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Stephen Dasko

Lakeview West Neighbourhood Community Virtual Meeting

By Issues, Planning & Development, Resources

We have arranged a Virtual Community Meeting for Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. If you are unable to participate in the virtual meeting, I have enclosed a survey, which addresses the issues and encourage you to complete and send to Jordan Lee by October 28, 2020.

The virtual meeting details are as follows:

Visit: Mississauga.webex.com 

Meeting #: 172 171 7825       Password: ward1

If you encounter challenges, you may call into the meeting using: (647) 484-1596

Meeting Code #: 172 171 7825

Mobile device (attendees only) +1-647-484-1596,,1721717825## CANADA Toll

 

In light of changes that are occurring to housing in your neighbourhood, the City of Mississauga is reviewing the zoning regulations that would apply to your property (see attached map). The implications of potential changes that could affect your property include, but are not limited to:

  1. Permissions for type of housing (e.g. detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, townhouse dwelling, etc.)
  2. Minimum lot size and frontage
  3. Required setbacks for buildings and structures
  4. Maximum height of dwelling

The purpose of the community meeting will be for staff to present potential options for revised zoning regulations for your property. You are welcome to provide feedback on these potential changes, and ask any questions of staff.

Lakeview West Neighbourhood Letter

Lakeview West Neighbourhood Survey

September 22, 2020
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Re: Neighbourhood Review of Zoning Regulations

By Issues

September 21, 2020

Re: Neighbourhood Review of Zoning Regulations

Dear Resident,

We have arranged a Virtual Community Meeting for Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. If you are unable to participate in the virtual meeting, I have enclosed a survey, which addresses the issues and encourage you to complete and send to Jordan Lee by October 28, 2020.

The virtual meeting details are as follows:

Visit: Mississauga.webex.com 

Meeting #: 172 171 7825       Password: ward1

If you encounter challenges, you may call into the meeting using: (647) 484-1596

Meeting Code #: 172 171 7825

Mobile device (attendees only) +1-647-484-1596,,1721717825## CANADA Toll

In light of changes that are occurring to housing in your neighbourhood, the City of Mississauga is reviewing the zoning regulations that would apply to your property (see attached map). The implications of potential changes that could affect your property include, but are not limited to:

  1. Permissions for type of housing (e.g. detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, townhouse dwelling, etc.)
  2. Minimum lot size and frontage
  3. Required setbacks for buildings and structures
  4. Maximum height of dwelling

The purpose of the community meeting will be for staff to present potential options for revised zoning regulations for your property. You are welcome to provide feedback on these potential changes, and ask any questions of staff.

Should you have any questions prior to the scheduled meeting, please contact Jordan Lee, Planner at 905-615-3200 ext. 5732, or by email at jordan.lee@mississauga.ca

We hope to see you there.

Lakeview West Neighbourhood Survey – Potential Changes to Zoning By-law

Due to recent development activity along Roosevelt Road, Enola Avenue, Shaw Drive and Revus Avenue, the City has initiated a review of the R3-75 zoning regulations in the neighbourhood. This is an opportunity for you to express your opinion and provide comments on whether or not you would like to see changes to the existing R3-75 zoning by-law regulations applicable to your neighbourhood. Please refer to the attached map for the study area. All completed surveys will be kept confidential and only your local Councillor and City planning staff will see your response.

There have been several approvals for the construction of semi-detached houses in the area.  What are your thoughts on the City approving these proposals?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Do you want changes to the zoning by-law?

(Please circle one)

YES                                     NO

If your response is YES, please refer to the table below to indicate which current zoning by-law regulations you would like to be changed.

