Highlights from Mississauga\u2019s City Council meeting.<\/p>\n
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City Council approved the following motions at its meeting<\/a>.<\/p>\n Watch<\/a>\u00a0the meeting.<\/p>\n Childcare expansion supported through development charge relief<\/p>\n Council approved a motion to support the expansion of Sadochok Ukrainian Nursery School at 3599 Cawthra Road. The project will create more licensed childcare spaces and help keep fees affordable for families.<\/p>\n Key points of the motion:<\/p>\n The school will expand from 16 part-time spaces to 47 full-day licensed spaces. Read the motion<\/a>. Street name change advances for Morguard Boulevard<\/p>\n Council approved a motion to rename Yeadon Place to Morguard Boulevard. The street serves a new residential development near Cawthra Road and Atwater Avenue.<\/p>\n \u00a0Key points of the motion:<\/p>\n The development includes three rental apartment buildings with 431 units. Read the motion<\/a>. Live music rules become a permanent feature in cultural districts<\/p>\n Council approved updates to the City\u2019s noise by-law to allow live music in designated cultural districts on an ongoing basis. These changes replace the previous pilot program.<\/p>\n Key points of the by-law:<\/p>\n Applies to Clarkson, Cooksville, Downtown Core, Lakeview, Malton, Port Credit and Streetsville cultural districts. Read the report<\/a> from the May 20 General Committee. Watch the\u00a0General Committee<\/a> meeting or the Special Council<\/a> meeting.<\/p>\n Development charge incentives extended to support housing<\/p>\n At a Special Council meeting, Council approved a motion to extend the City\u2019s residential development charge incentive program to support more housing construction.<\/p>\n Key points of the motion:<\/p>\n The program will now run until March 30, 2029. Read the motion<\/a>. New penalties introduced to improve safety on industrial roads<\/p>\n Council endorsed new penalties to address safety concerns on industrial streets, including issues related to parking and recreational vehicles.<\/p>\n Key points of the report:<\/p>\n Bren Road has been added to the industrial penalty schedule due to ongoing parking concerns. Read the report<\/a>. Traffic calming program approved for 2026<\/p>\n Council endorsed the 2026 Traffic Calming Program to help reduce speeding and improve safety on local streets.<\/p>\n Key points of the report:<\/p>\n Projects will take place in Wards 1, 4, 5, 8 and 10. Read the report<\/a>. Updated boulevard garden rules support safer, simpler landscaping<\/p>\n Council endorsed updates to boulevard garden and encroachment rules to make it easier for residents to landscape City boulevards while maintaining safety.<\/p>\n Key points of the report:<\/p>\n Permits are no longer required for boulevard gardens. 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- streamed 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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\nNew classrooms will serve children aged 18 months to five years.
\nThe City will provide $11,348.84 from the Tax Capital Reserve Fund to cover development charges.
\nThe school is part of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system.
\nThe expansion will add more childcare options in the Applewood area.<\/p>\n
Watch the discussion<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThe name change can happen before residents move in, reducing impacts on services such as emergency services and mail delivery.
\nThe proposed name will be posted for a 30-day public comment period.
\nThe Heritage Advisory Committee will review the change before it is finalized.
\nThis is being treated as a one-time exception while the City reviews its naming policy.<\/p>\n
Watch the discussion<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nIndoor live music is permitted at licensed business locations during set times, with noise limits.
\nOutdoor live music is permitted on approved patios and in City parks or public spaces during set hours.
\nThe updated rules take effect at 12:01 a.m. on June 29, 2026.<\/p>\n
Watch the discussion<\/a> from the May 20 General Committee.<\/p>\n
\nIt applies to eligible developments with permits issued before that date.
\nMore than 20,000 housing units could be supported through the program.
\nThe City expects it will help advance more than 3,600 rental units, including 527 affordable units.<\/p>\n
Watch the discussion<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nStandard parking violations on these roads will carry a $300 penalty.
\nHeavy vehicle violations will carry a $500 penalty.
\nParking a recreational vehicle on a highway will carry a $175 penalty.
\nThe changes respond to issues such as blocked sightlines and reduced road access.<\/p>\n
Watch the discussion<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nStreets include Haig Boulevard, Melton Drive, Pinewood Trail, Port Street East, Kingsbridge Garden Circle, Guildwood Way, Heritage Hills Boulevard, Loyalist Drive and Churchill Meadows Boulevard.
\nLocations were selected based on speed data, resident feedback, and public feedback through surveys.
\nEmergency services and MiWay have reviewed the plans and raised no concerns.
\nFunding will come from the City\u2019s traffic calming budget, ward funding, and development funds.<\/p>\n
Watch the discussion<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nResidents must still follow safety, setback, and maintenance requirements.
\nDecorative landscaping features near City trees are now allowed in more cases.
\nThe City can issue orders and complete work at a property owner\u2019s expense if rules are not followed.
\nPenalties range from $500 up to $100,000 for serious violations.<\/p>\n
Watch the discussion<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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