John Kovac
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THE Housing RECORD

Detailed voting history for John Kovac on housing policy.

Analysis

The politician consistently supports initiatives to reduce residential development charges and provide financial incentives for housing growth, including grants and land acquisition. Their voting record reflects a priority on expanding housing availability and streamlining development processes.

4/25/2026Item 15.3

Update on Development Charges Deferral and Grant Program (January 2026)Peel Region

Absent

"• Provides an update on the program for delaying development charge payments. • Reviews the status of grants used to offset construction costs. • Reports on the current state of these financial incentives as of January 2026."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/25/2026Item 13.8

Update on Development Charges Deferral and Grant Program (October 2025)Peel Region

Absent

"• Provides an update on the program for development charges. • Discusses options for delaying the payment of these fees. • Outlines available grants to help cover development costs."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 15.1

A Notice of Motion to waive the temporary zoning application costs in the amount of $5,883.00 associated with the brief 6-month extension of the current temporary use by-law for 46 William Street (Councillor Butt) (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• Request to waive $5,883 in zoning application fees. • The fees relate to a 6-month extension of a temporary use by-law. • The request concerns the property located at 46 William Street."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.1

Planning and Development Committee Report 1 - 2026 dated January 5, 2026 (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is the first report of 2026 from the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is dated January 5, 2026. • It is a consent item, meaning it is slated for routine approval without a full discussion."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 15.1

Revised: A Notice of Motion to reduce the amount of City residential Development Charges (Mayor Parrish)City Hall

Yes

"• Mayor Parrish is proposing a motion to lower residential development fees. • The goal is to reduce the costs associated with building new homes in the city. • This is a formal request to revise the current city charge structure for developers."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.1

Planning and Development Committee Report 2 - 2026 dated January 26, 2026 (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is a report from the Planning and Development Committee. • It is the second report produced for the year 2026. • The item is marked for consent, meaning it is expected to be approved without discussion."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 15.1

A Notice of Motion regarding Peel Housing Corporation and Gardenview Capital Repairs (2026) (Mayor Parrish)City Hall

Yes

"• A formal proposal introduced by Mayor Parrish. • Concerns the Peel Housing Corporation. • Addresses planned capital repairs for Gardenview in 2026."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 15.3

A Notice of Motion regarding Housing Accelerator Fund Grant for Indwell Land Acquisition (Mayor Parrish)City Hall

Yes

"• Mayor Parrish is introducing a formal motion. • The motion involves using a Housing Accelerator Fund grant. • The funds are intended for Indwell to acquire land for housing."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 15.2

A Notice of Motion regarding Development Charges Incentives Extension (Mayor Parrish)City Hall

Yes

"• Mayor Parrish is introducing a formal proposal. • The proposal focuses on incentives related to development charges. • The goal is to extend the current timeframe for these incentives."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.1

Planning and Development Committee Report 3 - 2026 dated February 23, 2026City Hall

Yes

"• This is a report from the Planning and Development Committee. • It is the third report issued in the year 2026. • The document is dated February 23, 2026."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 12.4

Planning and Development Committee Report 5 - 2026 dated March 30, 2026 (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is a report from the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is the fifth report issued in 2026, dated March 30. • It is a consent item, meaning it is slated for approval without requiring a full discussion."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 12.1

Planning and Development Committee Report 4 - 2026 dated March 9, 2026 (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is the fourth report of 2026 from the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is dated March 9, 2026. • It is a consent item, meaning it is expected to be approved without a full discussion."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 15.3

Revised: A Notice of Motion regarding the Mayor’s Housing Task Force (Mayor Parrish) (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• A revised motion regarding the Mayor's Housing Task Force. • The item was introduced by Mayor Parrish. • It is listed as a consent item for approval."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.1

Planning and Development Committee Report 1 - 2025 dated February 10, 2025 (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is the first report of 2025 from the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is dated February 10, 2025. • It is a consent item, meaning it is expected to be approved without a full discussion."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.1

Planning and Development Committee Report 2 - 2025 dated March 3, 2025City Hall

Yes

"• This is a formal report from the Planning and Development Committee. • It is the second report produced by the committee for the year 2025. • The document is dated March 3, 2025."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 15.3

Revised: A Notice of Motion to Allow Neighbourhood Retail (Councillor Tedjo)City Hall

Yes

"• Councillor Tedjo has submitted a formal proposal. • The motion seeks to permit small retail businesses in residential areas. • This is a revised version of a previous request."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.4

Planning and Development Committee Report 3 - 2025 dated March 24, 2025City Hall

Yes

"• Presentation of the Planning and Development Committee's third report of 2025. • The document is dated March 24, 2025. • Contains recommendations related to urban planning and land use."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 15.2

