Highlights from Mississauga\u2019s City Council meeting.<\/p>\n
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City Council approved the following at its meeting<\/a>. Council explores support measures for businesses affected by U.S. tariffs\u00a0<\/p>\n Council directed staff to evaluate options to help businesses facing financial pressures from ongoing U.S. tariffs and trade uncertainty. The review will examine potential tax relief measures, economic development initiatives and investment programs aimed at supporting local businesses and protecting jobs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The motion builds on the City\u2019s existing trade response efforts, including support for export diversification, local supply chains and funding applications designed to help Mississauga businesses access new markets beyond the United States.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Key points of the motion:\u00a0<\/p>\n Staff will report back to Council with options for a tariff response plan and potential business support measures.\u00a0 Read the motion<\/a>. City to review stronger regulations for tobacco and vapour product businesses\u00a0<\/p>\n Council directed staff to review how Mississauga regulates businesses involved in the sale and distribution of tobacco, vapour and related nicotine products. The review will explore opportunities to strengthen municipal licensing requirements, improve compliance monitoring and support efforts to prevent youth access to these products.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Staff will work with Peel Public Health and other stakeholders to examine licensing, inspections, enforcement and education measures before reporting back to Council with recommendations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Key points of the motion:\u00a0<\/p>\n Staff will review the City\u2019s existing licensing and regulatory framework for businesses involved in the sale and distribution of tobacco, vapour and related nicotine products.\u00a0 Read the motion<\/a>. Council reduces park contribution requirement for Camilla Road housing project\u00a0<\/p>\n Council approved a reduction in the park enhancement contribution associated with a planned townhouse development at 2020 and 2040 Camilla Road. The adjustment is intended to help facilitate housing construction while recognizing that the development will provide more on-site amenity space than originally required.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The original approval required a $450,000 contribution toward improvements to Hancock Woodlands Park. Council reduced that amount to $225,000 after considering changes to city-wide amenity area requirements and the developer\u2019s commitment to move forward with construction in a timely manner. \u00a0<\/p>\n Key points of the motion:\u00a0<\/p>\n The contribution will support improvements to nearby Hancock Woodlands Park.\u00a0\u00a0 Read the motion<\/a>. Mississauga pauses new large-scale data centres for one year\u00a0<\/p>\n Council approved an Interim Control By-law that temporarily prohibits new major digital infrastructure facilities, including large-scale data centres, while the City completes a comprehensive planning review. The by-law is intended to give the City time to establish a planning framework for this emerging form of development.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n During the one-year study period, staff will examine land use permissions and potential impacts. Existing facilities may continue to operate, but new facilities and major conversions will be paused until the review is complete.\u00a0<\/p>\n Key points of the by-law:\u00a0<\/p>\n The by-law applies to facilities with a total peak electricity demand of 10 megawatts or greater.\u00a0\u00a0 Read the by-law<\/a>. Council approves more than 970 new homes in Wards 2 and 3\u00a0<\/p>\n Council approved two residential development applications that will add new housing options in Mississauga, including apartments, townhomes and a new public park. The projects, presented to Council at its Planning and Development Committee meeting on September 8, support the City\u2019s efforts to increase housing supply and provide a mix of housing types in established neighbourhoods. \u00a0<\/p>\n The approved developments include a mixed housing community at 2155 Leanne Boulevard and a high-density residential project at 1225 Dundas Street East. Together, the projects could deliver 970 new homes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Key points of the report:\u00a0<\/p>\n Council has approved plans for 2155 Leanne Boulevard, including 142 back-to-back townhomes, a 10-storey apartment building with 241 units and a new public park.\u00a0\u00a0 Read the report.<\/a> Watch<\/a> the meeting.\u00a0<\/p>\n City updates development approval procedures to improve efficiency\u00a0<\/p>\n Council approved administrative amendments to an existing development-related by-law to better align authority with current City operations and support ongoing efforts to streamline development approvals. The changes transfer delegated authority to the Commissioner of Planning and Building and clarify how the by-law applies across different types of development agreements.\u00a0<\/p>\n The update supports recommendations from Mississauga\u2019s Housing Action Plan and Mayor\u2019s Housing Task Force by helping simplify administrative processes associated with development approvals and municipal infrastructure acceptance. The changes do not create new development approval requirements but are intended to improve efficiency and reduce administrative delays.