Received

7.12

Item 10.1 - Michael Costa, Resident

Michael Costa, Resident Spoke in opposition to the ban and the importance of family celebrations and traditions with fireworks.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0420-2025
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the deputation by Michael Costa, Resident, with respect to 2025 Fireworks By-law Review, be received.

  Received

7.13

Item 10.1 - Rohit Pandy, Resident, Hindu Canadian Foundation (Withdrew)

7.14

Item 10.1 - Manisha Srivastava, Resident

Manisha Srivastava, Resident, spoke in opposition to the ban of fireworks in the City of Mississauga, the significance of the cultural celebration of Diwali and noted that the Hindu community was not consulted with or invited to participate in creating solutions.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0421-2025
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the deputation by Manisha Srivastava, Resident, with respect to 2025 Fireworks By-law Review, be received.

  Received

7.15

Item 10.1 - Aleem Kanji, Canadian National Fireworks Association (CNFA)

Aleem Kanji, Canadian National Fireworks Association, spoke on behalf of residents who use fireworks safely and responsible retailers and expressed concerns that the banning of fireworks would impact cultural traditions, risk of contradicting Council’s endorsed One Mississauga Campaign regarding challenging racism and discrimination.  Mr. Kanji explained that a city operated display will not replace the personal use and community’s significance of individual celebrations.  Mr. Kanji spoke to the cultural impacts, financial burden on residents for the cost of enforcement, Charter challenges, increase of illegal vendors and urged Council to reject a ban on the sale and use of fireworks, and CNFA’s approaching the city on partnering on an education safety campaign.

Aleem Kanji, responded to enquiries from Councillor McFadden, Mayor Parrish, and Councillor Damerla regarding the financial impact to local Mississauga vendors, Mayor Parrish’s efforts to continue customs/traditions; support of licensing fees; and how effective is the ban in Brampton.

In response to Mayor Parrish’s enquiry, Graham Walsh, City Solicitor, Commissioner, Legislative Services advised that there has not been a Charter challenge from neighbouring Municipalities that have banned fireworks.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0422-2025
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the deputation by Aleem Kanji, Canadian National Fireworks Association (CNFA) with respect to 2025 Fireworks By-law Review, be received.

  Received

7.16

Item 10.1 - Christiann Thind, Kaboom Fireworks Inc.

Christian Thind, Operations Manager, Kaboom Fireworks Inc., highlighted areas of the report that he disagrees with regarding the neighbouring municipality’s ban on fireworks;  the statement that a ban on fireworks would reduce related incidents and complaints, and further highlighted the number of complaints from neighbouring municipalities after a ban was implemented; the results of the city’s public survey; and the impact that a ban would have to the sale of fireworks as it would increase the number of illegal vendors and risk unsafe uses.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0423-2025
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the deputation by Christiann Thind, Kaboom Fireworks Inc., with respect to 2025 Fireworks By-law Review, be received.

  Received

7.17

Item 10.1 Pooja Mathuria, Canadian Organization for Hindu Heritage Education

Pooja Mathuria, Canadian Organization for Hindu Heritage Education spoke regarding fireworks being an integral part to the celebration of the festival of Diwali and emphasized the need to regulate fireworks for safe and responsible use.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0424-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the deputation by Pooja Mathuria, Canadian Organization for Hindu Heritage Education with respect to 2025 Fireworks By-law Review, be received.

  Received

7.18

Item 10.1 Sarah Duhamel, EG Canada

Sarah Duhamel, EG Canada Spoke regarding the support for small businesses and the consideration of EG Canada opening up a fireworks retail in the city depending on the decision on implementing a ban on fireworks, and expressed concern that a ban on fireworks would erode opportunities for entrepreneurs, employees and families who rely on them and commented on the significance that fireworks has on communities, and urged Council to enhance education and enforcement and suggested that designated spaces be provided to residents who live in condominiums to set off fireworks safely.

Councillor Kovac commented on the high number of complaints he receives from condominium residents when fireworks are set off.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0425-2025
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the deputation by Sarah Duhamel, EG Canada with respect to 2025 Fireworks By-law Review, be received.

