Council

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, February 12, 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

• Mayor Carolyn Parrish
• Deputy Mayor and Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
• Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
• 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

Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO
Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Corporate Services
Samuel Rogers, Commissioner of Transportation and Works
Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building
Jodi Robillos, Commissioner of Community Services
Graham Walsh, City Solicitor
Marisa Chiu, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services and Clerk
Sacha Smith, Manager/Deputy Clerk, Secretariat and Access & Privacy
Stephanie Smith, Supervisor, Secretariat 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER - 9:32AM

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Mayor Parrish recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Mahoney

That the agenda of the February 12, 2025 Council meeting be approved.

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING

5.1

Council Minutes - January 29, 2025

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Fonseca 

That the minutes of the January 29, 2025 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Samer Alghoula regarding attracting more Investors/Corporates to the City of Mississauga

S. Alghoula spoke to generating more income for the City of Mississauga by attracting more investors and corporations to the City of Mississauga.  

Councillor Kovac and Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building spoke to sharing the presentation from S. Alghoula with the consultants for the Economic Development Strategy Review. 

7.2

Item 11.2 Claudine LaRochelle, Managing Director, Mississauga Symphony Orchestra

C. LaRochelle thanked the City of Mississauga for the increased funding for the arts community and spoke to the benefits of the increased funding. Councillor Fonseca spoke to the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. 

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RESOLUTION 0027-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  Seconded By Councillor M. Reid

  The following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  - 11.2 General Committee (Corporate Grants) Report 4 - 2025 dated February 5, 2025 

  - 14.1.1 - 14.1.2 Information Items

  - 14.2.1 A Request for Municipal Significance Designation for the purpose of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit - Qawali Night on February 22, 2024 at Ice Coal Lounge (Ward 8)

  - 17.1 - 17.4 By-laws

   

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.

INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF CORPORATE REPORTS - Nil

11.

PRESENTATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

General Committee Report 3 - 2025 dated February 5, 2025

• RESOLUTION 0030-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  Seconded By Councillor A. Tedjo

  1.    That Recommendations GC-0039-2025 – GC-0068-2025 as contained in General Committee Report 3 - 2025 dated February 5, 2025 be approved with the exception of GC-0044-2025. 
  2.    That GC recommendation GC-0044-2025 be amended to the following: 

  
  1.    That the following schedules of the Administrative Penalty By-law 0282-2013 be amended to increase administrative penalty amounts for parking offences, effective April 1, 2025, as set out in Appendix 1 to the corporate report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated January 17, 2025, entitled “Increasing Administrative Parking Penalties”:
  a) Schedule “A” (City of Mississauga Administrative Penalty By-Law Designated By-
  Law Provisions Traffic By-Law 0555-2000);
  b) That Schedule “A-1” of the Administrative Penalty By-law 0282-2013 be amended to increase administrative penalty amounts as specified below for the following parking offences, effective April 1, 2025:
  i.    Stopping vehicle on sidewalk
  ii.    Parking vehicle within 3 metres of a fire hydrant
  iii.    Parking vehicle in school zone
  iv.    Stopping vehicle in a school zone

  SCHEDULE “A-1” Designated By-Law Provisions Traffic By-Law 0555-2000, Lakefront Increased Penalty Zone
  Item	Designated Provision	Violation Code	Short Form Wording	Current Mississauga Penalty	% Based ATB Increase	Additional Increase	New Penalty
  5	6(1)	A3	Stopping vehicle on sidewalk	$100	$20.00	$50.00	$120.00
  11	7(4)	A7	Parking vehicle within 3 metres of a fire hydrant	$100	$20.00	$50.00	$120.00
  22	11(2)	A42	Parking vehicle in school zone	$100	$30.00	$50.00	$145.00
  24	12(2)	A43	Stopping vehicle in a school zone	$100	$30.00	$50.00	$145.00

   

  c) Schedule “B” (City of Mississauga Administrative Penalty By-Law Designated By-
  Law Provisions Fire Route By-Law 0216-2023); and
  d) Schedule “D” (City of Mississauga Administrative Penalty By-Law Designated By-
  Law Provisions Accessible Parking By-Law 0010-2016).
  e) That the definition of the Lakefront Increased Penalty Zone be revised to expand the west boundary to east of Winston Churchill Road and to the city limits to the west.
  2.That all necessary by-laws be enacted
  

  GC-0039-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Donna Boucher, Founder and Chair and Kathy Corseti with respect to "Making Prom Happen", be received.

