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SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

By Events, Issues, Resources

November 6, 2020

The Region of Peel Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a reliable supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do the work. In the next few days, we will be working in your area and will have to turn off your water for a few hours.

Your water will be turned off on       Thursday, November 12, 2020    from approximately     09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.    However, if the weather is bad or if a problem arises, we will reschedule the work and will let you know the new date and time.

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. If this happens, you can remove the air by briefly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor and finishing on the top floor). Flush the toilets as well.

You should only have to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds, but keep running it until the water is clear and any vibration or noise has stopped.

If your water meter starts to leak, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 4409 (After hours or Statutory Holidays)

 

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date: and Time:        Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m

Location: 1438 Haig Boulevard, Mississauga

Addresses Affected:

Haig Blvd: #’s 1446, 1438, 1436, 1432, 1424, 1418, 1412, 1402, 1394, 1384, 1385, 1389, 1393, 1407, 1409, 1417, 1425.

Sylva Road: #1164

November 6, 2020
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SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

By Events, Issues, Resources

November 6, 2020

The Region of Peel Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a reliable supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do the work. In the next few days, we will be working in your area and will have to turn off your water for a few hours.

Your water will be turned off on Thursday, November 12, 2020 from approximately 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.    However, if the weather is bad or if a problem arises, we will reschedule the work and will let you know the new date and time.

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. If this happens, you can remove the air by briefly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor and finishing on the top floor). Flush the toilets as well.

You should only have to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds, but keep running it until the water is clear and any vibration or noise has stopped.

If your water meter starts to leak, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 4409 (After hours or Statutory Holidays)

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date: and Time:        Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Location:                    1071 Haig Boulevard, Mississauga, ON

Addresses Affected:  Haig Boulevard:

#’s 1100, 1094, 1090, 1084, 1080, 1074, 1066, 1060, 1056, 1052, 1053, 1055, 1057, 1071, 1075, 1077, 1083, 1087, 1093, 1099

November 6, 2020
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Community Virtual Meeting – 958-960 East Avenue (File OZ 20/005 W1)

By Issues, Planning & Development

November 6, 2020

Dear Resident,

Re: Community Virtual Meeting 

958-960 East Avenue (File OZ 20/005 W1)

The City of Mississauga has received an application from Peel Housing Corporation to redevelop their existing property at the southwest corner of East Avenue and Lakeshore Road with a 7 storey rental apartment building containing 151 residential units.

In order to implement their plans, the applicant is proposing to amend the Official Plan designation from Mixed Use and Residential Low Density II to Residential High Density.  In addition, the applicant is proposing to rezone the property from RM8-14 (Back to Back and/or Stacked Townhouses – Exception), and R3-75 (Detached Dwellings – Typical Lots – Exception) to RA2 – Exception (Apartments – Exception).

Due to the COVID pandemic, we are not able to have an in-person meeting. Therefore, we have arranged a Community virtual meeting on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Call-in details are as follows: Join by phone: 647-484-1596, Meeting Access: 172 960 9925#, Meeting Password: ward1.

When it’s time, join your Webex meeting here.

Meeting number (access code): 172 960 9925

Meeting password: ward1 (92731 from video systems)

Join meeting

If you would like to submit your comments, please forward to Paul Stewart, Planner, Planning and Development Department, 300 City Centre Drive, 6th floor, Mississauga, ON  L5B 3C1 or paul.stewart@mississauga.ca.

Sincerely,

Stephen Dasko

November 6, 2020
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City’s Winter Crews Ready to Keep Mississauga Safe

By Events, Resources

November 5, 2020

While winter officially starts in December, winter weather never waits. The City’s winter crews are once again ready to respond to snowfall and help keep Mississauga safe this winter.

“While this has certainly been a challenging year, Mississauga will continue to remain resilient as winter weather nears,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “As essential workers, our incredible winter crews will be ready to respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week to ensure that our roads, priority sidewalks, bike lanes, bus stops and more are safe and accessible for all those who travel to and from their destination – to keep Mississauga moving. I urge everyone to be patient and safe by giving our plows lots of space, driving to weather conditions and leaving a bit earlier when possible.”

