Council

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, March 19, 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
• 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 Corporate Services
Samuel Rogers, Commissioner of Transportation and Works
Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building
Nadia Paladino, Acting, 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

Councillor Dasko requested to reopen the discussion of the Planning and Development Committee start time under item 11.2.

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor McFadden

That the agenda of the March 29, 2025 Council meeting be approved.

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.1

Councillor J. Horneck - A Notice of Motion to Provide a Letter of Support for Enbridge’s Mississauga Reinforcement Project (Councillor Tedjo)

As Councillor Horneck owns some company shares in his RRSP

4.2

Councillor B. Butt - Planning and Development Committee Report 2 - 2025 dated March 3, 2025 (CONSENT)

Councillor Butt declared a conflict with item 11.1 Planning and Development Committee Report 2 - 2025 dated March 3, 2025 as per the advice of the Integrity Commissioner, as his personal residence is located within close proximity (120m) to the subject-lands, and he I will be declaring a conflict of interest and will not be participating or voting on the above item.

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING

5.1

Draft Council Minutes - February 26, 2025

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Fonseca 

That the minutes of the February 26, 2025 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

6.

PRESENTATIONS - Nil

7.

DEPUTATIONS

7.1

Sara Wilbur-Collins, Executive Director, The Riverwood Conservancy and Derek Stone Program Director, The Riverwood Conservancy regarding their community grant

S. Wilbur-Collins and D. Stone spoke to the community grant received from the City of Mississauga and to the programs being offered at The Riverwood Conservancy.

Councillors Mahoney and Horneck spoke to a previous flood at The Riverwood Conservancy and to the promoting of the Culham Trail redesign. D. Stone and Nadia Paladino, Acting Commissioner, Community Services responded to questions.

7.2

Melyssa Aronson, Manager and Senior Genetic Counsellor, Mount Sinai Hospital and Mari Ruka regarding Lynch Syndrome

M. Aronson provided an overview of Lynch syndrome and to the lack of awareness of Lynch syndrome. 

Members of Council spoke to the need to promote Lynch syndrome, to Lynch Syndrome Day, doing a deputation at the Region of Peel, and enquired about how people get tested. M. Ruka and M. Aronson responded to questions. 

7.3

Viktor Chornopyskyy, Resident regarding preventing and removal of illegal advertisements and graffiti on poles along city streets

V. Chornopyskyy spoke to the need to prevent and the need to remove illegal advertisements and graffiti on poles along city streets.

Councillors Horneck and Mahoney spoke to the need to remove illegal advertisements and enquired about the City of Mississauga abilities to go after companies who post illegal advertisements. Graham Walsh, City Solicitor responded and spoke to the challenges to lay charges under current by-laws. Councillor Horneck spoke to staff reviewing options to be able to enforce charges. Helen Noehammer, Director, Works Operations & Maintenance spoke to the sign removal program.  

7.4

Councillor Tedjo regarding the Great Lakes Cities Initiative delegations in Washington D.C

Councillor Tedjo spoke to the Great Lakes Cities Initiative delegations that took place in Washington D.C and outlined the United States and Canada trade relationships.

7.5

Item 15.3 Devon Smith, Senior Advisor, Municipal and Stakeholder Affairs, Enbridge 

Councillor Horneck left the meeting for the discussion of this item. 

D. Smith provided an overview of the Enbridge’s Mississauga Reinforcement Project and to the need for the City of Mississauga’s support. 

Item 15.3 was brought up and voted on. 

Councillor Tedjo spoke to the Notice of Motion and to the pollution emanating from the Ash Grove Mississauga Plant.

 

8.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

The following items were approved on the consent agenda:

• Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor N. Hart

  The following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  - 17.1 - 17.11 By-laws

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, 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
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

10.

INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF CORPORATE REPORTS - Nil

11.

PRESENTATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1

Planning and Development Committee Report 2 - 2025 dated March 3, 2025

• Councillor B. Butt declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Butt declared a conflict with item 11.1 Planning and Development Committee Report 2 - 2025 dated March 3, 2025 as per the advice of the Integrity Commissioner, as his personal residence is located within close proximity (120m) to the subject-lands, and he I will be declaring a conflict of interest and will not be participating or voting on the above item.)