  GC-0040-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Dr. Josipa Petrunic, CEO & President, Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortiumwith respect to the corporate report dated January 23, 2025 and titled MiWay Transit Hydrogen Fuel Supply, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received.

  GC-0041-2025
  That the deputation and associated presentation by Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement with respect to the corporate report dated January 17, 2025 and titled Increasing Administrative Parking Penalties, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, be received.

  GC-0042-2025

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:
  
  10.1 Delegation of Regional Tax Ratio Setting Authority for 2025

  10.3 Delegated Authority to Execute Planning Application Agreements

  11.1 Governance Committee Report 1 – 2025 dated January 27, 2025

  11.2 Road Safety Committee Report 1 - 2025 dated January 28, 2025

  11.3 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 1 - 2025 dated January 28, 2025

  GC-0043-2025

  1. That Council consent to the enactment of a Regional By-law delegating tax ratio setting in accordance with Section 310 of the Municipal Act, 2001 for the 2025 property tax year as outlined in the corporate report dated January 23, 2025, from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, entitled “Delegation of Regional Tax Ratio Setting Authority for 2025”.
  2. That Council consent to the apportionment methodology in place in the 2024 taxation year updated for 2025 assessments.

  GC-0044-2025

  GC-0044-2025 was amended at Council on February 12, 2025 to the following:

  
  1.    That the following schedules of the Administrative Penalty By-law 0282-2013 be amended to increase administrative penalty amounts for parking offences, effective April 1, 2025, as set out in Appendix 1 to the corporate report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated January 17, 2025, entitled “Increasing Administrative Parking Penalties”:
  a) Schedule “A” (City of Mississauga Administrative Penalty By-Law Designated By-
  Law Provisions Traffic By-Law 0555-2000);
  b) That Schedule “A-1” of the Administrative Penalty By-law 0282-2013 be amended to increase administrative penalty amounts as specified below for the following parking offences, effective April 1, 2025:
  i.    Stopping vehicle on sidewalk
  ii.    Parking vehicle within 3 metres of a fire hydrant
  iii.    Parking vehicle in school zone
  iv.    Stopping vehicle in a school zone

   

  SCHEDULE “A-1” Designated By-Law Provisions Traffic By-Law 0555-2000, Lakefront Increased Penalty Zone
  Item	Designated Provision	Violation Code	Short Form Wording	Current Mississauga Penalty	% Based ATB Increase	Additional Increase	New Penalty
  5	6(1)	A3	Stopping vehicle on sidewalk	$100	$20.00	$50.00	$120.00
  11	7(4)	A7	Parking vehicle within 3 metres of a fire hydrant	$100	$20.00	$50.00	$120.00
  22	11(2)	A42	Parking vehicle in school zone	$100	$30.00	$50.00	$145.00
  24	12(2)	A43	Stopping vehicle in a school zone	$100	$30.00	$50.00	$145.00

   

  c) Schedule “B” (City of Mississauga Administrative Penalty By-Law Designated By-
  Law Provisions Fire Route By-Law 0216-2023); and
  d) Schedule “D” (City of Mississauga Administrative Penalty By-Law Designated By-
  Law Provisions Accessible Parking By-Law 0010-2016).
  e) That the definition of the Lakefront Increased Penalty Zone be revised to expand the west boundary to east of Winston Churchill Road and to the city limits to the west.
  2.That all necessary by-laws be enacted

  GC-0045-2025

  1. That authority to execute Development Agreements, Subdivision Agreements, Inclusionary Zoning Agreements and any Amending Agreements thereto under Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Removal of Holding Provision, Minor Variance and Consent applications be delegated to the Commissioner of Planning and Building, or their designate, and the City Clerk and that a by-law authorizing such delegation of authority be prepared pursuant to section 23.1(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
  2. That a consolidated by-law with respect to the delegation of authority for planning application agreements be prepared and enacted pursuant to section 23.1(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

  GC-0046-2025

  1. That the report dated August 5, 2024, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding Path to Safer and More Affordable Housing Options – An Additional Residential Units Licencing By-law or an improved Registration By-law in Mississauga be received.
  2. That an Additional Residential Units (“ARU”) Licensing By-law or an improved Registration By-law be enacted in 2025 to replace or amend the existing Second Units Registration By-law 0114-2016.
  3. That the Second Units Registration By-law 0114-2016 be repealed upon the passage of the new ARU Licensing By-law or amended where improvements are instead pursued.
  4. That Strategic Communications and Initiatives staff launch an ARU marketing program to building awareness and encourage the legalization of illegal ARUs.
  5. That Council request that the Region of Peel review their second unit financial incentives program to better support legal basement apartment conversions.
  6. That staff review the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law 0289-2020, as amended, and the Residential Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law 0172-2010, as amended, and report back to Council.
  7. That Planning and Building staff inform other levels of government on the need for significantly reduced hearing wait times at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) to reduce pressure on the need for municipal intervention via enforcement and bylaws that add costs and red tape.