Winter crews, along with 370 snow clearing equipment (e.g., salters, plows, loaders) will be ready to clear:

  • 5,600 lane kilometres of roads and on-street bike lanes (4,000 priority and 1,600 local)
  • 1,600 lane kilometres of priority sidewalks
  • 3,400 bus stops
  • 95 kilometres of roadside multi-use trails
  • Over 1,000 pedestrian crossings

“Safety will continue to be a priority this winter,” said Mickey Frost, Director, Works Operations and Maintenance. “We will ensure that our priority routes such as major roads, on-street bike lanes, priority sidewalks, bus stops, pedestrian crossings and designated roadside multi-use trails are cleared first to maintain accessibility and allow emergency and transit vehicles to travel. As a reminder, residential roads and priority sidewalks are not cleared to bare pavement, but are made passable and safe. As our crews clear residential roads, we also remind residents to please move parked vehicles off the street to allow plows to safely clear the street.”

Levels of Service

Snowfall accumulation for: Less than 5 cm 5 to 15 cm 15 to 30 cm More than 30 cm or back-to-back storms
·       Major and priority roads

·       Priority sidewalks and designated multi-use trails

·       Bus stops

·       Pedestrian crossings

 ·       Salted within 12 hours after the end of a snowfall ·       Plowed and salted within 12 hours after the end of a snowfall ·       Plowed and salted within 24 hours after the end of a snowfall ·       Plowed and salted more than 24 hours after the end of a snowfall
·       Residential and secondary roads ·       Salted within 24 hours after the end of a snowfall ·       Plowed and salted within 24 hours after the end of a snowfall ·       Plowed and salted within 36 hours after the end of a snowfall ·       Plowed and salted more than 36 hours after the end of a snowfall

 

Significant Weather Event

During severe winter events, the City may declare a Significant Weather Event under the Ontario Municipal Act (Regulation 239/02). This allows the City’s works operations more time to deploy winter equipment to address a significant winter storm. Service level timing starts after the declaration is lifted instead of when the snow stops.

Winter On-Street Parking Restrictions

Temporary parking permits can be suspended at any time during snow clearing operations and new ones will not be issued. On-street parking restrictions between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. remain in effect year-round. Vehicles parked on City streets will be enforced according to the Traffic By-law and will be issued a penalty notice and be subject to towing at the owner’s expense.

Responsible Salt Use

Salt trucks are equipped with on-board technology to monitor and control salt use. Access to an advanced weather monitoring system also allows winter crews to use the appropriate amount of salt in the right place and time.

Residents can help by following manufacturer instructions, if salting on their property, by applying the right amount under the right conditions. Reporting of over-salting at bus stops can be done through the Pingstreet mobile app.

Additional Safety Tips

  • Clear walkways and driveways as soon as possible after a snowfall and offer to help older adults and people with disabilities to do the same.
  • Be patient – drive according to weather conditions and give snow plows and salt trucks lots of space as they clear the roads.
  • Be aware of your surroundings as a driver, pedestrian or cyclist.
  • Do not approach winter crews or snow clearing equipment at any time.
  • Consider wearing appropriate footwear and installing winter tires.
  • Ensure pets are brought indoors during extreme weather conditions.

Stay up-to-date on our snow clearing efforts:

  • Visit ca/snow to learn more about snow clearing in the city.
  • Follow @MississaugaSnow on Twitter for snow clearing updates.
  • Call 311 (905-615-4311 if outside city limits) to find out if winter on-street parking restrictions are in effect or to report a missed street after the level of service timelines have expired.
November 5, 2020
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Call for Submissions Open for the 2021 Mississauga Urban Design Awards

By Events

November 5, 2020

The Call for Submissions for the 2021 Mississauga Urban Design Awards is now open. The Awards recognize excellence and innovation in urban design in Mississauga. Deadline for submissions is Friday, April 30, 2021.

Entry Eligibility

The award competition is open to architects, urban designers, planners, landscape architects, heritage architects, professional artists, engineers, developers, contractors, consultants, owners and the general public. Projects must be located within the City of Mississauga and completed by the time of submission. For more information on submissions, please email urban.design@mississauga.ca.