Councillor Dasko noted he would bring a motion to defer the reconsideration of the Planning and Development Committee start time at the next Council meeting. 

• RESOLUTION 0053-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  Seconded By Councillor A. Tedjo

  That Recommendations PDC-0002-2025 – PDC-0005-2025 as contained in Planning and Development Committee Report 2 - 2025 dated March 3, 2025 be approved.

  PDC-0002-2025

  That the proposed amendments to Mississauga Official Plan and Zoning By-law 0225-2007, as detailed in Appendix 1 and 2 of the report dated January 22, 2025,  from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, be approved, excluding the proposed transition clause, as detailed under Item 2 in Appendix 2 in accordance with the following: 

  1. That an implementing Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment be enacted at a future City Council meeting.
  2. That notwithstanding planning protocol, this report regarding the proposed amendments to Mississauga Official Plan and Zoning By-law 0225-2007, be considered both the public meeting and recommendation report. 
  3. That staff be directed to report back to Planning and Development Committee on options and recommendations for delegating Consent applications to staff.
  4. That one oral submission be received.

      

  PDC-0003-2025

  1. That City Council amend Mississauga Official Plan to Residential High Density for 3085 Hurontario Street, in accordance with the provisions contained in the staff report dated February 12, 2025 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building.
  2. That City Council amend Zoning By-law 0225-2007 to H-RA5-Exception (Apartments) for 3085 Hurontario Street, in accordance with the provisions contained in the staff report dated February 12, 2025 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building.
  3. That Council acknowledges that a draft plan of subdivision application, under 21T-M 22-3 W7, has been received and is currently under review, and that the Commissioner of Planning and Building, in accordance with the Commissioner’s delegated authority, intends to draft approve the plan of subdivision, subject to the appropriate conditions, at a future date.
  4. That City Council direct the applicant to satisfy all requirements of the City and any other external agency concerned with the development.
  5. That City Council’s approval of the rezoning application be considered null and void, and a new development application be required unless a zoning by-law is passed within 36 months of the Council decision.
  6. That the “H” holding provision is to be removed from the H-RA5-Exception (Apartments) zoning applicable to the subject land, by further amendment upon confirmation from applicable agencies and City Departments that matters as outlined in the report dated February 12, 2025, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building has been satisfactorily addressed, including granting access to adjacent properties.
  7. That three oral submissions be received.

      

  PDC-0004-2025

  1. That City Council direct Legal Services, representatives from the appropriate City Departments and any necessary consultants to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on the subject applications under File OZ/OPA 24-8 W11 and 21T-M 24-4 W11, Dezen Realty Company Limited, 120, 128, 142, 154, 158 Queen Street South and 169 Crumbie Street to permit a phased redevelopment of the existing commercial plaza consisting of five mixed use buildings which includes eight towers with heights ranging from two to 15 storeys, new public roads and new public and private open space in support of the recommendations outlined in the report dated February 12, 2025 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, that concludes that the proposed official plan amendment, rezoning and draft plan of subdivision 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 five oral submissions be received.

      

  PDC-0005-2025

  1. That City Council direct Legal Services, representatives from the appropriate City Departments and any necessary consultants to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal proceeding in opposition of the proposed development associated with File OZ/OPA 24-7 W11, NYX Tannery LP, 51-57 Tannery Street and 208 Emby Drive to permit a 12 to 14 storey apartment building containing 633 units, in accordance with the recommendations outlined in the report dated February 12, 2025 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, which concludes that the proposed official plan amendment and rezoning applications 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 five oral submissions be received.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, 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
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

11.2

General Committee Report 6 - 2025 dated March 5, 2025

Councillor Dasko spoke to recommendation GC-0113-2025 and enquired if the Port Credit Streets were removed. Nadia Paladino, Acting Commissioner, Community Services responded.

• RESOLUTION 0054-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  Seconded By Councillor A. Tedjo

  That Recommendations GC-0102-2025 – GC-0117-2025 as contained in General Committee Report 6 - 2025 dated March 5, 2025 be approved.