  GC-0047-2025

  1. That the report “MiWay Transit Hydrogen Fuel Supply” dated January 23, 2025 from the Commissioner of Transportation & Works be approved.
  2. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to award and execute the Special Relationship agreement with respect to the purchase between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and Enbridge Inc. (also known as 2562961 Ontario Ltd.) for the supply and delivery of green hydrogen fuel in the amount of an estimated $3 million per year, exclusive of taxes, for a term of up to 10 years, for the MiWay Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus (FCEB) project, as outlined in the corporate report entitled “MiWay Transit Hydrogen Fuel Supply” dated January 23, 2025 from the Commissioner of Transportation & Works, and all necessary agreements and related ancillary agreements, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, in accordance with Section 23 of the City’s Procurement Bylaw 0013-2022, as amended.
  3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

      

  GC-0048-2025

  That the following items were approved under the consent agenda: 10.4 Status of the Governance Committee Work Plan
  (GOV-0001-2025)

  GC-0049-2025

  That the letter dated December 12, 2024 from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to

  Heads of Council, with respect to the proposed Municipal Accountability Act, 2024, be received.
  (GOV-0002-2025)

  GC-0050-2025

  That the Council Procedure By-law 0044-2022, as amended, be amended to include a definition

  for “direction” and provide greater clarity when a formal motion is required.
  (GOV-0003-2025)

  GC-0051-2025

  1. That the verbal discussion with respect to the roles of the Chair and the Vice Chair in Advisory Committees, be received.
  2. That staff be directed to implement training for Citizen Members appointed as Chair or Vice-Chair in Advisory Committees, commencing with the new term of Council and continuing thereafter.

  (GOV-0004-2025)

  GC-0052-2025
  That the status of the Governance Committee Work Plan items, updated for the January 27,

  2025 Governance meeting, be approved.
  (GOV-0005-2025)

  GC-0053-2025

  That the letter from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) with respect to the

  Municipal Accountability Act, 2024, be received.
  (GOV-0006-2025)

  GC-0054-2025

  That the presentation provided by Catherine Nguyen-Pham, Communications Advsior, with

  respect to Car Headlight Awareness Campaign, be received.
  (RSC-0001-2025)

  GC-0055-2025

  That the memorandum dated November 19, 2024 from Erica Warsh, Vision Zero Program Lead

  regarding the Mascot Concept be received for information.
  (RSPS-0001-2025)
  (RSC-0002-2025)

  GC-0056-2025

  1. That lawn option number 5 as outlined in the Slow Down Lawn Sign - Creative Options be approved.
  2. That Transportation and Works staff review cost options with creating two lawn sign options in addition to Option 5 to create a sign with the messaging "Speed Limits - Save Lives" be approved.

  (RSPS-0002-2025)
  (RSC-0003-2025)

  GC-0057-2025
  That the deputation and associated presentation by Laura Zeglen, Active Transportation

  Coordinator with respect to School Walking Routes program update and Safety Audit Walks be

  received.
  (MSTSAC-0001-2025)

  GC-0058-2025

  That the Site Inspection report for the site inspection conducted on November 26, 2024 at the

  intersection of Lakeshore Road West and Silver Birch Trail for the students attending Green

  Glade Senior Public School, be received.
  (MSTSAC-0002-2025)
  (Ward 2)

  GC-0059-2025

  1. That the warrants have not been met to extend the hours of the crossing guard at Truscott Drive and Lewisham Drive for the students of Horizon Jeunesse Elementary School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint ladder markings on all four legs of the intersection of Truscott Drive and Lewisham Drive.

  (MSTSAC-0003-2025)
  (Ward 2)

  GC-0060-2025

  That Transportation and Works be requested to review the feasibility of installing a barrier on

  the north side of Ontario Street across the sidewalk at the railway tracks to prevent student

  access to the railway tracks when trains are approaching for the students attending Dolphin

  Senior Public School.

