General Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, September 03, 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, Left at 2:10 PM
• 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, Left at 2:10 PM
• Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
• Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
• Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11, Left at 2:10 PM

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 Mahoney, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Closed Session Item 16.2 was added

Approved (Councillor S. Dasko) 

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

General Committee Minutes - June 18, 2025

Approved (Councillor M. Reid)

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Ibrahim Dia, Consultant Business Improvements and Strategic Initiatives, Parandis Abdi, Professor,

Sheridan College, and Darren Shum, Student, Sheridan College, with respect to How Sheridan College Architecture Students Are Shaping the Future of Mississauga’s Neighbourhoods

Ibrahim Dia, Consultant Business Improvements and Strategic Initiatives, provided an overview of the project in collaboration with Sheridan College on fourplex development.

Parandis Abdi, Professor, Sheridan College, provided an overview of the partnership between Sheridan College students and the City of Mississauga on an innovative project for the future development of fourplex living in Mississauga, and announced the grand opening of Fourplex exhibit at the Sheridan College, Hazel McCallion Campus.

Darren Shum, Student Sheridan College, shared his experience with the project and presented samples of fourplex designs.

In response to Councillor Damerla’s enquiry, regarding multiple ownership, Ibrahim Dia, Consultant Business Improvements and Strategic Initiatives, advised that the project only focused on development and design and not ownership.

In response to Councillor Tedjo’s enquiry regarding whether the models presented can be used to create pre-approved fourplex designs for residents looking to convert their homes, Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building advised that consideration to providing a complete package, similar to Additional Residential Units (ARU), of pre-approved designs and costs associated with fourplexes is possible, it is a matter of resourcing.

In response to Mayor Parrish’s enquiry on payment of royalties to Sheridan College for fourplex designs for future use by developers, Harinder Malhi, Government Relations, Sheridan College advised that she would take this back to the Planning team at Sheridan College for consideration.

In response to Mayor Parrish’s enquiry regarding fourplex ownership similar to condominiums, Graham Walsh, City Solicitor and Commissioner, Legislative Services advised that he would look into the matter and report back to Council.

In response to Councillor Mahoney’s enquiry regarding whether consideration was given to parking, access to transit and walkability to retail, Ibrahim Dia, Consultant Business Improvements and Strategic Initiatives, advised that each design considered all types of lot sizes and the requirements for parking based on access to transit.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0364-2025
  Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Ibrahim Dia, Consultant Business Improvements and Strategic Initiatives, Parandis Abdi, Professor, Sheridan College, and Darren Shum, Student, Sheridan College, with respect to How Sheridan College Architecture Students Are Shaping the Future of Mississauga’s Neighbourhoods be received.

  Received

7.2

Hasan Karabegovic, Member of the Institute for Research of Genocide Canada from Mississauga and Ahmed Salihovic with respect to the 30th Anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide

Ahmed Salihovic, spoke about the Srebrenica genocide and in the commemoration of the 30^th anniversary of the event. Mr. Salihovic requested that Council consider a proclamation to mark the Srebrencia Genocide; supporting the process of learning about Srebrencia Genocide; placing a monument in a designated park; and the naming of a city street as “Srebrencia”.

Councillor Kovac, thanked Mr. Salihovic for the heartfelt deputation and requested that staff look into the requests made by Mr. Salihovic and report back to a future Council meeting.

Raj Sheth, Commissioner, Community Services, advised that he would have staff look into the matter and report back.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0365-2025
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  1. That the deputation and associated presentation by Ahmed Salihovic, with respect to the 30th Anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide, be received.
     
     
  2. That staff be directed to look into the feasibility and processes for the consideration of issuing a proclamation to mark Srebrencia Genocide; supporting the process of learning about Srebrencia Genocide; placing a monument in a designated park; and the naming of a city street as “Srebrencia”.
  Carried

7.3

Quinto Lijoi, Resident regarding Property Tax Increase

Quinto Lijoi, Resident, spoke regarding the property tax rate increase and questioned why the need for the increase and the higher rate.  Mr. Lijoi described the types of infrastructure projects that he deems unnecessary and may be the cause of increasing property taxes.

Councillor Fonseca invited Mr. Lijoi to attend the upcoming Budget meeting.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0366-2025
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the deputation by Quinto Lijoi, Resident regarding Property Tax Increase be received.