  GC-0102-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Glenn Gumulka, President and CEO Mississauga Foundation with respect to "Vital Signs" be received.

  GC-0103-2025

  That the deputation and associated presentation by Andy Seto and Lisa Hood, YMCA. with respect to Peel School Nutrition Program, be received.

  GC-0104-2025

  That the deputatoin and associated presentation by Sandy Hayer, Divisional Chief of Communications with respect to Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated February 11, 2025 entitleld Joint Fire Communication Centre – Next Generation 911 (NG9-1-1) Launch, be received.

  GC-0105-2025

  That the deputatoin and associated presentation by Deryn Rizzi, Fire Chief & Director of Emergency Management with respect to Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated Februaary 3, 2025 entitled Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) Update and Public Fire Protection Classification Grade Improvements, be received.

  GC-0106-2025
  That the deputation and associated presenttion by Christina Kakaflikas, Director, Economic Development, with respect to Economic Impact of Tariffs and Mississauga's Response, be received.

  GC-0107-2025

  That the deputation by Kelly Ralston, Executive Director, Port Credit Buisness Improvement Area, with respect to the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services dated January 28, 2025 entitled Mobile Food Vendors in Public Spaces Pilot Program be received.

  GC-0108-2025

  That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

  10.1 One Mississauga Campaign
  10.4 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Fee Policy
  10.9 Automated Speed Enforcement – Administrative Penalty System

  GC-0109-2025

  That the launch of an anti-discrimination and hatred public campaign as outlined in the Corporate Report entitled" One Mississauga Campaign" dated February 7, 2025 from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, be approved.

  GC-0110-2025

  That the Corporate Report titled “Joint Fire Communication Centre – Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1)” dated February 11, 2025, from the Commissioner of Community Services be received for information.

  GC-0111-2025

  That the Corporate Report dated February 3, 2025, from the Commissioner of Community Services entitled “Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) Update and Public Fire Protection Classification (PFPC) Grade Improvements be received for information.

  GC-0112-2025

  That the Draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Fee Policy, attached as Appendix 1 to the Corporate Report entitled “Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Fee Policy” dated January 29, 2025 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

  GC-0113-205

  1.    That the Corporate Report entitled "Mobile Food Vendors in Public Spaces Pilot Program" dated January 28, 2025, from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved to allow for Food Vendors with the appropriate Mobile License to vend in public places at designated paid on street parking and designated City parks for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026, with the exception of the following areas identified in Appendix 1 attached to the report:

  •    Ann Street West High Street East and Park Street East
  •    East High Street and Park Street East
  •    Elizabeth St North East High Street and Park Street East
  •    Helene Street North East High Street and Queen Street
  •    High Street South Elizabeth Street North and Ann Street North
  •    Park Street East North Elizabeth Street and Ann Street
  •    Park Street East South Stavebank Road and Elizabeth Street

  2.    That the following By-laws be amended to implement the Mobile Food Vendors in Public Spaces Pilot Program:

  a)    Parks By-law 0197-2020, as amended;
  b)    Ice Cream Truck Vendors By-law 0523-2004, as amended;
  c)    Vehicle Licensing By-law 0520-2004, as amended;
  d)    Vendors’ By-law 0522-2004, as amended;
  e)    The Traffic By-law 0555-2000, as amended;
  f)    The User Fees and Charges By-law 0221-2024, as amended; and
  g)    Prohibit Sale of goods on Highways By-law 0127-1995, as amended.

  3.    That the Licensing Administrative Penalty By-law 0135-2014, as amended, be further amended to designate the Parks By-law 0197-2020 and Vehicle Licensing By-law 0520-2004 and to introduce administrative penalties for contraventions of these by-laws in the range of $75.00 to $300.00 in relation to the Mobile Food Vendors in Public Spaces Pilot Program.
  4.    That all other necessary By-laws be enacted.