  (MSTSAC-0004-2025)

  (Ward 11)

  GC-0061-2025

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard in front of St. Richard Catholic Elementary School at the intersection of Copenhagen Road and Joliette Crescent for the students attending St. Richard Catholic Elementary School.
  2. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to inspect the west leg of Copenhagen Road and Joliette Crescent in the Spring of 2025.

  (MSTSAC-0005-2025)
  (Ward 9)

  GC-0062-2025

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the

     pedestrian crossover (PXO) in front of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School.

  2. That Transportation & Works be requested to:
     
     1. Update the PXO pedestrian information sign at the pedestrian crossover in front of St.Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School.
     2. Review the painted crosswalk ladder markings at the pedestrian crossover in front of St.Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School to determine if they require re-painting.
  3. That the principal of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School be requested to share the PXO pedestrian information sign with students and parents in a school newsletter once installed, as a reminder to always push the pedestrian button and wait for vehicles to stop.

  (MSTSAC-0006-2025)

  (Ward 9)

  GC-0063-2025

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Ceremonial Drive and Heritage Hills Boulevard for the students attending St. Hilary Catholic Elementary School.
  2. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect the intersection of Ceremonial Drive and Heritage Hills Boulevard in the Spring of 2025.

  (MSTSAC-0007-2025)
  (Ward 5)

  GC-0064-2025

  1. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
  2. paint ladder markings on all four legs of the intersection Burnhamthorpe Road West and

  Ridgeway Drive.

  1. review the "no stopping" prohibitions on the north side of Burnhamthorpe Road West.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to to review the feasibility of:
  3. extending the "no stopping" zone on Burnhamthorpe Road West at Ridgeway Drive and review the placement of the "no stopping" signs on the northeast side of Burnhamthorpe Road West and Ridgeway Drive.
  4. implementing an advanced walk phase.
  5. implementing school zone signage on Burnhamthorpe Road West.

      

  6. That the Principal of Loyola Catholic Secondary School be requested to:
  7. notify the parents and students attending Loyola Catholic Secondary School if recommendation 2.a is implemented.
  8. remind parents of students attending Loyola Catholic Secondary School to use the Kiss and Ride in front of the school on Sladeview Crescent to drop off students.
  9. That Parking Enforcement be requested to enforce the "no stopping" zones on

     Burnhamthorpe Road West between the hours of 7:55 - 8:15 am and 2:10 - 2:30 pm.

  (MSTSAC-0008-2025)
  (Ward 8)

  GC-0065-2025

  That the petition received by Council at its December 11, 2024 meeting, from Nishant Dasgupta,

  Resident regarding traffic calming measures on Cedarglen Gate between Dundas Street West

  and Parmeer Drive, be referred to Transportation and Works, Traffic Services and Road Safety

  staff.

  (MSTSAC-0009-2025)

  (Ward 7)

  GC-0066-2025

  That the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Site Inspection Statistics Report –

  November 2024 be received.

  (MSTSAC-0010-2025)

  GC-0067-2025

  That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for November and December 2024 be

  received.

  (MSTSAC-0011-2025)

  GC-0068-2025

  That the Transportation and Works Action Items List for November 2024 be received.

  (MSTSAC-0012-2025)

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.2

General Committee (Corporate Grants) Report 4 - 2025 dated February 5, 2025 (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0028-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  Seconded By Councillor M. Reid

  That Recommendations GC-0069-2025 – GC-0078-2025 as contained in General Committee (Corporate Grants) Report 4 - 2025 dated February 5, 2025 be approved.

  GC-0069-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Sean Robertson-Palmer, Community Development Coordinator with respect to the corporate report dated January 14, 2025 and titled

  2025 Culture and Community Grant Programs from the Commissioner of Community Services be received.

  GC-0070-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Teresa L Burgess-Ogilvie, Executive Director, Safe City Mississauga with respect to 2024 Annual Impact Report be received.

  GC-0071-2025

  That the deputation by James Nguyen, President, Saigon Park Group with respect to Saigon Park Anniversary Festival, Cultural Festival & Celebrations Grant, $10,000 be received.

  GC-0072-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Vikas Kohli, Executive Director, and Ev Harris, Managing Director, monstrARTity Creative General Committee Corporate Grants 2025 02 05 Community be received.

  GC-0073-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Mike Douglas, on behalf of Arshad Mahmood, Director, Canadian Community Arts Initiative with respect to Reconsideration of Cultural Festival Grant - Mosaic Festival 2025 be received.

   

  GC-0074-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Kristine Kane, Chair, Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival be received.

