November 27, 2020
The Region of Peel advises residents of upcoming changes to waste services in Peel.
At Peel Community Recycling Centres (CRCs):
Ending waived disposal fees for loads up to 100 kg:
- Effective, January 4, 2021, CRCs will end the waived disposal fees for single loads (one per day) weighing 100 kgs.
- Residents will be charged the minimum fee of $6 for the first 50 kgs.
- All applicable loads over 50 kgs will be charged at $118 per tonne.
- Dedicated loads of recycling, metals, electronics and appliances continue to be accepted for free.
For the safety of the community and staff, residents should expect longer than normal wait times due to physical distancing protocols at the CRCs. Residents are encouraged to check peelregion.ca/waste/communityrecyclingcentres for the most up-to-date information on operating hours and acceptable items.
At the curbside:
Winter garbage exemption period is suspended:
- Residents are advised that the winter garbage exemption period (originally scheduled from January 25-February 5, 2021) is suspended in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, to minimize manual collection and ensure worker safety, while maintaining services for the long term.
- Residents are reminded that:
- Unlimited amounts of garbage will not be collected.
- You can only place up to 2 extra bags on your garbage collection day. No garbage tags needed.
- Additional bags beyond the 2-bag limit will not be collected, but they can be taken to any Peel CRC, where disposal fees may apply.
- Bulky items continue to be collected at the curb on your garbage day and accepted at Peel CRCs year-round.
End of two extra garbage bags for collection:
- As of February 8, 2021, the additional two-bag limit for excess garbage will end.
- This means that residents will have to purchase garbage tags to dispose of excess garbage bags.
- Residents can purchase garbage tags in advance, starting January 15 by visiting peelregion.ca/waste.
- Residents can bring excess garbage of up to 100 kgs for free at any Community Recycling Centre until January 3, 2021.
- Disposal fees will apply for garbage that is dropped off from January 4, 2021 onwards.
- Excess garbage must be placed in bags. Containers or cans will not be collected.
For the latest updates on waste service changes and other services and facilities temporarily affected in Peel, please visit peelregion.ca/coronavirus/affected-services.
The Region of Peel works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 175,000 businesses in the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon. Peel’s services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca and follow us on Twitter @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
November 27, 2020
The City of Mississauga has selected Kristina Zietsma as the new Director of Recreation, following an internal and external competition. Zietsma, who will assume the role effective November 30, 2020, has been the Acting Director since May 2020, when Shari Lichterman was promoted to Commissioner of Community Services.
“Kristina has a great understanding of the many business areas in the Recreation portfolio from her time working at our community centres and working her way up the management ranks,” said Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Community Services. “My thanks to her for her leadership of the division during this transition, while managing through the pandemic and its significant impact to our services and staff.”
In her role as Director, Zietsma will oversee the Recreation Division which is responsible for recreation facilities and programs, community partnerships and affiliations, facility rentals, sponsorship, sport development, banquet and food services and community events support.
“I am proud to work for the City of Mississauga and am committed to continuing to provide residents with the recreation programs, services and facilities that contribute to Mississauga’s high quality of life,” said Zietsma. “In my role as Director, I look forward to working with all Recreation staff, the City’s Leadership Team and working closely with Mayor and Council.”
Zietsma has worked for the City for over 16 years, in various front-line and leadership roles. Starting her career at City community centres, she moved on to manage the Recreation Customer Service Centre and more recently to oversee all Recreation program delivery, standards, training and volunteers. She has led key projects for the division over the years, from enterprise system replacement to fee assistance programs.
Zietsma studied Recreation and Leisure at Mohawk College and has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto.
Today at the Region, I, along many of the Regional Councillors, worked with the Chair and the Mayor Crombie’s original motion to collaborate on a resolution asking the Province for equal treatment of small and local businesses with the big box stores and also with stricter enforcement requirements.
Hoping that our voices are heard.
Please see the motion attached.
Kind regards,
Stephen
Regional Council Motion RE Equal Treatment for Small Businesses
Please be advised of a permit issued to CBS Canada Holdings Inc to film TV series “In the Dark” at 24 Peter St, 45 Port St S and Bay St on December 1st between the hours of 6:00am-11:00pm. Prep will be conducted on November 29th and November 30th, 7:00am-7:00pm daily. Wrap will be conducted entirely on private property on December 2nd, 7:00am-7:00pm.
Production has sent a release form to residents and must have 20% or less objections to allow for a permit to be issued to allow for
- After hours filming and vehicle movement
- Overnight parking
- Sunday filming activity (prep Sun Nov 29)
Please be advised a permit issued to CBS Canada Holdings Inc to film TV series “In the Dark” at 1417 Lakeshore Rd E (Ward 1) on Dec 2nd, 7:00am-3:00am, Dec 3rd. Prep will be conducted on Dec 1st, 7am-7pm. Wrap on Dec 3rd, 7am-7pm will be entirely on private property.
Production has sent a release form to residents and must have 20% or less objections to allow for a permit to be issued to allow for
- After hours filming and vehicle movement
- Overnight parking
- Lighting to be oriented towards neighbouring residences
Be advised that Production has been in touch with residents and townhouse condo management nearest to their lighting position at Twinkle Car Wash, 1459 Lakeshore Rd E to coordinate delivering black outs for home windows to mitigate concerns about lighting.
Please note that the above will be filming interior and exterior scenes for a commercial “Molson” at 2063 Proverbs Dr on November 26 from 7:00am – 11:00pm.
A permit has been granted to allow parking on the following:
- One side of Proverbs Dr from Brentano Blvd to Sherway Dr
Camera equipment on the sidewalk has also been permitted on Proverbs Dr.
