Council

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Time:

9:30 A.m. - 11:30 A.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
• Deputy Mayor and Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
• 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

Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO
Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Community Services
Samuel Rogers, Commissioner of Transportation and Works
Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building
Graham Walsh, Commissioner of Legislative Services and City Solicitor
Marisa Chiu, Commissioner Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Diana Rusnov, City 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

Diana Rusnov, City Clerk spoke to item 11.2  General Committee Report 3 - 2026 dated February 4, 2026 and noted a duplication with number with GC-0040-2026 and that it would be amended to GC-0040a-2026 and GC-0040b-2026.

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Mahoney

That the agenda of the February 11, 2026 Council meeting be approved.

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING

5.1

Draft Council Minutes - January 28, 2026

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Butt

That the minutes of the January 28, 2026 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS - Nil

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

• RESOLUTION 0026-2025
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  Seconded By Councillor A. Tedjo

  The following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  - 11.1 Planning and Development Committee Report 2 - 2026 dated January 26, 2026
  -11.2 General Committee Report 3 - 2026 dated February 4, 2026
  - 11.3 General Committee (Corporate Grants) Report 4 - 2026 dated February 4, 2026

  - 16.2 To close to the public a portion of a meeting with Members of Council on February 19, 2026 at the Conference Room (City Hall) to facilitate an Education Session with Mississauga MPPs

  - 17.1 - 17.10 By-laws

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
  ABSTAIN (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.

INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF CORPORATE REPORTS - Nil

11.

PRESENTATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Planning and Development Committee Report 2 - 2026 dated January 26, 2026 (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0027-2026
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  Seconded By Councillor A. Tedjo

  That Recommendations PDC-0003-2026 – PDC-0007-2026 as contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report 2 - 2026 dated January 26, 2026 be approved.

  PDC-0003-2026

  1.That City Council direct Legal Services, representatives from the appropriate City Departments and any necessary consultants to oppose the subject applications under File OZ/OPA 24-15 W9 to permit a multi-phased development consisting of eight apartment buildings and nine towers with building heights ranging from 20 to 44 storeys, an open space and public park with a total of 3,162 apartment units before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) consistent with the recommendations outlined in the report dated January 7, 2026 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, that concludes that the proposed official plan amendment and rezoning are not acceptable from a planning standpoint and should not be approved.

  2. That City Council provide the Planning and Building Department with the authority to instruct Legal Services on modifications to the position deemed necessary during or before the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing process, however, if there is a potential for settlement then

  a report shall be brought back to Council by Legal Services.

  3. That one oral submission be received.

  PDC-0004-2026

  1.That the report dated January 7, 2026 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, entitled “Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications to permit a 34 storey apartment building containing 559 dwelling units with ground floor commercial uses and office uses on
  the second floor 51-55 Dundas Street West and 60, 66, 70 & 78 Agnes Street, north of
  Dundas Street West, west of Cook Street - Owner 4 CD’s Inc. – File OZ/OPA 25-18 W7” be deferred to the February 23, 2026 Planning and Development Committee meeting.

  PDC-0005-2026

  1. That the report entitled ‘Economic Development Strategy, Path to Prosperity 2030’ dated January 7, 2026, be approved by the Planning and Development Committee.

  2. That staff be authorized to make non-substantive stylistic and technical changes to finalize Appendix 1: Economic Development Strategy, Path to Prosperity 2030 for publishing.

  PDC-0006-2026

  1. That the Mississauga Retail Strategy, attached as Appendix 1 to the report dated January 7, 2026 titled “Mississauga’s Retail Strategy” from the Commissioner of Planning and Building,
  be approved and published on the City of Mississauga’s website;

  2. That staff be authorized to make non-substantive stylistic and technical changes to finalize the Retail Strategy for publishing; and,

  3. That a one-year pilot be launched to begin implementing the Retail Strategy, supported by a non-complement position funded through the Retail Strategy capital project budget. This position will also research and define the resources needed to sustain new service delivery.
  