  GC-0075-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Margot Stevens, Chair of the Board, CreativeHub 1352 be received.

  GC-0076-2025

  That the deputation by Anna Gulbinski, Executive Director, Art Gallery of Mississauga and Jayme Gaspar, Executive Director, Heritage Mississauga be received.

  GC-0077-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Natalie Kwan, Music For Every Child be received.

  GC-0078-2025

  1. That the Corporate Report entitled “2025 Culture and Community Grant Programs” dated January 14, 2025, from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

  2.That amendments to the current 2024-2026 multi-year agreements of the Art Gallery of Mississauga, Heritage Mississauga, Orchestras Mississauga, Mississauga Arts Council, and Visual Arts Mississauga be approved.

  3.That Council delegates authority to Director of Recreation & Culture to approve a spring intake of the Live Music Grants Pilot Program.

  4.That all necessary By-laws be enacted.

  5.That an additional $86,015, funded from 2025 Culture and Community Grant surplus, be approved for Safe City Mississauga’s 2025 Multi-Year Community Grant, under Operating Costs: Personnel Administration, for the Neighbourhood Watch Manager, deemed essential personnel by the SCM Board of Directors.

  6.That staff be directed to review the eligibility criteria for Multi-Year Community Grants and reinstate Services & Program Costs as eligible for funding, as these costs were eligible in previous years.

  7.That staff be directed to work with Safe City Mississauga on a service contract/agreement to be presented to Council by September 2025.

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

12.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Nil

13.

PETITIONS - Nil

14.

CORRESPONDENCE

14.1

Information Items

14.1.1

A letter dated February 6, 2025 from Mayor Parrish regarding Condolences on the Passing of His Highness the Aga Khan (CONSENT)

This item was received for information. 

14.1.2

A letter dated February 10, 2025 from Phil Stewart, Principal, Pound & Stewart Associates Ltd, regarding Items 17.1 and 17.2 Mississauga Official Plan Amendment No. 184 and Zoning By-law (CONSENT)

This item was received for information. 

14.2

Direction Items

14.2.1

A Request for Municipal Significance Designation for the purpose of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit - Qawali Night on February 22, 2024 at Ice Coal Lounge (Ward 8) (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0029-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  Seconded By Councillor M. Reid

  WHEREAS Waseem Khurram Shaikh is hosting Qawali Night on February 22, 2025 at Ice Coal Lounge located at 3545 Odyssey Drive Unit 03;

  AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages;

  AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of 50-60 people;

  NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the Qawali Night on February 22, 2025 at Ice Coal Lounge; 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)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

15.

NOTICE OF MOTION

15.1

A Notice of Motion to allow student honorariums to be paid from Councillors pre-allocated ward office budgets (Councillor Horneck)

Members of Council spoke to the intent of the Notice of Motion and to the amount allowed to be paid to each student.   

• RESOLUTION 0031-2025
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck
  Seconded By Councillor D. Damerla

  Whereas Councillors often provide cooperative education opportunities to local students through their offices or at community events which can often provide students with valuable early work experiences; 

  Whereas the Councillor office expense policy currently does not allow for honorariums of even modest amounts, to recognize the contributions of students who volunteer outside of a cooperative education opportunity programs;

  Therefore, be it resolved the Councillor office expense policy be amended to allow honorariums to be paid from Councillors pre-allocated ward office budgets with a limit of $2,500 per year with a maximum limit of $500 per person/year for students currently enrolled in secondary or post secondary school;

  Be it further resolved that family members of a Councillors would not qualify. 

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

15.2

A Notice of Motion to appoint Councillor John Kovac as the second Deputy Mayor (Mayor Parrish)

Mayor Parrish and Councillor Kovac spoke to the appointment of a second Deputy Mayor.  

• RESOLUTION 0032-2025
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney

  Whereas an ambitious agenda for City Centre is currently underway including the expansion of LAC with Metalworks, a possible hotel/conference centre, revitalization of City Hall and a possible sports stadium;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

  Councillor John Kovac be appointed the second Deputy Mayor as of February 12, 2025 for the Corporation of the City of Mississauga for the remainder of the current term of Council. 

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSTAIN (1)	Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (10 to 0)

15.3

A Notice of Motion regarding Vietnamese Journey to Freedom and Heritage Month (Councillor Hart)

Councillor Hart spoke to the intent of the Notice of Motion. 