Award Categories and Judging

  • Urban Elements

A standalone object, public art, small-scale building component or landscape element which contributes significantly to the quality of the public realm. This includes infill housing, additions, public art on public or private lands, street furniture, light fixtures, canopies, signage, walkways, stairways or fences.

  • Private Project(s) in Context

A building or group of buildings in all types and scales that achieve urban design excellence and is precedent setting for a project of its type. Submissions should address how the project contributes to successful city-building through its contextual relationship, design quality and measures of sustainable and healthy design. Submissions may include residential, employment, commercial, mixed-use, heritage restoration and adaptive re-use buildings, parks, private open spaces or plazas.

  • Public Project(s) in Context

A building or group of buildings that serve the public and are accessible to the public. All building types and scales are eligible, including education, healthcare, recreation, cultural, community, civic buildings, heritage restoration and adaptive re-use buildings, bridges, parks, streetscape, public or private open spaces, plazas, landscaped areas or stormwater facilities.

 

Winners are selected by a jury of members from the professional design community and a representative from City Council. Awards and judging criteria are available online. More details regarding the 2021 awards celebration will be announced soon.

The Mississauga Urban Design Awards are one of the longest running urban design awards in Ontario. The City has been recognizing exceptional urban design since 1981.

November 5, 2020
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You’re Invited to Share your Feedback on the Pedestrian Master Plan

By Events, Issues, Resources

November 5, 2020

The City of Mississauga is developing a Pedestrian Master Plan and is seeking public input through an online community meeting on Thursday, November 12.

The plan will shape how pedestrian connections are designed and implemented across neighbourhoods, helping to enhance and create safe places for people to walk in Mississauga. It will also identify gaps in the city’s pedestrian network, create safe solutions and prioritize implementation.

An online survey is also available for those unable to attend the online community meeting.

Online Community Meeting Details:

What:

Online community meeting to provide feedback on the Pedestrian Master Plan

Who:

Anyone who works, plays or lives in Mississauga

Where:

The meeting will take place online. Register at: https://yoursay.mississauga.ca/pedestrian-master-plan/widgets/69813/key_dates#24705

When:

November 12, 2020

6 to 8 p.m.

For more information about the Pedestrian Master Plan, visit mississauga.ca/pedestrian-master-plan

November 5, 2020
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BUSINESSES ARE PEOPLE – PORT CREDIT BIA

By Issues

Come support your neighbours. Come support your community. Come support your local Port Credit.

On November 5, 2020 – Port Credit BIA launched a community initiative in support of Port Credit BIA
Businesses. During times of uncertainty we must stand together. Port Credit’s Main Street is a
community, a local gathering for dining, shopping, dancing, creating, and living.

Behind each business is a face, a family.

BUSINESSES ARE PEOPLE.

Behind the hashtags and shared posts are real people facing overwhelming challenges and loss of
security. Measures have been put in place with little consideration of the far-reaching effects on each
individual. Unfortunately, blanket solutions are not enough.

We need your support now, more than ever. Come support your neighbours. Come support your
community. Come support your local Port Credit.

Shop Local Port Credit. Visit PortCredit.com for a full list of all our Port Credit Businesses.

Businesses Are People

November 5, 2020
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City of Mississauga Takes Steps to Strengthen Relations with Indigenous Communities

By Issues

November 5, 2020

The City of Mississauga takes another step forward on the path to reaffirming its commitment to building and evolving relations with Indigenous communities in Mississauga.

“Mississauga has a historical and valued relationship with Indigenous communities, including the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “We respect the ancestral lands on which Mississauga resides, and with Council’s endorsement, we will continue to foster this relationship and look forward to engaging with the Indigenous community as we work together to build a strong future for our City while honouring its rich history.”

In recognition of Treaties’ Week, the Civic Centre clock tower will be lit purple and white tonight.

The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation’s flag will also be permanently installed in the City’s Council Chamber, as a sign of respect for the history of the Treaties that cover the lands of the City of Mississauga. A ceremony to officially introduce the flag will take place in 2021.