  4. That staff report back through the business planning and budget process with a recommended structure to support ongoing service delivery, including stakeholder collaboration, business engagement, market research, and program design to strengthen the retail sector.

  PDC-0007-2026

  1. That any submissions made at the public meeting held on January 26, 2026 be received for information.

  2. That City Council enact by-laws substantially in accordance with Appendices 1 and 2 of the report titled “Office Community Improvement Plans” dated January 7, 2026 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building that incorporate changes from the January 26, 2026 public meeting, if necessary, without the requirement for further notice.

  3. That by-law 0136-2017 “A by-law to delegate approval authority regarding incentive
  programs within the Downtown Community Improvement Plan” be repealed.

  4. That the City Clerk forward the report titled “Office Community Improvement Plans” dated January 7, 2026 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, and its appendices, to the Region of Peel to encourage them to match the proposed office incentives.

  5. That staff analyse the merit of incentivizing hotel and cultural and creative space uses in the Downtown and Hurontario Growth Area Community Improvement Project Areas.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , 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
  ABSTAIN (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.2

General Committee Report 3 - 2026 dated February 4, 2026 (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0028-2026
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  Seconded By Councillor A. Tedjo

  That Recommendations GC-0030-2026 – GC-0061-2026 as contained in the General Committee Report 3 - 2026 dated February 4, 2026 be approved.

  GC-0030-2026

  That the Closed Session update on February 4, 2026 with respect to the Sign By-law-0054-2002 be received.

  GC-0031-2026

  That the deputation by Marwan Essa, Resident with respect to mitigating safety hazards due to errant golf balls be received.

  GC-0032-2026

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  11.1 Follow up Discussion with Resident Martin Tsvetanov regarding his January 7, 2026

  deputation with respect to Climate Change Action Plan and Sign By-law 0054-2002

  11.2 2025 Emergency Management Program Review

  11.3 Emergency Management By-Law and Plan

  *11.4 Mitigating Safety Hazards Due to Errant Golf Balls

  *11.5 Amending the 2026 User Fees and Charges By-law 0165-2025, Schedule “A-1”

  (Enforcement)

  11.6 Delegation of Tax Ratio Setting

  12.1 Road Safety Committee Report 1 - 2026 dated January 27, 2026

  12.2 Transit Advisory Committee Report 1 - 2026 dated January 27, 2026

  12.3 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 1 - 2026 dated January 28, 2026

  13.1 Letter dated January 15, 2026 to the Honourable Robert J. Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing with respect to Concerns Regarding Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025

  13.2 Letter dated January 28, 2026 to the Honourable Robert J. Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing with respect to Regional roads transfer to Mississauga on July 1, 2026

  GC-0033-2026

  That the Corporate Report entitled “2025 Emergency Management Program Review” dated January 13, 2026 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be received for information.

  GC-0034-2026

  1. That the Emergency Management By-law 0110-2023, be amended to replace Schedule “A” with the City’s revised Emergency Plan, attached as Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report entitled “Emergency Management By-law and Plan” dated January 13, 2026 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer.
  2. That the Emergency Management By-law 0110-2023, be amended to include the Commissioner, Legislative Services as a member of the City’s Emergency Management Program Committee and Municipal Emergency Control Group.

  GC-0035-2025

  1. That the Fence By-law 0397-1978, as amended, be further amended to address golf ball safety hazards, substantially in the form set out in Appendix 1 of the corporate report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated January 16, 2026, entitled “Mitigating Safety Hazards Due to Errant Golf Balls”.
  2. The Property Standards By-law 0654-1998, as amended, be further amended to provide for the maintenance of golf ball containment netting, substantially in the form set out in Appendix 1 of this corporate report.
  3. That the Licensing Administrative Penalty By-law 0135-2014, as amended, be further amended to designate the Fence By-law 0397-1978 and introduce administrative penalties for all contraventions under the Fence By-law in the amount of $305, effective April 6, 2026, as set out in Appendix 2 of this corporate report.
  4. That Legal Services be authorized to make an application to the Ministry of the Attorney General to amend the approved set fine order made under Part I of the Provincial Offences Act to reflect the updated wording in the Fence By-law 0397-1978, as amended.
  5. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

