Council

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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
  • Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
  • Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
  • Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
  • Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
  • Councillor Natalie Hart, Ward 5
  • Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
  • Councillor Dipika Damerla, Ward 7
  • Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
  • Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
  • Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11

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


Mayor Parrish recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Tedjo

That the agenda of the January 15, 2025 Council meeting be approved.

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Mahoney

That the minutes of the December 11, 2024 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

M. Samardzija expressed concerns with noise and odour pollution from two existing restaurants at 510 Driftcurrent Drive and requested staff to review the compliance of the approval process to install the exhaust systems. 

S. Payidiparty expressed concerns with noise and odour pollution from two existing restaurants at 510 Driftcurrent Dr.

Councillor Hart spoke to the petition received regarding the restaurants at 510 Driftcurrent Drive. 

Georgios Fthenos, Director, Enforcement spoke to previous engagement with the property owner and outlined steps that have been taken by Mobile Licensing Enforcement to find a solution.

Mayor Parrish spoke to the variance approved by Committee of Adjustment to allow the exhaust system to be so close to the property line. Chris Rouse, Director, Development & Design spoke to the approval from Committee of Adjustment.

Members of Council spoke to what steps could be taken once Committee of Adjustment approved a variance, for the restaurant owners to be a good neighbour, and for staff to meet with the restaurant owners to discuss solutions. Raj Sheth, Commissioner, Corporate Services spoke to a silencer that could be added to the exhaust systems.

No discussion took place. 

No discussion took place.

R. Mehta, Resident spoke in support of item 10.1 and to the maximum height of the project and inclusionary boundaries and for Council to ask the Developer to add additional height. 

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Development and Chris Rouse, Director, Development & Design responded and spoke to the inclusionary requirements and to the height requirements. 

R. Mehta spoke in support to item 15.1 and enquired about merging the Environmental Action Committee with the newly proposed Stormwater Advisory Committee.

  • RESOLUTION0001-2025
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    The following items were approved on the consent agenda:

    - 10.1 Public Recommendation Report (Ward 5)

    - 11.1 General Committee Report 1 - 2025 - dated January 8, 2025

    - 13.1 A petition from Surya Payidiparty, Resident regarding concerns with noise and odour pollution from two existing restaurants at 510 Driftcurrent Dr (Ward 5)

    - 14.1.1 A letter dated January 13, 2025 from Mayor Parrish to the Global Imams Council

    - 14.1.1 - 14.1.2 - Direction Items

    - 17.1 - 17.5 By-laws

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)

Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications to permit a six storey rental apartment building with 125 units and ground floor retail space, and an addition to the abutting greenlands
7211 and 7233 Airport Road, south of Morning Star Drive, east side of Airport Road
Owner: Airstar Holdings Inc. 
File: OZ 18/008 W5

  • RESOLUTION0002-2025
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla
    1. That notwithstanding that subsequent to the public meeting, changes to the applications have been proposed, Council considers that the changes do not require further notice and, therefore, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, any further notice regarding the proposed amendment is hereby waived.
    2. That the applications under File OZ/OPA 18-008 W5, Airstar Holdings Inc., 7211 - 7233 Airport Road, to amend Mississauga Official Plan to Residential High Density and Greenlands; to change the zoning to H-RA2-Exception and G1 to permit a six storey, rental apartment building with 125 units and ground floor retail space, along with an addition to the abutting greenlands, be approved in conformity with the provisions outlined in Appendix 2.
    3. That the applicant agree to satisfy all the requirements of the City and any other external agency concerned with the development.

    4.That the decision of Council for 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 18 months of the Council decision.

    5.That the "H" holding provision is to be removed from the RA2-Exception (Apartments) zoning applicable to the subject lands, by further amendment upon confirmation from applicable agencies and City Departments that matters as outlined in the report dated December 23, 2024, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building have been satisfactorily addressed.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0003-2025
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    That Recommendations GC-0001-2025 – GC-0007-2025 as contained in the General Committee Report 1 - 2025 dated January 8, 2025 be approved.

    GC-0001-2025

    That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

    10.1 Single Source Award to Court-1 Sports Inc. for Soccer Goal Posts and Custom Mesh

    10.2 Authorization to enter into an Agreement with William Osler Health Systems for the Development and Delivery of Therapeutic Programs

    10.3 Amendment to Policy 03-06-08 Bid Awards and Bid Protests

    10.4 2024 Avolve Single Source Recommendation Report

    12.1 Letter dated December 16, 2024 to Minister of Municipal Affairs with respect to Peel Transition Implementation Act, 2004

    GC-0002-2025

    1. That Council approve the Single Source procurement for the supply of goal posts and custom mesh from Court-1 Sports Inc. for a period of five (5) years, as outlined in the corporate report entitled “Single Source Award to Court-1 Sports Inc. for Soccer Goal Posts and Custom Mesh” dated November 21, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community Services.
    2. That the Chief Procurement Officer or designate be authorized to execute, on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga, the single source contract with respect to the purchase between the City and Court-1 Sports Inc. for an estimated amount of $326,260.00, exclusive of taxes, and all necessary agreements and related ancillary agreements, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor,
      in accordance with the City’s Procurement Bylaw 0013-2022, as amended.
    3. That all necessary by-laws be enacted.