  Received

7.19

Item 10.1 - James Fawcett, Resident

James Fawcett, Resident, spoke of the significance that setting off fireworks has on a family memorial tradition, the favourable of licensed local vendors for their knowledge and education on the appropriate selection of fireworks, the desire to continue to buy fireworks locally and to continue his families memorial tradition.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0426-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the deputation by James Fawcett, Resident with respect to 2025 Fireworks By-law Review, be received.

  Received

7.20

Item 10.1 - Mahendra Bhandari, General Secretary- VHP Canada, VHP (Vishwa Hindu Parishad- world Hindu Council) and Suresh

Mahendra Bhandari, General Secretary- VHP Canada, spoke opposing a ban on fireworks, as he sees that as a punishment on responsible families and erodes cultural traditions, and that a ban would lead to unsafe and unregulated use and suggested enhanced enforcement.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0427-2025
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the deputation by Mahendra Bhandari, General Secretary- VHP Canada with respect to 2025 Fireworks By-law Review, be received.

  Received

7.21

Item 10.1 - Ana Maria Escobar,  Resident (Withdrew)

7.22

Item 10.1 - Joan Znidarec, Resident

Joan Znidarec, spoke to the health and wellness impacts that lighting of fireworks has on pets and wildlife during the permitted and non-permitted  events, and the reason for low number of complaints.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0428-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the deputation by Joan Znidarec, Resident, with respect to 2025 Fireworks By-law Review, be received. 

  Received

7.23

Item 10.1 - Debbie Neal, Resident

Debbie Neal, Resident, spoke regarding the health and wellness impacts to pets, describing the specific traumas that can occur in dogs, and birds, as a result of the noise that fireworks make; the impact to the environment related to chemical residue from discharged fireworks, and suggested that current practices should be reconsidered and more humane alternatives be prioritized.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0429-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the deputation by Debbie Neal, Resident, with respect to 2025 Fireworks By-law Reivew, be received.

  Received

7.24

Item 10.1 - Amitabh Srivastava, Resident (Withdrew)

7.25

Item 10.1 - Alfred Ftoni, Resident (Withdrew)

7.26

Item 10.1 - Kushagr Sharma, Hindu Heritage Centre (Withdrew)

7.27

Item 10.1 - Priyam Vyas, Resident

Priyam Vyas, Residents and licensed firework retailer, spoke opposing the ban noting that a ban does not solve the issue of bad behaviours, it will increase the number of illegal firework sales and unsafe uses; provided comparison of other sources that contribute to pet stress and the environment, and suggests more education and enforcement to punish violators of the rules and not punish responsible users and vendors.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0430-2025
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the deputation by Priyam Vyas, Resident, with respect to 2025 Fireworks By-law Review, be received.

  Received

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0431-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  10.3 - Single Source Approval for an Advanced Transportation Management System

  10.4 - Proposed amendments to Traffic By-law 0555-2000 to Support Winter Maintenance Operations 

  11.1 - Transit Advisory Committee Report 3 - 2025  dated September 16, 2025

  11.3 - Road Safety Committee Report 4 - 2025 dated September 23, 2025

  11.4 - Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 6 - 2025 dated 
            September 24, 2025
  12.2 - Correspondence Relating to Fireworks By-law Review

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor M. Mahoney

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

2025 Fireworks By-law Review

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0432-2025
  Moved By Mayor Parrish

  That the corporate report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated September 17, 2025, entitled “2025 Fireworks By-law Review – Updated Report” be deferred to the October 15, 2025 General Committee meeting.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  NO (1)	Councillor D. Damerla
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor M. Mahoney

  Carried (9 to 1)

10.2

This Item has been removed

2025 Obsolete Corporate Policies and Procedures

10.3

Single Source Approval for an Advanced Transportation Management System (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0433-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  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 Parsons Inc. for the supply and delivery of the software, hardware, licenses, and maintenance and support of the City’s traffic signals system in the amount of $2,500,000, exclusive of taxes, for a term of up to ten (10) years, as outlined in the corporate report entitled “Single Source Approval for an Advanced Transportation Management System” dated August 27, 2025 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, and all necessary agreements and related ancillary agreements, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, in accordance with the City’s Procurement Bylaw 0013-2022, as amended.
  2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor M. Mahoney

