Council recap June 25, 2025

Mississauga City Council approved the following motions at its June 25 meeting.
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Change to Creditview Road intersection proposed

Council directed staff to pursue a signalized intersection, instead of a roundabout, at Creditview Road and Kenninghall Boulevard/Crescent, following community concerns. An Addendum to the Class Environmental Assessment will be prepared, also including a new southbound left-turn lane at Rivergate Place.

Key points of the motion:

1. Community opposed the planned roundabout, citing safety and traffic concerns.
2. Council supports a signalized intersection at Creditview and Kenninghall.
3. Staff will prepare an Addendum to the Class EA to reflect this change.
4. The addendum will also add a southbound left-turn lane at Rivergate Place.
5. Public review and provincial approval are required before proceeding.

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Good Neighbour Tree program and by-law enforcement

Council reaffirmed enforcement of the City’s Tree By-law and introduced the Good Neighbour Tree program, ensuring property owners are responsible for cleaning up debris if their tree falls onto a neighbour’s property.

Key points of the motion:

1. Property owners are responsible for trees on their land.
2. If a tree falls onto a neighbouring property, the tree owner must clear debris at their own cost.
3. Cleanup must be completed within 90 days of the incident.
4. The City will continue to enforce the Tree By-law and implement the Good Neighbour Tree program.

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Amendment to Councillor Expense Policy

Council updated the Elected Officials’ Expenses Policy to clarify and cap how councillors can fund local community improvement projects, supporting small-scale enhancements in neighbourhoods.

Key points of the motion:

1. Councillors may contribute up to $5,000 per project to supplement City-approved capital projects.
2. A maximum of $750 per project is allowed for other local community improvements.
3. The change addresses the lack of surplus funds from gas tax sources for small community projects.
4. The amendment ensures continued support for initiatives like park benches, tree plantings, murals, and community events.

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May is Buddhism Heritage Month in Mississauga

Council proclaimed May as Buddhism Heritage Month in Mississauga, recognizing the contributions and cultural significance of the city’s Buddhist community and encouraging residents to celebrate and learn about Buddhist heritage.

Key points of the motion:

1. May is officially declared Buddhism Heritage Month in Mississauga.
2. The proclamation celebrates the city’s vibrant and diverse Buddhist community.
3. Recognizes the global and local impact of Buddhism’s teachings and traditions.
4. Encourages public education and interfaith understanding.

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Feasibility study for (50-metre) pool

Council supports staff efforts to assess the feasibility and costs of developing a 50-meter (Olympic-sized) pool in Mississauga, including seeking potential partnerships with neighbouring municipalities and post-secondary institutions to build a regionally significant aquatic infrastructure.

Key points of the motion:

1. Council supports the initiative provided there is funding and operational support from the provincial government.
2. City staff will work with the Aquatic Sports Council of Ontario and Swim Ontario to research the feasibility of a 50-metre pool.
3. Staff are also directed to hold discussions with the City of Toronto about the Etobicoke Olympic pool and its operations.
4. The City will seek out potential partnership opportunities with Brampton, Milton and Oakville as well as University of Toronto Mississauga.
5. Mississauga will write a letter to the Ontario Minister of Sport requesting the province study opportunities to fund regionally significant sport infrastructure, including 50-metre pools to allow athletes to train and compete and create a funding stream for infrastructure and operations.

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Plan amendment to temporary transportation facility

Council approved a motion regarding a proposed temporary transportation facility at 7420–7440 Ninth Line.

Key points of the motion:

1. Pacific Paving Ltd. seeks to lease 2.8 hectares at 7420–7440 Ninth Line for a temporary transportation facility.
2. A minor variance was approved in April 2025, allowing the use for six years, pending conditions.
3. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing requires a Parkway Belt West Plan amendment for the project to proceed.
4. Only the City, as landowner, can initiate the amendment application.

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General Committee meeting – June 18

City Council also approved the corporate report and recommendations dealing with protests near places of worship at the June 21, 2025, General Committee.

Council maintains current approach for protests near places of worship

Council reviewed options to address violent or disruptive protests near places of worship and chose to maintain the current enforcement approach, relying on existing by-laws and legislation, rather than developing a new by-law.

Key points of the motion:

1. Council considered the development of a by-law to address protests near places of worship.
2. Public consultation revealed no clear consensus on an approach.
3. Staff advised that current tools including the Nuisance Gathering By-law, other City by-laws, the Criminal Code, and the Trespass to Property Act—are sufficient for enforcement.
4. The Legal Services Division indicated that a new by-law would likely face a court challenge and would otherwise face significant enforcement challenges and also to be costly to enforce.
5. Council directed staff to continue using existing enforcement measures and to advocate for legislative changes at higher levels of government.

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