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Stephen Dasko

SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION

By Issues, Resources

Water Interruption Notice scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Dear Customer:

 

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       Wednesday, September 30, 2020    from approximately     9:00 a.m. to 5:00 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:        Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 Location:                    1181 and 1233 Northmount Avenue, Mississauga                             

Addresses Affected:  Atwater Avenue:  # 870 and 855 

                                    Northmount Avenue: 1234, 1226, 1222, 1218, 1214, 1206, 1204, 1200, 1196, 1192,  1190, 1186, 1184, 1180, 1176, 1170, 1166, 1160, 1158, 1156, 1145, 1155, 1159, 1161, 1165, 1167, 1171, 1175, 1177, 1179, 1181, 1193, 1195, 1197, 1201, 1203, 1207, 1215, 1219, 1221, 1227, 1229, and 1233

 

 

 

 

Help Shape our City! Planning for a Vibrant and Connected “Uptown Node”

By Events, Issues, Resources

September 28, 2020

The City’s Uptown Node is growing rapidly. Located around Eglinton Avenue and Hurontario Street, the Uptown Node has several buildings under construction with new mixed-use developments on the horizon. The Uptown Node will also be served by a stop on the future Hurontario Light Rail Transit (LRT). To help guide this growth, the City of Mississauga is preparing an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) for the Uptown Node. We want to hear your feedback on the draft policies we’ve developed to address:

  • Retention of office and retail space
  • Affordable housing as part of new developments
  • New street locations
  • Block sizes
  • Future park locations

 

How to Have Your Say:

 

There are many ways to share your feedback on the draft Uptown Node policies:

  1. Attend the Virtual Community Meeting: On Monday, October 5, at 12:30 p.m., our planning team will walk through a live presentation and moderated Question-and-Answer session. Register here to attend.

 

  1. Share Your Comments: Between October 9 and October 23, review the proposed draft policies for the Uptown Node on mississauga.ca/uptown and share your feedback using our Comment Box.

 

  1. Attend the Statutory Public Meeting: On Monday, October 19 at 6 p.m., the draft OPA will be presented to the City’s Planning and Development Committee. The report will be available one week prior to the meeting. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the public are encouraged to participate online. Advance registration is required to attend the meeting in person due to limited seating. Read the official public notice to learn more.

Learn more about the Uptown Node, sign up for email updates, share a comment or ask a question anytime by visiting the Uptown Node engagement website.

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.

 

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Mississauga Seeks Public Feedback on Climate Change Through Online Survey

By Events, Issues, Resources

September 29, 2020

The City of Mississauga is looking for public feedback through the Climate Change online survey to learn more about public perceptions on climate change based on those who live or work in Mississauga. The survey is available online until October 19.

Survey Details:

 What:

Climate Change online survey

Who:

Mississauga residents

Employees and employers in Mississauga

When:

The survey closes on October 19

Where:

To complete the online survey, visit https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5693669/City-of-Mississauga-Climate-Change-Survey

The information gathered will help the City communicate about climate change programs and initiatives and how the community can help reduce their carbon footprint and emissions.

Background:

On December 11, 2019, Council approved the City of Mississauga’s Climate Change Action Plan. The plan focuses on both mitigation and adaptation and sets out actions for the City and the community to take over the next 10 years. The plan contains ambitious yet practical steps to address climate change.

There are two main goals, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent by 2050 and increase resilience to withstand and respond to weather events.

Learn more about how the City is tackling climate change through the Climate Change Action Plan.

 

 

Re: OZ 20/002 – 2207 Dixie Road

By Events, Planning & Development

September 29, 2020

 

Dear Resident,

 

Re: OZ 20/002 – 2207 Dixie Road

The City of Mississauga has received an application from 272694 Ontario Ltd. (c/o Fountain Hill Construction and Consulting) to amend the official plan and rezone the property to permit four (4) townhomes which are four (4) storeys in height for the above-mentioned location. The applicant is proposing to amend the official plan designation from Residential Low Density I to Residential Medium Density.

The applicant is also proposing to change the zoning on the site from R3-75 (Detached Dwellings – Exception) to RM4-Exception (Townhouses – Exception) to implement this development proposal. The townhomes will be standard condominiums, where the driveway, parking and landscaped open space are all commonly owned by the four units.  Driveway access to the units will be provided from Venta Avenue.

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, October 21, 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 #172 792 9636, Meeting Password: ward1 (92731).

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

Councillor, Ward 1

Etobicoke Creek Watershed – Future

By Events, Issues, Resources

The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in the process of developing a new watershed plan for the Etobicoke Creek watershed. This plan will help determine the current conditions of the watershed and inform future land use and infrastructure decisions.