A Notice of Motion regarding bring back the City’s Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to a future Planning and Development Committee meeting for 3233 Brandon Gate Drive (Councillor Hart)City Hall

Yes

"• Request to revisit the city's Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan. • Focuses on a specific property located at 3233 Brandon Gate Drive. • Proposes bringing the matter back to the Planning and Development Committee."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 15.1

Revised: A Notice of Motion regarding a pilot project for Ward 5 to regulate shared accommodations and rooming houses (Councillor Hart)City Hall

Yes

"• Proposal for a pilot project in Ward 5. • Focuses on regulating rooming houses. • Aims to manage shared accommodation standards."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.1

Planning and Development Committee Report 4 - 2025 dated April 28, 2025 (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is the fourth report of 2025 from the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is dated April 28, 2025. • It is a consent item, meaning it is proposed for routine approval without a full discussion."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 10.1

Bill 17 – Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 – Implications for MississaugaCity Hall

Yes

"• Discusses the impact of Ontario's Bill 17 on the city. • Focuses on provincial efforts to accelerate building and construction processes. • Analyzes how these new rules will change local development in Mississauga."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.2

Revised: Planning and Development Committee Report 6 - 2025 dated May 26, 2025 at 6:00PM (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is a revised report from the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is dated May 26, 2025. • It is a consent item, meaning it is slated for approval without debate."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.1

Planning and Development Committee Report 5 - 2025 dated May 26, 2025 at 1:30PM (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is a report from the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is the fifth report issued by the committee in 2025. • It is listed as a consent item, typically meaning it is for routine approval."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 16.3

A Motion to amend Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC-0026-2025 (Housekeeping) (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• Proposes a change to a specific recommendation from the Planning and Development Committee. • The amendment is for "housekeeping" purposes, meaning minor corrections or clerical updates. • The item is listed for consent, suggesting it is a routine matter requiring no debate."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 16.2

A Motion to amend Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC-0025-2025 (Housekeeping) (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• Proposes an amendment to a specific recommendation from the Planning and Development Committee. • The amendment is for "housekeeping" purposes, suggesting minor clerical or technical corrections. • The item is designated for consent, indicating it is a routine matter requiring no debate."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.4

Planning and Development Committee Report 9 - 2025 dated July 28, 2025 (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is a formal report from the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is the ninth report issued in 2025, dated July 28. • It is listed as a consent item, meaning it is expected to be approved without detailed discussion."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 10.2

Ward 5 Neighbourhood Standards ProgramCity Hall

Yes

"• Establishes guidelines for property maintenance and appearance in Ward 5. • Aims to ensure a consistent level of quality across the neighborhood. • Focuses on improving the overall visual and structural standards of the area."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 10.1

Extension of Interim Control By-law 0165-2024 - CD.03-RID (Ward 8) - Ridgeway Drive and Eglinton Avenue West (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• Extending a temporary land-use regulation (Interim Control By-law). • Affects the area around Ridgeway Drive and Eglinton Avenue West in Ward 8. • The request is submitted for consent, indicating it is a routine approval."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 16.3

A Motion to amend recommendation PDC-0072-2023 which was adopted at Council on November 22, 2025 to reflect the ownership name change and inclusion of name and file number for 1041 Lakeshore Road East (1005 Ogden Avenue) (Housekeeping) (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• Update the ownership name for the property at 1041 Lakeshore Road East. • Include the official file number for the property record. • Correct clerical details in a previously approved council recommendation."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 15.3

A Notice of Motion regarding a policy update and prepare amendments to the Official Plan, Zoning By-law and urban design guidelines for Clarkson Village Historic Village and East Gateway Precincts (Councillor Tedjo)City Hall

Yes

"• Proposing policy updates for the Clarkson Village Historic Village and East Gateway Precincts. • Seeking amendments to the city's Official Plan and Zoning By-law. • Updating urban design guidelines for these specific areas."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 16.2

A Motion to amend PDC-0052-2024 which was adopted at Council on November 27, 2024 to reflect the correct ownership name and inclusion of the name for 4094 Tomken Road and 924 Rathburn Road East OZ/OPA 22-28 W3 (Housekeeping) (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• Corrects the ownership name on a previously approved council motion. • Relates to specific properties on Tomken Road and Rathburn Road East. • This is a minor administrative update to a zoning and official plan amendment."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 15.2

A Notice of Motion to commence the process of a City initiated official plan amendment and rezoning process for the properties at 2295, 2380 and 2385 Loreland Avenue (Councillor Dasko)City Hall

