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, 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 (Leave of Absence)
  • Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11

Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO
Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Corporate Services
Samuel Rogers, Commissioner of Transportation and Works
Chris Rouse, Acting, 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


Mayor Parrish recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

Mayor Parrish removed the following item from the agenda:

15.1 A Notice of Motion to appoint Mayor Carolyn Parrish (ex-officio) to the Board of Directors of Visit Mississauga (Councillor Butt)

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Fonseca

That the agenda of the April 16, 2025 Council meeting be approved as amended.

Verbal Motion

Moved by: Councillor Mahoney

That the minutes of the April 2, 2025 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

Lawrence Kysten, President, Mississauga Road Ratepayers Association spoke to concerns regarding notice provided to residents to take away residential zoning to homeowners and enquired about acceptable commercial uses under the proposed mixed-use zoning changes.


Ben Philips, Executive Manager, Official Plan responded and spoke to a follow-up study to be completed regarding the zoning changes. 

  • RESOLUTION0087-2025
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    The following items were approved on the consent agenda:

    - 11.1 Revised General Committee Report 8 - 2025 dated April 9, 2025

    - 14.1.1 - 14.1.2 Correspondence

    - 17.1 - 17.2 - 17.5 - 17.13 By-laws

     

    YES (9)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    ABSENT (2)Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor M. Reid
    Carried (9 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0088-2025
    Moved ByCouncillor B. Butt
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    That Recommendations GC-0147-2025 – GC-0185-2025 as contained General Committee Report 8 - 2025 dated April 9, 2025 be approved.

    GC-0147-2025

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Eldiana Begovic, Supervisor, Culture Programs,regarding the City’s 5th Youth Poet Laureate be received.

    GC-0148-2025

    That the deputation by Bev Knox, Resident with respect to Councillor participation during municipal elections be received.

    GC-0149-2025

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Austin Spademan, Head of Government Partnerships, Bird Canada be received.

    GC-0150-2025

    That that deputation and associated presentation by Sonia Kandola, Senior Director Government Relations, and Vladana Zlatic, General Manager, Lime Canada be received.

    GC-0151-2025

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation with respect to Shared Micro-mobility Program – 2025 Season Pre-launch Update be received.

    GC-0152-2025

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Susan Tanabe, Manager Transportation Planning, and Mark Vandersluis, Project Leader, Transportation Planning with respect to Future Mississauga East-West Rapid Transit Corridor.

    GC-0153-2025

    That the following items were approved on the consent agenda:

    10.1 2024 Year End Reserves and Reserve Funds Report

    10.3 Annual Treasurer's Statement Report 2024

    10.4 Repeal of Methadone and Medical Marihuana Licensing By-laws

    11.1 Road Safety Committee Report 2 - 2025 dated March 25, 2025

    11.2 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 2 - 2025 dated March 26, 2025

    11.3 Governance Committee Report 2 -2025 dated March 31, 2025

    11.4 Heritage Advisory Committee Report 4 - 2025 - dated April 8, 2025

    GC-0154-2025

    1.That a new Discretionary Reserve Fund entitled “Building Services Reserve Fund”

    (#35601) be created to stabilize revenues related to building services.

    2.That the balance of $11,485,290.27 be transferred from the Reserve for Building Permit Revenue Stabilization (#30161) to the new “Building Services Reserve Fund” (#35601).

    3.That the Reserve for Building Permit Revenue Stabilization (#30161) be closed.

    4.That $1,023,974.93 be transferred from the Special Holding Reserve Fund (#35589) to

    the Fiscal Stability Reserve (#30125).

    5.That a new Reserve Fund entitled “Churchill Meadows Tennis Facility Fund” (#35534)

    be created for the provision of funds for the capital repair and refurbishment of the

    Tennis Facility.

    6.That the North West Park Pool Reserve Fund (#35588) be renamed to “Churchill

    Meadows Pool Reserve Fund”.

    7.That all necessary required by-laws be enacted.

    GC-0155-2025

    That the report dated March 4, 2025, entitled ‘2024 Annual Grants Report’ from the City

    Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be received.