According to a report presented to City officials, staff identified seven actionable items in response to the Federal Government’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which is intended to enable further reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.

The City of Mississauga endorses the Declaration of Mutual Commitment and Friendship by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centers (OFIFC). This declaration aims to improve the quality of life of Indigenous peoples in municipalities across all of Ontario.

The City’s name itself descends from the word “Missisakis” in the Anishinaabemowin language used by Indigenous peoples who lived along the banks of the Credit River. As such, a proposed amendment to a City by-law to formally recognize the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and Indigenous origin of the City of Mississauga’s name will be brought before City Council next week after being introduced at General Committee yesterday.

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November 5, 2020
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Mississauga to Start Licensing Short-Term Accommodation Operators

By Issues, Resources

November 4, 2020

Today, the City’s General Committee received a staff report on a proposed by-law that will require operators of short-term accommodation rental properties to legally license them with the City. Pending approval at Council, the new by-law will go into effect on January 19, 2021. It will apply to anyone renting out all or part of their home for 30 consecutive days or less.

According to the staff report, short-term accommodation operators will be required to:

  • obtain a licence in order to operate in Mississauga
  • only rent from within their principal residence, which is the location where they live for the majority of the calendar year and the address that is used for bills, identification, taxes and insurance.

“Short-term accommodations are here to stay in Mississauga. It’s important that operators are licensed in order to ensure public safety and maintain community standards across the City,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “By regulating those who rent their homes on a short-term basis, local residents and visitors to the City can be assured that these properties operate safely and in compliance with applicable laws.”

Current operators will have a six-month grace period to obtain a licence. New operators as of January 19, 2021 will need to get a licence before they can set up operation.

“The main objective of the Short-Term Accommodation By-law is to ensure public safety and maintain community standards,” said Sam Rogers, Director, Enforcement. “Officers will be better equipped to respond to public complaints and address nuisance issues such as noise, garbage and parking. We will also improve our ability to remove any high-risk operators from online platforms quickly and permanently.”

To obtain a licence, operators must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Produce proper government-issued identification
  • Provide contact information for the person responsible for short-term accommodation
  • Show evidence that the rental is in a principal residence
  • Post the City-issued licence number in all print or online advertisements
  • Pay an annual licensing fee of $250
  • Comply with the Short-Term Accommodation By-law, coming January 2021

Operators will be able to obtain their licence online at mississauga.ca/STA starting January 19, 2021. More information about short-term accommodation licensing is available at mississauga.ca/STA.

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November 4, 2020
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City’s Annual Budget Recognized with Prestigious Financial Award

By Issues, Resources

November 4, 2020

For the 31st consecutive year, the City of Mississauga received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2020-2023 Business Plan and 2020 Budget Book – the most by a Canadian municipality. This award was presented by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada.

“Receiving this prestigious award over the past three decades confirms our commitment to deliver the services Mississauga residents rely on while delivering value for money. It also reflects the commitment of the City to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting,” said Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer. “The City of Mississauga has a solid track record of sound financial decision-making and good financial planning. Our annual budget is carefully constructed with extensive public consultation, economic forecasting and diligent accounting.”

GFOA award submissions must meet nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation to receive this award. The GFOA assesses each budget submission for its merit as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide and communications device.

Kent added, “The City’s annual budget provides funding and resources to deliver programs and services while maintaining the infrastructure that residents and businesses rely on. Its an important process to give Council the information they need to make informed decisions as they continue to deliver value for money with the tax dollars we received.”

The GFOA awards are given to municipalities who have met the highest standards of government budgeting and financial reporting.

Review the 2020-2023 Business Plan and 2020 Budget Book.

Background:

The GFOA is a non-profit association serving more than 20,000 government finance professionals throughout North America. The purpose of the GFOA is to enhance and promote the professional management of governments for the public benefit. This is achieved by identifying and developing financial policies and best practices and promoting their use through education, training, facilitation of member networking and leadership. GFOA advances excellence in government finance by providing best practices, professional development, resources and practical research for more than 20,500 members and the communities they serve. For more information on their award programs, visit gfoa.org.

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November 4, 2020
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