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.4

Proposed amendments to Traffic By-law 0555-2000 to Support Winter Maintenance Operations (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0434-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That the Traffic By-law 0555-2000, as amended, be further amended, to introduce a citywide winter parking restriction, as set out in Appendix 1 of the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated September 10, 2025, entitled “Proposed amendments to Traffic By-law 0555-2000 to Support Winter Maintenance Operations.”
  2. That Administrative Penalty By-law 0282-2013, as amended, be further amended, to establish a penalty for vehicles parked in contravention of the citywide winter parking restriction in the amount of $150.00, as set out in the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, dated September 10, 2025, entitled “Proposed amendments to Traffic By-law 0555-2000 to Support Winter Maintenance Operations.”
  3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor M. Mahoney

  Carried (9 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Transit Advisory Committee Report 3 - 2025  dated September 16, 2025 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  GC-0435-2025

  That the deputation from Alim Nathoo, Resident regarding Discrimination within the Autism and Disability Community, be received for information.

  (TAC-0010-2025)

  GC-0436-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Onkar Deshpande, Resident regarding to improvement to onboarding and offboarding MiWay buses, be received for information.

  (TAC-0011-2025)

  GC-0437-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Fritz Youaleu, Supervisor Transit Revenue, regarding an Update on One Fare Program be received for information.

  (TAC-0012-2025)

  GC-0438-2025

  That the email dated September 9, 2025 with respect to Resignation of Martine Spinks, Citizen Member - Sheridan College Representative be received for information.

  (TAC-0013-2025)

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor M. Mahoney

  Carried (9 to 0)

11.2

Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee Report 3 - 2025 - dated September 17, 2025

Councillor Reid acknowledged the group that spoke at the Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee (CRDHAC) meeting regarding the enslavement of Black people in Canada and the opportunity for the CRDHAC to strategize on how to reach out to schools and other groups.

• Moved By Councillor M. Reid

  GC-0439-2025

  That the deputation presentation from Patrick Adam, Resident, regarding the incitement Against Hindu Canadians During Malton & Etobicoke Nagar Kirtan, be received.

  (CRDHAC-0010-2025)

  GC-0440-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Elizabeth Underhill, Museum & Education Supervisor and Amanda Barbosa, Exhibition & Outreach Coordinator regarding new exhibition about the enslavement of Black people in Canada, be received.

  (CRDHAC-0011-2025)

  GC-0441-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Lori Kelly, Director, Human Resources regarding EDI in Talent Acquisition, be received.

  (CRDHAC-0012-2025)

  GC-0442-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Lori Kelly, Director, Human Resources regarding EDI in Workplace Psychological Health and Safety, be received.

  (CRDHAC-0013-2025)

  GC-0443-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation from Rob Trewartha, Director, Strategic Communications & Initiatives regarding update on OneMississauga Campaign, be received.

  (CRDHAC-0014-2025)

  GC-0444-2025

  That the following items were approved under the Consent Agenda:

  • 11.1 - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Progress Report 2024

  (CRDHAC-0015-2025)

  GC-0445-2025

  That the Combating Racism, Discrimination, and Hatred Advisory Committee Work Plan dated September 2025, be received.

  (CRDHAC-0016-2025)

  GC-0446-2025

  That the Corporate Report and attached appendix entitled ”Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Progress Report 2024” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer dated May 21, 2025, be received.

  (CRDHAC-0017-2025)

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor M. Mahoney

  Carried (9 to 0)

11.3

Road Safety Committee Report 4 - 2025 dated September 23, 2025 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  GC-0447-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Max Gill, Acting Manager, Traffic Services and Road Safety regarding the Automated Speed Enforcement program, be received for information.
  (RSC-0014-2025)

  
  GC-0448-2025

  That the update by Sunil Sharma, Citizen Member regarding new signage in a school zone, be received for information.