      

  GC-0036-2026

  1. That Schedule “A-1” (Enforcement) of the 2026 User Fees and Charges By-law 0165- 2025 be amended, to clarify the application of Harmonized Sales Tax, as outlined in Appendix 1 of the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of the Community Services, dated January 26, 2026, and entitled “Amending the 2026 User Fees and Charges Bylaw 0165-2025, Schedule “A-1” (Enforcement)”.
  2. That the amendments take effect retroactively as of January 1, 2026.
  3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  GC-0037-2026

  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 2026 property tax year as outlined in the corporate report dated January 9, 2026, from the Commissioner of Corporate Service, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, entitled “Delegation of Tax Ratio Setting”.
  2. That Council consent to the same apportionment methodology in place for the 2025 taxation year updated for 2026 assessments.

  GC-0038-2026

  That the verbal update by Max Gill, Acting Manager, Traffic Services and Road Safety regarding Road Safety Improvements Funding, be received for information.
  (RSC-0001-2026)

  GC-0039-2026

  That the verbal update by Sunil Sharma, Citizen Member regarding Road Safety Committee public/promotional events for 2026 be received for information.
  (RSC-0002-2026)
  
  GC-0040a-2026

  That the verbal update by Sunil Sharma, Citizen Member regarding Vehicle Headlights be referred to the Safety Promotional Sub Committee. (RSC-0003-2026)

  GC-0040b-2026

  That the verbal update by Sunil Sharma, Citizen Member regarding School Bus Stop Arm Cameras be received for information.
  (RSC-0004-2026)

  GC-0041-2026

  That the verbal update by Councillor Dasko regarding Road Watch Awareness Campaign be referred to the Road Safety Promotional Sub Committee.
  (RSC-0005-2026)

  GC-0042-2026

  That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Representative to Road Safety Committee update on January 27, 2026, from Moaz Ahmad, Citizen Member, be received for information.
  (RSC-0006-2026)

  GC-0043-2026

  That the update by Councillor Dasko regarding E-Scooter Injury Data from Trillium Health Partners be received for information.
  (RSC-0007-2026)

  GC-0044-2026

  That the Road Watch Program Updates by Cst. Claudia D'Amico, Peel Regional Police, be received for information.
  (RSC-0008-2026)

  GC-0045-2026

  That the deputation from Michael Jackman, Resident, regarding Signal Priority on Hazel McCallion Light Rail Transit, be received for information.
  (TAC-0001-2026)

  GC-0046-2026

  That the deputation from Maureen Cosyn Heath, Director of Transit, and Jeannette Ladd, Anishinaabe-kwe Artist, regarding City Centre Transit Terminal Public Art Installation, be received for information.
  (TAC-0002-2026)

  GC-0047-2026

  That the deputation from Maureen Cosyn Heath, Director of Transit, regarding Customer Communications Tool, be received for information.
  (TAC-0003-2026)

  GC-0048-2026

  That the deputation from Maureen Cosyn Heath, Director of Transit, regarding MiWay Multiyear Business Plan Highlights, be received for information.
  (TAC-0004-2026)

  GC-0049-2026

  That the deputation by Nicole Oliveira, Resident with respect to the results of the site inspection conducted on December 18, 2025 at the intersection of River Grove Avenue and Willow Way for the students of Hazel McCallion Senior Public School, be received.
  (MSTSAC-0001-2026)

  GC-0050-2026

  That the 2026 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee work plan be approved.
  (MSTSAC-0002-2026)

  GC-0051-2026

  1. That the 2025 Wilde Wood Award for School Zone Safety be awarded to the following schools that have demonstrated that they have a team of staff and/or volunteers that deserve to be recognized for the efficient operation of the School Zone Safety (Kiss & Ride) Program and promote and/or encourage active transportation to and from school.
     