    GC-0156-2025

    1. That the report dated March 11, 2025, entitled “Annual Treasurer’s Statement Report: Summary of Activity in 2024” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be approved in compliance with the reporting requirements of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and the Planning Act, 1990.
    2. That the report dated March 11, 2025, from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer entitled “Annual Treasurer’s Statement Report: Summary of Activity in 2024” be made available to the public on the City of Mississauga’s website.

    GC-0157-2025

    1. That the Methadone Licensing By-law 0166-2014, as amended and the Medical Marihuana Licensing By-law 0057-2015, as amended, be repealed, as outlined in the corporate report from Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated March 26, 2025, and entitled “Repeal of Methadone and Medical Marihuana Licensing By-laws”.
    2. That the User Fees and Charges By-law 0221-2024, as amended, be further amended to remove methadone and medical marihuana licensing fees.

    GC-0158-2025

    1. That the report titled, “Shared Micro-mobility Program – 2025 Season Pre-launch Update”, dated March 27, 2025, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received for information.
    2. That the Free-Floating zones not be implemented.
    3. That prior to the start of the 2025 season, that staff consult with each ward councillor to determine the locations for preferred parking zones in each ward.

       

    GC-0159-2025

    1. That the report titled “Future Mississauga East-West Rapid Transit Corridor” dated March 26, 2025 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works be received.
    2. That Derry Road be endorsed as the next priority corridor for an east-west higher order transit corridor.
    3. That City staff commence a Corridor Transportation Master Plan for Derry Road in 2025.

    GC-0160-2025

    That the Road Watch Program Updates by Cst. Claudia D'Amico, Peel Regional Police, be

    received for information.

    (RSC-0004-2025)

    GC-0161-2025

    That the E.R.A.S.E. Program and Project Noisemaker Updates by Cst. Claudia D'Amico, Peel

    Regional Police, be received for information.

    (RSC-0005-2025)

    GC-0162-2025

    That the 2025 Road Safety Committee Work Plan be approved as amended.

    (RSC-0006-2025)

    GC-0163-2025

    That the Road Watch Statistics report for the period January to December 2024 be received.

    (RSC-0007-2025)

    GC-0164-2025

    That the Road Watch Statistics report for January and February 2025 be received.

    (RSC-0008-2025)

    GC-0165-2025

    1. That the Principal of John Fraser Secondary School be requested to:
    2. Remind students not to enter the crosswalk in front of John Fraser Secondary School at 2665 Erin Centre Boulevard once the walk signal is no longer displayed.
    3. Remind parents and students to respect the "no parking" signage on private property at 5205 - 5305 Glen Erin Drive and instead use the Kiss & Ride or the shopping centre for drop off and pick up.
    4. That the Peel District School Board be requested to consider re-painting the Kiss & Ride at John Fraser Secondary School.

    (MSTSAC-0013-2025)

    (Ward 9)

    GC-0166-2025

    1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Havenwood Drive and Tyneburn Crescent (north leg) for the student attending St. Alfred Catholic Elementary School and Brian W.Fleming Public School.
    2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint ladder markings on the north, south and west legs at the intersection of Havenwood Drive and Tyneburn Crescent (north leg).

    (MSTSAC-0014-2025)

    (Ward 3)

    GC-0167-2025

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

    intersection of Barsuda Drive and Ambridge Court for the students attending Whiteoaks Public

    School.

    (MSTSAC-0015-2025)

    (Ward 2)

    GC-0168-2025

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

      intersection of Havenwood Drive and Tyneburn Crescent (south leg) for the students attending St. Alfred Catholic Elementary School and Brian W. Fleming Public School.

    2. That Transportation and Works be requested to:
    3. review the signage on Havenwood Drive and replace any faded signage.
    4. paint ladder markings on the south and west legs at the intersection of Havenwood Drive and Tyneburn Crescent (south leg).

    (MSTSAC-0016-2025)

    (Ward 3)

    GC-00169-2025

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

    for January, February and March 2025, be received.

    (MSTSAC-0017-2025)

    GC-0170-2025

    That the verbal update from Paolo Di Salvo, Supervisor, Parking Enforcement with respect to

    Alternative Enforcement Strategies at schools, be received.