  (RSC-0015-2025)

  
  GC-0449-2025
  That the verbal update by Sunil Sharma, Citizen Member regarding a social media campaign about roundabout use and rules, be received for information.
  (RSC-0016-2025)

  
  GC-0450-2025
  That the verbal update by Sunil Sharma, Citizen Member regarding stronger commitment for public outreach events, be received for information.
  (RSC-0017-2025)

  
  GC-04512025
  That the verbal update by Sunil Sharma, Citizen Member regarding the Road Safety Committee meeting schedule, be received for information.
  (RSC-0018-2025)

  
  GC-0452-2025

  1. That the verbal update by Catherine Nguyen-Pham, Senior Communications Advisor regarding the Don't SIT Campaign be received for information.
  2. That a Working Group be created to work on the Don’t SIT campaign.
  3. That Sunil Sharma, Councillor Joe Horneck, Jo Pierossi, Councillor Stephen Dasko, Road Safety Committee Members, and Michael Stewart, Government Relations Specialist with the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), be appointed to the Don’t SIT Campaign Working Group.
  4. That a meeting of the Working Group to review the campaign be scheduled for the end of October 2025.

  (RSC-0019-2025)

  
  GC-0453-2025

  1. That the verbal discussion from Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation regarding E-scooter Safety Concerns, referred to the Road Safety Committee at the General Committee meeting on September 17, 2025, be received for information.
  2. That staff be directed to prepare a memorandum outlining steps taken to address micromobility safety concerns and provide an update on actions.

  (RSC-0020-2025)

  
  GC-0454-2025
  That the Notice of Motion regarding Provincial action on noisemakers adopted by Council on July 30, 2025 and introduced by Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko, be received for information.
  (RSC-0021-2025)

  GC-0455-2025

  That the Road Watch Program Updates by Cst. Claudia D'Amico, Peel Regional Police, be received for information.

  (RSC-0022-2025)

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor M. Mahoney

  Carried (9 to 0)

11.4

Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 6 - 2025 dated September 24, 2025 (CONSENT)

• Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  GC-0456-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Laura Zeglen, Active Transportation Coordinator, with respect to School Walking Routes Program and School Streets be received.

  (MSTSAC-0049-2025)

  GC-0457-2025

  That further to the MSTSAC safety review requested by the Planning and Building Department pursuant to PAM 25-141–W11 for the construction of a new educational facility on Rotherglen School property, Mississauga school Traffic Safety Action Committee provides the following information:

  1. The existing Kiss and Ride located on Rotherglen School property operates very well and should be able to accommodate the increased school traffic in the existing Kiss and Ride when the new educational facility is fully operational.

  (MSTSAC-0050-2025)
  (WARD 11)

  GC-0458-2025

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Teeswater Road and Meyer Drive.
  2. That ladder markings be included at the intersection of Teeswater Road and Meyer Drive in the Active Transportation request for ladder markings at all area intersections.

  (MSTSAC-0051-2025)
  (Ward 5)

  GC-0459-2025

  1. That the warrants have been met for the implementation of a temporary crossing guard at the intersection of Battleford Road and Tenth Line West until the pedestrian bridge at Miller's Grove is re-installed. (See attached approval from Councillor Reid).
  2. That the Crossing Guard Supervisor be requested to advise the principals of Miller's Grove Public School and St. John of the Cross Catholic Elementary School that a temporary crossing guard will be in place at Tenth Line West and Battleford Road until the pedestrian bridge is re-installed at Miller's Grove.

  (MSTSAC-0053-2025)
  (Ward 9)

  GC-0460-2025
  That the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Site Inspection Statistics Report for September 2025, be received.

  (MSTSAC-0054-2025)

  GC-0461-2025

  1. That Transportation & Works be requested to review the feasibility of:
  2. Re-painting the school crosswalk at Tenth Line West & Forrestdale Circle with more durable paint.
  3. Moving the School Crossing sign (Wc2) on the east side of Tenth Line West closer to the school crosswalk on a separate pole.
  4. Installing oversize school crossing signs back-to-back on both the east and west sides of the crosswalk.
  5. Moving the school crossing advance sign (Wc2a) on the east side of Tenth Line West closer to the school crosswalk on Tenth Line West and Forrestdale Circle
  6. That the principal of Plum Tree Park Public School be requested to:
     
     1. Request that driving parents use the Kiss and Ride to drop off students, especially in the am when it is underutilized, instead of parking on Tenth Line West and crossing the road in traffic mid-block.
     2. Remind the parents that the Kiss and Ride exit driveway is right turn only. Left turns are only permitted for school buses.
     3. That the Peel District School Board be requested to meet with the principal of Plum Tree Park Public School to address issues that the principal has identified with the Kiss and Ride on school property.