Yes

"• The City is starting a process to amend its official plan. • The City intends to rezone three specific properties on Loreland Avenue. • This action was proposed via a motion by Councillor Dasko."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.2

Planning and Development Committee Report 10 -2025 dated September 22, 2025 (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is a report submitted by the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is dated September 22, 2025. • It is a consent item, meaning it is slated for approval without requiring a formal debate."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 10.1

The appointment of the Zoning Administrator (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• Appointing a new Zoning Administrator. • This role manages land use and zoning rules. • The item is listed for consent, meaning it is a routine approval."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.1

Planning and Development Committee Report 11 - 2025 dated October 27, 2025 (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is a report from the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is dated October 27, 2025. • It is a consent item, meaning it is proposed for approval without a full discussion."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.2

Planning and Development Committee Report 13 - 2025 dated November 10, 2025 at 6:00PMCity Hall

Yes

"• This is a formal report from the Planning and Development Committee. • It is the 13th report issued during the 2025 calendar year. • The report is scheduled for review or presentation on November 10, 2025."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.1

Planning and Development Committee Report 12 - 2025 dated November 10, 2025 at 1:30PM (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is a report from the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is the 12th report issued in 2025. • It is listed as a consent item, typically meaning it is for routine approval."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 10.1

Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 – Implications for Mississauga (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• Discusses the impact of Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025. • Analyzes how this legislation affects development and construction in Mississauga. • Aims to understand changes intended to reduce delays in the building process."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.5

Planning and Development Committee Report 15 - 2025 dated December 8, 2025 (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is a report submitted by the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is dated December 8, 2025. • It is a consent item, meaning it is slated for approval without requiring a full discussion."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.1

Planning and Development Committee Report 14 - 2025 dated November 24, 2025 (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is a formal report from the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is identified as Report 14 for the year 2025. • It is a consent item, meaning it is intended for approval without a full debate."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 15.2

A Notice of Motion Motion for significant reforms at the Landlord and Tenant Board to alleviate the housing and homelessness crisis in Mississauga (Councillor Damerla)City Hall

Yes

"• Proposes major changes to the Landlord and Tenant Board. • Aims to address the current housing crisis in Mississauga. • Seeks to reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.1

Planning and Development Committee Report 1 - 2024 - dated January 8, 2024 (CONSENT)City Hall

Absent

"• First report of 2024 from the Planning and Development Committee. • Document is dated January 8, 2024. • Item is placed on the consent agenda for routine approval."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 15.1

A Notice of Motion regarding prioritizing rental housing development through a request to the Federal Government for re-examination of EIFEL (Councillor Kovac)City Hall

Yes

"• Prioritize the development of rental housing. • Ask the Federal Government to re-examine the EIFEL program. • Motion introduced by Councillor Kovac."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 16.1

A motion for an extension of the Region of Peel’s emergency housing program as an essential emergency service within the City of Mississauga (Councillor Dasko)City Hall

Yes

"• Request to extend the Region of Peel's emergency housing program. • Focuses on providing these services within the City of Mississauga. • Proposes that emergency housing be classified as an essential emergency service."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.2

Planning and Development Committee Report 3 - 2024 dated March 18, 2024 (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is the third report of 2024 from the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is dated March 18, 2024. • It is a consent item, meaning it is proposed for approval without requiring a full discussion."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 7.7

Peter McCallion, Resident with respect to the closure of Chartwell Heritage Glen Retirement Residence, 6515 Glen Erin Drive (Ward 9)City Hall

Yes

"• Resident Peter McCallion is addressing the council. • The topic is the closure of the Chartwell Heritage Glen Retirement Residence. • The residence is located at 6515 Glen Erin Drive in Ward 9."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.1

Planning and Development Committee Report 4 - 2024 dated April 8, 2024 (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is the fourth report of 2024 from the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is dated April 8, 2024. • It is listed as a consent item, meaning it is expected to be approved without a full discussion."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 10.3

Bill 185 (Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act) and PPS, 2024 – Implications for MississaugaCity Hall

Absent

"• Discusses Bill 185, which aims to reduce bureaucratic barriers to building more homes. • Reviews the 2024 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS). • Analyzes how these provincial legislative changes affect Mississauga."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.1

Planning and Development Committee Report 4 - 2024 dated April 29, 2024 (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is a report from the Planning and Development Committee. • It is the fourth report produced by the committee in 2024. • The item is marked for consent, meaning it is expected to be approved without discussion."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.2

Planning and Development Committee Report 5 - 2024 dated May 21, 2024 (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is a report from the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is the fifth report issued by the committee in 2024. • It is listed as a consent item, meaning it is expected to be approved without a full discussion."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.1