Regulation Current R3-75 Zoning Regulations More or Less Restrictive?
Permitted Use Only Detached Dwelling  
Min. Lot Area 550 m2 (5920 ft2)  
Min. Lot Frontage 15 m (50 ft)  
Max. Lot Coverage 35%  
Min. Front Yard 7.5 m (25 ft)  
Min. Side Yard 1.2 m (4 ft) + 0.61 m (2 ft) for each additional storey  
Min. Rear Yard 7.5 m (25 ft)  
Max. Dwelling Unit Depth 20 m (66 ft)  
Max. Height 9.5 m (32 ft) for sloped roof; 7.5 m (25 ft) for flat roof  

 

 

Name: _________________________________

Address: _______________________________

Email: __________________________________

Please submit survey by mail or email to the City by October 28, 2020:

Jordan Lee
Planner – Special Projects
Planning and Building Department
300 City Centre Drive, 6th Floor
Mississauga, ON, L5B 3C1
Email: jordan.lee@mississauga.ca

Sincerely,

Stephen Dasko

 

September 21, 2020
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Public Meeting on Lakeview Waterfront Development Plans

By Events, Issues, Planning & Development, Resources

September 17, 2020

A public meeting will be held at Planning and Development Committee on Monday, September 21, 2020 to consider Lakeview Waterfront Development Plans to create a mixed-use waterfront community.

The plans outline the development of employment, commercial, institutional, cultural, park uses and 8,050 residential units on the 177-acre site, formerly the Lakeview Power Generating Station lands, located in Mississauga’s Lakeview community.

What:
The purpose of the public meeting is for:

  • the applicant to present the proposal of a draft plan of subdivision, Official Plan amendment and rezoning applications
  • the public to ask questions and share their views about the proposal
  • the Planning and Development Committee to receive a report that provides information on the project

Feedback and comments will be noted for consideration in the review of the development proposal.

Who:

  • Planning and Development Committee
  • Lakeview Community Partners Ltd.
  • Residents, BIAs and ratepayers associations

When:
Monday, September 21, 2020

Time: 
6 p.m.

Where:  
This meeting will be held in person and online. 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. The meeting will be streamed live for the public to view online. Further details on participation can be found in the Public Meeting Notice.

Background:

This public meeting is the latest step in the multi-year project which began with Inspiration Lakeview consultations in 2010. The development plans follow the framework outlined in the Lakeview Waterfront Master Plan which was endorsed by Council in November 2019 and have included extensive community consultation. A future public engagement session will be held in the fall regarding the parkland contained within the proposal.  Once the technical review is complete and issues have been resolved, a report will be brought forward to a future Planning and Development Committee outlining the recommendations for the development proposal.

The Lakeview Waterfront is one of Mississauga’s three key redevelopment projects transforming the waterfront along with Port Credit West Village and 1 Port Street.

September 17, 2020
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City of Mississauga Maintains Standard & Poor’s Strong ‘AAA’ Credit Rating Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

By Events, Issues

September 14, 2020

The City of Mississauga has received an ‘AAA’ credit rating from Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P) for the 17th year in a row. The rating was based on the City’s extremely high liquidity levels and its dynamic and diversified economy. The City was able to maintain its score of “AAA” despite the challenges faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I’m proud that despite the challenges we have faced as a City this year, that Mississauga continues to be recognized as a municipal leader in fiscal management, especially as we embark on the road to economic recovery,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “We have a strong Financial and Economic Recovery plan in place that will help us build back better as we work to address the pressures that arise from COVID-19 in the years to come. This plan will help us remain fiscally prudent and financially strong while ensuring we can continue to provide the key services residents and businesses rely upon.”

 

S&P’s report stated that, “Mississauga’s life sciences, advanced manufacturing, financial services and information and communication technology sectors fuel the city’s robust economy. Mississauga’s competitive tax rates, proximity to major markets and extensive transportation infrastructure network have also aided its economy and helped attract and retain investment.”

“We’ve had to make many difficult yet necessary decisions to move us forward during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer. “The stable outlook reflects our City’s ability to bounce back from the financial impacts of the pandemic, but there is work to be done. Along with the $46 million from the Government of Ontario and funding from the Government of Canada, Mississauga will be able to address the approximately $60 million deficit that we are facing in 2020. However the echo impacts for future years will require additional assistance from other levels of government and continued strong financial leadership from Council and staff as the 2021 budget is set. I am confident we have a strong foundation to meet those challenges.”

S&P added that, “Mississauga’s credit profile benefits from very strong financial management. The City has a robust set of financial policies, including a debt policy that sets out which capital projects are eligible for debt financing and establishes debt service limits. Mississauga provides clear and transparent disclosure, including unqualified financial statements.”