  GC-0114-2025

  That the Corporate Report entitled “Impacts of US Tariffs on City Procurements and Amendment to Procurement By-law 0013-2022” from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated February 20,2025 be approved.
  That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  GC-0115-2025

  1.    That the Rental Housing Protection By-law 0121-2018 be amended generally in accordance with Appendix 1 to the report titled “Rental Housing Protection By-law Update and Amendment” dated February 17, 2025 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building.
  2.    That staff be directed to conduct industry engagement as well as further review the Rental Housing Protection By-law in combination with future 2025 Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (“CMHC”) data releases and report back to Council by March 2026.
  3.    That all necessary implementing by-laws be enacted at a future City Council meeting.

   

  
  GC-0116-2025

  That only route information be displayed on MiWay bus signs as outlined in the report in the Corporate Report entitled “MiWay Bus Destination Signage” dated January 27, 2025 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works.

  GC-0117-2025
  1.    That a by-law be enacted, effective April 1, 2025, to establish and implement an Administrative Penalty System for contraventions detected using camera systems in the City of Mississauga, substantially in the form set out in Appendix 1 to the corporate report entitled “Automated Speed Enforcement - Administrative Penalty System” dated February 11, 2025 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works.

  2.    That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works and the City Clerk or designates be authorized to execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, an agreement for Automated Speed Enforcement Administrative Penalty with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, including all necessary agreements and related ancillary documents, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, as outlined in this corporate report.

  3.    That the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer and the City Clerk or designates be authorized to execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, an Agreement for Camera Systems Administrative Penalty Enforcement Systems with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Attorney General, including all necessary agreements and related ancillary documents, all in a form in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, as outlined in this corporate report.

  4.    That the Commissioner of Transportation and Works or designate be authorized to execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, a Centralized Municipal Processing Centre Agreement for the Automated Speed Enforcement System(s) with the City of Toronto and other partnering municipalities, including all necessary agreements and related ancillary documents, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, as outlined in this corporate report.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, 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
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

12.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Nil

13.

PETITIONS - Nil

14.

CORRESPONDENCE

14.1

Information Items - Nil

14.2

Direction Items

14.2.1

A Request for Municipal Significance Designation for the purpose of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit - Waseem Khurram Shaikh is hosting a Musical night on April 05, 2025 at Ice Coal Lounge (Ward 8)

Councillor Mahoney spoke in support of the event. 

• RESOLUTION 0055-2025
  Moved By Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney
  Seconded By Councillor S. McFadden

  WHEREAS Waseem Khurram Shaikh is hosting a Musical night on April 5, 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 40-60 people;

  NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the Musical Night on April 5, 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 (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, 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
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

14.2.2

A Request for Municipal Significance Designation for the purpose of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit - Japan Festival 2025 on Celebration Square - August 16 and 17, 2025 (Ward 4)

Councillor Kovac spoke in support of the event. 

• RESOLUTION 0056-2025
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor N. Hart

  WHEREAS Japan Festival will be hosting the 2025 Japan Festival Canada on August 16 and August 17, 2025;

  AND WHEREAS the organizers will be serving alcoholic beverages;

  AND WHEREAS the Japan Festival CANADA is expecting a turnout of approximately 100,000 visitors over the 2 day event;

  NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the 2025 Japan Festival Canada to be held at 300 City Centre Drive L5B 3C1; 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 (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, 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
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

15.

NOTICE OF MOTION

15.1

A Notice of Motion regarding the Flood Resilience Rebate Program (Councillor McFadden)

Members of Council spoke to making the Flood Resilience Rebate Program a permanent program with no fixed end date, reporting a flood in a timely manner, to the cap of the rebate program, to the number of residents who have already applied for the program and for staff to review allowing residents to hire a licensed plumber in Ontario.

Sam Rogers, Commissioner, Transportation and Works and Emma Calvert Director, Infrastructure Planning & Engineering Services responded to questions and noted that staff are currently meeting to allow residents for hire a licensed plumber in Ontario.