    GC-0003-2025

    That the Commissioner of Community Services, or their designate, be authorized to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents ancillary thereto, including any subsequent amending and extension agreements, between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and William Osler Health Systems, to facilitate the development and implementation of therapeutic programs, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Commissioner Community Services in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, as outlined in the Corporate Report dated December 10, 2024, from the Commissioner of Community Services.

    GC-0004-2025

    That Policy 03-06-08 be amended in accordance with the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated December 9, 2024, entitled “Amendment to Policy 03-06-08 Bid Awards and Bid Protests”.

    GC-0005-2025

    1. That Council approve the Single Source procurement for an Electronic Plan Review and Management Solution from Avolve Software Corporation, for a period of five (5) years, with the option to extend the term for an additional five (5) years, as detailed in the corporate report entitled “Single Source Approval Award for an Electronic Plan Review Management Solution”, dated December 2, 2024 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building
    2. That the Chief Procurement Officer, or their designate, be authorized to execute all contracts and related ancillary documents with respect to the purchase between The Corporation of the City of Mississauga and Avolve Software Corporation for an estimated amount of $2,000,000 exclusive of taxes, in accordance with the City’s Procurement Bylaw 0013-2022, as amended, and all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

    GC-0006-2025

    That the closed session verbal update provided to General Committee at the January 8, 2025 meeting with respect to Encampments, be received for information.

    GC-0007-2025

    That the closed session verbal update provided to General Committee at the January 8, 2025 meeting with respect to Peel Police Service Board, be received for information.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)

This request was approved.

  • RESOLUTION0004-2025
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    WHEREAS Big Slick Bar and Billiards in Mississauga – 1965 Britannia Road West is planning on hosting an Industry Night on March 14, 2025 and is requesting temporary extension of hours from 2:00am to 4:00am to allow all industry workers to enjoy a night together in a controlled and safe environment;

    AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages;

    AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of up to 150 people;

    NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the; Big Slick Bar and Billiards - Industry Nights being held on as one of municipal significance for the purpose of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit (SOP); subject to all necessary permits and approvals being obtained and compliance with all City of Mississauga by-laws.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)

This item was approved. 

  • RESOLUTION0005-2025
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Horneck
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    WHEREAS Association des Sports D’action is hosting APIK 2025  from February 7-9, 2025 on Celebration Square:

    AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages;

    AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of 45,000 over the entire event:

    NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the Jackalope 2025 from February 7-9, 2025 on Celebration Square; as one of municipal significance for the purpose of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit (SOP); subject to all necessary permits and approvals being obtained and compliance with all City of Mississauga by-laws.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)

Members of Council spoke to the strormwater charge, to establishing the Stormwater Advisory Committee and to the number of Councillors being appointed to the Committee.  

  • RESOLUTION0006-2025
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. Dasko

    Whereas climate change has resulted in Mississauga’s residents experiencing extreme and destructive storms;

    Whereas the flooding that results from those storms has seriously damaged homes, businesses, property and municipal infrastructure;

    Whereas repeated flooding has resulted in many home and business owners no longer being able to purchase property insurance that specifically covers  flooding;

    Whereas the City proactively introduced a Stormwater Charge in 2016 to be used specifically to upgrade aging and undersized stormwater pipes, modify areas surrounding watercourses and provide other measures to strengthen the City’s ability to withstand flooding;
    Whereas the City approved a new storm water master plan in 2023 “Build Beautiful” that builds on the existing stormwater management program to refine the stormwater program, stormwater management systems and infrastructure, including actions to help prevent floods, improve water quality, control erosion and reduce pollution;

    Whereas the stormwater drainage system is one of the largest assets owned and operated by the City with a 2024 Asset Management Plan estimating a replacement value of $7.6 billion;

    Whereas the City has recently established a series of grants intended to assist homeowners in dealing with damage from flooding and installing measures to prevent future property damage;

    Whereas the City has recently received grants from the Province to assist with preventive measures specifically in the Little Etobicoke Creek area - but much more assistance is needed;

    Whereas recent local Stormwater community meetings, as well as a city-wide information session, resulted in continued dissatisfaction on the part of some residents who attended;

    Whereas the City has a successful history of creating Advisory Committees to help educate the public, evaluate policies, encourage resource sharing and serve as a liaison with the community;