Kent added, “In addition to rolling out our Recovery Plans, our Long-Range Financial Plan identifies future financial challenges and opportunities, helps us maintain financial sustainability and prepares us for unforeseen circumstances like the pandemic by maintaining strong reserve funds.”

 

Mississauga’s Long-Range Financial Plan is a snapshot of the City’s current and anticipated financial position over the next 10 years. The plan supports the vision of the City’s Strategic Plan: Our Future Mississauga. The City’s Annual Report Highlights reflect its commitment to transparency in financial reporting.

For more information, visit standardandpoors.com.

To learn more about the City of Mississauga’s finances, visit mississauga.ca/financereports.

About S&P Global Ratings:

In 26 countries around the world and a history that dates back more than 150 years, S&P Global Ratings provides high-quality market intelligence in the form of credit ratings, research and thought leadership.

 An S&P Global Ratings issuer credit rating is a forward-looking opinion about an obligor’s overall creditworthiness. An obligor rated ‘AAA’ has extremely strong capacity to meet its financial commitments. ‘AAA’ is the highest issuer credit rating assigned by S&P Global Ratings.

 

September 14, 2020
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Get Involved in the City’s 2021 Budget and Business Plan

By Issues

Many Ways to get Involved in the City’s 2021 Budget and Business Plan

September 14, 2020

Want to have your say on the 2021 Budget? The City will be rolling out a variety of engagement methods to collect input and feedback from residents and businesses on the 2021–2024 Budget and Business Plan. The City will seek input from September 14 to October 23, 2020.

“In a challenging year the City’s budget funds services that residents and businesses need every day,” says Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer. “Our 2021 Budget needs to manage the deficit from the pandemic while providing services and programs. We are following our financial recovery principles that Council approved and trying to build a budget that reflects the needs of the community. While Council has already held multiple engagement sessions and received input throughout the COVID-19 recovery planning process, we continue to look for input to assist Council in their decision making. We are looking to involve as many as possible in the coming weeks through a variety of methods, with the public being fully engaged and kept up-to-date.”

For details view the staff reports from:

June 24, 2020 Budget Committee Meeting: Update on the Financial Impacts of COVID-19.

April 8, 2020 Council Meeting: Managing the Financial Impact of COVID-19

Become familiar with the City’s 2021 Budget and Business Plan
Look through the City’s 2021 Budget and Business Plan and understand why these documents play an important role in shaping our city. Learn more and get involved by:

  • Visiting mississauga.ca/budget and see what you get for your tax dollars
  • Reading an overview of the 2021 preliminary Budget and Business Plan, presented to the Budget Committee on June 24, 2020
  • Watching for the full 2021 proposed Budget and Business Plan (to be posted online in November)
  • Watching or attending Budget Committee meeting scheduled for October 7 and/or Budget Committee deliberations scheduled for November 23, 24, 30, December 1 and 2 (Budget Committee meeting schedules are subject to change – please visit the City’s Council and Committees Calendar for any updates that may occur)

Get involved with budget engagement from September 14 to October 23
The City’s budget process is transparent and offers several ways for residents and businesses to get involved, provide feedback and engage over a six-week period by:

The City’s Budget Allocator

Mississauga’s interactive budget tool for the 2021 Budget will be available at mississauga.ca/budget starting September 14, 2020. Residents and businesses can explore and learn more about City services included in the budget while gaining insight into the overall budget process.

Residents can use the tool to test different spending options in service areas. Results from the allocator will be shared at Budget Committee on November 23. The results will help inform the committee’s review of the 2021 proposed Business Plan and Budget.

Help us understand what matters to you. Visit mississauga.ca/budget to stay informed, learn more and share your ideas on the 2021 Budget.

Budget Committee Meetings

The next Budget Committee meeting is on October 7, where staff will discuss Fees and Charges. Detailed discussions continue on November 23, 24, 30, December 1 and 2. Following committee discussions and public input, Council is scheduled to vote on the proposed budget on December 9.

Budget Committee meeting dates are subject to change.

Fees and Charges

  • Wednesday, October 7 at 1:30 p.m.

Service Area Presentations 

  • Monday, November 23 at 9:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, November 24 at 9:30 a.m.
  • Monday, November 30 at 9:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, December 1 at 9:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, December 2 at 1:30 p.m.