• RESOLUTION 0057-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. McFadden
  Seconded By Councillor C. Fonseca

  WHEREAS the City of Mississauga established a Flood Resilience Rebate Program on February 12, 2025 to encourage flood-impacted residential property owners to use water resistant materials when reconstructing their homes;

  AND WHEREAS the Program was made retroactive to July 2013;

  AND WHEREAS the Program was included in the 2025 budget and has an end date of December 31, 2025;

  AND WHEREAS the unpredictability and intensity of extreme weather events due to climate change poses a threat to public and private property in the future;

  AND WHEREAS some flood-impacted property owners are choosing to wait with rebuilding their basements until some of the City’s additional flood mitigation measures, for example the four automated pumping stations in the Lisgar district, are operational;

  AND WHEREAS the Program would be of benefit to future residential property owners impacted by flooding;

  AND WHEREAS the City has also established a Flood Prevention Rebate Program that is permanent with no fixed end date and is part of the annual budgeting process;

  THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the City of Mississauga establish the Flood Resilience Rebate Program as a permanent program with no fixed end date;

  AND FURTHER THAT the City set an appropriate limit on the number of applications annually, for budgeting purposes.

   

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, 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
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

15.2

A Notice of Motion regarding the transfer of waste collection to the City of Mississauga (Mayor Parrish)

Mayor Parrish and Councillor Horneck spoke to the Notice of Motion to transfer waste collection to the City of Mississauga. Graham Walsh, City Solicitor responded to questions. 

• RESOLUTION 0058-2025
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor J. Horneck

  WHEREAS sections 188-193 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (Act) contain provisions permitting transfers of certain powers from upper-tier to lower-tier municipalities;

  AND WHEREAS one such power that can be transferred is with respect to waste collection;

  AND WHEREAS the process to transfer the Region of Peel’s powers in relation to waste collection to Mississauga under sections 191 and 192 of the Act involves the following processes:

  • Mississauga must pass a by-law to provide for the transfer of Peel Region’s powers with respect to waste collection;
  • at least one of the City of Brampton or Town of Caledon must pass resolutions consenting to the by-law; and
  • the Region of Peel Council must pass a resolution, with a majority of all the votes on Regional Council cast in favour of the resolution.

  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

  1. The City of Mississauga passes this motion to transfer waste collection powers, excluding with respect to the community recycling centres, in the City of Mississauga from the Region of Peel to the City of Mississauga;

   

  2. The City of Mississauga shall enter into discussions with the Region to provide for transitional matters involved with the transfer, including a staff transition plan that shall include rights of first offer of employment from the City of Mississauga to Regional staff impacted by the transfer.

   

  3. The City of Mississauga enacts a by-law to give effect to the transfer of waste collection powers, excluding with respect to the community recycling centres, in the City of Mississauga from the Region of Peel to the City of Mississauga and transitional matters to facilitate the assumption of the powers.

   

  4. The City of Mississauga further passes this motion in support of the City of Brampton transferring the waste collection powers, excluding with respect to community recycling centres, in the City of Brampton from the Region of Peel to the City of Brampton through a by-law, and hereby consents to such by-law;

   

  5. The City of Mississauga further passes this motion in support of the Town of Caledon transferring the waste collection powers, excluding with respect to community recycling centres, in the Town of Caledon from the Region of Peel to the Town of Caledon through a by-law, and hereby consents to such by-law;

   

  6. That a motion be presented to the Region of Peel at the Council meeting of March 20^th , 2025 transferring waste collection powers, excluding with respect to the community recycling centres, from the Region of Peel to the three lower tier municipalities forming part of the Region of Peel.

   

  7. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

  YES (11)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Mayor C. Parrish, 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
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (11 to 0)

15.3

A Notice of Motion to Provide a Letter of Support for Enbridge’s Mississauga Reinforcement Project (Councillor Tedjo)

• Councillor J. Horneck declared a conflict on this item. (As Councillor Horneck owns some company shares in his RRSP)

Discussion took place under 7.5.

• RESOLUTION 0051-2025
  Moved By Councillor A. Tedjo
  Seconded By Councillor B. Butt

  WHEREAS Enbridge is working to expand its existing capacity to serve industrial partners in the Southdown Employment Area;

  AND WHEREAS Enbridge is submitting its application to the Ontario Energy Board at the end of this month;

   

  AND WHEREAS the industrial partners involved have requested support for this project and are fully funding it.

   

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

   

  1. That the Mayor write a letter of support for the project to the Ontario Energy Board;
  2. That the letter includes staff comments regarding environmental protections for the area be considered, including protecting trees and the natural environment during and after construction;
  3. And that the letter also requests Enbridge continued engagement with City staff in regards to affected roads and storm sewers.