     • St. David Of Wales Catholic Elementary School (Ward 6)

     • St. Thomas More Catholic Elementary School (Ward 3)

     • Dixie Public School (Ward 3)

     • Floradale Public School (Ward 7)

      

  2. That $2,000.00 ($500.00 per school) be allocated for awarding the recipients of the 2025 Wilde Wood Award.

  (MSTSAC-0003-2026)

  GC-0052-2026

  That Tina Godsoe be named the recipient of the 2025 Dr. Arthur Wood Award.
  (MSTSAC-0004-2026)

  GC-0053-2026

  1. That the cost of approximately $200.00 be approved for the purchase of a plaque to present to the recipient of the 2025 Dr. Arthur Wood Award.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
     
     1. Replace faded signage.
     2. Paint ladder markings on all four legs of the intersection of River Grove Avenue and Willow Way.
     3. Install signage on northeast side of Willow Way and River Grove Avenue westbound, "Do Not Block Intersection".
  3. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect the intersection of River Grove Avenue and Willow Way once recommendations 2. a b & c, have been completed.

  (MSTSAC-0007-2026)
  (Ward 6)

  GC-0054-2026)

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Bloor Street and Bridgewood Drive for the students of Forest Glen Public School.
  2. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
  3. Repaint the ladder markings and stop bars on all four legs of the intersection of Bloor Street and Bridgewood Drive.
  4. Review the feasibility of implementing a Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) to cross Bloor Street.
  5. That the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect the intersection of Bloor Street and Bridgewood Drive once the construction of the youth hub has commenced.

  (MSTSAC-0008-2026)
  (Ward 3)

  GC-0055-2026

  1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the condominium at 3525 Kariya Drive north of the Elm Drive Public School driveway.
  2. Transportation and Works be requested to:
  3. Implement a winter maintained pedestrian path on the east side of Kariya Drive south from 3525 Kariya Drive to align with the northeast corner of Elm Drive Public School opposite on the west side of Kariya Drive.
  4. Add “No Stopping" Monday to Friday September to June, 8:00–9:30 am and 3:00–4:30pm prohibitions on the east side of Kariya Drive to allow for better traffic flow.
  5. Provide a timeline for the extension of Kariya Drive south to Central Parkway.
  6. Give consideration to the implementation of a pedestrian crossover on Kariya Drive south of the school driveway to align with the crosswalk on school property at the northeast corner of Elm Drive Public School.
  7. That the Peel District School Board be requested to paint a crosswalk on Elm Drive Public School school property to align the sidewalk extension on the east side of Kariya Drive with the northeast corner of Elm Drive Public School.
  8. That the principal of Elm Drive Public School be requested to:
  9. Remind parents and students to remain on the east side of Kariya Drive and cross to the school on the west side of Kariya Drive south of the school driveway where there is no vehicle traffic once the winter maintained pedestrian path is extended or cross Kariya Drive at the signalized intersection with the crossing guards at Kariya Drive and Elm Drive.
  10. Consider allowing parents to exit school property using the driveway leading to Central Parkway to avoid the congestion on Kariya Drive.
  11. That Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee be requested to re-inspect once recommendation 2. and 3. have been implemented.

  (MSTSAC-0009-2026)
  (Ward 7)

  GC-0056-2026

  That the Site Inspections Report for December 2025 and January 2026, be received.

  (MSTSAC-0010-2026)

  GC-0057-2026

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

  (MSTSAC-0011-2026)

  GC-0058-2026

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

  (MSTSAC-0012-2026)

  GC-0059-2026

  That the letter dated January 15, 2026 to the Honourable Robert J. Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing with respect to Concerns Regarding Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 be received.