• RESOLUTION 0033-2025
  Moved By Councillor N. Hart
  Seconded By Councillor J. Horneck

  WHEREAS City of Mississauga proclamations are official statements made by, or under the authority of, Members of Mississauga Council to recognize causes, events and commemorations of significance to the City of Mississauga and its citizens;

  AND WHEREAS, proclamation statements contribute to the fabric of Mississauga’s society by recognizing cultural diversity and the public good;

  AND WHEREAS, more than half of Mississauga’s population was born abroad and its citizens speak more than 100 different languages;

  AND WHEREAS, Mississauga is home to an active and engaged Vietnamese community whose contributions, cultural heritage, traditions, and achievements enrich the city's diversity and enhance the well-being of the community;

  AND WHEREAS, recognizing and celebrating this occasion fosters inclusivity, strengthens community bonds, and highlights the importance of preserving cultural identity for future generations;

  AND WHEREAS, by issuing this proclamation, the City of Mississauga reaffirms its commitment to supporting cultural heritage, diversity, and civic engagement among all communities;

  Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 

  1. The City of Mississauga hereby proclaims April as Vietnamese Journey to Freedom and Heritage Month annually, recognizing the resilience, contributions, and cultural heritage of the Vietnamese community.

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

16.

MOTIONS

16.1

To express sincere condolences to the family of Skyler William Berry, Transit Operator, who passed away on January 24, 2025

Mayor Parrish expressed condolences to the family of Skyler William Berry. 

• RESOLUTION 0034-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  Seconded By Councillor S. Dasko

  WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened to learn of the passing of Skyler William Berry, Transit Operator, who passed away on January 24, 2025;

  AND WHEREAS, Skyler joined the Transportation and Works Department in 1995 and worked at MiWay for over 19 years; 

  AND WHEREAS Skyler will be missed by his many colleagues who had the pleasure of working with him and described him as a kind operator;

  AND WHEREAS Skyler is survived by his common law partner Anna Murray and his son Ryan;

  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 Berry family.

16.2

To close to the public a portion of the Council meeting to be held on February 12, 2025 to deal with various matters. (See Item 21 Closed Session)

Council did not go into Closed Session as the recommendation was considered in open session. 

17.

INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS

17.1

A by law to Adopt Mississauga Official Plan Amendment No. 184 CD.06-INC (CONSENT)

PDC-0055-2024/December 9, 2024

0016-2025

17.2

A by-law to amend the Zoning By-law 0225 2007, as amended CD.06-INC (CONSENT)

PDC-0055-2024/December 9, 2024

0017-2025

17.3

A by-law to amend By-law 0121-2023, being a by-law to appoint a Chief Building Official, Deputy Chief Building Official and Inspectors for the enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992, as amended, for the City of Mississauga (CONSENT)

0018-2025

17.4

A by-law to repeal Community Benefits Charges By-law 0134-2022 (CONSENT)

0015-2025/January 29, 2025 

0019-2025

17.5

A by-law to authorize the execution of a Collective Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1572 - Concession Attendants (CONSENT)

0035-2025/February 12, 2025

0020-2025

18.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

Mayor Parrish and Councillor Fonseca spoke to the following matters on the upcoming Region of Peel Council agenda: multi-residential units; to a Fentanyl Task Force; to the size of the Peel Police Service Board; and to an encampment report.  

19.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES - Nil

20.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Members of Council spoke to various events and celebrations taking place in Mississauga.

21.

CLOSED SESSION

21.1

Labour relations or employee negotiations: Ratification of the Memorandum of Settlement reached between the City of Mississauga and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1572 Concession Attendants

Council did not go into Closed Session and the following recommendation was voted on and passed during public session.

• RESOLUTION 0035-2025
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt
  Seconded By Councillor S. Dasko
  1. That the Memorandum of Settlement reached between the City of Mississauga and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 172 concession Attendants, as outlined in the Corporate Report entitled “Ratification of the Memorandum of Settlement reached between the City of Mississauga and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1572 Concession Attendants” dated January 31, 2025 and attached as Appendix 1 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be approved.
  2. That the by-law to authorize the execution of a collective agreement between the Corporation of the City of Mississauga and ATU 1572 Concession Attendants, attached as Appendix 2 be enacted.

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart

  Carried (11 to 0)

22.

CONFIRMATORY BILL

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga at its meeting held on February 12, 2025, which includes: recommendations, any reports of committees and of local boards, each motion and resolution passed and other actions taken by the Council. 

0021-2025

23.

ADJOURNMENT - 10:23AM