Planning and Development Committee Report 6 - 2024, dated June 3, 2024 (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is a report from the Planning and Development Committee. • It is the sixth report produced by the committee in 2024. • The item is marked for consent, meaning it is expected to be approved without a full discussion."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.5

Planning and Development Committee Report 8 - 2024 dated June 25, 2024 at 6:00PM (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is the eighth report of 2024 from the Planning and Development Committee. • The report is dated June 25, 2024. • It is a consent item, meaning it is slated for approval without requiring a full debate."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.4

Planning and Development Committee Report 7-2024 dated June 25, 2024 at 1:30 PM (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• A report from the Planning and Development Committee. • Dated June 25, 2024. • Listed as a consent item for routine approval."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 10.1

Draft Plan of Phased Condominium – 30 Lunar Crescent, CDM.24006, Phase 3 (Ward 11) (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• Proposal for a phased condominium development. • Located at 30 Lunar Crescent in Ward 11. • Specifically addresses the third phase of the project."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 7.3

David Charezenko, Principal, Bousfields Inc. and Peter Saad on behalf of The Church of the Virgin Mary and St Athanasius regarding an enhanced Minister's Zoning Order (MZO) - 1699 Dundas Street EastCity Hall

Yes

"• Discussion regarding a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO) for a specific property. • The property is located at 1699 Dundas Street East. • The request is being made by Bousfields Inc. and The Church of the Virgin Mary and St Athanasius."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.4

Planning and Development Committee Report 9 -2024 dated July 29, 2024 (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is a report from the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is dated July 29, 2024, and is identified as Report 9 of 2024. • It is listed as a consent item, meaning it is slated for approval without a full discussion."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 10.1

Draft Plan of Phased Condominium – 3355 The Collegeway, CDM-24010, Phase 2 (Ward 8) (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• Proposal for a phased condominium development. • Located at 3355 The Collegeway in Ward 8. • Specifically concerns the approval of Phase 2 of the project."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 15.2

A Notice of Motion regarding an interim control by-law for certain lands at the southwest corner of Ridgeway Drive and Eglinton Avenue West (Councillor Mahoney)City Hall

Yes

"• Proposal for a temporary control by-law. • Focuses on specific land at Ridgeway Drive and Eglinton Avenue West. • Aims to manage or restrict development in that area."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.1

Planning and Development Committee Report 10 - 2024 dated September 3, 2024 (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is a formal report from the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is the 10th report issued in 2024, dated September 3. • It is listed as a consent item, typically meaning it is for routine approval."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.2

Planning and Development Committee Report 11 -2024 dated September 16, 2024 (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is a formal report from the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is dated September 16, 2024. • It is a consent item, meaning it is expected to be approved without a full discussion."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.3

Planning and Development Committee Report 12 - 2024 dated October 7, 2024City Hall

Yes

"• A report from the Planning and Development Committee. • This is the 12th report produced in 2024. • The document is dated October 7, 2024."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 15.4

A Notice of Motion to conduct research and prepare a draft renoviction by-law (Councillor Reid)City Hall

Yes

"• Councillor Reid is proposing a formal motion. • The city will research the issue of "renovictions." • The goal is to create a draft by-law to address these evictions."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 15.2

A Notice of Motion to increase supportive and affordable housing supply (Councillor Tedjo)City Hall

Yes

"• Councillor Tedjo is introducing a formal proposal. • The goal is to expand the availability of affordable housing. • The motion also focuses on increasing supportive housing options."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.1

Planning and Development Committee Report 13 - 2024 dated October 28, 2024 (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is a formal report from the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is the 13th report issued in 2024, dated October 28. • It is a consent item, which typically means it is for routine approval without needing a full discussion."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/22/2026Item 11.2

Planning and Development Committee Report 14 - 2024 dated November 25, 2024 (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is a report from the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is the 14th report issued in 2024, dated November 25. • It is a consent item, meaning it is proposed for approval without requiring a full discussion."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/21/2026Item 11.6

Planning and Development Committee Report 16-2024 dated December 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is a report submitted by the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is identified as Report 16-2024, dated December 9, 2024. • It is a consent item, meaning it is proposed for approval without requiring a full discussion."

Final Outcome: Unknown
4/21/2026Item 11.5

Planning and Development Committee Report 15 - 2024 dated December 9, 2024 at 1:30 PM (CONSENT)City Hall

Yes

"• This is a formal report from the Planning and Development Committee. • The document is identified as Report 15 for the 2024 calendar year. • It is listed as a consent item, typically meaning it is for routine approval."

Final Outcome: Unknown