Council recap September 10, 2025

Mississauga City Council approved the following motions at its meeting.
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Revised waste collection transition date

Council approved a revised transition date for municipal waste collection services, moving the transfer of authority from the Region of Peel to the City of Mississauga to October 1, 2027, instead of the previously planned January 1, 2026.

Key points of the motion:

1. The new transition date aligns with the start of municipal waste collection contracts, supporting a seamless transfer of services.
2. The change avoids overlap with the launch of the producer-led recycling program under Blue Box Regulation, which begins January 1, 2026.
3. City staff will report back to Council by June 2026 with an updated implementation plan.
4. An extended timeline allows for proper staff onboarding, IT system development, and operational planning.

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Renaming Horseshoe Park to Louis Velianou Park

Council approved a motion to begin the process of renaming Horseshoe Park to Louis Velianou Park in honour of the late Louis (Elias) Velianou, a long-time Mississauga resident, business owner and community leader. Velianou, who passed away on August 23, 2025, was co-founder of the iconic Orchard restaurant, and was recognized for over five decades of dedicated volunteerism, philanthropy and leadership in the Greek community.

Key points of the motion:

1. Louis Velianou co-founded The Orchard restaurant in 1966, a local landmark and community hub.
2. He was a dedicated volunteer and fundraiser for causes including the Credit Valley Hospital.
3. He played a leading role in Mississauga’s Greek community, including serving as president of the Greek Canadian Council.
4. Council approved an exemption from the City’s Asset Naming procedure to allow the renaming to proceed before the typical five-year posthumous requirement.

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Reducing construction dust impacts

Council passed a motion directing staff to examine ways to reduce dust from residential construction activities, particularly concrete cutting. The review will focus on best practices, regulatory options and potential by-law amendments to improve health, safety and environmental protections for residents.

Key points of the motion:

1. Dust from concrete cutting and other residential construction activities create health, safety and environmental concerns.
2. Nearby residents and properties are often negatively affected by excessive construction dust.
3. Technologies and equipment already exist to contain or limit dust during construction.
4. Staff will report back to Council with recommendations and proposed by-law amendments before the end of 2025.

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Exploring alternatives to road salt

Council passed a motion directing staff to review best practices and emerging technologies to reduce dependence on road salt while maintaining winter road safety. The review will explore innovations, pilot projects and the environmental and financial benefits of reducing salt use in Mississauga.

Key points of the motion:

1. Excessive use of road salt damages waterways, groundwater, ecosystems, wildlife, and infrastructure.
2. Climate change has intensified freeze-thaw cycles, increasing reliance on road salt.
3. Mississauga already uses a Salt Management Plan with brine application and telematics to optimize use.
4. Staff will report back with options, including pilot projects, and circulate findings to the Environmental Action Committee.

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