    (MSTSAC-0018-2025)

    GC-0171-2025

    That the Parking Enforcement in School Zone Report for January and February 2025, be

    received.

    (MSTSAC-0019-2025)

    GC-0172-2025

    That the Transportation and Works Action Items List for December 2024 and January 2025, be

    received.

    (MSTSAC-0020-2025)

    GC-0173-2025

    That the deputation from Glenn Voakes, Resident regarding Councillor conduct be received for information.

    (GOV-0007-2025)

    GC-0174-2025

    That the deputation from Glenn Voakes, Resident regarding selection process of Citizen Members on Advisory Committees be received for information.

    (GOV-0008-2025)

    GC-0175-2025

    The following items were approved on the consent agenda:

    10.2 Status of the Governance Committee Work Plan

    (GOV-0009-2025)

    GC-0176-2025

    1. That the corporate report dated March 1, 2025 from the Commissioner of Corproate Services entitled City of Mississauga Election Campaign Contribution Rebate Program Review be received.
    2. That staff be directed to report back on a rebate program to apply only to Mississauga residents, with a lower maximum payout formula and appropriate enforceable criteria to be eligible for a rebate.

    (GOV-0010-2025)

    GC-0177-2025

    That the status of the Governance Committee Work Plan items, updated for the March 31, 2025 Governance meeting, be approved.

    (GOV-0011-2025)

    GC-0178-2025

    That the deputation and presentation by Nathalie Estephan and Tasnima Fahmin, University of Toronto regarding Beyond Designation: Expanding Mississauga's Heritage Horizons, be received.

    (HAC-0009-2025)

    GC-0179-2025

    That the following items were approved on consent:

    Item 9.1 - Request to Alter a Heritage Designated Property at 25 Pinetree Way (Ward 1)

    Item 9.2 - Request to Alter a Heritage Designated Property at 4415 Mississauga Road (Ward 8)

    Item 10.1 - Renovation Projects to Adamson Estate (Ward 1)

    (HAC-0010-2025)

    GC-0180-2025

    That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 25 Pinetree Way (Ward 1), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated February 19, 2025 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

    (HAC-0011-2025)

    (Ward 1)

    GC-0181-2025

    That the request to alter the property at 4415 Mississauga Road (Ward 8), as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated March 6, 2025, be approved.

    (HAC-0012-2025)

    (Ward 8)

    GC-0182-2025

    That the request to alter the heritage designated properties at 84 and 90 High Street East (Ward 1), as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated March 19 2025, be approved subject to a $785,000 letter of credit to ensure the conservation work is completed and the buildings ready for occupancy.

    (HAC-0013-2025)

    (Ward 1)

    GC-0183-2025

    That the request to alter the Part V heritage designated property at 7060 Old Mill Lane (Ward 11), as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated March 19, 2025, be approved with the following conditions:

    1.That the windows in the second storey dormer be six-over-six as per the HCD plan;

    2.That the front porch be widened by 0.5 metres, and

    3.That the house be shifted forward to preserve existing trees within the rear yard pending approval of a variance.

    (HAC-0014-2025)

    (Ward 11)

    GC-0184-2025

    1. That the Memorandum dated March 24, 2025 from Martha Cameron, Legislative Coordinator with respect to details of the 2025 Ontario Heritage Conference being held from June 19 to 21, 2025 in Prince Edward County, Ontario, be approved.
    2. That one member of the Heritage Advisory Committee be authorized to attend the 2025 Ontario Heritage Conference from June 19 to June 21, 2025 in Prince Edward County, Ontario and that the approximate costs associated with attending the Conference include registration in the amount of $500.00, accommodation of $1,000.00 for two nights stay, per diem of $75.00 per day and travel in an estimated cost of $350.00, for an approximate total cost of $2,200.00, be allocated in the 2025 Council Committee Budget.

    (HAC-0015-2025)

    GC-0185-2025

    That the memorandum dated February 21, 2025 from John Dunlop, Manager, Indigenous Relations, Heritage and Museums regarding Renovation Projects to Adamson Estates (Ward 1), be received.