Engagement with residents, landowners, businesses, and other stakeholders is important for ensuring the watershed plan reflects the concerns and needs of the people that live and work within the watershed.

Please visit the project webpage for more information about this process and to complete a short engagement survey about a watershed vision and key issues of concern. The survey will be available until October 19, 2020.

If you have any questions about this process, please do not hesitate to contact Tony Morris, Project Manager, Watershed Planning and Reporting at tony.morris@trca.ca.

Best regards,

 Daniel Ruberto

Deputy Clerk and Analyst, Policy

Clerk’s Office | Corporate Services

T: (416) 661-6600 ext. 6445
E: daniel.ruberto@trca.ca
A: 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, ON, L4K 5R6 | trca.ca

 

Budget Engagement Session on the proposed 2021 Budget

By Issues, Resources

September 22, 2020

Mississauga residents are invited to participate in a Budget Engagement Session on the proposed 2021 Budget with Mayor Bonnie Crombie and the City’s senior staff. Residents can choose from sessions taking place on October 8 (city-wide) and October 13 (Wards 1, 2 and 4: Councillor Stephen Dasko, Councillor Karen Ras and Councillor John Kovac) and October 22 (Wards 3 and 6: Councillor Chris Fonseca and Councillor Ron Starr). Staff from the Region of Peel will also participate in the city-wide session.

Residents will receive a telephone call in advance based on a list provided by a virtual town hall service, with an invitation to participate in one of the upcoming sessions. They will be able to ask a question and hear about the City’s proposed 2021 Budget. Residents will receive a second telephone call just before the session begins. The call out is done to ensure as many residents as possible have an opportunity to participate. Anyone who receives a call and does not wish to participate can simply hang up.

“Council has already had significant consultation through the COVID-19 recovery process and we have captured those points already. The City’s Budget Engagement Sessions provide us with additional input on what is important to residents,” said Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer. “We face a challenging year, making these sessions an important part of our budget engagement.”

Residents can also register to participate in the Budget Engagement Sessions. In addition, the city-wide session will be available to watch on Facebook Live and online.

Information about the City’s budget is available at mississauga.ca/budget. Other ways to participate in the budget process include:

 

Filming Schedule – Ward 1

By Issues, Resources

Please note that the above will be filming interior scenes for a commercial “Remax” at 271 Donnelly Drive (Ward 1) on Friday, September 25th between the hours of 7am-11pm. Any prep or wrap required will be conducted entirely on private property.

 

A permit has been issued to allow parking on:

  • One side of Donnelly Drive from Gill Avenue to Glenburnie Road
    • PDO onsite at all times due to narrow roadway
  • One side of Glenburnie Road from Donnelly Drive to Donnelly Drive

 

Affected residents have been informed of these activities via notification letter. A release form survey was sent to residents with less than 20% objecting in order to allow:

  • Filming and film activity to occur within a sensitive neighbourhood

 

Additionally, a traveling grid permit (#61956) has also been issued for scenes involving a picture vehicle traveling on various City of Mississauga roadways (excluding Regional roadways)

 

Should you have comments, questions or concerns please contact Liza Toliao at the Film Office at ext. 4114.

 

Thanks,

 

 

Mississauga Film & Television Office

T 905-615-3200 x4114

Have Your Say on Noise in Mississauga – Join a Virtual Consultation Session

By Events, Issues, Resources

 

September 22, 2020

 

The City of Mississauga is holding three virtual consultation sessions to get public input on how to manage noise now and for the future. As the City moves ahead in updating its Noise Control By-law, this is one more opportunity for residents to have their say.

 

The feedback received will help shape the new by-law to make it more responsive to resident and community needs.

 

What:
Virtual consultation sessions that include a presentation on the Noise Control By-law Review and group discussion and input.

 

Who:

  • Mississauga residents
  • Business owners
  • Taxpayers

 

How:

Register here to participate.

When:

  • Thursday, October 1            1 to 2:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 6              6:30 to 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 7        6:30 to 8 p.m.

 

An online survey is also available until October 7, 2020.

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Smart City Recovery Plan Boosts Social and Economic Resilience Through Technology

By Issues, Resources

September 23, 2020

Today at General Committee, staff presented an update on the Smart City Master Plan and specifically how Smart City initiatives have enhanced the City’s response and recovery efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“During the pandemic and as we move further into recovery, the use of technology will be key in ensuring our City continues to run effectively and efficiently. From the rapid switch to online for many programs, services and resources to implementing a successful work-from-home model for most of our workforce, innovations were put in place to ensure essential services continued,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “Many of these innovations were enabled by existing Smart City technologies included in the Smart City Master Plan. From the onset of COVID-19, the focus has remained on keeping customers and employees safe, connected and informed as we continue to position the City for the future.”

