Stephen Dasko

October 14, 2020

The City of Mississauga will host three virtual community meetings to discuss its Official Plan update. The Official Plan is the guiding document for land-use planning in Mississauga. The City is reviewing the Plan to ensure it reflects the changing needs of the community while conforming to updated provincial legislation.

What:

Virtual community meetings that include a presentation on the Official Plan Review and attendee input on the vision and priorities.

When:

The meetings are designed to discuss city-wide priorities as well as key planning issues affecting individual wards.

• October 26 – 2 to 3:30 p.m. City-wide and “North” (Wards 5, 9, 10 and 11)

• October 29 – 7 to 8:30 p.m. City-wide and “Central” (Wards 3, 4, 6 and 7)

• November 2 – 7 to 8:30 p.m. City-wide and “South” – (Wards 1, 2 and 8)

Who:

• Mississauga residents
• Business owners and employees
• City staff and Ward Councillors

How:

Register here to participate.

To learn more before the meetings, read the Research Briefs. These explain the Official Plan priority areas including housing, transportation, environment, complete communities, city structure and urban design.

Background:

The City’s Official Plan provides policies that guide and direct the physical change of the city. It manages the effects on Mississauga’s social, economic, cultural and natural environment. The Official Plan addresses:

• where housing, industry, offices, shops and roads should go
• which services and amenities (e.g., parks, transit) are needed and where they will be located
• where to focus growth and what it will look like

The City launched the Official Plan Review at a Special Council meeting held on June 10, 2019. For more information and to sign up for email updates, visit the public engagement page.

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October 14, 2020

Smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system in Ward 1 from Lakeshore to the Queensway between Cawthra and the Etobicoke Creek.

What are we doing?

The Region of Peel have retained Infrastructure IntelligenceServices (I2S) to complete smoke testing within your neighbourhood. The area to be tested is shown on the map.

Why?
The test will be performed as a first step to identifying the connection points for roof downspouts, catch basins, and other water inlets (i.e. to the sanitary sewer or storm sewer).

When?
Testing in your area (see map on right) is expected to start the week of October 26th and is expected to last two (2) to four (4) days. A staff member will come to your door on the day of testing.

What is Smoke Testing?
Smoke testing is a safe, quick way to identify connections. The smoke used in the test has no odour, isn’t harmful to your health, and will disappear in a few minutes.

What do I need to do?

• Check to see that all plumbing traps under sinks, washing facilities and floor drains have water in
  them. Pour a few cups of water into your basement floor drains, and any sinks, showers, or other
  plumbing fixtures when you receive this notice.
• If smoke enters your home and it is a nuisance to you, leave the affected room until testing is
  completed (10-15mins).
• If you, or any member of your family, have a health condition that you feel we need to be aware of
  please contact the Region of Peel at 905-791-7800, ext. 4409.

The fire department will be notified of the streets being tested. If you have doubt about the origin of smoke, always contact the fire department at 911 or non-emergency communications line at 905-456-5700.
Should you have any further questions please contact Seth Monczka at the Region of Peel at 437-522-4062 or seth.monczka@peelregion.ca. For more information visit https://peelregion.ca/water/your-home/smoke-testing.asp, or follow us on twitter @peelpublicworks.

Ward 1 Community Excellence Awards

This year the 2020 Ward 1 Excellence Awards will be held virtually this year.  During this pandemic we have all been through a lot together and we should all be proud of what we do as a community to help each other and keep COVID-19 at bay.

Now more than ever is the time for us to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments and excellence in our community.

Thank you for taking the time to nominate a business or a person in our community.  They will appreciate it more than you know.

Sincerely,

Stephen

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October 9, 2020

Regional Council approved a 12-month pilot program pest control subsidy program and study.

The pilot program is being launched in response to resident concerns over an increase in rodent population across Peel. The program will provide a 50 per cent rebate of the incurred costs for the services of a professional pest control service to a maximum of $200 per year. Residents will have to submit invoices from licensed pest control vendors.

“I am pleased that council supported this important step to address a common urban concern. I would like to thank Mississauga Ward 3 Councillor Chris Fonseca for the significant work on behalf of her residents to bring this motion to council,” said Nando Iannicca, Chair of the Regional Council. “She is to be commended for her efforts.”

In conjunction with the pilot subsidy program, the Region will be developing an Integrated Pest Management plan which addresses the root causes of rodent populations, with education as key component.

The pilot program and study are currently being developed. The Region will announce when and how to apply for subsidy once the program has been established.

October 9, 2020

SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION

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       Tuesday, October 13, 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:        Tuesday, October 13, 2020 from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Location:                     1558 Muir Road            

Addresses Affected:  Muir Road:

#’s 1606, 1600, 1594, 1588, 1582, 1578, 1572, 1568, 1562, 1558, 1552, 1548, 1542, 1538, 1532, 1528, 1522, 1516, 1515, 1521, 1527, 1531, 1537, 1541, 1571, 1577, 1581, 1587, 1593, 1599, 1605.