  GC-0060-2026

  That the letter Letter dated January 28, 2026 to the Honourable Robert J. Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing with respect to Regional roads transfer to Mississauga on July 1, 2026 be received.

  GC-0061-2026

  1. That the Closed Session update on February 4, 2026 with respect to Canada Soccer’s Request for Information (RFI) for a National Training Centre be received.
  2. That Council endorse Invest Mississauga’s submission to the Canada Soccer (RFI); and
  3. That Council authorizes the Mayor, on behalf of Council, to sign and provide a Letter of Support for inclusion in the City’s submission.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , 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
  ABSTAIN (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.3

General Committee (Corporate Grants) Report 4 - 2026 dated February 4, 2026 (CONSENT)

• RESOLUTION 0029-2026
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  Seconded By Councillor A. Tedjo

  That Recommendations GC-0062-2026 – GC-0068-2026 as contained in the General Committee (Corporate Grants) Report 4 - 2026 dated February 4, 2026 be approved.

  GC-0062-2026

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Sean Robertson-Palmer, Community Development Coordinator, with respect to the 2026 Culture and Community Grant Programs, be received.

  GC-0063-2026

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Carmen Ford, Manager, Creative Industries and Corey Poole, Music Sector Development Coordinator, with respect to the Live Music Grant Pilot, Results and Recommendation be received.

  GC-0064-2026

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Kristine Kane, Chair, Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival with respect to overview of 2025 festival and preview of 2026 festival be received.

  GC-0065-2026

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Ev Harris, Managing Director and Cindy Yip, Program Planning and Logistics Lead, MonstrARTity Creative Community with respect to 2025 monstrARTity Recap, be received.

  GC-0066-2026

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Shan Abbasi, Executive Director and Maham Fatima, Coordinator of Learning and Digital Engagement,with respect to Volunteer MBC, be received.

  GC-0067-2026

  1. That the Corporate Report entitled “2026 Culture and Community Grant Programs” dated January 13, 2026, from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.
  2. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  GC-0068-2026

  1. That the report entitled “Live Music Grant Pilot – Report and Recommendation” dated February 4, 2026, be received by General Committee.
  2. That staff be authorized to make the City of Mississauga’s Live Music Grant permanent.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , 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
  ABSTAIN (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

12.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Nil

13.

PETITIONS - Nil

14.

CORRESPONDENCE - Nil

15.

NOTICE OF MOTION

15.1

Revised: A Notice of Motion to reduce the amount of City residential Development Charges (Mayor Parrish)

Mayor Parrish noted that the City of Burlington cancelled all their Development Charges (DCs).

• RESOLUTION 0031-2026
  Moved By Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney
  Seconded By Councillor S. Dasko

  WHEREAS Council passed the Mayor’s Housing Task Force Motion on January 29th, 2025 
  providing Development Charges (DCs) incentives for residential developments with building permits issued prior to November 13, 2026 (the “Mayor’s Housing Task Force Motion, 2025”);

  AND WHEREAS the Mayor’s Housing Task Force Motion, 2025 has reduced residential DCs by 50% for projects close to commencing construction;

  AND WHEREAS the Mayor’s Housing Task Force Motion, 2025 has reduced residential DCs by 100% for units with three bedrooms that are part of a purpose built-rental housing project close to commencing construction;

  AND WHEREAS the Mayor’s Housing Task Force Motion, 2025 has had a positive effect on 
  expediting residential development;

  AND WHEREAS the City needs more rental housing to serve families that continue to be priced out of home ownership;

  AND WHEREAS the development industry maintains that, in the absence of further incentives, purpose-built rental development remains economically unviable;

  AND WHEREAS Council desires to reduce DCs by 100% for residential units with one-bedroom plus den and two-bedrooms or larger as part of a purpose-built rental housing development.