Council 

  • Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.

City Council is expected to approve the final budget at the December 9 Council Meeting.

 

September 14, 2020
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Mississauga’s Windrow Snow Clearing Program Now Open for Registration

By Events, Issues, Resources

September 14, 2020

 

The City is now accepting applications for its Windrow Snow Clearing Program for some residents needing snow clearing assistance. The program is available for up to 300 residents who are 65 years or older, or who have a physical disability.

 

Program participants can expect to have a three-metre space in their windrow cleared during the winter season. A windrow is the pile of snow left at the end of a driveway after the street has been plowed. The program does not include the clearing of the whole driveway.

 

“We understand the challenges that some residents face when it snows,” said Mickey Frost, Director, Works Operations and Maintenance. “Our windrow service makes winter easier for program participants to deal with throughout the season.”

 

Winter crews will clear a space in a resident’s driveway beginning up to 36 hours after the end of a snow storm and when road plowing is completed. Windrow snow clearing may not be to bare pavement, but will make the driveway safe and passable for one car to get in and out.

 

Additional Program Details:

  • Last day to apply is Friday, November 6, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.
  • Program starts November 30, 2020 and ends March 12, 2021.
  • Cost of program is $200, but free for residents who meet financial assistance criteria.
  • Only 300 spots are available on a first come, first serve basis.

 

How to Apply:

  • Download and print an application form online at ca/windrow or pick one up at any community centre service desk.
  • Submit the completed form and required documents through any of the following:
    • In-person at any community centre service desk

 

  • The following submission options have been added as part of the City’s response to COVID-19:

 

  • By mail:

Recreation Customer Service Centre

Paramount Fine Foods Centre

5600 Rose Cherry Place

Mississauga, ON L4Z 4B6

 

For more information about the Windrow Snow Clearing Program, including eligibility, financial assistance criteria and details on how to apply, visit mississauga.ca/windrow.

 

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September 14, 2020
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Filming in Ward 1

By Events, Issues

Please note that the above will be filming exterior scenes for a TV series “Sex/Life” at 1462 Mississauga Road (Ward 2) on September 14, 7:00am – 8:00pm

 

A permit has been issued to allow parking on the following from September 13, 10:00pm – September 14, 10:00pm:

  • One side of Shenandoah Dr between Wateska Blvd and Mississauga Rd

 

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:

  • Prep occurring on a Sunday
  • Overnight parking

 

Production has also been granted permission to park production support vehicles at JC Saddington Park, North Lot (53 Lake St, Ward 1) on September 14, 7:00am – 10:00pm.

 

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

 

Thank you.

September 11, 2020
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Filming in Ward 1

By Events, Resources

Please note that the above will be filming interior and exterior scenes for a TV series “Sex/Life” at 259 Indian Valley Tr (Ward 1) on September 15, 12:00noon – September 16, 2:00am

 

A permit has been issued to allow parking on the following from September 14, 5:00pm – September 15, 7:00pm:

  • One side of Indian Valley Tr from Pinetree Cres to Glenburnie Rd
  • One side of Glenwood Dr from Kenollie Ave to Indian Valley Tr
  • One side of Point-O-Woods Rd

 

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:

  • Afterhours filming
  • Afterhours vehicle movement
  • Overnight parking
  • Lighting and/or generators oriented towards neighbouring residences

 

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

 

Thank you.

 

September 11, 2020
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PUBLIC MEETING INFORMATION REPORT (WARD 1) September 21, 2020

By Events, Issues, Planning & Development

PUBLIC MEETING INFORMATION REPORT (WARD 1)
Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan amendment and Rezoning applications to permit a
mixed use waterfront community with employment, commercial, institutional, cultural, park
uses and 8,050 residential units
1082 Lakeshore Road East and 800 Hydro Road, south side of Lakeshore Road East, east
of Lakefront Promenade
Owner: Lakeview Community Partners Limited
Files: OZ 19/003 W1, OZ 19/021 W1 and T-M19001 W1

 

For complete details please visit the link below.

 

OZ 19-003 W1 OZ 19-021 W1 T-M19001 W1.Public Meeting Notice (virtual …..

 

September 11, 2020
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