The Smart City Master Plan was endorsed by Council on July 3, 2019 and is guided by a set of goals and a Smart City Framework that provides governance over Smart City planning. The plan focuses on how technology will continue to enhance the quality of life in Mississauga for everyone and help prepare for the future.

“The pandemic has altered the way we work and engage with residents, employees and businesses,” said Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer. “In our commitment to continuous improvement, we’ve modified and accelerated the delivery of our digital services and programs. As we continue to move through recovery, our plan is to build back better and leverage the opportunities realized during the pandemic to make lasting changes to customer service.”

From leveraging existing technology to quickly delivering short and long-term solutions for residents and employees, the City has been innovative in its response to COVID-19. Some examples include:

  • Critical in-person services such as library services, fitness classes and registration for programs and services were transformed to digital formats.
  • Hybrid and Virtual Council meetings were implemented with the first hybrid virtual council meeting held just days after the closure of City facilities.
  • An additional 200+ outdoor Hotspots for free public Wi-Fi were enabled in locations that supported social distancing while City facilities and parks were closed.
  • New mobile technology to support City essential services and frontline workers.

“With a great deal of innovation and digital transformation realized to support the response to COVID-19, it is now time to leverage our Smart City assets to support the response and recovery needs of the City,” said Shawn Slack, Director of IT and Chief Information Officer. “In the short term, a focus on social and economic resilience is required to aid the community, businesses and those at risk. We have worked hard to create opportunities for youth with the Open Data Challenge, enable access to technology through programs like laptop donations and free public Wi-Fi and support the economy through new digital ecosystem for businesses in Mississauga that will enable collaboration and new partnerships. Now in Stage 3 of recovery, the need for innovative, digital solutions does not stop as the road to recovery continues and Mississauga builds back better.”

For more information on Smart City initiatives at the City of Mississauga, visit smartcity.mississauga.ca/

 

Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie ‘test drives’ curbside pickup at Mississauga’s Central Library. This service was made possible while library locations were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, through Smart City technology.

 

 

Updated Parks By-law Ensures Greater Clarity and Safety for the Public

By Events, Issues, Resources

September 17, 2020

Yesterday, Council approved an updated Parks By-law that will ensure more safety and greater clarity for park users and the City’s enforcement staff. The by-law is effective immediately.

“As Mississauga continues to grow and evolve, updates to the Parks By-law are necessary for the City to effectively continue administering and enforcing all park related activities and programs,” said Jodi Robillos, Director, Parks, Forestry and Environment. “This also ensures that all park users are clearly made aware and understand what is and isn’t allowed in our parks. More importantly, it brings more safety measures for the public so that our parks can continue to be used and enjoyed by everyone.”

Some of the key highlights with the updated Parks By-law are as follows:

  • Children under 12 years of age are not allowed to enter Leash-Free Zones.
  • Commercial dog walkers with an approved permit can use Leash-Free Zones Monday to Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. only.
  • Smoking regulations aligned with the Region of Peel’s No Smoking or Vaping By-law which prohibits smoking and vaping in public outdoor spaces.
  • Park opening hours to change to dawn from 7 a.m. (closure still remains at 11 p.m.) to better reflect user needs.
  • A Park Vendor section created for clarity around food/refreshment vehicles or carts, and portable display units that operate in parks – with reference to Mobile Licensing processes that are required.
  • Designated busking areas to be identified through the City’s SaugaBusks program.
  • A section that deals with kite flying to address requests and emerging trends.
  • Commercial activities section for goods and services provided by third parties in parks, including commercial photography, fitness/instructional classes and park vendors.
  • Clarity around fishing in parks.
  • Allowing for different modes of transportation that can be used in park and trail systems.
  • Providing clear prohibition of the use of profane/abusive language, including hate speech during gatherings and events within parks.

In reviewing and updating the by-law, staff from various business units were involved, including: Parks, Forestry and Environment; Enforcement; Corporate Security; Legal Services; Recreation; Animal Services; and Mobile Licensing. The City also consulted with residents, Leash-Free Mississauga and commercial dog walkers for regulations that relate to Leash-Free Zones.

To learn more about these changes, view the updated Parks By-law.

For more information about the City’s parks and green spaces, visit mississauga.ca/parks.

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