  Therefore be it resolved that:

  1.    Council reduce the amount of City residential development charges payable by 100%, effective immediately, for units with one-bedroom plus den and two-bedrooms or larger that are part of a purpose-built rental residential apartment development with building permits allowing footings and foundations issued, pursuant to the Building Code Act, 1992, prior to November 13, 2026, and construction has commenced within six months of the date of the issuance of the permit allowing for footings and foundation.

  2.    Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, and the City Clerk, or their designate, to enter into deferral agreements on behalf of the City providing for the reduction in development charges that shall secure the requirement that the development remain a purpose-built rental residential apartment development for a minimum of twenty-five (25) years from the date the first occupancy permit is issued.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , 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
  ABSTAIN (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

15.2

A Notice of Motion regarding the Canadian national flag (Councillor Kovac)

Councillor Kovac spoke to the Notice of Motion and to showing Canadian pride. 

• RESOLUTION 0032-2026
  Moved By Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor B. Butt

  WHEREAS the City of Mississauga is a multicultural community that is home to residents representing cultures and nationalities from around the world, contributing to the city's rich multicultural identity; and
  WHEREAS the Canadian national flag is a symbol of unity, shared values, and national pride for Canadians; and
  WHEREAS Council wishes to encourage the voluntary and respectful display of the Canadian national flag alongside any foreign flag on residential properties as a gesture of pride in Canada; and 
  WHEREAS Council affirms that decisions regarding the display of flags on private residential property fall within the rights and personal freedoms of individual residents;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mississauga Council express its symbolic and non-binding support for the practice of flying the Canadian national flag adjacent to any foreign national flag that is displayed on residential properties within Mississauga, as a voluntary act of pride and respect; and 
  BE IT FURTER RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to look into ways to promote public education and awareness of this initiative as well as recommended flag etiquette and the significance of displaying the Canadian national flag respectfully alongside foreign flags, while clearly communicating that this practice remains voluntary; and 
  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this motion serve solely as an expression of Council's intent to promote unity, respect and national pride within Mississauga's diverse communities.
  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Civic Centre clock tower be lit in the colours of the Canadian national flag, red and white, on Sunday, February 15th in recognition of ‘National Flag of Canada Day’.

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and 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)

15.3

A Notice of Motion regarding supporting tourism for the Olympics and request the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to allow local bars and restaurants to serve alcohol starting at 6:00AM from February 5 to 22, 2026 (Councillor Dasko)

Councillor Dasko spoke to supporting local businesses during the Olympics. 

• RESOLUTION 0033-206
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  Seconded By Councillor B. Butt

  WHEREAS we congratulate all our Canadian athletes from sea to sea to sea on their dedication, and hard work while participating in this year’s 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics games; 

  AND WHEREAS the City of Mississauga recognizes the excitement and enthusiasm we have in our communities and residents demonstrating their support for our athletes; an opportunity for everyone to embrace this exciting time;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

  1.    That Council for the City of Mississauga request the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to designate the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games being held between February 6, 2026 and February 22, 2026 as being of national significance. 

  2.    That Council for the City of Mississauga request the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to permit licensed local bars and restaurants in Mississauga to serve alcohol starting at 6 a.m. from February 5 to 22, 2026, to coincide with early morning broadcasts of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games to support local businesses and allows fans to watch events together. 

  3.    That the City Clerk be directed to forward this request to the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. 

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and 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 Steven “Steve” Bush, retired Firefighter who passed away on January 18, 2026

Mayor Parrish expressed sincere condolences to the family of Steven “Steve” Bush.

• RESOLUTION 0034-2026
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  Seconded By Councillor J. Horneck

  WHEREAS the Mayor, Members of Council and staff at the City of Mississauga are saddened by the passing of Steven “Steve” Bush, a retired City of Mississauga firefighter, who passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026;
   
  AND WHEREAS Steve Steve is survived by his wife Corinne, children Travis, Stephanie and Jennifer, grandchildren Gracie and Jackson and his sister Grace; 
   
  AND WHEREAS Steve is predeceased by parents Richard and Francis Bush, sisters Sheila (Don), Helen (Bob) and brothers Richard (Eileen) and Bill;
   
  AND WHEREAS he was a supportive friend to many, and he will be deeply missed;
   
  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 Bush family.