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

  Carried (8 to 0)

16.

MOTIONS

16.1

To express sincere condolences to the family of Mary Keating, who passed away on February 20, 2025

Mayor Parrish expressed condolences to the family of Mary Keating.

• RESOLUTION 0059-2025
  Moved By Councillor A. Tedjo
  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 Mary Keating, a retired Mississauga Library employee, who passed away on February 20, 2025; 

  AND WHEREAS Mary worked for the Library for 18 years, handling circulation and customer service at Lorne Park Library;  

  AND WHEREAS Mary was dedicated and hard-working, had strong community relationships, and her customers loved talking with her about books and about their lives and she was always able to recommend a great mystery to read;
   
  AND WHEREAS Mary’s kindness and warmth was recognized by customers and colleagues alike;

  AND WHEREAS Mary was focused on her family and regularly spoke with love and pride about her sons Joseph and Matthew, step children Robert and Laurie, and her husband Michael;

  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 Keating family.

   

16.2

To close to the public a portion of the Council meeting to be held on March 19, 2025 to deal with various matters. (See Item 21 Closed Session)

• RESOLUTION 0060-2025
  Moved By Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney
  Seconded By 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 March 19, 2025 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters:

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

  21.1     Litigation or pending litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals:                     

  Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal with respect to Heritage Designation By-law 0154-2024, 26 Stavebank Road (Ward 1)

   

  21.2     Litigation or pending litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals:                     

  Instructions on partial settlement of Ontario Land Tribunal appeals of Official Plan Amendments 141 to 145 regarding Protected Major Transit Station Areas (All Wards)

  21.3     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:                      

  Region of Peel Waste Collection (Verbal Update)

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, 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
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

17.

INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS

17.1

A by-law to amend By-law 0013-2022, to implement a recommendation relating to Medium Value Acquisitions and High Value Acquisitions (CONSENT)

GC-0114-2025/March 5, 2025

0032-2025

17.2

A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 0555-2000, as amended, to revise the definition of Lakefront Increased Penalty Zone (CONSENT)

GC-0044-2025/February 5, 2025

0033-2025

17.3

A by-law to amend Administrative Penalty By-law 0282-2013, as amended, to provide for increased administrative parking penalties (CONSENT)

GC-0044-2025/February 5, 2025

0034-2025

17.4

A by-law to establish certain lands as part of the municipal highway system (CONSENT)

SP 24-27 W9 

0035-2025

17.5

A by-law to establish and implement an Administrative Penalty System for Contraventions Detected Using Camera Systems (CONSENT)

GC-0117-2025/March 5, 2025

0036-2025

17.6

A by-law to amend By-law 510-94, as amended, being a By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control 175 Admiral Boulevard and 230 Admiral Blvd Ward 5 (CONSENT)

PLC By-law # 510 94/November 30, 1994

0037-2025

17.7

A by-law to remove lands located on the south side of Britannia Rd West, east of Cabrera Crescent from part-lot control.National Homes (1240 Britannia) Inc. Ward 6 (CONSENT)

PLC

0038-2025

17.8

A by-law to amend Rezoning By-law Number 0225-2007, as amended (Development Lands) OZ 19/013 W10 (CONSENT)

PDC-0080-2023/December 11, 2023

0040-2025

17.9

A by-law to amend By-law Number 0225-2007, as amended (Public Lands) OZ 19/013 W10 (CONSENT)

PDC-0080-2023/December 11, 2023

0039-2025

17.10

A by-law to amend By-law 0008-2015, being a by-law to authorize the execution of the Traffic Signal Operations and Maintenance Agreement with The Region of Peel, and to repeal By-law 0025-2025 (CONSENT)

TC-0111-2014/June 18, 2014

0041-2025

17.11

A by-law to amend the Rental Housing Protection By-law 0121-2018, to address rental vacancy rates (CONSENT)

GC-0115-2025/March 5, 2025

0042-2025

17.12

A by-law to provide for the transfer of power for waste collection services, excluding with respect to community recycling centres, within the geographic boundaries of the City of Mississauga from The Region of Peel to the City of Mississauga 

Item 15.2

0058-2025/March 19, 2025

0043-2025

18.

MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL - Nil

19.

COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES

Councillor Tedjo spoke to a fatality that took place on Lakeshore Boulevard West and Walden Circle and enquired about a road safety audit of the area and to the implementation of a red light camera at the intersection. Sam Rogers, Commissioner, Transportation and Works responded and spoke to the completion of the safety audit of the area and that the installation of a red light camera is controlled by the Region of Peel.

Councillor Horneck enquired about the street sweeping program and the boulevard trash pickup program. Sam Rogers, Commissioner, Transportation and Works and Nadia Paladino, Acting, Commissioner, Community Services responded and spoke to the targeted timelines of the programs. 

20.

OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Members of Council spoke to various events and celebrations taking place in Mississauga. Mayor Parrish spoke to the number of building applications received by the City of Mississauga. 

21.

CLOSED SESSION

Council went into Closed Session at 11:16 AM and returned at 11:46 AM. (See Item 16.1 Motions - to close to the public a portion of the Council meeting to be held on
March 19, 2025 to deal with various matters). Mayor Parrish left the meeting at 11:45 AM and Deputy Mayor and Councillor Mahoney resumed the role of Chair. 

21.1

Litigation or pending litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals:

Instructions on a proposed settlement of the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal with respect to Heritage Designation By-law 0154-2024, 26 Stavebank Road (Ward 1)

Councillor Dasko spoke to the subject matter. 

The following recommendation was voted on and passed during public session.

• RESOLUTION 0061-2025
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko
  Seconded By Councillor A. Tedjo
  1. That Council consent to the proposed settlement of the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal appealing Heritage Designation By-law 0154-2024, 26 Stavebank Road, consistent with the terms outlined in the Corporate Report from the City Solicitor titled “Instructions on proposed settlement of the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal with respect to Heritage Designation By-law 0154-2024, 26 Stavebank Road (Ward 1)”; and

      

  2. That the City Solicitor, or his designate, be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement and to take any necessary steps to conclude and implement the proposed settlement of the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal relating to 26 Stavebank Road, with the assistance of such City staff as may be appropriate.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, 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
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor C. Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

21.2

Litigation or pending litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals:

Instructions on partial settlement of Ontario Land Tribunal appeals of Official Plan Amendments 141 to 145 regarding Protected Major Transit Station Areas (All Wards)

Graham Walsh, City Solicitor spoke to the subject matter. 

The following recommendation was voted on and passed during public session.

• RESOLUTION 0062-2025
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt
  Seconded By Councillor S. McFadden
  1. That Council consent to the proposed settlement from Augend 189 Dundas West Village Properties Ltd. c/o Augend Investments Ltd. dated December 18, 2024, appended as Appendix 2, in principle, regarding Ontario Land Tribunal appeals of OPAs 141 to 145 pertaining to 189 Dundas Street West and 3061 Parkhill Road.

      

  2. That the City Solicitor or their designate be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement, and take any additional steps to complete and implement the proposed partial settlement of Ontario Land Tribunal appeals pertaining to 189 Dundas Street West and 3061 Parkhill Road, with the assistance of such City staff or consultants as may be appropriate.

      

  3. That the Commissioner of Planning and Building and City Clerk be authorized to execute such further agreements or documents which may be required to complete and implement the settlement, other than Minutes of Settlement.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, 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
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor C. Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

21.3

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:

Region of Peel Waste Collection (Verbal Update)

Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO provided an overview of the subject matter. Graham Walsh, City Solicitor and G. Wright responded to questions from Members of Council. 

The following recommendation was voted on and passed during public session.

• RESOLUTION 0063-2025
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac
  Seconded By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the closed session verbal update regarding the Region of Peel Waste Collection be received. 

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, 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
  ABSENT (2)	Mayor C. Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 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 March 19, 2025, which includes: recommendations, any reports of committees and of local boards, each motion and resolution passed and other actions taken by the Council. 

0044-2025

23.

ADJOURNMENT - 11:50 AM