    (HAC-0016-2025)

    (Ward 1)

    YES (9)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    ABSENT (2)Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor M. Reid
    Carried (9 to 0)

Councillor Kovac spoke in support of the Cricket to Conquer Cancer event taking place on May 31, 2025.

  • RESOLUTION0089-2025
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney

    WHEREAS the Astound Group event in partnership with The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation is hosting the Cricket to Conquer Cancer fundraising event on

    Mississauga’s Celebration Square on May 31, 2025;

    AND WHEREAS the organizers will be selling alcoholic beverages;

    AND WHEREAS the organizers expect an attendance of up to 2000 people;

    NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the City of Mississauga deems the; Cricket to Conquer Cancer fundraising event being held on Mississauga’s Celebration Square on May 31, 2025 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 (9)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    ABSENT (2)Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor M. Reid
    Carried (9 to 0)

A Notice of Motion to appoint Mayor Carolyn Parrish (ex-officio) to the Board of Directors of Visit Mississauga (Councillor Butt)

HOZ 23-8

Councillor Dasko requested clarification for items 17.3 and 17.4. Sam Rogers, Commissioner, Transportation and Works responded and noted that they are housekeeping matters. 

0061-2025

Councillor Fonseca spoke to the construction along Dundas Street and enquired about coordination between the City of Mississauga and the Region of Peel. Sam Rogers, Commissioner, Transportation and Works spoke to ongoing coordination between departments and the Region of Peel. Councillor Fonseca further spoke to the concerns received from businesses and residents that they are not being kept up to date regarding access to their businesses and to the changes to the MiWay schedule. S. Rogers noted that he would work with the Councillor offline regarding her concerns raised. 

Councillor Hart spoke to a Centrium property located in Ward 5 and for staff to provide written communication to the property owner to allow them to have flexibility to the commercial zoning changes. Jason Bevan, Director City Planning Strategies noted that meetings have occurred with the landowner. 

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

21.1
Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:

 

Instructions on partial settlement of Ontario Land Tribunal appeal of OPA 143 by Orlando Corporation regarding Protected Major Transit Station Areas (All Wards)

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

  • RESOLUTION0090-2025
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney
    Seconded ByCouncillor A. Tedjo
    1. That Council consent to the proposed partial settlement from Orlando Corporation as outlined in Appendix 1 to the report titled “Instructions on partial settlement of Ontario Land Tribunal appeal of OPA 143 by Orlando Corporation regarding Protected Major Transit Station Areas (All Wards)”, and direct staff to implement the settlement through the appropriate mechanism, which may include City-initiated official plan amendment and/or submitting the settlement to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval.

       

    2. That 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 proposed partial settlement of Ontario Land Tribunal appeal of OPA 143 by Orlando Corporation, with the assistance of such City staff or consultants as may be appropriate, including appearing before the OLT in support of scoping Orlando’s appeal.

       

    3. That the Commissioner of Planning and Building be delegated the authority to negotiate revisions to the outstanding policy and to direct Legal Services to consent to an overall settlement.
    YES (9)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    ABSENT (2)Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor M. Reid
    Carried (9 to 0)

21.2
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Appointment to Cooksville BIA (Verbal)

 

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

  • RESOLUTION0091-2025
    Moved ByCouncillor A. Tedjo
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney

    WHEREAS Section 8 of the City’s Cooksville Business Improvement Area Governance By-law provides that Council may appoint additional Directors to ensure the Board has the requisite expertise to carry out its duties effectively;

    AND WHEREAS, Dave Cook previously served on the Cooksville BIA Board and demonstrated strong leadership, dedication, and a deep understanding of local business needs;

    AND WHEREAS, his prior involvement on the Board makes him particularly well-suited to step back into the role and contribute meaningfully from day one

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

    Council appoint Dave Cook as a Director to the Board of the Cooksville Business Improvement Area for a term of office to expire on November 14, 2026, or until such time as their successors are appointed.

    YES (9)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Deputy Mayor and Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor D. Damerla, Deputy Mayor and Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    ABSENT (2)Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor M. Reid
    Carried (9 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 April 16, 2025 which includes: recommendations, any reports of committees and of local boards, each motion and resolution passed and other actions taken by the Council. 

0092-2025

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