Stephen Dasko

November 11, 2020

Today, City Council extended Mississauga’s temporary patio program and amended the Temporary Use By-law to allow restaurants, bars and other food and drink establishments to operate their temporary outdoor patios until December 31, 2021. As part of the extension, these businesses can also install temporary tents/covered areas and heating devices as part of their patios, in accordance with provincial and City regulations, to ensure they can continue to serve patrons during the winter months.

“This is a vital step to help our restaurants get through the next year,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “We know what a devastating impact COVID-19 has had on all our restaurants and small businesses. By permitting businesses to continue to operate their temporary outdoor patios, and allowing temporary outdoor tents and heating devices, restaurants can continue to serve customers through all types of weather while also adhering to all COVID-19 health and safety protocols.”

On July 8, 2020, Council passed the Temporary Use By-law to permit outdoor patios accessory to restaurants, convenience restaurants and take-out restaurants on private and public property until December 31, 2020. A temporary patio program was also endorsed to help restaurants meet City conditions when developing their patios on public lands. As of today, temporary outdoor patios on both private and public land are permitted until December 31, 2021.

“We have a dedicated team who are working directly with restaurant owners to help them understand the steps they need to take if they want to install a temporary outdoor patio, extend their existing permit or put in a temporary tent, covering or heating device,” said Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building. “This is an important initiative, and our team is working hard to ensure all applications are reviewed and processed in a timely manner.”

Temporary Outdoor Patios

Restaurants with temporary patios on public land can submit a request to extend their permit. Applications to extend existing permits will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to ensure the temporary patio and surrounding area meets the requirements.

An establishment looking to install a new temporary patio on public land can also still apply for a permit.

Temporary Tents/Covered Areas

Restaurants that wish to install a temporary tent or covered area on their temporary patio on public land will require written permission from the City. Restaurants will be able to indicate whether they’d like to set up a temporary tent or covered area when requesting to extend or obtain their temporary patio permit.

Temporary tents or covered areas installed on public and private land must adhere to all provincial and City regulations.

Outdoor Heating Devices

Restaurants that wish to install a heating device on their temporary patio on public land will require written permission from the City. Restaurants will be able to indicate whether they’d like to set up a heating device when requesting to extend or obtain their temporary patio permit.

Restaurants are permitted to use a heating device on their outdoor patio so long as it adheres to the Patio Heater Safety Guidelines as outlined by the Technical Standards & Safety Authority. Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services will inspect all outdoor patios with heating devices to ensure conditions are met.

Restaurants with existing temporary patios will be contacted directly by the City in regards to extending their patio and installing a temporary tent or heating device. More information about the City’s temporary patio program can also be found online at mississauga.ca/temporary-patio-program.

Businesses can also access additional recovery support and resources from thefutureisunlimited.ca/covid-19/.

To stay informed on COVID-19 impacts on City services, please visit mississauga.ca/recovery or call 311.

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November 11, 2020

Today, Council approved an extension of temporary outdoor restaurant patios to December 31, 2021 and an appointment to the Tourism Board of Directors.

Temporary Outdoor Restaurant Patios Extended to December 2021

Today, City Council extended Mississauga’s temporary patio program and amended the Temporary Use By-law to allow restaurants, bars and other food and drink establishments to operate their temporary outdoor patios until December 31, 2021. As part of the extension, these businesses can also install temporary tents/covered areas and heating devices as part of their patios, in accordance with provincial and City regulations, to ensure they can continue to serve patrons. This step was taken to enable restaurants to continue operating in winter while adhering to all COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Tourism Mississauga Board of Directors Appointment

Council appointed Ward 7 Councillor Dipika Damerla to the Tourism Mississauga Board of Directors following the resignation of Ward 5 Councillor Carolyn Parrish. The Board members from Council also include Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko and Ward 9 Councillor, Pat Saito. Tourism Mississauga is the City’s destination marketing organization.

COVID-19 Reminder

Mississauga residents are asked to adhere to these strong recommendations from the Region of Peel’s Medical Officer of Health:

Only have close contact with members who live in the home with them and their essential supports.

• This means only those who live in the same house/home should interact without the protection of distance or masks.
• People in one household should not mix with people in another household.
• Individuals who live alone are permitted to have close contact with one other household that should be exclusive to that individual living alone.
• If a member of any household is experiencing symptoms, this individual must isolate from others in the household to protect others in the home.
• Symptomatic individuals can call their doctor, Telehealth or Public Health for guidance

Stay at home as much as possible, and do not interact with those who don’t live with you, unless for essential reasons. The fewer interactions outside the household the better.  Essential reasons could include:

• Work
• School
• Exercise
• Healthcare
• Purchasing necessities such as groceries, household items, food, drink and gasoline, and
• Vehicle maintenance

Do not visit other private residences (indoor or outdoor), with the following exceptions:

• Emergency reasons (to prevent risk of injury or harm)
• Emergency repairs
• Renovations or construction
• One-to-one teaching and instruction (e.g., tutoring)
• School learning pods
• Real estate needs

If interacting with anyone who does not live with you or isn’t an essential caregiver, follow the Four Core behaviours:

• Stay apart – Maintain 2-metres distance from anyone who doesn’t live with you or is not your essential caregiver.
• Lather up – Wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.
• Mask up – Wear a non-medical mask when it’s difficult to maintain physical distance and where masks are mandatory. Protect the supply of medical grade masks for health care workers.
• Get tested – If you think you might have COVID-19 or have been exposed to it you should get tested. While waiting for test results, stay home, self-isolate and prevent potential spread.

For information about the City’s response to COVID-19:

• Visit mississauga.ca/recovery
• Follow @CityMississauga on Twitter and Facebook
• Watch Mayor Bonnie Crombie’s weekly COVID-19 press conference

For health information, please visit peelregion.ca/coronavirus

 

November 9, 2020

On Tuesday, November 10 at 3:30 p.m., media are invited to virtually attend Mayor Bonnie Crombie’s twenty-ninth weekly press conference focused on the City of Mississauga’s latest COVID-19 recovery plans.

Details

What:
Latest updates and announcements on the City’s COVID-19 plans for recovery in Mississauga

When:
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 3:30 p.m.

Who:
Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie
Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health at Region of Peel
Nancy Macdonald-Duncan, Acting Fire Chief

Where:
Online – the virtual press conference will be streamed on the City’s website at https://web.mississauga.ca/council/council-activities/council-and-committee-videos/press-conferences-and-events/

Media: All media must RSVP to Megan Schabla, megan.schabla@mississauga.ca by noon on November 10 if they would like to participate and ask questions. Confirmed media will be provided with a WebEx meeting request and log-in details in order to join the conference.

For more information about the City’s COVID-19 response and service impacts, visit: mississauga.ca/recovery.

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