  Carried

16.2

To close to the public a portion of a meeting with Members of Council on February 19, 2026 at the Conference Room (City Hall) to facilitate an Education Session with Mississauga MPPs (CONSENT)

No discussion took place. 

• RESOLUTION 0030-2026
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  Seconded By Councillor A. Tedjo

  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 holding a closed meeting and the general nature of the matter to be considered at the closed meeting:

  Now therefore be it resolved that a meeting on February 19, 2026 with Members of Council, Mississauga MPPs and leadership team in the Conference Zone at City Hall shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

   [Pursuant to section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended]:

  Education Session: To discuss the City’s provincial advocacy priorities with MPPs 

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , 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
  ABSTAIN (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

16.3

To close to the public a portion of the Council meeting to be held on February 11, 2026 to deal with various matters. (See Item 21 Closed Session)

No discussion took place.

• RESOLUTION 0035-2026
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac

  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 February 11, 2026 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters:

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

  21.1    Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointments - Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee        

  21.2    Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board: Instructions on a proposed revised settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by 128 Lakeshore Developments Inc. with respect to the lands located at 128 Lakeshore Road East, (Ward 1)

  (Pursuant to Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001)

  21.3    Education Session: Lakeview update

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and 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)

17.

INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS

17.1

A by-law to amend By-law No. 555-2000,as amended, being the Traffic By-law - Parking Provisions & Stop Signs (Wards 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 11) (CONSENT)

GC-0133-2020/March 25, 2020

0016-2025

17.2

A by-law to transfer funds from various reserves and reserve funds to various capital projects approved in the 2026 Capital Budget (CONSENT)

0016-2026/January 28, 2026

0017-2026

17.3

A by-law to amend Fees and Charges By-law 0165-2025, as amended (CONSENT)

GC-0036-2026/February 4, 2026

0018-2026

17.4

A by-law to amend By-law 0110-2023, being a by-law to enact the Emergency Management By-law (CONSENT)

GC-0034-2026/February 4, 2026

0019-2026

17.5

A by-law to amend various City by-laws to address safety hazards due to errant golf balls (CONSENT)

GC-0035-2026/February 4, 2026

0020-2026

17.6

A by-law to amend Licensing Administrative Penalty By-law 0135-2014, as amended, to introduce administrative penalties for contraventions of the Fence By-law 0397-1978 (CONSENT)

GC-0035-2026/February 4, 2026

0021-2026

17.7

A by-law to adopt a Community Improvement Plan for the Hurontario Growth Area (Uptown Major Node, Downtown Fairview,Downtown Cooksville, Downtown Hospital, and Port Credit Community Node)community improvement project area (CONSENT)

PDC-0007-2026/January 26, 2026

0022-2026

17.8

A by-law to adopt an amendment to By-law 0135-2017, as amended (Downtown Community Improvement Plan) to amend incentive programs and extend the incentive program deadline (CONSENT)

PDC-0007-2026/January 26, 2026

0023-2026

17.9

A by-law to repeal By-law 0136-2017, that delegates approval authority regarding incentive programs within the Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CONSENT)

PDC-0007-2026/January 26, 2026

0024-2026

17.10

A by-law to authorize the application, issuance and sale of debentures up to a maximum principal amount of $64,156,000.00 for the purposes of the City of Mississauga (CONSENT)

0016-2026/January 28, 2026

0025-2026

18.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL

Councillor Horneck spoke to a red-light camera enforcement program at the Region of Peel. Sam Rogers, Commissioner, Transportation and Works responded and noted that staff were not engaged and that staff would provide Members of Council with a briefing note before the Region of Peel meeting.