    Whereas Advisory Committees provide an opportunity for residents - especially those chosen for their knowledge of subject areas under discussion - to widen detailed studies and provide a broader opportunity to include community support;

    Whereas properly constituted and directed Advisory Committees can help make public services and municipal processes more accessible and better understood by the public;

    Whereas Advisory Committees provide a structure for the involvement by a variety of community members who can offer support to processes and programs provided by the city and become a vehicle for worthwhile collaboration with the broader community;

    Whereas Advisory Committees provide a ‘small group’ opportunity to study issues and policies in depth, empowering ambassadors to help garner support for city programs;

    Whereas Advisory Committees elicit greater acceptance of decisions on the basis that there has been citizen participation;

    Therefore Be It Resolved

    1. A Stormwater Advisory Committee be approved composed of no fewer than two City Councillors and no more than three, plus no fewer than five and no more than eight citizens possessing a range of specific qualifications.

    2. Citizens should be chosen based on qualifications or significant interest in the areas of environment, sustainable development, climate change, conservation and property insurance.

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

Members of Council spoke to the Notice of Motion and to the potential of the group holding a meeting on January 18, 2025 and that the City of Mississauga does not support any event in this nature. 

  • RESOLUTION0007-2025
    Moved ByCouncillor B. Butt
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    Whereas Hizb ut Tahrir, a terrorist group, has scheduled a conference to be held somewhere in the City of Mississauga on January 18, 2025 and;

    Whereas many Governments throughout the world have declared the Hizb ut Tahrir a terrorist group and are banned from those countries and;

    Whereas the City of Mississauga has refused to rent or permit gatherings in its buildings for use by this group for over ten years due to past hate speech against our country and its citizens and;

    Whereas the Global Imams Council has written to the Minister of Public Safety also objecting to this event taking place and has urged Public Safety Canada to "intervene and prevent this event from taking place" and;

    Whereas Mayor Carolyn Parrish has written to the Global Imams Council stating that "this extremist group's hateful ideology in no way reflects the values or beliefs of our Muslim residents, who stand for peace, respect, and harmony and play a vital role in our city" and;

    Whereas the presence of Hizb ut Tahrir is extremely objectionable to democracy loving Canadians and residents of Mississauga" and;

    Therefore be it resolved that Mississauga City Council expresses its objection to the presence of Hizb ut Tahrir in Mississauga and call on the Federal Government to intercede with security staff to block this conference and ban in Canada, Hizb ut Tahrir and list it as a terrorist organization.

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)

16.

 
  • RESOLUTION0008-2025
    Moved ByCouncillor A. Tedjo
    Seconded ByCouncillor N. Hart

    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 January 15, 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    Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Peel Police Service Board (Verbal)        

    21.2    Education Session: Mayor's Housing Task Force Report Briefing (Verbal)

    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    Carried (11 to 0)

inside existing planters located on City boulevards within business improvement areas and to extend the exemption period for persons that erect portable signs to December 31, 2026 (CONSENT)


0253-2024/November 27, 2024

0003-2025

Councillors Dasko and Tedjo spoke to a service delivery charge and to a staff presentation being presented on February 13, 2025 at Regional Council. 

Councillor Horneck spoke to multiple accidents occurring in the area of Bristol Road and Creditview Road and directed staff to do an audit of the area. Sam Rogers, Commissioner, Transportation and Works noted that staff would conduct a full review of the area. 

Councillor Hart enquired about adding fitness classes in City Hall during lunch hours. Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services spoke to the Civic Centre Fitness Centre and that staff would review. 

Members of Council spoke to various events and celebrations taking place in Mississauga. Mayor Parrish spoke to a news article regarding the Peel Regional Police Service Board. 

Council went into Closed Session at 10:52 AM and returned at 12:53 PM. (See Item 16.1 Motions - to close to the public a portion of the Council meeting to be held on
January 15, 2025 to deal with various matters). Mayor Parrish and Councillor Damerla left the meeting at 12:50PM. 

21.1
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Peel Police Service Board (Verbal)

 

Members of Council discussed appointing a Member of Council to the Police Service Board. 

  • RESOLUTION0010-2025
    Moved ByCouncillor B. Butt
    Seconded ByCouncillor M. Reid

    That Deputy Mayor/Councillor Matt Mahoney be appointed to the Peel Police Service Board effective after the Police budget is approved. 

    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
Education Session: Mayor's Housing Task Force Report Briefing (Verbal)

 

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Development and Mayor Parrish provided an overview of the Mayor's Housing Task Force Report and answered questions from Members of Council.

  • RESOLUTION0009-2025
    Moved ByCouncillor A. Tedjo
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    That the closed session Education Session: Mayor's Housing Task Force Report Briefing 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)

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga at its meeting held on January 15 2025, which includes: recommendations, any reports of committees and of local boards, each motion and resolution passed and other actions taken by the Council. 

0006-2025