Please be advised that the above will be filming exterior traveling scenes for a TV series “In The Dark”. A traveling grid permit has been issued for scenes involving a picture vehicle traveling on various City of Mississauga roadways (excluding Regional roadways) between Dec 2nd, 2020-April 30th, 2021 7am-11pm each day. Actual days of filming will be dependent on the progress of the production.
At today’s meeting, City Council approved the 2021 Tourism Mississauga Budget and Business Plan, the renaming of Central Library to be the Hazel McCallion Central Library and discussed efforts in response to the impacts of COVID-19.
Mississauga Tourism 2021 Budget and Business Plan
Council approved the 2021 budget and business plan for Tourism Mississauga presented by Shari Lichterman, Commissioner, Community Services and CEO of Tourism Mississauga and Toni Frankfurter, Tourism Mississauga Board Chair.
On October 26, 2020, the Board of Directors for Tourism Mississauga held a meeting to approve its 2021 budget and business plan to continue to promote tourism in the City of the Mississauga. According to a Tourism Mississauga by-law, Council is required to approve the final budget and business plan for Tourism Mississauga on an annual basis.
Tourism Mississauga is Mississauga’s destination marketing organization.
Central Library Renaming
Council approved plans for the renaming of Central Library, located at 301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, in honour of former Mayor Hazel McCallion.
The facility will be renamed the Hazel McCallion Central Library on February 10, 2021, ahead of its renovation. The renovation will help ensure its continued ability to meet the educational needs of Mississauga residents for years to come.
In recognition of this renaming, signage will be placed on the exterior of the library for Hazel McCallion’s 100th birthday and an exhibit highlighting her legacy will be assembled in the library to recognize her significant achievements, in keeping with COVID-19 restrictions.
Business Licensing By-law Amended For Vehicle Pound Storage Fees
The City’s Business Licensing By-law sets storage fees for owners of vehicle pound facilities. Council amended the City’s Business Licensing By-law to set the storage fee at $85 to establish consistency within the vehicle pound industry.
Towing Advisory Committee Report on Threshold for Appeals to Applicants Licensees
Council directed staff to report to the Towing Industry Advisory Committee with recommendations related to a proposed amendment to the Tow Truck Licensing By-law. The proposed amendment looks at setting an appropriate limit for convictions under appeal for applicants and licensees, while balancing the interests of the public related to health, safety and well-being.
The City’s current Tow Truck Licensing By-law requires the City to revoke a licence when:
- a licensee has received a conviction, with a value of four or more demerit points, under the Highway Traffic Act
- a licensee has been convicted of certain offences under the Criminal Code of Canada.
As amendments are being considered, it is important that the City take into account the health, safety and well-being of persons and the protection of persons and property, including consumer protection.
The City administers tow truck licences, including renewals, in accordance with the Tow Truck Licensing By-law.
Take the Pledge Peel
The City of Mississauga’s Road Safety Committee has partnered with Peel Regional Police on a road safety program called #TakeThePledgePeel. The program encourages all road users (drivers, cyclists, pedestrians – walking or rolling) to do their part to keep themselves and other road users safe. The campaign addresses three concerns on Mississauga roads:
- Aggressive driving
- Impaired driving
- Pedestrian safety
The #TakeThePledgePeel advocates for drivers to slow down and encourages other road users to be aware of their surroundings on the roads. To sign up to take the pledge, visit https://forms.peelpolice.ca/Campaign-Forms/Take-The-Pledge-Peel.
For more information on road safety initiatives happening in Mississauga, visit: Traffic
Opposed to proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act
Council approved a motion raised by Ward 2 Councillor Ras regarding proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act that:
- the Government of Ontario work with conservation authorities to address their concerns by repealing and/or amending changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and the Planning Act
- the Government of Ontario delay enactment of clauses affecting municipal concerns
- the Government of Ontario provide a longer transition period up to December 2022 for non-mandatory programs to enable coordination of Conservation Authority-municipal budget processes
- the Province respect the current conservation authority/municipal relationships
- the Province embrace their long-standing partnership with the conservation authorities and provide them with the tools and financial resources they need to effectively implement their watershed management role.
Proposed changes to the legislation will create more red tape and costs for the conservation authorities and their municipal partners, and potentially result in delays in the development approval process. The Province has introduced Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID 19 Act – Schedule 6 – Conservation Authorities Act. The Legislation introduces a number of changes and new sections that could remove and/or significantly hinder the conservation authorities’ role in regulating development, permit appeal process and engaging in review and appeal of planning applications. Changes allow the Minister to make decisions without Conservation Authority watershed data and expertise.
COVID-19 Response
Preparation for Recovery – Outdoor Businesses
Council supported staff direction to prepare a temporary use by-law to permit outdoor retail sales/display and outdoor recreational and entertainment establishments in preparation for when the City is able to move out of the Grey-Lockdown Level.
A statutory public meeting scheduled for December 9, 2020 is required to enact the temporary use by-law.
Rental Fees for Indoor Sport Amenities with Restricted Capacities
Council endorsed temporary adjustment to Recreation Fees as outlined in the report entitled “Rental Fees for Indoor Sport Amenities with Restricted Capacities.”
To support City arena and indoor turf users where capacities are limited and game play not permitted, the non-prime rate will be applied to Saturdays and Sundays. The Director of Recreation has the authority to temporarily implement fee changes in the event arenas and indoor turf facilities are reopened under the ‘Control’ stage of the provincial framework.
For additional information about the City’s response to COVID-19:
- Visit ca/recovery
- Follow @CityMississauga on Twitterand Facebook
- Watch Mayor Bonnie Crombie’s weekly COVID-19 press conference
- Contact 311 (905-615-4311)
- Support for Business
- Guidance and resources to help Mississauga businesses can be found online at ca/business-covid-19.
For health information, please visit peelregion.ca/coronavirus.
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