\u00a0<\/p>\n Key points of the report:\u00a0<\/p>\n Replaces an existing delegated authority by-law originally enacted in 2018.\u00a0\u00a0 Read the report<\/a>. Changes advance future improvements at Bert Fleming Park\u00a0<\/p>\n Council approved road and land adjustments related to the Credit Woodlands Integrated Road Project in Ward 6. The changes will allow a section of former roadway beside Bert Fleming Park to be incorporated into the park and support future park improvements.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The project will also create space for future active transportation and boulevard improvements along the park frontage, including a sidewalk connection that will link to existing pedestrian crossings in the area. The changes support the City\u2019s long-term vision of expanding Bert Fleming Park and enhancing it as a neighbourhood hub.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Key points of the motion:\u00a0<\/p>\n Permanently closes a section of Credit Heights Drive that is no longer required for transportation purposes.\u00a0\u00a0 Read the report<\/a>. For a complete record of all meeting resolutions, review the\u202fCouncil meeting minutes<\/a>\u202favailable after approval at the next scheduled Council meeting. 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\nThe review will examine property tax relief and tax payment options that could be implemented for the 2027 tax year.\u00a0
\nStaff will explore property tax deferral programs for businesses experiencing tariff-related financial hardship.\u00a0
\nThe review will consider application-based tax instalment deferrals and other financial assistance tools.\u00a0\u00a0
\nStaff will evaluate community investment, economic development and grant funding opportunities to support local businesses.\u00a0\u00a0
\nPotential planning and development measures, including Community Improvement Plans and development charge-related incentives, will be reviewed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\nThe review will examine options to strengthen youth protection measures and improve compliance with existing laws.
\nStaff will explore new or updated licence categories, operating requirements and compliance record-keeping requirements for affected businesses.\u00a0\u00a0
\nPotential inspection, enforcement and progressive penalty measures for repeat or serious violations will be assessed.\u00a0\u00a0
\nStaff will review the City\u2019s authority to regulate not only retail stores, but also warehouse, storage, fulfilment, online order and delivery operations associated with tobacco and vapour products. \u00a0
\nThe report will also consider public reporting measures to track licensing, inspections, compliance and enforcement outcomes\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\nThe development was previously approved for 144 back-to-back stacked townhouse units.\u00a0\u00a0
\nThe project will provide on-site amenity space that exceeds the minimum 250 square metres required under the site\u2019s zoning permissions.\u00a0\u00a0
\nThe developer has committed to submitting building permit applications within six months and beginning construction after receiving the necessary approvals.\u00a0\u00a0
\nThe park contribution must be paid before site plan approval is issued.\u00a0\u00a0
\nThe motion is intended to support housing delivery while reducing development costs where appropriate.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\nThe by-law prevents existing warehouse and science and technology facilities from being converted or expanded into large-scale data centre uses that exceed the 10-megawatt threshold during the study period.\u00a0\u00a0
\nStaff will undertake a city-wide review of planning policies and zoning regulations related to data centres and other major digital infrastructure facilities.\u00a0\u00a0
\nThe study will examine impacts related to noise, water consumption, heat generation, power systems, air emissions, infrastructure capacity, environmental considerations, public health, economic impacts and climate effects.\u00a0\u00a0
\nThe by-law may expire once the study is completed or after one year, unless extended under the provisions of the Planning Act.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\nPlans have also been approved for 1225 Dundas Street East, including two 16-storey apartment buildings containing 553 units and 34 back-to-back townhomes.\u00a0
\nThe Dundas Street East proposal also includes ground-floor commercial space.\u00a0\u00a0
\nCombined, the two projects would add approximately 970 new residential units to Mississauga\u2019s housing supply.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\nTransfers authority to the Commissioner of Planning and Building following organizational changes within the City.\u00a0\u00a0
\nClarifies that the by-law applies to multiple development agreement types, including subdivision, site plan, consent and minor variance agreements.\u00a0
\nSupports the City\u2019s goal of streamlining development approvals and advancing housing delivery.\u00a0\u00a0
\nImproves administrative efficiency by aligning responsibilities with current departmental structures.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\nIncorporates former roadway lands into Bert Fleming Park to support future park expansion and improvements.\u00a0\u00a0
\nCreates room for future boulevard and active transportation infrastructure, including sidewalks.\u00a0\u00a0
\nSupports future pedestrian connections between existing crossings and the park perimeter.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\nHas no financial impact on the City.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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