Councillor Butt spoke to a motion regarding the removal of the fully‑protected left turn phase at Derry Road West and Envoy Drive/John Watt Boulevard.

Councillor Hart spoke to a motion regarding a housing solutions summit in response to gender-based violence.

Councillor Fonseca spoke to a motion regarding additional funding for the Glenforest Youth Hub.

19.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor Dasko spoke to the after hours of 311 and for staff to review bring the service back in-house. Marisa Chiu, Commissioner, Corporate Services responded and noted that staff would bring back a report. 

Councillor McFadden spoke to residents in Ward 10 calling 311 and being connected to Halton Region instead of the City of Mississauga and for IT to investigate. 

20.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

21.

CLOSED SESSION

Council went into Closed Session at 10:01 AM and returned at 11:09 AM. (See Item 16.1 Motions - to close to the public a portion of the Council meeting to be held on
February 11, 2026 to deal with various matters). 

21.1

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointments - Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee

Members of Council spoke to the subject matter and Diana Rusnov, City Clerk responded to questions. 

• RESOLUTION 0036-2026
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  Seconded By Councillor C. Fonseca

  In accordance with the Corporate Policy and Procedure on Citizen Appointments to Committees, Boards and Authorities (02-01-01), Councillors Butt, Fonseca, McFadden and Kovac, the Members of Council appointed to the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee, interviewed the applicants and recommend the following Citizen Member appointments:

  (1)    Justyn Mahanger, Ward 8
  (2)    Mickal Bragado, Ward 4
  (3)    Pirapaharan Ketheeswaranathan, Ward 5
  (4)    Sridhar Rao, Ward 11
  (5)    Gaurav Sareen, Ward 5

  
  All citizen appointments are conditional upon the completion of a Record of Offences Declaration confirming that applicants do not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and 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)

21.2

Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:

Instructions on a proposed revised settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by 128 Lakeshore Developments Inc. with respect to the lands located at 128 Lakeshore Road East, (Ward 1)

Graham Walsh, City Solicitor and Katie Pfaff, Legal Counsel Planning & Development Land spoke to the subject matter and answered questions from Members of Council.

• RESOLUTION 0037-2026
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac
  1. That the revised offer to settle the Ontario Land Tribunal appeals related to 128 Lakeshore Road East by 128 Lakeshore Developments Inc. (the “Appeal”), contained in Appendix 1 to the report titled, “Instructions on a proposed revised settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by 128 Lakeshore Developments Inc. with respect to the lands located at 128 Lakeshore Road East, (Ward 1)”, be refused.

      

  2. That the City Solicitor, or their designate, be directed to attend any Ontario Land Tribunal proceedings together with such staff and/or consultants as may be required to oppose changes to the approved development proposal for 128 Lakeshore Road East.

      

  3. That the Commissioner of Planning and Building, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, be authorized to instruct staff on a settlement consistent with the terms set out in the report titled, “Instructions on a proposed revised settlement of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal by 128 Lakeshore Developments Inc. with respect to the lands located at 128 Lakeshore Road East, (Ward 1)”.

      

  4. That, in the event of a settlement, the City Solicitor, or their designate, be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement and take such additional steps as may be required to complete and implement the settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeals relating to 128 Lakeshore Road East with the assistance of such City staff or consultants as may be appropriate.

  YES (11)

  Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and 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)

21.3

Education Session: Lakeview update

David Breveglieri, Lead Planner, spoke to the subject matter and Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner,  Planning & Building answered questions from Members of Council. 

• RESOLUTION 0038-2026
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the closed session education session regarding the Lakeview update be received. 

  YES (9)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, 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
  ABSTAIN (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (9 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 11, 2026 which includes: recommendations, any reports of committees and of local boards, each motion and resolution passed and other actions taken by the Council. 

0026-2026

23.

ADJOURNMENT - 11:12AM