Highlights from the February 25, 2026, Mississauga City Council meeting.
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Mississauga City Council approved the following motions at its meeting<\/a>. Funding for Peel Living Gardenview Building<\/p>\n Council approved a motion to contribute funds from the City of Mississauga\u2019s Affordable Housing Reserve Fund to Peel Living\u2019s Gardenview Building.<\/p>\n Key points of the motion:<\/p>\n Council authorized the contribution of $1,500,000 from the City of Mississauga\u2019s Affordable Housing Reserve Fund to the Peel Housing Corporation for Peel Living\u2019s Gardenview Building at 20 Ceremonial Drive. Read the motion<\/a>. Canada Day funding for Business Improvement Areas<\/p>\n In recognition that Canada Day is a day of immense significance which celebrates the birth of our country and commemorates the rich history, diverse culture, and shared values of Canada and Canadians, Council agreed to provide funding from the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) to the Port Credit, Malton and Streetsville Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) to cover event costs for their Canada Day events.<\/p>\n Key points of the motion:<\/p>\n The Port Credit, Malton and Streetsville BIAs had each applied for funding for their Canada Day celebrations through the Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Grant Program. While each BIA was successful in obtaining a portion of their requested amount, none received the full amount requested through the grant program. Read the motion.<\/a> Council endorsed the following items presented at the February 18, 2026 General Committee meeting<\/p>\n Single source contract award for Athletic Field Painter<\/p>\n Council approved the execution of a single source contract for the provision of an Athletic Field Painter.<\/p>\n Key points of the report:<\/p>\n In 2025, through a medium value acquisition single source pilot, the City purchased one Athletic Field Painter, along with accessories with annual subscriptions and bulk paint, from Simplistic Lines Inc., to pilot the equipment. Read the report<\/a>. Mississauga\u2019s comments on the Made-in-Ontario Fleet Vehicle Procurement Policy<\/p>\n Council approved staff recommendations regarding the Province\u2019s Made-in-Ontario Fleet Vehicle Procurement Policy and directed staff to share the comments with the Province and prepare additional comments on any associated regulations as needed.<\/p>\n Key points of the report:<\/p>\n The Buy Ontario Act (Public Sector Procurement), 2025 (formerly Bill 72), establishes a new framework for public sector procurement. Read the report<\/a>. Single source procurements for IT contracts<\/p>\n Council approved seven single source procurements for Information Technology (IT) contracts to address expiring contracts to ensure business continuity, enhance cyber security, and provide greater flexibility, continuous patches and compliance updates.<\/p>\n Key points of the report:<\/p>\n IT manages contracts for hardware, software and services for the City and has an established operational work plan for contract extensions and\/or new procurements to replace existing contracts that are scheduled to expire over the next 12 months. Read the report<\/a>. Revised staff procedure for handling frivolous and vexatious complaints and enquiries<\/p>\n Council approved the Ontario Ombudsman\u2019s recommended revisions to the City\u2019s Staff Procedure for Handling Frivolous and Vexatious Complaints and Enquiries.<\/p>\n Key points of the motion:<\/p>\n The Ontario Ombudsman\u2019s recommendations included: placing time limits for service restrictions; creating a reconsideration or appeal process for complainants; and a modified notice procedure when service restrictions are placed. Read the report<\/a>. For a complete record of all meeting resolutions, review the\u00a0Council meeting minutes<\/a>\u00a0available after approval at the next scheduled Council meeting. Watch live streaming video of\u00a0Council<\/a>,\u00a0General Committee (GC)<\/a>,\u00a0Budget Committee<\/a>,\u00a0Planning & Development Committee (PDC)<\/a>,\u00a0Audit Committee,<\/a>\u00a0Governance Committee<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Committee of Adjustment<\/a>\u00a0meetings, when in session.<\/p>\n Keep up to date with the\u00a0Council and Committees calendar<\/a>\u00a0where you can find when upcoming meetings are happening, and agendas about items being discussed.<\/p>\n Subscribe to the City\u2019s agendas and minutes<\/a>\u00a0and receive notifications when new agendas and minutes are uploaded.<\/p>\n
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\nThe contribution is designated for capital repairs and improvements to the Gardenview Building.<\/p>\n
Watch the discussion<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nCouncil agreed to provide each BIA with funding to cover anticipated event costs not covered by the grant program from the MAT.
\nCouncil directed staff to bring forward a report reviewing the commitment the City makes towards Canada Day across the city, including but not limited to reviewing potential alternative funding supports that can be provided as an alternative to the established grant process for 2027 and beyond.<\/p>\n
Watch the discussion<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThe pilot, conducted at Lakefront and Clarkson parks, demonstrated a reduction in paint usage and labour savings.
\nAfter the successful pilot, staff recommended expanding the use of the Athletic Field Painter and all required accessories to support sports field painting across the remaining park areas in the city.
\nCouncil agreed to invest $1.7 million over ten years in the GPS Swozi Cart Pro G5 with POD Athletic Field Painter to modernize the City\u2019s athletic field maintenance.
\nThis investment will improve operational efficiency and reinforce the City\u2019s commitment to environmentally responsible parks management.
\nSimplistic Lines Inc. is an Ontario-based business and is the only certified dealer in Canada that supplies the SWOZI brand. As such, the City needed to enter into a contract with Simplistic Lines Inc. in order to continue to purchase this product.<\/p>\n
Watch the discussion<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThe Province is seeking feedback on its first directive, the Made-in-Ontario Fleet Vehicle Procurement Policy, by way of consultation on the draft policy.
\nStaff prepared comments on the Made-in-Ontario Fleet Vehicle Procurement Policy to address impacts the policy will have on City of Mississauga fleet procurements and leases in the future.
\nCouncil endorsed staff comments and directed them to share them with the Province.<\/p>\n
Watch the discussion<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nIT follows approved City processes for procuring software, professional services, maintenance and support and subscription services through a balance of competitive and single source procurements.
\nIt is critical for IT to maintain support for key business systems that underpin daily operations. Advancing these specific contracts ensures uninterrupted service delivery across the City\u2019s essential service areas, reinforces cybersecurity and creates resilience.
\nBy leveraging modern subscription-based solutions through these contracts, IT can provide continuous security updates, timely vulnerability patches, and compliance enhancements, reducing exposure to emerging threats. This proactive approach safeguards sensitive data, protects critical infrastructure, and supports the City\u2019s commitment to secure and reliable service delivery.<\/p>\n
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\nThe Policy has been revised to incorporate the Ombudsman\u2019s recommendations. Additional revisions have been made to streamline and clarify the procedure.<\/p>\n
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