  Received

7.4

Ron Duquette, Founder, Legends Row, Mississauga's Walk of Fame, with respect to the announcement of the Inductees for 2025

Ron Duquette, Founder, Legends Row, Mississauga's Walk of Fame, announced the Inductees for 2025 Legends Row and provided background of each inductee.

In response to Councillor Dasko's enquiry on what inspired him to create "Legends Row", Ron Duquette spoke to events that led to proposing Legends Row, Mississauga's Walk of Fame to City Council.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0367-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Ron Duquette, Founder, Legends Row, Mississauga's Walk of Fame, with respect to the announcement of the Inductees for 2025 be received.

  Received

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0368-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:
  
  

  • 10.2 Amendment to Procurement By-law 0013-2022
    
    
  • 10.3 Revised Corporate Policy - Development Securities 04-08-01

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

10.1

Fire and Emergency Services 2025 Apparatus Procurement

In response to Councillor Dasko's enquiry on how the request for funding for several fire apparatuses now will be a future cost savings, Fire Chief, Stephane Malo, provided an overview on planning for and procurement of fire apparatus, and the cost savings by committing to purchase several fire apparatuses now to secure current prices and avoid price increases.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0369-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  1. That the funding in the amount of $10,291,000 be pre-authorized ahead of the 2026 budget approval to facilitate the 2025 procurement commitment of several fire apparatus in a previously approved 5-year procurement contract by competitive procurement as outlined in the Corporate Report dated August 12, 2025, entitled “Fire and Emergency Services 2025 Apparatus Procurement” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer.
  2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.2

Amendment to Procurement By-law 0013-2022 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0370-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That a by-law be enacted to amend the Procurement By-law 0013-2022, to implement the recommended revisions outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated August 15, 2025, entitled “Amendment to Procurement By-law 0013-2022”.

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.3

Revised Corporate Policy - Development Securities 04-08-01 (CONSENT)

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0371-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden

  That the Revised Development Securities Policy, attached as Appendix 1 to the report dated August 1, 2025, entitled “Revised Corporate Policy – Development Securities (04-08-01)” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be approved.

  YES (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

11.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS - Nil

12.

CORRESPONDENCE - Nil

13.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL - Nil

14.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor Hart spoke to the issues regarding the process to issue parade permits and requested staff look into the process and report back.  Sam Rogers, Commissioner, Transportation and Works, spoke to the current process and advised that staff will look into the process and report back on recommendations.

Councillor Damerla, enquired when statistics on how this summer compares to last summer regarding the use of escooters/ebikes would be available, and enquired whether the use of escooters/ebikes are permitted only in summer and not in winter.

Sam Rogers, Commissioner, Transportation and Works advised that staff will be reporting back in Q4 (4^th quarter), and that e-scooters are not permitted throughout the year and e-bikes are permitted throughout the year.

15.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

16.

CLOSED SESSION

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

• Moved By Councillor D. Damerla

  Whereas the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, requires Council to pass a motion prior to closing part of a meeting to the public;

  And whereas the Act requires that the motion states the act of the holding of the closed meeting and the general nature of the matter to be considered at the closed meeting.

  Now therefore be it resolved that a portion of the General Committee meeting to be held on September 3, 2025, shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters:

  16.1     An educational or training session for the member of Council, committee or local board provided that no member discusses or otherwise deals with the matter in a way that materially advances the business or decision making of Council, the committee or local board: Peel Transition (verbal)

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

  The Committee went into Closed Session at 10:45 AM and returned at 12:13 PM. The following matter was voted on in Open Session. 

  Carried

16.1

An educational or training session for the member of Council, committee or local board provided that no member discusses or otherwise deals with the matter in a way that materially advances the business or decision making of the Council, the committee or

local board: Peel Transition (verbal)

Members of the Leadership Team provided an overview regarding Peel Transition service areas and responded to questions from Members of Committee.

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0372-2025
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the closed session verbal update with respect to the Peel Transition be received for information.

  YES (8)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (3)	Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (8 to 0)

16.2

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

Legal Fees (Verbal)

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

• RECOMMENDATION GC-0373-2025
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the closed session verbal update with respect to Legal Fees be received for information.

  YES (8)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSENT (3)	Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor B. Butt

  Carried (8 to 0)

17.

ADJOURNMENT

12:14 PM (Councillor S. McFadden)