  (MSTSAC-0055-2025)
  Ward 9)

  GC-0462-2025

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Fieldgate Drive and Cardross Road.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint ladder markings on the north and east legs of the intersection of Fieldgate Drive and Cardross Road.
  3. That the principals of Brian W. Fleming Public School and St. Alfred Catholic Elementary School be requested to remind students and parents that operators of e-scooters must be 16 years of age or older and that all operators under 18 years of age must wear helmets. Similarly in Ontario it is a legal requirement for cyclists under the age of 18 to wear an approved bicycle helmet.

  (MSTSAC-0056-2025)
  (WARD 3)

  GC-0463-2025

  That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for June 2025, be received.

  (MSTSAC-0057-2025)

  GC-0464-2025

  That the Transportation and Works Action Items List for June 2025, be received.

  (MSTSAC-0058-2025)

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor M. Mahoney

  Carried (9 to 0)

12.

CORRESPONDENCE

12.1

Letter dated September 26, 2025 from Mayor Parrish to the Honourable Doug Ford with respect to Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras 

Councillor Horneck noted that the letter summarized what was discussed at Council and demonstrates the positive results that speed cameras have on the safety for the public.

Councillor Tedjo enquired whether there is an opportunity for staff to expand on communication on why the program was started and how effective it has been, how the program functions and how much has been invested in this program and have a report that provides feedback and can be shared with other municipalities that the program is more about safety and less punitive.

Councillor Butt, spoke regarding the importance of keeping school zones safe during school hours and suggested a public relations piece to share with the public.

Councillor Dasko spoke regarding the decision to implement ASEC program in school zones and only during school hours was to demonstrate that community safety is paramount over the collection of fines.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0465-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the letter dated September 26, 2025 from Mayor Parrish to the Honourable Doug Ford with respect to Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras be received.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor M. Mahoney

  Carried (9 to 0)

12.2

Correspondence Relating to Fireworks By-law Review (CONSENT)

This item was received under consent agenda

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0466-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That correspondence relating to Fireworks By-law Review be received.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor M. Mahoney

  Carried (9 to 0)

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL - Nil

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES - Nil

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Members of General Committee spoke to events and celebrations taking place in Mississauga.

16.

EDUCATION SESSION

16.1

Helen Noehammer, Director, Works Operations and Maintenance, regarding the City of Mississauga’s 2025/26 Winter Maintenance Program

This matter was referred to the October 8, 2025 Council meeting 

17.

CLOSED SESSION

• Moved By 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 October 1, 2025, shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters:

  Pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 

  17.1     Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Governance Police Boards (Verbal)

  17.2     A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board: Safe City Mississauga Funding Agreement

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 1:43 PM and returned at 2:40 PM. The following matter was voted on in Open Session.

17.1

Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose:

Governance Police Boards (Verbal)

Graham Walsh, City Solicitor & Commissioner, Legislative Services spoke to the subject matter and responded to questions from Members of Committee

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0467-2025
  Moved By Mayor Parrish

  That the closed session verbal update with respect to Governance Police Boards be received and that staff undertake the actions outlined in the closed session discussions.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor M. Mahoney

  Carried (9 to 0)

17.2

A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board:

Safe City Mississauga Funding Agreement

Councillor Butt spoke to the subject matter.  Matthew MacLaren, Manager, Sport & Community Development responded to enquires by Members of Committee.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0468-2025
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt
  1. That the Corporate Report entitled “Safe City Mississauga Funding Agreement” dated September 9, 2025, from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

      

  2. That the Commissioner of Community Services or designate be authorized to execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, as outlined in option 3, with Safe City Mississauga, a funding agreement or any other form of agreement and related ancillary documents, all in the form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor M. Mahoney

  Carried (9 to 0)

18.

ADJOURNMENT - 2:49 PM (Councillor Dasko)